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Prototype Design of E-BMX 2000 Watt Electric Motorcycle
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, State Polytechnic of Malang, Amrullah Utsman Syah , Perkasa Rilis Eka ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, State Polytechnic of Malang, Fakhruddin Muhammad ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, State Polytechnic of Malang
Published: April 2023

Limited supplies of fossil fuels such as gasoline, diesel and LPG resulting in vehicles that use internal combustion would be abandoned and replaced by electric vehicles. There have been many coverages that have reviewed the advantages of electric vehicles, where the advantages of electric vehicles include simple mechanical components, relatively low pollution, low noise levels, and could become a solution for future vehicles for an environmentally friendly life. This study aims to design and build a motorcycle prototype, a work which includes the design and manufacture of a BMX type motorcycle frame powered by a 2000 watt BLDC motor power, and testing the performance of the prototype using dynotest and compared to conventional motorcycles to compare the performance characteristics of both motorcycle. The frame is designed using Solidworks, then manufactured by cutting, bending, drilling, welding, and painting process. Mechanical components include frames that use mild steel pipes with diameter of 1.5 inches and thickness of 1.2 mm. Other mechanical components use components available on the market, such as headsets, front forks, disc brakes, hydraulic caliper brakes, and wheel assemblies. The electrical components used are 48V 2000-watt QS Motor, 60V 15 Ah Lithium battery, Yuyangking 80A controller and electric gas throttle with voltage indicator. The results of the dynotest show that the maximum torque reaches 204 NM (roller) which is achieved at 976 rpm. The maximum speed reaches 69.7 Km/hour. The range of the single-charged battery could cover a distance of 30 km. The characteristic of 2000 Watt E-BMX is very powerful at low revs and stable at high revs, shown by achieving maximum torque at low RPM. To save battery life, it is necessary to limit the remaining voltage, which is done at 55 Volts, so that the battery do not completely run out. It could be concluded that electric motorcycle developed in this study is suitable for use in urban areas (paved tracks or light off-road) with determined mileage and the path travelled, and battery management is needed so the battery does not run out in the middle of a trip.
STOE “hod” is the quantum “graviton”
Authors: Hodge Hodge
Published: April 2023

The graviton in quantum models is a particle or force carrier that accounts for the gravitational force. The “hod” in the Scalar Theory of Everything (STOE) is the component of the universe that is the most fundamental particle. The structure of hods emerge to form photons and other particles. This provides the unification of the big and the small. Many observations are explained such as interference of particles and galaxy’s asymmetric rotation curves.
Ley de reconocimiento y protección de los derechos de las personas en la atención de salud mental en Chile: descripción crítica
Authors: Henriquez Galindo Sergio
Published: April 2023

Este trabajo tiene por objeto dar a conocer observaciones críticas a la Ley 21.331, que tiene por fin abordar de manera integral los derechos de las personas en materia de salud mental, normativa que, pese a orientarse a un enfoque de derechos humanos, en los resultados se aleja de tal visión y no se armoniza en su aplicación con otros cuerpos normativos, lo que deja en la nebulosa numerosas garantías y derechos. Aún no cuenta con su reglamento pese a haber sido publicada el 11 de mayo de 2021, y, en definitiva, no cumple lo que promete: reconocer y proteger derechos de las personas en materia de salud mental.
Factors affect health expenses of the households in Vietnam’s North & South central coast
Authors:   University of economics and law – VNU-HCM, Viet Nam, Vu Trinh The Quan
Published: April 2023

The paper would like to define the factors which affect the health expense for the family household at the north and south central coast. Research methods: the topic incorporates the following two main approaches: (i) Descriptive statistics method: used to synthetic, analyze, compile data and make basic comments; (ii) Quantitative analysis using a multivariate linear regression model determines the factors that affect the level of household health expenditure. I find out the linear regression econometric model for the expense of the health of the north central & seashore Vietnam middle households: lnHExpc = 0,3589 + 0,299*lnExpc + 0,1149*lnEExpc + 1,624*Ethinic + 0,0122*Age – 0,000023*Age2 – 0,0931*Gender + 0,1917*Hhsize + 0,0828*CGender + 0,1666*Urban. Spending is one of the important daily issues of Vietnamese households. And the health expenses of the households is one of the hot title of Vietnam. This paper indicates the literature review of the north central & seashore Vietnam middle households health expenses. The next part is the methods of the research. The paper shows the research result of the north central & seashore Vietnam middle households health expenses. The paper also presents the discussion of the north central & seashore Vietnam middle households health expenditures. And then this paper displays the conclusion of the north central & seashore Vietnam middle households health expenses. This paper creates the model for the health expenditures. Especially, it is used for the north central & seashore Vietnam middle households health expenses. The data input to this paper model can produce the results. And this results can indicate a plenty of the suggestions. The policy plans can be created base on them. Because the health is important. Therefore, the health expenses is also important. So this paper has the very important value. Perhaps this paper can promote its importance to the world.
Ezekiel 5:5-17 and Theodicy: a Theological Investigation of the Character of God
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Wahonya Paul
Published: April 2023

