bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Of fear, burnout, and stress: Comparison of psychological distress levels among frontline medicine residents during different COVID-19 pandemic waves in Pakistan
Authors: Ejaz Taymmia , Ali Syed Ahsan , Saadia Sheema , Mahmood Saad Bin Zafar , Iqbal Madiha , Siddiqui Aisha Fareed
Published: September 2023

Background: While studies have evaluated the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the mental health of healthcare workers (HCW), to our knowledge, there are no studies in Pakistan, which have compared psychological distress levels during the first and second waves of the pandemic. This study was done to assess anxiety levels of Internal Medicine residents and identify risk factors for psychological distress.

Methodology: Cross-sectional study was conducted in the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. A questionnaire comprising of demographic data and risk assessment tools, a seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), and a nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) was used for data collection from Internal Medicine residents using nonprobability convenience sampling technique in May–June 2020 and April 2021.

Results: A total of 88 responses were recorded. Response rate was 75.7 percent (56/74) and 43.2 percent (32/74) during the first and second waves, respectively. Mean age was 27.9 ± 3.2 years and mean clinical career in years was 3.2 ± 2.1. Majority, 51.8 percent (29/56) and 68.8 percent (22/32), were not satisfied with community prevention measures and 75 percent (42/56) and 65.6 percent (21/32) considered interventions necessary in case of psychological distress during pandemic, during the first and second waves, respectively. A higher number of HCW reported their family not supporting their frontline work during the first wave (16.1 percent vs 3.1 percent; p value 0.023). There was a statistically significant difference in psychological distress levels as median GAD-7 scores were 5(IQR 2–8) vs 9.5(IQR 3.25–13) (p value 0.009) and median PHQ-9 scores were 4(IQR 2–11) vs. 7(IQR 4–s17) (p value 0.056) during the first and second waves, respectively.

Conclusion: There was a significant difference in anxiety levels during the first and second waves of COVID-19, and family support for frontline work was higher during the second wave. Further studies are required to assess these differences.
Potential solutions for increasing resilience of the drinking water supply through the public–private partnership in a South African municipality
Authors: Nhokodi Tererai , Muntigwende Nhamo , Maguire Kelly , Ristvej Jozef , Wilhelmi Brendan , Tandlich Roman
Published: September 2023

There has existed a need to increase the resilience of the drinking water supply in Makana Local Municipality in the scope of the 2018-2019 drought and the municipal water supply outages. A combination of the know-how and mandates of local government and the private water-retail sector could provide solutions. In order to achieve successful implementation, the authors present here tools from the disaster risk management legislation in South Africa for operationalization of this public–private partnership. These are tools based on Chapter 5, part 1, paragraphs 42 (1d) and Chapter 5, part 2, section/paragraph 47 (1a) i-iv of the Disaster Management Act no. 57 of 2002. Regulations for the recruitment and participation of volunteers in disaster risk management should be applied through the establishment of the volunteer units and the component for drinking water provision. The use of volunteer units with the engagement of the private sector would provide additional tools for the implementation of the preparedness and mitigation measures for drinking water provision in Makana Local Municipality. Local solutions for increasing the resilience of drinking water provision are available and identified based on the modeling work of a container solution. Potential implementation of that container solution for increasing resilience of drinking water provision would require an investment of 6.81-13.00 percent of the 2017-2019 annual budget of Makana Local Municipality. At any given time in 2018, the probability of the emergency treatment activation would be about 33.4 percent in Makana Local Municipality. An example of the ad hoc management about the provision of borehole water from 2019 indicates that planning is critical to success of the increased resilience initiatives. Onsite storage of water during the constant supply might be necessary to ensure treatment and drinking water provision.
Introduction from the President of the International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS)
Authors: Drager K. Harald
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has now been with us for about three years, even if the last year has been relatively normal, but it seems that we need to live with this for a long time. This has clearly shown the need for global cooperation and coordination are more important than ever before. By working together and sharing of experiences and exchange of views among the experts of different countries, we can learn from each other to develop better methods and systems and advocate for better policies in fighting pandemics and other emergencies. We can also be more successful in standardization of response to future pandemics and implement them all over the world. The pandemic has shown TIEMS that we need to change the way we operate in the way that we run conferences. We have adapted to run our annual conferences using ZOOM and other communication tools in the past three years. As TIEMS, we have been more active than before. We have done monthly webinars on international models in emergency management in cooperation with Capacity Building International (CBI), and the TIEMS Board members have met more often than before COVID-19 in real “space.” Since 2020, our annual conferences have been run online and the TIEMS 2022 Hybrid Annual Conference took place in person and via ZOOM. I am very thankful for the excellent cooperation we have with CBI and to French and USA chapters, who have helped organize these three conferences. The current special issue will present some of the papers which had been presented at the TIEMS Annual Conferences between 2020 and 2022. At the same time, some selected papers from the individual chapters of TIEMS.
The COVID-19 response and accountability in South Africa
Authors: Chapman Emma D. , Oosthuizen Rene
Published: September 2023

