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Importancia de las tiendas en línea a través de aplicaciones móviles
Authors: Morocho-Calle Teófilo Mesías , Beltrán-Bowen Nelson Geovanny , López-Cabrera Mélida Lucía , López-Maldonado Carmen Elena , Ronny-Orlando Warusha Sanchim
Published: April 2024

El comercio electrónico, definido como el método de realizar transacciones comerciales en línea mediante el intercambio de productos y servicios digitales con pagos electrónicos como Ebay, Alibaba, Amazon y Netflix(Alamdari et al., 2020). Investigaciones desde 2013 indican que las empresas que ofrecen servicios de calidad en comercio electrónico tienden a volverse más populares con el tiempo(Ramos et al., 2019). Durante la pandemia del COVID-19, la sociedad ha experimentado una transformación significativa, adaptándose a cambios tecnológicos y digitales. Estudios demuestran que las preferencias de compra se inclinan hacia el comercio electrónico, con un aumento global del 16,5% en mayo de 2020 y del 27,6% en diciembre del mismo año(Monsalve et al., 2023). El desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles ha reemplazado el uso de computadoras de escritorio y portátiles, un uso mundial de dispositivos móviles del 77%, según un estudio de Statista en 2017. El comercio electrónico se define como transacciones comerciales que involucran compromisos en un espacio de colaboración definido, según la norma ISO/IEC 15944-7:2009. Países como Estados Unidos, Reino Unido, Japón, Alemania y China lideran el aumento de tiendas en línea, con un valor total del comercio electrónico B2B y B2C superando los 13 billones y 1,2 billones de dólares respectivamente en 2013(Goyal et al., 2019). El proceso de compra en línea ofrece diversas opciones, permitiendo a los clientes comparar precios y buscar productos de acuerdo con sus necesidades. La conveniencia juega un papel crucial en las compras móviles, impulsando la adopción tecnológica a través de dimensiones como la flexibilidad en tiempo y lugar(Alkhasawneh et al., 2019).

Las aplicaciones móviles ofrecen beneficios psicológicos al evitar pérdidas de tiempo, reducir tiempos de espera y evitar aglomeraciones, sin duda el uso de aplicaciones móviles de compras ha crecido, muchos usuarios concentran sus compras en grandes empresas como Amazon, esto plantea desafíos para los minoristas en la retención de clientes(Molinillo et al., 2020).

La comparación entre propietarios de tiendas en línea y aquellos que no las tienen es esencial para evaluar el éxito de la tecnología móvil en el comercio; la satisfacción, facilidad de uso, innovación y una experiencia agradable son factores clave en la retención de clientes y el éxito continuo de las plataformas de comercio electrónico(Tam et al., 2020).
ANÁLISE DAS INDICAÇÕES E TÉCNICAS CIRÚRGICAS PARA TRATAMENTO DA APENDICITE
Authors: Freire Rodrigo José Bumussa , Faraco Marianna de Melo Paraguay , Marques João Pereira , Mesquita Levi Souza , Romão Tiago Antunes de Vasconcelos , Dantas João Paulo Araújo , Lins Neto João Saraiva , Chianca Lucas Sepulveda , Malta Ana Letícia Galvão de Santana , Maia Matheus Miguel , Nóbrega Neto José Moreira da , Schuchmann Alexandra Zanella , Oliveira Filho José Edmar de , Shiguedomi Marvin Takao , Silva Maria Luiza Freire da , Maracajá Luís Filipe Pereira de Almeida , Ramos Anny Palloma Queiros , Ferreira Felipe Rocha , Oliveira Emanuelle Ribeiro de , Furtado João Pedro Souza
Published: April 2024

Introdução: Este artigo proporciona uma análise abrangente das indicações e técnicas cirúrgicas para o tratamento da apendicite, enfatizando a importância de intervenções apropriadas para prevenir complicações graves associadas à condição. Objetivo:  Elucidar as diretrizes para a seleção das técnicas cirúrgicas baseando-nos em critérios clínicos e situacionais, otimizando assim os desfechos cirúrgicos e a recuperação dos pacientes Metodologia: Essa revisão integrativa da literatura, foi realizada por busca em base de dados de artigos que correspondessem ao tema proposto. Incluiu-se avaliação dos artigos elegíveis na íntegra, excluindo aqueles que não se enquadram nos objetivos do estudo, teses e dissertações, sem contabilizar duplicatas. Resultados e Discussões: Indicam uma clara tendência na preferência pela apendicectomia laparoscópica devido às suas vantagens em termos de menor dor pós-operatória, recuperação mais rápida e redução das taxas de infecção da ferida, em comparação com a técnica aberta. As complicações potenciais, como a perfuração e a formação de abscesso, exigem estratégias cirúrgicas adaptadas para garantir uma remoção eficaz do apêndice e uma limpeza adequada da cavidade abdominal. Conclusão: Embora a apendicectomia laparoscópica se destaque como a técnica de preferência na maioria dos casos de apendicite, a decisão final sobre a abordagem cirúrgica deve ser tomada após uma avaliação cuidadosa das circunstâncias individuais de cada paciente. A evolução contínua das técnicas e a formação médica focada em práticas baseadas em evidências são fundamentais para avançar no tratamento da apendicite, garantindo assim os melhores possíveis resultados cirúrgicos e promovendo uma recuperação rápida e eficaz para os pacientes.
EPIDERMÓLISE BOLHOSA EM NEONATOS: UMA ABORDAGEM MULTIESPECIALISTA
Authors: Santarosa Bianca Amaral , Karagueuzian Natalie , Megid Maria Isabela Pauletti , Marques Isabella da Fonseca , Ares Roberta Pereira , Israel Gabriela , Oliveira Gabriella Mendonça Leão de , Aranão João Pedro Cardoso , Locateli Ana Gabriela Oliveira , Donato Samara Carolina Alves
Published: April 2024

