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Agrarian integration: Theoretical foundations
Authors: Kryvenko Nadiia
Published: April 2024

The benefits of international economic integration have led to an increase in the number of integration groups. The sensitivity of the agri-food sector to liberalisation and its importance have led to the allocation of a separate chapter in regional trade agreements. The importance of foreign trade and food security, as well as their special significance for Ukraine, which has signed dozens of regional trade agreements and is one of the largest exporters of certain types of agri-food products, confirm the relevance of the study. The aim of the article is to analyse the theoretical foundations of international economic integration with a focus on the agricultural sector, identify its specific features and develop relevant proposals. To achieve this goal, the author used the methods of theoretical generalisation, abstract and logical, specification, analysis, and synthesis, which allowed to study the features of international economic integration in the agricultural sector, to formulate conclusions and proposals. The information base was based on scientific research, regional trade agreements, etc. As a result of the work carried out, the development of international economic integration was analysed with due regard to the agricultural sector. The article suggests allocation of the main goals of integration, their classification, definition and substantiation of risks. Among the main objectives of integration in the agricultural sector, it is proposed to allocate the following: ensuring the domestic demand for food of the required quality at an affordable price, taking into account the comparative advantages of the member states, increasing exports to third countries, based on the potential of the member states, and solving social problems. Taking into account the goals of sustainable development and global problems of mankind, it is proposed that the main goals should also include environmental issues and rational use of resources. The goals of integration are defined as one of the main prerequisites for its successful development, which is confirmed by the content of the relevant treaties and agreements. In practice, international economic integration can contribute to solving the problem of food security and development of the agricultural sector, production, in particular through the inflow of new technologies, foreign investment, etc. The development of intra- and extra-regional trade is envisaged as a result of harmonisation of product quality standards, increase of its competitiveness, etc. This should be facilitated, first of all, by a clear definition of goals, their implementation through an appropriate set of measures defined by country, and monitoring of implementation
Intersectoral adaptation of Ukrainian farms in the context of war
Authors: Bovsh Liudmyla , Rasulova Alla , Hopkalo Larysa , Rasulov Ramis , Mouloudj Kamel
Published: April 2024

In the current economic environment, farms must respond to the challenges of the external environment and look for mechanisms to adapt and overcome the crisis, as well as diversify their business as additional sources of income. Therefore, the study of possible cross-sectoral adaptations of farms is a relevant research topic. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide a scientific basis for the predicates of diversification of farms' activities in overcoming the challenges of war. The study is based on classical approaches to management and marketing, as well as foresight predicates of agricultural development. The content of adaptation directions of farms' development was interpreted using empirical methods. The article analyses the sources of risks and threats, identifies targets and key aspects of the formation of intersectoral adaptation of farms: metrics, goals and foresight competences. As a result of the study of macro trends in the security of the agricultural sector, hypothetical analytical generalisations were formed, due to the uncertainty of the timeframe of the war and the impossibility of calculating the expected losses. Thus, the study made it possible to formulate theoretical and practical insights into the formation of adaptation mechanisms in the strategic perspective. The author substantiates the need for systematic and continuous monitoring of threats and invasions by systematising traditional and forecasting new risks. The key determinants of foresight adaptation under the influence of global trends are formulated. The mechanism of its implementation is presented through the identification of areas of intersectoral adaptation. The study is of practical value, generating information for farms, rural communities, stakeholders and potential investors who can benefit from the foresight of prospects and expectations formed in the context of cross-sectoral adaptation of farms in the post-war period
Pengaruh Prior Experince, Variety Seeking Dan Product Knowledge Terhadap Brand Switching
Authors: Rosyidah Fathma Eviyana , Cholidah Lilik Nur , Sulaeman Moh Muklis
Published: April 2024

Perusahaan kecantikan sangat kompetitif dengan banyak merek bermunculan dengan menciptakan produk sejenis untuk mendapatkan pagsa pasar. Penelitihan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Prior Experince, Variety Seeking dan Product Knowledge terhadap Brand Switching. Populasi dalam penelitihan ini adalah konsumen wardah di lamongan. Penlitihan ini menggunakan metode penelitihan kuantitatif. Pengambilan sample menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan rumus Slovin diperoleh hasil sebanyak 94 responden. Hasil penelitihan menunjukkan bahwa variabel variety seeking terhadap brand switching berpengaruh negatif serta signifikan. Sedangkan Prior Experince dan Product Knowledge terhadap Brand Switching berpengaruh  positif serta signifikan. Berdasarkan hasil nilai R2 (koefesien determinan) faktor Prior Experience, Variety Seeking dan Product Knowledge mempengaruhi Brand Switching sebesar 68,7 % sehingga sisanya sebesar 31,3 % di pengaruhi variabel yang tidak diteliti pada penelitihan ini. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman tentang pengambilan keputusan konsumen dalam sektor kecantikan, menyoroti peran rumit dari pengalaman, pengetahuan, dan pencarian variasi dalam membentuk preferensi merek. Sementara penelitian selanjutnya dapat mengeksplorasi variabel tambahan yang mempengaruhi Perpindahan Merek untuk memberikan pemahaman yang lebih komprehensif tentang perilaku konsumen dalam industri yang sangat kompetitif
Revisión de alcance y calidad de los estudios sobre el ejercicio físico en pacientes varones adultos con diagnóstico de sarcoma
Authors: Casals Martí , Gonzalo Néstor , Cabrera Carlos , Violan Mariona , Martínez Óscar , De Pablo Bernat , Caparr´ós Toni
Published: April 2024

