bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Consideration of people’s design preferences for the development of adaptive user interfaces
Authors: Brandenburger Jessica , Janneck Monique
Published: September 2024

Adaptive user interfaces enable the display of user-specific, relevant information in complex interactive systems. The user experience on platforms can be improved by taking the user’s needs (goals, system experience, etc.) and design preferences (in terms of design shapes) into account. In a Germany-wide online survey, n = 1,044 young people (pupils and university students) aged between 14 and 35 were asked about their design shape preferences. The results show that, overall, the shape of the circle appears to be the most attractive for young people (14–35 years) and that gender and age have the greatest influence on design shape preferences. While men and generally older people (19–35 years, university students) prefer basic shapes to more complex shapes, women and generally younger people (14–19 years, pupils) find complex shapes more attractive than basic ones. The identification of preferences with regard to design shapes can provide developers of interactive systems with information for the design of (adaptive) user interfaces.
Editor’s preface
Authors: Varga Katalin
Published: September 2024

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EMERGENCE OF THE RESOURCE-BASED VIEW (RBV) AND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILY BUSINESS RESEARCH LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Baros-Tóth Ágnes
Published: September 2024

The emergence of the resource-based view (RBV) has changed the understanding of how companies grow and shifted the focus of examination from the firms external factors to the internal ones, more specifically to the companys resources so that the divergent developmental route of companies could be explained. The fundamental as sumption of RBV is that companies have different resources. If these resources are valuable, rare, inimitable, and non-substitutable (VRIN), they represent a lasting competitive advantage for the company. This study aims to discuss the literature review results to encapsulate the evolution of the resource-based view, its impact on family business research and theories, and its novel contributions to this field. RBV has been incorporated in family business research with the premise that family firms are thought to have resources that differ from those of their non-family counterparts because the family itself is considered a VRIN resource, through which the company can gain a competitive advantage and achieve higher organizational performance. A family business stood the test of time as it is still used even in recent research as a reference point. Familiness has also contributed to the emergence of other concepts such as the socioemotional wealth.
Afterlives of discovery: tomb robberies, treasure and untangling Tutankhamun
Authors: Price Campbell
Published: September 2024

Egyptology has been changing. At least in the way its practitioners present their findings to a broad public audience. A selection of recent publications for general-interest readership represents something of a reorientation of perspectives on the (Western-led) archaeological ‘discovery’ of Pharaonic Egyptian remains, and the opening up of a subtle counter-narrative, which is something of an anti-archaeology. Rather than attempting to reconstruct what might positively be said of ancient events, their causes and motivations, Egyptologists are increasingly owning up to what is not known or what happened in the aftermath of the ‘main event’ that conditions the nature of the evidence we have at our disposal.
Protukomunistički otpor u Dubrovniku (1945.)
Authors: Matković Blanka
Published: September 2024

Na osnovi izvornih arhivskih dokumenata iz Državnog arhiva u Splitu, u ovom se radu daje kratki prikaz poslijeratne komunističke represije, protukomunističkog otpora i progona svećenstva na području grada Dubrovnika. Poseban je naglasak na slučaju dominikanca fra Dominika Barača koji je u lipnju 1945. osuđen na kaznu smrti strijeljanjem koja je izvršena 17. studenoga iste godine u Trogiru. U ovom radu autorica se fokusira na djelovanje konavoskih križara pod vodstvom nekadašnjeg HSS-ovca Pere Bakića i njihove kontakte s Baračem zbog kojih je i formalno osuđen.
„Brexito“ įtaka arbitražui: anti suit injunction ir investicinio arbitražo aspektai
Authors: Okinčic Sebastjan
Published: September 2024

Concentrating on a few material aspects in relation to the broader theme, the article analyses the effect of Brexit on international commercial arbitration. In particular, the piece firstly treats on the most recent UK Case Law in relation to anti-suit injunction – a phenomenon attributable to the Common Law in the context of the earlier European Union courts’ jurisprudence of the said instrument. Secondly, Brexit’s interplay with the ongoing global investment arbitration reform is considered. The article considers the globally recognised UN 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, on which Brexit had no adverse effect. When analysing the interplay between Brexit and the ongoing global investment arbitration reform, a particular regard is paid to the lack of investment arbitration provisions in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, as well as the termination of various relevant bilateral investment treaties. The article concludes that the influence of arbitration shall continue to grow, anti-suit injunction shall continue to be applied by the United Kingdom courts, and the Brexit’s interplay with the global investment protection overall and the investment arbitration in a particular reform is somewhat consistent.
Admissibility of Requests for a Preliminary Ruling in the Case Law of the CJEU on Judicial Independence
Authors: Stanevičius Mantas
Published: September 2024

In recent years, the CJEU has experienced a significant increase in requests for preliminary rulings on the interpretation of Article 19(1) TEU in the area of judicial independence. However, not all requests concerning this provision have been deemed admissible by the CJEU. This article examines the underlying principles of the preliminary ruling procedure under Article 267 TFEU that guide the CJEU in accepting or rejecting requests from national courts in this critically important area of EU law. It focuses on the concept of ‘court or tribunal’ within the meaning of Article 267 TFEU and the ‘necessity’ of the Court’s ruling.
Degrees of Hypothesis, Scale of Conditions
Authors: Achard-Bayle Guy
Published: September 2024

