bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is Tatiana Sergeevna Sikorskaya the Prototype of the Main Heroine of A.N. Tolstoy’s Story The Viper?
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vorontsova Galina N.
Published: August 2024

In Russian literary studies, the image of Olga Zotova, the main character of The Viper, a story by A.N. Tolstoy, is traditionally associated with the personality of a writer’s distant relative Tatyana Sikorskaya. However, this relationship is interpreted differently by different researchers, that prompted a closer look into Tatyana Sergeevna’s life. As a result of the analysis, the author of the article concludes that the commonality of a literary character with a possible prototype can be traced only at the most obvious formal level and in the main they do not match. Nevertheless, Sikorskaya’s relations with the writer in 1920s, apparently, became the starting point in the creative history of the work.
Mal-estar docente: o que há de (inter) dito na escola na contemporaneidade?
Authors: Manfre Ademir Henrique
Published: August 2024

O presente estudo aborda a temática mal-estar docente. Trata-se de um recorte de uma pesquisa teórica desenvolvida em nossos estudos de Pós-graduação em educação. O objetivo geral foi pensar o mal-estar docente como elemento intrínseco à subjetividade e à prática docente. Metodologicamente, do ponto de vista filosófico e psicanalítico, propomos uma análise reflexiva a partir da via da crítica e da ressignificação. Os resultados apontaram que o mal-estar docente é um traço do ser professor, como um elemento que está no entrecruzamento do desejo de ensinar, educar, exercer a docência e as condições objetivas e subjetivas encontradas e mobilizadas nesse exercício, tendo a experiência formativa como elemento-chave desse processo. É necessário, então, que os professores tomem contato com sua dor, com a finitude, com a incerteza que a angústia de não saber tudo ou nada saber a respeito de si mesmo é um marco da subjetividade.
Diferença entre os níveis dos perfis da síndrome de burnout em professores da Educação Básica: um estudo comparativo por sexo
Authors: Andrade Santos Karine David , Santos de Almeida Emile , Soldá de Souza Francisco Vitor , Mireia Pereira Caldas Calila , Pereira da Silva Joilson
Published: August 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo comparar os perfis da síndrome de burnout, em professores da Educação Básica, por sexo. Foi realizado um estudo transversal com amostra de 184 participantes. Foram utilizados o Questionnaire Burnout Clinical Subtype e o questionário sociodemográfico. Os resultados apontaram que não houve diferenças estatisticamente significativas para os perfis “Frenético”, na comparação ao sexo. Por outro lado, as análises sinalizaram uma diferença estatisticamente significativa para o perfil “Subdesafiado”. A ausência de diferença no perfil Frenético, em relação ao sexo, se restringe às circunstâncias laborais de ensino experimentadas por professores e professoras, mas não traz explicações conclusivas sobre a experiência das professoras, no tocante ao conflito, manejo e às experiências da interface ensino/tarefas domésticas, durante a etapa de emergência em saúde pública. No que se refere ao perfil subdesafiado, a diferença encontrada entre homens e mulheres pode ser oriunda do estilo de manejo emocional e cognitivo, estabelecido pela cultura, para os homens, em diversas instâncias sociais. No tocante ao perfil desgastado, as diferenças, por sexo, em suas experiências de esgotamento foram equalizadas pelos desafios de lecionar.
O cuidado ao professor universitário e o ato de cuidar na prática educativa: revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Miranda de Sousa Clara Maria , Ristum Marilena
Published: August 2024

O artigo trata de uma revisão sistemática de literatura, com o objetivo de analisar os estudos existentes sobre o cuidado institucional ao professor universitário e o cuidado praticado pelo professor nas suas ações educativas. Foi feito um levantamento de artigos e teses no portal de periódicos da CAPES, publicados no período de 2010 a 2023, com os seguintes termos de busca: cuidado, educação, ensino superior, professor universitário, qualidade de vida, trabalho, saúde mental, saúde docente, bem-estar docente, acolhimento e promoção de saúde. Foram incluídos estudos sobre o cuidado ao docente no ensino superior e as suas ações do cuidar nas práticas da área de Humanas. A análise embasou-se na Psicologia Histórico-Cultural articulada por Vygotsky, realizando a leitura na íntegra dos nove estudos incluídos, sendo sete artigos e duas teses, organizados em duas categorias: cuidado institucional ao professor universitário e o cuidado exercido pelo docente universitário na sua prática profissional. Os resultados mostram que o cuidado ao docente universitário tem sido vivenciado por ações pontuais sobre qualidade de vida no trabalho. Foi percebida a carência de estudos que identifiquem questões implicadas no cuidado ao docente de caráter institucional e que apresentam as práticas educativas no ensino superior como ato de cuidado.
O bem-estar docente: um estudo exploratório com escolas portuguesas no estrangeiro
Authors: Costa Ana , Dias Paulo César
Published: August 2024