Antecedentes:
El sarcoma es un tipo de cáncer poco frecuente que se origina en los tejidos blandos y en los huesos, afecta a menos del 1% de la población adulta y los síntomas dependen del tamaño y la ubicación del tumor. Los tratamientos incluyen cirugía, radiación, quimioterapia, terapia dirigida e inmunoterapia, y el enfoque de tratamiento puede limitar la movilidad y la condición física.
Objetivo:
El objetivo del trabajo fue analizar la relación y los posibles beneficios entre la práctica de ejercicio físico y la evolución de los pacientes varones adultos con diagnóstico de sarcoma.
Material y Métodos:
Se realizó una revisión de alcance siguiendo las recomendaciones PRISMA-SCR. Se recopilaron datos de las bases de datos Scopus (n=181) y PubMed (n=199) utilizando las palabras clave y operadores booleanos "sarcoma" y "males" y "physical exercise." Se seleccionaron un total de 12 artículos de diferentes bases de datos.
Resultados:
De los 12 artículos incluidos, 8 (66,7%) trataban de una intervención de ejercicio físico, que consistían principalmente en ejercicios de fuerza (n=5; 41,7%), de hidroterapia (n = 2; 16,7%), de movilidad (n = 3; 25%) y de andar (n = 3; 25%).
Conclusiones:
Se llega a la conclusión de que la actividad física podría contribuir a mejorar aspectos como la fatiga, la adherencia a la quimioterapia, la calidad de vida, el rango de movilidad articular de la articulación afectada y la asimetría percibida u objetiva. Sin embargo, la evidencia científica era limitada para ofrecer resultados aplicables y concluyentes y se necesitan más estudios.
The first year’s impact of the full-scale war on Ukrainian business
Authors: Gavrysh Oleg , Gavrysh Iuliia , Matiukhina Anna , Vasylets Iryna
Published: April 2024

The relevance of the research is stipulated by the need to analyse the impact of military operations on the economic environment of Ukraine, in particular on business, constituting a significant part of the Ukrainian economy. The purpose of the article was to study the first year’s impact of the full-scale war in Ukraine on the state of Ukrainian business, to identify the main challenges and opportunities faced by business during the war, and to provide recommendations for stabilizing the economic environment in Ukraine. Methods of secondary information analysis have been used to obtain a generalized picture of the impact of military operations on Ukrainian business by analysing the reports of international and Ukrainian organizations. Statistical analysis has become the basis for evaluating dynamics and key economic indicators. The state of Ukrainian business during the Russian-Ukrainian war has been analysed. The impact of the conflict on business has been studied and recommendations for stabilizing the economic environment in Ukraine have been provided. The dynamics of gross domestic product from 2013 to 2022 and the negative impact of the war on the economy have been analysed. The ways of business adaptation to new conditions, direct losses of the industrial sector and new opportunities for business during the war have been studied. State aid measures to support business and strategic directions for overcoming the crisis and restoring the economy after the war have been described. The results of the study give evidence of a significant negative impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on Ukrainian business, which is traced in a fall in gross domestic product, a decrease in the level of investment, an increase in unemployment and infrastructure destruction. The proposed recommendations and development strategies include the need to strengthen state support for business, stimulate investment, reform the economy to diversify and increase its resistance to external shocks. The recommendations are the result of scientific analysis and can serve as a basis for practical application by enterprises during the war and after its end
Trends in the development of digital subscription services in international markets
Authors: Shtal Tatyana , Pliekhanov Kostiantyn , Kravets Kyrylo , Bochkov Dmytro
Published: April 2024

Companies are trying to harness the potential of the current stage of development of the digital industry and make it cost-effective, which requires not only technological innovation but also the transformation of many existing business models. Based on an analysis of examples of digital subscription companies, this article provides additional explanations, including definitions and constituent characteristics of digital subscription business models. The aim of the article was to identify trends in the development of digital subscription services by analysing the number of active subscribers and the impact of COVID-19 on this indicator. Autoregression and analysis methods were used in the study, and the implementation of the selected models was carried out using the Python-3 programming language. The article describes a theoretical basis that determine the feasibility of using the subscription model for the company under non-deterministic critical conditions. The main approaches to forecasting the company’s performance indicators are identified. The type of data to be forecasted is determined, and the necessity of using autoregressive models for further analysis is declared. Factors associated with the COVID-2019 incidence that should be considered as exogenous variables were identified. The multicriteria selection problem was constructed by restricting the family of autoregressive models and determining the criteria for forecasting and data preparation time, forecast accuracy, and the possibility of considering external factors in determining the algorithm efficiency. It is found that moving average autoregression is the most effective. Given the further application of this algorithm to predict the number of subscribers, the expediency of implementing a subscription strategy for the company under non-deterministic critical conditions is declared. It is possible to effectively apply the selected mathematical model to predict the performance of a subscription company. The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of creating certain benchmarks for the development of the market and a business strategy for product promotion, which will be based on an understanding of the potential benefits and threats of the market for digital subscription products and services
Schulabsentismus als Symptom – das Kind als Symptomträger
Authors: Zentriegen Sandra , Julier Beatrice
Published: April 2024

