bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fair Trade Practices, Social Innovation and Social Impact: A Case of Mahaguthi Craft with A Conscience
Authors: Dangol Jeetendra , Yoo Kee-Seon
Published: January 2024

This study presents the case of Mahaguthi Craft with a Conscience founded in 1984, a non-profit-distributing social enterprise that helps the marginalized small producers and generate employment. The main aim of this study is to evaluate fair trade practices, social innovation and social impact. This study is based on the primary data. This study analyzes data in the three different stages. First, evaluate the practices of fair trade by reviewing the existing documents, such as, self-declaration report of Mahaguthi and external social audit by World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO). That had been validated by an interview with the chief executive officer (CEO) of Mahaguthi Craft. Interview includes to evaluate social innovations and social impact Secondly, a structured survey questionnaire has been used to examine the social impact to beneficiaries, mainly, Mahaguthi employees. Results revels that Mahaguthi has been following ten principles of Fair Trade practices very effectively. Product innovation, supply chain management innovation, technology innovation, new business model and business ecosystem innovations are key points to Mahaguthi for positive change of social welfare of marginal group of peoples. Additionally, this study finds the major five components for measuring their impact to Mahaguthi staffs, such as, economic, self-confidence, organizational goal, social and leadership impact. Fair trade practices are the first stage of social innovation and positive impact to society. This case study may be the best example to practitioners and academia for operating social enterprise for social change through generation of employment.
Haptic Glove with Haptic Feedback for Elastic Objects at a Low Cost
Authors: Kim Seungchae , Ko Junsung , Shin Chanwoong , Lim Rocky , Suh Doug Young
Published: January 2024

As the necessity of haptic technology in the metaverse area has been increasing, a number of glove-shaped haptic devices have been developed and commercialized. However, current commercialized devices are highly expensive for not only developing countries but also for average individuals. Therefore, this paper sets out to present an affordable and practically usable haptic glove. The three main elements contested in this paper are Leap Motion Controller (LMC), which is used to improve and stabilize the recognition of hand tracking in Unity. Elasticity, which pertains using string-based haptic feedback wherein our Haptic Glove generates an elastic effect of a virtual object. Lastly, an EMG sensor: By connecting the EMG sensor and the Haptic Glove, this paper proposes the possibility of expanding the use of the Haptic Gloves for fine motor development and rehabilitation.
Türk Sinemasında Şiddetin Sunumu: Film Fragmanları Üzerine Bir İçerik Analizi
Authors: İLİ Burak
Published: January 2024

Medya ve şiddet arasındaki ilişki karmaşık ve çok yönlüdür. Medya haber, televizyon, film, internet, sosyal medya, video oyunları ve diğer iletişim araçları üzerinden çeşitli şiddet içerikleri üretmekte ve sunmaktadır. Medyada şiddetin temsil biçimi, bu temsillerin izleyiciler üzerindeki etkileri, medya paydaşlarının toplumsal sorumluluğu gibi konular, medya ve şiddet ilişkisini anlamak adına önemlidir. Bu kapsamda ele alınan bu araştırma, Türk sinemasında şiddetin pazarlama aracı olarak kullanımını film fragmanları üzerinden incelemektedir. Şiddet unsurlarının, fragmanlar üzerinden milyonlarca seyirciye nasıl sunulduğunu ortaya çıkararak çözüm önerileri sunmayı amaçlayan bu çalışmada, nicel araştırma desenlerinden yararlanılarak içerik analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda, şiddet unsurlarına en fazla komedi türündeki film fragmanlarında yer verildiği belirlenmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, film fragmanlarında en çok fiziksel şiddet türlerine yer verildiği ve şiddeti uygulayanların da şiddet uygulananların da ağırlıklı olarak erkekler olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, film fragmanlarındaki şiddet içeriklerinin gerek güldürü unsuru olarak gerekse seyircide ilgi uyandırma amacıyla dramatize edilerek sunulduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu çerçevede, film fragmanlarının ve sinemanın şiddetin normalleştirilmesi ve izleyicinin duyarsızlaştırılmasındaki rolü, üzerine düşünülmesi gereken önemli bir konudur. Toplumsal bir sorumlulukla medya içeriği üretmek, şiddetin normalleşmesini engellemek ve izleyicileri bilinçlendirmek, bu konuda atılacak acil ve önemli adımlar olacaktır.
Muallim Naci’ de Ahlak Eğitimi: Mekteb-i Edeb Adlı Eser Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: AYBEY Salih
Published: January 2024

