bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Centros de atenção psicossocial álcool e drogas: estudo de caso em Maceió-AL
Authors: Gonçalves Thaysa Gabriela de Oliveira , Cavalcante Morgana Maria Pitta Duarte
Published: April 2024

Este artigo é produto da dissertação de mestrado da autora, intitulada como: “Centros de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas: abordagem arquitetônica de um estudo de caso situado em Maceió-AL sob a ótica da Avaliação Pós-Ocupação.”. Este estudo surgiu ao saber que em Alagoas, grande parte destes Centros encontram-se em locais adaptados, como em residências, por exemplo. Isso pode acarretar dificuldades para manter a qualidade dos seus espaços físicos e oferecer serviços para um público marginalizado socialmente. Portanto, os objetivos desse trabalho são: analisar, através da Avaliação Pós-Ocupação (APO), a qualidade ambiental de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas (CAPS-AD) situado na cidade de Maceió-AL. A metodologia tem abordagem qualitativa e exploratória, contendo revisão bibliográfica dos condicionantes de projeto destes Centros e Avaliação Pós-Ocupação através do instrumento análise walkthrough combinado a entrevistas semiestruturadas. Os resultados foram sintetizados a partir dos quadros de descobertas e recomendações, subsídios para o planejamento, adequação e construção do objeto de estudo. Por fim, este trabalho pode contribuir para discussões e pesquisas voltadas a adequação de projetos de Centros de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas.
Sífilis gestacional: barreiras na assistência pré-natal e o controle da transmissão vertical
Authors: Capparros Eloiza Muniz , Dantas Janayra Rodrigues , Oliveira Yuri Guilherme Melo , Paulino Vaniele Pereira de Sousa , Dantas Luan Alexandre da Silva , Pereira Andréa Coelho , Paiva Lorena Lima , Batista Laudeci Brito , Lima Loyane Figueiredo Cavalcanti , Lima Rafael Heleno de , Domingos Daynara , Martins Tayane Moura , Moura Layanne Cavalcante de , Moura Lucyanna Cavalcante de , Silva Neto Benedito Medeiros da , Silva Jackeline Ruth Rodrigues da
Published: April 2024

O presente trabalho objetiva abordar sobre as principais barreiras na assistência pré-natal e o controle da transmissão vertical acerca da sífilis gestacional. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). As bases de dados selecionadas foram: Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Base de Dados em Enfermagem (BDENF) e Índice Bibliográfico Español en Ciencias de la Salud (IBECS). Por meio deste parâmetro de busca, obteve-se 62 artigos e, após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 11 estudos foram selecionados para compor a amostra final. Os resultados evidenciam que o pré-natal, muitas vezes, enfrenta diversas barreiras para a realização de uma assistencial adequada, seja por parte da gestão, dos serviços de saúde, dos profissionais ou da própria gestante, englobando diversos fatores que podem interferir em sua realização, o que implica diretamente da identificação e tratamento de doenças e infecções, como a sífilis, considerada um importante agravo à saúde da gestante e do feto, sendo essencial seu manejo correto para evitar a transmissão vertical. São identificadas falta de recursos, formação inadequada dos profissionais de saúde e negligência das questões de género, além de barreiras adicionais ao cuidado pré-natal eficaz. Estratégias como campanhas educativas, programas de educação continuada e políticas nacionais eficazes são propostas para abordar estas questões. A integração dos cuidados de saúde materno-infantil, uma abordagem culturalmente competente e a necessidade de monitorizar e combater a resistência antimicrobiana também são fatores importantes na luta contra a sífilis.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND DIGITALISATION: ANALYSIS OF AVENUES
Authors: Goel Isha
Published: April 2024

Policy initiatives of the Government of India like Digital India have led to augmented integration of digitalisation in the economy. The complexity of the financial landscape has increased multiple-fold with the development of financial technology and digital financial services (DFS). In response to increased digitalisation and the emergence of Fintech, the term "Digital Financial Literacy" has gained resonance. This new emerging financial landscape, with digital financial products, services and channels, presents a unique set of characteristics, advantages, risks, and challenges. Therefore, financial consumers need the knowledge and skills to tackle these new emerging risks and concerns. Through an in-depth literature review, the key issues relating to financial literacy and the digital economy have been deliberated on in the present paper. The growing importance of financial education in the digital economy has been discussed in the background of this confluence. Further, a SWOC analysis has been carried out to bring out the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of financial education and digitalisation.
A STUDY OF THE FASTEST GROWING ECOSYSTEM OF INDIA: EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Authors: Agrawal Manali , PC Libeesh
Published: April 2024

Growth and upliftment of an economy like India lies in the hands of young generation. Our young generation dreams and aspire to reach new heights and be a part in the growth story of our country. For this the talent and ideas need to be recognised and a backup support is required. Government of India has taken a number of initiatives to help this young blood and ultimately which contributes towards the economic development of our country. Its goal is to engage academics, investors, industries, non-governmental organisations, and large and small business owner. Many research studies have been done to signify the role of government in the upliftment of the start-ups in India. Adding to it, in this paper an insight on the reforms taken by various regulatory bodies of India in their specific field has been discussed and also an analysis on impact of increase in the no. of recognised start-ups on the GDP and Financial Markets performance has been done. In this study we also concluded that there is positive relationship between number of Start-ups and GDP, BSE index and with Exports.
The impact of COVID-19 on cardiovasuar system
Authors: Szypuła Krystian , Machaj Weronika , Bator Kaja , Matus Iwona
Published: April 2024

