bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Robotics in Meeting Institutional Goals: A Unified Strategy to Facilitate Program Excellence
Authors: Choo Sung Pil , Jeon Mi Sook , Kim Young Mi , Choi Sun Keun , Yi Jin Wook , Lee Tack
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The rapid expansion of robotic surgical equipment necessitates a review of the needs and challenges faced by hospitals introducing robots for the first time to compete with experienced institutions. The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of robotic surgery on our hospital compared to open and laparoscopic surgery, examine internal transformations, and assess regional, domestic, and international implications.Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of electronic medical records (EMRs) from 2019 to 2022 at Inha University Hospital, including patients who underwent common robotic procedures and equivalent open and laparoscopic operations. The study investigated clinical and operational performance changes in the hospital after the introduction of robotic technology. It also evaluated the operational effectiveness of robot implementation in local, national, and international contexts. To facilitate comparison with other hospitals, the data were transmitted to Intuitive Surgical, Inc. for analysis. The study was conducted in compliance with domestic personal information regulations and received approval from our Institutional Review Board.Results: We analyzed EMR data from 3,147 patients who underwent surgical treatment. Over a period of 3.5 years, the adoption of robotic technology in a hospital setting significantly enhanced the technical skills of all professors involved. The introduction of robotic systems led to increased patient utilization of conventional surgical techniques, as well as a rise in the number of patients choosing robotic surgery. This collective trend contributed to an overall increase in patient numbers. This favorable evaluation of the operational effectiveness of our hospital’s robot implementation in the context of local, national, and global factors is expected to positively influence policy changes.Conclusions: Stakeholders should embrace data science and evidence-based techniques to generate valuable insights from objective data, assess the health of robot-assisted surgery programs, and identify opportunities for improvement and excellence.
IMPROVING THE ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL OF COOPERATION OF TOURISM AND TRANSPORT COMPANIES IN THE REGION
Authors:   Akaki Tsereteli State University, Arjevanidze Gvantsa , Kochadze Teimuraz ,   Akaki Tsereteli State University, Dangadze Izolda ,   Akaki Tsereteli State University
Published: June 2024

Tourism is recognized as one of the priority directions in the country's development. Its development is impossible without the development of relevant infrastructure and service industries in the regions. In this regard, transport services have a decisive role in the revival of the industry. Transport services for tourists in the Imereti region are mainly provided by private transport and tourism companies. In the research process, various options of the organizational model of cooperation of tourist and transport companies were developed for tourism and transport companies and their SWOT analysis was made. Modern tourist transport, regardless of its type, can belong to different forms of ownership. Transport services for tourists in the Imereti region are mainly provided by private transport and tourism companies. In the research process, various organizational models of cooperation of tourism and transport companies and their SWOT analyses were developed. Based on the conducted research, we obtained a specific scientific product, in particular: 1. Organizational models of tourism and transport enterprises in the transport services market were developed and their SWOT analysis was made. 2. In the Imereti region, such a form of relationship between entities in the market of tourist transport services is appropriate, such as the union of tourist firms and transport companies. This form of union solves some problems that arise in the process of tourist transport services, allowing tourist companies to work more efficiently, reduce costs, and increase the quality of service.
INFORMATION-MODELING SYSTEM FOR THE HEAT LOSSES CONTROL IN THE BLAST FURNACE LOWER PART
Authors: Спирин Н.А. , Гурин И.А. , Лавров В.В. , Истомин А.С. , Зайнуллин Л.А.
Published: June 2024

В статье представлена общая характеристика алгоритма определения тепловых потерь в горне доменной печи, основанного на использовании теплового баланса нижней зоны. Тепловые потери в процессе плавки в окружающую среду происходят через фурменный пояс, распар и заплечики и определяются по разности приходной и расходной частей зонального теплового баланса для нижней ступени теплообмена. Определение потерь тепла по балансу тепла в нижней ступени теплообмена позволяет оценивать их величину по текущей информации о работе печи в конкретных сырьевых и режимных параметрах работы. Представлено информационное обеспечение системы, описана архитектура программного обеспечения, дана характеристика программных модулей и проиллюстрированы фрагменты его работы. Информационно-моделирующая система отличается учетом основных физико-химических закономерностей процессов управления, принципов системного анализа, использованием современных принципов разработки и построения математических моделей, алгоритмического и программного обеспечения. Контроль тепловых потерь необходим для оценки состояния огнеупорной кладки доменной печи, рационального газораспределения, а также для корректировки расхода кокса.

The article presents a description of the structure of the algorithm, mathematical and software systems. The general characteristics of the algorithm for determining heat losses in the hearth of a blast furnace based on the use of the heat balance of the lower zone are presented. Heat losses in the process of melting into the environment occur through the tuyere belt, steam and shoulders, determined by the difference between the incoming and outgoing parts of the zonal heat balance for the lower stage of heat exchange. Determination of heat losses by the heat balance in the lower stage of heat exchange makes it possible to estimate their value according to the current information about the operation of the furnace in specific raw material and operating parameters. The information support of the system is presented, the software architecture is described, the characteristics of the software modules are given, and fragments of its work are illustrated. The information modeling system is distinguished by taking into account the basic physical and chemical laws of the processes of the control object, the principles of system analysis, the use of modern principles for the development and construction of mathematical models, algorithmic and software. Heat loss control is necessary to assess the condition of the blast furnace refractory lining, rational gas distribution, and also to adjust the coke consumption.
ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF FREE AND FORCED MIXING OF LIQUID METAL IN THE CCM CRYSTALLIZER
Authors: Одиноков В.И. , Евстигнеев А.И. , Дмитриев Э.А. , Карпенко В.А. , Петров В.В.
Published: June 2024

В статье проводится сравнение эффективности технологий подачи жидкого металла в кристаллизатор УНРС и его течение в объеме кристаллизатора при свободном и принудительном перемешивании. Анализируется влияние различных конструкций разработанных устройств для перемешивания на характер течения расплава в кристаллизаторе. Объектами изучения явились гидродинамические и тепловые потоки жидкого металла исследованных процессов разливки стали в кристаллизатор УНРС.