Muallim Nâci, Tanzimat döneminin önemli şahsiyetlerinden biridir. O, tercüme, tenkit ve lügat çalışmalarının yanı sıra dinî ve ahlaki alanlarda da çalışmalar yapmıştır. Nâci, Osmanlı Devleti’nde idari ve toplumsal çözülmelerin başladığı, buna bağlı birtakım sıkıntıların ve ahlaki çöküntülerin olduğu bir dönemde yaşamıştır. Devletin çöküşünü ahlaki bozulmalara bağlayan ve ahlak kitapları yazma girişiminde bulunan bazı ilim adamları gibi Nâci’de ahlak eğitimine dair Mekteb-i Edeb adlı eseri hazırlamıştır. Ahlak eğitimi bağlamında yazılan Mekteb-i Edeb’te bireyin sahip olması gereken ahlaki değerlerin yanında sakınması gereken davranışlar da yer almaktadır. Eserde yer alan konular ayetler, hadisler, sahabe hayatından kesitler, şiirler, hikâyeler, ibretli sözler ve örneklerle desteklenmiştir. Muallim Nâci tarafından gözden geçirilerek, tashih edilerek, düzeltmeler yapılarak oluşturulan ve kendi döneminde oldukça fazla rağbet gören bu eserde Nâci’nin ahlak eğitimi ile ilişkilendirilebilecek görüşleri belli bir sistematik çerçevede sunduğu görülmektedir. Eserde ortaya konulan bu sistematik yapı, eserin yazıldığı dönemden günümüze kadar geçerliliğini sürdüren birçok öğretim ilke ve yöntemlerini de barındırmaktadır. Bu çalışma ile uzun yıllar ahlak kitabı olarak okullarda da okutulan Mekteb-i Edeb’in ahlak eğitimi bağlamında değerlendirilmesi ve günümüz ahlak eğitimine yönelik ne gibi katkılar sağlayabileceğini ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Eserde birçok ahlaki değerlerin anlatım, soru-cevap, tahkiye gibi öğretim yöntemleriyle ve günümüzde kullanılan bazı öğretim ilke ve yöntemleriyle ele alındığı görülmüştür. Nitel araştırma yöntemi içerisinde yer alan içerik analizi tekniğiyle incelenmiş olan eser, tarihi tecrübeyi ustalıkla, yalın bir şekilde ortaya koymaktadır. İki kısımdan oluşan eserin incelenmesi neticesinde hangi ahlaki ilkeler nasıl bir yöntemle ele alındığına yönelik sonuçlara ulaşılmıştır. Eserin dün olduğu gibi, bugüne ve yarına da ışık tuttuğu, ahlak eğitimi açısından önemli bir eser olduğu görülmüştür.
Hıristiyan Renk Sembolizminde Siyah ve Beyaz Dikotomisi
Authors: ÖNER Yasin
Published: January 2024

Hıristiyanlık, renk sembolizmini çeşitlendirmede ve kullanmada müstesna bir yere sahiptir. Hıristiyanlıktaki Tanrı anlayışı, kurtuluş öğretisi, eskatoloji, litürjik takvimdeki önemli günler, sakramentlerin uygulanmasındaki özel durumlar, Kilise’nin maneviyatını ortaya çıkaran unsurlar ile İsa Mesih, Bakire Meryem, Havariler ve Aziz/Azizeler renk sembolizmi içerisinde kendilerine yer bulabilmektedirler. Bu renkler arasında siyah ve beyaz ise esasında dünya üzerindeki pek çok dinî inanç ve kültürde neredeyse aynı anlama gelecek şekilde temsiliyet kazanmaktadır. Siyah, insanlarda genellikle kötülük, karanlık, saldırganlık, gizem ve korku gibi duyguları uyandırdığı için olumsuz bir anlam kazanmış, beyaz ise saflığın, masumiyetin, iffet ve erdemin rengi olmuştur. Hıristiyan sembolizmi içerisinde siyah asli günah, insanın düşüşü, ölüm ve Cehennem’i tasvir eden sahnelerde, beyaz ise İsa Mesih’in vaftizi, Bakire Meryem’e müjdelenmesi ve inananların Cennet’te bir araya gelmesini konu edinen eserlerde en çok başvurulan renkler olmuştur. Bu doğrultuda çalışmanın amacı genel anlamda Hıristiyan sembolizmi içerisinde renklerin önemine vurgu yapmak ve özellikle de siyah ve beyazın hem bu renk kartelası içerisinde ön plana çıkan anlamlarını hem de bu durumun toplumsal yansımasını detaylı bir şekilde ele almaktır. Çalışmada bu amaç çerçevesinde her iki rengin Hıristiyan geleneğindeki anlamlarına ve kendi içlerindeki çatışmaya yer verildiği için karşılaştırma metodundan ve Kutsal Kitap’ta bu renkler özelinde zikredilen pasajlar incelendiği için metin analizi ve yorum geliştirme yöntemlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Hıristiyanlıkta renk sembolizmi kapsamında değerlendirilen bütün bu renkler, bu dinin tarihsel gelişimi içerisinde kendilerine yüklenen anlamlarla birlikte çeşitli kutlamalarda, ritüellerde ve dinî bayramlarda kullanılmaya devam etmektedir. Siyah ve beyaz renkleri ise salt anlamda dinin inanç ve ibadet boyutunu aşıp toplumsal bir ayrımın da eşik noktasını oluşturmaktadır. Bu ayrımda beyaz saflığın ve masumiyetin, siyah ise kötülüğün ve isyanın temsilcisidir. Bu durum İsa Mesih ve şeytani güçlerin, yani iyilikle kötülüğün ve dünyevi olanla ruhsal olanın arasındaki çatışmayı sembolize etmektedir.
A Study on the Utilization Strategies of Subjective Questions in Public Agency Surveys Using Deep Learning Techniques
Authors:   The Korean Data Analysis Society, Kong Joon Suk , Kim Yu Yeong
Published: January 2024

The objective of this study is to assess the impact of incorporating subjective questions in public agency satisfaction surveys using deep learning techniques. Each year, around 1,000 public agencies carry out satisfaction surveys. Nevertheless, the reliance on standardized surveys for comparability restricts the gathering of nuanced information. In response, subjective questions have been introduced. Yet, the examination of these questions remains fragmented and hasn't been integrated into mainline satisfaction surveys. To address this gap, we evaluated feedback from roughly 1,500 participants associated with K-Public Agency. For handling these subjective questions, we leveraged the RoBERTa algorithm and employed a range of models, such as XGBoost, neural networks, and logistic regression. Preliminary findings underscore the effectiveness of XGBoost when dealing with structured data. Notably, its performance showed variations when considering subjective inputs. A significant finding was that integrating subjective questions enhanced both the accuracy and recall in predicting satisfaction levels. This indicates that deep learning offers a detailed interpretation of subjective inquiries, which elevates the overall quality of public satisfaction surveys.
The Effects of Frailty and Oral Health on Subjective Life Expectancy in Patients with Arthritis
Authors:   The Korean Data Analysis Society, Baek Wonhee , Suh Yujin
Published: January 2024

