bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La ciudad como artefacto comunicante
Authors: Pasquali Antonio
Published: February 2023

El objetivo de este texto es reflexionar, de manera crítica, sobre la dinámica relación entre comunicación y cultura en el escenario urbano latinoamericano. El autor, un referente en el campo de la comunicología, resalta la necesidad de una visión latinoamericana de los fenómenos comunicativos que valore el diálogo Sur-Sur. La revista Comunicación presenta a sus lectores un texto del pensador ítalo-venezolano Antonio Pasquali como homenaje a este influyente autor latinoamericano fallecido en 2019. La reflexión que recoge este texto fue presentada por el autor en 1995 en la Facultad de Comunicación Social-Periodismo de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana y fue publicada entonces en esta misma revista, cuando era un medio impreso.
La copresencia: presupuestos teóricos en la investigación de familias transnacionales, emociones y cuidado
Authors: Monge-López Kelvin Armando
Published: February 2023

El presente artículo surge de un proyecto amplio que pretende formar un estado del arte sobre la investigación de familias transnacionales. El objetivo particular de este texto es introducir las nociones teóricas de copresencia y su utilidad en el estudio de familias transnacionales; este concepto explora la sensación de unión formada entre familiares a pesar de la distancia. La copresencia enfatiza las prácticas de cuidado e intimidad mediadas por las disposiciones de la polymedia, es decir, la plétora de comunicaciones situadas en ambientes sociodigitales. A partir de la identificación paradigmática de la copresencia en el transnacionalismo, aportaciones empíricas de casos reales de familias transnacionales alrededor del mundo y los tipos de copresencia que han sido construidos por la academia, se espera ofrecerles a los próximos proyectos de investigación sobre familias transnacionales presupuestos teóricos sustantivos, así como una orientación metodológica que pueda concurrir en nuevas aportaciones y una discusión abierta sobre qué significa sentir cerca a aquellos que están distantes.
Conexão com a natureza, atitudes ambientais e a percepção de educadores sobre áreas naturais protegidas
Authors: Santos Andréia Carvalho , Tote Nunes Pontes Felipe , César Lima Sales Paulo , Roberto Ramalho Silva Paulo
Published: February 2023

Apesar de áreas naturais protegidas serem consideradas uma importante ferramenta para educadores ambientais, o uso dessas áreas pelos professores ainda é incipiente. O presente estudo buscou examinar como professores percebem o uso de áreas naturais protegidas para a promoção de educação ambiental (EA), e avaliar o nível de relacionamento com a natureza e suas atitudes ambientais partindo do pressuposto de que estes dois fatores estejam associados à sua percepção. O estudo é de abordagem quantitativa a partir do método survey, utilizando um questionário estruturado. O questionário foi composto pela escala Nature Retadendness (RN), para verificar o nível de relacionamento com a natureza, escala New Environmental Paradigm (NEP), para avaliar as atitudes ambientais, e questões de percepção dos professores sobre o uso de áreas naturais protegidas. A percepção dos professores sobre o uso de áreas naturais protegidas para EA foi, em geral, positiva. Contudo, demonstraram menor apoio à prática efetiva de EA nessas áreas. Os resultados sugerem que o nível de relacionamento com a natureza não foi forte o suficiente para promover atitudes ambientais significativas, o que pode estar refletindo na forma como os professores veem o uso de áreas naturais para o ensino. Assim, diante da relevância da interação com a natureza, é imprescindível que as pessoas a vivenciem, a fim de criar laços emocionais e estilos de vida ambientalmente responsáveis.
Educação Ambiental Crítica, Educação Popular e Permanência: conceitos fundamentais na ação educativa com os sujeitos da vigília cidadã do PEA-TP
Authors: Fernandes Coelho Lemos Suely , Martinez Silvia
Published: February 2023

O artigo objetiva analisar temas fundantes da ação educativa desenvolvida pelo projeto Territórios do Petróleo, do Programa de Educação Ambiental da Bacia de Campos (PEA-TP) com ênfase na permanência dos sujeitos ao projeto. As ações desenvolvidas pelo projeto têm como fundamento teórico e metodológico a Educação Ambiental crítica e a Educação Popular. Nesse sentido, fundamentar e situar a pesquisa nesse campo e compreender os sentidos do termo permanência, num exercício de aproximação de tal conceito às ações educativas do PEA-TP, exigiu pesquisa em profundidade. Para tal percorremos a pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. O estudo confirma que a perspectiva crítica da Educação Ambiental e os princípios da Educação Popular são caminhos teóricos-metodológicos adequados às ações educativas que estimulam a permanência dos sujeitos na construção de conhecimentos que os qualifiquem para o controle social sobre a gestão pública dos recursos dos royalties.

