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The role of symbolism in moral education: a study of the ruwat murwakala ritual
Authors: Budhi Lardianto , Subiyantoro Slamet , Wahida Adam , Sularso Sularso
Published: February 2024

This essay is the outcome of a study on the Ruwat Murwakala, a traditional cleaning event for humans of sukerta that also serves as a backdrop for Javanese culture and religion. Although it is a religious activity, the ceremony serves as a moral education for society by conveying several symbols of worth. The mantra, one of the key components of the murwakala ceremony, is the subject of this investigation. This study used semiotic analysis of Ferdinand de Saussure's model and qualitative research methods. According to de Saussure, this symbol or sign can be understood through the idea of the relationship between the signifier and the signified. Reading the four fundamental mantras is the most important part of the ritual in Ruwat Murwakala's tale since it serves as a means of overcoming Bathara Kala. The primary methods for gathering data for this study were interviews and literature reviews. Direct observation and audio-visual recordings of the observation item were also used to obtain data. After then, the triangulation method was used to examine all of the data. The findings indicated that the four primary mantras chanted by the dalang during the Ruwat Murwakala procedure have symbolic meanings that include moral instruction about the tenets of human behaviour. This study examines educational resources from local traditional literature sources to demonstrate the significance of the idea of culture-based moral education. The findings of this study aid in the creation of community-wide moral education resources using an artistic and cultural perspective.
Development of lurik Bayat fabric design for interior elements
Authors: Purnomo Agung
Published: February 2024

This scientific article investigates the evolution of Lurik Bayat fabric, traditionally confined to the clothing industry, aiming to expand its role in the creative industry and enhance community well-being. The research commences with a thorough examination of the current state of Lurik fabric in the Bayat Sub District, encompassing analysis of its design, production processes, and community utilization. In response to the demand for interior applications, a comprehensive mapping of new functions is executed. Data is collected through a multifaceted approach involving observation, literature study, interviews, and documentation, encompassing artifacts and informant perspectives. The design experiment employs a structured approach to formulate and compose Lurik Bayat fabric designs for diverse interior elements, including drapes (curtains), lampshades, table fabrics, pillowcases, and bed covers. The outcomes of this study unveil innovative designs geared towards benefiting Lurik fabric craftspersons and facilitating the integration of the fabric into diverse creative applications beyond its traditional role in clothing. The findings emphasize the potential of Lurik Bayat fabric to contribute to the broader creative industry and improve the overall well-being of the community. The comprehensive exploration of design, production, and application provides valuable insights for practitioners, researchers, and stakeholders interested in advancing the role of traditional fabrics in contemporary creative contexts.
Diseño y usabilidad de ParaSportAPP: una mHealth destinada a promocionar la actividad física en personas con lesión medular.
Authors: Marco-Ahulló Adrià , Montesinos-Magraner Lluïsa , Segura-Navarro Xurxo , Crespo-Rivero Teresa , González Luis Millán , García-Massó Xavier
Published: February 2024

Objetivo. Diseñar y evaluar la usabilidad de una mHealth destinada a aumentar los niveles de actividad física en personas con paraplejia usuarias de silla de ruedas manual. Método. En primer lugar, se diseñó la mHealth ParaSportAPP mediante un comité de expertos en ejercicio físico y lesión medular. Posteriormente, una vez creada la mHealth, se instaló ParaSportAPP en los teléfonos inteligentes de 14 personas con lesión medular dorsal usuarias de silla de ruedas. 8 meses después de la instalación de la mHealth, se citó de nuevo a los participantes del estudio y cumplimentaron la Escala de Usabilidad del Sistema. Resultados. Se creó una mHealth con 79 ejercicios físicos diferentes y con dos modos distintos de transmitirlos al usuario. Además, la aplicación es capaz de registrar los ejercicios físicos realizados al margen de los proporcionados por la misma y ofrece un informe a modo de feedback sobre el ejercicio físico realizado durante el día. Asimismo, los resultados hallados mostraron una puntuación media de 77,5 (18,85) en la Escala de Usabilidad del Sistema. Conclusiones. Se ha conseguido diseñar y crear una mHealth funcional y con buenos niveles de usabilidad centrada en promocionar la actividad física en personas con lesión medular dorsal.
Respuestas perceptuales a la aplicación de restricción de flujo sanguíneo en diferentes programas de ejercicio. Una revisión sistemática.
Authors: De la Torre-Seoane Laura , González González Yoana , Alonso Calvete Alejandra , Justo-Cousiño Lorenzo A.
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La restricción del flujo sanguíneo (RFS) es un complemento al entrenamiento tradicional con efectos sobre fuerza e hipertrofia. Sus efectos todavía no están claros, por lo que el objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una revisión acerca de los efectos perceptuales del RFS durante diferentes programas de ejercicio.

Metodología: Se realizó una búsqueda en PubMed, Medline, Cinahl, Cochrane, Web of Science, Dialnet y PEDro. Se incluyeron ensayos clínicos en los que se usaba RFS en un programa de ejercicio y se estudiaban variables perceptuales (dolor, fatiga, disconfort, esfuerzo percibido). La calidad metodológica de los estudios se evaluó a través de la escala PEDro.

Resultados: Se seleccionaron 24 ensayos que usaron RFS en miembro inferior durante programas de ejercicios resistidos, aeróbico-anaeróbicos, de miembro superior, concéntricos o excéntricos.

