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Factors Affecting the Adoption and Use of Internet Banking In Tanzania
Authors: Mswahili Ayoub
Published: January 2024

This paper evaluates the use of Internet banking services in Tanzania. In surveying and evaluating selected bank websites in Tanzania, factors that affect the adoption and usage of Internet banking have been identified. The respondents were drawn from six (6) Banks in Arusha City using convenient and judgmental sampling. 284 surveyed questionnaires were distributed with five (5) instruments and nineteen (19) measurement items; only 275 were completed and collected for further analysis. The population of this study focused on potential bank customers who were internet users. Judgment and convenient sampling were employed to provide the information required. Data was analyzed using a combination of Web Assessment Index and the Structural Equation Model (SEM) method. The findings from surveyed bank websites and SEM show that ease of use, service quality, trust and transactional factors significantly affect the use of internet banking. The obtained findings provide useful insight for bank managers in developing appropriate marketing strategies to meet customer satisfaction and will assist both practitioners and academicians in doing future empirical research to understand better common factors for both users and banks as all of them are key players in the success of internet banking services.
The Effect of Electronic Banking on Commercial Banks' Financial Performance in Tanzania
Authors: Maseko Fadhili Ephraim , Kalama Arnold
Published: January 2024

The paper investigated the effects of e-banking on the profitability of commercial banks as a measure of their financial performance. The study is pertinent since e-banking is a significant innovation that hinders bank operations in both urban and rural areas. A case study design and a quantitative approach were adopted. The study population consisted of 171 individuals, from whom 120 respondents were drawn using the (Cochran, 1963) formula (n= N/(1+N e2)). The study used questionnaires to collect data that were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression. Results showed that customers utilised all four electronic banking products and that they were statistically significant: ATMs (P=0.0001, CI = 0.78-1.2), agency banking (P=0.0001, CI = -1.32 -0.52), mobile banking (P = 0.004, CI = 0.16 -0.8), and online banking (P=0.0001, CI= -1.33 -0.41). The relevance of EFT in explaining NMB profitability was determined to be 0.02 and the p-value to be 0.05, thus concluding that EFT has a significant impact on NMB's profitability. There is positive correlation between e-banking and the profitability of the banks. The use of PINs instead of signatures was recommended, with expectation that it is easier to manage cybercrime occurrences when PINS are used.
Impact of Digital Systems on Tax Compliance Among SMEs
Authors: Mbise Kaanael Simon , Baseka Lukundo
Published: January 2024

This study assesses the impact of the digital tax administration system on compliance among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Tanzania Revenue Authority, Tanga regional office. The researchers adopted a quantitative approach. Questionnaires collected data from SMEs. In analysis, the study employed descriptive analysis and regression analysis to determine the association between digital tax and compliance. The study used 133 samples from 254 small taxpayers as representatives of the population selected randomly. Findings revealed that the digital tax administration system plays an important role in compliance amongst SMEs as regression analysis produced a P value of 0.000. The findings also suggest that a digital tax administration system improves tax compliance through the use of technology as results produced an overall mean of 4.096, tax data analytics as results obtained an average mean of 3.583, and electronic filing results generated an average mean of 3.612. Researchers recommend that future research could be conducted in other tax regions in Tanzania or elsewhere in the world.
Arrangement of Illegal Immigration at the Northern Borders of Finland
Authors: Kimpimäki Minna
Published: January 2024

The aim of this article is to evaluate the extent to which the 2015 migration crisis has led to criminal processes for arrangement of illegal immigration in northern Finland. Arrangement of illegal immigration refers to actions by which a person brings or attempts to bring to Finland a foreigner who does not meet the requirements for entry into the country. While acting on humanitarian motives does not meet the legal definition of arrangement of illegal immigration, not all acts of bringing asylum seekers to Finland are considered as being committed for humanitarian purposes. Even if, taken together, the acts of arrangement of illegal immigration committed at the abovementioned borders may seem quite minor in scope and unorganized by nature, they cannot be considered in complete isolation from organized, large-scale smuggling of migrants – which they may, either intentionally or unintentionally, promote.
Scrutinize Analysis of Crime Investigation – Assigned Weighted Approach
Authors: Kittappa Thiagarajan , Snehal S. Mrithul , Amrutha J. , Osborne John , Nishanth A. , Anburaja Anish
Published: January 2024

This study focuses on trust rating between police records and observed current case’s data, employing a weighted graph approach to make informed decisions in different criminal investigations. Four distinct cases, ranging from theft to homicide, were examined, each with its own assigned trust levels. The outcomes of these cases varied, with trust ratings playing a significant role in influencing the final decisions made by law enforcement agencies. The results underscore the importance of considering specific evidence and circumstances in the determination of suspects guilt or innocence in AI based outputs
A Survey on Lung Cancer Prediction
Authors: Jyothi B. , Gladence L. Mary
Published: January 2024

