bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Case Report: Complete Remission of a Patient with Acute-on-chronic Liver Failure with Rare Hepatic Encephalopathy and Fever of Unknown Origin Treated with Anti-infective Therapy Combined with Psychotherapy After Artificial Liver Support System
Authors: Bo Yan , Sha Ren , Jiang Yuanjie , Yu Haodong
Published: June 2023

The theme of this report is incredible psychological therapy's inspiration for fever of unknown origin (FUO). We analyzed this incredible phenomenon through psychological immunity, liver immunity, inflammation, etiology, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies. A man, 44 years old, was dyed for more than 40 days due to abdominal distension with skin and scleral yellow, and feathers accompanied him for four days to enter the hospital. Hepatitis virus test shows HBV infection. HBV DNA detection shows negative. The detection of the respiratory tract nine-fold, tuberculosis, anemia, and gut-to-club ratio all show negative. Due to the weakness of the patient's body, we cannot cooperate with more examinations. We use blood specimens to monitor and analyze for 25 days. In short, this is a case of chronic-acute liver failure, manic, and fever, likely to be an FUO cause in terms of the treatment plan, general treatment, artificial liver treatment, surgical treatment, anti-infection therapy, and psychotherapy. The patient reached the common treatment goal after 25 days of treatment. This report aims to provide psychotherapy programs and clinical characteristics for patients with chronic-acute liver failure, manic, and FUO and provide inspirational thinking strategies for long-term blood specimen examination. The potential mechanism of psychological fever is immune disorders, and the decline in the concentration of immunoglobulin A and E may be a direct factor.
Research on the construction and improvement strategy of tourist satisfaction evaluation index system
Authors: Tian Dengdeng
Published: June 2023

Tourist satisfaction is affected by multiple subjective and objective factors. In order to explore the factors that affect the satisfaction of tourists, this article uses grounded theory based on the online review text of tourists to analyze the factors that affect the satisfaction of tourists, and finally concludes perceived value, willingness to revisit, supply chain coordination, and service guarantee are the four core categories that affect tourist satisfaction. In order to evaluate the satisfaction of tourists, based on grounded theoretical research and combined with the network analytic method, this paper constructs a network level evaluation model of tourist satisfaction. In view of the unsatisfactory factors in the online reviews of tourists, this article proposes that the improvement of tourist satisfaction should be considered in terms of optimizing the supply of tourism products, enriching the connotation of tourism products, increasing the cost performance and experience value of tourism products, and strengthening the coordination of the tourism supply chain.While providing regular service guarantees, tourist attractions should continue to meet the individual demands of tourists.
Novas metodologias educacionais para a formação de professores: A experiência do qualificar ES
Authors: Resstel Renata , Santos Elisangela Coco dos , Pedroni Narjara Laranja de Souza , Saleme Angela Maria Bissoli , Aragão Alexandra Oliveira , Frazão Ana Paula Barbosa , Oliveira Junior Edison Reginaldo de
Published: June 2023

A educação encontra-se em processo de transformação. E por isso é vital pensar em novas metodologias educacionais com foco em cativar o aluno em sala de aula. Assim, procurou-se descrever as contribuições do Qualificar ES em promover o aperfeiçoamento de professores no uso de novas metodologias. O percurso metodológico foi pautado na pesquisa bibliográfica, descritiva e documental, com coleta de dados a partir do modelo semipresencial de educação, proposto pelo programa Qualificar ES com foco na educação continuada de professores. O recorte compreendeu os anos de 2019 a 2022. Nesse período percebeu-se a oferta de cursos no eixo tecnológico informação e comunicação, com destaque para: recursos metodológicos para educadores, metodologias ativas para educadores, gamificação na educação e informática para educação: novas mídias. Tais ofertas, contribui para que professores desenvolvam novas formas de educar, distanciando do modelo tradicional. Pode-se concluir que o programa Qualificar ES tem contribuído para construir uma educação inovadora.
Factors and consequences of acid rain incidence
Authors: Leal Ranavalo de Araújo , Silva Tallys Antonio da , Mergulhão Thiago José Cavalcanti , Monteiro Eliana Cristina Barreto , Takaki Galba Maria Campos
Published: June 2023

In the mid-seventeenth century in England, at the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution, due to high air pollution, observations were initiated on rainfall with acid content that harmed ecosystems. With industrial advancement on a global scale, acid rain has become frequent in many parts of the world. Acid rain results from chemical reactions, mostly mediated by anthropogenic actions such as industrial activities that cause the emission of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) into the atmosphere, and produce strong acids such as sulfuric acid (H 2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3). These cause various damages to human health as well as damage to the air, in the aquatic environment, attacking the soils, agriculture, buildings, and monuments. There are several international and national instruments to regulate guidelines that prevent polluting activities and thus try to mitigate the negative effects of acid rain, the most recent being the Sustainable Development Orders (SDGs). Despite the existing policies, it is necessary to impose more on sustainable regiments and to encourage research on the subject so that, together, it acts more severely against the effects of acid rain around the world. This research presents the concept of acid rain, exposure to risk factors, consequences, and reflections on the challenges of managing acid rain.
From the plastics manufacturing process to the way to the oceans
Authors: Caldas Maria Catarina de Farias , Oliveira Kaio Wêdann de , Santos Júlio Cesar Vasconcelos dos , Monteiro Eliana Cristina Barreto , Takaki Galba Maria Campos
Published: June 2023

