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THE SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH
Authors: Mahmoud OSMAN Monira
Published: January 2024

Covid-19 mandated home confinement for long period, that resulted in high dependence on social media applications for communication between almost everybody; social media communication has negative impact on mental and psychological health of users, but also has positive impact; every person needs to understand the impact of social media use on his own mental and psychological wellness, to be able to manage it for healthy communication practices, to be able to avoid the negative impact, and enhancing the positive impact on one’s mental and psychological health..
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ARABIC LANGUAGE AND OTHER LANGUAGES, AND LOCAL DIALECTS? (MULTILINGUALISM, BILINGUALISM)
Authors: ATTALHAOUI Samira
Published: January 2024

This research is considered an attempt to describe the clear ambiguity that political linguistic in the Arab world suffers from in the absence of proper linguistic planning, which has led to a stifling crisis that has made ordinary sociolinguistic phenomena a point of controversy. We summarize this research with the reality of the crisis of multilingualism and bilingualism based on the study of some issues. Which he presents in the Arab linguistic arena, and we will study them in the following axes: (reasons for multilingualism, bilingualism, linguistic alternation). Therefore, the research explores the shortcomings that made multilingualism in the Arab countries appear in more ambiguous and complex forms, as well as some proposed solutions to overcome these. The big gap between what is approved by Arab constitutions and what is applied to the linguistic scene
TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS USING SMART SCREENS IN EDUCATION IN THE SULTANATE OF OMAN
Authors: Saif Mohammed AL RUJAIBI Yousuf , Sheikh HAMMOUD Mohammad
Published: January 2024

The current study aimed to identify the level of teachers' attitudes towards the use of smart screens in education, and the differences in their attitudes towards them in the light of the variable of gender, professional age, and the subject. The study sample consisted of (220) male and female teachers, of whom (115) were males and (105) females. The sample was chosen by the available random method, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive correlational approach was used, and a measure of teachers' attitudes towards the use of smart screens was developed, after verifying its psychometric properties. The results of the study showed that the level of teachers' attitudes towards the use of smart screens in education was positive, and it also showed that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05)) in the level of teachers' attitudes towards the use of smart screens in education according to the variables of gender, professional age and subject. The study also concluded Providing a set of recommendations and proposals.
THE ROLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES IN PROTECTING ANTIQUITIES
Authors: Abdullah HUSSAIN Sara
Published: January 2024

The study focuses on examining the role played by administrative regulatory authorities in protecting antiquities. The administration prioritizes the conservation and protection of antiquities as they are considered a financial and cultural wealth that falls under public funds. Due to their financial significance, illegal trade of antiquities and unauthorized construction near or within archaeological sites emerged as issues. To address this, the administration has resorted to issuing regulatory decisions to protect these antiquities and archaeological areas, imposing bans on construction, agriculture, and residency within these sites, utilizing its administrative regulatory powers. The main question addressed in the study is: What is the role of administrative regulatory authorities in protecting antiquities? To answer this question, the study employs a descriptive-analytical method, as well as a comparative approach. The study is divided into two main sections. The first section explores the nature of administrative regulation, discussing its concept and objectives. In the second section, the focus is on the means of administrative regulation in protecting antiquities, including the regulatory methods and protective measures employed by the administrative regulatory authorities. The researcher arrived at several conclusions, with the most important one being that administrative regulation is an administrative activity carried out by the executive authority, using its privileges of public authority, regulatory rules, and individual measures to restrict public freedoms and private activities, with the aim of protecting and preserving public order. The study also provided significant recommendations, with one of the most crucial being the need to take strict measures regarding the protection of antiquities due to their immense historical and cultural value.
Exploring Private School Teachers' Perceptions of Professional Development Sessions Through the Lens of Active Experimentation
Authors: Ockerman Lisa S. , Bagui Sikha
Published: January 2024

The goal of this research study was to investigate the effects of D.A. Kolb’s active experimentation stage of experiential learning theory (ELT) on teacher professional development. This qualitative interpretive phenomenological study addressed the problem of teachers’ desires for effective professional learning experiences to improve student learning and instruction in the classroom. The research questions explored the perceptions of private school teachers regarding professional development sessions, specifically in the context of active experimentation. The study aimed to investigate the advantages of promoting a professional culture of continuous learning and teamwork among teachers through various methods such as lab classrooms, peer observation, professional learning communities, and peer coaching. The study adopts a descriptive approach utilizing focus group discussion and semi-structured interviews for data collection. Purposeful sampling was used to determine the sample and criterion sampling was used to select the participants. Biographic data was collected to provide background information about the participants involved. The biographic data allowed for stratification enabling the examination of various factors connected to the aim of the study. The study focused on understanding the benefits of providing teacher support through active experimentation during professional development sessions. Results showed that although teachers did not explicitly reference ELT when discussing effective strategies during professional development sessions, they referenced the value of hands-on, active participation in real-classroom stimulations during teacher professional development. The study’s findings also indicate a need for creating a consistent framework for professional development sessions that includes active learning, teacher collaboration, and continuous support in a culture anchored in trust.
 