O bem-estar dos docentes é um tema particularmente relevante e tem vindo a receber um interesse crescente. Contudo, são escassos os estudos em escolas no estrangeiro, motivo pelo qual se apresenta este trabalho que pretende explorar do bem-estar destes professores, em particular, descrever o seu bem-estar subjetivo e o bem-estar na escola, explorando o papel de variáveis pessoais e profissionais no bem-estar dos professores. Para isso, foi recolhida uma amostra de 58 docentes a lecionar em escolas portuguesas no estrangeiro, na sua maioria mulheres, com idades entre os 27 e os 69 anos. Os resultados sugerem um bem-estar subjetivo globalmente positivo, acima do ponto médio, e relações significativas com variáveis organizacionais. Aspectos que são discutidos. Ainda sugeridas novas investigações neste domínio.
Ainda, a pandemia… - Observações sobre a docência
Authors: Maia Leonardo
Published: August 2024

O Acontecimento transformador da pandemia não parece ter ainda sido de todo dimensionado, no Brasil, e talvez por toda parte. Um dos sinais mais explícitos dessa negligência analítica se revela no plano da Educação. Os efeitos pandêmicos aí persistem, e de maneira preocupante – um sem-número de levantamentos, pesquisas o tem evidenciado, em sua constância. Claramente, no campo formativo, a pandemia ainda não passou. Contudo, mostram-se precárias, incertamente eficazes as formas de enfrentamento em curso, ou até agora cogitadas. Em especial, causa assombro o recorrente descaso em relação à docência. Em inúmeros documentos, inclusive internacionais, o diagnóstico traçado em relação à pandemia demonstra preocupação com a experiência de aprendizagem, com o alunado, porém quase nunca com o professorado. Essa ausência é perturbadora. Que salas de aula e escolas são essas, com alunos, porém sem docentes? Estaríamos diante de um movimento inicial na direção da propalada ‘sala de aula do futuro’, onde só restariam os estudantes, mas não seus professores e professoras? Essa assimetria no tratamento de ambos os conjuntos – alunado & professorado – também aponta para outros sintomas preocupantes. A categoria docente se revela uma classe laboral crescentemente em crise de saúde – mental e física, em seu limite. Em vários países, se mostra até a classe adoecida por excelência. Uma nova categoria do(c)ente terá sido também um dos legados brutais da pandemia?
The Screening Process of Islamic Indexes: A Case of Karachi Meezan Index
Authors:   PhD Scholar in Islamic Business & Finance, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, Saeed Umar , Jabeen Zohra , Ismail Muhammad
Published: August 2024

Strong and fair screening process is one of the fundamental factors for Islamic equity indices to service in market. The Muslim investors wish to make investment in such a way that does not contradict with their religion, Islam. Hence, while making their decision towards Islamic equities, the investors confirm Islamic perspective and Sharia transparency of the Islamic indices on priority bases. The current available literature only covers the Sharia component of the whole screening process adopted by Karachi Meezan Index. The complete screening process adopted by said index has another essential component known as “Technical Filter”. This component plays same role to include or exclude equity from the Karachi Meezan Index as Sharia component plays; on behalf of technical filter we can exclude equity from Karachi Meezan Index. Reputation, performance, free float market capitalization, and impact cost are key elements of technical filter. Therefore, pure qualitative study is conducted to fill this gap by describing sequential and detailed screening process methodology through narrative views of high ranked policy makers’ employees working in Karachi Meezan Index.
Related Party Transactions and Audit Fees: Indian Evidence
Authors: Kushwaha Narendra Nath , Anand Abhinav , Jayadev M. , Raghunandan K.
Published: August 2024

We examine the effect of related party transactions (RPTs) on audit fees in Indian public companies. RPTs can be used to manipulate financial statements or to transfer wealth between firms and their related parties, and the presence of RPTs increases audit risk. RPTs are relatively more important in India than in advanced economies, so we examine the association between RPTs and audit fees in the Indian setting. We find that audit fees increase by 3.58 percent moving from the first to third quartile of related party sales (RPSs). The association between RPSs and audit fees becomes prominent after the enactment of The Companies Act of 2013. Discussions with audit partners suggest that The Companies Act of 2013 led to increases in audit effort. Our results provide information regarding the corporate governance environment in India and highlight the importance of separately analyzing different types of RPTs.

Data Availability: Data will be made available upon request after completion of related projects.

JEL Classifications: G34; M41; M42.
Fragrance Contact Allergy – A Review Focusing on Patch Testing
Authors: Sukakul Thanisorn , Bruze Magnus , Svedman Cecilia
Published: August 2024

Fragrance materials are widely used in various types of products in daily life and many of them can be contact sensitizers. Contact allergy to fragrances has been reported to be common worldwide. Unlike other groups of contact allergens such as metals and preservatives, fragrance materials in consumer products can be present as single fragrance chemicals or in the form of mixtures known as natural complex substances. Due to the complexity of the fragrance materials and the high number of fragrance substances known to cause contact sensitization, selecting suitable materials for patch testing is challenging. Emerging fragrance markers have been additionally introduced in different baseline series for screening to enhance the rate of fragrance contact allergy detection. Moreover, there have been continual updates on basic knowledge, clinical perspectives, sources of exposure, and regulations on the use of fragrance materials. Avoiding pitfalls while performing patch testing with fragrance test materials is also crucial and should not be overlooked. Therefore, this review aims to update knowledge to provide a high-quality holistic approach to fragrance contact allergy diagnosis and management.
Blok Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) pada Operasi Tulang Belakang Lumbal: Laporan Kasus Berbasis Bukti
Authors: Yuneva Annisaa , Tita Maria Y. , Herianti Hana F. , Omega Andy , Firdaus Riyadh
Published: August 2024