The authors of the article compare the efficiency of technologies for feeding liquid metal into the CCM crystallizer and its flow in the volume of the crystallizer with free and forced mixing. The influence of various designs of the developed mixing devices on the nature of the melt flow in the volume of the mold is analyzed. The objects of research were the hydrodynamic and thermal flows of liquid metal of the studied processes of casting steel into the CCM crystallizer.
Analysis of Students' Mathematical Concept Understanding Ability in Understanding Trigonometry Material for Class XI Senior High School
Authors: Damayanti Ilyasa Mei , Santia Ika , Rihatul Hima Lina
Published: June 2024

One of the goals of learning mathematics is that students must be able to understand mathematical concepts. At one high school in Kediri, class XI students did not understand mathematical concepts. The low ability to understand mathematical concepts is proven by the majority of students not being able to reformulate the solution to the problem given. Therefore, the aim of this research is to examine the ability to understand mathematical concepts of class XI students in solving problems related to trigonometry material. In this research, qualitative descriptive methods were used. Simple Random Sampling technique that researchers use to select research subjects. The students involved in the research were 23 students who were in class Furthermore, the non-test instrument takes the form of an unstructured interview to find out students' difficulties. The mathematical concept understanding ability rubric is used to analyze the mathematical concept understanding ability test. The research results show that the average understanding of the concept is categorized as sufficient at 64.50. Causal factors that also influence students' low percentage of understanding of mathematical concepts are lack of concentration in learning, irregular study habits and less interesting learning methods.

Keywords: Concept Understanding, Mathematics, Trigonometry
Políticas públicas y construcción de la paz
Authors: Aceves Córdova Erika Soledad , Álvarez Soto Maricarmen , Álvarez Zayas David , Ávalos Palafox Mitzy Lorena , Barrera Hernández Laura Fernanda , Campoy Robles Angélica María , Cantero Ramírez Margarita , Carrillo Trujillo Carlos David , Castañeda Altamirano Yolanda , Castro Corona Sarai Joana , De Lille Quintal María José , De Miguel Gómez María Dolores , Díaz Grijalva Giovana Rocío , Echeverría Castro Sonia Beatriz , Echeverría Echeverría Rebelín , Elenes Ibarra César Andrés , Fernández Nistal María Teresa , García Flores Raquel , Gil Palomares Maribel Guadalupe , González Martínez Ana Laura , González Navarro Nora Edith , Higuera Sánchez Félix Mauro , Kerras Hayet , Laveaga Miranda Alejandrina , Leal Cueto Abril Rosario , Leyva Castañeda Violeta Patricia , López Sahagún Rosa Leticia , Manríquez Espinoza Francisco Javier , Martínez Durán Ana Paola , Mercado Ibarra Santa Magdalena , Mirón Juárez Carlos Alberto , Mora Soto Jairo Keven , Muñiz Sigala Marco Antonio , Navarro Arvizu Elba Myriam , Ocampo Cañez Brenda Jaqueline , Ochoa Avila Eneida , Padilla Rodríguez Claudia , Rodríguez Ortega Cecyl Guadalupe , Rodríguez Ruiz Damari Asbel , Rojas Borboa Grace Marlene , Rojas Moreno Carmina Arantza , Sánchez Guerrero Marisol , Serrato Guzmán Abraham Nemesio , Sotelo Castillo Mirsha Alicia , Uicab Quej Ricardo Iván , Uribe Cortez Jaime , Valdez Pineda Dina Ivonne , Velarde Castro Alejandra , Zúñiga Villegas Jessica Beatriz
Published: June 2024

La presente obra, ‘Políticas públicas y construcción de la paz’, considera que, para lograr la igualdad de oportunidades y condiciones, las instituciones educativas de nivel superior (IES) deben contar con políticas públicas con perspectiva de género como herramienta necesaria para fortalecer y asegurar el crecimiento y desarrollo de la educación. Los trabajos presentados de mañera sencilla por investigadoras e investigadores de estudios de género, estudiantes y organizaciones de la sociedad civil buscan sensibilizar e informar a los lectores sobre conceptos como políticas públicas y perspectiva de género, con enfoque en los tres niveles: central, regional y local. Políticas públicas de acciones afirmativas, políticas públicas de inclusión, políticas públicas para disminuir las brechas de género, políticas públicas de atención a la violencia de género, acoso y hostigamiento y, por último, se abordan políticas públicas para la construcción de la paz.
Credit Risk Strategies and Revenue Growth of Selected Shipping Companies in Nigeria
Authors: E. M. Irejeh , C. O. Catherine
Published: June 2024