A Epidermólise Bolhosa (EB) em neonatos é uma condição rara e complexa caracterizada pela fragilidade da pele, resultando em bolhas e lesões cutâneas. Esta condição genética apresenta diversos subtipos, cada um com manifestações específicas, mas compartilhando a vulnerabilidade da pele a traumas mínimos. Em neonatos, a EB demanda uma abordagem multiespecialista para abordar os desafios clínicos. A atuação do dermatologista é crucial para o diagnóstico precoce e a gestão das lesões cutâneas características. O pediatra desempenha papel essencial no manejo geral, incluindo questões nutricionais e crescimento. No âmbito obstétrico-ginecológico, a identificação de fatores de risco durante a gestação é conduzida pelo médico ginecologista e obstetra. Cirurgiões plásticos têm um papel fundamental na correção de deformidades e cicatrizes, melhorando a funcionalidade e estética. Além disso, a intervenção do psicólogo é essencial para abordar os impactos emocionais na família, promovendo uma adaptação saudável à condição. A abordagem multiespecialista visa oferecer cuidados holísticos, otimizando a qualidade de vida do neonato com EB e proporcionando suporte emocional e físico abrangente. Essa colaboração entre especialidades é fundamental para enfrentar os diversos desafios associados à EB em neonatos, promovendo uma gestão eficaz e integrada da condição.
AUTONOMOUS SENSORY MERIDIAN RESPONSE (ASMR), ALTERAÇÕES FISIOLÓGICAS E POTENCIAIS CLÍNICOS: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Silveira Robson da , Bertucci Filho Delcio Caran
Published: April 2024

Contexto: A Resposta Sensorial Autônoma Meridiana (ASMR) promete um melhor controle do estresse, ansiedade, insônia e dor crônica. A pesquisa sobre seus mecanismos subjacentes começou recentemente, envolvendo uma série de metodologias, como ressonância magnética funcional e eletroencefalografia. No entanto, esses mecanismos, assim como seus potenciais clínicos, poderiam ser melhor investigados implementando novos desenhos de estudos sobre o tema. Objetivos: Realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura para determinar as alterações fisiológicas e os potenciais clínicos da ASMR em indivíduos que experimentam ASMR, bem como sugerir novas abordagens para investigar este fenômeno. Métodos: Os artigos publicados nas bases de dados MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane e SCIELO foram sistematicamente examinados. Um total de 584 artigos foram identificados e 567 artigos foram excluídos por não cumprirem os critérios de inclusão previamente estabelecidos. Dois artigos não foram incluídos porque seu texto completo não estava disponível. Um total de 15 estudos foi incluído. Resultados: Os principais resultados são: a atividade das ondas alfa aumentou em pessoas enquanto experimentavam ASMR; foram observadas mudanças na frequência cardíaca, diâmetro pupilar e nível de condutância da pele, além dos efeitos no sistema nervoso central da ASMR. Como limitações do estudo, destacou-se a falta de uniformidade metodológica dos artigos analisados e diferenças na população, incluindo a presença de estudos de vídeos de ASMR em vez de estudos de ASMR na literatura. Conclusão: É importante ressaltar que a ASMR é uma área em expansão. Portanto, mais estudos são necessários para entender melhor suas alterações fisiológicas e aplicações clínicas.
Effectiveness of cooperative learning as a method to improvefluency in english communication
Authors: Santana-Parrales Isabel Auxiliadora , Molina-García Pedro Fabricio
Published: April 2024

It was analyzed the effectiveness of cooperative learning by applying the "Think-Pair- Share" strategy, for the verbal fluency in English in the eighth-grade students of Pedro Fermín Cevallos School located in the Manta city, Ecuador. The methodology that was carried out had a quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental and field approach. The data collection technique was an observation rubric for group work and a Student´s fluency rubric, which were applied to the 54 students within the target population. The results indicate that 40.74% of the students work favorably in pairs, considering this cooperative learning technique useful for learning since everyone contributes significantly to the group. On the other hand, regarding verbal fluency, 38.89% of students are on the "Needs to improve" scale, meaning that this ability is still being developed among the target population. To respond to the data found, a didactic plan is proposed to promote learning through collaborative work.
Uso de Juegos cibernéticos en la educación inicial en el contexto COVID-19
Authors: Marcano Molano Pedro Gabriel , Salazar Arango Edwar Hermógenes , Reyes Santacruz María Fernanda
Published: April 2024

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue diagnosticar la actitud que tienen los padres de familia de la Unidad Educativa Juan Jacobo Rousseau de la provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador, sobre los beneficios que podrían generar los juegos cibernéticos para desarrollar habilidades y destrezas en niños en el contexto COVID-19. Se utilizó una escala tipo Likert de 5 puntos para abordar las dimensiones a) Conocimiento, beneficios y riesgos del uso de juegos cibernéticos; b) Dominio de tecnología / brecha tecnológica; c) tiempo de uso / regulaciones sobre el uso y d) tipos de juegos, contenidos y control parental. El análisis fue descriptivo. Entre los resultados más significativos destacan el conocimiento que tienen los padres de familia sobre los juegos cibernéticos y sus riesgos, pero en menor medida los beneficios; la brecha tecnológica entre padres e hijos no fue significativa, sin embargo, no presentaron una buena disposición para adquirir habilidades o destrezas en ese tipo de juegos para utilizarlo en casa, así mismo; tienen un control de los tipos de juegos, contenidos demás actividades que realizan sus hijos. Las principales conclusiones están asociadas a la percepción de los padres de familia sobre la contribución de los juegos en el desarrollo habilidades en los niños, la cual, no es totalmente favorable.
Cambios en la comunidad de macroinvertebrados acuáticos asociados al uso de suelo en el cantón La Maná, Ecuador
Authors: Guerrero Chuez Norma Maria , Bazurto Marcillo Fernanda , Manrique Piedra Kerly , Pillasagua Cedeño Jonathan
Published: April 2024

