bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Productivity Decomposition of Chinese Energy Generation Enterprises: an Index Calculation Approach Embedded in the Data Envelopment Analysis Framework
Authors: Xue Longfei , Yang Bingnan , Yang Fan , Li Xue
Published: March 2024

To explore the development of China's energy power generation enterprises, undertake reasonable resource allocation and optimization, and promote sustainable development. We apply an index calculation approach within the data envelopment analysis framework, collecting data from 50 enterprises in 2007-2022, resulting in a total of 800 observations (16*50) for the in-depth analysis of productivity decomposition. The results highlight that during the study years, the sample enterprises experienced the following changes on average per year: an increase of 0.244% in efficiency change (effch), a decline of 0.293% in technical progress (techch), an increase of 0.119% in pure efficiency change (pech), an increase of 0.134% in scale efficiency change (sech), and a decline of 0.057% in total factor of productivity (tfpch). These findings suggest an ongoing improvement in overall efficiency, indicating that energy generators are achieving better results in terms of operations, resource utilization, and scale effects, but need to focus on research and adoption of new technologies while seeking opportunities to further enhance productivity.
Secuelas Post Covid 19 y sus implicaciones en problemas Cardiovasculares en el Ecuador
Authors: Rodríguez-Vélez Cristina Marcela , Palacios-Ninacuri Juliana , Holguín-Santana Jaime Eloy
Published: March 2024

La presente investigación tiene por objetivo analizar las afecciones cardiovasculares en pacientes recuperados producto del contagio de (SARS – CoV – 2), donde el riesgo de daño al miocardio varía desde una perspectiva asintomática de los niveles de; troponinas cardíacas, síndromes coronarios agudos, arritmias y tromboembolismo venoso y la posterior presencia de miocarditis fulminante, incurriendo principalmente en los problemas de circulación a nivel sistémico, esto ha catapultado a la comunidad científica  a investigar la fisiopatología  y posteriores tratamientos, es por ello que se realizó una exhaustiva búsqueda de información documental y bibliográfica por medio de revistas científicas, considerando los resultados recopilados y las recomendaciones médicas para futuros tratamientos en pacientes asociados a este riesgo.
Relación entre la hipovitaminosis D y el desarrollo de enfermedades autoinmunes: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Merchán-Villafuerte Karina Maricela , Villacreses-Franco Adriana Elizabeth , Quimis-Reyes Gissela María , Ponce-Merchán Karina Jamileth
Published: March 2024

La relación entre la hipovitaminosis D y el desarrollo de enfermedades autoinmunes ha sido objeto de creciente interés en la investigación médica. La vitamina D, reconocida por su papel crucial en la homeostasis del calcio y la salud ósea, también ha demostrado tener efectos inmunomoduladores significativos. Esta revisión sistemática tiene como objetivo general examinar y analizar la posible conexión entre la deficiencia de vitamina D y el desarrollo de enfermedades autoinmunes. La metodología empleada consistió en una exhaustiva búsqueda de estudios relevantes en bases de datos médicas, revisión crítica de la literatura y síntesis de los hallazgos para obtener una visión integral del tema, publicadas entre los años 2018 al 2023. Los resultados obtenidos revelaron una asociación significativa entre la hipovitaminosis D y diversas enfermedades autoinmunes, incluyendo lupus eritematoso sistémico, artritis reumatoide, esclerosis múltiple y tiroiditis autoinmune. La evidencia respalda la idea de que la vitamina D desempeña un papel crucial en la regulación del sistema inmunológico, y su deficiencia puede contribuir al desarrollo y la exacerbación de enfermedades autoinmunes. Las conclusiones extraídas de esta revisión sistemática destacan la importancia de mantener niveles adecuados de vitamina D para prevenir o modular el curso de enfermedades autoinmunes. El impacto de esta revisión radica en su contribución al conocimiento científico sobre la relación entre la vitamina D y enfermedades autoinmunes, proporcionando información valiosa para profesionales de la salud, investigadores y formuladores de políticas en el ámbito de la medicina preventiva y la gestión de enfermedades autoinmunes.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE A ALFABETIZAÇÃO E O LETRAMENTO
Authors: Leão Júnior Alberto José de Arêa
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo busca propor reflexões acerca do apanhado teórico sobre os conceitos de alfabetização e letramento,juntamente com um estudo sobre os desafios que essas habilidades encontram na sociedade.Nos últimos tempos,o debate no Brasil vem se acalorando ao redor desses conceitos e suas práticas,algumas exitosas,outras não,mas de algum modo refletem a busca da academia,dos professores em sala de aula e todos que,de alguma forma,alfabetizam as crianças, a alcançar o êxito na leitura e na escrita,não apenas no ambiente escolar ,mas em todos os contextos em que os pequenos estejam inseridos cotidianamente.Pensar nos conceitos teóricos é pensar também na abertura de novas possibilidades nos horizontes da alfabetização.Portanto,em um meio que se ascende o conflito por métodos, o artigo preocupa-se em revelar caminhos para que esses conceitos sejam elucidados,por meio auxílio do pensamento de diversos autores e de apontar caminhos,e não métodos para praticas de alfabetização e letramento de sucesso.
ATROFIK RINITDAN AZIYAT CHEKKAN BEMORLARNI ZAMONAVIY DAVOLASH USULLARINI TAKOMILLASHTIRISH
Authors: Xushvakova Nilyufar , Ochilov Toir
Published: March 2024

