bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diseño y validación de contenido por juicio de expertos de un instrumento para evaluar el impacto del COVID-19 en estudiantes de educación superior
Authors:   Universidad Tecnológica de Tulancingo, HERNANDEZ Maria E. , GARCIA Ana L. ,   Universidad Tecnológica de Tulancingo, CORONA Katia ,   Universidad Tecnológica de Tulancingo, VILLALPA Hugo ,   Universidad Tecnológica de Tulancingo, HERNANDEZ Rabindranath ,   Universidad Tecnológica de Tulancingo
Published: November 2024

Investigar un tema diverso y extenso como lo es el impacto del COVID-19 en estudiantes, ha representado un reto desde el primer momento y es que siendo participes del sector educativo es importante conocer los aspectos que pudiesen haber sido modificados por este fenómeno. De esta manera, la investigación se enfoca en analizar cinco categorías que se relacionan con el impacto en la educación, mismas que fueron integradas en el diseño de un instrumento, el cual fue revisado y evaluado mediante un juicio de expertos. Los expertos en esta etapa señalaron cambios para mejorar el instrumento, posteriormente se procedió a revisar la validez de contenido, obteniendo valores adecuados (V de Aiken >0.80; ICI>0.50) para la pertinencia y la redacción. Otro análisis corresponde a la aplicación del instrumento a un grupo piloto para obtener la confiabilidad del mismo mediante el alfa de Cronbach, obteniendo un valor igual a 0.90, con lo cual se determina que es un instrumento adecuado para la operacionalización en la población objeto de estudio.
Economic performance in Peru: Focus on the leading departments in fiscal contribution
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma del Perú, JULCA-GARCIA Paola C. , PALOMINO-FLORES Javier V. ,   Universidad Autónoma del Perú, SARAVIA-RAMOS Giuliana D. ,   Universidad Autónoma del Perú,   Universidad Autónoma del Perú, PONCE-YACTAYO Dora L.
Published: November 2024

This study descriptively analyzes the economic performance of Peru's top fiscal-contributing departments and explores key variables explaining their differences and impact on the economy. Based on 2021 data from INEI's Economic Census, with 1.901.309 company records, results show that the commercial sector leads in fiscal contribution. Tumbes (69,2%), Piura (69%), Ica (66,8%), Loreto (66,8%), and Callao (65,3%) are the top provinces, highlighting the business sector's crucial role in tax revenue generation.
Placenta accreta. Report of 7 cases from the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Batna, Algeria
Authors: ABDESSEMED Asma , SELLAHI Ali
Published: November 2024

First described in 1937 by Irving and Hertig, placental anomalies are a
source of serious obstetric complications. Our aim is to determine the frequency of this
emerging pathology, the profile of women with placenta accreta, the management
modalities and finally to evaluate the maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality.We conducted a retrospective study at the EHS mother and child Batna during the period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 having interested women carrying a scar uterus with placenta accreta. During the study period, we recorded 7 cases of placenta accreta, a frequency of 0.23%.The average age of our gestating
women was 36 years. We recorded one case of uncatricial uterus, two cases of
bicatricial uterus, two cases of tricatricial uterus and two cases of quadricatricial uterus.
The mean age at caesarean section was 36 weeks' amenorrhea. Hemostasis
hysterectomy was performed in all 7 cases. Two bladder wounds were caused during
hysterectomy, and transfusion was required for 5 women. Maternal mortality was nil,
although 2 neonatal deaths were recorded. Conclusion. Placenta accreta, which was
exceptional only a few years ago, is now a very worrying problem. The management
of these patients is a real challenge, and requires the presence of a multidisciplinary
team to minimize complications.
Hemichorea due to Ischemic Stroke: Case Report
Authors: Tosunoğlu Bünyamin , Güneş Hafize Nalan , Altıkardeş Melih , Pınar Arık Elif , Tarık İnci Enes
Published: November 2024

Hemichorea is a recurrent, non-rhythmic, abnormal, and involuntary hyperkinetic
movement disorder of one side of the body. The most common post-stroke
hyperkinetic movement disorder is hemichorea. Similar cases have been presented in
the literature before. Choreiform movements occur when the balance between direct
and indirect pathways in the contralateral basal ganglia is disturbed. In hemichorea
hemiballismus; middle cerebral artery, posterior cerebral artery and least anterior
cerebral artery are affected. Hemichorea is frequently reported after ischemic events
affecting the lentiform nucleus or thalamus. We present a patient who presented with
sudden onset of choreiform movements in the right upper and lower extremities and
an acute infarct was found at the level of the left lentiform nucleus.
Laparoscopic resection of gastric GIST. Is it correct ? Case report
Authors: Seoudi Zakaria , Hachemi Tahar , Lahrech Said , Meziani Hadj , Khelif Anis , Chachoua Oualid , Mecherouk Abdenadjim , Kara Ahmed Mounib , Maaoui Mustapha , Azouaou Ahmed
Published: November 2024

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors “GIST” are extremely unusual primary mesenchymal
digestive tumors representing less than 3% of all gastrointestinal tumors. Although
they can be located throughout the digestive tract, the gastric distribution represents
the primary location. All GIST is considered malignant and therefore complete surgical
resection remains the mainstay of potentially curative therapy for non-metastatic
forms. Until a few years ago, laparoscopic surgery was thought to be inappropriate.
Since then, scientific advances have shown that as long as oncological principles are
respected, laparoscopic resection is not only feasible, but provides excellent results in
properly selected cases. This article describes the case of a patient with a gastric GIST
larger than 5 cm and discusses the feasibility and safety of minimally invasive
resection.
Moschcowitz Disease in pediatric
Authors: AGGOUNE Samira , SEDDIKI Mohamed Faouzi
Published: November 2024