Die Kinder- und Jugendtagesstruktur für Schulinklusion (KJTS) im Oberwallis begleitet Kinder und Jugendliche mit Schulabsentismus. Im Beitrag erläutert werden die zwei Interventionsarten der KJTS – die Mobile Truppe und die Tagesschule – sowie deren Arbeitsweisen. Zwei Fallbeispiele ermöglichen einen Einblick in die Praxis. Es zeigt sich, dass alle Kinder und Jugendliche ein Merkmal gemeinsam haben: Das Kind ist der Symptomträger, Schulabsentismus das Symptom. Es reicht darum nicht aus, nur mit den Kindern und Jugendlichen zu arbeiten. Um eine Veränderung anzustossen, braucht es eine konstruktive Zusammenarbeit sowohl mit der ganzen Familie als auch mit allen beteiligten Fachpersonen.
L’applicabilité de la mesure de placement des enfants en conflits avec la loi dans un établissement de garde et d’éducation de l’Etat : étude faite en RDC
Authors: Katunda Gisèle Patashi
Published: April 2024

Le traitement d’un mineur auteur du manquement a toujours été accompagné d’un souci d’éducation. Les mesures qui lui sont appliquées ont toujours été différentes de celles appliquées à un adulte ayant commis les mêmes actes, car la minorité constitue une circonstance qui diminue la gravité de la faute. Des lors, il serait maladroit de soumettre un enfant au même traitement pénal qu’un adulte. Raison justifiant l’existence légale de cette mesure, plaçant l’enfant en conflit avec la loi dans un établissement de garde et d’éducation de l’Etat (EGEE) pour sa rééducation, sa protection et sa réinsertion sociale. Malheureusement cette mesure souffre d’application en RDC en général et à Kikwit en particulier.
L’impact du montant de la caution électorale sur le droit d’éligibilité en République Démocratique du Congo : cas des élections législatives
Authors: Mayele Rodrigue Mafungu
Published: April 2024

Les droits de vote et d’éligibilité font partie des droits fondamentaux garantis tant par le droit international que par le droit interne. Ils se rapportent respectivement à la faculté accordée à une personne de porter son choix sur un dirigeant politique ou de se présenter à une élection. Concernant particulièrement le droit à l’éligibilité, il renvoie à la faculté reconnue à tout citoyen remplissant les conditions de se porter candidat afin de se faire choisir par un corps électoral pour un mandat public de son État. En tant que liberté civile fondamentale et droit de l’homme, ce droit doit être accordé aux citoyens sans discrimination. Au regard du revenu mensuel des Congolais dont la moyenne est estimée, selon les listings de paie des agents et fonctionnaires de l’Etat, à 150.000 francs congolais, on peut conclure que le montant de la caution électorale telle que fixée notamment pour les élections législatives, soit 1.600.000 FC, s’avère discriminatoire et va en l’encontre de l’article 2 du Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques. Car il faut plus de dix mois d’épargne pour réunir un tel montant. Cela empêcherait ainsi la quasi-totalité des Congolais d’exercer librement le droit d’éligibilité.
Des oxymores en politique congolaise (RDC). D’un État de droit sans droit à une démocratie illibérale
Authors: Mukwabatu David Mukulu
Published: April 2024

En principe, on ne peut pas parler d’un État de droit sans respect des principes et suprématie des normes qui régissent et formalisent la vie dans une société donnée. De même, on ne saurait parler de la démocratie sans libéralisme politique et juridique. Pourtant, l’expérience politique de la République Démocratique du Congo démontre la large faisabilité de ces oxymores. À cet effet, au regard de plusieurs paradoxes qu’offre le jeu d’acteurs sur la scène politique congolaise, cette étude se donne pour tâche d’analyser le décalage qui existe entre la théorie – principes formalisés et institutionnalisés en lois – et la pratique dans la conceptualisation et l’application des principes relatifs à un État de droit démocratique.
La participation citoyenne dans la gestion de la ville de Kikwit
Authors: Kilolo Rodrigue Tshwana
Published: April 2024

La présente étude a scruté la question de la participation de la population de la ville de Kikwit dans sa gestion quotidienne qui doit booster le développement de l’agglomération en sa qualité d’entité territoriale décentralisée (ETD). Les résultats à notre portée tracent un tableau révélateur d’une infériorité numérique. La majorité de cette population n’y adhère pas. Seuls, certains regroupements de la société civile, des femmes, des mouvements citoyens ainsi que des formations politiques tentent d’éveiller la conscience populaire pour l’engagement à la cause commune. Ce désintéressement s’est affirmé conséquemment à la gestion peu rassurante de la ville qui ne sait pas sortir la population du joug de la pauvreté. La population qui aurait dû être le bénéficiaire privilégié de la gouvernance démocratique, se contente par contre des brides et paie un lourd tribut. En outre, le désenchantement populaire est provoqué par la privation à la population de ses moyens d’expression, de contrôle et de sanction des actions des dirigeants. Les élections des dirigeants qui constituent les moyens par excellence d’expression des populations n’ont jamais été organisées depuis l’adoption de la gestion décentralisée de la ville en 2006. Cette situation met en mal le processus décentralisateur, effrite la confiance et envenime la méfiance entre les acteurs. Face à ces problèmes sociaux, nous avons fait des recommandations pour encourager l’adhésion et l’engagement massifs de la population, vecteurs de décollage de la ville et preuves matérielles de la réussite du processus décentralisateur.
How to AID Leadership and Followership in Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams
Authors: E. Grunberg Neil , S. Barry Erin
Published: April 2024