En el cantón La Maná se observó una transformación intensiva del paisaje debido a cambios en el uso de suelo, reflejando una degradación de su calidad. Por lo tanto, es crucial evaluar la calidad hídrica mediante macroinvertebrados acuáticos en distintos usos de suelo (bosque, urbano y agrícola). El uso de suelo bosque presentó una calidad “ligeramente perturbado” y calidad de hábitat fluvial “moderada”, a diferencia de los usos de suelo agrícola y urbano con “alteración fuerte” y “deficiente” respectivamente. Lo que muestra que la interacción del hombre produce cambios en los índices ecológicos, los resultados biológicos reflejaron un total de 807 individuos distribuidos en 9 órdenes, 28 familias y 50 géneros, de los cuales los órdenes: Hemíptera familia Naucoridae género Limnocoris (104); Ephemeroptera familia Leptohyphidae género Leptohyphes (88), fueron los géneros más representativos en los tres usos de suelo. Se empleó el análisis de correspondencia canónica con los parámetros fisicoquímicos y biológicos para establecer la relación existente entre ellos, siendo las variables más representativas temperatura, oxígeno y sólidos disueltos totales. La aplicación del Índice BMWP-Cr demostró que los usos de suelo urbano y agrícola poseen una calidad de agua mala, mientras que, el uso de suelo bosque presenta una calidad de agua excelente con poca variabilidad en los meses de estudio

Palabras clave: Recursos hídricos, índices ecológicos, bioindicadores
Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Kendine Zarar Verme Davranışının İncelenmesi: Çocukluk Çağı Travmalarının Etkisi
Authors: Duman Muhammed Kadir , Türk Burcu
Published: April 2024

Bu araştırmada, üniversite öğrencilerinde kendine zarar verme davranışı ve çocukluk çağı travmaları arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Araştırmada katılımcılara “Sosyodemografik Bilgi Formu”, “Kendine Zarar Verme Davranışı Değerlendirme Envanteri”, ve “Çocukluk Çağı Travma Ölçeği” uygulanmıştır. Anketlerden elde edilen veriler SPSS 25.0 paket programına girilerek araştırma değişkenleri arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Ayrıca, araştırmada, sosyodemografik değişkenler bakımından kendine zarar verme davranışı ve çocukluk çağı travmaları farklılıkları incelenmiştir. Analizler için Pearson Korelasyonu, hiyerarşik regresyon analizi, bağımsız örneklem t- testi uygulanmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen bulgulara göre, cinsiyet bakımından kendine zarar verme ve çocukluk çağı travmaları puanlarında anlamlı farklılık olduğu saptanmıştır. Erkek katılımcılarda kendine zarar verme davranışı ve çocukluk çağı travmaları puanları kadınlara kıyasla anlamlı düzeyde daha yüksek bulunmuştur. Korelasyon ve regresyon bulguları doğrultusunda, katılımcıların çocukluk çağı travmaları ve kendine zarar verme davranışı pozitif yönlü ve anlamlı ilişki saptanmıştır. Kendine zarar verme davranışının yordayıcıları incelendiğinde, erkek olmak ve çocukluk çağı travmaları puanlarının yüksek oluşu kendine zarar verme puanlarının yükselişini anlamlı düzeyde yordamaktadır.
Calidad de vida profesional y estrés laboral en enfermeros de áreas Covid-19
Authors: López Mamani Enoc Tito , Arévalo-Ipanaqué Janet Mercedes , Meneses-La-Riva Monica Elisa , Morales-García Wilter C. , Cabanillas-Chavez María Teresa , Morales-García Mardel
Published: April 2024

Background: La pandemia de Covid-19 ha impuesto retos sin precedentes en el ámbito sanitario, afectando notablemente a los profesionales de enfermería que trabajan en áreas críticas. Estos retos han repercutido en su calidad de vida profesional (CVP) y han incrementado los niveles de estrés laboral, aspectos esenciales tanto para el bienestar del personal sanitario como para la calidad del cuidado ofrecido a los pacientes. Objetivo: Este estudio busca explorar la relación entre la calidad de vida profesional y el estrés laboral en enfermeros de un hospital de mediana complejidad en Lima, Perú, durante la pandemia por Covid-19. Métodos: Se empleó una metodología cuantitativa, no experimental, transversal y correlacional, con una muestra no probabilística de 59 enfermeros. Los datos se recopilaron mediante cuestionarios en línea que evaluaban la CVP y el estrés laboral, utilizando herramientas validadas como el Nursing Stress Scale y el Cuestionario CVP-35. Resultados: La mayoría de los participantes (69,5%) perciben su CVP como buena, destacando altos niveles de motivación intrínseca y calidad de vida percibida. En contraste, la carga de trabajo fue el aspecto más negativamente valorado. El estrés laboral se percibió como bajo en general, y se encontró una correlación positiva moderada entre la CVP y el estrés laboral (r = 0,517; p < 0,05), sugiriendo que mejores condiciones de trabajo podrían mejorar la CVP. La carga de trabajo se identificó como un factor significativo de estrés laboral..
Clinical, physical, and psychological outcomes among individuals with post COVID-19 syndrome with different functional status: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Gil Panont Aline , Cordeiro Maluf Jordana , Sepúlveda-Loyola Walter , Oliveira Bezerra Lorena , Da Rocha Rodrigues Lauanda , Álvarez-Bustos Alejandro , Valenzuela- Fuenzalida Juan José , Probst Vanessa Suziane
Published: April 2024