Background. Recent scientific reports have shown that there is a correlation between Covid 19 infection and cardiovascular function. This virus can exacerbate existing cardiovascular diseases and also cause the onset of new cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of this review is to present the effects of SARS-COV-2 virus infection on the cardiovascular system. Review methods. The literature review was conducted using the PubMed search engine. Brief description of the state of knowledge. Individuals with cardiovascular disease who have contracted the virus are at higher risk for serious clinical complications such as myocarditis, heart failure and pulmonary embolism, leading to higher mortality rates in this group of patients. The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system are still poorly understood. However, the results of this review suggest that it may cause direct myocardial damage, as well as contribute to the development of cytokine storm effect and right ventricular burden due to pulmonary embolism. Conclusions. COVID 19 pandemic and cardiovascular disease are currently a great challenge for modern medicine. The fact that the two disease entities interact makes it crucial to further explore the relationship between these diseases. This review underscores the need for continued research into the effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system, as well as the importance of early detection and treatment of cardiovascular complications in infected patients.
Implementación de una solución Sd-Wan para el uso eficiente de los recursos de red en su aplicación en la Empresa Asertia en el año 2021
Authors: Heredia-Arias Julio Oswaldo , Mata-Criollo Lilian Verónica , Barreno-Flores Charles Fabián , Vallejo-Mata Geovanna Elizabeth
Published: April 2024

Resumen La implementación de una solución SD-WAN para el uso eficiente de los recursos de red y control de accesos hacia las aplicaciones corporativas e internet. Primero, se realizó un análisis de la red MPLS y sus riesgos informáticos, donde se evidenció que el acceso hacia los servicios corporativos que tiene Asertia de forma local en su oficina Matriz y en la nube a través de internet se ven afectados por la falta de control, esto conlleva a tener latencia con tiempos muy altos y gran cantidad de pérdida de paquetes en la comunicación desde las sucursales a la Matriz e Internet que afecta económicamente a la empresa. Con la implementación de SD-WAN, se ejecutó las mismas pruebas para obtener la latencia y cantidad de paquetes perdidos y se realizó el análisis de la información utilizando la prueba de U de Mann-Whitney para comprobar estadísticamente que existe una diferencia significativa en los escenarios de MPLS y SD-WAN. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que la solución SD-WAN presenta una mejora considerable en valores de latencia y cantidad de paquetes perdidos y los riesgos informáticos se mitigaron a través del control de accesos hacia los servicios locales y en nube aplicando una conexión cifrada a través de VPN IPSec y perfiles de seguridad perimetral como IPS, Antivirus, Sandboxing, Web Filtering y Application Control.
Breaking Bad News in the Prehospital Setting
Authors: Tillett Zachary , Jacobs Shelley , Michelle Michelle
Published: April 2024

There are roughly 1000 prehospital cardiac arrests in the US daily with a mortality rate approaching 90%1. In 2011 and the national association of EMS physicians position statement supporting prehospital termination of cardiac arrest has led to an increase in the number of patients dying in the prehospital environment. EMS clinicians responding to these emergencies are often tasked with breaking bad news (BBN) to families that their loved one has died. Currently no national curriculum, standardized training or mandated education around this subject exists for EMS clinicians. Recent research suggests that EMS clinicians are breaking bad news with frequency, are not receiving training on how to break bad news, are motivated to receive additional training around this subject and are suffering negative sequalae directly related to these conversations. Current existing curriculums around breaking bad news are designed for in hospital and clinic-based settings and are not wholly applicable to the dynamic prehospital environment. The following paper is a guide created by clinicians with EMS, palliative care, pediatric palliative care, and emergency medicine backgrounds to better help EMS clinicians navigate these difficult conversations. This guide is a step wise approach including dos and don’ts to help them navigate these challenging conversations as well as to help them navigate special circumstances such as topics around anger and pediatric patients. Currently no such guide exists, and it is the authors hope that this guide will be utilized to help EMS clinicians successfully engage in these conversations as well as help to inspire future research and education around this topic.
Paramedic Exposure and Response to Non-Traumatic Dental Conditions
Authors: Berry Rachael , Bettiol Silvana , Edwards Dale
Published: April 2024

