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The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Copyright Law
Authors: Çebi Ecem , Reisoğlu Pınar , Goktas Esra
Published: May 2024

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies has precipitated a paradigm shift in various sectors, including the creative industries, thereby posing intricate challenges and opportunities for copyright law. This article aims to comprehensively analyze the influence of AI on copyright law, delineating the multifaceted implications of AI-generated content on traditional legal frameworks. Employing a systematic review methodology, the article examines scholarly research, legal frameworks, case studies, and policy proposals to unravel the complexities at the intersection of AI and copyright law. The key findings reveal conceptual challenges related to authorship, originality, and the application of moral rights to AI-generated works, alongside legal ambiguities stemming from the international variance in copyright law adjustments. The analysis also highlights significant legal cases and policy initiatives, particularly within the European Union and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which are pivotal in shaping the evolving discourse on copyright law in the digital and AI age. The article underscores the pressing need for legal adaptation and international collaboration to accommodate the novel realities introduced by AI, advocating for a balanced approach that fosters innovation while protecting intellectual property rights. The implications of this study are far-reaching, suggesting that the future of copyright law lies in its ability to evolve in response to technological advancements, thereby ensuring that it continues to fulfill its role in promoting creativity and cultural enrichment in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Through this exploration, the article contributes to the ongoing dialogue among legal scholars, policymakers, and stakeholders, calling for further research and legislative action to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the copyright domain.
The Intersection of Trade Law and Environmental Policy: Conflicts and Synergies
Authors: Pushkar Priyansha , Badoni Ruchi
Published: May 2024

This article aims to explore the relationship between trade law and environmental policy, delving into the conflicts and synergies that arise at this intersection. Through a comprehensive literature review, this study illuminates the challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of trade regulations and environmental protections, with the aim of contributing to the ongoing dialogue on sustainable development. The analysis is structured around key themes, including trade barriers posed by environmental regulations, disputes within the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other forums, and the tension between economic growth and environmental sustainability. Additionally, the article highlights the potential for trade to serve as a vehicle for environmental goods and services, the role of environmental exceptions in trade agreements, and the importance of collaborative frameworks in reconciling trade and environmental objectives. Drawing on a range of case studies, the review provides insights into specific instances where trade law and environmental policy have intersected, revealing both challenges and pathways to synergy. Based on the findings, a set of policy recommendations is proposed, aimed at enhancing policy coherence, promoting international cooperation, and supporting the transition to a green economy. The conclusion underscores the importance of a multifaceted approach that balances economic, environmental, and social objectives, advocating for a global trading system that supports environmental protection and promotes long-term sustainable development. This article contributes to the broader understanding of how trade law can be aligned with environmental policy to achieve common goals, highlighting the critical need for innovation, collaboration, and commitment to sustainable development principles in the face of global environmental challenges.
Access to Medicines and Intellectual Property Law: Balancing Innovation and Public Health
Authors: Rauf Mohammad , Tamang Rajesh
Published: May 2024

This article aims to explore the relationship between trade law and environmental policy, delving into the conflicts and synergies that arise at this intersection. Through a comprehensive literature review, this study illuminates the challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of trade regulations and environmental protections, with the aim of contributing to the ongoing dialogue on sustainable development. The analysis is structured around key themes, including trade barriers posed by environmental regulations, disputes within the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other forums, and the tension between economic growth and environmental sustainability. Additionally, the article highlights the potential for trade to serve as a vehicle for environmental goods and services, the role of environmental exceptions in trade agreements, and the importance of collaborative frameworks in reconciling trade and environmental objectives. Drawing on a range of case studies, the review provides insights into specific instances where trade law and environmental policy have intersected, revealing both challenges and pathways to synergy. Based on the findings, a set of policy recommendations is proposed, aimed at enhancing policy coherence, promoting international cooperation, and supporting the transition to a green economy. The conclusion underscores the importance of a multifaceted approach that balances economic, environmental, and social objectives, advocating for a global trading system that supports environmental protection and promotes long-term sustainable development. This article contributes to the broader understanding of how trade law can be aligned with environmental policy to achieve common goals, highlighting the critical need for innovation, collaboration, and commitment to sustainable development principles in the face of global environmental challenges.
Strengthening Legal Mechanisms for Consumer Protection in the Digital Marketplace
Authors: Rizki Aulia Muhammad
Published: May 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the digital marketplace, the protection of consumer rights has emerged as a paramount concern. The transition from traditional commerce to digital platforms, while offering unprecedented convenience and choice, also presents unique challenges that necessitate a robust legal framework for consumer protection. To strengthen legal mechanisms for consumer protection in the digital marketplace, several strategies can be considered: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability: Implementing regulations that require clear disclosure of product information, terms of service, and data privacy policies; Strengthening Data Protection Laws: Ensuring robust protection of consumer data through comprehensive privacy laws and regulations that address the specific challenges of digital transactions; Facilitating Access to Justice: Developing legal frameworks that provide consumers with accessible, efficient, and effective means of redress in cases of dispute or fraud; Promoting Consumer Education: Supporting initiatives that empower consumers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the digital marketplace safely and effectively; International Cooperation: Collaborating with international partners to develop harmonized standards and practices for consumer protection in the global digital economy. In conclusion, the digital marketplace offers immense potential for innovation, growth, and consumer empowerment. However, realizing this potential requires a concerted effort to strengthen legal mechanisms for consumer protection, ensuring that the digital economy operates in a manner that is fair, transparent, and accountable. By addressing the challenges outlined in this letter and adopting a proactive approach to legal reform, we can safeguard consumer rights and foster a digital marketplace that is both vibrant and secure.
Strengthening Data Privacy Laws in the Age of IoT
Authors: Gutta Charith
Published: May 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a revolutionary leap in the interconnectivity of devices, systems, and services, offering unprecedented convenience and efficiency. However, this rapid expansion of IoT devices into every facet of our lives also amplifies critical vulnerabilities in data privacy. The recent surge in cyber-attacks targeting IoT devices underscores the urgent need to strengthen legal mechanisms for consumer protection in this digitally pervasive era. Current data privacy laws are outpaced by the speed at which IoT technology evolves and integrates into our daily routines. From smart homes to health-monitoring devices, the spectrum of IoT's influence is vast and deeply integrated into personal spaces, making the protection of consumer data not just a necessity but a right. In response to these challenges, this letter calls for a robust overhaul of data privacy laws tailored to the unique complexities presented by the IoT. The age of IoT demands a reimagined legal framework that can keep pace with technological advancements while safeguarding the privacy and security of individuals. By strengthening legal mechanisms, we can ensure that the benefits of the IoT revolution are realized without sacrificing the privacy rights of consumers. Let this call to action serve as a foundation for meaningful legal reforms and a secure, privacy-respecting digital future.
The Role of Legal Counsel in Managing Corporate Crises
Authors: Ozdemir Mehtap , Coskun Erman
Published: May 2024