Introduction: post-COVID-19 syndrome or long COVID is a condition characterized by symptoms that persist after the disease's infection. Objective: to compare clinical, physical, and psychological outcomes among individuals with post COVID-19 syndrome with different levels of functional status after hospitalization for COVID-19. Methods: an observational, analytical, cross-sectional and with a quantitative approach with 75 individuals with post COVID-19 syndrome after hospitalization. Individuals underwent assessment of pulmonary function, six-minute walk test (6MWT), 1-minute sit and stand test (STS1), hand grip strength (HGS) and one repetition maximum test (1RM), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Short-Form Healthy Survey (SF-36) and Post-COVID Functional Scale (PCFS). Individuals were separated according to PCFS into two groups: low (LFL) and high (HFL) functional limitation (PCFS 1-2 and PCFS 3-4, respectively). Data regarding anthropometric and clinical characteristics, hospitalization history, and occupational activity were also collected.  Results: individuals post COVID-19 syndrome with HFL presented worse score in the SF-36 in the functional capacity (p=0,01); pain (p=0,01), social aspects (p=0,01) and these individuals had a higher need for ICU admission (p=0,03) and prolonged hospitalization stays (p=0,04) compared to those with LFL. Conclusion:  individuals with post COVID-19 syndrome that reported HFL exhibit poorer quality of life concerning the domains of functional capacity, pain, and social aspects when compared to those with LFL. Additionally, HFL individuals had a higher need for ICU admission and prolonged hospitalization stays
Perceived social support and psychological distress in a sample of Peruvian university students: A correlational study
Authors: Estrada-Araoz Edwin Gustavo , León-Hancco Lesy Berly , Avilés-Puma Basilide , Yupanqui-Pino Efraín Humberto , Larico-Uchamaco Guido Raúl
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Perceived social support plays a crucial role in students' university experience, influencing their emotional well-being, academic adaptation, and success in university.Objective: To determine whether perceived social support is associated with psychological distress in a sample of Peruvian university students.Methods: Quantitative, non-experimental, correlational, cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 220 students of both sexes who were administered the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and the Psychological Distress Scale, both instruments with adequate psychometric properties. Data were processed using SPSS version 25, and the Spearman's rho correlation coefficient was used to identify the potential relationship between study variables.Results: It was found that 30% of students perceived a high level of social support. Additionally, it was identified that the psychological distress level of 35% of students was regular. Furthermore, it was determined that psychological distress was inversely and significantly correlated with the perceived social support variable (rho= -0.526; p<0.05) and the family (rho= -0.575; p <0.05), friends (rho= -0.501; p <0.05), and others (rho= -0.518; p<0.05) dimensions.Conclusions: Perceived social support is inversely and significantly related to psychological distress in a sample of Peruvian university students. Therefore, it is recommended to strengthen social support networks and promote an inclusive environment that encourages open communication and access to mental health resources
A Novel Autoencoder based Federated Deep Transfer Learning and Weighted k-Subspace Network clustering for Intelligent Intrusion Detection for the Internet of Things
Authors: Lavanya V. S. , Anushiya R.
Published: April 2024

Federated Learning (FL) has established as a potentially effective practice for cyberattack identification in the last decade, particularly for Internet-of-Things (IoT) structures. FL can increase learning effectiveness, lower transmission overheads, and enhance intrusion detection system (IDS) privacy by spreading the learning process amongst IoT gateways. The absence of labeled data and the distinction of data features for training pose significant obstacles to the deployment of FL in IoT networks. In this research, suggest an Autoencoder based Deep Federated Transfer Learning (ADFTL) to conquer these obstacles. Specifically, Create an ADFTL model utilizing two AutoEncoders (AEs) as the basis. Initially the supervised mode is employed to train the first AE (AE1) on the source datasets while the unsupervised mode is employed to train the second AE (AE2) on the target datasets without label information. The bottleneck layer, or latent representation, of AE2 is forced via the transfer learning method in an effort to resemble the latent representation of AE1. Subsequently, assaults in the input in the target domain are identified employing the latent representation of AE2. Particularly, Weighted k-Subspace Network (WkSNC) clustering is proposed for clustering the dataset and Boosted Sine Cos method (BSCM) is used for feature selection. The requirement that the network datasets utilized in current studies have identical properties is significant since it restricts the effectiveness, adaptability, and scalability of IDS. Nonetheless, the suggested structure can tackle these issues by sharing the "knowledge" of learning among distinct deep learning (DL) simulations, even in cases when their datasets possess dissimilar features. Comprehensive tests on current BoT-IoT datasets demonstrate that the suggested structure can outperform the most advanced DL-based methods by more than 6 %
Project management in the information technology sector
Authors: Nieto-Peña Carlos , Ramos-La Rosa Patricia , Linares-Cabrera Víctor , Lopez-Gonzales Frank , García-Chuman Manuel , Silvestre-Quispe Luis , Pérez-Ticona Cristian , Palomino-Narcizo Yoel , Obregón-Veramendi Tommy , Caro-Soto Felix
Published: April 2024

