bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characterization of Particle Shape with an Improved 3D Light Scattering Sensor (3D-LSS) for Aerosols
Authors: Weirich Marc , Misiulia Dzmitry , Antonyuk Sergiy
Published: February 2024

To characterize fine particulate products in industrial gas–solid processes, insights into the particle properties are accessible via various measurement techniques. For micron particles, online imaging techniques offer a fast and reliable assessment of their size and shape. However, for the shape analysis of submicron particles, only offline techniques, such as SEM and TEM imaging, are available. In this work, an online sensor system based on the principle of elastic light scattering of particles in the gas phase is developed to measure the shape factor of non-spherical particles in the size range of 500 nm to 5 µm. Single aerosol particles are guided through a monochromatic circularly polarized laser light beam by an aerodynamic focusing nozzle, which was developed based on the CFD simulation of the flow and particle movement. The intensity of the scattered light is measured at several discrete positions in the azimuthal direction around the particles. An algorithm computes the sphericity of the particles based on the distribution of the intensity signals. The sensor construction, data processing and analysis are described. Model aerosols with particles of different shapes are investigated to test the developed sensor and show its performance in the determination of the sphericity distribution of particles.
Driving the Ecological Transition of Agriculture through Voluntary Certification of Environmental Impacts: An Exploratory Literature Review on the Olive-Oil Sector
Authors: Rezazga Aya , Ruiz Carlos , Montanaro Giuseppe , Falcone Giacomo , Koubouris Georgios
Published: February 2024

Human population growth has resulted in increased food consumption, followed by agrifood production intensification. Human activities have a significant impact on the environment, causing, among other things, air and water pollution and biodiversity degradation. In an international context where there is strong concern about environmental issues, it is also necessary to direct food production towards more sustainable models. In this context, the use of frameworks for certifying the environmental footprint of agrifood products can be a lever to promote sustainable production and consumption. The objective of this paper is to explore the opportunities for certifying the environmental footprint of products, focusing in particular on some of the main environmental claims: global warming, water depletion, and biodiversity loss. The olive sector was selected as a case study since it is the major tree crop in the Mediterranean countries, and it has strong impacts on human health and the environment. We employed a literature review in the SCOPUS database and the knowledge of experts in the main environmental certification sectors. The study revealed the possibility of adopting various mitigation strategies and improving environmental performance, while also pursuing certain market objectives related to certified products.
The Impact of Urban Public Services on the Residence Intentions of Migrant Entrepreneurs in the Western Region of China
Authors: Cui Yu , Zhang Yamin
Published: February 2024

Balanced regional development affects high-quality and sustainable development. Previous studies have shown that regional talent allocation, technology business incubators, industrial ecology, cross-regional cooperation, and balanced investment in higher education have positive effects on sustained regional development. Therefore, discussing more influencing factors that promote regionally balanced development is necessary. As far as China is concerned, with the spread of the migrant population to the central and western regions, it is of certain significance to explore the factors affecting the development of the western region from the perspective of migrant entrepreneurs’ flow. Urban public services, as an important way for the government to attract talent, directly affect the residence intentions of migrant entrepreneurs in the future. This paper uses the matching data of the 2017 China Migrants Dynamic Survey and 289 prefecture-level city data from the China City Statistical Yearbook to study the impact of urban public services in the western region on the residence intention of migrant entrepreneurs and further examines the heterogeneous impact of urban public services in the western region on the residence intention of migrant entrepreneurs. We find that urban public services in the western region significantly affect the residence intention of migrant entrepreneurs; that is, the higher the level of urban public services, the stronger the residence intention of migrant entrepreneurs. According to the heterogeneity analysis of household registration differences, generational differences, family structure differences, employment identity differences, and industry and flow range differences, this paper finds that public services have a positive impact on the residence intention of non-urban migrant entrepreneurs, the older generation of migrant entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs with small family structures, migrant entrepreneurs in low-tech industries, self-employed entrepreneurs, cross-province migration, and intra-province migrant entrepreneurs. Further analysis indicates that the level of education, culture, medical care, and transportation services in cities significantly enhances the permanent residence intentions of migrant entrepreneurs. The research conclusion not only provides reference and inspiration for China to achieve common prosperity through entrepreneurship and poverty reduction practices, but it can also, to some extent, alleviate population aggregation in large cities and promote the formation of a scientific and reasonable urbanization pattern. In addition, this paper explores the attractiveness of public services to migrant entrepreneurs in the western region of China from the perspective of entrepreneurs’ mobility and complements the relevant research on promoting regional balanced development.
Factors Influencing Tourists’ Intention and Behavior toward Tourism Waste Classification: A Case Study of the West Lake Scenic Spot in Hangzhou, China
Authors: Hu Huan , Zhang Yu , Wang Chang , Yu Peng
Published: February 2024