Received: 29 November 2023 | Revised: 27 December 2023 | Accepted: 31 December 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Lisa S. Ockerman: Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Visualization. Sikha Bagui: Conceptualization, Validation, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration.
Pembuatan Bioherbisida Air Kelapa Untuk Mengendalikan Gulma di Dusun Ngadilegi Utara
Authors: Nola Aulia  , Melani Putria Tabitasari  , Tri Mujoko
Published: January 2024

Organic farming is increasingly in the spotlight for modern agricultural system actors because it can create agricultural sustainability and does not hurt the environment. The main challenge faced by organic farmers is managing crop weeds effectively without using synthetic chemical herbicides. This was applied to one of the hamlets, namely Ngadilegi Hamlet, Pandaan Regency, to develop an organic herbicide based on coconut water. The extraction method using coconut water as a solvent was chosen to maximize the biological and bioactive properties of the plant. This extract was then tested against several common plant weeds found in the area. Test parameters involve herbicide effectiveness against weeds, safety for cultivated plants, and environmental impact. The research results show that this coconut water-based organic herbicide has good effectiveness in controlling the growth of plant weeds. Apart from that, this formulation also shows a high level of safety for the main crop and minimal negative impacts on the surrounding environment. This significantly contributes to the development of environmentally friendly alternatives in the management of crop weeds in organic farming
Projeto experimental de controle da hanseníase na cidade de Bauru-SP:
Authors: Bonilha Vladimir Fiori , Dalpino Dirceu , Fleury Raul Negrão , Garbino José Antonio , Gonçalves Aguinaldo , Gonçalves Rita Puppo , Marques Flávio , Nakandakari Sadamitsu , Opromolla Diltor Vladimir Araújo , Tonelo Claudio , Ura Somei
Published: January 2024

A cidade de Bauru constitui-se em instância de particular interesse para estudos populacionais da endemia hansênica. Do ponto de vista da organização dos serviços de saúde, sua peculiaridade consiste em sediar o Instituto °Lauro de Souza Lima", antigo Sanatório Aimorés, que, nos últimos sessenta anos vem reunindo especialistas de nomeada internacional no referente ao manejo intra-hospitalar da infecção: epidemiologicamente, registram-se taxas de incidência e prevalência da moléstia expressivamente baixas em relação à realidade nacional. Em associação com as recentes recomendações da Organização Mundial da Saúde e da VIII Conferência Nacional de Saúde, na direção da regionaliza cão e da hierarquização da prestação da atenção médica e das medidas de controle das doenças, iniciou-se neste âmbito, projeto experimental de intervenção, caracterizada pela articulação direta da referida instituição com a rede de unidades básicas da cidade. A duração da fase de validação do programa foi anual. Trabalhando-se a partir das metas operacionais definidas coletivamente pelos responsáveis das respectivas áreas técnicas (clínica, terapêutica, recursos humanos, baciloscopia, histopatologia, saúde coletiva, reabilitação e coordenação), procede-se à primeira avaliação exploratória consolidada. Tais informações sinalizam, no âmbito epidemiológico, no sentido de que o iceberg" da moléstia constitua base expressivamente mais alargada que o admitido correntemente; em relação à organização dos serviços, exteriorizam indicações que lacunas e gargalos importantes podem ser superados por gestões intra-setoriais locais. O reordenamento institucional mais amplo parece constituir-se, complementarmente, em determinante destacado.
Evolução das lesões induzidas por micobactérias BCG e por H37RV em hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)
Authors: Roxo Eliana , Sinhorini Idércio Luiz , Mariano Mário
Published: January 2024

Foram investigados experimentalmente alguns aspectos da patogenia da tuberculose através da inoculação de uma cepa de micobactéria de virulência atenuada - BCG e outra cepa altamente virulenta - M.tuberculosis H377Rv no tecido sub-epitelial do coxim plantar e no tecido  subepitelial do terço distal da bolsa cervical de hamster, um sítio desprovido de drenagem linfática. A inoculação desses agentes determinou diferentes perfis de evolução das lesões, sendo que as lesões produzidas pelo BCG na pata apresentaram uma tendência de declínio do tamanhoapós 21 dias e as lesões produzidas pelo H3 tv mostraram uma evolução progressiva. O mesmo perfil foi observado nas lesões induzidas na bolsa cervical por ambos os agentes. Contudo, diferentemente do BCG, o H37Rv disseminou-se para os órgãos internos, causando extensas lesões. A inoculação de BCG ou H37Rv na pata provocou um aumento de 21 e 68 vezes, respectivamente, o peso do linfonodo satélite em relação ao  controle, evidenciando a disseminação do bacilo por via linfática. Todavia, quando essas amostras foram inoculadas na bolsa, não determinaram significativas mudanças de peso do linfonodo cervical, mas evidenciou-se a disseminação do bacilo virulento por via sangüínea, pelas lesões produzidas no baço e pulmão.
Eritema nodoso hansênico: análise comparativa do quadro histopatológico pelas técnicas de rotina e imunofluorescência
Authors: Nogueira Maria Esther S. , Fleury Raul Negrão , Arruda Maria Sueli P.
Published: January 2024

