bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FDC prediction and inference: insights from the fusion of machine learning methods and basin characteristic factors
Authors: Zhou Yu , Wan Wuyi
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to solve the problem of accurately estimating flow
duration curves (FDC) in catchments lacking diachronic flow data. Based
on 645 sets of observed data in the middle and lower reaches of the
Yangtze River (YZR), which include 22 basin characteristic variables,
eight machine learning (ML) models (SVM, RF, BPNN, ELM, XGB, RBF,
PSO-BP, GWO-BP) were integrated to predict the FDC (quantiles of flow
rate corresponding to 15 exceedance probabilities were studied), after
which the model most suitable for predicting was determined. Finally,
the SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) method was used to determine and
quantify the impact of various input variables on different quantiles
and the degree of that influence. Results indicate that: (1) The GWO-BP
model is the best ML model for predicting FDC among the eight, having
good prediction performances throughout the entire duration with
determination coefficients (R2) on the testing set of 0.86 to 0.94 and
Nash-Sutcliff criterion (NSE) of 0.78 to 0.94. (2) The ML model (BPNN)
optimized using swarm intelligence can effectively predict FDC. (3) The
predictive impact of variables on different quantiles varies, with and
BFI_mean contributes significantly to predicting FDC. The former has a
negative effect on the prediction result and has better contribution to
predicting higher flow rate (i.e., having higher accuracy in predicting
the upper tail of FDC), whereas the latter is the opposite. SHAP’s
explanations are consistent with the physical model, revealing local
interactions between predictive factors. The results demonstrate that
the method proposed in this paper can greatly improve the prediction
accuracy and is innovative and valuable in model interpretation and
factor selection.
Firmy rodzinne jako przykład przedsiębiorstw zarządzanych przez wartości, ich sens i znaczenie
Authors: Stawicka Ewa
Published: November 2023

Celem artykułu było przeanalizowanie etycznego aspektu funkcjonowania firm rodzinnych jako trwałego elementu przewagi konkurencyjnej. Podjęto próbę analizy, dlaczego firmy rodzinne są długowieczne i dlaczego wyróżniają się na rynku. Przedstawiono ideę oraz cechy przedsiębiorstw rodzinnych jako firm z wieloletnią tradycją, których model zarządzania opiera się na wartościach
Corporate Social Responsibility in the agri-food sector: the case of GMOs
Authors: Heyder Matthias , Theuvsen Ludwig
Published: November 2023

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled differently in different countries. Whereas global acreage of GMOs jumped to 134 million hectares in 2009 [Cultivation... 2010], in many European countries opposition to GMOs is still strong, and their acreage is very small. This situation poses a difficult situation for many companies and their corporate social responsibility [CSR] strategies. Against this background, we conducted an online survey of 170 agribusiness firms in order to shed some light on how companies handle the conflict between, on the one hand, the growing use of GMOs worldwide and, on the other, the rejection of GMOs by European consumers. The empirical results show that many agribusiness firms perceive the use of GMOs as a highly relevant management issue that shapes their CSR strategies. All in all, agribusiness firms apply a wide spectrum of CSR activities, furthermore, CSR is considered a top management responsibility. GMOs are of aboveaverage relevance in firms that have been criticized for their attitudes towards and use of GMOs. The empirical results have interesting implications for the management of CSR and legitimacy in the agribusiness sector
New challenge for competitiveness of an agro-food company: to gain global competitive advantage
Authors: Smelíková Edita
Published: November 2023

As globalization continues its rapid pace, business managers must have tools and expertise to discover new ways to obtain gains from trade and new ways to reduce the costs of trade. It is necessary to adopt original approaches, capabilities, and strategies to succeed in world markets. Developing international knowledge is the foremost management challenge in the emerging global market place. The aim of this paper is to introduce the ‘Star Analysis’ as a method for applying this knowledge to obtain international competitive advantage. The results have been developed by the research project MSM 6215648904 ‘The Czech Economy in the Process of Integration and Globalisation, and the Development of Agricultural Sector and the Sector of Services under the New Conditions of the Integrated European Market’ of Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies.
Rozwój agroturystyki z udziałem instytucji i organizacji branżowych w województwie pomorskim
Authors: Mysiak Katarzyna
Published: November 2023

Na obszarach wiejskich o niskim potencjale rolniczym, agroturystyka zapewnia stabilizację finansową małym i średnim gospodarstwom rolnym. Jest też stymulatorem lokalnej gospodarki przysparzając dochodów budżetom gmin. Pozytywne działania i współpracę w zakresie rozwoju agroturystyki można dostrzec w wielu gminach województwa pomorskiego. Autorka artykułu przeprowadziła w miesiącach sierpień – listopad 2009 r. badania pierwotne wśród właścicieli gospodarstw agroturystycznych województwa pomorskiego. Ich celem było uzyskanie informacji i opinii o działaniach instytucji i organizacji szczebla lokalnego i ogólnokrajowego na rzecz rozwoju agroturystyki. Ankietowani najwyżej ocenili współpracę z Polską Federacją Turystyki Wiejskiej „Gospodarstwa Gościnne” oraz Pomorskim Ośrodkiem Doradztwa Rolniczego w Gdańsku
Postęp w dziedzinie chemicznej ochrony roślin w Polsce i jego determinanty
Authors: Piwowar Arkadiusz
Published: November 2023

