bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TERAPIA NEURAL E DOR CRÔNICA EM ANIMAIS
Authors: Faria Yulli Assis Mendes , Gonçalves Bruna Aparecida Lima , Silva Carla Maria Osório , Vianna Leonardo Rocha
Published: December 2024

A dor crônica afeta a qualidade de vida e o bem-estar dos animais. As causas e sintomatologias variam entre as espécies. Os sinais clínicos da dor crônica em animais podem ser sutis, em contraste com a dor aguda. A Terapia Neural envolve a aplicação de anestésicos locais em concentrações baixas em pontos específicos do corpo que variam em cada paciente tratado. Este tratamento busca estimular os mecanismos autorreguladores do organismo, promover a recuperação natural no organismo e reequilibrar o sistema nervoso, principalmente o autônomo. Os anestésicos locais possuem diversas propriedades como anti-inflamatórias e analgésicas. O objetivo do trabalho é relatar que a Terapia Neural pode ser indicada em quadros álgicos levando a qualidade de vida do paciente.
Perioperative outcomes of adrenal surgery
Authors: Ahmad Basil , Karunakaran Duva , Touma Naji J.
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Management of adrenal disease requires a multidisciplinary approach often involving varied specialists. Surgical management has often overlapped between general surgeons, usually with an interest in surgical endocrinology, or urologists with minimally invasive surgical skills. The objectives of this study were to define perioperative outcomes of contemporary Canadian adrenal surgery, and determine whether those outcomes are impacted by surgical subspecialty. As a secondary outcome, an assessment of the variability in the indications for adrenal surgery was carried out between the two surgical subspecialties.
Methods: A retrospective chart review of all adrenalectomies performed at our center from August 2013 to August 2023 was conducted. The only exclusion criterion was when an adrenalectomy was performed secondary to the main procedure. Data was collected and grouped under four categories: patient characteristics, indications for an adrenalectomy, procedural statistics, and perioperative patient outcomes.
Results: A total of 121 adrenalectomies were performed in a period of just over 10 years. Of these, 103 were included in the analysis. Thirty-seven were performed by general surgery, whereas 66 were performed by urology. There were no significant differences in patients’ age and Charlson comorbidity score between the two surgical specialties. The indications for the adrenalectomy were similar between the specialties, and were as follows: 32 (31.1%) for pheochromocytoma, 24 (23.3%) for a cortical functional lesion, 19 (18.4%) for a metastatectomy, 16 (15.5%) for size or growth, and 10 (9.7%) for adrenocortical carcinoma. There were no differences in overall operating room time or type of procedure. Most (89.3%) of the procedures were performed laparoscopically. Patients that were operated on by general surgeons were more likely to be readmitted within 30 days than those operated on by urologists (five patients [13.5%] vs. one patient [1.5%], respectively, p=0.04), and more likely to require intensive care unit (ICU)/stepdown ICU admission (19 patients [51.4%] vs. 19 [28.8%], respectively, p=0.04). There was no difference in length of stay or postoperative complications. There was, however, one Clavien-Dindo 5 complication after a procedure performed by general surgery.
Conclusions: Most adrenalectomies at this one Canadian center are performed by urology. Indications for adrenalectomy are similar between the specialties. Although postoperative complication rates are similar, rates of 30-day readmission and ICU/stepdown admission were decreased when urologists performed adrenalectomies. Adrenalectomies may be performed safely by either specialty, and factors such as local expertise and surgical volumes are likely important.
Retrospective evaluation of post-surgical orchialgia in men undergoing no-scalpel vasectomy
Authors: Morra Michael , Sidhom Karim , Dhillon Harliv , Nayak Jasmir G. , Patel Premal
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Vasectomy is a form of permanent contraception in men that is safe and effective. Complications are relatively uncommon, although patients may experience postoperative pain. Current literature quotes a broad range in the incidence of chronic orchialgia following no-scalpel vasectomy from 0.6–26%, while pain negatively affecting quality of life is about 1–2%. We sought to evaluate our incidence of post-vasectomy pain and surgical management for this pain.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed for all men who underwent a vasectomy at Men's Health Clinic Manitoba during a 22-month period. The presence of pain or complications was collected at a three-month followup appointment. Patients with pain were then followed every 6–8 weeks for continued assessment and management.
Results: A total of 350 men underwent elective no-scalpel vasectomy during this period. The majority of patients had no previous history of orchialgia (98%) or history of previous scrotal surgery (93%). At three months post-vasectomy, 38/350 (11%) of patients had ongoing pain and one patient required surgery (epididymectomy) for management of post-vasectomy pain syndrome three months following vasectomy.
Conclusions: Our retrospective analysis of 350 men who underwent no scalpel vasectomy shows a significant proportion of post-vasectomy pain at the three-month followup appointment, although most cases are resolving or minor and only one patient has required surgical management. This highlights the importance of counseling men undergoing vasectomy regarding the risks of post-procedure orchialgia and the small proportion of men who will require additional surgical intervention.
Адміністративний договір у публічному адмініструванні
Authors: Токар А. М. , Гаврік Р. О.
Published: December 2024

