bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of the Zambian Government’s Liberalized Bulk Petroleum Products Procurement Policy on Service Efficiency and Effectiveness: A Case Study of the Ministry of Energy
Authors: Mwansa Sharon ,   ZCAS University, School of Business, 10101, C. Hapompwe Chrine ,   ZCAS University, School of Business, 10101
Published: July 2024

The study assessed how Zambian Government’s Liberalized Bulk Petroleum Products Procurement Policy affected service efficiency and effectiveness through the Ministry of Energy as a government agent in Lusaka, Zambia. It focused on important factors like efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality while examining the policy itself along with competition and transparency. In carrying out this examination, the following objectives were set; to assess the efficiency of procurement processes under the Liberalized Bulk Petroleum Products Procurement Policy, focusing on factors such as transparency, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, to examine the extent to which liberalization has facilitated perfect competition among suppliers in the bulk petroleum industry in Zambia, and to analyse the effects of government’s procurement liberalization policy on quality of service and value. To gather comprehensive insights, the researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 10 senior managers from key organizations in Zambia's petroleum sector. Alongside this qualitative approach, the researcher distributed questionnaires to 49 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to gather quantitative perspectives with 44 being returned representing 89.8%. The sampling technique used was non-probability purposive sampling for qualitative data, and for quantitative data involving OMCs (Oil Marketing Companies), simple random sampling was used. The thematic analysis helped in interpreting the qualitative data, while SPSS supported statistical analysis of the quantitative findings. The research revealed that while the policy led to some improvements in transparency, achieving full transparency across procurement processes remained challenging. Competition among suppliers became more diverse post-liberalization, but achieving perfect competition proved difficult, affecting both cost-effectiveness and service quality in various ways. After liberalization, there was an observation of mixed outcomes in service quality and value, with concerns particularly around adherence to standards and the reliability of supplies. In conclusion, the study highlighted the complex impacts of Zambia's liberalization policy on its petroleum sector. In recommendation, it emphasizes the need to strengthen transparency, streamline operations, and implement effective cost management strategies to maintain positive procurement outcomes and enhance service effectiveness. These insights are vital for shaping future policy reforms aimed at fostering a more competitive, efficient, and effective procurement environment in Zambia's petroleum industry.
Implementasi Inovasi Pelayanan Melalui Aplikasi “De’Best Wayan Sadar Diri” untuk Efisiensi Pelayanan Publik di BKIPM Denpasar
Authors: Safitri Diah Ayu , Anwar Anwar
Published: July 2024

Lalu lintas komoditas perikanan Indonesia yang terus mengalami peningkatan, menuntut pelayanan publik yang prima dan mengutamakan prinsip-prinsip good and clean government. Balai Karantina Ikan Pengendali Mutu (BKIPM) melalui unit pelayanan teknis (UPT) di berbagai wilayah Negara RI, berperan untuk memberikan jaminan ikan sehat dan bermutu dengan mengembangkan inovasi metode pelayanan publik, pengawasan, pencegahan, pengendalian, dan diagnosa komoditas perikanan yang dilalulintaskan.  Pembentukan suatu konsep De’Best Wayan Sadar Diri sebagai sebuah sistem pelayanan dan pengawasan di BKIPM Denpasar menuju pelayanan berkelas internasional. Evaluasi terkait implementasi pelaksanaan teknis di lapangan perlu untuk dilakukan sebagai salah satu upaya untuk mengetahui efektivitas dari konsep tersebut dalam menjaga dan meningkatkan kinerja sumber daya manusia dalam lingkungan pegawai BKIPM Denpasar. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Februari 2023, di stasiun unit pelaksana teknis BKIPM Denpasar, dengan sumber berupa key informan yaitu  pejabat dan pegawai pada unit pelaksana teknis BKIPM Denpasar. Inovasi De’Best Wayan Sadar Diri merupakan sebuah sistem pelayanan dan pengawasan pemeriksaaan data riil terbangun sebagai ekosistem unit/instansi yang saling berkaitan, sehingga kolaborasi menjadi terintegrasi untuk mendukung tugas pokok dan fungsi masing-masing.  Pada awal penerapannya tahun 2019, diimplementasikan menggunakan empat tools pendukung. Selanjutnya dilakukan update, sehingga total menjadi 10 tools. Keberlangsungan dan kualitas implementasi inovasi De’Best Wayan Sadar Diri dilakukan monitoring dan evaluasi secara berkala.  Strategi sosial untuk keberlanjutan inovasi De’Best Wayan Sadar Diri dilakukan dengan mengoptimalkan kolaborasi terintegrasi dengan intansi terkait dan berbagai kelompok masyakat serta komunitas perikanan.
Diagnóstico diferencial em transtorno bipolar tipo 2
Authors: Rivoli Rossi Natália , Dünkel Duarte Rafaela , Aparecida Alves Natália , Evelise Toledo Coutinho Rhanica , Cardoso Moreira Garcia Sonia
Published: July 2024

