bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Two new species of Strandesia Stuhlmann, 1888 (Crustacea: Ostracoda) from Thailand, with first record of a male S. martensi Savatenalinton, 2015
Authors: Savatenalinton Sukonthip
Published: April 2024

Two new species of Strandesia Stuhlmann, 1888 are described from the northeastern part of Thailand: S. karanovicae sp. nov. and S. amnatcharoenensis sp. nov. Strandesia karanovicae is characterized by a tumid carapace in dorsal view, a small anterior overlap, the absence of a dorso-subapical seta on the first segment of the antennule (A1), a large aesthetasc Y on the antenna, an α seta shape with a needle-like tip and a large β seta on the mandibular palp (Md-palp), serrated bristles on the maxilla, a long h1 seta on the second thoracopod (T2) and a slender caudal ramus (CR). Strandesia amnatcharoenensis has a small compressed posterior part of the right valves (RV) which makes it closely related to S. pholpunthini Savatenalinton, 2015. The new species can be distinguished primarily by a considerably small anterior overlap of the left valve over the right valve (RV), a postero-ventral flange of the RV, a remarkably large claw Ga of the CR and the chaetotaxy of the limbs, especially A1, Md-palp and T2. In addition, in the present study, the sexual population of S. martensi Savatenalinton, 2015 is recorded for the first time, and thus the first description of the male is provided here. Moreover, the morphological examination of both males and females revealed differences between asexual and sexual females and also points to the fact that S. martensi is a mixed reproduction species. This is the first record of the mixed reproductive mode in the genus Strandesia or even in the Cypricercinae.
Deploying Artificial Intelligence into Daily Life: Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security with More Opportunities
Authors: Venkateswarlu Dr. S. China , Shankar J Shiva , Palanivel Dr. S.
Published: April 2024

The rapid advancement of information technology has led to an upsurge in cybercriminal activities. As technology continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by individuals involved in digital offenses. Trends in complex, distributed, and internet based computing have raised significant concerns regarding information security and privacy. Cyber infrastructures, in particular, are highly susceptible to intrusions and various threats. Traditional security measures like sensors and detectors are inadequate for safeguarding these infrastructures, necessitating the development of more sophisticated IT solutions capable of modeling normal behaviors and identifying anomalies. To address these challenges effectively, cyber defense systems must exhibit traits such as flexibility, adaptability, and robustness. They should be able to detect a wide range of threats while making intelligent real-time decisions. Given the sheer volume and speed of cyberattacks, relying solely on human intervention is inadequate for prompt analysis and response. Many of these attacks are orchestrated by intelligent agents like computer worms and viruses, making it essential to combat them using intelligent, semi-autonomous agents that can promptly detect, evaluate, and respond to cyber threats. These computer-generated forces must manage the entire process of responding to attacks, encompassing the identification of the attack type, its targets, the appropriate response, and the prioritization of secondary attack prevention. Furthermore, cyber
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INTELLIGENT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES BASED TELEMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS
Authors: A Ginavanee
Published: April 2024

A new era in telemedicine and healthcare has emerged in recent years with the merging of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Computing Techniques (ICT). The creation of hybrid Deep Neural Networks (DNNs), which integrate the advantages of many AI and ICT methodologies to improve medical diagnosis, therapy, and patient care, has been a particularly noteworthy example of this change. This study sheds light on the transformative changes these technologies bring to the medical industry by providing an outline of the developments and applications of hybrid DNN in telemedicine and healthcare. Additionally, by offering customised healthcare solutions based on each patient's unique requirements and traits, these systems can enhance patient outcomes in general. The integration of telemedicine, which uses hybrid DNNs to enable remote patient consultations, monitoring, and diagnostics, is also explored in this work. In light of global health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic, where it is crucial to minimise physical contact, this has become even more important. With the assistance of AI and ICT, telemedicine makes sure that patients receive prompt, efficient care from the convenience of their homes, relieving the pressure on medical institutions. The ethical and legal issues surrounding the broad use of AI and hybrid DNN in healthcare are also covered in the article. The responsible implementation of these technologies requires careful consideration of critical issues such as patient privacy, data security, and regulatory compliance in the medical field. The integration of AI with ICT, particularly with the use of hybrid DNNs, has brought about a revolution in telemedicine and healthcare. Better patient outcomes and a more effective healthcare system are anticipated as a result of these technologies, which also offer remote healthcare services, personalised treatment programmes, and enhanced medical diagnostics. When compared to existing models, the proposed method demonstrates an impressive accuracy rate of 99%
Memórias que ardem – o que fazer? A busca vertiginosa de Lobo Antunes
Authors: Gonda Cinda
Published: April 2024