In the context of increasing corporate crises due to economic volatility and regulatory complexities, the role of legal counsel has become increasingly significant. This study aims to explore the comprehensive roles and responsibilities of legal counsels during different phases of corporate crises, emphasizing their strategic importance in not only navigating but also preempting such crises. This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews to collect data from 25 legal professionals across various industries. Participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure a broad representation of experiences and insights. The study aimed for theoretical saturation and employed NVivo software for data analysis, enabling a thorough thematic analysis of the transcribed interviews. Four main themes were identified: Preventive Legal Strategies, Crisis Response and Management, Post-Crisis Analysis and Learning, and Legal Team Dynamics and Support. Each theme contained multiple categories detailing specific activities and responsibilities, such as Risk Assessment, Policy Development, Immediate Legal Actions, Communication Management, Legal Review, Process Improvements, Team Coordination, and Emotional Support. These categories encapsulate the proactive and reactive strategies legal counsels employ to manage and mitigate corporate crises. The study highlights the integral and expansive role of legal counsels in managing corporate crises, from preventive strategies and immediate crisis responses to post-crisis evaluations and team dynamics management. Legal counsels not only ensure compliance and mitigate risks but also strategically guide their corporations through crises, significantly impacting corporate resilience and sustainability.
Attitudes Towards Patent Law Among Biotech Startups
Authors: Zhu Weidong , Raj Shehzad
Published: May 2024

The rapid pace of innovation in biotechnology necessitates effective patent protection to ensure competitive advantage and investment attraction for startups. However, the impact of patent law on the strategic operations and innovation within biotech startups is complex and multifaceted. This study aims to explore the attitudes of biotech startup leaders towards patent law, identifying the perceived strategic values, challenges, and the overall impact on innovation within their companies. This qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with 25 leaders (founders, CEOs, and senior managers) from biotech startups across various global regions. The data was collected until theoretical saturation was reached and analyzed using NVivo software to facilitate thematic analysis. This approach allowed for an in-depth exploration of the nuanced perspectives on patent law in the biotech sector. Three main themes were identified: Strategic Value of Patents, Challenges with Patent Law, and Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Patent Law. Under these themes, key categories such as Competitive Advantage, Innovation Incentives, and Regulatory Navigation highlighted patents' strategic benefits. Conversely, significant challenges included Cost Implications, Complexity of Processes, and Intellectual Property Risks. Diverse perceptions were also noted, ranging from viewing patents as crucial to innovation to concerns over their potential to stifle technological progress and ethical considerations. The study concludes that while patents are critical for protecting innovations and securing economic benefits for biotech startups, they also present substantial challenges that can impede these companies' operational and technological agility. Balancing these benefits and drawbacks is essential for fostering an environment that supports sustainable innovation and ethical practices within the biotechnology industry.
Impact of Immigration Laws on Family Reunification: Narratives from Affected Families
Authors: Weiss Martin , Jafari Mohammadbagher
Published: May 2024

