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Percepciones del envejecimiento: ¿cuestión generacional?
Authors: Montoya Rosales Jennifer Noemí , Hernández Nava Nereyda , Fabela Sánchez Luis Felipe , Rocha Rodríguez Ma. del Rocío
Published: November 2024

El envejecimiento es la etapa final del proceso evolutivo, caracterizada por una disminución significativa en el funcionamiento orgánico y mental, que para muchas personas resulta difícil de aceptar. El envejecimiento es un proceso continuo, multidimensional y varía entre individuos debido a factores internos y externos, no solo se define por la edad cronológica, biológica o social, sino también por la experiencia subjetiva de cada persona. Los estereotipos sobre la vejez, que pueden ser positivos o negativos, en donde influyen en la percepción y experiencia del envejecimiento. Los estereotipos negativos, como la percepción de que las personas mayores son dependientes o inútiles, pueden reducir la satisfacción y la calidad de vida. La discriminación por edad (ageísmo) y las representaciones sociales negativas afectan la funcionalidad y participación social de las personas mayores. La investigación realizada en Matehuala, México, con una muestra intencionada de 30 personas de diferentes edades reveló que las percepciones sobre el envejecimiento varían con la edad. Los adultos mayores tienden a tener una visión más negativa sobre la vejez en comparación con los más jóvenes, quienes a menudo tienen expectativas irrealistas o no consideran la vejez en profundidad. Los resultados sugieren que una actitud positiva hacia el envejecimiento y el mantenimiento de hábitos saludables pueden mejorar la calidad de vida en la vejez. Mientras que el 70% de los encuestados considera que llevar un estilo de vida saludable es clave para un buen envejecimiento, el 30% también destaca la importancia de una mentalidad positiva y relaciones saludables. En conclusión, abordar el envejecimiento desde una perspectiva positiva, centrarse en la gratitud y mantener una actitud activa puede mejorar la salud y el bienestar en la vejez, y contrarrestar los efectos negativos de los estereotipos y la discriminación.
Nationwide Trends in Anesthetic and Analgesic Protocols for Spay-Neuter Clinics: A Survey of Practices and Preferences in the United States
Authors: Bergquist Brendan S. , Dos Santos e Castro Douglas , Aida-Ficken Virginia , Goetz Nellie , Hofmeister Erik H.
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The advancement of spay-neuter procedures has been vital to the reduction of euthanized dogs and cats. Even though many spay-neuter clinics and shelters have adopted anesthesia protocols that align with best practices, there is currently little published data reporting trends among these clinics in the United States. The aim of this study was to document the most commonly used spay-neuter anesthetic/analgesic protocols.   
Methods: In 2017, a voluntary, anonymous web-based survey was distributed to shelters/clinics through the high quality, high volume spay-neuter (HQHVSN) veterinarians’ listserv and the ASV listserv.  
Results: One hundred and six facilities participated in the survey spanning 36 states in the United States.  The most commonly used canine anesthesia premedication was acepromazine paired with an opioid, with acepromazine/hydromorphone and acepromazine/butorphanol representing 26% (24/91), and 23% (23/91) of the responses, respectively.  Ketamine/midazolam was the most commonly used canine induction anesthetic representing 39% (35/91) of the responses. The most commonly used feline protocol was a total intramuscular anesthetic combination such as dexmedetomidine/ketamine/butorphanol (DKT) or Telazol/butorphanol/dexmedetomidine (TTDex) accounting for 39% (35/91) and 33% (30/91) of the responses, respectively. The majority of respondents administered an injectable non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to their canine and feline patients at 63% (67/106) and 59% (63/106)), respectively. Only 26% (25/98) of respondents used to-go-home (TGH) medications and only 40% (41/102) of respondents used local anesthetics. Overall protocol satisfaction was 86% (59/66).     
Conclusion:
This survey identified that across a wide range of spay-neuter clinics there exists significant trends with regards to anesthetic and analgesic protocols.
Barriers and drivers of digital transformation in SMEs: A conceptual analysis
Authors: Bamidele Micheal Omowole  , Amarachi Queen Olufemi-Phillips  , Onyeka Chrisanctus Ofodile  , Nsisong Louis Eyo-Udo  , Somto Emmanuel Ewim
Published: November 2024

This paper provides a conceptual analysis of the barriers and drivers of digital transformation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Digital transformation has become a critical factor for business growth and competitiveness, yet SMEs face unique challenges in adopting new technologies. The objectives of this paper are to explore the key factors that hinder or facilitate digital transformation within SMEs, analyze the underlying conceptual frameworks, and highlight opportunities for overcoming these barriers. Key barriers identified include limited financial resources, insufficient digital skills, resistance to change, and concerns over data security. On the other hand, drivers such as improved operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, competitive pressure, and government support are crucial motivators for digital adoption. The paper integrates several conceptual frameworks, including technology acceptance models and resource-based theories, to analyze these dynamics. It concludes by proposing strategies that can help SMEs navigate the digital transformation process, such as fostering a digital culture, upskilling employees, and leveraging external funding. The analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of how SMEs can overcome the constraints of digital transformation and harness the potential benefits for long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Políticas Institucionais para Educação a Distância no IFMT: Estratégias de Implementação e Desenvolvimento
Authors: Medeiros Larissa Mendes , Neto Pedro Clarindo da Silva , Figueiredo Tulio Marcel Rufino de Vasconcelos
Published: November 2024