Conclusiones: La RFS puede tener efectos perceptuales sobre diferentes programas de ejercicio, aunque éstos están altamente determinados por el estrés fisiológico del programa.
El límite de la adaptación fisiológica del ventrículo derecho al entrenamiento de resistencia
Authors: Barriopedro Maria Isabel , Ramos Álvarez Juan José , Forteza-Alberti José Francisco , Calderón Montero Francisco Javier
Published: February 2024

El estudio tiene como objetivo realizar una revisión del ventrículo derecho, medido por ecocardiografía o resonancia magnética, en deportistas con alto componente dinámico y estático moderado, el límite de la adaptación fisiológica. Se realizó una búsqueda en la base de datos Medline hasta finales de 2017. Este estudio mostró que los valores medios de las diferentes mediciones del ventrículo derecho en los deportistas son significativamente mayores que los de los controles sedentarios. En dos de los 12 estudios que analizaron el diámetro medio del ventrículo derecho en apical 4C, incluyendo 1477 atletas de resistencia y 498 controles, con alta heterogeneidad. Los atletas de resistencia presentaron un diámetro longitudinal del VD en absolutas apicales significativamente mayor en comparación con los controles. El volumen diastólico final y el volumen sistólico final medidos por resonancia magnética, mostraron una diferencia media estandarizada significativa a favor de los atletas con una heterogeneidad moderada.
Conclusiones de las XI Jornadas del Grupo Avilés sobre Medicina del Deporte 3 y 4 de Octubre de 2022 (Barcelona)
Authors: Vaz-Pardal Carmen , Álvarez-García Julián , Bellver-Vives Montse , Berlanga-Navarro Leonor , Brotons-Cuixart Daniel , Gasque-Celma Pablo , Gutierrez-Ortega Fernando , Lizalde-Gil Enrique , López-Peral Jesús , Perote Suarez-Rivero Santiago , Salom-Portella Fernando , Tébar-Rodrigo Juan Carlos , Terrados-Cepeda Nicolás , Terreros-Blanco Jose Luis , Arnaudas-Roy Carmen
Published: February 2024

El Grupo de Trabajo Avilés fue impulsado por el Consejo Superior de Deportes en 2009 y está formado por representantes de los Centros de Medicina de la Educación Física y el Deporte de todas las comunidades autónomas que cuentan con estas infraestructuras y representantes de centros de medicina del deporte de centros de tecnificación, centros municipales de medicina del deporte y la Agencia Española de Protección de la Salud en el Deporte. Como objetivos de este grupo de trabajo figuran la coordinación entre estas estructuras autonómicas de la medicina del deporte, el planteamiento de soluciones comunes a las diferentes problemáticas que sufren cada uno de los centros y el ser un grupo de asesoramiento, en los diferentes ámbitos de la medicina de la educación física y el deporte, para el Consejo Superior de Deportes.Este grupo de trabajo se reúne periódicamente; en su última reunión, celebrada en Barcelona el 3 y 4 de octubre de 2022, se acordaron una serie de conclusiones, en relación a la muerte súbita y las arritmias en el deporte, el SARS Cov-2, la prevención, la salud mental, la diversidad sexual y la especialidad MIR.
Entrenamiento de equilibrio en la inestabilidad crónica de tobillo. Una revisión sistemática.
Authors: Gómez-Romero Belén , Alonso Calvete Alejandra , Abalo-Núñez Rocío
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: el objetivo de este trabajo es conocer la evidencia científica de los tratamientos centrados en el equilibrio en pacientes con inestabilidad crónica de tobillo.

Método: se realizó una revisión de la literatura científica mediante una búsqueda sistematizada en febrero de 2022 en las siguientes bases de datos: PubMed, Scopus, PEDro, Web of Science,  y Medline.

Resultados: se incluyeron ensayos clínicos aleatorizados en los últimos 5 años, obteniendo un total de 16 artículos para el análisis de esta revisión sistemática. La calidad metodológica fue evaluada mediante la escala PEDro. Los principales resultados obtenidos mostraron mejoras en el equilibrio estático y dinámico en comparación con el grupo control. Sin embargo, en su mayoría, se muestran diferencias poco significativas entre grupos experimentales.

Conclusión: Los efectos que produce el entrenamiento de equilibrio en pacientes con inestabilidad crónica de tobillo parecen ser positivos.
Nível de conhecimento do profissional de educação física sobre prescrição de exercício e doenças crônicas
Authors: Ceschini Fabio , Allegretti Gustavo , Montenegro Carla SP , Leopoldo Andre S , Lima-Leopoldo Ana Paula , Reis Victor M , Figueira Junior Aylton , Bocalini Danilo Sales
Published: February 2024