Cancerous tissue that develops in lung is called a lung cancer. It's the primary reason people die from cancer, everywhere, with smoking being the primary cause of the disease. Lung cancer prediction involves using various methods and technologies is to identify the individuals who are at higher risk of developing the disease. The goal of lung cancer prediction is to detect the disease early, when it is most treatable, or to prevent it from developing altogether. Machine learning may be used to forecast the risk that someone will acquire lung cancer by analysing vast volumes of data to find patterns. In this study, a comparison of various ML-based algorithms for detecting lung cancer has been published. The techniques were used to look for cancer. There has been an explosion in the number of techniques available in recent years for diagnosing lung cancer. The majority of these techniques make use of CT scan pictures, while some make use of x-ray images. In addition, many different classifier strategies are combined with a wide variety of segmentation techniques in order to employ image recognition for the purpose of locating lung cancer nodules. According to the findings of this research, multi-gene genetic programming is superior to other approaches in terms of producing reliable outcomes.
The Impact of Informational Messaging Interventions on Fostering Healthy Social Media Behavior among Adolescents in Tamil Nadu: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Moses E. Fenn , Ravichandran Dr.K.
Published: January 2024

This exploratory study delves into the effects of informational messaging interventions aimed at promoting healthy social media behavior among adolescents in Tamil Nadu, India. Adolescents today are avid users of social media platforms, and concerns have arisen about the potential negative impact on their well-being and development. To address this issue, informational messaging interventions have emerged as a potential strategy to guide adolescents toward responsible and balanced social media usage. This comparative analysis investigates the impact of various types of informational messaging interventions on adolescents' social media habits. The research draws from a diverse sample of adolescents from various socio-economic backgrounds, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research methods to assess the effectiveness of these interventions. The study aims to answer critical questions, such as which types of informational messaging interventions are most effective in promoting healthy social media behavior among adolescents in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, it examines whether socio-demographic factors play a role in the effectiveness of these interventions. Preliminary findings suggest that informational messaging interventions have the potential to positively influence adolescents' attitudes and behaviors regarding social media usage. The comparative analysis reveals nuances in the effectiveness of different intervention techniques, shedding light on the most promising approaches for addressing social media-related challenges among adolescents. Ultimately, the insights from this research aim to inform policymakers, educators, and practitioners working with adolescents in Tamil Nadu and beyond. It provides evidence-based guidance on how to foster healthier social media behavior in this critical demographic. The study's findings contribute to a growing body of knowledge surrounding digital literacy and the promotion of responsible online behavior among adolescents, addressing the evolving challenges of the digital age.
The Historical Development of the Lexical Layer of the Chinese Language and the Role of Ming Period Novels in IT
Authors: Ziyamukhammedov Jasur T. , Mustafaeva Samida T.
Published: January 2024

In linguistics, the issue of periodization is closely related to the diachronic study of language, the development of language levels, determining development trends in it, and drawing conclusions about the dynamics of development of a certain level or language as a whole. the language being studied. After all, changes at certain levels of language differ according to the stages of language development or, conversely, changes at certain levels of language determine the stage of development of a particular language as a criterion. Therefore, for the purpose of this article, which is dedicated to the study of the lexicon of Ming period novelistic examples in China, the language of the monuments of the period under study, in particular, the lexical layers of the studied period, to determine which stage of the development of the Chinese language corresponds to the main source of research, not only the place of the novel in the development of the language, but also its importance for the science of linguistics is also a basis for determining.
An AI-Driven Clinical Text-Based Decision Support System for Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Authors: Krishnamoorthy A. , Karthika K.S. , Arunkumar S. , Prabakaran N.
Published: January 2024

The high mortality rate of pancreatic cancer and its detection at a late stage require advanced early diagnostic methods. The proposed AI-based clinical decision support system that leverages natural language processing (NLP) to extract key information from medical texts, such as patient records and reports. Using machine learning algorithms, including recurrent neural networks and transformer models, the system aims to identify early signs of pancreatic cancer with high accuracy. This research aims to bridge the gap between the increasing complexity of medical data and the need for user-friendly diagnostic tools. The model focus on a text analytics approach, integrating NLP techniques such as named entity recognition and sentiment analysis with machine learning for predictive modeling. The system interface will help healthcare professionals make informed decisions with a great accuracy for treatment recommendations. By facilitating early detection and providing actionable insights, the model hopes to significantly reduce the burden of pancreatic cancer.
Influence of Online Digital Communication in the Decision-making Process Amongst Engineering Students
Authors: Sinosh P.K. , Nandhini Dr.M.
Published: January 2024

The influence of online marketing in the decision-making process of engineering students in Ernakulam District is reflected in the research work. The research aims to comprehend educational institutions' usage of social media platforms and identify the most effective online marketing strategies and platforms for reaching engineering students. The research also reflects the impact of online digital communication on the decision-making process of engineering students while choosing educational programs and institutions. A survey-based research strategy will be engaged to collect data from the sample of engineering students in the research area. The study aims to determine how digitalization leads to the decision-making process of the target group. The study is likely to contribute to the indulgence of the role of online digital communication in the education industry and to provide insights and recommendations for educational institutions and marketers targeting engineering students.
Comparative analysis of CO2 emissions of electric ride-hailing vehicles over conventional gasoline personal vehicles
Authors: Raman Vaishnavi , Venkatesan Jayant , Subramanian Raman Aylur
Published: January 2024