South Africa is a country that has undergone massive societal changes in the last 30 years. At the time coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) struck, the country was still facing challenges in terms of inequality and the disaster vulnerability of its population. During COVID-19, the provision of lifesaving personal protective equipment and other resources was marred by corruption and failings of the governmental officials. At the same time, the complexity of the COVID-19 pandemic required operational changes in the public health and disaster risk management systems. This study provides an overview of the public service accountability legislation and framework. Flexibility of the disaster management structures at the local government level and flexible information sharing as well as cooperation of all relevant stakeholders are critical for efficient management of the coronavirus pandemic and the maintenance of accountability in that space. Those experiences are captured at local and district municipality levels in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Best practices and lessons should be taken forward and identified.
The terrible twins
Authors: Holecek Brian
Published: September 2023

I have seen emergency management and business continuity develop over the past 20 years. Business continuity prominently was created in the information technology (IT) world as disaster recovery has slowly morphed to the emergency management field as a whole. When a business disruptive event occurred, I often heard the term “crisis management team.” Though, having experience in emergency response/management, I was used to the term “incident management team.” I have always seen a crisis management team as the same as an incident management team as they essentially did the same function; that being: deal with the event in a coordinated manner, utilizing variants of the principles command, control, coordination, and communication.
Chronic opioid use and mortality outcomes in patients admitted with COVID-19: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Patel Alopi , Kim Joseph , Brown Darryl , Lin Hung-Mo , Ouyang Yuxia , Shekane Paul
Published: September 2023

Background: We hypothesized that chronic opioid users would likely have worse outcomes with COVID-19 infection.

Methods: A retrospective review of electronic medical records was conducted for all COVID-19 patients admitted in two large academic hospitals in New York City from March 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 1,361 patients (1,289 opioid naïve patients, 72 with chronic opioid use) were included. A propensity score matched analysis was used to create a dataset. A logistic regression using the generalized estimating equations method was used to evaluate oxygen requirements including bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and mechanical ventilation (MV). Cox models with random match pairs were fitted for time spent until hospital discharge and in-hospital mortality.

Results: The propensity score matched analysis did not demonstrate a significant difference between the chronic opioid use group vs the opioid naïve group for the use of oxygen support (p = 0.439), BiPAP (p = 0.377), HFNC (p = 0.978), or MV (p = 0.080), and length of stay (LOS) (p = 0.950). There was also no statistically significant finding for reduced need for MV (odds ratio 0.42, 95 percent CI: 0.16-1.11, p = 0.080) and lower in-hospital mortality (hazard ratio 0.75, 95 percent CI: 0.39-1.43, p = 0.378) in the chronic opioid use group; however, future larger studies will be needed.

Conclusions: Our study did not demonstrate a significant difference in outcomes in patients with COVID-19 with preadmission chronic opioid use vs opioid naïve patients in oxygen requirements, LOS, MV, or mortality. Future studies are needed to further illustrate the impact of opioids on COVID-19 outcomes.
Reading Memory Sites Through Signs
Authors: Demaria Cristina , Violi Patrizia
Published: September 2023

What can space tell us about our past? Which stories do memory sites narrate? Which memories do they transmit? And, more importantly, how can we read their meanings? Semiotics can provide us with a homogeneous, shareable and theoretically sound methodology to analyse space within a comparable and common frame of reference for scholars of memory studies and traumatic heritage, as well as for historians, architects and museum curators. The book describes in clear and understandable language the main semiotic concepts that can be used to analyse space, illustrating them with carefully chosen case studies of memory spaces – monuments, museums, post-war urban restoration, filmed and virtual space – in order to show the applicability and efficacy of a semiotic methodology.
Voices from the Past: Memories in a Digital Space
Authors: Violi Patrizia
Published: September 2023

In this paper I analyse an ‘imagined space’, based on an application – AppRecuerdos – that involves installations in the centre of Santiago, Chile. The application contains 129 recordings of short narratives in the first person, told by someone directly involved in episodes referring to the years of Pinochet’s dictatorship. Once it is downloaded on a smartphone, the app is automatically activated when the user passes a location where the narrative was originally recorded. In this way, the location is simultaneously the place of a past event from the dictatorship, the place of its enunciation and the place where it is listened to. AppRecuerdos is a political and memorial creation that re-signifies urban space, and is a testament to the capacity of digital devices for political engagement.
Kakaofreier Schokoladenersatz kommt in den Massenmarkt
Authors: Morgen Elisabeth , Fries Tanja
Published: September 2023

Das Münchner Startup Planet A Foods bringt erstmals seine kakaofreie Schokoladenalternative als Zutat mit Partnern aus der Industrie ins Supermarktregal.
Der Digitale Zwilling entwickelt sich in der Praxis weiter
Authors: Giuri Maurizio
Published: September 2023

Mit einem Digitalen Zwilling können Händler die Intralogistik ihrer Filialen optimieren. Nachdem das Forschungsprojekt Knowledege4Retail in die Praxis übergegangen ist, entwickelt sich die Open-Source-Plattform weiter. Demnächst diskutieren Händler sogar über Digitale Zwillinge für ihre Energie-Versorgung.
The investigation of malnutrition and life quality’s relation with mortality in the patients who are 65 years old and above and are hospitilazed at the palliative care service
Authors: Lehimcioğlu Merve , Şengül Ayçiçek Gözde , Çifci Aydın
Published: September 2023