In many languages, there is a wide variety of words and expressions for hypothesis. The result is a diversity of interpretations linked to the use of these words or expressions: “hypothetical”, “false con-ditional”, “concessive”, “oppositive”, “explanatory”, and this tradition is perpetuated in today's grammars. Following in the footsteps of others, we have studied this diversity, seeking however to bring interpreta-tions together under the umbrella of the suspension of truth (vericonditionality) for dialogical debate (veri-dictionality), thus moving from the fact represented to the fact of saying. Here, we take another look at the diversity of introducers, constructions, tenses and modes. Faced with a plethora of combinations, and as soon as we move away from the potential/actual, possible/counterfactual opposition, we can envisage not an opposition but a scale, a gradation of confidentiality or hypothesis of combinations that envisage or allow, or not, actualization.
ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ЗВЕДЕННЯ ВЕЛИКОПРОГОНОВИХ ПОКРИТТІВ З ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ ПІДЙОМНИХ МОДУЛІВ
Authors: Осипов О. , Ігнатенко О.
Published: September 2024

Вступ. Сучасний стан будівельної галузі потребує вирішення питання щодо подальшого вдосконалення відомих або створення принципово нових організаційно-технологічних рішень безкранового підйому великопрогонових покриттів.Проблематика. Розроблення нових технологій та конструктивних рішень вимагає системних та комплексних досліджень відомих варіантів підйому покриттів методами примусового підтягування та виштовхування, зокрема й з використанням підйомних модулів.Мета. Обґрунтувати теоретичні основи створення інноваційних технологій піднімання великорозмірних покриттів з використання підйомних модулів, які виштовхують несучі ригелі блоків покриття у просторі між спареними колонами рамного каркасу зі спиранням на напрямні профілі, закріплені на внутрішніх поверхнях несучих колон.Матеріали і методи. Розробку теоретичних основ створення інноваційних технологій піднімання великорозмірних покриттів підйомними модулями нової конструкції здійснено з використанням методів системних комплексних досліджень, аналізу та узагальнення досвіду застосування підйомних модулів, методів теорії множинності у формальному опису морфології та станів функціональних систем-модулів, методів технологічного моделювання процесу, умов та об’єктів, задіяних у підйомі великорозмірних покриттів.Результати. У процесі системного аналізу переваг та недоліків відомих рішень примусового підйому великопрогонових покриттів було розроблено принципово нову технологію виштовхування конструкцій покриттів підйомними модулями, які переміщються разом з опорними ригелями покриттів у просторі між колонами, при цьому підйомні модулі використовують напрямні профілі, закріплені на внутрішніх поверхнях колон, як проміжні опорні вузли.Висновки. Створення нового технологічного рішення підйому великопрогонових покриттів з використаннямзазначених підйомних модулів дозволяє звести обсяги висотних робіт лише до операцій закріплення покриттів на оголовках колон, а також автоматизувати весь процес переміщення покриття із зони укрупнення на низьких риштуваннях до зони остаточної фіксації між оголовками колон.
Summary of the Evaluation of Cities of Innovation and Technology Transfer (CITT) at Moroccan Universities
Authors: MARZOUGUI Yassine , ELYOUSSOUFI ATTOU Omar , TAOUAF Ilham , AROUCH Moha
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Science, technology, and innovation are pivotal for economic policy worldwide. Morocco, aiming to boost its competitiveness, has implemented reforms to enhance economic diversity and foster university-business links since 2000, although the impact on technological advancement remains limited.Problem Statement. Morocco’s Cities of Innovation and Technological Transfer (CITT) lack a defi ned statutory role within university structures, restricting their decision-making infl uence. This study examines these constraints to suggest strategic improvements.Purpose. The goal is a comprehensive evaluation of CITTs across Moroccan universities, identifying their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to propose a strategic plan for better integration and eff ectiveness in the national innovation system.Materials and Methods. Employing a mixed methodology, this research analyzes the innovation and technological transfer structures within six Moroccan public universities through SWOT analysis, focusing on innovation capacities and interinstitutional collaborations. Data were collected via validated questionnaires, interviews, and field observations.Results. CITTs align with the universities’ strategic visions, enhancing scientifi c research and socio-economic engagement. Recommendations focus on defining clear mission statements, developing strategic policies, and fostering proactive collaborations to improve CITT operations and visibility.Conclusions. The study highlights CITTs’ potential to drive socio-economic and scientific progress in Morocco. Despite challenges like regulatory impacts and limited university autonomy, enhancing these structures’ roles is crucial for national development. Strategic plans and university autonomy are recommended to integrate innovation more effectively into Morocco’s broader development goals.
Competition Dynamics of Market Share for Assets in the Banking Industry Using the Lotka-Volterra Model Approach
Authors: Jamal Sri Wahyuni , Suparno Suparno , Rashid Umi Kartini , Fauziah Fenty
Published: September 2024