Ride-hailing services have become popular due to their convenience, affordability, and accessibility. Increasing cost of car ownership, traffic congestion and parking shortages are fostering this global market growth. Though four-wheeler ride-hailing vehicles are fuel efficient, researchers have determined that the emission reductions from fuel efficiency alone cannot compensate for the additional emissions caused by "deadheading," the issue of driving without passengers on ride-hailing trips. We suggest that electric vehicle-based ride-hailing services have the potential to reduce utilization CO2 emissions, which are emissions released while using (driving) the vehicle. However, skeptics challenging this hypothesis cite CO2 released during electricity generation (carbon intensity) needed for recharging batteries and the inherent issue of deadheading in ride-hailing services. We compared ride-hailing vehicles to gasoline-powered passenger cars, the largest source of carbon emissions within the transportation sector. In many cases, ride-hailing vehicles are electric and have newer models, so they emit less CO2 per kilometer. We conducted a quantitative analysis, using a mathematical model to estimate the utilization of CO2 emissions for electric vehicles per ride-hailing trip kilometer, considering carbon intensity of electricity generation, electric vehicle fuel efficiency, and deadheading. We compared our results with average estimated utilization CO2 emissions to gasoline-powered passenger cars. Additionally, we performed a sensitivity analysis, which involved adjusting the input variables within plausible ranges to assess their impact on our model results. According to our analysis, despite deadheading, improved vehicle fuel efficiency and cleaner electricity generation result in lower CO2 emissions for electric ride-hailing vehicles than gasoline personal vehicles.
Tabla de vida de la nuez pecanera
Authors: García Martínez Oswaldo , Espinoza Razo Edgar , Aguirre Uribe Luis A.
Published: January 2024

En Buenavista, Coah., durante 1982, mediante la utilización de una tabla de vida, se determinaron 12 factores que causaron daño a las nueces en su desarrollo, así como el potencial de muerte o valor K para cada uno de ellos; estos factores fueron: 6 especies de insectos, 2 enfermedades, 2 factores fisiológicos y 2 de tipo humano. Los insectos plaga registrados fueron: el barrenador de la nuez Acrobasis nuxvorella, barrenador del ruezno Laspey-resia caryana, hemípteros de la Familia Miridae, anillador de las ramitas

Oncideres cingulata, chinche verde, Nezara viridula y los homópteros Mo-nellia costalis y Clastoptera sp. Las enfermedades fueron: la roña Fusicladium effusum y el mildew polvoriento Mycosphaerella ulmi. Los factores fisiológicos estuvieron representados por falta de polinización y aborto del embrión. En cuanto a daños humanos, se consignaron la poda, mal manejo de racimos, y nueces cosechadas por personas ajenas al estudio.

El principal factor de mortalidad fue la falta de polinización (k= 0.169), y le siguió en importancia la pérdida de frutos por robo (k = 0.119). En cuanto a insectos plaga, el más importante fue el barrenador de la nuez (k = 0.117), seguido por el barrenador del ruezno (k = 0.057), chinches Miridae (k = 0.006), aniflador de las ramitas (k = 0.005), chinche verde (k = 0.005) y homópteros (k = 0.003), respectivamente.
Uso de isotermas de adsorción de fósforo para estimar los requerimientos de fertilizante fosfatado en el cultivo de la papa (Solanum tuberosum L.) en un suelo calcáreo
Authors: Cepeda Dovala Juan Manuel , Narro Farías Eduardo Alberto
Published: January 2024

El presente estudio se realizó durante el ciclo agrícola 1983, en los terenos del Rancho Aguatoche, localizado en el Municipio de Saltillo, Coahuila.

El objetivo fundamental fue tratar de incrementar el rendimiento del cultivo de papa, a través del aumento de la cantidad de fósforo disponible en el suelo por medio de azufre, para reducir el pH del suelo.

Se utilizó como mejorador químico flor de azufre con los niveles si-guientes: 0, 500 y 1 000 kg/ha; se utilizó superfosfato triple como fuente de fósforo y los niveles de éste fueron: 0, 150, 300, 450, 600 y 750 kg/ha, respectivamente.

Antes de establecer el experimento se determinaron, en el laboratorio, las isotermas de adsorción, con el fin de estimar los requerimientos de fertilizante fosfatado; para esto se utilizaron diversos niveles de azufre. Los tratamientos de azufre y fósforo que se utilizaron en las isotermas de adsor-ción, fueron equivalentes a las cantidades utilizadas en el campo. Los resul tados de laboratorio mostraron que el tratamiento de azufre correspondiente a 1 000 kg/ha, es el que presenta mayor incidencia sobre los niveles de fósforo utilizados; se encontró, además, que este tratamiento de azufre es el que baja más el pH del suelo.

Con el propósito de comprobar los resultados, se realizó el experimento de campo; los tratamientos fueron aplicados en banda un día antes de la siembra.

Para medir la influencia del mejorador y del fertilizante fosfatado, se eligió al cultivo de la papa; se utilizaron como semilla tubérculos enteros de la variedad Alpha.

