bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital transformation in Cambodian higher education: Current trends and future directions
Authors: Flores Edman , Mean Udam
Published: January 2025

This paper delves into stakeholder perspectives on the current state and future of digital transformation in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Cambodia. Through online surveys, data were collected from academic staff, management, support personnel, and students across both private and public HEIs. The findings reveal generally positive assessments of the extent and effectiveness of digital transformations in Cambodian higher education. Respondents expressed a collective aspiration for enhanced digital infrastructure, training, and leadership support, while also highlighting persistent disparities in access and digital competence among students. The study underscores the need for a coherent, socially responsive digital strategy that addresses Cambodia’s unique socio-economic factors. Participants recognize the transformative potential of technologies such as AI, gamification, and blended learning in enhancing educational experiences. However, concerns regarding equity must be prioritized to prevent exacerbating existing divides. The findings emphasize the importance of ongoing stakeholder collaboration and strategic leadership from governmental and educational authorities to foster a comprehensive digital ecosystem that promotes equitable access to education. Ultimately, this research offers critical insights for policy-making, institutional planning, and educational practices. It advocates for a balanced approach between technological integration and maintaining essential human elements in learning environments. Further research is recommended to capture a wider range of voices and experiences from diverse educational contexts within Cambodia, enabling a more nuanced understanding of the challenges and prospects of digital transformation in higher education.
Evolution of banking systems: A comprehensive historical analysis
Authors: Challoumis Constantinos , Eriotis Nikolaos
Published: January 2025

This paper provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the evolution of banking systems, tracing their origins from ancient Greece and Rome through medieval Europe, the Renaissance, and the emergence of modern banking institutions. It explores the foundational practices of ancient Greek "trapezitai" and Roman "argentarii," which laid the groundwork for more advanced systems that flourished in the Italian city-states during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The development of commercial and central banking systems in early modern Europe, including the establishment of the Bank of Amsterdam and the Bank of England, is examined in detail. The study further highlights the role of colonial powers in shaping banking structures across the globe and discusses significant innovations of the 19th and 20th centuries, such as fractional reserves and the rise of investment banking. Emphasis is placed on the transformational impact of globalization, deregulation, and technological advancements in the modern banking era. Additionally, the paper delves into contemporary challenges, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and the integration of artificial intelligence, offering insights into the future trajectory of banking institutions. By bridging historical developments with modern trends, this analysis underscores the enduring significance of banking as a dynamic and essential component of economic systems, providing valuable lessons for understanding its future evolution.
“Burning Candles at the Grave” Implementation of Christian Religious Education on the Tradition of Burning Candles at the Grave
Authors: Henderina Bathun Victoria , Kolibu Dirk Roy
Published: January 2025

The phenomenon of respect for ancestors is as old as human civilization itself. This occurs due to the belief that deceased individuals can communicate God's will to those still living. A particular issue arises in the tradition of burning candles at graves, a practice believed to connect the living with their ancestors. The absence of this ritual is thought to bring adverse consequences for the community. Using descriptive qualitative methods and the theoretical framework of Ancestor Worship, this study examines the tradition of candle burning at graves. The objectives of this research are to explore the cultural and spiritual significance of the candle-burning tradition, identify its role in fostering ancestral respect, and assess its implications for religious practices, particularly among the Fatululi Carmel congregation in Kupang City. Additionally, the study seeks to analyze the potential for syncretism between traditional beliefs and Christian teachings. Research findings indicate that the Fatululi Carmel congregation performs this tradition on December 24th and 31st to strengthen relationships with ancestors, based on the belief in life after death. This practice reflects a perception that ancestors can contribute to a peaceful life for the community. The study highlights the Church's role in providing a Biblical perspective on such traditions through educational methods like Bible study classes, sermons, and cultural inculturation efforts. Furthermore, Christian Religious Education contributes to fostering faith, critical cultural awareness, and greater appreciation for cultural diversity while promoting tolerance and respect across traditions.
OCDE y la cooperación educativa y científica con España, 1959-1975
Authors: Delgado Gómez-Escalonilla Lorenzo
Published: January 2025

La cooperación internacional fue esencial en la transformación del sistema educativo y científico español durante el franquismo. La OCDE desempeñó un papel relevante en esa asistencia, al considerar que la ciencia y la educación contribuían al crecimiento económico por la vía del incremento de la productividad. Tras el ingreso de España en la OCDE, en 1959, esta organización emitió informes periódicos sobre la situación de su sistema educativo y de I+D. Los análisis ponían el foco en las principales instituciones, los recursos humanos y materiales, las líneas de acción, los mecanismos de coordinación o la conexión entre formación de capital humano y desarrollo económico. También señalaban las deficiencias observadas, haciéndose recomendaciones para enmendarlas. Además, adoptaban una perspectiva comparada en sus dictámenes al ponerlos en relación con otros países miembros de la OCDE. Tanto los expertos de la OCDE como los equipos españoles que colaboraron con ellos pusieron de relieve que el déficit de personal cualificado suponía un serio obstáculo para el crecimiento económico y el cambio social. La influencia de sus recomendaciones se apreció en algunas de las medidas adoptadas por el Gobierno español para configurar una política educativa y científica ligada a la modernización del país.
MICRONEEDLING VERSUS ADAPALENE GEL IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FACIAL PLANE WARTS: A HEAD TO HEAD CLINICAL TRIAL
Authors: Khan Jahangir , Gul Huma
Published: January 2025

