bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Jogos com tecnologia vestível como estímulo à saúde dos pés – avaliação de usabilidade
Authors: De Assis Gilda Aparecida , Alves João Guilherme Mendanha , Correa Ana Grasielle Dionísio , Rodrigues Bruno da Silva
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar a usabilidade de jogos digitais controlados por sensores acoplados a uma papete (sandália) e analisar os aspectos relevantes para a utilização deles na recuperação e manutenção do nível de atividade física dos participantes. Método: Realizou-se um estudo dos principais exercícios para reabilitação do pé e foram desenvolvidos dois jogos controlados pela papete para dorsiflexão e flexão plantar. Os testes foram realizados com 20 participantes. Resultados: A análise dos arquivos de log do jogo 1 mostrou diferença nos sinais esperados para dorsiflexão. A análise dos vídeos dos pés mostrou que o repouso do pé foi classificado como dorsiflexão no jogo. Conclusão: Jogos controlados por vestíveis são uma estratégia promissora para uso terapêutico de membro inferior e podem ser úteis para os terapeutas, promovendo a aquisição de conhecimentos sobre a execução dos exercícios pelos pacientes.
Jogos Sérios como ferramenta de capacitação da Atenção Primária
Authors: Gustmann Katia , De Figueirêdo Marcelo Mendes , Cano Marcos Daniel , Queiroz Josélio Emar de Araújo
Published: November 2024

Introdução: Jogos sérios são entendidos como mundos abstratos imersivos que proporcionam aprendizagem. Quando a pessoa realiza uma ação concreta para jogar, ela faz simulações, onde é possível construir, investigar e interrogar situações hipotéticas, permitindo obter experiências de aprendizado e pensamento. Objetivo: investigar o uso de Jogos Sérios na capacitação de profissionais da Atenção Primária em Saúde. Método: A partir de uma revisão integrativa, utilizando os descritores (“Jogos Sérios” OR “Serious Games”) AND (“Health” OR “Saúde”) na PubMed e Scopus, foram encontrados 131 artigos; 34 adequaram-se ao tema. Resultados: Jogos Sérios oferecem aos profissionais da Atenção Primária em Saúde uma opção para qualificação e engajamento na coleta e registro de informações de saúde. Conclusão: Alinhado com a Estratégia de Saúde Digital para o Brasil – 2020/2028, esta ferramenta pode ser utilizada na formação e capacitação de recursos humanos.
Desenvolvimento de aplicativo para monitorar risco de câncer de boca
Authors: Pedrosa Leandro , Dias Layane Grazielle Souza , Braga Renata Dutra , De Lucena Fábio Nogueira , Ribeiro-Rotta Rejane Faria
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Relatar a experiência do processo de identificação e validação dos requisitos para o desenvolvimento de aplicativo móvel para rastreamento e monitoramento da população de risco para o câncer de boca. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência, conduzido em três etapas: Identificação do domínio negocial; Levantamento de requisitos e modelagem dos protótipos do aplicativo multiplataforma; e Validação dos requisitos e protótipos. Resultados: O escopo delineado resultou em artefatos como fluxos, diagramas e protótipos que capturaram regras de negócio para o aplicativo “SobreVidas - Câncer de Boca”. Conclusões: Os requisitos e protótipos modelados contribuirão para o desenvolvimento de aplicativo para uso no âmbito do SUS, fortalecendo a atenção primária em saúde na detecção precoce do câncer de boca, permitindo conexão com a atenção secundária, gestão e com o paciente. O compartilhamento dessa experiência multiprofissional permite que outras equipes possam utilizar e produzir melhorias contínuas para a evolução do aplicativo.
Descrição da implantação do Serviço de Telediagnóstico em Eletrocardiograma em Alagoinha-Pernambuco
Authors: Da Silva Raquel Maria Alexandre , Sanches Patrícia Pereira da Silva Picelli , De Oliveira Dulcineide Gonçalo , Gozzo Thais de Oliveira , Silva Maria Beatriz Araújo , Bezerra Simone Maria Muniz da Silva
Published: November 2024

