bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Przesłanki udziału organizacji ekologicznych w postępowaniach dotyczących ochrony środowiska w Polsce i w Niemczech
Authors: Maćkowiak Karol
Published: December 2024

The article analyses the prerequisites for the participation of environmental organisations in administrative and administrative court proceedings   in the field of environmental protection in Poland and Germany. There are significant differences between the two legal systems, despite the source of the broad powers of environmental organisations, including the right to initiate judicial review in cases involving other persons, deriving from the same act  of international law  the Aarhus Convention. In the scope in question, Polish regulations, established primarily in the Act of 3 October 2008 on the provision of information on the environment and its protection, public participation in environmental protection and environmental impact assessments, do not impose significant requirements on environmental organisations. In contrast, the German provisions, established primarily in the Gesetz über ergänzende Vorschriften zu Rechtsbehelfen in Umweltangelegenheiten nach der EG-Richtlinie 2003/35/EG, significantly restrict the access of environmental organisations to proceedings. The extended German solutions were treated as an inspiration to present de lege ferenda conclusions for the Polish legal order. The article points out the necessity of modifying Polish regulations towards limiting access of environmental organisations to administrative and judicial-administrative proceedings. In the author’s opinion, the prerequisites for the participation of environmental organisations should be more broadly linked to the rights they obtain. In other words, before allowing a given organisation to participate in the proceedings, the authority should examine such issues as, having at its disposal specialist knowledge, its previous activity, which is supposed to provide guarantees of proper performance of its statutory tasks. On the other hand, those German solutions which do not refer to the objectives of organisations’ participation in environmental proceedings do not merit implementation.
Potencjał mediacyjny spraw administracyjnych
Authors: Nasiadka Łukasz
Published: December 2024

Mediation was introduced into general administrative proceedings by the Act of 7 April 2017 amending the Act - Code of Administrative Procedure and certain other acts, and was finally regulated in Chapter 5a of Section II of the CAP. At present, public administration bodies, in cases whose nature allows to do so, seek amicable settlements of disputed issues and aim to determine the rights and obligations which are the subject of the proceedings, in matters within their jurisdiction, in particular, by taking actions necessary for mediation. Mediation as a way  of settling administrative law cases is not developing  as dynamically in Polish practice as the legislator expected. One of the reasons for this state of affairs is the lack of a clear definition of the catalogue of cases   in which mediation is possible and justified. At the same time, administrative mediation is not a legally unlimited construction. Its use has been limited by  the legislator through prerequisites, i.e. legal requirements on which its legal admissibility depends. The key in this respect was to determine the prospects for concluding mediation in the mode specified in Article 96a § 3 of the CAP, i.e. by issuing a decision acceptable to the parties to the proceedings or concluding an administrative settlement. The study attempted to apply various criteria, such as the ways in which the proceedings were initiated, their subject matter, the state of progress of the investigation and the different categories of participants. On the basis of these, the ‘mediation potential’ of administrative cases was sought.
Oral administration of pioglitazone inhibits pulmonary hypertension by regulating the gut microbiome and plasma metabolome in male rats
Authors: Zhang Zizhou , Liang Yaru , Mo Shaocong , Zhao Mingming , Li Yi , Zhang Chenting , Shan Xiaoqian , Liu Shiyun , Liao Jing , Luo Xiaoyun , Zhu Junqi , Wang Chen , Jiang Qian , Hou Chi , Hong Wei , Lai Ning , Chen Yuqin , Xu Lei , Lu Wenju , Wang Jian , Wang Zhongfang , Yang Kai
Published: December 2024

The oral administrated thiazolidinediones (TZDs) have been widely reported to alleviate experimental pulmonary hypertension (PH). However, previous studies mainly focused on their beneficial effects on the cardiopulmonary vascular system but failed to determine their potential roles on gut microenvironment. This study aims to investigate the effects of pioglitazone, an oral TZD drug, on gut microbiome in classic PH rat models induced by hypoxia (HPH) or SU5416/hypoxia (SuHx‐PH) and evaluate the therapeutic potential of supplementation of selective probiotics for experimental PH. Pioglitazone remarkably inhibited the PH pathogenesis in both models and reshaped the gut microbiome and plasma metabolome. Correlation analyses represented strong and unique association between the protective metabolites and bacteria genera (Roseburia, Lactobacillus, and Streptococcus) that were positively stimulated by pioglitazone. Supplementation of selective probiotics Roseburia intestinalis (R. intestinalis) partially attenuated SuHx‐PH and rebuilt a novel gut microbiome and host metabolome. This study reports for the first time that oral administration of pioglitazone protects PH by regulating the gut microbiome and host metabolome, providing novel insights for the TZD drugs. The data also supports that modulation of gut microbiota by supplementation of selective probiotics could be a novel effective therapeutic strategy for the treatment of PH.
Fluency across modes: an exploratory study of L1 and L2 spoken and written fluency
Authors: Mutta Maarit , Peltonen Pauliina , Laine Päivi , Lintunen Pekka
Published: December 2024