The article aims to demonstrate the importance of the application of information technologies within project management, through a critical analysis, in turn, explores the need to use agile methodologies within the IT sector. The research begins by addressing fundamental concepts regarding project management such as objectives and scope variables, information systems and methodologies needed to carry out an IT project are explored, as well as the challenges and needs that may arise during the implementation of an IT project. It was concluded that it is very important to use agile methodologies in IT projects, since this type of projects are characterized in obtaining results, therefore, it is necessary to have one or many multidisciplinary teams that work in an effective collaboration
A Preliminary Study of the Factors Affecting College Students’ Sense of Well-Being: Self-Concept, Mental Health, Interpersonal Relationships, and the Cultivation of All-Round Development Ability
Authors: Zhao Kai
Published: April 2024

This review study focuses on the key factors influencing college students’ well-being, broken down into four main areas: self-perception, mental health, interpersonal relationships, and overall developmental competence. In the self-perception section, the study highlights the positive impact of self-efficacy, goal setting and growth consciousness on individual well-being. Mental health is seen as the cornerstone of emotional regulation and stress management, which is directly linked to an individual’s well-being. Relationships are discussed in relation to the importance of support from family and friends in providing emotional support and a sense of social belonging. The section on the development of holistic developmental competencies explores how education and social engagement can enhance an individual’s self-actualisation and social competence. Using self-determination theory and the PERMA model of positive psychology, this paper constructs a multidimensional framework of understanding that analyses how these factors contribute independently and jointly to the well-being of university students. The study points out that although the existing literature provides a wealth of information for understanding college students’ well-being, there are limitations in methodology, cultural comparisons, and scientific and technological applications. Therefore, future research should adopt a longitudinal design and interdisciplinary approach to more fully explore the dynamics of well-being, especially the differences across cultures. In addition, research needs to focus on the role of digital technology in the development of holistic developmental competencies and how data science can be used to develop personalised strategies for well-being enhancement. Through these endeavours, future research will help to promote positive relationships among university students in terms of academic, career and social adjustment, and provide practical guidance to enhance the overall well-being of university students.
Decoding E-Bulletins: A Thorough Examination of their Role in Contemporary Communication Strategies
Authors: Joshi Krupal
Published: April 2024

An electronic bulletin, commonly known as an e-bulletin, is a dynamic and versatile digital publication or newsletter distributed through electronic means. These means predominantly include email delivery or hosting on dedicated websites. The overarching goal of e-bulletins is to facilitate the dissemination of information, updates, announcements, and various other relevant content to a specific audience. This electronic communication tool has gained widespread adoption across diverse sectors, including organizations, associations, academic institutions, and businesses. The digital landscape has ushered in a new era of communication, and e-bulletins stand as a testament to the adaptability of traditional communication methods to the evolving technological landscape.
Impact of Potassium Iodide Solution on Silver Diamine Fluoride Black Staining - In Vitro Investigation
Authors: Karawia Inas , Safwat Mohamed Osama
Published: April 2024

Dental caries is a prevalent global oral health issue, necessitating effective preventive and treatment strategies. Silver diamine fluoride has emerged as a valuable tool for arresting carious lesions, but its drawback of causing permanent black staining raises concerns. This study explores the potential of potassium iodide to mitigate silver diamine fluoride -induced staining through repeated applications at different intervals. Sixty carious permanent teeth were divided into three groups: silver diamine fluoride alone, silver diamine fluoride with daily potassium iodide application, and silver diamine fluoride with weekly potassium iodide application. Color assessments were conducted using mean grey values at baseline, immediately post-application, and at 2 and 4 weeks. Results demonstrated that potassium iodide significantly reduced black staining when applied immediately after silver diamine fluoride. Daily potassium iodide application yielded the whitest color, surpassing weekly application. The findings suggest that integrating potassium iodide with silver diamine fluoride, particularly through daily application, offers a promising approach to minimize staining associated with silver diamine fluoride treatment, enhancing its acceptability and clinical utility.
Utilisation of Pineapple Waste in the Processing of Red Bean Jam
Authors: Revitriani Marina , Rahayuningsih Tri
Published: April 2024

Indonesia is a country that produces fruit, including pineapples. They are the third highest produced fruit in Indonesia after bananas and mangoes. Pineapple waste in the form of eyes and weevel is still not widely utilized. The addition of pineapple waste is expected to add nutrition and increase organoleptic consumer acceptance of red bean jam. Jam is one of the processed foods that people like, various variants of jam have been produced to meet consumer needs. One of the jams made from non-fruit ingredients is peanut butter. Peanut butter is generally made from peanuts. Red beans can be used as an alternative to peanuts, considering that the amount of production in Indonesia is much higher than peanuts.  From a nutritional perspective, red beans are the highest carbohydrate bean and have a fat content far below than peanuts. Red beans are said to be able to facilitate digestion and prevent cholesterol. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the proportion of red beans and pineapple waste on the chemical (water, ash, protein, fat, carbohydrate content) and organoleptic (color, aroma, taste, and spreadability) tests of jam. The study was conducted using a factorial randomized block design (RBD) method with two factors repeated 3 times on a laboratory scale. The treatment factors were Proportion of Red Beans: Pineapple Waste (P) with 3 levels (P1=25%:75%, P2=50%:50%, P3=75%:25%) and Type of Pineapple Waste (L) with 2 level (L1 = pineapple eye, L2 = pineapple weevel). Based on the alternative selection, the best jam was produced from the P3L1 treatment (Proportion of red beans : pineapple eyes = 25% : 75% ). with protein 1.37%; fat 0.07%; water 48.24%; ash 0.64%; carbohydrate 58.67%; average liking score for taste 4.33; aroma 4.33; color 4 and spreadability 4.
Comparing the performance of two-stage residual inclusion methods when using physician's prescribing preference as an instrumental variable: unmeasured confounding and noncollapsibility
Authors: Zhang Lisong , Lewsey Jim
Published: April 2024