Los tratamientos de azufre estudiados, no tuvieron un efecto significativo sobre la producción del tubérculo; esto se debió, probablemente, a la lenta oxidación del azufre provocada por las bajas temperaturas, la gran acumulación de carbonatos y la escasa población microbiana. Por tal mo-tivo, la variación en la producción se debió a los niveles de fósforo y el mejor tratamiento correspondió a 750 kg/ha de fósforo. Al analizar el suelo, después de concluido el experimento, los resultados muestran que el mejo-rador químico (azufre) genera algunos cambios en el pH del suelo, los cuales no fueron suficientes para incrementar los rendimientos.

Desde el punto de vista económico, y bajo las condiciones en que se llevó a cabo el experimento, no es costeable utilizar azufre como mejorador químico para tratar de acidificar el suelo, puesto que no tuvo ingerencia en la producción del cultivo.
COMPARACIÓN DE LOS PARÁMETROS DE CONTROL DE CALIDAD DE PREGABALINA 75 MG COMPRIMIDOS GENÉRICOS FRENTE AL MEDICAMENTO DE MARCA
Authors: Soledispa Cañarte Pilar Asunción , Sarmiento Tomalá Glenda Marcela , Jiménez Granizo Francisca Patricia , Quizhpe Monar Giomara Margarita , López Barrera Alexandra Jenny , Castro Posligua Aida Agueda
Published: January 2024

La industria farmacéutica ocupa un lugar importante en la humanidad, ya que presenta las soluciones a las diferentes enfermedades presentadas en el mundo. Dentro de aquello destacan los medicamentos genéricos, los cuales son una alternativa para mejorar el acceso a las medicinas que la población necesita, destacando que, para ser comercializados deben demostrar ser bioequivalentes al medicamento innovador. Por esta razón, el presente trabajo tiene como objetivo comparar las características fisicoquímicas de los tres lotes de comprimidos genéricos de Pregabalina 75 mg, expendidos en la ciudad de Guayaquil, frente al medicamento de marca. Para ello, se realizaron pruebas de control de calidad fisicoquímicas, cuyos resultados obtenidos dieron a conocer que existe similitud entre lotes y muy poca variación frente al de marca. En conclusión, se evidenció el cumplimiento de los parámetros de control de calidad descritos en la farmacopea de los EE. UU. “USP 41”, lo cual demuestra la calidad, seguridad y eficacia, considerándolos bioequivalentes y actos para su uso.
Sovereign Exceptions and Sexual Autonomy in Heinrich von Kleist’s Betrothal in San Domingo
Authors: Manzoor Nazia
Published: January 2024

This article investigates how the concept of a state of exception and its dialectic relationship with the norm are negotiated in the German author Heinrich von Kleist’s Betrothal in San Domingo (1811), the story of two doomed lovers – a Swiss visitor named Gustav and a “mestiza” woman named Toni – set against the backdrop of the Haitian revolution. Drawing primarily upon Carl Schmitt and Giorgio Agamben’s political thoughts as well as Alexander Weheliye’s critique of Agamben which, the former claims, has little “to say about racism, colonialism, and the world beyond fortress Europe” (64), I argue that the novella critically engages with the concept of exception and calls attention to its limitations but simultaneously offers an alternative conception to what political action may look like during a moment of intense conflict. The novella scrutinizes bio(necro)political theory’s placement of death at the center of our political thought, emphasizing instead the inadequacy of the universalization of the concept of “life,” particularly outside its Eurowestern perimeters. Through Weheliye, my analysis further suggests that Betrothal in San Domingo establishes Toni as an active, sovereign subject who, through actions of friendship and love, poses a significant challenge to the systems of exception and its underlying violent potentialities.
Women and Madness in Game of Thrones:
Authors: Rahman Afsana
Published: January 2024

Historically, women do not appear to be escaping the determination to be insane either by adopting prescribed patterns of femininity or by opposing the attributions. No matter how strong or weak a woman is, in the end, there is always a possibility of the loss of the self that turns them into mad women. This paper examines why and how several female protagonists in Game of Thrones are depicted as insane and hysterical as over time their characters grow stronger. The analogous arrangement of madness and femininity blocks their access to the position of normality in this fictional world. Moreover, female abnormality is a clear form of female normality since, weak or strong, women like Daenerys, Sansa, Arya, or Cersei end up being labeled as insane or hysterical by the patriarchal normativity. In the fictional world of Westeros, madness and gender performative discourses form the framework of behavioral traits that lead its female protagonists towards madness. This paper will use gender theories and Butler’s performative acts to explain the attitudes of the writer as well as the creators of Game of Thrones towards female insanity and the reasons behind the depiction.
Precarity in the Capitalocene:
Authors: Rahman S.A.M. Raihanur
Published: January 2024

