bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategi Guru Dalam Membentuk Karakter Peduli Lingkungan Siswa
Authors: Apriana Dewi , Rojali Ahmad
Published: June 2024

The study seeks to identify the approaches and factors, both supportive and hindering, utilized by teachers in fostering a compassionate ethos at MI Ash Shiddiqiyah. Employing qualitative descriptive research, the author draws upon school principals, teachers, and students as data sources. Data gathering methods encompass observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis involves the reduction of information, presentation of findings, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the teacher strategy used is implementing activities that must be carried out daily so that it becomes a habit, such as cleaning every morning, in addition to providing sufficient cleaning tools, providing insight into the importance of caring for environmental cleanliness which is integrated into the learning process, providing motivation. , appreciation, and good example by teachers. The supporting factor in forming this character is that teachers receive a lot of support from the school principal and the school committee. Apart from supporting factors, there are inhibiting factors in this process, namely the lack of availability of clean water supplies. The conclusion is that the strategies used by teachers are quite varied and continue to be implemented and even improved in protecting the environment.
Olanzapine-Induced Mania: A Case Report with New Characteristics
Authors: Aghamohammadi Mehdi , Ghasemi Mahsa
Published: June 2024

Abstract olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic widely used for the treatment of mania as monotherapy. In this case, it paradoxically caused mania symptoms in a 40-year-old patient with intermittent explosive disorder. This case presents different characteristics from previous reports, suggesting a direct link between olanzapine and mania symptoms. The patient did not have any psychotic or mood disorder, and the symptoms rapidly disappeared during a medication-free period. Furthermore, there was no discontinuation of other medications, no prominent family history of psychiatric disorder, and no addiction to substances, all of which suggest a connection between manic symptoms and olanzapine. Possible receptor and genomic explanations for this phenomenon are also discussed.
Case Report: Thalamic Stroke Patient with Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
Authors: Jadhav Ishwari , Doshi Kunal
Published: June 2024

Vascular dementia presents a complex clinical picture when compounded by rare vascular events of such as thalamic stroke. This case report highlights the pivotal role of early psychiatric consultation and neuropsychological testing in the management of vascular dementia, particularly in the context of a thalamic stroke. A 81-year-old male presented with cognitive decline, depressive symptoms, and functional impairment following a vascular stroke. Prompt psychiatric evaluation and comprehensive neuropsychological assessment revealed concurrent vascular dementia and geriatric depression along with localization of vascular stroke. Early intervention with tailored pharmacotherapy targeting both cognitive and mood symptoms yielded significant improvement in cognitive function, mood, management of delirium and overall functional status. Moreover, the incorporation of psychiatric rehabilitation strategies facilitated enhanced recovery and long-term prognosis. This case underscores the critical importance of multidisciplinary collaboration involving psychiatrists, neurologists, and rehabilitation specialists in the holistic management of vascular dementia. Early identification of psychiatric symptoms through thorough evaluation and timely intervention not only improves short-term outcomes but also holds promise for mitigating long-term disability and optimizing the quality of life in patients with vascular dementia and associated thalamic stroke. Further research is warranted to delineate optimal treatment approaches and rehabilitation strategies in this vulnerable population
Psychosocial Factors Related to Attempted Suicide During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Jagani Kenil , Doshi Nidhi , Shah Parag
Published: June 2024

Background: The likelihood of more suicide attempts and fatal suicides remains high due to the significant changes in lifestyle and pressures brought on by to COVID-19 pandemic. Public health initiatives during the COVID epidemic, including social exclusion, lockdown, and travel restrictions, have harmed mental health and increased the risk factors for suicide. The current study is done to pinpoint the socio-demographic and psychosocial risk factors for suicide and evaluate whether they significantly influenced the suicide attempts made during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Methodology: The present cross-sectional analytical study was conducted for the duration of 18 months among those who survived the suicide attempts. Socio-demographic and psychosocial factors were discussed to evaluate the suicide risk. The Beck’s suicide intent scale was used to assess the level of intent.
Result: Out of 90 patients, the majority had medium intent for suicide (60, 67%) and 18 (20%) had high intent for suicide. Suicide intent was equally present in both genders. Out of 27 study participants with loneliness, 37% had high intent for suicide and there was a significant association found between suicide intent and feeling of loneliness perceived by study participants. There was no association found for suicide intent and feelings of panic or fear of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusion: In our study, participants who were unemployed were going through financial problems due to loss of wages during the lockdown period was significantly associated with suicide intent severity among study participants. Similarly, during the COVID-19 pandemic, people were suffering from loneliness, which was significantly associated with high intent on suicide scale in our study. Moreover, participants who had a history of past psychiatric illness during the pandemic were significantly associated with high intent for suicide on an intent scale in our study.
Managing an Unorthodox Society by Orthodox Psychiatry: The Pitfalls
Authors: Gurnani KC
Published: June 2024