O traço poético, a fragmentação, a intertextualidade marcam o processo narrativo de António Lobo Antunes. A memória ocupa papel importante em sua obra. Nosso objetivo é verificar como, a partir do fluxo de consciência, Antunes partirá para a criação de uma sintaxe que imprime a marca autoral em seus romances, na tentativa de dar forma ao inconsciente.
D’As naus, de António Lobo Antunes: a carnavalização como destino da Literatura Portuguesa
Authors: Silva Maria de Fátima Costa e , Medeiros Ana Clara Magalhães de
Published: April 2024

Este artigo vincula As naus (1988), de António Lobo Antunes, à tradição de romances carnavalizados, conforme teoria de Mikhail Bakhtin (1987; 2019). Tomando-se o século XX como período de mal-estar (FREUD, 2001), com impactos decisivos para o mundo lusófono, analisamos as relações responsivas e paródicas que se tecem entre o romance, o épico de Camões (1572) e a Mensagem (1934) de Pessoa. Tal esforço, amparado por premissas de Walter Benjamin, em diálogo com a crítica de Eduardo Lourenço, visa mostrar como a carnavalização se firma enquanto destino de uma cultura que assistiu o esgarçamento do épico na torrente na história.
Resilience for All: Enabling Transformative Implementation - 8th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum: Summary Report
Authors:   United Nations Environment Programme
Published: April 2024

Over the past two decades, Resilience has served as a unifying theme for the APAN Forums. The past years have seen significant efforts towards generating knowledge and information on climate change adaptation at the global and regional levels. However, we are still significantly off-schedule to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and the world is in a state of climate emergency. The current climate change impacts are evident and disruptive in sectors like agriculture, ecosystems, human health, urban settlements, and infrastructure. The sub-theme is aligned with the overarching theme of KGAW 2023 — “A New Era for Adaptation: Scaling up and transformation in adaptation”. It is also in line with the key outcomes of COP27, further emphasising the importance of transformative approach to accelerating and enhancing adaptation efforts.
Improving Learning Outcomes of Globalization Subthemes Around Me through Power Point Media in Class VI SDN 238 Palembang
Authors: Sari Imelda
Published: April 2024

In this study, the problem raised by the researcher was, “Can the use of power point media improve learning outcomes for the sub-theme of globalization around me in class VI at SDN 238 Palembang?” This research aims to improve the learning outcomes of class VI PPKn students at SDN 238 Palembang by using power point media. This research was carried out in class VI at SDN 238 Palembang. The research method used is classroom action research, with two cycles carried out, namely cycle 1 and cycle 2. This was done to determine improvements in student learning outcomes. From the results of data analysis for each cycle, the following results were obtained: the percentage of achievement of learning completeness, which was originally in cycle 1, was affective 60%, psychomotor 53%, and cognitive 60%, then increased in cycle 2 to 93%. Affective, 93% Psychomotor, and 100% Cognitive, or an increase of 33% Affective, 40% Psychomotor, and 40% Cognitive. By looking at the results between cycles 1 and 2, there was an increase in learning outcomes after using power point learning media. From these results, it can be said that learning using power point media can improve student learning outcomes.
THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS IN CALCIFIC ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY OF THE SHOULDER
Authors:   National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, Bucharest, Romania
“Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Dima Augustin
Published: April 2024

Calcific tendinopathy in the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder is an increasingly common and disabling pathology. Calcific tendinopathy is a common disease that mainly affects people aged between 40 and 60. Women seem to be more affected than men. It has been suggested that various factors play a role in the condition, such as abnormal thyroid gland activity, metabolic diseases (e.g. gout, diabetes) and genetic predisposition. Various aetiological hypotheses have been put forward: the degenerative and multiphasic theories are the two most widely accepted. Clinically, calcific tendonitis is characterised by severe, disabling pain, often occurring spontaneously, usually in the morning or following exertion disproportionate to subsequent symptoms. There may be concomitant stiffness, giving rise to a clinical picture resembling frozen shoulder or hyperalgesic painful shoulder. Conventional radiography of the shoulder is the most appropriate imaging approach, but perfectly complemented by soft tissue ultrasound. Most acute painful episodes resolve spontaneously symptomatically. Numerous conservative treatments have been reported in the literature with varying levels of evidence of efficacy. In the present study we tried to evaluate which therapeutic option could give superior results both from a functional, lesional architectural and causal point of view in terms of reduction of callus size, but also from an imaging point of view. The use of various therapeutic protocols have shown a significant benefit of the association of ESWT with conventional FKT, and intra-articular infiltration, with a plus for the association of Corticosteroids and Sodium Hyaluronate regarding the speed of achieving the desired results. Similar results were obtained with the intra-articular shoulder PRP technique, but with slower achievement of the desired results. Arthroscopic surgery is the orthopaedic specialist's last option.
Keywords: Calcific tendinopathy, rotator cuff muscles, shoulder, intra-articular infiltration.
FIBROMYALGIA – AN UPDATE ON CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA
Authors:   National Institute for Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology – 3rd Clinic, Bucharest, Romania, Nartea Roxana , Ojoga Florina ,   National Institute for Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology – 3rd Clinic, Bucharest, Romania, Ghiorghiu Ioana ,   National Institute for Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology – 3rd Clinic, Bucharest, Romania, Meiu Lili ,   National Institute for Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology – 3rd Clinic, Bucharest, Romania, Avramescu Daniela ,   National Institute for Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology – 3rd Clinic, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2024