The question of the character of God has been an issue of contention among many biblical scholars, particularly when considering the severe punitive actions that he unleashes upon humanity from time to time. This contention makes it imperative to reexamine the biblical corpus to ascertain its portrayal of YHWH's character in the light of his harsh and severe judgments. The exegetical examination of Ezek 5:5-17 in the context of Ezek 1-24 has revealed that YHWH is a God who upholds the terms of the covenant. When his people breach the covenant stipulations, as the Israelites did, he takes appropriate disciplinary measures, some of which may be unprecedented, to register his disapproval of the people's sins. What this implies is that his punishments, although they are painful and may cause intense suffering, are deserved and justified, because of the Israelites' persistence in the worship of idols and other abominable practices. Furthermore, YHWH, unlike some of the ancient Near Eastern gods, whose punishments are based on flimsy and baseless reasons, metes out judgments based on weighty matters, such as moral and cultic violations. Despite the severe judgments unleashed on the Israelites, the book of Ezekiel reveals that God is still loving, gracious, and merciful. This is based on the actions he takes, such as calling the Israelites to repentance, offering them a new heart, a new spirit (spiritual transformation), and being present with them even in exile. After the introduction in chapter 1, chapter 2 of this dissertation explores the challenges to the character of God as reflected in Ezek 5:5-17. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 respectively examine the basis, the function, and the nature of YHWH's retributive judgment on the people of Israel in Ezek 5:5-17 within its context. Chapter 6 investigates theodicy in Ezek 5:5-17 within its context. This chapter elucidates the implications that YHWH's retributive justice has on his character. Chapter 7 looks at the intratextual and intertextual relations Ezek 5:5-17 has with the rest of Ezekiel and other sections of the Old Testament. Chapter 8 offers acomparison of the character of Israel's God with the gods of the ancient Near East. Chapter 9 synthesizes the findings of the entire study.
A Missiological Study of the Phenomenon of Dual Allegiance in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Among the Yoruba People of Nigeria
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Dosunmu Paul
Published: April 2023

Problem Many Africans and members of other traditional societies of the world who still hold to a supernaturalistic and spiritualistic worldview visit diviners, shamans, spiritualistic herbalists, and the traditional medicine men and women who use enchantments, divination, charms, invocation of the spirit world, etc. They engage in such practices for various reasons which include, to diagnose and treat various ailments, both physical and psychological which plague their clients, a quest to know the future through divination, and also for the preparation of different kinds of charms and medicines. Christians, including some Yoruba Adventists, also engage in such consultations, a practice which is categorically condemned in the Scriptures, the normative source for the Christian faith and life. Purpose of the Study he purpose of this research was, first, to study the causes, forms, meanings, and ramifications of dual allegiance among Yoruba Seventh-day Adventists, and, second, to propose an Adventist response to dual allegiance among Yoruba Seventh-day Adventists. Method I used a basic or generic qualitative research approach to gather data for subsequent analysis and study. Data collection was done among Yoruba Seventh-day Adventists in Nigeria. Participants were interviewed regarding worldview, culture, causes for the calamities of life, solutions for the problem of life, their ethno-history, encounters with Christianity, and other experiences that generated a rich data supply for the study. Results The research showed that dual allegiance exists among the Yoruba SeventhAdventists and it appears in different forms; it was caused by the discrepancies in the cultural and worldview specificities between the Christian missionaries and those of the Yoruba recipients; the lack of contextualization of the gospel to the Yoruba milieu; slavery in the history of the Yoruba, especially due to the participation in it by some Christian missionaries and bishops; failures in the three essential Christian encounters of allegiance, truth, and power; people movement; and the role of Ifa, the Yoruba deity of wisdom and divination in the missionary expeditions among the Egba, a sub-tribe in the nineteenth century. Conclusion and Recommendations Dual allegiance is a significant issue in the Seventh-day Adventist Church that needs a concerted effort to both detect and eliminate from within the believers. Critical contextualization is the process that will address the problem. A major emphasis is needed on the power of the gospel. Pastors and lay leaders of the church need to be trained in critical contextualization. The creation of a study center for African Traditional Religions and worldviews will help the denomination to better understand how to contextualize mission to Africans and other people groups with similar worldviews.
A Study on Competitiveness Improvement of Chittagong Container Port
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Jubair Haque Md , Ahn Woo-Chul
Published: April 2023

