bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
About the history of medical societies in Russia — Rostov Regional Branch of the All-Russian Scientific and Practical Society of Epidemiologists, Microbiologists and Parasitologists
Authors: Noskov A. K. , Shlyk S. V. , Kharseeva G. G. , Logvin F. V. , Kovalev E. V. , Shitova N. V. , Tverdokhlebova T. I. , Teplyakova E. D. , Batashev V. V. , Kretenchuk O. F. , Dorofeeva I. K. , Tueva O. N. , Zanina M. Ya.
Published: September 2023

Objective: to form a brief overview of data on the main historical stages in the development of medical societies in Russia and the contribution of the Rostov branch of the All-Russian Scientific and Practical Society of Epidemiologists, Microbiologists and Parasitologists to ensuring the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population. Materials and methods: analysis of archival materials and literary sources from the databases of electronic libraries e-library, CyberLeninka and others. Results: the contribution of medical societies to the development of domestic medicine and the sanitary and epidemiological service of our country is indicated. Particular attention is paid to the activities of the Rostov regional branch of the All-Russian Scientific and Practical Society of Epidemiologists, Microbiologists and Parasitologists, which brought together specialists from both research and educational institutions, and practical health care of the Don region. Conclusion: The results of practical undertakings and scientific research of medical societies throughout their existence contributed to the development of preventive medicine and were focused on protecting the health of the country's population. The activities of the Rostov Regional Branch of the All-Russian Scientific and Practical Society of Epidemiologists, Microbiologists and Parasitologists are aimed not only at developing domestic medical science and promoting achievements among the medical community and the population, but also at improving the professional level of specialized specialists, developing and implementing effective scientific, practical, educational technologies .
Factores psicosociales asociados a la tecno-adicción en jóvenes: revisión sistemática de literatura
Authors: Mora-Guevara Yisell Andrea , Klimenko Olena , Escartín-Pérez Rodrigo E. , Márquez-Rojas Néstor R.
Published: September 2023

El uso de la tecnología en la vida cotidiana en la sociedad contemporánea se ha convertido en una herramienta de gran importancia, trayendo consigo, además, la preocupación sobre conductas nocivas en su respectivo uso, con tendencia al abuso o adicción. La vulnerabilidad hacia este comportamiento se observa en población joven, debido a la exposición desde temprana edad y falta de concientización. Objetivo: sistematizar información derivada de estudios empíricos realizados durante los últimos 5 años sobre los factores psicosociales asociados al riesgo de adición a medios tecnológicos. Método: el estudio de enfoque cualitativo, nivel descriptivo y método de revisión bibliográfica sistemática, incluyo como muestra 21 artículos, se empelo la metodologia de revisión basada en los criterios PRISMA. Resultados: las categorías emergentes identificadas a partir de análisis fueron: características comportamentales, rasgos de personalidad, características del contexto social y variables sociodemográficos, rasgos psicopatológicos, autoesquemas (autoestima, autocontrol, autoeficacia), habilidades para la vida, habilidades sociales y socioemocionales, esquemas maladaptativos tempranos y apego, satisfacción con la vidaConclusiones: se evidencia la necesidad de implementar medidas preventivas en los ambientes familiares y escolares desde las edades tempranas con el fin de disminuir el riesgo de tecnoadicción.
Plagas asociadas al cultivo de sorgo forrajero Corpoica JJT-18 (Sorghum bicolor [L] Moench) en el departamento del Cesar, Colombia
Authors: Rubiano Rodríguez José Antonio , Gómez Ramírez Luis Fernando , Sierra-Baquero Paola Vanessa , Sánchez Doria Tatiana , Fuentes Cassiani Deimer Alberto , de Oro Aguado Rafael Francisco
Published: September 2023

La variedad de sorgo Dulce Corpoica JJT-18, es una de las ofertas tecnológicas (OT) que ofrece la Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria AGROSAVIA. La cual se convierte en una alternativa forrajera de suplementación nutricional en los sistemas de producción ganadera de levante, ceba y doble propósito. Puede ofrecerse como alimento en verde o seco, y en ensilaje mezclado con otras gramíneas o leguminosas para incrementar el nivel de proteína en las dietas animales. Esta variedad produce en promedio 45 toneladas por hectárea de forraje verde, cuando se cosecha a los 90 días después de sembrada y 12,4 toneladas de forraje seco por hectárea. Dispone de una capacidad de rebrote, alcanzando hasta tres cortes con un buen manejo del cultivo, Se caracteriza por tener altos contenidos de azúcar (11,7 grados Brix), lo cual favorece la fermentación en procesos de ensilaje por lo cual no requiere aditivos, proporcionando energía como fibra y azúcares en la alimentación de los bovinos. Sin embargo, en la OT hace falta un aparte donde se presente en forma más detallada problemas fitosanitarios como el ataque de insectos plagas. Por tal razón. El objetivo de esta cartilla es presentar en detalle la entomofauna asociada a esta variedad de sorgo, con el fin de que los productores y usuarios de la OT puedan identificar las diferentes plagas que pueden llegar a afectar el cultivo, así como sus enemigos naturales y sus diferentes métodos de manejo.
Evaluation of the operation of the stabilization pond for agricultural irrigation purposes
Authors: Guerra Hernández Gisel - , Brown Manrique Oscar Nemesio , García Alvarez Nancy , Melo Camaraza Beatriz , González Garcia Deynis , Martínez Montero Marcos Edel , Leiva Chamba Cristian Enrique
Published: September 2023