A prática regular de exercício aeróbico é fundamental para a saúde de adultos saudáveis, idosos e no controle de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis. Mas para isso, deve ser prescrito segundo as diretrizes mundiais específicas para cada situação. Objetivo: avaliar o conhecimento dos profissionais de Educação Física atuantes em academias de ginástica em relação aos critérios que compõe a prescrição de exercício aeróbico para adultos saudáveis, idosos e pessoas com diagnóstico de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis segundo as Diretrizes do Colégio Americano de Medicina do Esporte. Métodos: foram avaliados 610 profissionais de Educação Física atuantes em academias de São Paulo. O conhecimento da recomendação da prescrição do exercício aeróbico foi avaliado por meio de um questionário construído para esse estudo. Foi utilizado o teste Qui-Quadrado para análise dos dados com significância de 5%. Resultados: quando considerado todos os acertos da recomendação do exercício aeróbico (acerto para os critérios frequência semanal, duração e intensidade), os resultados demonstraram que o conhecimento dos profissionais de Educação Física foi significativamente (p<0,05) maior para recomendar exercício aeróbico para adultos saudáveis em comparação a idosos e pessoas com diagnóstico de doenças crônicas degenerativas e o maior conhecimento esteve associado a idade e ao tipo de leitura realizado pelo profissional. Conclusão: o conhecimento dos profissionais de Educação Física em relação à recomendação para prescrição do exercício aeróbico foi significativamente maior para adultos saudáveis em comparação a idosos e pessoas com diagnóstico de doenças crônicas degenerativas, sendo necessário intervenção com objetivo de aumentar o conhecimento desses profissionais.
Complicaciones neurológicas en pacientes infectados con viruela del simio: Una revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Zurita Paredes Katherine Melissa , Villacís Valencia Sandra Elizabeth
Published: February 2024

Introducción.  La viruela del simio se convirtió en una nueva emergencia sanitaria, tras aparecer un nuevo brote en lugares endémicos no habituales de la enfermedad, afectando a cinco continentes con aproximadamente 16. 836 casos y presentándose en mayor medida en hombres que tienen relaciones con hombres. Teniendo como nuevo medio de transmisión el contacto sexual. Esta zoonosis puede presentar complicaciones neurológicas poco frecuentes que incluyen encefalitis y meningitis. Objetivo.  Desarrollar una revisión bibliográfica de la literatura científica de los últimos cinco años sobre la viruela del mono como una nueva emergencia sanitaria a nivel mundial que aporte información relevante para la descripción clínica de las complicaciones neurológicas asociadas a la misma, favoreciendo su diagnóstico, tratamiento, pronostico y prevención. Metodología. Se desarrolló una revisión bibliográfica de la literatura científica considerando artículos publicados, durante los últimos cinco años, en revistas indexadas visibles en bases de datos de cobertura regional y mundial tales como Scopus, WOS, Taylor and Francis y PubMed sobre las complicaciones neurológicas atribuibles a la Viruela del Mono considerando su descripción clínica para favorecer el diagnóstico, tratamiento, pronóstico y prevención eficaz. El idioma seleccionado fue inglés y español. Resultados. La revisión bibliográfica de la literatura demostró 40 artículos potencialmente elegibles, se seleccionaron 37 que abordaban los aspectos objeto del estudio, que permitieron hacer precisiones sobre la expresión clínica, complicaciones, elementos positivos para el diagnóstico, opciones terapéuticas y pronóstico en condiciones endémicas y epidémicas. Especial consideración tuvo las alternativas de vacunación y la profilaxis con antivirales. Conclusión. Las complicaciones neurológicas de la infección por el virus de la Viruela del Simio, aunque esporádicas e infrecuentes, pueden ocasionar estados de gravedad como encefalitis y meningitis que demandan de un diagnóstico precoz y tratamiento oportuno considerando la eficacia del arsenal de fármacos antivirales disponibles. La prevención de la enfermedad constituye un elemento primordial en el control clínico epidemiológico y existen prospectos vacunales y antivirales en evaluación que constituyen alternativas viables. Área de estudio general: Medicina. Área de estudio específica: Neurología. Tipo de estudio:  Revisión bibliográfica.
La informalidad del comercio electrónico y su impacto en la fiscalidad en el Ecuador
Authors: Becerra Molina Edison , Becerra Cabrera Camila , Flores Flores María Eliza , Astudillo Arias Pedro
Published: February 2024

Introducción. La informalidad en el comercio electrónico es un desafío, pero también representa una oportunidad para impulsar cambios positivos que beneficiarán a la sociedad en su conjunto. Objetivo. Identificar las causas del comercio informal y su incidencia en la evasión y elución tributaria. Metodología. El diseño de la investigación partió del paradigma de investigación positivista, tipo de investigación diseño de campo no experimental y transversal con apoyo documental, nivel de investigación descriptiva, la muestra de sesenta contribuyentes, se utilizó el instrumento del cuestionario, validado mediante juicio de expertos. Resultados. Los compradores encuestados respondieron el 27% que han recibido facturas por las compras realizadas en línea, el 22% ocasionalmente, el 20% casi nunca, al unir estas tres tendencias nos indica que el 68%, no recibieron facturas por compras realizadas a quienes son parte del régimen impositivo RIMPE, por su parte la informalidad en el comercio electrónico en Ecuador puede atribuirse a varias causas, por la falta de cultura tributaria con el 30%, falta de regulación efectiva el 22%, dificultades en la fiscalización el 20%, competencia desleal el 18%; y, el 10% dificultades tecnológicas. Conclusión. El futuro del comercio electrónico en Ecuador está intrínsecamente ligado a su capacidad para abordar la informalidad y adoptar medidas que promuevan la formalización y la equidad en el mercado. A medida que el país avance hacia este objetivo, podrá aprovechar plenamente el potencial como motor de crecimiento económico y prosperidad en la era digital. Área de estudio general: Contabilidad. Área de estudio específica: Fiscalidad.
Análisis de los tiempos procesales en el juicio de alimentos frente a su posible vulneración al principio de celeridad en el cantón Cuenca
Authors: Juma Viteri Lisseth Estefania , Fajardo Romero Carlos Julio
Published: February 2024