Plastics are by-products of origin from the petroleum industry, derived from oil and from the extraction of raw materials in the process of refining crude oil. In refineries, oil is fractionated into various types of organic materials, such as naphtha, gasoline, kerosene, and lubricating oils. From the naphtha that is extracted by cracking substances that give rise to conventional plastic. The last step to carry out the production of plastics is polymerization, where polymers arise, where each one differs from the other, arising from this whole process, thermoplastics, and thermosets. Therefore, it is possible to find plastics, ethylene, and propylene, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, epoxy resin, polyester, phenolic, silicones, and the most diverse types of plastics. Due to the extent and structure of polymers, they can be non-rigid plastics that can have different applicability. Thermosetting plastics, which do not melt by heating, are insoluble and non-recyclable and with differentiated use in various sectors. However, the widespread disorderly disposal of plastics has come to represent one of the biggest ecological problems in the pollution of marine environments, representing 80% of the garbage found in the oceans, being composed mainly of bags and bottles, among other contaminants. The outlook until 2040 shows that the volumes of plastic flowing into the sea could be tripled, with the expectation that it can present an annual quantity calculated between 23 and 37 million tons. Given this reality, studies focused on technologies capable of minimizing the impacts caused by these pollutants on environments have grown exponentially. Thus, the search for alternative measures for the reuse of plastics, being chemical, mechanical or energy recycling one of the solutions for the transformation of plastics, from the areas of biotechnology to civil construction, with the sole objective, to reduce the presence and damage caused by plastic. The highest concentration of garbage may be found in coastal regions and on the seabed. In this context, this review presents the problems of environmental pollution in the oceans caused by rigid plastics and non-rigid plastics, as well as studies directed at the displacement of plastics in the oceans and current technologies to remedy the problem.
Covid-19 pandemic: Collective memory theory and the memory of older people
Authors: Souza Joana Trengrouse Laignier de , Reis Luciana Araújo dos
Published: June 2023

In the last three years, humanity has experienced a state of pandemic. This global event was the result of the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the disease called COVID-19 (Coronavirus Infectious Disease-19), whose severity and potential for lethality was quickly recognized, especially for certain groups, such as the elderly population. In this context, social isolation was considered as a preventive measure. Although distant, the pandemic was a phenomenon of planetary dimensions and, in this way, experienced in the core of society, translating, therefore, into collective memory. For Halbwachs (1990), collective memory is strongly anchored, finding strength and duration, in a set of men and women who are unique individuals, but operate as members of a group. In this sense, we understand that the group of elderly people who experienced, although distant, the consequences of the pandemic for their well-being and health, have their memories anchored in social milestones that they share as a group. The Theory of Collective Memory, therefore, becomes paramount as a theoretical resource to understand these impacts.
Análise econômica e produtiva da cenoura sob diferentes lâminas de irrigação e doses de adubação
Authors: Araújo Maria Damiana Rodrigues , Silva Julianna Catonio da , Costa Luis Felipe Ferreira , Santos Maria Deyse Silva dos , Santos Larissa Vasconcelos , Alves Thallita Nayanna Bezerra , Santos Daniella Pereira dos , Santos Lúcia Jacinta da Silva , Santos Cícero Gomes dos , Santos Márcio Aurélio Lins dos
Published: June 2023

A análise conjunta dos fatores de produção, tais como a quantidade de água e a dose de adubação necessária para que a cultura da cenoura possa mostrar seu máximo potencial produtivo ao longo do ciclo e que, por sua vez, representem melhor retorno econômico é de elevada importância. Objetivou-se avaliar a resposta da cenoura à lâminas de água e doses de adubação sintética (NPK). O experimento foi desenvolvido na área experimental da Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Campus de Arapiraca, no período de abril a julho de 2016. Adotou-se o delineamento estatístico em blocos ao acaso, num esquema fatorial 6x4, com 3 repetições, totalizando 72 unidades experimentais. Os tratamentos foram representados por 6 lâminas de irrigação, equivalentes a: 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 e 175% da Evapotranspiração da cultura (ETc), obtida diariamente através de 6 lisimetros de drenagem. O segundo tratamento foi representado por 4 doses de adubação química NPK, equivalentes a: 50, 75, 100 e 125% da recomendação de adubação para a cultura da cenoura. A unidade experimental foi representada por uma área de 1,0 m2. As lâminas de irrigação foram realizadas diariamente, assim como a adubação, via fertirrigação. No final do ciclo, foram coletadas quatro raízes de cenoura/ parcela para estimar a produtividade/ ha. O rendimento máximo estimado da cenoura foi de 95,85 t ha-1, a ser obtido com o emprego de 478,25 mm e 541,93 kg ha-1 de adubação.
Wildmisdaad: ’n konseptuele definisie
Authors:   Noordwes-Universiteit, Snyman Inge
Published: June 2023