The third most common musculoskeletal disorder is fibromyalgia, which becomes more common as people age. The most common symptoms of fibromyalgia are tiredness, sleep difficulties, persistent pain throughout the body, and functional problems. Etiopathogenesis, diagnostic standards, and classification criteria of this disorder are still up for debate. Despite the development of more reliable diagnostic criteria, a significant proportion of physicians continue to misdiagnose the illness. Familial experiences, emotional-cognitive factors, the mind-body connection, genetic predisposition, and a biopsychological capacity for stress management are some of the numerous variables that each individually contribute to the development of fibromyalgia. In this review, we present a comprehensive, critical assessment of fibromyalgia's burden and diagnosis, taking into account the most recent research, recommendations, and clinical experience. By utilizing clinical expertise and the most recent EULAR criteria for managing fibromyalgia, we want to offer doctors an innovative and useful management workflow that they may utilize in their routine clinical duties.
Keywords: fibromyalgia, chronic pain, sleep disturbances, fatigue, autonomic disturbances, regional pain syndromes, tender points.
POSTURAL CONTROL IMPAIRED IN MYOARTHROKINETIC AND NEURO-SENSORY DISORDERS
Authors:   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Faculty of Midwifery and Nursing, Bucharest, Romania, Dimulescu Dana-Maria , Chiriți Gheorghe ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Faculty of Midwifery and Nursing, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2024

Interdependent subsystems involved in dynamic posture and locomotion are represented by osteoarticular, neuromuscular, sensory systems. Postural control is maintained by somato-sensory, visual vestibular feedback, integrated at the level of the locomotor system and the central nervous system. Postural stability is disturbed in mio-arthro-kinetic disorders. In proprioceptive loss, the automatic postural responses are diminished in amplitude and delayed in time; stretch reflexes in soleus and medial gastrocnemius are severely diminished; balance-correcting responses in tibialis anterior are diminished and delayed; backward motion of the trunk is reduced; movement strategies and synergies are disturbed. In peripheral vestibular loss, there are increased trunk responses to disruptive stimuli, with hypermetric trunk muscle responses and hypometric knee responses, but unchanged synergies; pathological changes to the modulation depth are produced; the amplitude of balance correcting responses in ankle muscles is severely reduced. Visual input serves to decrease the stiffness of the musculoskeletal system; it can be accomplished by decreasing the level of muscular activity across the joints of the lower limbs (in eyes-open subjects) or by reducing the gains of the other postural feedback mechanisms, the proprioceptive or vestibular systems (in eyes-closed subjects).
Keywords: postural control, proprioceptive insufficiency, vestibular impairment.
NEURO-MUSCULOSKELETAL MANIFESTATIONS IN FABRY DISEASE
Authors:   Department of Cellular, Molecular Biology and Histology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroilor Sanitari, 050474 Bucharest 5, Romania
National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, 2 Sf. Dumitru Stree, Caravia Laura , Negoiță Mihaela ,   National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, 2 Sf. Dumitru Street, Bucharest 3, Romania, Diaconescu Sebastian ,   National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, 2 Sf. Dumitru Street, Bucharest 3, Romania, Popovici Renee ,   National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, 2 Sf. Dumitru Street, Bucharest 3, Romania, Suciu Victorița ,   National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, 2 Sf. Dumitru Street, Bucharest 3, Romania, Dimulescu Dana ,   "National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, 2 Sf. Dumitru Street, Bucharest 3, Romania
Rehabilitation Department, Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroilor Sanitari, 050474 Bucharest 5, Romania", Cheran Cosmina ,   "National Institute of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, 2 Sf. Dumitru Street, Bucharest 3, Romania
Department of Physical Education and Sport, Ecological University, Bucharest 6, Romania", Pavelescu Luciana ,   Department of Physical Education and Sport, Ecological University, Bucharest 6, Romania
Published: April 2024

Fabry Disease (FD) is a treatable lysosomal storage disorder. It is a genetic disease, diagnosis is often delayed or missed. FD is an inborn error of metabolism with clinical manifestations beginning from birth or observed much later, in adulthood. Identifying the disease as quickly as possible leads to a better clinical outcome. The objective of this review is to describe the neuro-musculoskeletal manifestations of FD, that can be easily confused with manifestations of other diseases. With this review, we want to draw attention to this condition, promote it, and succeed, we hope, in improving the speed of its diagnosis to obtain a better clinical outcome. An earlier diagnosis can lead to a better therapeutic intervention.
Keywords: Fabry Disease (FD), α -galactosidase A, acroparesthesia, enzyme replacement treatment, musculo-skeletal symptoms.
Derivați noi ai acidului dihidroxifumaric: cercetări cinetice și computaționale
Authors: Bolocan Natalia , Duca Gheorghe
Published: April 2024