Muitos foram os desafios enfrentados por todos durante a pandemia da covid-19. O campo educacional, por exemplo, teve de migrar rapidamente para o ensino remoto emergencial (ERE), evidenciando a necessidade urgente de soluções tecnológicas integradas ao processo de ensino e aprendizagem,descortinando lacunas tecnológicas e falta de formação dos profissionais docentes, técnicos e também dos estudantes com uso de tecnologias. Enfrentamos e superamos esse desafio com as ferramentas disponíveis naquele momento e diante desse cenário o objetivo deste documento é analisar e apresentar as políticas institucionais adotadas pelo Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Mato Grosso (IFMT) para superação do ERE e consequentemente da promoção e fortalecimento da Educação a Distância (EaD). O foco será na constituição dos Núcleos de Educação a Distância (NEaDs) nos campi do IFMT e a formação continuada, destacando as estratégias de implementação, os desafios enfrentados e os resultados alcançados.
Governança e Gestão de Instituições de Ensino Superior Doravante o Ensino Digital: Perspectivas sob a Égie das Teorias Institucional e do Alto Escalão
Authors: Silva Juliano Reginaldo Corrêa da , Costa Alexandre Marino
Published: November 2024

Esta pesquisa empreendeu uma análise acerca da gestão das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) no contexto da transformação digital, notadamente considerando os desafios associados à modalidade pedagógica do ensino não presencial. Para tal desiderato, foram conduzidas duas revisões sistemáticas da literatura, valendo-se de metodologias distintas, com o escopo de obter um panorama atualizado sobre o tema em questão. Durante esse processo investigativo, foram identificados 1.503 artigos nas bases de dados selecionadas, submetidos a um crivo meticuloso de filtragem e análise. Dentro do rol de estudos examinados, identificou-se uma carência investigativa no que tange à gestão das IES no contexto do ensino digital, o que se erigiu como o fulcro do problema pesquisado neste estudo. A pesquisa foi alicerçada nos preceitos da Teoria Institucional e da Teoria do Alto Escalão, almejando-se identificar as melhores práticas e áreas essenciais para que a alta administração das IES possa desempenhar suas atribuições de modo satisfatório. Por meio dessas abordagens teóricas, objetivou-se compreender os obstáculos enfrentados pelos gestores das IES, com vistas a proporcionar subsídios para o aprimoramento das práticas de gestão e o aperfeiçoamento do desempenho institucional e discente.
A Prática como Componente Curricular no Curso de Licenciatura em Matemática: Vivências, Contribuições e Desafios na Formação Inicial de Professores
Authors: Cardoso Marleide Coan , Bérti Gustavo Camargo
Published: November 2024

Este relato de experiência apresenta alguns dos resultados de desenvolvimento da Prática como Componente Curricular (PCC) do curso de licenciatura em matemática na unidade curricular de geometria plana envolvendo um conjunto de atividades propostas aos estudantes no ambiente virtual moodle. O principal objetivo pautou-se em oferecer aos estudantes uma atividade de visualização, aplicação e conceituação de elementos abordados na Geometria Plana. Conhecer as diferentes estratégias possíveis de ensinar constitui um elemento importante da formação inicial de professores, de maneira que estes não sejam apenas espectadores dos conceitos e sim protagonistas de sua aprendizagem objetivando uma formação que contemple todos os diferentes aspectos que sustentam a prática docente. A PCC é um destes momentos da formação inicial que possibilita construir elementos didáticos que auxiliam na abordagens diferenciadas dos objetos de ensino por meio de estratégias de ensino.
Minicurso para Trabalhadores Vulneráveis da Coleta de Resíduos: Híbrido é Possivel?
Authors: Lima Kátia Andressa Ferreira de , Batista Erlinda Martins
Published: November 2024

Este resumo originou-se do projeto qualitativo na perspectiva histórico-cultural, intitulado: “Letramento Digital para Trabalhadores da Coleta de Resíduos no sentido da prevenção de acidentes - Eixo Minicurso presencial para Profissionais da coleta da Prefeitura de Chapadão do Sul/MS”, de cujo eixo gerou-se “Minicurso Híbrido – Eixo documental”, escrito pelas pesquisadoras: orientadora, graduanda em Psicologia – bolsista FUNADESP, e mestranda da Pós-graduação stricto sensu Mestrado em Ensino de Ciências e Matemática, da Anhanguera – UNIDERP, aprovado no Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, número: 6.580.053, em 14/dezembro/2023. Objetivou-se habilitar trabalhadores vulneráveis da coleta de resíduos de Chapadão do Sul/MS, para atuarem com segurança em saúde nas atividades laborais, com Minicurso presencial. No eixo documental apresentou-se normas de conduta, equipamentos de segurança, e regulamentações de preservação ambiental, da Lei nº 1.056, de 05/novembro/2015 - Código Municipal de Gerenciamento de Resíduos, que regula a limpeza urbana e manejo dos resíduos sólidos em Chapadão do Sul/MS. Devido aos problemas técnicos oriundos da escassez de recursos tecnológicos apropriados para realização do Minicurso híbrido, realizou-se presencialmente, quando, aplicou-se um questionário indagando-lhes sobre artigos da lei que os ampara na atividade laboral. As análises mostraram que os trabalhadores enfrentam desafios e que tais conhecimentos sobre a referida lei os impactou favoravelmente.
Os AVA na Concepção de Professores de Matemática: Importância para o Ensino e Aprendizagem na Modalidade a Distância
Authors: Fraz Joeanne Neves , Moura Ellen Michelle Barbosa de , Santos Karla Vanessa Gomes dos
Published: November 2024