Wildmisdaad bedreig daagliks die voortbestaan van talle wildspesies. Internasionale en nasionale belanghebbendes prioritiseer die bekamping van wildmisdaad deur voorrang aan dié kwessie op omgewingsagendas te gee, maar teenstrydig hiermee bestaan daar tans geen internasionale verdrag wat uitsluitlik op die bekamping van wildmisdaad fokus nie. ’n Moontlike rede hiervoor is dat geen universele definisie van wildmisdaad opgeteken is nie. Hoewel wildmisdaad ’n algemene gebeurtenis op Suid-Afrikaanse bodem is vanweë die oorvloed van wildspesies wat hier voorkom, is die konseptualisering van wildmisdaad in Suid-Afrikaanse wetgewing en beleid nie voor die hand liggend nie. Ten einde die konseptuele leemtes in die omgewingsreg te vul, het hierdie artikel ’n tweeledige doel, naamlik om (a) ’n konseptuele definisie van die begrip wildmisdaad vanuit ’n omgewingsregperspektief vir die doel van hierdie bydrae te formuleer en voor te stel; en (b) ’n omvattende konseptuele ontleding aan die hand van die geformuleerde voorgestelde definisie ((a) hier bo) te onderneem om die konsep van wildmisdaad binne die Suid-Afrikaanse omgewingsregkonteks vas te stel. Ten einde wildmisdaad konseptueel te definieer, moet die begrippe omgewingskade, omgewingsmisdaad, wild en misdaad afsonderlik aan die hand van relevante bronne ontleed word. In hierdie artikel word verbandhoudende definisies en konsepte voorts aan die hand van die voorgestelde definisie oorweeg en ontleed ten einde ’n ruim konseptuele definisie van die begrip wildmisdaad binne die Suid-Afrikaanse konteks te skep.
The Effect Of Intellectual Capital And Sustainbility Report Disclosure On Company Value With Profitability As A Moderation Variable
Authors: Ayuningtyas Intan Saputri , Fidiana  , Mildawati Titik
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to examine the effect of intellectual capital (VAICTM) and sustainability report disclosure (GRI-G4) on firm value (Tobin’s Q), with profitability (ROA) as the moderating variable. The study was quantitative. Moreover, the population was manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for 5 years (2017-2021). The data collection technique used purposive sampling. In line with that, there were 25 companies as the sample. In total, 125 data samples were obtained. Furthermore, the data analysis technique used multiple linear regression and interaction test of Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA), with SPSS 21. As the result, it concluded that intellectual capital (VAICTM) had a positive effect on firm value. It meant, companies with strong intellectual capital could develop effective strategies in order to manage the sources, by adding some business values. Sustainability Report Disclosure (GRI- G4) had a positive effect on firm value. This meant since companies were aware of presenting activities, in the economy, environment, and society; the decision makers would have the information that they needed in increasing reputation capital from the companies. As a consequence, the firm value increased. Profitability (ROA) could not moderate the effect of intellectual capital on firm value. In other words, when companies had losses in a certain period, they would have efficiency in order to minimize the cost. Additionally, profitability (ROA) could not moderate the effect of sustainability report disclosure (GRI-G4) on firm value. It happened as profitability could not become the main support of companies’ policy in having social activities and making sustainability reports since companies were not always profitable.
Exploring the Impact of Augmented Reality on Customer Experiences and Attitudes: A Comparative Analysis with Websites
Authors: Syeda Bushra Qadri  , Muhammad Masood Mir  , MUhammad Arish Khan
Published: June 2023

Augmented Reality is used by various customers’ concerned companies to augment their stimuli, shopping experiences, and customers’ purchasing behavior. Hence, AR driven enabling stimulates customer engagement and their shopping attitude by providing a vivid technology experience. Prior studies found that AR novelty, trust, and vividness influenced the customer usage attitude. There have extant literature presented in the context of AR applications, it is widely used through numerous gadgets but the author intends to explore holistic features that tend to grasp customers’ experiences and attitudes to find the variance between AR vs. Websites. AR potentially disrupted the real-world environment by providing hedonic visual benefits and eliminating the physical efforts that tend to stimulate customers who mesmerize with AR compared to a website. The author chose the Houzz AR app and its website to gather data and provide a better understanding of both scenarios. The author conducted two-field experiments to illustrate positive customer attitudes that satisfied their experience towards the AR app rather than the traditional website. AR app is vivid and novel to engage a customer and moderate their attitude towards the technology immersion. Finally, this study provides multiple implications such as unique visual illustrations, sensational features, and innovation resulting in satisfied customer experience, considering both features in real and virtual world environments.
Restrictions and Challenges that Prevent Women from Moving up in Leadership and Management Positions: A Frequency Count
Authors: Inayat Bushra Inayat Raja
Published: June 2023

The number of women occupying senior management positions in Pakistani universities remains significantly low, with only 8.2% of women holding such positions in 2020, as reported by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC, 2021). A recent report by the HEC also revealed that out of the 197 universities in Pakistan, only 16 have female vice-chancellors, indicating the underrepresentation of women in other senior management roles, such as pro-vice-chancellor, registrar, treasurer, and controller of examinations. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting women's career progression in higher education management, this qualitative study conducted semi-structured interviews with 48 women in various management positions, alongside a focus group discussion. The data was subjected to thematic analysis, revealing the multifaceted challenges and limitations impeding women's advancement to senior management positions. The findings suggest that factors such as women's non-assertive behavior, preferentialism, Queen Bee syndrome, subtle discrimination, lack of professional ambition, and limited awareness of legal rights are the most significant barriers to women's advancement in senior positions. Interestingly, themes related to women's families were found to have the lowest frequency scores
Pengaruh kualitas sistem, kualitas informasi, dan kualitas layanan terhadap kepuasan pengguna e–learning di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Satyadarma Muhammad Fakhrurrozi , Syamsudin Syamsudin
Published: June 2023