Această monografie, bazată pe teza de doctorat în științe chimice a Nataliei Bolocan, scrisă sub îndrumarea Acad. Prof. Gheorghe Duca și consolidată prin publicațiile științifice recente, se prezintă ca un studiu amplu și meticulos în domeniul chimiei fizice și computaționale. Lucrarea își propune să exploreze complexitatea și aplicabilitatea acidului dihidroxifumaric (DHF) și a derivaților săi, cu un accent particular pe caracteristicile lor chimice și cuantice.
Research Collaboration Network
Authors: Aryani Amir
Published: April 2024

Author Amir Aryani: (ORCID: 0000-0002-4259-9774) Definition A research collaboration network is a group of researchers, and practitioners, or both, working together on joint research activities. These networks often span across disciplines, geographic boundaries, and sectors, enabling participants to share resources, expertise, and data to address common research goals more effectively than they could individually.
The importance of Dopamine usage after the return of spontaneous circulation at the prehospital level
Authors: Jakšić Stefan , Roglić Jelena , Jovanović Kristina , Opačić Aleksandra
Published: April 2024

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the world, accounting for 15-20% of all deaths. One of the biggest challenges when maintaining the stability of the patient's condition until hospital conditions is the occurrence of hypotension immediately after the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). In case of hypotension, the drugs of choice are vasopressors and inotropes. The Department of Emergency Medicine Belgrade has at its disposal Dopamine, a vasoactive, inotropic drug whose importance and use during hypotension after the establishment of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in a patient who experienced cardiac arrest are described through a case report. Case report: a 78-year-old man, after severe abdominal pain and black copious stools followed by hemodynamic instability, experiences cardiac arrest. After all measures of cardiocerebral pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) have been taken, cardiac function is restored, but hemodynamic instability persists. The application of Dopamine infusion leads to hemodynamic optimization of the patient and transport to the on-call health facility, where the patient is placed alive, hemodynamically stable, in the intensive care unit. Conclusion: Given that the occurrence of hypotension after ROSC is frequent (it occurs in as many as 47% of cases), while on the other hand, the availability of vasopressors and inotropes at the pre-hospital level, which would treat this hypotension, is limited, it is necessary to note the importance of the use of these drugs and increase the availability of them to doctors in emergency medical services. Applying vasoactive support pre-hospital would lead to easier hemodynamic optimization of already vitally endangered and unstable patients for transport to health institutions.
Entre la idealización y el desencanto. Memorias ambivalentes sobre el colonialismo y la descolonización entre los habitantes del antiguo Protectorado español en Marruecos
Authors: Castien Maestro Juan Ignacio
Published: April 2024

Este artículo estudia la memoria histórica sobre el colonialismo entre los habitantes del antiguo Protectorado español en Marruecos. Se basa en una investigación de campo realizada sobre el terreno entre 2019 y 2022. Para este trabajo en concreto se ha seleccionado una muestra de 13 informantes de Tetuán y Larache, con una media de edad superior a los setenta años, y que vivieron la época colonial durante su infancia o su juventud. Su memoria del Protectorado tiene un claro sesgo favorable, aunque con ciertos matices. Del mismo modo, se enuncia un discurso crítico con respecto al posterior proceso de independencia. Todo ello se ajusta a la ambivalencia característica de las relaciones entre colonizados y colonizadores. El discurso de estos informantes reproduce, pero también contradice, distintos aspectos del antiguo discurso colonialistaespañol y del discurso nacionalista marroquí.
elecciones de septiembre de 1968: análisis de un proceso decisivo en la independencia de Guinea Ecuatorial
Authors: Álvarez Chillida Gonzalo
Published: April 2024

En el contexto de la recta final de la descolonización española de Guinea Ecuatorial, el artículo analiza, a partir de las fuentes primarias disponibles, los aspectos fundamentales del proceso electoral que dio paso a la independencia, es decir, el precedente del referéndum constitucional del 11 de agosto de 1968, las elecciones generales del 22 de septiembre y la segunda vuelta de las presidenciales del día 29. Centrado en la competencia de las fuerzas políticas, se estudian las diferentes estrategias electorales y búsqueda de apoyos, la legislación electoral y el grado de limpieza del proceso y las actitudes del electorado, concluyendo en una valoración explicativa del triunfo final de Francisco Macías Nguema.
Polyposis of gastrointestinal tract after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination: a report of two cases
Authors: Kim Jun Ho , Oh Eun Hye , Han Dong Soo
Published: April 2024