Purpose - Market structure is crucial to identify as it defines the market states for new and existing container ports to perform within a given region. the study aims to compare the major ports in the Bay of Bengal in the context of Chittagong Port.
Design/methodology/approach - For this study, the past 9 years of container volume data have been collected and analyzed through the HHI index, BCG matrix and shift effect analysis. Based on the analysis, this study has found that the Chittagong Port is in an oligopoly competitive market structure.
Findings - The findings have shown that port in low market share and low growth in very recent years with the moderately concentrated ports HHI index. The shift effect analysis shows that the container volumes shifted from one port to another in the 2019 and 2020 periods. This study is the pioneer study in the Bay of Bengal region to identify the market structure, analyze market share and growth, and analyze the market concentration.
Research implications or Originality - Future recommendations for the port authority is to take advantage of geolocation; attract international; tax exemption, faster clearance process, reduced waiting charges; increasing storage and technological machinery; promoting maritime logistics education; promoting Chittagong tourism; collaboration with other countries. Also, this study can be used as basic data for the establishment of a new supply chain between Korea and Southwest Asia for the Korean government and companies.
The Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Firm Performance: The Moderating Effects of Advertising Intensity and Environmental Pollution in China
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Huang Zhijuan , Kwak Jooyoung
Published: April 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on firm performance in China, plus the moderating effects of advertising intensity and environmental pollution.
Design/methodology/approach - We analyzed our dataset that consists of 188 public Chinese firms drawn from the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges during 2010-2020.
Findings - Based on the stakeholder theory and signaling theory, we proposed the positive relationship between the CSR level and the firm performance. Further, we configured consumers and the government as major stakeholders in China, suggesting positive moderating effects of advertising intensity and environmental pollution, respectively.
Research implications or originality - The results show that the CSR level increases the firm performance. The advertising intensity positively moderates the relationship between the CSR level and the firm performance, but there was no significant moderating effects of environmental pollution. The findings confirm the importance of consumers for the CSR stakeholders. While the Chinese government strongly reinforces environmental regulation, CSR itself does not seem to be the fine-aligned action prioritized for mitigating environmental pollution.
Short- and Long-Term Effects of Stock Split Disclosure: Exploring Determinants
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Lee Jin-Hwon , Kim Kyung-Soon
Published: April 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to re-examine the disclosure effect of stock splits and long-term performance after stock splits using stock split data over the past 10 years, and infer the motivation (signal or opportunism) of stock splits. In addition, we focus on exploring the determinants of the short- and long-term market response to stock splits.
Design/methodology/approach - We measure the short-term market response to a stock split and the long-term stock performance after the stock split announcement using the event study method. We analyze whether there is a difference in the long-term and short-term market response to a stock split according to various company characteristics through univariate analysis and regression analysis.
Findings - In the case of the entire sample, a statistically significant positive excess return is observed on the stock split announcement date, and the excess return during the 24-month holding period after the stock split do not show a difference from zero. In particular, the difference between short-term and long-term returns on stock splits is larger in companies with a large stock split ratio, small companies, large growth potential, and companies with a combination of financial events after a stock split.
Research implications or Originality - The results of this study suggest that at least the signal hypothesis for a stock split does not hold in the Korean stock market. On the other hand, it suggests that there is a possibility that a stock split can be abused by the manager's opportunistic motive, and that this opportunism can be discriminated depending on the size of the stock split, corporate characteristics, and financing plan.
Linguistic and Cultural Analysis of Translation Techniqies in the Process of Adaptation of an English Series
Authors: Stepanova N. V. , Sinitskaya Ye. Yu.
Published: April 2023

Introduction. This article is devoted to the study of the specifics of stylistic techniques within translation of non-equivalent and culturally marked lexemes. The relevance of the research is determined by the fact that a rapidly developing films production market requires a high-quality adaptation of foreign films for other cultures. There is a need for a comprehensive study on adaptation mechanisms of various ethno-cultural phenomena displayed during translation from one language to another.

Methodology and sources. This research was conducted in the context of a linguostylistic approach to the text analysis. Following methods were applied: comparative, directional sampling, classification, text interpretation, component analysis of lexical units, as well as the methods of contextual, semantic-cognitive and linguocultural analysis. The research is based on the transformations classifications by L.K. Latyshev and L.V. Solonovich, as well as the classification of culture-specific concepts by V.S. Vinogradov. The British-American series “Good Omens” was chosen as the research material. The analysis was conducted on the basis of the officially published script translated by Y. Poleshchuk.

Results and discussion. Linguocultural adaptation of a foreign language work includes complex translation and stylistic transformations. In most cases, stylistic transformations within the series adaptation are related to idioms, metaphors and other expressive lexemes, due to discrepancies in the system of images between languages and due to the ways of conveying emotional tones in Russian and English. Nevertheless, it is not recommended to abuse the adaptation of culture-specific concepts, otherwise the meaning and national peculiarities transmitted through the original text will be lost. In the context of translating a series, this issue can be particularly acute due to inseparable connection between image and text.