Com a finalidade de investigara participação dos imunocomplexos (Ic) na reação de Eritema Nodoso Hansênico (ENH), fragmentos teciduais de 22 pacientes hansenianos reacionais foram avaliados através da técnica de imunofluorescência direta (IFD) em  associação com técnicas histopatológicas de rotina. Os resultados demonstraram a presença de Ic em vasos e zona de membrana basal da junção dermo-epidérmica (ZMB). A presença de Ic em vasos do derma profundo e tecido celular subcutâneo em correspondência com alterações vistas sob a forma de vasculites alterativas, exsudativas e necrotizantes sugerem  envolvimento destes complexos no ENH.
"A urbanização do tratamento da hanseníase"
Authors: Andrade Vera Lucia Gomes de
Published: January 2024

No Brasil, o Programa de Hanseníase vem passando por uma perda acelerada da qualidade de atenção aos pacientes residentes nas áreas urbanas. Dentro desta perspectiva, o diagnóstico da endemia para essas áreas passou a ser importante, valorizando-se a integração de todos os aspectos dos programa de interesse para a compreensão do processo de agravamento da endemia e suas conseqüências sociais. Esse trabalho tem o objetivo de auxiliar a formulação de intervenções adequadas a cada uma das realidades. Assumindo-se que o pré-requisito para a estruturação adequada do controle da hanseníase nas áreas urbanas é a descentralização do conhecimento do sujeito a ser estudado. Discute-se a descentralização da análise de dados com aperfeiçoamento da análise a nível local, para melhor monitorar o tratamento dos casos a partir dos alarmantes índices de abandono do tratamento, principal fator de falência do programa; a adoção do conceito áreas e comunidades de risco diferencial" e de prevalência de casos, considerando-se casos prevalêntes paciente efetivamente em tratamento, e que este é o principal indicador de eficiência das atividades de controle. Sugere-se como pontos de partida para o processo de urbanização do tratamento: Ao nível individual: adequar o tratamento MDT-OMS a cada situação particular (flexibilidade nas doses supervisionadas). Ao nível de município (distrito, sub regional, núcleo, regional etc..): buscar o aproveitamento máximo da rede de saúde já existente, para diagnóstico e tratamento MDT-OMS; identificar centros de referência mais próximo para os casos de reações e intercorrências clínicas; buscar a participação de médicos generalistas e outros profissionais no diagnóstico e tratamento da hanseníase; buscar recursos (conhecimento e insumos) para que todos os casos novos diagnosticados sejam tratados com MDT/OMS; criar oportunidade para o tratamento especifico para os pacientes que apresentam alguma incapacidade através da identificação de centros de referências; desenvolver um sistema de informações eficiente e adequado a cada área de atuação; desenvolver ações conjunta com o estado. Ao nível estadual: definir pólos de coordenação; assegurar um estoque de insumos para que todos os casos novos diagnosticados sejam tratados com MDT/OMS; estimular através dos meios de comunicação o cumprimento do tratamento completo (MDT/OMS), principalmente dos pacientes MB; garantir recursos tecnológicos para tratamento de pacientes portadores de incapacidades físicas; apoiar o desenvolvimento de um sistema de informações eficiente e adequado a cada área de atuação; viabilizar a capacitação e atualização contínua de recursos humanos; desenvolver meios para que as informações processadas e analisadas no nível central "desçam" até os profissionais que atuam em nível local (“feedback"); estimular a delegação de responsabilidade e a participação dos técnicos da linha de frente; assessorar os municípios no processo de transição do controle com a passagem do saber e da prática.
A técnica de estudo de condução nervosa no tatu
Authors: Garbino J. A. , Virmond M. , Almeida J. A.
Published: January 2024

Os autores apresentam uma técnica para realizar estudo de condução nervosa em tatus (D. novemcinctus) e sugerem que 66.17 m/s poderia ser a média da velocidade de condução normal para o nervo ciático, um parâmetro que pode ser usado para a avaliação do sistema nervoso periférico nesse animal, considerando-se a sua escolha como modelo experimental na hanseníase, e mesmo em outras neuropatias periféricas.
Prevalência de HIV1 em pacientes de hanseníase no Rio de Janeiro - Brasil
Authors: Andrade Vera , Alves Tadiana Moreira , Avelleira João Carlos Regazzi , Bayona Manuel
Published: January 2024

A finalidade deste estudo foi a de saber se a infecção pelo HIV1 estaria associada à hanseníase no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil,  comparando-se a taxa de prevalência de 1.016 pacientes de hanseníase testados de forma voluntária com 78.482 doadores de sangue. Com esta finalidade um estudo de prevalência de anticorpos anti-HIV1 foi realizado no Rio de Janeiro de 1990 a 1992. A prevalência de HIV1 em pacientes de hanseníase foi de 2,9 por 1.000 (3 casos) e entre os doadores de sangue a prevalência foi de 3,8 por 1.000 ( 282 casos ). Uma vez que os casos de HIV1 entre pacientes de hanseníase se limitaram a homens, as pacientes femininas foram excluídas das análises posteriores. Pacientes de hanseníase do sexo masculino apresentaram um prevalência ligeiramente mais alta para o HIV1 do que os doadores de sangue, antes e depois do ajuste por idade. Entretanto, este resultado não foi estatisticamente significativo (RPC ajustado = 1,38, 95% CI 0,25-4,5, p = 0,83). Estes resultados não demonstram que hanseníase e a infecção pelo HIV1 estejam associados no Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Estes achados são compatíveis com os resultados de investigações semelhantes em outros centros.
Situacion actual de la lepra en cuba: sera factible la interrupcion de la transmision?
Authors: Suárez Reinaldo E. Gil , Fernández Rolando Ramirez , Peña Manuel Santin , Lombardi Clovis
Published: January 2024