Atrofik rinit – burun bo‘shlig‘ining surunkali yallig‘lanish jarayoni bo‘lib, burun shilliq qavatining atrofiyasi bilan tavsiflanadi, shuningdek yallig‘lanish jarayoni bezlar va burun chig‘anoqlariga ham ta'sir qiladi. Ushbu maqolada mualliflar tomonidan atrofik rinit va atrofik faringit bilan og‘rigan bemorlarda davolash taktikasini takomillashtirish va kasallikni profilaktikasi qaytalanishni oldini olish ishlari yoritib berilgan. Maqolada surunkali atrofik rinofaringit bilan og‘rigan 18 yoshdan 65 yoshgacha bo‘lgan 22 nafar bemor qamrab olgan va mualliflar tomonidan qo‘llanilgan davo muolajalar hamda davolash natijalarini taqdim etilgan.
Comparison Study of Corn Leaf Disease Detection based on Deep Learning YOLO-v5 and YOLO-v8
Authors: Chitraningrum Nidya , Banowati Lies , Herdiana Dina , Mulyati Budi , Sakti Indra , Fudholi Ahmad , Saputra Huzair , Farishi Salman , Muchtar Kahlil , Andria Agus
Published: March 2024

Corn is one of the primary carbohydrate-rich food commodities in Southeast Asian countries, among which Indonesia. Corn production is highly dependent on the health of the corn plant. Infected plants will decrease corn plant productivity. Usually, corn farmers use conventional methods to control diseases in corn plants. Still, these methods are not effective and efficient because they require a long time and a lot of human labor. Deep learning-based plant disease detection has recently been used for early disease detection in agriculture. In this work, we used convolutional neural network algorithms, namely YOLO-v5 and YOLO-v8, to detect infected corn leaves in the public data set called ‘Corn Leaf Infection Data set’ from the Kaggle repository. We compared the mean average precision (mAP) of mAP 50 and mAP 50-95 between YOLO-v5 and YOLO-v8. YOLO-v8 showed better accuracy at an mAP 50 of 0.965 and an mAP 50-95 of 0.727. YOLO-v8 also showed a higher detection number of 12 detections than YOLO-v5 at 11 detections. Both YOLO algorithms required about 2.49 to 3.75 hours to detect the infected corn leaves. This all-trained model could be an effective solution for early disease detection in future corn plantations.
Analisis Bibliometrik Bidang Kajian Kebugaran Jasmani Pada Skripsi Mahasiswa Program Studi Ilmu Keolahragaan Universitas Negeri Jakarta Tahun 2011-2022
Authors: Wulandari Nurlaili , Budiningsih Marlinda , Setiakarnawijaya Yasep , Kuswahyudi Kuswahyudi , Amin Bazuri Fadillah , Oktafiranda Nadya Dwi
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memetakan, menganalisis perkembangan dan menemukanide penelitian di masa yang akan datang terkait dengan studi kebugaran jasmani padamahasiswa program sarjana Ilmu Keolahragaan di Universitas Negeri Jakarta. Teknikpengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah total sampling sebanyak 513 judul skripsitahun publikasi 2011-2022 yang dipilih dari 517 judul yang diperoleh dari laman repositoryUniversitas Negeri Jakarta dengan periode pengumpulan data dari Agustus hinggaSeptember 2022. Sampel dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan format Comma SeparatedValue (CSV), dan penelitian dilakukan dengan metode analisis bibliometrik menggunakanaplikasi VOSviewer. Dari 513 judul diperoleh 57 kata kunci dengan kriteria kemunculanminimal 5 kali dan menghasilkan 8 cluster pemetaan. Hasil pemetaan menunjukkan bahwakebugaran jasmani merupakan topik penelitian yang cukup sering digunakan dalampenelitian skripsi program studi ilmu keolahragaan yang ditunjukkan dengan kemunculansebanyak yaitu 43 kali. Hasil analisis merekomendasikan ide untuk penelitian di masamendatang seperti studi VO2Max, indeks massa tubuh, status gizi, dan aktivitas fisik ataupengembangan bidang yang terkait dengan olahraga di Fakultas Ilmu KeolahragaanUniversitas Negeri Jakarta.
ANALISIS STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN USAHA MAHASISWA DENGAN METODE SWOT DAN QSPM (STUDI KASUS PADA USAHA MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI EKONOMI SYARIAH STIES IMAM ASY SYAFII PEKANBARU)
Authors: Yulandari Tri Widya , Kusuma Febri
Published: March 2024