Hemichorea Moskowitz disease is a rare hematological disorder known to be an
autoimmune disease in most patients. Most cases of thrombotic thrombopenic purpura
(TTP) are caused by problems with an enzyme or protein in the blood called
ADAMTS13. The disorder may be inherited throughout the patient's life or may develop
(acquired). Hereditary TTP primarily affects newborns and children, and most
individuals with hereditary TTP develop symptoms soon after birth. However, some
people do not develop symptoms until they are adults. Once TTP begins in adulthood,
it is acquired in 97% of cases, is more commonly diagnosed in women and African
Americans. A specific cleaving metalloprotease of von Willebrand factor (VWF) results
in circulating supergiant VWF multimers that cause platelet aggregation and systemic
microvascular thrombosis. A rare mechanism of severe ADAMTS13 deficiency is
constitutional and associated with biallelic mutations in the ADAMTS13 gene. These
mutations are responsible for congenital TTP or Upshaw-Schulman syndrome, whose
transmission follows an autosomal recessive fashion. Affected individuals are either
homozygous or compound heterozygous. We present the case of a 6-month-old girl
who suffered despite Upshaw Shulman Syndrome and whose diagnosis was very
difficult to find, given the complexity of the case and the differential diagnoses to be
invoked.
Papillary fibroelastoma of the mitral valve revealed by an ischemic stroke. A case report of surgical intervention
Authors: LAKEHAL Redha , BOUKARROUCHA Radouane
Published: November 2024

Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare benign primary cardiac tumor that can lead to serious
embolic complications. We report a case in a 50-year-old man. As part of the etiological
assessment of an ischemic stroke without sequelae, transthoracic echocardiography
revealed a sessile mass on the mitral valve leaflet. Given the high embolic potential,
the mass was surgically excised and histologically analyzed. The diagnosis of papillary
fibroelastoma was then confirmed. The post-surgical course was favorable with no
signs of tumor recurrence and good functioning of the mitral valve.
Multifocal tuberculosis with breast location: a rare location
Authors: DIAGNE Ndèye Marième , TINE Marie Monique , CHABI Lindile Amanda , NDAW Mame Diarra , DIOP Ramatoulaye , NDIAYE Abdou Rajack
Published: November 2024

The authors report the case of a 28-year-old patient, mother of two living and healthy
children with a history of pregnancy toxemia, admitted for the management of pain in
the left breast. Pain was twisting, permanent, radiating to the left armpit and associated
with a sensation of a mass in the left breast that is painful when pressed. These
symptoms have been evolving for a year, accompanied by evening-night fever without
chills or sweating. Two months later she noticed a fistulized abscess in the upper outer
quadrant of the left breast with yellowish pus coming out. The CA.15.3 marker was
normal. HIV and Hbs antigen serologies were negative. The mammogram showed two
nodules in the upper-inner quadrant of the left breast, graded ACR IV; two
adenofibromas in the lower-inner and upper-outer quadrants of the left breast, ACR II,
as well as a A retro-nipple abscess of the left breast. Abdominal ultrasound finds a
normal-sized liver with a hyperechoic nodule with an angiomatous appearance in
segment VIII of approximately 1 cm, the presence of 2 poorly defined heterogeneous
hyperechoic areas in segment VII, punctuated by micro calcifications in favor of
calcified granulomas. Chest x-ray showed a miliary tuberculous appearance. Biopsy
of suspicious liver and breast lesions was carried out and the pathological examination
revealed a tuberculous inflammatory granuloma with caseous necrosis.
Anemia during Covid 19; experience of the Covid 19 home hospitalization (HAD) unit during the third wave
Authors: RIGHI Nora , DEBBABI Meriem , HAMOUD Souad , SLIMANI Samy
Published: November 2024

The SARS COV2 pandemic has not ceased to surprise the world with its frequency,
261 million cases and more than 5 million deaths worldwide in January 2022 with the
appearance of new variants, responsible for its cyclical evolution. Over the past two
years, many studies have focused on the characteristics and factors influencing the
prognosis of patients with this virus. The aim of our study is to evaluate anemia
observed during covid-19 infection and its role in the worsening of hypoxia and the
development of a severe form of the disease. Patients and methods: this is a
descriptive retrospective cross-sectional study having been carried out on patients
presenting with symptoms suggestive of covid19 infection as well as their family
circles, admitted at the extended Home hospitalization Unit for Covid in EPH Batna
during the period from June 1st to August 31, 2021. Results: During the 3rd wave we
were able to collect 669 patients who corresponded to 669 outbreaks with 1853 contact
cases; 24 patients or 3.5% had anemia whose median age was 68 years (20-80 years)
with a female predominance (sex ratio 0.8), 10% of our patients were unvaccinated
including 4% having already Covid-19. 62.5% of patients had had at least one
comorbidity dominated by cardiovascular damage (29%), renal failure (29.1%),
hypertension (16.7%) and diabetes (12,5%). O2 desaturation < 92% was found in
29.2% of cases and <85% in 33.3% of cases. This anemia was moderate with an
average hemoglobin (Hg) level of 10.1 ± 0.7g/dl, normochromic normocytic in 66.7%
of cases and microcytic hypochromic in 33.3% of cases, the markers Biologicals of
inflammation represented by CRP and hyperleukocytosis were respectively present in
66.7% and 50% of patients. 62.5% of our patients were positive (PCR (37.5%) and
antigen test (25%)). Lung lesions were >50% in 20.8% of cases. Noted that 62.5% of
cases were confirmed, 33.3% of cases were probable and only 4% were suspected.
45% had presented a severe form. No deaths were reported in our study population.
Conclusion: Inflammatory anemia can have a very valuable prognostic value in the
management of patients with Covid 19, anyone with a low hemoglobin level should be
considered as a person at risk of developing a severe form.
Determination of cocaine and its metabolites in blood by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
Authors: DALEM Soumia , ZAMOUM Radia , SEDDI Rym , KADDOUR Salma
Published: November 2024