O diagnóstico diferencial do transtorno bipolar tipo 2 (TB) é complexo e desafiador. Isso porque muitos de seus sintomas podem ser confundidos com outros transtornos, como transtorno de personalidade borderline (TPB), depressão maior (DM) e transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH). Além disso, comorbidades estão associadas ao TB, como é o caso da psicose (P). Assim, o objetivo desse trabalho é realizar uma revisão de literatura acerca do diagnóstico diferencial do TB, elucidando os desafios do diagnóstico e as comorbidades associadas ao transtorno. Quanto à metodologia, as buscas foram realizadas na base de dados do PubMed e cinco artigos em inglês foram selecionados, tendo alta relevância cientifica. Os resultados foram que dos cinco artigos, dois relacionavam o tema do TB ao TPB, um a DM, um ao TDAH, e um a P. Como dito, o diagnóstico diferencial pode ser desafiador, isso porque os sintomas são semelhantes. Quanto ao TB e TPB, em ambos podem apresentar estados de humor alterados, automutilação deliberada, suicídio e evidenciam impulsividade, irritabilidade, desinibição sexual, gastos excessivos e uso indevido de álcool e drogas. Em relação ao TB e DM, o diagnóstico é complexo pois muitos dos pacientes tem o estágio de depressão e ansiedade mais frequentes que estágios de hipomania. O TDAH também tem sintomas semelhantes ao TP, principalmente nos estágios de hipomania, como por exemplo, aumento de energia, hiperatividade psicomotora, inquietação, euforia ou irritabilidade e aumento da impulsividade. Somado a isso, ainda temos a comorbidade de psicose que está relacionada ao TB sendo definida por delírios e/ou alucinações ou por gravidade comprometimento ou melancolia, além de abuso de substâncias. Dessa forma, é possível observar que o diagnóstico diferencial é um desafio e que a comorbidade associada é de extrema importância para manutenção da qualidade de vida desses pacientes.
Relação entre ácido fólico e o transtorno do espectro autista
Authors: Vieira de Oliveira Ana Beatriz , Antunes Chaves Anna Julia , De Moraes Raymundo Maria Gabriela , Araújo Faria Mariana , Vieira Cury Sérgio Elias
Published: July 2024

O transtorno do espectro autista (TEA) é uma alteração complexa do neurodesenvolvimento humano, caracterizado por deficiências sociais e de comunicação, hipersensibilidade sensorial com dificuldades de adaptação a mudanças inesperadas, bem como interesses restritos e comportamentos repetitivos. O objetivo do presente estudo é o de contribuir no esclarecimento de dúvidas sobre a participação ou não do acido fólico, na etiologia do TEA. Foram realizadas buscas eletrônicas nas bases de dados virtuais BIREME e Retrieval System Online (PubMed/MEDLINE), incluindo artigos publicados em inglês, espanhol e português. Foram utilizados os uni-termos autismo, autism spectrum disorder e folic acid, e com o uso dos operadores booleanos “AND” e “OR”, observando-se o período dos últimos 10 anos. Após a avaliação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 23 artigos foram selecionados para o estudo do ácido fólico, onde a maioria concluía que são necessárias mais pesquisas nessa temática, correlacionando o uso de ácido fólico com o transtorno do espectro autista. Diante da revisão proposta, pode-se concluir, com ressalvas, que o ácido fólico participa na etiologia de desenvolvimento do TEA.
Relato de caso sobre encefalite viral
Authors: Bastos Larisse , Boechat Pereira Eduardo Boechat Pereira , Reis Henriques Pâmela , Guerra Alves José Renato , Rodrigues Costa Luciano
Published: July 2024