Any unorthodox activity by an individual person is looked upon by society as a symbol of deranged activity until and unless the motive behind that breach is clear and acceptable to society. No country is immune from the allegation where undue advantage has been taken on many occasions to label political opponents as suffering from mental derangement and have been diagnosed, treated, confined, and may be sterilized or killed by government agencies for their political gain. Wikipedia even lists the Government of India for enlisting the help of a renowned institute in relation to some agitation by a community in the year 2012. We all are aware of such atrocities committed in various big countries, like Germany, the USA, China, Europe, Russia and many more.
Characteristics of Patients Attending the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic of a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Authors: Khan Zeba , Anjum Nayab , Reyazuddin M , . Malsawmtluangi
Published: June 2024

Background: The psychiatric morbidity profile of children and adolescents is very different from that of adults. Failure of early identification and timely intervention of psychiatric disorders adversely affects the developmental trajectory of children to becoming a healthy adult.
Objectives: To study the clinico-demographic profile of patients attending the child & adolescent psychiatric OPD and to estimate the frequency of various psychiatric disorders among them.
Methodology: In this retrospective file review study, all patients attending the child and adolescent psychiatry clinic of a tertiary care hospital between Jan 2018- June 2022 were taken. Data collection was done using a semi-structured proforma and ICD-10 was used to make psychiatric diagnoses. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS 16 (Version 25.0).
Results: The total number of cases visiting child psychiatry OPD during the study period was 1199 with an average of 240 cases per year. The mean age was found to be 12 years, with gender distribution revealing male preponderance (58.4%). Around 64% of the participants were 63.8%) were in the age range 10 to 15 years. Most subjects (59.4%) were Hindu by religion and hailed from urban areas (52.4%). Epilepsy (23.9%) was the most prevalent psychiatric disorder, followed by intellectual disability (16.8%), anxiety disorder (14.1%), hyperkinetic and conduct disorder (8.8%), and schizophrenia & other psychotic disorders (10.3%).
Conclusion: This study is one of the few ones conducted in a tertiary care hospital in North India. Children in poor nations receive less mental health and psychiatric care than adults do. Our research indicates that Indian clinics may need to improve their offerings for conditions like depression, specific learning disorders, communication disorders, and hyperkinetic disorders. The study also emphasizes the need for more child psychologists special educators, and strengthened counseling services in schools
The Perseus Journey of Winning over the Medusa Hornet
Authors: Anjum Nayab
Published: June 2024

The story begins with two words: “Good doctor” and “psychiatric training.” Before starting my journey, in my opinion, a good doctor is one “who listens calmly,” and psychiatric training is all about “patience” and “resilience”.
Crime Prevention System and Mechanisms for College Students
Authors: Qian Gongyue , Wang Shubo
Published: June 2024

In recent years, with the popularization of education and the continuous increase in the national level of education, the number of college students accounts for 10% of the total population. However, at the same time, we have also observed a peculiar phenomenon: the crime rate among college students is increasing year by year, reaching 2.5%. Therefore, we use content analysis and systems theory analysis to analyze the causes of college student crime in recent years and summarize its characteristics among newly added and frequently occurring cases. Through improving traditional legal education and implementing a three-in-one crime prevention model encompassing family, school, and society, we aim to reduce the current crime rate among college students. Simultaneously, we utilize situational crime prevention theory to effectively control criminal opportunities by reducing crime profits, upgrading crime risks, lowering crime incentives, and increasing crime difficulty. This facilitates the establishment of the next step in the prevention system and provides constructive suggestions for the further construction and implementation of the crime prevention system for college students in Huzhou City.
Research on the Development Status and Management Countermeasures of Luxury Goods in China
Authors: Yin Bingyi
Published: June 2024

In China's consumer market, the luxury market is gradually rising and has huge development potential, and in the process of the development, it attracts more and more customers and brands to join this kind of economic environment, and plays a crucial role in promoting social consumption. However, due to the particularity and complexity of the luxury market and the uniqueness of the Chinese market, this economic system is constantly changing under the social changes and presents more and more problems. And China still faces many challenges in the development and management of the luxury market. Based on the development status of China's luxury market, this paper discusses the development characteristics and trends of China's luxury market with real data and lots of theory, puts forward the challenges of the luxury market in the future and formulates corresponding management countermeasures, hoping to provide new ideas for the sustainable development of luxury enterprises in China. It can make Chinas luxury industry continue to grow and move forward steadily.
School-based strategies to prevent depression in adolescents: An integrative review
Authors: AlKurbi Suada Hezam Abdullah , Toosi Ameneh , Forgrave Daniel , Ansar Sumayya
Published: June 2024