This study examined the impact of credit risk strategies and revenue growth of selected shipping companies in Nigeria from 2012–2022. Using Revenue Growth (Proxied by Net Profits of Selected Shipping Companies) as the dependent variable, the tool used for model estimation and analysis is the Ordinary Least Squares regression technique. From the results of the study, non-performing loans impacted negatively and significantly on revenue growth while revenue to assets ratio had a positive and significant impact on the revenue growth. The study thus recommends, in addition to other policy suggestions, that stakeholders ought to push for the creation and improvement of regulatory frameworks that offer standards for efficient credit risk management in the maritime industry.
Fostering Cognitive and Social Development through Music Instruction in Winneba Kindergarten Schools
Authors: A. Veronica , O. A. Emmanuel , A. Samuel
Published: June 2024

Numerous scholarly inquiries have underscored the influential role of music in the educational and developmental journey of young children. Musical engagements have demonstrated a capacity to foster intellectual, social, and multifaceted personal growth, including the cultivation of foundational reading skills such as heightened aural discrimination of sounds and letters. This study presents an exploration of the impact of musical activities on the developmental trajectory of kindergarten children in the Winneba community, with a particular focus on their intellectual and social growth. Grounded in the qualitative paradigm, the research employed a case study design, utilizing interview, observation and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) for data collection from a purposive sample which comprised four (4) teachers and twenty (20) kindergarten children. The findings revealed that while the primary intention behind organizing musical activities in the kindergarten classroom was to infuse joy and energy, these endeavors unwittingly yielded significant positive impacts on intellectual, social, and personal developmental domains. It is anticipated that educators will adopt a more purposeful approach to music pedagogy, expanding beyond traditional singing and dancing activities to incorporate instrument playing and active listening practices.
О НЕКОТОРОЙ ТЕОРЕМЕ ТИПА ФРАГМЕНА-ЛИНДЕЛЁФА
Authors: Жураева Умидахон
Published: June 2024

Работа посвящена теореме типа Фрагмена–Линделефа для бигармонических функций, которая получена с помощью формул Карлемановского типа. Доказывается интегральное представление для бигармонических функций. При помощи этого интегрального представления получается некоторые свойства (оценка роста, формула Карлемана) бигармонических функций определенного класса в .
ПОСТРОЕНИЕ МНОЖЕСТВА ВСЕХ СЧЕТНО ПАРАКОМПАКТНЫХ РАСШИРЕНИЙ
Authors: Канетова Динара
Published: June 2024

Одной из центральных тем в общей топологии является тема, связанная с разного типа расширениями топологических пространств. М. Стоун отмечал, что одной из интересных и трудных проблем общей топологии является изучение всех расширений данного топологического пространства. Исходя из общей проблемы М. Стоуна, Б. Банашевский систематизировал общие задачи теории расширений. П.С. Александровым была поставлена проблема классификации компактных расширений и сформированы различные общие задачи о расширениях топологических пространств. А.А. Борубаевым при помощи равномерности построены множества всех паракомпактных, сильно паракомпактных, линделёфовых и полные по Дьедонне расширений тихоновских пространств.
В настоящей статье при помощи равномерных структур строится множества всех счетно паракомпактных расширений.
НЕКОТОРЫЕ СВОЙСТВА НАРОСТОВ РАВНОМЕРНЫХ ПРОСТРАНСТВ
Authors: Абдыкаимов Илларион
Published: June 2024

Смирновым Ю.М. введены такие понятия, как: «ко-покрытие» и «окаймление». Во многих работах Смирнова Ю.М. выведены важные утверждения и теоремы, описывающие свойства наростов равномерных пространств на основе свойств самих пространств и наоборот. Также учёным выявлены важные случаи применения таких понятий как в общих, так и в некоторых частных случаях. Эти понятия играют ключевую роль в современных исследованиях свойств наростов равномерных пространств. Ниже кратко приведены самые основные утверждения работы.
МАТЕМАТИЧЕСКИЕ МОДЕЛИ ФИЛЬТРАЦИИ ФЛЮИДОВ В ТРЕХСЛОЙНОЙ СРЕДЕ
Authors: Каюмов Шукур , Арзикулов Голибжон , Бекчанов Шерзад , Хусанов Элбек
Published: June 2024

Работа посвящена к построение математической модели процесса нелинейной фильтрации структурированных флюидов в слоистых средах. Изучена количество перетоков между слоями в зависимости от характеристики пласта и флюида. Разработан численные алгоритмы для проведения вычислительного эксперимента.
ҮЧҮНЧҮ ТАРТИПТЕГИ ЖЕКЕЧЕ ТУУНДУЛУУ ДИФФЕРЕНЦИАЛДЫК ТЕҢДЕМЕЛЕРДИН БИР КЛАССЫ ҮЧҮН ТЕСКЕРИ МАСЕЛЕНИН ЧЕЧИЛИШИ
Authors: Мамытов Айтбай , Назарали кызы Сабина
Published: June 2024

