bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of the intermediate layer on the adhesion and friction of titanium-based nitridated coatings on a copper substrate
Authors:   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of SB RAS, Sizova O. , Teryukalova N. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of SB RAS, Leonov A. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of SB RAS, Denisova Yu. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of SB RAS, Novitskaya O. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of SB RAS, Kolubaev A. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of SB RAS
Published: February 2023

The structure, phase composition, adhesive and tribological properties of TiN coatings deposited on copper by cathode-arc deposition have been studied. The effect of intermediate layers of CuTi and NiCr on the phase composition and adhesive properties of coatings has been studied. During scratch testing of coatings, it was found that an increase in the load on the indenter leads to deformation of the copper base. In this case, the TiN coating on the CuTi sublayer does not collapse until the end of the tests, only transverse cracks appear on the coating at a load of ~ 35 N. The TiN coating on the NiCr sublayer begins to crack at an indenter load of ~ 23 N, and at a load of ~ 26 N, the coating peels off. These results indicate that the CuTi intermediate layer provides a higher adhesive strength of the coating to the substrate than the NiCr sublayer. X-ray phase analysis showed that the use of intermediate layers of CuTi and NiCr leads to different types of X-ray patterns of the Ti-N coating, which may be due to the type of texture formed in the coating on different intermediate layers. During tribological testing of coatings on a copper substrate with intermediate layers of CuTi and NiCr, friction coefficients were determined that behave stably over time.
The effect of localized d-electrons on spin-polarization of vertical heterostructures based on nanoporous bigraphene
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Melchakova Yu.A. , Avramov P.V. ,   Kyungpook National University
Published: February 2023

The novel heterostructure based on nanoporous bigraphene (NPBG) stacked into AB configuration was designed. An effect of the valence shell of adsorbed transitional metal on its position in heterostructure was investigated. It was found that d-electrons can initiate spin-polarization of non-polarized NPBG (AB) in absence of the effect of intensive electric fields, which is common for NPBG(AA).
Mathematical modeling of diffusion-controlled processes of the near-surface layer structure evolution of W-Cu composite under high-temperature gas flow
Authors:   Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tokmacheva-Kolobova A.Yu. , Tokmachev M.G. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Yanovskii L.S. ,   Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kolobov Yu.R. ,   Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2023

The article presents the results of mathematical modeling of copper leakage from a near-surface layer with a thickness of about 30 microns of experimental samples of W-18% Cu composite (VD-MP brand) as a result of exposure to a high-temperature (1500 K) gas flow caused by the diffusion along the boundaries of tungsten grains (GB) from copper particles located in the volume and on the tungsten GB. The parameters of grain-boundary diffusion in the studied composite in the temperature range, when copper particles are in a liquid state, were evaluated. Using the known experimental data, the value of the high-temperature coefficient of grain-boundary diffusion of copper in the polycrystalline tungsten matrix of the composite under study is calculated within the framework of the constructed computer model. The value of the obtained coefficient D = 7∙10-10 m2/s turned out to be close to the corresponding one for diffusion in liquid copper.
Toward solution of the model Bethe - Salpeter equation for Higgs bosons scattering amplitude
Authors:   Baku Branch of First Moscow State Sechenev Medical University, Agamalieva L.A. ,   Baku State University, Amirova L.I. ,   Institute of Applied Mathematics of Baku State University, Jafarov R.G. ,   Baku State University; Institute for Physical Problems of Baku State University, Mutallimov Mutallimov M.M. ,   Institute of Applied Mathematics of Baku State University; Institute of Information Technology Azerbaijan National Academy of Science
Published: February 2023

In the present work analytical preparations are being made based on the study of the asymptotic behaviour for the scattering amplitude of Higgs bosons in the ladder approximation for the purpose of further investigation of the Higgs boson decay into a pair of Z 0-boson in the large-momentum. To formulate the computational model in the ladder approximation, the Bethe-Salpeter equation with a minimal perturbative kernel is used. An asymptotic solution of the above equation is obtained at high energies.
Influence of equal-channel angular pressing on grain structure and internal stresses of technically pure nickel
Authors:   Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building, Popova N.A. , Nikonenko E.L. ,   Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building; National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Solov’eva Yu.V. ,   Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building, Starenchenko V.A. ,   Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building
Published: February 2023

The structure, phase composition, defects, amplitude of internal stresses and their sources in ultrafine grained technically pure nickel, obtained by equal-channel angular pressing deformation, have been studied by the method of transmission electron microscopy. At equal-channel angular pressing the samples were subjected to shear deformation by compression along two intersecting channels of equal diameter at an angle of 120° at temperature T = 400 °C without intermediate annealing. Number of passes n = 4. The grain structure was studied. It was found that all grains were anisotropic. According to the dislocation structure, the grains were classified into three types: 1) the smallest grains with no substructure (practically no dislocations) - dislocation-free grains, 2) larger grains containing chaotically distributed dislocations or a net substructure, and 3) the largest grains with a cellular or fragmented substructure. The average value of the scalar dislocation density in the grains of each type was calculated. It was found that equal-channel angular pressing resulted in the formation of nanometer-sized particles of secondary phases in ultrafine grained nickel localized inside, on grain boundaries and at grain junctions. The sources of internal stresses are revealed and their amplitude is determined. Determination of the amplitude of internal stresses consisted in determining the amplitude of the curvature-torsion of the crystal lattice by bending extinction contours
Adatok a Ducellieria chodatii nyugat-magyarországi előfordulásához
Authors: Bancsó Sándor
Published: February 2023