E-learning as a learning system is expected to improve the quality of student learning. Satisfaction of using the system is influenced by the quality of the system, the quality of information and the quality of service. This study aims to test and obtain empirical evidence on the effect of system quality, information quality, and service quality on user satisfaction of e-learning system in learning at Islamic Education Study Program of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta This type of research was quantitative research with survey method. The population in this study was Islamic Education students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Batch of 2017, 2018, and 2019, with a sample of 252 respondents. Data collection method used proportional random sampling with questionnaire instrument. Data analysis used regression analysis with the help of IBM SPSS Statistic ver. 26 software. The results of this study showed that System Quality had a significant positive effect on User Satisfaction. Information Quality had a significant positive effect on User Satisfaction. The Service Quality had a significant positive effect on User Satisfaction.
To Study the Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Consumer Behavior Toward Online Food Delivery: A West Bengal Perspective
Authors: Anik Ghosh  , Niloy Sarkar
Published: June 2023

The outbreak of coronavirus has shaken the whole world. India is not an Exception. The pandemic has made a havoc impact on almost every industry. Online food Delivery is perhaps one of the most affected sectors due to this pandemic. The overall aim of This research project was to study the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on consumer Behavior toward online food delivery in west bengal. To study its impact an instrument- a Structured questionnaire was prepared to collect primary data from 500 respondents in west Bengal. The results indicated that the coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted consumer Buying behavior toward online food delivery. The study also found that people are more likely To consume homemade food during this pandemic and the online food delivery organization’s/ Restaurant’s promotional campaign regarding the hygiene & sanitizations followed is Considered the most important factor while ordering food online by the customers.
IMPROVING THE STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH SCHEMATA TEACHING TEHNIQUE AT THE EIGHT GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 8 SELAYAR
Authors: Maulana Andi Irwin , Bte Abdul Nurdevi , Muhsin Muh. Arief
Published: June 2023

Reading is challenging skill for students, where they have to comprehend the content of the text and identify the component of comprehension level. Dealing with this challenging this research aims to prove whether the Schemata Teaching Technique can improve the students’ reading comprehension. The research strategy utilized is classroom action research; it is conducted in two cycles. Each cycle is conducted in four gatherings. Each cycle comprises of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The information are taken from the occasion, archives and witnesses. The result of the inquire about appears that the way to move forward English students comprehension is by expanding their reading dominance utilizing schemata procedure where the students can do more works out which in a roundabout way too increment their comprehension in reading, and the result of post-test is way better than in pre-test. The mean score of pretest 67.74 to 78.61 in posttest cycle I, the mean score of pretest 71.17 to 80.52 in posttest cycle II. The percentages of exhaustiveness of each cycle also show the improvement, with 10.87% in first cycle, 9.35% in second cycle. The researcher suggests to the teachers especially English teachers to be more inventive to make a modern method in learning English uncommonly reading process. The analyst also concludes that educating English through schemata teaching technique can improve the students’ reading comprehension of the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 8 Selayar.
Hastane İşletmelerinde Zamana Dayalı Faaliyet Tabanlı Maliyetleme Yönteminin Uygulanması
Authors: KARA Fatma , AYTEKİN Sinan
Published: June 2023

Ruhsal, bedensel ve sosyal açıdan tam anlamıyla iyi olma hali olarak ifade edilen “sağlık” kavramı, topluma hizmet eden hastane işletmelerinin ana faaliyet konusunu oluşturmaktadır. Bu faaliyetleri yerine getirirken kullandıkları maliyetleme yöntemleri, sağlık kurumlarının etkin kaynak ve maliyet yönetimi hakkında stratejik kararlar alması noktasında önemli bir rol üstlenmektedir. Sağlık sektöründe yaşanan rekabet artışı göz önüne alındığında, hastanelerin hem finansal hem de hizmet kalitesi bakımından sürdürülebilirliğini sağlaması ancak gerçekleştirdikleri faaliyetlerin kontrolünü ve mali denetimini yapmalarıyla mümkündür.

Tüm bu noktalar dikkate alınarak çalışmada Zaman Dayalı Faaliyet Tabanlı Maliyetleme (ZDFTM) yönteminin hastane işletmelerine uygulanabilirliğinin gösterilmesi, kapasite yönetiminde sağladığı yararların değerlendirilmesi ve maliyet yönetimindeki rolünün ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla Balıkesir Üniversitesi (BAÜN) Sağlık Uygulama ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nin Göz Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı’nda (GHAD) 2021 yılında uygulanan 10 farklı cerrahi işlemin ve faaliyet merkezlerinin ZDFTM yöntemiyle hasta başı birim maliyet ile atıl kapasite oranları hesaplanmıştır. Sonuç olarak, en yüksek hasta başı birim maliyetin “GHAD-7 Ameliyat” merkezine ait olduğu ve “Delici Göz Yaralanmaları Tamiri” ameliyatının ise en yüksek maliyete sahip cerrahi işlem türü olduğu ortaya konulmuştur.
High-volume post-obstructive choleresis (biliary hyperproduction) with acute kidney injury after choledochotomy, gallstones extraction, and T-tube drainage, successfully treated with octreotide
Authors: Blagus Luka , Mihanović Jakov , Dijan Emilio , Grbić Pavlović Petra , Pavić Iva , Ćoza Ivo , Bačić Ivan
Published: June 2023