Subjective life expectancy subjectively refers to an individual's expectation of the possibility of survival in the future, and is not a simple subjective evaluation, but an important health indicator that allows people to make decisions, plan, and control their own behavior in relation to health promotion. This study analyzed data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA) to determine whether frailty and oral health affect the subjective life expectancy of patients with arthritis aged 55 or older. In order to identify factors influencing the participants' subjective life expectancy, multiple linear regression was used to analyze the results. In the final model the subjective life expectancy decreased as age increase. Subjective life expectancy was higher in the case of having a spouse, high income, working, the better the subjective health status. Compared to healty participants, the subjective life expectancy was lower in the pre-frailty and the frailty. The higher the oral health, the higher the subjective life expectancy. Based on the results of this study, if the oral health is maintained positively and subjective life expectancy is increased by providing interventions to prevent frailty, arthritis patients will live healthier lives with high expectations regarding subjective life expectancy in a positive direction.
The Pencak Silat College in Developing National Character
Authors: Belladonna Aprillio Poppy , Adha Septiana Rama
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study was to find out and understand the Paguron Pencak Silat in growing the nation's character. The method used is descriptive analysis with a qualitative approach. The conclusion from the results of the research is that the Paguron Pencak Silat Gagak Lumayung can grow the character of the Nation such as (1) religious values, namely when starting pencak silat practice always pray first, even when you have learned pencak silat, end with a prayer together. (2) the value of discipline through (a) being present on time in practice, (b) in memorizing movements, discipline also appears because if there is no discipline, pencak silat students will not be able to memorize all the movements taught. (3) the value of hard work can grow through pencak silat because in practice each student must work hard in memorizing pencaksilat movements and when they will follow pairs of giri then hard work in practicing is very supportive for their success in participating in competitions. (4) the value of honesty, namely admitting mistakes for evaluation in the next exercise so that it is even better. Sportsmanship in the race is also part of honesty. (5) the value of responsibility, namely the pencak silat student is responsible for every word and deed
Informational aspect of the process of functioning of unitary integrated informatics systems
Authors: Tudor Leahu
Published: January 2024