The increasing amount of tourism waste has been a headache for most tourist destinations in China. Guiding tourists to classify waste has become a key concern for tourism waste management. In this study, the TPB-AR-DH model was constructed for the first time to reveal the formation process of tourists’ participation in tourism waste classification. The data came from a questionnaire survey sample of 382 tourists to the West Lake Scenic Spot in Hangzhou. The results from the structural equation model and multiple group analysis showed that (1) attitude towards the tourism waste classification, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and ascription of responsibility positively affected tourists’ waste classification intention. Especially, the ascription of responsibility was the most influential factor; (2) perceived behavioral control had the largest effects on actual behavior, and waste classification intention played a partly mediating role between perceived behavioral control and actual behavior; (3) tourists’ daily habit of waste classification played a significant moderating role between tourists’ waste classification intention and actual behavior. On the whole, this study offered a theoretical explanation model to popularize the initiative of tourism waste classification and perfect waste management policies in tourist destinations.
An Econometric Analysis to Explore the Temporal Variability of the Factors Affecting Crash Severity Due to COVID-19
Authors: Alrumaidhi Mubarak , Rakha Hesham A.
Published: February 2024

This study utilizes multilevel ordinal logistic regression (M-OLR), an approach that accounts for spatial heterogeneity, to assess the dynamics of crash severity in Virginia, USA, over the years 2018 to 2023. This period was notably influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated stay-at-home orders, which significantly altered traffic behaviors and crash severity patterns. This study aims to evaluate the pandemic’s impact on crash severity and examine the consequent changes in driver behaviors. Despite a reduction in total crashes, a worrying increase in the proportion of severe injuries is observed, suggesting that less congested roads during the pandemic led to riskier driving behaviors, notably increased speed violations. This research also highlights heightened risks for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, with changes in transportation habits during the pandemic leading to more severe crashes involving these groups. Additionally, this study emphasizes the consistent influence of environmental and roadway features, like weather conditions and traffic signals, in determining crash outcomes. These findings offer vital insights for road safety policymakers and urban planners, indicating the necessity of adaptive road safety strategies in response to changing societal norms and behaviors. The research underscores the critical role of individual behaviors and mental states in traffic safety management and advocates for holistic approaches to ensure road safety in a rapidly evolving post-pandemic landscape.
Spatiotemporal Drought Assessment Based on Gridded Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) in Vulnerable Agroecosystems
Authors: Sakellariou Stavros , Spiliotopoulos Marios , Alpanakis Nikolaos , Faraslis Ioannis , Sidiropoulos Pantelis , Tziatzios Georgios A. , Karoutsos George , Dalezios Nicolas R. , Dercas Nicholas
Published: February 2024

Drought is one of the most critical environmental hazards for the viability and productive development of crops, especially in a climate change environment. To this end, drought assessment is a process of paramount importance to make vulnerable agricultural regions more resilient. The primary aim of this paper is an integrated drought assessment through time and space in one of the most susceptible (in terms of water availability limitations) and agriculturally productive regions in Greece and the Mediterranean, namely, the Thessaly region. Supplementary objectives consist of the determination of the two most extreme years in terms of drought and wetness, so that we may reveal any potential climatological cycles/patterns from 1981 to 2020. Additionally, the methodology includes the annual and seasonal analysis using one of the most widely used drought indices, namely, the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), so that consistent measurements are available across a large study area, avoiding the possible scarcity/deficiency of data coming from a sparse land weather network. The innovative element of this paper is the integrated spatiotemporal drought assessment in multiple time scales through the estimation of the SPI making use of remotely sensed data, such as CHIRPS (Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station data). The outcomes highlight that the study area faced two severe years of drought in 1988 and 1989, which led to moderate and extreme drought conditions, respectively. In contrast, extremely wet conditions were observed in 2002–2003, whereas 2009–2010 experienced moderately wet conditions. The central and western part of the region tends to suffer the most in terms of drought severity, especially at the most extreme years. The validity of the results has been confirmed by the adoption of R2 where the index is approaching 0.67 despite the large size of the pixels (5 × 5 km). In this context, the mapping of spatial and seasonal variability across the study area permits more targeted measures (e.g., precision farming) instead of horizontal policies.
Automated Mapping Methodology and Case Study of Healthcare User Activities and Spaces from a Sustainable Perspective
Authors: Haiyirete Xuekelaiti , Wang Jian , Gan Xiaochang , Liu Xinjie , Tuluhong Ayiguzhali
Published: February 2024