Aims: Our study aims to determine the impact of malnutrition on the quality of life of elderly patients receiving palliative care and identify the factors influencing quality of life.
Methods: The study included patients aged 65 and older who were admitted to the Kırıkkale University Medical Faculty
Hospital Palliative Care Service between November 2019 and February 2020. Patients with a history of active malignancy,
hospitalization within the past 3 months, severe dementia precluding obtaining written consent, and patients under 65 years of age were excluded. Scores obtained from the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF) were recorded, with scores of 12 or higher considered as normal nutrition. Those with scores below 12 were reevaluated for malnutrition according to the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria, and those meeting any of the phenotypic and etiological criteria were considered malnourished. Malnutrition severity was reclassified according to the GLIM criteria. The 13-item OPQOLbrief questionnaire was used to evaluate their quality of life. The questionnaire was published in Turkish by Çalışkan et al. Each question was rated on a scale of 1-5, with “Strongly Disagree” scored as 1, “Disagree” as 2, “Undecided” as 3, “Agree” as 4, and “Strongly Agree” as 5.
Results: The mean total MNA score was found to be statistically lower in patients classified as mild and severe malnutrition
according to the GLIM classification compared to those without malnutrition (p<0.001). The rate of MNA scores between 12
and 14 in patients without malnutrition was higher than that of patients with mild and severe malnutrition, while the rate
of scores between 8 and 11 was higher in patients with severe malnutrition. The rate of scores between 0 and 7 was higher
in patients with mild and severe malnutrition (p<0.001). The mean total MNA (p<0.001) and QOL (p=0.021) scores were
statistically lower in patients with malnutrition compared to those without malnutrition. The rate of MNA scores between 12
and 14 and between 8 and 11 was higher in patients without malnutrition, while the percentage of MNA scores between 0 and 7 was higher in patients with malnutrition.
Conclusion: In the geriatric patient group, we believe that the GLIM criteria used in our study are more comprehensive and
sensitive in detecting malnutrition in terms of phenotypic and etiological aspects through patient questioning.
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PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, METHODS, TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: ARNAUDYAN ANAHIT
Published: September 2023

This article addresses the requirements for teacher professional
competence, with a particular emphasis on legal-normative, pedagogical,
psychological, linguistic, communicative, general cultural and other
components, that are the basis for teacher training courses. In fact, is the
subject of observation and evaluation the professional qualities of the teacher.
The professional competencies are the main components of the
teacher's pedagogical activity, qualitative indicators, the characteristics of the
level of development of the professional culture, which are the subject of the
regular process of monitoring, observation, evaluation.
The content of the teacher's professional competence is presented as
an open system, from which, according to a specific educational process, the
qualitative indicators of monitoring / evaluation are derived.
Methodological guidelines are provided, observation / assessment
scales are suggested, tools that can be used to train teachers training
programs, develop projects, organize them effectively evaluate the relevant
outcomes. The tables provide a brief overview of the above approach, which
can be used as a basis for creating and applying metrics to assess teachers'
professional performance.
Hiệu quả can thiệp nâng cao sự hài lòng của người dân trong sử dụng dịch vụ khám, chữa bệnh bảo hiểm y tế tại trạm y tế xã huyện Mai Châu, tỉnh Hòa Bình (2018 - 2019): Phương pháp phân tích khác biệt trong khác biệt
Authors: Dũng Đào Văn , Dương Nguyễn Thị Thùy , Thượng Tạ Văn , Duyên Phạm Thị Thanh , Hương Đào Thị Mai , Lan Phạm Phương , Phương Phạm Thị Minh , Hà Tống Thị , Minh Lại Thị , Nga Lê Hồng , Quỳnh Nguyễn Thúy , Tuấn Lê Anh , Liên Trần Hoàng Mỹ , Thúy Bùi Thanh
Published: September 2023

Nghiên cứu nhằm mục tiêu đánh giá sự hài lòng của người dân sử dụng dịch vụ khám, chữa bệnh BHYT sau can thiệp nâng cao chất lượng khám bệnh, chữa bệnh BHYT tại TYT xã huyện Mai Châu, tỉnh Hòa Bình (2018 - 2019). Nghiên cứu can thiệp cộng đồng xây dựng và thực hiện quy trình cải tiến khám bệnh, chữa bệnh bảo hiểm tại trạm y tế xã cũng như đào tạo nâng cao năng lực của cán bộ được triển khai tại các trạm y tế xã thuộc huyện can thiệp Mai Châu và huyện đối chứng Tân Lạc, tỉnh Hòa Bình trong năm 2018 - 2019. Bằng phương pháp phân tích khác biệt trong khác biệt, nghiên cứu đã chứng minh can thiệp có hiệu quả rõ rệt, tỷ lệ hài lòng về dịch vụ khám, chữa bệnh bảo hiểm y tế của người dân sau can thiệp đã tăng lên 8,59%, chỉ số DD (difference in differences) là 6,23% (p < 0,05). Người dân tại các xã nhận can thiệp có điểm đánh giá sự hài lòng của họ tăng lên có ý nghĩa thống kê, trong đó về cơ sở vật chất tăng 6,92 điểm, về niềm tin với trạm y tế xã tăng 6,2 điểm, về trình độ chuyên môn của cán bộ trạm y tế xã tăng 6 điểm, về thủ tục, quy trình khám bệnh, chữa bệnh tăng 5,84 điểm, về truyền thông và tư vấn của trạm y tế xã tăng 6,39 điểm. Điểm số hài lòng chung cả 5 nhóm yếu tố tăng lên 6,08 điểm so với người dân tại các xã không được nhận can thiệp (p < 0,01).
Thực trạng tuân thủ điều trị dự phòng trước phơi nhiễm HIV (PrEP) và các yếu tố liên quan ở nam quan hệ tình dục đồng giới tại Nghệ An năm 2022
Authors: Hiền Dương Thị , Trang Lê Thị Quỳnh , Hà Nguyễn Song , Trang Chu Trọng , Thơ Nguyễn Thị Mai , Anh Trần Thị Kiều , Nga Hoàng Thu , Duy Vũ Kim , Thúy Bùi Thanh , Tuấn Lê Anh
Published: September 2023

