bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of aflatoxin M1 and nutritional content in Kosovo’s market cheese samples
Authors: Camaj Ibrahimi Arieta , Berisha Bajram , Dibrani Sopjani Hata , Camaj Isa Aferdita , Muriqi Shyhrete
Published: March 2024

The ubiquitous presence and potent carcinogenic effects of aflatoxins, a group of mycotoxins, pose a significant threat to global food safety, especially within the dairy sector. This research aimed to evaluate the prevalence and distribution of Aflatoxin M1 in diverse cheese varieties within Kosovo’s markets in 2022 and discern potential correlations with cheese types, processing conditions, and nutritional parameters to enhance understanding and ensure the safety of dairy products. In the latter half of 2022, a total of 93 different types of manufactured cheese samples from 15 different countries were analysed for Aflatoxin M1 toxin content using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique. The results of the research indicate that several countries have exceeded the concentration of 0.05 ug/kg for Aflatoxin M1, set as the maximum tolerable limit for milk and milk products in many countries. Notable, cheese samples from Albania exhibited substantially (p=0.000) higher levels of Aflatoxin M1 compared to other nations. The results showed that the Aflatoxin M1 concentration did not exhibit statistically significant variations based on the regulated total fat content (p=0.902), carbohydrate content (p=0.741), protein concentration (p=0.298), or salt content (p=0.122) within the cheese. The results demonstrated that Aflatoxin M1 levels were not significantly (p=0.926) affected by cheese consistency. While different starter cultures were associated with varying Aflatoxin M1 concentrations, these differences were not statistically significant (p=0.472). Similarly, ageing time did not exert a significant (p=0.691) impact on AFM1 levels, as concentrations remained relatively consistent across different ageing periods. These findings provide valuable insights into the variations in Aflatoxin M1 levels in cheese samples among different countries. They highlight the importance of regulatory measures and continuous monitoring to ensure food safety and adherence to maximum allowable limits
Importance of vaginal packing after laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy – retrospective study
Authors:   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Charles University Medical Faculty and University Hospital Plzeň, Czech Republic, Marinič Veverková Adéla
Published: March 2024

Objective: To compare the subjective and objective results of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (LSC) with and without the introduction of a vaginal packing one year after surgery. Methodology: This is a retrospective cohort study of 125 women after laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy operated on in 2013–2016 with complete annual follow-up. Patients with a total hysterectomy were excluded from the study. Basic patient characteristics, preoperative POP-Q and surgery data were collected. The subjective outcome of the surgery was assessed using the PGI-I (patient global impression of improvement). The anatomic outcome of the surgery was evaluated using the composite definition of surgical failure based on POP-Q (Ba ≥ –1, C ≥ –3, Bp ≥ –1). Patients were divided into two groups according to whether or not they had vaginal packing after surgery. Statistical analysis was performed using χ2, Wilcoxon and Fischer test according to the distribution of normality. Results: A total of 125 women were enrolled in the study; 48 (38.4%) after LSC, 58 (46.4%) with concomitant supracervical hysterectomy and 19 (15.2%) after sacrohysterocolpopexy. Vaginal packing was introduced for 24–48 hours after surgery in 86 (68.8%) women. The groups did not diff er in age, body mass index, smoking or preoperative pelvic organ prolapse quantification system. We did not observe statistically significant differences in PGI-I first year after surgery. The difference in anatomic surgical failure did not reach statistical significance, although more failures were observed in the group without packing (12.8 vs. 3.5%; P = 0.09). The mean C-point value one year after surgery was lower in the non-tamponade group (–7 vs. –7.5; P < 0.009). No mesh extrusion or serious complications were recorded in the monitored group. Conclusion: Vaginal packing after LSC probably does not affect patient satisfaction after surgery, however, it may be associated with better anatomical outcome one year after the surgery. The results of the study must be confirmed by a more detailed prospective evaluation. Key words: vaginal packing – sacrocolpopexy – sacrohysterocolpopexy – pelvic organ prolapse
Ultrasound finding of endometrial polyp and factors increasing risk of malignancy
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty of Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic, Koblížková Michaela , Bretová Petra , Felsinger Michal , Minář Luboš , Bednaříková Markéta , Weinberger Vít
Published: March 2024

This article presents a comprehensive review of factors that increase the risk of malignancy in ultrasound findings of an endometrial polyp. We collected original studies, reviews, and meta-analyses that dealt with the topic of endometrial polyps and the risk of developing endometrial cancer. Each presumed risk factor was analysed individually. According to searched studies, abnormal uterine bleeding, old age, and body mass index are valid risk factors for developing endometrial cancer in endometrial polyps. Lynch syndrome patients are also in a high-risk group for endometrial cancer. On the other hand, the number of polyps, their size, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and positive family history are factors with inconclusive results. There are either not enough data or different results among several studies. Key words: endometrial polyp – risk factors – endometrial carcinoma – polyp size – tamoxifen – abnormal uterine bleeding
New recommendations for informing patients and gamete donors in assisted reproduction
Authors:   Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, Konečná Hana , Elišková Zdeňka , Honzová Ivana
Published: March 2024

The number of cycles of assisted reproduction using donor body parts is increasing significantly. In Europe alone, around one hundred thousand children are born each year who have some relationship to three or more parents. The European expert guarantor European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology therefore issued a recommendation in 2022 to inform donors, recipients and children born in this way. Our article analyses developments in this area and proposes a solution for the Czech Republic. It is necessary for providers to immediately respond to the fact that the anonymity of donation can no longer be guaranteed, and to adapt the content of consultations and informed consents of potential donors and applicants accordingly. Legislation then has two possible solutions: first to adopt a system of “polyparenthoods” or second to fundamentally limit donation cycles. Key words: assisted reproduction – gamete donation – informed consent – children’s rights – family – counselling
SONY’S GAMING DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Authors: Inshakov A. A. , Egorov V. G.
Published: March 2024

This scientific article is devoted to the research and analysis of the development of the gaming industry at Sony. The study attempts an in-depth analysis of the multifaceted aspects of the development and evolution of the gaming business within this company, starting from its first steps in the gaming market, and up to the current situation in the entertainment industry.