Introduction As the global demand for emergency health services continues to expand, the role of paramedics persists and grows alongside the expansion of ambulance services. The need to explore alternative pathways for enhancing service efficiency and alleviating hospital demands is increasingly evident, particularly for low-acuity cases.  Non-traumatic dental conditions (NTDC) can be ongoing and have far-reaching health implications if not treated correctly. This scoping review aims to explore what is known about the incidence of NTDC cases attended by paramedics internationally.
Methods Three electronic databases (Medline, Scopus, CINAHL) were searched between 1 Jan 2000 and 30 April 2023, using the primary search terms “paramedics,” “prehospital,” and “dental emergency.”  In addition, grey literature was examined using Google Scholar. Studies were included if they investigated NTDC as the primary treatment condition in the prehospital setting (excluding clinical settings) and were written in English.
Results Of 1755 articles identified only four studies met the inclusion criteria. Three were quantitative descriptive surveys, and one study included interview data. Studies originated in Poland, the United States, Turkey, and India. Paramedics who reported attending an NTDC case varied between 28% and 72%. Two papers reported on the demographics of patients most affected by NTDC, including young children aged 7-15 and older individuals between the ages of 45-64. Despite limitations and bias across all studies, results indicated insufficient knowledge and education of paramedics regarding dental anatomy or proper management of NTDC.
Conclusion This scoping review identified a paucity of robust research and publications investigating the paramedic role in initial treatment and referral pathways of dental injuries. There was limited information on the paramedic’s knowledge, attitude, and training in dental injuries. Further research is required to determine paramedics’ preparedness to manage and improve patient outcomes to reduce the growing burden on emergency departments.
EVENTOS TROMBOEMBÓLICOS EM PACIENTES JOVENS APÓS INFECÇÃO PELO COVID-19
Authors: Dias Renan Italo Rodrigues , Francisco Daniel Pereira , Cunha Edjeyse de Oliveira , Maia Yana Mirian Martins , Oliveira Joérika Pacífico de , Fernandes Igor Monteiro Meireles , Camilo Darlenne Galdino , Caraveta Vitor Manoel Lima , Batista Ingrid Gianny dos Santos , Aragão Victor Andrade , Braz João Pedro Mendonça Raphael , Lara Gisela Correa , Avelino Karyllorranne Wysllen Souza , Queiroga Giulliano de Sousa , Bezerra Gustavo Sarmento , Silva Cleber Aparecido Medeiros da , Vieira Alessandra Couto
Published: April 2024

Eventos tromboembólicos, como trombose venosa profunda (TVP) e embolia pulmonar (EP), têm sido observados em pacientes jovens após infecção pelo COVID-19. Embora inicialmente a doença tenha sido considerada predominantemente respiratória, evidências crescentes sugerem um risco aumentado de complicações tromboembólicas, mesmo em pacientes sem fatores de risco conhecidos. Mecanismos propostos incluem resposta inflamatória sistêmica, disfunção endotelial, hipercoagulabilidade e estase sanguínea devido à imobilidade. Estudos recentes identificaram uma relação entre a gravidade da infecção por COVID-19 e o risco de eventos tromboembólicos. Pacientes com doença grave ou crítica, especialmente aqueles internados em unidades de terapia intensiva, apresentam maior probabilidade de desenvolver trombose. No entanto, casos de TVP e EP também foram relatados em pacientes jovens e assintomáticos. A tromboprofilaxia e o tratamento anticoagulante emergiram como estratégias importantes na gestão de pacientes com COVID-19 para prevenir complicações tromboembólicas. Recomendações atuais incluem profilaxia com heparina de baixo peso molecular em pacientes hospitalizados e consideração de terapia anticoagulante intensiva em casos graves. Além disso, é crucial aumentar a conscientização entre os profissionais de saúde sobre o risco potencial de eventos tromboembólicos em pacientes com COVID-19, especialmente aqueles em grupos de risco mais baixo, como os jovens. Estratégias de triagem, diagnóstico precoce e intervenções terapêuticas podem ajudar a reduzir a morbimortalidade associada a essas complicações. Manifestações cutâneas, incluindo erupções cutâneas, urticária, livedo reticular e lesões de vasculite, também têm sido observadas em pacientes com COVID-19.
EL MARKETING RELACIONAL: INCIDENCIA EN LA SATISFACCIÓN AL CLIENTE DE LA EMPRESA THGROUPECUADOR DE MANTA
Authors: Farías-Castañeda Briggith Madeleym , Peña-Vélez Isaura Vanessa , Rosillo-Suárez Azucena Nancy
Published: April 2024

El marketing relacional es un conjunto de estrategias enfocado en brindar experiencia y confianza al cliente, atendiendo sus necesidades de manera personalizada y eficiente, logrando establecer relaciones duraderas. La satisfacción al cliente es algo que las empresas deben tener en cuenta en la actualidad para que puedan llegar a fidelizar a los consumidores a través del servicio ofrecido. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar de qué manera el marketing relacional incide en la satisfacción al cliente de la empresa THGROUPECUADOR de Manta. El método de investigación que se utilizó en este estudio es el inductivo. El diseño de la investigación que se aplicó es de carácter descriptivo, correlacional, no experimental y documental, de características cualitativo-cuantitativo (mixta), la técnica empleada se la realizó a través de las encuestas mediante cálculo de la muestra, considerando al sector industrial pesquero y cuyos resultados tabulados en SPSS permitieron conocer que el Alfa de Cronbach es de 0,979 dando como resultado una correlación alta y de cómo el marketing relacional incide en la satisfacción al cliente de la empresa THGROUPECUADOR. Por lo tanto, es efectivo implementar estrategias del marketing relacional en los negocios porque fortalece las relaciones a largo plazo con el cliente y la empresa.
COMPARISON ANALYSIS OF THE HEALTH OF SOE BANKS AND PRIVATE BANKS USING THE RGEC METHOD 2016-2020 PERIOD
Authors: Susanto Herry , Mas Ning Zahroh  , Eprilly Ozza Permatadewi
Published: April 2024

