bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How do we boost employment outcomes for neurodiverse Albertans?
Authors: Dunn Stephanie , Wittevrongel Krystle , Zwicker Jennifer
Published: September 2024

Despite the supports that have been put in place, Canadians with developmental disabilities (DD) continue to face obstacles in gaining and maintaining employment. In 2012 two out of three Canadians with DD were out of the workforce and not looking for a job. This dismal statistic means that a large number of capable people are chronically unemployed, a situation that leads to poorer quality of life, with accompanying declines in cognitive function and general well-being. For these neurodiverse Canadians, the cascading effects of unemployment include financial insecurity, poor self-esteem, less ability to live independently and lower community participation. For employers, it means that a pool of diverse talent and resources that would benefit their companies is untapped. Of all disabilities, Canadians with DD face the worst employment levels. Educating employers about neurodiversity and incentivising them to make accommodations in hiring practices and in the workplace would go far toward reducing the number of jobless neurodiverse people. As a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Canada is expected to provide inclusive and accessible job training, education and labour market opportunities. Yet, labour market activation programs, welfare reforms and equality laws have so far failed to make a difference in the unemployment numbers. A recent study reveals that the top three barriers to unemployment for neurodiverse Albertans include employers’ knowledge, attitude, capacity and management practices; a late start to the concept of work among people with DD; and the stigma of their disability. Programs to remedy the situation abound at the federal and provincial levels and lately, the focus has been shifted to employer education initiatives. Much remains to be done, however, and this communiqué offers suggestions for policy changes that may benefit all parties concerned. One policy could entail changing the design of income assistance programs like Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) to remove disincentives to work, such as ensuring continued access to important health benefits. Governments could also offer financial incentives such as wage subsidies and tax credits to employers who hire neurodiverse people, as well as provide monetary incentives for neurodiverse Canadians who wish to be self-employed. Training programs could be available for employers to teach them the value of having a diverse workforce, as well as instructing them in how their companies can become inclusive and accessible. Putting the proper supports in place in the early years would assist neurodiverse high-school youth to participate in career planning, work internships and job training. Helping Canada’s neurodiverse population to get and keep jobs provides benefits to the economy in terms of increased GDP, to employers in terms of talent and ability, and to people with DD who will enjoy a higher quality of life, greater self-esteem and reduced stigma and isolation.
Energy and Environmental Policy Trends: The Growing Opportunity for LNG in China
Authors: Winter Jennifer , Green Sam
Published: September 2024

THE GROWING OPPORTUNITY FOR LNG IN CHINA Natural gas consumption in China has been growing rapidly since 2006 and was 237 billion cubic metres in 2017. Domestic natural gas production has not kept pace, leaving substantial opportunity for LNG importers. In 2016 the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission released the 13th Five-Year Plan for the Natural Gas Industry, which set a goal of natural gas accounting for 10% of total primary energy consumption by 2020. China’s total energy consumption in 2016 was equivalent to 3,053 million barrels of oil; natural gas accounted for 189.3 million barrels of oil equivalent, 6.2% of total energy consumption.
Social Policy Trends: Canada’s Official Poverty Line
Authors: Wilkins Margarita , Kneebone Ron
Published: September 2024

On August 21st, the federal government announced that for the first time Canada would adopt an official poverty line.Statistics Canada currently produces three measures meant to identify when someone is in poverty: the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO), the Market Basket Measure (MBM), and the Low Income Measure (LIM). None of these measures have ever been identified by the Government of Canada as an “official” poverty line. Significant differences in these measures have caused confusion over such basic questions as to how many people might be considered to be experiencing poverty and by how much would their income need to be raised to lift them from poverty.
Reproductive Health Issues of Tribal Women: Voices from the Margins
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Social Work, MANUU, Hyderabad., Mushtaq Najma
Published: September 2024

India is a multicultural country that has many communities, and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) are one of them. Scheduled Tribes are characterised by distinct cultures and a close relationship with the land they inhabit. They face deprivations caused by social, economic, and political exclusion. They are uninformed of their basic rights, and they are victims of domestic violence, starvation, and a variety of other serious health issues. Despite having many health issues in everyday life and during pregnancy, they did not seek medical help because they continued to believe that diseases are always caused by black magic or hostile spirits. Tribal women, like any other social group, account for roughly half of the entire population. The objectives of this study are to compare and understand the trends of reproductive behaviour among Indian and J&K tribes, and to understand the fertility preferences and contraceptive usage among tribal women. This research is based on the both primary and secondary data especially the census and National Family Health Survey of India and in-depth interviews from the field. Keywords: reproductive health, Family Planning, Scheduled Tribes (STs), Gujjars
Implementation of the Electronic Criminal Case File Transfer System
Authors: Desi Apriguna Singarimbun  , Kartina Pakpahan
Published: September 2024