Introduction. This article aims to present a simple and sensitive chromatographic
method, carried out in the gas phase using detection by mass spectrometry to identify
and quantify cocaine and its metabolites in the blood, notably Benzoylecgonine and
Ecgonine Methyl ester. Methods. This method involves liquid-liquid extraction using a
mixture of solvents, consisting of chloroform and isopropanol, followed by silylation.
The separation was carried out using an xi-5ms column (Restek®) of 30 m in length,
0.25 mm in internal diameter and 25 μm in film thickness. Results. Blood level
quantification of Benzoylecgonine and Methylester Ecgonine was possible with
respective quantification limits of 18 and 39 ng/mL. The method is linear over a range
of 75 to 1000 ng/mL and the extraction yields range between 81% and 97%. Regarding
the intra- and inter-run precision and the accuracy of the method, the coefficients of
variation and biases at the three concentration levels (150, 300 and 750 ng/mL) are
well below 15%. This method can easily be applied to blood samples, both in
emergency toxicology and in forensic toxicology, to confirm any previous, voluntary,
or accidental intake of cocaine.
Total automation of medical biology laboratories
Authors: BENGHEZEL Hichem , SADELAOUD Mounir
Published: November 2024

This literature review provides a detailed examination of the preanalytical, analytical,
and postanalytical tasks that can be automated within the operations of a medical
biology laboratory. We conduct an in-depth analysis of the various components of
automation, making precise distinctions between no automation, partial automation,
and full automation. The objectives and expectations associated with full automation
will be discussed, while identifying the limitations and challenges inherent in it. In
conclusion, we present prospects for automation in this vital area of medicine,
highlighting anticipated technological advances and emerging opportunities that will
shape the future of laboratory practices.
A Review of Rasona Ksheerapaka and its Potential Activity in Hyperlipidaemia
Authors: Dr. Ayush Vatan Sharma  , Dr. Rekha Bhagwat Shinde
Published: November 2024

Ayurvedic pharmaceutics deals with various methods of preparation of medicines. Basic preparations are five i.e. Swarasa,Kalka, Kwath, Hima and Phanta. With these basic methods other preparation were derived. In our classics a lot of references are available regarding Ksheerapaka preparation but many of the references vary in their opinion about the ratio of Drug, Milk and Water, Due to this ambiguity it is difficult to assess the better method of preparation of Ksheerapaka which will be therapeutically more effective. Keeping this in mind, study was done on Rasona Ksheerapaka prepared with different ratios of milk and water keeping the ratio of drug as constant and its effect on Hyperlipidaemia
Alginate Microbeads Technology for Pharmaceutical Applications
Authors: B. Medha Gayatri  , A. V. Vasanthi
Published: November 2024

Nowadays, microbeads are inevitable in pharmaceutical formulations with remarkable drug delivery and therapeutic outcome benefits. Usually made from biocompatible polymers, these tiny spherical particles allow for controlled and targeted delivery of APIs within the human body. Other benefits associated with microbeads include their ability to control drug release kinetics in terms of sustained or pulsatile release profiles in order to facilitate patient compliance and minimize adverse effects. This also has a minimal size and allows for adaptation for precise dosing and targeting the right sites, which augments therapeutic efficacy while cutting down systemic exposure.
The need for safe and effective drug delivery systems has been a crucial aspect in the advancement of new pharmaceutical formulations. Researchers continue to seek new ways in prolonging drug release, minimizing drug wastage, and reducing the side effects of drugs. However, synthetic polymers are costly, non-biocompatible, and potentially toxic. On the other hand, sodium alginate, a natural polymer, is generally used as a matrix material because of biodegradability, low price, simplicity, and excellent biocompatibility. Sodium alginate is nontoxic when delivered orally and gives protection on the mucous membrane of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Sodium alginate is an anionic polysaccharide of natural origin wherein gelation can be obtained with the use of calcium ions to form stable microbeads. There are multiple techniques used to prepare alginate microbeads, that is, ionotropic gelation, cross-linking, emulsion gelation, spray drying, and both simple and complex coacervation phase separation methods. This review shall highlight the preparation and characterization of alginate microbeads, their therapeutic applications, and their position in the realm of controlled and novel drug delivery systems
“É DE ITABAIANA!” A FEIRA LIVRE DE ITABAIANA NO ESPAÇO E TEMPO DO CAPITALISMO
Authors: De Oliveira Santos Fabrícia , Dos Santos de Jesus Francielle
Published: November 2024