Operational inefficiencies in healthcare buildings and sustainability issues have become increasingly prominent. The root cause of this phenomenon is the irregular and incomplete structured data related to hospital user activities and spaces that are difficult to resolve using traditional manual methods. In order to solve this problem, an automated mapping approach is presented for hospital user activity and space. Using the Revit API technology and the C# language on the Visual Studio platform, a program for automated mapping is developed. It achieves the automatic mapping of hospital user activities and spaces, along with automatic calculation of utilization rates. An illustrative case study is conducted, focusing on the activity data and building space utilization of healthcare users at Shanghai Renji Hospital. The results indicate that (1) This method can realize the automatic combination of hospital user activities and hospital spaces, and hospital administrators can optimize the utilization rate of hospital spaces quickly and accurately. (2) This approach is highly adaptable, especially to changes in hospital user activities and hospital spatial data. (3) This method promotes the sustainable development of healthcare buildings and has great practical application value.
Digital Technologies, Sustainability, and Efficiency in Grain Post-Harvest Activities: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Schmidt Daniel , Casagranda Luis Fernando , Butturi Maria Angela , Sellitto Miguel Afonso
Published: February 2024

Post-harvest grain processes play a crucial role in food supply chains. Recent research focuses on how digital technologies can minimize grain losses, enhance food safety, and reduce their environmental impacts. The relationship between technologies and efficiency and sustainability needs more clarity, particularly concerning critical control points in post-harvest activities. The purpose of this article is to establish a connection between digital technologies used in food supply chains and critical control points within post-harvest systems. The research method is a bibliometric analysis. A literature survey identified thirteen digital technologies. The most published technologies are simulation, automation, and artificial intelligence. The least is augmented reality. Previous research identified nine critical control points in post-harvest engineering solutions, responsible for most losses in efficiency and environmental impacts. A framework using a sample of recent case studies was constructed to relate digital technologies and critical control points. The primary contribution of the study is a categorized list of the most influential technologies corresponding to each control point. The significance and novelty lie in providing managers and practitioners in engineering solutions for post-harvest systems with a practical guide for decision-making in the selection of technologies for future projects. Ultimately, this aids in reducing losses and environmental impact.
Exploring the Generation Z Attitude towards Energy Efficiency Improvement and Decarbonization through Heat Pumps: An Empirical Study in Romania
Authors: Tantau Adrian , Goia (Agoston) Simona Irina , Dincă Violeta Mihaela , Păunescu Carmen , Stamule Stere , Stamule Tănase , Bogdan Anca
Published: February 2024

This article aims to analyze the attitude of Generation Z representatives from Romania regarding the improvement in energy efficiency and decarbonization through the utilization of modern integrated technologies such as heat pumps, thermal energy storage, and smart control systems. It uses primary data from a questionnaire-based survey conducted between March and June 2023, with 389 valid responses, for the following purposes: (1) to analyze the attitude of young respondents towards the utilization of sustainable modern integrated technologies, such as heat pumps, in order to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints; (2) to identify the factors that may influence their attitude regarding these technologies; (3) to understand the influence that the resulting factors may exert on the attitude towards utilization of heat pumps, implicitly leading to energy efficiency improvement and decarbonization in Romania; and (4) to formulate policy recommendations for improving energy efficiency and stimulating decarbonization in Romania. This study employs various descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and multiple regression. The results show that there are six categories of factors influencing the attitude of Generation Z representatives, with “Drivers for improving energy efficiency” along with “Traditional measures for improving energy efficiency” having the largest influence on driving a positive attitude toward energy efficiency improvement and decarbonization. The main policy recommendation derived from this study refers to developing policies and strategies that incentivize citizens not only to have a positive attitude toward energy efficiency and decarbonization through the utilization of heat pumps but also trigger concrete action for installing heat pump technology. Another recommendation concerns the further development and expansion of national and local programs for insulating the external surface of buildings and the replacement of windows and exterior doors that do not have thermal insulation. The third major recommendation is related to awareness creation campaigns among the population about modern measures for improving energetic efficiency, such as heat pumps.
A Qualitative Study on Dubai’s Inclusive Education Policy from School Leaders’ Perspectives
Authors: Massouti Ayman , Al-Rashaida Mohammad , Alhosani Mohamed
Published: February 2024

Inclusive education recognizes the diverse needs of students and ensures that each student has equal opportunities to learn and succeed. The Dubai government has implemented an inclusive education policy aimed at promoting equity and inclusivity in schools. This study aimed to investigate school leaders’ understanding, implementation, and perspectives of the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework (DIEPF). To gather data, a qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with ten school leaders from private schools located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The findings show that school leaders have a strong understanding of the policy and deem it significant. This study also found evidence of effective strategies implemented by school leaders to promote inclusive education. However, challenges in the UAE resonate with those worldwide, such as inadequate funding, high student–teacher ratios, a shortage of specialized staff, and limited training opportunities for teachers. These findings emphasize the significance of ongoing professional development and training of educators involved in inclusive education. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are provided.
Unified Supersymmetric Description of Shape-Invariant Potentials within and beyond the Natanzon Class
Authors: Soltész Tibor , Pethő Levente Ferenc , Lévai Géza
Published: February 2024