The aim of the research is to find out the implementation mechanism for the electronic criminal case file transfer system, legal review and supporting and inhibiting factors for the implementation of the electronic criminal case file transfer system at the Binjai District Court. This research method uses empirical law, empirical law (empirical legal research), which is a type of legal research that analyzes and studies the operation of law in society. The results of electronic research into Integrated Criminal Files (e-Berpadu) are the Integration of Criminal Files between Law Enforcement Agencies. The Law Enforcement Agencies in question are the Police, Prosecutor's Office, Institution Correctional and District Courts throughout Indonesia. The e-Berpadu application is here to realize the digitization of Criminal Case Administration and cut long bureaucratic procedures to create effectiveness and efficiency service criminal cases which are expected to improve services for people seeking justice. However, in the process there are still obstacles such as applications that have not been well socialized, lack of professional human resources and Not yet the public of every party related to the system.
Polairud In Overcoming the Crime of Human Smuggling (People Smuggling) in the East Coast Region of North Sumatra
Authors: Giri Pratomo  , Elvira Fitriyani Pakpahan  , Kartina Pakpahan
Published: September 2024

The aim of the research is to determine the factors that cause people smuggling and their role POLAIRUD in overcoming the crime of human smuggling in the East Coast Region of North Sumatra. The research method uses empirical juridical legal research methods. Empirical legal research in the form of community legal behavior. The data source for empirical legal research is not based on written positive law, but rather the results of observations at the research location. Result Polairud needs to advocate for policies that support increased budgets and resources allocated for operations in water areas. With adequate financial support, Polairud can expand the reach of its operations and increase the effectiveness of law enforcement in strategic but challenging areas such as the east coast of North Sumatra. These suggestions, if implemented well, can help Polairud strengthen its role in protecting Indonesia's territorial waters from the threat of people smuggling and ensure fairer and more effective law enforcement.
Legal Analysis of the Establishment of a Sole Proprietorship Based on PP No. 8 of 2021
Authors: Esekiel Tarigan  , Widodo Ramadhana  , Dody Ariyanto
Published: September 2024

The government formed a draft law on job creation which aims to facilitate the business climate in Indonesia. This bill is included in the 2020 Prolegnas priority list and is expected to increase Indonesia's ease of doing business ranking in the world, especially related to indicators of starting a business which lags behind neighboring countries and ranks fifth at the ASEAN level. For this reason, the Government has created a breakthrough so that everyone can easily start a business, especially for Micro and Small Enterprises (UMK). A number of clusters of Draft Laws have been prepared and one of these sub-clusters is related to the formation of business entities. In order to realize the ease of doing business, there is a need to form a new type of business entity, especially for Micro and Small Enterprises in the form of a Limited Liability Company (PT) which was established by one person. Individual Limited Liability Companies are expected to provide convenience for Micro and Small Business actors in forming companies with minimum requirements and capital. By using the normative juridical method, this article discusses the concept of an individual limited liability company by comparing the arrangements with other countries so that it can be a lesson for Indonesia if it wants to make this happen. From the results of the study, appropriate and comprehensive arrangements are needed in order to realize a Limited Liability Company for Micro and Small Businesses in order to support the ease of doing business in Indonesia.
THE DYNAMICS OF VEGETABLE GROWING IN THE CENTRAL ASIAN REPUBLIC
Authors: Masik Aleksandr
Published: September 2024

The article presents the results of research on the dynamics of vegetable growing in the Central Asian Republic. Year-round provision of the country's population with vegetable products is an important task of the state. A key role in its implementation is assigned to domestic vegetable production, which avoids dependence on imported suppliers of vegetable products and ensures the country's food security for these products. In order to make managerial decisions on the development of vegetable growing, it is necessary to have information about the dynamics of changes in indicators characterizing the state of the industry both in open and closed ground in the context of the regions that are part of the macro-regions. It was found that the supply of vegetables to the population of the Central Asian Republic in comparison with the indicator of the recommended norm in 2022 is at the level of 77.1%. By categories of farms, there is an increase in the production of open–ground vegetables only in agricultural organizations - by 34.2%, in other categories there is a decrease in production: by 13.6% in peasant (farm) farms and by 18.4% in households of the population. In the production of indoor vegetables by categories of farms, the increase in production is as follows: in agricultural organizations - by 54.6%, in peasant (farm) farms - by 26.1%, in households - by 1.5%. During the period under review, the acreage of indoor vegetables increased in the CDR by 75.4%, and the acreage of outdoor vegetables decreased by 17.1%. The yield of outdoor and indoor vegetables in the CDR increased by 74.1% and 2.7%, respectively. The analysis made it possible to determine the dynamics of the development of indoor and outdoor vegetable growing in each of the regions of the Central Park, the impact of each of the cultivation methods on the total production of vegetables, as well as to identify the areas of the Central Park with the lowest and highest values of indicators characterizing the development of the industry. In addition, the methods of organizing vegetable production at vegetable-growing enterprises of the Central Asian regions are considered.
The Effect of Disclosure of Sustainable Development Goals on the Financial Performance of Banking Companies in Indonesia
Authors: Arnanda Mahardyastika Laksmita
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the impact of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) disclosure on the Return On Assets (ROA) of banking companies in Indonesia, to analyze the impact of SDG disclosure on the Return On Equity (ROE) of banking companies in Indonesia, and to analyze the impact of SDG disclosure on the Return On Investment (ROI) of banking companies in Indonesia. The data used in this research are secondary data sourced from the Annual Reports and Sustainability Reports of financial service companies in the banking sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2019-2023. The research sample was selected using purposive sampling method, resulting in 15 companies as samples. The data analysis used for hypothesis testing is panel data analysis using Eviews 12 software. The results of the study indicate that SDG disclosure has a positive effect on ROA, SDG disclosure has a positive effect on ROE, and SDG disclosure has a positive effect on ROI of banking companies in Indonesia. These findings provide important empirical evidence that can encourage banking companies to pay more attention to and integrate SDGs into sustainable business strategies to achieve optimal financial performance, and promote more comprehensive and transparent SDG disclosure regulations to help investors make better investment decisions, as well as encourage investors to consider sustainability factors in their investment decisions. The implication of this research is the encouragement for banking companies to pay more attention and integrate SDGs in business strategy.
Unraveling Job Stress, Burnout, and Psychological Capital among Chinese EFL Teachers in Higher Institutions
Authors: Sun Wei , Dapat Rizal
Published: September 2024