The increasing complexity of immigration laws globally has profound effects on family reunification processes, often resulting in significant emotional, legal, economic, and social challenges for immigrants. This study aims to explore the impact of these laws on family reunification, specifically examining the personal narratives and experiences of affected families. The objective is to understand the multi-dimensional consequences of immigration policies on family dynamics and well-being. This qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with 22 participants who have directly experienced the family reunification process under current immigration laws. Participants were selected through snowball sampling and outreach via immigrant advocacy groups, ensuring a diverse representation in terms of age, gender, and origin. Data collection aimed for theoretical saturation and was analyzed using NVivo software to identify themes related to the impacts of immigration laws on family reunification. Four main themes were identified: Emotional Impact, Legal and Administrative Barriers, Economic Consequences, and Social and Cultural Integration. Emotional impacts included stress, anxiety, loss, resilience, and effects on children. Legal and administrative barriers highlighted the complexity of legal processes, issues with accessibility of resources, and the implications of frequent policy changes. Economic consequences focused on financial strain, employment challenges, and housing instability. Social and cultural integration covered challenges related to cultural adaptation, community support, discrimination, stigma, and family dynamics. The study reveals that immigration laws intricately affect the emotional and psychological health, economic stability, and social integration of immigrant families. The findings underscore the need for policies that consider the profound human impacts of immigration laws, advocating for reforms that facilitate smoother and more humane family reunification processes.
HISTORY OF ENGLISH MUSIC FOR POST-SOVIET PUBLIC: TELEVISION VERSION OF A. VARGAFTIK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
Authors: Купец Л.А.
Published: May 2024

В статье анализируется мини-цикл телепередач об английской музыке, вышедших в рамках авторского проекта А. Варгафтика «Партитуры не горят» на канале «Культура» в 2000-е годы. Предложена гипотеза о формировании в этот период новой музыкальный тележурналистики и «новой» истории английский музыки в рамках направления public history. На примере выбранных передач демонстрируются жанровые и стилистические особенности новой модели музыкальной тележурналистики.

The report analyzes the mini-cycle of TV shows about English music, released by the project "Musical scores do not burn" by A. Vargaftik on the "Culture" channel in the 2000s. The hypothesis on the formation of new musical television journalism and a "new" history of English music within the “Public history” direction during this period is proposed. The selected shows demonstrate genre and stylistic features of a new model of musical television journalism.
Numerical Simulation of Proppant Transportation and Placement Law In Fractured Coal Reservoirs
Authors: Chu Xingyue
Published: May 2024

Hydraulic fracturing technology has been widely used in the development of low-permeability oil fields, gas fields, and coalbed methane. The morphology of the sand dike formed by proppant deposition in the fracture determines the effective shape of the fracture, the effective volume, the flow conductivity, and the validity period of the fracture, and the research on the proppant transport law in the fracture is of great significance in optimizing the fracturing construction parameters and improving the fracturing production increase effect. In this paper, a systematic study on the proppant transport law in hydraulic fracturing fracture is carried out by numerical simulation, which reveals the mechanism of proppant settling and transport, clarifies the proppant transport and placement law under different working conditions, and puts forward the optimization strategy of hydraulic fracturing process on the basis of this study.
Research on the Process Optimization and Water Retention of Curdlan Gel Emulsified Sausage
Authors: Shang Shuqi , Liu Wendong , Xing Yanxia , Liu Sheng , Chang Guifang , Yu Yang , Cao Zhenling , Zhou Ying , Li Bo , Song Yue , Hou Wenbo , Zhu He , Zhu Mengliu
Published: May 2024

In the production of emulsified sausage, 0.4%, 0.6%, 1%, 1.4% and 1.6% can be added to the curdlan gel No. 1 and No. 2, respectivelyIn order to improve the water retention of beef emulsified sausage, the effect of different amounts of curdlan gel on the cooking loss of beef emulsified sausage was explored. Curdlan gum is a class of gel polysaccharides produced by microorganisms, which can improve the water retention and firmness of products at a relatively low cost. It is widely used in the food industry and can greatly improve the taste, appearance and texture of products. In this experiment, curdlan gel was added to emulsified beef sausages, and the effects of curdlan gel on the water retention of emulsified beef sausages were studied by the indicators of cooking loss rate and centrifugal loss rate, and the process was optimized by single factor experiment and orthogonal test. The experimental results showed that the optimal process for preparing emulsified sausage was as follows: marinating time 120 min, chopping and mixing water 10%, and cooking time 45 min. The best sensory score of 86.7 was obtained for the preparation of emulsified sausage by this process. The addition of curdlan gel 1 and 2 could significantly reduce the cooking loss of beef emulsified sausage (P<0.05) and improve the water retention of emulsified sausage. The lowest cooking loss rate of 15.5% and 6.53% were found to be 15.5% and 6.53% respectively when 1.4% was added, and the lowest cooking loss rate was 13.82% and 3.7% for 1.4% and 3.7% respectively. The optimal addition amount of 2 is 1.4%, and according to the comparative analysis of curdlan gel No. 1 and No. 2, the water retention of curdlan gel No. 2 is higher than that of curdlan gel No. 1, which provides a certain reference for enterprises to produce beef emulsified sausage.
Analisis Kepuasan Pasien Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Kesehatan di Puskesmas Kalapanunggal Kabupaten Sukabumi
Authors: Putri Asti Diani , Budhiana Johan , Indra Dirgantara Tara
Published: May 2024