Chemiczna ochrona roślin jest podstawowym elementem procesów produkcji współczesnego rolnictwa. Znaczenie chemicznych środków ochrony roślin w rolnictwie wynika z faktu, że ich stosowanie jest bardzo skutecznym czynnikiem plonochronnym. W wyniku postępu w dziedzinie chemicznych środków ochrony roślin nastąpił dynamiczny rozwój produkcji rolniczej, wzrost plonów z jednostki powierzchni oraz poprawa jakości produktów i surowców rolniczych. Przedmiotem studiów niniejszej pracy jest wyodrębnienie składowych postępu w badanej dziedzinie. Szczegółowej analizie poddano postęp techniczny w zakresie środków ochrony roślin i sprzętu do ich aplikacji oraz postęp organizacyjny w gospodarstwach rolnych. W pracy przedstawiono ponadto determinanty postępu w dziedzinie chemicznej ochrony roślin w Polsce. Znajomość istniejącego stanu w analizowanych w pracy zakresach może być wykorzystywana w poszukiwaniu nowych rozwiązań, kreowania postępu i innowacyjności w krajowym rolnictwie.
Rola marketingu terytorialnego w kreowaniu produktów lokalnych na przykładzie województwa świętokrzyskiego
Authors: Dziekański Paweł
Published: November 2023

Organizowanie wydarzeń o charakterze marketingowym stanowi pomysł na wykreowanie miejsc czy przedmiotów, z którymi utożsamiają się mieszkańcy regionu. Z przeprowadzonej analizy wynika, że największe szanse mają marki tworzone przez lokalne podmioty, ale z uwzględnieniem szerokiego frontu kapitału społecznego. Główne cele promocji można przedstawić jako informowanie, przekonywanie, przyciąganie i pozycjonowanie. Produkt lokalny jest szansą dla małych społeczności i wielką atrakcją dla konsumentów. Zakupione przez turystów na festynie ludowym, targu lub w gospodarstwie produkty czy przetwory, po degustacji uchodzą za wyjątkowe specjały. Często produkcja tych wyrobów chętnie przenoszona jest do ich domów, przez co rozpowszechnia się o nich dobra opinia.
Społeczne uwarunkowania rozwoju polskich obszarów wiejskich
Authors: Kozera Magdalena
Published: November 2023

W artykule podjęto dyskusję nad rolą endogennych czynników rozwoju obszarów wiejskich. Nawiązano do koncepcji dziedzictwa kulturowego w jego wymiarze duchowym i materialnym. Podkreślono rolę uruchomienia kapitału społecznego regonów i wykorzystania go w procesie przemian. Wskazano również na potrzebę holistycznego podejścia do analiz uwarunkowań społecznych przemian na obszarach wiejskich.
Analysis of Static and Dynamic Productivity Growth in the Spanish Meat Processing Industry
Authors: Kapelko Magdalena , Lansink Alfons , Stefanou Spiro
Published: November 2023

This paper estimates static Malmquist and dynamic Luenberger productivity growth measures and decomposes these to identify the contributions of technical change, technical efficiency change and scale efficiency change. The Malmquist and Luenberger productivity growth measures are estimated using Data Envelopment Analysis. The empirical application uses data on Spanish meat processing firms over the period 2000-2010. The dynamic Luenberger indicator and the static Malmquist index show, in the period under investigation, a productivity decrease of, on average, 0.3% and 1% respectively. In both measures, the technical regress is the main driver of change, despite the technical and scale efficiency growth.
Extreme Outliers in the Database for Calculation of Ecological Footprint; The Problems of Grazing Land Footprint as Well as the Fishing Ground Footprint Calculation
Authors: Szigeti Cecília , Borzán Anita
Published: November 2023

The appreciation of ecological footprint has been increasing since the study by Stiglitz, Sen and Fitoussi’ [Stiglitz et al. 2009]. At the same time, owing to the methodological and standardization problems as well as the shortcomings of data collection, its accuracy can be questioned. In our study, we were looking for countries with a significantly differing from the world average composition of the ecological footprint, with the help of cluster analyses and data from the database used for calculating the ecological footprint index by the Global Footprint Network. Comparing data from two years, we were trying to find answer to the question if the outlier data can trace back to professional errors or data collection problems. Basing on our studies, we can determine a two members group with an outstanding grazing land footprint (Mongolia, Uruguay), which can be considered as outliers according to every examination method. The formation of a stable group characterized by a big fishing ground footprint in 2010 can trace back to an inconsistency in the database, which is proved by the example of Gambia and Norway. In our opinion, a control of outliers is necessary for proper calculation of the EF index every year.
Wpływ akcesji do UE na zmiany polskiej produkcji ogrodniczej i handlu zagranicznego produktami ogrodniczymi oraz na poziom wybranych wskaźników konkurencyjności tego sektora
Authors: Nosecka Bożena , Bugała Anna
Published: November 2023