The article presents an exploratory cross-modal analysis of fluency profiles in spoken and written first (L1, Finnish) and second (L2, English) language production of the same language users. Our data come from two research projects, from which we identified 11 university students participating in both. The spoken tasks consisted of monologue picture description (analysed with Praat), and the written tasks were short argumentative essays (collected and analysed with keystroke logging software GGXLog). Based on commonly used measures to capture different aspects of spoken and written fluency, we used a set of 14 measures (seven for speech fluency, seven for writing fluency) to examine fluency across modes comprehensively. Four profiles were identified from the data: (1) fast and productive, (2) fast, (3) slow and productive, and (4) slow and reflective. Six speakers had the same profile in the L1 and L2, and seven writers had the same profile in the L1 and L2. Only one participant had the same profile in the L1 and L2 speaking and writing. The results suggest that the cross-modal differences are greater than the differences between languages. The modalities are inherently different, which is also reflected in individual variation between the modalities.
Prévision électorale : des méthodes non quantitatives aux modèles de vote politico-économiques
Authors: Jérôme Bruno
Published: December 2024

« Dans la sphère économique, un acte, une habitude, une institution, une loi n’engendrent pas seulement un effet, mais une série d’effets. De ces effets, le premier seul est immédiat ; il se manifeste simultanément avec sa cause, on le voit. Les autres ne se déroulent que successivement, on ne les voit pas, heureux si on les prévoit. Entre un mauvais et un bon Economiste, voici toute la différence : l’un s’en tient à l’effet visible, l’autre tient compte et de l’effet qu’on voit et de ceux qu’il faut prévoir. »

Frédéric Bastiat (1850),
Ce qu’on voit, ce qu’on ne voit pas.

Abstract: Outre l’économiste érudit, le spécialiste de l’école autrichienne et de la théorie du Public Choice, Bertrand Lemennicier se passionnait pour la prévision en général et la prévision politique en particulier. Dans cet article en forme d’hommage, nous proposons de faire un point d’étape sur les méthodes de prévision électorale, en allant des méthodes non quantitatives aux méthodes quantitatives au sein desquelles les modèles de vote politico-économiques occupent une place éminente. En l’espèce, nous évoquerons la contribution de Bertrand Lemennicier à « l’art » de la prévision électorale.
A Narrative Review of Rebound Jumping and Fast Stretch-Shortening Cycle Mechanics
Authors: Xu Jiaqing , Turner Anthony , Jordan Matthew J. , Comyns Thomas M. , Chavda Shyam , Bishop Chris
Published: December 2024

Rebound jumping is one of the most commonly used movement patterns to assess and monitor fast stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) mechanics, a critical component for rapid movements like sprinting, jumping, and directional changes. This narrative review explores the mechanical and neuromuscular mechanics underlying fast SSC function and critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of commonly used testing protocols, including drop jumps and multiple rebound jump tests, along with commonly reported metrics from these tests. By integrating scientific evidence with practical applications, the aim of this review is to guide practitioners in selecting appropriate assessment tools and implementing evidence-based strategies to evaluate fast SSC performance in athletes.
Assessment of Psychological Aspects among Refugees in Kurdistan Region-Iraq Refugee Camps
Authors:   Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq., Ali Ahmed , Hamad Abdulqader ,   Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq.
Published: December 2024

Background and objectives: Syria's civil war has received the highest refugee crisis of the twenty-first century. As a result of their exposure to conflict, violence, and post-displacement stresses, Syrian refugees living in refugee camps in Kurdistan are at a greater risk of developing common mental illnesses. This study investigates the prevalence and predictors of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among Syrian refugees residing in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Methods: A quantitative descriptive study was conducted in refugee camps in Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok in the Kurdistan region of Iraq from 1st September 20021 to 1st June 2022. Convenient sampling was used to collect 400 participants, and the depression, anxiety, and stress scale-21 (DASS-21) questionnaire was used to measure the level of depression, anxiety, and stress.
Results: The average age of participants was 37 ± 12.14 years; 71.8% were married, 53.3% had a smoking history, 92.2% were from Syria, and the average refugee duration was 9 ± 1.32 years. During the refugee process, 79.3% of refugees had a low socio-economic position, 34.0% had anxiety, 23.1% had stress, 47.5% were depressed. There is a statistical association between gender and stress levels based on a p-value of 0.004 and between smoking history and stress with a p-value of 0.006.
Conclusion: According to the findings, most refugees suffer from extreme depression, moderate anxiety, and severe stress. Further studies are required by competent authorities to overcome mental health disorders among refugees.
Acute Communication Between Microglia and Nonparenchymal Immune Cells in the Anti-Aβ Antibody-Injected Cortex
Authors: Foley Kate E. , Weekman Erica M. , Krick Katelynn E. , Johnson Sherika N. , Sudduth Tiffany L. , Wilcock Donna M.
Published: December 2024