This paper, mapping the trajectory of migrant workers’ lives in Amitav Ghosh’s novel Gun Island, locates precarity in the nexus of capitalism and climate change and identifies the latter as a new determinant of precarity. Heightened precariousness is generally perceived today as an effect of conflicts and wars. Contemporary South Asian novels mostly explore how caste, class, religion, gender, and sexuality condition the production of precariousness in today’s world. My paper looks into the production of a precarious subject seldom represented in contemporary South Asian Literature: climate refugees. Drawing upon Gun Island, I argue that climate refugees inform us about the necessity to expand our understanding of vulnerability so we are able to factor in those whose lives have been upended by the effects of anthropogenic climate change along with the dynamics of neoliberal capitalism.
Key Word Analysis Study on Depression and Anxiety Using Social Big Data During the (COVID)-19 Pandemic in Korea
Authors: Lee Chanjung , Kim Hyun , Ahn Byungo , Son Sungmin
Published: January 2024

Objectives: In this study, we analyzed the key words 'depression' and 'anxiety' using big data during various periods of the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea. Methods: We divided the CORONA-19 time into 5 periods based on the progression of superinfection events. Key words related
to 'depression' and 'anxiety' were subjected to key word network analysis. Results: Although the pandemic persisted, the key word 'depression' garnered significant interest during the initial phases, but this interest waned over time. Conversely, interest in the 'anxiety' key word exhibited
an increase. Key words relating to the identification and alleviation of depression and anxiety symptoms demonstrated an uptick, signifying a heightened concern for mental health problems. The term 'mind' emerged as a recurrently associated key word with both 'depression' and 'anxiety' in
the preceding period. Noteworthy key words in the network analysis for 'anxiety' and 'depression' encompassed 'corona,' 'thought,' 'problem,' and 'state,' with 'corona' exhibiting connections to other key words through various aspects of our lives. Conclusion: The outcomes illustrate
fluctuations in public interest concerning 'depression' and 'anxiety' in accordance with distinct phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, shedding light on their associations with pertinent terms. These findings serve as fundamental social health data, enabling the identification of the patterns
through which depression and anxiety have spread during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea.
Effectiveness of social-emotional development programs applied in primary education: an umbrella systematic review
Authors: Moreno Eliana M. , Montero Ana , Armada Jose M.
Published: January 2024

Currently, the development of training programs in socioemotional skills in childhood has increased because they are considered as a valid tool for adaptation and coping with a variety of situations, both academic and personal. However, there are few studies that show a comprehensive view of available evidences. This research presents an umbrella review based on PRISMA method guidelines. It includes reviews on socio-emotional development programs applied in Primary Education with the aim of synthesizing their characteristics and compiling the main results on their effectiveness. The following databases were used: ERIC, WOS, PSYCINFO, SCOPUS and COCHRANE. After a blind peer process, 15 reviews that met the inclusion criteria were selected and analysed. Using the AMSTAR-2 and SANRA tools, it was found that 60% of secondary studies have critically low or low quality. Thirty nine programs reported in good quality reviews were identified, 51.2% presented moderate or strong evidence and reported significant effects mainly on behavioral adjustment, social and emotional competencies and academic skills. The impact of the methodological quality found and the evidences on the interpretation and generalization of the findings is discussed.

En la actualidad ha aumentado el desarrollo de programas de entrenamiento en habilidades socioemocionales en la infancia, debido a que se los considera como una herramienta válida para la adaptación y afrontamiento de una gran variedad de situaciones, tanto académicas como personales. Sin embargo, son escasos los estudios que aporten una visión integral de las evidencias disponibles en el contexto de educación primaria. Se presenta una revisión sistemática de tipo paraguas basada en el método PRISMA, que incluye revisiones sobre programas de desarrollo socioemocional aplicados en educación primaria, con el objetivo de sintetizar sus características y recopilar los principales resultados reportados. Se utilizaron las bases de datos: ERIC, WOS, PSYCINFO, SCOPUS y COCHRANE. Tras un proceso por pares ciegos se seleccionaron y analizaron 15 revisiones. Utilizando las herramientas AMSTAR-2 y SANRA se encontró que el 60% de los estudios secundarios presenta una calidad críticamente baja o baja. Se identificaron 39 programas reportados en revisiones de buena calidad, un 51.2% presentaron evidencias moderadas o fuertes e informaron efectos significativos principalmente en ajuste del comportamiento, competencia social y emocional y habilidades académicas. Se discute el impacto de la calidad metodológica encontrada y las evidencias reportados en la interpretación y generalización de los hallazgos.
Functionality and loneliness in older people: Model of mediation by positive affect
Authors: Espirito-Santo Helena , Crúzio-Grilo Leana , Lemos Laura , Grasina Alexandra , Andrade Diogo , Daniel Fernanda
Published: January 2024

Objective: Research has shown that loneliness is associated with functional disability in the older population. However, little is known about the role of affectivity in this relationship. The present study explored a mediation model in which affectivity was hypothesized to mediate the relationship between functionality and loneliness, controlling for the effect of relevant variables. Methods: The University of California Loneliness Scale-16 items, Geriatric Functionality Scale, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule-14, and Geriatric Depression Scale-8 were administered to 489 old adults (65–100 years old), 428 from social care homes (SCH), and 61 from the community. Results: Those from SCH, women, widowed, with low education, more functional disability, more negative affect, less positive affect, and more depressive symptoms reported more loneliness. Controlling for the effect of depressive symptoms, gender, residential status, marital status, and education, only positive affect mediated, partially, the relationship between functionality and loneliness. Conclusion: We suggest implementing interventions that increase older adults' insights in personalized patterns of positive affect and, consequently, ease feelings of loneliness in older people suffering from functional limitations (especially women, with depressive symptoms, widowed, residing in an institution, and with low educational level).

