bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Interpretation by narrative literature review of the factors involved in sleep disorders
Authors: Aguilar Berrezueta Roberto Javier , Estrella López Blanca Cristina , Guida Acevedo Guido Nino , López Pérez Valeria Lisseth
Published: April 2024

Concern for identifying and understanding the variables that affect sleep quality has been increasing in recent years, although more studies are needed in this line of research. The aim of the study was to interpret, through a narrative literature review, the factors involved in sleep disorders. Methodologically, the study was classified as observational, descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective. A hermeneutic approach was adopted to interpret and deeply understand the existing literature on factors influencing sleep quality and its effects on general health. The role of the glymphatic system in the elimination of brain metabolic wastes and how good sleep quality facilitates neuroprotective processes is highlighted. The findings highlight the importance of improving sleep hygiene and developing personalized interventions for its management, suggesting the adoption of innovative approaches in future research, such as the application of theories like neutrosophic. This review urges the adoption of innovative approaches to sleep research, including the application of theories such as neutrosophic, to address the complexity of these phenomena more effectively. In conclusion, this systematic review evidences the interconnectedness between multiple factors that impact sleep quality and underscores the need for multidisciplinary approaches to its management. Understanding these factors through a heuristic approach not only facilitates a better interpretation of the underlying mechanisms affecting sleep, but also guides the development of more effective and personalized intervention strategies
Literature review on the need for a protocol for hemodynamic monitoring of critical patients in Ecuador
Authors: Trávez Sandoval Iris Anahí , Saltos Barre María Carolina , Ramos Serpa Gerardo , Medina Naranjo Gloria Rebeca
Published: April 2024

The proper management of critically ill patients, especially in terms of cardiovascular system handling and homeostasis, requires efficient hemodynamic monitoring. Although countries such as Spain and Argentina have developed advanced programs for monitoring these alterations, Ecuador lacks a standardized protocol in this area, limiting the ability to provide optimal care. This study aimed to demonstrate the importance of establishing a specific protocol for the hemodynamic monitoring of critically ill patients in Ecuador. Through an extensive bibliographic review using various sources such as Google Scholar, institutional repositories of UNIANDES and the Technical University of Ambato, as well as databases like Scielo, Elsevier, Medline, and Pubmed, relevant information was collected and analyzed. The results highlighted the critical relevance of hemodynamic monitoring to detect early alterations in the cardiovascular function of critically ill patients, significantly improving clinical outcomes through timely and appropriate interventions. Implementing a hemodynamic monitoring protocol would not only improve the safety and prognosis of these patients but also provide a basis for more informed clinical decision-making. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the urgent need to develop and adopt a standardized hemodynamic monitoring protocol in Ecuador, with the aim of optimizing care and improving health outcomes in critically ill patients, especially in the context of challenges such as COVID-19 and future pandemics
Psychosocial risks at work: a growing problem with theoretical ambiguities
Authors: Valencia-Contrera Miguel , Rivera-Rojas Flérida , Febré Naldy
Published: April 2024

Introduction: prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, workers were exposed to psychosocial risks that were aggravated, negatively impacting their health. This has generated a boom in its study; however, theoretical ambiguities persist. Objective: to explain the theoretical ambiguity present in the study of psychosocial risks at work.Methods: the analytical article explores the theoretical ambiguity of psychosocial risks in the workplace. It incorporates various sources of information, including classical authors and contemporary approaches. Additionally, the authors offer critical insights and provide considerations for future research in the field.Result: there is a theoretical-conceptual ambiguity in the study of psychosocial risks at work. It is recommended: 1. To generate less abstract conceptual proposals to address semantic confusion and lack of taxonomic clarity. 2. Adopt an interdisciplinary conceptual approach that includes perspectives from psychology, sociology, and occupational health nursing. 3. Incorporate qualitative methodologies instead of continuing to use quantitative approaches, questioning the appropriateness of measuring a construct with traditional methods that have theoretical omissions. 4. develop unifying theoretical proposals.Conclusions: there is an urgent need for integrative theoretical proposals. In the opinion of the present authors, these proposals should have a low level of abstraction and include interdisciplinary perspectives that transcend psychology and sociology, as well as use qualitative methodologies
Validation of a self-perception instrument regarding the experience associated with simulated interprofessional hospital clinical practice
Authors: Aguila Millaquen Blanca , Roco-Videla Angel , Paredes Miño Pamela , Lara Muñoz Alejandro , Espinoza Garrido Ma Eugenia
Published: April 2024