Background: Development of Plane warts (verruca plana) on face is not uncommon and warrants treatment due to its unsightly appearance. A number of treatment options have been explored till date exhibiting variable efficacy. Adapalene gel is a 3rd generation retinoid that upon application onto the surface of skin can result in clearance of warts. Microneedling, a procedure in which skin is pricked with needles via a device recently gain popularity as it is utilized for a number of dermatological procedures including acne scars, alopecia, vitiligo and for skin rejuvenation. It is hypothesized that the resultant injury induces immune response that can result in clearance of warts. Lack of head-to-head clinical trials comparing the efficacy of microneedling and topical adapalene Gel for treatment of cutaneous warts compelled us to design this clinical research. Objective was to compare the efficacy of microneedling versus Adapalene gel in treatment of facial plane warts. Methods: The research commenced with the assent from hospitals ethical review committee. Clinical diagnosis of plane warts was done and then the study participants were recruited. This clinical trial was managed at Lady reading hospital, Peshawar from January 2022 to December, 2022. Block randomization was utilized to allocate 100 study participants, equally into group A and group B. Patients gave a written consent and were warned about the possible adverse events. Microneedling was performed on the participants in group A while the other group was advised to apply topical adapalene gel daily onto the surface of warts at night.  A total of three microneedling sessions were done i.e. one session every four weeks. Clinical assessment was done monthly and the final evaluation was done after 4 months of initiating of treatment. The intervention was considered successful if all the warts resolved completely. Monthly follow up for a total of 6 months was done to document the recurrences. Results: Twenty-nine (58%) study subjects from group A had complete resolution of lesions. In group B, 22 (44%) participants exhibited complete remission. p=0.1614. Partial response was appreciated in 7 (14%) participants that were treated with Microneedling procedure and 8 (16%) patients from adapalene treated group showed partial improvement. Conclusion: Both Topical adapalene and microneedling are effective in treating facial plane warts.
Creating Domain-Specific Translation Memories for Machine Translation Fine-Tuning
Authors: Dogru Gokhan
Published: January 2025

This article investigates how translation memories (TMs) can be created by translators or other language professionals in order to compile domain-specific parallel corpora, which can then be used in different scenarios, such as machine translation training and fine-tuning, TM leveraging, and/or large language model fine-tuning. The article introduces a semi-automatic TM preparation methodology that primarily leverages translation tools used by translators, in the interests of data quality and control by translators themselves. This semi-automatic methodology is then used to build a cardiology-based Turkish → English corpus from bilingual abstracts of Turkish cardiology journals. The resulting corpus, called TRENCARD Corpus, has approximately 800,000 source words and 50,000 sentences. Using this methodology, translators can build custom TMs in a reasonable time and use them in tasks requiring bilingual data.
Enhancing consecutive interpreting with ASR: Sight-Terp as a computer-assisted interpreting tool
Authors: Ünlü Cihan , Doğan Aymil
Published: January 2025

This experimental study investigates the potential impact of employing automatic speech recognition (ASR) and speech translation (ST) in consecutive interpreting (CI) through the use of a computer-assisted interpreting (CAI) tool. The tool used is Sight-Terp, an ASR-supported CAI tool developed and designed by the first author of this study. It offers multiple features, such as ASR, real-time ST, named entity highlighting, and automatically enumerated segmentation. The methodology adopted in this research involves a within-subjects design, assessing participants’ output in scenarios with and without the use of Sight-Terp on a tablet. Twelve participants were recruited for the experimental setup and asked to interpret four English speeches into Turkish in long CI mode, using Sight-Terp for two of them and a pen and paper for the other two. The data analysis is grounded on parameters of both accuracy and fluency. In distinguishing the variance in accuracy across the two settings, accuracy metrics were rooted in the mean count of correctly rendered semantic units (units of meaning), as defined by Seleskovitch (1989). On the other hand, fluency was quantified by tracking the frequency of disfluency markers, including false starts, frequency of filled pauses, filler words, whole-word repetitions, broken words, and incomplete phrases in each session. The results show that the integration of ASR into two CI tasks led to an enhancement in the accuracy of the participants’ rendition. Concurrently, however, it led to an increase in disfluencies and extended task durations compared to the tasks in which Sight-Terp was not used. The study outcomes also suggest potential areas of improvement and modifications that could further enhance the utility of the tool. Future empirical studies using Sight-Terp will tell us more about the feasibility of ASR in the interpreting process and cognitive aspects of human-machine interaction in CI.
Exploring professional translators’ attitudes towards control and autonomy in the human-centred AI era: quantitative results from a survey study
Authors: Jiménez Crespo Miguel Ángel
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a survey study on attitudes of US professional translators towards self-perceived “control” and “autonomy” regarding translation technologies. In the human-centred AI (HCAI) and “intelligence augmentation” paradigms, humans retain the highest possible levels of control and autonomy alongside high levels of automation. The rationale for this study is that the cycle of translation technology adoption normally implies human adaptation to technologies that have been previously developed without their input. This often leads to resistance to adoption and negative or divergent attitudes. Now that AI app integration is still at the early stages of development and adoption, it is of utmost importance to identify users’ needs and attitudes to develop tools that professionals can easily adopt and feel in control of. Methodologically, the study involved a self-administered online Qualtrics survey that was completed by 41 US-based translators in May 2024. The self-reported levels of control and autonomy are generally high, while subjects reported medium levels of forced technology use by external agents. The use of generative AI remains low, with 0% of respondents indicating being forced to use AI or LLMs, in line with other recent studies. Future expectations of control in the AI era declined dramatically, but this perceived loss of control in the AI era was attributed to human agents in the process rather than AI apps or algorithms (big tech, developers, LSPs, project managers, clients, etc.). These low levels of sense of agency in the future correspond with recent studies that find that exploitation through “digital Taylorism” by other human agents might be perceived as more of a threat than AI or translation technologies themselves.
Think multimodally! The GFFIntD corpus and visibility on screen: presenting a multimodal English-Italian film festival interpreting corpus
Authors: Picchio Laura
Published: January 2025