Research Originality: Competition in the banking sector is unavoidable.  Such competition is present among state-owned banks in Indonesia. In contrast to the previous studies that did not include the competition type and its stability, this study includes the competition type and its stability in the estimation.Research Objectives: This study aims to discover the competition type and its stability, and to forecast the market share among the four state-owned banks.Research Methods: Using market share data of assets published annually by each of the banks from 2010 to 2023, the study employs the Lotka-Volterra model approach to analyze the competition type and its stability that occur among the four state-owned banks.Empirical Results: The study discovers that the competition types of the four state-owned banks vary. There have been three competition types among the four state-owned banks: mutualism, predator-prey and pure competition. Besides, the stability property of the four state-owned banks tended to be unstable. By looking at the gains of market share for assets, only Mandiri’s market share gains will increase in the 2024-2028 period. As a result, the total market share gains for the four state-owned banks declined sequentially.Implications:This research holds significance for four state-owned banks in Indonesia as it provides valuable insights into considering the three competition types (mutualism, pure competition and predator-prey) as the primary key to achieving a significant market share value.JEL Classification: C61, D41, E17, G21How to Cite:Jamal, S. W., Suparno., Rashid, U. K., & Fauziah, F. (2024). Competition Dynamics of Market Share for Assets in the Banking Industry Using the Lotka-Volterra Model Approach. Etikonomi, 23(2), 299 – 316. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v23i2.32226
Różnorodność form międzynarodowej pracy i jej implikacje dla zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi
Authors: Purgał-Popiela Joanna
Published: September 2024

Companies expanding their activities on a worldwide scale more and more often face diverse challenges including the need to solve local market-related problems, ensure internal communication and knowledge diffusion, and coordinate often far-flung operations across the globe. They therefore turn to multiple forms of international work, such as expatriation from headquarters to subsidiaries, flexpatriation, and global virtual teams. The common thread between these forms of work is the need to include a cross-border context and employ a global perspective in decision-making processes, task performance, anticipate consequences and measure the results obtained. Due to the growing importance of these issues, the paper aims to define the essence of international work, identify its forms, recognise individual and organisational problems involved in these variegated forms and their implications for human resource management.
Ubezpieczenie odpowiedzialności cywilnej członków władz spółki kapitałowej
Authors: Strupczewski Grzegorz
Published: September 2024

D&O insurance is important both for board members, by securing them against civil liability, as well as creditors, as it strengthens their chances of being paid when a board member's personal assets prove insufficient. The purpose of this article is to analyse the general terms and conditions of D&O insurance available on the Polish market in order to identify differences in the proposed scope of coverage. The analysis is preceded by a description of legal sources of a director's and an officer's liability. The end of the article discusses current problems on tax issues related to D&O insurance premiums. The author concludes, among other things, that the recent economic crisis has forced entrepreneurs to take steps to improve efficiency while also limiting their exposure to risk. D&O insurance is undoubtedly an effective tool for supporting this strategy. Further development of the company liability insurance market segment (including D&O insurance) may therefore be expected, and hence the results of the paper have important theoretical and practical value.
Analiza struktury łańcuchów środków-celów w skróconych wywiadach drabinkowych
Authors: Sagan Adam , Kąciak Eugeniusz
Published: September 2024

The paper presents a new method of evaluating the quality of ladders obtained with the abbreviated hard laddering procedure (Kąciak and Cullen 2006). It is based on an analysis of summary ladder matrix (SLM) and top of mind awareness indices (TMA), which allows one to consider not only the sequence in which consecutive ladders are produced by the respondent but also the salience of these ladders. The quality of ladders is further examined through non-symmetrical correspondence analysis of the SLM. This makes it possible to obtain additional information on the dominant dimensions in the means-end structure and also to determine which prominent ladders contribute most to the system's inertia.
Estymowane modele równowagi ogólnej: zastosowanie metody dekompozycji funkcji do oceny zależności między parametrami postaci strukturalnej i zredukowanej
Authors: Wróbel-Rotter Renata
Published: September 2024

The paper presents the application of high dimensional model representation to characterise the relationship between structural and reduced form coefficients of estimated general equilibrium models. The function representation is considered a state-dependent regression that is estimated non-parametrically, based on Monte Carlo sample, and generated from the probability distribution of structural parameters. The estimation method consists of recursive filtering and smoothing algorithms, derived from the Kalman filter, enhanced with special data re-ordering, to capture strong variability of the parameters in the state-dependent regression. The estimated function decomposition is used to build sensitivity indices. The methodology presented is illustrated with an example from the literature.
UKRAINE AND REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA IN COOPERATION WITH THE EU AFTER 2014 YEAR: MODELS AND IMPACTS
Authors: STRYZHYCHENKO Kostyantyn , ULINICHI Andrian
Published: September 2024