Background: Adolescents are vulnerable to psychological disorders due to rapid physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes. Depression affects 20% of adolescents worldwide, making it a leading cause of disability. Schools are the ideal places for preventative strategies for school-aged children.Aim: To provide a synthesis of effective school-based strategies to prevent depression in adolescents in Qatar.Methods: The integrative review framework developed by Whittemore and Knafl was utilized to guide this review. The CINAHL, MEDLINE, and Academic Search Complete databases were systematically searched for peer-reviewed primary studies published between 2016 and 2022. Ten articles were included after considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). The Population Health Promotion Model guided the data analysis and presentation of results.Results: The implementation of school-based strategies at individual and family levels is effective in preventing depression in adolescents. At the individual level, the focus is on creating a supportive environment and developing personal skills (social, behavioural regulation, emotional regulation, cognitive regulation, resilience, and coping). At the family level, the focus is on creating a supportive environment and developing personal skills (parental and social).Conclusion: Prevention of depression in adolescents requires multidisciplinary school-based strategies that must focus on creating a supportive environment and developing the personal skills of students and their families. National and organizational policies should be developed in support of multidisciplinary school-based strategies to prevent depression in adolescents.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Game Puzzle terhadap Hasil Belajar Bahasa Jawa Siswa Kelas 1
Authors: Fadliyani Nur Maulida , Roshayanti Fenny , Suprihatini Ganis
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh media game puzzle terhadap hasil belajar Bahasa Jawa pada siswa kelas 1 di SD N Gajahmungkur 04 Semarang. Dilatarbelakangi oleh kesulitan siswa dalam memahami materi tentang dongeng, terutama dalam mengidentifikasi tokoh dan wataknya, yang tercermin dari rendahnya nilai pretest yang hanya mencapai 37% siswa di atas KKM. Dalam konteks ini, penting bagi guru untuk menggunakan media yang dapat membangkitkan minat belajar siswa, yang pada akhirnya akan memengaruhi hasil belajar mereka. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif menggunakan desain one-group pretest-posttest. Data dianalisis melalui uji normalitas dan uji paired sample t tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan antara hasil belajar pretest dan posttest setelah pembelajaran menggunakan media puzzle, dengan nilai signifikansi 0,001 < 0,05. Dari hasil ini, disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media puzzle berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dalam memahami materi cerita dongeng dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Jawa.
Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila Dimensi Mandiri dan Gotong Royong melalui Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Pramuka
Authors: Pitaloka Wunimas Daya , Patmisari Patmisari
Published: June 2024

Peserta didik saat ini memiliki kesulitan dalam mengembangkan diri secara mandiri dan menjadi individu yang kurang peduli sesama. Melalui kegiatan ekstrakulikuler Pramuka, sekolah ini berharap bahwa kegiatan dapat memperkuat dimensi mandiri dan gotong-royong peserta didik, sejalan dengan nilai-nilai Pancasila. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam waktu kurang lebih 6 bulan sejak bulan September 2023 hingga Maret 2024 dengan tujuan untuk mengidentifikasi penguatan dimensi mandiri dan gotong-royong melalui aktivitas ekstrakulikuler Pramuka di SMAN 1 Polanharjo. Subjek dalam penelitian ini berupa pembina Pramuka, dewan ambalan Pramuka, dan peserta didik SMAN 1 Polanharjo. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam riset adalah melalui teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pramuka di sekolah ini efektif dalam memperkuat karakter mandiri peserta didik, dengan fokus pada aspek seperti ketidaktergantungan terhadap orang lain, rasa percaya diri, disiplin, tanggung jawab, inisiatif sendiri, dan kontrol diri. Selain itu Pramuka juga memperkuat karakter gotong royong peserta didik, dengan fokus pada aspek kerja sama dan saling tolong menolong. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman yang lebih dalam tentang peran Pramuka dalam pembentukan karakter peserta didik, serta memberikan panduan bagi sekolah dan pembina dalam mengoptimalkan potensi kegiatan ekstrakurikuler untuk mencapai tujuan pendidikan nasional.
Efektivitas Media Papan KPK terhadap Hasil Belajar Kognitif Matematika Kelas V
Authors: Izzah Vika Lailatul , Pramasdyahsari Agnita Siska , Siswanto Joko , Ismartiningsih Ismartiningsih
Published: June 2024