Một nghiên cứu cắt ngang trên 400 nam quan hệ tình dục đồng giới (MSM) đang điều trị dự phòng trước phơi nhiễm HIV (PrEP) được triển khai tại Nghệ An năm 2022 nhằm mô tả thực trạng tuân thủ điều trị và một số yếu tố liên quan. Tuân thủ điều trị là đảm bảo uống thuốc đúng giờ, đúng cách và không quên uống thuốc lần nào trong 1 tháng. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy tỷ lệ tuân thủ điều trị trong 1 tháng qua là 54,8%. Phân tích hồi quy logistic đa biến cho thấy các yếu tố làm tăng tuân thủ điều trị PrEP của nhóm MSM là: Không gặp tác dụng phụ của thuốc (OR = 1,85; KTC 95%: 1,01 - 3,15), không khó chịu với hương vị của thuốc (OR = 2,25; KTC 95%: 1,21 - 4,02), khoảng cách từ nhà đến phòng khám dưới 10km (OR = 1,84;KTC 95%: 1,03 - 3,27), thời gian chờ khám và lấy thuốc nhanh chóng (OR = 1,73; KTC 95%: 1,60 - 4,19) và không gặp khó khăn trong việc đến khám và nhận thuốc tại phòng khám (OR = 3,94; KTC 95%: 2,28 - 6,81). Nâng cao vai trò tư vấn của cán bộ cung cấp dịch vụ, cải thiện quy trình khám và cấp thuốc và mở rộng mạng lưới cơ sở cấp phát thuốc PrEP là các chiến lược sẽ đem lại hiệu quả nhằm tăng tuân thủ điều trị PrEP ở quần thể MSM.
Device for protecting haylage pits from birds
Authors:   Tyumen Higher Military Engineering Command School, Chursin Oleg
Published: September 2023

The analysis of modern security of agricultural objects from pests is car-ried out. The advantages of the electrophysical method of control and the need to create an effective system for protecting agricultural objects from pests are substantiated. A model of a device for protecting haylage pits from birds is proposed. Keywords: METHOD, INCREASE, PESTS, ELECTROPHYSICAL METHOD, DEVICE FOR PROTECTION OF SAINT PIT
PENGARUH LABEL HALAL TERHADAP PENINGKATAN OMSET PENJUALAN PRODUK MAKANAN RINGAN UMKM DI KOTA DUMAI
Authors: Sri Wahyuni  , Astuti Daharmi , Bakhri Boy Syamsul
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh maraknya produk makanan ringan UMKM yang beredar dipasaran masih ada yang tidak mencantumkan label halal pada kemasan produk. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah label halal berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan omset  penjualan  produk makanan ringan UMKM Kota Dumai. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh label halal terhadap peningkatan omset  penjualan produk makanan ringan UMKM Kota Dumai. Metode penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan, yang jenis penelitiannya kausalitas. Sumber data   yang digunakan data primer dan data sekunder. Populasi yang dijadikan dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh penjual makanan ringan UMKM Kota Dumai sebanyak 50 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling. Sedangkan teknik pengumpulan data adalah observasi, angket, dokumentasi. Dalam menganalisis data kuantitatif digunakan analisis regresi sederhana dimana proses perhitungannya mengunakan SPSS for Windows versi 20.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa hubungan antara label halal terhadap peningkatan omset termasuk dalam kategori “sangat kuat” diketahui dari koefisien korelasi adalah sebesar 0,869 atau 86,9% hasil tes parsial ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara pengaruh label halal terhadap peningkatan omset diketahui dari eratnya tingkat signifikansi sebesar 12,145, kemudian terdapat kontribusi dalam label halal terhadap peningkatan omset adalah sebesar 75,4% dan sisanya 24,6% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain tidak termasuk dalam penelitian ini. Secara umum disimpulkan bahwa pengaruh label halal terhadap peningkatan omset penjualan adalah berpengaruh sangat signifikan.
Pengaruh Penerapan Etika Bisnis Islam, Promosi, Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan HPAI Kenanga Medan
Authors: Junissa Salma  , Diena Fadhilah  , Supaino
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Etika Bisnis Islam, Promosi dan Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan Halal Mart HPAI Kenanga Medan. Variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini adalah Loyalitas Pelanggan, sedangkan variabel independen dalam penelitian ini adalah Etika Bisnis Islam, Promosi dan Kualitas Pelayanan. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 100 orang responden. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linear berganda, uji parsial(t) dan simultan(F) dengan bantuan program SPSS 23. Hasil penelitian dengan uji parsial (t) menunjukkan bahwa 3 variabel independen berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap variabel dependen karena nilai thitung > ttabel untuk Etika Bisnis Islam(X1) mempunyai nilai (1.992 > 1.984) dan Promosi (X2) mempunyai nilai (2.021 > 1.984). Variabel Kualitas Pelayanan(X3) berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap variabel dependen karena nilai thitung  >  ttabel atau (2.511 > 1.984). Secara simultan Etika Bisnis Islam, Promosi dan Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan Halal Mart HPAI Kenanga Medan berpengaruh signifikan dan positif dengan nilai Fhitung  >  Ftabel atau (2.950 > 2.70).
PENGARUH GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN
Authors: Riswanto Riswanto
Published: September 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh Good Corporate Governance yang terdiri kepemilikan manajerial, kepemilikan institusional, dan pengaruh pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility terhadap kinerja keuangan pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di bursa efek indonesia dari tahun 2016-2019. Metode yang digunakan dalam menentukan sampel yaitu dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan diperoleh sampel sebanyak 37 perusahaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari laporan tahunan yang dipublikasikan melalui website resmi Bursa Efek Indonesia www.idx.com tahun 2016-2019. Metode analisis pada penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi berganda. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Kepemilikan manajerial berpengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan. (2) Kepemilikan institusional tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan. (3) Pengungkapan  Corporate Social Responsibility berpengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan.
Understanding the Global Gain-of-Function Research Landscape
Authors: Schuerger Caroline , Batalis Steph , Quinn Katherine , Kinoshita Ronnie , Daniels Owen , Puglisi Anna
Published: September 2023