The transformations of supersymmetric quantum mechanics are discussed within a formalism that employs a six-parameter function, from which the superpotential and the supersymmetric partner potentials V−(x) and V+(x) are constructed in a general form. By specific choice of the parameters, V−(x) and V+(x) are matched with the general form of PI class potentials and their rationally extended versions. The choice of the parameters also determines which of the four possible SUSY transformations Ti, i=1,…4 is in effect. After this general discussion, the formulae are specified to the three members of this potential class, the Scarf I, Scarf II and generalized Pöschl–Teller potentials. Due to the different domains of definition and their consequences on the boundary conditions, the results turn out to be rather diverse for the three potentials, while the mathematical formalism and the network of the potentials interconnected by the SUSYQM transformations still remains common to a large extent. The general framework allows a unified and consistent interpretation of earlier isolated findings. It also helps to connect the results to further potential classes and to place them into a more general context within the zoo of exactly solvable potentials.
How Plant Toxins Cause Early Larval Mortality in Herbivorous Insects: An Explanation by Modeling the Net Energy Curve
Authors: Chakraborty Suman , Schuster Stefan
Published: February 2024

Plants store chemical defenses that act as toxins against herbivores, such as toxic isothiocyanates (ITCs) in Brassica plants, hydrolyzed from glucosinolate (GLS) precursors. The fitness of herbivorous larvae can be strongly affected by these toxins, causing immature death. We modeled this phenomenon using a set of ordinary differential equations and established a direct relationship between feeding, toxin exposure, and the net energy of a larva, where the fitness of an organism is proportional to its net energy according to optimal foraging theory. Optimal foraging theory is widely used in ecology to model the feeding and searching behavior of organisms. Although feeding provides energy gain, plant toxins and foraging cause energy loss for the larvae. Our equations explain that toxin exposure and foraging can sharply reduce larval net energy to zero at an instar. Since herbivory needs energy, the only choice left for a larva is to stop feeding at that time point. If that is significantly earlier than the end of the last instar stage, the larva dies without food. Thus, we show that plant toxins can cause immature death in larvae from the perspective of optimal foraging theory.
Zearalenone Promotes Uterine Hypertrophy through AMPK/mTOR Mediated Autophagy
Authors: Yang Lijie , Liao Wenshuang , Dong Jiuyuan , Chen Xiangjin , Huang Libo , Yang Weiren , Jiang Shuzhen
Published: February 2024

Zearalenone (ZEN), a non-steroidal Fusarium graminearum with an estrogen effect, can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, immune organs, liver, and reproductive system. Further analysis of the mechanism of ZEN has become an important scientific issue. We have established in vivo and in vitro models of ZEN intervention, used AMPK/mTOR as a targeted pathway for ZEN reproductive toxicity, and explored the molecular mechanism by which ZEN may induce uterine hypertrophy in weaned piglets. Our study strongly suggested that ZEN can activate the phosphorylation of AMPK in uterine endometrial epithelium cells, affect the phosphorylation level of mTOR through TSC2 and Rheb, induce autophagy, upregulate the expression of proliferative genes PCNA and BCL2, downregulate the expression of apoptotic gene BAX, promote uterine endometrial epithelium cells proliferation, and ultimately lead to thickening of the endometrial and myometrium, increased density of uterine glands, and induce uterine hypertrophy.
X-ray Properties of Two Complementary Samples of Intermediate Seyfert Galaxies
Authors: Dalla Barba Benedetta , Foschini Luigi , Berton Marco , Crepaldi Luca , Vietri Amelia
Published: February 2024

We present the X-ray spectral analysis of two complementary sets of intermediate Seyfert galaxies (ISs). Analyzing X-ray data, we estimate the hydrogen abundance NH and test its connection with the [O III] luminosity acquired from optical observations. The results confirm the conclusions drawn in a previous study concerning the lack of a direct correlation between the obscuration measure (NH) and the intrinsic characteristics of the active nuclei ([O III] luminosity). Instead, we validate the existence of a correlation between the Seyfert type and the NH parameter, employing a separation threshold of approximately 1022 atoms cm−2. Simultaneously, our findings align with prior research, corroborating the relationship between X-ray luminosity and the [O III] luminosity.
Estimation of Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions of the Water Supply Sector: A Seoul Metropolitan City (SMC) Case Study
Authors: Li Li , Lee Gyumin , Kang Doosun
Published: February 2024