 

Palavras-chaves: Educação Ambiental crítica; Educação Popular; Permanência
A temática ambiental na formação de pedagogos: perspectiva freireana nos documentos oficiais
Authors: Santos Janaina Roberta dos , Rivoli Maria Auxiliadora da Silva , Stano Rita de Cássia Magalhães Trindade
Published: February 2023

O artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa que buscou a presença da temática ambiental em documentos oficiais relacionados à formação de pedagogos. Adotou-se na investigação a abordagem de pesquisa qualitativa de cunho documental e foi observado que em parte dos documentos constam palavras, expressões e frases que enfatizam a temática ambiental, porém a articulação desta com a formação docente é ainda incipiente. Foram analisados: Constituição Federal; LDB; DCN Curso de Pedagogia; Plano Nacional de Educação; Plano Nacional de Educação em Direitos Humanos. Dos documentos pesquisados foram extraídos excertos referentes à temática ambiental e organizados em quadros que indicam aproximações com aspectos conservadores ou críticos da abordagem da temática ambiental. O presente estudo apresenta reflexões construídas a partir de elementos da teoria de Paulo Freire e pretende contribuir para o debate acerca da necessidade de inserção dessa temática nos cursos de formação de pedagogos.
Modern approaches to assessing motor activity of epithelial cilia of upper respiratory tract
Authors:   Saint Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech,  Saint Petersburg, 190013, Russia, Shabalin V. V. , Zakharova G. P. ,   Saint Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech,  Saint Petersburg, 190013, Russia, Ivanov N. I. ,   Saint Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech,  Saint Petersburg, 190013, Russia
Published: February 2023

Violation of the main mechanism of protection of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract mucociliary transport (MCT) is the cause of the development of most diseases of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses (PNS). Nevertheless, to assess the MCT in clinical conditions, mainly methods of a subjective nature are used aiming at determining the time of the MCT. At the present stage, the development of a method for an objective assessment of the MCT using new computer and mathematical technologies is an important area of scientific research in otorhinolaryngology. Objective. Based on a review of publications of modern methods for assessing the MCT used in clinical practice and scientific research, to identify promising areas of methods for its study. Materials and methods. The analysis of domestic and foreign literature publications (articles and corresponding abstracts) presented in the databases of the National Library of Russia, including information on methods for assessing mucociliary transport and recording the motor activity of the cilia of the upper respiratory tract (URT) epithelium, was carried out. The materials were chosen according to the keywords: mucociliary transport, motor activity of the ciliated epithelium, rhinology. Results. When studying modern publications, it turned out that in MCT studies high-speed video recording of the work of cilia is increasingly used, in combination with computer and mathematical processing of the data obtained, which makes it possible to give a full assessment of both the mechanism of violation and the functional efficiency of the work of cilia. In the course of the information search, it was found that modern methods used in the study of the MCT tend to automate the receipt of results based on the development of software. The conducted analysis of the literature testifies to the prospects of combining the approaches of related scientific fields of medicine, physics, and biology in the study of the motor function of cilia. One of the promising scientific achievements is the method of Doppler optical coherence tomography (DOCT) using a laser radiation source, which makes it possible to noninvasively and noncontactly assess the nature of cilia movement disorders at the level of spatial planar sections. Most of the modern research methods presented in the article indicate the need for further development and use of new approaches and criteria for assessing the motor activity of cilia.
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of spot-25 questionnaire for russian-speaking population
Authors:   Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, 119435, Russia, Svistushkin V. M. , Sin’kov E. V. ,   Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, 119435, Russia, Stozhkova I. V. ,   Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, 119435, Russia
Published: February 2023

Life quality assessment is one of the most popular and relevant field in modern medicine. Hearing loss due to otosclerosis may significantly affect different areas of the patient’s life, thereby changing the level of quality of life. At the same time, there is a certain subjectivity in the assessment of the patient’s own condition and the expert opinion of the doctor, including due to the discrepancy between the concept of a satisfactory level of quality of life. One of the problems of life quality assessment of patients with otosclerosis among Russian-speaking population is the lack of validated nosologically specific questionnaires. The aim of our study was to assess the quality of life of patients with otosclerosis by means of cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Russified version of the SPOT-25 questionnaire (Stapesplasty Outcome Test 25) to assess the quality of life of patients with otosclerosis. During the study, the SPOT-25 questionnaire was translated using a double reverse independent translation, agreed and formed into a single version for further validation work. As part of the study, various observation groups were formed, which included patients suffering from otosclerosis and healthy volunteers. The main internal characteristics of the questionnaire were determined, such as validity, reliability, and sensitivity. The results obtained demonstrated sufficient reliability and sensitivity as well as clinical validity of the new condition assessment tool. Thus, the Russified version of the SPOT-25 questionnaire can be used both in further scientific research and in the daily practice of an otorhinolaryngologist.
Experimental substantiation of differentiated use of wound dressings in treatment of open bone wounds
Authors:   Kuban State Medical University, Krasnodar, 350063, Russia, Semenov F. V. , Untevskii V. S. ,   Kuban State Medical University, Krasnodar, 350063, Russia
Published: February 2023

