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Perceptions on Witnessing in the Zimbabwe West Union Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Authors: Tshuma Lulama , Ncube Khumbulani
Published: July 2023

Despite attempts by the Adventist church in the Zimbabwe West Union Conference to train and motivate its church members to be involved in witnessing, many of them remain passive. This study therefore sought to find out the perceptions of the members on the witnessing process and to proffer suggestions that would see all church members being actively involved in this divine calling. This study employed a qualitative descriptive research design. Open-ended questionnaires and focus group discussions were the means through which data was collected. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and reported according to emerging themes. Findings showed that about eight-three percent of the participants believe that when one is saved witnessing will naturally be an outflow of the salvation experience. Forty percent of the participants indicated that there is very little written by Seventh-day Adventists on witnessing for Christ hence they lack adequate information to aid them in witnessing. As a result of this lack of clear information there are misguided views concerning the practice of witnessing like the belief that it is for a few gifted people, not everyone. The foregoing findings entailed the study to recommend leadership in all levels of the church to help church membership adopt the biblical witnessing model.
The Effect of Emotional Intelligence on the Political and Work Skills of DENR Employee in the Post-Pandemic Era
Authors: Evasco Bagani FidelA.
Published: July 2023

This study investigates the impact of emotional intelligence on the political and work skills of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) employees in Region XI during the post-pandemic era. The study objectives are to determine the levels of political skills, work engagement, and emotional intelligence among DENR employees in Region XI, and to examine whether emotional intelligence plays a mediating role in the relationship between political skills and work engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a descriptive-correlational analysis, data was collected from a sample of 282 DENR employees, with the sample size determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. The findings revealed that interpersonal influence had the highest mean among the indicators of political skills, indicating its frequent manifestation among DENR employees. Additionally, self-awareness exhibited the highest mean among the indicators of emotional intelligence, highlighting its significant presence. Moreover, emotional work engagement obtained the highest mean, demonstrating its consistent occurrence along with the other indicators. Significant correlations were observed between political skills and work engagement, emotional intelligence and political skills, and emotional intelligence and work engagement, rejecting the null hypothesis. Furthermore, the study uncovered a significant mediating effect of emotional intelligence on the relationship between political skills and work engagement, suggesting that employees with higher emotional intelligence are more likely to be actively engaged in their work. Such heightened emotional intelligence enables DENR employees to effectively manage their own emotions and understand the emotions of others, thereby facilitating the navigation of complex social and political dynamics through a deeper comprehension of diverse perspectives and motivations. Based on these findings, it is recommended that DENR employees engage in self-assessments of their emotional intelligence skills, reflecting on their behaviors, attitudes, and interactions with others. Furthermore, comprehensive training courses, seminars, and workshops led by professionals should be provided to actively enhance emotional intelligence competencies.
Effect of Corporate Charcteristics on Triple Bottom Line Reporting of Quoted Commercial Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Onovo Chukwuebuka Victor , Onyekwelu Prof. Uche Lucy , Nwoha Prof. Chike
Published: July 2023

The study investigated effect of ‘corporate characteristics (cc) measured by Firm Size (FS), Firm Age (FA) and Firm Leverage (FLEV) on Triple Bottom Line Reporting measured by Environmental Bottom Line Reporting (EBLR), Social Bottom Line Reporting (SBLR) and Return on Assets (ROA)’. An ex-post facto research design approach was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprises of 13 quoted commercial banks in Nigeria. The study used panel data from the period of eleven (11) years (2006-2015) and 13 quoted commercial banks were chosen as the sample size using purposive sampling technique. The study utilized secondary data obtained from the annual reports of quoted commercial banks listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the period 2010-2020. Content analysis was applied in measuring disclosure, descriptive statistics and panel regression Analysis using Eview version 8 was applied in testing hypotheses. The study result revealed that there was positive (t-statistics, 0.380644) but non-significant (p-value, 0.7040) effect of Firm Size on Environmental Bottom Line Reporting (EBLR) of commercial banks. Also there was a negative (t-statistics, -1.239531) but non-significant (p-value, 0.2172) effect of Firm Age (FA) on SBLR quoted commercial banks. Finally there was a positive (t-statistics, 3.131350) but significant (p-value, 0.021) association between Firm Leverage (FLEV) and ROA. This implies that the level of environmental & social performance and reporting does not depend on the size or age of company. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others, that the Central Bank Nigeria and those charged with governance in commercial banks should initiate policies to improve sustainable social and environmental performance practices especially in the area of afforestation, erosion control, mother – child health care and pandemic sensitization and support.
Fusarium solani Species Complex (FSSC) in Nests of Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) with High Hatching Success in Melaka, Malaysia
Authors: Wei See Khai , Abdul Latip Nurul Salmi
Published: July 2023