W artykule przedstawiono zmiany eksportu i importu owoców, warzyw i ich przetworów w Polsce po przystąpieniu do UE, a także wpływ zwiększonych obrotów handlu zagranicznego na kształtowanie się tendencji w produkcji świeżych i przetworzonych produktów ogrodniczych. Analizie poddano też zmiany poziomu wybranych wskaźników zewnętrznej konkurencyjności sektora ogrodniczego. Wskaźniki te dotyczą głównie wzajemnych relacji eksportu i importu oraz udziału eksportu i importu w krajowej produkcji i podaży produktów ogrodniczych.
Determinantes de la actitud sexual y habilidades sociales relacionadas con el rendimiento académico en escolares de educación secundaria Juliaca, 2021
Authors:   Universidad Andina Néstor Cáceres Velázquez, Juliaca, Perú., Cruz Colca Emma Marcela
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: Analizar las determinantes de la actitud sexual y las habilidades sociales relacionadas con el rendimiento académico en escolares de educación secundaria de la ciudad de Juliaca en el 2021. Metodología: investigación de diseño no experimental, de tipo descriptivo, analítico y trasversal, con una muestra de 133 escolares, Resultados: Los determinantes de la actitud sexual y las habilidades sociales relacionadas con el rendimiento académico en escolares de educación secundaria de la ciudad de Juliaca en el 2021 son: un 61,65% tienen edades de 14 a 17 años, 54,89% tienen una familia nuclear, un 78,95% no tiene antecedentes de embarazo en adolescentes familiar, un 43,61% tiene una relación familiar regular, un 43,61% presentan violencia psicológica familiar, un 81,95% si tiene enamorado(a), un 57,14% inicio su actividad sexual de 16 a 17 años, un 40,60% obtiene información sobre métodos de planificación familiar del internet-televisión, un 48,87% conoce le condón como método de planificación, un 84,96% no consume sustancias toxicas en la familia, un 78,95% tienen una actitud hacia el aborto positiva (en contra del aborto), un 64,66% los adolescentes tienen habilidades sociales medias, todas las variables han sido significativas con una p<0,05, Conclusiones: El rendimiento académico en escolares de educación secundaria de la ciudad de Juliaca es un 49,62% tiene un rendimiento B (logro en proceso), un 39,10% tiene un rendimiento A (logro previsto), un 6,77% tiene un rendimiento AD (logro destacado), un 4,51% tiene un rendimiento C (logro en inicio).
Design and Development of Mini Tractor Operated Multipurpose Equipment for Groundnut Crop
Authors: Batta Suresh , Battu Hari Babu , Arudra Ashok Kumar , Hema Kumar H. V.
Published: November 2023

A study was developed to design and fabricate a multipurpose equipment during the year of 2021 in the Departmental Workshop of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering and evaluated at field of Dr. NTR College of Agricultural Engineering, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India. The proposed design of machine is economical to fabricate, and have greater design simplicity than its counterpart, with proper seed placement at desired depth, distance between rowsis adjusted because of tynes are fitted with the nut and bolts. Developed multipurpose equipment also done spraying and weeding attachment can be used simultaneously on single run in groundnut crop so that, the time and labour can be saved and it can be used for any narrow row crops for intercultural operations. The overall dimensions of developed multipurpose equipment are 1800×600×1550 mm and the weight of machine was 150 kg. The designed and develop machine was operated at various speeds i.e 1.8, 2.5 and 3.2 km h-1. The field efficiency while doing sowing, spraying and weeding of equipment varies from 78,83 and 78% at 1.8, 2.5 and 3.2 km h-1. The different operations were operated effectively at 2.5 km h-1. The use of multipurpose equipment helps to overcome the problems of drudgery, labour shortage timeless of operation and as a result, the farm power availability in farms can be increased. Hence, there is a need for a multipurpose implement for carrying different operations in groundnut crop.
Aspectos do pensamento de Andrew Feenberg à luz da fenomenologia
Authors: Brasão Mauricio dos Reis
Published: November 2023

O presente trabalho objetiva compreender aspectos do pensamento feenberguiano no contexto em que as tecnologias fazem parte dos processos formativos e produtivos, além de delinearem a existência humana. A pesquisa possui natureza teórica, com abordagem qualitativa e fundamentação fenomenológica, baseada nas contribuições de Bicudo (2011), cujo recorte teórico perpassa as obras de Feenberg (2004; 2010; 2017), Heidegger (1959; 2002; 2007) e Marcuse (1973; 1999; 2001). Diante dos referenciais abordados e apesar de a filosofia da tecnologia apresentar um longo trajeto desde Heidegger e Marcuse, os resultados apontam que Feenberg elabora uma teoria própria, capaz de responder às especificidades inseridas na situação histórica em que as pessoas se encontram atualmente.
Confluência da escola unitária com a pedagogia histórico-crítica
Authors: Mori Juliana Sampaio , Azevedo Heloisa Helena Oliveira de , Costa Rafael Fernando da
Published: November 2023

Este artigo busca identificar a confluência da concepção de escola de Gramsci com a pedagogia histórico-crítica de Saviani, sendo ambas de base filosófica marxista, destacando a importância de se pensar a educação para a transformação social. Apresentamos as contribuições de Gramsci na área da educação, em específico a formulação do conceito de escola unitária e a importância do professor dentro dessa perspectiva. Embora exista a identificação de uma inspiração da escola unitária gramsciana na concepção da pedagogia histórico-crítica, Saviani teve contato com as ideias de Gramsci apenas ao longo do percurso de elaboração de sua teoria pedagógica, a qual ainda se encontra em processo de desenvolvimento, com ênfase em uma construção coletiva. Os resultados apontam para a importância de se pensar uma educação que promova a superação da desigualdade social e a valorização dos profissionais da educação. A teoria de Saviani, nesse sentido, tem o mérito de proporcionar uma visão crítica da educação, com uma vertente emancipadora.
Persistência hereditária da hemoglobina fetal em adultos
Authors: Severino Rafael Silva
Published: November 2023

Relato de caso: Paciente de 24 anos, sexo masculino, estudante de curso superior, com achado laboratorial que evidencia alto nível quantitativo de hemoglobina fetal, porém sem prejuízo clínico ao mesmo e ausência de outras hemoglobinopatias associadas. À eletroforese de hemoglobina foi verificada a presença de 27,3% de HbF, com ausência de HbS e HbC, além de quantidade diminuída de HbA(70%), cujo valor referencial para adultos saudáveis é  >95%. Além disso, encontramos níveis esperados de HbA2 e ausência de alterações qualitativas e quantidades em série vermelha do Hemograma. As informações foram obtidas através de anamnese e entrevista com o paciente, revisão seriada de exames laboratoriais, inclusive de eletroforese de hemoglobina através de cromatografia líquida de alta perfomance, revisão de literatura médica e registros fotográficos da saturação de oxigênio no sangue através de oximetria de pulso do paciente durante exercício físico. Discussão: Não foram observadas alterações quantitativas e qualitativas nos índices hematimétricos do paciente nem queda de performance durante o exercício físico vigoroso. Conclusão: Não houveram evidências que demonstrassem prejuízo clínico para o paciente com a condição. Evidencia-se que o achado laboratorial da persistência hereditária de síntese da hemoglobina fetal seja importante para o estudo de seus mais variados genótipos e fenótipos de apresentação, todavia é pertinente corroborar seu caráter clínico benigno para o paciente.
Fatores estressores e estratégias de enfrentamento dos profissionais de enfermagem na COVID-19
Authors: Saccomann Izabel Cristina Ribeiro , Oliveira Arleti de Souza , Brants Maria Paula Camargo
Published: November 2023