Bank health can be interpreted as the ability of a bank to carry out banking operations normally and be able to fulfill all of its obligations properly in ways that are in accordance with applicable banking regulations. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in the level of soundness in state-owned banks and private banks based on the Risk Profile factor using the NPL (Non Performing Loan) ratio, and LDR (Loan to Deposit Ratio), Good Corporate Governance (GCG), Earning (Rentability) using Return On Assets (ROA) ratio, and Net Interest Margin (NIM) and Capital ratios using the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) during the period 2016 to 2020. The results of the study using the Independent Sample T-test and the Mann-Whitney test show that there is a significant difference in the level of bank soundness at state-owned banks and private banks only in the ratio of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR). As for the ratios of NPL (Non Performing Loans), LDR (Loan to Deposit Ratio), Return On Assets (ROA), Net Interest Margin (NIM) and Good Corporate Governance (GCG) ratios, there is no significant difference.
PENGARUH FAKTOR PSIKOLOGIS TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN SMARTPHONE APPLE
Authors: Sri Wahyu Handayani  , Sutanto
Published: April 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh faktor psikologis terhadap keputusan pembelian smartphone Apple pada mahasiswa manajemen Universitas Gunadarma Karawaci. Data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen kuesioner dan data valid yang berhasil dikumpulkan adalah sebanyak 100 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel motivasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap keputusan Pembelian, sedangkan variabel persepsi, pembelajaran, dan sikap berhubungan positif dan berpengaruh terhadap keputusan Pembelian. Secara simultan variabel motivasi, persepsi, pembelajaran, dan sikap berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian. Serta nilai Adjusted R Square pada uji koefisien determinasi adalah sebesar 0,661. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengaruh motivasi, persepsi, pembelajaran, dan sikap terhadap keputusan pembelian adalah sebesar 66,1%. Sedangkan sisanya sebesar 33,9% merupakan pengaruh variabel lain yang tidak termasuk dalam penelitian ini.
Transformando el borde costero de San José: Un enfoque en escenarios paisajísticos
Authors: Curo Paredes Luis Alberto
Published: April 2024

La Nueva Agenda Urbana respalda la importancia de prestar atención especial a los cuerpos hídricos y a las zonas urbanas circundantes en la planificación territorial, reconociendo su relevancia ambiental para el desarrollo sostenible de las ciudades. A nivel global, diversas ciudades están optando por transformar costaneras y riberas de los ríos en espacios públicos lineales destinados al tránsito y la recreación, siempre que cumplan con condiciones físicas y medioambientales que aseguren su habitabilidad a lo largo del recorrido. El potencial paisajístico ha cobrado una importancia creciente a medida que las áreas urbanas se expanden de manera desordenada, afectando la calidad ambiental, natural y social. Estos paisajes naturales se erigen como nodos estratégicos para mejorar la imagen urbana, y la gestión, planificación y rehabilitación de espacios verdes se convierten en elementos clave para alcanzar un equilibrio visual armonioso.
Validation of an Organizational Climate Scale in health workers
Authors: Flor Damiano-Aulla Flor Damiano-Aulla , Raqui-Rojas Jeydi , Álvarez-Manrique Víctor D. , Liset Z. Liset Z. , Morales-García Wilter C.
Published: April 2024

Introduction: organizational climate is a key factor in employee performance and satisfaction. In this study, the validity and reliability of an organizational climate scale in agroindustrial companies in Peru was examined. Objective:  to analyze the psychometric properties of an organizational climate scale adapted to Peruvian Spanish. Methods: A methodological study was carried out. Demographic data were collected, as well as responses to an organizational climate questionnaire. Results: the data were analyzed using confirmatory factorial analysis (CFA). The reliability of the instrument was high (α = 0,92). However, the factor loadings of several items were not adequate, so a unidimensional model was tested, then a model with adequate factor loadings, and finally an optimal model. In this last 9-item model, the fit was optimal, and the factor loading was adequate for all items. Conclusion: overall, the organizational climate scale demonstrated good reliability and validity in this context of agroindustrial companies in Peru. However, some items needed to be revised to improve the scale's accuracy. These findings provide a valuable tool for measuring the organizational climate in these types of companies and pave the way for future research in this field
Effect of the diaphragmatic myofascial release technique on flowmetry results in healthy university students: pilot test
Authors: Astudillo Ganora Ignacio , Arroyo-Alvarez Julián , Briceño-Latoche Anthony , Cea-Avila Sebastián , Marquez-Muñoz Rayen
Published: April 2024