Abstract. The paper is devoted to solving the problem of co-integration between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova in the context of foreign trade. The study of co-integration makes it possible to determine common trends in the development of foreign trade and, based on the analysis of the dynamics of the development of one country, to forecast the development of foreign trade in another country. The study of the main indicators of foreign trade was carried out: volumes of exports, imports, trade balance. The share of export-import operations with the EU in the total volume of foreign trade of Ukraine and Moldova was chosen as the studied indicator. The article proposes to consider cointegrations both between long-term trends, which characterize the trend of foreign trade development, and between short-term trends, which reflect the cyclical component. A co-integration research mechanism has been developed, which includes three blocks: a block of analysis of literary sources, a block of mathematical tools, and a block of applied use. The use of decomposition models, trend models, spectral analysis, orthogonality indicators and pairwise correlations is proposed as a mathematical toolkit. Using the Foster-Stewart method, an analysis of the presence of a trend in the variance and average was carried out. The above calculations showed the presence of a trend and cyclical component, which allowed the use of additive decomposition models. For the study of long-term trends, a linear trend model was chosen for both Moldova and Ukraine. A spectral analysis of the cyclic component was carried out, which made it possible to identify five main harmonics with a unique frequency and amplitude. The combination of these harmonics caused 95.8% and 90.4% of the cyclical component for Moldova and Ukraine, respectively. An analysis of cointegration between short-term and long-term trend functions was conducted, which revealed medium cointegration in the long-term trend and high cointegration in the short-term trend. The cointegration analysis of the indicator values proved a high degree of cointegration for both long-term and short-term trends.
USING THE "FOUR FILTERS" MODEL FOR CHOOSING THE OPTIMAL MARKETING STRATEGY IN INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES
Authors: STEBLIUK Nataliia , VOLOSOVA Nataliia
Published: September 2024

The purpose. The purpose of the work is to develop practical recommendations for improving methodological approaches for determining effective marketing strategies of international companies in a competitive environment by means of mathematical modeling. Methodology. During the research, methods of system analysis and logical generalizations, statistical and comparative analysis, Porter's model, "four filters" model were used. The results. A scientific approach to choosing the optimal marketing strategy using the "four filters" model is proposed, which involves the consistent use of Wald, Savage, Hurwitz, and Laplace criteria. The scientific novelty of the obtained results lies in the improvement of methodical approaches to evaluation and selection of the optimal international marketing strategy, taking into account the criterion approach. The practical significance lies in the expansion of the theoretical plane and practical significance of modern and classical theoretical approaches to the content of marketing strategy in international business, the use of mathematical modeling to solve the problems of choosing competitive marketing strategies in the international business environment.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THE ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Authors: POLISHKO T.V. , KOSTIUK A.V.
Published: September 2024

Objective. Justification of the need to improve the economic assessment of the innovative activity of railway transport, the development of methodological approaches and practical recommendations for the assessment of the innovative activity of railway transport, the study of requirements and assessment indicators characterizing the results of the implementation of innovations. Methods. Various methods and approaches were used in the process of performing the tasks in this work. The abstract-logical method was used to determine the research objectives. Analytical and monographic approach was used in the analysis of literary sources. The method of data analysis and synthesis for the analysis of existing methodological approaches and indicators. A comprehensive review and strategic analysis to describe promising directions for the innovative development of railway transport. Systemic, analogical, and structural-functional research methods for determining indicators of economic evaluation of innovative activity. Results. The article examines the main methodological approaches and proposes a new approach to the economic assessment of innovative activity. Scientific novelty. Recommendations on the use of an additional system of indicators for evaluating the innovative activity of railway transport are given. Practical  significance.  The recommendations given in the article regarding the use of the indicator system can be applied in railway transport units to make a decision on the introduction of innovations.
THE IMPACT OF WAR ON THE INSURANCE MARKET OF UKRAINE: ANALYSIS OF OBSTACLES AND RESTRUCTURING OF THE FINANCIAL LANDSCAPE
Authors: KHARKOVETS Pavlo
Published: September 2024

