bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evolution of Federalism in Modern India
Authors: THANKAPPANNAIR AJAYAN
Published: June 2024

Federalism existed in ancient and medieval India in different forms. Immediately after the acquisition of power by the British, the colonial master began to centralize powers into the hands of the supreme government at Calcutta. The centralization of power reached its zenith with the enactment of the Charter Act of 1833. It formed one of the main reasons of the rebellion of 1857. Consequent upon which, the British dropped centralization tendency and began to decentralize power with the passage of the Indian Council’s Acts of 1861and 1892 and the Government of India Acts in 1909, 1919 and 1935. It aimed to bring together the Indian states and the British directly administered provinces for the purpose of federalization. But, federalism was not materialized because the Indian states declined to join it despite many concessions to them. Therefore, the central administration continued up to 1947 in accordance with the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1919. However, provincial autonomy was introduced in 1937. On independence in 1947, the Constituent Assembly more or less borrowed federal provisions from the Government of India Act 1935 and added to the Constitution of India combining the characteristics of a unitary as well as a federal constitution.
Impact of a single information session with oral hygiene instructions on unaccompanied minor asylum seekers living in Switzerland
Authors: Ramseier Christoph A. , Jenner Anna
Published: June 2024

Asylum-seeking adolescents who have passed the age of mandatory schooling may not have had the opportunity to receive oral hygiene instructions (OHI) similar to Swiss adolescents. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a single information session with OHI on both the knowledge about the consequences of lacking oral hygiene and the likelihood of implementing these instructions in unaccompanied adolescent asylum seekers living in Switzerland. Before and after a single information session with OHI, adolescent asylum seekers in two asylum centres (Menziken and Suhr, AG) were surveyed with written questionnaires. During the event, the consequences of lacking oral hygiene on oral health were explained and the Bass brushing technique was instructed and practised.
The present analysis included 30 male asylum seekers aged 15-18. In total, 90% (n=27) cleaned their teeth daily and 70% (n=13) had received previous OHI at their school (19.1%) or a doctor's office (9.5%) in their country of origin or in Switzerland (19.1%), respectively. Following the event, 90% (n=27) stated they had learned something new and 93.3% (n=28) wanted to implement the instructions in their daily routine. While 63.3% (n=19) of the respondents knew the consequences of lacking oral hygiene on oral health before the event, this value increased to 96.7% (n=29) reaching statistical significance (p=0.0039).
In conclusion, the results of the present study suggest that the implementation of a single information session with OHI in asylum centres may improve the level of knowledge in adolescent asylum seekers and their oral health.
Effect of immediate dentin sealing on the fracture strength of lithium disilicate ceramic onlays
Authors: Saadeddin Nader , Ali Al-Khalil Manar , Al-Adel Omar
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of immediate dentin sealing (IDS) on the fracture strength of ceramic onlays when compared with delayed dentin sealing (DDS). Twenty extracted human maxillary premolars were randomly divided into 2 groups according to the dentin sealing technique (n=10). A standardized mesio-occlusal-distal cavity was prepared with reduction of the palatal cusp. The dentin surfaces of the IDS group were immediately sealed after finishing the preparation (before taking impressions, temporization, and 14-day storage at 37°C) using a bonding system (ALL-BOND 3®, ALL-BOND 3® RESIN) and flowable composite (Te-Econom Flow). Impressions were made and temporary restorations were fabricated using PRO-V FILL®. The wax patterns were milled and the onlays were fabricated by heat-pressing technique (IPS e.max Press). After bonding the final restorations with resin cement (Variolink N), the specimens were thermocycled. Fracture strength was measured using a universal testing machine (Testometric M350-10KN) at 1 mm/min until failure occurred. Student's t-test was used to evaluate the results of the fracture strength test. The failure mode was examined using a stereomicroscope. The mean fracture strength in the IDS group (1335 ± 335 N) was statistically significantly higher than that for the DDS group (931 ± 274 N) (p < 0.05). Fracture of the restoration with a small portion of the tooth was the most frequent mode of failure. Within the limitation of this in vitro study, there was an improvement in the fracture strength of ceramic onlays with the use of IDS. However, the ceramic onlays were strong enough to withstand the physiological mastication force in both groups.
The Impact of Changing from First- to Fifth-Generation Nickel-Titanium Rotaries on Root-Filling Quality in a Clinical Undergraduate Course
Authors: Masoch Luca , Marending Monika , Hofpeter Kevin , Attin Thomas , Zehnder Matthias
Published: June 2024