A atividade comercial feira livre é inerente à relação campo cidade. Sua permanência e desaparecimento acompanham a produção do espaço em diversas escalas geográficas e temporais da humanidade. O presente texto desvela uma feira livre, a Feira de Itabaiana, em Sergipe como uma fonte geográfica e histórica sobre a formação territorial desse município. Uma fonte em movimento no tempo espaço, entre contradições, mediações e totalidade das relações sociais de produção que a engendram.  O materialismo histórico e dialético fundamenta a abordagem e os procedimentos de pesquisa sobre a realidade concreta perscrutada nos trabalhos de campo, e no inventário de fontes. Da compreensão obtida com a pesquisa desvela-se a Feira de Itabaiana como uma marca, uma referência patrimonial, de reprodução social de vida de camponeses e de populações urbanas. A Feira como um espaço possível para ler movimentos do capital, suas mediações e contradições na reprodução social da vida. Mediante a categoria trabalho, a Feira é espaço geográfico, é história, é uma marca de ocupação humana na formação sergipana.
Palavras-chave: Feira de Itabaiana; Fonte; Formação Territorial; Método; Metodologia.
AS POLÍTICAS HABITACIONAIS EM PRESIDENTE PRUDENTE/SP
Authors: Silva Laércio Yudi Watanabe
Published: November 2024

As políticas públicas de habitação de interesse social e destinação de lotes urbanizados podem ter suas ações solapadas pelo poder público, à medida que este se alinha a uma produção capitalista do espaço. Estabelece-se, assim, uma lógica em que os mais vulneráveis são alocados em locais com conformidade ou proximidade territorial com áreas de exclusão social. Um dos resultados é a conformação de áreas de grande homogeneidade interna. Este trabalho analisa a implantação de conjuntos habitacionais e de programas de lotes urbanizados de 1960 a 2010, associando-os à exclusão social e à possibilidade da segregação socioespacial imposta. Como procedimentos metodológicos, foram levantadas as áreas de conjuntos habitacionais e servidas por programas de lotes urbanizados. Posteriormente, os locais de implantação de políticas habitacionais foram objeto de produção cartográfica sintética, combinando as informações espaciais com indicadores de exclusão social.
CONFLITOS TERRITORIAIS EM TERRAS INDÍGENAS DURANTE O GOVERNO DE BOLSONARO
Authors: Peripato Bruna Cristina
Published: November 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo evidenciar e analisar o aumento exponencial de conflitos territoriais no Brasil envolvendo terras indígenas. Para isso foi analisado os anos de 2019 a 2022, que representam o governo federal de Jair Messias Bolsonaro. Este governo significou para os indígenas brasileiros o desmantelamento de diversas políticas indigenistas como também o desmonte da Funai, que passou a operar contra estes povos. Entretanto os conflitos territoriais são um problema histórico, que se inicia com o processo de colonização baseado na invasão, exploração e expropriação dos povos originários. A colonização trouxe consigo uma enorme desigualdade territorial no meio agrário brasileiro, configurada a partir do latifúndio que se estende até hoje. A fim de entendermos como se expressam os conflitos territoriais, faz-se necessária a conceituação de território e conflito. Para analisarmos os conflitos territoriais envolvendo terras indígenas utilizamos dados disponibilizados pela Comissão Pastoral da Terra (CPT) e pelo Conselho Indigenista Missionário (CIMI), onde ambos buscaram relatar essas violências cometidas no meio agrário durante o governo de Bolsonaro.
Exploring the Use of TikTok Social Media Marketing: A Case of Motor Vehicle Dealerships
Authors: Makgopa Sipho
Published: November 2024

Social media platforms have changed how organizations communicate with customers and potential customers in many sectors of the economy. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of TikTok as a social media digital marketing platform for motor vehicle dealerships. Complexity theory is adopted in the study to address the purpose of the study. A qualitative research method was used to collect the primary data in Tshwane, South Africa. A content analysis method was used to analyse the primary data collected during in-depth interviews with salespersons at motor vehicle dealerships with the aid of ATLAS.ti version 8. The findings of the study uncovered that motor vehicle retailers had indeed adopted TikTok for marketing of services and sharing of information on new vehicle arrivals, special offers and dealership locations. In addition, the findings revealed that motor vehicle dealerships did not have measurement metrics to determine the impact of their use of TikTok as a marketing platform. Recommendations to stakeholders and on future studies are made in this paper.
Earnings conference calls and annual reports, similar or different information?
Authors: Meirkulov Kurmanbek , Pavlides Nicole , Pronk Maarten , Roelofsen Erik
Published: November 2024

Nearly half of the questions raised in the Q&A part of earnings conference calls is related to topics which are not discussed in the presentation part. The difference between the Q&A and the annual report is even larger. The majority of topics in the Q&A is not raised in the annual report. Interviews with investor relation officers indicate that they consider the conference calls and annual reports as information channels with a different purpose, where conference calls are meant to inform the markets about the progress in executing the strategy and to reinforce key messages.
Pillar Two disclosures in annual reports of European listed companies
Authors: Dekker Pieter , Kriek Marcel
Published: November 2024

This survey examines the impact of the Pillar Two income tax legislation as detailed in the 2023 annual reports of 100 large listed European firms. While 71% of companies indicated that the impact of Pillar Two income taxes was not significant, only a third of companies with an IFRS effective tax rate between 15% and 20% expected the impact to be insignificant. Approximately 25% of companies quantified the expected impact, with 90% of these disclosing it as a point estimate or a range of less than 1 percentage point of ETR. However, only 10% disclosed an expected increase in effective tax rate aligning with the OECD’s estimates. Pillar Two income taxes do not appear to have been a significant audit concern in the 2023 financial statements.
Reproductive Hormone Profiles and Infertility Risk in Heat-Exposed Female Kitchen Workers in Ilorin, Nigeria
Authors: Popoola Abdul Gafar Niyi , Ibrahim Munirudeen , Mustapha Abdulrazak Ayodeji , Garuba Wasiu Olanrewaju
Published: November 2024