Com o advento da pandemia pelo novo coronavírus, os profissionais de enfermagem tiveram que lidar com todas as incertezas da COVID-19. Com isso, a equipe precisou criar recursos de enfrentamento as situações vivenciadas. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre os fatores estressores e as estratégias de enfrentamento da equipe de enfermagem na COVID-19. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com busca de publicações entre 2020 e 2022, disponíveis nas bases de dados BVS, LILACS, MEDLINE e BDENF. A partir dos critérios de seleção foram obtidos 7 artigos para a análise dos resultados. A revisão indicou os fatores estressores mais recorrentes foram o medo de contaminação do profissional de enfermagem e de seus familiares, a falta de conhecimento sobre a imprevisibilidade do vírus e sobrecarga de trabalho. As estratégias de enfrentamento adotadas por eles foram o apoio de colegas e familiares, busca de maior conhecimento sobre a pandemia e doença, espiritualidade e fé. Conclui-se que a curto prazo a ajuda de um profissional especializado pode dar suporte às demandas que afetam a saúde mental dos profissionais da saúde e, a longo prazo, há necessidade de capacitações em estratégias de enfrentamento que tornem os ...
Çiftçilerin İklim Değişikliğine Tepkileri ve Uyum Yeteneğinin Belirlenmesi: Menemen Örneği
Authors: ÇELİK Zerrin , USLU İdris , YÜCEERİM Gözen , KARAGÜL Vural , ÖZDARICI OK Aslı
Published: November 2023

Amaç: Bu araştırmada, son yıllarda kuraklık başta olmak üzere bazı aşırı hava olaylarının olumsuz etkilerinin yaşandığı İzmir ili Menemen ilçesinde bitkisel üretimde bulunan çiftçilerin yetiştiricilik faaliyetleri ile iklim değişikliğiyle ilgili risklerden kaçınmak ve söz konusu risklere maruz kalmayı azaltmak amacıyla uyguladıkları uyum eylemleri ve bu konudaki stratejilerinin ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır.
Tasarım/Metodoloji/Yaklaşım: Araştırmanın ana materyalini, İzmir ili Menemen ilçesinde 2022-2023 üretim sezonunda buğday yetiştiriciliği yapan 71 çiftçi ile yapılan karşılıklı görüşmelerden elde edilen veriler oluşturmaktadır. Verilerin analizinde basit istatiksel hesaplamalar ve Khi-kare analizinden yararlanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Elde edilen bulgular, çiftçilerin son yıllarda kuraklık ve aşırı yağış gibi hava olaylarından olumsuz etkilendiklerini, riskleri ve risklere maruz kalmayı azaltmak amacıyla ürün değişikliğine gittiklerini, yetiştiricilik faaliyetlerinde risklere göre uygulama yaptıklarını ve dolayısıyla üretim maliyetlerinin arttığını, endüstriyel tarım yöntemlerinin akıllı sistemler ve teknolojik uygulamalarla devam ettirilmeye çalışıldığını ortaya koymaktadır.
Özgünlük/Değer: Son yıllarda yaşanan iklim değişiklikleri ve bu değişikliklerin olası etkileri, iklim değişikliğine uyumun ve etkilerinin azaltılması konusunun daha dikkatle izlenmesi gerektiğini göstermektedir. Uyum ve etkilerin hafifletilmesi için yaşanan sorunlara çeşitli ve kalıcı çözümler geliştirmek önemlidir. İklim değişikliğinden olumsuz etkilenen tarımsal üretimin ve çiftçilerin değişen koşullara uyumu zorunludur. Bu nedenle bu çalışma, gerek Türkiye gerekse İzmir ili için önemli ve stratejik bitkisel ürünlerin yetiştiriciliğinin yapıldığı, Menemen ilçesi çiftçilerinin yaşadığı iklimsel sorunları ve üreticilerin uyum süreçlerinin anlaşılmasına katkıda bulunmasına olanak tanıyacak bireysel algılar ve hedefler de dâhil olmak üzere uyum eylemleri hakkındaki bilgileri geliştirecek olması bakımından önemlidir ve özgün değer taşımaktadır.
Populismo e islam en el Líbano: el intento de usurpar la influencia sunita
Authors: Barroso Cortés Francisco Salvador
Published: November 2023

El artículo pretende explicar cómo el factor religioso dentro de la comunidad musulmana ha tomado un matiz claramente populista. Este tema no solo ha aumentado la polarización religioso-política del país, sino que ha posicionado a dicho país entre dos proyectos geopolíticos claramente antagónicos. De hecho, el incremento de la influencia iraní, a través de la posición hegemónica de Hezbolá, ha traído consigo un incremento en cuanto al nivel de tensión se refiere con relación a las comunidades sunita y drusa. Dicho aumento de la influencia de Irán ha puesto al Líbano ante un claro dilema entre el proyecto Chiita del ‘Oriente Medio Islámico’ y el proyecto Sunita de la ‘Nación Islámica’ (Yihadismo, Sharía y Califato) del que hasta ahora no ha sido capaz de encontrar una solución.
El impacto actual y futuro del “islam político” del Magreb noroccidental sobre España: una aproximación
Authors: Youssef Monssef
Published: November 2023