Improving the quality of residual water and increasing agricultural production is necessary to achieve food sovereignty in water deficit conditions. The research was carried out to evaluate the operation of the precision lagoon for agricultural irrigation purposes by determining the geometric and hydraulic parameters, kinetic coefficients and dissolved Oxygen using the Streeter & Phelps model. The main results indicate the presence of a facultative lagoon with a hydraulic retention time of 6.7 days, flow rate of 1 641,6 m3 day-1 contributed by 41 312 inhabitants, solar penetration of 0.20 m, presence of green algae, 0,36 day-1 deoxygenation coefficient, 0,60 day-1 reaeration coefficient, 0,09 day-1 sedimentation coefficient, 0,45 day-1 total removal coefficient, dissolved Oxygen of the effluent of 2 mg L-1, initial dissolved oxygen deficit of the influent and effluent of 8,4 mg L-1 and 2,43 mg L-1 respectively. These indicate that the effluents can be used as wastewater reuse for irrigation of cooked food crops according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization.
Keywords: wastewater, kinetic coefficients, dissolved Oxygen, hydraulic parameters, reuse.
Atherogenic Index of Plasma is a Novel Biomarker Associated with Obesity in the Adult Males
Authors: Al-Samawi Rithab , A. Al-Kashwan Thekra , A. Alsailawi Fadhil , Hussein A. Algenabi Abdul
Published: September 2023

The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) is a vital parameter for dyslipidemia and its associated diseases and assessing cardiac risk. Several anthropometric parameters have been used to reflect obesity-associated risk, but body mass index (BMI) and waist/ hip (W/H) ratio are the most common. Our study aimed to evaluate the correlation between AIP and BMI, waist/ hip W/H ratio and its advantage in predicting dyslipidemia among obese males. The study includes 869 healthy Iraqi males, 415 obese and 454 non-obese males. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) body mass index was 33.00 ± 2.76 kg/m2 for the obese males and 22.49 ± 1.21kg/m2 for the non-obese males. AIP, BMI, W/H and lipid levels were estimated. The study demonstrated that AIP level was significantly correlated with both BMI, Pearson Correlation 0.295** and W/H ratio, Pearson Correlation 0.297**. The study revealed that AIP was significantly and positively associated with BMI and W/H ratio among the study population.
Keywords: Obesity; Lipid; Atherogenic index of plasma; Males
Molecular detection and pathological modifications of Klebsiella pneumoniae in trachea and lung of rabbits after infected by intranasal instillation route
Authors: Tawfeeq Jassim Saja , Mohammed Jwad Basim
Published: September 2023

Klebsiella pneumoniae, one of the more critical zoonotic pathogenic bacteria, causes many diseases, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, bloodstream ‎infections, and sepsis. This study aimed to insulate K. pneumoniae from sheep ‎urine and identify it by microbiological method on MacConkey agar and confirmed with ‎‎16S-rRNA sequencing analysis, then study the pathological changes ‎of bacteria in the trachea and lung of rabbits after infected by intranasal instillation ‎route. A total of 24 adult healthy local male rabbits were divided randomly into 2 groups: in the control group, eight animals received 50 µL phosphate buffer saline via intranasal instillation. In contrast, sixteen animals received intranasally a single dose of K. pneumonia at 106 CFU/50 µL PBS/animal in the infected group. Two animals from the infected group and one from the control group were sacrificed at ‎‎3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days, and 16 days post-infection. A postmortem examination was performed, and any gross lesions were reported. Trachea and lung specimens were then collected and fixed in 10% formalin. The results of the bacterial ‎examination growing on the MacConkey media agreed with the results of molecular ‎confirmed by 16S rRNA sequencing analysis. Macroscopic results highlighted severe lung congestion and white spot areas in the lung tissue. Microscopic ‎changes in the trachea are characterized by acute tracheitis with infiltration of inflammatory cells ‎within a fibro-cartilaginous layer, with sticky exudate consisting of fluid collection and ‎inflammatory cells in the tracheal lumen. as well as bleeding and aggregation edematous ‎fluid recorded in alveolar lumen, with alveolar epithelial sloughing, interstitial pneumonia, ‎bronchiectasis, and bronchiolitis with emphysema. The conclusion of this study could be ‎summarized by addressing the severity of infection at several different times from the Intranasal ‎instillation route with the rapid and dangerous ascending progression of pathological lesions ‎in tracheal and lung disease post-infected rabbits via Intranasal instillation‎.
Keywords: Klebsiella pneumoniae,16S-rRNA , trachea, lung, rabbit
The clinical impact of chemokine receptor CCR5 Δ32 mutation in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients
Authors: AL-Aziz Yousif Zahra'a Abd , S. Hassan Jabbar , Hamid Hameed Ghaith
Published: September 2023