This paper presents GFFIntD, a multimodal corpus of interpreting practices performed at the Giffoni Film Festival, with a focus on data collection, transcription and analysis. In particular, the paper draws upon the concept of visibility on screen and discusses the two-step analytical process applied to certain excerpts in which multimodal elements co-construct meaning during guest-initiated vignettes.
Lexical impoverishment in neural machine translation: automatic and human study of Spanish-English noun translation
Authors: Espinosa Giménez Míriam , Forcada Mikel L.
Published: January 2025

The information required to translate a word in the machine translation of isolated sentences is often missing or unobtainable. We show that the diversity in the training-set distribution of Spanish equivalents of English nouns is reduced in translation. A translator survey reveals this is often due to lack of source context.
Perfis epidemiológicos de pacientes com cânceres hereditários
Authors: Hansen Elisa Klug , Muraroto Agda Luana , Mehanna Samya Hamad , Jaworski Paulo Eduardo Dietrich
Published: January 2025

Introdução: Câncer é o nome designado às neoplasias malignas que acometem órgãos ou tecidos, sendo basicamente doença genômica. As modificações genéticas podem acontecer em células somáticas ou hereditárias. Quando diagnosticado dano gênico específico, pode ser necessário aconselhamento genético, de acordo com critérios de seleção.
Objetivo: Traçar o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes oncológicos, focando nas anormalidades genéticas identificadas e avaliar a efetividade de aconselhamento genético.
Método: Coleta de dados dos prontuários eletrônicos dos pacientes oncológicos atendidos nos serviços de oncologia, ginecologia e obstetrícia, urologia e cirurgia geral de hospital universitário, no período entre dezembro de 2017 a dezembro de 2018. A amostra final foi composta por 337 indivíduos.
Resultado: Os casos foram mais frequentes em mulheres, e a neoplasia mais prevalente foi câncer de mama. Ao todo, 32% possuía de fato casos de câncer na família, e apenas 7% realizou algum tipo de pesquisa genética, destacando-se as mutações: HER2, KRA-S, MLH1, BRCA1, BRCA2 e R337H TP53. Entre aqueles que realizaram testes, 55% tiveram o tratamento modificado após o resultado. Porém, 58 tinham indicação para realização de teste e/ou aconselhamento genético.
Conclusão: Demonstrou-se baixa prevalência de hereditariedade na população estudada por possível dificuldade na avaliação da capacidade técnica para coleta de informações e disponibilidade de oncogenética no Sistema Único de Saúde, pois a realização dos testes na amostra foi significativamente menor do que a esperada de acordo com protocolos nacionais e internacionais.
Skrb za duševno zdravje socialnih pedagogov v vzgojno-izobraževalnih institucijah
Authors: Marovič Mateja , Benčina Špela , Bogdan Zupančič Ana
Published: January 2025

Prispevek podrobneje obravnava tematiko pomena skrbi za duševno zdravje socialnih pedagogov, zaposlenih na področju vzgoje in izobraževanja. Namen prispevka je raziskati oblike skrbi za duševno zdravje socialnih pedagogov v različnih vzgojno-izobraževalnih institucijah. S kvalitativno raziskavo, ki je bila izvedena na osnovi polstrukturiranih intervjujev s štirinajstimi socialnimi pedagogi, smo analizirali različna področja, povezana predvsem s skrbjo socialnih pedagogov za lastno duševno zdravje in s skrbjo, ki jo socialnim pedagogom nudijo njihovi nadrejeni. Rezultati raziskave med drugim kažejo, da je večina socialnih pedagogov dnevno izpostavljena stresnim in zelo zahtevnim situacijam; da se na delovnem mestu ne počutijo varne, saj so bili v okviru svojega dela že vsi deležni psihičnega/fizičnega nasilja; in da se nadrejeni za njihovo psihično počutje oz. duševno zdravje ne zanimajo v tolikšni meri, kot bi si želeli. Ugotovitve nikakor niso vzpodbudne, saj navedeno posledično determinira njihovo duševno zdravje ter kakovost, strokovnost in profesionalnost dela nasploh.
Attitudes of Croatian Teachers towards the Evaluation of Elementary School Students
Authors: Kadum Sandra
Published: January 2025