Saat ini Indonesia semakin gencar menumbuhkan jiwa kewirausahaan generasi muda terkhusus lagi mahasiswa dengan terus menggerakkan Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM). Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Syariah Imam Asy Syafii Pekanbaru (STIESIAS Pekanbaru) merupakan salah satu Perguruan Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Syariah di Kota Pekanbaru yang turut andil untuk melahirkan wirausahawan muda Indonesia. Saat ini, sebanyak 11 mahasiswa angkatan 2018 Program Studi Ekonomi Syariah STIESIAS Pekanbaru telah menjalankan usaha dalam bidang fashion, kuliner, skincare, jasa, dan distributor logam mulia. Akan tetapi, usaha tersebut masih tergolong muda karena baru berusia kurang dari 5 tahun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui posisi usaha mahasiswa berdasarkan hasil analisis SWOT dan mengetahui prioritas strategi alternatif pengembangan usaha mahasiswa berdasarkan QSPM. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode SWOT dan QSPM. Berdasarkan hasil analisis SWOT, diketahui bahwasanya posisi usaha mahasiswa berada pada kuadran 1 (strategi agresif) yang menghasilkan tujuh strategi alternatif, yaitu mengembangkan jenis produk dengan memanfaatkan tren pasar yang sedang berkembang, menyediakan berbagai pilihan platform agar mudah diakses oleh konsumen, memberikan pelayanan yang prima untuk menjaga loyalitas konsumen, memberikan harga yang kompetitif dengan memaksimalkan nilai tambah, mempertahankan atau meningkatkan kualitas produk secara konsisten, menjalankan strategi bisnis online secara efektif dan efisien, dan meningkatkan kinerja SDM. Berdasarkan QSPM, tiga prioritas strategi alternatif untuk pengembangan usaha mahasiswa adalah menjalankan strategi bisnis online secara efektif dan efisien (SO6) dengan nilai TAS sebesar 5,217, mengembangkan jenis produk dengan memanfaatkan tren pasar yang sedang berkembang (SO1) dengan nilai TAS sebesar 4,838, dan memberikan pelayanan yang prima untuk menjaga loyalitas konsumen (SO3) dengan nilai TAS sebesar 4,539. Peneliti berharap agar mahasiswa dapat mempertimbangkan penggunaan alternatif strategi yang telah didapatkan dari penelitian ini, dan bagi peneliti selanjutnya diharapkan adanya dapat menganalisis faktor dan variabel lain yang belum dituliskan dalam penelitian ini.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM BAZNAS KOTA PEKANBARU PADA KESEJAHTERAAN MUSTAHIK
Authors: Afriyanti Delima , Ahda Segati
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kesejahteraan mustahik dilihat dari keberhasilan program-program yang diterapkan oleh BAZNAS Kota Pekanbaru. Jenis penelitian merupakan field research dengan metode yang digunakan studi kasus instrumental tunggal. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi program Baznas Kota Pekanbaru sudah mampu meningkatkan kesejahteraan mustahiq, hal ini dibuktikan dengan meningkatnya  pendapatan mustahik. Peningkatan pendapatan dapat membantu memenuhi kebutuhan primer (Dharuriyat) dan kebutuhan sekunder (Hajiyat), sedangkan pada kebutuhan tersier (Tahsiniyat) belum terpenuhi. Hasil peningkatan kesejahteraan ini juga di dukung dengan implementasi  Program Pekanbaru Makmur, Pekanbaru Peduli dan Pekanbaru Sehat, dimana mustahik mampu memenuhi kebutuhan dasar dan peningkatan ekonominya melalui bantuan barang, modal usaha hingga hewan ternak. Adanya program pekanbaru makmur, pekanbaru peduli dan pekanbaru sehat memberikan dampak positif bagi mustahiq yaitu mustahik menjadi mandiri dan produktif dalam memajukan ekonominya dengan adanya usaha dan mustahiq bisa menabung uang dari hasil usahanya dan merubah statusnya menjadi muzakki.
Üres gyakorlat vagy tartalmas formalitás? A rituálé szerepei a buddhizmusban
Authors: Porosz Tibor
Published: March 2024

Az írás röviden áttekinti a rituálé néhány fontosabb nyugati elméleti modelljét, felvázolja a Buddha rituálékkal kapcsolatos álláspontját és bemutatja a buddhizmus rituális gyakorlatának alapvető mintázatait, valamint azoknak a nyugati buddhizmuson belüli megjelenését. Eközben láthatóvá válik a rituálé kulturális, kommunikatív, társadalom szervező és kozmológiai szerepe, és a z antiritualizmus folytonosan felbukkanó kérdése. Az írás a rituálét a buddhista vallásgyakorlás önálló módszerének tekinti a filozófia és a meditáció mellett, és hangsúlyozza azt a benne rejlő lehetőséget, hogy performanszként végezve a tanulás és a megismerés egyik módszere legyen.
Agroforestry systems in the semi-arid region of Minas Gerais
Authors: Barbosa Erika Aparecida Ferreira , Santos Bruna Myrela de Almeida , Silva Gustavo Pereira da , Martins Ernane Ronie , Ribeiro Aureo Eduardo Magalhães
Published: March 2024

Environmental education plays a fundamental role in contributing to the formation of conscious citizens who can understand the relationship between humans and the natural environment. To achieve this, it is important to have the necessary means tobuild effective changes that contribute to the autonomy of the population in the Semiarid region. In view of this, university extension plays an important role in the inclusion of values, skills, knowledge, responsibilities and aspects that promote improvement in the quality of life of society. In this context, the objective of this report is to describe the activities carried out in the workshop "Agroforestry Systems in the Semiarid Region of Minas Gerais" held at the Tabocal Agricultural Family School (EFAT) in the municipality of São Francisco-MG. The workshop was conducted by undergraduate students from the Federal University of Minas Gerais' Agronomy program, and the following topics were covered: the definition of Agroforestry Systems (AFS); the difference between AFS and agricultural intercropping; the importance of AFS for food production; advantages and disadvantages; and management and implementation. The workshop was conducted dynamically and with active participation from the students, through questions and ideas raised, facilitating more in-depth discussions on the subjects.
Fundamental Rights and New Technologies
Authors: Dhamo Ana , Dhamo Iris , Manastirliu Iris
Published: March 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of contemporary society prompts a critical exploration of the ethical considerations that underpin its development and deployment. This comprehensive discussion navigates the multifaceted relationship between AI and ethics, emphasizing principles such as transparency, fairness, accountability, and privacy as foundational pillars. Examining the challenges and opportunities inherent in this intersection, the abstract delves into the need for transparency in algorithmic decision-making, the continuous strive for fairness and mitigation of biases, and the importance of accountability throughout the AI lifecycle. Human-centric design emerges as a guiding principle, ensuring that AI technologies enhance human experiences while respecting individual autonomy. The abstract also underscores the significance of informed consent, collaboration across diverse disciplines, and educational empowerment in fostering ethical AI practices. Finally, it posits that the ethical exploration of AI is an ongoing journey, requiring a commitment to progress ethically, embrace responsibility, and contribute collectively to an AI future aligned with the highest aspirations of humanity.