Introducción: El actual crecimiento exponencial de procesos de pensiones alimenticias en el Ecuador, ha provocado la obsolescencia de la administración de justicia en el país, ya que los plazos y términos señalados en la normativa pertinente sólo se han cumplido en un número muy reducido de casos, lo cual tiene como breve característica que la mala observancia de los tiempos procesales conlleva a presuntas vulneraciones de principios constitucionales y procesales como el principio de celeridad. Objetivo: Analizar el posible incumplimiento de plazos y términos en los procesos de pensión de alimentos en los juzgados de Familia, Mujer, Niñez y Adolescencia y su posible vulneración al principio de celeridad en el Cantón Cuenca. Metodología: Se optó por un enfoque cualitativo basado en un planteamiento analítico-sintético y retrospectivo. La información se recopiló a través de las técnicas de observación y revisión documental para determinar la problemática mediante la observación de fenómenos y la recopilación objetiva de información relevante. El enfoque cualitativo permitió analizar información teórica, doctrinal y jurídica sobre el tema, lo que facilitó la observación del dilema y su equiparación con el enigma manifestado. La metodología retrospectiva consistió en el análisis de casos retrospectivos de incumplimiento de términos y plazos en causas de procesos de alimentos, a fin de sustentar la hipótesis y extraer conclusiones consistentes. Resultados: Se comprobó la inobservancia de los tiempos procesales en casos de pensión de alimentos en los Juzgados de Familia, Mujer, Niñez y Adolescencia del cantón Cuenca vulnerando el principio de celeridad procesal, debido a que no se llevan a cabo varias disposiciones señaladas en diversos artículos del Código Orgánico General de Procesos, provocando una afectación al acceso oportuno a la justicia. Conclusión: Los estudios realizados han puesto de manifiesto que, por diversas razones, no se han respetado los plazos y términos, lo que ha dado lugar a transgresiones, en particular del principio de celeridad, por lo tanto, surge la necesidad de desarrollar estrategias que ayuden a garantizar el cumplimiento de estos tiempos procesales con el objeto de reducir esta problemática y crear así posibilidades para el ejercicio efectivo de derechos, lo que beneficiaría a las partes procesales implicadas y fortalecería a su vez el sistema jurídico. Área de estudio general: Derecho. Área de estudio específica: Derecho Constitucional y Procesal.
Factores relacionados con las alteraciones respiratorias en trabajadores de la planta de molienda de sílice
Authors: González González Jorge Rolando , Tamayo Calle Tania Ivone Tamayo Calle
Published: February 2024

Introducción. Este estudio aborda las enfermedades respiratorias profesionales, centrándose en la silicosis causada por la inhalación de sílice en la industria del vidrio, cemento y minería, con un enfoque en una planta de sílice en Cuenca-Ecuador. Objetivo. Determinar la prevalencia de patologías respiratorias asociadas a la exposición al polvo de sílice en trabajadores de una planta de molienda de sílice, para mejorar las estrategias de seguridad y salud laboral. Metodología. Investigación cuantitativa basada en el paradigma positivista. Se utilizó un enfoque exploratorio, descriptivo y correlacional, con una muestra censal de 35 trabajadores y aplicación de la correlación no paramétrica de Spearman. Resultados. Se halló una correlación significativa entre los hábitos personales desordenados y las alteraciones respiratorias en trabajadores. Aplicando la correlación no paramétrica de Spearman se encontró estadísticamente significativa a la variable Hábitos personales (0,876**) a un nivel de significancia menor al p-valor 0,05. Conclusión. La investigación resalta la importancia de los hábitos personales en la prevención de enfermedades respiratorias ocupacionales. Se recomienda implementar medidas que mejoren la higiene personal para minimizar los riesgos de exposición al sílice.
A Study among Chemical Suicidal Victims: Situation Analysis
Authors: Akhter Sanjida
Published: February 2024

Background: Suicide by poisoning is the act of intentionally killing oneself by using various chemical substances and it is the most common and widely used method in developing countries like Bangladesh. Objective: The objectives of this study were to find out the socio-demographic characteristics and possible reasons among the chemical suicidal victims. Materials and method: This was a descriptive type of cross-sectional study, held in the Morgue of department of Forensic Medicine of Dhaka Medical College (DMC), Dhaka, Bangladesh, from July 2016 to June 2018. Victims were selected purposively according to the availability in the morgue of Dhaka MedicalCollege. Data were collected from the relatives of the victims and the verbal consent of the doctors who performed autopsy at DMC morgue. Results: A total of 50 victims of suicide using chemical substances as revealed by autopsy findings from the DMC morgue were enlisted in this study. Victims of suicide not using chemicals were excluded from this study. Half (50.0%) of the suicidal deaths by poisoning cases were aged 20 or below. Majority (66.0%) of the victims was male. Organophosphorus compound was found in 58.0% cases, followed by diazepam (8.0%) and barbiturates (4.0%), after receiving chemical analysis report. Conclusion: Pesticides are the most commonly used suicidal agent particularly in low and middle-income countries like ours. So, social awareness regarding this issue is very much needed.
Delta Med Col J. Jan 2021;9(1):23-27
Variation of Shapes of Spleen of Bangladeshi People
Authors: Khan Nilufar Jahan , Khalil Mohsin , Mannan Sabina , Sultana Seheli Zannat , Sultana Nahaida , Sumi Sharmin Akter , Akter Shakera , Jabeen Labiba , Ara Ismat
Published: February 2024

