bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On definiteness and person in Romanian vocatives
Authors: Croitor Blanca , Giurgea Ion
Published: October 2024

We investigate the correlations between the various morphosyntactic types of Romanian vocatives (+/- vocative-morphology, +/- definiteness) and the main types of vocative uses – addresses, evaluative, selecting calls and non-selecting calls (where ‘selecting calls’ by and large correspond to Schaden’s (2010) identificational vocatives). The Romanian data show that selecting calls and evaluative vocatives have structural properties that distinguish them from the other vocatives (used in addresses and non-selecting calls). Identificational vocatives, which are used when an addresee is selected from a larger group of potential addresees, involve a special Voc head that selects a definite DP, which may be unmarked for Person when the DP is nominal but is necessarily marked as 2nd person, via agreement, when the DP is pronominal. Morphologically-marked vocatives and [-def] vocatives obligatorily carry 2nd person. All four morphosyntactic patterns are available for addresses and non-selecting calls, the choice of one particular pattern being subject to lexical restrictions. We argue that morphological Vocative marking involves movement to the Voc-layer, as opposed to unmarked vocatives. Evaluative vocatives are obligatorily Voc-marked definites. We attribute the obligatory Voc-marking to the fact that for evaluative vocatives, the assignment of the NP property to the Addressee is new information. The specialization of the definite vocative-marked form for the evaluative use is explained as a morphological peculiarity of the nominalizing suffix that we postulate for evaluative adjectives, under the assumption that this suffix is also present with non-derived nouns used as evaluative predicates.
Staphylococcus aureus: changes in antimicrobial sensitivity profile and its relationship with SCCmec among clinical isolates
Authors: Duarte Felipe Crepaldi , Carraro Diogo Cesar , Finger Livia Marina , Obata Renan Hayami , Yamada-Ogatta Sueli Fumie , Bellinati Philipe Quagliato , Perugini Marcia Regina Eches
Published: October 2024

Background and Objectives: Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogen of great clinical relevance, especially those resistant to methicillin, called MRSA. Over the years, S. aureus antimicrobial resistance patterns have changed. Understanding such changes is essential to update protocols and propose efficient therapeutic approaches. This study aimed to characterize the temporal distribution of S. aureus antimicrobial resistance in patients admitted to the hospital as well as to assess its relationship with SCCmec typing. Methods: a total of 9,949 cultures of clinical materials were analyzed, between January 2000 and October 2019, from patients admitted to a university hospital in southern Brazil. All isolates had their identification and antimicrobial sensitivity profile analyzed using manual and automated techniques. Furthermore, 86 isolates were selected for mecA gene research and SCCmec typing using conventional and multiplex PCR techniques, respectively. Results: when assessing the temporal distribution of S. aureus over 20 years, it was possible to observe a drop in the proportion of MRSA compared to methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA). Between 2000 and 2002, the frequency of MRSA was 58.5%, whereas that of MSSA was 36.7%. However, from 2003 onwards, there was a reversal of these percentages. At the end of the analyzed period, 55.2% of infections were caused by MSSA, whereas 36.2% contained MRSA isolates. Furthermore, in the period analyzed, the highest prevalence was of SCCmectype II. Conclusion: these data suggest an epidemiological change in S. aureus from clinical materials, with a change in the prevalent type of SCCmec and changes in the antimicrobial sensitivity profile exhibited by the isolates. Such facts must be considered by the clinical staff with a focus on effective patient management, the choice of appropriate antimicrobial therapy so that effective infection control measures are implemented.
Folate and vitamin B12 related to homocysteine and DNA damage in female university students
Authors: Molz Patrícia , Beatriz Limberger Luana , Fernando de Oliveira Caio , Dagmar Pollo Renner Jane , Isabel Rech Franke Silvia
Published: October 2024

Background and Objectives: It is not clear whether the increase in nutrition students’ knowledge is associated with healthier eating behavior and fewer micronutrient deficiencies that can cause DNA damage. Deficiency in some vitamins can be a risk factor for increased homocysteine (Hcy) levels, a marker of cardiovascular risk. Therefore, this study aimed to verify whether dietary and serum folate and vitamin B12 are associated with Hcy levels and DNA damage in female university students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with female university students from southern Brazil. Folate, vitamin B12, and Hcy levels were determined in their diet or serum. DNA damage levels were assessed by the alkaline comet assay (index and frequency) and the buccal micronucleus assay (micronuclei frequency and binucleated cells frequency). Results: Correlation analyses did not show an association between Hcy levels and dietary or serum folate and vitamin B12 consumption. Dietary folate and vitamin B12 were associated with the index and frequency of damages; however, only serum folate was negatively associated with the index and frequency of damages. Additionally, the frequency of binucleated cells was negatively associated with dietary vitamin B12 and positively associated with serum levels. Serum folate was negatively associated with the frequency of micronuclei. Hcy levels were associated with the index and frequency of damages. Conclusion: These findings strengthen the role of healthier dietary patterns with adequate micronutrients as a preventive strategy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This approach should play a pivotal role in shaping health policies and advocating for appropriate food choices.
Social stratification of households in rural Russia in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   Kazan Federal University, Sadyrtdinov Ruslan R. , Eremeeva Ekaterina A. ,   Kazan Federal University
Published: October 2024