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare gastrointestinal polyposis syndrome with distinctive clinical features and endoscopic findings. Diagnosis can be challenging without suspicion, and the disease carries high mortality due to complications such as infection, gastrointestinal bleeding, and malignancies. This paper presents two cases of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome occurring after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA vaccination. Both cases exhibited typical clinical findings, including hypogeusia, onychodystrophy, alopecia, and weight loss. Typical polyposis in the gastrointestinal tract was confirmed through endoscopies. As symptomatic treatment did not improve the symptoms, corticosteroids were administered, and symptoms and laboratory test results improved immediately. The patients improved upon corticosteroids tapering. These cases illustrate typical presentations of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and the course of the disease following corticosteroid treatment. Additionally, they suggest the possibility that Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be triggered by COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.
QUALITY OF LIFE OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE IN RELATION TO GENDER
Authors: Koca Saša , Radzo Alibegović Dzenana
Published: April 2024

The aim of the research was to determine the quality of life of visually impaired respondents in relation to gender. The research included 99 patients with cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus and eye injuries with a residual vision of 50% (visual acuity ≤0.5). All were in the terminal phase of the disease. For the purpose of the research, a survey questionnaire was used, which, in addition to sociodemographic data, also consists of a vision questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25), version 2000. The vision questionnaire is used by the National Vision Institute. The difference in the quality of life of the respondents was determined in relation to gender and diagnosis. For all 25 questions divided into three areas that refer to the respondents' assessment of the following elements: general health, vision, eye pain, distance and near activities, a discriminant analysis was performed. The results of the research confirmed that vision impairment affects the quality of life of the patient, as well as that there is a difference between the male and female respondents in the applied measuring instrument system. The greatest influence of different degrees of visual impairment was evident in the area of reading and access to information, somewhat less in the area of orientation and movement, and the smallest in the area of the patients' emotional state. The age of the respondents ranged from 5 to 78 years. The majority of respondents were men 50 (50.50%). The average chronological age of male respondents is 47.50±21.56 years, and female respondents 50.12±20.85. In the total sample, 45.5% of respondents have cataracts, 29.3% have glaucoma, 11.1% have strabismus and 14.1% have an eye injury. 47.5% of respondents consider their health to be average, 44.4% consider it to be above average, while 8.1% of respondents consider it to be below average. A higher percentage of male respondents have glaucoma (38%) and injuries/trauma (20%) compared to female respondents. A higher percentage of female respondents (55.1%) state that their quality of life is above average, while the percentage of male respondents is 34%. Quality of life is average for 56% of male respondents and 38.8% of female respondents.
SENSITIZATION OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN OF PEERS INVOLVED IN THE INCLUSIVE PROCESS IN MACEDONIA AND BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors: Jakovchevska Aleksandra , Kuduzovic Azur , Gjorshovksa Klimentina
Published: April 2024

The global trend of incorporating students with disabilities into mainstream education is on the rise, a phenomenon observed in countries like Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the attitudes of parents with typically developing children play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of students with special needs within regular school systems. This study aims to delve into the level of sensitization among parents of typically developing students concerning their peers with diverse developmental disabilities in Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Data for this investigation were collected through a survey comprising 10 questions, each offering 3/4 possible responses. The sample size includes 90 parents of typically developing students attending regular schools across North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thematic analysis of survey results unveils challenges and barriers in the inclusive education process, shedding light on parental sensitization. This exploration identifies specific issues and proposes potential solutions to enhance the inclusivity of the education system. The identified issues emphasize the necessity for targeted interventions and proactive measures to raise awareness among parents, fostering a more supportive and inclusive educational environment. By suggesting plausible solutions, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on inclusive education, serving as a foundation for further research and practical initiatives.
Promoting Mental Wellbeing Among The Saudi Healthcare Workers: Lessons From The Global Wellness Programs
Authors: Hussain Baggash ; Abdullah Alabsi
Published: April 2024

Sound mental health among the health workers is a desire of every healthcare institution. While it can be difficult to evade occasional instances of mental health problems among healthcare workers, the healthcare management need subtle programs for addressing any spotted case of mental health problem among the professionals. The mental care programs would be beneficial to Saudi Arabia where prevalence of depression, stress and anxiety are on high level. Unfortunately, most of the established mental wellness programs, such as mindfulness initiatives have only been densely applied in the high-income countries. This narrative review explored how these programs can be applied to the Saudi healthcare context. Accordingly, three considerations should be made; sensitivity to working hours and religious practices, leveraging family and community support systems, and addressing stigma surrounding mental health.
The hidden curriculum in islamic religious education and its impact on the character formation of Sudirman Kaliangkrik islamic high school students
Authors: Abidin Zaenal , Slamet Indah , Wijayanti Ita , Kamal Yusron
Published: April 2024