Conclusion. Cinematographic works, distinguished by their inseparable combination of audio and visual images, are able to unite cultures, to be a tool in the study of other cultures and languages. A pragmatic attitude towards a foreign language recipient requires a responsible approach to adapting the film text translation. The key role in this process is played by stylistic translation transformations, which are related to culturally marked lexemes, allusions, and other stylistic devices.
Understanding Digital Capital as a Factor of Transformation of Professional Communities
Authors: Yarmak V. Е.
Published: April 2023

Introduction. To date, in the scientific discourse, an approach to the definition of digital capital as an object of research in sociology is only being formed. Sociological analysis is important for the study of digital capital because it is able to reveal its specifics, features, material and non-material components.

Methodology and sources. The study and theorization of digital capital is based on theoretical and methodological positions and studies of the processes of digitalization and digital capital proposed by researchers earlier. Based on this, the author proposed her own definition of digital capital and research methodology and conducted a pilot empirical study.

Results and discussion. It is revealed that, on the one hand, the development of society under the influence of digitalization and the presence of digital capital among representatives of various socio-demographic and professional groups contributes to the development of society. But on the other hand, the simplification of structural processes in connection with the introduction of digital technologies entails a number of objective problems: a shortage of specialists with the necessary competencies, a decrease in the quality of qualifications existing specialists, inequality among professional groups, unemployment, etc.

Conclusion. In one way or another, digitalization has affected either the working conditions or influenced the transformation of the profession, including new specialties and requirements. The main advantage of digitalization is to increase the productivity of the enterprise by reducing the time required to develop a new product, release it to the market and deliver it to the consumer, as well as to optimize the company's resources, which increases the efficiency of its work as a whole. Respondents employed at IT enterprises noted that the process of digitalization minimally affected their field of activity, since it was always “in numbers” anyway. At the same time, the IT profession has really transformed. This lies in the fact, that earlier it included only those who are engaged, for example, in programming, and now this profession includes everyone who is somehow connected with a digital product.
Matanza fundacional/texto fundacional: historia, memoria y una cruz sobre el agua
Authors: Vidal Barría Cristian
Published: April 2023

La Huelga General acaecida en Guayaquil en 1922 ha sido uno de los hechos históricos de mayor trascendencia en la historia del Ecuador. La literatura, y su capacidad de configurar imaginarios históricos y culturales, no estuvo ajena a esta catástrofe. En 1946 el escritor Joaquín Gallegos Lara plasmó en Las cruces sobre el agua una perspectiva subjetiva de los acontecimientos. A partir de esta novela, en este artículo se analizan los diálogos que se entablan entre historia y literatura, y la forma en que el texto ficcional se encumbra como la memoria viva de quienes murieron en la masacre. Por otro lado, se propone la condición fundacional de dicha matanza y su cristalización por medio de la novela de Gallegos Lara.
La batalla por el buen cine. Textos críticos 1961-1963, ensayos de Armando Robles Godoy
Authors: Zavala Córdova Gonzalo
Published: April 2023

La batalla por el buen cine. Textos críticos 1961-1963, ensayos de Armando Robles Godoy
Sendas de On. 100 Haikus, de Israel Muñoz
Authors: Astudillo Sarmiento Juan Carlos
Published: April 2023

Sendas de On. 100 Haikus, de Israel Muñoz
Resistencia y subversión en los modelos narrativos de Solange Rodríguez Pappe
Authors: Medina Manuel
Published: April 2023

El presente trabajo estudia cuentos de la colección La bondad de los extraños (2014), de Solange Rodríguez Pappe. Propone que la obra de la escritora guayaquileña se coloca en espacios intermedios de los esquemas de contar para desde allí resistir a la tradición al mismo tiempo que se nutre de sus logros para proponer maneras que renuevan y avanzan los patrones establecidos. El trabajo emplea un marco teórico basado en los emulados de la crítica de la ciencia ficción desde un acercamiento muy inclusivo que permite resaltar la amplitud y extensión de la manera de escribir de Solange Rodríguez Pappe.
La literatura fantástica de Bioy Casares según la tríada hombre-razón-destino propuesta por el crítico Bernardo Ruiz
Authors: López Díaz Ricardo
Published: April 2023

Este trabajo se propone analizar un corpus de quince piezas del escritor argentino Adolfo Bioy Casares (1914-1999) a partir de un postulado pronunciado en 1976 por el crítico mexicano Bernardo Ruiz. Este ejercicio de reflexión nos permite confrontar al yo narrado de La invención de Morel (1940) y de las Historias fantásticas (1972) en un movimiento centrífugo y centrípeto que cuestiona a la vez las fuerzas de la razón y las interrogantes del destino. Como conclusiones principales podemos destacar que, si bien el sujeto de la narración es capaz de enfrentarse y de cuestionar las significaciones propuestas por estas dos instancias —razón y destino—, una reestructuración perpetua de ese entorno se requiere constantemente para redefinir una y otra vez algunos parámetros de la literatura fantástica.
Influência do exercício físico para a prevenção ou reabilitação de lombalgia no trabalho: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Vieira Cristiane Ramos Ornelas
Published: April 2023