The purpose. The aim is to analyze the condition, structure, and dynamics of the financial sector of Ukraine, identifying key trends. It also involves determining the major problems and growth opportunities for the financial sector as a significant factor affecting the national economy. Method. The study is based on the examination of statistical and empirical data from the National Bank of Ukraine, as well as the analysis of changes in regulatory acts governing financial services. Additionally, the author reviewed expert opinions on market issues related to specific entities. Using a comprehensive approach, the author was able to formulate general trends characteristic of the market as a whole. The results. This research presents the impact of martial law on the structure and dynamics of the financial sector in Ukraine, analyzes the causes of these changes, and identifies factors influencing the financial sector of Ukraine. Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of the article lies in exploring the relationship between military-political factors and the transformation of Ukraine's financial sector. The proposed study highlights the unique experience of the impact of military-political factors on the country’s financial system, which is relevant and significant for further research and practical applications. Practical significance. The practical significance of this article is that the research results will provide analytical information to financial institutions regarding the needs and opportunities for adapting to military-political risks. This will enable them to develop more effective risk management strategies and maintain stability in conflict conditions. Studying the impact of military-political factors on the stability of Ukraine's financial system can help identify key risks and ways to strengthen the resilience of financial institutions and national infrastructure.
A teoria da “não-universalidade” da teoria econômica
Authors: MUNHOZ DERCIO GARCIA
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Aceitar que os postulados da Teoria Econômica tenham validade em qualquer país é supor a universalidade da teoria. O exame do processo de formação dos custos do sistema produtivo e das fontes de renda mostra que a imposição de novos componentes de custo na economia traz movimentos de acomodação da renda, por meio da aceleração da inflação até um novo patamar de equilíbrio. No entanto, a nova taxa de equilíbrio dependerá de três fatores: a participação dos novos componentes de custos no PIB; a participação das receitas contratuais, como salários, no PIB; e a periodicidade da correção do rendimento contratual. Esses fatores são diferentes de país para país, refutando a validade da suposição da teoria monetária. Este artigo mostra que é possível concluir sobre a “não universalidade” da Teoria Econômica. Por fim, se é correto admitir que quanto maior a participação das rendas contratuais no PIB mais estável será a economia, então a política de renda seria um fator estratégico para a política de estabilização quando a economia estiver sujeita a choques de custos.
Endividamento e acentuação da miséria
Authors: SALAMA PIERRE
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Hoje o nível de endividamento está elevado e a responsabilidade desta situação não recai sobre o Fundo Monetário Internacional ou sobre os bancos. O endividamento tem origem no funcionamento dos regimes de acumulação e na política econômica seguida na década de 70. A modificação da situação econômica mundial, a passagem de uma economia internacional endividada e com liquidez para uma economia sem liquidez contribuíram para que o endividamento se autonomize em relação ao sistema produtivo. A dolarização das economias e do passivo das empresas públicas, a queda dos salários reais, o empobrecimento crescente de novos estratos populacionais, o agravamento da miséria alimentar nas cidades, constituem as consequências desse endividamento.
O orçamento monetário e a socialização dos prejuízos da crise cambial
Authors: LUNDBERG EDUARDO LUIS
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Esta é uma crítica ao estado atual do orçamento monetário, considerando que o governo está socializando os encargos e perdas dos agentes privados relacionados com a sua dívida externa e a dolarização da dívida interna.
Dois diagnósticos equivocados da questão fiscal no Brasil
Authors: BATISTA JR. PAULO NOGUEIRA
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Este artigo faz uma avaliação crítica de alguns aspectos do recente debate sobre a política fiscal no Brasil. Argumenta que tanto as análises ortodoxas quanto as heterodoxas do tamanho do déficit fiscal tendem a incorrer em erros conceituais ou factuais que obstruem seriamente uma compreensão adequada das questões envolvidas. A compreensão errônea de certos conceitos básicos e até mesmo a tendência a desconsiderar as informações estatísticas disponíveis mostram-se algumas das principais causas do caráter inconclusivo das discussões sobre a situação das finanças públicas no Brasil. A Seção I examina as dificuldades conceituais envolvidas na aplicação do conceito de requisitos de financiamento do setor público conforme definido no programa do FMI para o Brasil. A Seção II discute a validade das estatísticas sobre o déficit “operacional” do setor público e a hipótese de que as finanças públicas estão basicamente sob controle. A seção final resume as principais conclusões.
Um esclarecimento a Hoffmann
Authors: NICOL ROBERT
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Esta é uma resposta ao comentário de Hoffmann (1985, edição 17 desta revista) num debate em curso sobre a redução da taxa de lucro em Ricardo.
A questão da terra
Authors: RANGEL IGNÁCIO M.
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Este artigo analisa algumas relações entre o problema agrário e o processo de desenvolvimento capitalista no Brasil. Argumenta que o aumento da produtividade associado ao aprofundamento da divisão social do trabalho altera as relações de produção no setor agrícola. O campesinato inicialmente ligado aos latifúndios feudais torna-se mão-de-obra assalariada contratada sazonalmente para as fazendas capitalistas. Nesse contexto, o problema fundiário surge como uma questão financeira associada basicamente ao preço da terra. Com isso, a reforma agrária baseada na compra de grandes áreas pelo governo não será uma solução para o problema agrário, pois apoiará o aumento do preço da terra.
A intervenção do Estado e a seca no Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: ANDRADE MANUEL CORREIA DE
Published: September 2024

RESUMO A vasta região do Nordeste brasileiro tem uma parcela significativa de seu território sujeita a secas severas. Este trabalho traz uma análise da resposta do governo às grandes secas que a região sofreu desde o período imperial no século XIX.
Sense of coherence and substance use in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Danigno Júlia Freire , Dias Mariane da Silva , Horta Bernardo Lessa
Published: September 2024

This study systematically reviews the evidence on the association between sense of coherence (SOC) and substance use during adulthood. Two researchers conducted independent literature searches on the PubMed, LILACS, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases. Original articles assessing SOC and substance use in adults (age > 19 years) were included. Two reviewers independently assessed studies in two phases - initially by reading the title/abstract, then the full text. Discrepancies were resolved by a third reviewer. Estimates were pooled using random-effects models. Bibliographic search identified 21 studies on the association between SOC and substance use in adults. Studies (n = 11) that assessed the association with tobacco smoking found a 0.92 (95%CI: 0.82; 1.01, very low degree of certainty) odds of smoking among those with a high SOC; the association was not modified by age. Individuals with a strong SOC had lower odds of using alcohol (pooled effect: OR = 0.70, 95%CI: 0.50; 0.90, very low degree of certainty); adjustment for confounding variables decreased the magnitude of the association (pooled OR = 0.89, 95%CI: 0.80; 0.98). This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that a strong SOC protects against substance use among adults regardless of age, with practical implications for preventive interventions and tailored strategies aimed at high-risk individuals. Longitudinal studies are needed to understand the impact of SOC on substance use. Examining interactions with socioeconomic factors and including diverse populations would enhance generalizability.
Biotechnological sovereignty is not a mere nationalist concept, it is a necessity for Colombia and Latin America
Authors: Guzman Camilo , Mattar Salim , Alvis-Guzman Nelson , Hoz Fernando De la , Arias Edgar
Published: September 2024

