bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of n-Hexane Extract from Tanacetum argenteum (Lam.) Willd. subsp. argenteum on the Secretion of Proinflammatory Cytokines in THP-1 Cell Line
Authors: ARZUK Ege , KARAKUŞ Fuat , ALBAYRAK Gökay , ERGÜÇ Ali , TAN İclal , ATIŞ Ecrin
Published: March 2024

Inflammation is an initial biological process that involves the activation of the immune system in response to injury, infection or exposure to toxic agents. During this process, cytokines, small proteins produced by immune cells, play a vital role in regulating the immune response. Inflammatory cytokines, including interleukins, tumor necrosis factor-α, nitric oxide, and interferon-gamma, initiate the immune response and promote inflammation. Natural products are frequently a source of potential anti-inflammatory compounds, and screening natural products can lead to the discovery of novel bioactive compounds. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of n-hexane extract from Tanacetum argenteum subsp. argenteum on the lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response in human macrophages THP-1 cell. Cells were incubated with different concentrations of n-hexane extract, and the inhibitor effects of the extract exposure on various cytokine secretions were determined. The findings demonstrated that n-hexane extract dramatically decreased the levels of interleukin‑6, interleukin‑1β, and tumor necrosis factor‑α in differentiated THP-1 cells, indicating the remarkable anti-inflammatory potential of the extract. Furthermore, in silico analysis of toxicogenomic data revealed the interactions between the active component of the n-hexane extract and interleukin-6, interleukin-1β, and tumor necrosis factor.
Sanidad militar como agente de la política exterior española : Misión sanitaria en Vietnam 1966-1971
Authors: Manuel José Guiote Linares
Published: March 2024

En este trabajo, no exento de subjetividad, producto de las apreciaciones de la mente de un adolescente, con la idea idílica de su tío, su héroe, que con el paso del tiempo creo que lo fue, el autor intenta ser lo más objetivo posible, tirando de sus recuerdos, pero sobre todo basándose en documentos que obran en el fondo familiar y que, a través de ellos, se puede seguir el trascurso de la Operación Militar Española en Vietnam, que no fue la primera. El hilo conductor será la participación del Coronel médico D. José Linares Fernández en esta Misión. Estuvo en el inicio, en el repliegue, y, salvo cortos periodos de tiempo en Territorio nacional, permaneció en ella durante todo el tiempo que la Misión estuvo activa. Siendo el jefe de la misma desde su ascenso a Comandante. Fue merecedor de distintas condecoraciones por su actuación, algunas tan importantes como: dos Cruces al Mérito Militar con distintivo Rojo, La Estrella de Bronce y la Army Commendation Medal, Medalla de Honor de 1.ª Clase de la República de Vietnam del Sur, máxima condecoración de aquel país.
Avances de la Sanidad Militar española durante la guerra de Afganistán
Authors: Ricardo Navarro Suay
Published: March 2024

La Sanidad Militar española ha desplegado numerosos efectivos y múltiples instalaciones sanitarias (Role 1, Role 2 LM y Role 2E) en la zona de operaciones de Afganistán integrada en la Operación ISAF de la OTAN. El objetivo del presente artículo es describir los diez cambios sanitarios más importantes (botiquín individual del combatiente, ambulancias blindadas, aeroevacuación táctica y avanzada, instalaciones sanitarias, investigación sanitaria, gestión de datos clínicos, trabajo en equipo, reanimación del control del daño, control de hemorragia y evacuación estratégica al cuarto escalón sanitario) implementados por la Sanidad Militar española desplegada en la Operación ISAF (Afganistán). Además, se detalla la actividad investigadora llevada a cabo por los oficiales del Cuerpo Militar de Sanidad con información procedente de esa zona de operaciones. La Sanidad Militar española ha implementado numerosos cambios durante el despliegue de efectivos en la Operación ISAF en Afganistán. Estos avances han sido similares a los realizados por países aliados con fuerzas en el terreno y son necesarios para mejorar la asistencia a la baja en futuros despliegues.
FACTORS ASSOCIATED TO BURN-OUT AMONG IBN SINA HOSPITAL PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Authors: Chtibi Hassan , Mammad Khaoula , Alaoui Asmaa Mdaghri , Mohammed Ouhssine , Jamila Riyahi , Touhami Ahami Ahmed Omar
Published: March 2024

Burn-out or exhaustion syndrome is caused by a prolonged exposure to a chronic professional stress. Public Health Professionals are the most exposed to this kind of risk. The ulti- mate goal here is to determine the prevalence of the burn-out and search for factors associated with this pathology among those who work in the field of health.Our sample, which is from the Ibn Sina Hospital in Rabat, consists of 150 nurses, 80 doctors, and 40 administrators. A self-questionnaire was employed, the Maslach Burnout In- ventory (MBI) as well as a clinical interview.The results of this study show a high degree of burnout. Moreover, 56.66% of participants show a high level of emotio - nal exhaustion, 45.18% suffer from a high level of depression. Meanwhile, the loss of a sense of personal accom plish ment is high among 48.51% of those surveyed. The emotional exhaustion observed among people who have worked for a long time ago is associated with the means of transportation used and to the unsuitable hours of work. Depersonalization exists among elderly people and the oldest at work.This study confirms the existence of a high level of burnout among health professionals. Many socio-demographic and socio-professional factors contribute to the increase in the level that people are affected. These factors encourage the promotion of better working life conditions.
Wpływ polskiego podatku minimalnego na wybrane ulgi i zwolnienia z podatku dochodowego od osób prawnych
Authors: Skręt-Bednarz Agnieszka
Published: March 2024