A model that computes the per-unit process energy consumption, energy intensity, CO2 emission, and CO2 intensity of water treatment plants is developed. This model is used to estimate the total energy consumption of six water treatment plants in Seoul Metropolitan City (SMC), which is comprised 80–85% for finished water pumping, 6–10% for ozone disinfection, 2–4% for rapid mixing, and 1–3% for non-process loads. The model results are validated against actual data for 2020 and 2021. The net energy consumption considering renewable energy production and use is then calculated, and the corresponding level of CO2 emissions is predicted. Four scenarios based on the projected water requirements for the year 2045 were evaluated as follows: increased energy efficiency in finished water pumping (Scenario 1), increased renewable energy production in water treatment plants (Scenario 2), increased energy efficiency in raw water pumping (Scenario 3), and reduced water supply per capita (Scenario 4). Compared to a baseline do-nothing scenario (Scenario 0), the net energy consumption is reduced by 3.57%, 2.61%, 3.42%, and 4.67% for Scenarios 1–4, respectively. Scenario 4, which is a water-driven approach, is best for reducing CO2 emissions, while Scenario 1 and 3, which are energy-driven approaches, are more effective at reducing CO2 intensity.
Research on Hydrolithospheric Processes Using the Results of Groundwater Inflow Testing
Authors: Asadulagi Mir-Amal M. , Pershin Ivan M. , Tsapleva Valentina V.
Published: February 2024

The article considers a mathematical model of the hydrolithospheric process taking into account the skin effect. A methodology for using the results of groundwater inflow testing to determine the parameters of approximating models that take into account skin effects is presented. In addition, the problems of modeling hydrodynamic processes taking into account random factors are considered. A statistical analysis of well monitoring data was carried out and an algorithm for studying processes was developed. Using the obtained approximating models, a procedure for solving the problem of selecting the optimal number of production wells has been developed. Based on the results of the groundwater inflow testing, the prospects for the development and use of new aquifers can be determined.
Mentoring in the work of medical personnel
Authors:   FSBEI HE Volgograd State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, 400131, Volgograd, Russia, Khristov Y. D. , Skvortsov V. V. ,   FSBEI HE Volgograd State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, 400131, Volgograd, Russia, Rodionova I. V. ,   FSBEI HE Volgograd State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, 400131, Volgograd, Russia
Published: February 2024

Mentoring, i.e. the transfer of experience from senior colleagues to newcomers right during work, is one of the oldest forms of training and is still actively practiced. It allows transmitting not only bare information, but also personal experience, traditions, and professional skills, which is essential for the professional development of an intern. Depending on the ultimate goal, mentoring is conditionally divided into career mentoring when it helps in promotion. For example, a senior nurse performs her work together with one of the nurses of the department, preparing her for future duties and showing effective and proven methods of solving emerging problems. The second type of mentoring is bilateral, when knowledge passes in both directions. For instance, a therapist mentor points out unusual cases from his/her own biography and shows how to approach the patient correctly, and a junior colleague explains the advantages of modern diagnostic methods. In any case, 4 aspects are important: integration (creating a unified team with full mutual understanding and communication rules), regular use of the acquired skills to consolidate them, the seniority of the mentor (who is perceived as a source of knowledge), and expectation — the ambitions of the interns and the efforts they are ready to put in training. Without one of the above points, mentoring will either be inef fective or have the opposite ef fect.
Regulatory regulation of reporting information on Inventories: current state and development prospects
Authors:   Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education “Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod”, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Druzhilovskaya T.Y.
Published: February 2024

The article presents the results of a study of regulations on the formation of reporting information on the inventories of organizations in accounting (financial) statements. According to the Program for the Development of Federal Accounting Standards, it is planned to adopt a federal standard dedicated to accounting (financial) reporting, which, in particular, will include rules for drawing up explanations to statements containing additional information about accounting objects, including the inventories of organizations. In order to implement this Program, the Russian Ministry of Finance has developed the draft FSBU 4/2023 “Accounting (financial) reporting”. This article examines the regulations presented in this project for the generation of reporting information on inventories. The results of a comparison of the requirements for the generation of reporting information on inventories set out in the draft FSBU 4/2023 are presented with the regulations for the disclosure of such information in PBU 4/99 “Accounting statements of an organization”, in Order of the Ministry of Finance of Russia No. 66n dated July 2, 2010 “On forms of financial statements of organizations” and in FAS 5/2019 “Inventories”. Both expedient and controversial aspects of regulations on the formation of reporting information on inventories are substantiated. Recommendations for resolving controversial methodological issues are presented.
Highlights of 2023-Print Issue
Authors:   Patient Safety Authority
Published: February 2024

The 2023 highlights issue of Patient Safety is available to read online and download at no charge.

This issue revives previously published articles—original studies, data analyses, interviews, safety alerts, and more—as well as Patient Safety Authority content you may have missed. Among this curated selection are a look at safety issues with medical equipment, supplies, and devices (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/73988); takeaways from high-risk industries that can improve the design and use of visual displays (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/77769) and alarm technology (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/73905); and a timely discussion on the role artificial intelligence can play in healthcare (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/77632).