У науковій статті авторський колектив провів наукове дослідження поняття та правової природи адміністративного договору, дискусійні питання, що виникають при цьому у адміністративно-правовій доктрині. Автори вказують, що попри визначення поняття «адміністративний договір» у законодавстві України, питання його правової природи та сфери застосування у адміністративно-правовій доктрині залишається невизначеним або дискусійним. У судовій практиці щодо здійснення судового контролю у правовідносинах, врегульованих адміністративними договорами, досить утрудненим є відмежування адміністративного договору від договору приватно-правового характеру. Метою наукової статті стало наукове дослідження поняття та правової природи адміністративного договору, визначення дискусійних питань, що виникають при цьому у адміністративно-правовій доктрині. У науковій статті визначено, що у адміністративно-правовій доктрині адміністративний договір може визначатися як у формальному сенсі (як договір, як правовий акт), так і у функціональному (як регулятор адміністративно-правових відносин, інструмент або форма діяльності органів публічного адміністрування). Для розуміння дійсної сутності адміністративного договору необхідним є врахування як формального, так і функціонального чинника. З одного боку, адміністративний договір має договірний характер, оскільки визначає взаємні права та обов’язки учасників адміністративно-правових відносин, що відрізняє його від адміністративного акту, який має односторонній характер, з іншого – найчастіше він є заміною адміністративного акту, оскільки по суті і адміністративний договір, і адміністративний акт спрямований на прийняття рішення у адміністративних правовідносинах, пов’язаних із визначенням або розмежуванням компетенції, видатків або реалізацією повноважень органу публічної адміністрації у адміністративно-сервісних правовідносинах. В законодавстві визначені лише два критерії для розмежування адміністративного договору від приватно-правового договору та адміністративного акту: а) двосторонній характер, коли суб’єктами видання є або кілька суб’єкти владних повноважень, або суб’єкт владних повноважень та фізична та/або юридична особа; б) чіткий перелік випадків укладання адміністративного договору, який визначено законом.
MANAJEMEN LAKTASI PADA IBU HAMIL DAN MENYUSUI DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI TANJUNG RIAU KOTA BATAM
Authors: Aatinaa Adhyatma Aminah , Aprilia Putri Dinda , Nurlela Siti
Published: December 2024

Keberhasilan ibu dalam menyusui bayinya dapat dilihat dari pemberian ASI ekslusif. Kegiatan pengabdian untuk meningkatkan kapasitas ibu menyusui melalui penyuluhan kesehatan mengenai manajemen laktasi atau pemberian asi eksklusif selama masa pandemi Covid-19 dikarenakan ASI sangat penting untuk daya tahan tubuh pada bayi dan memberikan gizi dalam jumlah yang cukup bagi kebutuhan bayi. Mitra dalam kegiatan ini adalah ibu hamil, ibu menyusui, kader kesehatan dan mahasiswi kebidanan. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan metode ceramah dan diskusi pada saat penyuluhan secara online melalui zoom meeting kepada 41 peserta. Penyuluhan ini menggunakan alat ukur dengan melakukan pengambilan data secara online melalui google form yang berupa pre test dan post test yang sudah dibagikan kepada peserta. Hasil penyuluhan ini terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dengan harapan peningkatan pengetahuan tersebut dapat merubah watak ibu pada saat memberikan ASI eksklusif serta memberikan dampak yang signifikan terhadap kesuksesan pemberian ASI Eksklusif serta selalu mengutamakan aturan kesehatan pada ibu dan bayi dimasa Covid-19 melanda. Dalam kondisi pandemi Covid-19 ini dengan melakukan upaya dalam penanganan, pencegahan serta pembatasan penularan infeksi salah satunya dengan mendorong ibu untuk tetap memberikan ASI di masa pandemi Covid-19. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa para peserta antusias dengan memberikan pertanyaan dan tidak meninggal zoom meeting penyuluhan pengabdian masyarakat.
PERANAN PENYULUHAN TERHADAP PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT BEROBAT KE PUSKESMAS TENAYAN RAYA
Authors: R. Sri Ayu Indrapuri  , Anastasya Shinta Yuliana  , Jailani Indah , Hafizah
Published: December 2024

Kesehatan masyarakat menjadi salah satu prioritas penting yang selalu diperhatikan oleh pemerintah. Bukan tanpa alasan, tingkat kesehatan masyarakat yang baik tentu akan memberikan pengaruh positif pada kehidupan yang sejahtera. Di mana masyarakat yang sehat dapat melakukan berbagai aktivitas dengan baik. Salah satu untuk mendukung kesehatan yang optimal maka diperlukan pelayanan kesehatan salah satunya Puskesmas. Adapun persepsi masyarakat tentang puskesmas  yaitu masih ada masyarakat yang belum paham bahwa pentingnya berobat ke Puskesmas Permasalahan yang dihadapi pada saat sekarang adalah sikap yang kurang tanggap dengan pasien, keramahan yang kurang dari pemberian pelayanan yang dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat, sehingga masyarakat merasa kurang puas setiap berobat ke Puskesmas. Hal ini ditandai oleh banyaknya keluhan dari masyarakat baik dari pelayanan kesehatan maupun sarana dan prasarana yang ada di Puskesmas dan juga terdapat keluhan masyarakat mengenai tidak sembuhnya penyakit yang diderita  sehingga mereka tidak mau berobat ke Puskesmas dan memilih alternative lain. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dilaksanakan pada hari sabtu tanggal 13 November 2021 di wilayah masyarakat RW 004 Kelurahan Kulim, Kecamatan Kulim. Menggunakan metode ceramah dan tanya jawab. Adapun hasil dari kegiatan penyuluhan ini masyarakat telah mampu memahami dan merubah persepsi masyarakat terkait pentingnya berobat ke puskesmas. Dan masyarakat juga  cukup memahami betapa pentingnya berobat ke puskemas serta ingin kembali berobat ke Puskesmas tanpa ada rasa khawatir.
EDUCATION TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ABOUT RADIOGRAPHER’S ROLE IN HANDLING COVID-19 IN HOSPITAL
Authors: Yoshandi T.Mohd , Angella Shelly , Ayu Indrapuri R. Sri , Annisa Aulia , Bisra Marido , Annisa  , Purnamasari Devi , Hulmansyah Danil
Published: December 2024