A lombalgia é uma das causas de afastamento do trabalho, gerando transtornos, longo tratamento para o trabalhador e altos custos para o empregador. Uma musculatura enfraquecida, assim como posturas inadequadas no ambiente laboral, pode favorecer o surgimento de lombalgias. Logo, o objetivo é verificar na literatura científica sobre os efeitos do exercício físico para a redução de incidências de lombalgia no trabalho. Para auxiliar na investigação, foram usadas as seguintes bases de buscas: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) e google acadêmico. A partir dos descritores, foram estabelecidos os seguintes critérios de inclusão: 1) escolha de artigos científicos de livre acesso; 2) publicações entre janeiro de 2012 e março de 2023; 3) pessoas em idade ativa de ambos os sexos; 4) escolha de diferentes tipos de trabalho. Da mesma forma, não foram contemplados artigos que utilizaram indivíduos de nacionalidade estrangeira, estudos realizados com pessoas com deficiência ou condição física pré-existente, aposentados ou idosos. Ao final, 10 trabalhos foram selecionados para subsidiar a presente revisão. Ao final, os resultados mostraram que a maior parte dos trabalhadores com lombalgias possuíam comportamento sedentário e que os exercícios podem atuar de forma profilática e sobre a dor.
Família, escola e processo de alfabetização: uma relação fundamental nos anos iniciais
Authors: Vale Mariana Rosa de Faria do
Published: April 2023

Este artigo aborda a temática da alfabetização nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. Tem como objetivo refletir sobre a importância da interação entre a família e a escola para o processo de alfabetização de crianças nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, especialmente crianças de 6 e 7 anos. Trata-se de um estudo desenvolvido a partir da pesquisa bibliográfica, cujos resultado apontam que a família, o primeiro grupo de socialização da criança, precisa participar e integrar à escola, que deve ser um espaço de acolhimento para que a troca de saberes seja efetuada, para cumprirem seus respectivos papéis na aprendizagem significativa em um dos processos de grande marco da vida escolar, a alfabetização.
A teoria da aprendizagem significativa: possibilidade para o ensino da percussão corporal
Authors: Guedes Marina Donza
Published: April 2023

Este estudo tem como objetivo apresentar os principais conceitos da Teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa (TAS), de David Paul Ausubel (1980, 2006, 2008), como uma possibilidade para o ensino da improvisação musical da percussão corporal, focada em uma aprendizagem que enfatiza os processos construtivos do sujeito. A pesquisa, nos seus pressupostos metodológicos, é exploratória e bibliográfica, por se fazer uso de documentos já existentes. Embora a percussão corporal pareça ser de fácil execução, há uma limitação de métodos para o ensino dessa performance. Quando prevalece apenas a abordagem tradicionalista de estudos repetitivos, que não buscam a expressividade do corpo, não há resultados significativos de aprendizagem. Esta pesquisa, ao contrário de um ensino tradicional, reforça ideias que podem ser mudadas, que novas possibilidades podem ser tentadas, desde que sejam baseadas em teorias estabelecidas, evitando experimentalismos vazios e repetição de erros do passado. Este estudo evidenciou que a música quando ensinada a partir dos conhecimentos prévios dos alunos, adquiridos ao longo de suas trajetórias de vida, possibilita uma aprendizagem significativa, convergindo em novos conhecimentos. Nesse universo, a TAS pode ser uma metodologia muito promissora para o desenvolvimento da performance da produção musical inovadora, voltada para o indivíduo como um meio de proporcionar um fazer musical expressivo, criativo e que gere significado.
Uso da gestão visual para aumento de produtividade
Authors: Neves Johnny Carvalho Siqueira
Published: April 2023

Este trabalho se resume em uma proposta voltada ao aumento da eficiência de um setor de montagem de uma fábrica de peças e acessórios para vidro temperado utilizando o kanban, os 5S’s, juntamente com outras ferramentas de gestão visual e controle de produtividade para alavancar a produtividade da empresa. O estudo analisa a implementação de tais ferramentas em uma empresa que possui alta variedade de produtos visando à redução e/ou eliminação de alguns desperdícios no sistema produtivo. A partir deste estudo de caso, pretende-se evidenciar como as ferramentas do Lean, por meio da gestão visual e do sistema de monitoramento de eficiência da produção, dentre outras, podem ser adaptadas à esse contexto e quais as possíveis vantagens para a firma. No término, a eficácia da metodologia foi confirmada.
Varón de 49 años con diplopía e hipoestesia en región mandibular
Authors: García-Alabarce Alba , López-García Sara , Vizán-Caravaca José Ramón , García-Castro José Miguel , Rivas-Luque Marta
Published: April 2023