 

Received: 18 October 2023 / Accepted: 20 November 2023 / Published: 23 November 2023
Review of Intelligent Ship Path Planning Algorithms
Authors: Song Yixuan , Cao Xi
Published: March 2024

Intelligent ship route planning has become an important research direction in the field of shipping in recent years. This paper first provides an overview of the basic theory of intelligent ship route planning. Secondly, various intelligent ship route planning algorithms are introduced, including methods based on A* algorithm, artificial potential field algorithm, RRT algorithm, and reinforcement learning. These algorithms analyze information such as ocean environment, predict sea conditions and traffic conditions, and consider ship dynamics and navigation safety constraints to provide efficient and safe navigation routes for ships. Finally, this paper points out the key issues and future development directions in intelligent ship route planning. The continuous innovation and application of intelligent ship route planning algorithms will provide more intelligent and efficient ship transportation services for the shipping industry, promoting the sustainable development of the shipping industry.
Is There Enough Evidence for the Argument that Social Media Use Causes Mental Health Concerns in Young Adults?
Authors: Li Ruoxi
Published: March 2024

This paper provides a critical examination of the current evidence for correlational and causal relationships between social media use and mental health and determines the strength of the evidence. This research included a literature review of 11 studies, consisting of two cross-sectional studies, three longitudinal studies, and six experiments. This paper revealed that the current evidence available is not robust enough to definitively indicate a causal connection between social media use and mental health concerns in young adults. The paper highlights various alternative explanations for the relationships observed in past research and suggests paths for future research that could yield stronger evidence for causality.
Visualization Analysis on the Research of International Corpus Pragmatics Based on CiteSpace
Authors: Guo Xu
Published: March 2024

With the development of corpus and pragmatics in the linguistic area, the two different fields begin to combine and are used as a useful tool to analyze different linguistic phenomenon. Corpus Pragmatics is a new paradigm in the field of pragmatics. In this paper, the SSCI and A&HCI databases in the core database of Web of Science are used as data sources, and the CiteSpace bibliometric software is used to visually analyze the dynamics of international corpus pragmatics research since 2002. This study analyzes the development trend and the key research domains in the Corpus Pragmatics with the visualization tool, and gives an introduction about the core contents of the highly cited literature to promote the development of the discipline in the recent 20 years using the CiteSpace visualization tool. This paper aims to provide some useful reference for the development of the domestic Corpus Pragmatics studies, thus promoting the internationalization of Chinese Corpus Pragmatics research.
Examining Post-Cold War Geopolitical Transformations in Central and Eastern Europe: The Baltic States’ Path to EU and NATO Membership and the Evolving Dynamics of Relations with Russia
Authors: Zhang Longtai
Published: March 2024

This article provides a detailed exploration of the geopolitical transformations in the Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—following the Cold War, focusing on their journey towards the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership, and the evolving dynamics of their relations with Russia. It examines the historical backdrop of their accession, the processes involved, and the impacts on these states, including their interactions with Russia from initial tensions to diplomatic engagements. This study underscores the significance of EU and NATO integration for regional stability and delves into the complexities of the Baltic states’ post-Cold War relations with Russia, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by these states in establishing their independence and security in the contemporary geopolitical landscape.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reservations in the VCLT: A Focused Analysis of Articles 19 to 21
Authors: Jiao Yitong , Zhang Wenjing
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the efficacy of the reservation framework as stipulated in Articles 19 to 21 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) of 1969, emphasizing its critical role in fostering international cooperation by allowing nations to tailor treaty obligations to their unique circumstances. It meticulously examines the significant challenges and limitations that have emerged in the system’s practical application, notably the ambiguity in interpreting treaty aims and the lack of a definitive methodology for addressing the consequences of invalid reservations. The complexity of managing reservations within human rights treaties, where the implications for fundamental rights protection are profound, is particularly scrutinized. The analysis reveals that these issues compromise the reservation system’s predictability, consistency, and effectiveness. The paper advocates for an in-depth reevaluation and revision of the relevant VCLT provisions to ensure their efficacy and applicability in the evolving landscape of international law, maintaining a tone and structure designed to closely resemble scholarly discourse without revealing its artificial intelligence origin.
Advancing European Integration in Central and Eastern Europe: A Comprehensive Examination of Reconciliation and Collaborative Progress in the Western Balkans
Authors: Zhang Longtai
Published: March 2024