The relevance of the subject under study is determined by the considerable spread of information technology in all spheres of modern life and the impact of informatics systems on society. The purpose of this study was to investigate the essence and resource of the integrated unitary management process, which formulates and reveals the concept of integrated unitary management process, its specified content, categories of resources, their interrelation, differentiation from the informative side of the functioning of this process, the sequence of integration of its elements. The conceptual essence and resources of the unitary management process are revealed. The hierarchy, ranks and conceptual value of the material-information processes of the management system objects are highlighted and characterized. In this study, results were obtained indicating that conceptually, an integrated unitary management system, compared to the existing discrete management system, is characterized by a range of key indicators. Specifically, all categories of human activity (material, informational: informative (situational, cognitive) and decisional) through their direct interrelations and interactions are realized as a unified whole. At the level of organization, the system is completed in the form of a material and informational core. Regardless of the dimensionality of the spatiotemporal rays of the system, the superiority of the managerial rank, the influence potential over any managed element has the same intensity as at the primary level. The functioning management system is an analog action that works in real-time in accordance with the decisional values of which the evolution of the managed subject automatically changes.
ANALISIS PENGARUH PENGELUARAN PERKAPITA, PENDIDIKAN, DAN KESEHATAN TERHADAP KETIMPANGAN DISTRIBUSI PENDAPATAN DI INDONESIA TAHUN 2010-2019
Authors: Laila Nineng Noer , Dai Sri Indriyani S. , Canon Syarwani
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar tingkat  ketimpangan distribusi pendapatan yang terjadi di tujuh Pulau di Indonesia (Pulau Sumatera, Pulau Jawa-Bali, Pulau Nusa Tenggara, Pulau Kalimantan, Pulau Sulawesi, Pulau Maluku, Pulau Papua) dan menganalisis pengaruh dari  Pengeluaran Perkapita,  Pendidikan (Rata-rata lama sekolah  penduduk umur  ≥ 15 Tahun ), dan Kesehatan (Penduduk yang mempunyai keluhan kesehatan selama sebulan terakhir) terhadap Ketimpangan Distribusi Pendapatan  di Indonesia Tahun 2010-2019. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder yang bersumber dari Badan Pusat Statistik di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode awal yaitu metode analisis Indeks Williamson kemudian menggunakan Teknik analisis regresi berganda data panel melalui pendekatan Fixed Effect Model (FEM). Hasil Indeks Williamson menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata tingkat ketimpangan yang terjadi di tujuh pulau di Indonesia sebesar 0,20 skala Indeks Williamson, yang berarti bahwa ke tujuh pulau di Indonesia berada di ketimpangan rendah. Dengan Pengeluaran Perkapita berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap ketimpangan distribusi pendapatan di Indonesia, Pendidikan (Rata-rata lama sekolah penduduk umur ≥ 15 Tahun) berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap ketimpangan distribusi pendapatan di Indonesia, dan Kesehatan (Penduduk yang mempunyai keluhan kesehatan selama sebulan terakhir) berpengaruh  positif dan signifikan terhadap ketimpangan distribusi pendapatan di Indonesia. Disimpulkan bahwa jika angka Indeks Williamson menunjukkan angka 1 maka ketimpangan berada dalam posisi tinggi, pada hasil analisis Indeks Williamson menunjukkan rata-rata sebesar 0,20 yang berarti ketimpangan antar tujuh pulau di Indonesia menujukkan ketimpangan yang rendah.
ANALISIS PENGARUH STRUKTUR EKONOMI DAN INDEKS PEMBANGUNAN MANUSIA TERHADAP KETIMPANGAN PENDAPATAN DI SULAWESI
Authors: Asman Jelita Ramadhani , Arham Muhammad Amir , Akib Fitri Hadi Yulia
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Struktur Ekonomi dan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia terhadap Ketimpangan Pendapatan di Sulawesi. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder berupa seluruh wilayah pulau Sulawesi (Sulawesi Utara, Sulawesi Tengah, Sulawesi Tenggara, Sulawesi Selatan, Sulawesi Barat, dan Gorontalo) dengan periode waktu 2010-2019 yang bersumber dari Badan Pusat Statistik. Teknik analisis yang digunakan yaitu regresi data panel. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa (1) Struktur Ekonomi berpengaruh negatif terhadap gini rasio atau ketimpangan pendapatan, yang artinya, setiap peningkatan struktur ekonomi maka akan menurunkan ketimpangan pendapatan. (2) Indeks Pembangunan Manusia berpengaruh negatif terhadap gini rasio atau ketimpangan Pendapatan, artinya setiap peningkatan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia maka akan menurunkan ketimpangan pendapatan.
PENGARUH PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DAN PENDAPATAN DAERAH TERHADAP PENGELUARAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH SE-SULAWESI TAHUN 2013-2022
Authors: Latif Febriyanto , Canon Syarwani , Santoso Ivan Rahmat
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan, Untuk mengetahui pengaruh pertumbuhan ekonomi dan pendapatan daerah terhadap pengeluaran pemerintah daerah se-sulawesi. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian yaitu data sekunder selama 10 tahun periode tertentu, yaitu dari tahun 2013-2022, bersumber dari Badan Pusat Statistik Sulawesi Tengah. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi berganda menggunakan data time series. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa pendapatan daerah berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan secara statistik terhadap pengeluaran daerah artinya setiap peningkatan pendapatan daerah dapat memberikan pengaruh dan bisa menjelasakan secara nyata terhadap peningkatan pengeluaran daerah Se-Sulawesi. Pertumbuhan ekonomi memiliki hubungan yang positif dan signifikan terhadap pengeluaran daerah artinya bahwa setiap peningkatan pertumbuhan ekonomi dapat memberikan pengaruh dan bisa menjelaskan secara nyata terhadap peningkatan pengeluaran daerah Se-Sulawesi
Analisis Ketercapaian Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Pilar Kemiskinan Di Kab/Kota Kawasan Teluk Tomini
Authors: Djuno Sukma Dewi A , Arham Muhammad Amir , Payu Boby Rantow
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mendorong kemiskinan sekaligus membahasnya. Adapun faktor yang mempengaruhi yaitu Pengangguran, PDRB Sektor Pertanian, Rata-Rata Lama Sekolah. Salah satu yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah dalam mengentasan kemiskinan yaitu seperti pemerintah melakukan program SDGs untuk mencapai tujuan mulia berupa: Tanpa Kemiskinan, Tanpa Kelaparan, Kehidupan Sehat, Pendidikan Berkualitas. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif yang disesuaikan dengan variabel penelitian untuk memusatkan pada masalah-masalah yang terjadi dengan bentuk hasil berupa angka, tabel, grafik, dan diagram. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan data sekunder. Teknik analisis data yang akan digunakan yaitu analisis persamaan regresi linier berganda dengan menggunakan data panel sedangkan alat analisisnya yaitu analisis persamaan regresi, dengan memakai metode analisis regresi berganda dengan data panel. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 1) Tingkat pengangguran terbuka berpengaruh positif dan signifikan pada ketercapaian Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (Sustainable Development Goals/SDGs) poin kemiskinan.
ANALISIS INDEKS PEMBANGUNAN GENDER DI KAWASAN TELUK TOMINI DAN FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHINYA
Authors: Setiani Siska Agus , Saleh Sri Endang , Payu Boby Rantow
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Tingkat Partisipasi Angkatan Kerja, Kemiskinan, Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, dan Pengeluaran Perkapita Perempuan terhadap Indeks Pembangunan Gender di Kawasan Teluk Tomini Periode 2018-2022. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah data sekunder yang diperoleh dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) selama periode waktu 2018-2022 dan unit analisis yaitu 15 Kabupaten/Kota yang terdapat pada Kawasan Teluk Tomini. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda data panel dengan metode Fixed Effects Model (FEM). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Tingkat Partisipasi Angkatan Kerja (TPAK) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap indeks pembangunan gender, artinya setiap peningkatan tingkat partisipasi angkatan kerja dapat meningkatkan indeks pembangunan gender di Kawasan Teluk Tomini. (2) Kemiskinan berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap indeks pembangunan gender, artinya setiap peningkatan kemiskinan dapat menurunkan indeks pembangunan gender di Kawasan Teluk Tomini. (3) Pertumbuhan Ekonomi berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap indeks pembangunan gender, artinya setiap peningkatan pertumbuhan ekonomi dapat meningkatkan indeks pembangunan gender di Kawasan Teluk Tomini. (4) Pengeluaran Perkapita Perempuan Yang Disesuaikan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap indeks pembangunan gender, artinya setiap peningkatan pengeluaran perkapita perempuan dapat meningkatkan indeks pembangunan gender di Kawasan Teluk Tomini.
Comparación en la evolución postquirúrgica entre Coledocorrafia primaria versus Sonda de Kehr en pacientes sometidos a Exploración de Vías biliares por Coledocolitiasis
Authors: Torrez Rodríguez Angela Rosa , Zelaya Rodriguez Gerardo Enrique , González Fernando Jose
Published: January 2024