Introduction: in the context of studying social deprivation and inequality in society, the issue of identifying factors that enhance or mitigate these phenomena is relevant. Indices and models taking them into account are actively used in many countries to implement targeted government policies towards the most vulnerable social groups. As part of this study, an attempt was made to study the influence of individual factors influencing the social deprivation of the rural population in the Russian Federation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives: to stratify rural households to determine the degree of their social deprivation during the coronavirus epidemic. Methods: a method for constructing stratification scales according to three different factors – income distribution, asset ownership and the degree of digital inequality. The construction of an integral stratification scale allows to classify rural households and identify the most vulnerable groups experiencing the greatest deprivation in the context of COVID-19. Results: three factors of the rural population deprivation were comprehensively studied in a special situation, namely, during an epidemic, which increased the social deprivation severity. In this case, an assessment is made of both the influence of each of the selected factors separately and the combination of the results obtained to construct an integral scale of social stratification of the rural population. Thus, the study made it possible to divide the rural population into five main groups according to the degree of inequality and social deprivation. Conclusions: it has been found that the digital divide among households living in extreme poverty without broadband access significantly increases their social exclusion. In conditions of physical self-isolation during the COVID-19 period, in half of rural households this circumstance was only aggravated by the lack of such an asset as a car. At the same time, lower incomes of the rural population, compared to the ones of urban population, do not allow to change the current situation and overcome social deprivation of the rural population in the Russian Federation even after the end of the active period of the pandemic in 2020–2021.
Civic participation of the population in the context of municipal public policy implementation
Authors:   Vologda Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygina Ksenia E. , Ukhanova Yulia V. ,   Vologda Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2024

Introduction: municipal public policy contributes to creating conditions for an open and constructive dialogue between government and society. In the structure of public policy, a special place is occupied by the civic participation of the population, which is understood as a process through which associations or individuals are involved in relationships with the state and other political institutions to resolve socially significant problems. Objectives: analytical substantiation of the civil participation characteristics in the context of the municipal public policy implementation. Methods: population questionnaire survey in capital cities of the Vologda region and the Republic of Karelia (2021, n = 800) and expert interviews with representatives of municipal authorities, non-profit organizations, activists (N = 27; 2023). Results: the level of civic participation in Vologda is slightly higher than in Petrozavodsk (integral index 0.27 and 0.22). Declarative formats of interaction with authorities are in demand. There is no dominant form of public-state relations in online environment. In Vologda, signing online petitions and electronic voting on initiatives are common among the population, whereas in Petrozavodsk these would be contacting the Internet reception centers of government authorities, online charity and volunteering online. Involvement of local community into NPOs activities is more positive in Vologda than in Petrozavodsk. However, both cities reveal relatively low rates of real citizen participation in NPOs work. Conclusions: online resources create opportunities for civic participation, but their effectiveness does not reach an adequate level. Sometimes network communication forms are imitative in nature or are a simulacrum of citizen involvement in politics. The non-profit sector occupies a significant place in the formation and implementation of public policy, although there are problems in its interaction with state/municipal authorities. Municipal strategic development planning should involve civic participation subjects for more effective implementation of local development programs and projects.
Role of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 in children with ventricular septal defect
Authors: Maric Nina , Mrakovcic Sutic Ines , Predojevic Samardzic Jelica , Djukic Dario , Bulog Aleksandar , Sutic Ivana
Published: October 2024

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the second most common congenital heart anomaly. In most cases, it closes spontaneously in the first year of life, but it sometimes requires surgical closure due to the risk of serious complications. This is why it is important to identify markers that could help predict its course. Findings that matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) play an important role in the cleavage of the extracellular matrix were the reasons to investigate their role in cardiogenesis. In prior studies on this topic, their concentrations were studied in the blood. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the role of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 in the etiology and pathophysiology of VSD using urine samples, as an innovative non-invasive approach, and the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. It involved 52 children with isolated VSD and 20 healthy children up to one year of age. We found that these MMPs and TIMPs are significantly (P = 0.000) higher in children with VSD, and the correlations between their concentrations and the size of the defect are positive, especially for MMP-9 and TIMP-1. MMP-9 was significantly (P = 0.044) higher in cases in which VSD did not close in the first year of life compared to cases in which it closed. Our results suggest the role of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 in the aetiopathogenesis of VSD and that their urinary concentrations, especially of MMP-9, in combination with echocardiographic and clinical monitoring, could be useful in predicting its natural course.
Identifying Opportunities for Developing Nature-Based Sport Tourism to Improve Health in Papua: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Over Ten Years
Authors: Guntoro Tri Setyo , Prasetyo Yudik , Putra Miftah Fariz Prima , Nurhidayah Dewi , Sinaga Evi , Yuliana Ela , Nanda Fitri Agung
Published: October 2024