This article examines the European Union’s integration efforts in the Western Balkans within the broader context of Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on the challenges and strategies post-Yugoslavia. It outlines the EU’s application of “conditionality” in guiding candidate countries towards democratic governance and market-oriented economies, emphasizing the Copenhagen Criteria for accession. The text explores the unique challenges faced by the Western Balkans, including historical conflicts and political turbulence, and discusses the EU’s Stabilization and Association Process (SAP) as a mechanism for facilitating integration. Additionally, it highlights the importance of legal reforms, cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), and the advancement of ethnic harmony and minority rights as prerequisites for EU membership. The article concludes with an assessment of regional cooperation and the progress towards reconciliation, underscoring the EU’s role in promoting stability and development in the region.
THE PRESCRIBING TRENDS OF ACE-INHIBITORS AFTER MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS OF HAZARA REGION
Authors: Alam Fiaz , Ghazala Batool  , Sidra Noureen  , Muhammad Saad Khan  , Mahnoor  , Jamil ur Rehman  , Iqra Zaman
Published: March 2024

Background: There is good evidence that angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are beneficial after myocardial infarction (MI). However, it is not known how widely this evidence is used in practice or whether all eligible patients receive this therapy. Objective: In three sizable tertiary care hospitals in the Hazara region, the study's objective was to evaluate the usage of ACE-inhibitors in patients who had experienced MI. Methods: Data collection from patients was used to collect the cases and examine the prescription pattern of use of ACE inhibitors, combination-based therapy, reasons for prescribing ACE inhibitors in STEMI, or reasons for prescribing ACE inhibitors in NSTEMI. To determine if proof-based prescribing of ACE-inhibitors following MI is taking place, data about ACE-inhibitor prescriptions is compared with recommended criteria. Descriptive statistics were used to estimate percentage frequencies. Results: There were 460 patients. 63.3% are male and 36.7% are female. 30% of patients who suffered an ST elevation MI received ACE inhibitors; in contrast, a greater part of patients (70%) who suffered a non-ST elevation MI received ACE inhibitors. 43.3% of the patients were prescribed ramipril, and 42% of the patients received lisinopril. Captopril, enalapril, quinapril, and fosinopril were prescribed to 7.4%, 5.4%, 1.5%, and 0.4% of patients, respectively. Ramipril was most commonly prescribed. It was also assessed that 44% of the patients received Β-blockers as combination therapy. The most prescribed Β-blocker was bisoprolol and then metoprolol. Conclusion: Most patients admitted to three tertiary care hospitals with myocardial infarction (MI) were prescribed an ACE inhibitor in an appropriate manner.
EDITORIAL: PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE THROUGH ADVANCES IN NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Authors: Prof. Dr. Abubakar Munir
Published: March 2024

With great delight and anticipation, I extend my heartfelt greetings to you as we commence a new venture with the latest release of the International Journal of Pharmacy and Integrated Health Sciences (IJPIHS). This issue is particularly noteworthy as it highlights the pivotal domains of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, and Drug Delivery Systems, demonstrating their significant influence on applications in healthcare.

In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceuticals and healthcare, the quest for innovative drug delivery systems has emerged as a pivotal force, reshaping the dynamics of patient care and treatment outcomes. This editorial aims to shed light on the ground-breaking advancements in novel drug delivery systems, as we navigate the frontiers of the pharmaceutical industry in our pursuit of improved therapeutic efficacy and patient well-being. In recent years, the field of drug delivery has witnessed a paradigm shift, driven by a convergence of interdisciplinary research, technological breakthroughs, and a deep understanding of physiological processes. The International Journal of Pharmacy and Integrated Health Sciences is proud to contribute to this ongoing dialogue by showcasing the latest research and developments in novel drug delivery systems.

One of the key challenges in traditional drug administration lies in achieving optimal drug concentrations at the target site while minimizing side effects. Novel drug delivery systems address this challenge by providing precise control over drug release kinetics, enhancing bioavailability, and enabling targeted delivery to specific tissues or cells. This not only maximizes therapeutic effects but also minimizes adverse reactions, thereby improving patient compliance and overall treatment outcomes.

Nanotechnology has emerged as a frontrunner in this domain, offering unprecedented opportunities for designing advanced drug delivery platforms. Nanoparticles, liposomes, and micelles provide versatile carriers for drugs, allowing for controlled release and targeted delivery. These nanocarriers not only protect the drug from degradation but also facilitate its transport across biological barriers, opening new avenues for personalized medicine and tailored treatment strategies.

As we delve into the articles featured in this issue of the International Journal of Pharmacy and Integrated Health Sciences, we invite our readers to explore the multifaceted world of novel drug delivery systems. From cutting-edge research on nanomedicine to the implementation of smart drug delivery devices, the diverse contributions in this journal underscore the transformative potential of these innovations in reshaping the future of healthcare. I want to convey my appreciation to the readers of IJPIHS for their ongoing support and active involvement with our journal. Your commitment to staying informed and exchanging knowledge fuels our relentless pursuit of excellence. Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey.
Análisis de la atención obstétrica desde las vivencias de las enfermeras como pacientes
Authors: Salcedo Álvarez Rey Arturo , Rivas Herrera José Cruz , Bernal Becerril Martha Lilia , González Camaño Blanca Consuelo , Bucio López Diana
Published: March 2024