Gain- and loss-of-function research have contributed to breakthroughs in vaccine development, genetic research, and gene therapy. At the same time, a subset of gain- and loss-of-function studies involve high-risk, highly virulent pathogens that could spread widely among humans if deliberately or unintentionally released. In this report, we map the gain- and loss-of-function global research landscape using a quantitative approach that combines machine learning with subject-matter expert review.
EXPLORING THE INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Authors: Casandra Okogwu  , Mercy Odochi Agho  , Mojisola Abimbola Adeyinka  , Bukola A. Odulaja  , Nsisong Louis Eyo-Udo  , Chibuike Daraojimba  , Adeyinka Alex Banso
Published: September 2023

This research paper explores the critical nexus between supply chain management and sustainability by examining the integration of sustainable materials within supply chains and its profound impact on the environment, society, and economy. The paper delves into the significance of sustainable materials in the context of current global environmental concerns. It outlines the benefits of their integration in supply chains. Through a comprehensive literature review, the paper identifies the environmental, social, and economic advantages of incorporating sustainable materials, including reduced carbon footprints, resource conservation, waste reduction, enhanced brand reputation, and long-term resilience. However, the paper acknowledges that integrating sustainable materials is not without challenges. It highlights barriers such as higher costs, limited availability, resistance to change, and regulatory complexities that organizations must navigate. The paper presents an array of strategic approaches that organizations can adopt to overcome these challenges and effectively integrate sustainable materials. Strategies discussed include green procurement, life cycle assessment, circular economy principles, collaboration with suppliers, eco-design, certification, pilot programs, and education. Furthermore, the paper addresses the critical role of tools and technologies in assessing the environmental impact of supply chains. It explores carbon footprint calculators, environmental management systems, life cycle assessment methodologies, traceability technologies, and other digital solutions that enable data-driven decision-making, risk mitigation, and process optimization. The importance of these tools in promoting transparency, accountability, and innovation is emphasized. The findings underscore the necessity of integrating sustainable materials for positive environmental impact and highlight the broader implications for responsible resource management. The paper concludes by proposing areas for further research, including circular economy implementation, technological integration, multi-tier supply chain impacts, consumer behavior, and advocating for continued efforts to promote sustainable practices in supply chain management. In a world grappling with environmental challenges, this paper contributes to the discourse surrounding sustainable materials' pivotal role in reshaping supply chains for a more sustainable future.

Keywords: Sustainable Materials, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Impact, Carbon Footprint, Circular Economy, Green Procurement, Traceability Technologies, Sustainability Tools.
ECONOMIC IMPACTS AND INNOVATIONS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE: A HOLISTIC EXPLORATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED MATERIALS
Authors: Joachim Osheyor Gidiagba  , Chibuike Daraojimba  , Kelechi Anthony Ofonagoro  , Nsisong Louis Eyo-Udo  , Blessed Afeyokalo Egbokhaebho  , Oluwaseun Ayo Ogunjobi  , Adeyinka Alex Banso
Published: September 2023

This research paper explores the dynamic intersection of nanotechnology and advanced materials, investigating their economic impacts, innovative applications, challenges, and future prospects. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the paper investigates the integration of these technologies across various industries, such as healthcare, electronics, energy, and manufacturing. Real-world case studies illuminate successful applications, highlighting economic benefits and technological breakthroughs. The implications of ongoing research and innovation in nanotechnology and advanced materials are discussed, emphasizing their significance for materials science and the broader economy. This comprehensive exploration underscores the transformative potential of these technologies and their role in shaping a sustainable and innovative future.

