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Applied Veterinary Andrology and Frozen Semen Technology
Authors: Shukla M
Published: April 2023

Ample literature covering various aspects of Veterinary Andrology and frozen semen technology is available but need for a book incorporating practical aspects of the subject was always felt for the students of andrology and semen biology and scientists working in the area. This book is aimed to fill this void in literature by providing insight into various applied aspects of veterinary andrology, frozen semen technology and artificial insemination with the help of relevant illustrations based on author’s experience and research in the subject. Theoretical aspects of the subject have been deliberately omitted as ample literature on the topic has already been published. This book has been written to supplement the requirements of the scientists and Managers working in frozen semen production station, Semen Quality Control Laboratories, Andrological Diagnosis Laboratories and students of Andrology and Artificial Insemination. It incorporates the topics mentioned in syllabus for Practical course of Andrology and Artificial Insemination of undergraduate students of Veterinary Science. This will also be helpful to the graduate students of Animal Reproduction or Veterinary Andrology as a teaching aid.
Agro-Climatology: Advances and Challenges
Authors: Balasubramaniam T.N
Published: April 2023

The statement “Be weather wise- Otherwise - Not wise is the new jargon developed by the senior author of this book by 1998 and this indicates the importance of weather and climate to human society and other associates’ life in the earth. This is an action-oriented jargon covering the lives of the earth from A to Z. In the earlier publications on agricultural meteorology and climatology, only theoretical parts have been covered elaborately. But in this publication, little part in theoretical side is covered, leaving major scope to cover under practical sides of the subject.There are 10 chapters in this book covering crop -weather interaction and agro-met observatory, agro-climatic analysis, crop micro-meteorology, remote sensing, crop simulation models, weather codes and their management, integrated weather forecast and agro advisories, climate change, livestock climatology/meteorology and astro-meteorology. Hence this book becomes all in one publication.
Advances in Fermented Foods and Beverages
Authors: Sharma Gopal Kumar
Published: April 2023

The prime focus of this book is to present systematically the importance as well as critical research carried out across the globe to benefit humankind by use of fermentation technology which brought revolutionary changes in improving the health of consumer and thrown light on the changes brought down in the form of nutrition, flavor, their beneficial effect on gut micro biota and enhancement of shelf life to reasonable times. This book is unique and provides an up-to-date comprehensive reference of fermented foods and beverages. The handbook of fermented foods provides in-depth information on seven categories of fermented foods prepared using cereals, pulses, millets, fruits and vegetables, fish, meat and dairy produce. Chapters are devoted specifically for fermentation of major foods and their health benefits. Recent trends in genetic manipulation of lactic acid bacteria, safety aspects of complex microorganisms used in production of fermented foods and their impact on human micro biome has been elucidated. Effect of fermentation process on shelf stability, rheology and sensory attributes, bioactive and anti-nutritional components and flavor and aroma profile are also outlined in detail. Recent trends in fortification, interventions of nanotechnology in packaging of fermented foods and challenges faced by industry in scale up and automation of production of fermented foods has been discussed. Moreover, importance of submerged and solid state fermentation, enzyme production, wine making, role of prebiotics and probiotics in modulation of health are also outlined. The 23 chapters in this book have been authored by reputed contributors having in-depth knowledge of their specialization from government, industry and academia making this book an essential reference for researchers, academicians, students as well as functional food experts and it will certainly drive future research in unexplored areas of traditional fermented foods and reveal importance of modern technological interventions in the field of fermentation technology of foods.
Agrometeorology and Climate Change
Authors: Patra Alok Kumar
Published: April 2023

Weather is a basic input for agriculture. It affects the agricultural planning in a big way starting from land preparation to harvesting, processing and transportation. Thus, climate and weather may be considered as the most critical factor determining the sustainability of agricultural systems.Agrometeorology is now recognised as a full-fledged discipline and recommended as a core subject in the curriculum of the agricultural universities. The book covers the syllabus of the course 'Introductory Agrometeorology and Climate Change' meant for undergraduate students of agriculture, horticulture and forestry.
El papel del consejo tutelar en el abandono escolar
Authors: Pereira Ramos Jailma
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this paper is to analyze dropout and its causes, as it is considered one of the biggest problems that schools, parents, and educational systems often face. Dropout is questionable because it is a problem in schools, given the high dropout and dropout rates. Because it is considered a difficult subject, there is good reason to question why so many people are forced to drop out, as many simply drop out because they don’t want to learn.
La importancia de la lectura en los primeros años
Authors: De Sampaio Joylsa Texeira
Published: April 2023