Relatar o caso de paciente acometido por encefalite viral. Este trabalho foi submetido e aprovado pelo CEP (CAAE 30457717.1.0000.5237) e as informações foram obtidas por meio de revisão do prontuário, registro fotográfico dos métodos diagnósticos aos quais o paciente foi submetido e revisão de literatura.  A encefalite viral é uma condição inflamatória grave do cérebro, predominantemente afetando crianças e adolescentes. Sua incidência global é variável e muitas vezes a causa específica não pode ser identificada. Os principais vírus associados incluem HSV-1, HSV-2, enterovírus e arbovírus. A transmissão ocorre principalmente através das mucosas e sangue, com potencial de invasão do sistema nervoso central. O diagnóstico é desafiador, mas pode ser apoiado por sinais clínicos, neuroimagem e análise do líquido cefalorraquidiano. O tratamento empírico com aciclovir é comum, especialmente se a suspeita não for descartada nas primeiras horas. A encefalite viral representa uma condição clínica desafiadora que exige uma compreensão abrangente para seu manejo eficaz. O diagnóstico dessa condição nem sempre é fácil e muitas vezes requer uma abordagem multifacetada, envolvendo sinais clínicos, neuroimagem e análise do líquido cefalorraquidiano. A intervenção precoce e adequada pode ajudar a reduzir a morbidade e a mortalidade associadas. A colaboração entre profissionais de saúde, pesquisadores e autoridades de saúde pública é fundamental para enfrentar esse desafio.
Pengaruh Digital Marketing, Kualitas Produk dan Harga Terhadap Minat Beli Pelanggan Pada Coffeshop di Kota Banjarbaru
Authors: Yudi  , Rifqi Amrulloh  , Fredy Jayen  , Tina Lestari
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how customers' interest in purchasing from coffee shops in Banjarbaru City is affected by digital marketing, product quality, and price. This study's population consists of all customers of Loka Coffe & Eatery, Terjibakkopi, and Kean Coffe, three coffee shops in the city of Banjarbaru that receive over 500 visitors per month. Purposive sampling was used to select 120 respondents for this study's sample. In this study, multiple linear regression analysis was used. Blended research information utilizing Microsoft Succeed and SPSS 28 programming. The autonomous factors in this study are Advanced Showcasing (X1), Item Quality (X2), and Value (X3). The variable that is bound in this study is Client Purchasing Interest (Y). Digital marketing, product quality, and price all have a simultaneous effect on customer buying interest, according to this study's findings. Computerized Showcasing factors, Item Quality and Cost likewise impact Client Purchasing Interest. The bound variable, Customer Buying Interest, was 61.1% influenced by the independent variables (Digital Marketing, Product Quality, and Price). Additionally, Customer Buying Interest is primarily influenced by the Digital Marketing variable.The purpose of this study is to ascertain how customers' interest in purchasing from coffee shops in Banjarbaru City is affected by digital marketing, product quality, and price. This study's population consists of all customers of Loka Coffe & Eatery, Terjibakkopi, and Kean Coffe, three coffee shops in the city of Banjarbaru that receive over 500 visitors per month. Purposive sampling was used to select 120 respondents for this study's sample. In this study, multiple linear regression analysis was used. Blended research information utilizing Microsoft Succeed and SPSS 28 programming. The autonomous factors in this study are Advanced Showcasing (X1), Item Quality (X2), and Value (X3). The variable that is bound in this study is Client Purchasing Interest (Y). Digital marketing, product quality, and price all have a simultaneous effect on customer buying interest, according to this study's findings. Computerized Showcasing factors, Item Quality and Cost likewise impact Client Purchasing Interest. The bound variable, Customer Buying Interest, was 61.1% influenced by the independent variables (Digital Marketing, Product Quality, and Price). Additionally, Customer Buying Interest is primarily influenced by the Digital Marketing variable.
Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan dan Modal Minimum Investasi Terhadap Minat Investasi Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk Pada Generasi Z
Authors: Fadhil Rakhmad  , Lisa Martiah Nila Puspita
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine how the level of financial literacy and minimum investment capital affects the interest in investing in Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk. The population for this analysis is the Gen Z community in Indonesia, and the sample was taken in June 2024. Smart-PLS software is used to perform multiple linear regression analysis. The technique used in sampling is non probability sampling and uses purposive sampling method consisting of 343 respondents The test results of Partial Least Square (PLS) Structural Model Method show that both variables (financial literacy and minimum capital) have a positive influence on investment interest in Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk with P values of 0.000 for the level of financial literacy and P values of 0.000 for minimum investment capital. This explains that the higher the level of financial literacy of generation z and the lower the minimum investment capital for generation z, the higher the interest of generation z to invest in Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk.
Peraturan Daerah Nomor 16 Tahun 2014 tentang Penataan dan Pemberdayaan Pedagang Kaki Lima pada Penegakan Hukum dan Sanksi serta Kendala di Kabupaten Grobogan
Authors: Wibowo Fajar Satrio , Listiyarini Dyah , Megawati Wenny
Published: July 2024

This study discusses the Implementation of Local Regulation Number 16 of 2014 regarding the Regulation and Empowerment of Street Vendors in Grobogan Regency. It is triggered by the rapid economic development in the region, which has resulted in a significant increase in the participation of street vendors in economic development efforts through street vending activities, which are increasingly popular among the people of Grobogan Regency. The study examines how the law enforcement is carried out on Local Regulation Number 16 of 2014 concerning the regulation and empowerment of street vendors in Grobogan Regency. Additionally, the research also highlights the sanctions imposed when street vendors violate these local regulations, and identifies the challenges faced by the Municipal Police officers in carrying out their duties to regulate street vendors. The research applies a normative juridical approach in its methodology with a descriptive analysis specification. Despite some challenges faced by the officers in the field, the law enforcement of Local Regulation Number 16 of 2014 regarding the Regulation and Empowerment of Street Vendors in Grobogan Regency continues to proceed in an orderly manner and can be overcome by field officers.
Adat Upah-Upah setelah Khitanan di Masyarakat Labuhan Bilik Menurut Tokoh Muhammadiyah dan Tokoh Al-Washliyah
Authors: Rahmadani Sri , Zuhri Ahmad
Published: July 2024