In 2020 WHO gave the status that Corona Virus Disease -19 (COVID-19) became a Global Pandemic. Health workers who handle cases of COVID-19 are responsible for protecting themselves and others to break the chain of spread of COVID-19. One of the medical personnel involved in handling COVID-19 is a radiographer. The role of radiographers in handling COVID-19 in hospitals needs to be socialized more, considering its very important role in evaluating patient health and requiring radiographers to have direct contact with positive patients. For radiographers, the source of danger at work is not only COVID-19, but ionizing radiation is also a source of danger that must also be taken into account. The public must also be aware of the risks and challenges faced by radiographers in their work during this pandemic.
The method used in this community service is by presentation or extension or education. This Community Service is carried out to introduce the role of radiographers in hospitals when there are patients with COVID-19 cases, so that these health workers can be more recognized by the general public. The target audience for this community service is SMA (High School) students with the aim of cultivating an interest in the younger generation to become radiographic health workers. As a result of this community service, participants were given knowledge about radiology, starting from workers (radiographers), the tools used to their role in the health world.
The results of participants' understanding of Community Service activities, all participants understood the role of radiographers in treating COVID-19 patients in hospitals and 91% of participants understood what a radiographer was, and as many as 64% of participants were interested in becoming radiographers, and the remaining 36% of participants were not interested. be a radiographer. Community service activities regarding the role of radiographers in hospitals have been carried out well. Participants become more familiar with the duties of workers in the radiation field.
A STUDY ON WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT WITH REFERENCE TO THE BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED HP&VP – VISAKAPATNAM
Authors:   Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India, Addala Mounika Sri Lakshmi Sai Sowjanya Addala Mounika Sri Lakshmi Sai Sowjanya , Naidu Dr. B. V. R ,   Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Published: December 2024

Working capital management is important for a company's financial statements and performance. It helps a
company maintain a balance between its current assets and liabilities, and ensure future solvency. Working capital
management aims to ensure that a company has enough cash to meet its short-term debt obligations and operating
expenses. It also aims to invest a company's assets in the most successful direction possible. Working capital
management involves tracking cash and cash needs, forecasting needs, monitoring cash balances, and optimizing
cash flows.
The critical role of Working capital management in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of
businesses. Effective management of working capital comprising inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts
payable directly influences a company's liquidity, profitability, and overall performance. The findings underscore
the necessity for companies to adopt a proactive approach to working capital, as it can enhance financial stability and
competitive advantage in an ever-evolving business landscape. This paper aims to provide valuable insights for
financial managers and decision-makers looking to improve their working capital strategies. BHEL follows rules and
regulations to maintain a balance between current assets and liabilities. A study on BHEL found that the company
has short term solvency and a satisfactory level of net working capital. The study also recommended that BHEL
employees continuously work to improve the company's working capital position.
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KEYWORDS: Working Capital Management, Current Assets & Liabilities, Financial Statements
A STUDY ON COMPARITIVE STATEMENT PRACTICES OF TO ARYAPURAM CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD RAJAHMUNDRY-AP
Authors: Sujatha Barla , Raja Dr.R
Published: December 2024

The banking sector in any economy plays a significant role in its growth and development. This paper is
based on financial performance analysis of two leading banks of India. This paper aims to evaluate financial
performance of The Aryapuram co-operative bank ltd on the basis of accounting ratios and also to study the
functioning of the Indian banking system . In this paper different ratios of both the banks are compared.
Capital adequacy ratio, debt equity ratio, leverage ratios, profit and loss account ratios, net interest margin
ratio, return on equity and other ratios are used to compare the performance of both the banks. This research
is based on the data collected from financial statements of the banks. The performance of both the banks are
compared from the year 2019 to 2023. It is observed that performance of The Aryapuram co-operative bank ltd
is in terms of ratio analysis but also in terms of customer satisfaction.The present study aims to identify the
financial strengths and weakness of the Indian public sector by establishing relationship between the items of
the balance sheet and profit and loss account. It is used to compare the current financial performance with
the last five years and to study the existing financial position of the bank.The data used in this is secondary
data through annual report. The data used in this study comparative balance sheet, common sized balanced
sheet, that the current liabilities is higher than the current assets every year and suggesting to increase the
current assets. And this study is conducted in the Aryapuram co-operative bank Ltd., for the study of the
performance of the bank of last five years which is satisfactory.
A STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES OF RELIANCE COMMUNICATIONS LTD., GUNTUR
Authors: RAMANJANEYULU CHENNABOINA , KALYANI Ms. T. SOWMYA
Published: December 2024