Aim:
The first objective is to compare the performance of two-stage residual inclusion (2SRI), two-stage least square (2SLS) with the multivariable generalized linear model (GLM) in terms of the reducing unmeasured confounding bias. The second objective is to demonstrate the ability of 2SRI and 2SPS in alleviating unmeasured confounding when noncollapsibility exists.
Materials & methods:
This study comprises a simulation study and an empirical example from a real-world UK population health dataset (Clinical Practice Research Datalink). The instrumental variable (IV) used is based on physicians' prescribing preferences (defined by prescribing history).
Results:
The percent bias of 2SRI in terms of treatment effect estimates to be lower than GLM and 2SPS and was less than 15% in most scenarios. Further, 2SRI was found to be robust to mild noncollapsibility with the percent bias less than 50%. As the level of unmeasured confounding increased, the ability to alleviate the noncollapsibility decreased. Strong IVs tended to be more robust to noncollapsibility than weak IVs.
Conclusion:
2SRI tends to be less biased than GLM and 2SPS in terms of estimating treatment effect. It can be robust to noncollapsibility in the case of the mild unmeasured confounding effect.
Four Contemporary Love Poems by Zhang Zhihao
Authors: He Yuemin
Published: April 2024

Zhang Zhihao (张执浩), poet and novelist, was born in 1965 in Jingmen, Hubei. He graduated from the history department of the Central China Normal University in 1988. Author of nine poetry collections, several novels, and some influential essays, Zhang has won numerous poetry awards, including Poet of the Year (2014), the annual Chen Zi’ang Poetry Award (2016), and the Luxun Literary Prize for poetry (2017, Chinese equivalent to the Pulitzer). He is currently editor-in-chief of Chinese Poetry, a quarterly poetry magazine in Wuhan, China. The four poems translated here center on the theme of genuine love and the yearning for such love; they provide an opportunity to access the writings of a major poet in the contemporary Chinese poetic landscape.
Trancendence Towards a New World
Authors: Clark Tiffanie
Published: April 2024

German Salas was born on June 15, 1943, in San José, Costa Rica. Having published and self-published eight collections of poetry between the 1950s and 1980s, including A La luz del silencio (In the Light of Silence 1967), Árbol del universo (Tree of the Universe 1987), and Libro de oro (The Golden Book 1989), Salas has an insatiable thirst for the written word. According to Costa Rican Professor, Dr. Gabriel Vargas, Salas was an assiduous member of El Círculo de poetas costarricenses (1960), one of the “most serious literarygroups of the century” (personal correspondence 2023). Though German Salas published three times with El Editorial Costa Rica—as did many other authors of this group—his name is not mentioned in any of the catalogues or anthologies of the era in which he wrote. These facts lead to the question of why he has suffered relative obscurity in Costa Rican letters.
Wirkung am eigenen Leib erforschen: Werkstattbericht zum Seminar „Schauspielwerkzeuge für Baurechtsprofis“
Authors: Heerdt Kathrin , Huber Jessica , Keller Michael , Schulze Tobias
Published: April 2024

Die Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Bau- und Immobilienrecht im Deutschen Anwaltverein führt regelmäßig das Seminar „Schauspielwerkzeuge für Baurechtsprofis“ durch. Im Folgenden berichten Veranstalter, Trainer und Teilnehmende von ihren Erfahrungen.
Therapeutic Effect of Synbiotics (Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium infantis, and Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)) on Acute Non-bloody Diarrheal Episodes in Hospitalized Children Aged Between 6 - 24 Months: Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial
Authors: Hakimzadeh Mehran , Arefian Azadeh , Ahmadi Mitra , Javaherizadeh Hazhir
Published: April 2024

Background: Regarding the appropriate effect of probiotics in treating acute diarrhea and the high prevalence of non-bacterial acute diarrhea among children in the population. Objectives: The present study evaluates the effect of synbiotic drops in children with acute diarrhea, including the number of hospitalization days, daily excreted diarrhea volume, duration of diarrhea, and reduction in the number of excretions between the case and control groups. Methods: This was a prospective double-blinded and randomized-controlled clinical trial on children aged 6 - 24 months with non-bloody acute diarrhea were included. The reason for hospitalization was diarrhea. In the case group, the patients consume PediLact (Zisttakhmir, Tehran, Iran) drop (Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus reuteri, and bifidobacterium infantis) 109 CFU and fructooligosaccharides. PediLact drop was used with milk or lukewarm food for five days along with other routine hospital cares. The number of hospitalization days, the daily excreted diarrhea, diarrhea duration, and decreasing numbers of excretion in patients were compared. Results: In the current study, 114 children were included. The duration of hospitalization was 3.87 ± 0.9 days in the synbiotic group and 4.26 ± 0.12 days in the placebo group (P-value = 0.001). The time between the onset of diarrhea and recovery was significantly higher in the placebo group than in the synbiotic group (P = 0.032). The number of evacuations was 1.89 ± 0.13 in the synbiotic group and 2.52 ± 0.18 in the placebo group (P = 0.014).
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Risk Perceptions Toward HIV/AIDS in Transgender Populations: A Health Belief Model-Based Systematic Review
Authors: Honarvar Behnam , Shahgoli Gashti Yasamin , Haseli Fatemeh , Jalalpour Amir Hossein , Sodagar Hendostan Zahra , Javanmardi Fard Hana , Baneshi Mohammad Reza , Shaygani Fatemeh , Arammehr Mehrdad
Published: April 2024