Keywords: Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, Economic Impacts, Innovation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Future Prospects, Sustainable Development.
Sustainable Leadership and Environment: An Empirical Study in Organizational Context
Authors: Hussain Saqib
Published: September 2023

Over the last three decades, the environment has become a hotly discussed topic all over the world. The United Nations has set up seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve a standard of sustainable practices in the world including both developed and developing countries. Among these goals, the environment is regarded as a primary concern for all countries. The purpose of this research is to identify potential environmental indicators and challenges in organizational settings. This paper specifically investigates the impact of sustainable leadership on the environment, both directly and indirectly, through environmental practices and sustainable culture. Using a sample of 306 organizational personnel and Partial Least Square (PLS) Structural Equation Model (SEM), the results reveal that Sustainable Leadership (SL) have a significant impact on environmental sustainability. The results also indicate that Environmental Practices (EP) and Sustainable Culture (SC) influence Green Performance (GP). Findings of this study reinforce the organization’s concern for environmental sustainability and suggest how organizations and institutions can improve the environment through sustainable leadership. This is the first research to not only empirically study the interaction of SL and GP, but also to throw light on the existing literature by investigating the mediating function of environmental practices and sustainable culture and the underlying relationship.
A EFICÁCIA DO TRATAMENTO DE DELIRIUM COM PSICOFÁRMACOS: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Evangelista Laura Rocha , Pereira Martin Bensiman da Silva Fontenelle , Teixeira Luan Tardem Veloso , Rocha Dávila Alves , Nogueira João Gabriel Pereira , Martuscello Neto Carmine
Published: September 2023

Psicofármacos fazem parte de um grupo de medicamentos empregados no tratamento de condições que afetam a saúde mental transtorno de ansiedade, depressão, insônia, transtornos psicóticos, delirium, receitados de acordo com o diagnóstico, características do paciente, riscos e benefícios e, na maioria dos casos, são prescritos no tratamento em conjunto com a psicoterapia, alterando a conduta, percepção e consciência. Trata-se de delirium o distúrbio agudo, transitório e geralmente reversível, tendo um curso flutuante com alteração cognitiva, bem como distúrbio de atenção e consciência. Objetiva-se com este trabalho diante de uma revisão integrativa de literatura compreender a eficácia do uso dos psicofármacos nos pacientes em delirium, com um grau de fragilidade e comorbidade avançado, diante da cautela que se faz necessária para a utilização dos antipsicóticos, uma vez que eles podem causar efeitos adversos no paciente. Para elaboração deste estudo houve uma busca através das bases de dados National Library of Medicine PubMed e Cochrane por meio dos descritores “antipsychotic”, “delirium”. Esta revisão integrativa se constituiu através das seguintes etapas: delimitação do tema; definição dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão; retirada dos dados dos artigos; estudos obtidos; análise dos estudos bem como a elaboração dos resultados. Usaram-se como critérios para inclusão os artigos publicados nos últimos 10 anos 2013-2023; ensaio clínico; ensaio clínico controlado e artigos gratuitos. Como critérios de exclusão dos artigos tiveram estudos duplicados e sem relação com a temática. Este trabalho teve como resultado uma busca no total de 2.209 artigos. Foram encontrados 2.132 artigos na base de dados PubMed e 77 artigos na base de dados Cochrane. Após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão foram selecionados 22 artigos na base de dados PubMed e 3 artigos na Cochrane, com 10 ensaios clínicos, 12 ensaio clínicos controlados, todos os artigos são textos gratuitos e publicados nos últimos 10 anos. Conclui-se que há eficácia no uso dos psicofármacos em pacientes em delirium, porém existe uma necessidade de cautela neste uso, pois esses psicofármacos causam reações adversas ao paciente.
IMPLEMENTAÇÃO FARMACOTERAPÊUTICA DO USO DA LIRAGLUTIDA
Authors: Canelas Erika Thaiane Couto , Farias Jorge Luis dos Santos , Dax Maria Eloneida da Silva , Abrantes Gisely France , Quemel Gleicy Klelly China , Rivera Juan Gonzalo Bardález
Published: September 2023