The article includes a historical overview of the development of Sony’s gaming department, from the release of the company’s first game console and the development of franchises, to the release of the latest game consoles and iconic games. The study also examines key strategic steps taken by the company in the gaming business, including an emphasis on exclusive content, partnerships and the promotion of online services.
DETERMINACIÓN DE LA CAPACIDAD BUFFER Y DOSIS DE CaCO3 DE LOS SUELOS DEGRADADOS DEL DISTRITO DE ÑÜRÜM, CERRO PELADO, COMARCA NGÄBE BUGLE, PANAMÁ
Authors: Ruiz-Morales Giancarlo A. , Menéndez-Sierra Antonio , Fossatti-Carrillo Aníbal
Published: March 2024

Una de las formas de evaluar la capacidad de respuesta en el tiempo de enmiendas agrícolas, es a través de la aplicación de carbonato de calcio sobre la acidez intercambiable, pH, P, bases de intercambio y micronutrientes de suelos ácidos. Con la finalidad de conocer la capacidad buffer del suelo y dosis de carbonato de calcio se utilizó un diseño factorial 5x6x3 con cinco tratamientos de carbonato de calcio, seis subtratamientos de tiempo de muestreo y tres repeticiones cada uno. Los resultados de los tratamientos mostraron que el pH de los suelos del distrito de Ñürüm es relativamente bajo y que el mismo se pueden mejorar con aplicaciones de carbonato de calcio, ya que al conocer la capacidad buffer del suelo se deja en evidencia los efectos más importantes de las dosis de cal aplicadas sobre el contenido de Ca y el pH del suelo y las relaciones de estos con los demás nutrientes. El solo hecho de mantener el suelo a humedad de campo por 15 días hace que cambie la composición química y disminuya el pH aproximadamente en 0,5 unidades, debido presumiblemente al aumento de la actividad microbiana y a la liberación de ácido fosfórico a la solución de suelo. Sin embargo, las dosis de carbonato de calcio aplicadas solo incrementaron el calcio cambiable y el pH en presencia de humedad. No se alcanzó la capacidad buffer ya que la mejor combinación usada (4000 kg de carbonato de calcio x 15 días de incubación) no fue suficiente para elevar el pH en una unidad, no obstante, se observó una relación entre la dosis de cal y el pH (pH=4.83+0.000116 x kg de cal aplicada) por lo que asumiendo que el maíz requiere un pH >5.5 pueden considerarse como adecuadas las dosis mayores a 5.5 ton de cal por hectárea.
COMPARACIÓN DE DIFERENTES PROTOCOLOS DE SINCRONIZACIÓN PARA INSEMINACIÓN ARTIFICIAL A TIEMPO FIJO EN CERDAS NULÍPARAS: RESULTADOS PRELIMINARES
Authors: González Julián , Solís Alex , Saavedra, Roberto , Cedeño Héctor , Mudarra Richard
Published: March 2024

Un total de 15 cerdas nulíparas cruzadas (150±14.6 kg) se asignaron al azar a tres tratamientos: 1)         AN: adición de 20 mg de altrenogest (Virbagest, progesterona) en la dieta durante 18 días; 2) ANH: similar a AN más 10.5 µg de GnRH y 500 UI de hCG 24 y 96 horas, respectivamente, luego de la última aplicación de progesterona; y 3) PL: seis inyecciones intramusculares de 600 mg de progesterona con intervalos de 72 horas, más 10.5 µg de GnRH y 500 UI de hCG 48 y 120 horas, respectivamente, luego de la última inyección de progesterona. Se realizaron dos IATF, una a las 26 horas y otra a las 40 horas después de la aplicación de hCG. A pesar de que no se evidenció diferencias significativas en la tasa de preñez (p>0.05), las cerdas sincronizadas con AN tuvieron, numéricamente, una tasa de preñez de 20% mayor en comparación a los demás tratamientos. Se obtuvo una reducción en el inicio del estro en las cerdas sincronizadas con el tratamiento ANH y PL en comparación con las cerdas del grupo AN (p< 0.05). Los tratamientos AN y ANH fueron de mayor costo por $20.65 y $21.93 que el tratamiento PL. En conclusión, la aplicación del protocolo PL tuvo similar tasa de preñez y similar intervalo de inicio del estro que el grupo ANH, como también un menor costo de aplicación por cerda.
Las peculiaridades de los hogares de la Comunidad Valenciana en función del género del sustentador principal
Authors: Barac Vuckovic Maja , López Rodríguez Mª Isabel
Published: March 2024