Context: This research focuses on the impact of HIV/AIDS on transgender communities, aiming to assess their knowledge, attitudes, perceptions of risk, and practices concerning HIV/AIDS. Evidence Acquisition: During this systematic review, a variety of keywords, including HIV, AIDS, knowledge, attitudes, practices, behavior, action, risk perception, perceived risk, risk susceptibility, severity perception, perceived self-efficacy, cues to action, benefit, barrier, health belief model, sexually transmitted disease, sexually transmitted infection, alcohol, drugs, amphetamine, opium, trans, transgender, transsexual, gender dysphoria were used. From Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science (ISI), and Google Scholar databases, 805 articles were initially identified and screened based on their titles, abstracts, and full texts. Exclusions were made for articles not in English and grey literature. Ultimately, 13 full-text articles met the selection criteria, adhering to COREQ and STROBE guidelines. Results: The review encompassed studies involving 3,252 transgender participants. Among these, five articles evaluated knowledge levels, nearly all addressed attitudes (including perceived threats by 12 articles, perceived benefits/self-efficacy by three, and perceived barriers by seven), and 11 examined behaviors related to HIV/AIDS. The findings indicate a generally high level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS among transgender individuals, with peer health promoters playing a significant role in enhancing knowledge and facilitating access to health services. The perceived risk and severity of HIV/AIDS varied, with 52 - 82% acknowledging a perceived risk and 25 - 65% understanding the severity. The perceived benefits of HIV prevention were generally rated high, though self-efficacy in preventing HIV ranged from low to high. Barriers to HIV testing and accessing appropriate care were identified, including discrimination, distrust in health staff, lack of guidelines, and fear of test results or treatment side effects, among others. Risky sexual behaviors were common, with two-thirds engaging in such practices, 20% reporting 3 - 51 sexual partners, up to 91% having unprotected sex, around 60% using alcohol or drugs, 21 - 45% experiencing rape, and 14 - 68% being HIV-positive. Conclusions: In conclusion, the transgender community remains overlooked. Despite an adequate knowledge level and a moderate perception of HIV/AIDS risk, the prevalence of risky sexual behaviors and significant barriers to accessing health services highlight the urgent need for establishing long-term healthcare facilities and an effective surveillance system for this marginalized group.
Draupadi: Journeying from Materiality to Liberation
Authors: Patel Asmita
Published: April 2024

Materialistic quest concerning the school of Lokayata or Charvaka in Hindu philosophy, is the pursuit of worldly desires, pleasures, and happiness, without regard for spiritual or ethical values. (Chattropadhyaya) According to Buddhism, these desires or cravings are the forbearers of dukkha. This signifies that the Attachment to earthly substances, abstract or concrete, binds him like a chain to the worldly sorrows whereas the same attachment to the divinity leads him to the ultimate liberation of his soul, which is called Moksha. It is the ultimate goal of human life which sets one free from the cycle of death, rebirth and the law of cause and effect. The Palace of Illusion is a contemporary retelling of the Mahabharata by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni which centres on the protagonist Draupadi. The story presents her life journey, from her childhood to her demise. Her humanness is established with the combination of her virtues as well as follies. Her persistent quest for earthly self-identity and materialistic pleasure turns out to be a mirage at the time of her final time whereas her attachment to Krishna leads her to spiritual liberation. The paper aims to highlight Draupadi’s materialistic quest and its consequences concerning her attachment to Krishna that transcendences her spirit and sets her free from all the earthly agony.
Portrayal of Youth and Their Success Over Life Issues: A Study of Chetan Bhagat’s Works
Authors: Dhameliya Dhruvita
Published: April 2024

Chetan Bhagat is a well-known figure in the world of fiction writing, and he has earned the reputation as a relatable role model for the contemporary Indian youth. His ability to connect with a wide readership sets him apart from many other authors. The themes in his novels often centre around the experiences and challenges faced by young people. Bhagat has an extraordinary ability to discuss very sensitive aspects on human relationships and religion, diversity and integrity, individuality and liberty, commercializing and corrupting the education system and modern themes of love, politics and corruption. This research will use a qualitative approach to examine the prominent themes in the selected novels of Chetan Bhagat. A thematic analysis of Bhagat's novels will be conducted to identify the recurring themes and motifs. The study will also use a descriptive analysis to examine the factors that have contributed to Bhagat's success as a bestselling author in India, including his writing style, use of language, and marketing strategies. This research endeavors to examine the prominent themes in the novels - The Girl In Room No 105 and One Arranged Murder by Chetan Bhagat, providing an intriguing insight from an Indian perspective. Through an in-depth analysis of themes and the, the study aims to shed light on the study of youth and their success over life issues. This research, limited to Bhagat's selected works, is significant in uncovering the secrets behind his literary success.
Impact of Government Educational Spending on Total Productivity and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: ODIONYE Nonye , ODIONYE Joseph Chukwudi
Published: April 2024