The training and development is an important tool for enhancing the competence of both individuals and the
Company as a whole. Performance assessment has been applied in businesses to keep an eye on team Dynamics,
employee advancement and organizational change for the sake of better productivity and Development of all staff
members. keeping employees, especially those who are valuable assets like Those with skills and experience, has
become more difficult. An individual`s goal-directed actions are initiated, Directed, and maintained by their level
of motivation. training and development is the single most important factor in Whether or not an organization is
successful at keeping its employees. training and development Standards are used to evaluate workers, cultivate
their competence, enhance their performance, and enhance productivity in order to motivate and keep them. This
study focuses on the requirement for training and anAssessment ofseveral performance evaluation techniques already
in use inside organization. They examine the Research done on training and development methodologies and
outcomes.
KEY WORDS: training, development, techniques
Experimental Study on Asphalt by the Partial Replacement of Filler with Red Mud
Authors: Rani Madha Deepika , Naik Mr. Bhukya Krishna
Published: December 2024

Transportation is the main means of communication for
trade, commerce, and many other purposes. In
transportation, the roadway plays a crucial role as it is
having more advantages compared to other forms of
transportation. In India, the maximum length of the
highway network is of bituminous pavements.
Bituminous pavement is a general type of bitumen mixture
with recommended changes if any. Generally, the
bituminous pavement has some failures such as potholes,
rutting, cracking, shoving, etc, the major cause of the
cracking, shoving, rutting is the lack of adhesion in the
bitumen and heavy load vehicles. To solve this issue, we
are going to replace the filler material with Bauxite residue
in the incremental method from 0% to 25%. This study
investigated the strength of the marshall stability specimen.
At present NHAI is taking an initiative to construct rigid
pavements for highways. Most of the rigid pavements are
constructed with cement concrete. It is not always possible
to supply cement because of its limited production there is
a necessity to go for alternatives.
Bauxite residue, also known as red mud, is a byproduct of
aluminum production during bauxite processing. In India,
this waste is often improperly managed, with large
quantities being stored in deforested areas. Each year,
around 22 million tons of red mud are produced in India
alone, contributing to a global total of approximately 119
million tons annually [1]. By using this red mud in bitumen
pavement, we are expecting to improve the marshal
stability of the pavement and reduce the cost of the
construction. By using this material in rigid pavements, we
are expecting to improve the strength, durability of
pavement and reduce the cost of construction and
environmental pollution.

Keywords: Bauxite residue powder (red mud), bitumen
pavements, marshal stability, rigid pavements,
compressive strength, flexural strength.
Simulation of Electric Vehicle to Vehicle Energy Transfer Using On-Board Converters
Authors: Parveen Halitha
Published: December 2024

Electric vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging is a recent approach for sharing energy among electric vehicles (EVs).
ExistingV2V approaches with an off-board power-sharing interface add extra space and cost for EV users. Furthermore,
V2V power transfer using on-board type-2 chargers reported in the literature is not efficient due to redundant conversion
stages. This work proposes a new method for V2V power transfer by directly connecting the two EV batteries together
for sharing energy through the type-2 ac charger input ports and switches. The active rectifiers of on-board type-2
chargers are not used for rectification during V2V charging, instead only a few switches are used as interfaces to
connect the two EV batteries together, to avoid redundant power conversion and associated losses which effectively
improve the overall V2V efficiency. The possible V2Vcharging scenarios of the proposed V2V approach are validated
using a MATLAB/Simulink simulation study. Furthermore, a scaled experimental prototype is developed to validate the
proposed V2V method practically.
Analisis Kualitas Pelayanan Pembuatan SIM Di Polresta Kota Palu
Authors: Kurniawan Rendy , Amalia Miftah , Mardhatilla Zakia , Mastang Mastang , Mustainah Mustainah , Kurnia Intam , Haryono Dandan
Published: December 2024

Membahas tentang kualitas pelayanan pembuatan SIM di Kota Palu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian fieid reseacrh ( penelitian lapangan ) dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa trianggulasi data dengan cara pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi untuk mendapatkan keabsahan data yang diperoleh dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Beberapa hasil dari penelitian ini antara lain (1) Dalam proses pembuatan sim, pemohon diberikan kemudahan untuk mendapatkan SIM (2) Bagi masyarakat yang ingin melakukan perpanjangan sim, polresta palu menyediakan aplikasi SIM sinar untuk membantu mempermudah masyarakat
Analisis Dampak Pencemaran Udara Akibat Oprasional Tempat Pembuangan Akhir Sampah Di Kelurahan Kawatuna
Authors: Aura Audietya Chantieka , Adriansa Muhammad Wandi , Tala’a Nadia I , Bakri Nuraini , Mustainah Mustainah , Kurnia Intam , Haryono Dandan
Published: December 2024

Tempat Pembuangan Akhir (TPA) di Kelurahan Kawa Tuna berfungsi sebagai solusi pengelolaan sampah, namun operasionalnya seringkali menimbulkan dampak negatif terhadap lingkungan, terutama pencemaran udara yang berupa bau busuk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak pencemaran udara dan lingkungan yang dihasilkan dari aktivitas di TPA serta efeknya terhadap kesehatan masyarakat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis kualitatif dengan survei persepsi masyarakat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bau busuk yang dihasilkan dari TPA dapat mengganggu kenyamanan dan kesehatan masyarakat sekitar. Penelitian ini menegaskan perlunya pengelolaan TPA yang lebih baik dan penerapan teknologi ramah lingkungan untuk meminimalkan dampak negatif terhadap kesehatan masyarakat dan lingkungan.
Efektivitas Pengelolaan Sampah Di Kelurahan Mamboro Kecamatan Palu Utara
Authors: Alamsyah Andri , Veronika Indah , Handayani Suci , Nabilla Desyha , Mustainah Mustainah , Kurnia Intam , Haryono Dandan
Published: December 2024