Penelitian yang dilaksanakan di SDN Pandeanlamper 04 Semarang bertujuan untuk membuktikan efektivitas penggunaan media papan KPK terhadap hasil belajar kognitif matematika siswa kelas V. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif eksperimental. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas V di SDN Pandeanlamper 04, dengan sampel penelitian sebanyak 26 siswa yang dipilih menggunakan teknik sampling jenuh. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media papan KPK efektif digunakan dalam pembelajaran matematika pada materi pecahan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan uji paired sample t-test yang menghasilkan nilai signifikansi (sig.) sebesar 0,001, yang berarti terdapat perbedaan signifikan antara nilai pretest dan posttest. Selain itu, perolehan n-gain score sebesar 0,49 menunjukkan peningkatan hasil belajar dalam kategori sedang. Wawancara dengan guru kelas V juga mendukung temuan ini, mengindikasikan bahwa media papan KPK membantu siswa memahami konsep pecahan dengan lebih baik. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media papan KPK dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar kognitif matematika siswa kelas V.
Upaya Meningkatkan Keaktifan Siswa melalui Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Number Head Together (NHT) pada Mata Pelajaran IPAS Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Mardiana Sela , Suharyanto Suharyanto
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keaktifan belajar siswa kelas IV SDN Ngadirejo 3 pada mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial (IPAS). Subjek penelitian melibatkan 26 siswa kelas IV SDN Ngadirejo 3. Desain penelitian mengadopsi model Kemmis dan McTaggart, yang terdiri dari empat tahapan: perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Teknik pengumpulan data meliputi observasi, wawancara, dan kuesioner. Analisis data dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Numbered Heads Together (NHT) dapat meningkatkan keaktifan belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPAS. Pada tahap pra-siklus, rata-rata keaktifan belajar siswa hanya mencapai 47,9%, yang kemudian meningkat menjadi 71,1% pada siklus I, dan mengalami peningkatan lagi menjadi 80,7% pada siklus II. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe NHT terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan keaktifan belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPAS.
Efektivitas Layanan Konseling Kelompok dengan Teknik Bibliotherapy untuk Meningkatkan Empati Siswa
Authors: Widodo Bernardus , Putra Rizqi Ananda Dirgantara
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas layanan konseling kelompok dengan teknik bibliotherapy dalam meningkatkan empati siswa sekolah menengah atas. Metode yang digunakan adalah pre-experimental dengan desain one group pretest-posttest dan analisis data uji paired sample t-test. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 30 siswa kelas XI. Pretest dilakukan untuk mengukur tingkat empati awal, diikuti beberapa sesi konseling dengan membaca dan mendiskusikan buku-buku yang dipilih untuk menstimulasi empati. Posttest menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam tingkat empati, dari rata-rata 95,50 pada pretest menjadi 134,20 pada posttest, dengan nilai signifikansi 0,000 (p < 0,05), yang menolak hipotesis nol. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa layanan konseling kelompok dengan teknik bibliotherapy efektif dalam meningkatkan empati siswa. Temuan ini berkontribusi pada pengembangan metode pendidikan dan konseling di sekolah, menunjukkan potensi bibliotherapy sebagai alat efektif untuk meningkatkan empati siswa dan mendukung perkembangan emosional serta sosial mereka.
Penguatan Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) Sebagai Pilar Kemajuan Industri Halal di Kabupaten Mandailing Natal
Authors: Afridah Afridah , Lubis Muhlisah
Published: June 2024

Industri halal adalah proses pengolahan barang dengan dasar syariah sehingga produknya baik (thayib), sehat, aman, dan tidak berbahaya, sehingga halal untuk dikonsumsi, dinikmati, atau digunakan. Konsep halal tidak hanya berarti menghindari zat yang haram untuk dikonsumsi, tetapi juga mencakup kualitas dan keselamatan dalam berbagai aspek proses pengolahan, pengendalian, penyimpanan, pengemasan, transportasi, dan distribusi. Halal tidak hanya dianggap sebagai religi, tetapi juga dianggap sebagai konsep secara keseluruhan. Untuk mendapatkan data yang relevan untuk dibahas lebih lanjut, penelitian ini mengutamakan penggunaan metode yang sesuai dengan pokok penelitian. Fokus penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang penguatan Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di kumpulan UMKM ini di Kabupaten Mandailing Natal. Penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif digunakan
Comparative Sero-Analysis between Copper Levels and the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction in District Nowshera
Authors: Orakzai Shabir Ahmed , Khattak Munaza , Muhammad Pervez , Khan Aurangzeb , Baloch Farhan Abbas , Rasheed Haroon ur
Published: June 2024

There is an increasing evidence pointing to a possible correlation between AMI and copper levels. Serum copper levels serve as a valuable biomarker for assessing the body's copper status. Objective: To find the changes in serum copper level in patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). Methods: This observational study was conducted in District Headquarter Hospital, Nowshera in duration of two years. A total of 240 patients were recruited in this study. Upon admission, demographic information, medical history, and clinical characteristics were collected. Blood samples were obtained for measurement of serum copper levels using established laboratory methods. All data were analyzed through SPSS version 29.0. Results: Among total, 65% males and 35% females and the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors was notable, with 70% of patients having hypertension, 40% with diabetes mellitus, 60% with dyslipidemia, and 45% identified as smokers. Baseline serum copper levels averaged 110 ± 5.2 µg/dL, within 24 hours of admission, the peak serum copper level significantly increased to 125 ± 18.6 µg/dL. Subsequently, levels decreased gradually over the following days, with mean values of 120 ± 17.1 µg/dL on Day 2, 115 ± 16.4 µg/dL on Day 3, 112 ± 15.9 µg/dL on Day 4, and returning to baseline levels by Day 5, 110 ± 15.2 µg/dL. Conclusions: Serum copper levels exhibit significant changes during the acute phase of AMI, with a peak observed within 24 hours of admission. While patients with anterior infractions showed higher peak copper levels, no significant associations were found between copper levels and traditional cardiovascular risk factors or inflammatory markers
One And Inseparable Armenian Nation, One And Inseparable Armenian Culture
Authors: Bekaryan Anahit
Published: June 2024