The kitchen environment is considered as a potential risk area of heat stress and the kitchen workers are likely victims of infertility disorders due to heat stress. Unlike many other causes of infertility in black communities, hormonal factors have been least researched. This study aimed to investigate the effect of heat stress on female reproductive hormones and FBG among female kitchen staff working within the Ilorin metropolis. It was a cross-sectional comparative study. A purposive sampling technique was used to draw 80 participants comprising 40 female kitchen staff and 40 non-kitchen staff (control). Semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain information while 5mls of blood was collected from each subject through venipuncture to estimate hormones. Hormones were estimated by ELISA technique while data were analysed using SPSS. Data were significant at p≤0.05. Results revealed that FSH (p=0.01) and progesterone (p=0.039) increased significantly while oestrogen (p<0.0001) and FBG (p<0.0001) decreased significantly compared to the control. A significant correlation was seen between marital status and prolactin level (p=0.02). Also, a significant correlation was found between parity and prolactin levels (p=0.01). LH (p=0.003) and FBG (p=0.01) increased significantly while prolactin level decreased significantly (p=0.02) in participants exposed to combined heat sources compared to others, indicating a significant correlation between sources of heat and the hormones and FBG. The length of occupation as a kitchen staff also had a significant association with the oestrogen level (0.003). The drastic increase in FSH and progesterone levels, along with the tremendous decrease in oestrogen and FBG, indicates a potential threat to fertility in female kitchen staff.
Control de varroasis en abejas melíferas utilizando acaricida natural a base de aceite de Neem, una solución ecológica y eficaz
Authors: Yépez-Rosado Ángel Joel , Verdezoto-Michuy Carmen Lizbeth , Morales-Cabezas Diana Carolina , Cabezas-Congo Ronald Roberto , Yépez-Yánez Angel Bolívar , Vera-Párraga Jennifer Kasandra , Palma-Roxana Patricia , Zambrano-Flores Jeison Daniel , Chamorro-Palacios Angel Antonio
Published: November 2024

La investigación se realizó durante 5 semanas, evaluando distintos tratamientos con diferentes niveles de aceite de neem para controlar Varroa destructor en colmenas de abejas. Se utilizaron 4 tratamientos con aceite comercial de neem en concentraciones de 0%, 0,33%, 0,66% y 1,32%, aplicando cada uno a 4 colmenas, sumando un total de 16 unidades experimentales. Se empleó un Diseño Completamente al Azar (DCA) para los tratamientos y repeticiones, con fumigaciones realizadas cada 7 días durante las 5 semanas, recolectando datos correspondientes a cada variable. Al finalizar el experimento, se observó que el tratamiento con 1,32% de aceite de neem (T3) registró el menor porcentaje de infestación en abejas adultas, alcanzando un 13,7%. Este tratamiento demostró ser el más efectivo en la reducción del porcentaje de infestación de Varroa en las colmenas, confirmando la eficacia del aceite de neem como un acaricida natural y ecológico en el control de Varroa destructor en abejas melíferas.
Effect of two soil fertilization alternatives on the growth of four varieties of arabica coffee
Authors:   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Campus Los Ángeles, Km 1½ vía Jipijapa-Noboa, Jipijapa, Manabí, Ecuador, Álvarez Plua Agustín Hugo , Chele Campozano Juledy ,   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Campus Los Ángeles, Km 1½ vía Jipijapa-Noboa, Jipijapa, Manabí, Ecuador, García Cabrera Juan ,   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Campus Los Ángeles, Km 1½ vía Jipijapa-Noboa, Jipijapa, Manabí, Ecuador, Valverde Lucio Yhony Alfredo ,   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Campus Los Ángeles, Km 1½ vía Jipijapa-Noboa, Jipijapa, Manabí, Ecuador, Ayón Villao Fernando ,   Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Campus Los Ángeles, Km 1½ vía Jipijapa-Noboa, Jipijapa, Manabí, Ecuador
Published: November 2024

The aim of the study was to describe the morphological development of four Arabica coffee genotypes (two hybrids and two varieties) during the first year of growth, and their response to the application of soil fertilization. The methodology was experimental, applying a randomized block design with a 4 x 2 factorial arrangement for the quantitative variables, where factor A was the varieties: Sarchimor 4260, Red and Yellow Bourbon, and Catuai, and factor B was the doses of: agricultural gypsum 50 g plus 25 g of urea and earthworm humus 500 g plus 25 g of urea. The comparison of means was performed using Tukey's test at α = 0.05. Infostat software was used for the statistical analysis. Quantitative and qualitative morphological variables were analyzed. The Chi-square test was used for the analysis. The results determined that, at a morphological level, in the first year, the highest plant height and stem diameter were observed in the Yellow Bourbon variety, and there were no statistical differences for the soil fertilization factor or for the interactions (genotypes vs. soil fertilization), while for phenotypic variables, the study determined that there were no statistical differences. The leaves of all cultivars are elliptical with an apiculate apex, leaf color is green, and the shape of the canopy is rectangular. It was concluded that the differences shown are possibly due to the genetic characteristics of the studied materials
Bienala de Artă de la Veneția: pavilionul ca obiect al intervenției artistice
Authors: Buț Georgiana
Published: November 2024