Since the first outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many infected people have developed a severe infection, which is usually a sequel of cytokine overproduction. The chemokine receptor, such as chemokine receptor 5, also denoted as (CCR5) has a role in the pathogenicity of COVID-19 disease. The ongoing research paper tried to assess the impact role of CCR5Δ32 mutation in a group of Iraq SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. A total of 180 samples were enrolled in this study; 120 were patients infected with COVID-19 and verified by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in nasopharyngeal swabs. Those patients were categorized into two groups based on the severity of the disease: severe COVID-19, which included 60 patients and mild/moderate COVID-19 with 60 patients.
Furthermore, 60 subjects confirmed to be COVID-19-negative were enrolled in this study as a control group. The nucleic DNA was obtained from whole blood, and the CCR5Δ32 mutation was genotyped and detected by polymerase chain reaction using specific primer sequences. Results of the current study mentioned that out of the 180 samples in this study, 100 (100%) were wild type for the CCR5 gene (CCR5-wt), while none (0%) were mutant type for the CCR5-Δ32. This research has demonstrated that none of the study patients have the mutant CCR5 gene type (CCR5-32), assuming a lack of the role of CCR5Δ32 in the prognosis of COVID-19 infection.
Keywords: Chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5), CCR5Δ32 mutation, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2.
Determinants of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Sub-Saharan Africa: Protocol for an Umbrella Review
Authors: Ghadirian Mona Ziba , Omer Khalid , Cockcroft Anne
Published: September 2023

Background

Adolescents are a large proportion of the population in sub-Saharan Africa and face multiple risks to their health and well-being. Prior systematic reviews have focused on specific adolescent sexual and reproductive health outcomes such as teen pregnancies, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases. A comprehensive synthesis of the influential factors that shape different aspects of adolescent sexual and reproductive health can inform health policy and program development for this important segment of the population.

Objective

This paper presents the protocol for an umbrella review that aims to synthesize the existing knowledge in the literature on the associations among individual, family, and societal factors and sexual and reproductive health outcomes among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

We will include systematic reviews that identify factors associated with sexual and reproductive health outcomes among adolescents, 10-19 years of age, in sub-Saharan Africa. Reviews can include quantitative and qualitative primary studies with or without meta-analysis. Academic and gray literature searches will identify reviews from PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, ProQuest, Google, and Google Scholar. Two reviewers (MZG and KO) will independently carry out title, abstract, and full text screening, assess methodological quality, and extract data. We will assess the methodological quality of the included studies using the Joanna Briggs Institute standard forms. The review will present findings in narrative form and in tables and will follow PRISMA (the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) reporting guidelines.

Results

A preliminary search in April 2023 found 1351 articles to be screened.

Conclusions

This umbrella review will permit a comprehensive and high-level understanding of the various factors that influence adolescent sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42023394512; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=394512

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/51278
Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tailored to Spouses and Significant Others of Public Safety Personnel: Formative Evaluation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Hadjistavropoulos Heather D , Reiser Sarah J , Beahm Janine D , McCall Hugh C , Dena Isabelle , Phillips Abby R , Scheltgen Melissa , Sekhar Shimona , Cox Marilyn , Cramm Heidi , Reid Nathalie
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

Spouses and significant others (SSOs) of public safety personnel (PSP) are affected by the risks and requirements of these occupations. Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) provides a convenient and accessible treatment format that can be tailored to the needs of SSOs of PSP.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to assess the initial use and client perceptions (eg, likes, helpfulness, and areas for improvement) of a self-guided, transdiagnostic ICBT course designed for Canadian SSOs of PSP and identify opportunities to further tailor ICBT for this group.

METHODS

SSOs were invited to complete a 5-lesson, self-guided, transdiagnostic ICBT course. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the demographic and clinical characteristics of participants. Content analysis was used to analyze the data from open-ended survey responses and interviews to understand their experiences with ICBT.

RESULTS

Clients (N=118) endorsed various mental health concerns (eg, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and relationship concerns) with a range of severity levels. Most clients identified as White (110/116, 94.8%) and women (108/116, 91.5%), with a mean age of 42.03 (SD 9.36) years. Of the 26 clients who were interviewed, 89% (23/26) reported believing that ICBT is helpful and 92% (24/26) reported finding at least 1 skill helpful. Clients provided suggestions for course improvements. On the basis of this feedback and quantitative data, changes were made to areas such as the delivery of materials, content, case stories, and timelines. Overall, the results indicated that many SSOs of PSP had positive perceptions of ICBT tailored to their needs and found several aspects of the course helpful, supporting the continued delivery of tailored ICBT to this population. However, there remains a need for continued promotion of the course and outreach to diverse groups of SSOs of PSP.