Only several cases of postprocedural choleresis (biliary hyperproduction) were reported, and guidance on management is scarce, although an application of octreotide was anecdotally described. We herein present a rare post-obstructive choleresis complicated with acute kidney injury due to dehydration, successfully treated with an off-label application of octreotide. A 58-year-old female, following cholecystectomy and choledochotomy with numerous stones extraction, developed excessive bile loss via a T-tube complicated with acute kidney injury. Despite aggressive fluid replacement, the patient continued to deteriorate, prompting a trial of subcutaneous octreotide 0.1 mg three times per day over five days. Therapy yielded a rapid decline in bile production with improved diuresis and normalizing kidney function. The patient was discharged with a ligated T-tube, which we removed a month later. The followup was unremarkable, with normalized laboratory findings and symptom-free. Early use of octreotide could help resolve complicated biliary hyperproduction; however, further research is required to determine the risks and benefits of such an approach.
Rootstocks and Varieties of Fruits, Berry Crops, and Grapes, Used for Intensive Gardening in Kazakhstan
Authors: M. Yefremova Yuliya , V. Urazayeva Marina , Sh. Kazybaeva Saule
Published: June 2023

The results of the study of clonal rootstocks of apple trees of various ecological and geographical origins, varieties of fruit, berry crops, and grapes of local selection are presented. According to the efficiency of reproduction in the mother liquor and fields of nursery formation, as well as the short stature of trees of grafted varieties in the garden, precocity and productivity, clonal rootstocks of the apple tree B7-35, Arm18, 62-396, and B16-20 were distinguished. Their important role in unlocking the potential of ancient apple varieties in the south and southeast of Kazakhstan. These rootstocks and varieties are recommended for propagation and creation of highly productive orchards. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan provided funding within the framework of the budget program 267 “Improving the availability of knowledge and scientific research” under subprogram 101 “Program-targeted financing of scientific research and activities” – Creation of varieties and hybrids of fruit and berry, nut crops and grapes based on the achievements of bio and IT technologies, 2021–2023yy. No. BR10765032.
A Comparative Study of Groups of Teachers on the Perceived Nature of Effective Teaching and Learning Science
Authors: Adu-Gyamfi Kenneth , Atewini Asaki Isaiah , Anim-Eduful Benjamin
Published: June 2023

The teacher is influential in the processes of teaching and learning science, organizing instruction to transform concepts into the understanding of students. Hence, teacher effectiveness is discussed in most educational forums as stakeholders look for more plausible ways of effective teaching and learning. As part of a large study on teachers’ conception of an effective science teacher, we studied comparative views of mentors, mentees, and supervisors on the perceived nature of effective science teachers in the processes of teaching and learning science in basic schools. In a triangulation mixed methods design, 271 mentees, 160 mentors, and 85 supervisors were selected through multistage sampling procedures to respond to Effective Science Teacher Questionnaire and Interview Schedule. The data from the questionnaires were reduced to three factors through exploratory factor analysis. The qualitative data were analyzed thematically in line with the three factors. It was revealed that there was no statistically significant difference as supervisors differed not in their perceived nature of an effective science teacher compared to that of mentors and mentees. The Ministry of Education through the Ghana Education Service should provide opportunities for the three groups of teachers to share experiences on effective teaching and learning science in basic schools.
Inhaled Corticosteroids: Benefits and Risks
Authors: Shafiek Hanaa
Published: June 2023

Airway diseases, mainly asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), are frequently treated with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). ICS are considered as the cornerstone of asthma management, however, in COPD the picture is different and ICS are indicated in special circumstances. The benefits of ICS are well documented in controlling disease symptomatology. But, still there are side effects of using ICS, especially the risk of pneumonia and bacterial colonization of the airways. In this chapter, I will explore the change in the use of ICS in asthma and COPD, the indications of ICS, the benefits of ICS and its drawbacks, and how we could modify our practice in order to avoid the side effects of ICS.
Health Economics of Renal Replacement Therapy
Authors: Takura Tomoyuki , Ichimaru Naotsugu , Aikawa Atushi
Published: June 2023

The medical treatment of renal failure is increasingly being discussed in terms of medical economics against the background of disease mechanisms, treatment techniques, and related systems. Particularly, renal replacement therapy requires considerable medical resources and results in high medical costs; therefore, the interest in medical economics is increasing worldwide. This article discusses the cost-effectiveness of renal replacement therapy using macro- and micro-analyses. Based on the macroscopic analysis of international comparisons of renal replacement therapy systems based on medical expenses per patient with end-stage renal disease and a one-year mortality rate, Japan performed better than other developed countries. A clinical economic study of renal replacement therapy is significant because it quantitatively demonstrates the socioeconomic value of life-saving and health benefits (Hemodialysis: approximately 6.5 million JPY/Qaly). In other words, even with high annual medical expenses and a heavy financial burden, the level of medical fees is appropriate from the perspective of the public’s value judgment. A micro-analysis comparing the cost-effectiveness of marginal and standard donors revealed no statistically significant difference in their cumulative medical costs per long-term life expectancy. Thus, evidence and decision-making related to medical economics are required for the sustainable development of the medical system for end-stage renal disease.
Oral Health: Fundamentals, Importance, and Perspectives
Authors: Dolores Correia Miranda Valdivia Andréa , de los Angeles Vázquez Sánchez Maria , Elizabeth Aguirre Cortés Diana , Gutiérrez Cortés Evangelina
Published: June 2023