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest analiza i ocena regulacji dotyczących krajowego podatku minimalnego w kontekście ich wpływu na atrakcyjność zachęt podatkowych dla polskich przedsiębiorców na przykładzie dwóch najbardziej popularnych instrumentów: ulgi na działalność badawczo-rozwojową oraz zwolnienia podatkowego z tytułu działalności na podstawie zezwolenia na prowadzenie działalności na terenie specjalnej strefy ekonomicznej lub na podstawie decyzji o wsparciu. Opisano cele i zakładane skutki budżetowe, podstawowe zasady, a następnie dokonano szczegółowej analizy regulacji w kontekście wyżej wymienionych ulg i zwolnień. Na podstawie wniosków z analizy sformułowano postulaty de lege ferenda.
The Impact of Furniture Marketing Strategies on Young Consumers
Authors: Niedbała Mateusz , Dobrowolska Ewa
Published: March 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer behavior, understanding the impact of marketing strategies on different demographic segments is crucial for businesses. This paper delves into the effects of marketing activities in the furniture industry specifically targeting young consumers. By examining various marketing tactics, digital trends, and consumer preferences, this study aims to provide insights into how furniture companies can effectively engage and influence this demographic. Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, this paper explores the factors that shape young consumers' purchasing decisions and highlights the significance of tailored marketing approaches in capturing their attention and loyalty.
EFEKTIVITAS DEWAN PERWAKILAN RAKYAT DAERAH DALAM MENJALANKAN FUNGSI PEMBENTUKAN PERATURAN DAERAH DAN FUNGSI PENGAWASAN
Authors: Farhan Yusuf Muhammad , Andi Gadjong Agussalim , Husein Munir
Published: March 2024

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This study aims to determine and analyze the role of the local people's representative council in Bitung City in carrying out the functions of forming regional regulations and supervisory functions. The research method used in this paper is an empirical method, with coverage of primary data and secondary data, the research is carried out in the field, namely at the Office of the Regional People's Representative Council of Bitung City. The results of this study indicate that the Bitung City Regional People's Representative Council in carrying out its role is based on the Bitung City DPRD ordinance Number 1 of 2019 Article 23 paragraph (2) so that in its role in carrying out its functions, the DPRD remains on its way. So far, the Bitung City DPRD has taken part in the process of forming regional regulations, just like the Bitung City DPRD when it took steps to set the planning agenda for the preparation of regional regulations, of course with steps that were prepared in a planned, integrated and systematic manner. is part of this supporting institution in supporting the realization of the implementation of the legislative function which is a vital function attached to the legislative and executive organs. So that the Bitung City DPRD must actively discuss a draft regional regulation which will later be enacted or numbered at the provincial level. Not only that, the DPRD is also responsible for regional regulations that have been ratified with steps taken such as participating in socializing to the local community, so that the implementation of these regional regulations can be maximized and in accordance with the expectations of the parties who initiated the regulation.
Integración al ámbito educativo de niños y niñas con discapacidad
Authors: Espín-Miniguano Anita Dalila , Vargas-Villacres Borman Renan , Pazmiño-López Mariela Alejandra
Published: March 2024

Esta investigación trabajó con carácter descriptivo y correlacional, determinando el grado de percepción hacia la discapacidad, logrando establecer estrategias y metodologías útiles para trabajar con estudiantes con discapacidad, para esto se utilizó dos instrumentos, previamente validados y con una confiabilidad de ALFA DE CRONBACH. El problema de la investigación nace en la creencia de que la integración de niños y niñas con discapacidad no influye en el ámbito educativo pretendiendo continuar con la educación en la que todos los estudiantes aprenden al mismo ritmo, utilizando las mismas metodologías. La información recolectada, muestra claramente como la integración de niños y niñas con discapacidad al ámbito educativo requiere de cambios significativos, que abarcan desde estructuras mejor acopladas a cada discapacidad, así como también refleja que los procesos educativos, necesitan ser diseñados, de acuerdo a cada caso. Es importante recalcar que el trabajo interdisciplinario permitirá abarcar cada aspecto del estudiante logrando así que el ámbito educativo sea una red de apoyo, y evitar en un futuro el aislamiento social produciendo varios daños psicosociales, que progresivamente afectarán la calidad de vida y educación de los estudiantes. Además, se sugiere un modelo de protocolo de intervención social enfocando en tres etapas y con el objetivo de direccionar a los profesionales en trabajo social ANTES, DURANTE Y DESPUÉS de la integración de niños y niñas con discapacidad, para lograr que él o la estudiante alcancen un bienestar socio – emocional y buen rendimiento académico.