In this paper I examine a particular type of exhibition space, namely the national pavilion at the Venice Biennale, and analyze the current tendency within contemporary art of treating the exhibition pavilion as an object of artistic intervention. Three case studies – Relocating a Structure by Maria Eichhorn, The Last Land by Hans Schabus and I, Impostor by Mike Nelson – were selected from the interval 2005-2022, as they capture an approach in which, I argue, the exhibition pavilion is comprised within the structure of the work as a physical, as well as a symbolic support. These are spaces that Eichhorn, Schabus, and Nelson mold and reorganize to their complete transfiguration, at times making them disappear or moving them altogether (even if only within the imagination). Starting from Kendall Walton’s concept of make-believe, and its further elaborations by Elisa Caldarola, I propose the pavilion as a support that determines two types of imaginative play through the mechanisms of content-oriented make-believe, and prop-orientated make-believe. Inspired by the theory of installation art advanced by Elisa Cadarola, I then analyze some techniques used to configure the space and structure the public’s experience within the three works. In doing so, I show how, in Eichhorn’s Relocating a Structure, Schabus’ The Last Land and Nelson’s I, Impostor, the exhibition pavilion becomes an artistic resource.
Țigăncușa și idealul național: reflecții pornind de la o expoziție de pictură
Authors: Hașdeu Iulia
Published: November 2024

This essay examines the representational trope of the Gypsy Girl in the 2017 classical paintings exhibition: Images of Gypsies in the collection of the Art Museum of Cluj Napoca. Through cultural studies lens, I look into some of the most well-known classical Romanian paintings within their genealogy in the Western ones. Then, I argue that the Gypsy Girl figure is a particular recurent trope, shared by painters and curators from a typical modern position. The essay draws a line between the 19th century Orientalist modern European painters, then the views of the Romanian classical funding fathers of the classical painting and finally the very present Romanian gypsylorist curatorial ideas. Its concludes that the colonial and national ideology shared by all these elite actors alows the expression of an asymetrical relation between some imagined Us and Them, taking a well-known sexist male gaze form, as much as an priviledged position who looks at an exotic „object”.
Reprezentări ale tranziției postsocialiste în fotografie: Boris Mikhailov, Alexander Gronsky, Tamas Dezsö
Authors: Ilie Sofia
Published: November 2024

In this essay I adress the issue of postsocialist transition as it was captured by three photographers of the former socialist states: Boris Mikhailov, Alexander Gronsky, Tamas Dezsӧ. The sudden transition that followed the fall of the Berlin Wall had visible consequences on the socio-economic reality in Eastern Europe, „the post-soviet man” trapped in a liminal space, on the border between a failed ideological project he tries to erase from its history (socialism) and one that fails to fulfil its promises, and even proves destructive (neo-liberalism). Combating normative Northwest European aesthetics, through the selected series of photographs I make a critique of the post-socialist period, showing in what way the new reality of late capitalism ruins homeless bodies and derelict spaces. Boris Michailov shows that the new dominant ideology is written in the flesh, choosing to take photos of the social class that suffers the most in post-socialism, and Alexander Gronsky and Tamas Dezsӧ contribute to a panorama of places that are no longer destinations in themselves, but unwelcoming or abandoned, because in late capitalism people migrate to metropolises.
ASPECTOS EMOCIONAIS E DESAFIOS NA PRÁTICA DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE
Authors: PAULO ROBERTO DE CARVALHO CASTRO  , JOSÉ LÚCIO MONTEIRO WOLFF FILHO
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The emotional challenges faced by healthcare professionals are frequent and significantly impact the quality of care provided and individual well-being. This study addresses factors such as workload, constant exposure to suffering, and the stigmatization of emotional care, highlighting the effects exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods: A literature review was conducted based on PRISMA guidelines, covering articles published between 2016 and 2024. The consulted databases included PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Articles analyzing emotional aspects and coping strategies related to healthcare professionals were included, while studies outside the scope or duplicates were excluded. Results and Discussion: The review highlighted the prevalence of burnout, anxiety, and other stress-related disorders among healthcare professionals. Psychological support strategies, resilience training, and practices such as mindfulness proved effective in reducing emotional impacts. However, barriers such as stigma and the lack of adequate institutional policies limit the implementation of preventive and corrective interventions. Conclusions: Promoting the emotional well-being of healthcare professionals is an ethical and strategic priority. Public policies and integrated institutional actions, combined with the use of psychological monitoring technologies, can mitigate the identified challenges, strengthening the sustainability of healthcare systems and the quality of care provided.
The Effect of Procurement Contract Monitoring on Performance of Gicumbi District, Rwanda
Authors: Gatsinzi Gisa Jean de Dieu , Nnamdi Madichie
Published: November 2024