Effective healthcare requires meaningful teamwork among individuals who have diverse knowledge, expertise, experiences, and perspectives. Members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams include many different healthcare professionals—including physicians, nurses, dentists, psychologists, nutritionists, physical therapists, social workers, technicians, researchers, staff, and administrators—as well as patients and their significant others. For multidisciplinary healthcare teams to work effectively and efficiently, it is important to understand teams, members of teams, team processes, relevant principles and practices of leadership and followership, and how to create and maintain high performing teams. This chapter describes each of these concepts; how to assess and develop team members; and how to integrate and apply three particular leadership/followership approaches to optimize or “AID” multidisciplinary healthcare teamwork: adaptive/allostatic, innovative, and distributed/shared/collective leadership and followership. In addition, this chapter discusses how to optimize cohesiveness, morale, performance, and communication of multidisciplinary healthcare teams in the ever-changing contexts in which they work.
Introduction to Drug Repurposing: Exploring New Applications for Existing Drugs
Authors: Ahmad Zubair , Rauf Abdur , Naz Saima , A. Hemeg Hassan
Published: April 2024

This chapter delves into the concept of drug repurposing, which involves identifying new therapeutic applications for existing drugs. Drug repurposing offers a cost-effective and time-efficient approach to drug discovery by leveraging the knowledge and safety profiles of approved or investigational drugs. The chapter provides an overview of the principles and strategies employed in drug repurposing, including high-throughput screening, repurposing based on mechanistic insights, computational methods, and the increasing role of artificial intelligence in drug repurposing, as this is an emerging trend in the field. It explores successful case studies where repurposed drugs have shown promise in treating different diseases. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with drug repurposing, including regulatory considerations and intellectual property issues. Overall, this chapter serves as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the field of drug development, emphasizing the potential of repurposing existing drugs to address unmet medical needs.
General Trends on Biomaterials Applications: Advantages and Limitations
Authors: Claudia Spataru Mihaela , Simona Baltatu Madalina , Victor Sandu Andrei , Vizureanu Petrica
Published: April 2024

The field of biomaterials has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, with increasing applications in various medical disciplines. This book chapter provides an overview of the trends in biomaterials applications, highlighting their advantages and limitations. Biomaterials play a critical role in improving patient outcomes, enabling the development of innovative medical devices, and enhancing the quality of life. They find extensive use in orthopedics, esthetic surgery, ophthalmology, maxillofacial surgery, cardiology, urology, neurology, and other medical specialties. While biomaterials offer numerous benefits, their selection and design depend on specific medical applications. Biocompatibility, adequate mechanical properties, physical and chemical characteristics, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and osseointegration are important considerations. However, the complexity of the biological environment and the lack of detailed knowledge about in vivo conditions pose challenges. The success of an implant replacement relies on the tissue-material interface, which varies based on the desired outcome. Hemocompatible behavior is necessary for implants in contact with blood, whereas osseointegrated implants require a strong interaction for high adhesion force. This chapter also discusses the limitations of biomaterials, including immune reactions, limited biocompatibility, durability issues, interactions with the surrounding environment, lack of regeneration, high costs, and design constraints. It emphasizes the importance of ongoing research and development to overcome these limitations and advance the field of biomaterials.
Additive and Dose-Dependent Effect of Rituximab on Pediatric Patients’ Outcomes Concurrently Receiving Immunosuppressive Chemotherapy, A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Amanati Ali , Molavi Vardanjani Hossein , Zekavat Seyed Omidreza , Nematolahi Samane , Bozorgi Haleh , Jangjoo Saranaz , Safari Farima , Masoomi Bandari Dena , Keliddar Mohammadi Mohammad Ebrahim
Published: April 2024

Background: Rituximab (RTX) is approved for treating CD20-positive B-cell malignancies, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, when used alongside chemotherapy. It has the potential to interact with and alter the host immune system, putting patients at a heightened risk of infection. Therefore, the use of RTX necessitates a meticulous assessment of infectious risks based on the latest evidence. Objectives: We conducted a prospective investigation into infectious complications and mortality among children undergoing RTX treatment over the observation period of the study. Methods: In this observational cohort study, we included 61 pediatric patients treated with RTX for malignancy and immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), as well as 122 cancer patients who had never received RTX (the unexposed group). These patients were prospectively monitored for febrile neutropenia (FN), bloodstream infection (BSI), invasive fungal infection (IFI), and mortality. All infectious complications were documented starting from the initial dose of RTX and continuing for at least six months following the last dose. Logistic regression and Cox regression analyses, with consideration for the proportional hazards assumption, were utilized to evaluate the impact of covariates on mortality and infection-related outcomes. Results: Infectious complications were observed in 52.5% of children treated with RTX. These complications were notably more prevalent in children with malignancy compared to those with chronic ITP (89.5% versus 10.5%, respectively). RTX was found to be associated with an increased likelihood of mortality in children with malignancy (OR [95% CI]: 1.54 [0.41, 5.69]). According to Cox regression analysis, RTX was linked to a higher risk of IFIs, death, FN events, and BSIs over a 36-month observation period (4.33 [1.21, 15.52], 3.26 [1.008, 10.59], 1.68 [0.83, 3.41], and 1.59 [0.27, 9.17], respectively). The total dose of RTX administered was also associated with adverse patient outcomes, with the odds of infectious events and death increasing in the second, third, and fourth quartiles of the total RTX dose administered. Furthermore, the estimated one-year and two-year survival rates for cancer patients treated with RTX were 77% and 58%, respectively. Conclusions: RTX treatment, when used concurrently with immunosuppressive chemotherapy for hematologic malignancies in children, showed additive and dose-dependent effects on clinical outcomes.
Intra-abdominal Cysts Not Originating from Liver, Spleen, or Kidney in Children: Assessment of the Diagnostic Value of Ultrasound Features
Authors: Alamdaran Seyed Ali , Nazeri Niloufar , Naghavi Seyed Mannan , Dadelahi Fatemeh , Tavakoli Maryam
Published: April 2024