Anti-Aβ immunotherapy use to treat Alzheimer's disease is on the rise. While anti-Aβ antibodies provide hope in targeting Aβ plaques in the brain, there still remains a lack of understanding regarding the cellular responses to these antibodies in the brain. In this study, we sought to identify the acute effects of anti-Aβ antibodies on immune responses. To determine cellular changes due to anti-Aβ antibody exposure, we intracranially injected 14 mo APP male and female mice with anti-Aβ IgG1 (6E10) or control IgG1 into the cortex. After 24 h or 3 d, we harvested the cortex and performed a glial cell-enriched preparation for single-cell sequencing. Cell types, proportions, and cell-to-cell signaling were evaluated between the two injection conditions and two acute timepoints. We identified 23 unique cell clusters including microglia, astrocytes, endothelial cells, neurons, oligos/OPCs, immune cells, and unknown. The anti-Aβ antibody-injected cortices revealed more ligand–receptor (L–R) communications between cell types, as well as stronger communications at only 24 h. At 3 d, while there were more L–R communications for the anti-Aβ antibody condition, the strength of these connections was stronger in the control IgG condition. We also found evidence of an initial and strong communication emphasis in microglia-to-nonparenchymal immune cells at 24 h, specifically in the TGFβ signaling pathway. We identify several pathways that are specific to anti-Aβ antibody exposure at acute timepoints. These data lay the groundwork for understanding the brain's unique response to anti-Aβ antibodies.
Covid-19 e o Risco de Morte Súbita de Origem Cardíaca: Evidências Brasileiras de 2011 a 2022
Authors: Rogério Menezes Fassbinder Vitor , Analu da Silva Previato Priscila , Gabriela Ramos Pereira Leite Geovana , Vendramini Fogolim Vinicius , Luiz Batista Nogueira Paulo , Regina Marciniak Ferreira Carla
Published: December 2024

A este artigo incumbe analisar o perfil epidemiológico da ocorrência de morte súbita de origem cardíaca quanto às causas mais prevalentes no Brasil, ponderando a influência da pandemia de COVID -19 sobre os resultados, dividindo assim o estudo em período pré pandêmico e Pandemia COVID, abrangendo os anos de 2011 a 2022.  Para esse propósito foi realizado estudo transversal utilizando dados do Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade referente a óbitos ocorrido entre indivíduos com idade acima de 20 anos no Brasil entre janeiro de 2011 e dezembro de 2022 cuja causa básica tenha sido preenchida com o código CID-10 “Morte súbita de origem cardíaca”. As seguintes variáveis foram incluídas: data e horário do óbito, faixa etária, sexo, estado civil, anos de estudo, estado e município de residência, município e local de ocorrência, categoria CID-10 de causa imediata. De modo que foram registradas 18.211 mortes súbitas de origem cardíaca durante o período avaliado de 12 anos, com um aumento nos anos de pandemia de COVID-19. A maior parte ocorreu entre indivíduos do sexo masculino, com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos, com estado civil casado, raça/cor branca ou parda, em domicílio e o município de ocorrência foi o mesmo município de residência para quase todos os casos. Depreendeu-se que a morte súbita de origem cardíaca ocorre com frequência no âmbito domiciliar, afetando majoritariamente a população masculina com idade entre 60 e 70 anos, e nos anos de pandemia de COVID-19 cursou com aumento substancial, inclusive apresentando-se de maneira mais precoce.
Revisão por pares como ferramenta para o controle de qualidade dos laudos periciais oficiais: importância da consolidação no Brasil e proposta de um procedimento
Authors: Teixeira Filipe Guimarães , de Assis Matos Janaina
Published: December 2024

O presente estudo investigou a utilização da revisão por pares como ferramenta de controle de qualidade dos laudos periciais oficiais no Brasil, propondo um procedimento para aplicação nos institutos de perícia brasileiros. A metodologia envolveu uma pesquisa bibliográfica abrangente e o envio de questionários a órgãos de perícia oficial através dos portais de transparência, conforme a Lei de Acesso à Informação. Os questionários indagaram sobre a implementação da revisão por pares e as normas específicas existentes. Dos 28 órgãos consultados, 23 responderam, sendo que 13 afirmaram utilizar a revisão por pares, e, destes, 10 relataram que a ferramenta não é aplicada em regra, mas apenas em condições excepcionais: de forma voluntária, em casos complexos ou apenas em setores específicos. A maioria das respostas demonstrou confusão entre o conceito de revisão por pares e o de coautoria de exame pericial. A literatura internacional destaca a eficácia da revisão por pares nas Ciências Forenses, melhorando a fundamentação dos resultados, minimizando erros e garantindo a integridade do conhecimento científico. Com base nos dados, propôs-se um procedimento de revisão por pares retrospectivo (após a emissão do laudo), envolvendo análise de amostras aleatórias dos laudos emitidos, avaliação duplo-cega e feedback formal e confidencial aos peritos. Reuniões regulares foram sugeridas para discutir deficiências comuns e apresentar casos destacados. A próxima etapa será a análise jurídica da revisão prospectiva para avaliar potenciais conflitos com o sigilo profissional e a autonomia dos peritos, com o objetivo de propor um modelo atualizado e juridicamente viável.
Uso do solo para fins forenses: rastreamento de veículo suspeito
Authors: Testoni Samara , Salvador F.A.S. , Melo V.F.
Published: December 2024