The article presents the results of studying the influence of modern wound dressings on the healing of open bone wounds of the temporal bone of experimental animals. Wound dressings were applied considering the phase of the wound process. A detailed justification for the use of a particular type of coating is given. The study was carried out on 10 rabbits, in which an open bone wound was modeled in the temporal region. The control group included animals in which a mixture of ointments of dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine and chloramphenicol was used in the postoperative treatment of wounds. At control examinations, visual signs of healing were assessed, smears were taken. Analysis of the information obtained shows that starting from the 3rd day after the operation there are differences in the external signs of the wound defect. In 2 animals (40%) of the main group, complete wound closure was observed already from day 10, while in the control group, even at the end of the study, a persistent wound defect remained. The cytological study of the material demonstrated the predominance of the inflammatory-regenerative type of cytogram in the animals of the main group. The developed algorithm for the differentiated use of wound dressings indicates its high efficiency in the treatment of open bone wounds and can be used in clinical practice.
Some aspects of pathogenetically-based approach in treatment of chronic adenoiditis using physical methods of exposure
Authors:   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, 454092, Russia, Solodovnik A. V. , Korkmazov M. Yu. ,   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, 454092, Russia, Sinitskii A. I. ,   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, 454092, Russia, Dubinets I. D. ,   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, 454092, Russia, Lengina M. A. ,   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, 454092, Russia, Korkmazov A. M. ,   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, 454092, Russia, Kiseleva E. O. ,   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, 454092, Russia
Published: February 2023

Introduction. The relevance of using nondrug methods of influence on inflamed lymphoid tissue in the complex therapy of chronic adenoiditis in children is determined by the possibility of obtaining positive results in a shorter time. Objective. To study the effect of low-frequency ultrasonic cavitation in combination with photochromotherapy on the course of the inflammatory response in chronic adenoiditis in children. Patients and methods. There were 84 patients with chronic adenoiditis and adenoid hypertrophy of the second and the third grades with absolute indications for adenotomy in the prospective study. Adenotomy was used in every research. There were three groups for study clinical, morphological, and biochemical parameters in the tissues of adenoid vegetations under the influence of low-frequency ultrasonic cavitation in combination with photochromotherapy. The first group is the control group (n = 32). This group did not receive physical methods of exposure in the preoperative period. The second group (n = 27) received low-frequency ultrasonic cavitation irrigation of the nasopharynx in combination with photochromotherapy. The third group (n = 25) was not exposed to photochromotherapy. The course of the treatment lasted for 7 days. Results. Under the influence of a combination of low-frequency ultrasonic cavitation in combination with photochromotherapy, the content of the end products of lipid peroxidation – Schiff bases, which are a marker of irreversible dystrophic changes in the cell, decreases. An increase in the level of activity of the antioxidant catalase in the tissues was noted, which inhibits the processes of oxidative stress. Conclusion. Treatment of chronic adenoiditis with low-frequency ultrasonic cavitation with photochemotherapy reduces the inflammatory process in the tissues of adenoid vegetations, which greatly decreases the severity of illness and, as a result, surgery frequency.
Sudden single-sided hearing loss. Disease analysis
Authors:   Saint Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech, Saint Petersburg, 190013, Russia, Shcherbakova Ya. L. , Megrelishvili S. M. ,   Saint Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech, Saint Petersburg, 190013, Russia, Shaporova A. V. ,   Saint Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech, Saint Petersburg, 190013, Russia
Published: February 2023

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is still a difficult task for many specialists, not only due to the fact that in most cases the cause of the disease cannot be identified but also due to the lack of effective methods of treatment and rehabilitation. Objective. To assess the etiology, prevalence, structure, and gender aspects of sudden single-sided sensorineural hearing loss. Material and methods. A retrospective review of outpatient records to identify patients with single-sided sudden sensorineural hearing loss for subsequent detailed analysis of the data obtained. The main inclusion criteria were age over 18 years, single-sided hearing loss with perception thresholds corresponding to the IV degree of hearing loss/deafness (according to the unified WHO classification, 1997), sensorineural type of hearing loss, and sudden onset of the disease. Results. A study group was formed consisting of 82 patients with sudden single-sided sensorineural hearing loss. An analysis was made of the main etiological factors, prevalence, structure, and gender aspects of this pathological condition. Conclusions. It was found that sudden unilateral SNT is diagnosed on average in 3.2% of cases, is predominantly idiopathic in nature, manifests itself in the 4th–5th decade of life, has no gender differences, but is characterized by a more frequent lesion of the left ear.
Unilateral hearing loss in pediatric practice
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, 117997, Russia, Bogomil’skii M. R. , Ivoilov A. Yu. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, 117997, Russia,   Sverzhevskiy Research Institute of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology,  Moscow, 115114, Russia,   Speransky Children’s City Clinical Hospital, Moscow, 123317, Russia, Yanovskii V. V. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, 117997, Russia,   Sverzhevskiy Research Institute of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology,  Moscow, 115114, Russia,   Speransky Children’s City Clinical Hospital, Moscow, 123317, Russia, Radtsig A. N. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, 117997, Russia,   Speransky Children’s City Clinical Hospital, Moscow, 123317, Russia
Published: February 2023