Objectives. This study aimed to examine research trends around nature-based tourism, event-based sports tourism, and their relationship with government policies to identify potential opportunities for sustainable sports tourism development in Papua.
Materials and methods. The methodological approach comprised using a bibliometric analysis by reviewing 997 scientific articles sourced from Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases from 2014-2024. Harzing’s publish or Perish software was used to sort the articles, and VOSViewer software was used to analyze the articles. The review included the number of cluster groups, research themes related to sports tourism in the year groups, research trends around nature-based sports tourism, and gaps in sports tourism development.
Results. There were eight cluster groups and five groups. The current research trends in the field of sports tourism comprise event-based sports tourism, nature tourism, the tourism industry, and social media. The research trends related to nature-based sports tourism include six keywords, namely nature-based tourism, nature connectedness, nature sport, nature-based events, nature-based recreation, and nature. Visitors, managers, communities, and governments benefit from the health and economic advantages of nature-based sports tourism. In developing nature-based sports tourism, it is essential to consider the sustainability of nature, cultural characteristics, and the form of activities offered. Local governments need to take part in efforts to develop and preserve nature-based sports tourism.
Conclusions. The development of nature-based sports tourism with traditional sports activities has a great opportunity to be enhanced. This innovation certainly needs careful planning from determining goals, human resources, risk factors, and presenting an effective promotional strategies. The involvement of local government can facilitate the implementation of this planning.
Sample preparation and live-cell 3D-SIM imaging of LysoTrackerRed and Dextran647 fusion assay v1
Authors: Kraus Felix
Published: October 2024

Protocol for sample preparation and live-cell 3D-SIM imaging of LysoTrackerRed and Dextran647 fusion assay.
Modified protocol for genome-wide mapping of uncapped transcripts (GMUCT) in eukaryotes v2
Authors: R Ganguly Diep , Bhatia Garima , Sagar Bhat Susheel , D Gregory Brian
Published: October 2024

This is a modified protocol to perform genome-wide mapping of uncapped and cleaved transcripts (GMUCT; Willmann et al, 2014 Methods, 10.1016/j.ymeth.2013.07.003).
Central Bank Digital Currencies and International Crises: Toward an Authoritarian International Monetary Order?
Authors: Marmefelt Thomas
Published: October 2024

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may be viewed as an adaptive response to a perceived threat from stablecoins, but international crises matter. Covid-19 induced a top-down digital transformation of the economy, a more state-led economy with contact-free payments, while Russia’s subsequent war in Ukraine and the Western sanctions against Russia have further increased the incentive to use blockchain technology and CBDCs as political enterprises to neutralize the effects of sanctions, and thereby as weapons in economic warfare. This article considers Covid-19 as a turning point, amplified by Russia’s war in Ukraine, and applies fiscal sociology to analyze the use of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and CBDCs as policy tools to establish economic and political hegemony, where CBDCs may contribute to the emergence of an authoritarian international monetary order. A fragmented order, involving conflict between an autocratic society bloc and an open society bloc, would be feasible, but such a conflict may make open societies more authoritarian. In open societies, cryptocurrencies and stablecoins belong to the market square, while CBDCs belong to the public square, but CBDCs may blur the boundaries of those squares, submitting the market square to the public square. Payment systems may become public–private partnerships controlled by central banks, turning the squares into fortresses and transforming them from open access orders to limited access orders.
AI-Based Digital Assistants in the Workplace: An Idiomatic Analysis
Authors:   University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Jackson Stephen , Panteli Niki ,   Lancaster University
Published: October 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based digital assistants are increasingly being adopted by organizations to support tasks. Nevertheless, our understanding of how organizational members perceive digital assistants still needs further investigation. Using figurative language analysis involving in-depth interviews, we explore the idiomatic expressions that organizational participants drew on in their accounts of digital assistants. Our analysis reveals the value of idioms for understanding themes regarding how digital assistants are perceived in a workplace context. These themes depict both the opportunities and challenges, with the former encompassing the ability to focus on value-added activities, productivity, and efficiency gains, as well as reducing job monotony, and the latter including themes such as uncontrollability and unexpectedness, tracking and privacy, transparency, and trust. The study illustrates the usefulness of idiomatic expressions as a fresh lens to understand how people express their thoughts, views, and feelings, as well as uncover issues associated with digital assistants that are not well understood.
Research Trends in Family Psychology: from Disadvantage to Resilience
Authors: Makhnach A.V.
Published: October 2024