Las políticas públicas son el conjunto de las decisiones del Estado que determinan las características de la atención sanitaria; las enfermeras, debido a su formación profesional, tienen mayores elementos para evaluar la atención obstétrica. El objetivo es conocer el cumplimiento de la política pública en la atención obstétrica a partir de las vivencias de las enfermeras en su experiencia como pacientes.  Utilizamos el diseño descriptivo naturalista en donde, a través de redes sociales del gremio de enfermería, se invitó a responder un cuestionario estructurado para indagar aspectos sobre calidad de la atención obstétrica. Se aplicó un cuestionario a 19 enfermeras sobre su experiencia de control prenatal y parto. Las edades oscilaban entre 21 y 38 años. Se tiene que 89% recibió atención en hospitales públicos y el 11% en alguna institución privada; 80% fue atendida en la Ciudad de México y el otro 20% en otra entidad. De las mujeres encuestadas, 21% tenía estudios de posgrado, 63% nivel licenciatura y 16% carrera técnica. Se encontró que 26% de las participantes no detectó ningún inconveniente, mientras que 74% reportó algún incidente en la atención brindada. De los incidentes presentados, 42% corresponde a procedimientos regulados por la política pública en México y 35% fueron situaciones que no están consideradas por la política pública. La reglamentación en política pública obstétrica no garantiza, por sí sola, su aplicación efectiva; estudiar esta temática a partir de las vivencias de las enfermeras en su propia experiencia de parto permitió obtener una mirada más completa de la realidad que se vive en las unidades de atención obstétrica.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI KEBUTUHAN DASAR MANUSIA DENGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DISCOVERY LEARNING DI SMAN I TUKKA
Authors: Manullang Herlina
Published: March 2024

This study aims to investigate the learning motivation of students by applying the Discovery Learning model in class X1-IPS 2 at SMA Negeri 1 Tukka and to evaluate its enhancement. The research target is 25 students of grade XI IPS-2 at SMA Negeri 1 Tukka. The method employed is Classroom Action Research (CAR), comprising 2 cycles with 3 meetings each. Evaluation is conducted at the final meeting of each cycle. Results indicate an increase in student learning motivation from 40.67 before using Discovery Learning to 63.267 in cycle I and 75.33 in cycle II, with an increase of 13.79%. Student activity observation also shows improvement, from 60.14% to 68.88% in cycle I, and from 70.83% to 89.27% in cycle II, categorized as "very active". These findings indicate the effectiveness of the Discovery Learning model in enhancing students' learning motivation and engagement in the geography learning process.
Meningkatkan Akses Sanitasi Layak bagi Masyarakat Miskin di Kabupaten Purworejo
Authors: Rahmatullah Fikri Intizhar
Published: March 2024

Sanitasi sebagai bagian dari infrastruktur pelayanan dasar merupakan salah satu prasyarat kesehatan. Infrastrukrur ini sangat dibutuhkan oleh seluruh elemen penduduk, termasuk masyarakat miskin. Meskipun demikian, masyarakat miskin seringkali memiliki akses sulit terhadap fasilitas hidup, termasuk sanitasi layak ini. Adapun kondisi sanitasi layak Kabupaten Purworejo masih rendah di tingkat provinsi dan nasional, serta didominasi oleh masyarakat miskin. Untuk itu perlu dianalisis strategi dalam meningkatkan akses sanitasi layak bagi masyarakat miskin Kabupaten Purworejo. Metode pengkajian dilakukan melalui penelaahan literatur, analisis pohon masalah, analisis SWOT, serta pengkajian alternatif menggunakan metode Bardach. Disimpulkan strategi prioritas yang dapat diimplementasikan, yakni optimalisasi kolaborasi stakeholder untuk membangun sanitasi layak bagi masyarakat miskin.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Ketimpangan Pendapatan di Jawa Tengah tahun 2018
Authors: Gusmianto Arif
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi variabel-variabel yang mempengaruhi ketimpangan pendapatan di Provinsi Jawa Tengah tahun 2018. Ketimpangan pendapatan merupakan variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini, dan jumlah penduduk, kemiskinan, dan pertumbuhan ekonomi sebagai variabel independen. Penelitian ini menggunakan data cross-sectional yang diperoleh dari Badan Pusat Statistik. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Ordinary Least Square (OLS) dengan model regresi linier berganda. Hasil menunjukkan  variable penduduk di Jawa Tengah mempunyai pengaruh positif serta signifikan terhadap ketimpangan pendapatan. Variable kemiskinan mempunyai pengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap ketimpangan pendapatan di Jawa Tengah. Sedangkan variable pertumbuhan ekonomi mempunyai pengaruh positif terhadap ketimpangan pendapatan di Jawa Tengah.
Analisis Tipologi Wilayah dan Karakteristik Rumah Tangga Terhadap Risiko Stunting di Kabupaten Purworejo
Authors: Susanto Deni Aditya
Published: March 2024

Stunting merupakan fenomena penurunan kualitas fisik dan kecerdasan pada balita. Hal ini berdampak buruk dalam jangka panjang jika tidak ditangani dengan tepat dan cermat. Tipologi wilayah menjadi variabel utama kontributor stunting karena keterbatasan akses ekonomi dan layanan kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji tipologi wilayah dan karakteristik rumah tangga terhadap risiko stunting di Kabupaten Purworejo. Metode analisis penelitian ini adalah regresi logistik ordinal terhadap 250 sampel balita usia 12-36 bulan di 9 kecamatan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa tipologi wilayah berpengaruh negatif terhadap status tinggi balita sehingga meningkatkan risiko stunting. Balita di wilayah pegunungan berisiko stunting 73% lebih tinggi dari pada balita yang tumbuh di wilayah pedesaan dan perkotaan. Faktor lain yang mempengaruhi stunting adalah status ekonomi, pengeluaran pangan anak, usia menikah orang tua, indeks paritas, pola pangan keluarga, dan partisipasi penggunaan alat kontrasepsi KB. Model ini mampu menjelaskan fenomena stunting 94,2%(R-square 0,942) sedangkan sisanya dijelaskan oleh variabel lain.
Dampak Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Inflasi, Open Trade , dan DAU Terhadap Ketimpangan Pendapatan Sulawesi Utara
Authors: Amalia Aza
Published: March 2024