Oral health is a fundamental and important part of the patient’s general health. It is very common to find texts that focus on diseases rather than on health, the proposal of this chapter is to address the importance of oral health maintenance, its impact on people’s lives, and the fundamental role of the dentist as a professional. Oral diseases are largely preventable or require only simple interventions if diagnosed and addressed at early stages. The aim of this chapter is to discuss the importance of the function of teeth and their supporting tissues for the health of the person, as well as the functions of esthetics, phonation, and mastication in the bio-psycho-social relationship of the human being, to demonstrate how fundamental, it is to maintain oral health.
Perspective Chapter: Bάλτοi – The Reception of Western Asian Colors-Cardinal Points System along the Boundaries of the Hellenic Oikumene
Authors: Bonda Moreno
Published: June 2023

This contribute delineates a “cultural history of language” along the boundaries of the Hellenic world from antiquity to the Byzantine period. The aim is to conceive an area where separate linguistic labels – Greek, Illyrian, Slavic, and so on. – cannot represent the complexity of a koine in which East and West mingled. Specifically, the encyclopaedic meaning of several toponyms carrying the dictionary meaning “white” – λευκός, βάλτος, ἄσπρον – is examined to confirm the hypothetical acquisition of the accessory meaning “western” or “northwestern” borrowed in Greek as a semantic calque following contacts with the Turkic-Slavo-Persian oikumene. In the region outstretched toward the Hindu Kush, the Little Altai, and the Sarmatic Plain, certain place names and ethnonyms signal a marked Western Asian influence on Greek perception of vast spaces, both linguistically and cognitively. Implementing the methodological principles of cognitive linguistics, this reflection about the cultural meaning of ethnonyms and choronyms as Baltoi and Baltiyul, Lucania and Indike Leuke, and Leukosyroi and Leukosyria offers a cultural and historical perspective alternative to the merely philological one and underscores the necessity to conceive the northeastern part of the Classical World as a place where faded boundaries connected, rather than being separate, with people belonging to distinct nations but part of a common Sprachbund.
A Retrospective Single-center Study of Presentation and Prognosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pediatric Patients
Authors: Nasehi Mohammadmahdi , Ahmadi Pooria , Khalili Zahra , Rahmannia Maryam , Ahmadi Zahra , Zitatzadeh Mahmoud Reza , Pourbakhtyaran Elham
Published: June 2023

Background: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a post-infectious immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy, progressing bilaterally and often symmetrically and affecting sensory and motor function. Most cases completely recover, but around 20% of cases may lead to complications, incomplete recovery, or even death. Objectives: This study aims to assess the prognosis of GBS in pediatric patients and possible associated conditions regarding recovery or prognosis. Methods: We investigated 71 cases of GBS admitted to Mofid Pediatric Hospital from March 2014 to March 2017. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were retrospectively recorded and analyzed. Two follow-up visits were performed after 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 years from onset, according to the GBS Disability Scale, and recovery of motor function was assessed during patients’ visits to the clinic. Results: We found 35 male and 36 female subjects with an average age of 6.17 ± 3.82 (range 0.9 up to 15 years old); cases were mostly presented with myalgia and weakness (78.9%) followed by headache, found in 5 patients (7%). Around 84.5% of patients had an upper respiratory infection as their antecedent infection. Fifteen cases of autonomic dysfunction were observed, and 15 patients had cranial nerve involvement. Most cases had the acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP) form of GBS on electrophysiologic tests. Analysis showed only axonal involvement was significantly correlated with poor prognosis (P-value
Cytoprotective Activity of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Conocarpus erectus Against Ultraviolet B in Skin Cell Line HSF-PI 17
Authors: Dayer Dian , Farzam Fatima , Bayati Vahid , Fardaie Parnian
Published: June 2023

Background: The Conocarpus extract possesses antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, which may prove to be beneficial in the healing of skin wounds. Objectives: This study investigated the protective effects of Conocarpus leaf extract on HSF-PI 17 fibroblast cells against the harmful effects of UVB radiation. Methods: After culturing the cells, the MTT assay was employed to evaluate the cytotoxicity of the Conocarpus extract. The cells were divided into three groups: The control group, the group receiving radiation only, and the group receiving radiation along with the Conocarpus leaf extract. Trypan blue staining was utilized to quantify the count of viable cells. The level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was determined by measuring the intensity of fluorescence color. Real-time PCR was utilized to evaluate gene expression, while Western blotting was employed to determine protein expression. Results: Conocarpus extract had no toxic effects on HSF-PI 17 cells at doses ranging from 0.001 to 1 g/mL. Exposure to UVB radiation led to a notable rise in the production of ROS and a considerable decline in cell growth rate compared to the control group (P < 0.05). In the third group, the Conocarpus extract significantly moderated the reduction in growth and production of ROS compared to the second group (P < 0.05). TGF-β and SMAD2/3 gene expressions, as well as collagen protein levels, were significantly lower in the second group than in the control group (P < 0.05). TGF-β and SMAD2/3 gene expressions, as well as collagen protein expression, showed a significant increase in the third group compared to the second group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Conocarpus leaf extract reduces the harmful effects of UVB radiation on HSF-PI 17 skin fibroblast cells.
Modos de ver: simposio
Authors: Peñín Llobell Alberto
Published: June 2023

Simposio Modos de Ver, 15-16 de Noviembre 2022
Modos de ver: debate
Authors: Peñín Llobell Alberto
Published: June 2023

