bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Economical and Environmental Aspects of Nanomaterials: Journey of Sustainable and Cost Effective Nanoparticles from Lab to Industry
Authors: Singh Milan , Kumar Rinku , Chauhan Radhika , Gupta Deepak , Yadav Srasti
Published: October 2024

In the last two decades, there has always been a hunt for reliable, costeffective, and environmentally friendly processes for manufacturing nanomaterials to
decrease the usage of dangerous chemicals affecting human life. There is always a
debate about whether the industry is beneficial/nonbeneficial for human life. To answer
this question, we have summarized the negative aspects of nanomaterials that have
been used on numerous synthesized routes in laboratories and studied the journey of
these particles from lab to industry.
Two-Dimensional Germanene Synthesis, Functionalization, and Applications
Authors: Punetha Vinay Deep , Nath Gaurav , Pillai Sadafara , Azar Golnaz Taghavi Pourian
Published: October 2024

The discovery of graphene stimulated the intense search for possibilities of
other 2D analogs of it. These investigations resulted in many wonder materials,
especially from elements of the 14th group of the periodic table. One of the most
celebrated 2D structures of the 14th group after graphene is a germanium-based 2D
structure known as germanene. Like graphene, germanene is also a single-atom-thick
2D structure. There are several similarities in the structures and properties of graphene
and germanene; however, they are distinct in several other properties due to the
difference in atomic size, effective nuclear charge, and band structures. One of the most
defining phenomena in the structures of graphene and germanene is the buckled
structure of the germanene derivative. The buckled structure allows unique orbital
mixing and changes the hybridization mode among combining germanium atoms. On
the one hand, carbon atoms in graphene exhibit a planer geometry with mesmerizing
consistency of the sp2
-hybridized orbitals. On the other hand, germanium atoms tend to
exhibit mixed sp2
and sp3
hybridizations. Germanene has gained more popularity due to
ease in manipulating its band structure with possibilities to revamp the existing
electronics. In addition, mixed hybridization offers the remarkable potential to use this
material in various energy and catalytic applications. This chapter deals with various
aspects of its chemistry and properties ranging from different methods of synthesis of
germanene and its functionalized derivatives, band gap manipulation in these
structures, and catalytic applications.
Scientometric research of the migration waves of Ukrainian scientists at the beginning of the XXI century
Authors: Kostenko Leonid , Kopanieva Victoria , Hryhorevska Olena , Zhabin Alexander , Kubko Anastasiia
Published: October 2024

The article contains the results of a scientometric assessment of the current state of scientific migration processes in Ukraine. Their features and main trends were identified, methodical approaches to their fixation and consolidation of the obtained data in national bibliometric systems were formed using methods of source studies and analysis of scientific publications on the researched topic, as well as methods of statistical, comparative and structural analysis. The sources of data for the research were the international multi-subject databases of scientific publications, Web of Science, Scopus, as well as the multidisciplinary registrar of unique scientific identifiers ORCID, the Scopus SCImago Journal & Country Rank indicator (for evaluating the scientific weight of publications) and the information-analytical system "Bibliometrics of Ukrainian science". The authors found that the phenomenon of scientific migration is constantly present in all periods of Ukraine's existence, and one of its consequences is the decline of the country's intellectual potential, marked by the deterioration of scientometric indicators of the activity of domestic science. At the same time, the positive consequences of intellectual migration have also been recorded, in particular, the conduct of scientific research in the conditions of emigration, which could not be carried out in the scientist's homeland, the increase in the knowledge of Ukrainian scientists and their demand, stimulation of the development of science in general. When analyzing the functionality of bibliometric and scientometric databases for monitoring changes in the affiliations of domestic scientists, the advantages of the ORCID registry as a source database for conducting scientometric studies of migration processes were revealed. The concept of a general approach to recording and evaluating the phenomenon of scientific migration of domestic scientists by national bibliometric systems is proposed, which should involve a combination of the citation-numerological scientometric approach with expert conclusions.
K-MEANS WITH SAMPLING FOR DETERMINING PROMINENT COLORS IN IMAGES
Authors:   Rutgers University, United States, Cheng Angelina , Rosenberg Eric ,   Georgian Court University, United States, Gorbunova Alina ,   Rutgers University, United States
Published: October 2024

A tool that quickly calculates the dominant colors of an image can be very useful in image processing. The k-means clustering algorithm has this potential since it partitions a set of data into n clusters and returns a representative data point from each cluster. We discuss k-means with sampling for images, which applies k-means clustering to a random sample of image pixels. We found that even with a small random sample of pixels from the image, k-means with sampling exhibits no significant loss of correctness. We examine the usefulness and limitations of k-means clustering in determining the prominent colors of an image and identifying trends in large sets of image data.
PREDICTION OF AQI USING HYBRID APPROACH IN MACHINE LEARNING
Authors:   Baba Mastnath University, India, Gupta Reema , Singla Priti ,   Baba Mastnath University, India
Published: October 2024