A special issue of the journal "Social Psychology of the Modern Family" is devoted to the research of the modern family in the context of socio-psychological knowledge. The issue reflects trends, the general state and problems of family psychology, highlights a number of fundamental socio-psychological problems of the family that underlie its dynamic development in modern society, and identifies further research prospects in this area.
Cyber-Threat Landscape in Healthcare Industry and Legal Framework Governing Personal Health Information in India
Authors: Raizada N. , Srivastava P.
Published: October 2024

2021 and 2022 have been the years of frequent cyberattacks. India remains in the top 25 countries severely affected by the continuous cyber-attacks and tops the list. The healthcare department is amongst the most affected area. In 2020, the healthcare department suffered a severe impact with around 348K cyber-attacks alone on Indian healthcare infrastructure. The recent occurrence of cyber-attack on AIIMS hospital in December 2022 followed by several other incidences of data breaches have made the concerned authorities pro-active on exercising vigilance and reforming the legal and technical system to protect the health infrastructure. This paper has been developed on extensive literature and focuses on describing the nature of electronic health records, the risks they are exposed to along with as to why they are so susceptible to these cyber-risks. Furthermore, the paper also deals with different kinds of threats affecting the privacy and security of electronic health records specifically. The paper analyzes Indian legal framework, briefly compares it with international legal framework (specifically US & EU) and highlights the shortcomings in Indian legislative framework followed by laying down certain recommendations primarily highlighting the possible changes required in Indian legal framework and practices that can be adopted at organizational level to overcome and mitigate such risks.
Perspectives of Bilingual Training of Lawyers in Russia: The Demands of Time and Society
Authors: Abramova N. A. , Marcheva P. E.
Published: October 2024

The paper is devoted to analyzing the necessity to teach law students legal rhetoric in two languages: in Russian and in English, with the purpose to facilitate constructive international cooperation for the conservation of historical and cultural heritage in the modern world, which corresponds to the priorities of the Concept of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation at present. The bilingual study of legal rhetoric, as any other curriculum discipline, will contribute to the education transition to a qualitatively new level. The term “bilingual training” began to be widely used in the 1990s. It used to be defined as “a purposeful process in which two languages are used when the second language becomes a means of training rather than the subject.” It is in the course of bilingual training that conditions are created for the formation of inter-subject integration, thought flexibility in relation to intercultural communication and the development of linguistic abilities in future lawyers, which is extremely important for professional activities in the field of jurisprudence. The bilingual course of rhetoric serves as a good example of developing professional competences and intercommunication pragmatic skills encouraging students to enhance their key professional competences along with deepening their awareness of procedural and substantive areas of law. The authors also dwell on the key elements of rhetorical analysis applicable to main professional competences in the context of the tertiary educational paradigm based on the accomplishments of domestic methodologists.
The Law of the Shared Norm
Authors: Malyshkin E. V.
Published: October 2024

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Künt Toraks Travması Sonucu Gelişen Bronşiyal Darlığın Meslekte Kazanma Gücü Kaybı Açısından Önemi: Olgu Sunumu
Authors: Soğukpınar Veysel Osman , Terece Cem , İçmeli Özlem Saniye , Gürpınar Kağan
Published: October 2024

Meslekte kazanma gücü kaybı oranının (maluliyet oranının) tespiti bütün dünyada önemlidir. Çünkü kişinin vücudunda meydana gelen kısıtlılığın oransal olarak saptanması, kişide bazı haklar doğurmaktadır. Tazminat hakkı da bu haklardan biridir. Bu hususta her ülkede değişmekle birlikte ilgili mevzuatlar düzenlenmiştir. Ülkemizde meslekte kazanma gücü kaybı oranı belirlemede yürürlükte olan yönetmelik, 2008 yılında çıkarılan Çalışma Gücü ve Meslekte Kazanma Gücü Kaybı Oranı Tespit İşlemleri Yönetmeliği’dir. Solunumsal meslekte kazanma gücü kaybının değerlendirilmesinde de ilgili yönetmelik kullanılmaktadır. Bu yönetmelikte solunumsal açıdan genellikle hafif-orta-ağır şeklinde kategorize edilmektedir. Traktör römorkunun göğüs kafesi üzerinden geçmesi (künt toraks travması) sonucu pnömomediastinum ve hemopnömotoraks gelişen, sonraki süreçte sol ana bronşta darlık saptanan bir olguyu ilgili yönetmelik kapsamında maluliyet açısından tartışarak sunduk.
Adli DNA Veritabanı Hakkında Görüş ve Tutumların İncelenmesi: Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencileri, Adli Tıp ve Genetik Doktorları
Authors: Özçalışkan Özdemir Burcu , Aktaş Ekin Özgür
Published: October 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmada tıp fakültesi öğrencileri, adli tıp ve genetik uzmanları ile tıpta uzmanlık öğrencileri ve genetik doktora öğrencilerinin; adli amaçlı DNA veri bankasının amacı, yönetimi, verilerin kullanımı hakkındaki görüşleri ve bankaya bakış açılarının değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Bu çalışmada online anket uygulaması tercih edilmiştir. Üç yüz elli dört tıp fakültesi öğrencisi, 73 adli tıp uzmanı, 98 adli tıp asistanı, 14 genetik uzmanı, 24 genetik asistanı ve 5 genetik doktora öğrencisi olmak üzere 568 anket değerlendirilmiştir. Ankette; sosyodemografik özellikler, mesleki özellikler, ülkemizde adli DNA bankası kurulması halinde hangi kurumun yönetmesi gerektiği, kimlerin bilgilerinin saklanacağı ile ilgili ve veri tabanı ile ilgili olumlu yönler ve endişeler hakkında görüşleri sorulmuştur.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların %46,7’si kadın, %53,3’ü erkekti. Yaş ortalaması 25,88±8,20’dir. Katılımcıların yaklaşık %50’si hükümlüler, şüpheliler ve gönüllülerin DNA bilgilerinin saklanması gerektiğini belirtmişlerdir. Pozitif görüşlerin endişelere göre daha yüksek düzeyde olduğu saptanmıştır. Tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinin endişe düzeylerinin diğer katılımcılara göre daha yüksek düzeylerde olduğu görülmüştür. Yaş arttıkça endişe düzeyinin azaldığı saptanmıştır.
Sonuç: Adli amaçlı DNA bankası ile ilgili genel tutuma ışık tutan çalışmamızdaki soruları toplumu yansıtan örneklemlerle desteklemek gerekmektedir.
Effectiveness of Istanbul Protocol Training: A Survey Study for the Students of Criminal Execution and Security Services Program
Authors: Akın Ufuk , Aydın Faruk
Published: October 2024