En el presente trabajo se analizan los resultados del Programa de Control de Lepra y la situación epidemiológica actual de la endemia en Cuba, así como Ia perspectiva para pasar a etapas superiores en el control, teniendo como objetivo la interrupción de la transmisión. En el período estudiado (1988-1994) se observa que desde 1993 !a tasa de prevalencia es menor de 1 por 10,000 habitantes, aunque parece que comienza a producirse una estabilización en este indicador. En la detección de casos durante e! período 1978-1994, se presenta una ligera tendencia al descenso, lo que unido a otros indicadores hace pensar que  se está produciendo una disminución de la transmisión, pero a un ritmo muy lento, por lo que de mantenerse esta tendencia todavia podría esperarse Ia ocurrencia de casos nuevos en los próximos 40 anos. En los aspectos operacionales se aprecia una aplicación de la terapia multidroga de forma regular en más del 95 % de los enfermos conocidos, aúnque el 30 % de los mismos se detectan tardiamente de acuerdo a la definición aceptada en Cuba. A pesar de las acciones de capacitación del personal y de educación a la población, inclusive en las condiciones de Cuba, con un sistema de salud con una cobertura practicamente del 100 % de la población y con fácil accesibilidad, !as características de la lepra hacen difícil llevar este indicador hasta el nivel requerido para que sea capaz de influir en la transmisión. Teniendo en cuenta todo lo anterior se concluye que, en ausencia de vacunas, para lograr la interrupción de la transmisión se requiere de la evaluación, validación e incorporación de nuevas tecnologias que permitais identificar fuentes de infección en asintomáticos o en etapas muy tempranas de la enfermedad.
Granulomatose dewegener e hanseníase: apenas uma associação fortuita?
Authors: Fleury Raul Negrão , Taborda Paulo Rogério O. , Opromolla Diltor Vladimir Araújo
Published: January 2024

Os autores descrevem a história de um paciente portador de hanseníase virchoviana com mais de 28 anos de duração. Ele havia feito tratamento com sulfona e recebeu alta com a baciloscopia negativa. Continuou o tratamento, mas de maneira irregular, e foi reintemado 10 anos depois com lesões cutâneas ativas, e a presença de bacilos (++) em parte típicos, nos esfregaços cutâneos. Com a suspeita de sulfono-resistência fez tratamento com clofazimina (CFZ) durante 12 meses, com regressão parcial das lesões cutâneas. Apesar de reiniciar a sulfona após esse período as lesões continuaram com aspecto regressivo, a baciloscopia apenas com bacilos granulosos, e passou a apresentar episódios eventuais de reação tipo eritema nodoso hansênico. Quatro anos antes do óbito começou amanifestar sinais de insuficiência renal crônica, que foi relacionada clinicamente à amiloidose sistêmica secundária à hanseníase. A autópsia demonstrou (1) intensa impregnação de CFZ nas mucosas da vias aéreas superiores, gástrica e intestinal, e nos linfonodos, (2) infiltrados virchovianos regressivos em múltiplas localizações com bacilos granulosos e em alguns órgãos como linfonodos, fígado e baço granulomas dimoríos com baciloscopia também positiva. 3) depósito de substância amiloide emvários órgãos mas principalmente ao nível dos rins: 4) uma lesão nodular necrotizante próxima ao brônquio principal do pulmão direito, evidenciando reação granulomatosa em paliçada e vasculites granulomatosas, interpretadas como manifestação pulmonar localizada de granulomatose de Wegener (GW). Tudo levou a crer que o paciente fosse portador de uma hanseníase dimoría avançada com entorna nodoso, à qual se associou, fortuitamente ou não, a GW, seja na fase inicial ou como forma limitada, assintomática. Segundo a bibliografia consultada, a associação de duas doenças por imunocomplexos de como são a GW e a hanseníase com eritema nodoso ainda não foi previamente  documentada. Admite-se que GW possa relacionar-se a alguma bactéria, ainda indeterminada, que expõe proteases neutrofílicas, gerando anticorpos neutrofílicos anticitoplasmáticos (ANCAS). Segundo os autores a hanseníase talvez pudesse neste caso, constituir a doença bacteriana subjacente. Eles comentam também que o achado destes anticorpos na hanseníase pode sugerir a procura de manifestações da GW entre outros casos desta moléstia, que pode sugerir uma real associação entre estas duas intrigantes entidades clinicas.
Avaliação baciloscópica na hanseníase virchoviana (estudo de 60 necrópsias)
Authors: Trifilio Marlene de Oliveira , Belone Andrea de Faria Fernandes , Fleury Raul Negrão
Published: January 2024