Forecast of urban air pollutant concentrations must deal with a growth in the volume of environmental monitoring data as well as complex changes in the air pollutants. This initiates the need of efficient prediction techniques to increase prediction accuracy and stop pollution causing issues. In this paper, the combination of Random Forest Regression (RFR) and Support Vector Regression (SVR) based machine learning model is proposed to predict the AQI values. Daily meteorological and air pollution data between March 2020 and June 2022 from Jind city in Haryana were used for model training and test the model’s results. First, the important factors affecting air quality are extracted and null values are replaced by their mean values to handle the irregularities in the dataset. Second, the Random Forest regression machine is used for model training and prediction of the value, the SVR model is used in correction of residual items, and finally the predicted values of AQI are obtained. The experimental results showed that the proposed prediction model of RFR-SVR had a better prediction result than the standard Random Forest Regression, support vector regression machine learning. RMSE, R2, MAPE are used as evaluation indicators to evaluate the performance of the proposed model.
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF DNA BASED CIPHER FOR IMAGE USING DUAL CHAOTIC MAP
Authors:   Baba Mastnath University, India, Singh Ajit , Singh Bijendra ,   Baba Mastnath University, India
Published: October 2024

Design and analysis of an image encryption technique using DNA computation and chaos function has been emphasized in the present paper. The plain image was scrambled using Henon map followed by the implementation of a DNA sequence addition operation over the scrambled image with the DNA sequence-based key generated by the Logistic map. Thereafter, the generated sequence was subjected to exclusive-or operation with partial key and modulo of sum of all the pixel values. The experimental and safety analysis highlighted that the proposed encryption technique was not only invertible and computationally efficient, but also had a large key space, was extremely sensitive to secret key credentials, had a high NPCR value and a low correlation coefficient, rendering the system efficient and secure against brute-force, statistical and differential attack.
Mobile-Based Platform With a Low-Calorie Dietary Intervention Involving Prepackaged Food for Weight Loss for People With Overweight and Obesity in China: Half-Year Follow-Up Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Wang Xi , Wang Suyuan , Zhong Lingyu , Zhang Chenghui , Guo Yanhong , Li Mingxia , Zhao Li , Ji Shuming , Pan Junjie , Wu Yunhong
Published: October 2024

Background

Obesity is a rapidly increasing health problem in China, causing massive economic and health losses annually. Many techniques have emerged to help people with obesity better adhere to intervention programs and achieve their weight loss goals, including food replacement and internet-delivered weight loss consultations. Most studies on weight loss interventions mainly focused on the change in body weight or BMI; however, body fat, especially visceral fat mass, is considered the main pathogenic factor in obesity. In China, more reliable evidence is required on this topic. Moreover, it is unclear whether an integrated weight loss program combining food replacement products, mobile app-based platforms, and daily body composition monitoring using a wireless scale is useful and practical in China.

Objective

In this 2-arm, parallel-designed, randomized study, we explored the effectiveness and safety of the Metawell (Weijian Technologies Inc) weight loss program in China, which combines prepackaged biscuits, a wireless scale, and a mobile app.

Methods

Participants in the intervention group were guided to use food replacement products and a scale for weight loss and monitoring, whereas participants in the control group received printed material with a sample diet and face-to-face education on weight loss at enrollment. The intervention lasted for 3 months, and follow-up visits were conducted at months 3 and 6 after enrollment. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and quantitative computed tomography were used to assess body fat. A multilevel model for repeated measurements was used to compare differences between the 2 groups.

Results

In total, 220 patients were randomly assigned to intervention (n=110) and control (n=110) groups. Participants in the intervention group had significantly greater decreases in BMI, total body fat, visceral adipose area, and subcutaneous adipose area (all P<.001) than those in the control group. However, the rate of change in lean mass was not significantly different between the 2 groups (P=.62). Further, 35 participants in the intervention group reported adverse events. Constipation was the most frequently reported adverse event (11/110), followed by dizziness (6/110), hypoglycemia (4/110), fatigue (3/110), and gastritis (3/35).

Conclusions

The Metawell program was effective for weight loss. After the intervention, participants in the intervention group lost more body weight and body fat while retaining muscle mass than those in the control group.
Exploring Older Adults’ Perspectives on Digital Home Care Interventions and Home Modifications: Focus Group Study
Authors: Choukou Mohamed-Amine , Banihani Jasem , Azizkhani Sarah
Published: October 2024

Background

Emerging gerontechnology seeks to enable older adults (OAs) to remain independently and safely in their homes by connecting to health and social support and services. There are increasing attempts to develop gerontechnology, but successful implementations are more likely limited because of the uncertainty of developers about the needs and priorities of OAs. As the global population ages, the challenges faced by older OAs in maintaining independence and well-being within their homes have become increasingly important. With the proportion of OAs expected to triple by 2068, addressing the needs of this demographic has become a pressing social and public health priority. OAs often encounter various challenges related to physical, cognitive, and social well-being, including reduced mobility, memory impairments, and social isolation, which can compromise their ability to age in place and maintain a high quality of life.