In this retrospective study, it was investigated whether the use of a fifth-generation rotary system (ProTaper Next) resulted in improved radiological root filling quality compared to a first-generation counterpart (ProFile) in a controlled student course setting. Cases treated by fourth-year dental students in the 2020/21 academic year were collected and compared to those treated in 2019/20. Root canals in the former group were all instrumented using the ProTaper Next system, and the latter using the ProFile system. All other clinical parameters were similar between the two academic years, including the time of pre-clinical teaching, hands-on course hours, endodontic auxiliaries, and chemicals used for treatment. After excluding patients who were not available or refused to give their informed consent to this study (n = 20), and excluding teeth with missing or poor radiographs (n = 16), the fillings in 178 roots could be assessed by two calibrated observers blinded to the system that was used. The primary outcome was the radiographic quality of the root fillings according to the five-scale modified Molander score. The secondary outcome was the number of separated rotary instruments by group. Both instrumenting systems resulted in a similar number of "excellent" root fillings (score I), 59 % in the ProTaper Next group and 60% in the ProFile group, with no statistically significant difference in outcome scores between groups (Probability > ChiSquare = 0.70). Furthermore, there was merely one separated instrument in the ProTaper Next group, and none in the ProFile group (Fisher's exact test, p = 1.00).
MULTIDISCIPLINÁRNY PRÍSTUP K IZOLOVANEJ CHRONICKEJ DYZESTÉZII S KOŽNÝMI PREJAVMI PRI POSUDZOVANÍ BOLESTI V OBLASTI CHRBTA
Authors: Takáčová G.
Published: June 2024

Východisko: V klinickej praxi sa často stretávame s rôznymi subjektívnymi symptómami v oblasti chrbta. Okrem bolesti to býva zvýšená citlivosť, ale aj pocity pálenia, hyperalgézie, dyzestézie alebo svrbenia. Chronická izolovaná dyzestézia (notalgia paresthetica- NP) patrí do podskupiny neuropatickej bolesti, ktorá vzniká v dôsledku torakálnej radikulopátie. Prejavuje sa ako lokalizovaná bolesť v dermatómoch Th2-Th6, spolu s inými fenoménmi neuropatickej bolesti ako sú parestézie (hypestézie) a svrbenie. Pre pacienta s ochorením notalgia paresthetica je vzhľadom na sekundárne kožné zmeny často dermatovenerológ lekárom prvého kontaktu, ktorý však v následnom terapeutickom procese zohráva len čiastkovú úlohu. Výskumy, ale aj klinická prax ukazujú, že v  manažmente ochorenia je potrebný komplexný prístup viacerých špecialistov.  Nakoľko tento syndróm je často združený s rôznymi funkčnými aj štrukturálnymi  poruchami v oblasti chrbtice,  lekár špecialista v odbore fyziatria, balneológia a liečená rehabilitácia môže mať zvlášť významnú úlohu pri zlepšení jeho diagnostiky a liečby.
The Correlation Between Classroom Seating Position and Speaking Ability of a 9th Grader
Authors: Presti Happy , Rasyid Tri Rositasari , Hartati Sri
Published: June 2024

English is regarded as an international language, one of the most widely used languages in all fields. In Indonesia, the government recognized that English proficiency had an impact on global development not only for education but also for career purposes. English is useful in a variety of fields. The limitation of the study was only focused on “The Correlation between Classroom Seating Position and Speaking Ability of 9th Grade Students of SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Palembang”. The objectives of this study were found out whether or not there is a significant correlation between Classroom Seating Position and Speaking Ability. This study used quantitative research design with correlational approach. The researchers used a purposive sampling, total of population were 172 students and the total of sample were 27 students. The data were collected by two instruments, (1) through ready-made questionnaires, (2) speaking test was analysed by using SPSS 26. The result of this study was that there was a correlation between two variables, with r-obtained (0.797) was higher than r-table (0.388). The conclusion of this study was that the alternative hypotheses (Ha) was accepted and the null hypotheses (H0) was rejected. Then there was a high correlation between the two variables.
Plan Integral de Fiscalización 2023: proceso de implementación y estudio de su relevancia
Authors: Garófalo Luciana C. , D’Espósito Lourdes , López Mónica A.
Published: June 2024

