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Ambiguity in NGOs Poverty Reduction Programmes
Authors: Nsah Edwin Sakah
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This article analyses why Non-Governmental Organisations in the selected regions of Cameroon continue to participate in poverty reduction programmes when their programmes are not decreasing the number or percentage of people living in poverty.

Methodology: Sustainable Livelihood Approaches was used in the study as an efficient means of understanding poverty from the perspective of the underprivileged. A qualitative case study was used to understand Plan International and Summer Institute of Linguistics stakeholder’s perception of poverty and poverty reduction. 

Findings: Based on the findings, results show that poverty and poverty reduction strategies mean different things to different people, hence programmes aimed at poverty reduction should be examined using a diverse measure. The studied Non-Governmental Organisations programmes are not reducing poverty because there are extraneous variables which account for the ineffectiveness in their determination to fight poverty. For example, lack of beneficiaries’ voices in Non-Governmental Organisations programmes during planning, implementation, monitoring and evolution. Gender role and power relation issues in these regions prevent beneficiaries from active participation in decision making. These factors account for poor prioritization of programmes.  Additionally, attributing poverty reduction to Non-Governmental Organisations activities is something which the Non-Governmental Organisations themselves are conscious they can’t fully achieve. 

Unique Contributions to Theory, Practice and Policy: The paper recommends that Non-Governmental Organisations as well as the government should start their poverty reduction programmes by assessing the needs of each community in which they operate by applying the Sustainable Livelihood Approaches since poverty is diverse and means different things to different people.
The Economy of Education: Development, Challenges, and Prospects in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Pandza Izet Karić , Hrebatć Mehmet
Published: January 2024

The economy of education is understood as a financial transaction and a social investment with broad and sustainable effects (development of national civilization). This research aims to provide a brief overview of the development of the economy of education, highlight relevant literature, and discuss the problems and opportunities it offers. This research aims to identify critical factors in BiH's education economy that influence the country's educational development and economic growth. This research is qualitative and uses benchmarking. The research results explain the identification of several crucial factors in the economic pillars of education, i.e., government policy, the level of educators' welfare, education and training, information and communication technology (ICT), and research and development. Based on these findings, this research constructs measures and strategies to improve the development of the educational knowledge economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to strategic policy factors, analyzing factors influencing the economic effectiveness of education in Bosnia and Herzegovina identified important elements such as fantastic location, cost-efficient education, internationally recognized education, and several interesting and contemporary study program options. The synergy between components in the education system results in educational excellence in quality and accessibility. A comprehensive and diverse education system prepares students for successful careers. An inclusive and multilingual environment encourages diversity and professional skills.
The (In) famous English Language Policy in Pesantren: What We Already Know and What Remains Unknown
Authors: Rahman Fadhlur , Al-Nahdi Ali , Zurriyati Zurriyati
Published: January 2024

The development of English language instruction ought to align to a well-established educational system that aims to produce students with proficient English language skills. Pesantren, which are educational a institutions that are well-known for their capacity to provide high-quality English language instruction, serve as an illuminating study in this context. This study investigates the goals, practical implementations, and challenges associated with English language instruction in pesantren. In this study, researchers used triangulation to boost the validity and reliability of the findings in investigating English language instruction in pesantren. By combining several data sources, such as document analysis and a semi-structured interview, researchers may construct a cohesive and comprehensive picture of the research subject. Additionally, it investigates the intricate relationship between the various factors that influence students' command of the English language. English language teaching and learning in pesantren operate in a multifaced practices, with each component fulfilling specific roles and functions that are tightly aligned with the overarching goal of English learning. Since each component fulfills a different set of roles and functions, students are able to not only acquire the necessary linguistic competence but also develop effective communication skills, which enables them to flourish in the interconnected and globalized world of today. The interdependence of all facets of teaching English as a foreign language is painstakingly orchestrated, and institutional conditions provide a stable and dependable foundation for this. This study sheds light on the complexities of English language instruction in pesantren and emphasizes the importance of continuous reflection on the purpose of English by examining these key aspects.
Validación de un método para la cuantificación plasmática de emicizumab
Authors: Sueldo RE , Annetta E , Frontroth JP , Cervio C , Bianco B , Sciuccati G , Hepner M
Published: January 2024