Hatching failure is one of the threats to the declining sea turtle population. Sea turtle egg fusariosis, an emerging fungal disease, has been linked to lower hatching success in sea turtle nests. The disease is associated with the presence of members of the (Fusarium solani species complex (FSSC). Samples of cloacal mucus, nest sand, eggshells, and eggs were collected from seven hawksbill turtles and their corresponding nests at Melaka’s nesting beaches and hatchery site. FSSC was prevalent in the unhatched eggs (n = 32) from the seven study nests, colonising 96.9%. The remaining eggs from the study nests were found to have high hatching success, with a mean of 85.8 ± 10.5% (n = 7). It is unknown if the presence of FSSC contributed directly to embryonic mortality in this study. There are two possible roles of FSSC in sea turtle eggs: as a saprophyte or a primary pathogen. The presence of FSSC in the nest did not always compromise the hatching success of the entire egg clutch. FSSC was not detected in the sand samples of all nests, even though all nests contained Fusarium-colonised eggs. The concentration of FSSC in the sand might influence the infection rate of sea turtle eggs and their hatching success. Best practices for hatchery must be in place to achieve high hatching success for sea turtle conservation.
Progress, Trends and Development of Drying Studies on Coconut Kernel Products: A Review
Authors: Sahari Yahya , Anuar Mohd Shamsul , Mohd Nor Mohd Zuhair , Abdul Ghani Nur Hamizah , Mohd Tahir Suraya
Published: July 2023

There are several different forms of coconut kernel products, such as copra, desiccated coconut, coconut chips, strips, and flakes, each with its identity, industrial standard, and use in the food sector. In view of this, many studies concentrate on drying kinetics and the quality of the final dried product and extend from laboratory-scale research to industrial operations. This article discusses the application of various drying processes for various types of coconut kernel products, the pre-treatment involved prior to drying and some qualitative aspects associated with the final product. The use of mathematical modelling in various drying techniques was also examined and compared in this article. The effects of drying parameters such as air temperature, velocity, and pre-treatment on drying rate, time, colour quality, energy consumption, and yield are particularly interesting. Future suggestions and directions are emphasised and featured to fill the research gap in this product and sector.
Dynamic Neural Network Architecture Design for Predicting Remaining Useful Life of Dynamic Processes
Authors: Simani Silvio , Lam Yat Ping , Farsoni Saverio , Castaldi Paolo
Published: July 2023

The prediction of remaining useful life is critical in predictive health management. This is done to reduce the expenses associated with operation and maintenance by avoiding errors and failures in dynamic processes. Recently, the abilities of feature classification and automated extraction of neural networks in its convolutional forms have shown fascinating performance when used for estimating the remaining useful life of dynamic processes using deep learning structures. This was accomplished by putting these talents to the task of predicting how long the procedures would be beneficial. Existing network topologies, on the other hand, virtually entirely extract features at a single scale while neglecting important information at other sizes. Meanwhile, because of the architecture of a single network path, the comprehensiveness of the features discovered by these tools is limited. To address these concerns, the authors propose a network structure based on a feature fusion strategy on a parallel multiscale architecture. This structure is then utilized to compute the remaining useful life. This prototype is divided into two sections: the first is a multiscale feature extraction module designed to extract local information features, and the second is a causal convolution module designed to extract global information features by combining multi-layer causal convolution with average pooling. The multiscale feature extraction module is intended for the extraction of local information features, while the causal convolution module is intended for the extraction of global information features. Finally, the two distinct paths are joined to create a fully integrated layer. The simulations and results show that this method has the potential to improve the efficiency and accuracy of estimating the remaining useful life index. Furthermore, the advantages of the established strategy are shown by comparing the results obtained with those produced by applying cutting-edge techniques on a well-known data-set depicting a simulated turbofan engine.
 
Received: 15 April 2023 | Revised: 26 June 2023 | Accepted: 26 July 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Need Analysis in English Learning Media for Buddhist Students of Kusalamitra Homeschooling
Authors: Shadikah Arina Afiyati
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to analyze the need of Buddhist students in learning English. It was used to determine the most suitable English learning media for them. The recent study was done at Kusalamitra homeschooling at the level of Senior High School students. This study belonged to qualitative research with case study approach. There were 30 students involved in this study. Questionnaires and interview were used to collect the data in this research. The data gathered then analyzed qualitatively with three steps, namely data collection, data reduction and data verification or can be called drawing conclusion. Based on the data analyzed, there was a research finding. The students need a handy supplementary material which could be used and carried easily. Thus the researcher needed to develop an Information and Communication Technology that contained supplementary material for learning English.
Hak Belajar Mahasiswa Kampus Merdeka Dalam Perspektif John Dewey
Authors: Adipati Yustus
Published: July 2023

Artikel ini membahas tentang hak belajar dalam kampus merdeka. Dalam aturan terbaru bahwa Perguruan Tinggi (PT) wajib memberikan hak belajar bagi mahasiswa di luar PT sebanyak 2 semester atau setara 40 SKS, ditambah 1 semester  setara 20 SKS di luar prodi agar PT memiliki delapan kriteria indikator kerja utama (IKU), dimana salah satu diantaranya mahasiswa memperoleh pengalaman di luar kampus. Fokus masalah dalam artikel ini adalah: bagaimana memahami pesan sekolah sebagai alat sosial kesadaran dalam relasinya dengan hak belajar mahasiswa di luar PT; serta bilamana terjadinya titik temu antara berlangsungnya hak belajar mahasiswa di luar PT dengan tujuan institusi PT. Fenomena tersebut kemudian dilihat berdasarkan perspektif pembelajaran dari John Dewey. Artikel ini ingin menunjukkan hubungan dan relasi yang kuat antara hak belajar di luar PT dengan tujuan institusi PT dalam mengantar kompetensi mahasiswa menjadikan unggul, berkarakter, siap pakai, dan relevan dengan tantangan dan kebutuhan zaman, guna memiliki tercapainya profil lulusan, sebagaimana diatur dalam Permendikbud Nomor 3 Tahun 2020 tentang Sandar Pendidikan Nasional Pendidikan Tinggi.
Scientometric mapping of global publications on pulmonary embolism in Covid-19 research
Authors: Shettar Iranna , Hadagali Gururaj S. , Timanaykar Ramesh
Published: July 2023