Introduction: clinical simulation is a training method that recreates safe and controlled clinical situations that help develop professional skills and promotes interprofessional collaborative practice through the development of specific competencies.Objective: determine the metric properties of a self-administered questionnaire that accounts for the level of satisfaction with simulated in-hospital clinical practice.Methods: based on expert opinion, an instrument was created that consisted of three dimensions. For statistical validation, it was applied to 291 students belonging to 6 careers distributed in three regions of Chile. Cronbach's Alpha was determined by dimension, in addition to performing a factor analysis to finally develop a standardized index for analysis.Results: a Cronbach's Alpha was obtained in the dimension of Satisfaction with the role of the tutor teacher of 0,928, in that of Satisfaction with the role of the actor/actress of 0,89 and in Satisfaction with the organization and equipment of the CISH of a 0,904. The Factor analysis confirmed the relevance of the questions within the three established dimensions.Conclusions: the developed instrument presented a high internal consistency, being a valid instrument to be applied to students in the area of health sciences in Chile
Effective strategies to promote motivation and commitment to learning in virtual university environments
Authors: Pazmiño Arcos Andrea , Román Medina Sonia Del Pilar , Rodríguez Morales Carolina
Published: April 2024

The objective of this article is to establish effective strategies for promoting motivation and commitment in learning from virtual university environments, for which, in the first instance, a bibliographic search is carried out on studies that expose activities and methodologies that build improvements in the aspects of analysis from platforms and the use of digitality in university teaching; Secondly, a categorization of the information collected in the studies is established so that functional strategies are selected for the motivation and commitment of university teaching; In the third instance, an analysis is constructed on the way in which these strategies and proposals for pedagogical application help to energize knowledge and practice it effectively in the student. Thus, a qualitative investigation is implemented to prepare a review of the literature that allows the examination of facts from previous studies and with this, an analysis is built around effective strategies that enhance the motivation for knowledge and the commitment to knowledge from the virtual environment. In conclusion, a discussion is proposed about the effectiveness of strategies in the university environment so that it is beneficial for the student's work and personal world
Math anxiety in Peruvian students of regular basic education: A Descriptive Study
Authors: Quispe Aquise Jhemy , Estrada-Araoz Edwin Gustavo , Ttito-Vilca Sara Agripina , Huamani-Mallgui Amelia Yolanda , Baez Quispe Jose Florencio , Velasquez-Giersch Libertad
Published: April 2024

Introduction: math anxiety among secondary school students is a widely studied and recognized phenomenon in the educational community. This emotional disorder can hinder learning and affect students' emotional well-being. Objective: to describe the level of math anxiety in a sample of Peruvian regular basic education students. Methods: quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample consisted of 150 students of both sexes who were administered the Mathematics Anxiety Questionnaire, an instrument with adequate metric properties. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis. Results: the level of math anxiety for 63,3 % of students was moderate, for 26,7 % it was low, for 6 % it was high, for 3,3 % it was very low, and for 0,7 % it was very high. When evaluating the dimensions of attitudes, emotions, and beliefs, it was found that they were also predominantly rated at the moderate level. This means that the majority of students occasionally feel concern, nervousness, or tension when facing situations related to mathematics in the classroom. Conclusions: the level of math anxiety experienced by the majority of Peruvian regular basic education students is moderate. Therefore, it is suggested to implement emotional support programs that provide tools for managing anxiety, as well as teacher training to identify and support students so they can effectively cope with it.
Alien Language: Reflections on the Rhetoric of Invasion Biology
Authors:   Michigan Sea Grant, Lower El , Campbell Tim
Published: April 2024

Communicating about invasive species is a complicated task, and word choice matters. Along with technical terms, metaphors and illustrative language fundamentally underpin effective science communication. The figurative language we use to discuss invasive species can be as important as the technical jargon—in many ways, it shapes stakeholder perceptions as much as scientific fact. Species naming conventions are likewise complex. Some species’ common names reinforce xenophobic concepts or contain racial slurs, complicating attempts at diverse, equitable, and inclusive science communication. Despite these issues, there have been limited national efforts to develop better, more inclusive guidelines for invasive species communication. In this article, we introduce ongoing developments in the rhetoric surrounding invasive species—and how Sea Grant can help change language and public opinion when communicating about biological invasions.
LIE ALGEBRA BUNDLES OF FINITE TYPE AND NUMERABLE BUNDLES
Authors: Kamalakshi K. , Rajendra R.
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we study the relation between numerable Lie algebra bundle and Lie algebra bundle of finite type. The effect of finite type on shrinkable maps and homotopy equivalence are examined. Further, we obtain some results on Section Extension Property, Covering Homotopy Property and Weak Covering Homotopy Property for Lie algebra bundles of finite type.
A STUDY ON GRAPHS DEFINED ON L-SLICES
Authors: Antony Mary Elizabeth , N. R Mangalambal
Published: April 2024