Макалада тик бурчтуу аймакта үчүнчү тартиптеги жекече туундулуу дифференциалдык тендеме үчүн биринчи түрдөгү чектик маселенин оң жагын аныктоо тескери маселеси изилденди. Изилденип жаткан тик бурчтун ички чекиттерде кошумча шарттар берилген. Тескери маселедеги бардык функциялар үзгүлтүксүз жана талап кылынган даражада жылма функциялар. Тескери маселени чыгарууда алгач белгилөө кийирип үчүнчү тартиптеги дифференциалдык теңдеме экинчи тартиптеги дифференциалдык теңдемеге алып келинет, андан соң Гриндин функциясынын жардамында чек аралык маселенин чыгарылыш жазылат, аягында Крамердин эрежесин колдонуп белгисиз функциялар табылды. Натыйжада үчүнчү тартиптеги жекече туундулуу дифференциалдык теңдемелердин бир классы үчүн тескери маселенин чечилиши далилденди.
АНАЛОГ ЗАДАЧИ ТРИКОМИ ДЛЯ УРАВНЕНИЯ СМЕШАННОГО ТИПА С ДРОБНОЙ ПРОИЗВОДНОЙ РИМАНА-ЛИУВИЛЛЯ
Authors: Окбоев Акмалжон
Published: June 2024

В работе исследована задача Трикоми для уравнения параболо-гиперболического типа в смешанной области. Параболическая часть рассматриваемого уравнения состоит из дробной производной по Риману-Лиувиллю, а гиперболическая часть состоит из вырождающегося гиперболического уравнения второго рода. Решение поставленной задачи в гиперболической подобласти найдено как решение задачи Коши, а в параболической подобласти - как решение первой краевой задачи. Для доказательства существования решения задачи используется теория интегральных уравнений Вольтерра второго рода.
О СТРУКТУРЕ РЕШЕНИЙ ЛИНЕЙНОГО ДИОФАНТОВА УРАВНЕНИЯ
Authors: Сатаров Жоомарт , Зулпукаров Жакшылык
Published: June 2024

Теория решения подобных уравнений является классическим разделом математике. В ней не приходится писать сложные и громоздкие формулы, а необходимо проводить аккуратные рассуждения, базирующиеся на определенных понятиях теории чисел связанные в стройную логическую конструкцию. В рамках этой теории можно дать исчерпывающее решение рассматриваемого класса задач с четко описанным алгоритмом получения ответа. Именно этими чертами характеризуется хорошая математическая теория.
В заметке находятся решения линейного диофантова уравнения с n неизвестными. Строятся они конструктивно. Выявляется также структурное строение этих решений.
О ПОСТРОЕНИИ РЕШЕНИЯ ВТОРОЙ КРАЕВОЙ ЗАДАЧИ ДЛЯ УРАВНЕНИЯ ТРЕТЬЕГО ПОРЯДКА С ПЕРЕМЕННЫМИ КОЭФФИЦИЕНТАМИ
Authors: Умаров Рахматилла
Published: June 2024

В работе для неоднородного уравнения третьего порядка с младшими членами рассмотрена вторая краевая задача в прямоугольной области. Единственность решение поставленной задачи доказана методом интегралов энергии. Используя метод разделения переменных решение задачи ищется в виде произведения двух функций Х(x) и Y(y). Для определения Х(x) получаем обыкновенное дифференциальное уравнение третьего порядка с тремя граничными условиями, а для Y(y) – обыкновенное дифференциальное уравнение второго порядка с двумя граничными условиями. Методом функции Грина построены решения указанных задач. Получены оценки резольвенты и функции Грина. При обосновании равномерной сходимости решения используется отличность от нуля «малого знаменателя».
ON COMPACTNESS TYPE EXTENSIONS OF TOPOLOGYCAL AND UNIFORM SPACES
Authors: Chamashev Marat , Namazova Guliza
Published: June 2024

In this article extensions of real-complete Tychonoff and uniform spaces are considered, as well as locally compact paracompact and locally compact Lindelöff extensions of Tychonoff and uniform spaces.
МИКРОРНК ПРИ ИШЕМИЧЕСКОМ ИНСУЛЬТЕ: ПРАКТИЧЕСКАЯ ЗНАЧИМОСТЬ
Authors: Тажибавева Феруза , Айтмаматов Дамир , Ахматахунова Насиба , Юсупова Зулхумор
Published: June 2024

Данная статья представлена результатами проведенного научного исследования, в области изучения микроРНК при ишемическом инсульте, с отсылкой на современные научные данные, в области изучение данного вопроса. В исследовании приняли участия 158 человек: 134 студента и 24 преподавателя. Исследование проводилось в онлайн режиме с использованием Google-формы. Данные в статье представлены в виде графических таблиц и диаграмм. Научная новизна заключается в актуальности данной темы, в связи с повышенной смертностью от ишемического инсульта и отсутствием методов его ранней диагностики, также отсутствием исследовании по данной теме на территории Кыргызстана. На основе полученных данных, можно судить об осведомленности студентов и преподавателей о важности проблемы ишемического инсульта и необходимости введения исследования микроРНК для диагностики и профилактики ишемического инсульта.
Why do dogs wag their tails?
Authors: Leonetti Silvia , Hersh Taylor A
Published: June 2024