Pertumbuhan penduduk yang signifikan yang dialami oleh suatu wilayah dapat memberikan pengaruh yang cukup kompleks misalnya dengan meningkatnya volume sampah yang dihasilkan menjadi salah satu pengaruh buruknya. UU No. 18 Tahun 2008 menekankan bahwa semua pihak wajib memprioritaskan pengurangan sampah dengan pelaksanaan 3 R yaitu reuse (menggunakan kembali), recycle (mendaur ulang), dan reduce (mengurangi. Upaya pemerintah di Kelurahan Mamboro belum sanggup memerani permasalahan sampah, sedangkan pada kenyataannya sampah-sampah yang ditimbulkan kian bertambah. Salah satu program metode dalam mengurangi sampah dimana akan dibuang di TPS di berbagai titik, akan tetapi metode tersebut tidak berjalan dengan efektif. Tetapi dengan adanya pemerintah menyediakan penejemputan sampah dirumah masing-masing warga hal ini dapat menjadi solusi untuk menanggunlagi sampah dan lebih efektif daripada warga yang membuang sampah harus ke tempat pembuangan sampah (TPS).
Strategi Reengineering di Perusahaan Manufaktur untuk Meningkatkan Daya Saing di Era Industri 4.0: Studi Literatur tentang Penerapan Teknologi Informasi dan Inovasi
Authors: Warih Wido Cepaka , Aurellia Miranda , Simanjuntak Davit Lungguk , Azka Aqori Satria , Putra Erwin Aditya
Published: December 2024

Reengineering is a radical process to redesign existing business processes with the aim of enhancing performance, quality, and efficiency. Reengineering can assist manufacturing companies in adapting to the challenges and opportunities in the era of Industry 4.0, characterized by digitization, automation, and system integration. This article aims to examine the reengineering strategies of manufacturing companies in the Industry 4.0 era, focusing on the implementation of information technology and innovation. The research method utilized is literature review, which involves collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing information from various relevant sources such as journal articles, books, reports, and websites. The research findings indicate that reengineering in manufacturing companies in the Industry 4.0 era involves several steps: (1) identifying and understanding existing business processes and customer needs; (2) determining the vision, mission, and objectives of reengineering; (3) redesigning business processes utilizing information technology and innovation, such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and 3D printing; (4) implementing new business processes involving all stakeholders, including employees, management, suppliers, and customers; and (5) evaluating and monitoring the performance and impact of reengineering. This article also discusses some of the benefits, challenges, and critical success factors of reengineering manufacturing companies in the Industry 4.0 era
How Populism and Culture Wars Affect Fundamental Rights
Authors: Ferreira Dias João
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the intricate relationship between populism, culture wars, and fundamental rights. It explores how the rise of populist movements and the intensification of culture wars reshape the interpretation and implementation of fundamental rights, often polarizing societal values and threatening democratic principles. By delving into the mechanisms underlying these phenomena, the paper highlights how populism amplifies ideological divides, leveraging culture wars to contest principles of equality, freedom of expression, and social justice. The study categorizes populism into economic, political, and cultural strands, analyzing their combined effects with culture wars on the discourse and practices of democracy. Using examples such as the rollback of reproductive rights in the United States and the use of nationalist narratives in Brazil and India, the paper underscores the tangible consequences of these dynamics. This exploration reveals the challenges these contentious forces pose to the principles of democracy, human rights, and social cohesion, as well as their influence on competing democratic models: liberal, majoritarian, and minoritarian.

Keywords: populism, culture wars, fundamental rights, democracy.
Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Late Preterm vs. Full-Term Deliveries: A Comparative Cohort Study
Authors: Shah Dhrumil , Saini Paramjeet
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Late preterm infants, born between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation, are often regarded as functionally similar to term infants. However, growing evidence suggests that these neonates experience higher risks of morbidity and mortality compared to term infants. This study aimed to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes of late preterm deliveries with those of full-term deliveries to highlight the clinical challenges and complications associated with late preterm births.
Methodology: This prospective cohort study included 312 pregnant women, with 104 delivering at late preterm and 208 at full term. Data were collected on maternal characteristics, labour onset, delivery mode, neonatal outcomes, and complications. Statistical analysis was performed to identify significant differences between the two groups.
Results: Late preterm infants demonstrated significantly lower birth weights (mean 1734 g vs. 2348 g) and higher rates of NICU admission (64.4% vs. 16.8%). Neonatal morbidities, such as respiratory distress (36.5% vs. 12.5%) and jaundice (26.9% vs. 9.6%), were more frequent in the late preterm group. Maternal outcomes varied, with higher rates of labour induction (70.2% vs. 38.5%) and caesarean sections (42.3% vs. 28.4%) in the late preterm group. Neonatal mortality was also higher in late preterm infants (8.7% vs. 1.9%).
Conclusion: Late preterm births are associated with increased neonatal and maternal complications compared to full-term deliveries. These findings underscore the need for specialized care and monitoring for late preterm pregnancies to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
A Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Recaptcha V3 against Recaptcha V2, Hidden Fields, and Other Anti-Spam Techniques
Authors: Inteseful Tracy Fitz- , Sunkwa Joshua , Asiedu Dr. William
Published: December 2024