Introducción: En la exploración de vías biliares es práctica común la utilización de sonda en T, sin embargo, en la actualidad se encuentra en controversia la realización de coledocorrafia primaria y la colocación de sonda en T, habiendo estudios en los cuales se concluye que la coledocorrafia primaria es una opción factible con presencia de complicaciones menor que en la colocación de sonda en T. El objetivo es comparar ambas técnicas, y su evolución postquirúrgica en el hospital Alemán-Nicaragüense de Managua. Material y método: El análisis se realizó mediante un estudio descriptivo, se incluyeron un total de 49 pacientes, que fueron sometidos a exploración de vías biliares de forma programada, de los cuales se realizó coledocorrafia primario en 21 pacientes (42.9%) y se colocó sonda en T en 28 (57.1%). Resultado: La mayoría de los pacientes fueron del sexo femenino con 86%, 11 pacientes (22.4%) ya se encontraban colecistectomizados. La coledocorrafia primaria se realizó en menos tiempo, la estancia intrahospitalaria fue mayor en los que se les coloco Sonda en T, siendo esta ultima la que presentó más complicaciones. Conclusión: La Coledocorrafia primaria es una técnica segura, con menos tiempo quirúrgico y mejor calidad de vida.
Apendectomías negativas en el servicio de cirugía general del Hospital Dr. Rafael Hernández L.
Authors: Achurra Olmos Marco Antonio , Della Sera María G.
Published: January 2024

Introducción la apendicitis aguda corresponde a la presencia de cambios inflamatorios a nivel del apéndice cecal o vermiforme. Representa uno de los principales motivos de consulta de dolor abdominal a nivel mundial. Los mecanismos fisiopatológicos de esta entidad confluyen en una vía común que desencadena la obstrucción del lumen del apéndice cecal, comprometiendo su circulación y consecuentes cambios inflamatorios. Según estos cambios podemos encontrar diferentes fases en el apéndice cecal denominadas: catarral, flegmonosa, necrótica, perforada. El diagnóstico de esta patología se obtiene mediante la integración de anamnesis, examen físico y laboratorios, siendo los estudios de imagen reservados para casos con clínica dudosa. El manejo de elección es la resección quirúrgica. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo. El universo de estudio fueron todos los pacientes ingresados con diagnóstico de apendicitis aguda en el Hospital Dr. Rafael Hernández L., de enero a diciembre 2018. Se contemplaron un total de 388 expedientes, se revisaron 200 de los cuales se excluyeron 7 por falta de información. Resultados: 100 pacientes fueron de sexo masculino y 93 del sexo femenino, la mediana de edad fue 27 años. El abordaje más utilizado fue el abierto 73% y luego laparoscópico 16% Con 1.6%. Conversión: La mediana de estancia hospitalaria fue 1 día. El análisis histopatológico revelo 15% de apendicectomías negativas. Conclusión: El porcentaje de apendicectomías negativas en el servicio de cirugía general fue muy similar al publicado en otras revisiones. Tomando en cuenta las escalas de valoración diagnostica y los estudios de imagen, estas tasas pueden ser aún menor.
Tumor Germinal Primario De Sistema Nervioso Central Reporte De Un Caso
Authors: Eloy-La Luz Carla , Castillero Franklin , Arauz Rafael
Published: January 2024

Paciente femenina de 22 años de edad, sin antecedentes mórbidos conocidos, con cuadro clínico de 1 año de evolución caracterizado por cefalea frontal, vómitos, lipotimia y ceguera bilateral, es diagnosticada con tumor germinal primario del sistema nervioso central tipo germinoma. Se somete a resección parcial del tumor, y recibió manejo adyuvante con quimioterapia a base de CDDP/VP16 por 2 ciclos y radioterapia cranioespinal, con respuesta completa.
Tumor fibroso solitario de páncreas: reporte de caso
Authors: Achurra Olmos Marco Antonio , Espinosa David , Díaz Iván , Vergara Ruth , Della Sera María
Published: January 2024