Additional features include

• A safety alert about clozapine (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/90674), a last-line therapy for schizophrenia that may cause serious, life-threatening side effects if it is not dosed appropriately

• Data analyses from the largest event reporting database of its kind in the United States, including patient safety trends in serious events and incidents (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/74752), and healthcare-associated infections in nursing homes (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/74494)

• An interview with pediatrician Dr. Kathleen Walsh about the risk of medication errors at home (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/88516) that can harm kids, families, or even their pets

• Important notices about wrong-site surgery (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/91634), drug-eluting stents (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/91635), diabetes and obesity medications (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/91636), and healthcare disparities (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/91637)

• A glimpse into the future of healthcare (https://patientsafetyj.com/article/88053) with a modern Nostradamus, Dr. Eyal Zimlichman

Patient Safety is fully open access (no fees for authors or readers) and published on a rolling basis throughout the year. We welcome manuscripts from all over the world. If your work can help advance patient safety, please submit it to us for consideration (https://patientsafetyj.com/for-authors), and kindly share our journal with friends, family, colleagues, and caregivers. Subscribe to our journal email list (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/otqI5QB/journalupdates) to be updated on new articles as they are published online.
Redes sociales como recurso didáctico en educación básica: revisión sistemática
Authors: Huamán Luyo Salomina Teodocia , Carcausto-Calla Wilfredo
Published: February 2024

La pandemia a causa de la COVID-19 produjo cambios en la vida de las personas. Las instituciones educativas se vieron obligadas a pasar del aprendizaje presencial al aprendizaje virtual, donde el uso de redes sociales se convirtió en un recurso de comunicación entre los docente y estudiantes. Por ello, este estudio planteó como objetivo analizar las redes sociales en la educación básica priorizadas para el aprendizaje. La metodología empleada fue la revisión sistemática. Su aplicación posibilitó la selección de articulo primarios que fueron identificados según los criterios de búsqueda y de elegibilidad en las bases de datos Scopus, Web of Science y Scielo, los cuales permitieron la revisión de 14 artículos relacionados con las redes sociales con fines educativos. Concluyendo que el uso de diversas redes sociales en la educación ofrece oportunidades para el desarrollo del desarrollo académico y personal de los estudiantes, que promueven habilidades, mejorar la comunicación y los procesos de aprendizaje.
Sentidos construídos a respeito da Educação Ambiental crítica em um projeto de formação continuada de professores
Authors: Longo Gabriela Rodrigues , Bonotto Dalva Maria Bianchini
Published: February 2024

Partindo da perspectiva crítica da Educação Ambiental (EA) para o enfrentamento da crise ambiental, realizamos uma pesquisa cujo recorte, neste artigo, volta-se ao objetivo de compreender os sentidos construídos a respeito da EA crítica em um programa de formação continuada de professores. Nos diálogos estabelecidos em entrevistas com participantes do processo formativo, encontramos afirmações de mudanças pessoais a partir das discussões realizadas, indicando o estabelecimento de um envolvimento efetivo quanto à causa ambiental apresentada no programa. Por outro lado, a maioria das professoras não fez menção mais explícita à relação da problemática ambiental com a social, questão primordial para a perspectiva crítica da EA.
A Educação Ambiental como alternativa à gestão de resíduos sólidos do serviço de saúde: estudo de caso em hospital do Recife (PE)
Authors: Morais Daniel Pereira , Estevam Mayza Gabriela , Sales Laura Julyê , Vasconcelos Ricardo Oliveira Bandeira , Moraes Alex Souza , Holanda Romildo Morant de
Published: February 2024

O descarte indevido dos resíduos sólidos contribui negativamente para o agravamento dos problemas ambientais e sociais no Brasil. Para haver um gerenciamento eficiente do Resíduos dos Serviços de Saúde - RSS, faz-se necessário o cumprimento da legislação e o compromisso com a Educação Ambiental, como proposta para melhoria contínua de seu desempenho, capaz de proteger a saúde do trabalhador, além de preservar o meio ambiente. O presente estudo tem como objetivo avaliar o atual sistema de gestão de RSS de uma unidade hospitalar em Recife (PE), por meio do uso de ferramentas de gestão da qualidade (Programa 5S e Ciclo PDCA) com fins de contribuir com sua melhoria. Observou-se o Programa 5S, associado aos princípios da educação, como a opção de gerenciamento mais adequada, seguido do ciclo PDCA.
Differences in Crop Cultivation in the Central-west Region during the Neolithic period
Authors:   The Korean Neolithic Society, Lee Huigyeong
Published: February 2024