Introducción: El emicizumab (Hemlibra®, ROCHE) es un anticuerpo monoclonal IgG4 bi-específico, recombinante y humanizado, que mimetiza la función del FVIIIa. Su administración por vía subcutánea es eficaz y segura en la prevención de hemorragias en pacientes con hemofilia A severa con o sin inhibidor. Si bien el emicizumab ha sido aprobado con un régimen de administración basado en el peso corporal y sin un monitoreo de los niveles plasmáticos, la cuantificación plasmática de emicizumab puede ser útil en distintas circunstancias clínicas y de investigación. Debido a que en Argentina aún no están disponibles los calibradores y controles comerciales específicos de emicizumab, hemos validado un método para la cuantificación plasmática de emicizumab (Epc), basado en la medición de FVIII por método coagulométrico en una etapa modificado (modFVIIIcoag), utilizando calibradores y controles preparados “in-house”. Materiales y métodos: para la Epc se utilizó una predilución de la muestra 1/80 con buffer Owren Koller. El calibrador “in-house” de emicizumab (150 μg/mL de emicizumab) se preparó agregando emicizumab de 150 mg/ml a un plasma deficiente en FVIII. Se prepararon dos niveles de control “in-house” y una curva de calibración de 6 puntos. Los procedimientos de validación se realizaron en un STA Compact Max2 (Diagnostica Stago). Repetibilidad: se procesaron los controles 20 veces en la misma corrida analítica. Imprecisión Intra-Laboratorio: se procesaron los controles por triplicado durante 5 días. Linealidad:11 niveles medidos por triplicado. Límite de cuantificación: 15 mediciones de un plasma deficiente de FVIII comercial. Bias: a partir de un programa de evaluación externa de calidad (UK NEQAS). Se evaluó la interferencia del FVIII y rFVIIa en Epc, y de emicizumab en otras determinaciones de hemostasia. Resultados: Epc mostró una imprecisión y un sesgo aceptables, un rango lineal de 5-150 μg/ml y un límite de cuantificación de 5 μg/ml de emicizumab. En los estudios de interferencia se encontró que el FVIII interfiere con Epc pero no así el rFVIIa. Emicizumab acortó los valores del TTPa por debajo del límite inferior del intervalo de referencia local, mientras que el FVIII medido por método cromogénico con componentes de origen bovino no fue afectado. El método coagulométrico de una etapa de FVIII fue falsamente aumentado y mostró una fuerte correlación lineal con Epc en este sistema reactivo/instrumento. Discusión: El ensayo modFVIIIcoag automatizado “in-house” permite la cuantificación plasmática de emicizumab mediante un método sencillo, reproducible, de bajo costo y de fácil integración en los procesos de rutina.
Diferentes formas de pensamentos para a construção de pesquisas na área da Educação
Authors: Barbosa Ana Luiza Moraes , Silva Claudionor Renato da
Published: January 2024

Este artigo visa a reflexão sobre diversas formas de pensamento e estrutura para a pesquisa em educação, mais precisamente, para a construção de caminhos para as problemáticas dessas pesquisas. As diferentes formas de pensamento e estrutura, sejam filosóficas ou sociológicas, ou outras, possuem muitos aspectos a serem considerados; os diferentes desdobramentos dessas matrizes, diga-se, mais conhecidas, trouxeram consequências para a área da pesquisa em educação exigindo que, desde a escrita dos projetos ou pré-projetos, os candidatos aos processos seletivos para mestrado ou doutorado, estejam atentos às especificidades das diferentes formas de pensamento e estrutura. Assim, esse trabalho, de natureza ensaística, tem como proposta geral, apresentar essas formas de pensamento e estrutura e indicar leituras referenciais para contribuir para a escrita de projetos e pré-projetos de mestrado e doutorado em Educação.
Heart Disease Prediction using ML Techniques
Authors: Snehakumari Vijaykumar Prasad
Published: January 2024

Artery disease is considered as one of the notable principles of life end nowadays. Heart patients are growing rapidly because of deficient health awareness and bad consumption lifestyles. Therefore, it's important to have a system that can effectively acknowledge the frequency of heart issues in 1000s of selected instantly ML depicted to be fruitful in reinforcement in resolve and prognosis from the vast quantities of data generated by the medical professional. ML disease prediction is an approach that predicts diseases based on information supplied by users. It detects the heart related issues of the tolerant or the user post on the details or the symptoms enter into the system and gives results based on that information. This HDP Using ML is wholly run with the assist of ML algorithms and PPL using the Cleveland dataset that's available in the UCI repository. This study focuses on recognizing ML classifiers with the extreme fairness for symptomatic purposes. Various supervised ML algorithms were requested & differentiate for execution and reliability in heart disease problems. Every single quality was ranked on the foremost result to those offering high HDP. This research paper finds that operate on heart disease dataset gather from Kaggle six- algorithms like NB, RF, LG, KNN, SVM, DT algorithms can be used for heart disease prediction. Here, we find that a quite simple supervised algorithm can be utilize to build HDP with very high efficiency and extremely good future utility
CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LA ACTIVIDAD DE ANIDACIÓN DE TORTUGAS MARINAS EN PLAYA MORRILLO, VERAGUAS, PANAMÁ.
Authors: Castillero Rosa G. , López-Lozano Luisa F. , Jiménez-Arias Santiago
Published: January 2024

Con el objetivo de caracterizar la actividad de anidación de tortugas marinas en playa Morrillo, se realizaron monitoreos nocturnos y diurnos desde julio hasta noviembre de 2021. Se registró la siguiente información: número de eventos, número de nidos, tipos de rastros, biometría de los rastros, especies anidantes, datos biométricos de las hembras anidantes, posición de los nidos en el perfil de playa y en los puntos de referencia de la playa y estado de los nidos (saqueados o depredados). Se documentaron 445 eventos, 300 de ellos fueron eventos verdaderos, 224 correspondieron a L. olivacea, 45 a C. mydas, 10 a E. imbricata y 21 nidos no pudieron ser identificados. Se midieron 57 hembras de L. olivacea que promediaron un LCC de 65.2 cm y un ACC de 69.5 y 18 de C. mydas las cuales registraron un LCC de 74.6 cm y un ACC de 69.6 cm. Además, se determinó que el saqueo y la depredación por perros fueron la principal causa de la pérdida de los nidos. Este estudio permitió resaltar la importancia de playa Morrillo como un sitio clave para la anidación de tortugas marinas en el Pacífico panameño.
FUNCIONES CONTINUAS Y NO DIFERENCIABLES EN TODO PUNTO
Authors: Hidalgo G. Eric , Franco. Ángela J.
Published: January 2024