Evaluating students is a challenge for all teachers. Evaluation should be a joint and collaborative work of teachers, students and parents. The research aimed at examining the attitudes of educational staff of elementary schools in the Republic of Croatia regarding the evaluation of elementary school students. A total of 796 respondents participated in the research. The research results indicate that the distribution of grades should be in accordance with the normal distribution curve. The difference in arithmetic means between the claims “There is constant pressure from students and/or their parents on teachers for the best possible numerical grade, which then guarantees enrolment in the desired secondary school” and “Assessment, evaluation and grading of students has its deserved place in the educational process, and students and/or their parents understand that the final outcomes of education are much broader than a numerical grade” are statistically significant. For the claim “During their studies, teachers acquired sufficient knowledge and skills to enable them to qualitatively assess and evaluate students’ achievements”, the χ2 value is 340.394.
Kvalitativna paradigma pedagoškega raziskovanja v evalvaciji visokega šolstva
Authors: Zurc Joca
Published: January 2025

Zadovoljstvo zaposlenih v visokem šolstvu se najpogosteje spremlja s kvantitativno metodologijo pedagoškega raziskovanja, kot so ocenjevalne lestvice in zaprta anketna vprašanja. Bolj poglobljen vpogled v osebna razmišljanja, poglede in izkušnje zaposlenih na visokošolskih ustanovah pa zahteva vključitev tudi kvalitativne paradigme pedagoškega raziskovanja. V prispevku predstavljamo rezultate pionirskega projekta na Univerzi v Mariboru, v katerem je bil za ocenjevanje zadovoljstva zaposlenih uporabljen kvalitativni pristop fokusne skupine. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 10 predstavnikov strokovnih služb. Ugotovitve kvalitativne vsebinske analize so pokazale visoko stopnjo zadovoljstva in pripadnosti zaposlenih instituciji zaposlitve. Dobri medsebojni odnosi v kolektivu, dobro sodelovanje z različnimi deležniki, zanimanje za delo in dobro počutje na delovnem mestu predstavljajo ključne dejavnike zadovoljstva z delom pri zaposlenih v visokem šolstvu. Udeležba na strokovnih izobraževanjih in kvalitativni metodološki pristopi pri presojanju kakovosti pa pomembne strategije za izboljšanje delovne uspešnosti v visokem šolstvu.
Glasba kot motivacijsko sredstvo za boljše gibalne rezultate otrok
Authors: Kašček Bučinel Ana
Published: January 2025

Glasba ima lahko pomemben vpliv na motivacijo otrok pri izvajanju gibalnih nalog. Številne raziskave kažejo, da glasba spodbuja pozitivne odzive v možganih, povečuje energijo in lahko služi kot motivacijsko orodje. Ta študija se osredotoča na preučevanje, ali lahko glasbo uporabimo kot sredstvo za motivacijo otrok in s tem izboljšamo rezultate gibalnih nalog. Ugotavljali smo, ali tempo glasbe vpliva na test hitrosti dotikanja plošče z roko, ki ga učenci izvajajo v sklopu športnovzgojnega kartona v šoli. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 51 učenk, starih 11 in 12 let. Test so izvajale ob poslušanju glasbe s počasnim tempom (100 ud./min.) in ob poslušanju glasbe s hitrim tempom (190 ud./min.). Kot smo predvidevali, so bile učenke pri hitrem tempu hitrejše in s tem imele boljše rezultate v primerjavi s testom, izvedenim pri počasnem tempu. Raziskavo smo nadaljevali tako, da smo ugotavljali, ali bodo učenke, ki so glasbenice ali plesalke, imele boljše rezultate v primerjavi z ostalimi učenkami, pri čemer pa se je izkazalo, da to predvidevanje ne drži. Razlik med rezultati merjenk, ki se ukvarjajo s plesom ali glasbo, in merjenk, ki se ne ukvarjajo, nismo dokazali.
Circular Economy Practices in Manufacturing SMEs: Exploration of Stakeholder Pressure, Managerial Perception, and the Mediating Role of Circular Economy Orientation
Authors: Ahmadov Tarlan , Durst Susanne , Nguyen Quang , Foli Samuel , Gerstlberger Wolfgang
Published: January 2025

This study delves into the dynamics of Circular Economy (CE) practices in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), acknowledging their essential contribution to promoting sustainability. As we explore the various influences on SMEs' adoption of CE, we closely examine the distinct impacts of internal and external stakeholder pressure. Additionally, we highlight the role of positive managerial perceptions and introduce a fresh perspective by framing CE orientation as a mediating force. Employing a survey methodology, our data collection spanned three phases, resulting in 196 responses from the Estonian SMEs. The results challenge the assumptions of uniform stakeholder pressures, unveiling nuanced effects on CE practices. Significantly, a heightened CE orientation emerges as a driving factor in enhancing organisational responsiveness to external stakeholder pressure. This study advances our understanding of the intricate relationships between stakeholder dynamics, managerial perceptions, and CE practices, providing valuable insights essential for SMEs to navigate the path towards sustainable practices. This study presents both theoretical and practical contributions and suggests avenues for future research to further explore the multifaceted nature of the relationships uncovered in this study.
As atribuições do assistente social no âmbito hospitalar compreensão da equipe multiprofissional sobre a atuação profissional
Authors: Santos Gislane de Souza Ferreira Bueno , Trivelino Alexandra de Souza
Published: January 2025