The problem of unilateral hearing loss is extremely relevant today, although for many years it was not considered significant due to the assertion that a normally hearing ear is sufficiently able to alleviate a hearing impaired one. Starting from the 1980s, this position was questioned and then refuted in connection with the appearance of works that clearly demonstrated the effects of the negative impact of unilateral hearing loss on the quality of life of adults and children (decrease in intellectual functions/academic performance, socialization skills, quality and pace of speech development). The growing interest in the problem of unilateral hearing loss reflected in the increased number of publications on this topic showed that insufficient attention is paid to this issue in pediatric practice. According to the data obtained, unilateral hearing loss in children (especially congenital) is difficult to detect, its negative impact, in particular, manifests itself in the form of reduced and retarded intellectual development (poor vocabulary, learning problems, communication problems) in comparison with age mates. Early diagnosis of unilateral hearing loss in children is extremely important since the normal harmonious mental development of such patients requires special conditions and individual training programs, work with an audiologist (including the use of hearing aids). The difficulties of diagnosis include the lack of a proven algorithm for diagnosis of unilateral hearing loss, especially in young children. There is no single point of view on therapeutic and corrective measures for unilateral hearing loss in children. In recent years, more and more works have been devoted to cochlear implantation (CI) in children with unilateral hearing loss, which, however, only shows the possible relevance of this method and the need to revise the criteria for selecting candidates for CI, further analyze the results in the postoperative period, and conduct additional studies. The foregoing opens up prospects for further study of this problem in pediatric practice.
Control of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus vector with plant extracts and biorational products in Mexican lime
Authors: Miranda-Salcedo Mario Alberto , Miranda-Ramírez José Mario , Perales-Segovia Catarino , Miranda-Medina Diana
Published: February 2023

In Mexico, Huanglongbing HLB has become endemic in all Mexican lime producing areas. This disease is transmitted by the insect Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). The objective of the study was to evaluate different plant extracts and biorational products for the control of D. citri in mexican lime. Two evaluations were made under field conditions; the first one included five treatments, with previous sampling and at 8, 20 and 27 days after the application of the treatments. In the second, eight treatments were evaluated, with prior sampling and at 6, 21 and 27 days. The response variable was the number of D. citri. A completely randomized experimental design with ten repetitions was used. A test of normality and homogeneity of variances was applied to the data, and they were processed through an analysis of variance and separation of means using Tukey (p≤ 0.05). The sweet clover extract (6.0 mL L-1) at 20 days decreased the population density by 59.2%, and Pyrifluquinazon (0.58 mL L-1) at 6 days the decrease was 31.3%. All the extracts showed to be a sustainable alternative for the management of D. citri.
Screening of Rajmash Varieties against Major Insect Pest
Authors: Naik N. Ramesh , Suryanarayana L. , Mounika Y. , Naik B.N. Sandeep , Venkataraman P. , Naidu K. Babuji , Rao G. Rama
Published: February 2023

Among seven varieties screened, Amber was found resistant to Thrips and Bean Cowpea Yellow Mosaic Virus and tolerant to cold with yield of 13.66 q/ha, followed by Utkarsh susceptible to all sucking insect pest, but found tolerant to BCMV and Cold with yield of 11.58 q/ha. Uday (Bold seeded) variety was at par with Utkarsh with yield of 11.22 q/ha, but susceptible to sucking insect pest, BCMV and cold. Moderate yields were recorded in Arun (6.96 q/ha) which is also found susceptible to all sucking pests, Arka Komal (6.14 q/ha) and Chintapalle Red (5.62 q/ha). Phalguna recorded minimum yield (2.08 q/ha), as it was found susceptible to Whitefly and Thrips.
Influence of Composition of Soilless Substrates Monitored with Iot Sensor Nodes on the Growth, Nutrient and Fruit Quality of Rockmelons (Cucumis melo Var. Cantalupensis)
Authors: Rus Ridzwan Che , Salisu Monsuru Adekunle , Usaizan Norhanizan , Nashir Irdayanti Mat , Yusuff Oladosu , Sulaiman Zulkefly , Hammed Ademola
Published: February 2023

Background: Coconut coir dust (CD) is commonly used for growing selected fruit and vegetables. It is a soilless medium with excellent drainage and high-water holding capacity; free from infestations of weeds and pathogens. However, plant growth is adversely affected due to its high salinity, potassium and low pH. Methods: A greenhouse experiment was conducted to investigate the influence of different soilless media on rock melon’s growth, nutrient and fruit quality. Five soilless media were prepared including CD as control. A customised portable IoT system was deployed to monitor and collect relevant real-time agronomic data. Result: Plant height, yield, leaf area, total fresh fruit weight and soluble solids content (sweetness) of rock melon were significantly affected by the growing medium. Among the five media used, the growth and quality characteristics were highest in M2 followed by M3. It was found that a combination of burnt rice husk (BRH) and perlite with CD remarkably improved the growth of fruit quality of rock melon.
Niveau de Recherche de Sensations et Comportement D’alcoolisation chez des Adolescents en Milieu Scolaire a Abidjan
Authors: Albertine Kouakou Ahou , Osséi Kouakou , Isidore Tra bi Tra
Published: February 2023