Desde los cursos de cálculo diferencial se sabe que una función continua no necesita ser diferenciable; sin embargo, se tiene la idea errónea que una función continua tiene que ser diferenciable en muchos puntos. Con la idea de corregir este error, en el presente artículo se construye un ejemplo de una función que es continua y no diferenciable en todo punto  También se prueba que el conjunto de puntos de continuidad de la derivada de una función diferenciable es enumerable. Además, se presenta un ejemplo de una función diferenciable cuyo conjunto de discontinuidad de la derivada es denso.
Ram Gopal
Authors: David Ann R.
Published: January 2024

Both a biography and a history, this book explores the significant role that Indian dancer Ram Gopal (1912-2003) played in bringing Indian dance to international audiences from the 1930s to the late 1960s. Almost single-handedly, Gopal changed the perception of Indian dance abroad, introducing a global audience to specificity of movement, classically trained dancers, live musicians and exquisitely detailed costumes, modelled from Indian iconography.

In this much-needed study of an often-neglected figure, the author unearths a fascinating narrative about Ram Gopal, the individual and the dancer, drawing on interviews with his remaining family, costume-makers, friends, dance partners, fellow dancers and audience members.

More broadly, we come to understand the culture of Indian dance at the time, including the politics of the nomenclature and of the nationalist and orientalist discourses, the rapid changes created by the demise of colonialism and the influence of Western styles of dance, such as ballet and modern, in its development.
Russian Food Since 1800
Authors: Kelly Catriona
Published: January 2024

In Russia, food has a hugely important role in political and symbolic terms. Catriona Kelly – a leading cultural historian and keen amateur cook – reflects on this and an environment where what you eat (and drink) indicates how patriotic you are in this absorbing history of Russian food in the modern age.

Kelly makes the case that an expectation of ‘feeding’ is embedded in attitudes to the state as provider, and that rationing systems have traditionally replicated and even enforced social hierarchies. The book looks at how Russian food is intimately connected with family and friends, and was an important source of delight even in the Soviet period, when official culinary provision and practices ostensibly sought to promote nutrition above all, and food was often short. Russian Food since 1800 traces these complex and contradictory associations. It also examines various shifts in diet and cuisine over the last three centuries, including the ways in which old traditions such as pickling and jam-making sit alongside wider world influences from the vast imperial hinterland in the Baltic, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, as well as Western Europe and America.
Illustration, Narrative and The Suffragette
Authors: Fauchon Mireille
Published: January 2024

Through an investigation of the Holloway prison writings of the suffragette Katie Gliddon, Mireille Fauchon explores illustration as a social research tool and creates within this book a model of practice-based enquiry.

Illustrative methods and expressive literary forms - collage, mixed media, print and ficto-critical writing are used to illuminate the characteristics of the subject matter. Drawing on archival study, anecdotal experience, practical research methods and narrative enquiry, this book brings together themes of feminism, materiality and social history.

Ideal for those studying illustration and qualitative research methods, Fauchon explores Gliddon’s life writing not only as a case study of an individual woman’s desires and aspiration for societal reform, she also creates a unique tool exemplifying how social research can become a work of narrative illustration in itself.
Acting is Your Business
Authors: Kurtzman Wendy S.
Published: January 2024

After training and studying for years, you’ve earned a degree: now what? How to get a job and have a career as an actor is the number one question facing emerging artists and one which this book answers for you.

While performing arts schools do a great job of teaching how to act, most don’t teach how to launch and sustain a career. This book addresses this fundamental, yet often neglected, aspect of your creative journey. Wendy Kurtzman delivers a precise formula to help you organize and manage the next chapter of your life, allowing you to be proactive about building a career. She provides you with the tools you’ll need to connect with agents, managers, writers, directors, and casting directors and find work.

If acting is your business, you must run it as a business. Positioning you as CEO of your own company, this book uses a boardroom table as a visual model. At that table are 7 key positions, each representing an area of action and expertise that you must understand to build a successful career. With worksheets and tools, supplemented throughout with interviews with industry professionals from North America, the UK and Europe, and Australia, and further supported by a companion website, this action plan will empower and equip you to achieve your career goals.
The Pursuit of Ecotopia
Authors: Anderson E. N.
Published: January 2024

The world environmental and social justice crises brought on by our high-throughput global economy can be ameliorated only if we adapt the pragmatic ethics of social cohesion in traditional societies to the modern world.

Traditional societies have much to teach the modern world about conservation and environmental management. The Pursuit of Ecotopia: Lessons from Indigenous and Traditional Societies for the Human Ecology of Our Modern World argues that the root of our environmental crisis is that we have not devised modern ways to induce people with diverse interests to think and act cooperatively to secure shared interests. We take a short-term, narrow view of resource management and ethical conduct instead of a long-term, global view of "ecotopia"—a conception in which the destructive corollaries of consumerism are curbed by emotionally grounded policies and ethics of sustainability, social justice, and stewardship.