Introduction: post-COVID motor and respiratory sequelae have become a public health problem for rehabilitation teams around the world. Diaphragmatic myofascial release may be a strategy to improve respiratory parameters measured with flowmetry. Objective: to determine the effect of diaphragmatic myofascial release on respiratory function measured with flowmetry in healthy university students.Method: quasi-experimental study of before and after design, 32 healthy subjects, divided into 15 men and 17 women, with an average age of 23,97 years, a basal flowmetry was performed, immediately diaphragmatic myofascial release was performed for 10 minutes in a supine position, and then, perform flowmetry after diaphragmatic release. Results: the flowmetry values pre and post diaphragmatic myofascial release showed different results, PEF (peak expiratory Flow) pre versus post, shows a statistically significant difference (p=0,04). Meanwhile, the FEV1 value (Forced expiratory volume in 1 second) showed a statistically non-significant difference (p=0,37).Conclusions: diaphragmatic myofascial release can be a manual strategy to improve lung capacity
Integrated Use of Organic Manure and Inorganic Fertilisers on Soil Fertility and Productivity of Sugarcane
Authors:   Bangladesh Sugarcane Research Institute, G C Paul , Bokhtiar S M , Alam K M , Haque M A , Islam N , Mannan M A
Published: April 2024

A field experiment was conducted at Chuadanga (High Ganges River Floodplain-AEZ Il), Gazipur (Madhupur Tract-AEZ 28) and Thakurgaon (Old Himalayan Piedmont Plain-AEZ l) to develop an economically suitable combination of organic manure and inorganic fertiliser for sustaining sugarcane yield. At Chuadanga, the highest cane yield (129.47 t/ha) was recorded in T3 treatment that received fannyard manure at 10 tonnes per hectare and inorganic fertiliser based on integrated plant nutrition system (IPNS), which was 19percent increase in yield over only inorganicfertiliseras per recommendation. But at Gazipur and Thakurgaon, the treatment T2 and T that received poultry litter and press mud at 10 tonnes per hectare with IPNS based inorganic fertilisers gave the highest sugarcane yields of 109.16 and 59.22 tonnes per hectare, which was 21 per cent and 2 per cent yield increase over only inorganic fertiliser, respectively. The highest gross margins ofBangladesh Taka 1 54 611, Taka 66 446 and Taka 1 26 268 per hectare were obtained with T3, T4 and T2 at Chuadanga, Thakurgaon and Gazipur, respectively. Keywords: Integrated use, organic and inorganic fertiliser, soil fertility, sugarcane productivity.
Raising Pre-Nursery Oil Palm Seedlings in Plastic Pot Tray- An IOI Group Experience
Authors:   IOI Research Centre, Mathews J , Chong K M , Yong K K , IP W M
Published: April 2024

A series of experiments were conducted to optimse the growth of pre-nursery oil palm seedlings in the pot tray method in order to implement a system for large scale commercial double stage nursery. Although the size of the pot tray seedlings were slightly smaller than the conventional polybag seedlings, with additional agronomic inputs, it is possible to raise the quality of the pot tray seedlings for large polybag planting and ready for field planting by seven to eight months after transplantation from pot tray. Optimising the growth medium, intensifying irrigation, the supply and composition of nutrients from foliar fertilizers and the use of controlled released fertilizers (if necessary) are some of the steps to be taken to improve the growth of seedling in the pot tray method. Keywords: Oil palm nursery, palm oil mill effluent, pot tray, controlled release fertilisers.
Composition of Various Stages of Oryctes rhinoceros (Linn) (Coleoptera : Scarabaeidae)
Authors:   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Wan Zaki W M , M R Che Salmah , A Abu Hassan , A Ali ,   University of Florida
Published: April 2024

The composition of various stages of Oryctes rhinoceros (Linn) infesting oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) was investigated in newly replanted areas in Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) Lepar Utara 05 Plantation, Bandar Jengka, Pahang for 20 weeks. The life stages of the beetle recovered consisted of three larval instars, pre-pupa, pupa, and adult. No eggs were collected in the EFBs. Based on the total numbers collected during the study period, second instar (40%) and third instar (35.5%) larvae predominated;first instar larvae (12%), pre-pupae (0.3%), pupae (4.1%) and adult (8.2%) were relatively few. The beetle was recorded throughout the trial period since all life stages (except for eggs) were continuously encountered in the EFBs during the 20 weeks of investigation except during weeks Il, 19 and 20. The study suggested that the empty fruit bunches may serve as potential breeding sites for O. rhinoceros if not managed properly. Keywords: Rhinoceros beetle, oil palm, life stages, empty fruit bunches, mulch.
Taking the plunge, juggling acts, and friendly fire
Authors: Adano Catriona , Bunn Geoff
Published: April 2024