Objetivo: La soledad se asocia a la discapacidad funcional en la población mayor, aunque se sabe poco sobre el papel de la afectividad en esta relación. Nos proponemos explorar el efecto mediador de la afectividad en la relación entre funcionalidad y soledad, controlando el efecto de las variables relevantes. Métodos: Se administró la Escala de Soledad de la Universidad de California-16, la Escala de Funcionalidad Geriátrica, las Escalas de Afecto Positivo y Negativo-14 y la Escala de Depresión Geriátrica-8 a 489 adultos mayores (65–100 años), 428 de residencias geriátricas y 61 de la comunidad. Resultados: Los residentes en una institución, mujeres, viudos, con baja educación, más discapacidad funcional, más afecto negativo, menos afecto positivo y más síntomas depresivos reportaron más soledad. Controlando el efecto de los síntomas depresivos, género, situación residencial, estado civil y educación, solo el afecto positivo medió, parcialmente, la relación entre funcionalidad y soledad. Conclusión: Se sugieren intervenciones para aumentar la concienciación por parte de los adultos mayores en los perfiles personalizados de afecto positivo, aliviando así los sentimientos de soledad en los que sufren limitaciones funcionales (especialmente mujeres, con síntomas depresivos, viudos, residiendo en una institución y con bajo nivel educativo).
Psychological adjustment of children and adolescents in residential care with Collaborating Families: A multi-informant assessment
Authors: Molano Nuria , Espinosa Elizabeth , León Esperanza
Published: January 2024

In residential care, programs such as Collaborating Families have been developed so that children and adolescents can experience periods of cohabitation in a positive family environment, which generates benefits for them and complements their residential care. The present study used the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to study the psychological adjustment of 37 children and adolescents in residential care with collaborating families, comparing the assessments of 185 informants: the children themselves, their collaborating families, their caregivers at the protection center, as well as a comparison group of peers without collaborating families and their caregivers. In addition, this study analyzed whether the psychological adjustment of these children is related to some of their personal variables and their experience in family collaboration. The results showed significant differences between the psychological adjustment assessed by the different informants. Also, children with collaborating families tended to present a better psychological adjustment compared to the comparison group, with considerable effect sizes. Moreover, significant relationships were found between psychological adjustment and the children’s ratings about their family collaboration. Finally, some practical implications for the development of the program are discussed.

En el marco del acogimiento residencial, se ha desarrollado el programa Familias Colaboradoras con el fin de que los niños, niñas y adolescentes tutelados puedan disfrutar de períodos de convivencia en un ambiente familiar positivo, que les genere beneficios y complemente su atención residencial. En este trabajo, a través del instrumento Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), estudiamos el ajuste psicológico de 37 menores de edad en acogimiento residencial con familias colaboradoras, contrastando las valoraciones de 185 informantes: los propios menores de edad, sus familias colaboradoras, los profesionales de referencia del centro, así como un grupo de comparación de iguales sin familias colaboradoras y sus profesionales de referencia. Además, analizamos si el ajuste psicológico de estas personas menores se relaciona con variables personales y la valoración que hacen de la colaboración familiar. Los resultados mostraron diferencias significativas entre el ajuste psicológico valorado por los distintos informantes. Además, los menores de edad con familias colaboradoras tendieron a mostrar un mejor ajuste psicológico frente al grupo de comparación, con tamaños de efecto considerables. Se encontraron también relaciones significativas entre el ajuste psicológico y la valoración de los menores sobre la colaboración familiar. Finalmente, se discuten algunas implicaciones prácticas para el desarrollo del programa.
Experiências e agenciamentos de sentidos conferidos a textos de antropologia em situações de ensino-aprendizagem
Authors: Couceiro Luiz Alberto
Published: January 2024

In this text, I analyze the place of students' experiences in their pragmatic readings of texts, influencing the teaching-learning dynamics of anthropology and the impacts on the understanding of their alterities. The arguments to support this proposition are based on recent discussions on ethnography, as a way of developing theories and concepts, producing knowledge, and works on ethnography in education. The reflections presented here were built from classes taught in the city of Codó, located in the east of Maranhão-Brazil, and from online classes during the covid19 pandemic, for a class with students from the same city.