Abstract: During the pandemic, Latin American countries suffered the collapse of their health systems. This was caused by the high demand for care of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, which was added to the care of patients with other diseases. The significant increase in demand for health services caused medical and laboratory supplies to decline rapidly. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated a health crisis in several developing countries, mainly caused by insufficient systematic policies for integrating scientific knowledge. The current Colombian government must formulate a Biotechnological or Biosecurity Sovereignty Law that guarantees scientific autonomy, ensuring that Colombia is self-sufficient in Science, Technology, and Innovation. Colombian government should also focus on establishing and developing pharmaceutical chemical production by acquiring active chemical ingredients from other countries. This strategy could reduce the production costs and final prices of medicines, as well as generate high-level employment and wealth for the country. In this way, the Colombian government could prevent shortage of essential medicines and excessive price increases by commercial intermediation. In conclusion, the manuscript focuses on the lack of biotechnological sovereignty in Colombia. We propose a model of a Latin American Science and Technology ecosystem to achieve biotechnological sovereignty via state funding of research, strengthening universities, and fostering participation among private companies and Ministries of Science, Education, Trade, and Health. Scientific autonomy based on innovative processes that strengthen biotechnological independence can contribute to the economy by generating gross added value, creating high-quality employment, and facilitating the appropriation and social dissemination of knowledge, and cost reduction.
Spatial analysis of ischemic stroke in Spain: the roles of accessibility to healthcare and economic development
Authors: Leveau Carlos Marcelo , Riancho Javier , Shaman Jeffrey , Santurtún Ana
Published: September 2024

Abstract: Ischemic stroke is a major cause of mortality worldwide; however, few studies have been conducted to measure the impact of the distribution of healthcare services on ischemic stroke fatality. This study aimed to explore the relationship between three ischemic stroke outcomes (incidence, mortality, and fatality) and accessibility to hospitals in Spain, considering its economic development. A cross-sectional ecological study was performed using data on hospital admissions and mortality due to ischemic stroke during 2016-2018. Gross geographic product (GGP) per capita was estimated and a healthcare accessibility index was created. A Besag-York-Mollié autoregressive spatial model was used to estimate the magnitude of association between ischemic stroke outcomes and economic development and healthcare accessibility. GGP per capita showed a geographical gradient from southwest to northeast in Spain. Mortality and case-fatality rates due to ischemic stroke were higher in the south of the country in both women and men aged 60+ years. In women and men aged 20-59 years a EUR 1,000 increase in GGP per capita was associated with decreases in mortality of 5% and 4%, respectively. Fatality decreased 3-4% with each EUR 1,000 increase of GGP per capita in both sexes and in the 20-59 and 60+ age groups. Decreased healthcare accessibility was associated with higher fatality in the population aged 60+. Economic development in southwest Spain would not only improve employment opportunities but also reduce ischemic stroke mortality. New health related strategies to improve hospital accessibility should be considered in more sparsely populated regions or those with worse transport and/or healthcare infrastructure.
Trabalhadoras sexuais no marco pandêmico brasileiro: efeitos em e relações com a saúde
Authors: Calabria Amanda de Mello , Lorente Nicolas , Santos Michel de Oliveira Furquim dos , Azevedo Ana Carolina Braga , Carvalho Paula Galdino Cardin de , Barros Daniel Dutra de , Oliveira Gizelle Aparecida , Font Océane Apffel , Nascimento Silvana de Souza , Veras Maria Amelia de Sousa Mascena , Castro Daniela Rojas , Nieto Olivar José Miguel
Published: September 2024

Resumo: Este trabalho apresenta os resultados do estudo Eu Quero é Mais! A Vida de Profissionais do Sexo Durante a Pandemia da COVID-19, integrante do programa de investigação comunitária EPIC. O estudo analisou os efeitos da pandemia nas vidas de trabalhadoras sexuais cis, trans e travestis em nove Unidades da Federação e 11 cidades brasileiras ao longo de 2020 e 2021. O artigo tem como foco o componente qualitativo do estudo baseado em entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas de forma presencial e remota com 43 trabalhadoras sexuais, e seu cotejamento com o componente quantitativo. Os efeitos são analisados em relação com o marco pandêmico brasileiro, considerando as dimensões sociais, econômicas e políticas do vírus da COVID-19. Entre as temáticas chaves da análise, se destacam: casos de adoecimento, práticas localizadas de isolamento social, práticas de prevenção e gerenciamento de cuidado, vacinação individual e estratégias coletivas de vacinação. Compartilhamos também as respostas cotidianas e ativistas traçadas por trabalhadoras sexuais numa agenda política que se contrapõe à lógica individualista, familiarista, doméstica e neoliberal de isolamento, por meio de perspectivas comunitárias de cuidado, o que se desenhou como a única linha de ação em saúde para a categoria durante a pandemia. As ações coletivas reposicionam o trabalho sexual na interface entre a saúde pública e os direitos humanos e tomam como princípio os conhecimentos das ruas, desde os ativismos, e o poder de decisão delas próprias sobre seus corpos.
Effect of cementation protocols on the fracture load of bilayer ceramic crowns manufactured by the Rapid Layer Technology
Authors: Silva Sarah Emille Gomes da , Lima Júlia M. Costa , Lima Elen G. , Melo Renata M. , Bottino Marco A. , Souza Rodrigo O. Assunção e
Published: September 2024