Objective

The goals of this qualitative research study are to (1) determine the best strategies for promoting aging well in the community with the support of gerontechnology, (2) establish the top priorities for implementing gerontechnology with OAs and their families, and (3) create a road map for the creation and application of gerontechnology for aging well in Manitoba.

Methods

A total of 14 OAs participated in a qualitative research study conducted through a coconstruction workshop format, including a presentation of novel research facilities and a demonstration of research and development products. This activity was followed by an interactive discussion focused on revisiting the ongoing research and innovation programs and planning for a new research and innovation agenda. The workshop contents, notes, and recorded conversation underwent a data-driven inductive analysis.

Results

Emerging themes included home design, accessibility, and safety for OAs, particularly those with memory impairments. The participants also underlined the need for digital reminders and ambient technologies in current homes as a priority. Participants stressed the importance of including OAs in gerontechnology development programs and the need to consider dignity and independence as the guiding values for future research.

Conclusions

This study presents a tentative road map for the development of gerontechnology in Manitoba. The main principles of our road map are the inclusion of OAs as early as possible in gerontechnology development and the prioritization of independence and dignity. Applying these principles would contribute to combatting digital ageism and the marginalization of OAs in technology development because of the perceived lack of technological skills and the stereotypes associated with this presumption.
User Experience and Extended Technology Acceptance Model in Commercial Health Care App Usage Among Patients With Cancer: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Park Ye-Eun , Tak Yae Won , Kim Inhye , Lee Hui Jeong , Lee Jung Bok , Lee Jong Won , Lee Yura
Published: October 2024

Background

The shift in medical care toward prediction and prevention has led to the emergence of digital health care as a valuable tool for managing health issues. Aiding long-term follow-up care for cancer survivors and contributing to improved survival rates. However, potential barriers to mobile health usage, including age-related disparities and challenges in user retention for commercial health apps, highlight the need to assess the impact of patients’ abilities and health status on the adoption of these interventions.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the app adherence and user experience of commercial health care apps among cancer survivors using an extended technology acceptance model (TAM).

Methods

The study enrolled 264 cancer survivors. We collected survey results from May to August 2022 and app usage records from the app companies. The survey questions were created based on the TAM.

Results

We categorized 264 participants into 3 clusters based on their app usage behavior: short use (n=77), medium use (n=101), and long use (n=86). The mean usage days were 9 (SD 11) days, 58 (SD 20) days, and 84 (SD 176) days, respectively. Analysis revealed significant differences in perceived usefulness (P=.01), interface satisfaction (P<.01), equity (P<.01), and utility (P=.01) among the clusters. Structural equation modeling indicated that perceived ease-of-use significantly influenced perceived usefulness (β=0.387, P<.01), and both perceived usefulness and attitude significantly affected behavioral intention and actual usage.

Conclusions

This study showed the importance of positive user experience and clinician recommendations in facilitating the effective usage of digital health care tools among cancer survivors and contributing to the evolving landscape of medical care.
Empowering Social Growth Through Virtual Reality–Based Intervention for Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: 3-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Wong Ka Po , Zhang Bohan , Lai Cynthia Yuen Yi , Xie Yao Jie , Li Yan , Li Chen , Qin Jing
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) usually begins in childhood and is often accompanied by impairments in social functioning. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an adjunctive tool to embed in social skills training to enhance the social skills of children with ADHD, but its effectiveness requires further investigation.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to enhance the social skills of children with ADHD by examining the feasibility and effectiveness of VR-based training in comparison to traditional social skills training.

METHODS

A 3-arm randomized controlled trial was conducted with 90 children with ADHD aged 6-12 years. Participants were randomly assigned to 3 weeks of 12-session VR-based social skills training, traditional social skills training, or a waitlist control group of equivalent duration. Outcome measures included assessments by a clinical psychologist who was blinded to group assignments, the Social Skills Improvement System Rating Scale, the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, and the Simulator Sickness Questionnaire, conducted at baseline and after the intervention.

RESULTS

The preliminary results support the feasibility and acceptability of VR training for children with ADHD aged 6-12 years. Analysis showed that the VR and traditional social skills training groups experienced a statistically significant improvement in the clinical psychologist assessment of social skills and parent-rated self-control, initiative, and emotional control after the intervention compared with baseline. The VR group performed significantly better than the traditional social skills group on social skills assessed by clinical psychologists (F2,85=76.77; P<.001) and on parent-rated self-control (F2,85=18.77; P<.001), initiative (F2,85=11.93; P<.001), and emotional control (F2,85=17.27; P<.001). No significant between-group differences were found for parent-rated cooperation and inhibition (all P>.05).