El presente artículo trata de enfocar el fenómeno político llamado “islam político”, su nacimiento y evolución en el Magreb noroccidental (Marruecos, Argelia, y Túnez), analizando las sus fuentes ideológicas, con el fin de crear un estado de la cuestión de su impacto actual, así como una previsión del futuro, en España. Se analizará, en particular, el desarrollo del islam político y su instrumentalización por parte tanto de partidos como asociaciones, y también el Estado de Marruecos, en el contexto de la política interior de los países citados. Posteriormente, se enfocará el fenómeno de la instrumentalización de la migración en relación con la identidad política musulmana en España en comparación a otros vecinos europeos. Finalmente, se presentará el impacto actual, y sobre todo, las posibilidades futuras del islam político como un factor de decisión en la configuración de gobiernos de distinto nivel en España.
Proceso productivo y Verlagssystem: la industria textil de Murcia durante la Baja Edad Media
Authors: Fazzini Mauro
Published: November 2023

El presente artículo se propone indagar en las condiciones técnicas de la producción textil de la ciudad de Murcia durante la Baja Edad Media, con el objeto de dar cuenta de las condiciones específicas que permiten el desarrollo de relaciones capitalistas de producción. En contraste con la imagen tradicional del artesano aislado que reúne en su taller las condiciones para ejecutar la totalidad del proceso productivo, daremos cuenta de una cadena productiva fragmentada, compuesta por una gran cantidad de operaciones diversas entre sí, ejecutadas por trabajadores con niveles dispares de calificación. Como demostraremos, tamaña fragmentación del proceso productivo constituye el fundamento material que permite el accionar de capitalistas que, actuando a modo de Verlegers, coordinan y cohesionan las operaciones de los artesanos.
Prácticas de métodos específicos de intervención en Fisioterapia IV: Neuropediatría
Authors: Romero Galisteo Rita Pilar , Cordero Quero Francisco , Palomo Carrión Rocío
Published: November 2023

Esta obra está realizada con el propósito de facilitar el estudio a los alumnos del Grado en Fisioterapia matriculados en la asignatura Métodos Específicos de Intervención en Fisioterapia IV. En este 2º volumen se aborda contenido de procedimientos prácticos de las clases que se imparten en esta asignatura de 4º curso del Grado en Fisioterapia de la Universidad de Málaga. El contenido de esta obra gira en torno al abordaje terapéutico por parte del fisioterapeuta pediátrico en algunas de las patologías neurológicas más frecuentes en la infancia.
Vacunas contra el Herpes Zóster: El calor de las vacunas en la nueva era
Authors: García Ruiz Antonio J. , González Álvarez Mª Luz , García-Agua Soler Nuria , 0000-0003-1092-9932 Francisco Jódar Sánchez
Published: November 2023

Este libro realizado por la Catedra de Economía de la Salud es fruto de la colaboración desde el año 2008 entre dos entidades públicas universitarias, la Facultad de Medicina (Departamento de Farmacología y Terapéutica) y la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas (Departamento de Economía Aplicada: estadística y econometría). Este documento técnico, es el segundo y forma parte de una serie de publicaciones que giran en torno al uso y evaluación de los medicamentos y tecnologías sanitarias desde una perspectiva multidisciplinar a partir de las herramientas que aporta la Economía de la Salud, en general, y la Farmacoeconomía en especial, siempre teniendo en cuenta los Resultados en Salud que se obtienen en diversas patologías fundamentalmente crónicas o de gran impacto en la salud de la población. Fruto de esta colaboración es este segundo Informe Técnico en el que se aborda de forma concisa y clara cuales son los retos a los que enfrentamos debido los cambios demográficos sobrevenidos desde una faceta social y económica, sin olvidar la vertiente de salud pública, analizando también cual es el verdadero valor de las vacunas efectivas como el caso que nos ocupa: la vacunación contra el Herpes Zóster. Junto con las mejoras sociales, económicas, demográficas, sanitarias y epidemiológicas, sin duda los medicamentos (y por ende las vacunas) constituyen una de las innovaciones que más han contribuido al bienestar de la sociedad a lo largo de nuestra historia reciente, ayudando a mejorar sustancialmente la esperanza de vida, el estado de salud y la calidad de vida de las personas. Nuestro deseo y objetivo al realizar este documento es aportar un nuevo enfoque en la evaluación de los medicamentos y tecnologías sanitarias basado más en el Valor (social que genera) que en el Gasto (económico que ocasiona) que debe entenderse en este caso como una inversión en un bien público.
Gait biomechanical analysis of unaffected knee before and 6 months after total knee arthroplasty
Authors: Kurihara Yasushi , Ohsugi Hironori , Tosaka Tomonari , Matsuda Tadamitsu , Tsuneizumi Yoshikazu , Tsukeoka Tadashi
Published: November 2023

Study aim: This study aimed to compare gait biomechanical data on the unaffected side before and six months after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and determine the postoperative changes in medial knee loading on the unaffected side.

Material and methods: Three-dimensional gait analysis was performed on 19 female patients who had underwent TKA.

Gait parameters were extracted at each time point using the maximum value of the backward (braking phase) and forward components (propulsion phase) of the ground reaction force on the unaffected side, while the knee adduction moment impulse (KAM impulse) was used as an index of medial knee loading. The pre – and post-TKA values of these parameters were compared. The relationship between KAM impulse and gait biomechanical factors on the unaffected side was examined using partial correlation analysis with gait speed as a control factor.