São comuns as confusões e dúvidas sobre a atuação profissional do assistente social no âmbito da saúde. Quando criada, a profissão possuía um viés conservador, ligado a preceitos religiosos, nos quais as ações realizadas eram tidas como favor ou caridade. Embora o assistente social seja um profissional liberal inscrito na divisão social e técnica do trabalho, essa dificuldade externa de compreensão sobre o fazer profissional pode comprometer a atenção integral ao usuário do SUS. Objetivo: Este estudo propôs investigar a percepção dos assistentes sociais sobre o conhecimento da equipe multiprofissional a respeito de suas atribuições. Método: Foi realizada pesquisa com aplicação de questionário on-line com assistentes sociais estatutários que atuam em um Hospital em Brasília e revisão de literaturas relacionadas ao tema. Resultados: Com base nos dados coletados, evidenciou-se que os assistentes sociais consideram haver desafios significativos no exercício da profissão. Desafios estes que estão ligados à integração com equipes multiprofissionais e o reconhecimento de suas atribuições, além de apontar o encaminhamento de demandas inadequadas e a necessidade de estratégias de comunicação no ambiente hospitalar. Conclusão: A pesquisa demonstrou a necessidade de valorizar o papel do assistente social, superando desmotivação causada por desconhecimento de suas atribuições. Promover respeito mútuo entre categorias e esclarecer funções é essencial para reduzir demandas indevidas e fortalecer a interdisciplinaridade. Melhorar a comunicação, o trabalho colaborativo e as políticas de valorização profissional são fundamentais para integrar as dimensões sociais ao cuidado em saúde e melhorar o atendimento no SUS.
The Making of Policy on Intellectual Property, Innovation and Technology Within the Caribbean Community ( Caricom), and the International Agenda
Authors: Inniss Abiola
Published: January 2025

Over the last three decades, the making and implementation of policy on intellectual property rights (IPR), innovation, and technology within Caricom (Caribbean community) has been fraught with issues. These include the lack of clear direction on the development of science, technology, and innovation, as well as the attendant IPR policies and laws that would support their actualization at the level of the Caricom heads of government and the highest levels of administration. International groups and organizations have long attempted to raise the levels of awareness and use of IPRs in the region through investments in workshops, seminars, training sessions, and other mechanisms. This usually involves the private sector and public officials who most often have little impact at the level of policymaking. The challenge is for Caricom to plot a course that incorporates the development of innovation, technology, and IPRs that will propel the region to a greater scale of global competitiveness. Even more important, the creation of such technologies can assist the region in overcoming significant challenges, such as food security and climate change. This essay discusses aspects of policy and procedure within Caricom and the involvement of the international community. It highlights the issues and some possible solutions to them.
Examining Adolescent Sexual Patterns in Creek Town, Nigeria: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Survey and Implications for Tailored Interventions
Authors: Edet Rowland , Salami Kabiru K
Published: January 2025

In the dynamic landscape of global health, the sexual behaviors of adolescents are of particular significance due to their profound implications for individual well-being and public health. This article focuses on Creek Town, a vibrant community in Nigeria, and aims to provide a nuanced exploration of the sexual behaviors of adolescents within the context of local culture and socio-economic factors. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, involving a multi-stage sampling approach with 422 participants. A comprehensive 112-item questionnaire captured various aspects of adolescent sexual behaviors. Additionally, four focus group discussions, including both in-school and out-of-school adolescents, provided qualitative insights. The average age of sexual initiation was established at 15 years for both male and female adolescents. Despite 51.4% purportedly practicing protected sex, a discernible 25.2% displayed inconsistency in adhering to this precautionary measure. Gender differentials manifested statistically significant associations with masturbation (χ2 = 5.084), pornography (χ2 = 11.296), and sexual encounters with older individuals (χ2 = 16.094). The study underscored the urgent need for tailored interventions aimed at fostering safe sexual behaviors among adolescents in Nigeria. The importance of heightened parental monitoring is emphasized, highlighting its potential to act as a protective factor guiding adolescents toward healthier choices.
Mental Health Conditions of Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Comorbidities
Authors: Hinson-Enslin Amanda M. , Espinoza Luis E , Talleff Jennifer L
Published: January 2025

Although the association is not well understood, people with COPD are likely to suffer from mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Due to this occurrence, the aim of the present study is to better understand the mental health experience and COPD comorbidities of U.S. adults with a COPD diagnosis. The final sample comprised 1,676 U.S. adults who were surveyed in the 2019 National Health Interview Survey adult public file. Logistic and ordinal regression were used to calculate adjusted odds ratios for comorbid conditions predicting depression, anxiety, and the number of mental health issues, respectively. Depressive symptoms were more common in adults with COPD who also suffered from diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or asthma. Anxiety symptoms were more common in adults with COPD who also suffered from diabetes, heart disease, stroke, asthma or hypertension. For people with COPD, there was a significant difference seen between the prevalence of diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and asthma and the total number of mental health issues. These findings have implications for how mental health and primary care professionals treat COPD and COPD-related comorbidities. Additionally, they have implications for providing individualized treatments for persons living with COPD and related comorbidities.
Prospecção tecnológica das terapêuticas veterinárias em mamites subclínicas por meio de busca em base de patentes
Authors: Alves Elizabeth Simões do Amaral , Moraes Maria Leticia de Araujo de , Medeiros Elizabeth Sampaio de , Cadena Pabyton Gonçalves
Published: January 2025