Background: Spleen is a haemo-lymph organ and belongs to the reticuloendothelial system of human body. The spleen plays a central role in the pathophysiology of several potentially severe diseases and increasing application of sophisticated procedures in radiology and surgery requires a profound knowledge of the gross and histomorphological aspects of the human spleen and also its vascular pattern.Objective: The present study was carried out to minimize the dependency on foreign standards and to identify the morphological changes with a view to establish a data related to spleen of Bangladeshi people. Materials and method: A cross sectional descriptive study was performed on 65 postmortem human spleen (34 of male and 31 of female) by purposive sampling technique and their different shapes were noted. Dissection was performed according to standard autopsy techniques. Results: There were variations of the shapes of the spleen, 2 were found disc shaped (3.07%), 2 were irregular (3.07%), 21 were oval (32.30%), 7 were tetrahedral (10.76%), 8 weretriangular (10.76%) and 26 were wedge shaped (40.0%). Conclusion: From the present study, it was concluded that six types of shapes of spleen were observed, common shapes were wedge and oval shape, with less frequent occurrence of triangular and tetrahedraland few were disc and irregular. The finding of the present study will be of fundamental importance to medical teaching and also to clinicians.
Delta Med Col J. Jan 2021;9(1):33-36
Successful Management of Early Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy with Single Dose Methotrexate
Authors: Mina Mst Nazmunnaher , Shuchi Ferdous Ara , Islam Tahsin , Areen Samira , Habib Mostafa Nahian , Akhter Sayeba
Published: February 2024

Cervical ectopic pregnancy is an uncommon but a potentially life-threatening condition due to risk of severe haemorrhage and occasional need of hysterectomy. Transvaginal ultrasonogram is a key way to diagnose such a case. Early detection and conservative approach of treatment could limit the morbidity and preserve fertility in many cases. Here, we present a case of cervical pregnancy diagnosed by ultrasonogram at 6 weeks of gestation and treated successfully by a single dose of intramuscular methotrexate.
Delta Med Col J. Jan 2021;9(1):58-61
A Comparative Study of Women’s Perceptions towards Wife Beating in Bangladesh: Based on Two Cross-Sectional Studies Research
Authors: Soni Most Sifat Muntaha , Akter Salma , Ireen Shahjadi , Sultana Rebeka , Begum Mansura , Parvin Shahanaj
Published: February 2024

The key indicator of declining domestic abuse is the opinion of women toward wife beating. The goal of this study was to compare women's attitudes toward being beaten by their husbands based on data from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) conducted in 2014 and 2017–18. The outcome variable was the opinion of women on wife beating. Covariates included in the study were based on literature reviews. A chi-square test was conducted to assess the association between outcome variables and selected covariates. Concurrently, two distinct multivariate binary logistic regression models (for 2014 and 2017– 18, respectively) were employed to identify the variables connected to having this opinion of women. The most significant factors affecting women's views towards wife beating were women's education, age at marriage, place of residence, southern region, religion, employment status, and partner's educational background. This study also revealed that these factors remained significant in both years, despite the fact that the OR (odds ratio) varied widely. The odds of justifying wife beating among higher-educated women were 0. 78 times lower than those of uneducated women in 2014, which was o.67 times lower in 2017–18. Urban women were 18% less likely from 2014 to 2018 to agree with wife beating. Interestingly, Eastern Bengal was statistically significant in 2014, it was not in 2017-2018. The likelihood of accepting wife beating among Muslim women rose from 35% to 69% during the given period. In 2014, the wealth index was significantly associated with women's attitudes toward wife beating and showed that middle-class and rich women were 16% and 23% less likely to support wife beating, respectively, than poor women. However, this variable was not significant in 2017–18. Employed women are less likely to support wife beating than unemployed women in both years. Early married women are more likely to  accept wife beatings than those of elderly married women (OR 1.22 in 2014 and OR 1.16 in 2017–18, respectively). The odds of justifying wife beating among women with a higher-educated partner decreased by 14% between 2014 and 2017–2018. Furthermore, social awareness campaigns should continue to alter women's attitudes regarding wife beating and should be updated in light of the significant factors identified in this study.
Jagannath University Journal of Science, Volume 10, Number I, Jun 2023, pp. 19−26
Interview Anxiety of Job Applicants in Relation to Age, Gender, and Academic Performance
Authors: Proma Jannatul Ferdous , Baroi Bijon , Muhammad Noor
Published: February 2024