Pelayanan kesehatan merupakan upaya pencegahan dan pengobatan penyakit untuk mencapai derajat kesehatan masyarakat yang setinggi-tingginya. Salah satu bentuk ukuran keberhasilan pelayanan kesehatan adalah kepuasan pasien. Kepuasan pasien adalah perasaan yang timbul atas tindakan tenaga kesehatan sebagai akibat dari kinerja pelayanan kesehatan dibandingkan dengan harapan pasien atau melebihinya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis kepuasan pasien terhadap pelayanan kesehatan di Puskesmas Kalapanunggal Kabupaten Sukabumi. Metode penelitian jenis penelitian ini deskriptif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini seluruh pasien yang berkunjung ke Puskesmas Kalapanunggal Kabupaten Sukabumi dengan sampel 155 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan proporsional random sampling dan accidental sampling. Analisa data menggunakan IPA dan CSI. Hasil penelitian analisa IPA diketahui bahwa prioritas utama perbaikan ada pada kuadran I yaitu atribut 1, 5, 19, 22. Pada perhitungan CSI diketahui sebesar 71,11%. Kesimpulan secara umum tingkat kepuasan pasien terhadap pelayanan kesehatan berdasarkan dimensi kepuasan di Puskesmas Kalapanunggal Kabupaten Sukabumi berada dalam kategori puas. Diharapkan Puskesmas Kalapanunggal Kabupaten Sukabumi mampu memperbaiki indikator yang menjadi prioritas utama perbaikan.
Maternal & Foetal out Come In Rupture of Uterine Scar During Term Labour.
Authors: Jabeen Zubair Yousufani  , Zubair Ahmed Yousufani  , Aziz ur-Rehman  , Hemlata  , Hemlata
Published: May 2024

Objective:1. Determine the maternal morbidity and mortality associated with uterine rupture.2. Observe the foetal outcome associated with uterine rupture.Study Design: Case SeriesPlace & Duration Of Study: All gynecological and obstetrical unit of Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad fortwo years Study with effect from 01-01-2006 to 31-12-2007Methodology: 50 patients diagnosed to be ruptured of uterine scar during term labour were included in thisstudy on the basis of non probable-Purposive sampling. These patients were diagnosed by clinical examinationsand diagnosis was confirmed on laparotomy after resuscitation and relevant investigations.Results: The average age of patient was (33) range ( 20 – 40). Hysterectomy was done in 15 (30%) patients, outof which subtotal hysterectomy was done in 10 cases (20%) and total hysterectomy in 5 patients (10%). Repairwas done in 35 patients (70%). Operative and post operative complications. Fifteen patients (30%) developedsound infection. Five patients (10%) developed severe peritonitis. Three patients (6%) developed vesico vaginalfistula. Two patients (4%) developed pneumonia. One patients (2%) developed renal failure due to hemorrhage.One patient (2%) developed generalized sepsis. One patients (2%) developed thromboembolic complication.Two maternal deaths (4%) occurred were due to severe maternal hemorrhage.48 babies (96%) were stillbirths.Conclusions: Rupture of gravid uterus is a life threatening emergency requiring immediate surgical interventionwith more than 95% feotal deaths and Injudicious use of oxytocin by Dais/ TBAS was the most common cause ofruptured uterus.High parity, illiteracy, ignorance coupled with inadequate maternity service, lack of antepartum and intraprtumcare, prior caesarean delivery were identified as risk factors for uterine rupture, its occurrence is usually associated with considerable maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity.Keywords: Uterine Rupture, Hysterectomy, Traditional Birth attendance.
Helicobacter pylori y alteraciones del perfil lipídico en el Centro de Salud Moraspungo Tipo b, Cotopaxi 2023
Authors: Carvajal Guzmán Duval Leonidas , Mina Ortiz Jhon Bryan
Published: May 2024