Abstract The great challenge for pedagogy today is to awaken in children a taste for reading, to make it a habit in their lives. Especially in the initial years of their school life. This paper aims to report the importance of encouraging reading in the early years of an individual’s school life, as well as to emphasize the role of the family and the teacher in this process. The methodology was developed through bibliographic research, where initially a search was made for previously published works of great relevance to the field, the visions of each researched author were analyzed, and then the researcher’s versions were presented, following her own points of view. The conclusion was that reading is significantly important for the construction of the individual and that it is essential to insert the practice of reading into the students’ early years, in order to strengthen their knowledge base for the development of learning.
La importancia de la participación familiar en la vida escolar de sus hijos en la ciudad de belágua-ma
Authors: Cruz Ramos Maria De Jesus
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT This article aims to analyze the importance of family participation in school. For this, this research was conducted with the managers of a school. The participation of the family in the educational process together with the school is of utmost importance, because by working together it will be possible to form critical and reflective citizens, endowed with possibilities and skills, so that in this way the school will be able to fulfill its basic and social formation. It is in the family that the first examples are followed in the course of their education and the role of the school facing the difficulties found in the family. Finally, the exchange of experiences with parents can result in a more significant learning experience for the student. This integration between family and school is a win-win process; the family can align the routine, monitor the child’s development and help them better. It is essential that the family and the school go hand in hand to promote a higher quality education for the intellectual and social growth of the student. The family is considered the first educational agency of the human being and is mainly responsible for the way in which the subject relates to the world.
El gestor de talento humano: bases epistemológicas que orientan su pensamiento gerencial
Authors: Silva de Jesus Hernandez Mg. Francisco das Chagas
Published: April 2023

Management thinking today is at a crossroads as a consequence of the continuous transformations in all its environments, from the social, economic, political, cultural, technological, scientific, humanistic and spiritual. That is why the purpose of this essay was to reflect on the bases of managerial thinking oriented to the ontological and epistemological aspects of the new human talent manager. After making the interpretation of the subject, it was possible to conclude that the above mentioned aspects allow the human talent manager to have a managerial training that covers the relationships or meaning of his being in the domain of his knowledge (ontological), while in the (epistemological), the organization validates the knowledge that the manager possesses in all areas, so that its importance for the growth of his human spirit is appreciated. For any organization, it is relevant that the human talent manager is aware so that he/she can develop the ability to successfully face the emerging reality present in the work environment.
Implementasi Kepemimpinan Kepala Madrasah dalam Pelaksanaan Manajemen Berbasis Madrasah
Authors: Susanti Fitri , Wulansari Ismy , Harahap Emmi Kholilah , Hamengkubowono Hamengkubowono
Published: April 2023

The Madrasah as an educational institution that regulates learning activities and in the process of implementing education involves all stakeholders within the scope of problems in madrasah education, namely the quality of educators and administrative staff, inadequate facilities and infrastructure, an unfocused madrasah curriculum and tends to be overloaded, the low quality of education includes: teachers who are less professional in carrying out tasks such as being undisciplined, lack of communication and coordination between school principals and teachers regarding school conditions Kepahiang”. The purpose of this research is to find out the authorities and responsibilities of schools in implementing MBM at MTsN 01 Kepahiang. This research is carried out by using the "purposive sampling" method, which is a sampling technique from data sources with certain considerations. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research with the type of field research.
Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Madrasah dalam Pembentukan Karakter Religius Peserta Didik (Input, Proses dan Output)
Authors: Arista Helsi , Mariani Ari , Sartika Devi , Murni Deti , Harahap Emmi Kholilah
Published: April 2023

School Management has more power for school administrators, namely the power to regulate and manage schools, to make decisions, regulate, direct, and control schools, so that school administrators are not arbitrary in administering schools, schools must be responsible for what they do to the community as a consequence of mad at provided by the public or society. So, accountability is very influential on public trust in the school, because it controls not only the school, but the community also participates in this matter. This research is field research conducted at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Nurul Fatah Head of Curup. To obtain the required data or sources, the author uses qualitative research methods using a descriptive approach. This research was conducted using "purposive sampling", which is a technique of examining data sources with certain considerations. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research using this type of field research.
The Effect of Principal Leadership and Work Motivation on Junior High School Teacher Performance
Authors: Pratiwi Dinar Putri , Warlizasusi Jumirah
Published: April 2023

In order to improve the quality of education in schools, not only the role of school principals but also qualified teachers is very influential. The teacher has a duty as a teacher, and more than that, the teacher is an educator and value-adding mentor who guides and guides student learning. For this reason, teachers take an active role and establish themselves as high-performing professionals. Effective principal leadership is created when the principal has good traits, behaviors, and skills to guide school organizations and ultimately achieve good goals and effective quality schools. The aims of this study were (1) the influence of the principal and motivation on the performance of teachers at Rejang Lebong 1 Public Middle School, (2) The influence of the principal's leadership on teacher performance at Rejang Lebong 1 Public Middle School, (3) the effect of work motivation on the performance of teachers of SMP Negeri 1 Lebong Rejang. The population of this study was all teachers at SMP Negeri 1 Rejang Lebong, totaling 65 people. The sampling method adopts a national census. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The results of this study indicate that (1) principal leadership and work motivation simultaneously have a significant effect on teacher performance, (2) principal leadership has a significant effect on teacher performance, and (3) work motivation has a significant effect. teacher performance at SMP Negeri 1 Rejang Lebong.
Supervision Management in Improving Madrasah Achievement in State Aliyah Madrasas
Authors: Sutarno Sutarno
Published: April 2023