O solo contém características únicas e ubíquas que permitem rastreá-lo nos mais variados ambientes. A singularidade dos solos é uma ferramenta chave para uso no contexto forense, tornando possível relacioná-lo a um determinado objeto, vítima ou suspeito, e, consequentemente, a uma cena de crime. Este trabalho objetivou discriminar solos coletados em veículos específicos (Celta, Fox e Honda Civic) que transitaram entre os municípios de Cristal e Lajeado, estado do Rio Grande do Sul, durante uma fuga das unidades de segurança da região. A fim de revelar qual dos veículos pertence a uma quadrilha de traficantes, uma bateria de análises físicas, químicas e mineralógicas foi efetuada nas amostras de solo. Um total de 68 parâmetros físicos, químicos e mineralógicos foram obtidos com as análises laboratoriais para cada uma das amostras de solo colhidas dos veículos envolvidos no rastreamento. Diante dos resultados físicos (teores de areia e argila + silte + matéria orgânica), morfológicos (coloração da fração areia e da fração argila + silte das amostras), mineralógicos (composição mineral da fração areia e fração argila + silte) e químicos (teores dos elementos totais da fração areia obtidos por extração com HF e HNO3 e teores dos óxidos pobremente cristalinos, aluminossilicatos de baixo ordenamento estrutural e gibbsita extraídos da fração argila + silte com OA, DCB e NaOH), observou-se que as amostras dos veículos Celta e Fox são mais homogêneas entre si em relação às amostras do veículo Honda Civic. Existe, portanto, maior correlação entre as amostras de solo colhidas no veículo Celta e Fox. Conclui-se também que os veículos Celta e Fox tiveram como provável local fonte de produção dos vestígios de solo o município de Cristal (RS), enquanto o veículo Honda Civic teve como possível local fonte de produção dos vestígios de solo o município de Lajeado (RS).
Entomologia Forense e Medicina Veterinária Legal: o primeiro estudo multidisciplinar de caso de miíase em cão doméstico pela Polícia Científica de Santa Catarina
Authors: Botteon Victor Wilson , Perecin Igor Salles , Gaedke Anderson , Goumbieski Nicole
Published: December 2024

Em 2022, a Divisão de Entomologia Forense (DENT) foi formalizada na estrutura da Polícia Científica de Santa Catarina (PCISC). Assim, os vestígios entomológicos começaram a ser utilizados nas investigações de casos ocorridos no território catarinense, principalmente para a estimativa do intervalo pós-morte (IPM). Entretanto, os insetos “Peritos” possuem diversas outras aplicações na perícia criminal, as quais começaram a ser exploradas no Estado. Além disso, em face da importância e da demanda de casos envolvendo exames específicos em animais, em 2023 a PCISC também criou a Divisão de Medicina Veterinária Legal (DMVT). Neste contexto pericial multidisciplinar, este artigo objetivou apresentar o primeiro estudo entomológico de um caso de miíase em um cão doméstico, integrando os exames dessas duas divisões técnicas da PCISC. A necropsia no cadáver do animal constatou diversas feridas contendo infestações por larvas de dípteros. Os espécimes foram identificados como larvas da espécie Cochliomyia hominivorax, a mosca-da-bicheira. Após a realização das análises entomológicas, foi possível estimar o tempo mínimo de infestação em cinco dias, tempo em que não foi fornecido tratamento veterinário adequado e em tempo hábil para impedir a evolução das lesões e o desenvolvimento da miíase, resultando na morte do animal.
Some fixed point theorems for expansiveness of orthogonal $p$-contractiveness
Authors: Gungor N.B.
Published: December 2024

Orthogonal set and orthogonal metric spaces are two new notions, which are defined in 2017. In this type metric spaces, a generalization of Banach fixed point theorem is presented. Then in 2019, new fixed point theorems are investigated by using altering distance functions. In this paper, fixed point theorems for expansiveness of orthogonal $p$-contractiveness via altering distance functions are given inspired by [Rhoades B.E. Some theorems on weakly contractive maps. Nonlinear Anal. 2001, 47 (4), 2683$-$2693] and [Gordji M.E., Rameani M., De La Sen M., Cho Y.J. On orthogonal sets and Banach fixed point theorem. Fixed Point Theory 2017, 18 (2), 569$-$578]. Further, consequences and a restrictive example are offered.
Generalized Ricci-Bourguignon flow
Authors: Azami Sh.
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we consider a kind of generalized Ricci-Bourguignon flow system, which is closely like the Ricci-Bourguignon flow and possesses a gradient form. We establish the existence and uniqueness of the solution to this flow on an $n$-dimensional closed Riemannian manifold. We introduce generalized Ricci-Bourguignon system soliton and give a condition to a gradient generalized Ricci-Bourguignon system soliton to be isometric to an Euclidean sphere. Then we give the evolution of some geometric structure of manifold along this flow and establish higher-derivative estimates for compact manifolds and the compactness theorem for this general Ricci-Bourguignon flow system on closed Riemannian manifolds.
Evaluation of the Implementation of the Strategy of Social and Economic Development of Territorial Communities in the Context of Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Pylypiv Nadiia , Sologub Svyatoslav
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical and methodological provisions and develop practical recommendations for improving the evaluation of the implementation of strategies for the social and economic development of territorial communities in the context of achieving the goals of sustainable development. To evaluate the implementation of strategies for the social and economic development of territorial communities, the author proposes to use the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as an effective economic tool for strategic planning by setting strategic goals in selected blocks using selected target indicators, both financial and non-financial. The article proposes, in the context of achieving the sustainable development goals, to form the following BSC blocks for territorial communities: financing, service providers, service consumers, environment, and cooperation, which have their own characteristics and differ significantly from the four blocks of enterprises: internal processes, finance, training and growth (personnel), and customers interacting with each other. At the same time, the indicators selected for assessing these blocks have appropriate interrelationships and provide the necessary analytical information to achieve the strategic goals of the communities. To ensure the effectiveness of the assessment of the implementation of strategies for the social and economic development of territorial communities, the BSC system was systematized, and a matrix of correspondence between strategic directions and goals for the Broshniv-Osad Territorial community and the BSC was created. This helps to structure information about the selected strategic guidelines of the community and facilitates the further selection of key BSC indicators, which made it possible to link the strategic goals of the territorial community with the BSC blocks and the identified targets in order to choose a reasonable solution in the context of successful achievement of the goals of sustainable development not only of a separate territorial community but also of the country as a whole.
The Big Bang of Brain Trauma
Authors: Silva Santos Adriano de
Published: December 2024