CONCLUSIONS

Findings from this formative evaluation provide insight into the unique experiences and needs of SSOs of PSP and provide preliminary evidence for the use of tailored ICBT to support the mental health of this group in Canada.
Identifying and Validating Alcohol Diagnostics for Injury-Related Trauma in South Africa: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Petersen Williams Petal , Prinsloo Megan , Peden Margaret M , Neethling Ian , Mhlongo Shibe , Maqungo Sithombo , Parry Charles , Matzopoulos Richard
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

The burden of alcohol use among patients with trauma and the relative injury risks is not routinely measured in South Africa. Given the prominent burden of alcohol on hospital trauma departments, South Africa needs practical, cost-effective, and accurate alcohol diagnostic tools for testing, surveillance, and clinical management of patients with trauma.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to validate alcohol diagnostics for injury-related trauma and assess its use for improving national health practice and policy.

METHODS

The Alcohol Diagnostic Validation for Injury-Related Trauma study will use mixed methods across 3 work packages. Five web-based focus group discussions will be conducted with 6 to 8 key stakeholders, each across 4 areas of expertise (clinical, academic, policy, and operational) to determine the type of alcohol information that will be useful for different stakeholders in the injury prevention and health care sectors. We will then conduct a small pilot study followed by a validation study of alcohol diagnostic tools (clinical assessment, breath analysis, and fingerprick blood) against enzyme immunoassay blood concentration analysis in a tertiary hospital trauma setting with 1000 patients. Finally, selected alcohol diagnostic tools will be tested in a district hospital setting with a further 1000 patients alongside community-based participatory research on the use of the selected tools.

RESULTS

Pilot data are being collected, and the protocol will be modified based on the results.

CONCLUSIONS

Through this project, we hope to identify and validate the most appropriate methods of diagnosing alcohol-related injury and violence in a clinical setting. The findings from this study are likely to be highly relevant and could influence our primary beneficiaries—policy makers and senior health clinicians—to adopt new practices and policies around alcohol testing in injured patients. The findings will be disseminated to relevant national and provincial government departments, policy experts, and clinicians. Additionally, we will engage in media advocacy and with our stakeholders, including community representatives, work through several nonprofit partners to reach civil society organizations and share findings. In addition, we will publish findings in scientific journals.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/52949
Multidisciplinary Design–Based Multimodal Virtual Reality Simulation in Nursing Education: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Yeo Ji-Young , Nam Hyeongil , Park Jong-Il , Han Soo-Yeon
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the necessity for innovative educational methods in nursing. Our study takes a unique approach using a multidisciplinary simulation design, which offers a systematic and comprehensive strategy for developing virtual reality (VR) simulations in nursing education.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to develop VR simulation content for a pediatric nursing module based on a multidisciplinary simulation design and to evaluate its feasibility for nursing education.

METHODS

This study used a 1-group, posttest-only design. VR content for pediatric nursing practice was developed by integrating the technological characteristics of a multimodal VR system with the learning elements of traditional nursing simulation, combining various disciplines, including education, engineering, and nursing. A user test was conducted with 12 nursing graduates (preservice nurses) followed by post hoc surveys (assessing presence, VR systems, VR sickness, and simulation satisfaction) and in-depth, one-on-one interviews.

RESULTS

User tests showed mean scores of 4.01 (SD 1.43) for presence, 4.91 (SD 0.81) for the VR system, 0.64 (SD 0.35) for VR sickness, and 5.00 (SD 1.00) for simulation satisfaction. In-depth interviews revealed that the main strengths of the immersive VR simulation for pediatric pneumonia nursing were effective visualization and direct experience through hands-on manipulation; the drawback was keyword-based voice interaction. To improve VR simulation quality, participants suggested increasing the number of nursing techniques and refining them in more detail.

CONCLUSIONS

This VR simulation content for a pediatric nursing practice using a multidisciplinary educational design model was confirmed to have positive educational potential. Further research is needed to confirm the specific learning effects of immersive nursing content based on multidisciplinary design models.
Not So Ambitious? Indonesia’s Coal Dependence Amidst The Era of Energy Transition
Authors: Febriyanti Amira Hasna , Murtadho Sayyid Al , Almattushyva Yassriani
Published: September 2023

Indonesia ratified the Paris Agreement to combat climate change and pledged to reduce its carbon emissions. This commitment, however, contrasts Indonesia's development plan under Joko Widodo's administration. His policy has enabled the development of additional power plants, hence perpetuating Indonesia's reliance on coal. Thus, it is essential to examine why Indonesia is still struggling to break free from its dependence on coal, despite its ambitious goal to tackle climate change. This paper will apply the Copenhagen School's securitisation theory to explore how security is defined and shapes Indonesia's energy transition process. Furthermore, this research will use distributive and procedural justice theory to examine the decision-making process and climate change policy implementation. In order to accomplish so, we will employ qualitative methods such as desk studies, which will comprise academic literature as well as government statements and regulations. This paper argues that Indonesia's energy transition is impeded by how other security issues are prioritised above climate change. In addition, the lack of justice principles in the climate policy formulation and implementation has contributed to Indonesia's reliance on coal. Since Indonesia is the world's largest coal exporter and one of the top ten global polluters, this study intends to contribute to identifying challenges in the transition to renewable energy.Keywords: Indonesia; coal dependence; energy transition; securitisation; distributive and procedural justice
Discussion on Methods and Measures of Road and Bridge Construction Project Management
Authors: Xia Zhongchao
Published: September 2023