Resumen A pesar de los avances en igualdad de género que se han dado en los últimos años, sabemos que aún queda terreno por conquistar para eliminar las desigualdades que persisten y que se manifiestan especialmente en el mercado de trabajo. Las fuentes de dichas desigualdades pueden ser diversas: más desempleo, menores tasas de empleo, menor acceso a puestos de responsabilidad, brechas salariales, mayor parcialidad y temporalidad, etc. Una de las principales causas por las que se produce la desigualdad de género reside en las características de la conciliación entre la vida familiar y laboral y, por lo tanto, se genera en el ámbito de los hogares. Esto hace que nos preguntemos cuáles son las características de los hogares que podemos identificar en la Comunidad Valenciana y cómo es su estructura atendiendo al género del sustentador principal. Esta estructura, ¿difiere mucho de la distribución que tenemos a nivel nacional? Para el estudio utilizamos los datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) de la Encuesta de Presupuestos Familiares y para el periodo 2006 – 2020. Realizamos un análisis descriptivo que nos ayuda a entender qué características relativas a la estructura del hogar o del propio sustentador principal determinan que este sea de un sexo u otro. Además, dichas características son en parte la consecuencia de las desigualdades de género, pero también pueden contribuir a perpetuarlas. Conocer en detalle estas diferencias podría ayudar a definir mejores políticas que puedan ayudar a reducir la brecha. Abstract Despite the advances in gender equality that have been made in recent years, we know that there is still ground to be covered in order to eliminate the inequalities that persist and which are particularly evident in the labour market. The sources of these inequalities can be diverse: higher unemployment, lower employment rates, less access to positions of responsibility, wage gaps, greater part-time and temporary work, etc. One of the main causes of gender inequality lies in the characteristics of work-life balance and is therefore generated at household level. This leads us to ask ourselves what are the characteristics of the households that we can identify in the Valencian Community and what is their structure according to the gender of the main breadwinner. Does this structure differ much from the distribution we have at national level? For the study we used data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) from the Household Budget Survey for the period 2006 - 2020. We carry out a descriptive analysis that helps us to understand which characteristics related to the structure of the household or of the main breadwinner determine whether the main breadwinner is of one sex or the other. Moreover, these characteristics are partly the consequence of gender inequalities, but may also contribute to perpetuating them. A detailed understanding of these differences could help to define better policies that can help to reduce the gap.
Espectros da colonialidade-racialidade e os tempos plurais do mesmo
Authors: Oliveira Maria da Glória de
Published: March 2024

O artigo propõe uma discussão sobre a historiografia como prática de codificação de passados “outros”, de sincronização de sujeitos subalternos e temporalidades plurais, forjada como um dos arsenais de representação mobilizados nas lutas sociais por reconhecimento, justiça e reparação histórica. A despeito de suas variações contextuais, as demandas coletivas por inclusão e visibilidade despontam como desafios permanentes que evidenciam os efeitos excludentes e hierarquizantes das políticas de temporalização da história disciplinada, assinalando uma coexistência litigiosa no presente de “dívidas impagáveis” do passado. O argumento central que pretendo explorar é o de que, nesses casos, o espectro da colonialidade-racialidade mantém-se como vetor de hierarquização, subalternização e (des)sincronização temporal, na mesma medida em que embaralha a descontinuidade histórica ou qualquer distância temporal rigorosa entre o passado e o presente.
Sobre fantasmas e o paraíso (perdido) dos historiadores: breves comentários sobre espectralidade do passado e a história do presente
Authors: Avila Arthur Lima de
Published: March 2024

O presente texto oferece alguns breves comentários teóricos sobre as noções de espectralidade do passado e história do presente, apontando, por meio de uma discussão crítica sobre o realismo ontológico hegemônico na historiografia disciplinada moderna e sua dependência de formas de temporalização, sincronização e representação históricas que não parecem mais tão convincentes diante da percepção de vários sujeitos subalternizados de que o tempo é acumulação, não passagem. A partir daí, o texto, ancorado em alguns exemplos historiográficos recentes, esboça a ideia de “dessincronização crítica” não só como uma alternativa ao realismo ontológico hegemônico, mas também como um reconhecimento teórico da inevitabilidade da representação no que concerne à escrita da história.
Das aporias da espectralidade à emergência do sublime decolonial: os (des)caminhos da subjetivação e da diferença
Authors: Ramos André da Silva
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo toma como ponto de partida as reflexões decoloniais realizadas por Maria da Glória de Oliveira e visa tematizar como contemporaneamente os campos da teoria da história e da história da historiografia no Brasil são confrontados a responderem às linguagens do trauma, do luto e da cura que desafiam os cânones disciplinares. Em um primeiro momento, procuro situar a especificidade da discussão promovida por Maria da Glória de Oliveira em meio a reflexões (in)disciplinares que tematizam as historicidades espectrais. Em um segundo momento, defino o que estou categorizando como linguagens do trauma, do luto e da cura, que se inscrevem enquanto desafios à domesticação imposta pela historiografia disciplinar. Por fim, propondo tensionar os limites do paradigma correspondentista da representação inspirado pelas intervenções de Oliveira, argumento como as possibilidades de subjetivação e abertura para a diferença em nossos contextos de ensino/aprendizagem nas Universidades públicas são atravessadas pelas referidas linguagens, que ensejam a rearticulação de afetos e a abertura para experiências estéticas disruptivas, como a do sublime decolonial.
Aplikasi Mobile Presensi Pada Insania Network Gorontalo
Authors: Sidik Zainudin , Idham Farid , Thalib Maryati Kadir
Published: March 2024