Pada pasien yang menjalani operasi tulang belakang area lumbal, nyeri pasca operasi merupakan salah satu yang menyebabkan tingginya kebutuhan opioid, memperpanjang durasi lama rawat, dan ketidakpuasan pada pasien. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah. menentukan efektivitas blok erector spinae plane (ESP) pada operasi tulang belakang area lumbal berdasarkan langkah-langkah Evidence-based Medicine (EBM). Pencarian literatur dilakukan sesuai pertanyaan klinis dan terstruktur menggunakan PubMed, Cochrane Library, dan ProQuest. Pada artikel yang terpilih kemudian dilakukan telaah kritis terhadap kesahihan (validity), pentingnya hasil (importance), dan kemamputerapan (applicability) pada hasil. Setelah proses seleksi sesuai kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi didapatkan satu artikel yang sesuai dengan tujuan laporan ini, berupa 5 RCT dan 2 tinjauan sistematis. Luaran dari studi ini melingkupi nyeri pasca operasi, kebutuhan analgesi tambahan, insidensi post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), kepuasan pasien, dan komplikasi blok ESP. Disimpulkan, blok ESP efektif dalam memberikan analgesi intraoperatif dan pasca operasi pada pasien yang menjalani operasi tulang belakang area lumbal, dengan prosedur yang relatif aman dan komplikasi minimal.
Hubungan Pemanfaatan E-Learning terhadap Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
Authors: Said Nurfiyan W.U.U. , Novitasari Andra , Arfiyanti Mega P. , Romadhoni Romadhoni
Published: August 2024

Motivasi belajar mahasiswa bersifat dinamis atau dapat berubah setiap waktu. Penurunan motivasi belajar akan berdampak terhadap prestasi akademik dan meningkatkan risiko dropout pada mahasiswa. Mahasiswa telah menjadi pemakai internet terbesar dan e-learning memiliki peluang yang besar untuk meningkatkan motivasi belajar mahasiswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pemanfaatan e-learning terhadap motivasi belajar mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Oktober 2022 dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan rancangan analitik observasional dan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel adalah mahasiswa tahum kedua dam ketiga Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Miuhammadiyah Semarang. Sampel dipilih menggunakan total sampling dengan kriteria inklusi dan kriteria eksklusi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan Rank Spearman. Responden memiliki pemanfaatan e-learning baik (51,9%) dan motivasi belajar tinggi (90,7%) serta terdapat hubungan yang signifikan dan korelasi positif antara Pemanfaatan e-learning terhadap motivasi belajar dengan kekuatan korelasi kuat (uji Rank Spearman,p = 0,000 dan r = 0,730). Pemanfaatan E-learning berhubungan signifikan terhadap motivasi belajar mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang.
Comparison of Visual Evoked Potential Latency and Amplitude Values According to Visual Acuity among Normal Adult Eyes in dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
Authors: Aleddin Rommel , Nusanti Syntia , Shidik Muhammad , Kekalih Aria
Published: August 2024

Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) is a diagnostic procedure to evaluate pathological conditions affecting the visual pathway with several protocols, including pattern onset/offset VEP, flash VEP, and pattern-reversal VEP (PRVEP), standardized by International Society For Clinical Electrophysiology In Vision (ISCEV). PRVEP, the most common protocol used in clinical practice, is not always directly proportional to visual acuity (VA). Clarity of the refractory media and gender are presumed to affect it; thus, using PRVEP reference value based on refractory status is not casually applicable when the VA does not resemble refractory status. This study aims to determine the changes in VEP latency and amplitude value according to various subjective VA, and to examine and analyze these latency and amplitude values within male and female subject groups. The research was conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from August to October 2017. Latency and amplitude values were measured with PRVEP. Measurement was performed on normal VA and defocus-induced VA to 6/18, 6/30, and 6/60 values, using small and large-sized checkerboard stimuli. Prolonged latency and decreased amplitude were found in male and female subject groups, corresponding with decreasing VA levels. Using 18 min arc and 48 min arc-sized checkerboards gave the closest result to the reference value. The difference in VEP value according to subjects' gender was found in amplitude but not in latency.
Constructing Images of the Historical Past in the Republic of Kazakhstan (On the Example of Karasai and Agyntai Baghaturs)
Authors: Korusenko Svetlana N.
Published: August 2024