This study analyzed various archaeological evidence, including crop evidence and stone tools, with the purpose of determining whether there were differences in the presence or proportion of crop cultivation among settlements in the midwestern region during the Neolithic Age. Firstly, crop impressions were not identified in sites where crop remains were not excavated, so it was assumed that crops were not cultivated in these sites or that the proportion of crop cultivation was quite low. Second, as a result of analyzing and comparing the stone tool composition between sites, it was found that the proportion of plant food processing tools was high in the sites where crop remains were excavated, and the proportion of hunting and fishing tools was high in the sites where crop remains were not excavated. Therefore, it was estimated that the subsistence pattern affected the discovery of crop remains. Thirdly, among the sites where crop evidence was found, it was confirmed that the proportion of food processing tools was higher in sties with a higher ratio of crop evidence. This was presumed to indicate that even when crop cultivation took place, the proportion varied depending on the site. In summary, it is believed that the adoption and proportion of crop cultivation differed between settlements in the midwestern region during the Neolithic Age. Considering this aspect, it is possible that early crop cultivation in the midwestern region of the Korean Peninsula exhibited diverse and complex patterns. Furthermore, upon examining the surrounding environmental conditions of the sites where crop remains were excavated, it was determined that crop cultivation was adopted under conditions where coastal resources and alluvial lands were available, enabling efficient farming and stable food resource acquisition. In other words, it was estimated that mixed grain cultivation was predominantly practiced under conditions that could mitigate the challenges associated with crop cultivation.
Pengaruh Pemberian Kuis Awal pada Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Numbered Heads Together (NHT) terhadap Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas X SMAN 11 Makassar (Studi pada Materi Pokok Ikatan Kimia)
Authors: Fahmi Nurul , Wijaya Mohammad , Danial Muhammad
Published: February 2024

The research is quasi experiments that aim to know the influence of pre-quiz giving using NHT type cooperative learning model towards motivation and achievement of X grade student of SMAN 11 Makassar. The independent variable are NHT type cooperative learning model with pre-quiz and without pre-quiz giving in cooperative learning model, and dependent variable are students’ motivation and achievement in chemical bonding main subject of learning. The population is whole student of X Grade SMAN 11 Makassar. The samples include two classes such as X2 as an experiment class with 36 students and X1 class as a control class with 34 students. The result of the research is obtained by giving motivation questionnaire and learning achievement test in chemical bonding subject which from as post-test and analyzed by using t-test. The result of inferential statistic analysis for learning motivation shows tcount (1,48) > ttable (1,828) at α= 0,05. And the result of inferential statistic for achievement test shows tcount (2,625) > ttable (1,674) at α= 0,05. According to the result of data analysis shows that pre-quiz in NHT type of cooperative learning model influences motivation and achievement of X grade student of SMAN 11 Makassar in main subject of chemical bonding.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Pangsid Sidrap (Studi Pada Materi Pokok Reaksi Redoks)
Authors: Nursyam Nursyam , Side Sumiati , Djangi Muhammad Jasri
Published: February 2024

This research is quasy experiment that aimed to find the effect of cooperative learning model jigsaw type of student’s achievement in class X SMAN 1 Pangsid Sidrap.The study design used is Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The sampling technique is done by random sampling so that elected two classes namely class X1 as an experimental class with the number of students 43 and X2 class as control class with the number of students 41 people. Experimental class taught by using cooperative learning model Jigsaw type while the control class was taught by using conventional learning models. The instrument used is result test of learning then it converted into N-Gain. The data was obtained by the N-gain for the experimental class is 0.73 which more high compared with the control class which only by 0.62. Achievement test were analyzed using t-test right parties. T-test results obtained tcalculate = 4,038> ttable = 1.670 in α ═ 0.05. It Concluded that there is a positive effect of cooperative learning model jigsaw type of student’s achievement in class X SMAN 1 Pangsid Sidrap on Redox Reactions subject matter.
Pengembangan LKPD Berbasis Islam Melalui Model PBL di SMAIT Ibnu Sina Makassar
Authors: Ruslan Zuhrah Adminira , Sulastry Taty
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan LKPD kimia melalui model PBL berbasis pembelajaran Islam melalui model PBL di SMAIT Ibnu Sina Makassar yang mampu memenuhi standar efisien, praktis dan efektif pada materi larutan elektrolit dan non-elektrolit. Metode Research and Development (R&D) yang digunakan mengacu pada model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Kriteria valid memperoleh nilai 4,5 ditentukan dari hasil evaluasi ahli yang mencakup aspek-aspek seperti desain, isi, bahasa dan muatan Islami LKPD. Kriteria praktis memperoleh tingkat keterlaksanaan yang tinggi terhadap penggunaan LKPD di kelas berdasarkan: hasil observasi aktivitas guru (IO) diperoleh nilai 4,4 dan hasil observasi peserta didik diperoleh nilai 4,3 sehingga memenuhi standar pencapaian yang diharapkan. Kriteria efektif memperoleh nilai tes evaluasi hasil belajar kognitif yaitu 76% peserta didik telah memenuhi nilai KKM, afektif diperoleh dari sikap positif peserta didik pada proses pembelajaran, dan psikomotorik terlihat pada respon peserta didik yang terampil dalam menjawab permasalahan pada LKPD.