Smartphone adalah komputer berukuran kecil yang memiliki kemampuan canggih yang tidak kalah kehebatannya dengan sebuah personal komputer. Android menyediakan platform terbuka bagi para pengembangnnya untuk menciptakan aplikasinya sendiri. Sejalan dengan teknologi yang ada sekarang ini kita dituntut untuk bisa beradaptasi dengan perkembangan tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk membuat sistem absensi berbasis android sehingga memudahkan staff dalam melakukan absensi dan memudahkan admin dalam mengelola serta membuat laporan untuk di berikan kepada pimpinan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode research and development atau yang dikenal dengan metode Penelitian dan Pengembangan, Aplikasi ini di rancang menggunakan software bahasa pemograman PHP dan HTML5, bahasa pemograman java menggunakan android studio, dan tool untuk pemodelan menggunakan use case diagram. Untuk pengujian sistem ini menggunakan pengujian whitebox dan blackbox. Dari implementasi yang dilakukan sistem ini dapat mempermudah admin dalam membuat laporan rekapitulasi absen untuk disajikan kepada pimpinan serta memudahkan karyawan untuk melakukan presensi dengan menggunakan smartphone android.
Metode Maut Untuk Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Seleksi Awal Penerima Bantuan Beasiswa Program Indonesia Pintar
Authors: Botutihe Marniyati Husain , Biki Zubair
Published: March 2024

Tujun penelitian ini yaitu membuat sistem yang terkomputerisasi dengan menggunakan metode MAUT untuk membantu pihak sekolah lebih cepat dan tepat dalam menentukan calon penerima beasiswa yang benar-benar mebutuhkan berdasarkan kriteria yang sudah ditentukan. Dipandang dari jenis informasi yang diolah, maka penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian studi kasus, survei, dan tindakan. Dengan demikian jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif. Dengan adanya program Sistem Pendukung Keputusan dalam menentukan penerima beasiswa Program Indonesia Pintar menggunakan metode Multi Attribute Utility Theory dapat lebih objektif dalam menentukan beasiswa penerima beasiswa Program Indonesia Pintar. Dengan hasil nilai CyclomaticÂ  Complaxity = 7.
Penerapan Metode Fuzzy Sugeno Untuk Optimasi Penggunaan Bandwidth
Authors: Syahar A.Ulfah Tenripada
Published: March 2024

Memberikan layanan jaringan internet yang berkualitas dan kepuasaan pengguna menjadi kewajiban bagi suatu universitas. Dalam memenuhi hal tersebut yang paling utama diperhatikan adalah kapasitas bandwidth yang digunakan.Hal tersebut yang digunakan sebagai parameter dari kualitas jaringan pada universitas, dari sisi lain manajemen bandwidth  juga berpengaruh dalam mewujudkan jaringan internet yang berkualitas Optimasi dengan manajemen bandwidth ini menggunakan metode fuzzy sugeno untuk monitoring pemakaian bandwidth dan menentukan prioritas pemakaian bandwidth.dari hasil rancangan manajemen bandwidth diharapkan akan memudahkan untuk mengetahui jumlah pengguna yang aktif, pengaturan dan menyediakan layanan koneksi internet. Hasil pengujian didapatkan nilai presentasi Quality of Service pada jaringan dengan presentasi sebesar 93,75% dengan indeks sangat baik. Dengan penerapan metode fuzzy sugeno ini membantu mengoptimlkan performa pengunaan bandwidth jaringan dan mengefektifkan kualitas pelayanan pada universitas
Rancang Bangun Sistem Pengamatan Medan Magnet Bumi Berbasis Smartphone
Authors: Wastumirad Adi Widiatmoko , Azhar Muchammad Rafi Nuril , Al-Aufa Fakhri Fawwaz
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat rancang bangun sistem pengamatan medan magnet bumi dan anomali medan magnet bumi, menggunakan sensor magnet yang terdapat pada smartphone. Data medan magnet yang diperoleh, disimpan pada suatu basis data dan dikirimkan ke web service untuk diolah, lalu dikirimkan ke aplikasi berbasis android yang diberi nama Magneview. Penentuan anomali medan magnet bumi dilakukan dengan mengolah data medan magnet bumi pada spektrum ULF menggunakan metode polarisasi rasio Z/H dan dijalankan pada web service. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa sistem berhasil melakukan pembacaan data medan magnet. Data polarisasi rasio Z/H (PDay) yang didapatkan sebanyak 7 data selama 7 hari mulai dari tanggal 27 Juli 2021 hingga tanggal 2 Agustus 2021 dengan nilai PDay tertinggi tercatat sebesar 1,42004 pada tanggal 31 Juli 2021 dan nilai PDay terkecil tercatat sebesar -2,05576 pada tanggal 1 Agustus 2021.
Clinical Audit on the Quality of Pre-Anaesthesia Assessment based on Predefined Pre-anaesthesia Assessment Form
Authors: Mahmood Khalid , Muhammad Ali Abbas  , Bilal Yasin  , Muhammad Saeed  , Mohsin Saleem  , Saleha Sarfraz
Published: March 2024