The purpose of the study is to identify the role of the institute of baghaturs in the process of constructing historical memory in the context of modern history of Kazakhstan on the example of Karasai and Agyntai baghaturs. The paper is based on the materials of the expedition of 2023 in Northern Kazakhstan and Almaty. As additional sources, Internet materials are used: modern maps, descriptions of sacred places and monuments. The images of baghaturs for a long time functioned in the environment of oral folk art, then they were included in the literary works of Kazakh poets and writers. Since 1991, the sphere of using the images of baghaturs has been expanding, including the names of streets, settlements and whole districts, creation of monuments and memorial complexes, films and holidays. Baghaturs are becoming a symbol of independence of the modern Republic of Kazakhstan. The institute of baghaturhood, which emerged during the struggle against the Dzungars, is now an important state tool for constructing the ancient history of Kazakhstan. The long friendship of Karasai and Agyntai, representing different zhuzes, their joint struggle against the Dzungars became a symbol of unity of Kazakhs throughout a long period of their history.
And an Ethnograph, and a Historian, and a Demograph, and a Museum Head, and... (On the 60th Anniversary of Dmitry Georgievich Korovushkin)
Authors: Tomilov Nikolay A.
Published: August 2024

The article includes information about the biography, scientific, educational and organizational activities of Dmitry Georgievich Korovushkin, Doctor of Historical Sciences, who worked for many years first at Omsk State University, then at the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Today he is a professor at the Siberian University of Consumer Cooperatives. A list of his main scientific works is given.
“Philological Survey”. The Fate of the First Specialized Scientific Periodical Edition on the Ancient World of Pre-Revolutionary Russia
Authors: Gitsevich Evgeniy S.
Published: August 2024

This article is devoted to an overview of the fate of the first specialized scientific magazine on the ancient world of pre-revolutionary Russia. “Philological Survey”, created by the efforts of private individuals, the teacher of the 3rd Moscow grammar school A.V. Adolf and the teacher of the 1st Moscow grammar school V.G. Appelrot interested in the development of science, was published from 1891 to 1902 for eleven years, during which 21 issues were published. In the second half of the 19th century in the scientific community, the need for the existence of such a press organ has long been the necessity, and its creation has become an important and significant event for science. The leading domestic experts in ancient history and classical philology of that time published their works on its pages, discussions were held, translations and original texts of ancient authors were printed there. Moreover, many major antique scholars helped with the maintenance of certain subsections of the journal free of charge. From the very beginning of its work, the editorial staff experienced great financial difficulties, which mostly the staff took on itself. Financial reports show that already in the first years of the publication of the “Philological Survey”, there was a large budget deficit. The reason for this, we believe, is the highly specialized nature of the publication, devoted to scientists, teachers and teachers of ancient history and classical philology, which in this period of time in pre-revolutionary Russia were still not enough to provide the magazine with a marketability that could cover the costs of the publication. The state provided the Philological Survey with financial support in the form of annual subsidies, since the Ministry of Public Education understood the importance of the Philological Survey for the development of science. Such an assessment, made by the scientific committee of the Ministry, was recorded in archival documents and is beyond doubt. However, this support was not enough. The budget deficit continued to increase steadily from year to year. For this reason, and due to the deteriorating health of both editors, the magazine had to be closed. Nevertheless, it played an important role in the development of Russian antiquities.
Lazistan (Rize) Sancağında Son Osmanlı Meclisi Mebusan Seçimleri
Authors: Bilgin Taner , Dalardıç Tuba
Published: August 2024

I. Dünya Harbi, Osmanlı Devleti için Mondros Mütarekesi’nin imzalanması ile son buldu. İktidarı elinde bulunduran İttihatçı liderler ise ülkeyi terk etmek zorunda kaldı. Buna mukabil meclisin çoğunluğu yine de İttihatçı kadroların elindeydi. İtilaf Devletleri bu durumdan rahatsızdı. Son Padişah Vahdettin de meclisi kendisi için tehdit olarak görmekteydi. Bu nedenle 21 Aralık 1919’da işgalleri gerekçe göstererek Meclis-i Mebusanı feshetti. Mustafa Kemal Paşa, 1919 yılı Mayıs ayında Samsun’a çıkarak kongreler sürecini başlattı ve Milli Mücadele ateşini yaktı.
Aradan geçen dokuz aylık zaman zarfında seçimler henüz yapılmamıştı. Mustafa Kemal Paşa, kararların meclis tarafından alınması sayesinde Millî Mücadele hareketinin Türk halkı üzerinde meşruiyet sağlayacağının farkındaydı. Bu nedenle Sivas Kongresi sonrasında Millî Mücadele karşıtı Damat Ferit Paşa Hükümetinin istifası ve seçim kararının alınması amacıyla bütün Anadolu şehirlerinden, İstanbul ile iletişimin kesilmesini istedi. Yaşanan bu hadiseler hiç şüphesiz padişah üzerinde baskı oluşturdu ve 1 Ekim 1919 tarihinde Damat Ferit Paşa istifa etmek zorunda kaldı. Yeni kabineyi kurmakla görevlendirilen Ali Rıza Paşa, ilk icraat olarak Meclis-i Mebusanın yeniden açılması için seçim kararı aldı. Böylece Bütün Anadolu şehirlerinde hummalı bir seçim çalışması başladı. 1919 yılında Trabzon Vilayetine bağlı olan Lazistan’da da ekim ayı ortasından itibaren seçim süreci başladı. Yaklaşık üç ay süren seçimlerde Lazistan’dan birçok aday seçilebilmek için kıyasıya yarıştı. Neticede Mustafa Asım ve Osman Nuri Beyler Lazistan mebusu seçildi. Bu çalışmada, Lazistan Sancağında gerçekleşen seçim süreci ele alınarak yaşanan olaylar üzerinde durulacaktır.
Percepciones de los estudiantes de primaria sobre la clase de Educación Física
Authors: Puerta Castaño Carolina , Chaverra Fernández Beatriz Elena
Published: August 2024