Palabras Clave: Percepción, Aislamiento Social, Redes de Apoyo, Bienestar socio emocional, Proceso Educativo.
Delitos de cuello blanco, sin ley: desde la mirada de Sutherland
Authors: Tite Segundo Ramiro , Bonifaz-Díaz Diego Raúl , Haro-Lara Aída Patricia
Published: March 2024

El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar los casos Madoff, Enron y Parmalat y las respuestas que dio el Derecho Penal Económico, a través de la identificación de las nueve proposiciones de los Principios de Criminología de 1947 de Sutherland y los mecanismos de intervención del Estado al fenómeno criminal que limitan el goce de los derechos; al tener que desempolvar prácticas cuestionadas propias de estados gendarmes que buscan proteger la economía por encima del sujeto. Recayendo en limitaciones a sus libertades fue el problema identificado. El referente de la investigación fue el método inductivo; amparado en el nivel de investigación descriptivo a partir de la identificación de particularidades mediante el análisis de casos múltiples de Huberman y Miles que es una técnica cualitativa. La aplicación metodológica se basó en el análisis y determinación de hechos relevantes del caso Madoff, Enron en Estados Unidos y Parmalat en Italia. Casos de delincuencia económica amparados por los mismos estados. Concluyendo que el derecho penal económico; se erige como una respuesta inmediata del Estado ante las nuevas formas de criminalidad económica y desde esta busca realizar el control social creando nuevas figuras delictivas o dándole un matiz más gravoso a otros ya existentes. Limitando los derechos de igualdad y libertad de los grupos más deprimidos de la sociedad (Tite y Hernández).

Palabras Clave: Crimen, derecho penal económico, estado, delito de cuello blanco, ley.
Tipologías de violencia y mecanismo de defensa en el contexto educativo de estudiantes de bachillerato
Authors: Zárate-Castro Natalia Irene , Ludeña-Jaramillo Luis Fernando , Medina-León Claudia Sofia , Ríos-Zaruma José Luis
Published: March 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo determinar las tipologías de violencia y mecanismo de defensa en el contexto educativo de estudiantes de bachillerato. La pobreza, exclusión, el consumo de drogas, la violencia y la fecundidad temprana son algunas problemáticas de este grupo etario. La encuesta aplicada a los estudiantes de bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa Adolfo Valarezo UEAF de la ciudad de Loja – Ecuador, por parte del equipo de Vinculación de la Carrera de Trabajo Social de la Universidad Nacional de Loja, arrojo datos sobre múltiples tipologías de violencia basada en género, desde la percepción educativa, entre ellas se destaca la violencia sexual, psicológica y física, en algunos casos replicadas desde el hogar por su falta de compromiso por diversos factores que requieren una atención prioritaria por parte del Estado a través del Departamento de Consejería Estudiantil (DECE) y en especial por la académica como parte de sus actividades sustantivas de vinculación con la sociedad; entre los mecanismo de defensa se identificaron comportamientos, actitudes y acciones negativas dentro y fuera del aula de clases, también se analizaron las entrevistas realizadas a los funcionarios del Departamento de Consejería Estudiantil (DECE); entre los hallazgos encontrados consta las formas de acosamientos físicos, verbal y psicológicos, como un factor de riesgo para la integridad y el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de este Centro Educativo.

Palabras Clave: tipologías de violencia y mecanismo de defensa, sistema educativo.
Factores de Riesgo asociados a la pandemia Covid-19 en mujeres transgéneros: “Asociación GBLTI Unidos Somos Más”
Authors: Reyes-Zambrano Fanny Lizeth , Cedeño-Barreto Mercedes De Los Ángeles
Published: March 2024

La Covid-19 ha sido una de las pandemias que causó estragos fuertes en la sociedad, dejando como visibilidad principal las desigualdades sociales, y poniendo en evidencia el factor discriminatorio a poblaciones vulnerables. El objetivo de la investigación es develar los factores de riesgos presentados durante la pandemia de covid-19 en la población de mujeres transgénero de la ciudad de Portoviejo. Para desarrollar el levantamiento de datos, se aplicó una metodología con un enfoque fenomenológico, y el método cualitativo, los cuales utilizaron el instrumento de entrevista para la obtención de resultados, además para la convalidación efectiva de las derivaciones en donde se utilizó el rigor científico y la aplicación de un software que permitió la validación y correlación descriptiva de dicha información obtenida. Los principales hallazgos demuestran que las mujeres transgéneros sufrieron condicionamiento en atención del área de salud, donde también se limitó las opciones laborales, dejando a varias de ellas sin empleo e ingreso de recursos económicos. Las metas reflexiones de la investigación apuntan que, los factores asociados a esta pandemia se generaron en la atención de salud, porque al ser este uno de los sistemas más afectados, no cumplía con el nivel de atención, demostrado la poca igualdad en condiciones de derechos en esta población.