This study aims to reveal Supervisory Management in an effort to increase outstanding Madrasahs in Muaro Jambi district, this is in line with our educational goals, namely to educate thnation's life, that supervisors are one of the important subjects in the educational process for students and institutions to achieve. This research tries to dig deeper into how Supervisory Management achieves outstanding Madrasahs, especially at the Sungai Gelam State Aliyah Madrasah. Jambi Muaro district. This research used a qualitative approach by employing observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection methods. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and verification or drawing conclusions. Checking the validity of the data by extending participation, the accuracy of observations, triangulation, and consulting the supervisor. Does this study aim to find out (1) how is the management of supervisors at the Sungai Gelam Muaro Jambi State Aliyah Madrasah? (2) What are the efforts to increase the achievement of Sungai Gelam Muaro Jambi State Aliyah Madrasah? (3) How is the evaluation of the implementation of the supervisor's task program in improving the achievement of Sungai Gelam Muaro Jambi State Aliyah Aliyah?
Determinants of Cost of Capital: Kenyan context
Authors: Kengere George Onyiego , Manasseh Njagi  , Chonga Patricia Luvuno , Kamau Charles Guandaru
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this paper was to look at the determinants of the cost of capital for a firm. The study conducted a literature review with the goal of identifying the factors that influence the cost of capital for a firm. The research showed that profitability, liquidity, tax, growth, size, and age of the company are among the major determinants that influence the cost of capital for a firm. Further the research showed a positive correlation between the cost of capital and profitability, liquidity, growth, size, and age of the company. The capital arrangement of a firm is determined on account of the pecking order theory and trade-off theory while bearing in mind the cost elements associated with it. In Kenya, economic stability and political stability are the primary determinants that determine the cost of capital for a firm. This determining factor influences the availability and cost of credit offered by financial institutions in Kenya.
Dividend Decisions and Economic Value-Added of Firms in Kenya
Authors: Kasidi Khamis , Riwegho Saumu Amir , Omar Ahmed Mohammed , Kamau Charles Guandaru
Published: April 2023

Creating corporate value is one of the organization's primary priorities. As the value of the company increases, shareholders will receive additional benefits. The result of empirically based research is a substantial body of literature on dividend policy. There are two major schools of thought in the research: one argues that a company's dividend policy influences its value, while the other maintains that it has no effect on it. After many years of research, no agreement has been reached, and scholars cannot even agree on the same empirical evidence. Over the years, a variety of theories about the potential influence of dividend choices on a company's total wealth and performance have been developed, with varying degrees of success. Numerous financial ideas and models were put forth, and the business sector later used them. It is still unclear, despite several studies, how dividend decisions impact the share price of the firm and the overall wealth of shareholders. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between business valuation and dividend policy choices. Several studies indicate a statistically significant positive correlation between the dividend policy and return on equity. As a result, raising dividend payments will help the business succeed. A substantial body of evidence, however, suggests a conflict between firm profitability and dividend payout. As a result, when companies pay dividends, their retained earnings are impacted, which affects their expected internal profitability.
Lower and Upper Quartiles Enhanced Round Robin Algorithm for Scheduling of Outlier Tasks in Cloud Computing
Authors: Al-Mekhlafi Muneer Abdullah Saeed , Al-Marbe Nashwan Nagi Saleh
Published: April 2023

Cloud computing is one of the top emerging technologies with

huge market and enterprise potential as it provides on-demand, -based access

to large-scale shared computing resources. Task scheduling is one of the most

important issues in cloud computing in order to enhance performance and

resource utilization while minimizing costs. Because of its simplicity and

fairness, the round-robin algorithm is the ideal task scheduling algorithm,

although it suffers from time complexity and cannot handle outlier tasks.