El Plan Integral de Fiscalización (PIF), establecido por Disposición ANMAT 10.873/2017, representa el primer plan nacional de supervisión de alimentos envasados en Argentina. Su importancia radica en la prevención de enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos y enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles, las cuales abarcan un amplio espectro de entidades patológicas y son un problema creciente de Salud Pública a nivel mundial. Ante este escenario, resulta crucial implementar estrategias a nivel nacional para combatir y reducir su impacto. En el 2022, se decidió rediseñar y relanzar el PIF a partir de un trabajo conjunto con las provincias que se adhirieron voluntariamente, dada su autonomía bajo el orden federal argentino. El presente artículo tuvo como objetivo describir el proceso de elaboración de los programas federales que se incluyeron en dicho plan para el año 2023. Se abordaron los aspectos que deben tenerse en cuenta a la hora de ejecutar una estrategia federal de fiscalización de alimentos y establecimientos elaboradores, teniendo en cuenta su impacto en la Salud Pública y las particularidades de las distintas provincias del país, con el fin de plantear objetivos alcanzables a nivel nacional. A partir de lo evaluado, se señala que el PIF resulta fundamental para aunar criterios y formas de trabajar entre las provincias bajo un ordenamiento federal, y que todos los programas que lo conforman abordan temáticas para la prevención de enfermedades que son relevantes en la protección de la salud pública y poseen un marco legal bajo el cual amparan sus objetivos y actividades.
Research on the Innovation Path of Enterprise Management Models in the Era of Big Data
Authors: Zheng Wenwei
Published: June 2024

In the context of the big data era, various new technologies have been widely applied, bringing new opportunities and challenges to business development. To develop steadily in fierce competition, enterprises must keep pace with the times and innovate based on traditional management models. Big data, characterized by its large volume, diverse types, fast processing speed, and low value density, has become a crucial engine for business development. It enables enterprises to precisely grasp market dynamics, optimize decision-making processes, and enhance operational efficiency, thereby bringing significant economic benefits and competitive advantages to businesses. However, facing the challenges of big data, enterprises also encounter numerous issues and difficulties, such as effectively collecting, processing, and analyzing massive data, ensuring data security and privacy, and cultivating talent with big data skills. Thus, enterprises need to adopt scientifically effective measures to fully leverage the advantages of big data technology, improve management quality, and lay a solid foundation for the healthy and sustainable development of businesses.
Impact of Geographical Indications on Consumers’ Online Purchase of Fresh Agricultural Products
Authors: Zhan Xinyi , Zhang Yiming , Bai Jiaming
Published: June 2024

Based on 257 consumer survey data, a binary logistic regression model is built to empirically test the relationship between multi-dimensional geographical indication characteristics, consumer perceived value and online purchase intention for fresh agricultural products with geographical indications. The results show that quality is the key dimension in the evaluation of geographical indications. Meanwhile, the market recognition, popularity, reputation and cultural history of geographical indications can significantly stimulate consumers’ online purchase intention, with the impacts of different dimensions varying. In addition, the popularity, reputation, product quality and cultural history of geographical indications can affect consumers’ perceived value, thereby affecting their purchase intention.
Analysis of the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Enterprise Financial Accounting Work
Authors: Huang Xinyu
Published: June 2024