Identificar las percepciones de los estudiantes sobre la clase educación física son fundamentales para conocer cómo ellos ven la clase y a sus profesores con el fin de mejorar el proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje, hacer un mejor uso de su experiencia y crear un ambiente más positivo en la clase, donde los estudiantes puedan progresar y disfrutar del aprendizaje. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo conocer las percepciones que tienen los estudiantes de quinto de primaria hacia la clase de educación física. La metodología fue cualitativa, con un diseño de estudio de caso de tipo descriptivo. Se llevó a cabo en un colegio privado de la ciudad de Medellín (Colombia). Para la recolección de información se utilizó el grupo focal y la entrevista semiestructurada. Entre los resultados emergieron cuatro grandes categorías las cuales están alrededor de los fines que le otorgan a la clase, los aspectos didácticos que destacan, el impacto de las relaciones entre ellos sobre la clase y la influencia del profesor en su gusto por el área.
Análise descritiva de um programa de treinamento no handebol com base na Iniciação Esportiva Universal
Authors: Ribeiro Lucas de Castro , Figueiredo Lucas Savassi , Greco Pablo Juan
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho objetivou categorizar um programa de ensino aprendizagem-treinamento no handebol a partir do modelo da Iniciação Esportiva Universal. Observaram-se 25 sessões de treinamento de duas equipes de handebol feminino escolar sub-14. As atividades realizadas foram categorizadas a fim de identificar a ênfase dada em diferentes segmentos do treinamento, assim como de verificar se elas estavam em linha com o modelo de ensino aplicado. Os resultados indicaram que o treinamento tático foi realizado em 34.2% e 42.5% do tempo as sessões de treino das instituições e que as atividades estão em linha com o modelo proposto na Iniciação Esportiva Universal. Sugere-se que os treinadores organizem com atenção o tempo destinado a ações como conversas e intervalos, a fim de aumentar o tempo de prática no treino e potencializar o processo de aprendizagem.
Las heterogéneas trayectorias de cambio estructural en las Áreas Económicas Locales de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (1996-2019)
Authors: Niembro Andrés , Calá Carla Daniela
Published: August 2024

La provincia de Buenos Aires tiene características que la asemejan a países completos en otras partes del mundo y, por ello también, constituye un espacio geográfico sumamente heterogéneo. Este trabajo busca contribuir a la comprensión de sus heterogeneidades productivas, a partir del análisis de las trayectorias de cambio estructural (CE) de la provincia y, particularmente, de las 23 áreas económicas locales (AEL) en su interior. En base a datos de empleo registrado en el sector privado para el período 1996-2019 y aplicando las cuatro definiciones de CE más utilizadas en la literatura, se aprecia que, tanto a nivel país, de la provincia en su conjunto, como en los grandes centros urbanos, la principal manifestación de CE favorable es un leve aumento del peso de los sectores intensivos en conocimiento. No obstante, en muchas AEL al interior de la provincia se observa también un incremento de la diversidad productiva, algo no identificable desde la escala nacional o provincial. Los resultados revelan además una importante heterogeneidad en las trayectorias de CE entre AEL que incluso comparten condiciones similares (tamaño, localización o perfil productivo), lo cual revaloriza el diseño de políticas ajustadas a las características y posibilidades de cada territorio.
Ordenamiento territorial en la ribera sur metropolitana. Lógicas de producción del espacio en frentes de agua y gestión territorial en los partidos de Avellaneda y Quilmes
Authors: Cortizas Ludmila
Published: August 2024

Frente al proceso de urbanización, la asociación entre actores económicos que llevan adelante negocios inmobiliarios en distintas áreas de la ciudad y actores del poder político produce una gran metamorfosis urbana. El territorio resulta fragmentado, vendido por partes y ocupado, asociando la producción del espacio urbano a la lógica de la plusvalía. En particular, los frentes de agua metropolitanos fueron objeto de estas lógicas, y para su habitabilidad y comercialización requirieron de distintas modificaciones, principalmente desde la lógica política. El objetivo del artículo es comprender las estrategias adoptadas por el Estado municipal de los partidos de Avellaneda y Quilmes (sur de la Región Metropolitana de Buenos Aires) en la producción del frente de agua rioplatense. Principalmente se revisarán aquellos proyectos y planes estratégicos que involucran reordenamientos territoriales, modificaciones a las normativas urbanas, y que acondicionan el área a través de obras de infraestructura para facilitar los accesos, bajo el lema de la modernización y revitalización. La metodología utilizada consiste en el análisis de bibliografía específica y de normativa sobre ordenamiento territorial de los partidos (planes estratégicos y proyectos). También se recopilan artículos periodísticos, y se realizan entrevistas semiestructuradas a funcionarios de cada gestión municipal.
Treatments of Herpes zoster ophthalmicus: an overview of current therapeutic and prophylactic strategies
Authors: Chamera-Cyrek Katarzyna , Dyląg Liliana , Sikora Oliwia , Żaczek Bartłomiej , Cwalina Oliwia , Molga Monika , Mrugała Zuzanna , Baran Jan Maciej , Rowiński Dawid , Podczerwińska Aneta , Kuzminski Clara , Pawlicka Ilona , Roszkowska Anna Maria , Kozak Maciej
Published: August 2024