In this controversial and brilliantly written book, author E. N. Anderson maintains that the world can escape impending ecological disaster only by embracing a political and ethical transformation that will imbue modern societies with the same shared sense of emotional rationality practiced by traditional cultures. He draws lessons from ecologically successful traditional societies—and also draws cautionary tales from traditional societies that have responded maladaptively to disruption and failed ecologically as a result.
Island Tourism and Sustainable Development
Authors: Apostolopoulos Yorghos , Gayle Dennis J.
Published: January 2024

This multidisciplinary volume dicusses the impact of tourism on sustainable development in the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Mediterranean. Bringing together scholars, development practitioners, international experts, and professionals, the contributors discuss the issues from a holistic and transnational perspective. This work provides a much-needed, thorough understanding of the interplay among economic, cultural, environmental, and public health parameters.

The contributors provide a workable definition of sustainable development that can be understood, conveyed, and implemented by policy makers, development practitioners, and tourism professionals. Among the special issues addressed here are the role of women in tourism, the contradictions inherent in cultural tourism, the hegemony of tour operators, disease mapping and risk assessment, and island community involvement in tourism-related land-use planning.
Keeping the Faith
Authors: Bartley Abel A.
Published: January 2024

An examination of the political and economic power of a large African American community in a segregated southern city; this study attacks the myth that blacks were passive victims of the southern Jim Crow system and reveals instead that in Jacksonville, Florida, blacks used political and economic pressure to improve their situation and force politicians to make moderate adjustments in the Jim Crow system. Bartley tells the compelling story of how African Americans first gained, then lost, then regained political representation in Jacksonville. Between the end of the Civil War and the consolidation of city and county government in 1967, the political struggle was buffeted by the ongoing effort to build an economically viable African American economy in the virulently racist South. It was the institutional complexity of the African American community that ultimately made the protest efforts viable.

Black leaders relied on the institutions created during Reconstruction to buttress their social agitation. Black churches, schools, fraternal organizations, and businesses underpinned the civil rights activities of community leaders by supplying the people and the evidence of abuse that inflamed the passions of ordinary people. The sixty-year struggle to break down the door blocking political power serves as an intriguing backdrop to community development efforts. Jacksonville's African American community never accepted their second-class status. From the beginning of their subjugation, they fought to remedy the situation by continuing to vote and run for offices while they developed their economic and social institutions.
The Philosopher's Autobiography
Authors: Schuster Shlomit C.
Published: January 2024

Throughout the ages philosophers have examined their own lives in an attempt both to find some meaning and to explain the roots of their philosophical perspectives. This volume is an introduction to philosophical autobiography, a rich but hitherto ignored literary genre that questions the self, its social context, and existence in general. The author analyzes representative narratives from antiquity to postmodernity, focusing in particular on three case studies: the autobiographies of St. Augustine, Rousseau, and Sartre. Through the study of these exemplary texts, philosophical reflection on the self emerges as a valid alternative to Freudian psychoanalysis and as a way of promoting self-renewal and change.
Inventarisasi Ekonomi dan Sosial Budaya pada Wilayah Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan Produksi (KPHP) Model Bacan (Studi Kasus Desa Nang Kecamatan Bacan Barat Utara Kabupaten Halmahera Selatan)
Authors: Solisa Darwis , Botanri Samin , Kamaruddin Kamaruddin , Umar Dewi Bin
Published: January 2024

Hutan sebagai unsur penting dalam kehidupan manusia, dan memiliki arti dan peranan yang sangat besar pada aspek sosial dan lingkungan hidup. Disamping itu juga, pengelolaan hutan sangat membantu pendapatan dan devisa bagi Negara dalam rangka mencapai kemakmuran rakyat. Pengelolaan hutan tidak bisa dipisahkan dari permasalahan sosial, ekonomi dan budaya masyarakat. Pemanfaatan hasil hutan dapat dikembangkan sehingga mampu memberikan kontribusi bagi pertumbuhan ekonomi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi ekonomi dan sosial budaya masyarakat dalam/sekitar kawasan hutan produksi KPHP Model Bacan. Metode yang digunakan: yaitu metode deskript kualitatif (penarikan sampel secara acak). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa masyarakat Desa nang masih tetap memanfaatkan tanaman umur panjang dan pendek serta hasil hutan kayu dan non kayu yang terdapat dalam hutan guna memiliki kebutuhan hidup sehari-hari.
GREEN ARCHITECTURE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY: A REVIEW OF INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
Authors: Aniekan Akpan Umoh  , Adedayo Adefemi  , Kenneth Ifeanyi Ibewe  , Emmanuel Augustine Etukudoh  , Valentine Ikenna Ilojianya  , Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu
Published: January 2024