O trabalho proposto tem como objetivo desvelar as concepções/percepções sobre os Ambientes Virtuais de Aprendizagem (AVA) e sua importância para o ensino e aprendizagem da Matemática em Educação a Distância (EaD) a partir da visão dos/das professores/as de Matemática que atuam em cursos de licenciatura em Matemática na modalidade a distância. Em relação metodologia, foi um estudo de abordagem qualitativa e exploratória, o procedimento de coleta dos dados foi o questionário on-line com Teste de Associação Livre de Palavras (TALP) e a análise dos dados foi com base na perspectiva da análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2016). A partir da discussão dos resultados e análise das categorias, destacam-se as concepções/percepções de os AVA possibilitarem comunicação, favorecerem trocas de saberes e diálogo entre os alunos e entre estes e o professor/a, acesso ao maior número de alunos/acessibilidade, navegabilidade, materiais interativos que favoreçam a interação entre os atores envolvidos no processo de ensino e aprendizagem da Matemática na modalidade a distância.
Para Além do Tecnocêntrico: Encontros Presenciais de Música nos Polos EaD no Interior do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Hermínio Bruno Alisson Alves , Fagundes Flávia Maiara Lima , Ribeiro Giann Mendes , Costa Anne Valeska Lopes da
Published: November 2024

Este texto corresponde a um relato de experiência de práticas pedagógicas musicais realizadas dentro da disciplina de Estágio Supervisionado III, em três polos do Curso de Licenciatura em Música a distância da UERN, com alunos do sétimo período. As práticas pedagógicas realizadas nas oficinas de Música na formação a distância da licenciatura em Música da UERN, possibilitaram um olhar para a superação do ensino instrumental, muitas vezes presente na EaD. Com a ação das oficinas tentamos atender aos objetivos da criação do curso no que diz respeito à carga horária das atividades didáticas, e da integralização do curso pensando em uma imersão dos estudantes em jogos e brincadeiras musicais acessíveis e que possam realizar na escola regular, em uma interdisciplinaridade com o currículo da escola e em modos de integração entre teoria e prática.
Práticas Pedagógicas e Tecnologias Digitais na Educação: Construindo Pontes para a e-Cidadania
Authors: Medeiros Larissa Mendes , Araújo Luiz Fernando Gonçalves da Silva , Lima Daniela da Costa Britto Pereira
Published: November 2024

Diante do crescente avanço tecnológico, a inserção das tecnologias digitais na educação emerge como um tema central nas discussões pedagógicas, desafiando a perspectiva tecnicista que limita a tecnologia a uma ferramenta de ensino e propondo sua visão como um artefato sociocultural com grande potencial para transformar práticas pedagógicas e contextos sociais. Nessa perspectiva, o Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação (PPGE) da Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG) ofertou a disciplina “Democracia, formação de professores e tecnologias em contextos emergentes”, estruturada em quatro eixos temáticos. Esta iniciativa culminou na criação de uma coletânea de e-books que aprofundam a compreensão dos temas abordados e sugerem práticas pedagógicas inovadoras. O presente estudo, de natureza aplicada e abordagem qualitativa exploratória, realizado por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, tem o objetivo de analisar os estudos selecionados para os dois primeiros eixos temáticos, sendo: Democracia, e-Cidadania e tecnologias na educação; e Formação de professores e tecnologias na sociedade democrática, buscando evidenciar a importância do uso crítico e socialmente referenciado das tecnologias para fomentar a cidadania digital, superando assim as tradicionais abordagens tecnicistas, contribuindo, portanto, com a formação de cidadãos conscientes e participativos na era digital.
Application of the Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index in the Diagnosis of Hepatic Steatosis and Liver Fibrosis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Basham Ayoub , Rafati Shideh , Hosseini Teshnizi Saeed , Evazi Ebrahim , Khozeimeh Fereshteh , Alavian Seyed Moayed , Razmpour Farkhondeh
Published: November 2024

Background: Visceral fat exerts a significant impact on the histopathology of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Hence, we evaluated the application of the Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index (CVAI), a novel visceral fat marker, in predicting and diagnosing hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis. Methods: After excluding individuals with liver disease or significant alcohol consumption, a total of 273 patients (57.9% males) aged over 18 were eligible for this cross-sectional study. Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index was calculated by age, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), triglyceride, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Hepatic steatosis and fibrosis were measured by elastography. A P-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: After adjusting for age, gender, metabolic diseases, and visceral obesity indices, each unit increase in CVAI elevated the odds of hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis by 3.3% (P = 0.002) and 2.9% (P = 0.001), respectively. According to the analysis of variance (ANOVA), the grades of liver steatosis had a great impact on CVAI (P < 0.001), and CVAI well-discriminated grades of liver steatosis. Furthermore, the stages of liver fibrosis greatly impacted CVAI (P < 0.001), but it cannot distinguish the stages of liver fibrosis. The Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (AUROC) for S ≥ S1 was 0.800 (0.747 to 0.846), and for F ≥ F2 was 0.810 (0.759 to 0.855). Conclusions: We concluded that CVAI is a strong predictor and accurate diagnostic factor for liver steatosis and significant fibrosis; thus, it could be a tool for screening individuals at risk of liver steatosis and the irreversible complications of fibrosis.
Reducing Pain, Spasm, and Vasovagal Syndrome in Transradial Cardiac Angiography: The Role of Lidocaine Cream and Injectable Lidocaine
Authors: Bahreini Behrang , Alipour Parsa Saeed , Eslami Vahid , Khani Mohammad , Bagheri Abdolhamid
Published: November 2024