Introdução: As tecnologias digitais de informação transformam o cuidado, melhoram o atendimento ao paciente cardiopata e demonstram eficácia e inovação para o sistema único de saúde. Objetivo: Descrever o processo de implantação do serviço de Tele-ECG e apresentar os resultados obtidos após dois anos de funcionamento no município de Alagoinha-PE. Método: Análise descritiva, com abordagem quantitativa e retrospectiva. Resultados: de 29 de outubro de 2020 a 31 de dezembro de 2022, foram realizados 2.166 exames e destes, 10 apresentaram sinais de gravidade. A taxa de internação manteve-se ascendente, estando ainda associada ao maior período de contaminação pelo COVID-19. Conclusão: Acredita-se que a implantação do serviço de telediagnóstico em eletrocardiograma no município de Alagoinha tenha contribuído significativamente para a promoção da saúde da população. Destaca-se a necessidade contínua de avaliação e qualificação dos serviços relacionados à telecardiologia para atender às necessidades em constante evolução da comunidade.
Tecnologia educacional sobre medidas de prevenção do bullying e cyberbullying
Authors: Silva Dayanne Caroline de Assis , Campos Filho Amadeu Sá , Monteiro Estela Maria Leite Meirelles , Diniz Alcides da Silva , Barros Mariana Boulitreau Siqueira Campos
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Validar semanticamente uma tecnologia educacional para prevenção do bullying e cyberbullying com adolescentes escolares. Métodos: Estudo metodológico realizado no interior do Estado de Pernambuco, Brasil, através da aplicação de uma Escala contendo itens referentes aos objetivos, organização, linguagem, aparência e motivação da tecnologia educacional. O valor do ponto de corte do Índice de Validação de Conteúdo (IVC) destes itens foi igual ou superior a 0,8. Resultados: Foram avaliados 7 vídeos e 8 atividades gamificadas que alcançaram um IVC global de 0,91. Os itens 7 e 15 referentes a alguma parte da visualização difícil e se a tecnologia educativa era simples e atrativa obteve IVC de 0,77 e 0,74, respectivamente, com necessidade de ajustes. Conclusões: A tecnologia educacional validada pode ser considerada uma importante ferramenta pedagógica na construção do conhecimento para a prevenção, identificação e controle do bullying e cyberbullying com adolescentes escolares.
Personalização de terapias pelo reconhecimento de emoções em biossinais
Authors: De Santana Maíra Araújo , Dos Santos Wellington Pinheiro
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Este estudo buscou desenvolver uma arquitetura de rede neural artificial híbrida para reconhecer estados de ânimo em biossinais de pessoas idosas, incluindo aquelas com demência leve a moderada, para ser utilizada como apoio à personalização de terapias. Método: O estudo empregou Transformada de Wavelet para converter sinais em imagens, que foram utilizadas como entrada para uma arquitetura híbrida formada por uma rede neural convolucional pré-treinada do tipo LeNet para extração de características e um algoritmo Random Forest com 450 árvores para classificação. O desempenho do algoritmo proposto foi avaliado em bases de dados pública de sinais de eletroencefalografia e voz, e posteriormente verificado em uma base de dados autoral de idosos com e sem demências. Resultados: A acurácia alcançada foi em torno de 71 a 73%. Conclusão: Essa tecnologia pode ser integrada em interfaces humano-máquina para personalizar terapias diversas, tais como a musicoterapia.
Metodologia para análise de iniquidades no acidente vascular cerebral
Authors: Seleme Ana Luísa G. Gomes Coelho , Riz Gustavo , Silva Letícia Marcelli , Barra Claudia Maria Cabral Moro
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: propor uma metodologia para avaliar a iniquidade do acesso ao tratamento inicial e mortalidade no acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico (AVCI), por meio de dados de determinantes sociais da saúde (DSS). Método: estudo descritivo retrospectivo de um banco de dados com 631 pacientes que sofreram AVCI, com a realização de análise exploratória de dados e mineração de processos. Resultados: sexo, renda e escolaridade afetam os tempos de acesso ao tratamento e a mortalidade, reforçando a importância de analisar dados dos DSS e incorporá-los em sistemas de suporte à decisão. Conclusão: o método permitiu avaliar a temporalidade dos eventos de acordo com o DSS. Sua aplicação tem potencial de orientar gestores para a incorporação dos DSS em análises e aperfeiçoar a tomada de decisões.
Softwares para adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso da hipertensão arterial sistêmica
Authors: De Carvalho Davi Augusto Cardoso , Araújo Marco Antônio Silva , Braga Mariane Otoni , Faria Isabela Coutinho , De Souza Flávio Henrique Batista
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Essa revisão busca descrever e avaliar ferramentas em saúde, buscando seus pontos positivos, negativos, praticidade, viabilidade e eficácia para aumentar a adesão à terapia medicamentosa da hipertensão. Método: Utilizamos descritores de adesão medicamentosa, softwares e hipertensão arterial nas plataformas PubMed e BVS, encontrando 36 resultados. Após aplicar filtros para estudos controlados e randomizados, publicados nos últimos 5 anos e com texto completo gratuito, incluímos 5 artigos. Resultados: Os resultados variaram quanto ao impacto dos softwares na adesão, indicando que melhorias podem ser alcançadas com recursos adicionais, como mensagens motivacionais e integração ao atendimento clínico. Conclusão: O uso de softwares pode aumentar a adesão ao tratamento.
Integração de bases de dados para estudos de esquistossomose para o estado de Minas Gerais
Authors: Azevedo Bruno Petrocchi de Sena , Franca Daniel Rocha , Ramos Henri Gabriel Viana , Gonçalves Ligia Ferreira de Carvalho , Rodrigues Rafael Romualdo Pinto , Santos Samuel Augusto Barbosa , Gomes Marco Paulo Soares , Zárate Luis Enrique
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: este artigo propõe uma integração de fontes de dados disponíveis para criação de uma base de dados, em nível municipal, que permita a análise da prevalência da esquistossomose no estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Método: por meio de um processo para entendimento do domínio, foram identificadas as principais dimensões e aspectos (fatores) que podem influenciar a prevalência da doença em um município. O modelo conceitual gerado pelo processo de entendimento auxiliou o processo de integração de dados. Resultados: a base de dados integrada permitiu realizar análises descritivas para o estado, e são uma fonte para identificação de padrões dos municípios propensos à doença. Conclusões: A base de dados resultante possibilita a construção de modelos preditivos para a formulação de políticas públicas e de programas de intervenção municipal.
Taming the Brazilian Supreme Court
Authors: Santos Cunha Bruno , Borges Uliano André
Published: November 2024