Green architecture and energy efficiency have become imperative considerations in contemporary construction practices, driven by the escalating global concern over environmental degradation and energy consumption. This paper provides a comprehensive review of innovative design and construction techniques employed in green architecture to enhance energy efficiency. The study delves into the integration of sustainable design principles, emphasizing the importance of minimizing the ecological footprint of buildings. Various strategies such as passive design, green roofs, and efficient insulation systems are explored to create structures that harness natural resources intelligently. These techniques not only reduce energy consumption but also contribute to a healthier indoor environment. Innovative construction materials play a pivotal role in green architecture, with a focus on utilizing recycled and locally sourced materials. The paper scrutinizes emerging technologies like bio-concrete and self-healing materials, which not only enhance structural resilience but also embody eco-friendly attributes. Furthermore, the utilization of advanced building systems, such as smart grids and energy-efficient HVAC systems, is discussed for optimizing energy performance throughout the lifecycle of a building. The review also highlights the significance of renewable energy sources, with an emphasis on incorporating solar panels, wind turbines, and other sustainable energy solutions into architectural designs. The integration of these technologies not only promotes energy self-sufficiency but also contributes to the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In conclusion, this paper encapsulates a comprehensive exploration of the symbiotic relationship between green architecture and energy efficiency. By examining cutting-edge design and construction techniques, the study seeks to provide insights that can inform and inspire future practices in the construction industry, fostering a sustainable approach that addresses both environmental concerns and the growing demand for energy-efficient infrastructure.

Keywords: Energy, Green Architecture, Construction Technique, Innovative Design, Review.
DATA-DRIVEN ENERGY MANAGEMENT: REVIEW OF PRACTICES IN CANADA, USA, AND AFRICA
Authors: Valentine Ikenna Ilojianya  , Favour Oluwadamilare Usman  , Kenneth Ifeanyi Ibekwe  , Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu  , Aniekan Akpan Umoh  , Adedayo Adefemi
Published: January 2024

This research explores data-driven energy management practices in Canada, the USA, and Africa, offering a comparative analysis of successes, challenges, and future implications. Integrating smart grid technologies and supportive regulatory frameworks in North America has driven efficiency gains and sustainability. Conversely, Africa faces unique challenges, including infrastructural limitations, yet showcases localized successes in enhancing energy access. Lessons learned emphasize stakeholder collaboration and adaptable regulatory frameworks, providing valuable insights for global energy strategies. The study identifies gaps in technological infrastructure and recommends collaborative, context-specific solutions. As the global community moves towards sustainable energy futures, these findings contribute to a nuanced understanding, guiding policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers in shaping resilient and inclusive energy systems.

Keywords: Data-Driven Energy Management, Comparative Analysis, Sustainability, Global Energy Landscape.
Distrofia neuroaxonal infantil: a propósito de un caso
Authors: Cruz Montesinos Daniel Leonardo , Mazón Flores Eduardo , Idrovo Alvarado Verónica
Published: January 2024

La Distrofia Neuroaxonal Infantil, también conocida como enfermedad de Seitelberger, fue inicialmente descrita en 1952 como un raro trastorno neurodegenerativo de transmisión autosómica recesiva. Presentamos un paciente de ocho años que, en sus primeros años de vida, experimentó una regresión en el desarrollo psicomotor, epilepsia, parálisis cerebral infantil y atrofia óptica. A pesar de la ausencia de lesiones cerebrales fijas en las imágenes neurológicas y la presencia de un patrón neurogénico en los estudios eléctricos, el diagnóstico fue replanteado a los 8 años, considerando la posibilidad de una enfermedad neurodegenerativa como la Distrofia Neuroaxonal. El análisis molecular confirmó la presencia de una mutación en el gen PLA2G6. En conclusión, se destaca la importancia de ampliar los diagnósticos diferenciales en casos que no se ajustan al concepto de parálisis cerebral infantil, donde la deficiencia motora permanente no puede atribuirse a un daño cerebral fijo en un cerebro aún inmaduro.
Aneurisma roto del seno de Valsalva aórtico derecho, reporte de un caso clínico
Authors: Peralta Merelo Sara C. , Montero Farías Daniel A. , Carrión Ruiz Brayan P. , Evangelista Barragán Diana E. , Lema Tixi Carolina E. , Cueto Barrera Carlos J. , Alcántaro Montoya Marcos F.
Published: January 2024

El aneurisma del seno de Valsalva (ASV) representa una anomalía poco frecuente, variando desde casos asintomáticos hasta situaciones fatales debido a rupturas u otras complicaciones. Con mayor incidencia en adolescentes y adultos jóvenes, y siendo más prevalente en hombres, este fenómeno puede desencadenar insuficiencia cardíaca aguda. Su frecuencia oscila entre el 0,14% y el 0,96%, siendo su etiología más común de origen congénito, aunque también puede derivar de factores adquiridos como traumas, infecciones o enfermedades degenerativas. 
Presentamos el caso de un paciente masculino de 44 años con un aneurisma aórtico roto en el seno de Valsalva derecho, que drena hacia la aurícula derecha, acompañado de una insuficiencia aórtica moderada. La sintomatología se manifiesta inicialmente con disnea de clase funcional III, y durante el examen físico se detecta un soplo sistodiastólico continuo en el foco aórtico. El diagnóstico se confirma mediante ecocardiograma, revelando el defecto.
Este trabajo se enfocará en analizar la etiopatogenia, clasificación, complicaciones, diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta compleja patología, brindando una visión integral que contribuirá al entendimiento y abordaje clínico de los pacientes afectados por el ASV.
Infarto agudo de miocardio y fibrinolisis: serie de casos en hospital del norte de la Amazonía ecuatoriana
Authors: Guamán Charco Elías D. , Veliz Cevallos Víctor A. , Peralta Pauta Andres S. , Paredes Ponce Anabel , Jaime Reyes Lenin A. , Nuñez Manjarrés Henry , Velez Jazmín
Published: January 2024