Have you ever wondered: “Why do dogs wag their tails and why do humans like it?" Domestic dogs may be "man's best friend": one-third of all households worldwide own one and our coexistence began around 35,000 years ago. However, many dog behaviours remain a scientific enigma. The rhythmic tail wagging of domestic dogs has always caught our attention. Through our intuition and a handful of scientific studies, we have attributed different meanings to this behaviour, leading to fragmented and conflicting answers. Here, we summarise existing research on the mechanisms, development, evolution and function of tail wagging in domestic dogs, highlighting where the results converge, diverge or do not exist. We propose investigating this behaviour from its evolutionary roots and we suggest two hypotheses to explain its increased occurrence and frequency in dogs compared to other canids. This behaviour could have arisen during the domestication process following two paths: a) as a by-product of selection for other traits, such as docility, or b) as a trait directly selected by humans who are attracted to repetitive and rhythmic movements. We invite testing these hypotheses through neuro-cognitive studies on both dogs and humans, thus shedding light not only on a key canine behavior but also on the evolutionary history of characteristic human traits, such as the propensity for rhythm.
Assessing Knowledge about Antibiotic Resistance and the Prevalence of Self- Medication with Antibiotics among Community Pharmacy Clients in Lagos State.
Authors:   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Idiaraba Campus, Idiaraba, Lagos, Nigeria., Aliu R. D. , Joda A. E. , Oyewo A. I.
Published: June 2024

Background: Knowledgeable self-medication has its advantages, however, without adequate information, it can be dangerous and harmful. Self-medication with antibiotics (SMA) is common in Nigeria and has led to increased cases of drug resistance, threatening the future relevance of antibiotics. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of SMA among walk-in patients in pharmacies in Lagos state, assessing their level of knowledge about antibiotics, antibiotic resistance, and conditions for use. Methods: The research involved three community pharmacies in Ikeja, Apapa, and Agege areas of Lagos representing high, medium, and low-income areas, respectively. Willing participants above 15 years of age were administered a questionnaire with questions aimed at assessing how often they engage in SMA and their familiarity with factors causing antibiotic resistance. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics and results were presented in tables. Chi-square was used to determine levels of association between variables with P-values significant at < 0.05 at 95% confidence interval. Results: Among the respondents, 35.1% indulged in SMA while 64.5% purchased their antibiotic medications through a healthcare professional’s recommendation. Over two-thirds of the respondents had basic knowledge of antibiotic use with a similar fraction being familiar with the existence of antibiotic resistance and factors that contribute to its development. Conclusion: A majority of the respondents were knowledgeable regarding antibiotic use and factors that could lead to antibiotic resistance however, many of them still practiced self-medication with antibiotics. Health promotional activities are encouraged for further enlightenment of the public so as to reduce the widespread prevalence of this challenge.
Financial Burden of Hypertension Management on Clients Patronizing Community Pharmacies in a Nigerian Metropolis
Authors:   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria, Awofisayo S. O. , Akwaowoh A. E. ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria, Arhewoh M. I. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria, Awofisayo J. I. ,   Research Unit, Bioscientific Research and Development, Ltd/Gte, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa-Ibom State Nigeria, Essien N. L. ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria
Published: June 2024

Background: The World Health Organization describes universal health coverage as ensuring that individuals have access to needed health services in a manner ensuring non exposure to financial hardship. This is particularly important for patients with chronic conditions like hypertension. Objectives: To assess the cost burden due to management of hypertension. Methods: Hypertensive clients with a written prescription patronizing 15 randomly selected community pharmacies in Uyo metropolis were enrolled for the survey. Clients responded (demographics, income, expenditure on healthcare services and other spendings) on a pretested and structured questionnaire. The study was conducted according to the declaration of Helsinki. Data were descriptively analysed using frequency and percentage, with Kruskal-Wallis test at (95%, CI) to compare variables. Results: Clients (224 of 231) comprising of 55.4% females completed the study. Most clients (92.9 %) were 35 years and older, while 54.9% had no tertiary education. Study revealed 60% of clients made less than ₦60,000 (US$ 150.5) monthly and mean household monthly income was ₦98,302 (US$ 246.49). The average cost of hypertension management was ₦7,964 (US$ 20.0) while mean healthcare expenses was ₦12,497 (US$ 31.34). Mean household food and non-food expenses were ₦44.39 (US$ 0.11) and non-food at ₦53,917 (US$ 135.20) respectively. There was statistically significant difference in the percentage of income spent on healthcare across the income groups (P=0.001). The lower income groups recorded higher percentage expenditure (P=0.005). Conclusion: The study showed high financial burden due to management of hypertension. This finding will aid in policy framework for government intervention for healthcare financing.
Prevalence and Susceptibility of Animal-associated Staphylococcal Species Isolated from the Urine of Healthy Students in Jos, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos. Nigeria, Olorunfemi P. O. , Onaolapo J. A. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Nigeria, Ibrahim Y. K. E. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Nigeria, Odumosu P. O. ,   Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, Ochekpe N. A. ,   Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, Ngwuluka N. C. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
Published: June 2024