Several modifications of Round Robin have been introduced to enhance time

complexity. To ensure sufficient deal with time complexity and outlier tasks,

this paper introduces a novel enhanced round-robin heuristic algorithm by

utilizing the round-robin algorithm and updating its time quantum

dynamically based on the lower and upper quartiles of the time quantum for

all the tasks in the ready queue. The experimental results on four datasets

showed that the proposed algorithm significantly outperformed baseline

algorithms in terms of the average waiting time, turnaround time, and

response time. The results show that, when compared to the baseline

algorithm in cases 3 and 4, the proposed algorithm enhances the average

waiting time's time complexity by 50% with datasets containing random and

outlier tasks.
Línea y color. Acerca de la relación entre arte y pensamiento en Paul Klee.
Authors: Martínez V. Sergio
Published: April 2023

In this work we seek to inquire the relationship between art and thought in Paul Klee. We think that this relationship is related to the question of an image of creation as genesis. To attend this genesis, we will consider the work of art as the fundamental experience to sense and to think about it. Its in this way that the relationship between line and color is the primary experience that demand us to attempt to ask about the relationship between art and thought in Klee. The risk of the thought-in-image of the swiss-german artist, by seeking for a genesis, is that compromises a cosmological moment.  While we consider this, we will introduce an elective affinity between Klee and a philosophical-aesthetic tradition, that its roots are in Kant. This perhaps could help us to understand what is at question in the thought-in-image of Klee.

En este trabajo buscamos pesquisar la relación entre arte y pensamiento en Paul Klee. Creemos que esta relación está vinculada a la pregunta en torno a una imagen esencial de la creación como génesis. Para sentir y pensar esta génesis, consideraremos fundamental la experiencia de la obra de arte. Es de este modo que la relación entre línea y color nos demanda preguntar por la relación entre arte y pensamiento. En tanto que el riesgo del pensamiento-en-imagen del artista suizo-alemán se halla en lo que compromete: un momento cosmogenético. Al considerarlo introduciremos una afinidad electiva entre Klee y una tradición estético-filosófica cuyas raíces se hallan en Kant, en la medida en que ella nos ayudará a meditar lo que está en cuestión en su pensamiento-en-imagen.
Afectos migrantes en "El Sistema del tacto" de Alejandra Costamagna
Authors: Ferrús Antón Beatriz
Published: April 2023

Alejandra Costamagna's El sistema del tacto uses a family archive (photographs, letters, books and forgotten objects) to tell the story of several generations of a family marked by migrations, from Piamonte to Argentina and from here to Chile. Our work analyses the theory of the archive that the text proposes as a guiding thread to address its different levels of reading, especially the one that allows us to trace the genealogies and alliances between two generations of women.

El sistema del tacto de Alejandra Costamagna se sirve de un archivo familiar (fotografías, cartas, libros y objetos olvidados) para contar la historia de varias generaciones de una familia marcada por las migraciones, desde Piamonte a Argentina y desde aquí a Chile. Nuestro trabajo analiza la teoría del archivo que el texto propone como hilo conductor para abordar sus diferentes niveles de lectura, especialmente aquel que nos permite rastrear las genealogías y alianzas entre dos generaciones de mujeres.
Hollywood en La Habana. "El milagro de Anaquillé", un ballet de Amadeo Roldán y Alejo Carpentier
Authors: Garí Barceló Bernat
Published: April 2023

El problema de la representación del afrocubano será una de las cuestiones más debatidas entre los miembros del Grupo Minorista cubano a finales de los años veinte. Uno de los lugares en los que se aborda de manera programática esta cuestión es un libreto que Carpentier escribe para una ballet de Amadeo Roldán en el curso del año 1927. Carpentier y Roldán piensan en contra de la tendencia hiperinflacionaria del cine de Hollywood y de los miembros de la élite criolla que plasman la cultura afrocaribeña desde una visión estereotipada de la identidad. El milagro de Anaquillé destaca porque su trama se concreta en una paradoja: se representa la imposibilidad de la representación, la imposibilidad de que el afrocubano pueda ser realmente representado.
Factores psicosociales que influyen en la relación médico paciente en la consulta de genética clínica.
Authors: Ortiz Quiroga Diana Marcela , Jalisi Stephan , Castro Sardi Ximena , Ariza Araújo Yoseth , Pachajoa Harry
Published: April 2023

The genetic clinical practice has been recognized as a consultation dedicated to the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders by the geneticist. However, the data on how genetic consultation works in Colombia are unknown and there is a lack of information about the other aspects of the genetic management of the population with genetic disorders. Materials and methods: An observational and semi-structured interview methodology was combined and performed in this study for two geneticists in one health institution of Cali, Colombia. The interview and observations were carried out in two and fourteen moments, respectively. Results: External and internal factors, which might influence and determine the dynamics of the consultation, were identified, such as barriers in the health system, type of consultation and personal beliefs of the geneticist. Conclusion: In summary, the holistic approach to the population with genetic disorders has to transcend the biological approach focused on deficiency and consider both the psychological and social approaches.