Background: Cystic abdominal masses are relatively prevalent in the pediatric population. Ultrasound (US) often serves as the initial imaging modality for evaluating these lesions, assisting in diagnosis, and guiding clinical decisions. Objectives: This study aimed to delineate the characteristic US features of intra-abdominal cystic lesions not arising from the liver, spleen, or kidney in children and to assess their diagnostic value for providing definitive diagnoses. Methods: Conducted in the radiology department of pediatric hospitals affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences from 2019 to 2022, this cross-sectional study examined 104 children with cystic abdominal lesions. Patient demographic data and US characteristics were documented. Definitive diagnoses were established through histopathological reports, surgical outcomes, or clinical follow-up. The accuracy of US findings was evaluated against these definitive diagnoses, with the sensitivity and specificity of US features for various intra-abdominal cystic lesions being calculated. Results: The most frequent cystic lesions identified were perinatal ovarian torsion (22.1%) and duplication cysts (18.2%). Ultrasound achieved a sensitivity and specificity of 82.61% (95% CI = 0.6 - 0.94) and 100% (95% CI = 0.94 - 1), respectively, in diagnosing perinatal ovarian torsion and 89.47% (95% CI = 0.65 - 0.98) and 94.11% (95% CI = 0.86 - 0.97) in diagnosing duplication cysts. In 80.8% of the cases, the initial US diagnosis corresponded with the final diagnosis. Conclusions: Ultrasound exhibits commendable sensitivity and specificity in identifying intra-abdominal cysts not originating from the liver, spleen, or kidneys in children, demonstrating its effectiveness in the diagnostic evaluation of these lesions.
The Ethical Challenges of Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Banking: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Soltani Gerdfaramarzi Madjid , Enjoo Seyed Ali , Afshar Leila , Fadavi Mohsen , Kiani Mehrzad , Bazmi Shabnam
Published: April 2024

Background: Umbilical cord blood serves as a potent source of hematopoietic stem cells, utilized in treating specific diseases and preserved in blood banks. Objectives: This study aims to explore the ethical issues associated with these repositories. Methods: This qualitative research involved conducting 14 interviews with experts and the families of recipients or donors of umbilical cord blood. Participants were selected purposefully from May to November 2021. Results: The investigation identified five principal ethical challenges: presentation of information, interpersonal relationships among involved parties, respect for human dignity, adherence to rules and regulations, and the handling of tissue samples. These challenges encompassed various categories and subcategories, including informed consent, communication and advertising of information, financial considerations, conflicts of interest, professional interactions, ownership rights concerning the child and parents, privacy and confidentiality issues, compliance with regulations and guidelines, and the clinical and research uses of the tissue samples. Conclusions: The study unveiled significant ethical concerns in the domain of umbilical cord blood stem cell banking. Addressing these ethical dilemmas necessitates the involvement of health policymakers and medical ethics experts, along with a comprehensive understanding of these banks' multifaceted nature by the community.
Strategies to Minimize the Application of Grammar Translation Methods in Cambodian English Classrooms: Why is it Special?
Authors: Em Sereyrath , Chin Pisith , Chau Linn , Seng Sacha , Pen Dina
Published: April 2024