Kőszeg közelében, az Alsó-erdőben fellelhető tőzegmohás átmeneti láp közel három éve indult algológiai vizsgálata során 2022 tavaszán egy új, korábban még nem jegyzett faj került elő, a Ducellieria chodatii (Ducellier) Teiling. Fenyőpollen parazita lévén felbukkanása összefüggésbe hozható a környező fenyves, illetve fenyő elegyes állományok utóbbi időben tapasztalható fokozott pollenter­melésével. Mind morfológiai szempontból, mind az élőhely környezeti adottságait illetően a vizsgálatok eredményei javarészt illeszkedtek a szakirodalomban fellelhető korábbi vonatkozó adatokhoz. Eltérés­ként említendő ezekhez képest az élőhely alacsonyabb térszíne, valamint kiemelendő az egyik mintate­rület jelentősen átlag feletti vezetőképesség értéke. Mindezek az ismeretek a mellékelt képanyaggal együtt adalékul kívánnak szolgálni nem csak a D. chodatii hazai előfordulását jegyző, de a faj alaktani, fejlődéstani jellemzőit, valamint ökológiai igényeit feltáró kutatásokhoz is.
Gender and Opposition Leadership in the Pacific Islands
Authors: Baker Kerryn , Corbett Jack
Published: February 2023

Parliaments in the Pacific Islands are among the most male-dominated in the world. Yet despite the odds, there is a cohort of women who have been elected and won senior roles. This article adds to an emerging literature that examines the gendered pathways to political influence in the region by focusing on the hitherto overlooked role of the opposition leader. It uses a biographical approach to consider the pathways in and through this role by four women opposition leaders: Fiame Naomi Mata’afa (Samoa), Hilda Heine (Marshall Islands), Dame Carol Kidu (Papua New Guinea), and Ro Teimumu Kepa (Fiji). We parse out factors that explain the success of these leaders while also identifying barriers that have prevented their emergence in other Pacific states. We identify two main ways in which women politicians have used the position of leader of the opposition: first, the conventional understanding of the role as a path to power; and second, the less well-understood role of defending and protecting democratic norms and institutions. The latter can be interpreted as a version of the “glass cliff” phenomenon where women leaders assume key positions in times of crisis. Our findings thus highlight that while in the Pacific the role of leader of the opposition can be a path to power, the relatively few women leaders who have taken on this role have used it in diverse and varied ways.
The Process of The Transfer of Hate Speech to Demonization and Social Polarization
Authors: Romero-Rodríguez Luis M. , Castillo-Abdul Bárbara , Cuesta-Valiño Pedro
Published: February 2023

We are living through a time of major political changes due to the rise of populist leaders and the resurgence of extreme ideological movements. The emergence of this phenomenon is due, to a large extent, to the ease with which these political actors can disseminate and spread their messages without any limits through social networks, leaving aside the former “fourth power” of the media as filterers and reinterpreters of information. Generally, the formula used by these leaders and movements is usually based on symbolic social division and polarization through hate speeches that allow demonizing their adversaries while antagonizing the issuers: a discursive “us” against “them” based on verbal violence to dehumanize an “exogroup.” We want to discuss the importance of understanding the process of communicational transfer—which begins with hate speech and evolves into demonization and social polarization—as a strategic basis for creating an ideal scenario for the growth and strengthening of populist discourse, which is reductionist and simplifying in nature.
Follow-Up After Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: a Review of the Literature and a Report on a Pilot Project at the Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Authors: Sereda Andrei P. , Dzhavadov Alisagib A. , Cherny Alexander A. , Bilyk Stanislav S. , Denisov Alexey O. , Shubnyakov Igor I. , Kornilov Nikolai N. , Avdeev Alexander I. , Stolyarov Alexey А. , Demin Alexander S. , Tikhilov Rashid M.
Published: February 2023

Background. Today in our country, the follow-up of patients after arthroplasty is carried out in accordance with clinical guidelines, the wording of which is based on monographs from 2006, 2008, and 2014, in addition, clinical guidelines for follow-up do not take into account the results of treatment assessed by the patient himself.
The purpose of this study was to examine existing systems and develop a proprietary follow-up system for patients after hip and knee arthroplasty.
Results. A review of the literature revealed that follow-up of patients after arthroplasty is an unsolved problem, within which there is low coverage, reluctance or forgetfulness of the asymptomatic patient, the problem of accessibility of medical examinations, and an excessive financial burden on the health care system. Since 2022, fixed recommendations for follow-up after arthroplasty have been used in the clinical practice of our center in discharge epicrisis. Recommendations for the frequency of follow-up were formulated by experts based on a comprehensive review of the literature and their own experience. In the first three months, 221 hip and 235 knee evaluation questionnaires were collected through the proposed mechanism, with a progressive increase in the number of questionnaires based on weekly monitoring data.
Conclusion. Unfortunately, the outpatient clinic system is not always able to provide qualitative monitoring of patients after arthroplasty due to various reasons, therefore, in our opinion, the implementation of the mechanism of remote monitoring of patients will allow detecting various complications at the stage of early diagnosis, which will contribute to prompt solution of these problems. The remote monitoring system is also an important source of scientific data.
Biomechanics of Adapted Rowing in Manual Wheelchair Users
Authors:   , Euiler Elizabeth , Finley Margaret
Published: February 2023