Education is an essential tool for human development since it increases a country’s potential for economic growth and productivity. For this reason, policy officials in both advanced and growing nations, as well as education experts, have made education a top priority. Despite the existence of a theoretical relationship between growth and education investment, there is no empirical agreement regarding their relationship. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to ascertain how education spending affected Nigeria’s overall productivity and economic growth between 1981 and 2021. Penn World Table (9.5) and the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin (2021) were the secondary sources of data used in this study. Multiple regression analysis was used in the study to examine how government education investment affects overall productivity and economic growth. The study’s conclusions demonstrate, among other things, the favorable and substantial effects of public education spending on productivity and economic growth. It also demonstrates that health spending has a positive and considerable impact on productivity; yet, when it comes to its effect on economic growth, the impact is positive but negligible. The report suggests that in order to boost overall productivity and economic growth, the government should invest more money on education
Đặc điểm của hở van ba lá trên siêu âm ở bệnh nhân suy tim có phân suất tống máu thất trái giảm
Authors: Lê Ngọc Yến , Trần Sơn Hải , Phạm Mạnh Hùng , Khổng Nam Hương
Published: April 2024

Hở van ba lá là một tổn thương không phải hiếm gặp. Nghiên cứu nhằm khảo sát đặc điểm hở van ba lá trên siêu âm tim qua thành ngực ở bệnh nhân suy tim có phân suất tống máu thất trái giảm, cũng như mối liên quan của hở van ba lá tới một số thông số siêu âm. Phương pháp:113 bệnh nhân có biểu hiện suy tim tại bệnh viện Bạch Mai được lựa chọn vào nghiên cứu. Siêu âm tim được thực hiện sau khi nhập viện. Phân tích kết quả siêu âm tim với các thông số cơ bản về các đặc điểm của HoBL và các yếu tố liên quan đến mức độ HoBL trên bệnh nhân suy tim phân suất tống máu giảm. Kết quả: 88 trong số 113 bệnh nhân có dạng hở ba lá trung tâm (77,9%). Dòng hở lệch tâm gặp nhiều hơn trong HoBL vừa – nặng. Các mức độ HoBL khác nhau có rối loạn chức năng tâm trương thất trái, chức năng tâm thu và tâm trương thất phải khác nhau, chủ yếu nặng nhất là khi HoBL nặng. Kết luận: Đặc điểm HoBL trên bệnh nhân với suy tim phân suất tống máu giảm chủ yếu là HoBL nhẹ với kiểu hở trung tâm. Rung nhĩ, giãn thất phải, tăng áp động mạch phổi và mức độ nặng của HoHL là các yếu tố liên quan độc lập tới mức độ nặng của HoBL.
The Family’s Medium
Authors: Mabasa Kay ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: April 2024

Must you follow cultural traditions to respect them? In this work philosophical short story fiction, the English educated narrator has returned to her African village to potentially fulfill the role of accepting Sekuru’s spirit and serving as the conduit to the tribe’s past, and advisor and protector of the community. The only problem is, she doesn’t want the role and doesn’t entirely believe in the rituals and ceremony. The tribal elders accus of her “acting white” and rebuffing their culture and traditions. She believes, however, that she can respect her culture, while rejecting the aspects of her culture she finds outdated. In the end, she decided to fake it, and go forward with the ceremony.
Emancipation
Authors: Alvey Darcy ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: April 2024

Is the love in a long marriage different? In this philosophical short story fiction, Lorene and Frank have been married for 30+ years. They raised a child together, and are settling into their golden years. Frank collects stamps and, while Lorene has a degree in Geology, she has spent her life as a homemaker. However, now in her 50’s, she has begun to realize her life needs more excitement and, more importantly, that Frank won’t be able to give it to her. He is to old, too risk-adverse, and too set in his ways. He says marriage is forever, and that he loves her, but Lorene wants more. The often quip and bicker. Finally, Loreene declares her intention to divorce and join an archaeological dig in Montana. Frank is upset, and confused, believing this is a reckless whim, but he is also hurt she is leaving. Regardless, he says, his vows are forever, and he will be waiting if she decides she wants to come home.
Effect of temperature and Q10 values of acid phosphatase activity in alfisols and vertisols of Andhra Pradesh
Authors:   Agricultural College,Naira.ANGRAU,A.P.,India, D Srinivas , P Chandrasekhar Rao ,   Agricultural College,PITSAU,Andhra Pradesh,India
Published: April 2024

The enzyme phosphatase plays an important role in the mineralization of organically bound P that leads to absorption of P by the plants. Phosphatases are inducible enzymes that are produced predominantly under conditions of low phosphorus availability. The abiotic enzymes present in the soil play an important role in catalyzing several important reactions necessary for the life processes of microorganisms in soils and thereby stabilizing the soil structure, the decomposition of organic wastes, organic matter formation, and nutrient cycling. When the temperatures are increased due to various changes caused by global warming it has a profound influence on soil enzymes. Every enzyme has its optimum temperature below which the enzyme activity is less due to inactivation. Further, with an increase in temperature the enzymes get denatured and result in a decrease in nutrient availability and indirectly affecting productivity. To study the effect of temperature on soil enzyme activity, four alfisols and four vertisols were collected and labortory incubation studies were carried out at different temperatures ranging from 20oC to 90oC. The acid phosphatase activity (µg of 4-nitrophenol g-1 soil h-1) ranged from 62.3 to 516.4 in alfisols while in vertisols the activity varied from 35.1 to 486.0. Temperature coefficient values (Q10) were calculated in the temperature range of 20 to 90oC. These values depending on the type of soil varied from 0.42 to 1.91 in alfisols and 0.36 to 1.95 in vertisols.