El infarto agudo de miocardio (IAM) constituye una problemática global, con una prevalencia que oscila entre el 3.8% y el 9.5%. En Ecuador, según los datos del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Estadísticas y Censos para el periodo 2012-2016, se registraron 18,277 fallecimientos a causa de esta patología. La terapia de fibrinolisis emerge como una opción terapéutica crucial en pacientes con IAM con elevación del segmento ST (IAMCEST), particularmente cuando la intervención coronaria percutánea no es factible en ese momento.
Se presentan los primeros dos casos clínicos de IAMCEST atendidos en el área de emergencia del Hospital General Marco Vinicio Iza, situado en la región norte de la Amazonía ecuatoriana. Estos casos se presentaron en las primeras 3 horas del inicio de los síntomas y fueron tratados con fibrinólisis utilizando alteplasa.
El empleo de alteplasa en estos pacientes está respaldado de manera sólida por las directrices internacionales. En la actualidad, la estrategia farmacoinvasiva se posiciona como una alternativa segura y viable. Esto cobra especial relevancia en todas las instituciones de nuestro sistema de salud que no disponen de unidad de cateterismo cardiaco. En Ecuador, esta estrategia se vislumbra como la que puede ofrecer mejores resultados para el paciente, hasta que se gestione administrativamente y se facilite la derivación a otro centro para completar la estrategia terapéutica.
ENCARCERAMENTO EM MASSA EM SÃO PAULO E AS DIFICULDADES ENFRENTADAS PARA A RESSOCIALIZAÇÃO DE ACORDO COM A TEORIA DO ETIQUETAMENTO DA CRIMINOLOGIA
Authors: Santos Francine Aparecida dos , Almeida Aline Carvalho de , Oliveira Filho Raimundo
Published: January 2024

O presente estudo irá aborda a problemática do encarceramento em massa em São Paulo e suas implicações na ressocialização desses indivíduos. Utilizando a lente teórica da criminologia do etiquetamento, a pesquisa examina como a atribuição de rótulos criminais que impactam no processo de reintegração social. A análise destaca as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos egressos do sistema prisional, marcados por estigmas que, por vezes, perpetuam o ciclo criminal. Questões como a falta de oportunidades de emprego, o acesso limitado à educação e a estigmatização social são abordadas, evidenciando a necessidade de políticas públicas que busquem não apenas punir, mas também, reintegrar de maneira eficaz aqueles que cumpriram suas penas. Dessarte, busca-se evidenciar como a teoria do etiquetamento pode impactar na reintegração social dos egressos.
ANÁLISE EPIDEMIOLÓGICA ENTRE ASMA E COVID-19 NO CONSÓRCIO INTERMUNICIPAL DE SAÚDE DO OESTE DO PARANÁ (CISOP) EM CASCAVEL-PR NO PERÍODO DE 2019 A 2022
Authors: Camargo Maria Fernanda Rosato , Breda Daiane , Diniz Gabriela Gragel , Coelho Amanda Fauth de Pádua
Published: January 2024

A asma é uma doença inflamatória crônica que leva a dispneia por broncoconstrição por ter reatividade brônquica exacerbada. A pandemia do novo coronavírus, chamado de coronavírus da síndrome da angústia respiratória 2, teve início no final de 2019 em Wuhan, na China, a qual trouxe muitos prejuízos e obstáculos por conta do padrão de acometimento desconhecido desse vírus. Um dos fatores de risco para contração dessa doença era ser portador de doença respiratória prévia, como por exemplo, a asma, que aparentemente teria efeito negativo tanto aumentando o risco de infecção, como necessidades de internamento, intubação, desfechos desfavoráveis e morte. O objetivo deste estudo foi demonstrar uma comparação entra a asma e COVID-19 usando como critérios de análise a taxa de infecções, complicações no intercurso da doença, sequelas e possíveis mortes, realizando um paralelo entre as duas doenças e finalmente concluir qual foi o impacto final nos pacientes. Foi possível concluir que a asma não teve impacto tão significativo no desenvolvimento de formas graves de COVID-19 nos pacientes analisados, sendo que 25 (58,1%) dos asmáticos manifestaram apenas sintomas leves, 12 (27,9%) necessitaram de internamento para suporte de oxigênio e 6 (13,6%) foram tratados em unidade de terapia intensiva; além disso, nenhum óbito pelo coronavírus foi registrado na população observada.
La importancia de la capacitación tecnológica para la actividad docente cuando no es posible la presencialidad
Authors: Gutiérrez Pallares Enoc , Álvarez Botello Jenny , Hernández Sartí Mauricio José
Published: January 2024