Let L be a locale with top element 1L and J be a join semilattice with bottom element 0J. The L-slice (σ,J) is the action of the locale on join semilattice satisfying certain properties. The concept of L-slices were modelled in tune with the modules in algebra. The benefit of studying L-slices is that we can approach the structure algebraically as well as topologically. This paper deals with the graph theoretic approach to L-slices. The idea of relating graphs with algebraic structures was started by the work of Beck in [3]. The algebraic properties of L-slices prompted us to consider the possibility of various graphs that could be associated with L-slices. The article introduces two different graphs on L-slices. The total graph Γ((T(σ,J)) is defined. We derive a characterisation for such graphs to be nonempty. The structural properties of Γ((T(σ,J)) is studied. The weak Zariski Topology on (σ,J) gives us the graph GT(ω∗). The conditions under which the graph is nonempty is examined. Also some of the structural properties of GT(ω∗) is obtained.
Assessing reproductive performance and predictive models for litter size in Landrace sows under tropical conditions
Authors: Thiengpimol Praew , Koonawootrittriron Skorn , Suwanasopee Thanathip
Published: April 2024

Objective: Litter size and piglet loss at birth significantly impact piglet production and are closely associated with sow parity. Understanding how these traits vary across different parities is crucial for effective herd management. This study investigates the patterns of the number of born alive piglets (NBA), number of piglet losses (NPL), and the proportion of piglet losses (PPL) at birth in Landrace sows under tropical conditions. Additionally, it aims to identify the most suitable model for describing these patterns.Methods: A dataset comprising 2,322 consecutive reproductive records from 258 Landrace sows, spanning parities from 1 to 9, was analyzed. Modeling approaches including 2nd and 3rd degree polynomial models, the Wood gamma function, and a longitudinal model were applied at the individual level to predict NBA, NPL, and PPL. The choice of the best-fitting model was determined based on the lowest mean and standard deviation of the difference between predicted and actual values, Akaike information criterion (AIC), and Bayesian information criterion (BIC).Results: Sow parity significantly influenced NBA, NPL, and PPL (p<0.0001). NBA increased until the 4th parity and then declined. In contrast, NPL and PPL decreased until the 2nd parity and then steadily increased until the 8th parity. The 2nd and 3rd degree polynomials, and longitudinal models showed no significant differences in predicting NBA, NPL, and PPL (p>0.05). The 3rd degree polynomial model had the lowest prediction standard deviation and yielded the smallest AIC and BIC.Conclusion: The 3rd degree polynomial model offers the most suitable description of NBA, NPL, and PPL patterns. It holds promise for applications in genetic evaluations to enhance litter size and reduce piglet loss at birth in sows. These findings highlight the importance of accounting for sow parity effects in swine breeding programs, particularly in tropical conditions, to optimize piglet production and sow performance.
The cooperative regulatory effect of the miRNA-130 family on milk fat metabolism in dairy cows
Authors: Li Xiaofen , Wu Yanni , Yang Xiaozhi , Gao Rui , Lu Qinyue , Lv Xiaoyang , Chen Zhi
Published: April 2024

Objective: There is a strong relationship between the content of beneficial fatty acids in milk and milk fat metabolic activity in the mammary gland. To improve milk quality, it is therefore necessary to study fatty acid metabolism in bovine mammary gland tissue. In adipose tissue, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG), the core transcription factor, regulates the fatty acid metabolism gene network and determines fatty acid deposition. However, its regulatory effects on mammary gland fatty acid metabolism during lactation have rarely been reported.Methods: Transcriptome sequencing was performed during the prelactation period and the peak lactation period to examine mRNA expression. The significant upregulation of PPARG drew our attention and led us to conduct further research.Results: According to bioinformatics prediction, dual-luciferase reporter system detection, real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting, miR-130a and miR-130b could directly target PPARG and inhibit its expression. Furthermore, triglyceride and oil red O staining proved that miR-130a and miR-130b inhibited milk fat metabolism in bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMECs), while PPARG promoted this metabolism. In addition, we also found that the coexpression of miR-130a and miR-130b significantly enhanced their ability to regulate milk fat metabolism.Conclusion: In conclusion, our findings indicated that miR-130a and miR-130b could target and repress PPARG and that they also have a functional superposition effect. miR-130a and miR-130b seem to synergistically regulate lipid catabolism via the control of PPARG in BMECs. In the long-term, these findings might be helpful in developing practical means to improve high-quality milk.
Serological and epidemiological investigation of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in bovines in Pakistan
Authors: Rehman Aziz Ur , Javed Muhammad  Tariq , Ahmed Ishtiaq , Saeed Muhammad  Adnan , Ehtisham-ul-Haque Syed , Rafique Muhammad Kamran , Sikandar Arbab , Nasir Amar , Ahmad Latif , Kashif Muhammad , Zeeshan Muhammad Abid
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of paratuberculosis in cattle and buffaloes at twelve public dairy farms in Punjab, Pakistan.Methods: A total of 2,181 more than two-year-old animals (1,242 cattle and 939 buffaloes) were tested by avian tuberculin, i.e., killed purified protein derivative of Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis and indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Blood and fecal samples were collected from tuberculin positive animals. These samples were further processed by indirect ELISA. The data were analyzed using frequency analysis and logistic analysis procedures.Results: The prevalence of paratuberculosis at public dairy farms was 3.8%, as determined by tuberculin+ELISA test. It varied from 0.71% to 13.5% with a 100% herd prevalence. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that species, milk production, total animals, total small ruminants, and total buffaloes were significantly associated with the occurrence of paratuberculosis. Odd ratio analysis revealed that with a one-kilogram increase in body weight, there will be a 0.006% increase in disease occurrence. With the increase in one animal in small ruminants and buffaloes, there will be 0.008% and 0.42% greater chances of developing paratuberculosis, respectively. Bivariate logistic regression analysis of cattle and buffaloes revealed that farm number, age, and total number of cattle were significantly associated with the occurrence of paratuberculosis. A one-month increase in lactation length increases the chance of tuberculosis by 0.004%; similarly, a one-liter increase in milk production increases the chance of disease by 10%. With each additional buffalo in the herd, there will be a 0.007% greater chance for the occurrence of paratuberculosis.Conclusion: This study concluded that tuberculin testing can be used in conjunction with ELISA to screen animals for paratuberculosis in countries with scarce resources, such as Pakistan. The efficacy of disease diagnosis can be improved by combining multiple tests.
Determination and prediction of standardized ileal amino acid digestibility of wheat bran in broiler chickens
Authors: Liu Xingbo , Yun Xianglong , Cheng Zichen , Guo Yuming , Yuan Jianmin , Nie Wei
Published: April 2024