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi realizar uma prospecção tecnológica referente as terapêuticas das mamites subclínicas ocorrentes na medicina veterinária por meio de busca em bases de patentes. A busca foi realizada nas principais bases de dados de patentes nacionais e internacionais com acesso livre. Os resultados apontam que a maioria das patentes (55,6%) são oriundas dos EUA, onde 68,9% correspondem a empresas. A maioria das patentes, (64,4%) tem propostas para uso em dipping, e são de origem sintética (55,65), cuja finalidade profilática e terapêutica corresponde a 66,7%, com atuação antibacteriana (64,5%) de efeito bacteriostático (48,9%), não possuem ação saneante (66,7%). A maioria das espécies alvo correspondeu aos animais leiteiros, sendo vacas 17,6%, ovelhas 11%, cabras 10,6% e búfalas com 9%, e o uso durante a lactação correspondeu a 53,3%, com indicação veterinária chegando a 51,1% das patentes. Esses dados nos revelaram que a maioria das inovações focam em trazer alternativas antimicrobianas, com propostas que atendam o tratamento e controle das mamites subclínicas. Entretanto, foi percebido que o número de patentes com invenções a base de produtos naturais ainda está baixo, o que pode gerar demanda por formulações farmacêuticas contendo esses tipos de compostos. Diante do exposto, a pesquisa trouxe uma prospecção de dados quantitativos como disseminação do conhecimento tecnológico com aplicabilidade econômica para embasamento científico em estudos futuros sobre as terapêuticas das mamites veterinárias.
Amputação de membro pélvico em cão – relato de caso
Authors: Ferreira Daniel dos Santos , Belo Tatiane Silva , Andrade Rubens Lima de , Santos Ana Gizela de Souza , Sousa Carlos Eduardo Lima , Souza Samuel Hudson , Camargo-Júnior Raimundo Nonato Colares , Carvalho Katarina Cardoso de , Couto Thayanne Cavalcante , Barbosa Adriane Thiemy Odani , Viana Igor Cavalcante , Silva Welligton Conceição da
Published: January 2025

Um cão macho, 4 anos de idade, sem raça definida, pesando 23,6 kg, foi atendido em clínica veterinária por perfuração causado por projétil balístico. O animal foi contido para exame físico, bioquímico e de imagem. O animal foi encaminhado para cirurgia, onde foi realizada laparotomia exploradora e amputação do membro. O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar o caso de amputação de membro pélvico em canino. Após o procedimento cirúrgico, o animal apresentou inflamação e infecção no local do procedimento, com deiscências de sutura, e por isso optou-se pelo uso dos fitoterápicos Jucá e Barbatimão topicamente. Observou-se que o uso de fitoterápicos foi efetivo na cicatrização da lesão. Concluiu-se, portanto, que o uso do Barbatimão e do Jucá foi fundamental para potencializar o processo cicatricial da lesão na região glútea. Portanto, o uso de tratamentos alternativos utilizando ervas medicinais da região amazônica pode se tornar práticas efetivas no tratamento de feridas.
Mapeando a rede de cuidados e serviços na Atenção à saúde da gestante na Região do Baixo Amazonas, Pará
Authors: Corrêa Felipe Braga , Costa Juliane Nascimento , Souza Pâmela Karen Oliveira de , Figueira Simone Aguiar da Silva
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: Mapear a rede de cuidados e serviços na atenção à saúde das gestantes na região do Baixo Amazonas, com foco em analisar a cobertura dos serviços de saúde prestados. Métodos: O estudo adotou uma abordagem descritiva e quantitativa, utilizando dados secundários extraídos do Cadastro Nacional de Estabelecimentos de Saúde (CNES) e informações fornecidas pela Secretaria de Estado da Saúde do (SESPA). Resultados: Observou-se uma centralização dos atendimentos obstétricos no município de Santarém, que se destacou como o principal polo de referência para a região, absorvendo grande parte da demanda de municípios menores como Faro, Placas e Prainha, que apresentaram limitações na oferta de serviços cirúrgicos e clínicos. A dependência dos municípios menores para encaminhamentos de casos mais complexos para Santarém revela fragilidades na rede de atenção local, especialmente em termos de infraestrutura e recursos humanos. Conclusão: Apesar da estrutura oferecida por Santarém, há uma urgente demanda por melhorias nos municípios menores da região do Baixo Amazonas, Pará, para garantir um atendimento equitativo e eficiente.
Avaliação laboratorial da Vitamina D antes e durante a pandemia de COVID-19 em indivíduos na Amazônia Brasileira
Authors: Siqueira Davi Silveira de , Veras Leonardo Deyvid Lima , Lemos Gabriel Nicolas Nunes , Sampaio Isabella dos Santos , Oliveira Elza Cláudia Fragoso , Amaral Isabella Pinheiro Costa do , Vaz Gergiane Lopes , Vallinoto Antonio Carlos Rosário , Bichara Cléa Nazaré Carneiro , Bichara Carlos David Araújo
Published: January 2025