The recent Proposal for Constitutional Amendment No. 28/2024 weakens constitutional review by allowing Congress to suspend certain decisions of the Supreme Federal Court. This article identifies several exaggerated and premature criticisms present in the public debate. Additionally, it explores how models of weak judicial review, successfully integrated by numerous established democracies, may foster constitutional dialogues and collaboration, potentially reducing counter-majoritarian frictions and enhancing democratic principles.
Observing the Elections in Venezuela
Authors: Rodriguez Torres Marysabel
Published: November 2024

Electoral Observation Missions are vital to democracies worldwide. The case of Venezuela demonstrates their crucial importance: In the last presidential elections, the work of EOMs was able to confirm irregularities, which today keeps Venezuela under political pressure and added grounds for civil protest. Despite the severe repression that followed, the demand for electoral transparency remains, and sustains its validity in part thanks to the irreplaceable work of the EOMs.
Geopolitical Challenges in Public Governance
Authors: Aslam Mohd Mizan Mohammad , Mahadi Syed Razak Syed , Mizan Muhd Nabhan
Published: November 2024

Geopolitics is the study of how Earth's geography both physical and human, affects politics and international relations. The Ancient Greek terms γῆ (gê), which means "earth, land," and πoλιτική (politikḗ), which means "politics," are the source of the term "geopolitics.". It is an academic discipline that studies how a nation's size, location, climate, terrain, population, and natural resources affect its politics, particularly its foreign policy. Geopolitics has a significant bearing on public governance. A framework for comprehending the power relationships that shape our world is provided by geopolitics. It aids in the analysis of how geopolitical forces affect human rights, cultural heritage, and the development of public opinion around the world. Insights into societal divides, migration trends, and the emergence of nationalism are also provided by it. Other than that, geopolitical factors can impact governance strategies in the context of governance. For instance, decision-making procedures within public governance, strategic planning, and policy-making may be impacted by the geopolitical backdrop of a given area. It may also have an impact on how various countries relate to one another, which could have an impact on international accords and policies. Additionally, geopolitics can be understood as a process that makes it easy to comprehend conflicts and tensions at several levels, including local, regional, national, and worldwide. It can also disclose power struggles between actors. This knowledge can help public governance manage these tensions and conflicts in an efficient manner. In essence, geopolitics is a major factor in determining the tactics and laws used in public government. It offers a prism through which we can view the intricate relationships that are necessary for efficient public governance, including those involving geography, power, politics, and international relations. Thus, a better understanding of geopolitics can support more intelligent, astute, and successful public governance.
Semiotic Analysis Of Visual Signs Found in Main Bosses’ Cutscenes Of Elden Ring Video Game
Authors: I Kadek Bagaskara Cahaya Dhanadipa
Published: November 2024

This study examines the interpretation of verbal and visual signs in the cutscenes of the video game Elden Ring. Semiotics, the study of signs and their meanings, provides the framework for analyzing these cinematic elements. Video games often embed narrative clues within visual and verbal signs, but players frequently overlook them, particularly during cutscenes, which interrupts gameplay to deliver critical story content. This research focuses on the main boss cutscenes in Elden Ring, which integrate environmental storytelling and visual signs to convey the lore of The Lands Between. Utilizing Peirce’s theory of signs and Barthes’ theory of meaning, the study identifies and classifies visual signs—icons, indices, and symbols—within the cutscenes to interpret their narrative significance. The data is derived from eight main boss cutscenes recorded during gameplay and supplemented by external visual references. A qualitative approach was employed, encompassing data collection through documentation, detailed visual analysis, and descriptive presentation of findings. Results indicate that Elden Ring’s cutscenes are rich with embedded signs that enhance the storytelling experience, though their nuanced meanings often require active interpretation and community discussion. This research underscores the importance of cutscenes in contributing to the depth and immersion of the game’s narrative.
Nivel de Acoso Sexual que experimentan Estudiantes Universitarios del Área de la Salud
Authors: Romero Arizaga Renata , Vargas Peña Josué , Romero Pérez Betsaida Marisol , Flores Mendoza Emma , Mora Acopa Luis Enrique
Published: November 2024

Introducción. El acoso sexual es cualquier comportamiento físico o verbal de naturaleza sexual que tenga el propósito o produzca el efecto de atentar contra la dignidad de una persona; en particular, cuando se crea un entorno académico intimidatorio, degradante u ofensivo. Objetivo. Evaluar el nivel del acoso sexual que experimentan estudiantes universitarios del área de la salud. Metodología. Enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental y transversal; muestreo a conveniencia y muestra no probabilística de 203 estudiantes. Cuestionario de Acoso Sexual para Estudiantes de Medicina (CASEM), 24 ítems (α=.80). Resultados. Se encontró que 67.0% de los estudiantes fueron mujeres, 91.6% solteros,31.5% pertenece a la facultad de medicina, 62.6% son foráneos y 16.3% cursan el quinto año; la media de edad fue de 21 años (DE=2.194). El acoso sexual fue bajo en 69.5% de los estudiantes, además se encontró hubo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre el acoso sexual y el género (H=9.448, p=0.02), con mayor acoso en mujeres (
The 19th ISST Congress "To See the World in a Grain of Sand": Collective and Cultural Influences on the Ecology of Psyche in Sandplay
Authors: Driscoll Regina
Published: November 2024