This study delves into the status quo, variations based on demographic information, and the relationship between job stress, burnout, and Psychological Capital (PsyCap) among Chinese English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in higher institutions. The investigation utilized a questionnaire for data collection and analysis. 297 EFL teachers from various institutions in China were recruited between July and October 2023. The data underscores that Chinese EFL instructors in higher institutions experience moderately high levels of stress, burnout, and PsyCap. However, when compared to stress and burnout levels, PsyCap emerges as relatively lower. The statistical results revealed that male teachers report significantly higher stress levels than their female counterparts; no difference was identified in job burnout indicators; among four indicators in PsyCap, male teachers exhibit significantly higher self-efficacy compared to female teachers. Private school teachers face elevated levels of stress and increased burnout compared to their public school counterparts, alongside possessing lower levels of PsyCap than those in public schools. Positive correlations exist between job stress and burnout, and negative correlations with PsyCap. PsyCap partially mediates the stress-burnout relationship, with indicators like hope and resilience playing a mediating role. This research may offer some guidance for educators, institutions, policymakers, and researchers to enhance the well-being of Chinese EFL teachers in various educational settings.
Intervention Strategies in Nepal’s School-Level Education Programs for the Country’s Socioeconomic Transformation
Authors: Devkota Jeevanath , Basyal Devid Kumar
Published: September 2024

The deficiency in providing quality education is a significant challenge across many developing nations. This study examines the connection between the education system and the level of socioeconomic issues in the context of Nepal. The main argument is that Nepal’s gender-related issues, the training gap among its populace concerning pro-environmental behavior, lateness habits, skill deficiency among the young generation, and unstable economic growth are directly or indirectly connected to the country’s education system. Nepal’s school-level educational programs and teaching methods are less practical for fostering human capital and economic progress than Japanese educational programs. Based on the context of Nepal, human capital theory, and research literature pertaining to educational programs, we propose a comprehensive intervention model composed of several non-academic programs, including physical education, community cleaning, and school textiles, designed to augment Nepal’s social and economic development.
Enkele opmerkingen over beschikkingsmacht als criterium voor functioneel daderschap
Authors: Wolswijk H.D.
Published: September 2024

Enkele opmerkingen over beschikkingsmacht als criterium voor functioneel daderschap

In recente rechtspraak sluit de Afdeling bestuursrechtspraak van de Raad van State voor de vaststelling van functioneel daderschap aan bij het strafrecht. Die aansluiting betekent volgens de Afdeling dat dit daderschap wordt vastgesteld aan de hand van de IJzerdraad-criteria: het beschikkingsmachtcriterium en het aanvaardingscriterium. In de opvatting van de Afdeling volstaat voor beschikkingsmacht dat de (vermeende) functionele dader de verboden gedraging kan voorkomen. In deze bijdrage betoogt de auteur dat bij dit standpunt vraagtekens kunnen worden geplaatst.
Over de vertrouwelijkheid van het strafdossier
Authors: Boezelman G.M. , van Beek B.W.
Published: September 2024

Over de vertrouwelijkheid van het strafdossier. En misbruik door derden van voor strafvorderlijke doeleinden verstrekte processtukken

Het Wetboek van Strafvordering geeft invulling aan de mogelijkheid van slachtoffers om hun rechten in het strafproces effectief uit te oefenen. Zo biedt de wet de mogelijkheid dat (delen van) het strafdossier aan een slachtoffer worden verstrekt. Hoewel die verstrekking – in de regel – plaatsvindt onder de voorwaarde dat de stukken enkel voor strafvorderlijke doeleinden worden gebruikt. Daarmee wordt ook het vertrouwelijke karakter van het strafdossier geëerbiedigd, net als de rechten van de verdachte. Niettemin ontbreekt het aan effectieve middelen om schending van de voorwaarde en misbruik van processtukken voor andere dan strafvorderlijke doeleinden te voorkomen. In deze bijdrage schetsen de auteurs het juridisch kader, de knelpunten in de praktijk en doen zij een voorstel om misbruik tegen te kunnen gaan.
Beyond Labels: A Comprehensive Review of Self-Supervised Learning and Intrinsic Data Properties
Authors: Zhu Yue
Published: September 2024

Self-supervised learning (SSL) has become a transformative approach in the field of machine learning, offering a powerful means to harness the vast amounts of unlabeled data available across various domains. By creating auxiliary tasks that generate supervisory signals directly from the data, SSL mitigates the dependency on large, labeled datasets, thereby expanding the applicability of machine learning models. This paper provides a comprehensive exploration of SSL techniques applied to diverse data types, including images, text, audio, and time-series data. We delve into the underlying principles that drive SSL, examine common methodologies, and highlight specific algorithms tailored to each data type. Additionally, we address the unique challenges encountered in applying SSL across different domains and propose future research directions that could further enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of SSL. Through this analysis, we underscore SSL's potential to significantly advance the development of robust, generalizable models capable of tackling complex real-world problems.
Mulher de letras: conhecendo e construindo sentidos sobre as mulheres na graduação em letras da UNCSEH Nelson de Abreu Jr – UEG
Authors: Marotinho Louise Leite
Published: September 2024