Abstract To evaluate the fracture load of bilayer ceramic crowns manufactured by Rapid Layer Technology (RLT) after different cementation protocols of the veneering ceramic to the zirconia infrastructures. Sixty epoxy resin preparations simulating a molar tooth were obtained and 60 zirconia infrastructures and feldspathic crowns were manufactured by RLT and divided into 6 groups according to the cementation protocol at the interface to veneering ceramic (n=10): Ctr- control: conventional resin cement; Al- Al2O3 sandblasting 50µm + conventional resin cement; Al/MDP- Al2O3 sandblasting (50µm) + resin cement with MDP; Sil- silicatization 30µm + conventional resin cement; Gl/HF- glaze + hydrofluoridric acid (5%,60s) + silane + conventional resin cement; Gl- glazing as bonding agent. The feldspathic ceramic internal surface was etched with fluoridric acid (5%) + silane followed by cementation according to respective protocols. All samples were mechanically cycled (200N and 4.5x105 Pa, 37°C, 2x106 cycles, 3.4Hz) and submitted to axial compressing fracture load test (10kN, 0.5mm/min). The results(N) were submitted to descriptive and analytical statistical analysis with 1-way ANOVA, Weibull, and the Tukey test (α=0.05). ANOVA revealed that there was a significant difference among the tested groups (p<0.0001). The group Al/MDP presented the higher resistance to fracture (1972.46A N), followed by the Ctr group (1584.41B N). The characteristic strength(σ0) was significantly different (p=0.000). The crack and chipping were the predominant failures. The air-abrasion at the external surface of zirconia with Al2O3 followed by cementation with MDP resin cement, should be selected to Rapid Layer Technique when felspathic ceramic is used as veneer ceramic.
A Central de Medicamentos e a assistência farmacêutica na ditadura civil-militar (1970-1974)
Authors: Santana Matheus S.
Published: September 2024

Resumo O artigo analisa a formação das primeiras políticas de assistência farmacêutica executadas pelo Governo Federal brasileiro entre 1968 e 1974, durante a ditadura civil-militar. Examina um conjunto de medidas adotadas pelos governos Costa e Silva e Médici para conter uma contínua elevação nos preços de matérias-primas e especialidades farmacêuticas, sendo este contexto fundamental para a criação da Central de Medicamentos (CEME), em 1971. O argumento central do artigo é o de que a CEME representou a consolidação, em âmbito federal, de uma política realizada no Instituto Nacional da Previdência Social (INPS) entre 1968 e 1970, baseada na produção de insumos e medicamentos em laboratórios públicos. Encerrada em 1970, esta política foi retomada no ano seguinte com ampla participação de militares e laboratórios das Forças Armadas, sendo a originalidade deste artigo explicar como tal apoio influiu na montagem da CEME em seus primeiros anos. Até 1974, os membros militares eram majoritários na Comissão Diretora da CEME, sendo algumas das primeiras missões da autarquia o abastecimento de Ações Cívico-Sociais das Forças Armadas.
O Sistema CEP-Conep em 2020: enfrentamento da COVID-19, desafios e lições aprendidas
Authors: Vidotti Carlos Cezar Flores , Esher Ângela , Osorio-de-Castro Claudia Garcia Serpa
Published: September 2024

Resumo O artigo apresenta dimensões estruturantes do Sistema CEP-Conep para compreender as ações promovidas pela Comissão Nacional de Ética em Pesquisa nas respostas às demandas de tramitação e análise ética de protocolos de pesquisa relativos à COVID-19 no ano de 2020. Foi elaborado estudo de caso a partir de documentos públicos do Sistema CEP-Conep, para evidenciar seu marco regulatório, de 1988 a 2020, e sua extensão em termos de quantidade de comitês, usuários e protocolos, de 2012 a 2020. Foram examinadas as atas das reuniões ordinárias (RO) da comissão, de 2020, de caráter sigiloso, para caracterizar as adaptações à pandemia. No final de 2020, o sistema contabilizava 844 comitês, 854.741 usuários, e 701.791 protocolos analisados. A comissão centralizou a análise de protocolos de COVID-19, em janeiro de 2020, e promoveu três descentralizações, à medida que mais conhecimento era gerado, permanecendo centralizados os protocolos de vacinas para COVID-19. O histórico do Sistema CEP-Conep proveu lastro para a adoção de medidas de gestão, educativas e de comunicação que aceleraram a apreciação de protocolos e deram transparência ao processo. A ausência de indicadores não permitiu avaliar a performance em 2020, aparentemente satisfatória.
Influence of changes in occupational status during the COVID-19 pandemic on suicidal narrative, suicide crisis syndrome, and suicidal ideation in Brazil
Authors: Peper-Nascimento Jefté , Rogers Megan L. , Madeira Kristian , Keller Gabriela Serafim , Richards Jenelle A. , Ceretta Luciane B. , Quevedo João , Galynker Igor , Valvassori Samira S.
Published: September 2024