Transcripción del debate generado en el simposio Modos de Ver celebrado en Valencia entre el 15-16 de Noviembre 2022
Development perspectives of insurance in the conditions of digitalization in Azerbaijan.
Authors: Garayev A. , Ibadullayev A.
Published: June 2023

The article examines the development perspectives of the insurance sector in Azerbaijan in the context of the digital economy. Focusing on examining the current state of the insurance sector in Azerbaijan and the potential impact of the development of the digital economy on its development, the study highlights the current challenges facing the industry and identifies opportunities for development through the application of emerging technologies. The study identified the importance of applying digitalization to improve customer experience, increase operational efficiency, expand market coverage and ensure long-term competitiveness of Azerbaijan's insurance sector.
CURRENT STATE OF FINANCIAL STABILITY OF US ECONOMY
Authors: Malikli A.
Published: June 2023

Financial stability refers to the ability of the financial system to function effectively and efficiently in normal and stressful conditions, while minimizing the risk of disruption to the overall economy. A stable financial system is crucial for economic growth and development because it enables the efficient allocation of economic resources, facilitates savings and investment, and supports the functioning of financial markets. Financial stability is important because it can create confidence in the overall financial system and, in turn, boost economic growth. Conversely, financial instability can lead to a contraction of credit, lower economic activity, and increased volatility in markets. Therefore, policymakers and central banks must take measures to preserve financial stability, such as regulating financial institutions, monitoring systemic risks, and implementing policies to mitigate potential risks. In this way, financial stability is a vital component of economic stability and growth.
A INFLUÊNCIA DO CONTEXTO HISTÓRICO NAS INTERPRETAÇÕES DE CAPITU: DE ADULTERA A SÍMBOLO DE AUTONOMIA
Authors: Nóbrega Patrícia dos Santos
Published: June 2023

O estudo apresentado pretende mostrar como as transformações sociaisno decorrer do século XX, influenciaram as interpretações críticas da personagemCapitu, do livro Dom Casmurro. O trabalho pretende aindaabordar características da segunda onda feminista brasileira que ocorreuentre 1970 e 1980 e analisar como as transformações advindas com omovimento, influenciaram nas interpretações feitas pela crítica literáriaà personagem.
FESTA RELIGIOSA EM DOIS CONTEXTOS: BRASIL E PORTUGAL
Authors: Vitorio Benalva da Silva
Published: June 2023

Trata-se do resultado de trabalho teórico e empírico vinculado ao projetoA arte da convivência do Grupo de Pesquisa Comunicação e Cidadaniada Universidade Católica de Santos, realizado em Santos/Brasil e em Braga/Portugal, com a participação de docentes e discentes da graduação epós-graduação1. No estudo comparativo entre dois Santuários Marianos –Monte Serrat e Monte Sameiro – procura-se compreender convergênciase divergências socioculturais entre dois países Católicos de língua oficialcomum, por meio de observação participante e entrevista.
SEGREGAÇÃO SOCIOESPACIAL EM SANTOS/SP: MORFOLOGIA URBANA E QUALIDADE DOS ESPAÇOS LIVRES PÚBLICOS EM UMA PERSPECTIVA COMPARADA
Authors: Bechelli Luiza Passos , Carriço José Marques
Published: June 2023

A partir da análise da relação entre espaço livre público da Zona Leste edos Morros da cidade de Santos (SP), aponta-se a segregação socioespacialna cidade, utilizando-se como referências a Praça Primeiro de Maio,localizada no bairro Ponta da Praia, e a Praça do Céu, na Vila Progresso,que retratam diferentes realidades socioeconômicas, revelando a grandedesigualdade social do município. Foram utilizadas coletas de dados noslocais investigados, pesquisa documental e a análise comparativa do espaço,usando como referência métodos de avaliação baseados nos autoresreferenciados na bibliografia. A pesquisa apontou que a Praça do Céu ébastante frequentada, as pessoas permanecem e circulam no local, possuindoqualidade de vida pública. Apesar de deter alguns equipamentosem más condições físicas e de alguns pontos da praça serem mais frequentadosque outros por conta da insolação. A Praça Primeiro de Maio,que teve grande parte do centro de sua área doada para uma associaçãoprivada, possui bastante circulação e permanência de pessoas naquilo queficou definido como seu lado norte e que se encontra de frente para duasavenidas; já o seu lado sul, muito prejudicado por essa doação, tem poucafrequência de pessoas e por tempo limitado. A partir disso, foi elaboradoprojeto de intervenção para cada praça que busca preservar os aspectospositivos e rever os negativos.
A QUESTÃO DE GÊNERO NO CONTEXTO ESCOLAR
Authors: Costa Leal Nathalia , Zoccal Sirlei Ivo Leito , Saba Marly , Barros Claudia Renata dos Santos
Published: June 2023

O presente estudo teve como objetivo principal identificar as situaçõesde gênero no contexto escolar, enfatizando principalmente a atuação dopedagogo diante desta problemática, bem como o papel exercido pelafamília, e suas contribuições. Este não teve como interesse informar ou‘’rotular’’ o que é certo ou errado, e sim apresentar os pontos de vista detodas as partes envolvidas no contexto escolar. Assim, por meio de revisãobibliográfica, analisando o ponto de vista de diversos autores, foramabordados conceitos e práticas necessárias para possibilitar o professore a equipe gestora abordar este tema tão presente dentro de uma escola,da forma mais natural possível, sempre identificando em documentosoficiais a obrigatoriedade dessas ações pedagógicas. Também foram abordadasas possíveis causas de preconceitos dentro da sala de aula. Cientede que a criança não nasce “homem” ou “mulher”, ou seja, a construçãodo gênero é fundamentalmente sociocultural. Após análise de materiais,pudemos observar que há questões relevantes relacionadas ao gênero queprecisam ser trabalhadas para redução de episódios de preconceito e discriminaçãodentro do ambiente escolar, para a melhoria da educação comfoco na inclusão social.
FICHA CATALOGRÁFICA
Authors: Di Renzo Marcelo Luciano Martins
Published: June 2023