This article is a brief account of the 2007 congress of the International Society for Sandplay Therapy (isst), which took place August 23 to 27 in Cambridge, England. Events included the official members' meeting of the isst, and numerous presentations of theoretical and case material of the members of the society and qualified others.
Sandplay Therapy Study: A Prospective Outcome Study of Sandplay Therapy With Children and Adolescents
Authors: von Gontard Alexander
Published: November 2024

Sandplay therapy is a versatile Jungian psychotherapy suitable for all ages. As the effectiveness has not been analyzed systematically so far, a prospective, open, manualized study over one year with three assessment points (0, 6 and 12 months) was conducted. The instruments included ICD-10 diagnoses, the CBCL (Child Behavior Checklist) and standardized sandtray assessment forms. It was hypothesized that internalizing symptoms would show the greatest reduction. Exploratory and descriptive analyses were also conducted. Fifty-six predominantly middle-class children and adolescents aged 5 to 18 years (median age 10 years) were enrolled. Internalizing ICD-10 disorders predominated, with a high comorbidity rate of multiple disorders. Over the year of therapy, the sandtrays became more centered; the atmosphere was more balanced and less threatening. There was less talking and more silence during the sessions. In the CBCL, a highly significant reduction of total and internalizing behavior occurred, with a significant decrease also of the externalizing symptom scores. Exploratory analyses showed that major changes took place in the first half of the year. In conclusion, sandplay therapy proved to be a highly effective Jungian approach for children and adolescents with internalizing disorders. A randomized-controlled study is planned.
Ah, Hakoniwa: Sand, Pebbles and Bottle Caps Shine Brightly Under the Southern Cross
Authors: Reece Sachiko Taki
Published: November 2024

The author shows a meaningful and beautiful Hakoniwa (sandplay) without the usual miniature selection, and also in a group setting. The author worked briefly with children and youth at a school and in play spaces in a shanty town in South Africa. The author speaks of "inner beauty"—an authentic self-expression revealed in the children's Hakoniwa (sandplay) trays. The evidence of psyche's work—of symbol formation was evident even under such conditions. Two case examples, that of a 9-year-old boy and the work of a 21-year-old man illustrate the author's points who reflects on the origin and culture of hakoniwa.
The Body Unveils What the Mind Holds: The Case of Diana
Authors: Talamini Milvia
Published: November 2024

The author describes the analysis based on sandplay therapy of a 9-year-old girl with symptoms of enuresis, encopresis, stealing and lying at school. The therapist outlines a transgenerational pathological family pattern involving a family secret that affected the family's dynamics. The unsolved and never analyzed secret had been relegated to the family shadow and led to the explosion of the child's psychotic nucleus. The sandplay process removed both the symptoms and the dystonic behavior, while bringing to light the secrets hidden in the soul of the young patient and understanding retroactively the secret in the context of the family history.
Journeys Long and Short: Some of My 100 Years, by Kay Bradway
Authors: Cunningham Lauren
Published: November 2024

Lauren Cunningham reviews Kay Bradway's (founding member of STA and ISST) autobiography—Journeys Long and Short: Some of My 100 Years—published by the C. G. Jung institute of San Francisco in 2010.
Flooding and Grieving: A Boy's Journey Toward Healing
Authors: Anderson Marion
Published: November 2024

This article reflects upon the psychological meaning of flooding in sandplay scenes. The symbolic connection between the alchemical solutio and flooding in trays is explored from a Jungian perspective. The author presents a clinical example of a 4-year-old boy who worked on the elaboration of the loss of his father. The boy expressed his grief through a series of trays flooded by "sewage" that he felt compelled to clean. In the sandplay scenes a theme of dirt was followed by a theme of being stuck which was represented by cars that were "stuck in the mud." There was a marked repetitiveness to his themes and his attitude or work was especially persistent. By the end of the therapy process he had built a new psychic foundation also symbolically represented in the trays and sessions. The article also examines the perspective of the therapist in accompanying a process of repetitive flooding and stuckness.
Shifting Sands, Shifting Identities: A Reflection
Authors: Loue Sana
Published: November 2024

Like sand, our identities are ever-shifting, but we sometimes view identity as never-changing. Sandplay is an ideal medium that allows us to explore our shifting identities. This Reflection focuses on sandplay with individuals who are exploring their sex, their gender identity and/or their sexual orientation.
Teaching Pronunciation in EFL Classes: An Investigative Study Among Kurdish EFL Teachers
Authors:   Salahaddin University-Erbil, Mahmood Rizgar Qasim
Published: November 2024