Individuals who use a manual wheelchair are at a high risk of developing long-term shoulder pain and impairment caused by increased demand and load on the shoulder during normal activities of daily living. Two main contributors to shoulder pain are overuse and shoulder muscle imbalance. Rehabilitation programs targeting shoulder pain suggest stretching anterior shoulder muscles and strengthening posterior shoulder muscles to promote balance and stability across the shoulder. Rowing-type exercises have been shown to successfully target the posterior muscles of the shoulder with evidence of decreased pain and increased shoulder strength after the completion of a functional electrical stimulation rowing intervention. In addition to reducing shoulder pain, it is crucial to identify methods and modes of exercise which are more widely accessible. Participation in physical activity provides physical, psychological, and social benefits. However, several barriers to physical activity have been reported in this population. Less than half of individuals with physical disabilities meet the American College of Sports Medicine's physical activity guidelines. The primary aim of this study was to analyze the biomechanics, as measured by scapulohumeral kinematics and muscle activation, and symmetry of the rowing stroke in an adapted setup in individuals who use a manual wheelchair for mobility. Muscle activity (electromyography) of four shoulder muscles (upper trapezius, lower trapezius, serratus anterior, and posterior deltoid) and 3D motion analysis of the humerus, scapula, and trunk were analyzed across three rowing conditions (adapted rowing ergometer, rowing ergometer from chair, standard row exercise) and between sides. We hypothesized that both adapted rowing ergometer conditions would lead to greater muscle activity than the standard rowing exercise and there would be no difference in humerus, scapula, or trunk kinematics among rowing conditions. It was also hypothesized that we would see symmetry across both muscle activity and kinematic measures. Upper extremity kinematics were symmetrical across rowing conditions with activity occurring below 90° of humeral elevation. Greater shoulder extension was seen at the finish position for the standard row exercise compared to the two ergometer rowing conditions. Overall, all three rowing conditions showed submaximal activation of the targeted muscles including increased lower trapezius activity without producing excessive upper trapezius activity. Findings from this study indicate that rowing is a highly repetitive low load activity occurring below 90° of humeral elevation. This suggests that rowing and rowing type activities have the potential to be an accessible form of exercise that facilitates increased shoulder strength and decreased should pain in individuals who use a manual wheelchair for mobility.
Efektivitas Penilaian Diri dan Sejawat pada Keterampilan Passing Bawah Bola Voli Mata Pelajaran PJOK di SMP Laboratorium UM Malang
Authors: Febrianto Triyuda , Fitriady Gema , Sari Zihan Novita , Tomi Agus
Published: February 2023

Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, learning was done online. Problems that occur in teacher assessments are lacking in assessing student skills and physical education teachers have difficulty in making assessments. The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of self- and peer-assessment instruments in the sport of passing under volleyball in PJOK subjects at SMP Laboratorium UM. The method used is a quantitative approach (Sugiyono 2014). The data collection used is using a questionnaire technique using google form media. The findings of this study the results obtained that there is no difference in grades between student and teacher assessments. The results in this study are data that are normally distributed with a P value of more than 0.05 and paired sample t test Pdiri equal to 0.466 and Pselawat equal to 0.919. no difference. It can be concluded that this study was conducted to test the effectiveness of self-assessment and peer-to-peer assessment on the skills of passing down volleyball in PJOK subjects at SMP Laboratorium UM.

Abstrak: Pada saat pandemi covid 19 pembelajaran dilakukan dengan online. Permasalahan yang terjadi dalam penilaian guru kurang dalam melakukan penilaian pada keterampilan siswa dan guru Pendidikan jasmani kesusahan dalam melakukan penilaian. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji efektivitas instrumen penilaian diri dan sejawat pada olahraga keterampilan gerak passing bawah bola voli mata pelajaran PJOK di SMP Laboratorium UM. Metode yang digunakan pendekatan kuantitatif (Sugiyono 2014). Pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah menggunakan teknik kuesioner dengan menggunakan media google form. Temuan dari penelitian ini hasil yang diperoleh tidak ada perbedaan nilai antara penilaian siswa dengan guru. Hasil dalam penelitian ini terdapat data yang berdistribusi normal dengan nilai P lebih dari 0,05 dan Uji paired sample t tes Pdiri sama dengan 0,466 dan Psejawat sama dengan 0,919. tidak ada beda. Dapat disimpulkan penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menguji efektivitas penilaian diri dan sejawat pada keterampilan passing bawah bola voli mata pelajaran PJOK di SMP Laboratorium UM.