CONCLUSIONS

The findings provide preliminary evidence supporting the feasibility and superior effectiveness of VR-based social skills training compared to traditional approaches for enhancing social skills and related executive functions in children with ADHD. These results suggest that VR may be a valuable tool to embed within social skills interventions for this population. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term impacts and generalizability of these benefits.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05778526; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05778526

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RR2-10.2196/48208
Use of head-mounted inertial sensors for mobility tasks: Protocol for a Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Sloan William , Wallace Bruce , Goubran Rafik , Sveistrup Heidi
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Human activity recognition, or HAR, is a burgeoning field that uses sensor technology to detect and categorize human movement. Detecting when an activity is happening can be used to break down signals into information about a person’s physical health. Used in combination with HAR are mobility tasks like sit-to-stands (STS), timed-up-and-go (TUG), and others. Together HAR and mobility tasks are an effective method to measure health, especially in older adults. Consumer wearables like FitBits and Apple watches are currently being used to measure many of these mobility tasks. The wide adoption of these devices is a result of their ease of use and simplicity. Despite this, most wearables go unused shortly after purchase. A potential solution is the use of consumer devices which are already adopted like headphones or hearing aids. These devices can perform the same measurements as the wearables but have the advantage of being used for other

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review will be guided by the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist. There is no time limit to when the papers must have been published. The databases included in the search are PubMed, Engineering Village, SCOPUS, and Web of Science. Using pre-established inclusion and exclusion criteria, two reviewers will screen each paper. We will follow the three stages of the screening process: abstract and title screening, full text screening, and full text data extraction.

METHODS

This scoping review will be guided by the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist. There is no time limit to when the papers must have been published. The databases included in the search are PubMed, Engineering Village, SCOPUS, and Web of Science. Using preestablished inclusion and exclusion criteria, two reviewers will screen each paper. We will follow the three stages of the screening process: abstract and title screening, full text screening, and full text data extraction.

RESULTS

Head-mounted devices have become part of everyday life and many already contain accelerometers. This scoping review will examine how accelerometers have already been used in research to measure mobility tasks, and to answer how consumer devices can be adapted to improve the lives of regular people.

CONCLUSIONS

Head-mounted devices have become items that are used daily, many already containing accelerometers. This scoping review will answer how accelerometers have already been used in research, and how consumer devices can be adapted to improve the lives of regular people.
A comparative cross-sectional study of Natural Language Processing and ICD-10 Coding for detecting bleeding events in discharge summaries (Preprint)
Authors: Gaspar Frederic , Zayerne Mehdi , Coumau Claire , Bertrand Elliott , Bettex Marie , Le Pogam Marie Annick , Csajka Chantal
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Bleeding adverse drug events (ADEs), particularly among older adult patients on antithrombotic therapy, are a significant concern in hospital settings. These events often go undetected using traditional rule-based methods relying on structured data from electronic medical records, underscoring the need for more effective detection approaches.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to develop and evaluate a natural language processing (NLP) model to accurately detect and categorise bleeding events in older adult inpatients’ discharge summaries. Specifically, it would identify ADEs related to antithrombotic therapy and compare the NLP model’s performance with Boolean algorithms based on International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) codes.

METHODS

Clinicians manually annotated 400 discharge summaries, comprising 65,706 sentences, into four categories: ‘no bleeding’, ‘clinically significant bleeding’, ‘severe bleeding’ and ‘history of bleeding’. These annotations were used to train and validate two detection models: an NLP model using binary logistic regression and support vector machine classifiers and a rule-based model using ICD-10 codes specific to bleeding ADEs. We assessed both models’ performance using accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score and the area under the curve (AUC) from receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. Manual annotations served as the gold standard.

RESULTS

The NLP model outperformed the rule-based model, especially in identifying ‘clinically significant’ and ‘severe bleeding’. The NLP model achieved macro-averages of 0.81 for accuracy and 0.80 for the F1 score. It also demonstrated high precision in distinguishing current bleeding ADEs from past ones, with a strong true positive rate and minimal false positives.

CONCLUSIONS

This study highlights a significant advance in using artificial intelligence for healthcare, with the NLP model surpassing traditional ICD-10 coding for detecting bleeding ADEs in electronic medical records. The NLP model provides a more precise tool for clinical decision-making involving older adult patients on antithrombotic therapy.