In Islamic law, tradition/custom is known as Urf, which is ‘something that is considered good and accepted by common sense’. The patterns and differences in the customs of each community in a particular area are caused by the cultural values that underlie the life of the local community. Similarly, the customs adopted by the Labuhan Bilik community in Central Panai Sub-district have a variety of cultures, one of which is the wage-upah custom. This wage-upah custom received two different responses from Islamic mass organisation leaders, namely Muhammadiyah leaders of Panai Tengah Subdistrict and Al-Washliyah leaders of Panai Tengah Subdistrict. This research aims to find out how the implementation, the value contained in the wage-upah custom in the Labuhan Bilik community, how the opinions of Muhammadiyah Leaders and Al-Washliyah Leaders of Central Panai District, as well as which opinion is more relevant in relation to the chronology in Labuhan Bilik Central Panai District. This research uses a comparative empirical sociological research method, qualitative research type with an anthropological approach. The results show that the opinion of Muhammadiyah leaders is more relevant to be applied in Labuhan Bilik, because the wage-upah custom is a form of practice that is a hereditary custom that was not taught by the Prophet, as well as customs that resemble the culture of another religion, namely Hinduism, if you want to show affection or want to give encouragement, just pray directly to Allah swt without going through other intermediaries.
Kajian Tekno Ekonomi Terkait Konversi Limbah Biomassa Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Menjadi Listrik Melalui Metode Gasifikasi Tiga Tingkat dan Mesin Diesel Dual Fuel di Pulau Batam
Authors: Robi Fajerin Darmawan  , Bambang Sudarmanta
Published: July 2024

The increasing energy demand has led to a decrease in the availability of fossil fuels, making it necessary to seek renewable alternative energy sources. One of the alternative energy solutions that is currently being widely developed is biomass. Biomass can be converted into renewable energy through a process called gasification. Gasification is the conversion process of solid fuels, often referred to as Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), which can be processed into Biomass Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) for the three-stage gasification process to produce syngas. Syngas can then be used as fuel for diesel engines to generate electricity in a “Waste to Electric” system. This study utilizes a diesel engine with a dual-fuel system. The objective of operating the diesel engine with a dual-fuel system is to determine the impact of using syngas, obtained from the gasification of RDF pellets, in a diesel engine with a dual-fuel system. The dual-fuel diesel system operates using two types of fuel: diesel fuel and gas fuel. The gas fuel used is syngas resulting from the gasification of RDF biomass pellets. During the gasification process, variations in the air ratio will be adjusted in the pyrolysis, oxidation, and reduction zones with air ratio comparisons of 0:10:0, 1:8:1, 2:7:1, and 1:7:2. The syngas produced from the gasification process will be used as fuel for the dual-fuel diesel engine. The performance characterization of the dual-fuel diesel engine will be conducted by testing the engine at 5000 rpm with load variations from 500 watts to 5000 watts in 500-watt increments, and by varying the mass flow rate of the syngas by adjusting the syngas valve opening. This study aims to demonstrate that RDF has promising potential as a renewable electricity source. The three-stage gasification process has proven effective in converting RDF into high-quality syngas. The dual-fuel diesel engine can operate stably and produce electricity with lower emissions compared to conventional diesel engines. The utilization of RDF biomass waste for power generation through three-stage gasification and dual-fuel diesel engines offers a sustainable solution to waste management issues and provides environmentally friendly electricity on Batam Island.
Analisis Implementasi Pembiayaan Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) Syariah dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan UMKM: Studi Kasus pada Pegadaian Cabang Mandala
Authors: Mulyani Seri , Jannah Nurul , Syafina Laylan
Published: July 2024

This study employs a descriptive qualitative methodology, using field research. The objective of this research is to determine the impact of Pegadaian's involvement in enhancing the revenue of micro, small, and medium companies (UMKM) through the utilization of Shariah People's Enterprise Credit (KUR). This study employs interviews, observations, and documentation as methods for data collection. This research demonstrates the significant role of Kur Shariah Pegadaian in facilitating small and medium-sized companies (UMKM) in acquiring the necessary finance for company expansion and development. In addition, the Kur shariah pegadaian significantly boosts the profits or revenue of small and medium-sized firms (UMKM) to a far greater extent than previously.
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Authors: Moskovkin Viktor V.
Published: July 2024

The article examines various types of civilizational models using the characteristics of culture and the form of organization of society.
SACRED SPACES AND OBJECTS OF THE KAZAKHS AND TATARS OF THE STEPPE ZONE OF THE SOUTHERN TRANS-URALS
Authors: Zakirova Anna S.
Published: July 2024

The article examines the regional features of the emergence and functioning of sacred spaces and individual objects, typical for the kazakh and tatar population of rural settlements in the south of the Chelyabinsk region. Mythological characters of developed and undeveloped spaces, natural and cultural elements of the landscape endowed with hierotopic properties and associated rites and rituals are highlighted. The variety of forms and manifestations of sacralization of objects is examined in detail using the example of the village of Redutovo, Chesmensky district, with a mixed tatar-kazakh population, where the creation of a religious worldview and landscape, traditional for “folk Islam,” and associated practices associated with national identity, the preservation of memory and its reproduction were studied.
Role of Augmented Reality in Improving Remote Technical Support in Nigeria
Authors: Ahmed Zainab
Published: July 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of augmented reality in improving remote technical support in Nigeria.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings:  The integration of Augmented Reality (AR) in remote technical support in Nigeria has significantly enhanced troubleshooting efficiency by allowing technicians to visualize issues in real-time, providing immediate and interactive guidance. This technology has improved customer satisfaction by reducing downtime and accelerating resolution processes, making support more accessible, especially in remote areas. Additionally, AR has contributed to cost reduction by minimizing the need for physical technician visits and extensive in-person training sessions.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Technology acceptance model (TAM), media richness theory (MRT) & cognitive load theory (CLT) may be used to anchor future studies on role of augmented reality in improving remote technical support in Nigeria. Implement AR solutions to provide remote technicians with detailed, real-time visual overlays that guide diagnostic and repair processes. Formulate policies that establish standards for AR technology in remote technical support. This includes guidelines for data security, privacy, and interoperability to ensure that AR solutions are safe, reliable, and can work seamlessly with other technologies.
A Surgical management of Mandibular Central Giant Cell Granuloma: A case report
Authors: Serag Keibah
Published: July 2024

Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is a benign intraosseous, it is a nonneoplastic lesion that is found particularly in the maxilla and mandible, with higher rate in the mandible. Although the etiology is uncertain, it is assumed to be caused by trauma, inflammatory processes, or genetic factors. The biologic behavior of CGCG of the jaws ranges from a quiescent, indolent asymptomatic lesion with slow growth and low recurrence rate, to an aggressive pathological process, characterized by pain, rapid growth, root resorption, cortical perforation, and a high recurrence rate. A rapid diagnostic assessment, together with an adequate histopathologic verification, is essential to improve the management and the prognosis of this locally destructive lesion. In this case report, a 63-year-old female patient complaining of a lower left side mandibular swelling measured (3x3cm) for two months undergone radiographic investigation. Images revealed a mandibular left side lesion with characteristic features that were highly suggestive of CGCG. The patient undergone excisional biopsy, and the subsequent histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of CGCG. Postoperative recovery of the patient was smooth and uneventful. The mild postoperative pain and edema were controlled with analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs, and the patient was placed on intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics for 5 days, The surgery and recovery were uneventful.
Geochemistry and Socioeconomic Importance of Gypsum in Fune and Fika LGA, Yobe, North Eastern Nigeria.
Authors: Dagare Adamu Musa , Gambo Yusuf , Abare Jesse Shehu
Published: July 2024

Artisanal mining have being taking place for decades in the study area. It serves as source of income and employment to the miners as well as revenue generation to both Yobe state and Fika and Fune LGAs. 15 representative gypsum samples were collected at Alangafe, Turmi and Mamunji active mining sites from a depth of 3m — 5.7m. X-ray fluorescence was used to determine the geochemistry of the samples. The result revealed that Turmi (TG) has the highest purity with 88.30%, Alangafe (AG) with 87.44% and Mamunji with lowest purity 83.92%. Percentage purity of gypsum were determined by calculating the percentage of Calcium Sulfate dehydrate (CaS04.H20) or by heating the mineral and quantify change in mass. When compared with imported gypsum from Morocco and Spain, it was found that the crystalline gypsum of the study area is of low grade but Turmi (TG) and Alangafe (AG) meet the required limit of 84 — 100% purity for industrial application while Mamunji (MG) falls below the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) limit with 83.92%. The order of purity is Turmi>Alangafe>Mamunji.For Socioeconomic analysis, six locations were considered and monitored for the period of eight (8) weeks and gypsum outputs were measured with head pan and sold per ton at the rate of ₦60, 000. It can be deduced that Ganguwale yielded 30% gypsum output, Garin Ari 19%, Bulaburin 15%, Mamunji 14%, Gawara 12% and Turmi 10% respectively. This implies income for the artisanal miners as well as State and local government. Another socioeconomic importance is that the gypsum serve as raw materials for certain industries such as cement, chalk paints etc. Proper monitoring is required to reduce environmental degradation, surface and groundwater pollution.
Planning and Implementation of Group Activities for Science Teaching in Sri Lanka: Based on Experiential Learning with the Affordances of Mobile Phones
Authors: Ekanayake Sakunthala Y.
Published: July 2024

Teaching science means more than enabling students to acquire scientific knowledge. It is necessary to foster comprehension of a combination of content, processes, and characteristic attitudes related to the science topic being studied. Content includes abstract concepts, laws, and theories whereas processes include observation, classification, measurement, inference, prediction, and communication. The characteristic attitudes involve being curious and imaginative, being enthusiastic about asking questions and solving problems, and respecting for methods and values of science. Therefore, science teachers aim to focus on the development of these three dimensions among their students.
Pedagogical Content Knowledge in the Teaching of Consumer Science: Effectiveness in the Classroom
Authors: Mafa-Theledi Olivia Neo
Published: July 2024

When thinking about teaching, we think Pedagogical Content Knowledge, which is the knowledge the teachers cannot ignore. I this study we argue that Pedagogical Content Knowledge are the determiner of teaching and learning activities in the classroom. The purpose of the paper was to examine sociocultural perspectives on the issues of Pedagogical Content Knowledge and the importance of development of PCK on the teachers teaching in the classroom. The data collection was done through use of a prepared questionnaire to survey the responses of the Secondary Schools Consumer Science teachers. The permission was obtained from both Department of Basic Education and school authorities under study to gather the research data using quantitative method. For the quantitative research method random sampling of the Consumer Science Secondary Schools teachers was sampled. The researcher used a random sampling technique since all the members of a population have an equal and independent chance of been selected and biased is reduced.
Resistencia, anonimato, hermandad: una doxografía orquídea
Authors: Antelo Raúl
Published: July 2024