Objective. The study presents scientometric research on the scientific literature on COVID-19 associated with Pulmonary Embolism indexed in the Web of Science database. Design/Methodology/Approach. The study analysed 1307 bibliographic records published between 2020 and April 10, 2023. The authors analysed the publication and citation data for the parameters like key participating countries, organisations, authors, journals, and publishers. Collaborative patterns were studied through science mapping tools like VOSviewer and Biblioshiny (R Package). Results/Discussion. The study analysed 1307 publications, which received 38,930 citations, at the rate of 29.79 Citations Per Paper. The study also presented the publication growth rate (Annual Growth Rate -47.87%), 97.55% collaborated publications, and 21.88% of publications are through international collaboration. 9,523 authors from 87 countries and 2,643 organisations participated in these research publications. The USA (368), Italy (205), and England (135) were the most productive countries. Udice French Research Universities (87), INSERM (72) and Assistance Publique Hopitaux Paris (62) were the top contributing organisations. F.A. Klok of Leiden Univ Med Ctr, Leiden, Netherlands (21) has a highly published author. Thrombosis Research (59), a journal published by Elsevier, is the highly preferred journal to publish the research. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (2602), published by Wiley, is a highly referred journal among the 22,080 references. Elsevier has published the highest number of 326 research papers on ‘Covid 19 and Pulmonary Embolism’ publisher among the 115 publishers. The top 5 keywords in terms of frequency of occurrences were: covid-19 (714), pulmonary embolism (405), sars-cov-2 (191), thrombosis (154), and venous thromboembolism (146). Conclusions. The present study provides a framework to profile the research landscape and exploit the global research on the scientific literature on COVID-19 associated with Pulmonary Embolism, combining the productivity analysis and its impact through citation analysis. A summary of the study throws light on the research opportunities for doctors and researchers, along with the implications for various healthcare systems and policymakers.
Modern Metrics (MM): Software size estimation using function points for artificial intelligence and data analytics applications and finding the effort modifiers of the functional units using indian software industry
Authors: Dhas John T Mesia , Midhunchakravarthy J.
Published: July 2023

SPM, Software Project Management is an engineering process for scheduling, developing, testing, and maintaining a software system. The size of a software is one of the important attributes in determining all the activities of SPM. Price, time, and effort are the basic factors for developing software in a successful and profitable manner. The fast explosions in technological development of software systems attracted all the fields that existed in the universe. The modern software system uses many programming languages, domains, operating systems, technologies, development cycles, topologies, etc. So, the industry is expecting a new, versatile, and highly updated sizing technique for modern software. Modern Metrics (MM) is a new anticipated size estimation technique for present software systems with updated functional values and metrics using Function Point (FP). This article analyzed the functional unit metric values (effort modifiers) of the MM with real world applications. MM is a novel method for determining the solution to the SPM challenges.
Secret image scrambling and DWT-based image steganography using smoothing operation and convolution neural networks
Authors: Sharma Vijay Kumar , Kumar Pramendra , Singhal Sunita , Soni Bhanu Pratap , Shukla Praveen Kumar
Published: July 2023

Steganography is known as a secret data sharing technique. It is a method of data protection which allows the user to send the information in enveloped form. That means the hidden data cannot be seen by the observer because one can only see the enveloped media. This paper presents a steganography technique using Pixel swapping-Quantum Hilbert image scrambling and discrete wavelet transformation, followed by stego image smoothing operation. Initial steps of proposed image steganography include best suitable cover image selection for secret image. This process compares the secret image with the different cover image presents in senders cover image database. Before embedding (encoding), the secret image is scrambled, and then performs the DWT transformation on this scrambled image and cover image. Next steps embed both resultant images and generate a new image named as stego image. The picture quality of stego image is increased using pixel swapping based operation. The Decoding process of proposed steganography scheme is just reverse of the former encoding process followed by application of Convolutional neural networks (CNN) to improve the extracted secret image quality. The results show the strength of the proposed technique.
Securing networked image transmission using public-key cryptography and identity authentication
Authors: Gowda V. Dankan , Kumar Pullela SVVSR , Latha J. , Selvakumar C. , Shekhar R. , Chaturvedi Abhay
Published: July 2023