Background: Transradial cardiac angiography offers advantages in therapeutic outcomes and economic efficiency; however, it is associated with side effects such as pain, vascular spasm, and vasovagal syndrome. Objectives: This study evaluates the efficacy of injectable lidocaine, with and without the application of topical lidocaine cream, in mitigating these adverse effects. Methods: In this single-blinded clinical trial, 80 patients aged 18 and older who referred to Shahid Modarres Hospital, Tehran, Iran, between 2022 and 2023 were enrolled. Participants met specific criteria to ensure a homogeneous study population. They were randomly assigned to receive either lidocaine cream in conjunction with a subcutaneous lidocaine injection or a placebo cream with subcutaneous lidocaine. Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and complications were recorded through pre-designed checklists. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 23, employing appropriate tests to explore significant differences. Results: The mean age of participants was 58.1 years, with both groups exhibiting similar demographic characteristics. Statistical analysis indicated that the use of lidocaine cream significantly reduced pain occurrence, with none in the experimental group reporting pain compared to 7 in the control group (P = 0.006). Furthermore, lidocaine cream decreased the incidence of spasms, noted in 5 patients in the control group, with no spasms reported in the experimental group (P = 0.021). Additionally, vasovagal syndrome was significantly lower in the experimental group (P = 0.011). Conclusions: The study indicates that pre-application of lidocaine cream prior to injectable lidocaine effectively alleviates pain, vascular spasm, and vasovagal syndrome in patients undergoing transradial cardiac angiography, supporting its incorporation into routine practice to enhance patient comfort and safety.
Investigating Yūsuf al-Qaraḍāwī’s Approach Towards Inter-Religious Encounters in the Light of His Teachings and Writings
Authors: Moahmed Rasak Mohamed Arkam , Fatmir Shehu
Published: November 2024

This research seeks to investigate the approach of Yusuf al-Qaradawi toward inter-religious encounters in the light of his teachings and writings. As a prominent Islamic scholar and intellectual, Qaradawi’s teachings and writings have had a significant impact on the relationship between the Muslim community and others. The goal of this research is to provide an analysis of Qaradawi’s writings and teachings to extract his approach toward inter-religious encounters and relations, drawing on a range of primary and secondary sources. Through a critical examination of his views on this subject, the approach of Qaradawi toward inter-religious understanding and cooperation is emphasized. The descriptive, analytical, and critical methods are used in the entire work. A brief description of Yusuf al-Qaradawi’s life, intellectual development, and works on inter-religious encounters and understanding is provided. Analysis of how he approached inter-religious encounters and relations, and how his views and thoughts on this subject have been received by both Muslim and non-Muslim communities. The study expects to provide new insights into Yusuf al-Qaradawi’s approach to inter-religious engagements, which are relevant to the contemporary context of inter-religious relationships between Muslims and adherents of other religions.
E-Learning and Teaching Methods: Towards New Innovative Practices
Authors: Benfarha Mohamed , Sefian Lamarti Mohammed , Khaldi Mohamed
Published: November 2024

In recent years, due to the rapid development of information and communication technologies, online education has grown exponentially, opening up new perspectives in the field of education, but it faces many challenges related to learner engagement, retention and quality of learning. E-learning has become a widely adopted learning method worldwide. In this context, innovative pedagogical methods play an essential role, offering teaching methods adapted to the needs of today's learners. This study focuses on innovative pedagogical methods in the context of online education. In this study, we explore several innovative pedagogical methods using digital technologies (gamification, microlearning, personalization, machine learning, virtual reality integration, etc.). We explore how these approaches are implemented, their benefits and how they can overcome traditional barriers to online teaching. Our findings highlight the benefits of these approaches in terms of learner engagement, enhancing the overall learner experience.
Key Theological Deductions in al-Imām al-Jushamī 's Exegesis: An Analytical Study in the First Part of the Noble Qurʼān as a Model
Authors: Souilah Akram Abdel Bari  , Samir El Hosry  , Abdelali Bey Zekkoub
Published: November 2024