Interview anxiety is a prevalent issue among job applicants. It poses a significant threat to applicants' interview performance. Past studies suggest a substantial gap in the comprehension of the various factors that can influence the anxiety experienced by job applicants during interviews. The goal of this research was to explore the interview anxiety of male and female job applicants in relation to their age and academic performance. A personal information form along with the adapted Bangla version of the Measurement of Anxiety in Selection Interview (MASI) scale was applied to 260 job applicants selected purposively from different public universities in Dhaka city. In the present study, a cross-sectional survey design was employed and data were analyzed by using independent sample t-tests, Pearson product-moment correlation analysis, and stepwise multiple regression analysis. The results of the study indicated that females experience more anxiety in the selection interview than males. For both males and females, there was a positive correlation between age and interview anxiety, and academic performance was negatively correlated with interview anxiety. The results further revealed that, for both males and females, age and academic performance could predict interview anxiety where academic performance was the strongest predictor of interview anxiety. These findings may be useful to employers and human resource professionals concerned with these issues and to raise awareness regarding the interview anxiety of job applicants.
Jagannath University Journal of Science, Volume 10, Number II, Dec. 2023, pp. 136-144
Diseño y construcción de prototipo de bajo coste para ensayo de tracción de polímeros
Authors: Montenegro Virna , Gil Aristides , Campos Jesús , Frago Jorge , Marín Nacarí
Published: February 2024

Durante el estudio y desarrollo de nuevos materiales, se llevan a cabo diferentes pruebas y ensayos con el objetivo de determinar sus propiedades y características particulares. En el caso de los materiales poliméricos, uno de los ensayos más importantes es el de tensión o tracción, ya que con éstos se determina la resistencia a la rotura y el comportamiento del material cuando se encuentra sometido a fuerzas externas. Esta investigación se ha centrado en el diseño y prototipo de un dispositivo en cual se puedan efectuar pruebas de tensión a espécimen de un nuevo material que se encuentre en estudio, específicamente bioplásticos. Para la prueba del prototipo en su fase inicial se emplearon probetas de propileno (Ziploc) y de material biopolimérico a base de almidón de maíz. La carga que soporta el espécimen se registró con una galga extensiométrica y la elongación fue medida con un Vernier o Pie de Rey. A partir de este estudio en su fase inicial se pudo obtener un prototipo funcional para realizar ensayos de tracción, así como la definición de la metodología de uso para realizar cada ensayo.
Diseño de parcelas divididas para el desarrollo de una harina mejorada y funcional de granos germinados de lenteja o arveja
Authors: García-Goñi Steven
Published: February 2024

Las leguminosas como la lenteja y la arveja tienen un alto valor nutricional, pero con una baja biodisponibilidad debido a la presencia de antinutrientes. La germinación de granos se emplea para mejorar las propiedades nutricionales y reducir la cantidad de taninos y ácido fítico. El objetivo fue desarrollar una harina de granos germinados de lenteja o arveja con características nutricionales mejoradas y funcionales que podría emplearse como alternativa o complemento a la harina de trigo en la elaboración de productos. Se ejecutó un experimento de parcelas divididas y se midió cuatro variables de respuesta para cada tratamiento: diferencia de color (∆E), peso final (g), rendimiento y textura (cm). Los factores utilizados fueron: la especie del grano, el tiempo de secado, la presencia de secado previo, el estado de los granos (enteros o triturados) y la cantidad de veces que los granos fueron molidos. Los modelos multinivel bayesianos presentaron un bajo coeficiente de correlación intraclase (<2.69%) y los valores de  se encontraron entre 62.30% y 89.61%. La función de deseabilidad (deseabilidad compuesta=0.76), determinó que la mejor combinación de niveles para las respuestas combinadas es: utilizar granos de lenteja germinada, con 125 minutos de secado, con secado previo, los granos triturados y cuatro moliendas. Se obtuvo una harina que cumple con las características de ser mejorada y funcional y sus valores nutricionales la clasificaron como fuente de hierro, potasio y fibra y excelente fuente de proteína y calcio.
Perspectiva de la ética en los alumnos de Ingeniería Logística y Cadena de Suministro de la Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
Authors: Alcazar Addy , Castillo Melany , Cogley Gustavo , Lakhani Roshni , Batista Libia
Published: February 2024

La ética se define como los principios de conducta que guían a un individuo o grupo, tanto en su vida personal como profesional. El objetivo de la investigación es evaluar la percepción de los estudiantes sobre la importancia de aplicar la ética profesional en su futuro desempeño laboral. Se destaca que la ética profesional desempeña un papel fundamental al establecer pautas de conducta para los trabajadores y proporcionar orientación sobre lo correcto e incorrecto en el ejercicio de su profesión. El estudio se realizó con una muestra específica de 36 estudiantes cursando en el 4to y 5to año de la Licenciatura en Ingeniería Logística y Cadena de Suministro de la Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP). La herramienta utilizada para recolectar los datos fue una encuesta. Los resultados de la encuesta indican que el 94% de los encuestados consideran que es “importante” el aprendizaje de la ética en la formación académica de un ingeniero(a) en el sector de la logística, seguido de un 3% que considera “más o menos” y el restante 3% estima que “no es importante”. Las limitaciones de esta investigación son el tamaño de muestra limitado, herramienta aplicada únicamente de forma virtual y la falta de estudios previos. Los resultados muestran que los estudiantes reconocen la relevancia de la ética en su vida profesional y consideran que su aprendizaje y aplicación son fundamentales para su desarrollo como profesionales éticos en el campo de la logística y cadena de suministro.
Exploring the potential adoption of Metaverse for Higher Education: Structural Equation Modelling Approach in a Business School context
Authors: Fernanda Galindo-Manrique Alicia , Villarreal-Vera Vanessa , Javier Orozco-Bendímez Francisco , García-Montoya Maricela
Published: February 2024