Students embarking on higher education confront many challenges. Particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic, universities have become increasingly concerned to address these challenges and to develop comprehensive strategies to nurture student wellbeing. Distance learning courses create additional pressures, however, and not only because online students tend to be older than typical undergraduate student cohorts and therefore present with an array of social and caring responsibilities at the point of enrolment. The present study’s objectives were to explore how distance learning students describe their experiences of online learning, with a particular focus on their engagement with their course, their lifestyle and wellbeing challenges, and their interactions with staff and fellow students. Developing Shinebourne and Smith’s (2010) innovative phenomenology coupled with experiential metaphor methodology, we employed a two-stage data collection methodology based on participant diaries and follow-up interviews. In Stage 1, diaries captured student experiences in real time. Diary entry data subsequently informed the schedules of the semi-structured interviews that followed in Stage 2. Metaphorical analysis provided insight into online students’ lifeworlds, in terms of the practical challenges of balancing roles with time pressures, the existential struggle of forging a new identity, and the search for meaningful interpersonal connections. Six inter-related metaphors were unearthed: ‘Plunging into the Deep’; ‘Impostor Syndrome’; ‘A Precariously Balanced Juggling Act’; ‘The Gift of Time’; ‘Hostile Territories and Friendly Fire’; and ‘House of Cards’. Confirming and extending previous work, our findings demonstrate that online distance learning is a journey of self-doubt and discovery interrupted by both traumatic and transformative moments as students strive to succeed against multiple existential threats. We recommend that universities devote resources to facilitating an understanding of online students’ unique circumstances to provide them with informed and effective wellbeing support at the start of and throughout their journeys.
Legal Consequences of Calculating State Financial Losses by Prosecutors in Corruption Crimes based on Decision Number: 69 K/Pid.Sus/2013
Authors: Sholeh Achmad Rilyadi , Noerdajasakti Setiawan
Published: April 2024

State losses due to corruption are certainly detrimental to the country's economy. However, law enforcement against corruption crimes must still go through applicable legal procedures. Prosecutors do not have rules that specifically allow them to calculate and determine state losses. The research used is normative juridical. The research approach used is through legislation and cases. Based on Decision Number: 69 K/Pid-Sus/2013, it shows that the legal consequences of the calculation of state losses carried out by the prosecutor are the non-fulfillment of the element of harm to state finances or the non-fulfillment of formal requirements in terms of calculating state losses because it is not based on the calculation of institutions that have the authority and competence related to this matter, namely BPK or BPKP. The prosecutor in this case has violated the principle of legal certainty because it is out of the corridor of the applicable positive law.
A Framework for Provably Secure Onion Routing against a Global Adversary
Authors: Scherer Philip , Weis Christiane , Strufe Thorsten
Published: April 2024

Onion routing and mix networks are a central technology to enable anonymous communication on the Internet. As such, a large number of protocols and model variants have been explored in the field, which offer differing levels of privacy, exhibit vulnerabilities, or even supersede each other. These factors make discovering the appropriate formalization for new developments difficult, and some model variants have not been formalized at all.
We address this issue by creating one parametrized framework that encompasses the onion routing and mix network models and functionalities with a global adversary in the related work. In doing so, we create a categorization of the variants of onion routing models in use in the related work and map common OR and mix network protocols to their variants. For each identified variant: Our framework offers i) an ideal functionality in the Universal Composability framework, and ii) game-based properties that imply realization of the ideal functionality when a protocol satisfies them. In effect, our framework both unifies and extends previous formalization efforts in the field.
An Updated Integrated Pest Management System: A Footprint for Modern-Day Sustainable Agricultural Practices
Authors: Samanta Sanjoy , Maji Atanu , Das Manasij , Banerjee Sampurna , Bhattacharjee Anik , Pal Niharika , Bhowmik Priyanka , Banerjee Santanu , Mukherjee Sambuddha
Published: April 2024

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) stands out as a multifaceted approach, offering efficient, socially acceptable, and environmentally friendly pest management solutions in agriculture. It not only maximizes farmers' financial returns but also fosters environmental and human health benefits, contributing significantly to sustainable food production. However, challenges persist due to farmers' insufficient engagement in IPM technology development and a lack of understanding of its ecological principles. To address these challenges, the traditional ecological perspective of pest management has evolved into a more comprehensive IPM model. This modern approach integrates recent advancements in agricultural technology, leveraging contemporary communication tools, and responding to shifting consumer trends towards sustainably produced food systems. Additionally, heightened awareness of global trade and travel impacts necessitates a reconfiguration of IPM strategies. The enhanced IPM model encompasses four key components: identifying pest management alternatives, synthesizing knowledge and resources to develop effective management strategies, facilitating timely decision-making through information management, and fostering the dissemination of crucial information through outreach efforts. Moreover, the new model recognizes the interplay of human, environmental, social, and economic factors in food production. It places emphasis on the business aspect, involving producers, customers, and sellers, while also addressing sustainability considerations such as economic viability, environmental safety, and social acceptability. By integrating these elements, the revamped IPM approach holds the promise of doubling farmers' income, ensuring food security for all, and promoting overall health and well-being. It represents a holistic solution to pest management challenges, aligning with the broader goals of sustainable agriculture and enhancing the quality of food production for generations to come.
Effectiveness of E-Module to Improve Students' Critical Thinking Skills in High School Science Learning: Literature Study
Authors: Diniyatushoaliha Ainun
Published: April 2024

This literature review article (literature study) aims to identify the effectiveness of e-modules in improving students' critical thinking skills in high school science learning (Biology, Physics, Chemistry). A literature study was carried out to find and understand articles discussing the effectiveness of e-modules and critical thinking skills in high school science learning. The research results show that the Android-based Selvo E-Module (Volta Cell) and the HOTS-based physics e-module are effective in improving students' critical thinking skills in high school science learning with an increase in test results in the 61-65 range.
KEPUASAN PENGUNJUNG TERHADAP PRASARANA DAN SARANA DESTINASI WISATA RANCA UPAS DI KABUPATEN BANDUNG, PROVINSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Lingara Lasmia Saleh , Handawati Rayuna , Mataburu Ilham B
Published: April 2024