Nowadays, the data transmission in the network is working with the latest technology including 3G, 4G, and 5G. These technologies are replacing old technologies including 2G. Many techniques were proposed and implemented by different researchers in the directions of encryption, decryption, digital signatures, secure routing, WSNs, and cryptographic algorithms. Even though, no systems provide a better result as per the real world requirement. For this purpose, a new model is designed and implemented in this research work. Moreover, it provides data security while performing data transmission in WSN with the incorporation of steganography and digital signatures. The different cryptosystem is the novelty of different algorithms is proposed for providing security services. In this field, there are many combinations with different result were classified under various types. However, in the existing scheme, accommodate their type that forms the algorithms into cryptography oriented methods and other different techniques combined to get a high secured image. Moreover, the various related works in this direction were discussed under all types.
C-QoS-AOMDV: A cluster based QoS aware multipath routing protocol for MANET using hybrid soft computing techniques
Authors: Sharma Bhawana , Saxena Deepika
Published: July 2023

Mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) favour flexible routing protocols because a single route exceeds certain limits. It has many advantages over one-way routing approaches, including high productivity, low end latency, high energy efficiency, and long network life expectancy. As MANET terminals are powered by batteries, energy efficiency is a crucial requirement for many applications. C-QoS-AOMDV is a cluster-based QoS-aware multipath routing protocol for MANET that uses hybrid soft computing techniques to further improve QoS. The main contributions of proposed C-QoS-AOMDV routing protocol are given as follows. In C-QoS-AOMDV routing protocol, we present a modified bird mating optimization (MBMO) clustering technique which reduces the total energy consumption of the network. We compute cluster head (CH) based on the multiple constrains for data transmission between cluster members to corresponding CH node. Then, the mine blast optimization (MBO) algorithm is used to optimize multiple constrains to compute trust degree and maximum trust degree to select CH. Third, we illustrate hierarchical decision tree based deep neural network (HDT-DNN) which is used to compute the next intermediate node for further data transfer between one CH to another CH. Finally, the proposed C-QoS-AOMDV routing protocol is implemented in Network Simulator (NS-3) and the results are compared to the cutting-edge technology protocols AOMDV, AOMDV-QoS, and GE-QoS-AOMDV.
Electroflotation Treatment of Industrial Wastewater in a Specially Designed Electroflotator Powered by a Solar Panel
Authors: Shoikhedbrod Michael
Published: July 2023

Currently, the anode in existing electroflotators is a dense mesh with small cells, which causes salt deposits to form on its surface during the electrolysis of waste water. In another case, the salt deposits completely cover the cells, which stops the electroflotation process by preventing the passage of electrolytic hydrogen bubbles through them. The use of an anode in the form of a dense mesh with small cells in electroflotators, on the one hand, increases the density of direct current flowing in industrial wastewater during electroflotation of industrial wastewater, and therefore increases the formation of microdispersed electrolytic hydrogen bubbles, which contribute to the successful electroflotation of industrial wastewater. On the other hand, the use of an anode in the form of a dense mesh with small cells in electroflotators sharply reduces the passage through this mesh of electrolytic hydrogen bubbles, formed during electroflotation of industrial wastewater, which sharply slows down electroflotation process. When the author devised electroflotation treatment for industrial wastewater in a specially built electroflotator, powered by a solar panel, this issue was resolved. The article presents a developed method of electroflotation treatment of industrial wastewater in a specially designed electroflotator, powered by a solar panel (solar cell), which includes an electrolysis base and uses negatively charged electrolytic hydrogen bubbles with a calculated dispersion, which release microscopic particles from wastewater in the process of wastewater treatment by floating up in the wastewater of the created by them strong complexes: negatively charged microdispersed electrolytic hydrogen bubbles + microscopic particles of wastewater from industrial wastewater in the process of an elementary act of flotation.
On the nature of language – Anton Marty’s critique of the concept of nativism in language theory and descriptive psychology
Authors: Hartung Gerald
Published: July 2023

Um aspecto central dos debates da filosofia da cultura nos anos entre 1860 e 1914 foi a pergunta pela origem da linguagem. Se a origem da linguagem reside na natureza, então existem motivos exclusivamente naturais para o surgimento e desenvolvimento da linguagem. Entretanto, se a linguagem humana já for originalmente um artefato humano, então a história natural geral tampouco nos pode oferecer ajuda para compreender a forma de vida humana. A essas opções podemos chamar, abreviadamente, de “naturalismo” e “culturalismo”. Que aqui observemos um terreno cultural-filosófico e cultural-político disputado, já era completamente sabido por Anton Marty (1847-1914), quando ele tentava se posicionar no mundo acadêmico com a sua dissertação, publicada no ano de 1875 sob o título de Sobre a Origem da Linguagem. Marty não adere a um partido, mas sim se volta tanto contra o naturalismo e contra o culturalismo de seu tempo. Marty dá à sua concepção o título de “empirismo”, ainda que seja surpreendente que ele não opere nenhuma pesquisa empírica sobre o uso linguístico, mas sim que busque uma maneira necessária de explicação para o desenvolvimento da linguagem e cultura. Sua hipótese antropológica de que o homem seja comunicativo por natureza está localizada na fronteira de interpretações naturalistas e culturalistas da cultura do homem. No meu artigo, quero mostrar que a resposta de Marty à pergunta pela origem da linguagem não dá fim ao debate, mas sim o deixa mais afiado.
Caleidoscópio Byung-Chul Han
Authors: Editorial
Published: July 2023

Versão integral do v.6, n.1: Caleidoscópio Byung-Chul Han
Repensar o papel da confissão na clínica
Authors: Silva Vitor Portavales
Published: July 2023