Na literatura há referências de que a proliferação do M. leprae nas vísceras pode se manter mesmo na ausência de proliferação, em nível cutâneo-neural, e que isto poderia permitir reativações da hanseníase. Com o fito de avaliar-se a baciloscopia nas diversas localizações viscerais comprometidas na hanseníase virchoviana e, se possível, compará-las com a baciloscopia em material colhido em pele e nervos periféricos, analisamos 60 necrópsias de indivíduos virchovianos. Estas necrópsias foram divididas em grupos de acordo com os resultados da última baciloscopia que o paciente apresentou em vida, ou seja: Virchovianos ativos e em progressão — 15 necrópsias; Virchovianos ativos e em regressão — 17 necrópsias; Virchovianos inativos — 28 necrópsias. Em algumas necrópsias o índice da baciloscopia visceral ultrapassou o mesmo índice em nível cutâneo-neural, e em 3 necrópsias bacilos típicos foram encontrados somente em vísceras (laringe e testículos). Em termos comparativos com a baciloscopia cutâneo-neural estes resultados não puderam ser valorizados porque limitações de natureza técnica e legal nos impediram de colher fragmentos de pele e nervos periféricos em várias localizações. No entanto, há trabalhos sugerindo que a baciloscopia em linfonodos de drenagem da pele pode dar uma idéia bastante aproximada da baciloscopia cutânea. Em algumas das necrópsias examinadas, em localizações viscerais, o índice baciloscópico ultrapassou o mesmo índice no linfonodo axilar. Excluindo-se linfonodos axilares, os valores mais elevados do índice baciloscópico para as vísceras foram encontrados na laringe, testículos e faringe, com predomínio da primeira localização. Isto pode confirmar a relação entre temperatura tecidual e capacidade de proliferação bacilar, sugerindo que a laringe apresenta condições de adaptação e proliferação do M. leprae semelhantes à mucosa nasal, que é a via principal de eliminação bacilar.
Avaliação dos níveis de lipídeos, lipoproteínas, apoproteínas e o papel da lipoproteína(a) no desenvolvimento de aterosclerose e alterações fibrinolíticas nos pacientes portadores de hanseníase virchoviana
Authors: Dalpino Dirceu , Magna Luiz Alberto , Opromolla Diltor Vladimir Araújo
Published: January 2024

Muitos pacientes portadores de hanseníase virchoviana, após longo tempo de evolução, apresentam alterações dérmicas muito semelhantes aos xantomas e seus exames histológicos mostram numerosos macrófagos carregados de material lipídico. Esses fatos, associados a alterações humorais dos lipídeos descritas na literatura, sugerindo alterações no metabolismo dos mesmos, levou-nos a estudos, visando a estabelecer valores médios em pacientes, utilizando-se de novas determinações lipoprotêicas e de apoproteínas muito mais precisas. A Lipoproteína(a) apresentou valor médio acima de 20 mg/dl em 64,6% dos pacientes, contra 33,3% no grupo controle. O encontro de Lipoproteína(a) aumentada em pacientes portadores de hanseníase virchoviana é importante, porque existe uma comprovada relação entre esta lipoproteína e alterações vasculares tipo ateroscleróticas e distúrbios na fibrinólise.
Quality patient care in prevention of disabilities
Authors: Smith WCS
Published: January 2024

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Eliminação da Hanseníase no Brasil
Authors: Oliveira Maria Leide de
Published: January 2024

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Therapeutics in Leprosy
Authors: Hastings Robert C.
Published: January 2024

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Gas Malfunction: Calling into Question the Reliability of Gas Power Plants
Authors: Arbaje Paul , Specht Mark
Published: January 2024

While the United States has roughly doubled its investments in clean energy over the past 10 years, the power grid is still predominantly reliant on natural gas; gas plants provided 43 percent of generating capacity in 2022. This heavy reliance on gas plants, coupled with an assumption that gas plants are more reliable than they actually are, is a vulnerability for the power grid and for consumers. As recent evidence has shown, the US fleet of gas plants is susceptible to large-scale failures during extreme weather. For example, recent winter storms in Texas and the Southeast knocked unprecedented portions of the fleet offline, ultimately leading to rolling blackouts for millions of people. Heat waves and droughts have also significantly interfered with gas plant operations. As the impacts of climate change intensify, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more severe, increasing the threat to gas plants and, in turn, to the reliability of the power grid. Given these growing challenges, we must reassess the role of this resource in ensuring grid reliability.
Analisis Efisiensi dan Efektivitas Pengelolaan Keuangan Daerah Kota Sorong Tahun Anggaran 2013-2018.
Authors: Sunatar Bambang , SN Arfandi
Published: January 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze the level of efficiency and effectiveness of regional financial management in Sorong City for the 2013-2018 Fiscal Year. In this research, the researcher used a type of research with descriptive quantitative analysis methods (Descriptive). The sample in this research was the Sorong City Government Financial Report, using time series data for 5 (five) years, namely from 2013 to In 2018, the object studied was the Sorong City Regional Government Budget Realization report regarding Balancing Funds, Original Regional Income (PAD), Expenditures and Financing. The research results showed that the pattern of development of the level of efficiency of regional financial management in the Sorong City Government during 2013-2018 tended to remain less, the results of the analysis show that the calculation using the formulation of the level of efficiency of regional financial management for the Sorong City Government during 2013-2018 on average is the Fiscal Decentralization Degree Ratio for the 2013-2018 Fiscal Year with results based on an average level of 11.36%. The development pattern of the level of effectiveness of regional financial management in the Sorong City Government during 2013-2018 tends to decline, from the results of the Sorong City Government Regional Original Income Effectiveness Ratio with the average effectiveness ratio for the Sorong City Government being around 68.02% with the criteria being less effective
METAFORE PERSONIFIKACIJE U KRLEŽINU ROMANU NA RUBU PAMETI I NJEGOVU PRIJEVODU NA ENGLESKI JEZIK
Authors: Ajduk Kurtović Milea , Šetka Čilić Ivona , Šimunović Jadranka
Published: January 2024