Background: Globally, about 1,000,000 cases of illness and millions of deaths occur every year due to zoonoses. Human colonization and infections with livestock associated Staphylococcal species has been reported mainly among farm workers. Objective: The purpose of the study was to establish the profile of Staphylococcal species in healthy community carriers. Methods: Urine samples obtained from 217 healthy volunteers were screened for staphylococcal species and isolates characterized by conventional cultural and biochemical methods including rapid test kits (Microgen ID test kit). The isolates were subjected to susceptibility tests against a panel of antibiotics. Results: Out of 217 samples collected; 171 isolates were positive for staphylococcal species giving a prevalence of 78.8 %. With the Microgen ID® test kit, 73 (33.6 %) isolates were identified as S. aureus and 62 (28.6 %) isolates were non-Staph aureus, some of which are associated with animals. The staphylococcal species identified are S. hominis (humans), S. hyicus (swine, cattle, poultry) S. intermedius (carnivores, domestic horses, poultry), S. xylosus (human skin, rodents, mammals, birds), S. schleiferi (human clinical specimens, carnivores), S. cohnii (humans) and S. haemolyticus (human skin, primates, horses, artiodactyls). Only S. cohnii (18.1 – 81.8 %) and S. intermedius (12.5 – 56.3 %) were susceptible to all test antibiotics. Conclusion: The detection of animal-associated organisms isolated from the urine of healthy human volunteers and their susceptibility pattern is of public health concern. There is a need to properly identify the organisms in specimens and select the appropriate antibiotic for treatment.
Assessing the stage of cancer presentation among patients attending the oncology unit of the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, Zaria, Nigeria.
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Council for Legal Education, The Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja, Nigeria, Raji F. O. , Yahuza N. N. ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika- Zaria, Nigeria, Alabelewe R. M. ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika- Zaria, Nigeria, DanMusa U. M. ,   Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kaduna State University, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Published: June 2024

Background: Cancer has become a major source of morbidity and mortality globally. Despite the threat that cancer poses to global health, few countries have data on cancer incidence in Sub-Sahara Africa. The stage at which a cancer is diagnosed has a tremendous impact on the type of treatment, recovery, and survival, hence, correct staging is critical in cancer treatment/management. Objectives: To document stages of cancer presentation among patients who attended the oncology unit of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria for six months and determine the relationship between the stages of presentation and prognosis Methods: The study was carried out at Oncology and Radiotherapy departments of the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria located in the Northern part of Nigeria. It was a prospective observational study involving two stages, recruitment stage (6 weeks) and drug therapy follow-up stage (18 weeks). A self-designed data collection form (Proforma) was used. The data collected was analysed to obtained averages and percentages using IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 23) and MS Excel 2013. Descriptive statistics including cross tabulation (frequencies and percent) were performed. Results: Most patients presented at the late stage (55%) i.e. Stage III and IV which could have led to low prognosis amongst patients. Conclusion: This study showed that most patients presented at late stage due to different factors such as proximity to the health care centre, strong belief in complementary and alternative medicine, financial constraint, different sociocultural belief among other factors. Public awareness, screening and establishment of cancer centres are hereby recommended.
Locally adjusted curve approximation smoothing of contour polylines
Authors: Miller Stephan
Published: June 2024

Numerically interpolated contour lines (NICL) developed from a high-resolution, accurate digital elevation model (DEM) can be considered the most accurate contour baseline available from surveyed data. Displays of this baseline, however, can exhibit an undesirable angularity and clutter that impedes human understanding of the data and defies the universal appeal of a smooth curve. To achieve smooth, readable lines, the prevailing wisdom today is to either 1) smooth the underlying surface model before creating the lines or 2) use mathematical methods adapted from computer-aided design (CAD) to smooth the lines in x and y. However, these smoothing methods can result in an inaccurate rendition of the original data that undermines their subsequent use in analysis and modeling applications. Upon close inspection, lines generated from such methods can depart from the baseline by more than a definable and acceptable distance in x and y, particularly noticeable in important areas of slope change. Here, we argue that generalized contours have a geometric accuracy requirement that must be observed. We present a novel alternative to the prevailing methods that 1) presents an incremental smoothing method that is a logical complement to Douglas-Poiker thinning; 2) introduces the use of slope as a means of controlling the degree of smoothing locally; 3) produces novel, operational definitions of tests for smoothness and accuracy as well as for line symmetry; and 4) introduces the notion of a topological TIN as a new type of terrain model and a medium for edits of contours. The method only manipulates the baseline contours in x and y. By using only simple proportions of sides and self-similar geometry to smooth the original lines, we at the same time impose computable, dynamic constraints on the smoothing. This combination ensures the accuracy and acceptability of the final contours at scales appropriate for working GIS displays. The result is a Locally Adjusted Curve Approximation (LACA) technique for contour line smoothing.
Does Religiosity Impact Productivity? Insight from Indonesia Family Life Survey
Authors: Wicaksono Padang , Murniati Nia , Rifqi Aufari Muhammad
Published: June 2024

In Indonesia, religion is one of the factors determining state status. Not only does it regulate a vertical relationship with the creator, but religion also grows with the values and norms of society, including determining work patterns to generate income. The aim of this study is to prove whether religiosity affects productivity among workers in Indonesia. Using data from the Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS) waves 4 and 5 with a sample size of 30,330 workers aged at least 15 years. Statistical analysis uses the panel data regression method. The results show that statistically religiosity does not appear to be significant, even though the level of religiosity in Indonesian society is relatively high. This allows us to assume that there are other factors that better determine the source of worker productivity besides religiosity.
Ev tatili (staycation): aldatmaca mı yoksa gerçek bir turist deneyimi mi?
Authors: Akkoç Taner , Kama Selin
Published: June 2024