Study aims to determine visitor satisfaction with tourist destination infrastructure and facilities at Ranca Upas Bandung Regency using a quantitative descriptive analysis research method. The sampling technique in this study was by accidental sampling technique with 56 respondents and processed using a Likert scale. Based on the results of the study, West Java Province was the origin of the most visitors in this study, and assessing the infrastructure facilities provided by the Ranca Upas tourist destination was very satisfied. Meanwhile, the least number of visitors came from East Java Province who assessed that the infrastructure and facilities at Ranca Upas were very dissatisfied. The most popular tourist attractions at Ranca Upas tourist destinations are deer breeding, this is because respondents can interact directly with deer along with affordable deer food prices, while what is less desirable is the Outbound area which is quite far from other attractions and there are no directions. make visitors do not know the location of the outbound area. From the data above, the majority of visitors are quite satisfied with all infrastructure and facilities.
Sixth conference of the International Association for Music and Medicine
Authors: Lichtensztejn Marcela
Published: April 2024

Sixth conference of the International Association for Music and Medicine |30th – 31st May 2020, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Private equity investment in health care delivery, Australia, 2008–2022
Authors: Berquist Victoria L
Published: April 2024

Objectives

To examine the scale of private equity investment in Australian health care delivery assets (clinics, hospitals, imaging facilities, other doctor‐led health care services).

Study design, setting

Extraction of information about private equity acquisitions of hospitals, clinics, imaging centres and in vitro fertilisation facilities in Australia, 2008–2022, from a commercial database (PitchBook), supplemented by information from publicly available online media sources.

Main outcome measures

Number and value of private equity acquisitions of health care assets, 2008–2022; numbers of clinic parent company and clinic acquisitions, 2017–2022.

Results

A total of 75 private equity acquisitions of health care delivery assets in Australia during 2008–2022 were identified; the annual number rose from three acquisitions in 2008 to eighteen in 2022. During 2008–2010, five of seven acquisitions were of in vitro fertilisation providers; during 2020–2022, 22 of 39 acquisitions were of clinics or clinic groups, including eleven of eighteen in 2022. The total value of the 39 acquisitions for which purchase price could be ascertained (52%) was $24.1 billion. During 2017–2022, the clinic specialty with the greatest number of private equity acquisitions was general practice (256 of 446 clinics purchased within acquisitions). Seven companies owning ophthalmology clinics (24 clinics) were acquired by private equity. Four private equity acquisitions during 2017–2022 included 60 oncology clinics, all related to a single clinic group.

Conclusions

The number of private equity acquisitions of Australian health care delivery assets increased during 2008–2022. Doctors should be aware of the motivations and dynamics of private equity companies, as they are increasingly likely to interact with these firms and assets owned by these firms.
The Significant Role of Entrepreneurial Bricolage Towards SME’s Innovation Performance in China
Authors: Zihan Ye , Longgang Gao , Kunyu Liu
Published: April 2024

The evolvement of sustainability concepts has become a new global aim under the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, for which business enterprises are expected to play a crucial part in adopting sustainable procedures. The United Nations has identified enterprises and entrepreneurial activity, along with innovation, as key components in addressing the challenges of sustainable development. Nonetheless, the influence of business entrepreneurship by small enterprises varies depending on the nature of effort, and in many instances, sustainable entrepreneurship is only a source of instability and resource deployment. The major purpose of this study paper is to speak on the aspects that effect on the development of innovation performance among SMEs and how the entrepreneurial bricolage able to facilitates this process specifically to cope with the pandemic, lost income and customers demanding. The unique influence of entrepreneurial bricolage on innovation performance has yet to be identified for China settings. This study has been established the conceptual framework which constructed five variable which are innovation performance, entrepreneurial bricolage as endogenous variable, while constraint in finance, constraint in human resource and constraint in technology as exogenous variable. This produced conceptual framework backed by the theory of diffusion of innovation and expected to gather the data via questionnaire from the SMEs entrepreneurs’ enterprises in China. This study allows to contribute to the existence body of knowledge and the understanding of the entrepreneurial bricolage and the factors impacting innovation performance among SMEs.
The Intention of Employee’s Relocation from Urban to Rural Area in China: The Practices of Telework within Metaverse Implementation
Authors: Longgang Gao , Zihan Ye , Kunyu Liu
Published: April 2024