Este texto explora as novas formas de pensar o ser mulher, destacando um compromisso ético e político do feminismo em reconhecer a complexidade do gênero e suas interseções com classe, raça, etnia e sexualidade. Durante muito tempo, a narrativa dominante sobre a mulher universal mascarou divergências e silenciou vozes, essencializando uma identidade feminina única. O texto defende a importância de reconhecer outras formas de existência enquanto mulher, criando espaços de diálogo com aquelas vozes que foram historicamente caladas pelo projeto colonial moderno. Isso é crucial para desafiar a hierarquia patriarcal que negligencia as presenças e os direitos das mulheres. A pesquisa foca nas mulheres do curso de Letras, problematizando suas invisibilidades e destacando a importância de valorizar a diversidade de experiências e identidades das professoras, que muitas vezes foram estereotipadas e desvalorizadas ao longo do tempo. Essa invisibilização enfraquece o papel ético e político das professoras, ocultando seu dever com a justiça social e perpetuando estereótipos. A análise também discute a linguagem como uma prática social não neutra, onde as ideologias e lógicas de poder são operadas e compartilhadas, afetando diretamente a constituição dos sujeitos. A abordagem qualitativa interpretativista é adotada para investigar os significados dos eventos para os indivíduos envolvidos, enfatizando a subjetividade e a importância da língua(gem) na vida social. A pesquisa utiliza dados socioeconômicos do curso de Letras da Universidade Estadual de Goiás para analisar essas questões, buscando ressignificar a condição das mulheres na licenciatura e questionar os estereótipos de gênero construídos historicamente.
Métodos de elicitação de requisitos a partir da modelagem de processos de negócio: revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Chagas Maria Caroline Rosa , Rocha Maycon Ferreira , Rocha Grazieli de Oliveira Silva , Vasconcelos Aline Pires Vieira de , Silva Simone Vasconcelos , Morais Alline Sardinha Cordeiro
Published: September 2024

A elicitação de requisitos é crucial no desenvolvimento de software, identificando especificações para a aceitação e uso adequado pelos clientes. A literatura sugere métodos auxiliares, como o Gerenciamento de Processos de Negócio (BPMN), embora faltem estudos sistematizados sobre suas contribuições. Este artigo explora métodos de elicitação de requisitos utilizando BPMN. Por meio das bases Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo, Spring, ACM e ScienceDirect, examinou-se conteúdo sobre elicitação de requisitos e BPM, resultando em uma revisão sistemática com 23 estudos. Os resultados destacaram modelos de representação de requisitos (linguagem natural, ontologias, classificações e taxonomias) como métodos mais recorrentes. Concluiu-se que os métodos focam na representação dos requisitos, segurança, arquitetura e gestão e uso dos sistemas.
Explorando o papel do 2'-Fucosilactose (2'FL) na nutrição infantil: benefícios, identificação e produção
Authors: Gomes Elienae da Silva , Schipfer Caroline Wolf Trentini , Oliveira Veridiana de Almeida Flores de , Frez Fábio Luiz Vieira , Maestro Amanda Dorta , Sarache Gabriel , Santos Patricia Daniele Silva dos , Castro Fernanda Francielle de , Frigo Giovana , Santos Júnior Oscar de Oliveira
Published: September 2024

O 2'-fucosilactose (2'FL) é um oligossacarídeo presente em abundância no leite humano, reconhecido por seus múltiplos benefícios à saúde infantil. Este artigo de revisão narrativa explora a importância do 2'FL na nutrição do leite materno, os métodos de identificação e as variações em sua concentração. A revisão aborda a composição e estrutura do 2'FL, destacando seus diferentes tipos, sua importância na nutrição, apresentar as suas funções biológicas, como o benefício à saúde intestinal, a modulação do sistema imunológico e a proteção contra patógenos. Estudos mostram que o 2'FL atua como prebiótico, estimulando o crescimento de bactérias benéficas no intestino, e desempenha um papel importante na prevenção de infecções e no desenvolvimento cognitivo dos bebês. Além disso, são discutidos os principais métodos de identificação do 2'FL, incluindo técnicas de cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (HPLC), cromatografia em fase gasosa (GC) e espectrometria de massas (MS). A revisão também aborda a variabilidade na concentração de 2'FL ao longo da lactação e discute a produção biotecnológica de 2'FL utilizando Escherichia coli. Essa abordagem oferece uma alternativa promissora para a produção em larga escala de 2'FL, apresentando vantagens como eficiência, custo-efetividade e potencial para controle genético, embora também enfrente desafios relacionados à regulamentação e purificação. Finalmente, a revisão identifica lacunas na literatura atual e sugere direções para futuras pesquisas, com o objetivo de ampliar o conhecimento sobre o 2'FL e explorar seu potencial terapêutico.
Uso de tanino hidrolisado e condensado na alimentação de aves comerciais: revisão
Authors: Cardoso Vinício dos Santos , Silva Lucas Soares da , Paulino Maria Tereza Frageri , Barbosa Marcos Adriano Pereira , Ezidio Pedro Afonso de Souza , Zancanela Vittor Tuzzi , Silva Letícia Aline Lima da , Marcato Simara Márcia
Published: September 2024