Una de las publicaciones surrealistas más radicales, Le Memento universel Da Costa, publicado en Paris por la Revue Fontaine, a partir del otoño de 1947, no tenía ningún artículo firmado, tal como ya anunciaba la viñeta de tapa, que invocaba un asno en pálido nido («l’âne au nid-mât!»). Un año más tarde, en su Carta sobre el humanismo, Heidegger reivindicaría la existencia en el anonimato como una forma de resistir a la tentación de la publicidad y a la impotencia de lo privado, algo que acataría, en Argentina, el grupo Literal. Lectores de Heidegger, el poeta Godofredo Iommi y el ensayista Efraín Tomás Bó, miembros de curiosa hermandad que recorre América en los años 40, viviendo alternativamente en Chile, Cuba, México y Brasil, acuñan una experiencia de lo poético que pasa por lo societario acéfalo, algo que marcará profundamente figuras tan destacadas como el poeta Michel Deguy o la filósofa Barbara Cassin. ¿Hasta qué punto la experiencia inónime coexiste con la resistencia positiva? ¿Cuál es su potencial de resistencia?
Enseñar poniendo el precio: el “trabajo” con la teoría en las clases de Noé Jitrik durante la “universidad montonera”
Authors: Gerbaudo Analía Isabel
Published: July 2024

Este artículo analiza el lugar de la teoría en las clases de Literatura Latinoamericana dictadas por Noé Jitrik durante 1973 y 1974 en la carrera de Letras de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (“teoría” está escrito en singular debido a que hago referencia al constructo general, más allá de las teorías particulares que Jitrik suscribía). Este análisis hace foco en las consecuencias epistemológicas, metodológicas, éticas y políticas que Jitrik atribuía al “trabajo” con la literatura apoyado en el conocimiento de teoría. Estos resultados se ponen en diálogo con otros, a los efectos de contribuir a exhumar el conjunto de las intervenciones realizadas desde la cátedra Literatura Iberoamericana o Literatura y cultura latinoamericanas I en el período (la denominación se modificó apenas iniciado el primer cuatrimestre de 1974). En la demostración retomo algunas de las derivas de estas clases en prácticas de investigación y enseñanza.
Desde la Cumbre hasta la arena
Authors: Pavés Borges Gonzalo Moisés
Published: July 2024

Tintín es uno de los personajes más característicos de la industria del cómic francobelga y de la conocida tendencia de la “línea clara”, corriente en la que se privilegian los contenidos relativos a la aventura y, a nivel gráfico, los personajes se delimitan con detalle y el paisaje cobra una especial importancia. Una de las figuras más relevantes y, en cierto modo, el propulsor de esta escuela fue, sin lugar a dudas, Georges ProsperRemi (Etterbeek, Bélgica, 1907-Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Bélgica, 1983), conocido como Hergé y creador del icónico personaje de Tintín. Muchas de sus aventuras se asentaban en el viaje. Tintín viajó por los cinco continentes y llegó a hacerlo incluso a la Luna. Uno de los espacios geográficos que más visitó fue precisamente el continente americano. De los veinticuatro álbumes creados por Hergé, cinco fueron localizados en América. Dentro ellos destacan el díptico constituido por Las siete bolas de cristal y El templo del sol, publicado en las postrimerías de la IIGM y los primeros años de la posguerra. Estos dos cómics fueron decisivos en la carrera del dibujante belga, pues marcaron un antes y un después en su forma de entender su trabajo creativo. Su gusto por el detalle y su obsesión por construir entornos creíbles para el desarrollo de las aventuras de sus personajes, le llevaron a consultar numerosas fuentes antes de emprender cualquiera de sus obras posteriores. Este artículo explora cuáles fueron las fuentes de inspiración que utilizó en la creación de este díptico, prestando especial atención a aquellas que sirvieron de base para la ambientación de El templo del sol.
caso atípico de Servicio en la mar (Luis Suárez de Lezo, 1950)
Authors: Trujillo García-Ramos Francisco
Published: July 2024

Servicio en la mar (Luis Suárez de Lezo, 1950), es el único largometraje de ficción de la historia del cine español clasificable dentro del subgénero bélico de guerra submarina. No obstante, su condición de película de corte propagandístico propio del régimen franquista la ha situado en una incómoda posición dentro de la filmografía nacional, relegando el filme al olvido.
Se trata de una película de la que prácticamente no se encuentran referencias bibliográficas de interés, ni tampoco se tiene constancia de su vinculación a espacios culturales retrospectivos. Por todo ello, este artículo tiene como objetivo visibilizar el filme mediante la exposición de resultados tras un estudio realizado en torno a su producción, el fallido debut en la gran pantalla en el año 1950, y la conexión de la película con el subgénero de guerra submarina.
DEBIDA DILIGENCIA COMO OBLIGACIÓN DE LOS ESTADOS DE PABELLÓN
Authors: Mosquera T. Margareth J.
Published: July 2024