Yaşanan ekonomik krizler ve COVID-19 Pandemisi sebebiyle bireyler son dönemlerde “evde tatil yapma” şeklinde ifade edilen “staycation” ya da ev tatili faaliyetine yönelmiştir. Bu kapsamda çalışmanın amacı ev tatili faaliyetleri sonucu elde edilen deneyimin, geleneksel turizm faaliyetleriyle elde edilen rahatlama duygusu ve tatmin ihtiyacını ne düzeyde karşılayabildiğini tespit etmektir. Nitel araştırma yönteminin benimsendiği çalışmada yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniğiyle veri toplanmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucu ev tatili faaliyetinin; katılım, motivasyon, deneyim, duygu, verimlilik, anlamlılık ve keşif temalarından oluşan bir turizm faaliyeti olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ev tatili deneyimini en çok anlamlılık teması ön plana çıkarırken en az üzerinde durulan tema ise verimlilik olmuştur. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre katılımcılar evde tatili deneyimini kişisel bir aldatmaca olarak görmektedir. Bu kapsamda ev tatili deneyimiyle elde edilen tatminin artırılması için hem ev ortamında hem de bölgede sanal gerçeklik uygulamalarının artırılması kültürel, sanatsal ve sportif etkinliklerin çeşitlendirilmesi önerilmektedir.
ANALISIS LITERASI EKONOMI TERHADAP PERILAKU PRODUKTIF PELAKU USAHA NAIL ART DI KECAMATAN TONDANO SELATAN
Authors: Sumajow Shania Elisabet , Watung Sjedie , Wuisang Jerry
Published: June 2024

Abstrak
Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis literasi ekonomi terhadap perilaku produktif pelaku usaha nail art di Kecamatan Tondano Selatan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif. Jumlah informan penelitan sebanyak 5 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu wawancara dan observasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu triangulasi data yang dimulai dari reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini antara lain: 1) dalam memulai usaha para pelaku nail art mendapatkan suport dari keluarga; 2) dalam membuat nail art, para pelaku usaha harus memiliki keterampilan dalam membuat nail art dengan motif yang berbeda-beda; 3) penghasilan yang didapatkan oleh pelaku usaha nail art tidak menentu. Sebagai pelaku usaha nail art, memahami literasi ekonomi membantu mereka menentukan jenis komoditi yang akan mereka buat, bagaimana komoditi dibuat, dan bagaimana mempromosikan bisnis mereka. Dengan memahami ekonomi, mereka juga dapat bekerja sama dengan orang lain, bahkan dua pelaku usaha nail art yang sudah mempekerjakan karyawan mereka untuk membuat nail art.
Kata kunci : Literasi Ekonomi, Perilaku Produktif
 
 
Abstract
The aim of this research is to analyze economic literacy on the productive behavior of nail art business actors in South Tondano District. The research method used is qualitative. The number of research informants was 5 people. The data collection techniques used were interviews and observation. The data analysis technique used is data triangulation starting from data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this research include: 1) in starting a business, nail art practitioners receive support from their families; 2) in making nail art, business people must have skills in making nail art with different motifs; 3) The income earned by nail art business actors is not stated. As nail artists, understanding economic literacy helps them determine the type of commodity they will make, how the commodity is made, and how to promote their business. With economic understanding, they can also work together with other people, even two nail art businesses who have employed their employees to make nail art.
Keywords: Economic Literacy, Productive Behavior
Pemberian Latihan Slow Deep Breathing dan Senam Lansia Dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Tidur Serta Menurunkan Tekanan Darah dan Stress Pada Komunitas Lansia Di Kota Malang
Authors: Multazam Ali , Utami Kurnia Putri
Published: June 2024

nsia yang menjadi tahapan terakhir dalam proses kehidupan yang dimana banyak terjadi penurunan dan perubahan dalam fisik, psikis, sosial yang saling berhubungan satu sama lain, sehingga memungkinkan untuk menimbulkan berbagai masalah kesehatan fisik dan mental seperti menurunnya kualitas tidur,  peningkatan tekanan darah, dan peningkatan stres Aktifitas fisik merupakan salah satu mekanisme menghadapi permasalahan kesehatan pada lansia. Jenis olahraga yang paling tepat bagi lansia adalah latihan senam lansia dan Slow deep breathing Pengabdian ini bertujuan mengedukasi dan memberikan latihan kepada lansia untuk mengurangi permasalahan kesehatan yang dialami oleh lansia. Kegiatan pengabdian ini merupakan kegiatan pemberian latihan slow deep breathing dan senam lansia kepada lansia. Pelatihan yang dilakukan melalui demonstrasi langsung yg kemudian diikuti oleh lasnia. Pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 8 – 23 Juni 2022 yang dilaksanakan secara langsung di di Posyandu Sedap Malam Malang yang diikuti oleh 40 orang peserta Lansia. Hasil latihan yang dilakuan oleh lansia di Posyandu Sedap Malam, didapatkan perubahan yang signifikan dari kualitas tidur, tekanan darah, dan tingkat stress kearah yang baik.
Evolución de la arquitectura moderna en Managua durante el siglo XX
Authors: Hernández-Medrano Marcela Alejandra , Hernández-Donaire Rosa Esther , Gutiérrez-Robleto Dayana Antonia , Aguilar-Arriola Erasmo José
Published: June 2024