The surge in telecommuting during the COVID-19 pandemic is a recent and noteworthy development that could potentially influence patterns of population mobility. In order to limit the transmission of Covid-19, the movement restriction was implemented in the whole world. It involves the shutdown of all government and private sectors, save for those that offer essential services. Concurrently, governmental implementation of social distancing measures has led to the increased utilisation of information and communication technology (ICT) for remote cooperation in professional settings. Consequently, a large portion of Chinese were required to work remotely from their homes during this crisis in order to ensure the safety of employees and sustain economic activity. This has led to a significant rise in telework throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States. The primary objective of this research paper is to discuss the existing knowledge on telework practices and the emerging trend of metaverse in the application of human resource policies in private sectors in China. The study aims to examine the influence of metaverse telework and non-metaverse telework on an employee's inclination to move from an urban to a rural location. This study has been established the conceptual framework which constructed three variable which are Employee’s Intention for Relocate of Residency as endogenous variable, while metaverse telework and non-metaverse telework as exogenous variable. This produced conceptual framework backed by the theory of reason action (TRA) and expected to gather the data via questionnaire from the employees in private sectors in China.
BIRS Course: RNA Vaccine Manufacture and Assessment of Regulatory Documents for RNA Vaccines
Authors: Byrn Stephen , Milton Nathaniel , Clase Kari
Published: April 2024

This paper is in three segments: (A) Segment on Vaccine Manufacture; (B) Segment on Ready to Use (RTU) Fluid Path for Compounded Sterile Preparations, mRNA Vaccines, and Phage Therapy, (C) Segment on Competency Framework for Addressing Regulatory Review These segments can be used separately or in combination. Additionally, they can be presented in any order. The time devoted to each segment depends on the depth of the course coverage. These segments are interrelated and describe how to make vaccines, how to manufacture vaccines with a point-of-care system built from ready-to-use parts; and how to regulate vaccines. This is a timely review because of the importance of vaccines for the treatment of diseases. It is hoped that it will lead to new approaches to vaccine manufacture and regulation.
Developing a Pain Identification Model Using a Deep Learning Technique
Authors: Wahab Sait Abdul Rahaman , Dutta Ashit Kumar
Published: April 2024

In this study, the authors proposed a pain identification model using facial expressions. An image extraction technique was developed using the liquid neural network to extract diverse images from the video files. The authors used the DenseNet 201 and MobileNet V3 models to build a hybrid feature engineering technique. They applied quantization aware training to improve the efficiency of the models. The Prkachin and Solomon Pain Intensity score was used for the image classification. They fine-tuned the LightGBM model using the random search algorithm for identifying pain from the facial images. The authors used the Denver Intensity of Spontaneous Facial Action dataset to generalize the proposed model. The performance evaluation outlined the significant performance of the proposed model in identifying pain using the images. In addition, it demands limited computational resources to identify pain. Healthcare and rehabilitation centers can implement the proposed model to provide adequate services to disabled individuals.
Material properties identification. Comparison of two techniques
Authors: Ragauskas P. , Skukis E.
Published: April 2024

Present paper describes the comparison of two different material properties identification techniques in order to investigate a possibility of combination of two techniques into one powerful and fast tool for material properties identification. Both methods are theoretically described and main options are given in this article. Some experiments wherein aluminium material properties are identified are carried out. Methods are qualified, conclusions and proposals are given.
Transient characterisation and analysis of shape memory alloy wire bundles for the actuation of finger joints in prosthesis design
Authors: O’Toole K.T. , McGrath M.M. , Hatchett D.W.
Published: April 2024

Most current lower arm/hand prosthesis designs incorporate relatively bulky, heavy dc motors that produce substantial noise when performing actuation which rendersthem uncomfortable for the end-user. The engineering challenge is to produce more effective powered upper limb prosthetic solutions. Identification, characterisation and testing of actuation methods with better force to weight ratios are essential pre-requisites for this. The main aim of this work is to carry out a comprehensive study to establish conclusively the feasibility of employing Shape Memory Alloys (SMA’s) in the actuation of prosthetic finger designs. A comprehensive review of existing literature has been undertaken in order to establish the maximum grip forces at each phalanx of the human hand under different loading conditions. An experiment was developed in conjunction with this review to estimate the time response of the hand during a gripping/releasing action. These results, in combination with physical dimensions, will be used to drive the design of a prosthetic limb.

A test rig has been developed which can facilitate complete transient and steady-state characterisation of a range of SMA wire diameters and bundle configurations. Anumber of different configurations were tested, each configuration having a different combination of 150 μm and 300 μm diameter nitinol wires. A data acquisition systemwas used to capture and retain data pertaining to the full characterisation of the bundles and in particular the strain and force capabilities of the various arrangements. A direct comparison is made between the actuator capabilities and the requirements of a working limb for basic gripping actions. This work will contribute to the development of an improved powered prosthetic solution.
Traduire la périphérie par le jour et le centre par la nuit? : sur l'imaginaire dans trois poèmes tardifs d'Anne Hébert: « Soleil dérisoire », « Nuit d'été », « Les offensés » (du recueil Le jour n'a d'égal que la nuit)
Authors: Fučíková Milena
Published: April 2024

Dans cette étude de trois poèmes tardifs d'Anne Hébert, nous aborderons le concept durandien du régime diurne et nocturne, élaboré dans Les structures anthropologiques de l'imaginaire. Nous analyserons plus particulièrement la représentation des villes telles que New York et Paris en lien avec les images de la nuit et du jour. Dans « Les offensés », « Nuit d'été » et « Soleil dérisoire », nous mettrons en lumière les images du jour et de la nuit d'Anne Hébert comme métaphores des rapports complexes entre le centre et la périphérie au sein de la littérature francophone.