This research aims to investigate the doctrinal deductions in the interpretation of al-Imām al-Jushamī, , which he mentioned within the limits of the research, and to study them critically from the beginning of Surat Al- Fātiḥah to the end of the first part of Surat Al-Baqarah. The research problem underscores that these doctrinal deductions have not been systematically compiled or thoroughly studied, although some have been explored by scholars . While there are advantages to his deductions, there are also drawbacks. This research seeks to clarify Al-Hakim Al-Jashmi’s doctrinal deductions, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and discrepancies. The researcher employed an inductive and analytical approach, identifying doctrinal deduction areas and consolidating them, followed by examination, analysis, and criticism based on abstraction in ideas and rulings. Several findings were reached, notably that deduction is  a science that tolerates right and wrong, and that deviation in interpretation and doctrine is one of the main reasons for error in deduction, as well as Al-Hakim Al-Jashmi paid attention to the aspect of deduction in his interpretation, especially in the aspect of belief. He summarized and elucidated the views of his predecessors to the best of his ability, while also transmitting insights from those who preceded him and were influenced by them.
Exploring the Foundations of Peace: An Analytical Study of the Concept of Peace in Islam with Emphasis on the Qurʼān and the Sīrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
Authors: Gawhar Ahmad Khan
Published: November 2024

Examining the Qurʼān and Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) Sīrah, this study explores the core of peace in Islam. It explains how Islamic teachings on peace are complex through a careful examination of important scriptures and historical settings. In Islam, peace extends beyond the mere absence of violence and includes justice, balance, and spiritual tranquility. The idea of peace is emphasized throughout the Qurʼān as a vital guide for people, societies, and countries to coexist together. The life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is an example of compassion, tolerance, and moral behavior in a variety of settings, making it a beacon of peace. In order to promote and maintain peace, harmony, and brotherhood, the study will examine Islamic concepts in this respect. In order to emphasize the importance of peace in Islam, it will analyze the main sources of Islamic knowledge, including the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the Sīrah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
An Evaluation of the Gender Gap between Islamic Law and Practice from an Anthropological Perspective on Female Share in Inheritance: A Case Study from Pakistan
Authors: Muhammad Asad Latif
Published: November 2024

The people in many developing nations are unable to exercise their fundamental human rights. Most women are not allowed to enter, own, or inherit land or other property. As a result, they are unable to purchase land. They become reliant on healthy marriage and family relationships as a result of this deprivation. Everybody has the legal and highly legitimate right to inherit, and Islam has explicitly granted this right to women. Unfortunately, Pakistani tradition differs from Islamic custom in this regard. The main goal of this study is to identify the factors that prevent women from inheriting property. The quantitative research approach has been used to achieve the research's aims. Four public universities in Bahawalpur and Lahore underwent a study. The survey was employed as a research technique. Students and instructors with advanced degrees were chosen for the data collecting. This data was subsequently examined to derive the study's conclusions. The study focuses on two key areas. According to poll results, women are denied their religious right to inheritance even in the highly educated sector because of social, cultural, and economical concerns.
Savoring Words
Authors: Lalák Adam ,   National Philosophical Counseling Association
Published: November 2024

Philosophical counseling helps people see issues in their lives more clearly by making them the subject of philosophical conversations. For the most part, the language used during such conversations is phenomenologically transparent to the interlocutors, which means that it exists only at the background of their attention. However, there are exceptions. Sometimes, especially when dealing with particularly deep or elusive issues, some counselors find it appropriate to bring the language itself to the forefront of the client’s attention. This way of speaking may be called opaque. The present paper argues that the use of opaque language in philosophical counseling allows people to disclose truth in a special, intimate manner. Philosophical counselors should master the art of switching between transparent and opaque language, in response to the needs of a given client and the pragmatics of a particular conversation.
The LBT Types of Perfectionism in the Five Elements System
Authors: Bâtcă Veronica ,   National Philosophical Counseling Association
Published: November 2024

This article showcases the underlying logic of LBT and the Five Elements (5e) system from Chinese philosophy, in the context of philosophical practice. The ten types of perfectionism from LBT are thought out in the 5e frame. This endeavor shows that Logic-based Therapy and the Five Elements System work well together in practice, especially in understanding the client’s problem and identifying an uplifting philosophical strategy.
The Utility of Friedrich Nietzsche’s Philosophy for Philosophical Counseling
Authors: du Plessis Guy ,   National Philosophical Counseling Association
Published: November 2024

This article explores the potential utility of certain features of Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophical concepts for philosophical counselling. Central to the philosophical counseling process is philosophical counsellors applying the ideas of philosophers or philosophical system to inspire, educate, and guide their counselees in dealing with life problems. For example, the philosophical practice methodology of Logic-based Therapy, developed by American philosopher Elliot Cohen, provides a rational framework for confronting problems of living, where the counselor helps the counselee find an uplifting philosophy that promotes a guiding virtue to act as an antidote to unrealistic and often self-defeating conclusions derived from irrational premises. I present the argument that Nietzsche’s analysis of suffering, is one such uplifting philosophy which can be of utility to philosophical counselors. According to Bernard Reginster, suffering forms the bedrock of Nietzsche’s life-affirming concept of the ‘will to power.’ Nietzsche’s notion of the will to power radically alters our conception of, and the significance we assign to suffering, where the will to power is best understood as an individual’s desire for the activity of overcoming resistance. Nietzsche’s analysis implies that the fundamental human impulse is not to avoid suffering, but rather to embrace suffering as an unavoidable existential given of life itself: the meaning to be found in suffering is tantamount to affirming life itself.
Threads of Understanding
Authors: Tiurean Anca Cornelia , Bumbuc Mara ,   National Philosophical Counseling Association
Published: November 2024