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Improvement of the Export Finance System according to Changes in the Global Economic Order: Focus on SMEs in Korea
Authors:   Korean Academy Of International Commerce, Inc., Kim Jae-Seong
Published: February 2023

Purpose : This study presents a plan to enhance the competitiveness of SME exporters by identifying problems in the domestic export finance system in accordance with changes in the global economic order.
Research design, data, and methodology : Reviews of previous studies in the literature are related to domestic export finance support system, and analysis of work procedures in export finance support institutions.
Results : This study analyzes how the current export finance support system is somewhat insufficient in terms of policies that enhance the export competitiveness of SMEs in a rapidly changing trade environment.
Conclusions : In order to improve Korea's export finance support system, it is necessary to establish a one-stop financial service system to support a response to the trade paradigm shift, to encourage induction of services in the manufacturing industry, to diversify support programs suitable for the characteristics of SMEs, and to integrate support systems by institution. All are urgently needed.
Agricultural Import Structure Change since the FTA Strategy Came into Force in Korea
Authors:   Korean Academy Of International Commerce, Inc., Yoo Jeong-Ho , Kim Doowhee , Kim Kyung-Phil
Published: February 2023

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to analyze the Free Trade Agreement(FTA) effect on agriculture in South Korea since the FTA strategy entered came into force.
Research design, data, and methodology : This paper uses an improved gravity model that utilizes fixed-pair effects. To figure out the import structure, this model uses three main variables: pair, importer, and exporter dummies. The time variable is 2000 to 2020 and considers more than 200 countries.
Results : Analysis found that after the FTA went into effect, Korea increased imports from FTA partners. In particular, in the early stages of the FTA, not only the size of imports increased, but the import structure also changed; that is, exporting countries shifted from non-FTA countries to FTA partners.
Conclusions : This paper notes that continuous interest in international trade policies like the FTA is necessary. because as the global economic downturn spreads, damage to the domestic economy is visible. Also, it is necessary to prepare a new agricultural trade strategy separate from a national strategy that focuses on industrial sectors.
Factors Affecting Selection of Types of Freight Forwarder Based On Outsourcing Motivation
Authors:   Korean Academy Of International Commerce, Inc., Lee Myung-Sik , Ryu Hee-Chan , Lee Choong-Bae
Published: February 2023

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to present implications from analyzing the type of forwarder selected based on the outsourcing motivations of shippers.
Research design, data, and methodology : This study separates logistics outsourcing motivational factors and types of forwarders into small and large, domestic and global, general and specialized. A questionnaire targets practitioners who have experience in business relationships with forwarders. Logistic regression analysis is used to test the research hypotheses.
Results : We found that shippers who pursue freight rate reduction as a motive for outsourcing prefer domestic companies, SMEs, and general logistics companies. Companies that promote outsourcing to focus on their core business have a high preference for domestic companies, large companies, and specialized logistics companies. Shippers motivated by a logistics capacity tend to outsource to foreign companies, large corporations, and general logistics companies. Based on the motivating factors for service improvement, we found that outsourcing to domestic companies, large enterprises, and general logistics companies is preferred.
Conclusions : Overall, the preferences for domestic companies, large enterprises, and general logistics companies in logistics outsourcing factors are higher than for foreign companies, SMEs, and specialized logistics companies.
A Comparative Study of Female Relationships under Focalization: Taking The Great Gatsby and Family as Examples
Authors: Shi Ruijun
Published: February 2023

The focalization theory aims to classify and categorize narrative techniques in the literature. This paper applies focalization to the female relationships in The Great Gatsby and Family, specifically those arising from a romantic relationship with the same male, as examples to explore the different characteristics of female relationships under different types of focalization. The study finds that The Great Gatsby uses the narrative with internal focalization in which the female relationships are presented as competitive, whereas in Family a combination of the narrative with internal focalization and the narrative with zero focalization is used in which the female relationships are presented as harmonious co-existence. The difference in female relationships is due to the different contexts of the works, the main themes of the works and the influence of the author’s experiences.
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Inaugural Address of Emmanuel Macron
Authors: Jin Zheng , Zang Xiaojia
Published: February 2023

The French incumbent president Emmanuel Macron has won the election in 2017 and became the youngest one in French history. His inaugural address could be considered as a good text to do some researches. Critical discourse analysis is an objective method to analyze some texts, but it usually cannot be used alone. With the help of Halliday’s systemic functional grammar, this paper aims to analyze French president Emmanuel Macron’s inaugural address in 2017, mainly from three functions of discourse, in order to conclude language features of Macron’s address and to better understand this kind of political passages.
The Impact of Online Reviews and Ratings toward Shopee’s Customer Purchase Intention in Gianyar Regency
Authors: Suryawan Tjokorda Gde Agung Wijaya Kesuma , Sumerta I Komang , Vatara I Gede Alan , Abdullah Sharmini
Published: February 2023