 

 

Nesse texto, analiso qual foi o lugar das experiências dos alunos nas suas leituras pragmáticas dos textos, influenciando às dinâmicas de ensino-aprendizagem de antropologia e os impactos no entendimento de suas alteridades. Os argumentos para sustentar tal proposição têm por base discussões recentes sobre etnografia, como forma de desenvolver teorias e conceitos, produzir conhecimento, e trabalhos sobre etnografia em educação. As reflexões aqui apresentadas foram construídas a partir de aulas lecionadas na cidade de Codó, localizada no leste do Maranhão-Brasil, e em aulas on-line no período da pandemia de covid19, para turma com alunos desta mesma cidade.
La percepción de los profesores de secundaria italianos sobre la enseñanza de la historia
Authors: Famà Katia Valentina , Sánchez Ibáñez Raquel
Published: January 2024

Este artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación destinada a averiguar cómo perciben los profesores italianos (sicilianos) la enseñanza de la historia en el nivel secundario superior. El estudio se realizó a partir de un cuestionario que cumplimentaron 96 profesores en activo. La investigación tiene una finalidad de diagnóstico educativo y se basa en un enfoque cuantitativo. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos (frecuencias) e inferenciales (pruebas no paramétricas) para determinar si existen diferencias entre los sexos. Los resultados indican que existen diferencias significativas en el profesorado según el género, mostrando los hombres, en general, una percepción de la enseñanza de la historia cercana a los modelos tradicionales (clase magistral y libro de texto). Las principales dificultades señaladas por los profesores son de carácter metodológico, así como el exceso de contenidos de los programas y la elevada proporción de alumnos por clase. El estudio concluye que es necesario promover la formación del profesorado en métodos y estrategias activas para la enseñanza de la historia.
Entrevista a Ramón López-Facal: Educación histórica en tiempos convulsos
Authors: Monteagudo José
Published: January 2024

Si a su amplio campo de conocimientos, junto con su extensa trayectoria y experiencia en el mundo educativo en general, en particular en lo que a la didáctica de las ciencias sociales concierne (sobre todo la historia), le sumamos la multitud y complejidad de sucesos ocurridos en los últimos meses; pocas figuras como la suya para conversar sobre el papel de la historia y otras ciencias sociales en la época de incertidumbre que nos ha tocado vivir.
Asymptomatic children with ventricular pre-excitation/WPW pattern
Authors: Safi Sanam , Jøns Christian , Jacobsen Peter Karl , Idorn Lars
Published: January 2024

Paediatric patients with ventricular pre-excitation/asymptomatic WPW syndrome have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation degenerating into ventricular fibrillation and sudden cardiac death (SCD). In more than half of these patients this can be the first symptom presenting. Hence, it is important to conduct a risk stratification for SCD in asymptomatic patients with pre-excitation/delta wave in the ECGs. In this review, invasive risk stratification by electrophysiologic testing and ablation is recommended when possible. Catheter ablation is reported to have a high rate of success and low risk of complications.
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis as a cause of complex perianal fistula disease
Authors: Bergh Amanda , Wilcke Jon Torgny , From Gustav , Carstensen Andreas Nordholm
Published: January 2024

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in the gastrointestinal tract is a rare, but yet an essential differential diagnosis to patients with complex fistula disease, since the initiation of immunosuppressive therapy for presumed Crohn's disease can lead to a fulminant course of TB. This case report presents a young Danish woman with a progressive complex fistula disease, where cause and treatment were uncovered by interprofessional collaboration between pulmonologists, gastroenterologists and surgeons including a screening test for TB as well as multiple biopsies from the anal fistula tissue.
Striving for Sustainability: A Study of Water Consumption Behavior of Households in Lahore Division
Authors: Pervaiz Amber , Iqbal Asim
Published: January 2024

Amid the escalating global water scarcity concerns, exacerbated by increasing demand characterized by unsustainable water consumption practices, this study addresses the imperative need to identify the factors that promotes the sustainable water consumption behavior among households. Our research builds upon the theoretical premises of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), proposing a unique model that incorporates consumers’ water-saving preferences as a moderating factor to address the intention-behavior gap. In order to accomplish the proposed study objective, we approached 1552 households living in the residential premises of Lahore Division. We applied Partial Least Square – Structural Equational Modelling (PLS-SEM) to empirically analyze the results. Our research reveals that consumer’s sustainable water consumption intention and water saving preferences are important factors that promotes the sustainable water consumption behavior among the households. Moreover, the study unveils the moderating role of these preferences in reinforcing the relationship between intention and behavior, effectively bridging the intention-behavior gap. Additionally, our research identifies the indirect influence of consumers’ water-saving attitudes and perceived behavioral control on shaping sustainable water consumption behavior. Importantly, the study demonstrates a substantial improvement in the predictive accuracy of TPB with the inclusion of water-saving preferences as a moderating factor. These insights hold significant implications for devising interventions to promote sustainable water consumption behavior among households.
Regulation of oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation induced by epinephrine: The corrective role of L-Glutamic acid
Authors: Salyha Nataliya
Published: January 2024