In terms of its devastating consequences on cognitive function and general neurological health, brain trauma is comparable to the aftermath of a big bang. Brain trauma sets off a cascade of events within the brain that can result in extensive damage and disruption of normal functioning, much like the force of a big bang starts a chain reaction of destruction throughout the cosmos. Secondary mechanisms like oxidative stress, excitotoxicity, and apoptosis are brought on by the first impact's instantaneous release of neurotransmitters and inflammatory reactions. A cascade of these events can lead to emotional dysregulation, motor dysfunction, and long-term cognitive problems. Using this analogy to understand brain trauma emphasizes how severe and irreversible its effects are, underscoring the urgent need for efficient preventative measures and therapeutic approaches to lessen its terrible effects.
El último aliento de George Floyd. Tiempos de genocidio y post-verdad en la España (todavía) colonialista
Authors: Izquierdo Martín Jesús
Published: December 2024

8 minutos y 46 segundos; es el tiempo que duró el asesinato del afrodescendiente George Floyd aquel 25 de mayo de 2020, un crimen perpetrado bajo la asfixiante rodilla policial de Dereck Chauvin, oficial de Minneapolis (Minnesota). 8 minutos y 46 segundos de agonía donde la víctima imploró su liberación mientras gemía ante testigos que escucharon «I can´t breathe!» (no puedo respirar) hasta en ocho ocasiones, en un volumen progresivamente minorado que anunciaba la expiación. Ocho minutos y 46 segundos de resistencia más y más tenue que, sin embargo, acabaría alimentando una de las oleadas de protesta más intempestivas y extendidas contra el esclavismo y el colonialismo que hayan tenido lugar en esta nueva centuria, España incluida.
“It is not my objective to be metaphoric or allegorical”
Authors: Sánchez Canales Gustavo
Published: December 2024

After Philip Roth’s The Plot Against America (2004) came out he published “My Uchronia” (2004). Among other things, Roth explains that before reading Arthur M. Schlesinger’s A Life in the 20th Century (2000) he “had no such novel in mind” (2017: 341). This autobiography made him think of what would have happened if Charles A. Lindbergh—the famous aviator and Nazism supporter—had won the 1940 elections instead of F.D. Roosevelt. In this essay, which abounds in the theme of antisemitism introduced in a previous paper (Sánchez Canales, 2021), I will focus on the factual figure of Lindbergh—and to a lesser extent that of his wife Anne Morrow—Roth’s counter-versions of them, and key factual and counterfactual events depicted in the narrative. Through this comparative analysis I will attempt to show that Roth’s fictional America is by no means something far-fetched.
Las metodologías ágiles y su relación con la gestión eficiente de proyectos
Authors: Briceño Agurto Angela Maria
Published: December 2024

Organizations are continually searching for new ways to manage their projects efficiently, in order to be more competitive in the market. For this reason, this paper aimed to determine the relationship between agile methodologies and project management efficiency. The methodology used is correlational and cross-sectional, with a non-experimental design. The sample consisted of 139 developers of information technology projects from banking entities. The data was collected through two surveys; one of them measured the agility of the projects and the second measured the effectiveness of project management. Each questionnaire had 20 items on a Likert-type scale. The resulting value was 0.858 for the Spearman’s Rho coefficient, which demonstrates that there is a relationship between the implementation of an agile methodology and efficient project management. The relationship between the dimensions of customer collaboration, functional deliverables, response to change, and individuals and interactions with efficient project management was also demonstrated. This allows us to conclude that properly implementing an agile method increases the probability of successfully completing a project. However, it is necessary to have a trained work team to carry out the implementation, in addition to having the necessary resources to support management; all of this will allow the organization to achieve the desired results.
La gestión tecnológica del trámite documentario y la satisfacción del usuario en el gobierno local
Authors: Yasuda Aguilar Enzo Giancarlo
Published: December 2024

This study proposes to identify the relationship between the technological management of document processing and the satisfaction of users who access this channel of attention in the public sector. The methodology used is basic, non-experimental with cross-sectional, quantitative approach, the level of study is correlational and the hypothetical-deductive method was used. Likewise, the technique used was the survey and the instrument used was the questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha was used to determine the reliability of the instrument, and a very high reliability value was obtained. In this sense, the results showed the existence of a significant relationship between the study variables, with a Spearman's Rho correlation coefficient of 0.599, that is, moderately positive. This is due to the fact that the local government adequately applies technology management in the processing of documents, and this satisfies the users. Finally, it is concluded that there is a relationship between technology management and user satisfaction in local government.
Gestión por competencias y su relación con el clima organizacional en una entidad de la administración pública, Lima 2022, Perú
Authors: Ramos De La Cruz Leydi Flor
Published: December 2024