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RR2-10.2196/40456
Correction: Quality Assessment of Digital Health Apps: Umbrella Review (Preprint)
Authors: Zych Maciej Marek , Bond Raymond , Mulvenna Maurice , Martinez Carracedo Jorge , Bai Lu , Leigh Simon
Published: October 2024

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Correction: Feasibility, Preference, and Impact of a Rapid Multiplexed Point-of-Care Digital Innovation (AideSmart!) to Expedite Screening of Sexually Transmitted Blood-Borne Infections in At-Risk Populations in Canada: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Karellis Angela , Webster Duncan , Boulanger Jean , Harland Kate , Feltmate Paige , Materniak Stefanie , Daunais-Laurin Gabriel , Mesa Christine , Vaikla Olivia , Kim John , Pant Pai Nitika
Published: October 2024

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Kandungan Fitokimia pada Ekstrak Kulit Kayu Tingi (Ceriops tagal) dengan Proses Ultrasonikasi
Authors: Briegel Mandegani Guring , Pujiarti Rini , Lukmandaru Ganis
Published: October 2024

Tingi (Ceriops tagal) is considered as one of the natural dyes used in textile dyeing process. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of extraction duration (20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 minutes) on ultrasonic extraction of tingi bark on yield value, total phenolics content, total flavonoids content, and total tannins content. The yield was calculated by drying the solution with a freezer dryer, while the phytochemical content was calculated by reading method on UV-vis spectrophotometry. The results of the experiment showed that the yield value of the duration treatment was in the range of 1.8 to 2.7%. Total phenolic content ranged from 268.1-314.1 mgGAE/g sample, total flavonoid content in the range of 68.3-87.1 mgQE/g sample, and total tannin content in the value between 244.8-338.1 mgTAE/g sample. The highest compound content was in the duration of 20 minutes.
A obtenção das provas digitais no processo penal demanda uma disciplina jurídica própria? Uma análise do conceito, das características e das peculiaridades das provas digitais
Authors: Saad Marta , Costa Rossi Helena , Henrique Partata Pedro
Published: October 2024

This article analyzes the theme of digital evidence, and aims to answer the question: does obtaining digital evidence in Brazilian criminal proceedings require its own legal discipline? Through bibliographic and legislative study, the article seeks to answer the question by analyzing, in particular, the distinctive characteristics of digital evidence, the fundamental rights affected by measures to obtain this evidence, and two ways of obtaining specific digital data, namely, the search and seizure of computer devices and hidden and remote access through government hacking and malware. In the end, it is concluded that the legislation must provide minimum requirements for obtaining digital evidence, to guide judicial decisions that authorize the means of obtaining this evidence, that is, the question is answered positively: digital evidence does require a legal discipline of its own in Brazilian criminal proceedings.
Examining Ukraine’s EU Candidate Status: (When) Does the Accession Process Turn from Political to Legal?
Authors: Schewe Christoph , Buka Arnis , Broks Edmunds
Published: October 2024

This article explores the nature of the notion “candidate country status” in the context of EU accession. In particular it enquires whether the candidate status, which was granted to Ukraine by the European Council on 23 June 2022, has any actual legal implications or is the whole accession process up to the point where accession agreement is signed entirely devoid of legal consequences. Legal doctrine seems to generally answer this question in the affirmative, explaining that the candidate status was a rather political concept bearing primarily symbolic relevance. However, the example of Ukraine, which was granted candidate status much more rapidly than a number of other countries before it, challenges to explore the topic in more depth, in particular by delving into the CJEU’s existing case law on candidate status and the possibility of challenging the granting of candidate status through litigation in the CJEU.
ASPECTOS EMOCIONAIS VIVENCIADOS POR CUIDADORES DE PACIENTES COM SEQUÊNCIA DE PIERRE ROBIN
Authors: Wandekoken Kallen Dettmann , Portugal Flávia Batista
Published: October 2024

A Sequência de Pierre Robin (SPR) consiste em uma malformação congênita rara, caracterizada por alterações respiratórias e nutricionais que variam em gravidade, de leve a grave, frequentemente necessitando de dispositivos invasivos, especialmente no período neonatal. Assim, nesse contexto de cuidados complexos, esta pesquisa objetivou analisar os aspectos emocionais vivenciados por cuidadores de pacientes com a SPR. Para tanto, realizou-se um estudo com abordagem qualitativa, por meio de entrevistas com cuidadores responsáveis por crianças com diagnóstico de SPR. A análise de dados foi conduzida utilizando a abordagem temática proposta por Bardin. Participaram da pesquisa sete cuidadoras-mães, com idade igual ou superior a 29 anos, em sua maioria casadas e, em todos os casos, vivendo com seus filhos. Considerando a categorização das entrevistas, emergiram quatro categorias, sendo elas: Reações iniciais de choque e desespero; Flutuações emocionais intensas; Medo e insegurança; Sobrecarga emocional e física. Compreender esses aspectos emocionais das cuidadoras-mães é um passo essencial na discussão de iniciativas para melhoria da qualidade de vida destas, como também para favorecer a criação de vínculo materno que, muitas vezes, se reflete na recuperação e bem-estar do bebê. Nesse ponto, a falta de informações claras e a ausência de um sistema de apoio adequado são fatores que parecem intensificar as emoções vividas. Para tanto, se ressalta a necessidade de sensibilização da equipe de saúde quanto a esse tema, de modo que possam ofertar amparo emocional às cuidadoras-mães e, ainda, capacitação frente aos desafios domiciliares.
COORDENAÇÃO DO CUIDADO NA SAÚDE SUPLEMENTAR: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA NA ATENÇÃO À SAÚDE DA MULHER
Authors: Pissaia Luís Felipe
Published: October 2024