Em 2012, Alexandre Marques Cabral levantou uma crítica à Psicologia clínica e à psicoterapia. Retomando a discussão de Foucault sobre a confissão, Cabral desdobrou a narrativa de que a Psicologia clínica seria uma herdeira direta do dispositivo confessional católico-cristão, configurando-se, portanto, como uma prática de controle e docilização dos corpos e existências. Em 2014, Ana Maria Lopez Calvo de Feijoo respondeu à crítica de Cabral, argumentando que a Psicologia fenomenológico-existencial é capaz de superar as críticas levantadas por Foucault, pois não se pauta na noção de confissão, já que não qualquer ideia de interioridade ou subjetividade. Nesse artigo, pretendemos retomar essa discussão centrando na polissemia do termo confissão, deslocando o debate para caminhos até então não trilhados. Nosso argumento é de que é possível pensar a confissão de maneira diferenciada a partir do pensamento de Soren Kierkegaard, que concebe a confissão como uma relação imediata consigo mesmo, estabelecida a partir da possibilidade de um diálogo interior.
"A tese da impotência do espírito e o problema do dualismo no último Scheler" de Guido Cusinato
Authors: Kuhn Willian , Menin Ademir , Cusinato Guido
Published: July 2023

Tradução de Willian Kuhn e Ademir Menin
"Para uma fenomenologia das afeições: Martin Heidegger e Max Scheler" de Jesús Adrián Escudero
Authors: Escudero Jesús Adrián , Matias Vitor
Published: July 2023

O mundo das afeições e das emoções ocupa um posto certamente secundário na história da filosofia. Seu caráter difuso e ambíguo não se enquadra no modelo clássico de filosofia inspirado na certeza do conhecimento matemático. De mãos dadas à irrupção da fenomenologia, tratamos de mostrar como se produz uma reabilitação do componente afetivo e corporal da existência humana; a tal afeto, tomamos em conta o significado filosófico que Heidegger e Scheler outorgam respectivamente aos sentimentos da angustia e do amor ao momento de abrir e compreender o mundo.
Caracterização da gestão na agroindústria familiar no município de Guaraniaçu, Paraná.
Authors: Saurin Gilnei , Rodrigues Junior Chaves , De Fariña Luciana Oliveira
Published: July 2023

Ao longo de muitas décadas, a agricultura familiar tem enfrentado inúmeras dificuldades para se manter no meio rural, devido à estruturação do sistema agrário brasileiro, que se baseia em latifúndios e na usurpação das classes menos favorecidas. Além disso, a gestão das unidades produtivas também apresenta desafios cotidianos. Para melhorar as condições da agricultura familiar, a agroindústria familiar surge como uma ferramenta essencial nesse processo. Este artigo tem como objetivo compreender o planejamento e a organização da gestão das agroindústrias familiares no município de Guaraniaçu, no Paraná. Para alcançar esse objetivo, foram pesquisadas 11 agroindústrias nos dias 25 e 26 de agosto de 2022, por meio da aplicação de um questionário com perguntas de natureza quantitativa, caracterizando a pesquisa como descritiva. Em relação às considerações finais, observa-se que, em grande parte, essas agroindústrias contam com apoio técnico, mas não utilizam ferramentas de gestão que as auxiliem no planejamento e na tomada de decisões. Assim, é necessário oferecer apoio administrativo especializado aos agricultores, fornecendo as ferramentas e informações necessárias para melhorar a gestão de seus empreendimentos rurais.
A participação da sociedade local no processo de estadualização da Fundação Faculdade de Ciências Humanas de Francisco Beltrão (FACIBEL)
Authors: Sinhoratti Fabiana
Published: July 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o processo de estadualização da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE), com ênfase ao campus de Francisco Beltrão – PR, que incorporou a Fundação Faculdade de Ciências Humanas de Francisco Beltrão (FACIBEL). A atenção que daremos a esse campus se justifica pelo fato de que o processo de estadualização foi diferente do que ocorreu nos demais campus da UNIOESTE; pois observamos que em Francisco Beltrão ocorreu uma maior participação da sociedade local na luta pela estadualização. A metodologia que utilizamos para a realização deste artigo consiste na análise de alguns estudos já realizados sobre essa temática, mas também buscamos relatos a partir de entrevistas de alguns participantes no movimento pela estadualização; além de termos realizado uma intensa busca pelos principais registros da imprensa da época, especialmente através de jornais publicados no Sudoeste do Paraná. Trata-se de um artigo que analisa a luta da sociedade local (professores, acadêmicos, políticos etc.) pelo acesso ao ensino superior em Universidade pública.
Unidades de conservação no Sudoeste do Paraná
Authors: Carrijo Beatriz Rodrigues
Published: July 2023