Purchase intention is one of the aspects that ensures the success of the company's revenue goals. Customers' online purchase intention is confirmed by various aspects, including online customer reviews and online customer ratings. Likewise, for Shopee customers in Gianyar Regency, online customer reviews and online customer ratings are two variables that can influence purchase intention. This study also aims to identify the positive and significant influence between online customer reviews and online customer ratings simultaneously and partially on the purchase intention of Shopee customers in Gianyar Regency. Information collection methods used in this study were observation, interviews and questionnaires. The number of respondents used in this study are 96 people with the method of determining the sample using purposive random sampling. Furthermore, the information was analyzed using quantitative analysis consisting of Research Instrument Test, Classical Assumption Test, Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, Determination Analysis, F-Test and t-Test, using the IBM SPSS Statistic 25 software. The results of the analysis prove that there is a positive and significant influence simultaneously and partially between online customer reviews and online customer ratings on Shopee customer purchase intention in Gianyar Regency. The critical review in this paper can contribute to researchers in the field of marketing, making use of online commerce to explore opportunities for future research gaps, explore various other signals that have not been revealed and develop more diverse future studies.
Determination Analysis of Conventional Commercial Banks on Stock Returns with EVA as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Saputra Dwi Wahyu , Hermuningsih Sri , Wiyono Gendro
Published: February 2023

The capital market is one indicator of a country's progress and an effective means to accelerate a country's growth when almost every country is affected by the Covid-19 virus outbreak. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of DER, PER, LDR, and Inflation on Stock Return and also the addition of EVA as moderation. The sampling technique used a purposive sampling method with predetermined criteria and obtained 12 samples of conventional commercial banks from the annual financial statements of companies listed on the IDX during the period 2017-2021 so that the data to be processed was 60. In analyzing the data the author uses the software Eviews.9. The results of the study found that DER has no effect on Stock Return, PER has a significant positive effect on Stock Return, LDR has no significant adverse impact on Stock Return, Inflation has a significant positive effect on Stock Return, EVA is not able to moderate LDR on Stock Return, EVA is not able to moderate Inflation on Stock Return, and simultaneously DER, PER, LDR, and Inflation have an effect on Stock Return.
Suranjan-A potent antiarthritic drug of unani medicine for geriatric population
Authors: Zaidi Zehra , Nazir Shehla , Bano Uzma , Nasir Abdul , Jabeen Farkhunda
Published: February 2023

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis among older adults. It is also one of the most common causes of physical disability among adults. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a long-term chronic disease characterized by the deterioration of the cartilage in joints which results in bones rubbing together and creating stiffness, pain, and impaired movement. The pharmaco therapy can be associated with serious side effects and high costs. Now a day’s herbal medications have shown the potential for safe and effective management of arthritis and Unani medicine can provide an alternate therapy for Osteoarthritis. Suranjan Shireen-out of several herbal drugs in Unani Medicine is a potent and safe antiarthritic drug this has been proved in many in-vivo and in-vitro studies. Suranjan Shireen is effective against Arthralgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout. I have summarised the various clinical studies in this article to prove the therapeutic potentials of the Suranjan-shireen and Talkh with its Unani aspect to help the future scientist to explore this drug through clinical trial for treatment of various forms of OA specially in growing old age population.
Influence of complementary and alternative medicine in obstetrics
Authors: Kudari Ananda , Sumangala B R
Published: February 2023

Complementary and alternative medicine is an array of health care approaches with a history of use or origins outside of mainstream medicine. Complementary medicine includes all such practices and ideas which are outside the domain of conventional medicine in several countries and defined by its users as preventing and treating illness, or promoting health and wellbeing. These practices complement mainstream medicine contributing to a common satisfying a demand not met by conventional practices, diversifying the conceptual framework of medicine, Institute of Medicine (IOM), U.S.A.
A study of clinical and laboratory profile of UTI in diabetics in Sir T. Hospital, Bhavnagar — observnational cross-sectional study
Authors: Modi Kinjal , Sharma Jatin , Munshi Hirava , Panjwani Shrey
Published: February 2023

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycaemia caused by defects in insulin secretion, action, or both. Immune dysfunction is a major issue in the disease course, and it can manifest as either autoimmune disease or a poor immune response, the latter of which leads to a higher incidence of infections. The link between a higher incidence of urinary tract infections (UTI) and diabetes has been attributed to immune system impairments, poor metabolic control, and incomplete bladder emptying due to autonomic neuropathy. Poor glycaemic control may predispose to more severe UTI and greatly increase the risk of complications in UTI.

200 diabetic patients were screened for UTI admitted at Sir T. General Hospital, Bhavnagar over the period of 6 months from 1st November 2021 to 30 the April.2022. The various measures of central tendencies and graphical representations were used to analyse the data.

Majority subjects were from age group of 46 – 60 years 74 (37%) followed by 31-45 years 59 (29.5%), > 60 years was 44 (22%) and 18-30 years was 23 (11.5%) respectively. It was found that female patients 103 (51.5%) marginally higher than male 97 (48.5%). The ratio of male: female was 1:1.06.