Presentamos el caso de un paciente de 49 años que consultó por un cuadro neurológico consistente en diplopía binocular e hipoestesia facial en labio y mentón derechos. Tras una historia clínica y una exploración física completas, con las primeras pruebas complementarias realizadas en urgencias, se estableció la sospecha diagnóstica de un mieloma múltiple, ante el hallazgo en TAC de una lesión osteolítica en hueso temporal derecho y la presencia de hiperproteinemia y anemia normocítica en el estudio analítico. Durante la hospitalización, las exploraciones complementarias posteriores confirmaron la hipótesis inicial y se llegó precozmente al diagnóstico mieloma múltiple IgA lambda. Tras el tratamiento habitual la evolución posterior del paciente fue muy favorable.
Sepsis urinaria e inestabilidad hemodinámica en un paciente con cistocele escrotal. Un caso excepcional
Authors: Aranaz-Murillo Amalia , Sáinz-Sánchez Javier , Palacios-Olaechea Adrián , Andrés-Villares Enara , Berdejo-Alloza Marcos
Published: April 2023

La vejiga puede herniarse a través de cualquier abertura abdominal y la clínica más frecuente es la miccional. Las pruebas radiológicas permiten diagnosticar y detectar algunas de sus complicaciones. Estas hernias a través del canal inguinal son raras, siendo el paso masivo de la vejiga hacia el escroto (cistocele escrotal), excepcional. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 72 años, que acudió al Servicio de Urgencias por aumento de sus síntomas miccionales habituales, disnea y fiebre. Se diagnosticó de sepsis urinaria con inestabilidad hemodinámica y se evidenció cistocele escrotal.
The role of basic sciences in addressing global challenges to sustainable development: experiences from CIFOR-ICRAF
Authors: Adomako Eureka , Winowiecki Leigh , Gebrekirstos Aster , Jamnadass Ramni
Published: April 2023

Human-induced global challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and broken food systems, militate against the attainment of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) has, for many decades, worked in support of research in development initiatives aimed at addressing these challenges. With reference to the functions of selected research units and laboratories located at CIFOR-ICRAF’s Nairobi head office in Kenya, e.g., the Genetic Resources Unit, Germplasm Health Unit, Soil-Plant Spectral Diagnostics and Living Soils Laboratories, this paper highlights the application of the basic sciences in tackling the afore-mentioned challenges. Reference is also made to the Land Degradation Surveillance Framework (LDSF), designed for the collection of reliable soil, vegetation and land-use data to inform climate action such as landscape restoration. Based on the finding that knowledge generated from basic studies in plant and soil biology, as well as physics and chemistry, contribute to tree germplasm management, land and soil health assessment, forest restoration and other efforts aimed at meeting the SDGs, the paper makes recommendations to improve inclusion and funding of the basic sciences - particularly in African universities - in sustainability-focused research initiatives.
Evidence for ancestral olfactory sensitivity but not discrimination across two living elephant species
Authors: Schmitt Melissa , Rudolph Matthew , Jacobson Sarah , Plotnik Joshua
Published: April 2023

While African savanna and Asian elephants split between 4.2-9 MYA, they are often regarded as one united group, ‘elephants,’ even in the scientific literature. This is concerning, as while both are keystone species in their respective habitats, each face different environmental pressures and have rarely been compared experimentally. Savanna elephants must locate resources that vary spatially and temporally across patchy savannas, while Asian elephants do so within dense forests containing high biodiversity. Both species use olfaction to guide decision-making, however, considering their ecologies, we hypothesize that their olfactory abilities differ. Thus, we investigated the sensitivity and detection limits of both savanna and Asian elephants’ olfactory systems, as well as changes in these limits in a complex odour environment using two odour-based choice experiments. While both species correctly detected a target odour – savanna elephants detected it at 50 parts per million (ppm) and Asian elephants at 100 ppm – only the savanna elephants’ limit changed (to 1,000 ppm) in the complex odour environment. Our findings suggest that these species have similar olfactory sensitivity, which probably evolved in a shared ancestor, but divergent olfactory discrimination abilities, which are likely a result of variation in both the density and species diversity of their habitats.
Interspecific behavioural interference and range dynamics: current insights and future directions
Authors: Patterson Christophe , Drury Jonathan
Published: April 2023

Novel biotic interactions in shifting communities play a key role in determining the ability of species’ ranges to track suitable habitat. To date, the impact of biotic interactions on range dynamics have predominantly been studied in the context of interactions between different trophic levels or, to a lesser extent, exploitative competition between species of the same trophic level. Yet, both theory and a growing number of empirical studies show that interspecific behavioural interference, such as interspecific territorial and mating interactions, can slow down range expansions, preclude coexistence, or drive local extinction, even in the absence of resource competition. We conducted a systematic review of the current empirical research into the consequences of interspecific behavioural interference on range dynamics. Our findings demonstrate there is abundant evidence that behavioural interference by one species can impact the spatial distribution of another. Furthermore, we identify several gaps where more empirical work is needed to robustly test predictions from theory. Finally, we outline several avenues for future research, providing suggestions for how interspecific behavioural interference could be incorporated into existing biotic-interactions frameworks of range expansion, such as species distribution models, to build a stronger understanding of the potential consequences of behavioural interference on the outcome of future range dynamics.
Accounting aspect of recognition of cryptocurrency as an enterprise asset in the conditions of digitalization of the economic space
Authors: Panasyuk Valentyna , Muzhevych Nataliia , Melnychuk Inna
Published: April 2023