Os polifenóis são compostos bioativos amplamente encontrados em extratos de plantas, que desempenham benefícios como anti-inflamatórios, antioxidantes, imunomoduladores e melhora do desempenho dos animais. Suas propriedades antioxidantes ajudam a reduzir os efeitos negativos do estresse oxidativo e têm impactos positivos no metabolismo celular, saúde e desempenho animal. Dentre os polifenóis os taninos compõem um dos grupos mais conhecidos e estudados. São substâncias complexas derivadas de ácidos fenólicos e podem ser classificados em taninos hidrolisáveis e condensados. Os taninos hidrolisáveis têm um núcleo de poliol esterificado com ácidos fenólicos e são mais facilmente degradados no trato digestivo. Já os taninos condensados consistem em unidades flavan-3-ol e são mais resistentes à degradação. No passado os taninos eram considerados como fatores antinutricionais, porém, estudos recentes mostram que em baixas dosagem (0,1 a 0,4) podem melhorar a capacidade antioxidante, promover melhora da saúde intestinal e melhorar o desempenho produtivo. Portanto, essa revisão foi feita com o objetivo de abordar o efeito da suplementação dos taninos na dieta de poedeiras.  A metodologia empregada consistiu em uma abordagem descritiva, conduzindo a uma revisão bibliográfica fundamentada em artigos científicos de alcance global.
A alfabetização como questão nacional: relações históricas entre escola e alfabetização
Authors: Vidal Elaine Cristina Rodrigues Gomes
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo propõe uma retrospectiva histórica sobre a alfabetização no Brasil. Essa análise é feita sob dois pontos de vista diferentes: o primeiro, a partir da história da escolarização. São empreendidas reflexões que traçam uma linha do tempo desde o início da educação formal e do ensino de língua portuguesa no Brasil (ainda com os jesuítas), até a realidade das escolas que alfabetizam na contemporaneidade. Os objetos de reflexão que guiam essa análise são as formas de escolarização e as legislações que as orientam, destacando-se a alfabetização proposta em cada contexto. A segunda ótica é a de caráter didático-metodológico: a análise histórica perpassa diferentes métodos de alfabetização, práticas pedagógicas e abordagens didáticas de professores alfabetizadores. Em cada uma delas, são citados seus criadores e os fatores que motivaram seu surgimento e seu abandono. Ao final, o artigo faz uma síntese de toda a história nele tratada, buscando traçar perspectivas para o futuro da alfabetização brasileira.
Estado nutricional de crianças com Leishmaniose Visceral admitidas em uma pediatria de um hospital de alta complexidade
Authors: Cruvel Juliana Moreira da Silva , Santiago Yalla Diniz , Santos Ana Gabriella Magalhães de Amorim dos , Sousa Maria Milena Bezerra , Coutinho Marluce Alves , Barroso Maria Patricia Rodrigues Santos , Quirino Stefanie Mendes , Viana Nataniele Ferreira , Oliveira Eliete Costa , Castro Marianne de Carvalho Rodrigues , Pires Bruna Renata Fernandes
Published: September 2024

Introdução: A leishmaniose visceral (LV) é a forma mais grave de leishmaniose, pois é fatal em 95% dos casos e o Brasil é um dos cinco países com maior número de casos anuais no mundo. A desnutrição aumenta o risco e a gravidade da LV e a LV aumenta o risco de desnutrição. Objetivo: avaliar o estado nutricional na admissão hospitar de crianças diagnosticadas com LV. Metodologia: estudo transversal, retrospectivo, com análise prontuários. A desnutrição aguda foi considerada quando o paciente apresentou ao menos uma das medidas de crescimento: circunferência do braço para idade (CB/I), peso para estatura (P/E) ou índice de massa corporal para idade (IMC/I) < -2 score-z. A desnutrição crônica, quando a estatura para idade (E/I) < -2 score-z. A ferramenta de triagem de risco nutricional utilizada foi o STRONGkids. Os fatores associados a desnutrição em crianças com LV (indicadores antropométricos, variáveis demográficas e clínicas) também foram analisados. Resultados: Foram incluídas 138 crianças, a mediana de idade foi de 2,1 anos e de tempo de internação de 18 dias. Com relação a classificação de risco nutricional, nenhum paciente foi classificado como de baixo risco para desnutrição. O indicador que mais identificou a desnutrição aguda foi a CB/I (31,9%). A desnutrição crônica (E/I) esteve presente em 17,4% das crianças. Com relação aos fatores associados a desnutrição, a associação entre o IMC/I e idade foi a única significativa estatisticamente (p = 0,014), em que a desnutrição aguda esteve em maior proporção em crianças maiores (> 5 anos). Conclusão: Houve uma alta frequência de desnutrição aguda e crônica, a faixa etária ≥ 5 anos apresentou maior taxa significativa de desnutrição pelo indicador IMC/I. Um melhor esclarecimento da relação desnutrição/LV pode contribuir para um melhor gerenciamento desta doença e o desenvolvimento de estratégias preventivas. Estratégias de prevenção e controle para LV precisam levar em consideração o estado nutricional das crianças.
El enfoque genético indirecto aplicado a la combinatoria
Authors: Mahecha Octavio Giraldo
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo analiza el desarrollo y las conclusiones de una actividad educativa diseñada bajo el enfoque del método genético propuesto por Otto Toeplitz. Se enfatizá la necesidad de crear actividades que incorporen diversas metodologías para enriquecer el aprendizaje del pensamiento combinatorio entre los estudiantes. A pesar de que el diseño de estas actividades representa un reto considerable, los resultados obtenidos evidencian un avance significativo en el entendimiento conceptual y en las habilidades procedimentales de los alumnos al abordar problemas matemáticos. La aplicación del método genético no solo facilita la comprensión de los conceptos matemáticos, sino que también promueve un ambiente de aprendizaje activo y colaborativo, donde los estudiantes pueden discutir y defender sus conjeturas. En conclusión, el artículo resalta la relevancia de innovar en la enseñanza de las matemáticas, mostrando cómo el método genético puede ser una herramienta efectiva para mejorar tanto el rendimiento académico como la motivación de los estudiantes en esta disciplina.
Venezuela versus Guiana: breves considerações sobre um litígio sul-americano
Authors: Milhomens Paulo
Published: September 2024