La relación entre Helicobacter pylori y el perfil lipídico ha sido objeto de estudio en los últimos años debido a la creciente comprensión de los efectos sistémicos que esta bacteria puede tener en el cuerpo humano. Helicobacter pylori es una bacteria que coloniza el estómago humano y se ha asociado tradicionalmente con enfermedades gastrointestinales, como úlceras pépticas y gastritis crónica. El Objetivo general fue analizar Helicobacter pylori y alteraciones del perfil lipídico en el centro de salud Moraspungo tipo B, Cotopaxi 2023. La metodología correspondió a un diseño de la investigación fue no experimental en base a un estudio analítico, en tiempo retrospectivo de cohorte transversal. En los resultados se obtuvo una ligera tendencia de casos positivos en grupos de edad del sexo femenino entre 41-50 años. En las alteraciones del perfil lipídico se determinó que existieron pacientes con niveles de colesterol de las lipoproteínas de baja densidad o LDL-C resultando un 71,11% en el rango deseable y 17,78 respecto al rango casi óptimo, los niveles de triglicéridos presentaron un 25,56 acorde al rango elevado, y colesterol total 14,44 correspondiente al límite alto. Según la relación entre Helicobacter pylori y perfil lipídico, la asociación con triglicéridos fue relevante con respecto al p valor ≤ 0,05. En conclusión, la infección por Helicobacter pylori se dio en mayor frecuencia en el sexo femenino debido a posibles alteraciones hormonales, además existió normalidad del perfil lipídico, pero se recomendó la continuidad de prácticas saludables con la finalidad de mejorar el estilo de vida.
Control biológico de la mazorca negra (Phytophthora Palmivora L.) En el cultivo de cacao (Theobroma cacao L.)
Authors: Guamán Villa Milton Aurelio , Jaramillo Aguilar Edwin Edison , Bernal Morales Jhon Fernando
Published: May 2024

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is a tree of the Esterculiceae family of great importance in the economy of developing countries, due to its different uses and derivatives that are given to the fruit. The main factor for the loss of plantations and low production yields are caused by diseases: witches' broom (Moniliophthora perniciosa Stahel), moniliasis caused by (Moniliophthora roreri Cif & Par) and black ear rot (Phytophthora spp.). Due to this problem of not having an effective control for the eradication of the disease, our research aims to determine the best strategy for phytosanitary management in cocoa cultivation, in the area of ​​the enclosure 3 de Noviembre, in the Balao canton. For the experiment, a completely randomized block design (DBCA) with 7 treatments and 3 repetitions was applied. The experimental area was distributed in plots of 50m2, each one is made up of different planting densities 800-1000-1200 plants/ha. For the dosing of the treatments, different biological products were combined: Trichoderma sp., Bacillus sp.; organic products such as (seaweed extract); resistance inducers such as (potassium phosphite) and a foliar fertilizer based on macro and micronutrients, the application of the treatments in the cocoa plantation was done for 5 months, according to the phenological stage of the plant. As results we found that T3 (Bacillus sp. + algae extract + potassium phosphite + foliar fertilizer) had the highest average of harvested kilos of cocoa at a density of 1200 plants/ha.
Protección de los servicios ambientales de los bosques. Mirada desde el derecho penal ambiental
Authors: Yaguachi Gualan Franco Orlando
Published: May 2024

Addressing the protection of forest environmental services from the perspective of environmental criminal law, would contribute to achieving an approach to effectiveness and international concern for environmental problems and the real disconnection between protection, the benefits provided by ecosystems and the irrational way of human behavior towards nature. As fundamental methods, the exegetical-analytical method is used to determine the meaning and scope of the current regulations on the matter, in conjunction with the legal institutions related to the subject, for which the validity and effectiveness of the current regulations on the subject will be evaluated. matter; the doctrinal in correlation with the analysis of current legislation, to verify the need for its improvement; the historical, to abound in the antecedents, the context and formation of the normative and philosophical doctrines that serve as its foundation; and finally that of Comparative Law, which allowed knowing the legal treatment that other systems of Law give to a similar reality and critically assessing whether it merits a reference for the purposes of this investigation.
El uso de los modelos de percepción analítica para potenciar el desarrollo intelectual de niños
Authors: Suárez Ricardo Yanelis , Pino Sera Yamilka , López Aballe Maikel
Published: May 2024

The present work is focused in a very important topic for the work with children, because it deals with the use of models of analytic perception to favor the intellectual development of early childhood children. This aims at proposing indicators for the elaboration of models of analytic perception at different complexity levels to favor the intellectual development of early childhood children. A qualitative methodology is mainly used, from the use of theoretical methods like: analysis-synthesis, hypothetic-deductive and the revision of specialized bibliography. This led to a theoretical systematization of professors from University Medical Sciences of Holguín, about the different perception models, their characteristics and importance of analytic perception for the intellectual development of children. From this systematization, some aspects that led its argumentation for its use in the health educational context were derived. The investigation logic leads to making assessments and inferences that made possible the elaboration of models of analytic perception to favor the intellectual development of children.
Evaluación de fungicidas protectantes, a base de azufre y cobre, como alternativa a la familia de los carbamatos en el manejo de la Sigatoka Negra en el cultivo de banano
Authors: Zhiminaicela Pacheco Leonardo Fabio , Jaramillo Aguilar Edwin Edison , Bernal Morales Jhon Fernando
Published: May 2024