Objective: Torture is a violation of human rights which still preserves its importance in today’s world. Istanbul Protocol (IP), is a formative document prepared by many experts working in related fields on the medical reporting of torture and is accepted by United Nations. Our objective in this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the provision of IP training to students who will probably work as the wardens of the future.
Methods: A survey covering twelve statements structured according to IP was administered to 29 volunteers (17 males, 12 females) who second year students of Criminal Execution and Security Services Program. Students were asked to respond to the statements in the survey as agree, disagree, or have no idea. The changes in the answers given before and after the training were examined.
Results: A higher rate of correct answers in all statements of the survey was observed after the training and the change acquired in all statements except one was detected to be statistically significant. For instance the rate of those who thought that it would be appropriate for security forces to accompany the examination was 68.9%, and the rate of those who thought that a biological sample could be taken by force was 65.5%. After training, these rates decreased dramatically.
Conclusion: In the struggle against human rights violations and torture, the acquisition of information and sensitivity on these subjects by all addressees of the subject is very important and IP training would constitute good means for this aim.
Daily Life Experiences of Young Adults Caregivers Caring for a Family Members with a Mental Illness
Authors:   center for social welfare research yonsei university, Park Sun-Hee , Kim Seohyun
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to conduct a profound investigation and examination of the daily life experiences of young adults caring for a family member with a mental illness. In-depth interviews were performed with three study participants for five sessions each, and the qualitative case study method was employed for data analysis. The analytical results identified the following five topics from among 13 subcategories: ‘family communication bound by the shackles of mental illness caregiving,’‘an anxious caregiving space, playing the faulty strings of the heart,’ ‘wasted time for self-consolation disguised as happiness amidst psychological fractures,’ ‘the mentally ill family member who has become a weakness in average days,’ and ‘recklessly dreaming of a someday when we can each live our own lives.’ In summary, the study participants reported not having close relationships due to poor communication among family members while they were caring for mentally ill relatives. They also indicated not experiencing stable developmental stages because they were faced with prejudices against their family member with a mental illness. However, their caring burden was reduced to some degree when their family member with a mental illness changed as a result of using public services. Moreover, caregivers expressed the desire to live independently in the future although their current life was largely focused on caring for the family member with the mental illness. In conclusion, the study’s findings suggest the need for more public attention to young adults caring for family members with mental illnesses. In conclusion, drawing on the research findings, this study advocates for heightened societal attention to young caregivers of family members with mental illness, alongside the development of targeted support strategies that account for the heterogeneity of the care recipients' needs.
Book review: Todd Decker, Astaire By Numbers: Time and the Straight White Male Dancer. New York: Oxford University Press, 2022.
Authors: Song Crystal
Published: October 2024

No abstract available.
La protección jurídico-laboral de los “riders”: El trabajo en plataformas en la encrucijada de la laboralidad
Authors:   Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Blázquez Agudo Eva María
Published: October 2024