U skladu s općim načelima teorije konceptualne metafore i teorije prevođenja metafore analizirat će se razlike i sličnosti konceptualnih i jezičnih metafora personifikacije u originalnome tekstu na hrvatskome jeziku i njegovu prijevodu na engleski jezik. Posebna pozornost posvećuje
se književno-tekstualnoj komunikaciji među dvama tipološki različitim
jezicima, s aspekta univerzalnih i kulturno-specifičnih konceptualnih i
jezičnih metafora, odnosno njihovih jezičnih i kulturnih razlika. Kognitivno-lingvistička kontrastivna analiza konceptualne metafore najbolje
ukazuje na probleme u prikazivanju književnih metafora, društvenih i
kulturoloških razlika te drugih aspekata različitih jezika i načina na koji
se ove metafore realiziraju. Analizom primjera metafora u originalnome
tekstu i prijevodu istražit ćemo u kojoj mjeri metaforičnih izraza ostaje metaforična nakon prelaska u drugi jezik te kako se kognitivna lingvistika i znanost o prevođenju bave jezikom i mišljenjem.
Ključne riječi: metafore personifikacije; teorija konceptualne metafore;
teorija prevođenja; univerzalne i kulturno-specifične metafore; hrvatski
jezik; engleski jezik
ŠEST CRKVENIH PJESAMA HRVATSKOGA PRIMORJA IZ BILJEŽNICE ANDRIJE RAČKOG
Authors: Smolčić Ivona
Published: January 2024