A crescente ocupação do espaço geográfico, sobretudo com o processo de urbanização, foi um dos fatores que motivou a preservação de determinadas áreas naturais e dos diversos elementos que constituem sua geodiversidade (paisagens) e biodiversidade (fauna e flora). Nesse contexto, as Unidades de Conservação (UC) foram criadas. Essas áreas são legalmente instituídas com o objetivo de proteger remanescentes de ecossistemas e os recursos naturais ali presentes. Considerando que o principal território de atuação do Grupo de Estudos Territoriais (GETERR) da UNIOESTE, em termos de atividades de pesquisa, extensão e ensino, tem sido a Mesorregião Sudoeste do Paraná, buscamos, neste artigo discutir a existência e a situação das Unidades de Conservação no Sudoeste do Paraná, com ênfase na categoria RPPN (Reserva Particular de Patrimônio Natural). Para tanto, são apresentados alguns elementos atinentes às UC enquanto áreas legalmente protegidas pelo Estado, considerando sua função ecológica, seguido de dados sobre as Unidades de Conservação cadastradas no Sudoeste do Paraná. Os resultados apontam para um quadro de escassez e estagnação na criação de UC na região, indicando a necessidade de um planejamento e de uma gestão mais adequada deste tipo de área protegida.
PELATIHAN KADER TANGGAP DIABETES MELITUS SEBAGAI WAHANA DALAM PENCEGAHAN KOMLPIKASI ULKUS KAKI DM DI WILAYAH SAPUGARUT
Authors: Faradisi Firman , Aktifah Nurul , Widyastuti Windha
Published: July 2023

Penyakit Diabetes Melitus merupakan 10 besar penyakit di Indonesia dimana penyakit ini kerap menyebabkan komplikasi berupan DNP dan ulkus kaki DM. Masalh lain yang muncul adalah beberapa penderita diabetes mellitus tidak paham bagaimana untuk deteksi dini gangguan DNP dan bagaimana tatalaksana mandiri yang dapat dilaksanakan. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk memberikan pendidikan dan pelatihan kepada kader agar dapat mengetahui dan mendemonstrasikan bagaiman cara melakukan deteksi dini terhadap DNP serta penatalaksanaan mandiri yang dapat dilakukan untuk menurunkan DNP.

Oleh karena itu, diperlukan pengetahuan mengenai tindakan pencegahan ulkus kaki DM dengan deteksi dini DNP dan mengajarkan penatalaksanaan DNP secara mandiri. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah penulis lakukan, maka diperlukan pelatihan bagaimana melakukan deteksi dini, baik menggunakan monofilament test, DNS test dan lainnya, serta penatalaksanaan untuk mengurangi DNP menggunakan metode Buerger Allen Exercise. Pelaksanaan pendidikan dan pelatiahan diberikan kepada kader dan masyarakat aktif yang ada di wilayah Sapugarut. Pemberian materi dan pelatihan dengan metode ceramah diskusi disertai demontarasi dengan media power point dan alat monofilament, serta praktikum secara langsung dalam apliaksi deteksi dini dan pentalaksanaannya. Berdasarkan evaluasi akhir maka terdapat perbedaan sebelum dan sesudah diberikan pelatihan. Sebelum pelatihan tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat rendah yaitu sebesar 76% dan sedang 24%. Kemudian setelah diberikan pendidikan dan pelatiahan pengkajian DNP dan intervensi BAE, tingkat pengetahuan peserta pelatihan sebesar 40% dan sedang 60%.
Yabancılara Türkçe Öğretimi Ders Kitaplarının Metin Türleriyle Metin Altı Sorular Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: TEKŞAN Keziban , KAYNAK Sinemnur
Published: July 2023

Bu araştırmada, yabancı dil olarak Türkçe öğretimi ders kitaplarında yer alan metin türlerinin ve metin altı sorularının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda belirlenen kitaplardaki temalar ve temalardaki okuma metinleri tespit edilmiştir. Tespit edilen okuma metinleri, metin türü dağılımı açısından incelenmiştir; okuma metinlerinin altında yer alan metin altı sorular ise metinlerden anlam kurma şekilleri açısından incelenmiştir. İncelenen okuma metinlerinde hangi türlere ağırlık verildiği, yabancılara Türkçe öğretimi ders kitaplarında hangi metin türlerinin yoğun olarak tercih edildiği ve metin altı soruların hangi anlam kurma şeklini temsil ettiği tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman analizi yöntemiyle yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın veri kaynağını, yabancılara Türkçe öğretimi alanında eğitim veren kurslarda kullanılan ders kitapları oluşturmuştur. Araştırmaya, yabancılara Türkçe öğretim setlerinin üst düzeyini (C1 ve C2) temsil eden kitaplar (İstanbul Yabancılar İçin Türkçe C1/+, Yedi İklim Yabancılar İçin Türkçe C2, Yeni Hitit Yabancılar İçin Türkçe 3) dâhil edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde betimsel analiz gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yabancılara Türkçe öğretimi ders kitaplarındaki metinlerin, metin türlerine göre dağılımını belirlemeyi amaçlayan çalışmanın bulguları; incelenen üç kitapta da bilgilendirici metin türünün ağırlıkta olduğu sonucunu ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırmanın metin altı sorularıyla ilgili bulgusu, soruların metinlerden anlam kurma şekillerine göre sayıca dengeli bir dağılım göstermediği yönündedir. Üç kitapta da metin içi anlam kurma becerisine yönelik soru sayısı fazladır ve metin dışı anlam kurma becerisine hizmet eden soru sayısı oldukça azdır, metinler arası anlam kurma becerisine hizmet eden herhangi bir soruya rastlanılmamıştır. Araştırmanın bulguları; öğrencilerin düşünmek ve ilişki kurmak gibi zihinsel becerileri kullanabileceği sorularla karşılaşmadığını göstermektedir. Elde edilen sonuçlar alanyazın kapsamında tartışılmış ve sonuçlardan hareketle önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Hilos de sustentación facial: revisión de técnicas y materiales
Authors: Tejero García Paloma
Published: July 2023