This work aims at comparing the performance of the following: reCAPTCHA v3, reCAPTCHA v2, hidden fields, and plain forms in the fight against bot activity. To do so, each of the methods was performed while in a WordPress staging environment and the robot was checked for its capability to bypass spam submissions. A preliminary evaluation of the results shows that plain forms and hidden fields do not prevent much automation; reCAPTCHA v2 has moderate effectiveness but is penetrable by advanced bots. On the other hand, reCAPTCHA v3 excels as per its efficiency standards; it employs behavioral analysis to rate user response instead of posing visible tests; thus, the bot access is immediately denied without affecting genuine users. However, user tracking becomes an issue of concern in reCAPTCHA v3 due to the vast amount of tracking done by this system. This study reveals that security, user experience, and privacy are important factors in anti-spam solutions; therefore this paper recommends v3 reCAPTCHA as the most effective solution despite the problems associated with its implementation and privacy considerations.
De afdwingbaarheid van een mediationclausule in een arbitraal beding tussen commerciële partijen: een rechtsvergelijking
Authors: Ramphal Talitha
Published: December 2024

The enforceability of a mediation clause in an arbitration clause between commercial parties: a legal comparison

This article provides a comparative legal analysis on the enforceability of mediation clauses in arbitration agreements, considering the new developments on this topic in the Netherlands.
Review of Altay Coşkun (ed.), Ethnic Constructs, Royal Dynasties and Historical Geography around the Black Sea Littoral, Stuttgart, Franz Steiner Verlag (2021)
Authors: Navas Moreno Raúl
Published: December 2024

Review of Altay Coşkun (ed.), Ethnic Constructs, Royal Dynasties and Historical Geographyaround the Black Sea Littoral, Stuttgart, Franz Steiner Verlag (2021).
Career Perspectives and Pathways: A Multi-Method Clustering Analysis of First-year Business Students
Authors:   Faculty of Business Administration Education, University of Mindanao, Montano Vicente , Mercado Joannalynn ,   Faculty of Business Administration Education, University of Mindanao
Published: December 2024

This study examines first-year business students’ career perspectives and pathways through the lens of clustering analysis. Using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), K-means, and Hierarchical Clustering techniques, the data reveals three distinct student clusters: a goal-oriented group focused on traditional business careers, an exploratory cluster still discovering their passions, and a smaller segment of passion-driven individuals pursuing specialized or innovative career paths. Positioning these clusters along the dimensions of career perspectives and career paths provides insights into the diversity of first-year business students. The study concludes that business schools must implement tailored career exploration programs, structured mentorship opportunities, and entrepreneurship-specific initiatives targeting this diverse cohort’s unique needs and aspirations. Fostering this holistic ecosystem to celebrate the diversity of career outlooks will better position first-year business students for long-term success and fulfillment in the evolving business landscape.
Curricularización de la extensión: análisis de un curso de la Licenciatura en Diseño de Moda
Authors: Barros Nascimento Carla , Vieira Pires Roseli , Kochhann Andréa
Published: December 2024

La Resolución CNE/CES 7/2018 ha transformado la extensión universitaria en Brasil, exigiendo un papel activo de los estudiantes. Este estudio tiene como objetivo comprender el impacto de las actividades de extensión curricular en la formación de los estudiantes de Diseño de Moda del examen de ingreso 2021/1 de la Universidad Estatal de Goiás. El objetivo específico es verificar si, al final del curso, los estudiantes se han convertido en ciudadanos más críticos y responsables, si el curso ha promovido la reflexión ética sobre la dimensión social de la enseñanza y la investigación, y si ha habido un diálogo constructivo con la sociedad. La encuesta realizada a los estudiantes de Diseño de Moda de la Universidad Estatal de Goiás reveló una percepción positiva de la curricularización, destacando su contribución a la formación académica y al compromiso social de la universidad. Sin embargo, es necesario mejorar la comunicación y el compromiso con la comunidad para fortalecer estos impactos, especialmente con el debate sobre sus concepciones y significados.
Haciendo Comunidad: Mejoramiento de la Atención Odontológica en las Parroquias de Portoviejo
Authors: Adum Lípari Mirella Narcisa , Molina Moya Nancy Adelita
Published: December 2024

El proyecto "Haciendo Comunidad" tiene como objetivo promover la atención primaria odontológica, en el ámbito socioeconómico y asociativo de los habitantes de las parroquias rurales del cantón Portoviejo: Pueblo Nuevo, Alhajuela, San Plácido, Crucita, Calderón y Chirijos. Este proyecto se realiza bajo el patrocinio del plan triple AAA, ejecutado por el GAD-Portoviejo, el cual pretende mejorar los sistemas de agua potable y alcantarillado de las parroquias rurales, contribuyendo al objetivo estratégico del Plan Portoviejo 2035. Este estudio es cuantitativo, descriptivo, de corte transversal. Los universitarios aplicaron la ficha 033 del MSP ecuatoriano. La intervención se la realizó en la Escuela Miguel Ángel Fernández y el Colegio Técnico Pueblo Nuevo. La muestra fue de 144 estudiantes. Se determinó que el índice CPO (piezas cariadas, piezas Perdidas y piezas obturadas) fue de 5,2 un rango elevado que refleja un alto índice de caries. Se detectó que las personas objeto de estudio poseen pocos conocimientos de técnicas de cepillado e higiene dental. El diagnóstico resalta la necesidad de iniciar la intervención de odontología básica y charlas de promoción y prevención en salud bucal. Se concluye que se puede mejorar la vida de la gente rural fortaleciendo la salud, la educación y la productividad de una zona fundamental para Portoviejo, capital de Manabí.
Mujeres académicas y estudiantes en la universidad mexicana: brechas de género presentes
Authors: Cervera Delgado Cirila , Martí Reyes Mireya , De la Sancha Villa Enoc Obed
Published: December 2024