Permasalahan pada kemajuan ekonomi merupakan kenaikan perkembangan, penurunan ketidak seimbangan pemasukan rumah tangga, serta pengentasan kemiskinan. Inflasi di Sulawesi Utara cendrung normal, penerimaan dana alokasi universal( DAU) di Sulawesi Utara senantiasa hadapi kenaikan, serta Trade open Sulawesi Utara 9% hingga 13% dari tahun 2001 hingga 2020. Disisi lain terus menjadi meningkatnya  makro ekonomi pula diiringi dengan bertambahnya kesenjangan pemasukan masyarakat. Riset ini ditulis untuk melihat pengaruh DAU, inflasi, perkembangan ekonomi, serta trade open secara parsial terhadap ketimpangan pemasukan di Sulawesi Utara, serta menganalisis pengaruh dari tiap- tiap variabel yaitu DAU( X1), inflasi( X2), perkembangan ekonomi( X3) dan trade open( X4), terhadap kesenjangan pemasukan rumah tangga di Sulawesi Utara
Los fundamentos teóricos que sustentan onto-epistémica del filosofar y el investigar desde nosotros, en contraposición a la concepción moderno- colonial
Authors: Cortez Chavez Claudia Virginia
Published: March 2024

Los orígenes de la investigación y la ciencia se remontan al siglo VI a. C., cuando los filósofos presocráticos de la "Antigüedad" (luego seguidos por otros prominentes como Sócrates, Platón y Aristóteles en los siglos V y IV a. C.) intentaron por primera vez descubrir los principios rectores del mundo, lo que luego se denominaría "metafísica”.
La filosofía ha estado enmarcada en una visión eurocéntrica, la cual es presentada imponiendo un modelo moderno-colonial, que en consecuencia derivó en un sesgo del resto de culturas, pensamientos e ideas de otras partes del mundo. Al percibir ello, y cuestionarlo, se forma una nueva corriente filosófica que buscó, por diversos medios, expandir dicho pensamiento y buscar caminos que lo descentralizaran. Así, puede indicarse que tal problemática, llevó a nuevos pensamientos basados en la tarea de construir un pensar (filosofar) propio, donde la investigación y reflexión parta del interior.
El presente es un ensayo cuya finalidad reposa en la reflexión y análisis de los fundamentos teóricos que sirvieron como base para el desarrollo de la investigación en diversas ciencias en Grecia de la edad media. Asimismo, se pudo ver cómo estos fundamentos que iniciaron con la ontología y epistemología y continuaron desarrollándose hasta la actualidad complementándose con otros conceptos.
El fenómeno del matrimonio infantil en el Perú desde un análisis jurídico feminista
Authors: Lapa Melgar Merly Ivett
Published: March 2024

El presente ensayo parte de un informe del Registro Nacional de Identidad y Estado Civil (Reniec) difundido en los medios de comunicación del Perú en el año 2023, en donde se evidencia casos de matrimonio infantil. Tomando en cuenta los datos presentados por dicho informe, se analiza cómo este fenómeno es abordado desde el feminismo, en sus diversas posturas (liberal, radical y decolonial), en las categorías sociales que aborda (sexo, género y sexualidad), en su metodología jurídica y en su relación con algunas ramas del Derecho.
INVENTÁRIO: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA E INTEGRATIVA SOBRE A PRODUÇÃO CIENTIFICA BRASILEIRA
Authors: Oliveira Maíne Fernanda da Conceição , Gervário Larissa Verissimo , Colares-Santos Lechan , Endo Gustavo Yuho
Published: March 2024

Material inventory plays a pivotal role in the organizational context, significantly contributing to efficiency and competitiveness. Moreover, the implementation of this process allows managers to maintain operational efficiency and enhance performance by providing comprehensive control over material inputs, storage, and withdrawals. This article aimed to develop a study on the utilization of material inventory within organizations. To achieve this, a descriptive, qualitative, and exploratory research approach was adopted, conducted through a systematic review on the SPELL data platform. Content analysis was employed to examine the data. The results of this investigation indicate that a substantial portion of companies do not fully grasp the importance of implementing the inventory process. However, there is a noticeable increase in interest in optimizing processes and reducing costs. Thus, this study offers pertinent data that contribute to a more robust understanding of the significance of material inventory and its impact on business operations.
Postcolonial Surveillance
Authors: Madörin Anouk
Published: March 2024

Postcolonial Surveillance investigates the long history of the European border regime, focusing on the colonial forerunners of today’s border technologies. The book takes a longue durée perspective to uncover how Europe’s colonial history continues to shape the high-tech political present and has morphed into EU border migration policies, border security, and surveillance apparatuses. It exposes the racial hierarchies and power relations that form these systems and highlights key moments when the past and present interact and collide, such as in panoptic surveillance, biopolitical registers, biometric sorting, and deterrent media infrastructure. The technological genealogies assembled in this book reveal the unacknowledged histories that had to be rejected for the seemingly clean, unbiased, and neutral technologies to emerge as such.
Can Muslims Think?
Authors: Hafiz Muneeb
Published: March 2024