A DM2 é um tipo de diabetes que ocorre devido a uma produção insuficiente de insulina pelo pâncreas. Dentre a terapia farmacológica para DM2 estão os análogos ao peptídeo semelhante ao glucagon 1 (GLP-1), que pertence à classe de hormônios incretina, cuja atividade exercida é em nível gastrointestinal após a ingestão de alimentos, aumentando a secreção de insulina conforme a quantidade de glicose ali contida. A Liraglutida é um agonista do receptor de GLP-1 e tem como principais reações adversas náuseas e vômitos e corporalmente, age melhorando danos cardiovasculares e os índices de mortalidade em pacientes com DM2 com alto risco de doença cardiovascular. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. Foram encontrados 13 artigos na literatura, que contemplem os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Foi visto que, a maioria dos pacientes são compostos por criança e adultos até a idade dos 50 anos de idade, com predomínio do sexo feminino e da raça branca. Os efeitos adversos ao uso da liraglutida acometem o sistema gastrointestinal, provocando náuseas, vômitos e distensão abdominal. O acompanhamento farmacoterapêutico e de suma importância, porque ele permiti a promoção de educação em saúde, resolução dos problemas saúde relacionados à adesão farmacoterapêutica. Desta forma, o farmacêutico auxilia os pacientes obesos com uso de antidiabéticos ocorre através das ações de educação em saúde, dispensação ativa, acompanhamento e gestão da farmacoterapia, com propósito de reduzir o uso indevido deste tipo de fármaco como um inibidor do apetite.
DESESPERO POR TRÁS DAS GRADES: UM ESTUDO SOBRE AUTOMUTILAÇÃO E SUICÍDIO EM INSTITUIÇÕES PRISIONAIS FEMININAS
Authors: Queiroz Clésia Carneiro da Silva Freire
Published: September 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir a problemática do desespero, automutilação e suicídio em instituições prisionais femininas, lançando luz sobre um tema complexo e muitas vezes negligenciado. Explorando as causas subjacentes, implicações psicológicas e estratégias de prevenção, o estudo busca compreender as complexidades desses comportamentos autodestrutivos entre as mulheres encarceradas. Para tanto, a metodologia utilizada foi o ensaio teórico que consistiu em uma análise e síntese crítica da literatura sobre o tema.  Sendo assim, a análise revelou a interação de fatores como histórico de trauma, falta de acesso a tratamento de saúde mental, isolamento social e condições prisionais como contribuintes para o desespero por trás das grades. Por fim, conclui-se que a automutilação e o suicídio emergem como formas extremas de expressar essa dor emocional, apontando para a urgência de intervenções sensíveis ao gênero e centradas no bem-estar emocional.
LA VIOLENCIA DE GENERO CONTRA LAS MUJERES EN EL MUNICIPIO DE SANTA MARÍA DEL RÍO, SAN LUIS POTOSÍ: UNA VISIÓN DESDE LA CRIMINOLOGÍA
Authors: Bárcenas Bahena Jessica , Rangel Romero Xochithl Guadalupe
Published: September 2023

La violencia de genero ha sido un problema invisible por décadas y a nivel mundial, la investigación tomó lugar en el municipio de Santa María del Río, San Luis Potosí, el cual se eligió específicamente por no presentar alerta de violencia de género en contra de las mujeres, con el objetivo de realizar un análisis criminológico que permitiera conocer el estado actual de la violencia de género en dicho municipio, al igual que conocer los factores que colaboran con la existencia de este tipo de violencia, se utilizó un enfoque mixto, ya que se realizó un análisis tanto cualitativo como cuantitativo, se emplearon diferentes técnicas de investigación, abarcando varias fuentes de información, tales como la percepción de la ciudadanía sanmarience, información brindada por una instancia municipal, cifras oficiales y observación no participativa. Se llevó a cabo un análisis de las estadísticas arrojadas por la investigación, y se realizó un análisis criminológico relacionando varias teorías con los resultados obtenidos. Esto último permitió visualizar el estado actual de la violencia de género y los factores que interviene en esta, y en que el municipio, aun con sus características, no esté señalado para ser candidato a la alerta de violencia de género en contra de las mujeres.
A decade of marine inorganic carbon chemistry observations in the northern Gulf of Alaska – Insights to an environment in transition
Authors: Monacci Natalie M. , Cross Jessica N. , Evans Wiley , Mathis Jeremy T. , Wang Hongjie
Published: September 2023

Abstract. As elsewhere in the global ocean, the Gulf of Alaska is experiencing the rapid onset of ocean acidification (OA) driven by oceanic absorption of anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In support of OA research and monitoring, we present here a data product of marine inorganic carbon chemistry parameters measured from seawater samples taken during biannual cruises between 2008 and 2017 in the northern Gulf of Alaska. Samples were collected each May and September over the 10–year period using a conductivity, temperature, depth (CTD) profiler coupled with a Niskin bottle rosette at stations including a long–term hydrographic survey transect known as the Gulf of Alaska (GAK) Line. This dataset includes discrete seawater measurements such as dissolved inorganic carbon and total alkalinity, which allows the calculation of other marine carbon parameters, including carbonate mineral saturation states, carbon dioxide (CO2), and pH. Cumulative daily Bakun upwelling indices illustrate the pattern of downwelling in the northern Gulf of Alaska, with a period of relaxation spanning between the May and September cruises. The observed time and space variability impart challenges for disentangling the OA signal despite this dataset spanning a decade. However, this data product greatly enhances our understanding of seasonal and interannual variability on the marine inorganic carbon system parameters. The product can also aid in the ground truthing of biogeochemical models, refining estimates of sea–air CO2 exchange, and determining appropriate CO2 parameter ranges for experiments targeting potentially vulnerable species. Data are available at https://doi.org/10.25921/x9sg-9b08 (Monacci et al., 2023).
An analytical linear two-dimensional Actuator Disc Model and comparisons with CFD simulations
Authors: Madsen Helge Aagaard
Published: September 2023