In the process of domestic economic construction, various road and bridge engineering projects have started construction, which is of great significance for the development of the domestic economy and is also the key to the national economy and people's livelihood. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the construction and management of bridge projects. This article discusses the significance and importance of project management in road and bridge engineering construction, and explores its project management strategies. In recent years, the construction scope of road and bridge projects in many regions of China has expanded, putting forward more and higher requirements for road and bridge project management. This article explores the management methods and strategies for road and bridge construction projects, aiming to enhance project management efforts and strengthen project construction quality. This article combines its own construction experience and determines the importance of road and bridge project construction management based on reference method and case analysis method. From construction practice, it can be concluded that in the new era of road and bridge construction, it is necessary to focus on implementing the project manager responsibility system and strengthening the construction of project management teams. Properly manage materials and labor, reasonably apply mechanical equipment, formulate a comprehensive personnel reward and punishment system, summarize construction management experience, improve various project management systems, select targeted management methods, and improve the effectiveness of project construction.
Hecho en México
Authors: Marzin Emily Adèle , Zimányi Krisztina , Houde Patricia Marie Anne
Published: September 2023

La licenciatura en la Enseñanza del Español como Segunda Lengua (LEES) de la Universidad de Guanajuato prepara a futuros docentes para impartir clases en una lengua extranjera / segunda lengua. En las prácticas profesionales que los estudiantes de esta carrera formalizan durante la segunda mitad de la misma y, subsecuentemente, en su propia práctica docente, a menudo laboran en escuelas de idiomas donde el alumnado se encuentra en un contexto de inmersión y solicita elementos culturales específicos de su ámbito. La aparente carencia de material didáctico con contenido cultural para el español como lengua extranjera (ELE) en el contexto mexicano suscitó el interés de tres alumnas de la licenciatura por remediar esta escasez. En las presentes notas de investigación se exponen sus experiencias al elaborar una serie de actividades colaborativas, lo cual se realizó con el acompañamiento de tres profesoras. Se presenta asimismo la manera en que aprovecharon la oportunidad de aplicar una selección de estos recursos didácticos y, finalmente, se exponen sus reflexiones sobre estas experiencias. El análisis temático de la transcripción de entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas a las tres participantes reveló que el proyecto de elaboración y aplicación de dicho material requirió el uso de conocimientos teóricos y prácticos adquiridos en la LEES. Del mismo modo, al reflexionar sobre el proceso, se corroboró la importancia de la inclusión de contenido cultural contextualizado en la enseñanza de idiomas (Ariza Herrera et al., 2019; Gómez et al., 2017; Quintana Polanco y Jackson Rodríguez, 2017); de la elaboración de material didáctico que favorezca el desarrollo de la competencia intercultural tanto de aprendientes como de profesores (Risager, 2018); y de la reflexión como herramienta en la formación docente (Farrell, 2015; Guillemette, 2014; Schön, 1983).
Daños colaterales
Authors: Novella Miguel Ángel
Published: September 2023

El turismo idiomático ofrece beneficios socioeconómicos para los países de acogida, principalmente mediante la derrama económica y el posicionamiento en el mundo por medio del poder blando o soft power (Nye, 2017). Por ello, este trabajo repasa las fluctuaciones en el flujo de estudiantes universitarios estadounidenses recibido por México desde 2010, con el fin de explorar cómo este evento posiblemente ha influido en el turismo idiomático estadounidense que recibe México. El periodo estudiado comprende de 2010 hasta la fecha ya que fue precisamente en ese año cuando el Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos comenzó a emitir las advertencias de viaje ante el inicio de la denominada “guerra contra el narco”. Se hace énfasis en el posicionamiento ventajoso de México como el país con la mayor población de hispanohablantes y como el que cuenta con la diáspora más numerosa en el país que, a su vez, mantiene la mayor población de estudiantes de español: Estados Unidos. Como conclusión, se aboga por una participación más activa del Gobierno mexicano para la articulación de una política de Estado que promueva uno de los activos culturales intangibles más importantes: la lengua española desde una visión mexicana.
Sentido de coherencia en las enfermedades crónicas: una revisión integradora
Authors: Costa Marta Cossetin , Mantovani Maria de Fátima , Miranda Fernanda Moura D'Almeida , Paes Robson Giovani , Paz Vanessa Piccinin , Souza Thiago Nunes de
Published: September 2023