This article aims to provide academic strategies that English teachers in Cambodia can use to reduce their reliance on grammar translation methods (GTM) in their classrooms. Recognizing the limitations of GTM and their potential negative impact on students' language proficiency, this article emphasizes the importance of applying teaching techniques and alternative teaching methods to improve learning outcomes in English. The article offers a series of practical recommendations, including task-based learning (TBL), communicative language teaching (CLT), and learner-centred approaches (LCA), to promote interactive and active language learning environments. These strategies encourage active participation, meaningful communication, and authentic language use, helping students develop their full English proficiency. Besides, the article highlights a new indication of why the mentioned methods are suitable for implementation in the Cambodian context. The article also sheds light on future research. Therefore, future studies can address the challenges of applying the mentioned techniques using quantitative and qualitative methods.
COVID-19 Eğitim Sürecinde Uzaktan Eğitimin Olumlu ve Olumsuz Yönlerinin Öğretmen Görüşlerine Göre Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Kazak Ender , Demirci Recep
Published: April 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, COVID-19 salgını sürecinde gerçekleştirilen uzaktan eğitimin olumlu ve olumsuz yönlerinin öğretmen görüşlerine göre değerlendirilmesidir. Araştırma, 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında, Düzce ili merkez ilçede bulunan bir ortaokulda çalışan 12 öğretmenle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Nitel araştırma desenlerinden durum çalışması deseninde tasarlanan araştırmada veriler yüz yüze görüşme yöntemiyle toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler tümevarımcı analiz tekniği ile çözümlenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, öğretmenlerin COVID-19 salgının bir sonucu olarak geçilen uzaktan eğitime, bilgi ve donanım eksikliği nedeniyle yeteri kadar hazır olmadıkları görülmüştür. Bu durum da onların uzaktan eğitime karşı olumsuz bir bakış açısı geliştirmelerine neden olmuştur. Zorunlu olarak öğrenmek durumunda kaldıkları yeni teknolojik araç ve uygulamaları yüz yüze eğitime geçtiklerinde de kullanmaya devam etmeleri ve özellikle okuldan uzak kalmanın yarattığı yalnızlık psikolojisiyle okulun ve mesleğin değerini anladıklarını ifade etmeleri araştırmada elde edilen olumlu sonuçlardır. Bu süreç göstermiştir ki okullar toplum için dört duvarı olan fizikî yapılardan öte bir değere sahiptir. Uzaktan eğitimin çeşitli nedenlerle gelecekte de muhtemel bir yöntem olarak kullanılabileceği düşünülürse, politika yapıcıların bu gerçeği göz ardı etmeden okulları ve öğretmenleri uzaktan eğitim sürecine hazırlamaları ve yapılan bilimsel çalışmaları değerlendirmeleri önem arz etmektedir.
Literature review on sexuality in the elderly: What is being taught and with what technologies
Authors: Acevedo Ayala Jhonny , Solari del Sol Andrea , Arroyo Concha Magdalena , Tirreau Román Dominique
Published: April 2024

Chile is facing an increasingly aging population and, with it, changes in its demographic, epidemiological, and healthcare structure. As a result, the sexual health of the elderly is an emerging area at the social level and in healthcare systems. This research aims to identify general aspects of sexuality in the elderly and learn about educational content delivered to this group using digital technologies. To do this, we proposed a review of scientific literature on the subject between January 1st, 2018, and December 31st, 2022, in the databases Web of Science, MEDLINE/PubMed, LILACS, Cochrane, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The articles found, and the emerging information was analyzed. A total of 1573 articles were found, of which 21 papers were finally included, 11 with qualitative methodology, six quantitative, and four mixed. In addition, nine addressed the area of sexuality, and 12 focused on technological innovations for the elderly. Sexuality is a growing topic worldwide, carrying with it sociocultural beliefs associated with dogmatic opinions and myths, with discrimination against this age group, especially if they belong to sexual minorities. This group also has better access to new digital technologies that facilitate access to training, social integration, and timely healthcare. Scientific evidence shows that the sexuality of the elderly is a topic of global interest, invisibilized, with low education and training of healthcare workers. The latter are neither informed nor able to solve the reasons for consultation in the traditional way or with new digital health technologies.
Innovation and Artificial Intelligence: Towards A Better Understanding of the Two Strategies
Authors:   Doctor in Management Sciences, Hassan II University, Morocco, ELKHATIBI Yassine , BENABDELOUAHED Redouane ,   Doctor in Management Sciences, Hassan II University, Morocco
Published: April 2024

In a world where technology is seen as the ultimate solution to all progress, this study aims to explore and deepen the relationship between innovation and artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting their complex interactions and impact on the economic, social and technological domains. The main aim is to provide a comprehensive perspective on these two key strategies in the contemporary technological landscape. What sets this article apart is its attempt to synthesise existing research on innovation and AI, while offering new perspectives and analyses on their mutual relationship. The results of this study highlight the deep interconnection between innovation and AI, demonstrating how these two concepts feed off each other to catalyse technological advances. The article also highlights the ethical, social and economic challenges associated with the increasing integration of AI into innovation processes. The contribution of this article lies in its ability to provide a solid conceptual framework for understanding and analysing the interaction between innovation and AI.
Doce recomendaciones para conducir una sesión de formación continua activa con profesionales de la salud
Authors: Amezcua Manuel
Published: April 2024

Las metodologías de enseñanza-aprendizaje en la formación de profesionales de la salud no solo requiere un dominio sólido de los contenidos, sino también el desarrollo y aplicación de competencias docentes avanzadas que fomenten un aprendizaje profundo y activo. Los formadores deben ser capaces de diseñar sesiones educativas dinámicas e inclusivas, implementar estrategias pedagógicas que rompan con los paradigmas tradicionales y proporcionar una retroalimentación que no solo evalúe, sino que también motive y oriente [Fragmento de texto].
Identification of bio-plastics by NIR-SWIR-Hyperspectral-Imaging
Authors: Hollstein Frank , Wohllebe Markus , Arnaiz Sixto , Manjon David
Published: April 2024