Las brechas de desigualdad por género permanecen en distintos ámbitos de la vida social. La educación no está exenta de ello. En México se aprecian claras asimetrías entre mujeres y hombres en las universidades, sea en su papel de docentes o estudiantes. El presente trabajo tuvo por objetivo identificar la situación que guardan las mujeres en las universidades públicas estatales en México, en los roles de académicas y estudiantes, respectivamente. La investigación que da origen a esta ponencia, está diseñada para desarrollarse en dos etapas. La primera consiste en la revisión de la literatura antecedente, bases de datos de la matrícula universitaria e información relevante sobre la estructura organizacional de las universidades públicas estatales en México, que residen en sus páginas web oficiales. Los datos revelaron el avance que ha tenido el tema, derribándose algunas brechas, pero cuyas diferencias obligan a adoptar políticas institucionales y acciones sustantivas, que hagan realidad una igualdad entre ambos géneros.
Tipologija izvedbe ure pravljic v splošni knjižnici
Authors: Šefman Maja
Published: December 2024

Splošne knjižnice imajo bogat program bibliopedagoških dejavnosti, kot so ure pravljic za otroke, gibalne pravljice, glasbene pravljice, pripovedovanja za odrasle, lutkovne in gledališke predstave ter druge oblike umetnosti pripovedovanja. S tem tako otroke kot odrasle vpeljujejo v svet branja in knjig, kar prispeva k razvoju bralne pismenosti. Namen tega prispevka je predstaviti različne načine uprizoritve pravljičnih ur v splošni knjižnici. Prispevek je razdeljen na dva dela. V prvem delu so predstavljene aktualna literatura in teoretične osnove različnih ur pravljic. V drugem delu so analizirane dejanske izvedbe ur pravljic v Mestni knjižnici Ljubljana med letoma 2017 in 2024, podprte s slikovnim gradivom ter natančnim opisom pripomočkov in njihove uporabe. Za Mestno knjižnico Ljubljana je prispevek relevanten, ker analizira in evalvira dosedanje delo na področju izvajanja različnih ur pravljic za različne starostne skupine. Za druge knjižnice pa lahko predstavitev služi kot primer dobre prakse ter spodbuda za razvoj podobnih dejavnosti.
Transformações metodológicas no processo de formação dos profissionais de saúde, com ênfase na perspectiva das metodologias ativas de ensino-aprendizagem
Authors: Pascoal Poliana Pinheiro , Santana Flávia Cristina Pinheiro de , Trindade Filho Euclides Maurício
Published: December 2024

A formação profissional em saúde, historicamente, tem sido baseada em métodos de ensino tradicionais, fundamentados numa formação conteudista e tecnicista. A qualificação docente sobre metodologias ativas de aprendizagem é potencial para a transformação de práticas. Nos últimos anos tem se evidenciado a necessidade de implementar novas metodologias no ensino, que consigam responder as mudanças tecnológicas, sociais e culturais. Neste cenário, as metodologias ativas vêm se destacando ao colocar o discente no centro do aprendizado, tornando-o parte integral e essencial desse processo. Dentre essas metodologias, está a Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas. Trata-se de um estudo observacional transversal. A população solicitada a participar da pesquisa foi composta por alunos matriculados nos cursos da saúde da Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas, os quais responderam ao questionário sobre conhecimento das metodologias ativas de ensino-aprendizagem. As metodologias de ensino que fizeram parte da pesquisa foram: Ensino Tradicional e Metodologia Ativa de Ensino-Aprendizagem. Foi aplicado um questionário validado com afirmativas a respeito da concordância ou não do aluno sobre o uso das metodologias ativas de ensino-aprendizagem. A análise completa das respostas dos 68 alunos mostrou um bom nível de conhecimento acerca da importância das metodologias ativas no processo de formação dos profissionais de saúde. As variáveis sóciodemográficas afirmam que alunos da rede privada de ensino tiveram mais contato com o uso das MA em relação aos da rede pública. Houve a prevalência das seguintes variáveis: sexo feminino, rede privada de ensino e curso de medicina. Por fim, concluiu-se que a avaliação do conhecimento dos acadêmicos sobre a importância do uso das metodologias ativas no processo de formação dos profissionais de saúde se faz necessária ao relacionar teoria com a prática baseados na realidade multiprofissional. O uso da MA protagoniza o estudante como promotor do seu conhecimento e aplicador de sua base científica em sua futura realidade profissional.
Choosing a standard CPC by analyzing thermal performance in regions with climatic and geographical disparities
Authors: Brandão Bráulio Bezerra , Dutra José Carlos Charamba , Guerrero Jorge Recarte Henríquez
Published: December 2024