Cette étude analyse la relation entre le niveau de recherche de sensations et le comportement d’alcoolisation chez des adolescents en milieu scolaire à Abidjan. Pour ce faire, deux-cent-quarante (240) participants dont l’âge est compris entre 12 et 19 ans, issus du Lycée Moderne Adjamé Harris, du Lycée International l’Ardoise sis à la Riviera dans la commune de Cocody et du groupe scolaire Sainte Adjoua la Fadette de Yopougon  ont pris part à l’enquête. Ils ont été soumis, au test de mesure de la recherche de sensations (AISS) de Arnett (1994) pour évaluer leur niveau de recherche de sensations. Les comportements d’alcoolisation ont été déterminés par le questionnaire (ADOSPA) de Knight & al (2002) ainsi qu’un guide d’entretien. Les résultats indiquent que les adolescents dont le niveau de recherche de sensations est élevé manifestent un comportement d’alcoolisation autothérapeutique en association avec d’autres substances psychoactives pour répondre à leur besoin physiologique contrairement à leurs homologues qui ont un niveau de recherche de sensations faible. Cette étude pourrait servir à la réglementation de l’accès, la vente et la consommation des boissons alcoolisées. Notamment la réduction des espaces habilités à vendre l’alcool, l’interdiction d’achat d’alcool au moins de 18 ans et la limitation des publicités sur l’alcool.

 

This study analyzes the relationship between the level of sensation seeking and drinking behavior in adolescents in school in Abidjan. To do this, two hundred and forty (240) participants aged between 12 and 19, from the Lycée Moderne Adjamé Harris, the Lycée International l'Ardoise located on the Riviera in the town of Cocody and the group Sainte Adjoua la Fadette school in Yopougon took part in the investigation. They were subjected to the Arnett (1994) Sensation Seeking Measurement Test (ISSA) to assess their level of sensation seeking. Drinking behaviors were determined by the questionnaire (ADOSPA) of Knight & al (2002) as well as an interview guide. The results indicate that adolescents with a high level of sensation-seeking demonstrate self-medicating drinking behavior in combination with other psychoactive substances to meet their physiological needs, unlike their counterparts with a low level of sensation-seeking. This study could be used to regulate the access, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. In particular the reduction of spaces authorized to sell alcohol, the prohibition of the purchase of alcohol at least 18 years old, and the limitation of alcohol advertisements.
Efficacy of Adaptation of Smallholder Maize Production to Climate Variability in Selected Countries of Kenya
Authors: Kabara Millicent , Onono-Okelo Perez Ayieko , Etyang Martin N.
Published: February 2023

Maize is a staple food for 96 percent of Kenyans. Smallholders supply up to 75 percent of maize produced in Kenya but are affected by unpredictable timing, duration, and distribution of rainfall, especially during the growing season. To enhance maize productivity adoption of robust adaptation measures is vital. The study aimed to evaluate the level of efficacy of adaptation of smallholder maize production to climate variability in Kitui and Laikipia counties. Data from 273 smallholder maize producers drawn from Kitui and Laikipia counties was analyzed. A questionnaire was administered to collect data on demographic, socio-economic characteristics, and adaptation choices. The level of efficacy of adaptation was derived based on the Multiple Criteria Evaluation. Results showed that the majority of smallholders in the study (47 percent) reported a low level of efficacy of adaptation most of whom were from Laikipia County (54 percent) as compared to Kitui County (44 percent). Overall, a very small proportion of smallholders reported a high level of efficacy of adaptation (7 percent).  The study concluded that the level of efficacy of adaptation of smallholder maize production to climate variability in semi-arid areas was low. The County Governments through the department of agriculture and environment could establish guidelines for a robust combination of adaptation choices to ensure the suitability and enhancement of maize production.
On Relations between Creativity, Innovation, and Quality Management Culture in Europe as a Responce to Crisis and Post-crisis Period
Authors: Ceko Enriko
Published: February 2023

Purpose: Using regression analysis, the paper aims to clarify the relationship between innovation and creativity, innovation and quality management, and creativity and quality management. Design/methodology/approach – The paper opted for an exploratory study using regression analysis to find relations between innovation and creativity, innovation and quality management, and creativity and quality management, using data complemented Global Innovation Index and Creativity index and ISO 9001 standards certificate issued in European countries.  Findings – The paper provides statistical insights about the relations between innovation and creativity, innovation and quality management, and creativity and quality management. It suggests that successful business organizations should invest in innovation, creativity, and quality management to achieve competitive advantage. Research limitations/implications – Because of the chosen research approach, the research results may need extended periods of investigation, therefore, researchers are encouraged to test the proposed propositions further. Practical implications – The paper includes implications for the development of a powerful tool combining innovation, creativity, and quality management, achieving a competitive advantage.  Originality/value – This paper fulfills for the first time under a regression analysis an identified need to study how innovation, creativity, and quality management are related strongly between them. Practical / Industrial value: The outcome of the research stresses the value of investing in innovation, creativity, and quality management to achieve a competitive advantage, considering the importance of soft factors of production (entrepreneurship and innovation) as much important as hard factors of production (labor, land, and capital) too.
Dynamique Spatio-temporelle de la Mangrove du bas Delta du Fleuve Sénégal de 1980 à 2021: Approche par Télédétection et Système d’Information Géographique
Authors: Dieng Dah , Sow Moussa , Sow El Hadji , Ba Taibou
Published: February 2023