Durante a pandemia, a vitamina D foi amplamente consumida como estratégia de prevenção contra a COVID-19 devido ao seu papel na imunidade. Entretanto, essa prática elevou os casos de hipervitaminose D e toxicidade, especialmente em idosos, os quais são mais propensos a usar suplementos para fortalecer o sistema imunológico. Este estudo analisa os níveis de vitamina D em indivíduos na Amazônia Brasileira antes e durante a pandemia de COVID-19, observando variação dos níveis por aumento da suplementação ou redução pelo isolamento recomendado visando reduzir transmissão do SARS-COV2. Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo, a partir de um banco de dados de uma unidade de medicina laboratorial, em Belém-PA, em dois períodos: antes da pandemia, dados registrados até 2019, e durante a pandemia dados de 2020-2023. A pesquisa comparou níveis de vitamina D entre diferentes faixas etárias e sexo, observando um aumento significativo de valores acima do limite seguro em pessoas com 60 anos ou mais, grupo que mostrou maior tendência à toxicidade. Os resultados evidenciam a necessidade de monitoramento e orientação médica no uso de suplementos, destacando o potencial impacto adverso da automedicação.
Ensino das ferramentas de inteligência artificial para soluções na agricultura Amazônica - ovindeck: sistema de controle de ambientes e bem estar animal
Authors: Vasconcelos Osvaldo Campelo de Mello , Nascimento Clayton Jordan Espíndola do , Siqueira Marcelo Ricardo Souza , Silva Marcus Pantoja da , Dias Gabriel Alves , Brito Camilly Yasmim de Oliveira , Silva Geovanni Rodrigues da , Brito Alaan Ubaiara , Maranhão Geraldo Neves de Albuquerque , Oliveira Werbeston Douglas de
Published: January 2025

O ensino das ferramentas de Inteligência Artificial com foco na Amazônia, destinado a alunos do ensino médio, resultou no desenvolvimento de um software com aplicação industrial. A coleta de dados foi realizada em cinco dias não consecutivos, em um aprisco elevado no Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Amapá. O software, denominado “Ovindeck”, é uma ferramenta que recebe dados ambientais e faz predições em tempo real das variáveis temperatura e umidade, por meio de IA, permitindo a identificação imediata do desconforto térmico em ovelhas. Essa tecnologia facilita a tomada de decisões pelos usuários, pois detecta condições de estresse animal e possibilita a implementação de medidas para controlar o ambiente de forma mais eficaz. A comunicação entre sensores ambientais de baixo custo, a utilização de inteligência artificial e sensores para comunicação via IoT tornam a tecnologia mais acessível ao produtor rural. Com uma precisão de 98,9%, comprovada em testes realizados na região amazônica por meio da classe Scikit-learn, o software tem um grande potencial de expansão para outras regiões, oferecendo benefícios significativos para criadores que enfrentam condições climáticas desafiadoras. O produto está atualmente em processo de peticionamento no Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Industrial (INPI) sob o número BR512024003955-5 para registro de software.
O Museu de História Natural e a cultura caipira no ensino de evolução dos animais: a formação inicial de professores
Authors: Oliveira Laís Furtado , Araujo Alexandre Magno Meira , Lourenço Camila Oliveira , Nascimento Junior Antonio Fernandes
Published: January 2025

O presente trabalho apresenta o objetivo relatar uma experiência vivenciada na disciplina de Metodologia do Ensino de Biologia do curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas da Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA), Minas Gerais. A experiência relatada se baseia no desenvolvimento de uma atividade a fim de construir conhecimentos sobre o tema Evolução dos Aninais. Para o seu desenvolvimento foi realizada uma visita guiada no Museu de História Natural (MHN) da UFLA por meio da narrativa caipira. A atividade foi desenvolvida no primeiro período letivo do ano de 2015. Inicialmente, foi proposto pelo professor da disciplina de Metodologia do Ensino de Biologia que se trabalhasse com o conteúdo científico Evolução dos Animais integrando o tema transversal Pluralidade Cultural, especificamente a Cultura Caipira, por meio do Museu de História Natural (MHN) da UFLA. Como metodologia de análise da atividade foi realizada a metodologia de pesquisa qualitativa, análise de conteúdo e categorização. Após o desenvolvimento e análise foi possível perceber que a prática se mostrou pertinente para a construção de alguns conceitos de evolução dos animais por meio do museu como espaço não formal de ensino. A presença da narrativa caipira durante o desenvolvimento da aula permitiu a construção de conhecimentos acerca do tema e ainda a valorização deste tipo de cultura.
SUBSIDIARY INSTITUTIONS OF AN ECONOMIC NATURE IN ALGERIA: FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY BECHAR UNIVERSITY IS A MODEL
Authors: Khadidja Lahlou
Published: January 2025

Objectives: The study aims to explore the legal dimension of the concept of subsidiary institutions with an economic nature and the extent to which this is implemented within Algerian higher education and scientific research institutions. It also examines their ability to transform intellectual output into marketable products.
 
Theoretical Framework: A study on how to establish subsidiary institutions with an economic nature in general and the extent of its impact on the University of Béchar in particular.
 
Methods: The descriptive-analytical approach was utilized to study subsidiary institutions with an economic nature in general, and the case study method was employed to examine their affiliated subsidiaries in particular.
 
Results and Discussion: The research results indicate that the concept of subsidiary institutions with an economic nature aligns with the economic reforms experienced by Algerian institutions, particularly higher education and scientific research institutions. The legal form of these subsidiaries has been identified as either a limited liability company, a joint-stock company, or a simple partnership. This classification aims to provide a new impetus for subsidiary institutions and encourage innovation among creators.
 