Las ciudades latinoamericanas, en su mayoría, conservan un núcleo colonial original, pero en el siglo XX se introduce la urbanística moderna. En Nicaragua, la modernidad parece haber sido más influenciada por cambios políticos que por transformaciones culturales intrínsecas. En el caso de Managua, la lectura de esta evolución de la arquitectura moderna se ve obstaculizada por la escasez de información y registros documentados. Acá la evolución arquitectónica y urbana reflejan una compleja interacción de factores históricos, políticos, culturales y naturales, desde las primeras expresiones de modernidad en el siglo XIX hasta el influjo del Art Decó, el regreso de los primeros arquitectos nicaragüenses graduados en el extranjero y el inicio de la influencia Posmodernista a fines del siglo XX. El terremoto de 1972 marcó un punto de inflexión en la historia arquitectónica de Managua, transformando drásticamente la ciudad y desafiando su herencia arquitectónica anterior. Sin embargo, la ciudad no perdió su impulso modernista, y los arquitectos nicaragüenses formados en el extranjero continuaron produciendo. Con esta investigación se identificó tres momentos clave: un período inicial que abarca desde 1920 hasta 1960, seguido por una fase de los primeros arquitectos nicaragüenses entre 1960 y 1972, y concluyendo con un período pos-terremoto de menor producción que se extiende desde 1972 hasta 1999.
Transformación de la Plaza de Toros Quito y su adaptación al entorno
Authors: Quilumba-Simbaña William Vinicio
Published: June 2024

La ciudad Quito ha sido protagonista de cambios sociales, culturales, económicos y ambientes en últimos años, se evidencia que las transformaciones han provocado modificaciones en los estilos de vida de los habitantes.  El fomento del respeto por los animales llevo en el año 2011 a un Referéndum y Consulta Popular donde se buscaba la prohibición de espectáculos que tengan como finalidad la muerte de los animales, producto de esta aceptación la tradicional Plaza de Toros Quito cerró sus puertas en el año 2014 quedando en desuso y sometiéndose a una degradación paulatina. Este componente relevante para la ciudad, la historia e identidad de sus habitantes ha quedado obsoleto en un lugar estratégico con posibles potenciales de uso y se posesiona con oportunidades para su refuncionalización, la cual posibilitaría la regeneración urbana del entorno donde se encuentra emplazado y a su vez contribuiría con la recuperación identitaria de la población y su revalorización patrimonial. La presente investigación determinó la influencia que tiene la transformación urbana y arquitectónica de la Plaza de toros en relación con el entorno actual. Para ello se desarrolló tres etapas valiéndonos de las metodologías cualitativa y cuantitativa. En la Etapa uno se indagó tres casos representativos de refuncionalización como son: Plaza “Las Arenas”, La Santamaría y La plaza de Toros Real de San Carlos, para el reconocimiento de las acciones utilizadas en la intervención de los proyectos. En la etapa dos se identificó las condiciones arquitectónicas y urbanas de la plaza y el entorno. Y finalmente en la etapa tres se evaluó la percepción de los habitantes con respecto al cambio que el equipamiento y el sector ha experimentado y la pertinencia de uso del lugar. Finalizando con las conclusiones y contribuyendo con recomendaciones de estrategias que sirvan como lineamentos para futuros proyectos de intervención.
Habitabilidad térmica en espacios educativos para infantes durante una ola de calor en un clima árido, Torreón, México
Authors: González-Calderón Alleck J. , Quiroa-Herrera Jaime Andrés , Villanueva-Solís Jorge , Llaven-José Héctor Daniel
Published: June 2024

En este trabajo se analiza la habitabilidad térmica, así como, los impactos en la salud y las formas de adaptación en un jardín de niños ubicado al oriente de la ciudad de Torreón, Coahuila, México, durante una ola de calor de siete días con temperaturas superiores a 40 °C en el verano de 2023, considerado históricamente como el año más cálido registrado en el mundo. Para su ejecución, se implementó un método mixto que incluye la recopilación y análisis de datos cuantitativos de registros de temperaturas y cualitativos de entrevistas que interpretan la experiencia del sujeto. Los resultados indican que las temperaturas máximas al interior de las aulas exceden los rangos de confort térmico saludables, ya que fueron superiores a 35 °C. Por su parte los niños manifestaron algunas dificultades físicas y psicológicas motivadas por el intenso calor al interior de las aulas. En tanto la edificación no está adaptada arquitectónicamente para aminorar los impactos generados por una ola de calor.
Mimetismo organizacional: costo-beneficio de un programa de responsabilidad social en una empresa financiera
Authors: López Canto Leonor Elena , Ojeda López Ruth Noemí , Alvarado Bernal Samuel
Published: June 2024

Ante los serios cuestionamientos realizados a su modelo de negocios, las grandes organizaciones financieras han desarrollado programas de responsabilidad social empresarial (RSE) para mejorar su reputación. Organizaciones pequeñas han imitado esta fórmula, condición denominada isomorfismo mimético (Scott, 2008; Scott y Davis, 2007). En este trabajo se expone el caso de una pequeña empresa financiera yucateca que pretende implementar programas de RSE para ganar reputación social y también para incrementar su cartera de clientes. El objetivo general es evaluar los resultados financieros que puede reportarle a la empresa el programa “Educación financiera” mediante la técnica de análisis de costo-beneficio (ACB), y reflexionar acerca del impacto cualitativo que puede derivarse de su implementación. El método consistió en un estudio de caso, aplicándose el modelo del Boston College, como punto de partida para proponer y evaluar el programa de RSE utilizando el ACB, considerando tres escenarios de recuperación: pesimista, conservador y optimista. Los resultados muestran que a partir del segundo escenario se logra la recuperación del costo. Sin embargo, desde el punto de vista cualitativo, el objetivo social sí podría cumplirse en cualquiera de ellos, lo cual implica que la implementación del programa puede incidir positivamente en la reputación de la empresa estudiada.