In 1967, the Constantinople Armenians in Montreal established the Expatriates’ Union. Free from all kinds of political, religious, and party affiliations, it stands out as the most liberal and devoted advocate of the Armenian traditions. Since 1969, the Union of Constantinople Armenians has owned its own theatre hall, dedicated to hosting performances in Armenian. The inaugural cultural event took place on April 12, 1969, quickly gaining popularity among Armenians in Montreal. Since the early days of the Union, former graduates of Mkhitarian, Esayan, and Kedronakan Colleges have been actively engaged in the cultural committee, working for the benefit of the nation. Through their dedication and initiative, the cultural body “MEK” of the Union of Constantinople Armenians was established in 1973, named after the initials of the schools. The MEK cultural body operates under the slogan “MEK and inseparable Armenian nation, MEK and inseparable culture”. The Union of Constantinople Armenians has been active for more than fifty years, remaining dedicated to its mission: “to serve the unified Armenian nation and its culture.”
Մոնրեալում հաստատված պոլսահայերի ջանքերով 1967-ին ստեղծվել է Պոլսահայ հայրենակցական միությունը, որը դարձել է հայկական ավանդույթների ջատագովն ու հավատարիմ պաշտպանը: 1969-ին միությունը ունեցավ իր սեփական շենք կենտրոնը, որի թատերասրահում կազմակերպվում են գեղարվեստական երեկոներ և թատերական ներկայացումներ: Պոլսահայ միությունում գործող թատերախումբը մեծ ժողովրդականություն է վայելում մոնրեալահայերի մոտ: Ավելի քան հիսուն տարի գործող Պոլսահայ միությունը, շարունակում է լինել գործակցության և միասնական ոգու ջահակիր:
Усилиями обосновавшихся в Монреале константинопольских армян в 1967 году был создан Земляческий союз константинопольских армян, став-ший поборником и верным защитником армянских традиций. С 1969 года Союз константинопольских армян приобрел здание, в театральном зале которого регулярно организуются художественные вечера и театральные представления на армянском языке. При Союзе константино-польских армян действует театральная труппа, пользующаяся популярностью среди монреальских армян. На протяжении более 50 лет Союз константино-польских армян играет консолидирующую роль в монреальской армянской общине, пропагандируя армянскую культуру.
Understanding the Efficiency of Energy Flow Through Aquatic Food Webs
Authors: Mooney Benjamin
Published: June 2024

The efficiency of energy flow through aquatic food webs is crucial for ecosystem functioning. The energy available to higher trophic levels varies across ecosystems and is influenced by factors such as nutrient availability and species composition. Recent research indicates that temperature also plays a significant role in determining energy transfer efficiency. This essay addresses the factors contributing to variability in energy flow efficiency between aquatic ecosystems, with a focus on the impacts of global climate change. It explores how food web characteristics influence energy transfer between trophic levels and examines the challenges in understanding and estimating energy flow due to complex trophic relationships, spatial subsidies, and processes across multiple biological levels. The essay highlights the dynamic response of energy flow efficiency to climate changerelated environmental changes, such as rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and nutrient inputs. Additionally, it identifies gaps in our current understanding and suggests important avenues for further research to improve predictions of energy flow changes, essential for informing sustainable management strategies in the face of environmental change.
Strategic renewal through new complementarities
Authors:   , Borner Kathrin
Published: June 2024

Digital innovations bring about new dynamics of how firms innovate. Instead of acting in traditional producer–supplier relationships where incumbent firms have autonomy over the supply chain, incumbent firms may collaborate across their boundaries in innovation ecosystems or set up internal corporate ventures to create new capabilities. To reap the benefits from digital innovations, such as IoT (Internet of Things) enabled home appliances, incumbent firms must strategically renew. Until now most firms struggle to achieve such strategic renewal. Building on four years of ethnographic research, this dissertation offers insights on how firms can achieve strategic renewal on the level of the ecosystem, the dyad between incumbent firm and internal corporate venture, and the level of the internal corporate venture. Together, the insights of this dissertation emphasize the need for creating new complementarities for strategic renewal of incumbents. Creating such complementarities requires identifying complementary combinations and creating compatibility.
The significance of Ricoeur’s notions of happiness, unhappiness and chance for contemporary philosophy of culture and religion
Authors:   , Verhoef Anné Hendrik
Published: June 2024

Against the current tendency to aim at increasing one’s happiness, this study argues for relating happiness, unhappiness and chance. The aim of this study is threefold. First, to indicate the need for a clear and an encompassing philosophical understanding of happiness. The intention is to identify where and how the need for a more philosophical engagement is vital in relation to the different academic fields, schools of thought, trends and disciplines on happiness. Secondly, it wants to find a philosophical overarching concept of happiness in the philosophy of Paul Ricoeur. The third is to investigate how this concept of happiness of Ricoeur can help us to face the problems of the predominant understandings of happiness as advocated by capitalism, consumerism, social media, technology, happiness sciences and religion. They all advocate in their unique way a kind of happiness that, for example, no longer allows one to accept unhappiness and chance. They therefore lack a complete affirmation of this life, something which is crucial for happiness as will become apparent in this study.
I argue in this thesis that Ricoeur’s hermeneutical approach to happiness, as well as his dialectical philosophical method, offer an alternative for understanding happiness in a holistic and comprehensive way. Ricoeur’s dialectical thinking of happiness understands it as something we should strive for and at the same time something we simply receive without any effort, only by chance. His holistic and integrated understanding of happiness stands in sharp contrast to contemporary culture’s reductive notion of it. The thesis analyses two essays of Ricoeur and situates them in his work. They offer a unique understanding of happiness that contributes to the field of happiness studies. The study also contributes to the Ricoeur scholarship because these two essays on happiness, “Le Bonheur Hors Lieu” (Happiness is out of Bounds), and “L’optatif du bonheur” (The Optative Mood of Happiness) have not been discussed systematically in secondary work on Ricoeur’s understanding of happiness.
ELABORAÇÃO DA BARRA DE CEREAL PARA AUXÍLIO NO TRATAMENTO DO DIABETES MELLITUS TIPO 2 EM ADULTOS
Authors: Penaforth Giovana Nazaré de Negreiros , Lima Glória Alves , Cezar Felipe Leite da Silva , Machado Ana Rita Gaia
Published: June 2024