Research Implication: - The need to enrich the concept of subsidiary institutions with an economic nature through a set of legislative and regulatory texts to provide greater clarity.
- The necessity for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to offer administrative and financial facilitation to generalize the concept of subsidiary institutions across all its affiliated institutions.
- Encouraging most professors and researchers at the University of Béchar to contribute to the establishment of subsidiary institutions to enhance and advance their role both locally and nationally.
 
Originality/Value: Despite the precedence of the legal framework for the concept of subsidiary institutions with an economic nature, their application is relatively recent, emerging only in the last few decades.
YOUTH SUBCULTURES OF THE 21ST CENTURY: FEATURES AND INFLUENCE ON THE PERSONALITY OF TEENAGERS
Authors:   South Kazakhstan Technological University named after M.Auezov, Shymkent, Kazakhstan, Akmambetov A.A. , Altynbekova Z.T. ,   South Kazakhstan Technological University named after M.Auezov, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Published: January 2025

This article is devoted to the analysis of youth subcultures of the XXI century,
their features and influence on the formation of the personality of adolescents. The purpose of
the study is to identify the positive aspects and attractiveness of subcultures for young people,
as well as for the general public. In the context of globalization and the rapid development of
digital technologies, youth subcultures are becoming more diverse, dynamic and diverse. This
paper examines the main characteristics of modern subcultures, such as their connection with
the Internet and social media, the hybridity of styles and forms, as well as their role in the social
activity of young people. The research aims to understand how these subcultures shape the
identity of adolescents, their worldviews, values and interpersonal relationships. In the process
of work, both qualitative and quantitative methods are used, which allows you to get a more
complete picture of these phenomena.
THE IMPORTANCE OF USING STEM TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
Authors:   I.Zhansugurov Zhetysu University, Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan, Dauletkeldi A.D.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the study of the importance of using STEM
technologies (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in modern education. The author
analyzes the role of integrating these disciplines into the educational process, emphasizing how
they contribute to the development of critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills in
students. The article also provides examples of tasks with STEM elements that can be used at
different levels of education to increase motivation and in-depth understanding of the topics
studied. These assignments demonstrate how the combination of science and technology helps
students learn how to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, improving their preparedness
for the challenges of the future.
THE CREATIVE LEGACY OF THE SATIRICAL POET SHONA SMAKHANULY
Authors:   L.N.Gumilev Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan, Turysbek R.S.
Published: January 2025

The article extensively examines the creative legacy of the satirical poet Shona
Smakhanovich. Special attention is paid to the life and period, important moments of public
activity, views on the interests of the country, the system of positions defining the ideals of the
nation. The important thing is that the topic is significant, the genre system is clear, the content
is revealed from different angles – humor, criticism, shishima-pinches, systematic presentations
of relevant aspects of society, the realities of time, a thousand complexities of the human world
with sharp tongues, tortuous thought, sharp stanzas are transmitted on the basis of in-depth
analysis, research-study. In particular, the object of study were works published in different
years: «Kezdik», «Zhasyraiyak nesine», «Zhymiyady zheneshem», «Elpekpaydyn tentegi»,
«Otkirdin zhuzi», «Tandamalys hygarmalar» dedicated to the interests of the country, the ideals
of the nation, negative manifestations in society, human interaction, all kinds of scenespaintings no humor, no criticism, no criticism, no serious assessments, no insightful research
system. As a result, the creative heritage, thematic channel, genre and artistic features of the
satirical poet Sh. Smakhanovich, a social phenomenon, the realities of time, the ideals of human
existence and work, points of view-positions in relation to actions acquire a meaningfully
nutritious, reliable character in the context of truth, in the context of true realities. The author's
position, thematic specificity, channels of artistic worldview are also considered from different
sides and have a systemic field.
MODERN REGULATORY AND LEGAL CONCEPT PROTECTION OF HONOR AND DIGNITY
Authors:   Sh. Murtaza International Taraz Innovative Institute, Taraz, Kazakhstan, Kosherbayev S.B.
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the study is that honor and dignity are the most important type
of non-property personal rights that enter into an inseparable life together with a person. This
right must be constantly studied from a scientific point of view in accordance with social
changes and suggest ways to solve problems and contradictions that arise in practice. The work
consists in assessing the honor and dignity of an individual through a comparative analysis of
the legislation of neighboring countries and a scientific approach to the problems arising in the
norms of national legal norms.
Methods used - the work uses general scientific and special methods of cognition
(normative, comparative legal, theoretical analysis and extension, systemic and functional
approaches). In addition, historical, legal, logical, philosophical, dialectical, analytical and, most
importantly, psychological methods were used.
The results achieved are the importance of protecting honor and dignity in modern
conditions of information technology development in scientific work, the responsibility of legal
entities in this matter, the consequences and sanction of offenses against honor and dignity,
ethics of representatives of the branch of science, as well as some issues related to the protection
of honor and dignity of the deceased and specific recommendations are given.
A brief summary. The honor and dignity of a person never erases its significance and
relevance during the existence of mankind on earth. This scientific article is intended for young
people and representatives of the scientific community interested in the Institute of legal
protection of human honor and dignity. The work is presented as a scientific work that has
achieved its goal, completed and relevant.