Although studies have suggested that pronunciation is key to learning oral skills in a second language, not much research has been conducted to investigate teachers’ cognition in this regard. However, pronunciation significantly affects learners’ communicative competence and performance. Learners of English as foreign language (EFL) or English as a second language (ESL) often indicate that pronunciation is crucial while learning L2. Research results have demonstrated that teaching pronunciation in EFL/ESL classes is often overlooked (Baker & Murphy, 2011; Gilbert, 2008). Therefore, this study explores fifty-seven EFL university teachers’ views and cognition (knowledge, beliefs, thoughts, attitudes, and perceptions) towards teaching pronunciation at different universities in Iraqi Kurdistan and its values in L2 teaching and learning. The participants completed an online survey on teaching and learning pronunciation. The findings suggested that the instructors had positive perceptions of teaching pronunciation, but they also stated that pronunciation was challenging to teach and sometimes boring. This paper provides insights into teacher education, cognition, pronunciation skills, and there are several pedagogical implications.
Do Gender, Socioeconomic Status and Regional Difference Predict the Reading Comprehension of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Learners?
Authors:   Brac University, Karim Abdul , Khemanuwong Thapanee , Ferdousa Tanjila , Humaira Tasnova , Sultana Shahin , Ismail Shaik Abdul Malik Mohamed ,   King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang,   Notre Dame University Bangladesh,   Universiti Sains Malaysia
Published: November 2024

The current study examines the role of gender, socioeconomic status, and region in predicting the reading comprehension of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Based on the relevant literature, three hypotheses have been formulated, which entail three independent variables (gender, socioeconomic status, and region) and the dependent variable (reading comprehension) and were tested by employing a quantitative cross-sectional research method. The Thai Reading Evaluation and Decoding System (T-READS) test was administered to determine the participants’ reading comprehension scores. Approximately 730 male and female undergraduates at a Thai university with various socioeconomic statuses and regional diversity participated in this study. By conducting linear regression analysis, we predicted the role of gender, socioeconomic status, and region in predicting learners’ reading comprehension. The findings of the study revealed that gender, socioeconomic status, and region were not significant in predicting Thai university students’ reading comprehension. The pedagogical implications of the findings are also discussed.
Gender Differences: The Impact of Gender Grouping on Egyptian STEM Undergraduates’ Online Group Work
Authors:   Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of English Language and Literature, Morsi Wesam K. , Assem Hala M. ,   Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering
Published: November 2024

This paper reports a study that compares teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) through face-to-face (FTF) and CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) methods, comparing them with the interdisciplinary perspectives of sociology, social psychology, and educational technology. Based on the sociocultural theory, the influence of gender grouping on the academic performance of 141 English as a foreign language (EFL) Egyptian undergraduates enrolled in a technical writing course in the Faculty of Engineering was examined in a CALL context. Students’ academic performance was measured by overall grades on group work assignments and submitted peer evaluation forms. Sixty-six students were assigned to a FTF control group, and 75 students were included in the experimental online group. Findings suggested that the performance of the online group was superior to that of the FTF control group. There were highly significant differences in the online group between males and females in their academic performance with females being more successful. In addition, all female-only groups attained higher grades than mixed and male-only groups. These findings emphasize the importance of teaching EFL learners’ teamwork skills to complete their tasks successfully (Holmes, 2000).
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Value Added Tax Policy for Health Services at PT Kimia Farma Diagnostika in 2021
Authors: Pasaribu Maria Jeremiah
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the VAT policy using James L. Gibson's theory of effectiveness in the form of efficiency, development, and the advantages of the applied Value Added Tax policy. Researchers will also see if there are any obstacles experienced and the efforts that will be applied. This research will be conducted at PT Kimia Farma Diagnostika using a qualitative descriptive method. This research data will be obtained using primary and secondary data from interviews and direct observations at PT Kimia Farma Diagnostika.
Analysis of the Implementation of the MSME Tax Incentive Policy During the Covid-19 Pandemic (Case Study at KPP Pratama Jakarta Duren Sawit)
Authors: Komariah Yuni
Published: November 2024

Tax incentives are policies issued by the Indonesian government in the face of the economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze the implementation of MSME tax incentive policies during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Primary Tax Office of Duren Sawit, Jakarta with a descriptive qualitative method. The results showed that the use of tax incentives by MSME actors at the Primary Tax Office of Duren Sawit, Jakarta was quite effective. This can be seen from the compliance of officers at the Primary Tax Office of Duren Sawit, Jakarta, who have been very good at disseminating this tax incentive policy to MSME taxpayers. The implementation of routine functions has also been going well and in accordance with the procedures provided by the central government. The desired impact has been felt by taxpayers who have taken advantage of incentives which are certainly very helpful.
The Role of Business Communication in Handling Climate Change Issues to Support SDG’s
Authors: Kusuma Ajeng Nisa , Wibowo Kunto Arief
Published: November 2024

Climate change occurs due to long-term changes in temperature and atmosphere, one of the obvious examples of climate change is global warming that is increasing in every region of the world and this reaches dangerous levels. The world of business people has always attached importance to a profit from the business that is being run, but they do not think about how environmental changes can have a big impact later on business people. This study uses qualitative research with a literature study method and the use of articles that provide relevance. The results of this study provide an explanation that the role of business communication in handling climate change in order to be able to implement the SDGs is through transparency, awareness education, green marketing and also partnership collaboration. Business communication is the main foundation because it can provide an effective flow, inform and also mobilize as a stakeholder in taking action to be able to fight climate change.
Siklohekzen ve Siklohekzadienlerden Bromosiklitollerin Sentezi
Authors: Çelik Hülya , Göksu Süleyman , Seçen Hasan
Published: November 2024