Character building is one of national education purposes. This is in accordance with the contents of the 2003 National Education System Law Article 1 which states that, among the goals of national education is to develop the potential of students to have intelligence, personality and noble character. The mandate of the 2003 National Education System Law intends that education does not only form intelligent Indonesian people, but also personality or character. The Hidden Curriculum of Islamic Religious Education is a set or an unwritten plan relating to Islamic material or lessons, the objectives of the learning process, methods and approaches, as well as forms of evaluation in preparing students to know, understand, live to believe in and practice Islamic teachings in full. . This study uses descriptive qualitative methods, and data collection is carried out taken from journal documents, or other documents. Data collection by way of observation, interviews and documentation. Technical analysis of data by means of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions. The application of the PAI hidden curriculum at Sudirman Kaliangkrik Islamic High School includes: (1) Memorization of short surahs, midday prayers in congregation, Kultum, Adhan, Tahlilan, Yasinan. (2) The implication of the hidden curriculum consists of two characters, namely, the first is the character of amali, seen from the congregational midday prayers, tahlilan which contains dhikr and also yasinan. The second is a cult whose goal is self-development and also learning how to preach after praying in congregation. (3) The strategy for implementing activities by providing exemplary examples to students, the application of habituation to hidden curriculum activities, and the existence of collaboration between teachers.
Halal tourism based on local wisdom in Madura: Opportunities and challenges
Authors: Saifulloh Saifulloh , Kartika Betania , Razali Mohamad Afiq bin , Jamaludin Muhammad Aizat
Published: April 2024

Religious and spiritual tourism have been increasingly common and well-liked in recent decades, representing a large portion of global travel and expanding rapidly in recent years. The phrase "hidden paradise" is used to describe the island of Madura, which spans four regencies—Sumenep, Pamekasan, Sampang, and Bangkalan—and offers a variety of tourism opportunities, including historical tourism, natural tourism, cultural tourism, and religious tourism. This study aims to define halal tourism themes using conventional wisdom from the region. In this study, a case study with a qualitative descriptive methodology is used. In-depth interview and observation data were used as the primary sources, and books, the internet, and documentaries were used as the sources for the secondary data. According to the study, Madurese people have a limited comprehension of the idea of halal tourism and are therefore unable to implement it according to local wisdom.
Migration Balance in Serbia: Age, Cohort and Period Analysis
Authors: Vasić Petar
Published: April 2024

Problem of international migration evidence and statistics in Serbia is well known by far. Migration balance is calculated for entire intercensal period by vital statistics method. Values gained in such a way aren’t specified by age and generation, thus can be tracked only by period. In the other hand, mirror statistics doesn't provide much more than a crude migration balance estimation. In this article we will try to estimate migration balance by age and by cohort. Based on data on vital events and census data we will calculate migration balance, and all the indicators related to it. Analysis is covering the period from 1981. to 2022. and is related to the total population of Serbia. We will also analyse possible differences between generations and periods by statistical analysis. Such methodologically uncommon approach will give us valuable information about age-specific time-trends in migration of population in Serbia. Period effect should reveal are there any differences between pre-crisis (1981-1991) and post-crisis (2002-2022) period in the level of migration, cohort effect should reveal are there significant differences in international spatial mobility between generations, and, in the end, age effect should prove well known pattern of migration selectivity. Results should be applicable mostly in formulating assumptions about future migrations and theirs age-specific influence on total population of Serbia. Similar approach could be used for all lower territorial levels where data are available. Significance of knowing migration in detail is higher for demographic development in lower territorial units, so this procedure could find its application particularly in population projections of subnational level.
Internal migration in Serbia through the lens of spatial planning: data sources and possible methodological solutions
Authors: Nikolić Teodora
Published: April 2024

In the first two decades of the 21st century, Serbia faced a significant population decline (from 7.5 million to 6.65 million), which affected almost 95 per cent of all settlements and 90 per cent of local centres. Beside general depopulation and “urban shrinkage”, unfavourable migration flows pose an additional challenge for spatial development. The spatial patterns of internal migration trace general socio-economic processes and thus represent one of the most important indicators of the diffusion of development within the territory. At the same time, internal migration flows represent a feedback loop for the increase of development disproportions. Considering that one of the main strategic objectives of spatial development in Serbia at all territorial levels (national, regional and local) is a more balanced distribution of the population, a broader and deeper insight into the extent and flows of internal migration can make an important contribution to spatial planning. Against this background, the study aims to identify various sources of statistical data and possible methodological solutions for conducting an analysis of internal migration in Serbia. The study utilises three different types of data provided by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, including: Population Census (migration characteristics of the population), Internal Migration statistics (immigration and emigration data based on changes of residence) and birth and death statistics (combined with population census data). The data used are partly published via the dissemination database and partly unpublished. The research results provide information on the advantages and disadvantages of using the above-mentioned data sources, e.g. data quality, availability, level of detail, etc. In addition, a comparative analysis carried out with all three data sources using specific examples revealed possible discrepancies in the results.
The possibility of using EHIS survey for the identification of sandwich generations
Authors: Paunović Radulović Dragana , Devedžić Mirjana
Published: April 2024