Durante el periodo 2022, se ha percibido la ausencia de plan de formación de potencial humano basado en competencia para mejorar el clima organizacional, señales que indican una deficiencia implementación de gestión por competencias. De ahí que, se planteó como objetivo general determinar la relación entre la gestión por competencias y el clima organizacional en una entidad de la administración pública, Lima 2022. El enfoque de investigación es cuantitativo y de tipo aplicada, por el nivel o alcance, es de tipo descriptivo y correlacional; con diseño no experimental y corte transversal. Con una muestra de 365 trabajadores, se consideró una muestra de 187 trabajadores. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó como instrumento un cuestionario de 50 preguntas, con respuestas de tipo ordinal y escala de likert. Para la confiabilidad de los instrumentos se aplicó el método de Alfa de Cronbach, cuyos resultados son; gestión por competencias (α= 0,730) y clima organizacional (α= 0,763). La hipótesis denominada, gestión por competencias se relaciona significativamente con el clima organizacional de una entidad pública, Lima 2022, presentó una correlación muy baja y directa entre, gestión por competencias, y el clima organizacional (coeficiente de correlación Rho de Spearman 0,157), y se aceptó la hipótesis alterna (sig. bilateral 0,032<0,05). El grado de influencia del coeficiente de determinación fue (R2 2.46%). Se concluye que la implementación de gestión por competencias basado en el comportamiento humano contribuye en mejorar el clima organizacional de la institución.
Fidelización de clientes: una mirada actual en las organizaciones, estrategias, captación y experiencia del cliente
Authors: Bocanegra Tunjar Erika Jennifer
Published: December 2024

El gran desafío que enfrentan las organizaciones es mantenerse competitivas, buscando crecer de manera sostenible y rentable frente a los cambios; en ese contexto, es importante que se consideren a estas variantes como una oportunidad para sacar lo mejor de cada uno y ofrecer un valor agregado que sea percibido por los clientes. En el presente artículo se han desarrollado aspectos clave de la fidelización de los clientes desde una mirada actual en las organizaciones, considerando estrategias, captación y experiencia del cliente. Asimismo, los datos que contiene la investigación se obtuvieron de diversas revisiones bibliográficas en revistas del ámbito científico, los cuales fueron sintetizados para que los lectores puedan contar con contenido útil, que fortalezca sus conocimientos y que se pueda poner en práctica en una empresa. El propósito de la presente investigación es realizar un análisis teórico con referencias actualizadas sobre la fidelización, considerando de alta importancia que los interesados cuenten con un documento resumido de diversos artículos realizados por investigadores y conocedores del tema en el ámbito nacional e internacional. Finalmente, busca proporcionar herramientas clave y útiles a los líderes de las organizaciones que se enfocan en la venta de productos y servicios, para que replanteen y adapten sus estrategias dirigidas al crecimiento y a la rentabilidad de la empresa.
Neonatal Cutaneous Vascular Anomalies
Authors: Evans Lauren L. , Hill Lauren R. S. , Kulungowski Ann M.
Published: December 2024

Vascular anomalies are broadly classified into 2 categories: vascular tumors and vascular malformations. Vascular anomalies frequently present as cutaneous lesions in infants. This review summarizes vascular anomalies that most commonly present as dermatologic lesions in the neonatal period, with a focus on the clinical findings, pathophysiology and histology, relevant radiographic findings, and management of common vascular anomalies such as infantile hemangiomas, congenital hemangiomas, and Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma, along with vascular malformations, including capillary, lymphatic, venous, and arteriovenous malformations.
Skin Care of Infants Born at 21–23 Weeks’ Gestation
Authors: Hobson Amy A , Davila Rebecca C , Goers Kerri , Phearman Laura A , Berrebi Kristen G , Dagle John M
Published: December 2024

As more neonatal centers are caring for premature infants at 21–23 weeks’ gestational age (GA), a growing need for improved practices related to routine skin care exists. Approach to skin care in this GA is challenging because the skin barrier is not completely formed at this developmental stage, leading to an increased risk of insensible water loss; increased sodium and nutritional requirement; and greater susceptibility to injury, infection, and temperature instability. Effective skin care in this population requires a proactive, standardized, multidisciplinary approach. In this review, we describe an expert and experience-based guide for skin care in this population with a focus on infection prevention, fluid and nutrition management, avoidance of injury, and routine skin care.
Coding Challenge: Anatomical and Laterality Modifiers
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: December 2024

This month’s Coding Challenge tests your knowledge of anatomical and laterality modifiers.
Convergence criteria of branched continued fractions
Authors: Bilanyk I.B. , Bodnar D.I. , Vozniak O.G.
Published: December 2024

The convergence criteria of branched continued fractions with N branches of branching and branched continued fractions of the special form are analyzed. The classical theorems of convergence of continued fractions that have become the subject of multidimensional generalizations are formulated. The convergence conditions of branched continued fractions of the general form with positive elements are reviewed. The problem the solution of which caused changes in the structure of such branched continued fractions is formulated. A multidimensional generalization of the convergence criterion of branched continued fractions of the special form is stated. A multidimensional generalization of Worpitzky's and van Vleck's convergence theorems, the Śleszyński-Pringsheim theorem for the considered types of branched continued fractions are considered. The obtained multidimensional analogs of the theorems are analyzed, and other conditions of convergence, in particular, of branched continued fractions with real elements, multidimensional Leighton's and Wall's theorems, and others are given.
The homology groups of the Cartesian product $\Omega_{n_1}(m_1)\times \Omega_{n_2}(m_2)$
Authors: Pasko A.M.
Published: December 2024