Results: KAM impulse was not significantly different on the unaffected side compared to preoperatively. In the braking phase, there were significant differences in hip adduction moment (p = 0.033) and ankle dorsiflexion moment (p = 0.013), and hip flexion angle (p=0.011) in the propulsive phase. The relationship between KAM impulse and gait biomechanical factors on the unaffected side showed a positive correlation between KAM impulse and knee adduction angle (braking phase, propulsion phase; r = 0.671, 0.689) and KAM (braking phase, propulsion phase; r = 0.715, 0.745).

Conclusions: There was no significant difference in KAM impulse on the unaffected side before and after TKA, suggesting that TKA did not influence medial knee loading increase on the unaffected side even six months post-TKA.
The influence of closed or open grip type during a pull-up test to exhaustion
Authors: Bartolo Luca Di , Ficarra Salvatore , Polizzi Davide , Drid Patrik , Paoli Antonio , Palma Antonio , Thomas Ewan , Bianco Antonino
Published: November 2023

Study aim: The aim of this study is to assess whether a closed (CG) or open grip (OC) can influence the maximum number of repetitions during the pull-up test to exhaustion.

Material and methods: Ninety-five physically active males (age 23.5 ± 6.2 years, body mass 69 ± 7.9 kg, height 174.0 ± 6.4 cm, BMI 22.9 ± 2.2) randomly performed the pull-up test to exhaustion twice, once for each type of grip, one week apart.

Results: No significant difference (p = 0.092) was found between the maximum number of repetitions performed with the OG (14.2 ± 5.7) or the CG (13.9 ± 5.9). Spearman’s correlation showed no significant association between participants’ body mass and the number of repetitions (r = 0.128, p = 0.22 for OG; r = 0.157, p = 0.13 for CG).

Conclusions: According to our results, the grip is not relevant in the determination of the performance during a pull-up test to exhaustion. Thus, using one grip instead of another may be recommended independently of performance needs. Grip type may be adapted considering the practised sport, and specific athletic requirements, as well as individual preference.
Apples to apples, fighters to submarines: comparative analysis of conventional capability-based signalling capacity through technologically weighted state arsenal indexing
Authors: Roberts Lee Habib
Published: November 2023

In this article, I propose a new contribution to the field of comparative analysis of state conventional military capabilities. First, I review perspectives of other scholars on the merits of comparing capabilities, arguing that the most accessible insights lie in evaluating the signals sent by state arsenals rather than in predicting conflict outcomes judging from state armament. Second, I present the Conventional Firepower Potential Indexing (CFPI) method and demonstrate that coding for tactical role and degree of technological sophistication enables previously unfeasible estimative comparisons of deterrent signalling value. Finally, I apply CFPI analysis to the conventional arsenals of the United States and the four states named in that country’s most recent National Defense Strategy (China, Russia, North Korea and Iran), deriving conclusions that would be elusive without accessible comparative analysis.
Pengembangan Modul Praktikum Interaktif Menggunakan Aplikasi Kotobee
Authors: Nursafira Cut , Abdul Majid Basrul , AR Khairan
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini berfokus pada sebuah pengembangan modul praktikum interaktif algoritma dan pemrograman menggunakan aplikasi Kotobee yang dapat memudahkan setiap mahasiswa dalam mengaksesnya selama masa praktikum. Karena adanya aplikasi ini modul bisa dirancang dengan lebih interaktif dan lebih menarik untuk dipelajari, kemudian dapat ditambakan sebuah video, audio, gambar 3D, quiz dan juga adanya sebuah notes yang bisa digunakan untuk membuat catatan penting dan juga bisa diakses dalam berbagai device. Penelitian ini mengacu pada model penelitian dan pengembangan ADDIE dengan menggunakan tahap-tahap pelaksanaannya yaitu analysis, design, development, implementation dan evaluation. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan validasi ahli materi dan ahli media dengan kriteria sangat valid dengan persentase ahli materi 100% dan ahli media 88%. Kemudian hasil dari uji coba kelayakan terhadap modul praktikum interaktif ini memiliki kriteria sangat baik dengan persentase 84%. Maka hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dari sisi kelayakan dan penggunaan modul praktikum interaktif ini dapat diterapkan dan layak untuk digunakan untuk membantu praktikum.
Pengembangan Game Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Matematika Dengan MDLC
Authors: Ami Hidayati
Published: November 2023

Pengembangan teknologi telah mengubah lanskap pendidikan, menciptakan peluang baru untuk memperkaya proses belajar dan mengajar. Media pembelajaran matematika berbasis game ini dibangun dengan menggunakan metode Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC), yang meliputi tahap konsep, desain, pengumpulan materi, pembuatan, pengujian, dan distribusi. Hasilnya adalah aplikasi pembelajaran yang berhasil memikat perhatian siswa dan membantu mereka dalam memahami konsep- konsep matematika dengan lebih baik. Penerapan unsur permainan dalam aplikasi ini dapat meningkatkan minat belajar siswa terhadap matematika. Dalam pengujian awal, aplikasi media pembelajaran ini telah diterima dengan baik oleh siswa dan dianggap sebagai alat yang berguna dalam pembelajaran matematika. Dengan adanya aplikasi ini, guru dan orangtua juga dapat lebih efektif dalam mengajar dan mendukung pembelajaran anak-anak di TK IT Al-Hikmah. Pengembangan media pembelajaran matematika berbasis game ini telah membuktikan potensinya dalam meningkatkan minat belajar siswa dan membantu meningkatkan pemahaman mereka terhadap konsep matematika
EDITORIAL DAN DAFTAR ISI JPKP, VOL. 16, NO. 1 TAHUN 2023
Authors: JPKP
Published: November 2023