UTI was found to be significantly associated with advanced age and poorly controlled Diabetes.
Ciudad para la niñez y la adolescencia: guía y recursos
Authors: Apolaro Andrea , Turbán Federica , Ambrosini Marcela , Castillo Victoria , Piuma Florencia , Gomez José , Botana Noelia , Alonso Sofía , Cancino Gonzalo
Published: February 2023

"Ciudad para la niñez y la adolescencia" es una guía que busca facilitar a los gobiernos locales de América Latina y el Caribe la implementación de procesos participativos con foco en niñez y adolescencia, entregando herramientas y metodologías específicas para cada grupo etario, incluyendo personas adultas que cuidan de niños y niñas. La guía detalla los pasos y métodos para levantar información, así como un esquema de sistematización que compara la situación actual versus la situación deseada, lo que se traduce en recomendaciones para la política pública local.
Formative Assessment of Purposive Communication Module in the Academic Performance of Students in Higher Education Institution (HEI)
Authors: D. Mallillin Leovigildo Lito
Published: February 2023

The study aims to identify the formative assessment of purposive communication modules in the academic performance of students and what makes the formative assessment of purposive communication modules for the improved academic performance of students in Higher Education Institution (HEI) among the respondents.

            Mixed methods are employed in the study which is composed of quantitative and qualitative research design. Hence, random sampling techniques are utilized in the study. It is a sampling technique that provides equal opportunity for the respondents to be chosen in the study. The study comprised two hundred (200) respondents only.

            Results show that formative assessment of purposive communication module provides support for students to outline and focus assessment for better learning process based set learning outcome, show to explore learning experiences for student in the improved academic performance, show  evidence provided in the learning process through rubrics to support assessment of students, show that evidence and examples of assessment are well explained based on the questions given for better output in the academic performance which is relevant, and explanation supports position assessment specified for better comprehension of students, show that writing mechanics is well-defined instruction for better analysis of the assessment in the module, show that organization of the assessment enhance clear structure that showcases ideas for the measure academic performance of students.

            Findings show that there is a significant relationship on the formative assessment of purposive communication modules in the academic performance of students in Higher Education Institution as observed by the respondents.
La relación entre palabra y desierto en la semántica bíblica y en la vocación salvífica de la tradición judeocristiana
Authors: Gonzaga Waldecir , Lucas Barbosa Luiz Henrique
Published: February 2023

Este artículo analiza la relación umbilical entre dos términos importantes para la exégesis bíblica y la tradición teológico-espiritual judeocristiana: palabra y desierto. En hebreo encuentran un sentido espiritual aún mayor, dado que el dābār tiene una gran similitude semántica con midbār. Más que traer toda la riqueza de la historia bíblica que se ha pasado en el desierto, se pretende demostrar que este es un lugar privilegiado de escucha de la palabra. En el desierto hay historias de amor que sólo podrían ser escritas por el corazón de Dios. Tanto el Antiguo Testamento como el Nuevo Testamento están impregnados por esas historias. Algunas de ellas son recordadas aquí y esperamos contribuir a relativizar la visión negativa de lo que es el desierto. Por lo tanto, el artículo busca analizar la íntima relación entre los términos palabra y desierto, ya sea en la asonancia semántica o en el tema de la espiritualidad, que une a los dos términos. El desierto no es sólo un lugar de aridez y soledad, por sus problemas climáticos, sino que es sobre todo para la escucha de la Palabra de YHWH, precisamente porque es un lugar sobrio y duro a la vez, al que Dios conduce a su pueblo para hablar a su corazón (Oseas 2,16). Esta realidad se atestigua a lo largo de las Sagradas Escrituras, impregnando los diversos corpora bíblicos, como el Pentateuco, los Profetas y los Evangelios. Así como Israel tuvo su experiencia de ser conducido al desierto para oír y discernir la voz de Dios, también la tuvo Juan el Bautista, el precursor del Mesías; Jesucristo mismo, para entrar en mayor intimidad con el Padre y vencer las tentaciones (Mc 1,12-13 Mt 4,1-11; Lc 4,1-13), escuchando la voz que clama en el desierto (Mc 1,3; Is 40,3), porque en ella Dios habla con cariño a su pueblo y les da su palabra.
La opción preferencial por los pobres y la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia. A 50 años de la irrupción de la Teología de la Liberación, de Gustavo Gutiérrez
Authors: Alarcón Caro Edmundo
Published: February 2023

Este artículo presenta una investigación a propósito de los 50 años de la publicación del libro Teología de la liberación. Perspectivas, del reconocido teólogo peruano Gustavo Gutiérrez. El texto analiza principalmente el tema de la opción preferencial por los pobres, (OPP) central en la Teología de la Liberación (TdL) y su relación con la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia (DSI). Una relación disonante y no siempre armónica, sobre todo en los primeros momentos de la TdL. Con este artículo se busca comprender cómo la OPP, se convierte en punto de inflexión entre Teología de la Liberación y DSI y aporta a la misma. Desde el método cualitativo (revisión y análisis de textos) de los documentos más relevantes de la DSI y de la TdL, se describe el proceso de consolidación de la OPP, su presencia en el magisterio latinoamericano y su inclusión en la DSI, especialmente en el magisterio del papa Francisco. Se concluye con la afirmación de que la OPP, como aporte de la Iglesia latinoamericana a la reflexión teológica de la Iglesia universal, ofrece la concreción necesaria a la enseñanza social de la Iglesia, lo que le ha permitido cambiar su mirada de los pobres y redescubrir que no son solo sujetos de ayuda, sino que pueden ser agentes de su propio destino. Al mismo tiempo, le permite asumir sin cortapisas que la OPP es una categoría teológica y cristocéntrica, anunciarlo así puede ayudar a despertar la conciencia cristiana sobre la necesidad de transformar la realidad, desde los pobres y con los pobres.
Reforma y Sinodalidad. Hacia un ecumenismo profundizado a todos los niveles en la teología de Hans Küng
Authors: Miguel Mauti Ricardo
Published: February 2023