A coordenação do cuidado é um dos pilares fundamentais da Atenção Primária à Saúde, compreende todas as ações e ferramentas de cuidado integral do indivíduo e do grupo familiar. Neste caso, o estudo possui o objetivo de identificar melhorias no gerenciamento da saúde da mulher por meio da testagem de novos modelos de contato para realização do exame de Papanicolau. Trata-se de um relato de experiência descritivo e exploratório, com análise qualitativa dos dados. O levantamento das informações ocorreu durante os meses de abril e maio de 2022, utilizando-se das experimentações práticas do serviço no contato com a mulher para realização do exame de Papanicolau. Os resultados comparativos demonstram que quando o enfermeiro contata a mulher somente via WhatsApp, os retornos são ineficientes ou inexistentes. Atentando para o segundo momento em que outras formas de contato foram agregadas, como a ligação telefônica, observa-se maior adesão às orientações e direcionamento do serviço. Dessa forma, considera-se que repensar as práticas é uma forma eficaz de qualificar o serviço de saúde, sobretudo a coordenação do cuidado das populações por meio de novas ferramentas e modelos.
La conexión salarial: más allá de los números, una relación psicológica. Efectos de la compensación salarial en el engagement del empleado
Authors: Ossa-Cardona Jose Luis , Álzate-Sánchez Karina Andrea
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: describir los efectos de una compensación salarial en el engagement del empleado.Método: se realizó un estudio cualitativo descriptivo de corte transversal, que consistió en un análisis de caso basado en entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas a once profesionales con cargos de mando medios y altos del sector manufacturero.Resultados: los datos obtenidos revelaron que la compensación salarial influye en la satisfacción laboral de los empleados, en su capacidad de concentración, el tiempo que dedican al trabajo, el valor que le dan a este, la energía y el esfuerzo con que trabajan, ya que la compensación es un factor clave en la motivación de los empleados.Conclusiones: el salario, tanto legal como emocional, apalancan el bienestar en las empresas. Los trabajadores creen que para sentirse satisfechos deben de estar dentro de un rango de mercado laboral que represente competitividad (ajuste de las condiciones ofrecidas) y que deben ser valoradoras según sus conocimientos, experiencia y perfil laboral. Por otra parte, los empleados consideran el salario emocional como una estrategia de fidelización y compromiso por parte de la empresa, valorando todos los beneficios que reciben, percibiéndolos como algo que mejora sus vidas y su entorno laboral.Originalidad: este estudio es inédito, pues abarca la línea de la compensación y el engagement que ha sido poco abordada en la literatura; además, analiza aspectos informales que pueden afectar este estado. La investigación permite ilustrar de una manera consistente cómo la compensación se relaciona con el engagement del empleado y su impacto en diferentes esferas de vigor, dedicación y absorción, lo cual permite a las empresas a tomar decisiones estratégicas sobre la gestión de salarios.
La inclusión financiera y sus factores determinantes para América Latina período: 2004-2020
Authors: Villalta Romero Dante
Published: October 2024