The study evaluated the effect of procurement contract monitoring on performance of Gicumbi District in Rwanda. Gicumbi District, forming part of the Northern Province, is composed of 21 sectors. These sectors further divide into 109 cells and 630 villages. Positioned in the eastern region of the Northern Province, its geographical boundaries are adjacent to Burera district in the North, Nyagatare, Rwamagana, and Gatsibo in the East, Rwamagana and Gasabo in the South, and Gasabo Burera and Rulindo in the West. This study used Stakeholder Theory. The researcher conducted both descriptive and correlational studies. The population of this study was 127 people including Executive committee, Finance unity, administrative unit and Human Resources, Procurement Unit, Planning Unit, Agriculture and Natural resources Unit, Bureau of District Engineers (BDE) Unit, Good governance unit, social unity, One stop Center Unit, Health unit, Executive Secretary and Corporate services and Contractors of Gicumbi District. The study used a census inquiry method instead of sampling. This decision is based on the small size of the target population. Therefore, data were collected from every single individual or unit within the entire target population of 127. The researcher relied on document analysis and questionnaires to collect data. The statistical analysis of the collected data was conducted using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) which is a widely used tool for statistical computation in research. The researcher employed descriptive and correlational analysis in this approach. Descriptive and correlational research designs were used. Model Summary indicates a robust positive relationship, where effective contract monitoring is likely to enhance overall performance outcomes. The R Square value of 0.687 means that approximately 68.7% of the variance in performance explained by procurement contract monitoring activities. More crucially, the coefficient for procurement contract monitoring is 0.849, indicating a strong effect every one-unit increase in contract monitoring is associated with an increase of 0.849 units in performance. The t-value of 15.804 with a p-value of .000 further establishes the significance of this predictor, indicating clear evidence that enhanced contract monitoring is essential for improving performance of Gicumbi District. The significance level (Sig.) of 0.000 confirms that the procurement contract monitoring on performance of Gicumbi District in Rwanda is statistically significant. It is recommended that Gicumbi District conduct regular evaluation meetings with all stakeholders involved in contract execution, promoting accountability and enabling timely identification and resolution of any issues that arise.
PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE BUCAL EM IDOSOS: AVALIAÇÃO DE FATORES DE RISCO E ESTRATÉGIAS PREVENTIVAS
Authors: Duarte Ramayane Maia , Leonel Augusto César Leal da Silva
Published: November 2024

O envelhecimento traz mudanças fisiológicas na cavidade bucal, como a diminuição da produção salivar, perda de dentes e fragilidade óssea, fatores que podem ser agravados por comorbidades, como diabetes e hipertensão. Este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar as estratégias de prevenção e intervenção na saúde bucal dos idosos, destacando a importância de políticas públicas, educação em saúde e tecnologias aplicadas ao atendimento odontológico dessa população. A metodologia utilizada foi uma revisão de literatura, abordando artigos científicos e publicações especializadas, com foco em práticas de higiene bucal, alimentação saudável, o papel dos cuidadores e as dificuldades de acesso aos serviços odontológicos. Foi constatada a necessidade de ampliar a cobertura odontológica no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e de adotar novas tecnologias, como próteses personalizadas e técnicas minimamente invasivas. Concluiu-se que o cuidado com a saúde bucal dos idosos deve ser abordado de forma multidisciplinar, envolvendo dentistas, nutricionistas e geriatras, para garantir a qualidade de vida da terceira idade.
INTERVENÇÕES PARA O TRATAMENTO DA APNEIA OBSTRUTIVA DO SONO EM PACIENTES ADULTOS: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Dimer Gabriela Hellinger , Pereira Deborah Kayanne Souza , Presutto Lucas Souza , Dal-Bó Carolina Marques de Avellar , Diniz Ana Ividy Andrada , Rocha Daynara Lisseth Bustillos , Rocha Jorgeney Bustillos , Cincurá Daniel Pugas , Dantas Felipe Aschenberger Carapiá , Dourado Micaelem Carneiro
Published: November 2024

A apneia obstrutiva do sono (AOS) é uma condição prevalente caracterizada pela obstrução repetitiva das vias aéreas superiores durante o sono, resultando em episódios de hipoxemia e fragmentação do sono. As intervenções para o tratamento da AOS visam restaurar a ventilação durante o sono e minimizar os efeitos adversos associados à doença. O tratamento pode incluir opções comportamentais, dispositivos de pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas (CPAP), dispositivos orais, terapias farmacológicas e abordagens cirúrgicas. Esta revisão integrativa teve como objetivo analisar as principais intervenções terapêuticas disponíveis para o manejo da AOS em pacientes adultos, destacando a eficácia, as indicações clínicas, os efeitos adversos e as limitações de cada abordagem. Foram incluídos estudos que compararam diferentes estratégias de tratamento, considerando a gravidade da AOS, comorbidades associadas e preferências do paciente. A análise dos resultados sugere que a abordagem terapêutica deve ser personalizada, considerando a resposta do paciente, a presença de comorbidades e a adesão ao tratamento. Intervenções combinadas, como o uso de CPAP aliado a modificações comportamentais, mostraram-se eficazes em pacientes com formas moderadas a graves da condição, enquanto os dispositivos orais e abordagens cirúrgicas podem ser indicados para casos mais leves ou em pacientes com contraindicações ao CPAP.
SEGURANÇA DO PACIENTE E MEDIDAS DE PREVENÇÃO DE INFECÇÃO DA CORRENTE SANGUÍNEA
Authors: Silva Kerollen de Oliveira Galvâo da , Cruz Yasmim Vilela da , Lodete Júlia Cristina , Silva Brenda Jéssica Martins da , Egemberg Amanda Martins , Fernando Francine da Silva e Lima de , Afonso Tatiana Moreira , Mestrinari Andrea Cecília Rodrigues
Published: November 2024