Palabras Clave: Covid-19, mujer transgénero, perspectiva de género, precarización laboral, sistema de salud.
Ley Fintech del Ecuador como mecanismo de protección al consumidor dentro del contrato de seguro
Authors: Carrión-Márquez Carlos Alberto
Published: March 2024

El contrato de seguro contiene un extenso catálogo de derechos, obligaciones, exclusiones, entre otros aspectos que el asegurado se ha adherido, por tratarse de un vínculo jurídico, con la aseguradora que otorgará una cobertura e indemnizará al asegurado, dentro de los límites convenidos, si ocurre el siniestro previsto en la póliza. Existen aspectos técnicos en el desconocimiento del consumidor del contrato de seguro y como el Estado ecuatoriano ha dado un paso adelante al expedir la LEY FINTECH que busca reducir las asimetrías de información entre el consumidor y las aseguradoras. Es necesario aclarar que las actividades FINTECH no son recientes en el Ecuador porque tienen sus antecedentes en el ámbito financiero. Lo novedoso es su incorporación al sistema de seguro privado. Finalmente, los resultados obtenidos de este análisis buscan abordar si la LEY FINTECH será un mecanismo de garantía de derechos del asegurado frente a la aseguradora en el entendimiento del contrato de seguro.

Palabras Clave: cobertura; consumidor, contrato inteligente, seguro, servicios financieros tecnológicos.
Second issue
Authors: Axelsson Paul Bryde
Published: March 2024

We would not have been able to present to you with the second issue of the Danish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DJOG) without the support of our patrons, FYGO and DSOG. Their commitment has been instrumental in bringing this journal to fruition, and we extend our appreciation for their continued partnership.
We still hope to provide researchers within the specialty of gynecology and obstetrics with a platform to disseminate their findings in our not-for-profit open-access journal. We believe in the power of knowledge sharing and collaboration to drive progress in healthcare, and it is our privilege to facilitate the exchange of ideas and discoveries within our community.
We are grateful for the researchers who have entrusted DJOG with their invaluable contributions. We are honored to amplify your voices through our publication.
Furthermore, we extend our deepest appreciation to the peer-reviewers who have dedicated their time and expertise to meticulously evaluate the submissions and provide constructive feedback. Your rigorous assessment has played a pivotal role in maintaining the quality and integrity of DJOG, ensuring that each published paper meets the high standards we and our editorial board aspire to.
While we continue to work towards our goal of getting DJOG indexed by PubMed, we are committed to ensuring that our papers are discoverable through other means. All papers can be found on Google Scholar and are fully citable through CrossRef. Additionally, authors with free profiles on ResearchGate and ORCID have the opportunity to make their contributions visible there.
In this issue, we are delighted to showcase a diverse selection of research articles that encompass the breadth and depth of gynecological practice. From interesting case studies within obstetrics, to a cohort study of hypertensive disorders in pregnancies comparing single and double gamete donation, epidemiological study of fertility outcomes after myomectomies, a prospective study of the effects of vaginal laser therapy for urogenital symptoms, study of sugar-dating among teenagers, and an insightful review exploring CIN or cancer after HPV vaccination, each paper holds relevance for readers interested in learning more about women’s health.
Please enjoy all of these articles and more, including the invited editorial regarding sexual favors as merchandise among young teenagers, by our esteemed college Charlotte Wilken-Jensen.
Comparative analysis of conventional in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome, tubal factor infertility, and unexplained infertility whose partners exhibit normal semen parameters: A retrospective study of sibling oocytes
Authors: Ashourzadeh Sareh , Safari Somayyeh , Hosseinisadat Robabe , Kafaeinezhad Raheleh , Shokri Saeed , Alaee Sanaz
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study compared the outcomes of conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), tubal factor (TF) infertility, and unexplained infertility whose partners had normal semen parameters.Methods: This retrospective study included 360 couples diagnosed with infertility involving PCOS (n=157), unexplained infertility (n=140), and TF infertility (n=63). Sibling oocytes were randomly assigned to undergo ICSI or conventional IVF insemination. The fertilization rate and embryo morphology were evaluated as outcomes. Results: Retrieved cumulus-oocyte complexes from patients with PCOS (2,974), unexplained infertility (1,843), and TF infertility (844) were split and inseminated by conventional IVF and ICSI respectively. In comparison to the ICSI method, the conventional IVF approach was linked to a significantly higher fertilization rate in groups with PCOS (68.81% vs. 77.49%), unexplained infertility (67.62% vs. 78.84%), and TF issues (69.23% vs. 78.63%) (p<0.05). The proportion of embryos with grade A produced by the conventional IVF method was significantly higher than that produced using the ICSI method in the PCOS and unexplained infertility groups (p<0.05). Additionally, the percentage of grade B embryos produced with the ICSI method was significantly higher than that produced with the conventional IVF method in PCOS patients (p=0.002).Conclusion: Our results indicated that the conventional IVF method was associated with higher zygote production and a higher proportion of grade A embryos when all infertile groups were evaluated together. Thus, ICSI is not suggested for patients with these causes of infertility if their partner has normal semen parameters.
El modelo GEGAVENT y el impacto de los precios relativos
Authors: Marchione Julio César
Published: March 2024

El negocio de la gastronomía en eventos está afectado por variables vinculadas al rendimiento y calidad física de los insumos, la productividad en los procesos, la minimización de las mermas y la neutralización de los efectos producidos por los cambios en los precios de los insumos y productos. El modelo GEGAVENT tiene como objetivo controlar el comportamiento de los vectores descriptos, haciendo especial foco en la necesidad de optimizar la ecuación económica del negocio, logrando u servicio acorde con la calidad comercializada. Es importante asumir que se trata de un modelo diseñado para potenciar la anticipación en la gestión.