Interpretation is a multifaceted ability which serves to understand and convey meaning accurately and effectively, in diverse contexts, while using the available data parsimoniously, plausibly and comprehensively. Its role in philosophical counseling is wide: it opens perspectives, it reveals one’s level of anchoring in common sense and evidence, sharpens one’s sensitivity to detail, promotes self-reflection, facilitates the exploration and examination of ideas and one’s particular understanding of them. It also promotes critical reflection and learning to handle differences of opinion effectively and insightfully. Thus, developing this competence serves both clients and counselors in becoming more aware of their strengths and weaknesses in terms of: linguistic proficiency, reading comprehension, cultural awareness, critical thinking capacities. Our lead question in this brief research into the art of hermeneutics inquires into what it takes to assess, to challenge and to develop one’s interpretive capacity. We formulate a brief theoretical guide to interpretation work, with the aid of relevant reference literature, and then, as a practical example, we present a philosophical group experience in which we explore stoic ideas, making use of interpretation skills, through reading, group consultation and self-consultation. Our findings are meant to inspire and support practitioners in facilitating such interpretive exercises and, while doing so, in dealing with the obstacles and problems that may arise in the way people interpret ancient texts and ideas, all while acknowledging various expressive manifestations of their ancient and contemporary interlocutors.
Truth and the Pursuit of Happiness
Authors: Drake Kristin ,   National Philosophical Counseling Association
Published: November 2024

Amid the current mental health crisis, the limited perspectives of psychology and medicine fail to adequately explain and treat generalized anxiety and depression. Viewing these phenomena simply as illnesses to cure conceals what underlying issue their occurrence might indicate, which I argue is the failure to properly assume moral responsibility for oneself. Borrowing from the ethical accounts of both Aristotle and Simone de Beauvoir, I suggest that the core of responsibility is the discernment of the truth of reality for oneself, so that one may choose how to act and what to believe. I propose that exploring the link between generalized anxiety and depression, and moral responsibility understood this way is a fruitful avenue for philosophy to enter the mental health discussion. If this link is viable, then the further development of one’s reasoning skills with a philosophical consultant would seem a viable alternative intervention to medication.
Réinstitution du concept de sujet dans une approche phénoménologique zoocentrique. Sujets imaginaires et réalisme écologique
Authors: Dufourcq Annabelle ,   Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy
Published: November 2024

Pouvons-nous sortir de la bulle anthropocentrique qui maintient de nombreuses cultures humaines contemporaines dans un état d’aveuglement et de déni et les condamne largement à l’inefficacité ? Les philosophies postmodernes sont certainement des alliées précieuses à cet égard, car elles déconstruisent les schémas de pensée sclérosés, mais leur suspicion à l’endroit des sujets peut devenir un obstacle significatif au développement de nouvelles perspectives et agentivités écologiques. Cet article explore une voie alternative, en adoptant une approche phénoménologique renouve-lée qui part de la subjectivité animale et étudie les liens entre les sujets animaux non-humains et les sujets animaux humains. La question centrale : comment l’intégration de sujets animaux non-humains dans notre perspective modifie-t-elle notre relation au monde ? À partir d’une réflexion sur les travaux de Merleau-Ponty, Deleuze, Derrida et Haraway, j’étudie les structures d’une phéno-ménologie de l’intersubjectivité homme-animal et je développe le concept de sujets imaginaires. Can we exit the anthropocentric bubble in which many human cul-tures are trapped and which is a source of blindness, denial, and inefficiency? Postmodern philosophies are valuable allies in this re-spect, as they explode ossified thinking patterns, but their suspicion toward subjects can also become a barrier to the development of new ecological worldviews and agencies. This article explores an alternative path, adopting a renewed phenomenological approach that starts from animal subjectivity and investigates the links be-tween non-human and human animal subjects. The central ques-tion: how does the integration of non-human animal subjects into our perspective modify our relation to the world? Discussing Mer-leau-Ponty’s, Deleuze’s, Derrida’s, and Haraway’s works, I investi-gate the structures of a phenomenology of human-animal intersub-jectivity and I develop the concept of imaginary subjects.
Biographical Illusions: Sartre and Bourdieu against Narrative Identity
Authors: Gusman Simon ,   Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy
Published: November 2024

This article explores the ideas on narrative identity of two promi-nent French philosophers, Jean-Paul Sartre and Pierre Bourdieu. Both independently describe what they call the “biographical illu-sion,” the idea that the events of life are not structured in the same way as they are presented in stories such as biographies. Sartre and Bourdieu both argue against a common conception of narrative identity. Interestingly, however, Bourdieu presents his notion in part as a critique of Sartre’s ideas about identity. By investigating their similarities and differences, light is shed on the debate con-cerning criticism of the classical notion of subjectivity in contempo-rary thought. Cet article explore les idées sur l’identité narrative de deux philo-sophes français éminents, Jean-Paul Sartre et Pierre Bourdieu. Tous deux ont décrit indépendamment ce qu’ils appelaient « l’illusion biographique », l’idée que les événements de la vie ne sont pas structurés de la même manière qu’ils sont présentés dans des récits tels que les biographies. Sartre et Bourdieu s’opposent tous deux à une conception courante de l’identité narrative. Cependant, il est intéressant de noter que Bourdieu présente sa notion en partie comme une critique des idées de Sartre sur l’identité. En examinant leurs similitudes et différences, un éclairage est apporté sur le dé-bat concernant la critique de la notion classique de subjectivité dans la pensée contemporaine.
Derrida, Différance, and a Materialism without Substance
Authors: Bingham Ryan S. ,   Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy
Published: November 2024