The paper continues the investigation of the spaces of complex-valued perfect splines $\Omega_n(m)$. These spaces were introduced as generalization of the spaces $\Omega_n$, the topology of which has been studied by V.I. Ruban, V.A. Koshcheev, A.M. Pasko. In our previous papers the homology groups of the spaces $\Omega_n(m)$ have been found and their simply connectedness was established. The topic of the paper is finding of the homology groups of the Cartesian product $\Omega_{n_1}(m_1)\times \Omega_{n_2}(m_2)$. In order to find the homology groups of this Cartesian product the Kunneth theorem has been used. Using the Kunneth theorem and the fact that $\text{Tor}(A,B)=0$ if at least one of the group $A, B$ is free we presented the homology group of the Cartesian product $\Omega_{n_1}(m_1)\times \Omega_{n_2}(m_2)$ as the sum of the tensor products of the homology groups of this spaces. Calculating the tensor products we found the homology groups of $\Omega_{n_1}(m_1)\times \Omega_{n_2}(m_2)$.
ANALISIS SEMIOTIK PADA PUISI “SI ANAK HILANG” KARYA SITOR SITUMORANG
Authors: Azriel Alfaridzi Nurzaman  , Ahmad Syaeful Rahman
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik analisis konten dengan mendeskripsikan semiotika Riffaterre yang meliputi: 1) pembacaan heuristik, 2) pembacaan hermenutik, 3) mencari matriks, model, varian-varian dan 4) hipogram. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan makna tersirat yang terkandung dalam puisi “Si Anak Hilang” untuk dinikmati dan dimanfaatkan oleh pembaca dalam kehidupan. Hasil analisis puisi “Si Anak Hilang” yaitu: Pemahaman terhadap makna yang terkandung melalui pembacaan heuristik dan hermeneutik, matriks, model, varian, dan hipogram. Makna keseluruhan dari puisi “Si Anak Hilang” karya Sitor Situmorang, yaitu: mengisahkan tentang seseorang yang telah lama meninggalkan kampung halamannya dan ketika ia kembali, ia merasa terasing dan terputusnya hubungan emosional dan sosial si anak dengan masyarakat kampung halamannya bahkan keluarganya namun di akhir cerita si anak telah benar-benar kembali ke tanah nenek-moyangnya, untuk melaksanakan upacara adat. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan, pemahaman, dan perasaan tertentu kepada pembaca tentang keindahan puisi dan komplesitas emosi serta relevansi analisis semiotik dalam memahami karya sastra.
Intentional Self-Regulation and Schools Climate Effects on Academic Buoyancy Mediated by Positive Youth Development
Authors: Arafah Shofa Mutiara , Sumiati Neneng Tati
Published: December 2024

Academic buoyancy is the capability to handle and effectively manage daily difficulties and challenges. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the role of positive youth development in mediating the relationship between intentional self-regulation, schools climate, and academic buoyancy. A quantitative method with a cross-sectional design was used, the respondents were 875 students from Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) in Tasikmalaya City, and path analysis was conducted with Mplus 8.4 software. The results showed that positive youth development mediated the relationship between intentional self-reguation, schools climate, and academic buoyancy. Furthermore, the study recommended that schools need to provide programs to facilitate positive youth development. This can be achieved through the development of positive climate and improvement of students' intentional self-reguation ability.
Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Suaeda maritima from Karangantu Waters, Serang-Indonesia
Authors: Afifah Rufnia Ayu , Nurbani Siti Zachro , Yusup Muhamad , Sayuti Mohammad
Published: December 2024

Suaeda maritima or locally called Alur in Indonesia is a water-based plant that has high nutritional content and commonly consumed as fresh vegetables or urap. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the content of phytochemicals, antioxidants and antibacterial activities in Suaeda maritima extracts. Fresh Suaeda maritima was analyzed for its proximate content then it was dried by hot air dryer at 40°C until the moisture content reached ≤10%. The dried Suaeda maritima was extracted by maceration and ultrasonication method using three different solvents, namely methanol, ethanol, acetone. The extracts then were analyzed for the phytochemical compounds, total phenolics content, antioxidant activity (FRAP methods), and antibacterial activity. The results showed that fresh Suaeda maritima comprised of moisture 86.74±0.58%; ash 2.76±0.17%; protein 1.08±0.33%, lipid 0.47±0.11%; and carbohydrate 8.94±0.82%. It was also revealed that overall extracts, both in maceration and ultrasonication methods, comprised of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, steroids, tannins, and saponins. The ethanol extract by the maceration methods had the highest total phenolic contents among the other extracts, which was 6.20±0.27 mg GAE g-1 (P0.05). The highest antioxidant activity was 85.04±4.01 mM FeSO4/g also found in ethanol extract by maceration method. It was proven that there was high relationship between the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, which the R2 was 0.9242. However, the antibacterial activity for inhibiting Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus on Suaeda maritima was categorized as weak due to its clear zone was 5 mm. In conclusion, Suaeda maritima extract would be potential as natural source of antioxidant.
Functional Properties of Protein Hydrolysates from Skipjack Tuna Byproducts Using Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Prasetyo Dwi Yanuar Budi , Agustini Tri Winarni , Anjani Gemala , Riyadi Putut Har
Published: December 2024