Como en el resto de los países de nuestro entorno han sido los tribunales quienes han ido calificando la naturaleza jurídica del trabajo en plataformas a través del análisis de las condiciones concretas de la prestación de servicios. En este ámbito, la sentencia del Tribunal Supremo de 25 de septiembre de 2020 parece haber cerrado el debate, declarando la laboralidad de las relaciones de los repartidores de mercancías a través de plataformas. Posteriormente, el Real Decreto-Ley 9/2021 ha introducido en el Estatuto de los Trabajadores una presunción reforzada sobre dicha laboralidad. Pero, no todo el trabajo en plataformas tiene los mismos rasgos, ni siempre su objeto es el reparto de mercancías, ni la laboralización de todas las relaciones es la única solución. Lo que sí hay que garantizar es que todos los trabajadores digitales obtengan una protección adaptada a sus necesidades concretas.
The changing nature of technology, work and social relations
Authors:   Cornell University, Lieberwitz Risa L.
Published: October 2024

This paper analyzes automation and robotics in service industries, examining the social and economic forces that influence the development and use of technology abnd its intersection with law and public policy. It will be analyzed the power and responsibility of the government in order to ensure that technology serves the public good by advancing the health and welfare of the community, including employees.
The digitalisation of evidence in labour process in Spain
Authors:   Universidade da Coruña, Munín Sánchez Lara M.
Published: October 2024

The development of information and communication technology since the turn of the century has generated new technologies in a short space of time which have acquired a growing presence in companies. Currently, the influence of ICT reaches practically all organisations and business activity and it can also become a mechanism through which the sending and receiving of certain communications made by the employees in the workplace can be recorded. Besides, these tools facilitate the recording of behaviours which constitute punishable infractions on the part of the employees or the Company itself. Their evidentiary value is clear, so logically, these new tools must have a place in the legislation of the means of evidence.
Necesidades sobrevenidas de conciliación. ¿es necesario un permiso retribuido para el cuidado?: a propósito del Plan Mecuida
Authors: Nieto Rojas Patricia
Published: October 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar los mecanismos legalmente previstos para conciliar la prestación laboral ante necesidades sobrevenidas de cuidado, como pueden ser las derivadas del cierre de un aula provocada por la COVID-19. A lo largo del mismo, se destacan las ineficacias del marco vigente y, con un claro enfoque propositivo, se analiza el impacto que tendrá la transposición de la Directiva de permisos parentales en relación al permiso por cuidado de familiares que en él se contempla, para la conciliación de la vida laboral y familiar.
La reforma laboral introducida por el RDL 32/2021, 28 de diciembre, en relación con las modalidades contractuales
Authors:   Universidade de Vigo, Pazos Pérez Alexandre
Published: October 2024

El RDL 32/2021 introduce cambios sustanciales en las modalidades contractuales, especialmente en los contratos de trabajo de duración determinada. La reforma modifica el contrato por circunstancias de la producción y el contrato de formación. Reemplaza el contrato de interinidad por el contrato de sustitución, así como aparece un nuevo contrato indefinido adscrito a obra en el sector de la construcción. Asimismo, se reduce el periodo de contratación mediante dos o más contratos temporales de 24 a 18 meses para la adquisición de la condición de persona trabajadora fija. Se encarece la cotización de los contratos temporales y se endurece el régimen sancionador por su uso fraudulento. También se modifica el contrato fijo–discontinuo ensanchando su ámbito de aplicación.
Analytical study of participation dynamics in healthcare insurance plans for treatment of patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Authors: Onwuka Osah Martins , Ajuzie Godson Chukwuemeka , Okerulu Adaobi Linda
Published: October 2024

To conduct an analytical investigation into the dynamics of participation in healthcare insurance plan among individuals diagnosed with Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), aiming to elucidate factors influencing enrollment and engagement.

This clinical-based descriptive survey was conducted at a Federal Medical Center, Nigeria; gathering data from pregnant women, nursing mothers, adolescents, and sex workers diagnosed with STDs. Volunteered participants were selected through simple arbitrary sampling. Data were analyzed using a binary probit model, where Pi = 1 if p* > 0, indicates patient is a member of the insurance plan, and Pi = 0 otherwise; with the primary decision criterion based on the average score of insurance plan members.

Total of 114 participants responded positively, comprising various demographics; sex workers displayed the highest awareness and participation (90.3%) in the health insurance plan. Conversely, adolescents showed the lowest levels (37.4%), likely due to limited literacy and income. Pregnant and nursing mothers demonstrated relatively high rates (62.6% and 81.5%); possibly due to routine antenatal care. Factors influencing participation include income, religion, literacy, and organizational experience. Marginal coefficients suggest higher participation probabilities for women and older household members, indicating greater hospitalization needs. Membership correlates with more frequent hospitalization at lower costs, influenced by age, STD type, gender, income, and village factors.

These findings highlight the intricate nature of participation dynamics in healthcare insurance among individuals diagnosed with STDs. They underscore the significance of mitigating mentioned socioeconomic disparities and demographic factors to promote greater enrollment and engagement in insurance plans.
Prevalence and psychological impact of bone injuries in the hand and forearm
Authors: Faizan MD Adil , Goud Merugu Kumkumeshwar , Gogulamudi Ajay Kumar , Chincholi Sanjeev N
Published: October 2024

Bone injuries to the hand and forearm, including fractures and amputations, are prevalent and can severely impact individuals' quality of life. These injuries are not only physically debilitating but also carry significant psychological consequences, potentially leading to conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Understanding the prevalence of these injuries and their psychological effects is crucial for developing comprehensive treatment and support strategies.