Introducción: la genética clínica ha sido reconocida como una práctica dedicada al diagnóstico y al manejo de los trastornos genéticos por parte del médico genetista. Sin embargo, los datos sobre la forma como funciona la consulta de genética clínica en Colombia, son inexistentes y, sin información acerca de los retos en la atención a la población con enfermedad genética. Materiales y métodos: este estudio se llevó a cabo combinando la observación y la entrevista semi-estructurada a dos médicos genetistas de una institución de salud en Cali, con catorce observaciones y dos entrevistas. Resultados: se identificaron factores, internos y externos a la consulta, que influyeron en su dinámica: las barreras en el sistema de salud, la tipología de la consulta y los factores personales del médico genetista. Conclusión: se concluye que la atención integral de las personas con condiciones genéticas debe trascender el abordaje biológico, en la deficiencia, a un abordaje que también considere aspectos psicológicos y sociales.
Utilidad de las terapias complementarias en el manejo de dolor durante el parto: una revisión integradora
Authors: Palet-Rodríguez Margarita , Torrubia-Pérez Elisabet
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Labour pain is one of the most worrying things for future mothers. Nurses ensure the well-being of patients in all these aspects and it should be noted that there are various complementary options to epidural analgesia.

Objective: To identify the complementary therapies that could be applied effectively and safely in pregnant women, to analyse the contributing factors of greater well-being for the parturient and to evaluate their utility.

Method: this integrative review were carried out in online databases: PubMed, Scopus and Dialnet, Articles whose publication date was not more than ten years ago, written in English, Spanish or Portuguese and open access were included.

Results: 16 studies about the application of different complementary therapies used safely in pregnant were included and analysed. The obtained results of the application of complementary techniques in previous studies were taken into account and agruped according to typology: body-mind interventions, alternative medical practice, manual healing methods, immersion in water and swiss ball, aromatherapy and auriculotherapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.

Conclusion: The variety of effective and safe complementary therapies on labour is evidencied, as well as their usefulness to reduce the possible incoveniences that may appear during this process, increasing the positive experience of labour.

Introducción: El dolor de parto es uno de los aspectos que más preocupan a las futuras madres. La enfermería vela por el bienestar de las pacientes en todas sus vertientes y cabe tener presente que existen diversas opciones complementarias a la analgesia epidural.Objetivo: Identificar las terapias complementarias que puedan aplicarse de forma efectiva y segura en embarazadas, analizar los factores que contribuyan a un mayor bienestar para la parturienta y evaluar su utilidad. Método: Revisión integradora de la literatura realizada mediante la búsqueda en las bases de datos online: PubMed, Scopus y Dialnet. Se incluyeron artículos cuya fecha de publicación no fuese superior a los 10 años previos a la búsqueda, redactados en inglés, español o portugués y de acceso abierto. Resultados: Se analizaron un total de 16 artículos cuya temática giraba en torno a la aplicación de diferentes terapias complementarias utilizadas con seguridad en mujeres embarazadas. Se tuvieron en cuenta los resultados de la aplicación de diferentes técnicas complementarias en estudios previos y se agruparon según tipología: intervenciones cuerpo-mente, práctica médica alternativa, métodos de curación manual, inmersión en agua y pelota suiza, aromaterapia y auriculoterapia y estimulación nerviosa eléctrica transcutánea. Conclusión: Se evidencia la variedad de terapias complementarias cuya aplicación resulta efectiva y segura en el momento del parto, así como su utilidad para disminuir los inconvenientes presentes durante esta etapa, acrecentando así, la experiencia positiva del parto.
Estandarización de la batería de Evaluación de la Memoria Semántica (EMSEA) en adultos mayores institucionalizados de Lima
Authors: Livia-Segovia José , Grasso Lina , Herrera-Pino Agnes Daniel , Ortiz-Morán Mafalda , Benavides-Munarriz Nicolle
Published: April 2023

Objective: To determine if semantic memory is a factor associated with cognitive impairment in older adults in Lima. Method: The Semantic Memory Assessment Battery for Older Adults (EMSEA), the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) and other instruments that were used as external criteria were applied. The sample consisted of 158 older adults from Metropolitan Lima between 60 and 95 years of age. EMSEA differentiates between a normal and clinical sample, with a sensitivity of 80% and a specificity of 100% for a cut-off point of 251. Concurrent validity is evidenced and a two-factor EMSEA model is demonstrated. Cronbach's Alpha value is .75 and Theta is .80. Results: Descriptive data indicated a 28% prevalence of cognitive impairment and a 23% low semantic memory level. The predictive model indicates that three areas of semantic memory are associated with cognitive impairment with an R2 of 25%, leaving the model established by: Verification, naming of drawings and analogies. Conclusion: It is concluded that the EMSEA battery presents evidence of criterion and construct validity, internal consistency and a predictive.