Introducción: El sentido de coherencia (SOC por sus siglas en inglés) es un componente de la Teoría Salutogénica que permite entender cómo las personas perciben su vida y la forma en que responden a situaciones estresantes, por ejemplo, a una enfermedad crónica. Conocer el SOC y cómo afecta la calidad de vida puede ayudar a planificar los cuidados.Objetivo: Analizar la aplicabilidad del constructo SOC como herramienta de cuidado de enfermería en adultos con enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles.Método: Revisión integradora, la búsqueda bibliográfica se realizó en septiembre de 2019 con las estrategias sense of coherence AND nursing AND “chronic disease”. Las bases de datos consultadas fueron: BVS, CINAHL, PubMed y Scopus. Se incluyeron artículos publicados, desde 2014 hasta 2019, clasificados según el nivel de evidencia del Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine.Resultados: Se identificaron 325 artículos; 21 cumplían los criterios de inclusión, con predominio del enfoque cuantitativo y el uso del Cuestionario de Antonovsky en la versión de 13 ítems. Los estudios demostraron que un SOC elevado puede mejorar la sintomatología y la calidad de vida de los enfermos crónicos.Discusión: El constructo SOC es central para el mantenimiento de la salud, en conjunto con la educación y, a través de la gestión de la enfermedad, contribuye al alivio de la sintomatología y el significado de la enfermedad crónica.Conclusión: El SOC está directamente relacionado con la búsqueda y el mantenimiento de la salud, su uso puede ser una herramienta importante para los cuidados de enfermería.
Percepción de riesgo y experiencias del confinamiento por la pandemia de COVID-19: relatos de adolescentes mexicanos
Authors: Colmenares-Roa Tirsa , Razo Claudia Nava
Published: September 2023

Introducción: La percepción de riesgo y las experiencias del confinamiento social por COVID-19 son particulares en los jóvenes, pues, aunque no son considerados como población de alto riesgo para contraer la enfermedad, sí constituyen un grupo vulnerable frente al aislamiento. Objetivo: Describir la percepción de riesgo y las experiencias de adolescentes durante el confinamiento por COVID-19 de un municipio marginado y con altos niveles de contagio.Metodología: Estudio cualitativo, participaron 16 jóvenes con edad entre 14 a 18 años. Se aplicaron entrevistas escritas semiestructuradas vía correo electrónico, con preguntas abiertas acerca de conocimientos sobre el virus, prácticas de protección, actividades de riesgo yexperiencia del aislamiento. Se realizó análisis temático, triangulación e interpretación desde la antropología médica y psicología.Resultados: Los jóvenes tenían conocimientos básicos sobre la enfermedad; refirieron seguir indicaciones para protegerse. Estigmatizan a sus pares y a su propia comunidad cuando identifican que no se cuidan. Expresan aburrimiento, estrés y hartazgo por el aislamiento.Discusión: Los jóvenes poseen alta percepción del riesgo, construido socialmente y generado por el contexto marginal, vulnerable y riesgoso en el que viven. Al parecer, perciben el riesgo en sus familiares y no en sus pares. Las respuestas emocionales negativas podrían asociarse a la carencia de estrategias para sobrellevar el aislamiento y el cambio en su cotidianidad; la escuela contribuye al estrés.Conclusiones: La percepción de riesgo por COVID-19 entre los adolescentes se construye en un contexto particular; la intensa experiencia psicológica del confinamiento se relaciona con las necesidades de socialización propias de estos.
Red Internacional de Enfermería en Cuidados Paliativos-Perú: Enfermeras Paliativas Uniendo Esfuerzos
Authors: Parra-Giordano Denisse , Alfaro Rodríguez Maricarmen , Carmona Montoya Xiomara
Published: September 2023

Introducción: En todo el mundo solo el 14 % de las personas que requieren cuidados paliativos (CCPP) los reciben. En el año 2015, profesionales de enfermería conformaron la Red Internacional de Enfermería en Cuidados Paliativos (RienCupa) en el marco de las Redes Internacionales de Enfermería (RIEs).
Objetivo: Identificar el estado actual de la RienCupa Perú a través de describir sus fortalezas y debilidades, para con ello ofrecer recomendaciones.
Desarrollo: Perú fue el primer país en adherirse al trabajo de redes a través de RienCupa Perú. El trabajo de la Red que se presenta se estructuró en cinco fases: preparación para el despliegue; implementación e identificación de recursos; ejecución y despliegue del proyecto; resultados obtenidos y proyección y actividades futuras. La Red está constituida por ochenta miembros; tiene presencia en seis provincias y en doce instituciones del país. Sus principales fortalezas son el crecimiento personal, institucional y de equipos a nivel nacional e internacional. Una debilidad es el sistema de financiamiento que limita su campo de acción. Las recomendaciones son fortalecer las competencias de sus integrantes en CCPP, gestión, liderazgo y políticas públicas.
Conclusiones: La RienCupa Perú tiene un gran impacto evidenciado por su constitución y su proceso de trabajo, lo que ha permitido el desarrollo de estrategias que contribuyen a la participación solidaria de los equipos para con ello brindar un mejor cuidado de la población a su cargo.
Anticoncepción forzada en mujeres mexicanas realizadas en instituciones públicas de salud: una aproximación etnográfica
Authors: Orozco-Galván Aldo Iván
Published: September 2023