"Sandwich generation" is a term that denotes a generation whose members, at one stage of their life, take care of their descendants and their aging parents at the same time. The combination of the parental role and the informal care of elderly family members represents the squeeze of the life cycle, i.e. pressure from both younger and older family members, and has its own sociological, cultural, economic, demographic and numerous other dimensions. The goal of the research in this paper was to identify the "sandwich generation" in Serbia from a demographic perspective, using quantitative methods. In the absence of longitudinal and qualitative research, as the most reliable sources of data for the study of this social phenomenon, the examining whether the existing social statistics have data that can support research of this type, was the first step approaching the work. As the most suitable source of data, the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) was chosen, which was carried out in 2019 in the organization of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and the Institute for Public Health "Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut". For the purposes of this work, a secondary analysis of data from EHIS was performed, and thus the research capacities of EHIS in this issue were examined and, at the same time, some methodological solutions were offered. The research was conducted on the basis of 975 cases from a sample of 13,178 respondents. The group of respondents was selected on the basis of questions about the provision of informal care, analysis of the structure of households to which they belong and the kinship relationship of household members, from which the parental role was also detected. Defining the demographic profile of this contingent of persons included determining the age-sex structure, marital and work status, level of education, but also the description of accompanying information - the frequency and duration of care provision. Statistical analysis of the data showed that a typical representative of the "sandwich generation" is a woman, aged 45-59, married, employed, with a medium level of education, and that she provides help to an older family member at least 10 hours a week.
Regional differences in the natural population growth movement of Montenegro since the beginning of the 21st century
Authors: Mijanović Dragica , Brajušković Popović Mileva
Published: April 2024

In the past 50 years, the population of Montenegro has undergone all phases of natural population movement, which is characteristic of accelerated demographic transition. In the early 1960s, birth rates were high, but after the 1970s, they shifted to moderate levels. At the beginning of this century, birth rates in Montenegro were at the upper limit of low levels. In contrast, mortality rates increased due to the aging of the population, transitioning from low to moderate levels. The moderate increase in mortality rates is also a normal consequence of population aging. The beginning of the 21st century was marked by inherited declining fertility rates from the end of the 20th century, with a tendency to decrease birth rates throughout Montenegro, but with pronounced regional differences. Essentially, behind the regional differences lie predominantly unequal regional development, influenced by factors such as tradition and religion. This has led to migration flows towards the capital and the Southern region. With the departure of young people, these areas are left without a demographic base for population reproduction, while, at the same time, the population potential of immigration municipalities increases. As a result of these movements, almost all municipalities in the Northern region have experienced low and negative natural population growth rates in the last 20 years, as have municipalities in the Central region, except for Podgorica. The situation in municipalities in the Southern region is somewhat different. The natural population movement in Montenegro has entered a phase where there is a need to focus on biodynamic rejuvenation, i.e., increasing birth rates if we want to avoid a situation similar to that faced by many European countries and our immediate surroundings, where negative natural population growth rates result in population decline. Adding to this fact is the emigration of a certain portion of the population beyond the state borders. It is clear that measures must be taken to increase natural population renewal.
Population policy to low fertility in the Republic of Srpska. the example of the city of Bijeljina
Authors: Golub Rada
Published: April 2024

The subject of this paper is the research on low fertility in the City Bijeljina and finding its solution through population policy measures. Based on the attitudes of women of childbearing age, possible population policy measures that would contribute to changing attitudes regarding reduced birth rates were examined. The relevant data is collected through the use of a survey questionnaire filled by a verified sample of 1000 women in their reproductive period (aged 15-49). In order to evaluate the role of each research variable in the prediction of fertility intentions, the arithmetic mean, frequency of responses in percentage, Pearson coefficient, and binary logistic regression model were used to explore the related factors of fertility behaviours among women in this population. The results showed the Pearson correlation coefficient indicate a significant relationship between the birth of the desired number of children in conjunction with the proposed measures such as financial benefits (Pearson .072*; p≤.023), flexible working time (Pearson .067*; p≤.035), the growth of the coefficient for each child (Pearson .068*; p≤.033). By applying binary logistic regression, the financial subsidy was singled out as the backbone of future births. Those measures of population policies factors affect desired family size and have proven to be essential components of future fertile behaviour. The research results show tendencies towards more positive fertility decisions and increased participation of women in the field of reproduction. The implementation of new measures in the system of population policy at the local level would enable the women in the City Bijeljina to give birth to the desired number of children.
Pflegekinder mit FASD-Diagnose – Erkenntnisse zur Gestaltung des Zusammenlebens aus Sicht von Pflegeeltern
Authors: Tietmeyer Jan , Walgenbach Lisa
Published: April 2024