The evolution of the Metaverse in Higher Education (HE) in Mexico can potentially enhance pedagogy, develop skills, and improve the learning experience. This research aims to estimate the factors guiding the adoption of the Metaverse in a Business School context in Mexico. A survey analysis was conducted to gauge insights from stakeholders on the Metaverse in HE. A total of 117 respondents, comprising students, professors, and staff members, completed the 21-item questionnaire. To determine the relationship between data, a quantitative analysis was performed using a structural equation model (SEM), and a path analysis was computed to illustrate the relationship among the adoption components of the UTAUT model. The study found no correlation between age, gender, and previous experience toward adopting the Metaverse. On the other hand, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions significantly impact the stakeholders' attitudes toward adopting this technology. The R2 coefficient of 94% obtained explains the model's accuracy. The research reveals that a practical learning exercise in the Metaverse improved student knowledge acquisition. Implementing this model is to be at the service of concerned HE authorities to create an adequate environment for adopting the Metaverse in Universities in Mexico.
CURRENT TRENDS IN LABOR POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT: THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGIES AND CHANGES IN THE WORKING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Authors: FURMAN DIANA , SHATALOVA LIUDMYLA , USATENKO OLEKSANDR , BATAIEV SERGII , CHYCHUN VALENTYNA
Published: February 2024

In the course of writing the scientific article, the essence and role of modern trends in the management of labor potential were investigated, the implementation of which becomes an important strategic goal for enterprises in the modern business environment. The study of this topic made it possible to reveal the influence of the latest approaches to personnel management. In particular, the analysis of trends indicates changes in the structure of organizations, moving from hierarchical models to teamwork and emphasizing the importance of cooperation. The emergence of a large number of leaders and an emphasis on corporate culture are becoming key features of the new management approach. The conducted research shows that technology currently plays a decisive role in the modern business environment, providing automation of routine tasks, increasing efficiency and productivity. The use of electronic platforms and online courses makes training and development more accessible and personalized, contributing to the continuous development of personnel.
Passion and Passio: The Chahua nü and Late Qing Courtesan Narratives
Authors: QIAN Tony D.
Published: February 2024

Lin Shu and Wang Shouchang's Bali chahua nü yishi (1899), a translation of La dame aux camélias (1848) by Alexandre Dumas fils, has usually been read with an eye to the idealized figure of the noble courtesan in the Chinese literary tradition. The resemblance of the lady of the camellias to that figure has served to explain both her popular appeal to late Qing readers and her transformation into a Chinese literary and cultural icon. Her iconic status, however, has overshadowed the complex ways in which Lin and Wang's translation retells Dumas fils's story in relation to the array of late Qing courtesan narratives that would have been known to contemporary readers. By closely reading the original story in light of these narratives, this article shows how Dumas fils's tale shares many elements with late Qing courtesan fiction, including negative images of courtesanship, which the translation omits or rewrites. I examine how the translation transforms the morally ambiguous heroine into a devoted lover and re-situates her suffering (passio) and recognition — central motifs in the original story's Christian mythos — within a nostalgic reflection on courtesan-literati culture, where the courtesan serves as the alter ego of the unrecognized literatus.
“A Wider and Stranger Space”: World Literature and World-building in Xue Yiwei’s Fiction
Authors: HUNT Pamela
Published: February 2024

Through references to Xue Yiwei’s (1964–) emigration to Canada, the translation of his works into English, and his repeated discussion of Western authors, the majority of critics have emphasized Xue’s global outlook. However, to date, there has been relatively little discussion of the ways in which his engagement with the world has shaped his writing. This article considers how Xue Yiwei attempts to “transcend the boundaries of language” and create what he calls a “wider and stranger space for literature” against the background of a historically fraught relationship between Chinese and World literature. What does this space look like? Where can we locate it in relation to China and in relation to the world? How does Xue attempt to shape this space through his writing? This article considers these questions from three angles: Xue’s repeated use of explicit intertextuality, the multilingual and polyphonic nature of his writing, and the way in which his books have circulated beyond China. Despite continuing unevenness in the global literary field, this article argues for points of creative agency in Xue Yiwei’s attempt to “dialogue with the world.”
Guest Editorial
Authors: O'Shea Helen , Barker Kim
Published: February 2024

Women have played a pivotal role in the development of modern Scottish society, but as the BBC Series, Women Who Changed Modern Scotland illustrated, they have not always been recognised, acknowledged nor celebrated for their achievements. Much like the series itself, this Special Edition seeks to expand on the issues and successes, exploring new themes while revisiting others. Above all else, as we mark International Women's Day 2024, we celebrate all of those whose shoulders we stand upon while also sounding the alarm as Scotland stands at the crossroads of progress. We have come such a long way, but there is so much further to go.
Scottish Public Life: The Absence of Marginalised Women and Intersectional Analysis
Authors: Yaqoob Talat
Published: February 2024