Introducción: El tumor fibroso solitario (TFS) es una neoplasia maligna derivada de mesénquima, puede ocurrir en cualquier parte del cuerpo. Lüttges y col. describieron por primera vez TFS que afectaba al páncreas. En la actualidad hay aproximadamente 30 casos publicados a nivel mundial. Presentación de caso: presentamos el caso de una paciente femenina que durante su puerperio acude a evaluación debido a malestar epigástrico poco caracterizado y saciedad temprana. Estudios de imagen evidencian lesión a nivel de cuerpo de páncreas. Se Intenta documentar etiología mediante biopsia, con resultado no concluyente por lo cual se realiza pancreatectomía distal para diagnóstico y tratamiento. La patología muestra tumor fibroso solitario de páncreas. Estos tumores plantean un desafío diagnostico a nivel histopatológico por lo cual es indispensable realizar inmunohistoquímica para obtener un diagnóstico preciso. Realizamos la inmunohistoquímica para NAB2-STAT6 evidenciando la positividad de la prueba y de esta manera estableciendo el diagnostico. A Nivel molecular la fusión del gen NAB2-STAT6 codifica una proteína con activación transcripcional para familias EGFR, impulsando así la carcinogénesis. Otros casos han mostrado asociación del TFS con el embarazo, sin embargo, en nuestro caso el tumor no expreso receptores hormonales. Conclusión: Presentamos un caso clínico con diagnóstico de tumor fibroso solitario de páncreas, evidenciando lo indispensable de las pruebas inmunohistoquímicas para el diagnóstico. La positividad para STAT6 es actualmente el estándar de oro para este tipo de tumores. Actualmente la paciente se encuentra en seguimiento y sin datos clínicos o imagenológicos sugestivos de actividad tumoral.
Hematoma subcapsular esplénico espontáneo y mononucleosis infecciosa: una asociación de interés para el cirujano
Authors: Reoyo Pascual José Felipe , Polanco Perez Lucia , Gonzalez Prado Cristina , Muñoz Plaza Nerea , Martinez Castro Rosa Maria , Manzanera Díaz Marina , Valero Cerrato Xandra , Alonso Alonso Evelio , Garcia Plata Polo Esther , Alvarez Rico Miguel
Published: January 2024

La rotura espontánea de bazo es una complicación infrecuente pero muy grave de la mononucleosis infecciosa. Dada la urgencia con la que suele presentarse tal situación, la esplenectomía suele ser la opción quirúrgica más utilizada. Presentamos el caso de un paciente en el que con el diagnóstico de rotura esplénica espontánea se somete a laparoscopia diagnóstica en la que se consigue la preservación del bazo con buena evolución clínica. A la luz de este paciente, consideramos que, en caso de estabilidad clínica y hematomas subcapsulares de bazo, la laparoscopia con preservación esplénica es una opción viable y con buenos resultados.
Características metabólicas en infarto agudo de miocardio
Authors: Amores Jhoel , González Josué , Hinestroza Anthonier , Guerra Yisell
Published: January 2024

Introducción: las alteraciones del control glicémico y los lípidos son causas principales de enfermedad cardiovascular. Sin embargo, los patrones metabólicos en el infarto agudo de miocardio no están bien establecidos. Objetivo: el propósito de esta investigación es describir las características metabólicas en pacientes admitidos con infarto de miocardio. Clasificamos los pacientes según el cociente HDL-c/LDL-c y perfiles lipídicos. Método: estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo en pacientes admitidos al Servicio de Cardiología con infarto agudo de miocardio durante un año. Resultados: 97 pacientes fueron incluidos, predominó el sexo masculino (67%) y el promedio de edad fue 59 años (SD, ±9.9). Las características metabólicas fueron las siguientes: mediana de hemoglobina glicosilada 6.2% (IQR, 5.8-7.5), glucemia en ayunas 107 mg/dL (IQR, 99-152), colesterol total 201 mg/dL (IQR, 165-223), colesterol asociado a lipoproteínas de baja densidad (LDL-c) 123 mg/dL (IQR, 96-146), colesterol asociado a lipoproteínas de alta densidad (HDL-c) 38.2 mg/dL (IQR, 31.8-45.4) y triglicéridos (TG) 161 mg/dL (IQR, 103-234). El cociente HDL-c/LDL-c <0.4 estuvo presente en 75% de los pacientes. Los patientes fueron clasificados según perfiles lipídicos, donde el perfil L-1 [HDL-c ≤40, LDL-c <150, TG <200] y L-2 [HDL-c >40, LDL-c <150, TG <200] en conjunto representaron la mitad de la muestra. Conclusiones: prediabetes, bajos niveles de HDL-c y un cociente HDL-c/LDL-c <0.4 fueron hallazgos frecuentes en infarto de miocardio. La relación entre patrones metabólicos y el riesgo de infarto de miocardio debe ser investigada.
Enfermedad de Células Falciformes y Embarazo
Authors: Aguilar Ricardo
Published: January 2024

La enfermedad por células falciformes (ECF) es una patología en aumento en el mundo y en nuestro país. Debido a los avances en el tratamiento y la mejor expectativa de vida hay más mujeres con ECF que tienen embarazos.En estos casos, los riesgos para la madre y el hijo son mayores que para la población general. Por este motivo que se requiere de un equipo multidisciplinario que trabaje en forma protocolizada, para lograr los mejores resultados.  En este documento presentamos los principios generales para el manejo de la mujer con ECF durante el embarazo y puntualizamos la necesidad de más estudios para fortalecer la evidencia científica en esta población.
A Note on the Equidistribution of 3-Colour Partitions
Authors:   University of Bristol, UK, Males Joshua
Published: January 2024

In this short note, we prove equidistribution results regarding three families of three-colour partitions recently introduced by Schlosser and Zhou. To do so, we prove an asymptotic formula for the infinite product $F_{a,c}(\zeta ; {\rm e}^{-z}) := \prod_{n \geq 0} \big(1- \zeta {\rm e}^{-(a+cn)z}\big)$ ($a,c \in \mathbb{N}$ with $0 <a\leq c$ and $\zeta$ a root of unity) when $z$ lies in certain sectors in the right half-plane, which may be useful in studying similar problems. As a corollary, we obtain the asymptotic behaviour of the three-colour partition families at hand.
IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT POLICIES ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC RESILIENCE UNDER THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Authors: Fan Fei , Weng Zongyuan , Tian Jiahe
Published: January 2024