Andrija Rački (Fužine, 30. studenog 1870. – Rijeka, 14. listopada 1957.)
hrvatski je teolog i povjesničar. Kao predavač kanonskoga prava i povijesti Crkve od 1895. do 1902. godine radio je pri Visokoj bogoslovnoj školi
u Senju, nakon čega je postavljen za župnika na Trsatu. Tijekom života
bavio se prošlošću samostana diljem Hrvatskoga primorja te poviješću
Senjske biskupije. Na temelju arhivske građe napisao je više studija iz
riječke, sušačke i trsatske prošlosti, obuhvativši razdoblje od srednjega vijeka do devetnaestoga stoljeća. Radove je objavljivao u časopisima
Primorske novine i Naša sloga, a surađivao je i u Katoličkome listu. Uz
objavljene naslove: Crkvene reforme francuske vlade u senjsko-modruškoj
biskupiji 1809 – 1813 (1910.), Iz prošlosti sušačke gimnazije: prigodom tristogodišnjice (1928.), Povijest grada Sušaka (1929.), Iz prošlih dana općine
Liča i Fužina (1946.), Prilozi k povijesti grada Sušaka (1947.), Zabilježbe
iz povijesti gospoštije Grobnik (1948.), autorom je i više povijesno-političkih članaka. U ovome radu bit će riječi o autorovim dosad neobjavljenim
zapisima naslova Glagolska sveta misa i njike nabožne primorske pjesme
nastalima vjerojatno u Senju 1892. godine, konkretno o drugome dijelu
zapisa koji sadrži šest pjesama sakupljenih na području gradova Senja i
Novoga Vinodolskog.
Ključne riječi: Andrija Rački; crkvene pjesme; Hrvatsko primorje; Novi
Vinodolski; Senj.
The Significance and Influence of Human Resource Management (HRM) on Enterprise Performance in the Manufacturing Sector: An In-Depth Analysis of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Impacts
Authors: Radha P. , Aithal P. S.
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Manufacturing industry in India is one of the largest sectors and its continuously attaining growth and development. As focused by the NMCC (National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, it is put to contribute 25% to the GDP by the year 2025 compared to the recent share of almost 16%. Particularly, the industry contributed 66% to the exports of the nation in FY11 and has been reinforcing at a CAGR of 20% in the past five years. Manufacturing holds a major position in the economy of the country, India, reporting for almost 16% of actual GDP in FY12 and employing nearly 12% of the labour force of India. The growth and development in the industry has been matching a very strong rate in the whole growth and development of the GDP in the past few years (India Brand Equity Foundation, n.d).At present, India is the biggest producer of chemical products, basic metals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, electrical machinery and general machinery and equipment.
Design: This research adopted the conceptual research by using a descriptive research design. Secondary data has been collected and analyzed to find out the factors affecting the manufacturing.
industry. This will help them to cope with the work environment and to effectively handle different situations.
Findings: The findings from studies on Leveraging a comprehensive exploration, the study delves into the profound impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) on Enterprise Performance in the Manufacturing Sector. Findings illuminate HRM's pivotal role in shaping Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), demonstrating a direct correlation between strategic HR practices and heightened organizational effectiveness. The research underscores the nuanced ways in which HRM practices contribute to enhanced productivity, workforce engagement, and overall operational efficiency within manufacturing enterprises. As organizations align HR strategies with EPM goals, the symbiotic relationship emerges as a critical catalyst for sustained growth and success in the dynamic manufacturing landscape.
Originality/value: This study includes a detailed analysis of the Significance and Influence of Human Resource Management (HRM) on Enterprise Performance in the Manufacturing Sector: An In-Depth Analysis of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Impacts.
Paper type: Conceptual Research.
SWOT Analysis of Parallel Processing APIs - CUDA, OpenCL, OpenMP and MPI and their Usage in Various Companies
Authors: P. A. Shajil Kumar , Kunte Srinivasa Rao
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Parallel Processing is the technique of achieving High Performance Computing (HPC) with parallel execution of programs that are synchronized during the execution time. This research paper studied the companies which use Parallel Processing techniques in their projects and products along with the identification of major Application Program Interfaces (APIs) that are used to achieve parallelism. The major aim of this research work is to perform the SWOT analysis of Parallel Processing APIs to identify the importance of each one from the company perspective.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The research method adopted to accomplish the SWOT Analysis of Parallel Processing APIs - CUDA, OpenCL, OpenMP and MPI and their Usage in Various Companies is qualitative and exploratory in nature. Systematic literature review of different companies that use Parallel Processing techniques to build and develop parallel programs is done during this research work.
Findings/Results: Parallel Processing constructs can be used to solve various problems in the six major application domains as: - Computational Finance & Business Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Numerical Analysis and Design of Algorithms. Major Parallel Processing APIs used in companies are: - CUDA, OpenCL, OpenMP and MPI for implementing the problems with parallel execution. Foremost companies that use Parallel Processing APIs are studied and various applications, systems, models, and projects that are developed using Parallel Processing techniques are listed. SWOT Analysis is performed on all four Parallel Processing APIs and its SWOT(Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) are identified.
Originality/Value: Listing of SWOT Analysis (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) of Parallel Processing APIs - CUDA, OpenCL, OpenMP and MPI.
Paper Type: Company Analysis research paper
Role of Fashion Industry and Its Impact on Economy
Authors: Aggarwal Vibha , Bansal Sakshi , Sethi Deepti
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether a greater understanding of the detrimental environmental repercussions of fast fashion and its possible influence on college students' future shopping behaviour are related. In order to achieve this, we carried out a survey analysis of students' buying habits, taking into account the frequency of their clothing purchases, the popular brands they choose, and impact on environmental and their wardrobe choices. We examined results and their correlations with the fashion motto and their connectivity with clothing purchases, investigated their fast purchasing patterns, and the fashion chosen by individuals. According to our findings, a large number of people are unaware of the negative environmental effects that major brands have unless they are specifically educated about the matter.

KEYWORDS: Environment, Renewable Resources, Non-Renewable resources, Education
A Case Study on Participant Integrated Elderly Jobs and Social Activity Support Projects : Focusing on the ‘Dreaming Roaster and Baker’ Pilot Project
Authors:   The K Association of Education Research, Lee Jin-Yeol , Lee Mi-Ra
Published: January 2024

This study aims to present ideas for new elderly job programs and the possibility of developing elderly job programs through case analysis of participant-integrated elderly job and social activity support projects. To this end, we looked at the Dreaming Roasters and Baker Project of the Busan Yeonje Senior Club, which was selected as a support project for the Community Chest of Korea in 2022.
This project is based on the Social Welfare Community Chest's sustainable development goals of strengthening the education and self-reliance capabilities of the target, creating quality jobs, and creating a gap between appropriate technology and information technology as a social activity support project for the independent life of elderly parents and children with disabilities.
It seems that the following efforts are needed to develop participant integrated elderly jobs and social activity support through a one-year pilot project. First, it is necessary to revise the guidelines for the use of profits. Second, there is a need for a systematic support system. Third, the flexibility of project participants must be recognized. Fourth, business item development education and marketing mix education are necessary. Finally, for the continuous development of this project, some projects carried out by senior clubs need to seek conversion to social enterprises.
The Impact of Stress Experienced by Long-Term Care Workers on Turnover Intention : Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Job Satisfaction
Authors:   The K Association of Education Research, Yang Jung-Bin , Jang Young-Eun
Published: January 2024