Siklitoller, önemli biyolojik aktiviteleri nedeniyle yoğun şekilde araştırılan bileşiklerdir. Bu çalışmada, siklohekzen, 1,3-siklohekzadien ve 1,4-siklohekzadien temel alınarak yeni bromosiklitol analoglarının sentezi gerçekleştirildi. cis-Hidroksilleme, asetilleme ve alilik bromlama reaksiyonları ile siklitol analoğu ürünler elde edildi. Elde edilen ürünlerin yapıları aydınlatıldı ve oluşum mekanizmaları detaylı bir şekilde tartışıldı.
Evaluación de Kata Spray Oil y Kata Control como coadyuvantes en el control de Sigatoka negra en micro leaf test
Authors: Arias Lopez Omar
Published: November 2024

Se evaluaron los aceites isoparafínicos Kata Spray Oil y Kata Control en mezcla con fungicidas sistémicos y protectantes de uso común a nivel comercial en las plantaciones de banano, para determinar la efectividad en el control de Sigatoka. No se obtuvo diferencia significativa entre los tratamientos comerciales y las mismas dosis de Kata Control y Kata Spray Oil en mezcla con el fungicida sistémico en la hoja 1. En la Hoja 2, la eficacia de los tratamientos con los aceites Kata fue entre 20 y 27% mayor que los tratamientos comerciales de aceite con Fungicida sistémico, y 13% superior al tratamiento comercial de mezcla de sistémico y protectante. Además, se encontró que Kata Control y Kata Spray Oil aportan adicionalmente una mayor movilidad del fungicida sistémico evaluado.
Tea tree oil induces activation of defense mechanisms against Fusarium wilt infection in cavendish banana – Screenhouse and field set-up
Authors: Cavite Merahflor L. , Catambacan Dennice G. , Corcolon Benny M. , Catayas Euberto S. , Cantil Alexis P.
Published: November 2024

Evaluation of tea tree oil (TTO) was conducted to determine its efficacy on the enzymatic activity in Cavendish banana when challenged by FocTR4. At screenhouse, there was a significant increased accumulation of pathogenesis-related proteins in plants with sustained application of TTO at 6ml/L. This resulted to induction of resistance manifested by the lowest degree of rhizome discoloration, pseudostem splitting and stunting at 10 weeks after TR4 inoculation. Similar observations were noted in the field wherein there was an increase of enzymatic activity in TTO-treated plants compared to untreated samples. This increase was demonstrated by a significant lower incidence of the disease both in GN and FW-tolerant selection.
Bioprospección de especies nativas de Trichoderma, como agente biocontrolador de Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Raza 4 Tropical (FocR4T)
Authors: Rodríguez Escobar Jessica , Rodriguez Mogollon Catherine , Betancourt Vásquez Monica , Melo Rios Aslenis , Rodríguez Yzquierdo Gustavo Adolfo
Published: November 2024

Establecer estrategias de manejo biológicas que permitan reducir y mitigar la marchitez por Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) raza 4 tropical en banano, ha sido uno de los temas de interés para la industria de banano y comunidad científica, en Colombia la presencia de este patógeno devastador se confirmó en 2019 en plantaciones de la Guajira, por tanto para obtener aislados nativos de Trichoderma, se tomaron 250 muestras de suelo rizosférico y se sembraron en medio PDA, en total se obtuvieron 20 aislados de Trichoderma, de los cuales seis aislados (Th1, Th2, Th3, Th4, Th5, Th6) se evaluaron mediante la técnica de enfrentamiento doble frente a Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc) raza 1, encontrando diferencias estadísticas entre los aislados siendo Th2 y Th4 los que presentaron mayor porcentaje de inhibición del patógeno 93,6% y 92,3 % respectivamente, a partir de esta prueba seleccionaron los cuatro aislados de Trichoderma que presentaron porcentajes de inhibición de FocR1 superiores al 87% (Th1, Th2, Th4, Th6) para evaluar mediante prueba de enfrentamiento doble con Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense raza 4 tropical (Foc R4T), obteniendo porcentajes de inhibición de superiores al 80%, a estos asilados se les realizó ANOVA y Tukey, encontrando diferencias significativas entre los asilados, estos cuatros aislados fueron caracterizados molecularmente encontrándose 98,78% a 100 % de similitud con T. asperellum, así mismo los cuatro aislados fueron sometidos a fermentación sólida y evaluación de viabilidad (germinación y concentración de conidios) en el tiempo, los resultados de esta prueba fueron sometidos a análisis de regresión lineal múltiple, encontrando que existe una fuerte correlación de los días después del almacenamiento (DDA) y el % de germinación, además con el desarrollo de esta investigación se logró registro ICA como productor del bioinsumo T. asperellum para uso agrícola.
The EU'S financial support for the civil society in the Western Balkans vs. the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Mureșan Paula
Published: November 2024