Jurnal Penelitian Kebijakan Pendidikan Volume 16 No. 1 Tahun 2023 terbit pada November 2023, terlambat tiga bulan dari seharusnya karena proses upgrading dan perbaikan OJS setelah mendapat serangan siber pada Agustus 2023. Edisi ini berisikan 6 (enam) artikel dengan topik beragam di bidang pendidikan. Enam topik bahasan tersebut yaitu: 1) “Evaluasi Program Bantuan Penguatan Budaya Kerja SMK di Jawa Tengah”; 2) “Taksonomi Pembelajaran Merdeka Menurut Mohammad Sjafei: Merdeka Otak, Hati, dan Tangan”; 3) “The Relationship Between Students’ Internal and External Factors and Their Academic Achievement”; 4) “Implementasi Pembelajaran Kontekstual pada Perkuliahan Berbasis Praktik”; 5) “How Does Granting Teacher Autonomy Influence Classroom Instruction? Lessons From Indonesia’s Curriculum Reform Implementation; dan 6) “Tinjauan Filosofis terhadap Magang dalam Kebijakan Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka di Perguruan Tinggi X”. Semoga Jurnal Penelitian Kebijakan Pendidikan Volume 16 No. 1 Tahun 2023 ini dapat menjadi referensi dan rujukan yang berguna bagi para akademisi, praktisi, pemerhati, serta pengambil kebijakan di bidang pendidikan.
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Authors: Imran Muhammad , Rizvi Syed Ali Hassan , Anis Tazeen
Published: November 2023

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Authors: Bukhari Mulazim Hussain
Published: November 2023

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A Nuclear Magnetic Insight Towards the Cytostatic Potential of Medicinal Plant Extracts Replay to Al Wihibi et al Biomedica 2019;35(4):203-209
Authors: Bukhvostov Alexander A , Ermakov Kirill V , Kuznetsov Dmitry A
Published: November 2023

Cytostatic activities of water and organic extracts prepared from medicinal higher plants including Ducrosia anethifolia should be analyzed by taking into account the “hidden” magnetic isotope effects of stable metal isotopes (25Mg, 43Ca, 67Zn …) pre-(bio) fractionated in the plant tissues. A multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC – ICPMS) might be successfully employed to reveal and detail this specific peculiarity for further pharmacological applications.
Effect of Garcinia Cambogia Containing Co;mmercially Avaible Weight Reducing Agent on Morphology of Hepatocytes An Experimental Study
Authors: Mirani Ponum , Gulafshan  , Ahmad Agha Nadeem , Andleeb Jazib , Mehboob Faiza , Akhter Naveed
Published: November 2023

Background and Objective: Obesity is the adverse outcome of modern living which has affected both the physical and mental health. Slim Smart and Ultra Slim Plus are the most frequently purchased over the counter products by desperate obese persons in Pakistan having Garcinia cambogia (GC) as the main active ingredient. This study is conducted to determine the effect of GC containing Slim Smart and Ultra Slim Plus drugs on the morphology of hepatocytes in male albino mice.

 Methods: Ninety albino mice were divided into control group A, experimental groups B and C receiving Slim Smart and Ultra Slim Smart respectively. Each group was further divided into subgroup I and II and the drug was administered to experimental groups for 4 and 8 weeks respectively via oral gavage. After the completion of experiment, histological examination of liver was conducted.

 Results: Marked enlargement of hepatocytes was observed in experimental groups B and C (both I & II) along with ballooning degeneration and fatty change in the cytoplasm.

Conclusion: Both Slim Smart and Ultra Slim Plus has hepatotoxic effects resulting in increase in hepatocyte size, ballooning degeneration and fatty change in liver cells. 
Determination of Knowledge of Caregivers about Dietary Practices of Autistic Children
Authors: Yaseen Maryam , Rizwan Bahisht , Gulzar Iqra , Khalid Ramsha , Tanveer Sheza , Abid Zoya , Farooq Sana
Published: November 2023

Background and Objective: Autism belongs to a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. The lack of knowledge about dietary practices of autistic caregivers is perceived as the triggering factor of ‘Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this particular ‘Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey’ the knowledge (K) of nutrition, attitude (A) of children towards such nutrition and dietary practices (P) among the caregivers of autistic children. The pre-testing and post-testing for knowledge has been observed. Theknowledge questionnaire was designed to facilitate the caregivers to determine their knowledge regarding the dietary patterns of autistic children.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study comprised of 50 caregivers (particularly mothers, and fathers in a few instances) of autistic children enrolled at Amin Maktab Center for Special Education Lahore. The nutrition education program was developed and participants were enrolled. Analysis of the change in knowledge, attitude and practice of autistic caregivers through pre-testing and post-testing at a gap of four months was carried out using statistical tests.
Results: The pre-testing and post-testing phase of the study revealed significant improvement in (a) basic knowledge about nutritional needs of autistic children (22% vs. 100%), (b) practicing patient-tailored special diet (34% vs. 92%) and (c) resolution of food allergies (62% vs. 16%) in autistic children. The most important benchmark in this regard was Body Mass Index (BMI) of children where deranged BMI improved significantly (p = 0.000) to normal BMI in pre- and post-testing phases.
Conclusions: Lack of knowledge is higher among aforementioned caregivers of concerned autistic children. Adoption of nutrition education programs by anutistic caregivers helps in creating optimal knowledge, attitude and practices regarding nutritional needs of autistic children for effective targeted behavior and management.
Will COVID-19 Vaccine Genetically Modify Humans? Facts and Myths
Authors: Bukhari Mulazim Hussain , Zain Shahzadi , Akram Javed
Published: November 2023