Neste artigo, discutimos as relações do litígio da região de Essequibo, pertencente ao território da Guiana e sua reinvindicação por parte da Venezuela datada do século XIX. Ambos os governos voltaram à cena internacional protagonizando uma disputa territorial em suas fronteiras sul-americanas com a criação de um Decreto-Lei por parte do governo venezuelano em relação ao guianense, sendo interpretado por este último, como ingerência na região. Portanto, entendemos que este não é um conflito recente, mas um longo processo de disputas políticas e econômicas na América do Sul. De todo modo, é importante entender os processos históricos relacionados à soberania regional latino-americana e o papel da Doutrina Monroe, perpetrada pelos Estados Unidos na região, estabelecendo uma política de intervencionismo visando disputar espaços coloniais europeus no Cone Sul. Ao longo das décadas, a disputa passou a assumir uma dimensão política e econômica vinculada à exploração energética da região, além do papel dos governos da Venezuela e da Guiana, liderando narrativas específicas sobre a disputa por suas fronteiras.
El sistema estructural de los edificios abovedados mayas
Authors:   Universitat Politècnica de València, Gilabert Sansalvador Laura
Published: September 2024

Los antiguos mayas construían bóvedas basadas en el principio constructivo de aproximación de hiladas, sin embargo, la gran mayoría de las bóvedas mayas no funcionan estructuralmente como bóvedas de juntas horizontales, por lo que resulta impreciso denominarlas “falsas bóvedas”. Durante un período de más de diez siglos, los mayas desarrollaron la técnica de cantería, diseñaron dovelas especializadas, mejoraron los morteros de cal y lograron soluciones avanzadas de bóvedas que les permitían ampliar la luz de los espacios interiores y perfeccionar su forma. A partir de la toma de datos en campo de 200 edificios abovedados de las Tierras Bajas Mayas, en este trabajo se analizan las variables geométricas y formales que determinan el diseño estructural de esta arquitectura.
Egy életút állomásai : Kétszáz éve született báró Podmaniczky Frigyes. 1. rész
Authors: Hidvégi Violetta
Published: September 2024

Podmanini és aszódi báró Podmaniczky Frigyes, az egyik legrégibb trencséni nemesi család leszármazottja Pesten született 1824. június 20-án. A fiatalember a pesti evangélikus gimnázium elvégzése után Késmárkon jogot hallgatott. 1845–46-ban európai tanulmányutat tett barátjával, Prónay Józseffel. 1847-ben Kossuth Lajos választási kortese. A szabadságharcban a világosi fegyverletételig a Károlyi-huszárezredben küzdött. Az 1850-es években a báró a sportban és az irodalomban talált menedéket. A Protestáns pátens elleni harc aktív részvevője. 1860-tól 1873-ig felügyelőként szolgálta az evangélikus egyházat. 1861-től 1906-ig országgyűlési képviselő. Az 1875-ben létrejött Szabadelvű párt egyik vezéralakja.
From low back pain to Takayasu arteritis: A rare case report
Authors: Tan Sefa
Published: September 2024

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is an uncommon chronic inflammation of blood vessels. It can occur with a range of clinical manifestations. However, low back pain is uncommonly defined as the initial symptom of TA. In this article, we report a 53-year-old woman who presented with low back pain and was diagnosed with TA after a detailed clinical examination and further evaluations. A thorough history and detailed physical examination can help to recognize the underlying cause of low back pain. Takayasu arteritis should be kept in mind as an alternative diagnosis while evaluating low back pain with high inflammation parameters, particularly in women.
Effect of low-frequency repetitive magnetic transcranial stimulation in hemichorea-hemiballismus with ipsilateral basal ganglia hemorrhage: A case report
Authors: Heejae Kim
Published: September 2024