The study determines the peculiarities of the development of the cryptocurrency asset market in the conditions of digitalization, their legal recognition and subsequent reflection in the accounting of transactions related to their circulation. The current system of regulatory legal and accounting support for the functioning of cryptocurrency assets in accordance with the requirements of national legislation has been analyzed. A critical assessment was made of draft legislative acts regarding the recognition of cryptocurrencies as an asset of the enterprise and the order of functioning of their market as a medium of exchange. The analysis of the definition of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies from the point of view of the legal aspect of their economic essence and recognition as an asset, as well as the implementation of accounting operations for the reflection and subsequent taxation of income and expenses in the calculation of financial results from operations with them, was carried out. The main trends in the development of the world market of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies in the conditions of digitalization of the economic space have been determined. The article presents different views of scientists regarding the procedure for displaying cryptocurrency assets in accounting, and also defines the main trends of the possibility of using cryptocurrency assets as electronic money when conducting settlement operations between business entities and related warnings from official governments and central financial regulators of the virtual assets market. It is emphasized the need to form a unified approach to the definition of the concepts of a virtual asset in domestic legal acts, as well as cryptocurrency from a legal and accounting point of view, with the application of the current instruction on the application of the Chart of Accounts for the accounting of assets, capital, liabilities and economic operations of enterprises and organizations, which would later meet the requirements of international accounting standards. The main recommendations for accounting transactions with virtual assets and cryptocurrencies are presented in accordance with the requirements of international accounting standards, depending on the purpose of holding such assets.
Digitalization of business management processes of agricultural enterprises
Authors: Marchenko Maryna
Published: April 2023

The article defines the relevance and necessity of digitization, names the methods of digitization of business management processes of enterprises in the agrarian sector of the economy; the content of each of these methods is disclosed and substantiated; the possibilities and advantages of digitalization of business management processes of enterprises are determined, and the prospects of introducing digital technologies in the agricultural sector are substantiated. With the rapid development of digital technology, businesses need to adapt to the changing environment and embrace digital transformation to stay relevant and competitive. Enterprises that do not cope with digitalization risk falling behind and losing competitiveness. Digitalization offers businesses new opportunities to optimize their operations, improve customer service, and explore new markets. Among the main methods of digitalization of management of economic business processes are the automation of financial processes; supply chain management using digital technologies; customer relationship management (CRM) using digital technologies; online payment systems; digital invoicing; project management using digital tools. The key functions of digital project management tools are project planning and visualization of project plans; task management; resource management; cooperation for effective team work; reporting and analytics to help project managers track progress and identify issues and make decisions. Potential benefits of digitization include increased efficiency and productivity; improved data management and analysis; improved customer experience; cost reduction; increased flexibility and flexibility; improved collaboration. Overall, digitizing business processes can help businesses become more efficient, flexible and customer-centric, ultimately leading to greater success and profitability. Digital transformation has the potential to revolutionize the agricultural sector of Ukraine's economy. The successful implementation of digital transformation will require significant investments in technology and infrastructure.
The coemergence of the neotropical otter in the constructed reality of UHE Caconde
Authors: Carvalho-Junior Oldemar de Oliveira , Schmidt Andreoara , Tosatti Marcelo Antonio , Birolo Alesandra Bez , Bacci Elisa Brod , Fernandes Maria José Pereira , Sabbagh Junior Anwar Amine
Published: April 2023

Emergy analysis can be applied to establish the relationship between the natural and the economic system, in the analysis and conservation of biodiversity and the sustainability of large bodies of water. This research aims to investigate the occurrence of neotropical otters in the UHE Caconde through a systemic analysis based on the flow of energy between the different ecological compartments. Data were obtained from several sources, including local official statistical yearbooks, inventories, dissertations, theses, published articles, and UHE Caconde reports. The intensity of the presence of the neotropical otter in the sampling sites is determined by the positive or negative record of the species and the number of excrements over time. Of the 56 points monitored, 50% reported the presence of the species. Results indicate that there was a significant difference in the number of excrement over the months. The measurement of biodiversity in joules, positions mammals first with 2.0E+23 seJ/espécie, followed by amphibians (1.3E+23 seJ/espécie), reptiles (1.0E+23 seJ/espécie), birds (5.2E+22 seJ/espécie), and fish (1.1E+22 seJ/espécie). Renewable sources are dominated by geopotential rain and transpiration, 233 and 139 million emdollars, respectively. These energy sources are followed by potential chemical rain (at em$139 million), surface water runoff (at em$98 million), and wind (at em$268 thousand). The presence of Lontra longicaudis in the lake of Caconde and its main tributaries has as its main feature the dependent origin, which results from researchers' experience and vision of the environment, and a trophic network, which follows an energy order in the system.
Aleitamento materno exclusivo e fatores determinantes do desmame precoce: uma revisão integrativa da literatura
Authors: Barreto Alana Aguiar , Lopes Izailza Matos Dantas
Published: April 2023