Near the end of his 1993 Specters of Marx, Jacques Derrida makes a subtle appeal to a “materialism without substance: a materialism of the khôra for a despairing ‘messianism.’” Here, I investigate the hardly suspected role of this materialism in the emergence of Der-rida’s early notion of différance. I begin by outlining and explicat-ing for the 􀏔irst time Derrida’s unpublished 1961 khōra interpreta-tion. I then track its implicit convergence with Derrida’s 1962–64 engagement with messianic eschatology, followed by the repetition of this con􀏔iguration in 1964–66, in order to draw out the signi􀏔i-cance of khōra and the messianic in the emergent articulation of différance. Remarkably, at the moment in which Derrida developed the major initial gestures of deconstruction, this con􀏔iguration was before him—both devant and avant—such that a deconstruction responsible for the conditions of its own inscription would have to come to articulate this materialism. Vers la 􀏔in de Spectres de Marx (1993), Jacques Derrida fait un ap-pel subtil à un « matérialisme sans substance : un matérialisme de la khôra pour un “messianisme” désespérant ». J’examine ici le rôle à peine soupçonné de ce matérialisme dans l'émergence de la pre-mière notion derridienne de différance. Je commence par esquisser et expliquer pour la première fois l’interprétation derridienne iné-dite de la khōra de 1961. Ensuite, je poursuis sa convergence impli-cite avec l’engagement derridien avec l’eschatologie messianique en 1962–64, suivi de la répétition de cette con􀏔iguration en 1964–66, a􀏔in de faire ressortir l’importance de la khōra et du messia-nique dans l’articulation émergente de la différance. Remarqua-blement, au moment où Derrida a développé les premiers gestes majeurs de déconstruction, cette con􀏔iguration était vor lui—à la fois devant et avant—telle qu’une déconstruction responsable des conditions de sa propre inscription devrait venir articuler ce maté-rialisme.
CALL OF PROSPERITY: FARMERS’ ATTITUDE AND SUCCESS FROM THE KISAN CALL CENTRE IN ASSAM
Authors: NIBIR PRATIM CHOUDHURY  , AMIT CHOUDHURY
Published: November 2024

In an effort to close the gap between the needs of farmers and the distribution of agricultural information, this study examines how farmers perceive the advice offered by Kisan Call Centres (KCCs). KCCs are vital sources that provide knowledge on different farming techniques, professional counsel, and agricultural guidance. However, enhancing the efficacy of agricultural extension services requires an understanding of how farmers interpret and apply these advisories.The study uses a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and in-depth interviews with 100 farmers from the State of Assam, representing a heterogeneous sample. The findings show a range of opinions, impacted by variables viz., age, education, landholding, experience and annual income. The study shows 41 % of respondents were under 30 years old, with 68 % depending on farming and 61 % holding 7.6-15 bighas of land. Farmers appreciated KCC’s quick responses, especially for weather forecasts, but noted issues with insufficient information, pest symptom descriptions, and long wait times. Age, experience, landholding, and income positively correlated with favourable attitudes towards KCC, while education had a negative impact.
HEALTH AND HYGIENE READINESS OF ANGANWADI CHILDREN: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
Authors: AKSHAYA. E  , NISHA VIKRAMAN
Published: November 2024

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Peran Kepala Sekolah dalam Melaksanakan Manajemen Mutu Pendidikan di MI NW Tangar Lingsar
Authors: Yon Hadi Irwan
Published: November 2024

As an educational leader at the unit level, the principal has a strong leadership foundation and is responsible for the success or failure of the school he supervises. Analysis of the principal's function in educational quality management, analysis of the principal's role in its implementation, and identification of elements that facilitate and hinder the implementation of educational quality management are the objectives of this study. This study is descriptive qualitative, and data analysis techniques include reduction, triangulation, presentation, and verification/conclusion. The findings of this study include (1) The Principal's Function in Organizing Educational Quality Management (a) Steps taken to improve educational quality, such as developing plans for student academic progress, building a rich learning environment in schools, fostering a leadership mindset among all academic and non-academic staff, improving learning, and supervising all academic and non-academic staff (2) The Principal's Role in Implementing Educational Quality Management (a) Making Policies on Educational Quality, (b) Tracking and Assessment, (c) Human resource development, (d) resource management, (e) stakeholder involvement and communication, (f) problem solving, and (g) empowerment of the management team, (h) Continuous Improvement The implementation of educational quality management is influenced by enabling and inhibiting factors. (a) Enabling factors include effective leadership, stakeholder involvement, sufficient resources, training and development, supportive organizational culture, collaboration and cooperation, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation. (b) barriers, such as scarce resources and an unfriendly corporate culture.
Treatment of Infection Caused by Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci in Extremely Preterm Neonate
Authors: Palić Ilija , Vasiljević Jelena , Vasiljević Stevan , Gojić Sonja
Published: November 2024