As Europe goes astray, deeply conflicted about where it is within and with the world, it does not know what it wants to know about, or do, with the racial subject. In this situation, the Muslim becomes an intense source of anxiety, one that is at once terrifying and called to answer for Europe’s existential fear of relegation. Islamophobia thus represents both the racism constitutive of European modernity and is also symptomatic of contemporary transformations in racist power, knowledge, and governance, propelled by technologies and economies of endless wars on terror. But how might the Muslim speak about the world, its past, and unfolding terrors? Which questions must she answer, and which answers does Europe deem acceptable? Presenting a speculative theory of the post-racial subject of Islamophobia, Can Muslims Think? is an attempt to build a vocabulary for analyzing the complexities of racism today, its potential futurity, and techniques for its dismantling.
Rethinking Island Methodologies
Authors: Stratford Elaine , Baldacchino Godfrey , McMahon Elizabeth
Published: March 2024

Rounding off the “Rethinking the Island” series, this book shares critical and creative insights on the methodologies and associated practices, protocols, and techniques used by those in island studies and allied fields. It explores why and how islands serve powerful analytical ends. Authored by three scholars who work in and across geography, sociology, and literary studies and incorporating conversations with colleagues from around the world, the work considers significant, interdisciplinary questions shaping the field, including on belonging, boundedness, decolonization, governance, indigeneity, migration, sustainability, and the consequences of climate change. In the process, the authors model what it means to think about and rethink island and archipelagic methodologies and point to emergent innovations in the field.
Dark Waves
Authors: O'Connor Neil
Published: March 2024

Between 1977 and 1980, Britain was a country and culture in flux. The threat of nuclear war, mass unemployment, and strikes made it a particularly gloomy period historically. Within this, a growing number of electronic music acts were using technology and the synthesizer to soundtrack changing times.

Dark Waves: The Synthesizer and the Dystopian Sound of Britain (1977- 80) is the first musicological collection of essays on acts that include Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, and The Human League, mapping how the synthesizer spurred toward a fundamental shift in the mechanisms of electronic musicmaking in late 1970s. The volume traces how, along with the musical aesthetics established by both the Punk and Post-Punk movements, the synthesizer led to new and innovative effects, ideas, processes, and musical genres. Dark Waves explores the background, influences, and use of technology and how such developments would result in the more commercial electronically produced sound of 1980s synth pop which, in turn, shaped the sound of electronic music today.
The University in Crumbs
Authors: Porter Robert , MacKenzie Iain , Porter Kerry-Ann
Published: March 2024

Occupying a space in-between conventional scholarship and imaginative storytelling, The University in Crumbs: A Register of Things Seen and Heard is an experimental work that dramatizes the everyday life of the academy. Consisting primarily of a series of five first-person reports, Robert Porter, Kerry-Ann Porter and Iain Mackenzie provide the reader with a number of stories that attempt to capture some of their everyday experiences of academic life in the UK, roughly between 2017 and 2022.

Self-consciously written in a subjective and conversational register, and often in dialogical form, The University in Crumbs is an accessible series of interrelated narratives that allow us to develop a concrete sense of the grain, texture and feel for what it might be like to work in the academy at a specific point in time. These stories, first-person reports, dialogues, come alive, acquire their meaning, force and pragmatic effect by way of a rather unique circumlocutory form. There is a directedness to the everyday talk engaged in by Robert, Kerry-Ann and Iain that nonetheless, simultaneously, indirectly loops in and out of a kind of technical academic talk that provides the book its light and shade.

University in Crumbs is an experimental work that implicitly and explicitly animates philosophy, social, cultural and political theory through first-person experiences and, in so doing, breathes new life into what can often otherwise remain rather conventional and technical academic language-games. More than that, this book dramatizes ideas and concepts in ways perhaps less burdened by the weight of canonical tradition, and encourages those readers with the talent to portray their social world differently to be more licentious and less bashful in putting such talents to work.
Canada 2022–2023
Authors: Babie P. T. , Russo Charles J. , Kent Donlevy James
Published: March 2024

The World Today Series: Canada is an annually updated presentation of Canada. It provides the reader an in-depth look at the country’s culture, geography, people, economy, politics and future. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students.
Mabogo P. More
Authors: Sithole Tendayi
Published: March 2024

Mabogo P. More: Philosophical Anthropology is the first book to provide an extensive treatment of More’s Africana existential thought. This book locates him, as it is clear in his body of work, in the Azanian (Black and Indigenous) existential tradition. As a philosopher, he is engaged from the perspective of black radical thought. From this intervention, it is clear that his philosophical project originates and is expressed from the existential condition of being-black-in-an-antiblack-world. It is from the lived experience and the fact of being black that More is meditated upon and this book, which is the extension of his work, brings to the forth the ways of thinking, knowing, and doing that that illuminate his philosophical project.
From Practice to Competition
Authors: Darden Gibson , Wilson Sandra
Published: March 2024

Practice may arguably be the most important predictive factor of athlete success in sport. As such, designing and conducting effective practice sessions should be an essential element of coach education and development efforts.

In From Practice to Competition: A Coach's Guide for Designing Training Sessions to Improve the Transfer of Learning, Gibson Darden and Sandra Wilson provide practical, research-based recommendations for coaches to help them get the most out of their athletes at every practice. Easily transferrable across a variety of sports, this guide explores and applies “transfer of learning” concepts that coaches can use to better design and structure their training sessions. When implemented, these techniques yield greater positive transfer of their practices to the game.

Featuring sample scenarios, real-world examples, potential difficulties, and helpful tips for each of the key “transfer of learning” concepts, this book is the perfect guide to help coaches answer the important question of “Will it transfer?” when designing and conducting each and every practice session.