With the rapid growth of technology, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is innovating at an unprecedented speed and deeply affecting various industries, including corporate financial accounting work. In the current financial field, with the increasing trend of intelligent financial accounting, large enterprises have fully realized the intelligence of basic accounting processing and basic analysis. The application of new financial technologies such as financial robots and automation tools not only greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of accounting work, but also brings new growth opportunities for enterprises. For enterprises, the introduction of AI means that the processing and analysis capabilities of financial data have been greatly improved. Through intelligent algorithms and big data processing, AI can quickly and accurately complete tedious tasks such as voucher entry, classification, and summarization, and automatically identify and solve potential risk problems. This not only frees up manpower, allowing enterprises to invest more energy in strategic decision-making and value creation, but also effectively improves the reliability and security of financial data. This article explores the impact of AI on corporate financial accounting work.
Research on the Training of Talents in Economic and Management in New Business Forms
Authors: Wang Dong
Published: June 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving new business forms, higher demands are placed on both the professional capabilities and comprehensive qualities of talents. Therefore, universities must keep pace with the times in training talents in economic and management, ensuring that the cultivated talents meet the needs of societal development. To this end, universities should closely monitor industry trends, understand the development trends of new business forms and changes in talent demands, and accordingly adjust and optimize the curriculum to ensure that course content is closely linked to social needs. Furthermore, universities should strengthen practical teaching segments, providing students with more opportunities to engage with real work environments through collaborations with enterprises and practical training. This enables students to learn and grow in practice, enhancing their hands-on and problem-solving skills. Lastly, universities should also focus on cultivating students' overall qualities and innovative abilities. By offering interdisciplinary courses and organizing innovative practice activities, they can stimulate students' innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit, fostering their critical thinking, teamwork, and effective communication skills to meet the needs of national development and social progress.
Influence and Mechanism Analysis of Green Digital Transformation on Enterprise Green Innovation
Authors: Meng Qiantong , Meng Qiantong
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of green digital transformation (GDT) on enterprise green innovation (GI) and its mechanism. Under the background of increasingly severe global environmental problems and accelerating digital transformation, green innovation has become an important driving force for the sustainable development of enterprises. Therefore, this study has important theoretical and practical significance. In order to achieve the research purpose, this study adopts multiple linear regression model for empirical analysis. The research sample covers enterprises of different industries and sizes to ensure the universality and representativeness of the research. In the choice of variables, we not only pay attention to the relationship between GDT and GI, but also consider the possible influencing factors such as enterprise scale, enterprise age and industry attributes. Through empirical analysis, it is found that GDT has a significant positive impact on GI, which shows that GDT can effectively enhance the green innovation ability of enterprises. At the same time, the scale of enterprises has also been proved to have a positive impact on green innovation, while the influence of enterprise age and industry attributes is not significant. These findings provide a useful reference for enterprises to formulate green innovation strategies. Based on the research results, this paper puts forward some suggestions to enterprises and governments to promote GDT and green innovation. For enterprises, they should actively invest in green digital technology, cultivate green innovation consciousness and develop together with green supply chain partners. The government should provide support in policy, supervision and cooperation with Industry-University-Research to create a good environment for green innovation.
Study on the Impact of Environmental Governance Effectiveness on Public Participation in Pro-Environmental Behaviour
Authors: Jin Ziqiao
Published: June 2024

In recent years, the disharmonious relationship between human beings and the natural environment has become increasingly evident,and ecological and environmental problems have become progressively more serious.Public participation in pro-environmental behaviour is an important measure for the effective protection of the ecological environment and the real realisation of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.However, few current studies on pro-environmental behaviours have analysed pro-environmental behaviours from the perspective of the effects of environmental governance.Therefore,based on the theory of "attitude-behaviour-situation", this study constructed an ordered probability unit model to investigate the impact of environmental governance on public participation in pro-environmental behaviours.The empirical test was conducted by using data from a sample of 7617 households from the 2021 China General Social Survey using stata 17.0 software. The results show that environmental governance effects significantly influence citizens' private domain pro-environmental behaviour, while the effects are insignificant in terms of public domain pro-environmental behaviour. Meanwhile, through the heterogeneity test, it was found that age and socio-economic status positively motivate public participation in private pro-environmental behaviours, while the number of family members negatively motivates public participation in private pro-environmental behaviours.The results of this paper have some implications for environmental governance.
Analisis Pendapatan Dan Kelayakan Usahaternak Kambing Kacang Di Desa Jombangdelik Kecamatan Balongpanggang Kabupaten Gresik
Authors: Bensi Fransiskus , Daryanto Didik
Published: June 2024