Shingles and its complications are a significant issue in medicine, primarily affecting the elderly. The condition is caused by the reactivation of infection by a virus, whose primary clinical manifestation is chickenpox. A particular form of shingles is the ocular type, where changes occur along the branches of the trigeminal nerve. During the course of the disease, numerous symptoms concerning the eyeball may occur, and the patient is exposed to many dangerous and troublesome complications. In the following article, we will present available therapeutic and preventive options aimed at treating and preventing Herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
The influence of Intellectual capital (IC) disclosure and geographic location on the sustainability of higher education: A case in Southeast Asian universities
Authors: Wahyudin Agus , Utaminingsih Nanik Sri , Yulianto Agung , Sari Maylia Pramono , Putri Wili Artina
Published: August 2024

Purpose: This research aims to examine the influence of intellectual capital disclosure and the geographical location of universities on the sustainability of higher education institutions in Southeast Asia. Design/methodology/approach: This research is quantitative and uses secondary data obtained through the annual reports of universities that have the Universitas Indonesia Green Metric Rank. This research uses two stages of data analysis techniques, namely the content analysis stage to determine the number of Intellectual Capital disclosures and the hypothesis testing stage. The analysis tool uses the SPSS version 23 application. The population of this research includes all universities in Southeast Asia that are included in the UI Greenmetric World University Rankings. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling technique, which resulted in 86 analysis units of higher education institutions in Southeast Asia. Findings: The research results prove that the geographical location of universities has a negative and significant influence on Universitas Indonesia Green Metric’s performance in Southeast Asia and human capital has a positive influence on UIGM’s performance in Southeast Asia. However, the structural capital and relational capital components do not affect the UIGM performance of universities in Southeast Asia. Originality/value: The originality of the research is the use of higher education sustainability variables with UIGM proxies and modified IC indicators for universities and geographical areas that have not been widely used to see whether there are fundamental differences in the disclosure of intellectual capital for higher education institutions in Southeast Asia.
Model of competency development of professional group leaders (PGL) in higher vocational colleges in Fujian province
Authors: Wei Chuanjia , Prasansaph Wipada , Boonphadung Suttipong
Published: August 2024

This study aims to take Chinese higher vocational colleges professional group leaders as the research subjects to analyze the components of their key competencies, develop the competency model of professional group leaders (PGL), and analyze the main factors influencing the model. It provides a powerful help for improving the scientific level of the construction and management of the teaching staff in higher vocational colleges and filling the gap in the research on the quality and ability of Chinese professional group leaders. A mixed research method is deployed in this study. Data are collected with the help of a self-administrated questionnaire and a semi-structured interview based on grounded theory. Data analysis involves structural equation modeling using AMOS, complemented by qualitative coding in NVivo. It concludes that the competency development model of professional group leaders comprises two main dimensions: explicit competencies and implicit competencies. Explicit competencies include cross-border adaptability (CBA), resource integration ability (RIA), innovation and development practice ability (IDPA), management leadership ability (MLA), and interdisciplinary scientific research ability (ISRA). Implicit competencies include personality attitude (PA), and intrinsic motivation (IM). The study fills a significant gap in the literature by providing a detailed model of competency for professional group leaders in the context of higher vocational education, offering a practical framework for improving the training and management of teaching staff and promoting the development of professional groups effective in vocational colleges.
Dog and owner demographics impact dietary choices in Dog Aging Project cohort
Authors: O’Brien Janice S. , Tolbert M. Katherine , _ _ , Ruple Audrey
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE

To describe the demographic factors of owners and their dogs associated with owner feeding choices and the regularity with which those diets were fed to a US-based population of dogs.

METHODS

This cross-sectional analysis examined 40,367 initial survey responses from US dog owners participating in the Dog Aging Project. The surveys were collected from January 2, 2020, to December 31, 2022, and included primary and secondary diet component types and dog and owner demographic variables. Each demographic variable was compared across diet type choices with a χ2 test of independence.

RESULTS

Most owners (82%) fed a commercially prepared extruded dry diet (kibble) as the primary diet component. Most owners (89%) reported that they fed their dogs a consistent diet over time. Owner demographic factors (income, education level) were less correlated with difference in diet choices than dog demographic factors (size, neuter status, purebred status, activity level), but owner age did correlate with choice: younger owners tended to feed kibble more compared to older owners. Home-cooked diets were most often consumed by small (< 30-lb) dogs, purebred dogs in poorer health status, and dogs with owners aged 45 years or older. Raw diets were more commonly fed to purebred, intact, and highly active dogs. Ten percent of service dogs were reportedly fed a raw diet of some sort.