Objetivo: Determinar si la memoria semántica es un factor asociado al deterioro cognitivo en adultos mayores de Lima. Método: Se aplicaron la batería de Evaluación de la Memoria Semántica para Adultos Mayores (EMSEA), el Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) y otros instrumentos que fueron utilizados como criterios externos. La muestra estuvo constituida por 158 adultos mayores de Lima Metropolitana entre 60 a 95 años de edad. La EMSEA diferencia entre una muestra normal y clínica, siendo la sensibilidad de 80% y la especificidad de 100% para un punto de corte de 251. Se evidencia validez concurrente y se demuestra un modelo EMSEA de dos factores. La confiabilidad fue adecuada con valor Alfa de Cronbach de .75 y Theta de .80. Resultados: Los datos descriptivos señalaron un 28% de prevalencia de deterioro cognitivo y 23% de nivel de memoria semántica bajo. El modelo predictivo señala que tres áreas de la memoria semántica están asociadas al deterioro cognitivo con un R2 de 25%, quedando el modelo establecido por: Verificación, denominación de dibujos y analogías. Conclusión: Se concluye que la batería EMSEA presenta evidencia de validez de criterio y constructo, así como consistencia interna.
The most unmet needs on Gynecological and Breast Cancer Survivors, A Systematic Review
Authors: Nasution Lina Anisa , Afiyanti Yati , Ma'rifah Atun Raudotul
Published: April 2023

Introduction: The complexity of treating gynecological and breast cancer causes unmet needs for survivors. This systematic review aimed to identify the most unmet needs of gynecological and breast cancer survivors from the available evidence. Method: Researchers searched the electronic databases PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL, Ebsco Host, and Science Direct with predetermined criteria. The keywords used were combinations of "gynaecologic* cancer" OR "gynaecologic* cancer survivors" OR "breast cancer" OR "breast cancer survivors" AND "unmet needs." A systematic review was made using PRISMA, the critical appraisal was carried out with the JBI instrument, and bias analysis was carried out using the Robvis Tool. Results: There are 12 selected articles. The two highest unmet needs domains for gynecological and breast cancer survivors are the health system information and psychological domains. Conclusions: Nurses and other health workers must pay attention to implementing holistic care to meet the various needs of gynecological cancer survivors, including health system information and psychological domains.

Introduccion: La complejidad del tratamiento del cancer ginecológico y de mama genera necesidades insatisfechas para los sobrevivientes. Esta revisión sistemática tuvo como objetivo identificar las necesidades más insatisfechas de las sobrevivientes de cancer ginecológico y de mama a partir de la evidencia disponible.Método: Los investigadores realizaron búsquedas en las bases de datos PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL, Ebsco Host, Science Direct con criterios electrónicos predeterminados. Las palabras claves usadas fueron combinacion de " cáncer " ginecológico *"O" sobrevivientes de cáncer ginecológico *" O " cáncer de mama" O " sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama" Y " necesidades insatisfechas ". Se realizó una revisión sistemática mediante PRISMA, la evaluación crítica se realizó con el instrumento JBI y el análisis de sesiones mediante la herramienta Robvis.Resultados: Hay 12 artículos seleccionados. Los dos dominios de necesidades insatisfechas más importantes para los sobrevivientes de cáncer ginecológico y cáncer de mama son el dominio de informacion del sistema de salud y el dominio psicológico.Conclusión: Las enfermeras y otros trabajadores de la salud deben prestar atencion a la implementacion de una atención holística para satisfacer las diversas necesidades de los sobrevivientes de cancer ginecológico, incluidas las necesidades de información del sistema de salud y los dominios psicológicos.
Study of the Effect on the Introduction of a Lockdown (COVID-19 Pandemic) on Abnormal Return Rate
Authors:   Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw, Poland, Kot Marcin
Published: April 2023

In general, everyone has an individual approach to investing their capital. In the case of the capital market, two extreme approaches can be observed, for some investors the key is the security of investments while for others it is maximization of profits. There are also many investors who follow their own beliefs when making decisions – the emotional factor. Such behavior is explained by a relatively new field, namely behavioral finance. Its inseparable elements are exchange rate fluctuations. The amplitude of occurring fluctuations increases in case of unexpected random events. One such event was COVID-19 and the announcements of lockdowns in individual countries. The following report investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the capital market, and more specifically, it has been tested in terms of generating abnormal rates of return. The hypothesis of the study was that an announcement of a lockdown resulting in an economic closure generates statistically significant abnormal rates of return in relation to national benchmarks. The study was conducted on the basis of daily closing rates for joint stock companies from six European countries: Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, and Hungary. The data range covered the period from 1st January 2020 to 30th April 2020. The results of the event study proved that a few companies in the analysis showed sensitivity of their rates of return in relation to COVID-19.
Malawian critical care nurses’ views on the implementation of an educational intervention to enhance sustained use of an evidence-based endotracheal tube cuff pressure management guideline: A survey study
Authors: Mpasa F , Van Rooyen D R M , Jordan P J , Venter D , Ten Ham-Baloyi W
Published: April 2023

Background. Evidence-based guidelines can assist critical care nurses in promoting best practices, including those related to endotracheal tube cuff pressure management. However, these guidelines require tailored strategies to enhance their implementation, uptake, and sustained use in practice.

Objectives. To evaluate Malawian critical care nurses’ views on the implementation of an endotracheal tube cuff pressure management guideline to enhance sustained guideline use.