Este ensayo examina la obligación de los Estados de Pabellón de ejercer un control efectivo sobre los buques que enarbolen su bandera, asegurando que cumplan con las normas y regulaciones internacionales. El objetivo principal es destacar la importancia de la debida diligencia en el contexto contable y marítimo, tanto para la seguridad marítima como para la protección del medio ambiente y el bienestar de la tripulación. Los resultados muestran que la debida diligencia incluye medidas como la supervisión regular de los buques, la emisión y aplicación de normativas nacionales e internacionales, y la cooperación con otros Estados y organizaciones internacionales. Además, se subraya la necesidad de verificar el cumplimiento de las normas laborales y ambientales establecidas por organizaciones como la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) y la Organización Marítima Internacional (OMI).
Las principales conclusiones indican que la debida diligencia en el abanderamiento de buques es crucial para prevenir accidentes marítimos, proteger el medio ambiente marino y asegurar condiciones laborales justas. Además, la debida diligencia es una herramienta esencial para prevenir actividades ilícitas como el lavado de dinero y la financiación del terrorismo en el sector marítimo. En resumen, la debida diligencia no solo es una obligación legal, sino también un principio ético que refleja el compromiso de los Estados con la seguridad, el desarrollo sostenible del transporte marítimo y la paz mundial.
User evaluation of hospitals: service quality and hospitals’ physical obsolescence
Authors: Acampa Giovanna , Sdino Benedetta , Gola Marco , Sdino Leopoldo , Pino Alessio
Published: July 2024

Architectures for health have a crucial role in collectivity: according to international ranking scores (for example, CEOWorld Magazine’s Health Care Index), in Italy, there are very advanced and well-functioning healthcare services, even though many facilities are old and obsolete, unorganized, dilapidated, and sometimes unsafe. It has been estimated that 60% of facilities have been built more than 40 years ago. Recent studies suggest that the service life of hospitals should be set around 60 years; after reaching this age, the structure must be redesigned. The present contribution analyses this “rule of thumb” in relation to its impact on user perception. It adopts a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) method to assess the importance users attribute to the quality of the structure and the personnel working there. Specifically, 9 criteria have been selected, including extrinsic and intrinsic features not directly associated with the abovementioned issues. With this approach in mind, we analyzed the 10 best Italian hospitals’ structures and the quality of treatments. The contribution highlights a significant methodological gap in identifying the relationship between building characteristics and their effects on the service, which are often treated as separate. Thus, the research proposes an innovative method by placing users at the center of the evaluation of priorities. This is particularly crucial in healthcare facilities where all the individuals (patients and staff) and the systems’ processes affect each other. This research line has several possible results; here, it preliminarily involves questioning the 60-year-old threshold for providing highquality services in hospitals.
The principle of development right conservation. How, why, and with what effects development rights outlive the building they produce
Authors: Rusci Simone , Deri Federica
Published: July 2024

In Italy, over the last twenty years, the debate surrounding development rights as tools available for urban planning has undergone a significant acceleration. Development rights have been unanimously regarded by jurists and urban planners as the acknowledgment of the collective’s right to build granted during the planning phase. However, it has also been unanimously assumed that development rights exhaust their meaning and effects at the moment of their utilization, namely when they are transformed into a building. This study aims to demonstrate, on the contrary, how development rights remain valid and unchanged within an unlimited time horizon, far exceeding the lifespan of the produced building itself, remaining unaffected by the physical transformations occurring over time. This characteristic, provocatively termed the «buildability conservation principle» has relevant effects on individual behaviors, urban and territorial policies, regeneration policies and property taxation.The first part of the study analyzes the definition of development rights and their legal effects; the second part argues for the conservation principle with specific reference to its effects on legitimacy and certain associated rights; the third part examines the framework of taxation and its effects on urban policies. The conclusions outline several potential paths of work and discussion concerning the topic.
Towards a participatory energy transition. Critical issues and potentials of regulatory and financial instruments for Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) in Italy
Authors: Barbaro Simona , Napoli Grazia
Published: July 2024

The energy transition towards an economic model based on energy from renewable sources is considered a priority of strategic importance for the development of the European Union and Italy. In this context, Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) represent an opportunity to accelerate the decarbonisation process, to increase energy self-consumption and to replace centralised and hierarchical power plants with distributed and collaborative ones. This study aims to analyse how decarbonisation objectives are incorporated into national and regional regulatory and financial instruments that support the establishment of RECs. Starting from the comparison between the characteristics of REC and those of other energy community models with respect to a plurality of spheres (specifically, environmental, legal, economic-financial, technical, social and administrative spheres), the study provides a systematised framework of the advantages/disadvantages that influence the decision to invest in setting up a REC, and identifies the main critical issues that must be differentially addressed by the promoters, depending on whether they are public or private actors, assessing them through a system of nomenclators obtained following a focus group of experts. Furthermore, the analysis of regulations and available data on active RECs showed that Local Administrations play a central role in the dissemination of RECs, but also that the implementation of a sustainable and inclusive energy transition in the territories is hindered by a low level of social participation due to lack of knowledge of the benefits provided by RECs as well as actual difficulties for citizens to access REC projects, especially in their role as promoters.
Supporting decision-making processes in the assessment of water-related risks: a review of models and methods
Authors: Caprioli Caterina , D’Alpaos Chiara
Published: July 2024