Abstract This article aims to examine differences in suicidal narrative and suicide crisis syndrome symptoms, and suicidal ideation among those who maintained, lost, and gained employment or student status during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a cross-sectional study based on an online and anonymous self-report questionnaire. Participants were recruited through social media platforms between November 2020 and October 2021. Changes in occupational status were assessed in 2,259 individuals. The sample was divided into four groups according to work (full-time/part-time) and study status (1) maintained, (2) lost, (3) gained, and (4) unemployed. Suicide outcomes were investigated by the Suicidal Narrative Inventory, Suicide Crisis Inventory, and Columbia - Suicide Severity Rating Scale Screener version. Changes in occupational status influenced symptoms of the suicide crisis syndrome and suicidal narrative, but not suicidal ideation. Those who maintained their work, such as full-time/part-time scored lower on the total scores of the Suicidal Narrative Inventory and Suicide Crisis Inventory-2 compared to those who lost their employed status and unemployed. Our findings suggest that it is appropriate to consider changes in employed status as a mental health risk factor during pandemics.
Between invisibility and resistance: indigenous health and demography during the Brazilian military dictatorship
Authors: Brito Carolina Arouca Gomes de , Guimarães Bruno Nogueira
Published: September 2024

Abstract This article aims to systematize and analyze, from a historical perspective, the discussions that permeated the topic of indigenous health in interface with the demography of these populations, based on the political dimension that the quantification of indigenous peoples assumed during the military dictatorship in Brazil. Covering an extensive period that extends from the establishment of the Indian Protection Service in 1910 until the end of the 1980s, this article offers a comprehensive view of the topic. The analysis focuses primarily on the 1970s, highlighting the actors involved in this debate: indigenous leaders, indigenists, academics, health professionals, and missionaries.
Ciência, saúde e ditadura militar no Brasil: o Programa Integrado de Doenças Endêmicas (PIDE) do CNPq (1973-1987)
Authors: Kropf Simone Petraglia , Azevedo Nara
Published: September 2024

Resumo Este artigo analisa o Programa Integrado de Doenças Endêmicas (PIDE), criado em 1973 no Conselho Nacional de Pesquisas (CNPq), com recursos da Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (Finep), para financiar pesquisas sobre doenças consideradas estratégicas aos planos de desenvolvimento econômico do regime militar (1964-1985). O PIDE é reconhecido como marco na história da parasitologia brasileira. Sua formulação ocorreu em um período de violenta repressão da ditadura ao campo acadêmico e, ao mesmo tempo, de significativos investimentos governamentais em ciência e tecnologia. O artigo examina as circunstâncias de sua criação e implementação e analisa os sentidos que assumiu para os planejadores da área de C&T e para os cientistas que o coordenaram. Argumenta-se que o PIDE foi um exemplo de como a comunidade científica soube utilizar os recursos financeiros e institucionais da política científica e tecnológica da década de 1970 para fazer avançar a tradição de pesquisa em doenças parasitárias e inovar sua agenda. Pretende-se contribuir para a historiografia que vem refletindo, a partir de casos históricos específicos, sobre o caráter paradoxal de um regime que, em seu projeto de modernização autoritária, simultaneamente perseguiu cientistas e apoiou a ciência.
Dietary patterns according to gender and ethnicity associated with metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Barbosa Lídia Bezerra , Gama Isabelle Rodrigues de Souza , Vasconcelos Nancy Borges Rodrigues , Santos Ewerton Amorim dos , Ataide-Silva Thays , Ferreira Haroldo da Silva
Published: September 2024

Abstract The objective of this systematic review (SR) with meta-analysis (MA) was to identify the dietary patterns of the population, regarding ethnicity and gender, and their association with the metabolic syndrome and its risk factors (MetS-RF). The literature search was performed using Medline, Scopus, Ebsco, SciELO, and BVS databases. Studies with adult participants that identified dietary patterns associated with MetS-RF were included. Pooled odds ratio (OR) and 95%CI were calculated using a random-effect, generic inverse variance method. Statistical heterogeneity and publication bias were explored. The dietary patterns were classified as healthy or unhealthy. Studies were categorized into three groups: Women (all ethnicities), Afro-descendant (men and women), and General Population (both genders and ethnicity). Among the articles found (n=8,496), 22 integrated the SR and 11 the MA. The adherence to the healthy dietary pattern was negatively associated (protective factor) with MetS-RF only in the General Population (OR=0.77; 95%CI: 0.61-0.98). Nevertheless, the unhealthy dietary pattern was associated with the higher prevalence of MetS-RF in all analyzed groups. It was concluded that an unhealthy eating pattern increases the chances of SM-RF in adults, regardless of gender and ethnicity.