La inestabilidad en los precios relativos de los insumos y de los productos, le agrega un factor de control indispensable para la viabilidad del modelo de negocios. Su continuidad depende de la capacidad de anticipación sobre loa volatilidad de los precios y la minimización de los efectos durante el tiempo que transcurre entre la contratación y la prestación del servicio.

El objetivo de la ponencia es exponer el Modelo GEGAVENT y su aplicación en contextos inflacionarios, con interrupciones en el abastecimiento de los insumos y cambios en su calidad por la inestabilidad en los precios relativos de toda la cadena.
Estrategias administrativas y calidad de servicio del distrito de educación de Santa Elena
Authors: Guerrero Guerrero Carmen Shirley , Zúñiga Muñoz Herman Christian
Published: March 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la incidencia de las estrategias administrativas en la calidad de servicios del Distrito de Educación de Santa Elena. El diseño de investigación fue con enfoque mixto, de tipo correlacional, se aplicó el método deductivo, analítico y bibliográfico. Las técnicas utilizadas fueron la encuesta aplicada a 290 usuarios y la entrevista aplicada al personal administrativo del Distrito. Luego de analizar los datos se determinó que el coeficiente de correlación de Rho de Spearman es de 0,884** con un Sig. bilateral de 0,000 donde el valor p < 0,05 entre las estrategias administrativas y la calidad de servicio, que demuestra una relación de correlación muy alta. Los resultados permitieron evidenciar que al realizar esfuerzos por mejorar las estrategias administrativas impactará positivamente en la calidad de los servicios.
Factors influencing student learning outcomes and Satisfaction: A case study approach
Authors: AL-Harsoosi Najwa , AL-Harsoosi Yuzah , Thottoli Mohammed Muneerali
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Learning outcomes play a critical role when evaluating educational programs' success and educational institutions' responsibility to deliver high-quality instruction. Educational institutions may consider improvements to fulfill the requirements of students better and enhance their emotional elements to increase interest in learning by identifying areas of strength and weakness through student learning outcomes and satisfaction evaluations. Hence, the study examines the factors for assessing student learning outcomes and Satisfaction. Methodology: A quantitative research method was utilized in this study, and 180 sample data was collected. This study employed a quantitative research design, collecting 180 sample data from students at the College of Economics, Management, and Information Systems, University of Nizwa, Oman. SEM-PLS software has been used to analyze the collected data. Findings: According to the study, educational quality (EQ) significantly impacted students' Satisfaction (SS) but not learning outcomes. There was no discernible impact of student involvement on learning outcomes or Satisfaction. Similarly, support resource quality (SRQ) does not significantly affect student learning outcomes. However, SRQ has a substantial effect on students' Satisfaction. Thus, high-quality education indicates that enhancing the learning environment should be a top priority for educational institutions. For students, self-regulated learning and metacognition are essential. Educators should constantly update and improve the curriculum to incorporate cutting-edge teaching techniques and current pedagogical trends.
Probing secondary school students' test anxiety in biology using Inquiry-based instructional approach in Anambra State
Authors: Nwuba Izunna , Mmodum Isaac-Martin C. , Agwuna Cynthia C. , Mbaegbu Chioma S. , Egwu Sussan O. , Awosika Opeyemi F.
Published: March 2024

The study investigated the effect of inquiry-based instructional approach (IBIA) on secondary school students’ test anxiety in biology. The study is a quasi-experimental research, adopting specifically the non-randomized control group design. 4,755 (2,067 males and 2,688 females) Senior Secondary year two (SS2) students offering biology in the 62 government owned secondary schools, in Awka Education Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria constituted the population. 52 (20 males and 32 females) SS2 biology students drawn from, two intact classes, in the two sampled schools, using multi-stage sampling procedure constituted the sample size. The instrument for data collection was an adapted Biology Test Anxiety Scale (BTAS), validated by three experts with reliability coefficient of 0.78 established using Cronbach Alpha. In analyzing the collected data, mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was employed to test the null hypotheses. The findings revealed that students taught biology with IBIA significantly showed low test anxiety in biology than those taught with the conventional lecture method, irrespective of gender. Based on the findings, the study concluded that IBIA is a gender friendly, activity-based approach that boosts students’ confidence, and promotes meaningful learning in biology. In light of this, it was recommended among others that IBIA should be adopted by biology teachers in secondary schools to actively engage students in the learning process which will in return help boost their confidence during tests and thus, reduce their anxiety.
Economic Effect of Active Transportation Features and the Association Between the Healthcare Industry and Transportation
Authors: Dunlop Steven R. , Ukkusuri Satish , Thakkar Dutt J. , Mittal Shagun , Patil Utkarsh , Gala Jainam , Brady Thomas
Published: March 2024