This is a computational simulation study that employs an analytical method implemented in MATLAB® to investigate various configuretions of Compound Parabolic Concentrator (CPC) with fully illuminated inverted V absorber and determine a universal solar device, optimized, applicable and used for process heat, enabling service in regions with significant latitude differences, without substantial performance losses regardless of specific local geometric parameters. The input data consist only of the Average Daily Global Solar Radiation, choosing two Brazilian cities with distinct irradiation characteristics: Caruaru, PE and Porto Alegre, RS. A comparative study and optimization analysis in relation to the acceptance angle (qa) was conducted with different CPC configuretions, to determine which of these (65°; 56.40°; 50°; 45.60°; 38.70°; 33.75°, 30°) would present the best performance and carry out an exchange study. Concluding that the difference of energy generation, under these conditions, not discrepant, allowing for the use of a single type of CPC (qa=56.40° and a truncation angle qt =45.60°), generated the highest annual energy of 34,918.28 Wh/m² and had the lower Sum Generated Energy Ratios (Energy Caruaru/Energy Porto Alegre) equal to 9.86, without any structure modifications to serve both regions - this is the standard CPC.
Reflexões em La Malasangre, de Griselda Gambaro, à luz de Theodor W. Adorno
Authors: Coura Amanda Guimarães Tito
Published: December 2024

Este artigo é uma atualização do trabalho apresentado durante o V Congresso Internacional do PPG-Letras e XIX Seminário de Estudos Literários, realizado em junho de 2018 pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Letras do Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas (IBILCE) da Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), campus de São José do Rio Preto. Mais além das reflexões do artigo publicado em 2019 nos Anais do citado evento, agora se pretende analisar recortes da violência presente no texto dramatúrgico La Malasangre, de Griselda Gambaro, autora argentina que o escreveu em seu exílio na Espanha, entre o período da ditadura Argentina, durante os anos de 1977 e 1980. Alguns aportes teóricos do filósofo alemão Theodor W. Adorno embasam a argumentação, além da contribuição de críticos literários e outros autores que analisaram a peça teatral. A personagem Dolores mereceu uma análise especial, seguida da sua relação com as demais personagens como: o Pai de Dolores (Beningno), Fermín (capataz), Rafael (professor), a Mãe de Dolores (Candelária) e João Pedro (noivo).
Monteiro Lobato: um ser da linguagem
Authors: Araújo André Luís de , Neves Alexandrina Verônica Guedes das
Published: December 2024

O ser da linguagem se fundamenta no ser das palavras e na linguagem em seu ser, uma linguagem que só aparece por si mesma no desaparecimento do sujeito. Seria o poder que a linguagem tem, um pensamento que vai muito além do que o leitor imagina. Apropriando-se do conceito de FORA blanchotiano, Foucault desenvolve o que seria o pensamento do exterior e, nessa perspectiva de deslizar o pensado para o impensado, observamos que Monteiro Lobato, no que diz respeito a sua obra infantil, O Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, propõe algo semelhante, uma vez que sua obra foi um divisor de águas para a literatura infantil no Brasil e que, por alguns longos anos até a virada do século XX, continuou sendo, em sua maioria, de traduções e adaptações europeias. Mesmo havendo uma preocupação em promover uma literatura voltada para questões nacionais, ainda caíamos no erro das finalidades moralistas e educadoras. Desse modo, é objetivo desse trabalho analisar, nas obras da série infantil O SÍTIO DO PICAPAU AMARELO, como se manifesta esse “pensamento do exterior” que se encontra também no centro da literatura moderna, na literatura lobatiana que sempre entendeu a criança como um ser inteligente. Acreditamos que tal estudo, juntamente com as análises, contribuirá, de forma positiva, para entender melhor a força desse pensamento, vislumbrando o legado deixado por Monteiro Lobato.
Desempenho e caracterização de blendas de biodiesel de arroz em conjunto moto gerador
Authors: Santos Noe Barroso dos , Santos Reginaldo Ferreira , Ruppental João Gabriel , Tokura Luciene Kazue , Castro Mayra Beatriz Semiano , Daniel Cintia , Zitha Agostinho Rodrigues , Gomes Manuel Alberto Kijingo
Published: December 2024

Apesar da tendência de crescimento populacional que se tem, o consumo de combustíveis fósseis caminha em vias contrárias, apresentando tendência de decrescimento. O uso de fontes alternativas de energia é grande responsável por isso, sendo a obtenção de biodiesel a partir de culturas energéticas um representante. Existem diversos fatores que afetam o desempenho dos motores, dentre estes, as propriedades dos combustíveis possuem grande influência. Viscosidade e ponto de fulgor afetam diretamente o processo de queima, parâmetros que são mais elevados nos biodieseis, por isso são realizados blendas com diesel para o uso comercial. A hipótese do trabalho é que a produção de biodiesel a partir de óleo de arroz refinado misturado em blendas com diesel puro, não apresenta influência no consumo específico de combustível. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a viabilidade técnica da produção e caracterizar o biodiesel de óleo refinado de arroz, identificando o rendimento do processo e a eficiência de produção de energia proveniente da queima do biocombustível através de seu consumo específico, em diferentes blendas. Para a avaliação do consumo específico foram utilizadas as blendas B00, B05, B10, B20 e B40. e realizou-se análise das características do óleo e do biodiesel. Verificou-se um rendimento de 80% na obtenção de biodiesel a partir do óleo. Não houve diferença significativa para o consumo entre as blendas e o diesel puro. Isso indica que a concentração de biodiesel presente no combustível não afeta o consumo do motor gerador, confirmando a hipótese inicial.