The study was carried out in an experimental plot of banana, Cavendish cultivar in the Jesús María parish of the Naranjal canton, belonging to the province of Guayas. Different treatments were applied, in which the following products were used: Timorex gold, Pitcher in water and oil, top-cop, cari gold, vitality, vitanica rz and banole. The application of the treatments was carried out by spraying directed at leaf one, by the simple leaf method. Data collection will be carried out every 7 days until when the control treatment of leaf 1 shows burning in a minimum of 80%, the disease will be evaluated in development percentages according to Stover's methodology. The treatments were established by means of a completely randomized block design (DBCA) with nine treatments and four repetitions, with a total of 36 plants to be evaluated. As a result, we obtained that the treatment with the top-cop fungicide has the smallest affected leaf area and the smallest area under the disease progress curve (AUDPC), being statistically different from the rest of the treatments and followed in order of efficacy by the fungicide. pitcher in water It was evidenced by the simple leaf technique, that the use of the fungicide Top Cop, presented the smallest area under the progress curve lo in leaves 1 and 2 in the banana plant, compared to the rest of the fungicides, being the control with the highest levels of the disease.
Editorial
Authors: León González Jorge Luis
Published: May 2024

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La Revista Metropolitana de Ciencias Aplicadas pone a su disposición el volumen 5, número 3, correspondiente al período: septiembre-diciembre. En este  cuatrimestre se hace especial énfasis en la importancia de educar para un futuro sostenible; así como en la necesidad de la implicación ciudadana, la justicia para el cambio social.
Todo esto tomando como premisas los postulados de la UNESCO para promover la educación como fundamento de una sociedad más viable para la humanidad e integrar el Desarrollo Sostenible en el sistema de enseñanza escolar en todos los niveles.
La Educación para la sostenibilidad contiene aspectos medioambientales, sociales y económicos de una manera integrada y equilibrada. Abarca la educación formal, no formal e informal y el aprendizaje a lo largo de toda la vida.
En este período el Consejo Editorial de la revista tiene el honor de presentar como nuevo Director al PhD. Ing. Carlos Xavier Espinoza Cordero y  Director Ejecutivo al PhD. Rolando Medina Peña. Agradecemos la función realizada por el Phd. Alejandro Rafael Socorro Castro como Director durante estos cinco años.
El Consejo Editorial les invita a consultar los artículos publicados en este número en dependencia de su área del conocimiento de interés y los exhorta a enviar sus contribuciones para el próximo año.
Analytical Study of Information Systems In Fish Auction Production
Authors: Zulkifli
Published: May 2024

Sistem informasi dalam produksi pelelangan ikan memiliki peran penting dalam mengelola seluruh proses dari mulai pengumpulan ikan dari nelayan, penyimpanan, hingga pelelangan kepada pembeli. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan penelitian pustaka (library research) merupakan penelitian yang objeknya dicari dengan berbagai informasi pustaka seperti buku, jurnal ilmiah, majalah, koran, dan dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, komponen pada sistem informasi dalam produksi pelelangan ikan, yaitu: 1). Pengumpulan Data: Sistem informasi dapat memuat fitur untuk mencatat data ikan yang diperoleh dari nelayan, seperti jenis ikan, berat, waktu dan lokasi penangkapan, dan kondisi umum ikan. 2). Pemantauan Stok: Sistem dapat memberikan pemantauan langsung terhadap stok ikan yang tersedia dalam penyimpanan. 3). Manajemen Penyimpanan: Sistem dapat membantu dalam mengatur penyimpanan ikan 4). Perencanaan Pelelangan: Berdasarkan data stok dan permintaan pasar, sistem dapat membantu dalam merencanakan pelelangan ikan secara optimal. 5). Pelelangan Online: di era digital saat ini, sistem informasi dapat menyediakan platform untuk melakukan pelelangan secara online. 6). Pelacakan Pengiriman: Sistem dapat memberikan fitur pelacakan untuk mengikuti pengiriman ikan kepada pembeli, sehingga memastikan keamanan dan kualitas ikan yang terjaga selama proses pengiriman. 7). Analisis Data: Data yang terkumpul dari seluruh proses produksi dan pelelangan dapat dianalisis untuk memberikan wawasan yang berharga dan 8). Manajemen Pembayaran: Sistem dapat memudahkan proses pembayaran bagi pembeli dan nelayan, termasuk pencatatan transaksi dan pembayaran secara online.
Big Five Personality Traits, Gender, Academic level and Academic Procrastination among Pakistani Undergraduate Students
Authors: *Khadija Bushra  , Ivan Suneel
Published: May 2024

The present study aimed to determine a relationship between personality traits and procrastination among the undergraduates and to compare mean scores of both the genders and academic years on Academic Procrastination Scale and Big Five Inventory. Through random sampling a sample of 250 undergraduatestudents (M= 21, SD = 1.47) was selected from a private university in Lahore, Pakistan. For measuring personality traits Big Five Inventory (BFI) was used and Academic Procrastination Scale (APS) was used to measure procrastination. Pearson Product Moment correlation depicted that out of the Big Five personality traits only neuroticismshares a positive correlation with procrastination. Furthermore, through descriptive statistics mean scores of both the genders and academic years on personality and procrastination scale were found to be insignificant; senior year female studentsscoring slightly low on procrastination as compared to males and other academic year students. This study would help researchers to explore this area on a large population taken from multiple institutions belonging to different gender and backgrounds.
Personality Traits, Locus of Control and COVID-19 Reported Behaviors in Housewives
Authors: Nimra Ghaffar*  , Humaira Naz
Published: May 2024