Le bas delta du fleuve Sénégal est une zone d’intérêt écologique au regard de la pluralité d’aires protégées qui y sont localisées. Ce milieu, qui se caractérise par la diversité de ses ressources naturelles, développe une très grande vulnérabilité imputable à des causes aussi bien naturelles qu’anthropiques. Depuis quelques décennies, cette fragilité du milieu se répercute sur la mangrove qui assume difficilement ses fonctions écologiques et socioéconomiques. Dès lors, il convient d’analyser la dynamique spatiotemporelle de cet écosystème afin de comprendre les facteurs qui interviennent dans sa dégradation. Dans cette étude, l’objectif a été atteint au moyen de la télédétection à travers le traitement d’images satellitaires Landsat 1980 et 2000, Sentinel 2021 combiné à des travaux de terrains. Cela a permis la réalisation de cartes d’occupation du sol et de cartes de changements. Les résultats démontrent une tendance globale à la hausse de la mangrove avec des espaces couverts qui sont passés de 1 105,82 ha en 1980 à 1 482,32 ha en 2021 malgré une perte de superficies de 166,92 ha sur cette période.

 

The lower delta of the Senegal River is a zone of ecological interest with regard to the plurality of protected areas that are located. This environment, which is characterized by the diversity of natural resources, develops a very great vulnerability due to natural and anthropic causes. For several decades, this fragility of the environment has had repercussions on the mangrove, which is having difficulty fulfilling its socio-economic and ecological functions. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the spatiotemporal dynamics of this ecosystem in order to understand the factors involved in its degradation. In this study, this objective was achieved by means of remote sensing through the processing of Landsat 1980 and 2000, Sentinel 2021 satellite images combined with field work. This allowed the realization of land use maps and change maps. The results show an overall increasing trend of the mangrove with areas covered that have increased from 1 105.82ha in 1980 to 1 482.32ha in 2021 despite a loss of area of 166.92 ha over this period.
Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of Five Medicinal Plants on the In vitro Growth of a Multi-resistant Strain of Candida albicans
Authors: N'dri Ange Konan Gbê Kouakou , Sitapha Ouattara , Yao Kanga , Urbain Monney Yapo , Mathieu Kra Adou Koffi
Published: February 2023

This paper focuses on determining the antifungal potential of plants traditionally used to treat infections. Five (5) plants were collected. The anti-Candida albicans activity was evaluated by the double dilution method in tilted tubes with the aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts of the different plants. The results showed that 70% ethanolic extracts were more active than the aqueous extracts for all the plants. The 70% ethanolic extract of Terminalia ivorensis (MFC = 1.56 mg/mL) was the most active on the tested strain. This was followed by Terminalia Superba (MFC = 3.125 mg/mL), Distemonanthus benthamianus (MFC = 50 mg/mL), Gmelina arborea (MFC= 50 mg/mL), and Justicia secunda (MFC ˃ 50 mg/mL). The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of seven (7) major groups of compounds. Saponosides are present only in the aqueous extracts of plants. Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Polyterpenes, and Sterols as well as Tanins are present in both alcoholic and aqueous extracts. These compounds could justify its activity and its traditional use. The interesting results obtained with the hydroethanolic extract of Terminalia ivorensis incite further research with this extract. A bio-guided study on the fractions from this extract could lead to the discovery of one or more molecules of interest in the fight against pathogenic fungi.
Degree of Physical Activity in University Teachers Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ramírez Enríquez Silvia Isela , Barrón Luján Juan Cristóbal , López Baca Leopoldo Refugio , López Rodríguez Luis Alberto , Sambrano Gilberto Santos , Gill Alicia Rodríguez
Published: February 2023

The objective of this work was to analyze the degree of physical activity of university teachers before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, this in the context of social isolation. The present study adopts a quantitative and cross-sectional approach. The sample was determined randomly, made up of 129 university professors from the Faculty of Physical Culture Sciences of the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, aged between 18 and 74 years. The results show that 50.39% of teachers before the pandemic maintained a high degree of physical activity, while during confinement they presented a lower degree of physical activity, decreasing to only 39.53%. The Covid-19 not only wreaked havoc on health, but also negative effects in the psychological, emotional and social sphere of people, as well as havoc in the practice of physical activity, modifying healthy lifestyles and leaving possible effects for the consequent physical health.
Demographic development of Russia in the context of national security. monograph
Authors:   Institute for Demographic Research of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation, Rostovskaya Tamara K. , Shabunova Aleksandra A. ,   Vologda Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation, Vasileva Ekaterina N. ,   Institute for Demographic Research of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation, Kalachikova Olga N. ,   Institute for Demographic Research of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: February 2023