Background: Enterococci are facultative anaerobic microorganisms and opportunistic pathogens. Risk factors for enterococcal infection in neonates are prematurity, low birth weight, long-term hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit, immaturity of the innate and adaptive immune response, mechanical ventilation and other invasive procedures. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci has increased significantly over the last two decades as important cause of nosocomial infections. Case description: The preterm male neonate was born by vaginal delivery at 255/7 weeks of gestation with birth weight of 900 g and Apgar score of 2 in the first minute after birth. After initial stabilization in Maternity Hospital, the neonate was admitted to the Institute of Neonatology on the 3rd day of life in severe condition. On the 28th day of life, the neonate developed signs of systemic infection. Complete blood count showed leukocytes of 6300/mm3 and increased concentration of C-reactive protein (90.2 mg/L). Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid obtained by lumbar and ventricular puncture showed pleocytosis, hyperproteinorachia and hypoglycorrhachia. We received a positive result of the tracheal aspirate for Enterococcus faecalis with sensitivity only on linezolid. Because of that, we added linezolid in the therapy. However, Enterococcus faecium grew in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid. In accordance to the antibiogram, the antibiotic therapy was replaced to chloramphenicol. Head ultrasound showed posthemorrhagic ventricular dilatation, increased thickness, irregularity and echogenicity of the ependyma, the presence of intraventricular debris and stranding and fibrin sept formation in left lateral ventricle. During treatment by chloramphenicol the neonate had a mild gray skin color, but count of blood cells, and function of liver and kidneys were normal. After the completion of treatment of neonatal sepsis complicated by meningitis and ventriculitis, ventriculoperitoneal shunt implantation was performed. Conclusion: There is a need for implementation of strategies for control of colonization by vancomycin-resistant Enterococci in pregnant women, as wells as preventive measures in daily work and rational use of antibiotics in the neonatal intensive care unit. Chloramphenicol could be used as a new treatment option for neonatal sepsis caused by vancomycin-resistant Enterococci, especially associated with infection of central nervous system with monitoring complete blood count, liver and kidney function of the neonate.
Use of Bupropion for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Depression in Children and Adolescents
Authors: Nádia A Barradas , Ricardo-Manuel Delgado
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and frequently continues through adolescence and adulthood. Medication is the single most effective treatment for reducing ADHD symptoms and its use is recommended in children with 6 years and older. Nearly two-thirds of children and adolescents with ADHD also have another mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder, including depression disorders. Bupropion is an antidepressant with a mechanism of action potentially relevant to the treatment of ADHD, used in adults for both depression and smoking cessation and eventually as a third line treatment for ADHD. Objective: This review aims to explore the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of bupropion in children and adolescents with ADHD and depression. Method: A scientific review was conducted on a careful analysis of the scientific evidence available on the electronic databases: MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Library. Results: There is little empirical evidence to guide the pharmacological treatment for comorbid ADHD and depression as most treatment studies tend to exclude patients with comorbid disorders. The majority of trials demonstrated bupropion’s efficacy in improving ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents, with effects being superior than placebo and most frequently comparable to methylphenidate. Bupropion also appears to be effective in alleviating depressive symptoms in this population, whether with or without ADHD comorbidity. Side effects did not differ significantly in comparison with stimulants and discontinued medication due to adverse reactions was rare. Conclusions: Current findings have to be interpreted with caution because of the very limited database and frequent use of small sample sizes. Bupropion seems effective and well-tolerated in children and adolescents with ADHD and ADHD-depression comorbidity. It should be considered for treatment of this population, but more randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes are necessary.
Bitcoin İle Seçilmiş Döviz Kurları Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Kıraç Tolga , Buğan Mehmet Fatih
Published: November 2024

Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto adlı kişi veya kişiler tarafından 2009 yılında mail gruplarında yayımlanan bir makale ile hayatımıza girmiş bir kripto para birimidir. O günden bu güne bir çok akademik çalışmanın konusu olmuştur. Tezin ilk bölümünde para kavramı, paranın türleri ve paranın fonksiyonlarından bahsedilmiş, döviz kavramı hakkında genel bir anlatım yapılmış ve bununla birlikte Bitcoin’in ortaya çıkışı, teknolojik altyapısı ve finans piyaslarındaki rolü hakkında genel bir bakış sunulmuştur. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı son yıllarda etkisi ve kullanıcısı artan Bitcoin ile seçili döviz kurları arasındaki ilişkileri araştırmaktır. Çalışma Bitcoin fiyatını etkileyen faktörleri daha iyi anlamaya yardımcı olacaktır. Bitcoin ve seçili döviz kurları arasındaki olası ilişkiyi incelerken öncelikli olarak Phillips-Perron birim kök testi uygulanmış ardından otokorelasyon ve değişen varyans sorunu için LM ve White testleri uygulanmıştır. Son olarak VAR Granger nedensellik testi kullanılarak BTC, DXY ve EUR ilişkisi analiz edilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda BTC, DXY ve EUR arasında herhangi bir nedensellik ilişkisine rastlanılmamıştır. Beklendiği üzere DXY ve EUR arasında nedensellik ilişkisi tespit edilmiştir. Tüm bu sonuçlar doğrultusunda çalışmadan elde edilen bulgular araştırmacılar ve yatırımcılara çalışmalarında ve yatırımlarında yardımcı olacaktır.