Introducción: La anticoncepción forzada y bajo coerción en mujeres es un fenómeno de larga data. Existen diversos mecanismos institucionales para asegurar el respeto a los derechos reproductivos de las mujeres, pero en la práctica, sigue ocurriendo la coerción para el uso de anticonceptivos.
Objetivo: Conocer diversas estrategias utilizadas por el personal de salud, para coaccionar la decisión de algunas mujeres de utilizar métodos quirúrgicos o dispositivos anticonceptivos. 
Método: Investigación etnográfica realizada en instituciones de salud de la Ciudad de México y el Estado de Querétaro. Participaron 9 mujeres usuarias de los servicios de planificación familiar y 12 miembros del personal de salud. La recolección de información fue mediante entrevistas semi-estructuradas. Se realizó una matriz analítica de las formas de coerción y categorías emergentes.
Resultados: El personal de salud empleó diversas estrategias para intentar convencer a las mujeres de utilizar anticonceptivos después de la atención del parto. Algunas constituyen formas de coerción, como utilizar momentos de vulnerabilidad emocional para hacerlas firmar formatos de consentimiento informado sin estar informadas, provocar miedo o impedir el egreso hospitalario si no se adopta algún método anticonceptivo.
Discusión: Las estrategias utilizadas por el personal se enmarcan en políticas públicas para la promoción de salud, sin embargo, se aplican sin considerar los deseos y necesidades de las mujeres. Los profesionales en muchos casos no son responsables directos de la coerción hacia ellas, pues deben obedecer mandatos institucionales.
Conclusiones: Las políticas de planificación familiar pueden ser utilizadas como dispositivos biopolíticos para controlar la sexualidad y reproducción de las mujeres.
Age and Gender Prediction
Authors: Shilpi Shama , Aryan Shwetank
Published: September 2023

Abstract: The method of classifying facial photos or videos into distinct age groups, known as age group classification, is crucial for a variety of industries, including recruitment, security, healthcare, and intelligent social robots. This article offers a thorough methodology for classifying age groups. In order to prepare input photos for feature extraction using deep convolutional neural networks (DCNN), the methodology first preprocesses the images. The DCNN takes the source face image and extracts D-dimensional features from it. A hybrid particle swarm optimization (HPSO) technique is used to choose facial features in order to increase the distinctiveness and recognizability of facial features. The Support Vector Machine (SVM) is then used to categorize the data by age and gender. The importance of these age and gender categories in a dietary recommendation system exemplifies how this research can be used in real-world settings. The system's performance is evaluated using real-world photos, and the results show excellent results in terms of prediction accuracy and computing efficiency. Applying evaluation measures to datasets like Adience and UTKface, such as classification rate, precision, and recall, further validates the effectiveness of the suggested method.
Impact of organizational mission on innovation: Evidence from Guarantee Trust Bank, Nigeria
Authors: Iortimbir Aun Isaac Aun , Abdul Falilat Ajoke , Mustapha Yusuf Ismail , Oladipo Ganiyu Taiwo
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of organizational mission as an element of organizational culture on the level of innovation in Nigerian banking. The questionnaire was designed using structured questions to gather data from employees at five Guarantee Trust bank branches in the metropolis of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A total of 132 respondents participated in this study, and the OLS-based regression analysis revealed that the mission and the consistency of mission implementation have a significant effect on product and service innovation. Therefore, this study recommends that banks in Nigeria should give serious consideration to their vision and mission, and consistently implement the mission in all company operations.
Volatility of Islamic stock market and exchange rate: Granger causality and GARCH Approach
Authors: Mubarok Faizul
Published: September 2023

This research aims to investigate the causal relationship between the Islamic stock market and the exchange rate, as well as examine the volatility of the Islamic stock index in emerging countries. The study utilized the Granger causality test to analyze the causality between the Islamic stock market and the exchange rate and employed the Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity (GARCH) model for volatility analysis and forecasting. For this research, daily time series data ranging from 2012 to 2022 from the Islamic stock indices of Malaysia, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Kuwait were selected as the sample. It was observed that the stock index had an impact on the exchange rate in Malaysia, Pakistan, India, and Turkey. Conversely, the exchange rate influenced the stock index in Indonesia, Kuwait, and Turkey.
Analysis of banking competition in Indonesia and its impact on profitability: Structure conduct performance (SCP) approach
Authors: Santoso Dwi Budi , Suprapto Eddy , Zakaria Rinny Apriliany , Kusumaningrum Husniyah Ayu , Jamil Hidsal
Published: September 2023

In the past decade, the profits obtained by banks in Indonesia have generally tended to increase, except during the pandemic. However, the number of banking business actors in Indonesia has continued to decline, indicating that the banking structure is becoming more concentrated and potentially leading to an oligopoly. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine whether the increasingly concentrated banking market structure or weak competition has a significant impact on the growing profitability of banks in Indonesia. If this hypothesis is proven true, it would suggest that banking, as a financial intermediary, contributes to higher costs for economic development, particularly within financial markets. In this study, the Lerner index is employed to measure the level of concentration or competition among banks. Subsequently, the Treatment Effect Model is utilized to estimate the extent of the impact of competition levels on profitability within the banking sector. The findings of the study reveal two key points. Firstly, the reduction in the number of banking players has been accompanied by increased competition among banks in Indonesia, particularly evident after 2016. Secondly, a higher level of concentration or reduced competition corresponds to increased opportunities for banking profitability. Consequently, there are indications that the decrease in the number of banking business actors in Indonesia is correlated with heightened competition, suggesting improved efficiency in banking management. This phenomenon could elucidate the reason why profitability in the banking sector appears to be on the rise despite a decrease in the number of banking players.
Práticas de mediação na perspectiva fraterna da resolução de conflitos
Authors: Colet Gimenez Charlise Paula
Published: September 2023