The challenges and barriers to women participating in public and political life have been well documented. Institutionalised sexism within policy itself, sexist attitudes and behaviours within institutions and the disproportionate level of social media abuse have been evidenced within party politics and wider influencing systems. Furthermore, the impact on women who experience the intersecting consequences of racism and sexism have been reported widely. The issue is no different in Scotland. Campaigns such as Women 50:50, projects such as Pass the Mic, and decades of feminist activism and policy-influencing have been working to tackle these systemic inequalities by not simply highlighting the extent of the problem, but identifying practical interventions to overcome them. Despite this, the pertinacious nature of exclusion, particularly for marginalised women across Scotland’s politics, policy, media and influencing, remains. Whilst strides have been made in increasing the number of women in positions of political decision-making, those benefitting are those closest to power already, rather than women who have, historically, been furthest from power. This article reflects on the extent of the problem in Scotland, the research that exists to better understand it, the gaps in data that need to be addressed and the practical interventions that Scotland urgently needs to implement.
Equality, Discrimination and Inclusion: Lessons Learned, Challenges, and Positive Notes along the Way
Authors: Portilla Karla Pérez
Published: February 2024

This is a reflective piece on my trajectory and contributions in the field of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Scotland and beyond. I start with a highlight in my career and then reflect back in order to identify what helped me get there. I want to share some insights into EDI work that I have gathered along with others over the past 23 years or so. EDI is a fertile career path and even an industry these days, partly as a result of the consciousness-raising of contemporary movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. Yet, the issues raised by these movements internationally, have been well-known locally for decades and a great deal of work has been done to respond to them. What does this seemingly novel interest in, for example, intersectionality, equality, diversity, inclusion, belonging, anti-racist approaches and the decolonisation of the curriculum mean? I know where my interest stems from and, whilst sharing some reflections around these terms as buzzwords, I have rather focused in this piece on some lessons and on the processes that led me to learn them in my career in EDI. Necessarily, in this piece, I will share my EDI experience as a Mexican in Glasgow, which includes migration’s mark on my well-being, opportunities and safety in hostile anti-migrant environments. However, I also want to share what has become a life mantra of mine, a means of survival, my permanent wish to find in everything, a positive note.
Gender Budgeting in Scotland since Devolution
Authors: O’Hagan Angela
Published: February 2024

Gender budgeting has long been an ambition for feminist policy change in public policy content and process in Scotland, with a clear focus on reform of the budget process to embed gender analysis at all stages. Over the lifespan of the devolved institutions, gender budgeting has been advocated by the Scottish Women’s Budget Group (SWBG), through a number of feminist activists and academics, and a range of civil society organisations. Institutional action has, arguably, not kept pace with the demands for change or indeed the organisational structures introduced by the Scottish Government to advance gender budgeting. There have been a number of discursive shifts from a focus on gender, to broader equalities, and now to human rights, which have impacted the clarity of the focus for change and the accompanying narrative. This is consistent with a more generalised evaporation of gender analysis in public policy which this article highlights. With reflections on some of the principal actors and advocates for gender budgeting and milestones in Scotland’s approach to implementation, this article also offers some indication of future action to advance the adoption of gender budgeting.
‘Did you always want to be a Politician?’ Reflections on a Journey into the Scottish Parliament
Authors: Maguire Ruth
Published: February 2024

This is a reflective piece exploring my contributions, experiences, and route in Scottish politics as an elected MSP for Cunninghame South. I share my early experiences, first-hand encounters of gender bias, and the work done to improve representation in our council chambers and political organs. While I am proud to have contributed in this way, much more work remains to allow girls in classrooms see that they too can be politicians.
Fostering Civic Engagement through Project-Based Learning
Authors: Owen Diana
Published: February 2024

This paper addresses the basic question: Is project-based learning for secondary school students an effective mechanism for developing civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions? The study will focus on Project Citizen (PC), a widely used curricular program of the Center for Civic Education. The Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) at Georgetown University conducted a three-year study of PC from 2020-2023. The project employed a randomized control trial (RCT) that compared students of teachers who took part in PC professional development (PD) and implemented the curriculum in their classrooms to students enrolled in traditional civics and social studies classes. Survey data collected on middle and high school students was used to test hypotheses about the effectiveness of PC in conveying civic orientations. The findings indicate that PC produced significant positive civic learning outcomes when implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ferroptosis-related exosomal non-coding RNAs: promising targets in pathogenesis and treatment of non-malignant diseases
Authors: Zhang Yiping , Xie Jun
Published: February 2024

Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death, introduces a novel perspective on cellular demise. This study investigates the regulatory network of exosomal non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including miRNAs, circRNAs, and lncRNAs, in ferroptosis modulation. The primary goal is to examine the pathological roles of ferroptosis-related exosomal ncRNAs, particularly in ischemic reperfusion injuries. The research reveals intricate molecular interactions governing the regulatory interplay between exosomal ncRNAs and ferroptosis, elucidating their diverse roles in different non-malignant pathological contexts. Attention is given to their impact on diseases, including cardiac, cerebral, liver, and kidney ischemic injuries, as well as lung, wound, and neuronal injuries. Beyond theoretical exploration, the study provides insights into potential therapeutic applications, emphasizing the significance of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)-derived exosomes. Findings underscore the pivotal role of MSC-derived exosomal ncRNAs in modulating cellular responses related to ferroptosis regulation, introducing a cutting-edge dimension. This recognition emphasizes the importance of MSC-derived exosomes as crucial mediators with broad therapeutic implications. Insights unveil promising avenues for targeted interventions, capitalizing on the diverse roles of exosomal ncRNAs, providing a comprehensive foundation for future therapeutic strategies.