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AS VARIANTES DO INGLÊS E O DESEMPENHO DO INTÉRPRETE BRASILEIRO
Authors: ABREU THAIS REZENDE DE , BOHN GRAZIELA PIGATTO
Published: June 2023

Neste estudo investigamos as dificuldades que quatro variantes do inglêspodem apresentar para o intérprete em formação através de uma pesquisaem que 12 intérpretes em formação realizam a interpretação simultâneade quatro amostras de áudios do inglês – sendo duas variantes americanase duas variantes britânicas –, língua-fonte, para o português, língua-alvo.Partimos do pressuposto de que os participantes teriam mais afinidadecom as variantes americanas, por estas serem mais recorrentes na formaçãode falantes de inglês como língua estrangeira – o que foi comprovadoatravés de um questionário subjetivo. Os resultados mostram que as variantesbritânicas podem, de fato, representar obstáculos para o intérpreteem formação, considerando que a duração de pausas silenciosas e o númerode omissões de compreensão e de anomalias durante as interpretaçõessão maiores nas variantes britânicas do que nas variantes americanas.
ESPAÇO DE MEMÓRIA E VIDA: UM PROJETO DE REQUALIFICAÇÃO URBANA PARA FINS HABITACIONAIS NO BAIRRO DE VILA NOVA – SANTOS, SP.
Authors: BRAZÃO GABRIELA RIBEIRO , RIOS LENIMAR GONÇALVES
Published: June 2023

O artigo focaliza a Vila Nova, bairro que ao longo do século XX sofreuintenso processo de degradação devido à introdução de atividades produtivasimpactantes. A pesquisa busca entender o fenômeno da degradaçãode áreas centrais residenciais e como o processo se manifesta na área deestudo, com especial atenção à legislação urbanística e sua influência nastransformações do bairro. Com base nas análises apontam-se diretrizesgerais de intervenção objetivando a requalificação urbana do bairro parafins de uso misto (habitação, comércio e serviços) e, a partir de uma análisecrítica da proposta de alterações à Lei de Uso e Ocupação do Solo apresentadaem 2014 pela Prefeitura Municipal de Santos (MINUTA LUOS2014), foi feita modelagem com finalidade de definir parâmetros urbanísticosque garantam a requalificação com produção de Habitação deInteresse Social e de Mercado Popular e ao mesmo tempo proporcionemqualidade urbanística e ambiental à área.
OS OBJETIVOS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL (ODS) E A LEGISLAÇÃO BRASILEIRA SOBRE ABASTECIMENTO HUMANO: MECANISMOS DE EFETIVIDADE
Authors: DA SILVA ISABELLA MARIA GÓES , GRANZIERA MARIA LUIZA MACHADO
Published: June 2023

O presente artigo trata do direito humano à água e da garantia de acessoao abastecimento de água potável. Parte-se de uma análise sobre a temáticadesse direito com enfoque na Lei nº 11.445/2007 (Lei de SaneamentoBásico) com o objetivo de verificar os propósitos normativos aplicáveisaos serviços de distribuição de água potável em relação aos preceitos estabelecidospelos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS). Ametodologia compreende pesquisa exploratória e qualitativa, utilizando--se bibliografia baseada em doutrina, princípios e normas relacionadasao assunto. A partir da análise efetuada, concluiu-se que o ordenamentojurídico brasileiro possui os mecanismos adequados para garantir o acessohumano à água potável.
PADRÕES PRIVADOS E A ISO 14001 - O SISTEMA DE GESTÃO AMBIENTAL NAS CORPORAÇÕES
Authors: DE QUEIROZ ZAHRA ADNAN KABBARA
Published: June 2023

A pesquisa tem como objetivo estudar e discutir os padrões privados,buscando investigar os padrões relacionados a produtos e aqueles que sereferem ao processo de produção e, em um segundo momento, discutir,especificamente, o padrão privado/norma técnica ISO 14001:2015, desenvolvidopara certificar os sistemas de gestão ambiental das corporações.Considerando-se os preceitos de Vergara, quanto aos fins a pesquisa édescritiva e explicativa. Descritiva porque visa detalhar, especialmente, osrequisitos da norma ISO 14001:2015, ou seja, aspectos dos processos detransformação que possam causar impactos ambientais significativos; explicativaporque procura explicar os padrões privados de produtos/mercadoriase os padrões privados que tem como fim adequar o processo produtivoà redução/eliminação de aspectos ambientais adversos. Quanto aosmeios, a pesquisa é bibliográfica em função da revisão da literatura combase em estudiosos tanto na questão ambiental como na discussão dospadrões privados, assim como o Relatório da FAO e norma técnica ISO14001:2015. A pesquisa também utiliza o método do pesquisador participante,apontado por Yin, uma vez que a autora atuou como integrantede um grupo multidisciplinar em uma grande empresa que implantou osistema de gestão ambiental e cuidou da sua manutenção.