La teología y el magisterio actual han puesto en el centro de su atención los temas de reforma y sinodalidad. Sin embargo, ambos se hallan imbricados en el movimiento de renovación eclesial que preparó, celebró y lleva adelante la recepción inacabada del Concilio Vaticano II. Puede decirse, que el tema es de gran actualidad, aunque tiene ya más de 60 años en la reflexión teológica. El presente artículo se concentra en la relación que se establece entre ambos temas en la teología ecuménica de Hans Küng (1928-2021) El teólogo suizo, ha pensado en sinergia los conceptos de reforma y ecumenismo, los ha puesto en relación, señalado sus contrastes y aportado una visión crítica mostrando los lazos profundos que los unen. La perspectiva del presente estudio, integra el elemento biográfico-teológico como criterio hermenéutico, el cual permite descubrir el aspecto dinámico de su propuesta. Como en todo gran teólogo, también y particularmente en Küng, lo «biográfico» adquiere un lugar central para integrar los múltiples matices que ofrece su singular visión, tanto del diálogo ecuménico como del diálogo interreligioso. Por eso, el método adoptado en esta contribución, es el de una teología biográfica, que intenta una propuesta diacrónica-sincrónica de sus múltiples interconexiones, señalando aportes y límites. En el artículo presentamos en cuatro puntos, el desafío de una iglesia sinodal desde un ecumenismo profundizado a todos los niveles, que incluye una reforma en fidelidad al fundamento cristológico, apertura ecuménica con las iglesias cristianas, el diálogo con las religiones y el reto de aceptar una ética mundial. Unas conclusiones abiertas dan cuenta, tanto de lo sugerente de la propuesta del autor como de las críticas que le han acompañado.
Pengendalian Kualitas Proses Produksi Sepatu Heels Dalam Upaya Mencapai Target Produksi Pada CV Ghealsyshoes Malang
Authors: Anggraeni Rosalina Novia , Mastika I Ketut , Sutrisno Sutrisno
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify, describe and analyze the quality control of the production process for heels in an effort to achieve production targets at CV Ghealsyshoes Malang. The company engaged in manufacturing CV Ghealsyshoes is a local company in Indonesia that produces various kinds of shoes, especially women's shoes. Based on data and facts in the field, it was found that in one year of production, heels still experience product defects caused by problems that occur in the production process, which is an average of 2.75%. Problems in the production process are caused by several factors at the input or input stage such as raw materials, performance of tools and machines, and labor. The results showed that quality control at CV Ghealsyshoes was divided into three stages. The first stage is the process of arrival of raw materials which aims to select and filter the raw materials ordered from suppliers, the second stage is the stage of the production process which aims to avoid product damage due to raw materials that do not comply with predetermined criteria and maintain the production process so that running smoothly, the third is the stage of the product release process which aims to maintain and supervise the process that has passed the production process in order to avoid product defects that will later be used by consumers.

Keyword: Qualitiy Control, Production Process, Production Targets
Implementasi Saluran Distribusi Produk Sohun
Authors: Wulandari Kiki , Julianto Didik Eko , Sutrisno Sutrisno
Published: February 2023

Saluran distribusi merupakan salah satu kegiatan pemasaran yang langsung terhubung dengan konsumen dan mempunyai peranan yang cukup besar dalam menciptakan manfaat suatu produk. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan implementasi saluran distribusi pada pabrik Sohun Jaya Agung Abadi. Metode analisis data pada penelitian ini yaitu study kasus(case study) dengan triangulasi. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data penelitian ini melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi saluran distribusi pada  Pabrik Sohun Jaya Agung Abadi menggunakan saluran distribusi secara langsung dan tidak langsung. Saluran distribusi tidak langsung bertujuan untuk menghemat biaya promosi dan efektifitas waktu. Keberadaan Pabrik Sohun Jaya Agung Abadi memberikan manfaat bagi lembaga yang terlibat dalam saluran distribusi dan bagi masyarakat sekitar pabrik yakni menyerap lapangan pekerjaan.
Fatores de Risco para Alta Prorrogada por Motivos Sociais: Um Estudo Retrospectivo
Authors: Martins Miguel , Mesquita António , Carvalho Lucas , Martins Francisca , Silva Mariana , Leitão Helena , Nunes Miguel
Published: February 2023