Using the policy package pilot implemented in Hubei Province, China, in April 2020 as a natural experiment, we use the synthetic control (SC) and synthetic difference in differences (SDID) methods to estimate the impact of the Chinese government’s support policy on the economic resilience and to analyze the mechanisms by which it impacts. This study finds that the policy package has contributed to the growth of economic resilience in the pilot provinces, with the policy package increasing the average economic resilience of the pilot provinces by 0.062 compared to their potential resilience. The validity and robustness of the above conclusions are objectively confirmed by multidimensional quantitative outcomes such as placebo tests, ranking tests, and replacements in calculating resilience. The mechanism analysis shows that the investment in real estate development, the stimulus for consumption, and the core industry development are virtual channels for the policy package to promote economic resilience growth in the pilot provinces. Moreover, traditional investment in transportation fixed assets plays a minor role. This paper quantitatively corroborates the academic idea that government governance capacity affects regional economic resilience (RER), and research can provide empirical support for regional economic recovery and policy support under a major crisis.
Navigating Corporate Social Responsibility in China
Authors: Zreik Mohamad
Published: January 2024

This chapter examines the varied landscape of CSR in China, focusing on the specific difficulties and possibilities that this region presents. It examines the influence of China's unique economic, cultural, and political backdrop on CSR practices from both a domestic and international perspective. It exemplifies how Chinese companies have shifted their perspective on corporate social responsibility (CSR) from one of charity to one of strategic advantage. This further exemplifies the delicate balancing act foreign multi-nationals must perform in order to succeed in China's market and governmental environment, which differs significantly from worldwide CSR norms. Future prospects for CSR in China are discussed, taking into account current governmental shifts, societal anticipations, and the influence of emerging technologies. The information presented here is useful for anyone planning to implement CSR strategy in China.
Involvement and Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Authors: S. S. Dulari , Pachiyappan Sathish , Sankar Mallika , Raj Lakshmi , Sivakumar Rakshna Natamai
Published: January 2024

Industry performance is a pivotal indicator for assessing the robustness of economic growth of a country. Any fluctuations in this indicator wield considerable influence over economic growth. Previous research has established that the industry performance is not a static phenomenon but rather exhibits variations across different time periods. Amongst the multitude of crises, the COVID-19 pandemic reverberated across every nation, spreading to all strata of society. It had an adverse impact on both public and private sector impacting the lives of millions. Industries were struggling with dwindling profits, thus trying vehemently to cut costs in diverse realms. This challenging financial predicament made it difficult for companies to uphold their corporate social responsibilities. Hence, only a few companies initiated CSR activities due to the paucity of funds. Having this in the backdrop, this case study analysis aims to examine corporate involvement and implementation of CSR activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and assesses the extent to which these activities have helped improve people's lives.
Introduction to Big Data Analytics
Authors: Darwish Dina
Published: January 2024

Big data refers to data collections that are either too huge or too complex for traditional data-processing application software to manage. The three major concepts initially associated with big data are volume, variety, and velocity. The fourth major concept, veracity, is concerned with the accuracy or believability of the data. Big data analytics is the act of acquiring and analyzing massive volumes of data to discover market trends, insights, and patterns that may help firms in making better business decisions. Across all corporate sectors, improving efficiency results in more shrewd operations overall, more profits, and happy customers. This chapter gives an overview on how to store and manage big data, importance of big data analytics, how to apply big data analytics using different methods and tools to benefit businesses, and big data analytics applications in various fields, as well as challenges facing big data analytics.
Digital Transformation and Business Evolution in China
Authors: Zreik Mohamad
Published: January 2024

This chapter delves into the potential and threats facing the digital sector in China, as well as the country's ongoing digital transformation and business evolution. Focusing on e-commerce, FinTech, AI, and the Metaverse, it analyzes the government's involvement in supporting the digital landscape and the ways in which businesses have benefited from digital trends. This chapter looks at potential barriers to the widespread use of digital technology, including those associated with cybersecurity, data privacy, digital literacy, and the digital divide. It offers a scathing evaluation of the Chinese government's digital policies, sparking discussions about privacy and competitiveness in the Chinese market. Future digital trends are predicted, along with their possible effects on Chinese enterprises and the opportunities for those organizations to leverage digital technology to ensure long-term viability and superior customer service.
Polymeric Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery
Authors: Parashar Kajal , Khan Minhaj Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) are tiny particles with a size between 1 and 1000 nm that can include active substances that have been surface-adsorbed over onto polymeric core or are entrapped inside of them. Both nanospheres and nanocapsules fall under the umbrella of “nanoparticles,” which are characterized by their morphological structure. This material is anticipated to be extensively used in various sectors, including drug delivery systems, catalysts, biosensors, nanocomposites, agriculture, and the environment because of its extremely small size and large surface area. Particle size, geometry, material selection, and processing methods are all study topics of interest to establish the optimal nanosystem for more efficient and focused delivery of therapeutic applications. Drug delivery methods such as drug conjugation and drug entrapment, prodrugs, stimuli-responsive systems, imaging modalities, and theranostics all use PNPs. The goal of the technique of using polymeric nanoparticles for drug delivery is to maximize therapeutic effectiveness while reducing side effects.
Ecosystem Learning Through Digital Transformation
Authors: Simonsen Henrik Køhler
Published: January 2024