La utilización de hilos en medicina estética es una práctica que viene desarrollándose desde 1955 cuando Buttkewitz publica una corrección para el pliegue nasolabial mediante un hilo de nylon. A pesar del tiempo transcurrido no existen demasiadas publicaciones al respecto y las que hay son estudios de series cortas de pacientes sin suficiente evidencia científica sobre su eficacia o seguridad. La mayoría de los trabajos están realizados con hilos no absorbibles que precisan suturas de anclaje. El objetivo es hacer una revisión de los diferentes tipos de sutura que pueden ser utilizados en medicina y cirugía estética a nivel facial. El empleo de hilos ha sido variable y ligado al desarrollo de su comercialización. Actualmente hay un auge de estas técnicas, gracias a los hilos autosustentables que requieren menor invasión de tejidos al no precisar incisiones ni suturas y, además, son absorbibles, lo que aumenta de forma importante su seguridad. Este trabajo realiza una revisión de los materiales y técnicas más usados actualmente con hilos de sustentación facial absorbibles, llegando a la conclusión de que las técnicas con este tipo de hilos son de fácil implementación por los médicos y bien aceptadas por los pacientes.
MONITOREO DE LA CALIDAD MICROBIOLÓGICA DEL AIRE EN EL EDIFICIO DE ENTOMOLOGÍA (PCMENT) DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE PANAMÁ
Authors: Puga Ramos Cecilio , Medianero Enrique , Álvarez G Stephanie C. , Fernández L. Dalys M. , Gómez M. Guadalupe Y.
Published: July 2023

La calidad del aire en el interior de un edificio es función de una serie de parámetros que incluyen la calidad del aire exterior, la compartimentación, el diseño del sistema de aire acondicionado, las condiciones de funcionamiento, la presencia y magnitud de fuentes contaminantes. El objetivo de este trabajo de investigación fue evaluar la calidad del aire en el edificio de Entomología de la Universidad de Panamá, mediante la medición de la Biocarga microbiana (UFC/M3 hongos y bacterias), material particulado (PM2.5 y PM 10), compuestos volátiles totales, temperatura y humedad. Se empleó el equipo SAS DUO HEAD para el muestreo microbiano del aire y un aparato de calidad de aire Temptop para los parámetros fisicoquímicos de calidad del aire en los tres pisos que componen el Edificio.  Durante el estudio se determinó que la Biocarga microbiana del edificio era mayor que la del exterior lo cual implicaba contaminación y posibles riesgos ocupacionales; se determinó variaciones estadísticamente significas entre los pisos y el periodo de muestreo. Se encontraron niveles de TVOC y HCOH fuera del rango saludable. La contaminación de la calidad interior del aire pudo estar relacionada a la actividad de reparación/remodelación realizada en el área durante el periodo de estudio.
Examining Visual Processing Speed Reaction Time as a Predictor of Driving Fitness
Authors: Denny Meagan T. , Ducharme Alec , Dickerson Anne E.
Published: July 2023

Date Presented 04/20/2023

Research shows that visual processing speed is critical to driving ability. Medical conditions and aging can cause deficits in this area, increasing driving risk. This research examined visual processing speed reaction times between medically at-risk drivers and healthy controls and their relationship to the outcomes of a comprehensive driving evaluation. Results showed significant differences between the two groups and, more important, a significant difference among the three driving outcomes.

Primary Author and Speaker: Meagan T. Denny

Additional Authors and Speakers: Alec Ducharme, Anne E. Dickerson
Effect of dietary supplementation with a new nutraceutical formulation on cardiometabolic risk factors: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical study
Authors: Fogacci Federica , Giovannini Marina , D'Addato Sergio , Grandi Elisa , Cicero Arrigo F.G.
Published: July 2023

Introduction

The scientific community and consumers are increasingly interested in the potential cholesterol-lowering effect of various nutraceuticals and their combinations. The aim of our study was to test the short-term effect of a new lipid-lowering nutraceutical formulation in mildly hypercholesterolemic patients.

Material and methods

We consecutively enrolled 80 mildly hypercholesterolemic patients with low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) between 130 and 190 mg/dl with a low-estimated cardiovascular disease risk. After a 8 week-stabilization diet, the enrolled subjects were randomized to take 1 pill/evening of Zeta Colest (including: 400 mg of Berberis aristata dry extract with 340 mg of berberine, 98 mg of red yeast rice extract with 2.9 mg of total monacolins, 87.5 mg of milk thistle dry extract with 70 mg of silymarin, 50 mg of guggul dry extract with 1.3 mg of guggulsterones) or placebo for 8 weeks. Patients were followed up for metabolic and haemodynamic parameters.