Methods. An explorative-descriptive survey design was employed, using a questionnaire with closed- and open-ended questions that was distributed after implementation of an educational intervention based on an endotracheal tube cuff pressure management guideline. The questionnaire had a Cronbach’s alpha score of 0.85.

Results. A total of 47 nurses working in four public and two private hospital intensive care units in Malawi participated. Quantitative findings showed that the majority of the participants (92%) indicated that the strategies used for the group that received the full intervention including both active (monitoring visits) and passive (a half-day educational session using a PowerPoint presentation, and a printed guideline and algorithm) strategies (intervention 1 group) were useful, clear and applicable and enhanced implementation of the guideline. These results were statistically significant (mean (standard deviation) 1.86 (0.84); t=6.07; p<0.0005). Qualitative data revealed three major themes related to recommendations for uptake and sustained use of the guideline in nursing practice: the guideline needs to be translated, updated, and made available to ICU staff; implementation strategies (continuous supervision and follow-up); and facilitating factors for successful implementation (education and training on guideline content, resources, and commitment to best practices).

Conclusion. The study highlighted that although the implementation strategies used were positively received by participants, they need to be further tailored to their context to enhance guideline uptake and sustained use in practice. Further study is required to ensure that tailored implementation strategies facilitate guideline uptake and sustained use, specifically in resource-constrained contexts.
Healthcare professionals’ perception of knowledge and implementation of Patient Safety Incident Reporting and Learning guidelines in specialised care units, KwaZulu-Natal
Authors: Gqaleni T M H , Mkhize S W
Published: April 2023

Background. Despite the implementation of intervention strategies, incidents in specialised care units remain high and are of serious concern, worldwide.
Objective. To assess the healthcare professionals’ perception of knowledge and implementation of patient safety incident (PSI) reporting and learning guidelines in specialised care units of three selected public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Methods. The study used a descriptive, cross-sectional survey design. A purposive sample targeted 237 healthcare professionals. An online structured questionnaire collected the data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data.
Results. A total of 181 questionnaires were returned, yielding a response rate of 76%. Notably, 83% of respondents had high-perceived knowledge of the PSI reporting and learning guidelines, while 98% had low perceptions of their implementation. The current unit (p=0.002) and shift of the day (p=0.008) were factors associated with the perception of good knowledge of PSI reporting and learning guidelines, as indicated by a p-value ≤0.05. The respondents’ age (p=0.05), current unit (p=0.015), and shift of the day (p=0.000) were significantly associated with the perception of poor implementation of the PSI reporting and learning guidelines.
Conclusion. The respondents demonstrated a good perception of knowledge of PSI reporting and learning guidelines; however, the perception of the implementation was poor. Therefore, a revised implementation strategy coupled with periodical in-service training for healthcare profes
Mixed cystic lymphatic malformations
Authors:   Department of Dermatology and Venereology, CHU Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, Walid Noura , El Fatoiki Fatima ,   Department of Dermatology and Venereology, CHU Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, Chiheb Soumiya ,   Department of Dermatology and Venereology, CHU Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Cystic lymphatic malformations (CLM) are rare benign, slow-flowing congenital malformations composed of abnormal cystic dilatations. They can be microcystic, macrocystic or very rarely mixed. We describe a rare case of mixed CLM in a 12-year-old female patient. Observation: A 13-year-old girl, from a consanguineous marriage, who presented to our structure for a swelling of the right forearm which appeared 3 weeks previously and which was progressively increasing in size. Examination found a soft, depressible and painful subcutaneous mass in the right forearm associated with vesicular hemorrhagic lesions grouped into plaques in the ipsilateral arm initially treated as shingles without improvement. Diagnosis of mixed CLK was made clinically and confirmed on imaging. Therapeutic abstention was recommended with monitoring and local treatment. Discussion: The originality of our observation lies in the association of micro and macrocystic CLM, the late appearance of the lymphatic malformation, and clinical presentation of lymphangiectasias confused with shingles. Key words: Mixed lymphatic malformations, MLK, Vascular malformations
External Competence of the EU and International Agreements of the European Union
Authors: Dikov Roman
Published: April 2023