Post-stroke hemichorea-hemiballismus (HCHB) typically manifests as hyperkinetic movements contralateral to the lesion, but rarely occurs ipsilaterally. In this article, we present a rare case who initially presented with left hemiparesis and developed right HCHB after right basal ganglia hemorrhage. To facilitate motor recovery in the left hemiparesis, we applied low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the left primary motor cortex. Unexpectedly, the right HCHB was significantly reduced after four weeks of therapy. Post-treatment perfusion imaging showed increased cerebral blood flow in the left middle cerebral artery territory. In conclusion, low-frequency rTMS may be considered an alternative therapy for post-stroke HCHB.
Effects of Tai Chi exercise on pain, functional status, and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis
Authors: Kalebota Nataša
Published: September 2024

Objectives: This study aims to assess the impact of a Tai Chi exercise program (TCEP) on pain, spinal flexibility, muscle strength, stability and balance, functional status, and quality of life (QoL) among home-dwelling patients with osteoarthritis (OA) or inflammatory arthritis (iA). Patients and methods: Between October 2018 and April 2019, a total of 28 participants (4 males, 24 females; median age: 62 years; range, 34 to 79 years) who completed the training program participating in at least 18 sessions were included. The TCEP consisted of 50 sessions for 60 min twice a week. The average attendance rate was high (78%, 39 sessions). Results: Chest mobility (breathing index, p<0.001), sagittal mobility of cervical (p<0.001), thoracic (p=0.009), and lumbar spine (Schober’s test, p<0.001) improved significantly in participants with OA and iA. The improvement in functional status was significant only in participants with OA (Lequesne index, p=0.014). Although the change in Lequesne index was statistically significant, the median value remained in the range of severe disability and the change did not reach the minimal clinically important difference. Although the trends were positive, the changes in pain (Visual Analog Scale pain, p=0.599), stability and balance (functional reach test, p=0.341), muscular strength (wall sit test, p=0.069), and health-related QoL (15D, p=0.065) were non-significant in participants with OA and iA. Conclusion: Our study results suggest that a 25-week TCEP is safe and can improve chest and spinal mobility in home-dwelling individuals with OA or iA.
Does transforaminal epidural steroid injection added to dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency treatment increase efficacy?
Authors: Yildiz Gokhan
Published: September 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the treatment outcomes between dorsal root ganglion (DRG) pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and DRG PRF plus transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) in patients with chronic lumbosacral radicular pain. Patients and methods: Eighty-one patients (39 males, 42 females; mean age: 57.5±11.9 years; range 18 to 65 years) who underwent DRG PRF (Group 1) and 59 patients (34 males, 25 females; mean age: 58.7±12.3 years; range 18 to 65 years) who underwent DRG PRF plus TFESI (Group 2) between February 2021 and June 2022 were enrolled in the retrospective study. A Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess pain severity. Patients in both groups were evaluated before treatment and at four weeks and six months after treatment. Results: The four-week and six-month VAS scores were significantly lower than the baseline VAS scores in both groups. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of the VAS scores at baseline, four weeks, and six months. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of the rate of pain reduction of 50% or more at either measurement point. The presence or absence of a previous lumbar surgery had no effect on achieving a significant decrease in pain. Conclusion: Although DRG PRF and TFESI are easy to apply together, adding corticosteroids to DRG PRF treatment for patients with chronic radicular pain did not improve long-term outcomes.
FACTORS AFFECTING LABOR DURATION IN PREGNANT WOMEN AT NGHE AN GENERAL HOSPITAL, 2022
Authors: Cao Ba Loi  , Tran Thi Kieu Anh  , Truong Van Tu
Published: September 2024

The aim of the study was to describe clinical characteristics, labor duration, factors related to the labor duration and effects of the labor duration on women with full-term, varginal delivery at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Nghe An General Hospital in 2022.Cross-sectional descriptive study with analysis. Results: A total of 295 pregnant women at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nghe An General Hospital were included in the study. Data were collected using a pre-designed medical record form. Results showed that the average BMI was 25.47 ± 2.31. Commonly seen signs of labor included dull belly pain (44.1%); pinkish discharge or blood show (33.5%). The average labor duration of primiparous pregnant women was 19.32 ± 12.19 hours; of multiparous pregnant women was 11.90 ± 7.90 hours. The rate of urinary retention was 13.5%; postpartum hemorrhage was 2.4%; and artificial rupture of membranes was 73.2%. There was a weak positive correlation (r = 0.284, p<0.001, R2 = 8.1%) between maternal BMI and Stage 1a labor duration; the pregnant women with BMI > 30 had the longest Stage 1a labor duration (p < 0.05). Prolonged labor is an increased labor duration compared to pregnant women with same risk factors. Prolonged labor can lead to serious complications or sequelae if it is not early detected and promptly treated. Possible complications includes: fetal distress, potential of uterine rupture, uterine rupture, bladder or rectal fistula, neonatal infection, and postpartum infection. Therefore, monitoring of labor process and detection of possible problems should reduce complications affecting the mother's health during labor.
BARRIERS TO HEALTH INFORMATION-SEEKING BEHAVIORS WITHIN PREGNANT WOMEN IN HANOI OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY HOSPITAL IN 2023
Authors: Nguyen Thi Diem Huong  , Phan Thi Thu Loan  , Pham Bich Diep  , Kim Bao Giang  , Do Thi Thanh Toan
Published: September 2024