The whole world is experiencing the impact of climate change, with an increase in the severity and frequency of water-related hazards and risks at different territorial levels. Consequently, enhancing territorial resilience and reducing these risks have emerged as one of today’s biggest challenges. Within this context, policymakers and planners need robust and transparent decision-making tools to effectively solve and rapidly respond to water-related hazards. This paper reviews the literature on these issues with the aim of providing a systematic overview of the current assessment of water-related hazards and risks. This review can afford an in-depth understanding of the role of evaluation methods in supporting policymakers in the design of cost-effective risk management strategies. We first provide an overview of the procedures for the assessment of hydrological and hydrogeological hazards and risks. We then identify gaps in current evaluation methods, particularly in terms of the economic consequences of these risks. Finally, we list the criteria from the literature that can be successfully adopted to assess water-related risks and to evaluate mitigation actions and interventions. Our findings reveal that significant advances are still needed to improve the robustness of the evaluation of the economic and financial impacts of water-related risks. The study can offer some important insights into decision-making and management processes for water-related risks, as well as a guide for future research focused on the multidimensionality of these issues.
Crónica del debate nacional
Authors: Acevedo Carlos
Published: July 2024

No abstract available.
 
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 43, No. 478-479, 1988: 767-779.
Opinión del pueblo salvadoreño sobre la paz en El Salvador
Authors: IUDOP
Published: July 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 43, No. 478-479, 1988: 829-846.
Linear Mixed-effects Models for Censored Data with Serial Correlation Errors Using the Multivariate Student’s t-distribution
Authors: Zhong Kelin , Olivari Rommy C. , Garay Aldo M. , Lachos Víctor H.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this paper is to develop a practical framework for the analysis of the linear mixed-effects models for censored or missing data with serial correlation errors, using the multivariate Student’s t-distribution, being a flexible alternative to the use of the corresponding normal distribution. We propose an efficient ECM algorithm for computing the maximum likelihood estimates for these models with standard errors of the fixed effects and likelihood function as a by-product. This algorithm uses closed-form expressions at the E-step, which relies on formulas for the mean and variance of a truncated multivariate Student’s t-distribution. In order to illustrate the usefulness of the proposed new methodology, artificial and a real dataset are analyzed. The proposed algorithm and methods are implemented in the R package ARpLMEC.
Assessment of the Factors and Constraints Influencing Healthcare Services in Primary Healthcare (PHC) Centers in Abia State, Nigeria.
Authors: Elekeh Rosemary I. , C. Uka-Kalu.Ezinne , Ugochukwu Obisike Victor
Published: July 2024

The quality and accessibility of healthcare services in Primary Healthcare (PHC) centers are critical to the overall health outcomes of any region. This study assessed the factors affecting PHC services in Abia State, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey designs to achieve the objectives. A semi-structured questionnaire which was self-administered was used to collect information from 486 healthcare providers in the selected PHCs across the zones. Data were cleaned, coded, and entered into SPSS version 26 and categorical variables were summarized using frequencies and proportions. From the study findings, some factors such as attitude of staff to patients and community participation that influenced healthcare services in the PHCs of the zones were significant, p<0.05. PHC workers had constraints such as poor referral systems and constant conflicts with colleagues while providing services to individuals, p<0.05. Poor staffing and remuneration for PHC workers were sources of their unsatisfaction with their services, p<0.05. The study highlights the urgent need for policy reforms and increased investment in the PHC sector to address these challenges. Recommendations include enhancing funding mechanisms, implementing targeted recruitment and retention strategies for healthcare professionals, upgrading facilities, and ensuring regular training and capacity building. Addressing these factors is essential to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare services in Abia State’s PHC centers, thereby contributing to better health outcomes for the population.
Role of pandemic in driving adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare industry
Authors: Kyloeua Oumaihka
Published: July 2024

The global population continues to be affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a gradual depletion of the limited healthcare resources. In order to fully realize the potential benefits of clinical artificial intelligence (AI), it is necessary to ensure its widespread adoption and use. The current body of research investigates the inclination to use clinical Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning using a comprehensive survey and identifies the factors that influence its adoption. This study examines the United States and Canada, two North American nations, using a sample size of 1068 individuals. The findings indicate that participants have a significant aversion towards artificial intelligence (AI). In a hypothetical scenario including pre-hospital triage for the coronavirus, just one out of ten individuals expressed a preference for clinical AI and machine learning over clinicians. The level of trust individuals place in clinical AI & ML, together with their level of receptiveness, are two crucial factors that impact the extent to which these technologies are embraced. Our study indicates that individuals who lack social ties and suffer sentiments of mistrust and neglect from human physicians are more likely to adopt clinical AI & ML. These findings indicate that widespread acceptance of clinical AI and machine learning may need individuals to reduce their emotional attachment to humans and demonstrate less reliance on human physicians. Based on our findings, we recommend that prioritizing the establishment of trust, rather than diminishing confidence in physicians, should be the primary focus in any law regarding the use of clinical AI & ML.
Keywords: Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Healthcare, Pandemic.