The current study assessed the relationship amongstpersonality traits, locus of control and COVID-19reportedbehaviors in housewives. Thestudy design was co-relational with snowball sampling. A sample of (N= 172) housewives was definedwithanage range between 18-60(M =38, SD= 10.79). The questionnaires used were Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (Lee, 2020), the Big Five Personality Inventory-K (Rammstedt & John, 2005), Levenson Multidimensional Locus of Control Scale (Levenson, 1973), Protective Behaviors towards COVID-19 Scale (Riad et al., 2020). Correlation analyses revealed extraversion, agreeableness and conscientiousness correlated positively,whereas neuroticism had a significant negative relationship with COVID-19 reportedroutine protective and post exposure risky behaviors.A significant positive relationship of internal locus of control with all of the COVID-19 reportedmeasures was found. Power other formof locus of control and chance related locus of control correlated negatively with all of sub-dimensions ofCOVID-19reportedbehaviors. Hierarchical linear regression indicated conscientious as a positive predictor of routine protective and post exposure risky behaviors related to COVID-19. Neuroticism was a significantly negative predictor of post exposure protective behaviors related to COVID-19. Openness and chance locus of control were identified as significant negative predictors of post exposure risky behaviors related to COVID-19. Internal locus of control and power other locus were significantly positive predictors of both routine protective and post exposure protective behaviors. Thuspresent study highlighted the importance of personality traits and locus of control in housewives for predicting their COVID-19 reportedprotective behaviors.
Social Competence and Sexual Orientations in Emerging Adults
Authors: Saadia Iftikhar*  , Bakhtawar  , Uzma Shaheen  , Sidra Farooq Butt
Published: May 2024

The current research survey aimed to find out the relationship of different sexual orientations (sexual attraction, behavior, and fantasy) on social competence of emerging adults. It was hypothesized that amongst bisexuals, gays/lesbians, heterosexuals, mostly heterosexuals and mostly gay/lesbians differ in terms of their social competence. The sample of this study (N = 246, women = 175, man = 49, transgender= 4, gender non-conforming= 18) were recruited using the snowball sampling technique. The data collection tools employed were Google Forms consisting of self-developed demographic information forms, the Multidimensional Assessment of Sexual Orientation (Vrangalova & Savin-Williams, 2010; 2012) and Social Competence Scale for Adolescence (Shujja et. al, 2015). The links to the online forms were posted on numerous social media platforms. The results indicate a non-significant relationship between sexual orientation and social competence. There were differences on the subscales of social competence. Further analysis revealed that the effect of demographic variables including education levels (which indicate undergraduate and graduate students) have higher self-efficacy and self-confidence compared to higher education and gendershowed significant difference in self-efficacy and leadership. Further, individuals who believe in Islam reported higher levels of self-efficacy and better leadership skills as compared to those who are agnostic or have no religion.This study aims to create awareness about important protective factors such as social competence, that may aid in developing interventions and contribute to future research about sexual minorities.
Familism, Sibling Relationship and Psychological Wellbeing in Young Adults
Authors: Iram Fatima  , Hadiqa Noor*
Published: May 2024

A cross-sectional study was conducted to ascertain the mediating role of sibling relationship on familism and psychological wellbeing in young adults. The sample consisted of 120participants of the age range of 20 to 25 years. Familism Scale (Sabogal etal., 1987), Sibling relationship Inventory (SRI: Stocker & McHale, 1992), and Flourishing Scale (Choi et al., 2009) were used to study variables.After computing descriptive statistics of the data and reliability analysis for each scale, Pearson Product Moment correlation was used to assess the relationships while hypothesized mediation model was assessed through hierarchical regression. The results indicated a positive relationship amongst familism, sibling relationship and psychological wellbeing. It was also found that sibling relationship mediated between familism and psychological wellbeing.
A comparison of three approaches to constructing item parcels to improve subject-to-parameter ratios in confirmatory factor analysis
Authors: Schallow John R.
Published: May 2024

A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of the 100 items of the Revised Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ-R) on a sample of 205 South African refugees failed to satisfactorily fit the EPQ-R's intended 4-factor structure. The lack of fit is possibly due to the low subject-to-parameter (n:k) ratio the dichotomous item responses. Three procedures were examined for combining items into parcels to alleviate these problems. Within each of the Psychoticism, Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Lie scales, typically three items were parceled by (a) judged content, (b) highest intercorrelation, and (c) randomly, CFAs of these three methods for constructing items parcels showed equivalent, if modest, fits of the 4-factor model to the data. The Psychoticism indicated that the other three factors appeared to reasonably measure their intended constructs. Arguments related to simplicity and the a priori explication of meaning are used to advocate to application of content parcels.
Subtypes of WIAT performance in a heterogeneous neuropsychological sample
Authors: Saunders Cory D. , Strang John D. , Jones David A. , Goertzen Larissa R.
Published: May 2024