Abstract. We present an analytical, linear solution for a two dimensional (2-D) actuator disc (AD) flow with one equation for the axial velocity and for the lateral velocity, respectively. Although it is a 2-D model we show in the paper that there is a good correlation to axis-symmetric and 3-D CFD simulations on a circular disc. The 2-D model has thus the potential to be the basis for a simple and consistent rotor induction model. For a constant loading the axial velocity distribution at the disc is uniform as is the case of the classical momentum theory for an AD. However, an important observation of the simulated flow field is that immediately downstream of the disc the axial velocity profiles change rapidly to a shape with increased induction towards the edges of the disc and less induction on the central part. This is typically what is seen at the disc in full non-linear AD simulations. A comparison of the axis-symmetric AD CFD simulation of the axial velocity at the circular AD shows very good correlation with the axial velocity in the 2-D model when computed at a downstream distance of 5–10 % of the half disc width and the velocity scaled with a factor of 1.05 to account for the decay in velocity downstream the disc. By a simple coordinate rotation the analytical solution is extended to a yawed disc with constant loading. Again a comparison with CFD, now a three-dimensional (3-D) simulation on a circular disc in yaw, confirms a good performance of the analytical 2-D model for this more complicated flow case for yaw angles up to 60°, however with increasing deviations above a yaw angle of 30°. The comparison comprises the normal velocity to the disc in the plane of the 3-D CFD simulations with the skewed inflow. A further extension of the model to simulate a coned disc is obtained using a simple superposition of the solution of two yawed discs with opposite yaw angles and positioned so the two discs just touch each other. Now the validation of the model is performed with results from axis-symmetric CFD simulations of an AD with a coning of 20° and -20°., respectively. In particular for the disc coned in the downwind direction there is a very good correlation between the simulated normal velocity to the disc whereas some deviations are seen for the upwind coning. The promising correlation of the results for the 2-D model in comparison with 3-D simulations of a circular disc with CFD for complicated inflow like what occurs at yaw and coning indicates that the 2-D model could form the basis for a new, consistent rotor induction model when coupled to an angular momentum model and applied along diagonal lines on a rotor. This application is sketched in the outlook and is subject for future research.
Risks and Consequences: An Analysis of Unintended Pregnancies and Unsafe Abortions among Female Factory Workers in Sri Lanka
Authors: Suchira Suranga M. , Rajakaruna Duminda , Dewasundara Janaranga , Sharma Garima , Das Arpita
Published: September 2023

In Sri Lanka, the occurrence of unsafe abortions remains a significant issue although the country only allows abortions when a woman’s life is at risk. The Female Factory Workers (FFWs are among the groups particularly susceptible to unsafe abortions. The objective of this research is to investigate the knowledge and practices of FFWs regarding unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortion. A structured questionnaire was administered by a team of trained interviewers among randomly selected 608 FFWs of reproductive age using multi-stage cluster sampling after receiving writing informed consent. The knowledge among FFWs regarding managing unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortion is relatively limited. In particular, the knowledge of younger respondents is significantly lower compared to adults, placing them at higher vulnerability if they engage in sexual activity. The occurrence of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions is not uncommon within the group of FFWs who have experienced pregnancy, with rates of 22% and 7.4% respectively. Nearly half (47%) of the pregnancies reported among young FFWs were unintended. Among the 22 women who had undergone an abortion, 5 had never utilized any form of contraception, while 20 had never used Emergency Contraceptives. Focused interventions are needed to address the issue. Improving FFW’s knowledge and access to resources can benefit both workers and management in long-run.
The Influence of Work Compensation and Flexibility on Job Satisfaction Case Study on Online Ojek Drivers in Bandar Lampung
Authors: Afriyanda Fikry , Jimad Habibullah
Published: September 2023

In the current era of technological development, several technological developments have emerged in the field of transportation, such as online transportation. It is not surprising that there are many start-ups or companies engaged in online transportation. This development creates an application model that can be accessed via mobile phones. The large number of online-based transportation service provider companies makes competition even tougher, so companies must improve the performance of online partners or drivers. For this reason, the performance of online drivers is an important concern for every online transportation company to be able to win the competition.
This study aims to determine the effect of compensation and flexibility on job satisfaction of online motorcycle taxi drivers in Bandar Lampung. The research method used is quantitative, namely a process of finding knowledge that uses data in the form of numbers as a tool to analyze information about what you want to know. In this study using a questionnaire with a Likert scale. The population of this study were online motorcycle taxi drivers in Bandar Lampung and 189 people were taken as a sample. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis with the IBM SPSS 26 analysis tool.
The results showed that compensation and flexibility have a positive effect on job satisfaction. Companies that provide online transportation services are expected to be able to increase compensation such as salaries, benefits, incentives or performance bonuses and provide flexibility in time and place of work that can be adjusted by online motorcycle taxi drivers. So that with that the job satisfaction of online motorcycle taxi drivers will increase.
Genomic and virulence studies of Vibrio cholerae O1 and Non-O1, Non-O139 in Queensland Australia
Authors:   , Bhandari Murari
Published: September 2023

Australia has its own V. cholerae strains, both toxigenic and non-toxigenic, that are associated with diarrheal illness and extraintestinal infections. This study has elucidated the genotypic features of historic and a recent surveillance environmental V. cholerae strains from Queensland and their phenotypic antimicrobial resistance ability to tested antimicrobials. Furthermore, this study aimed to place genetic context among V. cholerae strains from Australia with international strains. Ongoing monitoring and genomic characterisation of V. cholerae strains from the environment is important and would assist public health departments to track the source of cholera infection early and implement prevention strategies for future outbreaks.