Introdução: As barras de cereais apresentam grande possibilidade de inovação, em que diversos ingredientes podem ser incorporados. Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo elaborar uma formulação de barra de cereal como alimento funcional no auxílio do tratamento de Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 em adultos. Metodologia: As barras de cereais foram elaboradas com a formulação padrão. Os ingredientes utilizados foram aveia em flocos, semente de chia, castanha-do-brasil, chocolate 60%, coco ralado e óleo de coco. Foram realizadas as análises microbiológicas e físico-químicas: umidade, extração de lipídios, determinação de proteínas, determinação de cinzas, determinação de fibras e determinação de carboidratos por diferença. Resultados: Os resultados das análises microbiológicas verificaram ausência de coliformes, salmonella sp, fungos e leveduras, evidenciando que as barras de cereal estão em conformidade com os padrões microbiológicos. As análises físico-químicas constataram que as barras apresentaram boas características nutricionais, podendo ser considerada como boa fonte de proteína (24%) e de fibras (15,7%), comparativamente com outras barras no mercado. Conclusão: Considerando os resultados deste trabalho, as barras de cereais oferecem perspectivas encorajadoras quando enriquecidas com ingredientes saudáveis e podem atuar no auxílio do tratamento do Diabetes Tipo 2 em adultos.
PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM: A BRIEF UPDATE
Authors: Lima Raimundo Clécio da Silva , Sousa Hellen Viana de , Amorim Ihhayanna Guilherme de , Silva Suzane Oliveira , Marinho Sandra Aparecida
Published: June 2024

In Parkinson's disease, dopaminergic neurons located in the substantia nigra of the brain are destroyed, affecting the patients' motor function. The endocannabinoid system is responsible for controlling neuronal homeostasis and its alteration is related to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's. A literature review regarding the relationship between the endocannabinoid system and Parkinson's disease was carried out through a search in the Pubmed database. Complete publications from the last year were included, using 15 papers. Treatment with cannabinoid medications for Parkinson's patients should not be the first choice, being restricted to adjuvant therapy as they are elderly and vulnerable. Cannabis extracts have shown in experimental studies neuroprotective and inflammation modulating actions. Pure cannabidiol is safe, with few side effects. Computational analyzes demonstrated that the binding of cannabidiol to the CB1 and CB2 receptors induced structural changes in them. Levels of CB1 receptors were lower in specific areas of the brain of Parkinson's patients and the decline in these receptors was correlated with worse severity of motor symptoms. Selective CB2 receptor agonists have neuroprotective and immunomodulatory actions, reducing inflammation and the formation of defective proteins. Hyperpolarized current-induced inhibition of CB1 receptors improved muscle stiffness but worsened symptoms of depression and anxiety in animals. The use of exogenous cannabinoids in patients with Parkinson's disease is not yet consolidated, and more clinical studies are needed to confirm the safety of the interaction with the endocannabinoid system.
HERANÇA DIGITAL; REGIME JURÍDICO DA SUCESSÃO CAUSA MORTIS DAS REDES DIGITAIS
Authors: Rotta Gustavo , Hoffmann Glauci Aline
Published: June 2024

O presente trabalho abordará a temática pertencente ao ramo do direito de família e sucessões, mais especificamente no que se refere a possibilidade da sucessão das mídias digitais analisando os limites regulados pelos princípios constitucionais de Privacidade e Intimidade. Também irá expor importantes decisões proferidas por tribunais nacionais sobre o tema, abordando igualmente propostas legislativas com a finalidade de regulamentação específica da sucessão digital, juntamente com o esclarecimento das medidas adotadas pelas plataformas fornecedoras dos serviços digitais frente aos usuários. O método adotado para o trabalho é a pesquisa bibliográfica qualitativa, com o intuito de aprimoramento teórico sobre a tema. A problemática se consiste em analisar como os tribunais de justiça estão decidindo sobre a sucessão digital frente a ausência de legislação inerente ao tema. Os resultados obtidos baseiam-se na possibilidade alternativa de planejamento sucessório dos bens e redes virtuais, a fim de afastar complicações na transmissão sucessória do acervo virtual do falecido, tendo em vista a extrema morosidade do Poder Legislativo quanto a promulgação de leis específicas para positivar o processo sucessório dos bens digitais.
CENTRIFUGATION OF NANOMETRIC SILICON CARBIDE POWDER FOR GRANULOMETRIC CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Mallat Matheus Alex Domit , Juiz Vitor Moura , Ribeiro Shanely da Silva , Sá Gabriella Maria Silveira de , Couto Hudson Jean Bianquini , Lima Eduardo de Sousa
Published: June 2024