Bio-plastics are characterized by the highest rate of growth in the plastics industry. In connection with the recycling chain they constitute the so-called “oxo-biodegradation” and drop-in problems. The present study tries to clarify possibilities of automatic recognition and sorting of conventional fossil-based plastics against similar “oxo-biodegradable” plastics and drop-ins by means of NIR-SWIR-Hyperspectral-Imaging (HIS). The spectral structures of the most important plastics (conventional fossil-based plastics and bio-plastics) have been incorporated in a database as references for different plastic types to be subject to identification by NIR-SWIR-HSI. In addition to widespread chemometrical methods (PLS-DA), artificial neural networks (ANN) and support vector machines (SVM) are estimated for classification. For “oxo-biodegradable” plastics it turns out that a decision tree is the most reliable procedure for identification. Different decision trees are passed to an industrial NIRSWIR- Hyperspectral-Imager for generating chemical images of different plastic mixtures. The mixtures consist of conventional fossil-based plastics and bio-plastics. The aim of the tests was to find bounds for sorting throughput and purity. Results of an industrial sorting trial are finally described.
Sensitivity and selectivity in optical spectroscopy and imaging: A molecular approach
Authors: Kessler Rudolf
Published: April 2024

Intelligent manufacturing has attracted enormous interest in recent years. Optical spectroscopy will play a major role in the sensor technology as it provides simultaneously chemical (by absorption) and morphological (by scatter) information. The paper demonstrates, that the sensitivity and selectivity of each individual technology has its limitations due to the structure of the molecule and the quantum mechanical limitations by their interaction with the photons. The absorption and scatter cross sections are defined and discussed in terms of sensitivity and selectivity of the different technologies. These fundamentals cannot be overcome. Furthermore, the suitability and robustness of each technology is pre-determined by the selection of appropriate light illumination sources and the selected detectors. An overview of the different techniques is given.
NIR spectral imaging for the in-line detection of preservatives in recovered wood
Authors: Mauruschat Dirk , Aderhold Jochen , Plinke Burkhard , Meinlschmidt Peter
Published: April 2024

Various contaminants in recovered wood, including wood treated with preservatives, limit its use for the production of particle boards due to technical reasons and, in some countries, national legislation. In order to sort them out from a stream of recovered wood, in-line detection techniques for these contaminants are necessary. The work presented here shows that NIR spectral imaging has the potential to differentiate between various organic and inorganic wood preservatives qualitatively as well as quantitatively.
as if the sand were stone
Authors: Tzovaras Bastian Greshake
Published: April 2024

 Get a copy of the first zine of the project   As if the sand were made of stone  is an ongoing documentary photography project that we (that is Eugenia and I) are working on. The project covers how small villages & hamlets across rural Argentina – in particular the Argentinean Pampa – are changing and adapting in response to transport shifting from rail to road.
Santa Fe & Corrientes
Authors: Tzovaras Bastian Greshake
Published: April 2024

In April 2023, I went to Argentina with the main reason being attending the 7th CSVconf in Buenos Aires. But of course we also went to visit Eugenia’s family over Easter. And we also managed to squeeze in some Lecturers Without Borders while there, even one in German for myself! Between all of these things we also found some time off for sightseeing.
Meet the TwArχiv
Authors: Tzovaras Bastian Greshake
Published: April 2024

Exactly 5 years ago  Twitter  started offering the option for users to download their full archive of personal tweets. The archive gives you a change to quickly browse through your personal history and find those funny cat pictures you once posted. But there is additional value in the archive, transcending the trips down to memory lane.
#ScienceIsGlobal
Authors: Tzovaras Bastian Greshake
Published: April 2024

Last week the  The Royal Society  issued a joint statement about the importance of the international nature of research along with national academies across the UK and Europe. At the same time they started the hashtag  #ScienceIsGlobal  on  Twitter  , where individuals reported what nationalities are collaborating in their labs. I, and many others, reported their lab’s composition using the emoji flags.
Open Humans, what’s next?
Authors: Tzovaras Bastian Greshake
Published: April 2024

President Bartlet of  The West Wing  is calling his famous “What’s next” to his secretary after managing a task. I just defended my PhD last week, and one question from virtually every person who attended and stayed for the after-party:  What’s Next?  Which initially felt a bit weird. After all, I already took my next step three months ago when I joined  Open Humans  as the Director of Research.
Flickr Turns 20
Authors: Tzovaras Bastian Greshake
Published: April 2024

 Flickr  as one of the old school photo sharing communities celebrated it 20th birthday on February 10th, 2024. To celebrate, there were photo walks in many different places around the globe, including in London. Beyond lots of  Flickr  themed swag, our photo walk also took us into the  British Museum  . The  London  Flickr group has a thread where you can find links and images of a lot of the other attendees.
Pediatri Hemşireliğinde Yapay Zeka
Authors: Ünal Ayşe Sevim , Avcı Aydın
Published: April 2024