Results

After 8 week-supplementation with the tested combined nutraceuticals, we observed a significant reduction in total cholesterol (–16.7 ±1.5%), LDL-C (–18.1 ±1.9%), non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (–19.2 ±2.1%), apoB (–20.7 ±2.3%) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (–3.0 ±0.6%), versus both baseline (p < 0.05) and the control group (p < 0.05). No other metabolic or liver parameters significantly changed during the observation period. Endothelial reactivity also mildly but significantly improved by 2.96 ±0.23% with the tested product.

Conclusions

In the short term, the tested combined nutraceutical improved lipid metabolism, systemic inflammation and vascular function in mildly hypercholesterolemic overweight subjects.
Integration of information and communication technology in emergency medical services: The Chungbuk Smart Emergency Service Project
Authors: Kim Sang-Chul
Published: July 2023

Background: The lack of healthcare providers and financial resources in medically vulnerable areas results in reduced access to timely emergency care, leading to higher mortality rates. Utilizing information and communication technology (ICT) in the emergency medical services (EMS) system can potentially reduce health disparities and supplement the shortage of medical personnel. This study introduces the Chungbuk Smart Emergency Medical Service Project to improve EMS in Chungbuk province using ICT.Current Concepts: To improve regional EMS, the Chungbuk EMS Collaboration Committee initiated an ICT-EMS project that incorporates an algorithm-based patient triage system and real-time hospital selection for patient transfers. This initiative is funded by the Smart City Challenge project, which fosters a more comprehensive EMS system by promoting collaboration among local government agencies, local hospitals, and fire headquarters. The system allows the sharing of patients’ information from the notification stage through hospital transfer, thus ensuring efficient treatment and seamless communication between paramedics and health care providers.Discussion and Conclusion: Effective use of ICT for information sharing and coordination during EMS, from ambulance dispatch to hospital treatment, is essential for improving regional EMS. Clear communication, cooperation, and well-defined roles are necessary for the efficient use of ICT by emergency healthcare providers. Making healthcare providers understand the purpose of ICT equipment is crucial for its successful implementation. Verification of the effectiveness of ICT-based EMS improvement projects will lead to their global expansion, besides benefitting domestic EMS.
Assessment of financial management systems for sustainability of the SDA Church in South-East Kenya field, Kenya
Authors: Nyamongo Peter Getui , Ichuloi Anthony , Kandagor Daniel
Published: July 2023

The study aimed to examine the sustainability of the SDA church, South East Kenya Field's finance management systems. Critical gaps in managing the Church's finances have resulted in its unsustainability. Proper financial management systems are necessary to ensure the appropriate use of church resources for long-term sustainability. The Church is facing an economic crisis due to poor financial management, which has resulted in its inability to sustain itself. The Church cannot financially sustain itself and, therefore, cannot meaningfully impact the lives of members of society. The analysis drew upon Stewardship theory, which offered valuable guidance on financial management practices to ensure the long-term viability of the Church. The study used a descriptive research design, and data were obtained using interview schedules and questionnaires from a sample size of 355 participants. The study found that despite having all the financial systems and structures in place, the South East Kenya Field SDA church is still not self-sustaining. The systems need to be fixed since those to ensure that they are working are not adequately trained and not skilled. It recommended that the SDA church invest in its personnel in terms of empowerment in financial management for the Church's good.
ULTRASOUND EXAM OF A THYROID GLAND AT THE PATIENTS TREATED IN GRRH IN OCCASION OF A SOMATIC PATHOLOGY
Authors: Shebushev N. G.
Published: July 2023

506 patients were admitted in GRRH and suffered from different diseases were examined for estimation of frequency and structure of thyroid pathology in Gomel region as an area of slight iodine deficiency and radioactive contamination in dosage 1 Cu/sk. Age patients varied from 18 till 80 , average age is 48. The examination included: anamnesis, exam of a thyroid gland, ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland by Alloko-3500 with linear sensor 7.5 MHZ. It has been recognized 395 pathological events of the thyroid gland among all examined patients. The most frequent pathology was diffuse changes and node formation.
Synthesis, Characterization of Bio-based Polyol and Assess the Effectiveness of Bio-based Polyurethane Direct-to-metal Coating System
Authors: Mendis S. Sameera D.
Published: July 2023

Crude oil is neither a long-lasting energy source nor a raw material source, has a high consumption rate relative to a low regeneration rate and creates massive environmental disorders. Polyurethane is well known and is the most popular film forming material in the coating industry because of its better performance. A coconut oil-based polyol (biobased polyol) was synthesized and acid value, viscosity, reaction water release, oil length, FTIR spectrum, differential scanning calorimetry and colourimetric index were assessed during the synthesis. A series of pigmented wet paint samples were prepared by bio-based polyol and the optimum paint sample was selected among them based on drying time, pencil hardness, dry film thickness, cross hatch test and cylindrical mandrel blending. Two wet PU paint samples, representing commercially available crude oil-based polyols, were prepared to compare in the same aspects with a PU paint sample made with a bio-based polyol (BBP). According to the results, it was proven that bio-based PU paint showed equal magnitudes in film flexibility due to the cylindrical mandrel bending test, film hardness due to the pencil hardness test, substrate adhesion due to the crosshatch test and impact resistance. In some properties, bio-based PU exceeded at least one crude oil-based PU such as gloss, hard drying time and density. Meanwhile, bio-based PU systems must be improved in viscosity and water resistance to compete with artificial PU systems.