Acompanha-se a evolução da sociedade por meio da tecnologia e medicina e, ao mesmo tempo, vislumbram-se as fragilidades da humanidade no reconhecimento do outro, no resgate da própria autonomia para a gestão de conflitos e no olhar fraterno para si e para todos. Essas dificuldades se constatam no acirramento da cultura de aniquilação do outro, do rechaço ao diferente, na reação belicosa ao conflito e na polarização da sociedade, provocando o enfraquecimento do espaço comum fértil para o diálogo, alternidade e fraternidade. Essa, portanto, é a justificativa para as reflexões aqui trazidas.
Proceso académico-formativo universitario en materia de trata de personas: Proyecto «Problemáticas de la Niñez en el México Contemporáneo»
Authors: Ruíz-Serrano Carmen Gabriela
Published: September 2023

El fenómeno de la trata de personas en México es creciente, se encuentra apoyado en condiciones de desigualdad y violencias que afectan a diversos grupos poblacionales y tiene múltiples expresiones. En lo concerniente a niñas, niños y adolescentes, impacta en su desarrollo biopsicosocial, por lo que se genera una escalada de violencia de alto impacto. Esta realidad desvela la necesidad de contar con profesionistas del campo jurídico, social y psicológico, con miradas integrales y complejas, capaces de implicarse en la realidad social, desplegando acciones tendientes a atender el fenómeno y las problemáticas conexas. El presente artículo tiene por objetivo exponer el proceso académico-formativo que se realiza en el marco del proyecto «Problemáticas de la Niñez en el México Contemporáneo» (PNMC), el cual se desarrolla en la Escuela Nacional de Trabajo Social (ENTS) de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) desde el 2016. Este proyecto se encamina al fortalecimiento académico de trabajadoras y trabajadores sociales de nivel licenciatura que desean especializarse en trata de personas, específicamente la que se perpetra en contra de niñas, niños y adolescentes. A lo largo del documento, se identifican los puntos clave en torno a la base epistémica, metodológica y ontológica en el abordaje del fenómeno de la trata de personas, se describen las actividades pedagógicas diseñadas e implementadas en el proceso formativo y se concluye reflexionando en torno al impacto de este en el estudiantado implicado.
Polarization Microwave Correlation Imaging Method based on Orthogonal Complement Space
Authors: Tian Runkun , Dai Dahai , Ji Penghui , Pang Bo , Sun Shilong
Published: September 2023

This letter proposes a polarization microwave correlation imaging method
based on the orthogonal complement space. It utilizes the orthogonal
complement space of the HV antenna radiation field to cross-multiply the
echo information, enabling simultaneous correlation imaging and
instantaneous polarization measurement of the target. Currently, there
is a significant research gap in polarization-driven microwave
correlation imaging methods, and the existing relevant studies focus on
enhancing the randomness of the radiation field using polarized antenna
elements, without incorporating polarization information into the
imaging process. Through simulation analysis, this method further
improves the quality of microwave correlation imaging and its ability to
resist interference. Moreover, under low time-frequency products, the
peak sidelobe level (PSL) and isolation (I) of this method are
approximately 3.5 dB and 12.5 dB higher, respectively, than those of
traditional instantaneous polarization measurement (TIPM)methods.
ACUTE BRONCHIOLITIS: THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL GUIDELINES
Authors: Miranda Sofia Poço , Rodrigues Hugo , Oliveira Susana
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Acute bronchiolitis (AB) is a common reason for
admission to the pediatric emergency department (ED). Evidence has shown
that most interventions do not change the natural course of the disease.
Methodology: The aim of this study was to evaluate the economic
impact of the non-compliance with the AB Portuguese national clinical
guideline (CG). A retrospective study of pediatric emergency episodes
(EP) of a Portuguese hospital that had a diagnosis of AB during 2019 was
conducted. Results: The sample included 344 EP. Non-compliance
with the national CG occurred in 71,8% of the episodes, mostly due to
unjustified treatment. Following GC in the studied ED for one year would
have resulted in an estimated overall 76,6% cost reduction, with a
reduction in mean direct costs (MDC) per patient of 14,93
\euro, corresponding to a medium saving of 3,89
\euro for each patient and a reduction of 11,03
\euro for the Portuguese National Health Service (NHS).
Analyzing the unjustified MDC, of these 2,97 \euro were
related to DT and treatment in the ED and the remaining 11,96
\euro were related to outpatient therapy. MDC imputed to
the patient for outpatient treatment represented only 3,31
\euro, in this sense most of MDC is paid by the NHS.
Conclusions: Compliance with GC would allow the reduction of
total estimated costs by about 76.6%, representing a waste of
resources, without compromising the quality of care provided. Most of
the cost associated with non-compliance with the CG is justified by
outpatient therapy, 67% of which was paid by the NHS.