The civil society has increased its involvement in the life of every democratic society. The goal of our paper is to outline the engagement of the EU in the reformation/ democratization of the Western Balkans and the Republic of Moldova through the financial aid that is offered to the civil society. The civil society in a democracy plays an important role in the awareness and concern of the public opinion regarding a conflict resolution process. At present, an empowered and active civil society can mobilize people in the street, for the purpose of demanding change. From raising awareness and sharing information about a supposed prejudice to connecting with others who feel the same about an issue, the civil society impacts public opinion. Methodologically, we started from the following research hypothesis: the financial aid offered by the EU helps to reform the countries in the process of joining the EU. Consequently, our study is based on a comparative analysis of the official documents issued by the European Commission concerning the financing of the multi-country multiannual action plan on an EU Civil Society Facility and Media Programme in favour of the Western Balkans and Turkey for 2021-2023, with a focus on the countries of the Western Balkans, and in favour of the NDICI Neighbourhood East Region part 1 for 2021-2022, with a focus on Moldova. The research is multidisciplinary and at the crossroads of decision-making policies and communication, attempting to contribute to a better understanding of the role of the civil society amid the democratization/reformation of the Western Balkans and the Republic of Moldova.
Assessing the role of Moldovan civil society organizations and international funds in migration management
Authors: Polgár István József , Pénzes János , Radics Zsolt
Published: November 2024

Managing migration in the EU and in the neighboring countries is a social and economic investment that enables societies to strengthen their cohesion and resilience and become more prosperous. It can be considered also a societal process in which the responsibility does not rest with a specific group, but with several. The collective efforts of Moldovan civil society organizations have been instrumental in addressing the needs and promoting the rights of refugees from Ukraine who have sought protection in Moldova since the escalation of the conflict in February 2022. One of our research hypotheses is represented by the fact that civil society organizations play an important role in migrant management. Moldovan CSOs are playing an important role in supporting and complementing the efforts of the government, agencies and international NGOs, as well as the private sector and private citizens, to provide protection and services to refugees including at border reception points, in main urban centers and throughout the country. They carry out valuable work assisting or even substituting public authorities and governments by providing guidance and support in this process. Civil society and social partners operate at different levels. Some organizations are active at international level, others at national level, and others at regional or local level. Activities at different levels complement each other. A second hypothesis that we want to test starts from the idea that despite their involvement and critical role in the refugee response, there was no comprehensive overview of the CSO ecosystem and its financial sources in Moldova, which left a gap in coordination and synergies critical for an effective operation and humanitarian response.
Analysis of Borderline Personality Disorder in the Protagonist of Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow
Authors: Khan Haya Hassan
Published: November 2024

This research paper aims to explore the main character's experience with Borderline Personality Disorder, stemming from distressing events in their past. The research seeks to analyze the underlying causes of the character's unstable personality and the resulting impact on their life. Borderline Personality Disorder is a psychological condition that often arises due to unstable relationships, experiences of physical or sexual abuse, and other traumatic events in life. The novel chosen for this research is Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow, published in 2016. To provide a theoretical foundation for this study and to examine the protagonist's life in the context of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the researcher has adopted Linehan's (1993) Biosocial Theory of BPD. This theory is utilized to explore the portrayal of BPD in the main character of the novel. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, using textual evidence from the novel to support the analysis. Additionally, the method of character analysis has been applied, guided by Barnet's (1988) model, to comprehensively examine the protagonist's traits and better understand the causes and consequences of her disorder. The study concludes that due to BPD, the protagonist experiences significant psychological distress, including anxiety, nervousness, loneliness, mood swings, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behavior.
Implementation of good distribution practice in a Thai pharmaceutical manufacturer
Authors: Chinajitphan Pana , Kittithreerapronchai Oran
Published: November 2024

Good distribution practice (GDP) has recently been adopted and practiced by the pharmaceutical industry in Thailand, complementing the supply chain perspective and fundamentally transforming the industry’s quality landscape. This study proposed a GDP implementation methodology that integrates project management and quality risk management (QRM) to effectively identify, manage, and mitigate distribution risks. The project management framework provides valuable tools and approaches for prioritizing operational gaps, managing expectations, and securing necessary resources, while QRM focuses on the risk aspects such as operation impact, reputation, and cost for manufacturers. The methodology was successfully applied to a pharmaceutical manufacturer to ensure product quality during storage and distribution and to prevent counterfeit products from infiltrating the supply chain. This study provides 4 insights into GDP implementations: (1) fostering a project management culture, (2) utilizing existing templates and tools, (3) implementing continuous compliance monitoring, and (4) embracing digital transformation through information technology systems. This implementation represents an opportunity to engage executives and extend the quality program beyond manufacturing into logistic activities.
Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence as a Source of Motivation in the Teaching of Chemistry: A Study with Tenth Grade Students at the Adventist School of Ibagué
Authors: Leonardo Alberto Mauris De la Ossa  , Nury N. Garzón  , Celmira Pérez Pulido  , Blanca E. García Herrán  , Jorge H. Hoyos
Published: November 2024