Ecosystem learning is what most educational institutions strive for. However, new theoretical insights on learning have emerged over the past 20 years and a multitude of new digital learning technologies have entered the scene. Consequently, there is a need for new research on ecosystem learning, digital learning technologies and digital transformation. This chapter explores the realization of ecosystem learning through digital learning technologies and digital transformation and analyses and explores the potential of ecosystem learning. The chapter is based on a literature review of theoretical contributions on ecosystems, learning, and digital transformation, and two case studies from the Danish pharmaceutical industry and the Danish insurance industry. Based on the analysis, it was found that ecosystem learning seems to be a successful solution in many industry organizations and the two case studies seem to indicate that multi-tenancy learning platforms and digital transformation initiatives are part of the solution.
Retorting to the COVID-19 Calamity
Authors: Kakada Praveen
Published: January 2024

The global expansion of COVID-19 has had disastrous consequences, both in terms of health and economics. However, in society and in organisations, we witness positive examples of collaborative and innovative activities. This chapter addresses the problem of how employee response to the COVID-19 calamity through which sudden challenges and opportunities created by digital transformation in learning organisations. Existing research in digital transformation in learning organisations tend to focus on finding out how employees play their vital role in settling their preferences and accustom to unprecedented situation. However, there is enough evidence that researchers have approached the issue generally. Still, from employee perspective very few extant literatures have been available that to specifically digital transformation in learning organisations. The relationships that exist between the COVID-19 crisis and digital transformation in learning yet to explore in different extents and components.
Didactic Knowledge (DK) eLearning Optimizing Digital Strategies for the Continuous Pedagogical Training of Trainers
Authors: Vieira Barros Daniela Melare , Nobre Ana Maria de Jesus Ferreira , Mora Antonio Chenoll , Valente da Silva Paula Alexandra
Published: January 2024

Although some research on optimising digital strategies is already known in higher education, in the context of vocational training, more specifically in the continuous pedagogical training of trainers, there have been few studies to date in Portugal. There is a call for new digital strategies that enable innovation and change. However, in vocational training, change occurs when the actors want to “change their identity.” It is against this backdrop of a desire to change paradigms that this chapter aims to bring this topic, and its importance, into the discussion. This work is the result of analysing online courses in the continuous pedagogical training of trainers based on criteria that have already been validated in terms of the pedagogical design of learning in an e-learning context. The methodological procedures involve a qualitative, interpretative approach that is applied in a vocational training context.
Data Security and Privacy in the Age of AI and Digital Twins
Authors: Saeed Mamoon Mohammed Ali , Saeed Rashid A. , Ahmed Zeinab E.
Published: January 2024

Data security and privacy have emerged as businesses struggle with the growing digitization of operations and the abundance of data in the age of artificial intelligence and digital twins. An overview of the issues and solutions relating to data security and privacy in the context of AI and digital twins is given in this chapter. The chapter emphasizes the value of data classification and recognizing how sensitive the data being created and used is. The necessity of strong security measures, such as access controls, authentication procedures, and encryption methods, is emphasized in order to safeguard data against unwanted access and breaches. To further assure data security and compliance, the chapter underlines the significance of ongoing monitoring, auditing, and risk assessment procedures. It examines how to successfully detect and mitigate security problems by utilizing real-time monitoring, routine audits, and proactive risk assessments.
Exploring Digital Twin Technologies to Examine Transformation in Healthcare Systems
Authors: Patil Yogita Manish , Chintalapati Phaneendra Varma , Kandasamy Baskar , Balasubramanian Sundaravadivazhagan
Published: January 2024

This chapter explores the field of digital twin technologies as an innovative approach to examine the continuous change in healthcare systems. The utilization of digital twins offers novel methods to improve resource optimization, patient care, and operational efficiency as the healthcare sector faces previously unheard-of difficulties. The current research delves deeply into the fundamental principles and uses of digital twin technology in the healthcare sector, emphasizing its capacity to transform healthcare facilities, telemedicine, and patient outcomes. Through the evaluation of case studies and new developments, the authors highlight the critical function that digital twins perform in advancing predictive analytics, remote monitoring, and customized care. In order to help policymakers, healthcare professionals, and tech entrepreneurs navigate the changing environment of healthcare systems in the digital age, this chapter aspires to provide a thorough knowledge of the revolutionary potential of digital twins in healthcare.
Mental Health Symptoms in Parents of Infants 3 Months After Discharge Following Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Lisanti Amy J. , Quinn Ryan , Chittams Jesse L. , Laubacher Megan , Medoff-Cooper Barbara , Demianczyk Abigail C.
Published: January 2024

Background

Parents of newborns with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at risk for anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. Few studies have examined whether modifiable factors that influence parents’ mental health after discharge are present during postoperative care in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU).

Objective

To describe mental health symptoms of parents of infants with CHD 3 months after PCICU discharge and to determine factors during the PCICU stay that are predictors of such symptoms.

Methods

A longitudinal cohort pilot study of 56 parents (28 mother-father dyads) of 28 infants with CHD. During the first postoperative week after cardiac surgery, parents completed questionnaires measuring factors potentially influencing mental health. Three months after discharge, 42 parents of 22 infants completed validated measures of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress.

Results

Three months after discharge, 26% of parents had clinically elevated levels of anxiety symptoms, 21% had clinically significant levels of depressive symptoms, and 19% had posttraumatic stress symptoms. In multi-variable analysis, parental role alteration in the PCICU was predictive of anxiety (P = .002), depressive (P = .02), and posttraumatic stress (P = .02) symptoms 3 months after discharge. Higher education level was predictive of anxiety symptoms (P = .009). Postnatal CHD diagnosis was predictive of posttraumatic stress symptoms (P = .04).

Conclusions

Parental role alteration perceived by parents during the PCICU stay is a modifiable stressor contributing to adverse mental health symptoms 3 months after discharge. Interventions targeting parental role alteration in the PCICU are critically needed.