La Inclusión Financiera contribuye a mejorar el crecimiento económico y bienestar de la población de un país o de una región determinados. En el presente trabajo se analizan los factores que explican los determinantes de la inclusión financiera en los países de América Latina, en la perspectiva de potenciar las condiciones de acceso, uso y profundidad a los agentes económicos que están influenciados por un conjunto de variables que se pueden agrupar en seis factores: macroeconómicos, bancarios, socioeconómicos, gubernamentales, laborales y tecnológicos. En ese sentido, se ha utilizado la metodología de estimación, usando un modelo de datos o panel de efectos fijos, incluyendo un universo de catorce países de la región Latinoamericana, y el periodo de estudio 2004-2020. Los resultados del estudio indican que existe una correlación positiva, en casi todos los factores utilizados en el modelo; destacándose los siguientes:  macroeconómico, bancario, socioeconómico, gubernamental y laboral. En cuanto al factor tecnológico, dentro de las tres variables, solo es significativa la telefonía celular; sin embargo, no puede descartarse que aporta una relativa significancia al modelo general. En conclusión, se puede afirmar que los factores elegidos permiten ser considerados como determinantes de la inclusión financiera para el caso elegido como universo de estudio.
Knowledge Regarding Blood Donation among Students of a College in Western Nepal
Authors: Bhandari Sita , Nepal Parbati , Pokharel Bandana
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Blood can save millions of lives, and young people are the hope and future of safe blood supply worldwide. This study was conducted with an objective to assess knowledge level regarding blood donation among college students. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at Shree Mandavya Multiple Campus, Palpa, among all years of Bachelor in Business Studies students. Census sampling technique was used and the sample size was 78. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square) was used for analysis. The level of significance (p) was set at 0.05. Results: The mean age of the participants was 19.5 years. Majority (67.9%) of the participants were male and the remaining 32.1% were female. Most (87.2%) of them had never donated blood. Few (38.5%) of them had history of blood requirement in the family whereas, 23.1% had blood donation in family. More than half (51.3%) of participants had inadequate level of knowledge regarding blood donation. The study showed that sex (p=0.04), history of self-blood donation (p=0.03) and history of blood requirement in the family (p=0.01) were found statistically significant with level of knowledge regarding blood transfusion. Conclusion: This study showed that majority of the students had inadequate knowledge regarding blood donation. Thus, it is very important to adopt strategies to sensitize and motivate them towards voluntary blood donation.
Nairobi Eye: A Clinico-epidemiological Study from A Tertiary Care Center of Central Nepal
Authors: K.C Shekhar , Mishra Aditi , KC Dhiraj , Karn Dharmendra
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Periocular paederus dermatitis (Nairobi eye) is characterized by erythematous vesiculobullouslinear plaque with stinging sensation. It commonly occurs during rainy season. It has been describedin people living near agricultural fields due to the potential toxin pederin. This study aims to evaluate thedemographic profile and clinical presentation of patients with periocular paederus dermatitis in a tertiary carecenter. Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study evaluating patients attending dermatologyand/or ophthalmology department with features consistent with paederus dermatitis involving perioculararea from June to August, 2019. Relevant demographic and clinical data were obtained; clinical photographswere taken and histopathology performed among selected patients. Results: A total of 24 (14.8%) patients hadfeatures of Nairobi eye among 162 patients of paederus dermatitis. Majority of the patients were males (1.4:1)with mean age 29.08Â±13.38 years. The peak time of presentation was the first week of July (37.5%). Meantime period between onset of symptoms and presentation was 3.41Â±2.01 days. The lesions were unilateral inall cases, with predominant involvement of the right eye (62%). Burning sensation (80%) and itching (60%)were the predominant symptoms while conjunctival hyperemia (41.6%), seropurulent discharge (20.8%)and chemosis (16.6%) were the ocular findings. Most of the patients (n=17, 70.8%) noticed the lesion whilewaking up in the morning. Conclusion: The finding of the present study has shown that Nairobi eye isa common presentation during rainy season. Periocular findings with significant intraocular signs weredocumented to be presenting features among patients with periocular paederus dermatitis.
Exploring the Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities of Supply Chain Technology Adoption for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia
Authors: Abdul Rahman Nor Azian , Abdul Rahim Zulhasni
Published: October 2024

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have a crucial impact on the Malaysian economy, making major contributions to the functioning of the supply chain. Integrating supply chain technology has become a crucial element in enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of SMEs in Malaysia. During recent years many developing and developed countries have witnessed the expansion of markets and supply chain networks; in the progress of these market and supply systems SMEs find various complexities when they are implementing or improving the technology integration of their supply chain. The current body of literature often addresses the adoption of technology in a general manner or within larger organizations, resulting in a significant gap in study about the specific circumstances and requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study employs a rigorous methodology that analyzes relevant papers to examine the drivers, challenges, and opportunities for adopting supply chain technology among SMEs in Malaysia. By implementing supply chain technology, Malaysian SMEs can increase their performance in many areas of key performance indicators. This includes improving efficiency, optimizing inventory management, achieving cost savings, enhancing customer service, and increasing market competitiveness. It is believed that the findings of the study can be useful for managers of SMEs, policymakers, and interested stakeholders. This will enable SMEs to navigate the challenges of adopting technology more effectively and enhance global competitiveness.
Financial Impact on Aviation Industry Before and During Covid-19: Passenger Demand as Moderator
Authors: Saiful Nizam Farra Nurdeanna Binti , Mohd Hashim Maryam Jameelah , Bahrudin Nur Zahidah , Arifin Nur Afizah Mohamad , Md Yahya Mohamad Harizayani
Published: October 2024