The goal of this project is to help INDOT determine the economic effects of active transportation features, the impact of transportation infrastructure on the healthcare industry, and to explore a potential relationship between active transportation and healthcare. To capture the details thoroughly, the analysis was done at a macro and micro level. We identified relevant attributes based on existing studies and captured the county-level data for these attributes from public sources. A regression analysis was performed at the macro-level to understand relationships and trends. In the micro-view, the analysis aimed to investigate the impact of active transportation investments on business growth and the impact of transportation investments on trip patterns and healthcare growth at a granular level of ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs). Large-scale datasets were analyzed to extract key metrics, which were tested for changes due to investments in the region. A Difference in Differences (DID) model was used to analyze causal effects, and trends of individual ZCTAs were analyzed against their corresponding demographics. Insights were developed and recommendations were made to INDOT based on the analysis regarding macro trends and factors impacting the transportation features. Practical recommendations for transportation investments and their corresponding effects were provided to INDOT based on the micro analyses.
Affiliate Marketing Strategies in Increasing Online Sales
Authors: Erislan Erislan
Published: March 2024

Currently, online sales are experiencing rapid development. This can be seen from several internet sites that offer various goods or products presented to buyers. It is not easy to offer goods online, because conventional sales require various strategies. Therefore, sales that are carried out online must also have a strong strategy from conventional sales. Marketing strategy is very important to do in offering goods or services done online. This research uses a type of analytical descriptive research that aims to understand a phenomenon that will be experienced in the research subject, namely how much influence the Affiliator has in marketing the sellers' products through online sites. The results of this study show that Affiliate Marketing marketing strategies, sales, and consumer behavior have a positive and significant effect on consumer behavior. To increase online sales, marketing strategies are needed including 1) Quality of sales products, 2) Price Influence, 3) The Role of Brand Image, 4) Communication with Customers. 5) Return Guarantee.
Perfil Epidemiológico da Violência no Estado de São Paulo em Comparação ao Departamento Regional de Saúde II
Authors: Aguiar Laura Alice Inoue , Pires Larissa Maria Pagani , Freire Luana Freitas , Rocha Yasmin Thiemy Livramento , Lescano Gabriella Andrade , Paula Lucila Bistaffa
Published: March 2024

Introdução: A violência sempre esteve presente na história e consiste no uso de poder ou força física contra si mesmo ou contra outros, ou grupos, que resulte em algum tipo de dano ou até mesmo a morte. Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é caracterizar o perfil epidemiológico da violência no estado de São Paulo e no Departamento Regional de Saúde II e comparar a incidência das notificações entre 2011 e 2021. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo longitudinal retrospectivo com dados provenientes do DATASUS. Foram calculadas as frequências relativas das variáveis das vítimas e dos agressores. Resultados: Identificou-se que em ambas as regiões estudadas houve predomínio da violência física, com a maioria das vítimas pertencentes ao sexo feminino e raça branca. Em geral, a agressão ocorreu dentro da residência pelo cônjuge. No quesito faixa etária houve diferença entre Estado e DRS II, com preponderância das idades entre 15 a 29 anos e 30 a 59 anos, respectivamente. Nas variáveis escolaridade da vítima e ciclo de vida do autor observou-se que a maior porcentagem das fichas se enquadraram na categoria branco/ignorado/não se aplica. Conclusão: Ao comparar a incidência das notificações de violência entre ambos, concluiu-se que não houve diferença significativa (p>0,05). A caracterização do perfil epidemiológico é essencial para o combate à violência, pois possibilita a criação de políticas públicas, bem como a identificação de fragilidades relacionadas ao preenchimento da Ficha de Notificação Individual.
“Ye Be the Clear Morag Yourself”
Authors: Goswami Namita
Published: March 2024

This essay creates a heuristic homology between postcoloniality and strains of survivorship whose very contingency “de-humaniz[es] greed as the primum mobile . . . ​[and thereby composes] the dangerous supplement, one on one yet collective” (Spivak, “Marx” 281). Using Spivak’s attempt to globalize Marx by abjuring epistemological enterprises that privilege “a philosophically correct structural position” (281) at the expense of the subaltern’s “right to intellectual labor” (284), this essay reads the phantasms and afflictions of the Scottish diaspora in the 1940s coal-mining town of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, as represented by Sheldon Currie’s The Glace Bay Miners’ Museum (1996), for a postcoloniality that, in being attuned to what is left of communally viable forms of collective survival, especially as these remain inappropriable by capital, yields proliferativesubjectifications of traumatic experience that are capable of eluding the open “secret of the theft of surplus value” (279) by which global capitalism ruthlessly extracts the unraveling of the biosphere as normality.
Arbeitsrecht
Authors: Hirdina Ralph
Published: March 2024

Das Lehr- und Fallbuch vermittelt die prüfungs- und praxisrelevanten Themenfelder des Individual- und Kollektivarbeitsrechts. Die zentralen Rechtsaspekte in den Phasen der Bewerbung, Beschäftigung und Kündigung werden anhand der einschlägigen Rechtsnormen und Judikatur mit Fallbeispielen erläutert. Am Ende der jeweiligen Kapitel finden sich Checklisten und Testfragen, um sich den Lehrstoff auch überblicksmäßig einprägen zu können. Die 6. Auflage hält am bewährten Konzept der Kombination von Lehr- und Fallbuch fest. Die Neuauflage greift auch aktuelle Entwicklungen im Arbeitsrecht auf wie die Erhöhung des Mindestlohns, die gendergerechte Bezahlung, die elektronische Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung oder den Einsatz von künstlicher Intelligenz in der Personalarbeit.
Distribution of Seats in the New 2021 Czech Government Coalition in Terms of Coalition Theories and Power Indices of Political Parties
Authors: Jarmara Tomáš
Published: March 2024