The vaccines being developed to protect humans from the Coronavirus pandemics have also been developed in the past to save humans from many other pandemics. The current COVID‐19 vaccine research and development involves people from all over the world, therefore raising many questions which must be addressed by all stakeholders. No doubt, it is the need of the day to provide an effective vaccine to control the pandemics that must be balanced with incorporation of the research ethics. In any event, the safety and well‐being of research subjects must be protected, especially that of vulnerable subjects. The consent of the population is very important and usage must be addressed through transparent sharing of information. The current review article will try to unveil some facts and myths related to the safe use of this vaccine against SARS-CoV-2.
Interstitial Lung Disease and Depression – A Questionnaire Based Study
Authors: Mehdi Muntazir , Waseem Muhammad , Afzal Hafiza Swaiba , Jamil Ahmad Zeeshan , Iqbal Muhammad Junaid , Rafiq Maryam
Published: November 2023

Background and Objective:  Interstitial lung disease (ILD) causes depression due to its painful course in patients. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression and find the association of depression with selected clinical variables in patients with ILD.

Methods:  This questionnaire based cross-sectional study was done at the department of pulmonology, District head quarter hospital Sahiwal from 1st Oct 2019 to 31st March 2020. The questionnaire was distributed among the diagnosed cases of ILD who presented in outpatient department of DHQ Sahiwal after taking informed consent. The depression scoring was done in them according to Beck depression inventory II. Frequency distribution statistics and inferential statistics were done by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. P-value < 0.05 was taken as statistically significant.

Results:  Depression was graded into four types according to Beck depression inventory II scoring system. Depression levels of minimal, mild, severe and extremely severe were found to have frequencies of 42.90, 14.30, 31.40 and 11.4% respectively. Depression was more prevalent in females (77.14%). Sixty two percent of severely depressed had rural background. Three fourth (75%) of severely depressed patients were from lower class group. Half of the severely depressed patients were suffering from hypertension. One fourth had ischemic heart disease. Illiteracy dominated in severely depressed where 3/4th of the participants had not received any education. Our study found statistically significant result of Beck score with socioeconomic groups (P = 0.037). High statistically significant result was also found when Beck scoring was associated with co-morbidities (P = 0.001).

Conclusions:  The increased frequency of depression in the patients of ILD was associated with many demographic factors. The development of improved methods for the assessment of ILD and its co-morbidities could have profound effects on the quality of life and expected survival of ILD patients.
Emotional and Financial Stress in Doctors Working in the COVID-19 Crisis
Authors: Hasan Syed Riazul , Hamid Zeeshan , Yaqub Muhammad Danial , Ahmed Syed Rohail , Aftab Muhammad Amin
Published: November 2023

Background and Objective:  COVID-19 took the world by a storm and impacted not only the general population but the doctors as well. This study was done in order to determine the financial and economic burden faced by the doctors working in COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan.

Methods:  This longitudinal study was carried out from May 9th to May 23rd, 2020 in Pakistan. A self-designed validated Questionnaire was distributed to doctors working in different hospitals of Pakistan through online Google form. Questions regarding emotional and financial stress in Pakistani doctors dealing with COVID-19 patients were included.

Results:  One hundred and twenty doctors responded to the current study. Majority of them 97 (80.6%) reported stress during duty hours. Stress level was high among 78 (65.3%) doctors to the extent they thought of leaving the job because of risk of getting infected. Less salaries and family pressure were the other demotivating factors. Most of the doctors 71 (59.2%)] were younger than 30 years of age. Eighty-five (71%) doctors reported being pressurized by the families to leave the job. Shortage of protective gears was also the challenge. A total of 65 (54.2%) doctors got their gears from their institutes, 27 (22.2%) bought their own gears, 23 (19.4%) worked without gears, and 5 (4.8%) got gears from non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Conclusion:  Majority of the doctors reported stress during duty hours regardless of level or experience in that job; the contributing factors included risk of getting infected, lesser salaries and family pressure. During COVID-19 pandemic, doctors feel that they are not only emotionally exhausted but also tried to cope financial challenges while endangering themselves to save the lives of patients.
Student Pharmacist Led Fish Oil Deprescribing Initiative at a Veterans Affairs Hospital and Rural Clinics
Authors: Wopat Maria , Dunkerson Federick , Moss Alissa , Moyer Chelsea , Pitterle Alyssa , Portillo Edward
Published: November 2023

Background: Polypharmacy impacts one-third of older adults and has been shown to lead to adverse health effects. One contributor to polypharmacy includes omega-3 fatty acid (fish oil) due to the lack of evidence supporting clinical benefit. Pharmacists can identify and reduce polypharmacy, inspiring this student led deprescribing initiative to introduce a standard of care process for deprescribing fish oil.
Purpose/Objectives: The overall objectives of this evaluation are to assess the need for a fish oil deprescribing process, to analyze the role of student pharmacists in deprescribing, and to evaluate the effectiveness of a fish oil deprescribing service.
Methods: This project integrated three doctor of pharmacy students in their third year of pharmacy school who were enrolled in a yearlong class about improving healthcare for rural populations and the quality improvement research process. Four primary care clinic patient panels who were prescribed fish oil were assessed. Chart reviews were conducted, and patients were contacted to deprescribe their fish oil by the student and offer statin or lipid therapy modifications, if applicable.
Results: A generated report identified 106 patients who had active prescriptions for fish oil. After application of exclusion criteria, 68 patients were included in the evaluation. A total of 76.2% of patients accepted at least one therapy modification offered by the pharmacy student.
Conclusion: This evaluation demonstrates the positive impact of the integration of student pharmacists for deprescribing in a primary care setting. Opportunities exist to further explore student pharmacist roles within ambulatory care clinic models.