The subject of the study is the legal personality and external competence of an international organization (integration association) and the European Union itself. The author examines in detail such aspects of the topic as: the concept of the legal personality of an international organization, the concepts of competence and external competence of an international organization, international trade agreements of the European Union in the context of the implementation of external competence, sources of external competence of the European Union, types of competence of the European Union, types of international agreements of a commercial nature of the European Union. Particular attention is paid to the legal sources of the external competence of the foreign trade nature of the European Union and the classification of contracts concluded with a third party of the European Union. The main conclusions of the study are the definition of the legal personality of international organizations and integration associations, legal sources of external competence of an international organization and, in particular, the European Union. A special contribution of the author to the study of the topic and, at the same time, scientific novelty is the classification of international agreements concluded on behalf of the European Union jointly with member states in the context of the specifics of the implementation of its external competence of a trade and economic nature. The recommendation for the Eurasian Economic Union is also a scientific novelty, based on the experience and features, as well as the speed of concluding international treaties by the European Union.
Influence of polycrystalline diamond on silicon-based GaN material
Authors: Liu Qing-Bin , Yu Cui , Guo Jian-Chao , Ma Meng-Yu , He Ze-Zhao , Zhou Chuang-Jie , Gao Xue-Dong , Yu Hao , Feng Zhi-Hong ,   National Key Laboratory of Solid-State Microwave Devices and Circuits, Hebei Semiconductor Research Institute, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
Published: April 2023

Self-heating has become a limited factor for the performance improvement of GaN electronics. Growing polycrystalline diamond directly on GaN material to solve the heating problem of GaN devices has become one of the research highlights. Polycrystalline diamond on Si-based GaN material has the advantages of being close to the channel region and high heat dissipation efficiency. However, there is a problem that the thermal expansion mismatch between polycrystalline diamond and GaN material leads to the deterioration of electrical characteristics of GaN. In this work, we adopt microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) method to grow polycrystalline diamond on 2-inch Si-based GaN material. The test results show that the polycrystalline diamond is uniform as a whole. The average thickness is in the range of 9–81 μm. With the thickness of polycrystalline diamond increasing, the XRD (002) diffraction peak FWHM increment and mobility loss gradually increase for the Si-based GaN material. Through laser cutting and acid etching, the Si-based GaN material is successfully stripped from the polycrystalline diamond. It is found that during the process of diamond growth at high temperature, hydrogen atoms etch the defect positions of the silicon nitride epitaxial layer, forming a hole area in the GaN, and the etching depth can reach the intrinsic GaN layer. During the process of cooling, a crack area is formed around the hole area. Raman characteristic peaks, full widths at half maximum of XRD (002) diffraction peaks, and electrical properties of the stripped Si-based GaN materials are all returned to their intrinsic states. The above results show that the thermal expansion mismatch between polycrystalline diamond and Si-based GaN introduces stress into GaN, which leads to lattice distortion of GaN lattice and the degradation of electrical property of GaN material. The degradation of GaN material is recoverable, but not destructive.
Michael Scott’s anti-proverbs and pseudo-proverbs as a source of humour in The Office
Authors: Tosina Fernández Luis J.
Published: April 2023

This article analyses the use of proverbs in the American version of the sitcom The Office, especially in relation to Michael Scott, the show’s main protagonist. The purpose of the study is to explore the possibilities of proverbs as a comedic device and the use that scriptwriters make of paremiology for the portrayal of fictional characters. The case of Michael Scott is paradigmatic for these two approaches because, apart from being the protagonist of one of the most influential comedies in the last two decades, he exemplifies a creative use of paremiology through which he often modifies existing proverbs or invents proverb-like statements to support his ideas, rather than reciting proverbs in their canonical wording. As can be inferred, the intention of these paremiological practices is to make the audience laugh. From this analysis, we can draw the conclusion that scriptwriters deliberately include non-canonical proverbs in Michael’s speech for the humorous possibilities that they offer. Consequently, this procedure determines Michael’s characterisation in a way that relates to the traditional incongruity theory of humour. Finally, this paper intends to contribute to the establishment of a trend in current proverb scholarship that studies paremias for their comedic uses in modern media and to the dismissal of the widespread idea that they are not relevant in today’s society.
Genome-wide identification and co-expression network analysis of Aux/IAA gene family in Salvia miltiorrhiza
Authors: Huang Bin , Qi Yuxin , Huang Xueshuang , Yang Peng
Published: April 2023

The auxin/indole-3-acetic acid (Aux/IAA) gene family serves as a principal group of genes responsible for modulating plant growth and development through the auxin signaling pathway. Despite the significance of this gene family, the identification and characterization of members within the well-known Chinese medicinal herb Salvia miltiorrhiza (S. miltiorrhiza) have not been thoroughly investigated. In this study, we employed bioinformatics methods to identify 23 Aux/IAA genes within the genome of S. miltiorrhiza. These genes were classified into typical IAA and atypical IAA based on their domain structure. Our analysis of the promoter regions revealed that the expression of these genes is regulated not only by auxins, but also by other hormones and environmental factors. Furthermore, we found that the expression patterns of these genes varied across various tissues of S. miltiorrhiza. While our initial hypothesis suggested that the primary function of these genes was the interaction between SmIAA and ARF, gene co-expression network analysis revealed that they are also influenced by various other transcription factors, such as WRKY and ERF. The findings establish a sturdy basis for future investigations into the function of the Aux/IAA gene family and exhibit promising prospects for enhancing the genetics of this medicinal flora and its associated species.