Health information-seeking behaviors are critical for enabling pregnant women to make informed decisions that safeguard both their health and that of their babies. However, these behaviors are often hindered by various obstacles. Investigating these barriers is essential for developing interventions that enhance women's ability to protect, prevent, and manage their health. Such efforts can ultimately improve the overall well-being of women and their infants. Notably, there is limited information in Vietnam. Aims to describe the barriers to health information-seeking behavior among pregnant women in Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in 2023. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 with 191 women visiting Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. Various personal and external environmental barriers hinder information-seeking behavior among women. The most significant barrier reported was worrying about the overwhelming amount of information (33%), following the barriers related to affordability and availability of counseling healthcare (30,9% and 17.3%). Furthermore, women with lower educational attainment encountered exacerbated difficulties related to geographical distance, communication barriers with healthcare professionals, insufficient support for transportation to medical appointments, and the lack of available counseling centers.These findings highlight the need to enhance social support and healthcare services to mitigate these barriers and particularly emphasize the need for targeted support for women with lower education levels. Enhancing support in the area can significantly improve their capacity for self-care, prevention, and overall health, benefitting both themselves and their families
COMERCIALIZACIÓN Y LA SATISFACCIÓN DEL CLIENTE DE LA EMPRESA PURIFICADORA DE AGUA ¨RIQUA¨
Authors: Solis Barreto Yomira Lilibeth , Vargas Victoria
Published: September 2024

El objetivo de este estudio es analizar cómo las estrategias de comercialización implementadas por Purificadora Riqua Agua en el Cantón Colimes influyen en la satisfacción de sus clientes. Purificadora Riqua Agua es una empresa que se dedica a la producción y distribución de agua purificada en el Cantón Colimes. El éxito y crecimiento de la empresa dependen en gran medida de la satisfacción de sus clientes y de la efectividad de sus estrategias de comercialización. Para llevar a cabo este estudio, se realizó una investigación que incluyó la recopilación de datos tanto primarios como secundarios. Se llevaron a cabo encuestas entre clientes actuales y potenciales. También se evaluaron las estrategias de comercialización utilizadas por la empresa. La estrategia de distribución de la empresa ha demostrado ser efectiva, llegando a una amplia base de clientes y garantizando la disponibilidad constante del producto.
Strengthening Judicial Protection of Minority Shareholders through the China Securities Investor Services Center: The Chinese Approach
Authors: Fu Qiqi
Published: September 2024

Abstract: By amending the Securities Law in 2019, China adopted a unique approach to strengthening minority shareholders' judicial protection and improving the corporate governance of Chinese listed companies. The amendment introduced two mechanisms to address misrepresentation: lawyer-led opt-in ordinary representative litigation and opt-out class action led by the China Securities Investor Services Center (ISC). The ISC also acts as a general guardian of minority shareholders in litigation. This raises questions of the effectiveness of the ISC approach. On the one hand, the ISC's semi-governmental status aligns with the Chinese context and mitigates resistance to change. On the other, its semi-governmental nature may introduce bias in resolving conflicts of interest between the state controller and private shareholders. Moreover, the ISC's monopoly on class action may lead to inadequate protection. Therefore, the ISC approach should be viewed as a transitional measure to address current deficiencies in private enforcement, while incorporating more market-based elements in the future to ensure robust shareholder protection.
Tinjauan Yuridis Hak Asuh Anak (Hadhanah) Setelah Perceraian Menurut Kompilasi Hukum Islam
Authors: Jafar M.
Published: September 2024

Salah satu akibat dari putusnya perkawinan karena perceraian adalah timbulnya sengketa perebutan hak asuh anak antara suami dan isteri. Ikatan yang terjalin antara suami dan isteri dapat terputus karena adanya perceraian, namun ikatan anak dengan ibu dan bapak kandungnya tidak akan terputus sampai kapan pun. Penelitian bersifat deskriptif analitis dengan melakukan pendekatan yuridis normatif, alat pengumpulan data menggunakan penelitian kepustakaan dengan mengkaji putusan Nomor 567/Pdt.G/2018/PA.Clg. Analisis data menggunakan metode kualitatif menghasilkan data deskriptif-analitis. Hak Asuh Anak (Hadhanah) diatur didalam Pasal 105 sampai 109 serta pasal 156 Kompilasi Hukum Islam, dasar pertimbangan hakim memberikan hak asuh kepada ibu, dengan memeriksa saksi yang dihadirkan oleh pemohon dan termohon. Apabila si ibu memiliki latar belakang yang dinyatakan tidak layak atau tidak mampu mengurus anak hendaknya hak asuh diberikan  kepada ayah demi masa depan si anak.
Implementasi Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) dan Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) untuk Memberikan Alternatif Terbaik dalam Pemilihan Jenis Laptop
Authors: Ramadhani Fanny , Satria Andy
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengintegrasikan metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) dan Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) dalam Sistem Pendukung Keputusan untuk pemilihan jenis laptop. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, data primer dan sekunder dikumpulkan untuk mengevaluasi atribut-atribut penting dari laptop seperti merek, harga, RAM, prosesor, dan lainnya. Melalui proses penelitian yang terstruktur, bobot relatif dari setiap atribut ditentukan menggunakan metode SWARA, sementara nilai akhir dari setiap laptop dihitung menggunakan metode SAW. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan alternatif terbaik dalam pemilihan jenis laptop, memudahkan mahasiswa dalam memilih laptop yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan mereka. Dengan adanya integrasi antara SAW dan SWARA, diharapkan penelitian ini dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam pengembangan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan yang lebih terstruktur dan akurat dalam konteks pemilihan jenis laptop.