CONCLUSIONS

Demographic variables are associated with statistically significant differences in diet types selected. Nutrition studies examining health outcomes associated with the feeding of different diet types should account for these factors during design or analysis in order to avoid bias. An epidemiological tool, the directed acyclic graph, is presented.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

This information will help clinicians in their discussions with clients about pet nutrition.
‘Shall I compare thee?’ Evaluating Finance Ministers
Authors: Moore Stephen , Considine John
Published: August 2024

Over the past century, the methods used to evaluate Finance Ministers have evolved from the close scrutiny of individual biographies to the statistical analysis of aggregated data. This paper explores this evolution within the framework of economic theory and applies the results in an Irish context. It concludes that while statistical methods can provide some support for certain hypotheses, they are not yet advanced enough to entirely replace the traditional political economy approach.
Leadership practices and communication framework for project success – The construction sector
Authors: Rehan Ashok , Thorpe David , Heravi Amirhossein
Published: August 2024

Globalisation has brought complexity to construction project management, with challenges like design complexity, evolving stakeholder expectations, and disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic leading to uncertainties such as cash flow disruptions, schedule delays, and health-related issues. Despite modern management techniques, many project-based organisations face cost overruns, schedule delays, and client dissatisfaction. A literature review emphasises the importance of leadership and communication practices, trust development, collaboration, stakeholder management, and relationship and conflict management in addressing these challenges. This study aims to provide insights into the relationship mechanisms between leadership practices, communication, and project success, introducing a novel framework that encourages practitioners to adopt innovative behavioural practices, helping bridge the gap for empirical evidence-based studies. The methodology involves responses collected randomly from experienced project professionals, employing exploratory factors/multivariate regression to identify five key success factors: effective communication, relationship management, leading by example, self-management, and interpersonal sensitivity, along with 18 contributing behaviour practices that will help address challenges experienced in the Australian construction industry: delays and inefficiencies, supply chain management, communication barriers with multicultural workforce and safety protocols implementation, regulatory and safety compliance, infrastructure demands, skills shortages, sustainability, and new technology adoption. The study identifies high-to-moderate levels of interpersonal and emotional behavioural practices, advocating for people-oriented and relationship-building practices to enhance project success, contributing to improved outcomes by adopting our developed framework. Twofold implications include (1) categorising leadership dimensions into clusters, providing a practical tool for project managers and (2) the key success factors tailored to address sector-specific challenges, enhancing project outcomes.
Social Innovations in an Emergency Setting: Opportunities and Challenges for Youth Volunteers in Curbing the Spread of COVID-19 in Huye District, Rwanda
Authors: Bimenyimana Pierre Celestin , Rutembesa Eugene , Synness Ronald Mayora , Josiane Umuhoza Karemera Noella , Gerard Bikorimana , Bukuluki Paul
Published: August 2024

Purpose: Following COVID-19 at the close of 2019, countries have been in an emergency to contain the improvised danger to their citizens; Rwanda was no exception. The Government of Rwanda (GoR) turned to investing in different mechanisms to deal with the pandemic, including community-based interventions by youth volunteers, which is considered a social innovation to deal with the improvised societal challenge. This study investigated the motives, opportunities, challenges, and lessons that youth volunteers encountered while curbing the spread of the pandemic at the community level.
 
Theoretical Concept: Social innovation concepts contribute to social change and provide actors with the means to meet societal challenges.  The social innovation concepts were adopted as the theoretical concepts underpinning the study.
 
Method: The study followed a descriptive qualitative design. Using key informants and in-depth interview techniques (KIIs), data were collected from 13 interviews with youth volunteers and opinion leaders among citizens of the Huye District of Rwanda who were selected using network and purposive sampling techniques. Interviews were uploaded in MAXQDA 2022 to visualize and map the data.
 
Results: The results indicate that youth volunteers have encountered various challenges where a poor mindset had a big occurrence, followed by aggressive attitudes from beneficiaries of their interventions. However, despite the challenges, there were opportunities whereby youth volunteers showed a high level of patriotism for their country and learned new skills like public speaking.
 
Implications: The study suggests that in similar future interventions, the government should mitigate the identified challenges and enhance the highlighted opportunities for the intervention to be more impactful.
The Impact of Irresponsible Pet Ownership on The Proliferation of Zoonoses: An Epidemiological Surveillance Problem
Authors: Gonçalves Thiago Almeida , Cerqueira Robson Bahia
Published: August 2024

Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of irresponsible pet ownership on the proliferation of zoonoses, with the goal of proposing improvements to public policies and epidemiological surveillance practices.
 
Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in theories of animal welfare and public health, highlighting scholars such as Peter Singer and Regan, who discuss animal rights and sentience. Additionally, relevant legislation such as Brazil's Environmental Crimes Law and Animal Protection Law are analyzed.
Method: The methodology includes a literature review of current legislation and public policies on responsible pet ownership. The research also incorporates case studies illustrating the relationship between irresponsible pet ownership and zoonotic outbreaks.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that irresponsible pet ownership significantly contributes to the spread of zoonoses. The discussion contextualizes these results within the theoretical framework, emphasizing the need for integrated public and animal health policies. Discrepancies between legislation and practical application are also examined.
 
Research Implications: Practical implications include recommendations for educational campaigns on responsible pet ownership and the implementation of vaccination and birth control programs. Theoretically, the study underscores the importance of the interconnection between animal, environmental and human health.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by innovatively exploring the interface between responsible pet ownership and public health, offering practical reflections for improving epidemiological surveillance policies.
Morpho-Physiology of Creole Beans and Its Correlation With Productive Parameters
Authors: Lisboa Lucas Aparecido Manzani , Neves Giovani Felipe de Oliveira , Brito Bruno Sena de , Gomes Leandro Martins , Pereira João Manoel Xavier , Pereira Leandro Barradas
Published: August 2024

Objective: This work aims to know morphophysiology of Creole beans and its correlation with productive parameters.
 
Theoretical Framework: Creole beans have not been modified through scientific techniques of genetic improvement to maintain the original characteristics of their population, which requires knowing their agronomic characteristics.
 
Method: An experiment was carried out as a completely randomized block design with five bean cultivars: BRS Campeiro (black), Paraguay, Carioquinha, BRS Style, and Praia, and four replications. The cultivar BRS Estilo showed the lowest performance in several pods and weight of 100 grains, which hurt its productivity, proving the correlation between these variables.
 
Results and Discussion: Carioquinha stood out among the bean cultivars regarding the variables, number of pods, weight of 100 grains, and production per hectare. Further studies are recommended with Creole bean cultivars for the far west region of São Paulo to ensure greater productive yield.
 
Research Implications: These observations served as parameters for future plant breeding research to develop strategies to obtain plants that are more adapted to each agricultural region.
 
Originality/Value: Research originating from work developed in the Andradina microregion, state of São Paulo, which can provide important information for bean producers.
Empowering Citizens: The Key to Long-Lasting Improvements in Public Services
Authors: Mayasiana Nur Aini , Prayitno Hadi , Helpiastuti Selfi Budi , Wahyudi Edy
Published: August 2024

Background: The rise of the New Public Service (NPS) paradigm emerged in response to changes in public administration, emphasizing democratic values, community engagement, and public interest-oriented services. The Jember Regency Population and Civil Registration Service faces significant public service challenges, underscoring the need for a shift to NPS-based services.
 
Theoretical Foundation: The NPS paradigm strongly emphasizes community involvement in decision-making and policy implementation, contrasting with the New Public Management (NPM) approach that prioritizes business aspects. Key NPS principles include citizen-centric service, participatory processes, transparency, and prioritizing the public interest.
 
Method: This study uses a qualitative phenomenological approach to investigate individual experiences with public services in the Jember Regency Population and Civil Registration Service. Data collection methods included interviews, observations, and document analysis, with the Miles and Huberman method used for analysis.
 
Research Results: Transitioning from the NPM to the NPS paradigm took over 12 years, involving policy changes, shifts in organizational culture, and changes in public servants' attitudes. Despite service development innovations, a comprehensive evaluation is needed to ensure alignment with NPS principles.
 
Research Implications: This study provides an in-depth understanding of regional public service transformation through the NPS paradigm. The Jember Regency Population and Civil Registration Service is committed to offering more effective, efficient, and responsive services.
 
Research Originality: This research fills a significant gap in previous studies by focusing on citizen-driven service innovation at the Jember Regency Population and Civil Registration Service within the NPS framework. This study offers a unique contribution to understanding local-level public service transformation.
Phenol Biodegradation by Three Bacterial Strains Stimulated by Constant Electric Field
Authors: Beschkov Venko , Vasileva Evgenia , Parvanova-Mancheva Tsvetomila
Published: August 2024

Objective: The aim of the present study is to compare phenol biodegradation activity of bacteria from the strains Xanthobacter autotrophicus GJ 10, Pseudomonas denitrificans and Pseudomonas putida enhanced by constant electric field in a potentiostatic mode by free cultures and immobilized cells on granulated activated carbon.
 
Theoretical Framework: The work is based on the concept of biodegradation in constant electric field due to the enhanced removal of intermediate inhibitors produced from phenol. These intermediate may affect slightly microbial growth but the biodegradation capacity is enhanced.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises bioelectrochemical oxidative microbial biodegradation of phenol at constant anode potential.
 
Results and Discussion: The obtained results revealed the positive effect of the electric field on the phenol biodegradation rate for all of the considered strains. There is certain anode potential at which the biodegradation rate is strongly affected for each strain.
 
Research Implications: The research have both practical and theoretical implications. The practical importance consists in the enhanced biodegradation of severe pollutant as phenol is. The theoretical importance is within the specific impact of constant electric field on the enzyme activities in the studied strains.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by the innovative approach and the practical aspects. The relevance and value of this research are demosntated by enhancement of phenol biodegradation in wastewater and water ponds.