Las competencias digitales en los profesores y el desarrollo antes de la presencia de la pandemia mostraban un área de oportunidad dejando claro el trabajo que se debía realizar en el tema de la capacitación con las TIC vinculando los aspectos del binomio pedagógico- disciplinar con el tecnológico. El presente trabajo muestra a través de una encuesta realizada a docentes de nivel superior las áreas de oportunidad antes, durante y después de la pandemia para con el uso de los recursos tecnológicos y los elementos que deben atenderse en el camino de la tecnologización docente. A través del instrumento aplicado a 50 docentes del nivel superior y una metodología estadístico-descriptiva y correlacional, se realiza un análisis de las variables con los factores de impacto que motivan, incentivan y muestran áreas de atención inmediata en los docentes con relación a las competencias digitales. Los resultados muestran que las políticas de formación en el cuerpo docente de nivel superior deben vincular los aspectos disciplinarios y pedagógicos mediados por tecnología, sin presiones en el aprender por el docente y con factores de motivación adecuados, es el quien lleva a cabo la labor de desempeño diaria; se dejan recomendaciones del estudio de las líneas de investigación y atención derivados del presente estudio.
Modelo de gestión en Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad desde el posgrado
Authors: Ramírez Alfajarrín Yaniuska , Pino Sera Yamilka , Fernández Sánchez Yuleidy
Published: January 2024

El presente trabajo muestra los resultados alcanzados mediante el análisis que conformar el marco teórico-metodológico de la investigación, y la evaluación que caracteriza el estado actual de los estudios de postgrado  en Ciencia y la Tecnología  en la Universidad de Holguín. Mediante el criterio de expertos (Método Delphi) y análisis crítico de la práctica docente actual, se valida y fundamenta un modelo de gestión en Ciencia-Tecnología-Sociedad (CTS) con una concepción interdisciplinaria en temas de carácter integrador a impartir. De igual forma, el objetivo radica en el diseño y aplicación de un Modelo de gestión para el posgrado en Ciencia-Tecnología-Sociedad (CTS) en contexto y acorde a las demandas educativas en las instituciones de nivel superior. La universidad debe formar un profesional con capacidad para enfrentar el reto de la época contemporánea, con conocimientos científicos y tecnológicos idóneos, portador de valores propios para un óptimo desempeño, como miembro de la sociedad, con una proyección que combine los contenidos de orientación científico tecnológico hacia diferentes niveles de enseñanza y en distintas instituciones académicas.
Significant human health co-benefits of mitigating African emissions
Authors: Wells Christopher D. , Kasoar Matthew , Ezzati Majid , Voulgarakis Apostolos
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Future African aerosol emissions, and therefore air pollution levels and health outcomes, are uncertain and understudied. Understanding the future health impacts of pollutant emissions from this region is crucial. Here, this research gap is addressed by studying the range in the future health impacts of aerosol emissions from Africa in the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios, using the UK Earth System Model version 1 (UKESM1), along with human health concentration–response functions. The effects of Africa following a high-pollution aerosol pathway are studied relative to a low-pollution control, with experiments varying aerosol emissions from industry and biomass burning. Using present-day demographics, annual deaths within Africa attributable to ambient particulate matter are estimated to be lower by 150 000 (5th–95th confidence interval of 67 000–234 000) under stronger African aerosol mitigation by 2090, while those attributable to O3 are lower by 15 000 (5th–95th confidence interval of 9000–21 000). The particulate matter health benefits are realised predominantly within Africa, with the O3-driven benefits being more widespread – though still concentrated in Africa – due to the longer atmospheric lifetime of O3. These results demonstrate the important health co-benefits from future emission mitigation in Africa.
Multiplex PCR test as an intra-operative diagnostic tool for periprosthetic joint infection in presumed aseptic revision hip and knee arthroplasty: a 1-year follow-up study of 200 cases
Authors: van Schaik Thomas J. A. , Heesterbeek Petra J. C. , van Susante Job L. C. , Rijnen Wim H. C. , Goosen Jon H. M.
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Automated custom-made multiplex PCR techniques (mPCR) have become commercially available and are designed for intra-operative screening of concurrent periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of a positive mPCR test in presumed aseptic revision total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasties after a 1-year follow-up. In an earlier study, such an automated mPCR technique (Unyvero ITI G2; Curetis, Holzgerlingen, Germany) was tested on intra-operatively obtained synovial fluid in 200 patients with a presumed aseptic TKA or THA revision. At the time of revision, no therapeutic consequences were attached to a positive test result since treating personnel were blinded for the test results. We retrospectively reviewed the outcome of cases with respect to the occurrence of PJIs using the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) criteria during a 1-year follow-up postoperatively. A total of 10 out of 200 patients had a positive mPCR test result at the time of revision. Of these 10 cases, none encountered outcome parameters fulfilling the criteria to diagnose PJIs in the first year after surgery, and one required re-revision surgery for reasons other than infection. Of the other 190 negative mPCR cases, none developed a PJI. A positive mPCR test at the time of presumed aseptic revision surgery did not correspond with intra-operatively obtained tissue cultures, and none of the encountered positive mPCR tests had developed a PJI at the 1-year follow-up. We recommend careful evaluation and monitoring of modern diagnostic tests before widespread use.
Acute Effects of the Dry Needling Session on Gastrocnemius Muscle Biomechanical Properties, and Perfusion with Latent Trigger Points - A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes
Authors: Trybulski Robert , Stanula Arkadiusz , Żebrowska Aleksandra , Podleśny Mieszko , Hall Barbara
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of a dry needling (DN) therapy session on biomechanical properties, muscle power, perfusion, and pressure pain threshold of the gastrocnemius muscle with latent trigger points. Twenty mixed martial arts athletes (MMA) were randomly divided into two groups: experimental (eDN, n = 10) and sham (qDN, n = 10) to undergo one session of DN either with a real or a qazi needle. The measurements were taken at rest, 1-5 minutes after the DN (Post1-5min) and 24h after the DN (Post24h). DN significantly increased the muscle perfusion (Post1-5min and Post24h, p < 0.001), reduced its tone (Post1-5min and Post24h, p < 0.001) and stiffness (Post1-5min, p < 0.05; Post24 h, p < 0.001), and improved its elasticity (Post1-5min and Post24h, p < 0.001). DN also caused a significant increase in pressure pain threshold (Post1-5min, p < 0.001; Post24h, p < 0.05) and in muscle power (Post24h, p < 0.01). The DN session increased the blood perfusion and improved the biomechanical properties of the gastrocnemius muscle, which led to improved muscle power. The DN also had an analgesic effect. These effects were maintained at 24 h, which suggests that DN could facilitate muscle recovery in a post-exercise period of MMA athletes.
Калекцыя ручнікоў у фондах Нацыянальнага Полацкага гісторыка-культурнага музея-запаведніка. Гістарыяграфія, абём, склад, структура каталога
Authors: Козел Аксана Васільеўна
Published: January 2024