Patterns of performance on the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) were examined in a heterogeneous neuropsychological sample of 298 children aged 6 to 16 years. Cluster analysis was applied to a split-half sample of selected WIAT subtests to examine the sample for underlying patterns of academic performance. Four distinct and reliable WIAT pattern subtypes were identified. These subtypes included (1) global academic deficits, (2) better performance on tasks of mathematical ability relative to reading and spelling, (3) better performance on tasks of reading and spelling relative to mathematics, and (4) average performance on all tasks. These WIAT subtypes had been previously reported in cross-cultural literature, utilizing clinical and statistical methodologies with the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT) (e.g., van der Vlugt & Satz, 1985).
Orientation of Paleostress of Raplee Ridge Anticline
Authors: Holyoak Loren , MacLean John
Published: May 2024

During the Laramide Orogeny several major folds were formed in Southern Utah, one of those being the Raplee Ridge anticline. Raplee Ridge is approximately eight miles from Mexican Hat, Utah. The San Juan River cuts through the anticline, exposing the Honaker Trail Formation’s beds of shale and limestone with chert nodules. Accompanying the mountain-scale ductile deformation of the Raplee Ridge anticline are decimeter-scale brittle conjugate fractures in the limestone’s chert nodules. The objective of this study is to compare the orientation of paleostress that formed the Raplee Ridge anticline with the conjugate fractures within the chert nodules to see if the two different styles of deformation could have occurred during the same orogeny.
Monitoring the Alteration and Natural Recovery of a Monsoon-Dominated Stream System after a Wild Fire Disturbs its Watershed, Stout Canyon, Utah
Authors: Christensen Peter , Hargrave Jennifer
Published: May 2024

The alteration of a stream’s morphology and recovery following a watershed fire is well documented in streams where high flow events occur during spring runoff. However, there are very little data regarding the alteration and natural recovery of streams that have high flow events during the late summer monsoon rains. Stout Canyon, a tributary to the East Fork of the Virgin River, is located approximately 30 miles southeast of Cedar City, Utah, and is a monsoon-dominated stream system whose watershed was burned by the Shingle Fire of 2012. Employees of the Dixie National Forest have monitored Stout Canyon since 2002, using Rosgen Field Methods. The alteration and recovery of Stout Canyon after the fire were documented using the same methods. The comparison of the pre-fire and post-fire data demonstrates how the fire altered the morphology of Stout Canyon. The data were also compared to similarly collected data from three snow-melt-runoff-dominated streams in the Rocky Mountain area whose watersheds have also been disturbed by fires. Bank full indicators began to reappear at Stout Canyon three years after the fire, suggesting that the stream is just beginning to redevelop its floodplain. Some results match the general trends that occur in spring runoff-dominated systems. However, major differences between Stout Canyon and other streams appear in bank geometry. In most streams, the largest changes in bank geometry occur within the first year after the fire with minor alteration occurring in the subsequent years, with bank re-stabilization within about three years. Stout Canyon’s banks, however, saw the most alteration during the second year after the fire and it is continuing to undergo major alteration with no signs of stabilizing three years after the fire. This may be a result of the fact that monsoon-caused high-water-events vary greatly from year to year, whereas snowmelt-runoff-caused high-water-events are generally more consistent. Through the course of the study, monsoonal rains led to erosion rates that were ten times greater than spring runoff. The inconsistent high water events on streams like Stout Canyon make it difficult for the stream banks to stabilize as efficiently and quickly as observed on other streams in the Rocky Mountain Region. The information presented here may be applied to other monsoon-dominated-systems to determine proper preventative and restoration methods.
Indicação e Prescrição: o Guia do Farmacêutico Clínico
Authors: Teles de Souza Thaís , Entringer Bottacin Wallace , Torelli Reis Walleri Christini
Published: May 2024

Em um mundo cada vez mais complexo e repleto de novas descobertas na farmacoterapia, o papel do farmacêutico clínico nunca foi tão crucial. "Indicação e Prescrição: o guia do farmacêutico clínico" é uma obra essencial que destaca a importância desse profissional na avaliação, recomendação e prescrição de medicamentos. Neste guia abrangente, o leitor encontrará uma combinação de conhecimento teórico e prático para um cuidado cada vez mais proativo e essencial na saúde e bem-estar dos pacientes. Este livro não apenas detalha os princípios fundamentais da indicação e prescrição de medicamentos, mas também oferece insights valiosos sobre o papel evolutivo do farmacêutico no cenário da saúde moderna. Nossos autores, com sua vasta experiência clínica e acadêmica, delineiam de maneira clara e concisa como o farmacêutico pode e deve ser um recurso imprescindível no cuidado ao paciente. Trata-se de uma leitura obrigatória para todos os profissionais que buscam melhorar a prática da Farmácia Clínica e promover a saúde dos pacientes com o máximo de efetividade e segurança.