This study aims to clarify the mediating effects of job satisfaction in the relationship between stress and turnover intention among long-term care workers. For data collection, a survey was conducted targeting care workers employed in 26 long-term care facilities from July 18th to August 31st, 2022. A total of 303 data sets were utilized for the final statistical analysis. To understand the general characteristics of the study subjects, frequency analysis and descriptive statistics were conducted. Additionally, correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationships between the main variables. Furthermore, hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to examine the mediating effects of job satisfaction in the impact of stress among long-term care workers on turnover intention. To validate the effectiveness of the mediating effects, a Sobel test was conducted.
The analysis results revealed the following: First, the stress of long-term care workers appeared to have a significant impact on turnover intention. Second, the extent of stress was found to decrease job satisfaction, acting as a mediating variable. Third, it was observed that job satisfaction had a partial mediating effect between the stress of long-term care workers and their turnover intention. Based on the results of this study, practical measures to reduce the stress of long-term care workers and enhance the extent of job satisfaction were discussed, and ultimately, practical approaches to decrease the turnover intention of long-term care workers were deliberated upon.
The Effects of Simulation-based Training on Nursing Student’ Nunchi, Communication skills, Clinical Reasoning Ability
Authors:   The K Association of Education Research, Kim Bong Hee
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to investigate the effects of simulation-Based Education on nursing students' nunchi, communication skills and clinical reasoning ability. For the study, an experimental study with a one group pre-post design was used. The participants were 48, 4-years nursing students from S University in G-city, and participated in the 'Simulation-Based Education' course for 12 weeks from August to October 2022. parid t-test using SPSS program. Result, Nunchi(t=3.29, p=.003), Communication skills(t=2.51, p=.018) and Clinical reasoning ability (t=-4.98, p<.001) of nursing students significantly improved after application of simulation-based Education. In addition, the correlation between nunchi, communication skills, and clinical reasoning ability shows that clinical reasoning ability has a strong positive correlation with Nunchi(r=.644, p<.001) and communication ability (r=.629, p<.001). A relationship appeared. Additionally, the factor accounted for 41.9% of the variance in Clinical reasoning ability. Therefore, it is necessary to develop various clinical nursing scenarios of simulation-based training education to nursing subjects to improve clinical reasoning capabilities for nursing students'. It is believed that the period of education should be considered before clinical practice.
The Mediating Effect of Positive Psychological Capital in the Relationship between Childcare Teachers' Perception of Procedural Justice and Job Performance Attitude : Focusing on National and Public Daycare Centers
Authors:   The K Association of Education Research, Kim Jung-Hee
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between procedural justice, positive psychological capital, and job performance attitudes according to individual variables of teachers at national and public daycare centers, and procedural justice, positive psychological capital, and job performance attitudes of teachers at national and public daycare centers. A questionnaire survey was conducted on 220 teachers working at national and public daycare centers in Gyeonggi-do and Jeolla-do, and the procedural justice questionnaire, positive psychological capital questionnaire, and job performance attitude questionnaire were used. Frequency analysis, reliability verification, ANOVA verification, Scheffé's post-test, Pearson's moment correlation analysis, and regression analysis were performed to process the results. As a result of the study, first, procedural justice of teachers at national and public daycare centers differed according to monthly remuneration and working hours, positive psychological capital differed according to careers, and job performance attitudes differed according to monthly remuneration. Second, procedural justice of teachers at national and public daycare centers had a positive effect on job performance attitudes and was completely mediated by positive psychological capital. The results of this study can provide basic information to recognize the importance of positive changes in job performance attitudes of teachers at national and public daycare centers, establish a fair organizational culture of national and public daycare centers, and explore the effects of positive psychological capital formed by teachers and related support measures.
The Effect of Self-compassion and Social Support on the Relationship Between College Life Stress and Psychological Well-being
Authors:   The K Association of Education Research, Baek Seo Yeon , Kim Jung Kue
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to provide basic data to find ways to contribute to the psychological well-being of college students by examining the relationship between college life stress, psychological well-being, self-compassion, and social support, and exploring the effects of self-compassion and social support in the relationship between college life stress and psychological well-being. The subject of this study was a university student living in Korea, and 351 copies of the 360 questionnaires collected online and offline were analyzed. As measurement tools, the college life stress scale, the psychological well-being scale, the self-compassion scale, and the social support scale were used. For the collected data, descriptive statistical analysis, t-test, correlation analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis were performed using SPSS 20.0. The results of this study are summarized as follows. First, there was a significant correlation between college life stress, psychological well-being, self-compassion, and social support. Second, there was a significant moderating effect of self-compassion in the relationship between college life stress and psychological well-being. Third, the moderating effect of social support was not significant in the relationship between college life stress and psychological well-being. Finally, the implications, significance, and limitations of this study were discussed, and suggestions for further research were made.
From Nordic to Hispanic - Shift in a Family’s Given Names
Authors: Sippola Eeva
Published: January 2024

This article examines historical changes in naming practices through first names in a region of Argentina with a history of migration from Northern Europe. First names in a migrant family are used as a case study and different periods compared. The data show the use of Nordic names in the first generations, with a drastic change towards Hispanic first names from the third generation onwards. Also hybrid naming practices that combine both Nordic, Hispanic and other names are noted. The results show how first names in Misiones have shifted over time due to changes in the community and Argentinian policies, and how these practices reflect political and ideological stances.