This study, conducted at Mamata Medical College, Khammam, from February 2024 to July 2024, included 83 patients aged 18 to 75 years who underwent surgical intervention for hand and forearm bone injuries. Psychological impact was assessed using the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) at a three-month follow-up. Patients were categorized into PTSD (+) and PTSD (-) groups based on diagnostic criteria and PCL-5 scores. Statistical analyses, including Chi-square tests and T-tests, were performed to explore correlations between injury types, locations, and PTSD.

Of the 83 patients, 22 had amputations and 48 had fractures. Among them, 41 (49.4%) met criteria for probable PTSD. A significant association was found between amputation and PTSD (χ²(1) = 8.63, p = .013). Fractures in the index finger, long finger, and ring finger were more strongly correlated with PTSD symptoms (p-values: 0.047, 0.001, and 0.034, respectively). No significant differences were noted for fractures in other locations.

This study highlights the substantial psychological impact of bone injuries to the hand and forearm, with nearly half of the patients showing probable PTSD. Amputation, in particular, is significantly associated with increased PTSD risk. Specific fracture locations, such as those in the index finger, long finger, and ring finger, also show a higher correlation with PTSD symptoms.
Estrategia tecnológica para fortalecer el aprendizaje de la valoración física del adulto
Authors: Flórez Gutiérrez Carolina , Mayorga Palacios Andrea del Pilar , Berrío Marisol Ruíz , León Prieto Andrés
Published: October 2024

Introducción: la valoración física es central para el desarrollo de habilidades clínicas y el pensamiento crítico en enfermería; sin embargo, los docentes han enfrentado dificultades en la enseñanza de esta temática, impactando en la formación de los estudiantes. Por lo tanto, es necesario desarrollar e implementar estrategias mediadas por tecnologías de la información y la comunicación para mejorar la enseñanza de la valoración física en estudiantes de enfermería. Objetivo: determinar la efectividad de una estrategia mediada por las Tecnologías de la información y Comunicación (TIC) para el aprendizaje de la valoración física del adulto en estudiantes de pregrado de una facultad de enfermería en la ciudad de Bogotá. Métodos: El estudio utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo explicativo y un diseño cuasiexperimental pretest/postest con grupo control y experimental, evaluando el impacto de una herramienta tecnológica (app) en el aprendizaje sobre valoración física en adultos. Participaron 28 estudiantes de enfermería de una universidad en Bogotá (periodo 2021-2). Se desarrollaron las siguientes fases: creación de contenidos, diseño tecnológico de la herramienta, intervención con la herramienta y análisis de datos. El análisis de los datos se realizó empleando pruebas estadísticas (Wilcoxon y Kruskal-Wallis) con un nivel de confianza del 95%. Resultados: Hubo un aumento significativo en las medianas del grupo control entre el pretest y el postest; en el grupo experimental, la prueba de Wilcoxon arrojó un valor p < 0,001, indicando una mejora significativa en las puntuaciones tras la intervención con la app. El grupo experimental presentaba mejores condiciones iniciales, con medias y medianas más altas en el pretest, lo que sugiere una ventaja inicial; pero en un análisis más detallado indica que ambos grupos mejoraron, pero de manera diferente, destacando la efectividad de la intervención tecnológica en el grupo experimental. Conclusiones: la utilización de una herramienta tecnológica tiene un efecto sobre el aprendizaje; ya que fortalece los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje al permitir el acceso a diferentes recursos digitales que les facilitan la comprensión de conceptos favoreciendo y la retención del conocimiento, fomentando el compromiso, participación activa, eliminando barreras geográficas y fomentando la autonomía del estudiante.
Estrategia pedagógica para el fortalecimiento del pensamiento computacional en docentes
Authors: Goyes-Zambrano Dilsa Viviana , Viteri-López Carol Liceth
Published: October 2024

El desarrollo de habilidades relacionadas con el pensamiento computacional que implican la resolución de problemas es de suma importancia para los docentes en su labor educativa. En este sentido, la presente investigación se planteó como objetivo principal fortalecer el pensamiento computacional en los docentes de básica primaria de la Institución Educativa Pizanda (Nariño), mediante una estrategia pedagógica fundamentada en el uso de herramientas digitales. La metodología se enmarca en el enfoque mixto y un alcance descriptivo correlacional; se realizó un diagnóstico a una muestra de 6 docentes, posteriormente, se desarrolló una propuesta de intervención basada en la herramienta Scratch, la cual permitió la vinculación de procesos educativos al desarrollo de habilidades de pensamiento computacional. La aplicación de la estrategia contribuyó a que los docentes tuvieran un acercamiento hacia el desarrollo de estas habilidades por medio de foros, ejercicios, cuestionarios y trabajos finales, logrando que hicieran uso de las nuevas tecnologías, aprendizajes que les serán de gran utilidad para su labor educativa.
OVA como estrategia en el aprendizaje de quebrados
Authors: Baena-Rodríguez Lewins de Jesús , Lorduy-Castro Gil , Aldana-Ahumada Derly Rocio
Published: October 2024