Oxidative stress is related to the development of metabolic and chronic diseases. Mitigation and prevention of the oxidative stress influence remain one of the most pressing issues in biology and medicine. The objective of the research was to examine and compare the role of the glutamic acid, both individually and in combination with pyridoxine, in mitigating the oxidative stress effects elicited by epinephrine. Biochemical methods (determination of the activity of antioxidant enzymes, alanine and aspartate aminotransferases, lipid peroxidation products) and statistical methods were used in the research. The findings indicate that the additional use of L-glutamic acid, both individually and in combination with pyridoxine, allows the body to reach control values or approach them to a greater extent than in groups of animals that did not receive these substances. In particular, such data were found for the following indicators: restored glutathione, lipid hydroperoxides (third experimental group), glutathione peroxidase, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (second and third experimental groups), superoxide dismutase (spleen, liver, brain), catalase (liver, brain). In contrast, in the first experimental group, which only experienced stress, the activity of superoxide dismutase (spleen, brain, and liver) and catalase (brain, liver, and lungs) decreased compared to the control and the second and third experimental groups. When modelling epinephrine-induced oxidative stress, L-glutamic acid, both individually and in combination with pyridoxine, demonstrated a mitigating effect on the oxidant-antioxidant imbalance, which is a key factor in the level of oxidative stress. The research has shown the potential application of L-glutamic acid for mitigating and protecting the body during states accompanied by oxidative stress
Suction thrombectomy of distal medium vessel occlusion using microcatheter during mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: A case series
Authors: Jeong Eun-Oh , Kwon Hyon-Jo , Jeong Heewon , Lee Han-Joo , Kim Kyung Hwan , Koh Hyeon-Song
Published: January 2024

While mechanical thrombectomy is known to be effective for distal medium vessel occlusion (DMVO) as well as large vessel occlusion, tortuous DMVO are predisposed to vessel injury during stent retriever thrombectomy. Furthermore, getting access to the thrombus may be difficult during suction thrombectomy using a dedicated suction catheter. Most studies describe DMVO treatment using stent retrievers and dedicated suction catheters, but there are limited studies reporting DMVO treated with suction thrombectomy using a microcatheter. Herein, we describe three cases of DMVO treated with suction thrombectomy that was performed using a microcatheter and subsequently showed good results. Therefore, suction thrombectomy using a microcatheter is a viable alternative treatment for tortuous DMVO.
Cluster and trajectory analysis of motivation in an emergency remote programming course
Authors: Jahr Andres , Meza Javiera , Munoz-Gama Jorge , Herskovic Luis , Herskovic Valeria
Published: January 2024

Emergency remote teaching is a temporary change in the way education occurs, whereby an educational system unexpectedly becomes entirely remote. This article analyzes the motivation of students undertaking a university course over one semester of emergency remote teaching in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. University students undertaking a programming course were surveyed three times during one semester, about motivation and COVID concern. This work explores which student motivation profiles existed, how motivation evolved, and whether concern about the pandemic was a factor affecting motivation throughout the course. The most adaptive profile was highly motivated, more prepared and less frustrated by the conditions of the course. However, this cluster experienced the highest levels of COVID-19 concern. The least adaptive cluster behaved as a mirror image of the most adaptive cluster. Clear differences were found between the clusters that showed the most and least concern about COVID-19.
PROGRAMA INTEGRAL DE APOYO A PERSONAS CON CÁNCER DE MAMA EN TRATAMIENTO CON QUIMIOTERAPIA PARA MEJORAR RESULTADOS EN SALUD Y CALIDAD DE VIDA, CON PERSPECTIVA DE AUTOCUIDADO
Authors: Medina Araya Lidia , Bustamante Troncoso Claudia
Published: January 2024

El rol de la Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada (EPA) se incorpora a los equipos de salud en la década de los 60 en Estados Unidos y su contribución se expande a otros países. En Chile es un rol incipiente. El rol de EPA contribuye a implementar un modelo de atención centrado en la persona, que brinda atención integral y atiende necesidades específicas y relevantes a diversos grupos de población. OBJETIVO: Diseñar una intervención dirigida a personas en tratamiento con quimioterapia (QT) por un profesional de enfermería con formación avanzada. PROPUESTA: Como parte del diseño, se buscó evidencia para respaldo de la intervención. Se utilizaron las palabras claves: cáncer de mama, quimioterapia, enfermera de practica avanzada, enfermera practicante, sobreviviente; en las bases de datos Pubmed, Web of Science, ProQuest, Epistemonikos, Elsevier, Scielo. Un componente fundamental del programa propuesto es el seguimiento proactivo realizado por una EPA y dirigido a las mujeres con cáncer de mama en QT. Este permitirá: a) potenciar las habilidades de autocuidado, b) mejorar la tolerancia al tratamiento, c) hacer entrega de cuidado experto e individualizado, planificado de acuerdo a las necesidades de cada persona, promoviendo la recuperación de la autonomía y el bienestar. CONCLUSIONES: Como resultados complementarios se espera impactar en la satisfacción usuaria, y asimismo aportar a la implementación del nuevo rol EPA al promover el reconocimiento por el paciente y el equipo de salud como profesional experto en cuidado avanzado
И снова эвдиалит: 31-й природный и первый синтетический, "Природа"
Authors: Расцветаева Р.К.
Published: January 2024

Один из самых сложных по составу и структуре минерал — цирконосиликат эвдиалит — открыт 200 лет назад, но его изучение продолжается до сих пор. В данной статье рассказывается о выходе специального выпуска журнала «Minerals», который содержит 13 статей по кристаллохимии, минералогии и петрографии эвдиалитов. Кроме того, недавно группа эвдиалита пополнилась новым, 31-м по счету минералом — селсуртитом, и очень важные сообщения касаются синтеза эвдиалита и нового способа разложения минерала для экстракции полезных элементов из его структуры.