В монографии представлены результаты социологических исследований, проведенных в рамках проекта Российского научного фонда № 20-18-00256 «Демографическое поведение населения в контексте национальной безопасности России». Демографическое поведение – один из ключевых факторов воспроизводства населения России, что обусловливает актуальность его исследования с позиции национальной безопасности страны. В контексте концепции помех реализации желаемых рождений актуальны аспекты уровня жизни семей, для обеспечения которого возникает компромисс в виде малодетности. Потенциал многодетности как главный ресурс достижения режима простого воспроизводства имеется, но в современной ситуации все чаще реализуется при благоприятных условиях. Демографическая политика последних 15 лет положительно влияет на реализацию желаемых рождений, однако с учетом структурных факторов, последствий пандемии СОVID-19 требуется поиск механизмов формирования демографических установок и новых мер поддержки.
„Zaginiony świat” wschodnioeuropejskich Żydów w perspektywie pojęcia ludobójstwa kulturowego kanadyjskich ludów rdzennych
Authors: Głowacka Dorota
Published: February 2023

Autorka rozpatruje podobieństwa między zagładą Żydów Europy Wschodniej a ludobójczą przemocą kolonialną w Ameryce Północnej przez pryzmat pojęcia ludobójstwa kulturowego. Termin ten, sformułowany przez Rafała Lemkina i odrzucony przez sygnatariuszy Konwencji o ludobójstwie, został podjęty kilkadziesiąt lat później, a następnie poddany krytyce przez kanadyjskich i amerykańskich badaczy oraz działaczy rdzennych. Głowacka dowodzi, że istnieje ideologiczne pokrewieństwo pomiędzy obrazem „zaginionego świata”, który w znacznym stopniu ukształtował północnoamerykańskie wyobrażenia o Żydach Europy Wschodniej, a kolonialną metaforą „znikającej rasy Indian”. Podobieństwo to odsłania ślad zachodnich przekonań o wyższości kulturowej wobecEuropy Wschodniej, zakorzenionych również w dziedzinie studiów nad Zagładą. Wprowadzenie przedefiniowanego przez badaczy rdzennych pojęcia ludobójstwa kulturowego do leksykonu studiów nad Zagładą jest więc zasadne, gdyż podkreśla ono polityczny i ontologiczny zakres pojęcia kultury, jak również nierozłączność między fizycznym i kulturowym wymiarem Zagłady.
Tradycyjne cnoty epistemiczne wobec nowych wyzwań humanistyki. Uwagi kulturoznawcy
Authors: Kosowska Ewa
Published: February 2023

Cnoty epistemiczne w europejskiej kulturze intelektualnej mają długą tradycję. Jednakże ich natura, status i funkcje, aczkolwiek oczywiste w obszarze konkretnej episteme, dopiero na przełomie XX i XXI wieku stały się przedmiotem autonomicznej refleksji badawczej. Ten pozorny paradoks, a zarazem swoisty impas poznawczy, wynika z samej idei cnoty, znanej chociażby z pism Arystotelesa i stoików. Cnota — traktowana jako szczególny rodzaj dyspozycji wrodzonej — żeby się odpowiednio rozwinąć, musiała być dodatkowo pielęgnowana. Był to rodzaj nieostentacyjnej pracy jednostki nad kształtowaniem samej siebie; miarą wielkości człowieka, a jednocześnie jego osobistej godności było ukrywanie wysiłku związanego z dbałością o rozwijanie określonych cnót. W efekcie mamy dzisiaj ograniczony dostęp do wiedzy na temat cnót stricte epistemicznych preferowanych w poszczególnych epokach historycznych.
Autorka artykułu, odwołując się do tradycji kartezjańskiej, próbuje wskazać na cnoty epistemiczne związane z praktykowaniem racjonalnej postawy poznawczej, będącej w Europie przez ponad trzy stulecia fundamentem myślenia naukowego, w tym nauk humanistycznych. Następnie konfrontuje tę tradycję myślową ze współczesną wielopostaciowością humanistyki, rekonstruując wstępny inwentarz cnót epistemicznych towarzyszących poznaniu rozproszonemu i rozpraszanemu.
Przywoływane w tekście ślady różnych tradycji epistemologicznych i towarzyszących im cnót epistemicznych nie wyczerpują w założeniu problematyki tytułowej, mogą być jednak przydatne w dalszych pracach nad miejscem tradycyjnych cnót epistemicznych we współczesnej humanistyce i modyfikacją sposobów ewaluacji postaw naukowych.
Tres razones para confiar en la “Ley de la confianza” (La legge della fiducia)
Authors: Pérez Luño Antonio Enrique
Published: February 2023