This study is theoretically anchored in the office-seeking approach and coalition theory of political science. It is based on the most widespread theories of portfolio distribution in executive and legislative bodies (proportionality, power index, voting weights), and it tests these theories using data related to coalition negotiations in the Czech Republic for the new 2021 government coalition, a case of a surplus majority government. The study investigates the distribution of ministerial positions in the government, the office of President (Speaker) of the Chamber of Deputies, and the chairs of permanent parliamentary committees. The analysis also explores the types of electoral coalitions formed; the SPOLU coalition was a superadditive coalition, while the PirSTAN coalition was only an additive coalition. Grounded in the theory of electoral games, the Shapley-Shubik and Banzhaf power indices and the theory of coalition formation are applied in order to analyse the possible minimal winning coalitions that could be formed following the 2021 elections to the Chamber of Deputies.
‘Callen las aturdidoras, queremos oír la chirimía’: Música de flautas y tambores, y resistencia civil en Popayán, Cauca
Authors: Tobar Manzo Juan Manuel
Published: March 2024

A través de la etnografía y la investigación acción participación con músicos-activistas durante el Paro Nacional del 28A en Popayán, Colombia, se explora la relación que tiene el sonido y el poder, los cuerpos sonoros en resistencia, y la articulación en torno a repertorios noviolentos para desarrollar procesos de resistencia civil, que ponen en lucha los repertorios sonoros del Estado y la sociedad civil. La articulación de la teoría del paisaje sonoro, los cuerpos y la resistencia civil, permite analizar la música tradicional de flautas y tambores (Conocida en el contexto de Popayán como “Chirimía”) como una expresión de armonización y construcción de paz durante las confrontaciones, y brinda luces en torno a cómo la organización alrededor del despliegue de repertorios noviolentos, la creación de identidades y el rol de los liderazgos se configuran para reducir los costos de la acción colectiva. Gracias a entrevistas, grupos focales, observación/interpretación participativa y el trabajo de archivo, se recogen las voces, reflexiones y sentires de las personas que participamos directamente de este proceso en el 2021, en el cual nos organizamos, sonamos, y resistimos.
A Samsung production system-based approach to improve manufacturing process management in Vietnamese firms
Authors: Nguyen Minh Dat
Published: March 2024

Today, more and more Vietnamese firms consider continuous improvement as the best way to increase their manufacturing capability. This paper aims to illustrate the effectiveness of manufacturing processes management from the Samsung production system (SPS) approach when it was implemented to improve capability of existing production process in Vietnamese firms. The paper is a combination of descriptive and field research to demonstrate how SPS principles are appropriate for five real industry cases in particular and all Vietnamese manufacturing companies in general. In five cases, the usage of SPS-based tools has turned out to be fruitful. They solved problems of continuous improvement management in Vietnamese firms and created significant achievements in quality improvement and productivity increase. The paper investigates the core value of Samsung’s continuous process improvement. The way that Samsung has used to improve quality and profitability simultanously can be adapted by manufacturing companies.
Transmedia of Social Causes
Authors: Todorov Sergey
Published: March 2024

The impact of the Transmedia of social causes continues to be an increasingly common communication practice. The reason for this type of communication is that it is highly effective, reaches a wider audience and plays a key role in the company’s identity – factors that benefit the organization’s ultimate mission – to make an impact with its social cause, to change attitudes and attract a larger audience. This presentation will explore the phenomenon of transmedia, trace its emergence, its academic determinants, and the conjectures associated with it. The different types of transmedia communications will also be analyzed.
Galatia 3:28 dan Pelayanan Perempuan: Sebuah Penafsiran Menggunakan Epistolary Approach Untuk Menjelaskan Pelayanan Kaum Perempuan di Gereja
Authors: Siahaan Christo Antusias Davarto
Published: March 2024

Galatia 3:28 adalah salah satu teks Alkitab yang mendukung kesetaraan antara kaum perempuan dan laki-laki. Namun demikian, ayat ini tidak terlalu banyak dipakai untuk memberikan pemahaman tentang pelayanan  kaum perempuan di dalam gereja. Oleh karena itu, dengan menggunakan pendekatan Epistolary Approach pemahaman berdasarkan Galatia 3:28 tentang pelayanan kaum perempuan di dalam kehidupan gereja dapat didapatkan.
Economia circular e práticas sustentáveis adotadas por agricultores familiares
Authors: Magalhães Marcos Ferreira de , Ramos Heidy Rodriguez , Bezerra Claudia Maria da Silva
Published: March 2024