A infecção da corrente sanguínea ocorre quando bactérias ou outros germes penetram na corrente sanguínea através da colonização dos cateteres, neste contexto, a segurança do paciente determina boas práticas de atenção à saúde, prevenção e redução dos incidentes. Assim,  o objetivo deste estudo foi evidenciar a segurança do paciente e as medidas de prevenção da infecção de corrente sanguínea, destacando o papel da enfermagem na promoção do cuidado e educação da equipe. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura do tipo narrativa, a partir de artigos publicados na íntegtra, nas bases de dados SciELO, BDENF, LILACS, entre 2019 e 2024, em inglês, português e espanhol. A infecção da corrente sanguínea ocorre quando bactérias ou outros germes penetram na corrente sanguínea através da colonização dos cateteres. Tal infecção, pode ser considerada um evento adverso, que se trata de um problema indesejado que pode surgir em tratamentos médicos, causando danos severos ou até a morte. A notificação desses eventos é fundamental, pois ajuda a identificar áreas que necessitam de melhorias, contribuindo para a segurança na assistência ao paciente. A redução das infecções hospitalares traz benefícios clínicos, impactos financeiros significativos, demonstrando que investir em segurança do paciente é um imperativo ético e econômico.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA EFETIVIDADE DO PROCESSO DE LOGÍSTICA EMPRESARIAL NO GERENCIAMENTO OPERACIONAL DA EMPRESA
Authors: Gonçalves Marcos Assis , Morett Amarildo José , Silva Anderson Farias da , Lins Ittana de Oliveira , Santos Cristiane Nunes dos
Published: November 2024

A Logística empresarial é uma área da administração que se dedica em organizar os processos de produção de uma empresa, incluindo desde a matéria-prima até a destinação final do produto, visando otimizar as operações relacionadas à movimentação e armazenamento de produtos, garantindo que os mesmos estejam disponíveis corretamente, diminuindo custos e aumentando a satisfação do destinatário final. Dessa forma, desempenha um papel crucial na competitividade e na eficiência operacional das empresas por diversas questões, sendo elas a redução de custos, a melhoria na qualidade do serviço ofertado, a gestão de patrimônio, gestão de riscos e sustentabilidade, afetando diretamente a lucratividade, a satisfação do cliente e a competitividade no mercado. Portanto, o objetivo principal deste estudo é abordar a importância da logística empresarial em outros segmentos além do modal de transportes, como meio efetivo do aumento da eficiência do trabalho e consequentemente a demanda e a oferta do produto. O método empregado na pesquisa foi a pesquisa bibliográfica, através de estudos de documentos, registros e dados já existentes em sites, livros e revistas, utilizando uma abordagem dedutiva. Isso possibilitou a busca de informações onde se obteve como resultado um mercado cada vez mais global, cuja logística empresarial oferece um serviço excepcional, respondendo rapidamente às consultas e resolvendo quaisquer problemas de maneira proativa e rápida, bem como aplicando novas tecnologias, estando aberta à adoção da automação da inteligência artificial, melhorando processos, identificando oportunidades e otimizando soluções inovadoras.
VETFINDER: UMA PLATAFORMA DE CONEXÃO ENTRE TUTORES DE ANIMAIS E VETERINÁRIOS
Authors: Muniz João Manoel de Souza , Lima Edilson Carlos Silva , Mesquita Leonardo de Castro
Published: November 2024

Este artigo apresenta o VetFinder, um aplicativo multiplataforma desenvolvido em Flutter para aprimorar o acesso dos tutores aos serviços de saúde veterinária. Utilizando geolocalização e filtros, o aplicativo facilita a busca por clínicas veterinárias com base em proximidade, especialidades (como ortopedia e cardiologia) e serviços oferecidos, incluindo atendimento emergencial 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana. A metodologia incluída no estudo de caso foi um levantamento de requisitos por meio de pesquisa de mercado, seguido pelo desenvolvimento e integração com o banco de dados Firestore para atualizações em tempo real. Uma pesquisa exploratória qualitativa foi realizada com 120 usuários para avaliação de usabilidade, navegação e desempenho. Os resultados destacaram a praticidade e a eficiência da ferramenta, comprovando seu impacto positivo na busca por serviços veterinários especializados.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE APLICATIVO DE CONTROLE FINANCEIRO PESSOAL EM FLUTTER PARA DISPOSITIVOS MÓVEIS
Authors: Meneses Paulo Gabriel Sodré  , Lima Edilson Carlos Silva , Magalhaes Yonara Costa , Queiroz Jonathan Araujo 
Published: November 2024

Com o número crescente de contas bancárias, como contas correntes, poupança, cartão de crédito e custos com lazer, família etc., torna-se essencial o desenvolvimento de ferramentas para gestão financeira pessoal, onde se controla por conta e com um plano de contas. O objetivo deste estudo foi criar um aplicativo, denominado "FinUp", que permite aos usuários configurem um plano de contas personalizado para gerenciar suas finanças de forma simplificada. O estudo de caso foi desenvolvido utilizando o framework Flutter, oferece funcionalidades como cadastro de usuários, login automático, visualização de saldo, controle de despesas e receitas, e gráficos para análise financeira. A integração com uma API REST garante a atualização em tempo real das informações. A metodologia Ágil Scrum foi adotada para o desenvolvimento, possibilitando entregas incrementais e ajustes contínuos. Para a coleta de dados, foi realizado uma pesquisa exploratória de abordagem qualitativa com 140 entrevistados de diferentes níveis de familiaridade com tecnologias, focando na análise qualitativa. Os resultados indicaram que o "FinUp" facilita o controle financeiro diário, destacando-se pela praticidade e usabilidade. Concluímos que uma solução, com uma interface intuitiva e a utilização do Flutter, fornece uma ferramenta eficiente e acessível para o gerenciamento financeiro pessoal.