Yapay zeka herhangi bir canlı organizma olmadan bilgisayar teknolojilerinin insan benzeri davranışları gösterdiği bilgisayar biliminin bir alt dalıdır. Günümüzde yaygınlığı giderek artan yapay zekanın kullanım alanlarından biri de pediatri hemşireliğidir. Çocuk hastalarda yapay zeka ilk defa 1968'de Paycha'nın SHELP uygulamasını geliştirmesiyle başlamış, alanda yapılan çalışmaların çeşitliliği giderek artış göstermiştir. Voss ve arkadaşları “Otizm spektrum bozukluğu çocukların sosyal sonuçlarını iyileştirmek için yapay zeka odaklı giyilebilir davranışsal bir müdahale olan Superpower Glass'ın etkinliğini değerlendirmek’’ amacıyla giyilebilir bir cihaz geliştirmişlerdir. “Hemşirelerin Pediatri Ünitesinde Robotların Potansiyel Kullanımına İlişkin Görüşleri’’ adlı makalede robotların bakım kalitesini iyileştireceğinden, hemşirelerin iş yükünü azaltarak hasta bakımına ve hastaya ayrılan zamanın artacağı vurgulamıştır. Ortaya konan her yeni çalışma ve buluş hemşirelik bakım uygulamalarını güncellemekte ve yeni bakım kavramlarını ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Çocuk hastalarda ilaç uygulamalarında yapılabilecek en küçük hata geri dönüşümü olmayan risklerin ortaya çıkmasına neden olabilir. Çocuklar için hazırlanan ilaçlar için küçük doz hesaplamalarının yapılması ve ilaç uygulamalarının fazla dikkat gerektirmesi riskleri daha da arttırmaktadır. Bu riskler açısından hemşirelerin komplikasyonları gözlemlemesi, kaydetmesi, gerekli önlemleri almaları için çok fazla bilgi birikimine sahip olmaları ve hızlı kararlar vermeleri beklenir. İlaç uygulamalarında yapay zeka uygulamalarının kullanımı hemşirelere kolaylık sağlayabilir. Pediatri hemşireliğinde yapay zeka uygulamalarının henüz sınırlı sayıda ve geliştirme aşamasında olması nedeniyle, yapay zeka tabanlı uygulamaların uygun şekilde kullanıldığında; çocuk sağlığını koruma, geliştirme ve tedavi etme süreçlerinde hemşirelik uygulamaları üzerinde olumlu etkileri olacağı varsayılmaktadır. Klinik iş akışını iyileştirebileceği ve dolayısıyla bakım kalitesini artırabileceği düşünülmektedir.
Pasados problemáticos: guerra y memoria en el Portugal contemporáneo
Authors: Cardina Miguel
Published: April 2024

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Rodolfo Llopis ante la crisis del PSOE de 1972. Su versión en la correspondencia con Andrés Saborit
Authors: Luena César
Published: April 2024

Los años setenta fueron los de la renovación del PSOE. Desde el congreso de 1970 se fue cristalizando la crisis que había comenzado a asomarse en los sesenta y que explotó primero en el congreso de la UGT de 1971 y definitivamente en el congreso del partido de 1972. La pugna entre continuidad y ruptura, exterior e interior, se inclinaría en favor de estos últimos en el congreso de Suresnes de 1974, pero la crisis viene de muchos años atrás. Las cartas del entonces secretario general del PSOE, Rodolfo Llopis, a Andrés Saborit, que analizamos aquí, son un valioso hallazgo que aporta a la historiografía una contribución concluyente: los anquilosados dirigentes del PSOE en el exilio no estaban preparados para hacer del PSOE un partido y una organización útil a la España que iba a enfrentarse a la democratización tras la muerte del dictador. La renovación del partido no solo se hizo sin ellos, sino contra ellos y a pesar de ellos, como muestra la correspondencia entre Llopis y Saborit.
Reseña de: Francisco ERICE, Militancia clandestina y represión. La dictadura franquista contra la subversión comunista (1956-1963), Gijón, Trea, 2017
Authors: Abad García Eduardo
Published: April 2024

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La Mocidade Portuguesa Feminina y la Sección Femenina de la Falange Española. Un análisis comparativo
Authors: Flunser Pimentel Irene
Published: April 2024

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La Sección Femenina en los años 70: reciclarse y morir
Authors: Marías Cadenas Sescún
Published: April 2024

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Cuerpo a cuerpo frente al miedo: la experiencia socialista de la violencia de persecución en Euskadi (1995-2011)
Authors: Hidalgo García de Orellán Sara
Published: April 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es exponer la experiencia socialista del fenómeno de la violencia de persecución en Euskadi durante el período 1995-2011, usando para ello el andamiaje teórico de la historia de las emociones y utilizando como fuente principal el relato oral. Se eligen estas fechas por condensar los años de la llamada "socialización del sufrimiento" hasta el fin de ETA en 2011, y el colectivo socialista por ser uno de los partidos que estuvo en el punto de mira de la banda terrorista. A lo largo del trabajo se muestran algunas de las acciones codificadas como violencia de persecución por el colectivo socialista y a continuación se exponen las consecuencias que para el desarrollo político, orgánico, identitario y emocional de esta cultura política ha tenido la violencia de ETA.
movilización femenina en el integrismo islámico: motivaciones y rol
Authors: García García María Isabel
Published: April 2024

Los estudios han prestado escasa atención a los factores que llevan a las mujeres a unirse a grupos terroristas de corte yihadista. La investigación contribuirá a arrojar luz sobre el fenómeno llevando a cabo una comparación entre los factores que han conducido a mujeres a unirse a grupos yihadistas en Chechenia e Irak y los que han impulsado a mujeres a unirse a la yihad global desde Occidente, atraídas por Al Qaeda y Dáesh. El estudio aborda también una aproximación a las referencias clásicas acerca de la yihad femenina y a la evolución del mensaje que las organizaciones terroristas han transmitido sobre el papel que deben tener las mujeres.
El secuestro y asesinato de Aldo Moro en la ficción cinamatográfica y en la investigación histórica (1978-2018)
Authors: Avilés Juan
Published: April 2024

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mirada desde España al Portugal contemporáneo. Entrevista con Hipólito de la Torre
Authors: Jiménez Redondo Juan Carlos
Published: April 2024

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