El libro del profesor Tommaso Greco La legge della fiducia destaca por la originalidad y actualidad de su planteamiento, ya que representa un cambio de rumbo en los estudios sobre el significado de la legislación en la hora presente. Frente a la tendencia, predominante en los últimos años, de aludir a la crisis de la ley, el profesor Greco defiende la confianza en la ley, siempre que se trate de una ley merecedora de confianza. Tres son las razones que hacen digna de confianza intelectual la propuesta teórico-jurídica que Tommaso Greco nos expone en su libro. La primera, hace referencia al pasado, Se trata de la vexata quaestio de si la ley debe basarse en el optimismo o en el pesimismo antropológico. La segunda se inscribe en el presente por su idoneidad para fortalecer la garantía de dos valores básicos que sustentan a las sociedades democráticas: la educación cívica y la seguridad jurídica. La tercera posee una vocación de futuro, ya que concierne al papel de la ley en la sociedad tecnológica y a las proyecciones de la Inteligencia Artificial en la producción legislativa.
Sobre la compleja relación entre Derecho y confianza
Authors: Ansuátegui Roig Francisco Javier
Published: February 2023

En este trabajo analizo la propuesta de Tommaso Greco respecto a la relaciónentre Derecho y confianza, centrándome en algunos puntos relevantes y mostrando el carácter complejo y multidimensional de la misma; y también algunasconsecuencias referidas al concepto de Derecho.
El liberalismo autoritario y la crisis de la Unión Europea
Authors: Atzeni Claudia
Published: February 2023

El concepto de liberalismo autoritario formulado por Hermann Heller en 1932 se ha convertido en objeto de discusión en el debate contemporáneo. De hecho, la crisis política y económica europea de los últimos 10 años parece actualizar perfectamente la idea de un retroceso democrático del orden económico liberal. En este artículo voy a analizar el nivel teórico y conceptual del liberalismo autoritario para luego centrarme en la influencia que esto tuvo sobre algunas formas de liberalismo contemporáneo (como el ordoliberalismo y el neoliberalismo) practicadas tanto durante el proceso de integración como en las respuestas de las instituciones ante la crisis europea.
El camino del castigo
Authors: Mazzuca Jessica
Published: February 2023

Este artículo analiza la problemática relación entre la pena de muerte y la cadena perpetua. La primera parte del trabajo está dedicada a examinar los principales pasos que llevaron a la sustitución de la pena capital por la cadena perpetua. Un discurso que cuestiona una valoración comparativa entre la concepción utilitarista de Cesare Beccaria y la tesis de Kant y Hegel a favor de la pena capital. A partir de estos supuestos, se procedió a analizar la más reciente institución de la cadena perpetua, mediante la cual el Estado le quita la vida al condenado, sin quitársela física, sino socialmente.
Francisco Javier Ansuátegui Roig, Norme, giudici, Stato costituzionale. Frammenti di un modelo giuridico
Authors: Llano Alonso Fernando H.
Published: February 2023

Este artículo reseña: Francisco Javier ANSUÁTEGUI ROIG, Norme, giudici, Stato costituzionale. Frammenti di un modelo giuridico, G. Giappichelli Editore, Torino, 2020, 221 pp.
Ferdinando Menga, Etica intergenerazionale
Authors: Lindahl Hans
Published: February 2023

Este artículo reseña: Ferdinando MENGA, Etica intergenerazionale, Morcelliana, Brescia, 2021, 288 pp.
Juan de Dios Bares Partal y Faustino Oncina Coves (eds.), Utopías y ucronías: una aproximación histórico-conceptual
Authors: Mora Jesús
Published: February 2023

Este artículo reseña: Juan de Dios BARES PARTAL y Faustino ONCINA COVES (eds.), Utopías y ucronías. Una aproximación histórico-conceptual, Edicions Bellaterra, Barcelona, 2020, 405 pp.
Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma at a Tertiary Referral Center in Portugal
Authors: Quaresma Vasco , Marconi Lorenzo , Jarimba Roberto , Lima João , Figueiredo Arnaldo
Published: February 2023

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Letter to the Editor Concerning the Article “Family Satisfaction in Intensive Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic Using the FS-ICU24 Questionnaire”
Authors: Teixeira Sofia , Borges Beatriz , Oliveira Eduardo
Published: February 2023

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The Impact of Lottery Incentives on Willingness to Share Public Transport Usage Behavior
Authors:   , Brückner Pascal
Published: February 2023

The present study investigates the effects of a lottery incentive and trust on the willingness of local public transport users (N =169) to disclose their personal data for the improvement of the local public infrastructure. A positive effect for the lottery incentive was expected, as well as differences between the three trust conditions, with trust positively affecting personal data disclosure. In the quasi-experimental field study conducted, posters were put up in 63 buses driving in Bamberg, whose originator was varied between Stadtwerke Bamberg, University of Bamberg, and BeeInnovation, which were assumed to elicit different levels of trust. Each poster was designed in two versions, with and without notice of the possibility of winning vouchers in a lottery when completing the survey. By scanning the QR code of the posters, participants were directed to a website where they were asked to submit demographic and location data and to allow linking their survey responses with possible future responses. The hypothesis tests with a chi-square test of independence showed no significant effects of the poster conditions on personal data disclosure. The varying number of QR code scans between the quasi-experimental conditions indicated that there might have been an effect on willingness to scan the QR-codes instead. Implications of these results were discussed, and recommendations for further research were given to clarify the role of lottery incentives and trust in personal data disclosure.