Finalidade: Este estudo propõe uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura (RSL) com foco na EconomiaCircular (EC) e na agricultura familiar empreendedora, investigando como a adoção de práticassustentáveis influencia a incorporação dos princípios da EC nesse contexto. Além disso, o estudopretende mapear as tendências e lacunas na literatura científica sobre essa interseção, destacando arelevância da EC para fomentar práticas agrícolas mais sustentáveis e eficientes.Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo, com abordagem descritiva, elaborado por meio de uma RSL de 49artigos, coletados nas bases de dados Web of Science e Scopus, cuja análise de conteúdo foi apoiadapelos softwares Rayyan e Atlas ti.Constatações: A análise temática revelou quatro categorias de práticas relacionadas à EC: (a) Práticasde EC no Empreendedorismo, enfatizando o papel do empreendedorismo na promoção de modelosde negócios sustentáveis; (b) Práticas de EC na Agricultura, destacando a implementação de sistemasagrícolas sustentáveis, incluindo a produção orgânica e o manejo eficaz de resíduos; (c) Práticas de EC noDesigner, contemplando a necessidade de repensar os processos de design, produção e comercializaçãode produtos; (d) Práticas de EC Sustentáveis, abordando a reorganização de processos e parceriasempresariais para promover a sustentabilidade em modelos de negócios circulares.Originalidade: Esta RSL proporciona uma visão abrangente das práticas relacionadas à EC naagricultura familiar empreendedora. A pesquisa enfatiza a relevância das práticas empreendedorascomo impulsionadoras de modelos de negócios sustentáveis na convergência entre EC e agriculturafamiliar, enquanto identifica lacunas na pesquisa e sugere direções para futuras investigações.
DAMPAK TEKNOLOGI TERHADAP PSIKOLOGI MUSLIM KONTEMPORER TENTANG PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL [THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM PSYCHOLOGY REGARDING THE USE OFSOCIAL MEDIA]
Authors: Utami Andini Putri Wira , Fauzi Ahmad
Published: March 2024

Technological developments, especially social media, have provided wider access to information and communication for contemporary Muslim individuals. However, the influence of this technology also carries risks and negative impacts on Muslim psychology, including the spread of false information, social comparisons, conflicts, and addiction disorders. The study discusses the impact of technology on the psychology of individuals and Muslim communities. This article uses the literature review method to gather data from a variety of literary sources that are relevant to the research topic. Data is systematically analyzed to identify patterns, findings, and latest developments related to the impact of technology, especially social media, on the psychology of Muslim individuals. The use of social media has enriched the knowledge of Muslim individuals about religion and enabled inter-Muslim interactions around the world. However, risks such as the spread of false information, social comparisons, and addiction disorders also affect their psychology. Education, critical skills development, psychological support, wise time management, and inter-Muslim dialogue can help overcome the negative impact. The influence of technology on contemporary Muslim psychology involves complex aspects. Education and awareness of the risks associated with social media are essential to addressing its negative impact. In addition, good time management, effective communication, and attention to religious practices and Islamic values must also be taken into account.
Allowance Program of Government for Social Security of Backward Communities in Bangladesh and Its Impact
Authors: Alam Md. Ashraful
Published: March 2024

Article 15(d) of the Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh states - “the right to social security, that is to say, to public assistance in cases of undeserved want arising from unemployment, illness or disablement, or suffered by widows or orphans or in old age, or in other such cases.” After independence various social security initiatives were taken to ensure the overall welfare of the backward communities in the implementation of this pledge. The principle of social security is to bring people out of poverty, isolation and helplessness. At present various types of social security programs are running under the national budget. Among these programs, allowance program is one of the most important under which underprivileged people including elderly, disabled, widows are getting benefits. Most of these programs are run under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Ministry of Relief and Disaster, and Ministry of Women and Children. The study was conducted following a mixed-method approach to evaluate these ongoing allowance programs. For this purpose, both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from two types (Old Age allowance, and Allowances for the Widowed, Deserted and Destitute Women) allowance recipients. Analysis of the data revealed that the allowance program plays an important role in improving the standard of living of the recipients and most of them believe that it is a positive and milestone initiative of the government. Besides, they provided some suggestions to make this program more effective and welfare-oriented. Concerned authorities and policy makers are expected to consider these issues and take necessary measures.
The Development of Peace Theory and Peace Concepts in the Early and Neo-modern Period: A Review
Authors: Chowdhury Saber Ahmed , Husain Taha
Published: March 2024

The concept of peace has evolved over time and the theoretical interpretation of establishing peace has also changed. The main objective of this research is to analyze the development of peace notions in the early and neo-modern era. This study analyzes the main theories related to world peace from the early modern era (19th century) to the new modern era (21st century). In this research, data were collected from the secondary sources. It has been observed that the development of peace theory in the modern era is mainly focused on some important theories. Though theorists have put forward different theories, they share a coherence in their thoughts. In this case, this research discusses prominent theories such as conflict resolution theory, constructivism theory, human security theory, peacebuilding theory, non-violence theory, rationalist theory, liberal peace theory, psychological theory, feminist theory, and critical theory. The analysis of these theories reveals that the advancement of peace theories and notions in the early and modern eras has been influenced by a variety of factors, including political and social circumstances, technological advances, and the escalating nature of conflicts and violence. While there is no single approach to achieving peace, the ongoing exploration and growth of peace theory and practice is considered a significant field of inquiry and work in contemporary society. This study also provides valuable insights into the ongoing quest for peace, the continued building of international relations, and the creation of a more peaceful and just world in future.