In this study, researchers focused on improving the quality of SiC particles, considering their different sizes and shapes. To ensure a high-quality end product, the particles were separated into distinct granulometric fractions, with a focus on the nanometer range. The efficiency of this classification process played a crucial role in determining the quality of the final product. SiC holds significant market value, reaching US$3.3 billion in 2022. Brazil stands as one of the main producers of raw SiC, but it still relies on imports for finer granulometries needed in various industrial applications. The main objective of the research was to develop a highly efficient technique for the nanometric fractionation of silicon carbide powders. After conducting experiments, the researchers successfully obtained SiC with a diameter below 2 μm. To achieve this, multiple chemical dispersants were explored for the centrifugation process, aiming to disaggregate the solution and improve the overall yield, with sodium carbonate emerging as the most promising among the tested dispersants. By presenting these findings, the researchers contribute to advancing SiC production and its applications, especially in industries that require nanometer-sized SiC particles. The study not only enhances the quality of the final product but also reduces the country's dependence on imported carbide for industrial purposes.
INFLUÊNCIA DO ENVELHECIMENTO NO METABOLISMO DOS FARMACOTERÁPICOS UTILIZADOS EM TRATAMENTO DA DEPRESSÃO EM IDOSOS
Authors: Viana Aline Guimarães , Costa Erick de Souza , Chagas Gabryelle Gonçalves , Correia Rênya Hellen , Batista Filha Ana Júlia Andrade
Published: June 2024

O aumento na expectativa de vida tende a aumentar naturalmente a população idosa, porém, nessa fase da vida, muitos problemas de saúde podem surgir, como a depressão. A farmacoterapia com antidepressivos estabelece um processo conjunto com o idoso para entender sua condição e escolher os fármacos com base nos efeitos farmacocinéticos e farmacodinâmicos dos antidepressivos. O objetivo foi avaliar como o envelhecimento pode alterar o metabolismo dos antidepressivos, compreendendo possíveis interações medicamentosas, visando contribuir para a otimização do tratamento da depressão nessa população e, consequentemente, promover uma melhoria significativa no bem-estar psicológico e físico dos idosos afetados por essa condição. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica qualitativa. Foram examinados apenas estudos gratuitos entre 2019 e 2023, onde foram realizadas análises dos títulos, revisões dos resumos, verificação da disponibilidade do texto completo e uma leitura analítica detalhada do conteúdo dos artigos para escolha dos estudos. Foram excluídos os estudos pagos e que não estavam direcionados à temática da Saúde, resultando na coleta de 21 estudos para análise. O envelhecimento afeta o metabolismo de antidepressivos devido à redução da função hepática e renal, juntamente com alterações na composição corporal, aumentando o risco de efeitos adversos. A polifarmácia também agrava os perigos, incluindo riscos de internação e óbito. Os efeitos adversos variam de acordo com o grupo farmacológico usado para o tratamento. Apesar dos riscos, o tratamento é fundamental para prevenir complicações graves, como suicídio, exigindo abordagem multidisciplinar para garantir eficácia e qualidade de vida.
O IMPACTO DAS PRÁTICAS INTEGRATIVAS E COMPLEMENTARES EM SAÚDE (PICS) NO TRATAMENTO DA DEMÊNCIA: UMA OVERVIEW
Authors: Silvestri Isabela , Saldanha Luan Filipe Viana , Saldanha Luca Mateus Viana , Costa Aurélio Molina da
Published: June 2024

Introdução: Dados da OMS indicam que a população mundial afetada pela demência já ultrapassa 50 milhões de pessoas, representando um problema de saúde pública que necessita ser enfrentado com intervenções que apresentem o melhor custo-benefício-malefício possível. Nesse contexto, se faz necessário avaliar se as Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde (PICS) que são oferecidas pelo SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde) podem contribuir na atenção à saúde dos pacientes com essa síndrome clínica. Metodologia: Foi realizada um overview (revisão de revisões sistemáticas) de artigos em português, inglês e espanhol utilizando as bases de dados SCOPUS, MEDLINE e LILACS, com descritores específicos, sem corte temporal e que respondessem à pergunta de pesquisa: “as PICS apresentam alguma beneficência para os indivíduos que apresentam quadro de demência?” Resultados: A amostra final incluiu 5 revisões sistemáticas. Uma das revisões sugere que o Tai Chi possui impacto positivo nas funções cognitivas. Outros dois artigos indicam efeitos positivos da musicoterapia e duas outras revisões sugerem evidências, estatisticamente significantes, de beneficência no uso de terapias não farmacológicas, porém de pequena magnitude. Conclusão: As revisões incluídas nesse overview sugerem que, das PICS avaliadas, a Musicoterapia, o Tai Chi e a Aromaterapia têm lugar na atenção aos pacientes que sofrem com essa relevante síndrome clínica. Entretanto, esses resultados devem ser vistos com cautela devido à pequena quantidade de estudos realizados, assim como pela qualidade dos mesmos. Mas devido à ausência de maleficências e pelo seu baixo custo, mesmo com a necessidade de mais e melhores investigações, essas três práticas devem ser ofertadas aos pacientes que apresentem quadro de demência, particularmente nos graus leve e moderado.
Розробка та впровадження прототипів нечітких інтелектуальних систем у професійній підготовці майбутніх фахівців інженерно-педагогічних спеціальностей
Authors: Деревянчук О. В.
Published: June 2024