Objective: To determine the percentage completion of individual GQI indicators and the overall percentage of completed predefined Pre-anaesthesia assessment forms and identify any areas for improvement in the documentation of pre-anaesthesia assessment.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anaesthesiology, Combined Military Hospital, Sialkot Pakistan, from Mar to Sep 2021.
Methodology: Patients who reported to the operation theatre during the study period for elective surgery after having undergone formal pre-anaesthesia assessment preoperatively based on predefined Pre-anaesthesia assessment form (PAAF) were included. The quality of Pre-anaesthesia assessments from completion was assessed using a modified Global Quality Index with twenty-seven components.
Results: The overall completion rate for all pre-anaesthesia assessment form components was 77.10±30.26%. The lowest completed items were local examination (0.00%), airway assessment, neck mobility, mouth opening, thyromental distance (24,10.61%), weight (25, 11.36%), GIT (86, 38.64%) and CNS/GCS (108, 48.48%) assessment, pre-operative vitals (121, 54.55%) and family history (129, 58.33%).
Conclusion: We need to improve the quality of pre-anaesthesia assessment forms at our institution by ensuring that all relevant information is collected and documented.
Marca de destino y estrategias de reparación de imagen en México. Un estudio de caso cualitativo de las publicaciones oficiales de Visit Mexico en Instagram
Authors: Van der Zwalmen Kim , Homsi Cristina , Vangehuchten Lieve
Published: March 2024

Este estudio analiza el uso de estrategias de reparación de imagen y técnicas de marketing de destino en materiales promocionales turísticos en línea (publicaciones de Instagram) de México, un destino popular de larga tradición, cuya reputación se vio dañada por crisis relacionadas con la delincuencia. Para conseguir una imagen de (desti)nación positiva y una ventaja competitiva en un mundo globalizado, las naciones emplean estrategias de marca (desti)nación para diferenciarse. Las técnicas de comunicación de crisis, como las Estrategias de Restauración de la Imagen de Benoit (1997) y la Teoría de la Comunicación Situacional de Crisis de Coombs (2007), pueden utilizarse en caso de imagen negativa. Investigaciones anteriores también han desarrollado marcos orientados al marketing de recuperación en un contexto de marca (desti)nación, como las estrategias Fuente-Audiencia-Mensaje de Avraham y Ketter (2008a) y los Mensajes de Recuperación de Desastres Turísticos de Walters y Mair (2012). Esta investigación indaga en las estrategias de reparación de imagen utilizadas en el contenido promocional de México, y sus combinaciones y variaciones en un corpus en inglés y español. Un estudio de caso cualitativo de 27 mensajes en inglés y 43 en español en NVivo utilizó la teoría fundamentada y la codificación iterativa informada por estudios anteriores y nuestros datos. Los resultados muestran que las estrategias de los marcos relacionados con la marca de destino fueron las más frecuentes. El corpus en inglés enfatizaba un sentimiento de proximidad con su público objetivo, mientras que el contenido en español mostraba una mayor variedad de estrategias, debido a su diversidad. Estos resultados son útiles para investigadores y comercializadores de lugares, ya que ponen de relieve la importancia de utilizar estrategias pertinentes y de comprender al público destinatario. Además, como contribución teórica a este campo de estudio, proponemos un nuevo marco integrado para la investigación de la marca de destino.
Financial sustainability and financial well-being of small and medium enterprise owners in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana
Authors:   , Amankwaa Robert
Published: March 2024

Financial sustainability is the most vital part of SMEs and the cornerstone of SME owners’ well-being. However, poor financial sustainability of SMEs leads to poor well-being of SME owners. Therefore, the study aimed to assess SME owners’ financial sustainability and well-being. Primarily, the study sought to identify the main factors that influence SMEs’ sustainability, describe the level of SMEs’ financial sustainability and level of SME owners’ financial well-being, amd to assess the relationship between SME financial sustainability and owners’ financial well-being in Sekondi-Takoradi. Through the use of cross-sectional design and a quantitative approach, 250 SME owners were chosen from a population of 10,205 SME owners in SekondiTakoradi, the study. Overall, the study used close-ended instrument to gather data from the participants. In particular, 5-point Likert scale measure was relied upon to solicit information from SME owners on sustainability factors, business sustainability measures and the financial well-being of the SME owners. Using SPSS version 22.0, data obtained were analysed and presented in tables and figures. Simple linear and multiple regression techiques were also used to determine the relationship between the variables. A p-values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant at a 95% confidence interval. The study found that SMEs financial sustainability is influence by both internal and external factors. It was also revealed that the businesses were financially stable amd the well-being of SME owners was financially good to a moderate extent. Finally, there was a favourable and significant relationship between financial sustainability and the financial well-being of SME owners. Therefore, the study recommended that since SMEs have no control over the external factors, they should concentrate on and improve upon the internal factors such as skills, experience amd finacial literacy since they positively influences SMEs' financial sustainability. In addition, it is recommended that SMEs work on their return on investment to better their sustainability.
ORGANIZATIONAL CAPITAL AND EMPLOYEES’ COUNTERPRODUCTIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR IN THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR
Authors: MACUALAY, Ogheneovo Joy  , OSAZEVBARU, Henry Osahon (Ph.D)  , SHALVONG, Abed Nanso
Published: March 2024

This study was carried out with the view to assessing the impact of organizational capital on employees’ counterproductive work behaviour among some public healthcare organizations in Nigeria using Bayelsa state as a reference point. The study used a sample of two hundred and forty-three (243) employees of the selected organizations and data obtained were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Specifically, the regression results indicated an insignificant but positive influence of organization capital on employees’ counterproductive work behaviour in public healthcare organizations.  On the basis of the findings, it was recommended among others that organizations should regularly assess and monitor employee behaviour including counterproductive work behaviour via appropriate performance management systems and employee feedback mechanisms; this would allow organizations to identify early warning signs and take proactive measures to address any emerging issues.