O presente artigo objetiva identificar a prevalência do aleitamento materno exclusivo e os principais fatores que levam as nutrizes a interromper o aleitamento materno exclusivo antes dos seis meses de vida do bebê. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada a partir da base de dados eletrônica PubMED, usando os descritores “aleitamento materno/breastfeeding” e “desmame/weaning” com os operadores booleanos “e/AND”. Na busca inicial, foram encontrados 3097 artigos. Após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, foram analisados 15 trabalhos. As taxas de aleitamento materno exclusivo variaram entre 14,8% e 98,1%. Os principais fatores associados ao desmame precoce foram: baixo nível de escolaridade da mãe, situação conjugal instável, retorno da mulher ao trabalho, crenças e mitos maternos, problemas mamários, além de aspectos emocionais da puérpera. É possível observar que a prevalência do aleitamento materno no Brasil está bastante aquém das recomendadas e esperadas, que a amamentação é uma prática de caráter multifatorial, e que o desmame precoce está relacionado a diferentes fatores. Diante disso, se faz necessária a implementação da assistência pré e pós-natal, com informações sobre aleitamento materno, sua prática e vantagens, além de formular estratégias eficazes para melhorar a prevalência do aleitamento materno no Brasil. É importante, também, realizar pesquisas regionais com metodologias mais rebuscadas com a finalidade de evidenciar as causas que impactam, naquele local, o desmame precoce, e assim formular estratégias eficazes para melhorar a prevalência do aleitamento materno no Brasil.
Impactos do movimento antivacina frente ao combate da pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil
Authors: Ferreira Fábio Castro , Barros-Silveira Murilo , Teixeira Frederico Augusto Oliveira , Rocha Jhonathan Gonçalves da , Costa João Carlos da , Pinheiro Antônio dos Santos
Published: April 2023

O objetivo do presente estudo foi revisar na literatura científica os impactos do movimento antivacina no combate a pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Foi realizada uma pesquisa descritiva de revisão narrativa de publicações dos anos de 2020, 2021 e 2022, aplicando critérios de inclusão e exclusão que resultaram na seleção de sete artigos para construção deste estudo. Os contextos de maior destaque estão relacionados aos discursos de líderes do governo federal, disseminação de notícias falsas, contextos distorcidos de notícias e estudos por grupos esclarecidos da sociedade, em especial profissionais da área da saúde e apoio de autarquias públicas e sociedades profissionais que disseminaram inverdades a respeito da vacina contra a COVID-19. A conscientização por meio de palestras, informes, boletins, jornalismo de qualidade e que alcance os locais mais remotos, políticas públicas de educação em saúde, esclarecimento efetivo dos profissionais de saúde na relação com o paciente, são ações importantes que auxiliam no combate as falsas informações e podem ajudar no enfraquecimento do movimento antivacina, podendo elevar novamente os índices de proteção de todos os grupos etários, combatendo doenças importantes e reduzindo drasticamente os impactos negativos da atuação desses grupos.
The enormous cost of obesity: analysis of public costs in a basic health unit in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Authors: Lima Jefferson Raimundo de Almeida , Campanati Suélen Prado , Cunha Ítalo Íris Boiba Rodrigues da , Rosa Francisca Rafaela Pereira de Amorim Castro , Loureiro Liz Silva , Barth Bruna Teixeira , Lopes Aryadne Souza , Menezes Ana Gilca Gonzaga de , Silva Milena Valdineia da , Pereira Amanda Silva
Published: April 2023

Introduction: The higher the body mass index (BMI) of a patient, the greater the risk of the patient developing obesity-related diseases. Likewise, the severity of obesity and related diseases increases as BMI increases. Objective: to assess the costs of obesity and related diseases in Brazil from the perspective of society and health systems, in view of the analysis of estimated costs attributable to this main pathology, considering the costs of outpatient procedures, medicines distributed by the SUS to treat the disease and request of examination. Methodology: analytical observational approach developed at the Itamarati Basic Health Unit, located in the Jardim Itamarati neighborhood, in the city of Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais, using data from the Viver Platform, physical records and DATASUS. Results and discussion: given the results of this study and others cited here, it is noted that, considering obesity as a risk factor for hypertension and diabetes separately, the costs attributable to this disease are high, and the estimates of costs attributable to the main Chronic diseases associated with inadequate nutrition show the great economic burden of these diseases for the SUS. The data show the need to prioritize integrated and intersectoral policies for the prevention and control of hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Conclusion: Obesity imposes a high cost to the health of people and public administration. Thus, by understanding the pathophysiology of obesity, it will allow healthcare providers to better manage the set of diseases supported by this main pathology that affect an individual.