Сучасний етап розвитку інженерно-педагогічної освіти акцентує увагу на необхідності впровадження інноваційних технологій, серед яких значне місце займають нечіткі інтелектуальні системи. Їх розвиток і застосування в освітньому процесі є актуальним та обіцяє значні переваги у підготовці фахівців. Визначенням даного дослідження є проєктування та аналіз прототипів нечітких інтелектуальних систем для застосування в професійній освіті інженерно-педагогічних спеціальностей, що сприятиме підвищенню якості освітнього процесу. Проєктування прототипів нечітких інтелектуальних систем передбачає створення концептуальних, логічних та фізичних моделей. При розробці концептуальної моделі використовувалось середовище Creately для створення UML-діаграм, які допомагають відобразити основні компоненти та взаємодії у системі. Логічна модель заснована на методології нечіткої когнітивної карти (FCM), що дозволяє аналізувати і моделювати складні системи з високим ступенем невизначеності, за допомогою програмного пакету Mental Modeler. Фізична модель була створена з використанням UML-діаграми розміщення проєкту, яка ілюструє фізичне розгортання системи. Головною гіпотезою дослідження є те, що інтеграція нечітких інтелектуальних систем у освітній процес забезпечить більшу адаптацію навчальних методик до індивідуальних потреб майбутніх фахівців інженерно-педагогічних спеціальностей. Результати моделювання підтвердили, що такий підхід збільшує точність визначення освітніх потреб і сприяє розробці більш ефективних навчальних стратегій. На практичному рівні, результати дослідження демонструють можливість застосування розроблених систем для оптимізації процесів підготовки майбутніх фахівців, що може бути використано для вдосконалення навчальних програм і методик. Ці результати вносять важливий вклад у підготовку кваліфікованих фахівців інженерно-педагогічних спеціальностей, здатних ефективно працювати в умовах сучасних технологічних викликів. Завершенням даного дослідження стало формулювання рекомендацій щодо подальшого розвитку і впровадження нечітких інтелектуальних систем в освітній процес. Перспективи подальших досліджень включають розширення функціоналу і адаптацію систем до специфічних умов використання в різних галузях інженерно-педагогічної освіти.
Efficacité des politiques de soutien aux entreprises pour la recherche et développement
Authors: Martin Julien , Mayneris Florian , Mohnen Pierre , Aklobo Samson
Published: June 2024

Face aux défis climatiques et énergétiques d’aujourd’hui, l’innovation apparaît plus que jamais nécessaire. Toutefois, il est probable que les forces de marché seules ne conduisent pas à un niveau d’innovation suffisant. Il fait donc consensus chez les économistes et les pouvoirs publics que les bénéfices sociaux de l’innovation sont supérieurs aux bénéfices perçus par les entreprises innovantes. C’est pourquoi les gouvernements rivalisent de mesures pour encourager la recherche et le développement (R&D) des entreprises. Dans ce rapport, les auteurs proposent une revue de la littérature qui trace les grandes lignes de ce que devrait être une politique optimale de soutien à la R&D et identifient des pistes pour accroitre l’impact des aides publiques sur la R&D privée, l’innovation et sa commercialisation.
Effects of Storage Period, Storage Conditions and Packaging Type on Maize Inbred Line Seed Qualities
Authors: Anuruk Pennapa , Thanapornpoonpong Sa-nguansak
Published: June 2024

The aim of this research was to study the effects of storage period, storage condition and packaging type on maize inbred seed qualities over 12 months storage. The experimental design was split-split plot with four replications. The study manipulated storage period (0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months) as the main plot, uncontrolled storage condition (USC) and controlled storage condition (CSC) as the sub-plot, and packaging types including woven polypropylene (WPP), high density polyethylene (HDPE),  polyamide (PA) with linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and vacuum packing (PA + LLDPE + VACUUM, PLV) as the sub-sub plot. The results showed that the storage period did not affect seed germination; however, seed vigor decreased progressively with increased storage period. Seeds stored under USC exhibited lower moisture content, seed germination and vigor compared to those in CSC. Notably, seed vigor declined after the sixth month in USC storage. Among the packaging types, seeds in WPP had the lowest moisture content. Packaging type did not significantly influence seed germination throughout the storage period. However, different packaging types were able to maintain seed vigor for varying duration, especially for 6 months in PLV and 3 months in WPP packaging.