Keywords: Human Capital, Intellectual Capital, Public Health, Stress Facilitation Theory, Structural Capital, Work Overload.
ANAISIS PENGARUH SERVICE QUALITY DAN COMPLAIN HANDLING TERHADAP CUSTOMER SATIFICATION PADA NITE AND DAY HOTEL MELAWI
Authors: Octaviani Venny Adhita , Asrori Imam
Published: March 2024

Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis pengaruh service quality dan complain handling terhadap customer satisfication dengan sampel konsumen Nite and Day Hotel Melawi sebanyak 91 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara parsial service quality tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap customer satisfication (sig t hitung > 0,05). Selanjutnya complain handling berpengaruh signifikan terhadap customer satisfication (sig t hitung < 0,05). Hasil uji F diperoleh bahwa service quality dan complain handling secara bersama-sama (simultan) mempengaruhi customer satisfication pada Nite and Day Hotel Melawi, ditunjukkan dengan nilai signifikansi F hitung < 0,05.
PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURAL VALUES OF THE DESA DAYAK SUB-TRIBE IN SHIFTING AGRICULTURE
Authors: Sobian Pether , M.Si Markus
Published: March 2024

This research is motivated by the author's desire to describe the facts of shifting agriculture the Dayak Desa sub-tribe. Shifting agriculture is not just an activity of burning land, planting rice or harvesting. Shifting agriculture has spiritual values, culture, local wisdom and togetherness. Shifting agriculture is part of the belief that is manifested in the form of a farming ritual system. The purpose of this study is to describe shifting agriculture practices that have been carried out from generation to generation for hundreds of years. There are 9 (nine) stages of shifting agriculture starting from the beginning, namely slashing (manggul) to the end, namely harvesting (ngetaw) which should be carried out by cultivators of the Dayak Desa sub-tribe: 1). Manggul. 2). Nebash. 3). Nebang. 4. Ngeladaq (cleaning the edge of the field so that the fire cannot spread out of the field). 5). Nunu (to burn) . 6). Nayaq. 7). Nugal. 8). Ngemabaw (cleaning the field by pulling the grass). 9). Ngetaw (harvesting rice).
Shifting agriculture in the Dayak Desa sub-tribe version has at least 10 cultural values. These values ​​are; Foraging for food, spirituality, togetherness, caring for the environment, local wisdom (cultivation), Ethics and Law, Joy and gratitude, New Year's Eve and property rights. Terminology in English that is used to designate the farming activities of the Dayak people and especially the Dayak Desa sub-tribe such as the word 'slash and burn' is inaccurate and can lead to misleading interpretations. The Dayak Desa sub-tribe community does not slash land and then burn it, it is true that there are slashing and burning activities in farming activities, but the term 'slash and burn' is not appropriate when used for farming activities. Slashing and burning activities can also be done without farming. The terms slashing and burning are wrong terms so that it can lead to a wrong understanding of farming activities. The English terminology that is closer to the fact of farming activity is 'Shifting Agriculture'
OS DESAFIOS APRESENTADOS PELO EDUCADOR DURANTE A PANDEMIA
Authors: Santana Maria da Conceição Beltrão de , Farias Morgana de Barros , Santos Maria Pricila Miranda dos
Published: March 2024

Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo analisar as principais dificuldades enfrentadas pelo educador no processo ensino-aprendizagem em decorrência do avanço da Covid-19. Foram realizadas quatro entrevistas com professores dos Ensinos Infantil, Fundamental e Superior, das redes privada e pública, tendo sido aplicado um questionário . A transição das aulas presenciais para o ensino remoto, as disparidades de acesso à tecnologia e as dificuldades emocionais dos alunos tornaram-se obstáculos significativos e reais. O principal fator trazido pelos professores foi o comportamento e a dificuldade de concentração dos alunos. Outro fator relevante diz respeito à necessidade de haver um maior investimento quanto ao preparo dos docentes para o manejo de novas tecnologias que podem ser grandes aliadas no processo de interação com os alunos. Todos concordaram que aulas mais interativas possibilitam um maior acesso por parte do discente, tornando-as mais atrativas, interessantes e inclusivas. Em todas as entrevistas realizadas verificou-se que, apesar de todas as adversidades, o educador conseguiu se reinventar dinamizando novas formas de aprendizado, diminuindo, assim, o impacto da ausência presencial nos espaços escolares e demonstrando notável resiliência e adaptabilidade. Ao superarem tais desafios, nossos educadores estão moldando um futuro educacional mais robusto, focado na equidade e preparado para cenários imprevisíveis. Ao explorar esses temas, nossa discussão busca destacar não apenas os desafios, mas também as conquistas e os caminhos promissores que a educação acabou trilhando durante a pandemia.
GUARDA COMPARTILHADA E A SUA EFETIVIDADE NA REDUÇÃO DA ALIENAÇÃO PARENTAL
Authors: Carvalho Germano Pontes , Figueiredo Luciana Carvalheira de , Lelis Henrique Rodrigues
Published: March 2024