Protein hydrolysates from skipjack tuna by-products are rich in protein and excellent in functional properties, making them a valuable source of nutrients for humans. This research sought to determine the optimal pH, temperature, and hydrolysis time for producing protein hydrolysates from skipjack tuna byproducts (PHST) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). A total of 20 g of PHST was prepared from frames and trimmings, samples were hydrolyzed under the following conditions: pH of 6 (P1) and 7 (P2), temperatures of 50°C (S1), 60°C (S2), and 70°C (S3), and hydrolysis times of 90 minutes (T1), 180 minutes (T2), and 270 minutes (T3). The hydrolysis process was terminated by inactivating the enzyme at 80°C for 30 minutes. The filtrate was ready for further analysis in the laboratory. Data and design experiments were analyzed using Box-Behnken Design (BBD) with the Design-Expert (DX) 13® software (Stat-Ease Inc. Minneapolis) to determine the optimum conditions for higher PHST production. A quadratic model was developed to predict the production of PHST. The RSM recommendation was to perform hydrolysis at pH 6.386 and a temperature of 61.190°C for a hydrolysis time of 228.540 minutes to result in a desirability of 0.906 in producing PHST with 85.680% DH, a protein solubility of 51.538%, and a viscosity of 3.587%. The study results showed that PHST can be used as a promising food ingredient and protein source in the food system.
Volatile compounds in distillates and hexane extracts from the flowers of Philadelphus coronarius and Jasminum officinale
Authors: Raal Ain , Ilina Tetiana , Kovalyova Alla , Koshovyi Oleh
Published: December 2024

Jasminum L. of the Oleaceae family is a genus of plants cultivated for its aromatic flowers, which are a source of essential oil (EO). In temperate countries, jasmine, or pseudo jasmine, is often called Philadelphus coronarius L. of the Hydrangeáceae or Philadelphaceae family due to its similar fragrance.
The aim. The aim of the study was to compare the component composition of volatile compounds of hydrodistillates and hexane extracts from flowers of Philadelphus coronarius L. and Jasminum officinale L..
Materials and Methods. Hydrodistillates obtained from dried flowers of J. officinale and from dried and fresh flowers of P. coronarius, as well as hexane extracts from similar raw materials, were analyzed by GC-MS.
Research results. 109 compounds were identified. It was found that in the EO of J. officinale, obtained by hydrodistillation, the terpenoid content is 90.31 %, while in the hexane extract of the same raw material, the terpenoid content is only 36.24 %. In the EO of P. coronarius, obtained by hydrodistillation of dry flowers, the terpenoid content is 50.04 %, and from fresh flowers – 45.13 %. In the hexane extract of dry flowers of P. coronarius, the terpenoid content is only 14.63 %, while in the extract of fresh flowers – 52.55 %. In the EO of J. officinale obtained by hydrodistillation, the dominant components are (E)-geranyl linalool (12.86 %), linalool (10.72 %), (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol benzoate (7.82 %), α-farnesene (7.72 %), D-limonene (6.43 %), methyl anthranilate (5.9 %), (Z)-9-tricosene (4.15 %). In the EO obtained by hydrodistillation from dried flowers of P. coronarius, the dominant components are (1R)-(-)-myrtenal (12.73 %), myrtanal (11.09 %), pentadecanal (9.42 %), tricosane (8.33 %), (Z)-jasmone (7.09 %). In the EO, it is obtained by hydrodistillation from fresh P. coronarius flowers, the dominant components are: nerolidol (19.42 %), ethyl palmitate (19.13 %), methyl 2-methylpalmitate (16.44 %), myrtanal (9.91 %), pentadecanal (5.28 %), (Z)-jasmone (2.72 %).
Conclusions. The conducted studies identified the main differences in volatile compounds in distillates and hexane extracts of P. coronarius and J. officinale. A total of 109 compounds were identified in the objects, and the dominant components were established. During the drying process of P. coronarius flowers, the composition of the EO significantly changes. Only hexane extracts from dried flowers of J. officinale and P. coronarius contain triterpene squalene in significant amounts (13.96 % and 6.72 %). Common to the hexane extracts of the studied objects are aromatic compounds: benzyl alcohol, 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol; aliphatic compounds: 2,4-dimethyl-heptane, octanal, decanal
TRATAMENTO DE ÁGUAS RESIDUAIS
Authors: Araújo Silva Kessi Jhony , Sobrinho de Sousa Micaelli Ciane
Published: December 2024

O descarte incorreto de corantes orgânicos em corpos hídricos pode resultar em danos ambientais irreversíveis. Neste cenário, a adsorção tem sido empregada como uma técnica simples e economicamente viável para a descontaminação de água, pois permite utilizar diferentes tipos de resíduos, incluindo o bagaço da cana-de-açúcar, como material adsorvente. Portanto, este estudo traz informações da literatura sobre o processo de adsorção do azul de metileno, utilizando como matriz adsorvente o bagaço da cana-de‑açúcar, cujo apresentou alta capacidade de adsorção, principalmente quando submetido a tratamentos físico-químicos, ou mesmo in natura. O estudo revelou que concentrações elevadas do adsorbato e do adsorvente favorecem o teor de remoção (%) e que o emprego de pH básico beneficia a cinética de adsorção, que segue modelo de pseudo segunda-ordem. A isorterma de Langmuir foi, majoritariamente, o modelo mais adequado, corroborando que a interação entre adsorbato e adsorvente ocorre em monocamadas e é do tipo química.