Introdução: Os hospitais deparam-se com uma percentagem das suas camas ocupadas por doentes cuja alta hospitalar está limitada não pela alta clínica, mas por outros fatores. Cria-se a necessidade da identificação precoce dos indivíduos que estão em risco de uma alta prorrogada por motivos sociais (internamentos sociais - IS), de forma a reduzir gastos e a acrescentar valor que se traduza em saúde dos utentes. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar os fatores de risco demográficos e clínicos que condicionam risco de internamento social.Material e Métodos: Foram analisados 582 internamentos referentes a um serviço de Medicina Interna de hospital terciário nos anos de 2018 e 2019, e consideradas as características demográficas e comorbidades clínicas dos doentes. Foi feita uma regressão logística binominal ajustada ao sexo, idade e internamento clínico prolongado, para identificação de potenciais fatores de risco associados a alta prorrogada.Resultados: Foram incluídos neste estudo um total de 473 doentes admitido no serviço no período de dois anos em estudo. Noventa e quatro (19%) doentes tiveram a sua alta prorrogada, dos quais 64 (68%) eram do sexo feminino. As principais características estatisticamente significativas associadas a maior risco de prorrogação da alta foram o sexo feminino (OR 2,84, 95% IC 1,65 – 4,90, p-value < 0,05), o internamento clínico prolongado (OR 2,64, 95% IC 1,60 – 4,937, p-value < 0,05) e a diabetes mellitus (OR 1,87, 95% IC 1,08 – 3,23, p-value < 0,05); para além destes, a presença de insuficiência cardíaca (OR 0,52, 95% IC 0,27 – 0,99, p-value < 0,05) e de doença renal crónica (OR 0,34, 95% IC 0,14 – 0,86, p-value < 0,05) associaram-se a um risco inferior de prorrogação de alta.Conclusão: O sexo feminino, os internamentos clínicos prolongados e diabetes mellitus associaram-se a um maior risco de internamento social, enquanto a insuficiência cardíaca e a doença renal crónica se associaram a um risco inferior de IS. Estes achados servem de base de construção para um futuro estudo multicêntrico para criação de uma regra de predição clínica para estratificação do risco de internamento social na população portuguesa.
Cine-recolección
Authors: Soler Carolina
Published: February 2023

A partir de su participación en una película realizada por una familia qom de Resistencia (Chaco argentino), la autora pro-pone abordar el cine indígena como un proceso en constante reinvención que posibilita la emergencia de nuevas formas de percepción, autoconocimiento, resistencia y autoestima, y que pone de manifiesto mundos políticos y afectivos. El artículo indaga en las afectaciones mutuas de todos los participantes y muestra la flexibilidad de los roles constituidos a partir de los vínculos que se establecen. El análisis se estructura en tres etapas: rodaje, montaje y distribución, y pone de manifiesto la construcción afectiva del filme en los usos del humor y la mel-ancolía. Finalmente, se detiene en la visibilización que tiene la película en las redes políticas y sociales en las que se inserta al ser proyectada y en la singularidad con que es valorada por las distintas personas que la produjeron.
Culturas indígenas no Mato Grosso do Sul
Authors: Heimbach Nilva
Published: February 2023

No artigo, argumenta-se sobre culturas indígenas, as quais, em muitos casos, são expostas de maneira estereotipada, dentro de uma visão colonialista, na Disciplina de Arte. Discutem-se, a partir de resultados de uma pesquisa realizada em Campo Grande/MS, com base na determinação da Lei 11.645/2008 e com suporte teórico nos Estudos Culturais e no Grupo Modernidade/Colonialidade, as culturas indígenas na perspectiva da diferença, em que outros saberes são possíveis. O estudo objetiva contribuir para potencializar e tencionar o ensino de/sobre culturas indígenas presentes no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, como marcadores de lutas, resistências e política. Concluiu-se que debater, a partir das conquistas das diversas etnias, é romper com a tendência de fixá-las no passado; a arte ressignificada possibilita o diálogo entre indígenas e não indígenas e aponta para caminhos interculturais.
Ossos do ofício
Authors: Peled Yiftah , Azevedo Elaine de
Published: February 2023

O evento Ossos do Ofício realizado no espaço Contemporão SP, em setembro de 2019, apresentou um display com cães com nomes de artistas e proporcionou um encontro ao vivo entre cães e humanos. O evento oportunizou um encontro que será aqui discutido a partir da perspectiva da antropologia das multiespécies e da relação humano-canina. Uma breve discussão sobre humor e arte socialmente engajada também contribuem para a discussão.
Factors affecting farmers’ entrepreneurial action at Etunda Green scheme project, Namibia
Authors: Neema Michael , Kalitanyi Vivence
Published: February 2023

This study investigates factors limiting the entrepreneurial action of small-scale irrigation farmers (SSIF) at the Namibian Green Scheme Irrigation Project (GSIP).  Literature was reviewed on the concepts of the agricultural sector in Namibia, entrepreneurship action, and agricultural entrepreneurship in Namibia and elsewhere. The paper used a quantitative research approach to produce descriptive statistics of the agricultural entrepreneurs' experiences when starting and operating their projects. Data were collected using a questionnaire surveying the Etunda Green scheme irrigation project. The study used Microsoft Office Excel 2019 analysis tool pack to analyse the data. The key findings revealed that most SSIF operating at the project are obstructed by some elements of the policy environment, finance, business support services, market environment, infrastructure, and ecological factors. The study praises that sectoral connections should be strengthened, and government should prioritise and target elements that would improve the overall performance of the Namibian agricultural sector. The study offers policymakers and practitioners a blueprint for developing entrepreneurship in an agricultural context, specifically the Namibian Green Scheme Projects.