A guarda compartilhada emerge no cenário jurídico como um mecanismo promissor na prevenção da alienação parental. A alienação parental, amplamente discutida e pesquisada, tem suas raízes históricas mergulhadas na evolução dos direitos da criança e na conceituação da família. Ao longo do tempo, essa prática de distanciamento parental foi sendo reconhecida como prejudicial, culminando na identificação da Síndrome da Alienação Parental (SAP). A implementação da guarda compartilhada, centrada na divisão equilibrada das responsabilidades parentais, serve como instrumento de contraposição à SAP, garantindo o bem-estar do menor e preservando os laços familiares. Este estudo, alicerçado em um método hipotético-dedutivo e utilizando pesquisa bibliográfica e análise documental, propõe-se a investigar a eficácia da guarda compartilhada como ferramenta de prevenção da alienação parental.
COORDENAÇÃO PEDAGÓGICA E GESTÃO ESCOLAR DEMOCRÁTICA
Authors: Carlos Tássio Ricardo de Oliveira , Souza Sawana Araújo Lopes de
Published: March 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho foi destacar a importância da gestão escolar democrática, dentro os objetivos secundários: verificar a função social da escola, contextualizar gestão escolar e democrática, e observar o contexto da equipe pedagógica. Para tanto, consiste em uma revisão bibliográfica de abordagem qualitativa acerca da temática. A importância da pesquisa é relacionada aos conhecimentos nos pontos positivos para uma boa gestão escolar, bem como organizar as atividades dos docentes e da instituição de ensino como um todo. Justifica-se esse trabalho ainda por entender como ocorre o processo de gestão educacional sua relevância. Diante das informações apresentadas ao longo do trabalho pode-se concluir que a gestão democrática busca desenvolver ou aplicar uma relação positiva entre os principais componentes do processo educacional (docentes, gestores escolares, alunos, pais). Concedendo assim, uma visão mais ampla do que pode ser introduzido dentro das rotinas escolares a fim de obter um desempenho ou desenvolvimento positivo dos alunos.
A ETNOPRIMATOLOGIA E SUAS CONTRIBUIÇÕES PARA A CONSERVAÇÃO AMBIENTAL
Authors: Pereira Valentina da Silva Dias , Pereira Antonio Renaldo Gomes
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo trata de investigar o papel fundamental da Etnoprimatologia na compreensão das relações entre primatas humanos e não humanos a fim de promover a preservação dos primatas não humanos. Destaca-se a problemática da crescente pressão sobre os habitats dos primatas não humanos, resultante da expansão humana e das atividades humanas. A Etnoprimatologia surge como uma abordagem interdisciplinar que integra conhecimentos da Antropologia, Primatologia e Conservação Ambiental, buscando compreender as interações culturais, sociais e ecológicas entre humanos e primatas não humanos. O objetivo principal do artigo é demonstrar a eficácia da Etnoprimatologia na preservação e conscientização de populações sobre a importância dos primatas não humanos para os ecossistemas e para o bem-estar humano, reconhecendo e valorizando os conhecimentos e práticas locais relacionadas aos primatas. Neste intuito, utilizamos de fontes bibliográficas a respeito da Etnoprimatologia e metodologias utilizadas por etnoprimatólogos para atender ao objetivo proposto. A Etnoprimatologia promove uma maior compreensão das necessidades ecológicas e sociais dessas espécies, contribuindo para estratégias de conservação mais eficazes e sustentáveis. Em suma, o artigo destaca o potencial da Etnoprimatologia como uma ferramenta essencial na promoção da coexistência harmoniosa entre primatas humanos e não humanos, essencial para a conservação ambiental global.
Polarization upgrade of specMACS: calibration and characterization of the 2D RGB polarization-resolving cameras
Authors: Weber Anna , Kölling Tobias , Pörtge Veronika , Baumgartner Andreas , Rammeloo Clemens , Zinner Tobias , Mayer Bernhard
Published: March 2024

Abstract. The spectrometer of the Munich Aerosol Cloud Scanner (specMACS) is a high-spatial-resolution hyperspectral and polarized imaging system. It is operated from a nadir-looking perspective aboard the German High Altitude and LOng range (HALO) research aircraft and is mainly used for the remote sensing of clouds. In 2019, its two hyperspectral line cameras, which are sensitive to the wavelength range between 400 and 2500 nm, were complemented by two 2D RGB polarization-resolving cameras. The polarization-resolving cameras have a large field of view and allow for multi-angle polarimetric imaging with high angular and spatial resolution. This paper introduces the polarization-resolving cameras and provides a full characterization and calibration of them. We performed a geometric calibration and georeferencing of the two cameras. In addition, a radiometric calibration using laboratory calibration measurements was carried out. The radiometric calibration includes the characterization of the dark signal, linearity, and noise as well as the measurement of the spectral response functions, a polarization calibration, vignetting correction, and absolute radiometric calibration. With the calibration, georeferenced, absolute calibrated Stokes vectors rotated into the scattering plane can be computed from raw data. We validated the calibration results by comparing observations of the sunglint, which is a known target, with radiative transfer simulations of the sunglint.
Linking northeastern North Pacific oxygen changes to upstream surface outcrop variations
Authors: Mecking Sabine , Drushka Kyla
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Understanding the response of the ocean to global warming, including the renewal of ocean waters from the surface (ventilation), is important for future climate predictions. Oxygen distributions in the ocean thermocline have proven an effective way to infer changes in ventilation because physical processes (ventilation and circulation) that supply oxygen are thought to be primarily responsible for changes in interior oxygen concentrations. Here, the focus is on the North Pacific thermocline, where some of the world's oceans' largest oxygen variations have been observed. These variations, described as bi-decadal cycles on top of a small declining trend, are strongest on subsurface isopycnals that outcrop into the mixed layer of the northwestern North Pacific in late winter. In this study, surface density time series are reconstructed in this area using observational data only and focusing on the time period from 1982, the first full year of the satellite sea surface temperature record, to 2020. It is found that changes in the annual maximum outcrop area of the densest isopycnals outcropping in the northwestern North Pacific are correlated with interannual oxygen variability observed at Ocean Station P (OSP) downstream at about a 10-year lag. The hypothesis is that ocean ventilation and uptake of oxygen is greatly reduced when the outcrop areas are small and that this signal travels within the North Pacific Current to OSP, with 10 years being at the higher end of transit times reported in other studies. It is also found that sea surface salinity (SSS) dominates over sea surface temperature (SST) in driving interannual fluctuations in annual maximum surface density in the northwestern North Pacific, highlighting the role that salinity may play in altering ocean ventilation. In contrast, SSS and SST contribute about equally to the long-term declining surface density trends that are superimposed on the interannual cycles.
Modelling long-term industry energy demand and CO2 emissions in the system context using REMIND (version 3.1.0)
Authors: Pehl Michaja , Schreyer Felix , Luderer Gunnar
Published: March 2024