La investigación se basó en la experiencia de campo con un grupo de estudiantes del grado séptimo de la Institución Educativa Madre Gabriela, en el año 2019, en la ciudad de Cartagena, Colombia. En primer lugar, se analizó cómo podría mejorarse el rendimiento matemático de los jóvenes en el tema de números fraccionarios. A través de la aplicación de un software fue implementada una estrategia pedagógica de aprendizaje significativo y autónomo, orientada a la motivación de los estudiantes, adaptando las actividades tradicionales de evaluación en números fraccionarios al objeto virtual de aprendizaje (en adelante OVA) propuesto como estrategia que permite visualizar el antes y después del ejercicio con la herramienta tecnológica y describir la importancia y acciones a realizar con base en el aprendizaje de las matemáticas de séptimo grado para el avance a niveles superiores. La investigación se tipifica como un estudio experimental cuantitativo, concebido desde un enfoque descriptivo. Este proceso adoptó un método estadístico de aplicación y análisis de hipótesis a través de tablas de contingencia, dentro de las cuales fueron registrados los datos de la experiencia antes y después de la adopción de la aplicación informática, a un grupo de 60 estudiantes; los hallazgos permitieron concluir que los resultados finales de las evaluaciones no son ajenos o independientes al cambio en la estrategia pedagógica utilizada en el software propuesto. A partir de ello se concluye que el uso de objetos virtuales de aprendizaje mediados por estrategias pedagógicas facilita el proceso de aprendizaje y rendimiento de los estudiantes de una manera significativa.
Percepciones sobre la escritura académica en los procesos evaluativos de la formación de abogados
Authors: Vega-Pereira María Mercedes , Bargetto-Fernández Miguel Ángel
Published: October 2024

Entre los factores externos que inciden en la evaluación que realizan los docentes a sus estudiantes están los conocimientos afianzados y percepciones, las que influyen en el proceso valorativo, pues predisponen o inclinan a que el docente acepte de mejor medida el trabajo presentado por el estudiante. Actualmente, existe poca claridad de la real valoración que se le da a ítems extra jurídicos en la formación de los futuros abogados, especialmente en tareas de escritura. Por lo tanto, se realizó un estudio cualitativo de percepciones a veintiún profesores de la carrera de derecho de universidades en la ciudad de Concepción para determinar qué elementos de la textualidad son revisados por ellos en el marco de un proceso de evaluación sumativa, con el objetivo de establecer los rasgos textuales mayormente valorados en estos procesos y el grado de conocimiento de los géneros discursivos de los académicos. A través de cuestionario autoadministrado, se obtuvo una serie de apreciaciones sobre los rasgos mayormente valorados por los académicos, quienes declaran un discurso innovador sin puntuarlo en la calificación, restan puntajes a las incoherencias, pero realzan la utilización del discurso profesional.
Aplicación de un OVA en la PDS-comunitaria para estudiantes de fisioterapia
Authors: Camacho-Villa Maria Alejandra , Niño Gloria Isabel , Novoa-Guaracao Silvia Natalia
Published: October 2024

La Escuela de Fisioterapia de la Universidad Industrial de Santander diseñó un Objeto Virtual de Aprendizaje (OVA) para fortalecer las competencias de los estudiantes de octavo a décimo semestre en la práctica comunitaria en el ambiente escolar. El 90% de los estudiantes obtiene resultados satisfactorios (100/100), evaluando la estrategia como un excelente recurso para el fisioterapeuta en formación.
A Cross-Sectional Study to Find the Correlation Between Age and BMI with Bone Mineral Density in Pre and Post-Menopausal Women
Authors: Juyal Ankita
Published: October 2024

Osteoporosis is a silent disease and it generally leads to fragility fracture. The present study compares the Bone Mineral Density (BMD) by portable ultrasonic bone densitometer in premenopausal and post-menopausal women and also examines the association of BMD with age and Body Mass Index (BMI). A cross-sectional study was done among 79 apparently healthy females grouped as pre and post-menopausal females. An elaborate questionnaire was used and BMD was calculated based on the Tscore by a portable ultrasonic bone densitometer. Similar osteopenic changes were observed in both pre and post-menopausal females while osteoporosis was more prevalent in post-menopausal females. There was an inverse correlation between BMI and BMD in both pre and post-menopausal females but it was only significant in premenopausal women. Additionally, there was an increased frequency of osteopenic changes in our participants which suggested a higher risk of osteoporosis in women hence there is a need to treat osteopenia early to prevent osteoporosis and risk of fragility fractures.