Objective: The objective of this experiment was to determine the standard ileal digestibility (SID) of amino acid (AA) in 10 different sources of wheat bran fed to broilers and establish the SID AA prediction based on the chemical composition.Methods: A total of 660 1-day-old broilers were randomly divided into 11 treatments with 6 replicates of 10 chickens each. Diets included 10 semi-purified mash diets and 1 nitrogenfree diet. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) 0.50% was used as an indigestible index. On day 13, 6 chickens from each replicate were selected for slaughter to collect ileal contents. On day 28, 4 chickens from each replicate were selected for slaughter to collect ileal contents.Results: Results showed that the coefficient of variation of the conventional nutrients (except for gross energy, and dry matter) and all AAs was greater than 8.00%. The average SID of essential AA in wheat bran for 13-day-old broilers was 37.24% and the average SID of nonessential AA was 42.02%; the average SID of essential AA for 28-day-old broilers was 67.13% and the average SID of nonessential AA was 69.51%. A correlation was observed (p<0.05) between most SID AA and crude protein (CP), crude fiber (CF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), and ash at day 13. A correlation was observed (p<0.05) between most SID AA and CF, and ADF at day 28. The R2 value of stepwise regression equations for predicting the SID AA at day 13 and day 28 was best for glutamic acid (R2 = 0.97 using CP, ash, CF, ether extract (EE), and neutral detergent fiber [NDF]) and lysine (R2 = 0.74 using ash, ADF, EE, and NDF), respectively.Conclusion: In conclusion, broiler age had a significant effect on the SID AA values of wheat bran. The chemical composition of wheat bran varied widely between sources, and CP, CF, ADF, NDF, and ash were reasonable predictors of the SID AA of wheat bran.
Die AfD im 20. Bundestag: noch immer nur bedingt parlamentsfähig
Authors: Rütters Peter
Published: April 2024

The right-wing party AfD was successful in being re-elected to the German Bundestag in the year 2021, even though – compared with the previous parliamentary elections (2017) – with a smaller vote share (10 .3 percent instead of 12 .6 percent) and a loss of seats (83 instead of 94) . The AfD parliamentary party in the 19th Bundestag (2017-2021) was sur- prisingly stable in spite of the fundamental changes of the political positions of the AfD . At the end of the election period, only 10 MPs had left the parliamentary party, were excluded or had died . And nearly most of the remaining representatives – more than the 58 re- elected MPs (nearly 70 percent of AfD-MPs in the 20th Bundestag) – were interested in renewing their mandates . That is remarkable, because nearly 85 percent of the 2017 elected MPs became a party member in the founding years (2013/2014) of the AfD . The – here analysed – (political) social profile of AfD-MPs changed from the 19th Bundestag to the 20th because of the 36 MPs leaving the parliament at the end of the election period and the 25 newly elected ones . In particular, the AfD parliamentary party lost some politically and parliamentary experienced MPs who previously had been members of democratic parties and were elected into councils of local self-government before joining the AfD . To compen- sate it, the 2021 newly elected representatives did not gain enough political experience before joining the AfD . Very few had been members of an established party and even fewer held a mandate in a municipal council . The AfD parliamentary party is characterised by the internal process of self-recruitment and political professionalization of the AfD . Nearly 50 percent of the newly elected parliamentarians had been AfD-MPs in state parliaments or had been in the staff of the party, the parliamentary party or a single MP . But nevertheless, the lack of political and parliamentary experience before becoming AfD member reduces and concentrates political experience and activities on the AfD (as arena of political experience) and encourages a “movement” orientation of parliamentary activities . Therefore, a constructive cooperation in the Bundestag by the parliamentary party and most MPs of the AfD could not be expected .
Das reformierte Fragerecht im Berliner Abgeordnetenhaus: wirklich eine Stärkung des Parlaments?
Authors: Carstensen Franziska
Published: April 2024