ABSTRACT

This research aims to develop chemistry worksheets at SMAIT Ibnu Sina Makassar using a PBL model based on integrated Islamic learning that can reach efficient, practical, and effective requirements on electrolyte and non-electrolyte solutions. The ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model is the Research and Development (R&D) process employed. The findings of expert reviews, which include characteristics such as design, content, language, and Islamic content of the LKPD, define the legitimate requirements for achieving a score of 4.5. The results of teacher activity observations (IO) received a score of 4.4, and the results of student observations received a score of 4.3 indicating that they were well-implemented. The successful requirements for achieving cognitive learning outcomes exam scores are that 76 percent of students have met the KKM scores, affective is determined by students' favorable attitudes toward the learning process, and psychomotor is determined by students' replies on the LKPD.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Kimia pada Peserta Didik Kelas XI MIPA 1 MAN 2 Sinjai melalui Model Problem Based Learning
Authors: Fattah Abdul
Published: February 2024

Penelitian Tindakan kelas ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui langkah-langkah penerapan Model Problem Based Learning. Subjek penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas XI MIPA.1 MAN 2 Sinjai Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023 sebanyak 30 orang. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 siklus, tiap siklus meliputi tahap-tahap: perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, evaluasi dan refleksi. Siklus I dilaksanakan sebanyak tiga kali pertemuan dan siklus II dilaksanakan sebanyak tiga kali pertemuan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi setiap proses pembelajaran berlangsung dan dianalisis dengan analisis deskriptif. Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) melalui langkah-langkah sebagai berikut: 1) Orientasi peserta didik kepada masalah, 2) Mengorganisasi peserta didik untuk belajar, 3) Membimbing peyelidikan individual maupun kelompok, 4) Mengembangkan dan menyajikan hasil karya, 5) Menganalisis dan mengevaluasi proses pemecahan masalah. Pada siklus I, skor rata-rata hasil belajar peserta didik yaitu 77,73 berada pada kategori tuntas tinggi, pada siklus II menjadi 84,93 yang berada pada kategori tuntas sangat tinggi, Aktivitas peserta didik pada siklus I adalah 33% dan siklus II adalah 54,2% sedangkan hasil belajar peserta didik yang diperoleh pada siklus I adalah 60 % dan siklus II adalah 63,33%. Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan sebesar 30,33%.
EL DERECHO A LA CONSULTA PREVIA DE LOS PUEBLOS ORIGINARIOS E INDÍGENAS EN EL PERÚ: ¿UNA REALIDAD UTÓPICA?
Authors: Reátegui Mendoza Adriana
Published: February 2024

Por un lado, la consulta previa es un derecho de los pueblos autóctonos, el cual establece que deben ser consultados por el Estado toda vez que se deseen implementar medidas administrativas o legislativas que puedan vulnerarlos de manera directa. Por otro, es un mecanismo legal de diálogo intercultural y participación activa, el cual debe prever información clara y concisa para que sus puntos de vista, intereses y necesidades sean tomados en cuenta en todo momento. Sin embargo, durante los años posteriores a su regulación en nuestra legislación, ha sido bastante común encontrarnos con todo tipo de vulneraciones frente a los derechos fundamentales de estas colectividades, por lo que podemos asegurar que no se encuentra protegido en su totalidad.
Efficience des dispositifs de la résilience urbaine appliqués au territoire libanais
Authors: Abi Akl Jawad
Published: February 2024

Le présent article tente d’évaluer la pertinence des dispositifs de la résilience urbaine, intégrés dans les études et les plans relatifs au territoire libanais. Ces études et ces plans sont le fruit d’une coopération entre les autorités libanaises et les instances internationales. Il est question d’analyser d’une part leur disposition à développer de nouvelles pratiques relatives à l’aménagement du territoire, et d’autre part, à évaluer objectivement l’impact des politiques publiques sur l’amélioration de la résilience de l’espace géographique libanais, plus particulièrement, des zones urbaines. Pour pouvoir arriver aux objectifs souhaités, il est nécessaire de bien comprendre les enjeux et les défis du territoire libanais à tous les niveaux, qui sont par ailleurs, nombreux et complexes. L’intérêt de cette recherche vient principalement de cette complexité, pour cela elle tente de comprendre les aspects particuliers des enjeux sociaux et territoriaux du Liban. Ce qui rend en effet le problème encore plus complexe, c’est le désaccord sur la manière dont les questions d’ordre politique, social, territorial, etc. doivent être traitées. Les problèmes administratifs et politiques jouent aussi un grand rôle dans l’inapplicabilité des dispositifs de résilience. L’objectif ultime serait de trouver un terrain d’entente pour arriver à avancer dans le processus de la planification. On comprend ainsi l’intérêt de la révision des plans et des études comportant des dispositifs de résilience, pour saisir les raisons de leur inapplicabilité et trouver les issues qui permettent l’amélioration de la résilience territoriale au Liban.