Разглядаюцца калекцыі ручнікоў у фондах Нацыянальнага Полацкага гісторыка-культурнага музея-запаведніка. Падрабязна аналізуецца бібліяграфія XIX–XXI cтст., прадстаўляецца аб’ём, склад, структура каталога калекцыі.
ДЕРЖАВНЕ РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ ОСОБЛИВОСТЕЙ ПРИЙНЯТТЯ УПРАВЛІНСЬКИХ РІШЕНЬ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ ДСНС УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Ляшевська О.І.
Published: January 2024

У статті досліджено засади стратегічного управління в умовах воєнного стану та механізми прийняття управлінських рішень. Проаналізовано процес прийняття управлінських рішень в нестандартних ситуаціях. Виявлено основні завдання Державної служби України з надзвичайних ситуацій. Визначено чинники ефективності управління ДСНС в умовах воєнного стану. Доведено, що високий рівень управління органами ДСНС в умовах воєнного стану є одна з основних вимог успішного виконання поставлених перед особовим складом завдань. Виявлено, що з початком повномасштабної війни в Україні, викликаною країною-агресором, а саме росією, органи управління та підрозділи ДСНС продовжують виконувати завдання з ліквідації наслідків обстрілів населених пунктів російськими військами надання допомоги постраждалому населенню та місцевим органам влади в організації евакуації населення. Обґрунтовано, що управлінське рішення в умовах невизначеності – це результат аналізу, прогнозування, оптимізації, економічного обґрунтування і вибору альтернативи в умовах недостатньої кількості інформації.
Borderline Mucinous Tumor with Benign Brenner Tumor in an Ovarian mass - A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Bhandari Hitesha , Sharma Madhawi , Soni Naresh Kumar
Published: January 2024

Different groups of neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions arise from the ovaries and the epithelial tumors such as Mucinous and Brenner tumors are rare neoplastic category. We present a case report of 72 year old postmenopausal woman who presented with progressively worsening abdominal discomfort and distention, diagnosed with huge Borderline Mucinous Tumor associated with Benign Brenner Tumor and also review the reported articles about this rare occurrence. Mucinous neoplasms of the ovary represent 10%–15% of ovarian neoplasms and about 80% of them are benign. Brenner tumors are a relatively rare epithelial neoplasm of the ovary that usually affect postmenopausal women and most of them are benign. Coexistence of Borderline Mucinous tumor with Benign Brenner tumor is a rare mixed epithelial tumor of the ovary.

Keywords: Mucinous cystadenoma, Brenner tumor, Ovarian tumor
A Study on Spatial Distribution of HIV/AIDS Using Histogram and Geographic Information System
Authors: Dao Thi-Hong , Luong Thi-Bich-Thuy
Published: January 2024

Background: The high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections has become a devastating publi6c health problem. In response, many governments have taken measures to reduce the transmission of HIV and the number of deaths from HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This study aims to investigate spatial distribution of HIV/AIDS cases and deaths from AIDS in Vietnam in 2017 with the help of a histogram and Geographic Information System (GIS).
Materials and Methods: Datasets of HIV/AIDS cases and deaths from AIDS in Vietnam in 2017 were first collected from website of the Vietnam Ministry of Health. Histogram was then used to study distribution of HIV/AIDS cases and deaths from AIDS. It will go on to analyze the spatial distribution of HIV/AIDS cases and deaths from AIDS. Finally, the results will be discussed and concluded.
Results: It was found that a high number of HIV/AIDS cases was mainly concentrated in the provinces of the north central region, Da Nang and some provinces in the south of Vietnam. High number of deaths due to AIDS was mainly concentrated in the provinces/cities of the northeast and north central regions of Vietnam. Meanwhile, low and very low numbers of deaths due to AIDS were mainly found in the south central and south-central regions of Vietnam.
Conclusion: Histogram and GIS-based mapping technique can be useful tools for mapping spatial distribution of HIV/AIDS cases and deaths from AIDS. Findings in this study can also provide an insight into the spread patterns of HIV/AIDS.

Keywords: Spatial distribution, HIV/AIDS, Infectious diseases, Deaths, Histogram, Geographic Information System.