Berlin’s state parliament approved of a comprehensive reform of its question rights at the start of 2014: So-called big questions were abolished, and the oral questions were reduced to a spontaneous form . Since then, there have been only simple oral and written questions in the Berlin parliament which can be used by single parliamentarians and not by parlia- mentary party groups . Accompanying this reform, Members of Parliament got more finan- cial means to hire personal staff for their work . After the reform, oral questions were asked less often while there was a massive surge in the use of written questions . Moreover, Mem- bers of Parliament supporting the government asked more questions than before, and a focus on statistical and cost questions has become visible . All in all, there has been a trend towards frequent questioning and fast answering, at the expense of bigger question projects that serve developing concepts (in particular on the side of the opposition) . Whether or not the reform has led to a strengthening of parliament – which the reform proponents had advocated for – is open for discussion based on the findings presented here .
Governancestrukturen in der Grenz- und Asylpolitik: starke europäische Agenturen, schwache mitgliedstaatliche Souveränität
Authors: Dreyer-Plum Domenica , Zaun Natascha
Published: April 2024

This article analyses the impact of recent reforms in the Common European Asylum System on the governance structure of asylum and border policies of the European Union (EU). Drawing on the Core State Power framework and New Intergovernmentalism, we argue that recent regulations have significantly strengthened Frontex and the European Union Agency for Asylum (previously known as European Asylum Support Office) and therefore contribute to independent capacity building at the EU level. Interestingly, much of this capacity existed before it was codified by EU law, showing a remarkable trend of ex post judicialization. The Migration Forum suggested in the Asylum and Migration Management Regulation, however, is largely intergovernmental and thus rather confirms expectations of New Intergovernmentalist theories. Moreover, the proposals to enhance solidarity remain cautious and suggest no significant sovereignty transfers.
Invasive Candidiasis Due to Candida albicans and Its Treatment
Authors: Aquiles Hidalgo Acosta Javier , Fernanda Calderón León María , del Carmen Quisiguiña Jarrin Nataly , Vanessa Solorzano Acosta Paola , Vanessa Viteri Herrera Mariuxi , Paul Carlosama Ruiz Silvio , Carolina Guerra Espinoza Brigitte , Belén Iguasnia Guala Wendy , Eduardo Bejarano Macias Jorge , Guillermo Merino Estrella Anthony
Published: April 2024

Invasive candidiasis secondary to Candida albicans should be highly suspected in patients exposed to the various risk factors that contribute to the affectation of this fungus, in order to provide early management of sepsis, through the use of antifungals in a timely manner, and to avoid the development of multiorgan failure. Diagnosis is fundamental and is based on laboratory studies, cultures, and risk scales; however, there are still limitations due to the fact that they do not have 100% sensitivity or specificity. Echinocandins remain the first line of treatment for patients with invasive candidiasis associated with C. albicans. Invasive candidiasis can affect any organ and increase mortality in adult and neonatal intensive care unit patients.
Environmental and Social Determinants Related to Candidiasis
Authors: del Carmen Morales-Ramírez Karen , Avila-Sosa Raúl , Soledad Cid-Pérez Teresa , Avelino-Flores Fabiola , Duarte-Escalante Esperanza , Munguía-Pérez Ricardo
Published: April 2024

Environmental, social, and economic factors are decisive for susceptibility to infectious diseases caused by opportunistic pathogens, such as Candida. Their incidence has increased significantly in recent years, mainly due to a greater number of immunocompromised people, the social and economic environment in which they develop and the current environmental crisis, climate change, which exacerbates health inequalities. Therefore, a literature review was conducted on the main social and environmental determinants of health and virulence factors as determinants of Candida spp. infection. Several studies provide valuable insights into the main predisposing determinants of Candida colonization and infection in relation to the health status of people and the virulence factors of the aetiological pathogen itself. Although there are some studies on the prevalence of Candida in different social classes, there are still few criteria to derive or claim an objective opinion on the social conditions under which this opportunistic pathogen occurs. Therefore, an overall picture that takes into account not only the intrinsic factors of the individual (human biology, health status, etc.) but also the social determinants of health, which may be related to differences in colonization and infection by different Candida species, is still lacking.
Hemodynamics in Intracranial Aneurysm Formation
Authors: Koseki Hirokazu
Published: April 2024

Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are dilated lesions of the arterial wall caused by a dysfunction of the hemodynamic stress, leading to subarachnoid hemorrhage, which can be devastating. In initiating IAs, two different hemodynamic factors, high wall shear stress (WSS) and mechanical stretch, simultaneously stimulate vascular endothelial cells and adventitial fibroblasts, to recruit macrophages into the vessel wall and cause chronic inflammation. Interestingly, whereas IA initiation is triggered by high WSS, its growth and rupture are suggested to be induced by low WSS. This tentative chapter describes the pathophysiology of IAs, focusing on hemodynamic features. Subsequently, recent advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to IA growth and rupture including computational fluid dynamics and artificial intelligence are discussed.
Sudoeste del Besòs : Cátedra de Regeneración Urbana
Authors: Martínez Garcia David , Galindo González Julián , Campomar Marina , Fontana Maria Pia , Cortellaro Stefano , Mayorga Cárdenas Miguel Yuri , Arranz Félix , Perea Solano Miguel Jorge , Obiols Gali Marti , Ramos Sanz Anna Alexandra , Valls Dalmau Francesc , Marrani Lisa , Ferrer Pujol Patricia , Millan Ganaza Guillem , Alejandre Romero Elia , Gorrochategui Aldazabal Maider , Lozano Romero Paula , Zavalera Assmat Yosmayra , Alcazar Peñalver Carlos , Paredes Sanchez Marina , Rubio Elena , Sobrino Marina , Torres Changobalín Thalia , Martínez Marín Gorka , Gutiérrez Antón Sara , Ens Clua Ariadna , Unceta-Barrenechea Merino Iñigo
Published: April 2024

La habilitación en arquitectura implica también responsabilidad y compromiso social hacia la comunidad en la que intervenimos. Así Barcelona ve en su escuela de arquitectura (ETSAB) un espacio dónde investigar, proponer y debatir, el futuro de la ciudad, y confía en sus futuros arquitectos, a través de la línea de urbanismo del máster habilitante, la participación y el debate sobre el dónde y cómo la arquitectura es capaz de desencadenar procesos de transformación urbana. Una transformación que ha de llevar a la Regeneración Urbana.

The qualification as an architect also implies responsibility and social commitment to the community in which we intervene. Hence,
Barcelona sees in its school of architecture (ETSAB) a space to form the future architects that will investigate, propose and discuss a future of urban transformation. A transformation that must lead to Urban Regeneration.
Agricultural insurance: an analysis of the current state in Russia and its development prospects
Authors: Евдокимов С.В.
Published: April 2024

сельскохозяйственное страхование – это инструмент, который сельхозпроизводители могут использовать для адаптации и даже смягчения рисков, связанных с неблагоприятными природными явлениями. В статье оценивается текущее состояние агрострахования в России. Представлены основные показатели системы агрострахования за 2018-2023 гг. Результаты исследования показывают интерес сельхозтоваропроизводителей к страхованию как урожая сельскохозяйственных культур и посадок многолетних насаждений, так и сельскохозяйственных животных. Обосновывается актуальность дальнейшего развития системы агрострахования в области цифровизации и развитии методов оценки рисков.

agricultural insurance is a tool that agricultural producers can use to adapt and even mitigate the risks associated with adverse natural events. The article assesses the current state of agricultural insurance in Russia. The key indicators of the agricultural insurance system for 2018-2023 are presented. The results of the study show the interest of agricultural producers in insuring both agricultural crops and perennial plantings, as well as farm animals. The relevance of further development of the agricultural insurance system in the field of digitalization and the development of risk assessment methods is substantiated.
Service sector: assessment of the potential of the dairy market in the region
Authors: Черняков М.К. , Чернякова М.М.
Published: April 2024

в статье исследуются процессы обеспечения жителей высококачественным молоком и молочными продуктами, а товаропроизводителей постоянным уровнем дохода. Цель исследования состояла в оценке потенциала, задача заключалась в подготовке инициатив по перспективным направлениям развития рынка молочной продукции в регионе. Исследование состояния рынка молочной продукции проводилось на принципах статистической обработки, монографических и абстрактно-логических методов. Однако, согласно исследованию, пищевая промышленность оказалась менее подвержена санкционному давлению, чем другие сектора экономики. В исследовании также обсуждаются прогнозы развития молочно-продуктового рынка и делается вывод, что Российская Федерация успешно справляется с вызовами, повышая качественные характеристики молока и молочных продуктов и уменьшая зависимость от внешних рынков. В заключение авторы отмечают важность наращивания эффективности выработки молока и молочных продуктов в результате использования новейших цифровых технологий, вовлечению лучших отечественных генетиков и существенного повышения продуктивности молочного стада.

the article discusses the processes of providing the population with high–quality milk and dairy products, and producers with a stable income. The purpose of the study was to assess the potential, the task was to prepare proposals on promising directions for the development of the dairy market in the region. The state of the dairy market was studied on the basis of statistical analysis, monographic and abstract-logical methods. However, according to the study, the food industry turned out to be less susceptible to sanctions pressure than other sectors of the economy. The study also discusses forecasts for the development of the dairy market and concludes that the Russian Federation is successfully coping with challenges by improving the quality characteristics of milk and dairy products and reducing dependence on foreign markets. In conclusion, the authors recommend the need to increase the efficiency of milk and dairy products production through the use of modern digital technologies, attracting the best world genetics and significantly increasing the productivity of the dairy herd.
Analysis of quantitative assessment methods effectiveness of the development management system of light industry enterprises
Authors: Данилова М.А.
Published: April 2024