FASD entwickelt sich seit einigen Jahren zu einem relevanten Thema im Kontext verschiedener Handlungsfelder der Sozialen Arbeit. Dieser Beitrag fokussiert hierbei die Unterbringung von Pflegekindern mit FASD im Rahmen einer Vollzeitpflege gem. § 33 SGB VIII. Hierzu werden im Umgang mit FASD erfahrende Pflegefamilien zu ihren Erfahrungen interviewt.
Estudio del perfil de uso actual y de la seguridad de los anticoagulantes orales en pacientes de farmacia comunitaria
Authors: Berraquero-Sánchez Modesto , Somoza-Hernández Beatriz , Gil-Ortega Marta
Published: April 2024

Introducción: Los anticoagulantes orales directos (ACOD) han demostrado ser una opción de tratamiento más segura, eficaz y cómoda, pero significativamente más cara que los antagonistas de vitamina K (AVK). El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar el perfil de uso actual y la seguridad de los anticoagulantes orales (ACOs) en pacientes de Farmacia Comunitaria.
Método: Se realizó un estudio observacional transversal en pacientes de tres Farmacias de la Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía. Se elaboró un cuestionario que incluía diversas variables sociodemográficas, datos relativos al tratamiento de los encuestados, al grado de conocimiento sobre su tratamiento y a la seguridad de este. 
Resultados: En el estudio participaron hombres y mujeres en proporción similar (49% vs 51%), siendo más del 50% de los participantes mayores de 70 años. La mayoría de los pacientes se encontraban en tratamiento con ACOD (80%). Sin embargo, al disgregar los datos por indicaciones se detectó un porcentaje superior de pacientes en tratamiento con ACOD para fibrilación auricular no valvular (FANV; 92%), pero inferior en pacientes con prótesis valvulares (40%). La incidencia de efectos adversos fue menor en los pacientes tratados con ACOD. Aunque el 89% de los pacientes afirmaron haber recibido información acerca de su tratamiento, esta sólo fue proporcionada por un farmacéutico en el 13% de los encuestados.
Conclusiones: Este estudio demuestra un cambio en el perfil de prescripción de los ACOs en favor de los ACOD, lo que supone una mejora en la seguridad y comodidad del paciente anticoagulado y, en consecuencia, de su calidad de vida.
Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss; Meliaceae) as the source for plant-based pesticides as an effective and sustainable biocontrol alternative
Authors: Wahjono Tri Eko , Suhatman Agus , Wihermanto W. , Hadiyanto H.
Published: April 2024

The neem tree has strengths such as effective and environmentally friendly active compounds, as well as the ability to improve the quality and productivity of plants organically. However, the use of botanical pesticides has several challenges, such as potentially lower effectiveness compared to chemical insecticides, high production costs, and requiring specific knowledge in formulation and application. Botanical pesticides are readily available tools for insect pest management and are eco-friendly. The research results show that a neem formula at a concentration of 20 ml.l-1 water can cause mortality of brown planthopper is 48.75 - 70%, while mortality in the synthetic insecticide (positive control) at a concentration of 2 ml.l-1 water (as recommended) resulted in 45% mortality. It is obvious that there is a need to develop biological control as alternatives for eco-friendly and sustainable for pests’ control in insect’s pest management strategies.  This research study has both qualitative and quantitative approach, data collection strategies were desk review of information and will be based on empirical data and literature. For the desk study, relevant internet web pages were browsed to have an overview of the key concepts of the research issue, problem of pests and diseases control and benefit of neem tree as botanical pesticides. Nevertheless, the use of botanical pesticides can provide long-term benefits to the environment and human health and support more sustainable agriculture. There is a great opportunity for the development of more effective and affordable technology for botanical pesticide production for farmers, but there are also threats such as strong competition from synthetic pesticides. The objective this study aims to determine the potential of neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss) as a plant producing botanical pesticides as an effective and sustainable biological control alternative.
Regresión lineal y análisis de la serie de tiempo mediante la codificación de datos
Authors:   Instituto Tecnológico De Los Mochis, Amador Castro Lennin Enrique , Rodríguez Apodaca Jesús Ramón ,   Universidad Autónoma Indígena De México, Lizárraga Mata Esther Graciela ,   Universidad Autónoma De Occidente
Published: April 2024

Los métodos cuantitativos son un conjunto de técnicas y herramientas de investigación basadas en cifras que permiten examinar y verificar los datos de estudio, con el fin de establecer la relación existente entre las variables que intervienen en la investigación, su importancia en los datos históricos, así como también determinar la dependencia entre las variables cuya particularidad sea representable por algún modelo matemático. La utilización de los métodos cuantitativos permitirá estimar el comportamiento de los datos que interactúan en el problema de estudio, por lo que los métodos más utilizados se encuentran los modelos matemáticos y los modelos causales.