This study analyses the impact of the pandemic on the financial performance of airlines, with a specific focus on financial ratios. The travel limitations imposed as a result of the pandemic, coupled with a significant decline in passenger demand, resulted in significant financial losses. This study investigates how passenger demand moderates the relationship between financial ratios and the performance of the aviation industry. This study gathered data from 20 premier Asian airline companies, as acknowledged by Skytrax. The data was collected from 2016 to 2022, with the timeframe from 2016 to 2019 designated as the 'pre-Covid19' period, and the timeframe from 2020 to 2022 designated as the 'during Covid19' period. The study uses static panel data analysis to accomplish its objective by integrating cross-sectional and time series analysis. Based on this analysis, it was determined that the company's financial condition had a substantial impact on its performance and operating worth before the COVID-19 outbreak. This influence was observed across all variables, except TATO (Total Assets Turnover). However, the company’s financial condition does not affect its performance during the COVID-19 outbreak. This is due to the implementation of government initiatives and bailouts offered some respite, while also underscoring pre-existing structural weaknesses within the business. The results emphasize the crucial requirement for airlines to implement adaptable financial strategies and strong risk management techniques to successfully navigate future disruptions. Hence, the aviation sector should embrace a comprehensive strategy centered on minimizing expenses, expanding income sources, and implementing digitalization.
Navigating the Social Shift: A Preliminary Study of Consumer Behavior on Malaysia's Social Commerce Platforms
Authors: Norizan Juliana , Ishak Mohd Fikri , Mat Ali Syukrina Alini
Published: October 2024

The proliferation of online businesses coupled with the advancement of information and communication technologies (ICT) has led to the emergence of social commerce. The integration of social media platforms into e-commerce offers businesses a convenient avenue for engaging with consumers and a novel method for capturing additional sales volume. This seamless integration of social media platforms into current e-commerce practices has significantly increased its success. Research on the factors that affect purchase intentions in social commerce is still sparse, especially in the context of Malaysian consumers. In general, the causal model of purchase intentions on social commerce in this study aims to investigate the impact of the constructs of visibility and metavoicing on purchase intentions among Malaysian millennial consumers. Henceforth, this initial study specifically aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the IT affordance constructs of visibility and metavoicing through rigorous assessments. At the items-construct level, the internal consistency assessment was conducted using McDonald’s Omega, which is known for its robustness in measuring the reliability of multi-item constructs. At the construct level, discriminant validity and the strength of linear relationships among variables were assessed using Pearson correlation analysis. The pilot dataset gathered was analyzed with SPSS 29, and the results have validated that the predictive model achieved high levels of reliability and validity at both the item and construct levels. Furthermore, the analysis revealed that the independent variables, metavoicing and visibility, have a significant association with purchase intentions, underscoring their importance in understanding consumer behavior.
Mindful Transportation: A Conceptual Framework for Enhancing Accessibility for People with Disabilities in Malaysia
Authors: Juhari Joeaiza , Yahya Wan Kalthom , Rahim Najihah Abdul , Husin Norhusniyati , Daud Siti Rohana
Published: October 2024

This conceptual paper explores the integration of mindfulness principles into the development of transportation services for people with disabilities (PWDs) in Malaysia. Transportation plays a critical role in promoting inclusivity and enhancing the quality of life for PWDs, yet accessibility remains a significant challenge due to infrastructural barriers, lack of awareness, and limited empathy from service providers. Drawing on the concepts of mindfulness, which are rooted in awareness, empathy, and responsiveness, this paper proposes a framework that emphasizes inclusivity, respect, and collaboration among key stakeholders. The proposed framework emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that incorporates physical accessibility, staff training, and policy reforms. Inclusivity involves modifying infrastructure to meet universal design standards, while empathy requires transport providers to understand the unique challenges faced by PWDs and offer compassionate, tailored services. Responsiveness, a key element of mindfulness, calls for flexible and adaptive transport services that cater to the real-time needs of PWDs, ensuring that they can access public transportation with ease and dignity. By applying this mindful approach, the transportation system can become more accommodating and respectful toward PWDs, thereby reducing social exclusion and improving their mobility. This paper contributes to the growing body of literature on disability inclusion and provides actionable strategies for policymakers, transport providers, and disability organizations to work together in creating a more accessible public transportation system. Future research should investigate the practical application of this framework and its potential to drive policy changes that benefit PWDs across Malaysia.
An Exploratory Study on the Effect of Macroeconomic Indicators on the Stock Market Performance among 6-ASEAN Countries
Authors: Ghul Zahirah Hamid , Yusoff Zetty Zahureen , Shaharuddin Norhasimah , Shamsudin Nurul Haziqah , Mohd Masdek Nik Rozila Nik
Published: October 2024

The stock market's performance has been impacted by the global economy's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates the impact of various factors on stock market performance, with a focus on the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The stock market has experienced positive growth, driven by low interest rates, ample liquidity, and sustained investor optimism, despite concerns over rising inflation and interest rates. This research aims to analyze stock market performance across six ASEAN countries, using a range of data sources, including historical stock prices, financial reports, and macroeconomic indicators. The findings reveal that the real exchange rate exerts the most significant influence on stock market performance. The insights from this study provide valuable information for investors, policymakers, and government bodies, aiding in strategic decision-making and investment planning in these markets.