целью исследования является выбор наиболее репрезентативной методики количественной оценки эффективности системы управления развитием предприятием легкой промышленности и индустрии моды и его обоснование. Методы: в качестве методов в данном исследовании используется сравнительный анализ существующих количественных методик, а также система выбора аналитического метода FAROUT. Результаты: Проведен анализ наиболее часто встречающихся методик количественной оценки эффективности системы управления развитием организации, которая понимается неразрывно с системой управления развитием хозяйствующего субъекта. Выявлена наиболее содержательная методика и предложен ряд характерных показателей для ее модификации в условиях креативной экономики. Выводы: Современная геополитическая ситуация способствует поиску инновационных решений в области развития промышленных предприятий с целью повышения их конкурентоспособности. Выбранная методика с учетом ее отраслевой доработки позволит эффективно оценивать устойчивость организации.

the purpose of the study is to select the most representative methodology for quantitative assessment of the effectiveness of the development management system of an enterprise in the light industry and fashion industry and its justification. Methods: the methods used in this study are a comparative analysis of existing quantitative techniques, as well as the FAROUT analytical method selection system. Results: An analysis was carried out of the most common methods for quantitatively assessing the effectiveness of an organization's development management system, which is understood inextricably with the development management system of an economic entity. The most meaningful methodology has been identified and a number of characteristic indicators have been proposed for its modification in the conditions of a creative economy. Conclusions: The current geopolitical situation contributes to the search for innovative solutions in the development of industrial enterprises in order to increase their competitiveness. The selected methodology, taking into account its industry-specific modifications, will make it possible to effectively assess the sustainability of the organization.
Science, Religion, and the Rhetoric of Revelation: The Case of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship
Authors: Stob Paul ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

In 1866, Mary Baker Eddy claimed to receive a divine revelation, one concerning a new scientific principle—namely, that matter was unreal. Over time, this revelation became perfectly clear to Eddy, but convincing others of its truth demanded a careful, sophisticated rhetoric. This essay adds to existing scholarship on the early Christian Science church by exploring the work of an organization charged with communicating Eddy’s revelation—the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. I argue that the Board of Lectureship drew people into Eddy’s revelation by empowering them as agents in a new intellectual culture. At a time when mainstream science, medicine, and theology were becoming increasingly specialized and inaccessible to ordinary Americans, the Board of Lectureship’s message of agency rendered popular audiences integral to the truth of Christian Science. In the end, Eddy’s lecturers advanced a new rhetoric of revelation—one based not on faith and transcendence but on the practical, intellectual efforts of ordinary people.
An Immemorial Obligation: Countering the Eclipse of the Other
Authors: Arnett Ronald C. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

Amos Kiewe (2011) provides a significant intellectual and practical service to the field of communication and to those seeking to understand evil that commences with the eclipse of the Other. His rhetorical analysis of anti-Semitism continues to unmask the marginalization and rejection of the different. The tone and purpose of his work originates in the title of Kiewe’s (2011) book, Confronting Anti-Semitism: Seeking an End to Hateful Rhetoric. This essay engages his didactic insights in three basic ways. First, I highlight particular parts of Kiewe’s book, engaging his project chapter by chapter. Second, while exploring this perspective, I offer comments that conclude each chapter description. Finally, I offer a response from the standpoint of three Jewish scholars central to my own work, Hannah Arendt (1906–1975), Martin Buber (1878– 1965), and Emmanuel Levinas (1906–1995). I underscore macro arguments from each of these three scholars in order to explicate my response to Kiewe’s discernments.
“I Am Spiritual, Not Religious”: Examination of the Religious Receiver Apprehension Scale
Authors: Arias V. Santiago , Punyanunt-Carter Narissra Maria , Wrench Jason S. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: April 2024

Empirical research has found religious affiliation as one of the most important identity and mental health pillars for individuals; however, the common phrase for religious identification: “I am spiritual, not religious” is on the rise in young adults in the United States. Thus, there is a quintessential need for research on religion and communication in this context. Even though there has been little scholarly attention to the role of religion as an inhibitor for communication, communication apprehension scholarship has been providing robust empirical evidence to support this association such as religious receiver apprehension (RRA). RRA is conceptualized as the anxiety or fear associated with receiving either real or anticipated communication about religion with people of other religions. After validating the RRA scale as both generally valid and reliable in the context of this upward trend, 455 young adult participants completed surveys regarding their religious communication behaviors. Findings suggest a relationship between religious receiver apprehension and one’s religious communication apprehension; in other words, the anxiety related to receiving different religious information than one’s religious beliefs also results in higher levels of communicating about one’s religious beliefs. Furthermore, religious receiver apprehension was negatively related to one’s tolerance for religious disagreements as well as one’s attitude towards evangelism, but also for individuals’ religious commitment. Similarly, it is worth considering that the overall majority of participants indicate to belong to particular religious affiliations, as well as identifying themselves as “spiritual but not religious”; this contradiction mirrored in reduced religious commitment seems to reflect an ideology of religious entrepreneurialism, which seems to be more likely tethered to the neoliberalist logic of individualization rather than a new empathetic understanding of religious pluralism, which is better explained as “believing and not belonging.”
Perfil alimentar e sintomas de pessoas vivendo com HIV/AIDS residentes na cidade de Ponta Grossa/PR
Authors: Guiguel Alexandro Luiz , Yamada Fernanda Ayumi , Ito Vivian Cristina
Published: April 2024

A Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida (AIDS) é uma doença infecciosa causada pelo Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana (HIV), cujo tratamento envolve o manejo de medicamentos que podem interagir com os alimentos consumidos pelo paciente. Este é um estudo observacional analítico transversal de natureza aplicada com uma abordagem qualitativa-quantitativa e um objetivo exploratório, conduzido por meio de uma pesquisa. Para a coleta de dados, foi utilizado um questionário eletrônico estruturado, com 31 participantes. A partir desta pesquisa, foi possível compreender o perfil da rotina alimentar dos entrevistados, bem como os principais sintomas de pessoas vivendo com HIV e AIDS e seu nível de conhecimento sobre a interação de medicamentos com alimentos. Dos resultados, 57,1% dos participantes relataram efeitos colaterais relacionados aos medicamentos. Fadiga (28,6%), ansiedade e/ou vômito (19%) e dor de estômago (19%) foram os mais comumente relatados. Em relação à interação dos medicamentos antirretrovirais com alimentos, 71,4% (n=20) dos participantes estavam desinformados, enquanto 28,6% (n=8) estavam familiarizados com o assunto. Além disso, 82,1% dos participantes nunca receberam orientação de nutricionistas, uma descoberta significativa dada a importância crucial da nutrição no tratamento do HIV/AIDS. Os resultados sugerem que uma nutrição adequada e uma dieta são fundamentais para promover e proteger a saúde e manter o sistema imunológico para pessoas vivendo com HIV/AIDS, reduzindo os efeitos colaterais dos medicamentos, problemas gastrointestinais e diminuindo a contagem de células T-CD4, prevenindo assim doenças e outras complicações.
A Systematic Review of the Ethical Considerations of Delivering Video-Based Therapy
Authors: du Preez Elizabeth , van Kessel Kirsten , Webb Xanthe
Published: April 2024

Objective

The use of video technology in synchronous psychotherapy has increased over the last few years, with a particularly rapid uptake following the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic. This systematic review aims to provide an understanding of the key ethical considerations when providing video-based therapy.

Method

Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement guidelines, a systematic review was conducted of 15 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Studies were grouped based on characteristics and aims, and a thematic analysis was conducted based on a synthesis of the findings.

Results

Four themes were identified in the literature—applying traditional ethical concerns to video-based psychotherapy, unique security and data safety concerns related to the use of video and streaming technologies, the establishment of clear boundaries prior to therapy beginning, and the accessibility and suitability of video-based therapy.

Conclusion

Focus areas for best practice were identified. Areas for further research include consideration of cultural safety, equity of accessibility of care, and ethical concerns in video-based psychotherapy from the perspective of the client.
Water Footprint: A Review Based on Concepts, Methods, and Implications
Authors:   PG Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India., R Reshmi , K R Sanmathi , S R Remisha
Published: April 2024

Water footprint assessment has become a useful method for assessing how much water is used by products and activities related to humans, offering insights into how water resources might be managed sustainably. While agricultural production accounts for the majority of water consumption worldwide, the industrial and residential sectors also use large amounts of water and cause pollution. This review article provides an examination of the approaches and uses of water footprint assessment in a range of industries and geographical areas. The notion of water footprint and its elements green, blue, and grey water footprints as well as the corresponding computation techniques are introduced at the outset of the work. The most recent developments in spatially explicit modelling and life cycle assessment techniques, it examines the development of water footprint assessment procedures. The paper explores the many uses of water footprint assessment, from consumer items and urban water management to industrial operations and agricultural output. It provides case studies and real-world examples that show how water footprint analysis may be applied practically to address issues with pollution, water shortages, and sustainability in various settings. The study also looks at the difficulties and constraints that come with assessing the water footprint, such as methodological uncertainty, data availability, and temporal and geographical variability. It talks about current studies as well as potential paths forward for improving the reliability and usability of water footprint measurement instruments. As a comprehensive and integrated method for measuring and controlling the effects of human-induced water usage on regional and global water resources, this study concludes by highlighting the importance of water footprint assessment. In order to promote sustainable water management practices, it highlights the necessity of multidisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder involvement. Keyword: Water Footprint, Sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment, Spatial Analysis.