The objective of this research has been to evaluate the effect of the integration of Artificial Intelligence on the motivation of students, in the area of Chemistry of tenth grade of the Adventist School of Ibagué. To this end, a methodology with a qualitative approach and a Participatory Action Research design with four phases were used: planning, action, observation and reflection.  The information was collected through observation and interview techniques for which field diaries and structured script were used as research instruments. This information was analyzed with the Atlas.ti 23 software, the resulting codes allowed the definition of the categories: experience in the use of artificial intelligence, motivation and commitment, meaningful learning and perceptions about teaching and learning. The results obtained reflect an increase in student motivation and engagement, as well as a favorable impact on meaningful learning. They highlight the pedagogical potential of this resource, to diversify and enrich didactics in the teaching of chemistry. A positive perception by students towards the implementation of AI in the classroom was identified. It is concluded that the use of AI mediated with the design of pedagogical strategies to create learning environments and situations can improve the motivation of students, generating a space for knowledge and meaningful learning. However, challenges were also identified, such as the need for teacher and student training in the management and proper use of technological resources.  In addition, the importance of not considering artificial intelligence as a total replacement for the role of the teacher, but as a complementary tool that requires an adequate pedagogical approach, is highlighted.
Ameliorative Effect of Cinnamon and Rosemary Oils in Acrylamide–Induced Hepatic Injury in Rats
Authors: Elsayed Hala , El-Hakim El komy Ashraf Abd , Moneim El-Shewy Elham Abd-El , Elsayed Abdallah Faten Ebrahim
Published: November 2024

Liver diseases can result from various causes, such as viruses, bacteria, autoimmune disorders, or certain
medications and toxic substances. While modern medicine offers treatments for these conditions, there
needs to be more effective drugs that can protect and regenerate liver cells. Therefore, it is crucial to identify
new treatment options and liver-protective agents that are both highly efficient and safe. This study is assigned to investigate the adverse effects of acrylamide on the liver in rats and explore whether these effects can
be mitigated by co-administration of cinnamon oil (C.O.), rosemary oil (R.O.), or a combination of both oils
during acrylamide exposure. A total of 70 male albino rats were divided randomly into 7 groups, each group
of 10 rats, that received different treatments: control group, acrylamide-treated group (20 mg/kg b.wt), cinnamon oil-treated group (200 mg/kg b.wt), rosemary oil-treated group (250 mg/kg b.wt), acrylamide and
cinnamon oil-treated group, acrylamide and rosemary oil-treated group, and acrylamide, cinnamon oil, and
Rosemary oil-treated group. These treatments were administered orally for 28 consecutive days. Blood and
liver tissue samples were gathered at the end of the study to assess the outcomes. The results revealed that
cinnamon oil and rosemary oils exhibited hepatoprotective effects, as evidenced by normalized liver function parameters (alanine transaminase, Aspartate transaminase, and Alkaline phosphatase), as well as improvements in non-enzymatic parameters (total protein, albumin, cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein, and high-density lipoprotein). The observed hepatoprotection of cinnamon oil and rosemary oils
was attributed to their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by acrylamide, as demonstrated by lower levels of liver cell lipid peroxidation product (malondialdehyde) and enhanced activity of antioxidative enzymes (glutathione and catalase) in liver tissue.
Keywords: Cinnamon, Rosemary, Acrylamide, Liver, Rats, Antioxidants.
From Virtual Patients to AI-Powered Training: The Evolution of Medical Simulation
Authors: Mawyin-Muñoz Carlos Enrique , Salmerón-Escobar Francisco Javier , Hidalgo-Acosta Javier Aquiles
Published: November 2024

Simulation is a learning technique or tool that allows medical professionals to have dynamic training for diagnosing and treating clinical-surgical pathologies. It can also be employed on the patient as a distraction to
reduce pain and anxiety using virtual reality. The objective of this research was to determine the usefulness
of medical simulation and its current advances, for which a bibliographic search was carried out of 58 medical
articles obtained from databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Mendeley, Latindex, published in the last 5
years that included observational studies, randomized studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses referring
to the research topic. It is concluded that the advances of simulation in medicine and the vast majority of
medical specialties recommend implementing this technique for teaching, diagnosis, and treatment. In addition, it can also be used through virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and mixed reality to reduce stress in
patients, being an advance in development; however, it was found that there are areas where the help of expert
evaluators is indispensable, in topics such as resuscitation and physical rehabilitation where simulation did
not surpass conventional treatment.
Keywords: Patient simulation; Training Simulation; Faculties of Medicine; Coroner; Medical Specialties.
Research on the Evolution of Industry-University-Research Cooperation Hypernetwork in Digital Creative Industry: A Case Study of Beijing
Authors: Yuan Lingshu , Zhou Ruihan
Published: November 2024

The digital creative industry is a key part of strategic emerging industries, driving the
digital economy's growth. This article constructs the topology of the Beijing digital creative industry
I-U-R cooperation hypernetwork and analyzes its dynamic evolution through simulation. Empirical
results show uneven cooperation distribution, with universities and individual enterprises
dominating and weak connectivity between entities. The I-U-R hypernetwork is rapidly developing, with hyperdegree and optimal connection mechanisms driving its evolution. Based on these findings, relevant recommendations are provided