Abstract. This paper presents an extension of industry modelling within the REMIND integrated assessment model to industry subsectors and a projection of future industry subsector activity and energy demand for different baseline scenarios for use with the REMIND model. The industry sector is the largest greenhouse-gas-emitting energy demand sector and is considered a mitigation bottleneck. At the same time, industry subsectors are heterogeneous and face distinct emission mitigation challenges. By extending the multi-region, general equilibrium integrated assessment model REMIND to an explicit representation of four industry subsectors (cement, chemicals, steel, and other industry production), along with subsector-specific carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), we are able to investigate industry emission mitigation strategies in the context of the entire energy–economy–climate system, covering mitigation options ranging from reduced demand for industrial goods, fuel switching, and electrification to endogenous energy efficiency increases and carbon capture. We also present the derivation of both activity and final energy demand trajectories for the industry subsectors for use with the REMIND model in baseline scenarios, based on short-term continuation of historic trends and long-term global convergence. The system allows for selective variation of specific subsector activity and final energy demand across scenarios and regions to create consistent scenarios for a wide range of socioeconomic drivers and scenario story lines, like the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs).
A D-vine copula-based quantile regression towards merging satellite precipitation products over rugged topography: a case study in the upper Tekeze–Atbara Basin
Authors: Abdallah Mohammed , Zhang Ke , Chao Lijun , Omer Abubaker , Hassaballah Khalid , Welde Reda Kidane , Liu Linxin , Tola Tolossa Lemma , Nour Omar M.
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Precipitation is a vital key element in various studies of hydrology, flood prediction, drought monitoring, and water resource management. The main challenge in conducting studies over remote regions with rugged topography is that weather stations are usually scarce and unevenly distributed. However, open-source satellite-based precipitation products (SPPs) with a suitable resolution provide alternative options in these data-scarce regions, which are typically associated with high uncertainty. To reduce the uncertainty of individual satellite products, we have proposed a D-vine copula-based quantile regression (DVQR) model to merge multiple SPPs with rain gauges (RGs). The DVQR model was employed during the 2001–2017 summer monsoon seasons and compared with two other quantile regression methods based on the multivariate linear (MLQR) and the Bayesian model averaging (BMAQ) techniques, respectively, and with two traditional merging methods – the simple modeling average (SMA) and the one-outlier-removed average (OORA) – using descriptive and categorical statistics. Four SPPs have been considered in this study, namely, Tropical Applications of Meteorology using SATellite (TAMSAT v3.1), the Climate Prediction Center MORPHing Product Climate Data Record (CMORPH-CDR), Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG v06), and Precipitation Estimation from Remotely Sensed Information using Artificial Neural Networks (PERSIANN-CDR). The bilinear (BIL) interpolation technique was applied to downscale SPPs from a coarse to a fine spatial resolution (1 km). The rugged-topography region of the upper Tekeze–Atbara Basin (UTAB) in Ethiopia was selected as the study area. The results indicate that the precipitation data estimates with the DVQR, MLQR, and BMAQ models and with traditional merging methods outperform the downscaled SPPs. Monthly evaluations reveal that all products perform better in July and September than in June and August due to precipitation variability. The DVQR, MLQR, and BMAQ models exhibit higher accuracy than the traditional merging methods over the UTAB. The DVQR model substantially improved all of the statistical metrics (CC = 0.80, NSE = 0.615, KGE = 0.785, MAE = 1.97 mm d−1, RMSE = 2.86 mm d−1, and PBIAS = 0.96 %) considered compared with the BMAQ and MLQR models. However, the DVQR model did not outperform the BMAQ and MLQR models with respect to the probability of detection (POD) and false-alarm ratio (FAR), although it had the best frequency bias index (FBI) and critical success index (CSI) among all of the employed models. Overall, the newly proposed merging approach improves the quality of SPPs and demonstrates the value of the proposed DVQR model in merging multiple SPPs over regions with rugged topography such as the UTAB.