Kambing merupakan hewan ruminansia yang berukuran lebih kecil dibandingkan domba. Peternakan kambing merupakan salah satu jenis peternakan yang menghasilkan daging, susu, kulit, kulit dan pupuk kandang yang dapat digunakan sebagai pupuk. Peternakan kambing juga dikenal luas dan berperan penting dalam perekonomian masyarakat pedesaan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui profitabilitas usaha peternakan di Desa Jombangdelik Gresik dan untuk mengetahui kelayakan usaha peternakan kambing di Desa Jombangdelik Gresik. Populasi penelitian ini adalah para penggembala kambing di Desa Jombangdelik Kecamatan Balongpanggang Kabupaten Gresik. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer yang diperoleh dari survey dan survey sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dari data primer pada organisasi. Analisis data menggunakan analisis pendapatan dan analisis kelayakan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei 2022 di Desa Jombangdelik Kecamatan Balongpanggang Kabupaten Gresik. Tempat ini dipilih secara khusus karena Desa Jombangdelik termasuk salah satu daerah yang masih bisa beternak kambing liar: lahannya luas dan rumputnya bisa ditanam sendiri, kambingnya cepat tumbuh dan jauh dari kandang. . Anda bisa menjual kotoran kambing kepada peternak di masyarakat. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa usaha kambing di desa Jombangdelik menguntungkan dan lebih memenuhi persyaratan koneksi bisnis kambing para peternak kambing di desa Jombangdelik.
Superficial Urinary Bladder Cancer: Clinical Presentations and Management in Gezira Hospital for Renal Diseases and Surgery-Medani, Sudan
Authors: Abdalla Widaa Dr. Awad
Published: June 2024

Urinary bladder cancers are heterogeneous groups of tumors with different subtype and different behavior. Although there are improvement in the detection and management of urinary bladder cancer, the death to all remains high. GHRDS and NCI (Wad Medani-Sudan) records showed that there are increasing numbers of cases diagnosed as superficial bladder cancer in last years from their annual reports. This study aimed to determine the pattern of clinical presentation of superficial urinary bladder cancer, to detect any known risk factors, and to determine the pathological pattern in the studied patients so as to assist in optimizing the treatment of cancer bladders and provide practical guidance on the clinical management, and to evaluate the outcome by provision of trustful data and audit. With a focus on clinical presentation and recommendations. Study Design: Methods this is Descriptive, retrospective, prospective hospital-based study in which all patients presented to GHRDS and NCI with symptoms and signs of superficial bladder cancer proved by histopathology from June 2010 to September 2018. Data were retrieved by data sheets from all soft and hard data of patients from GHRDS and NCI and Data were fed to Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS). Results: A total of 66 patients were confirmed to have superficial bladder cancer from June 2010 to September 2018. The disease is more common in male with ratio (3.1: 1). And peak incidence in the fifth and sixth decades of life. Most of the patients from central sudan (Gezira, Sinnar, Gadariff states) they represents 86,3%. Farmers were 36,4%. Painless gross Haematuria is the most common presenting symptom among the studied group, account for 87.8%%, followed by LUTS in 42.4%. all patients recorded with bladder cancer during the study period were 207 patients, only 66 patients (31.9%) were diagnosed as superficial urinary bladder cancer and was confirmed by the histopathology and there were 141 patients (68.1.%) diagnosed as invasive bladder cancer. transitional cell carcinoma was the most common type (TCC) in 97%. and only 3% as carcinoma in situ.
SIMULATION OF HYDRO-THEORMO-MINERAL AQUIFERS
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, ENACHESCU DENIS
Published: June 2024

The paper aims to synthesize the thermo-mineral aquifer simulation methodology elaborated, in the 80s, at the Computing Center of the University of Bucharest, C.C.U.B. Professor Ion Văduva initiate a research contract between C.C.U.B. and the Geological Reserve Coordination Department of the Ministry of Geology, G.R.C.D. The result of this joint contract, carried out over several years, is the methodology presented in this paper. Based on this methodology, a software was written and successfully applied to optimize the exploitation of aquifers in the Oradea area.
Autoantibodies as important biomarkers in early diagnosis of type-1 diabetes
Authors: Rumano Merita , Sheme Kristina
Published: June 2024

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the inability of beta cells in pancreas to produce insulin. Lack of the clinical symptoms until the disease has advanced, makes it difficult to diagnose in an early stage. The use of some specific serum biomarkers will make it easier to diagnose or assess the risk for diabetes earlier and most importantly in the cases that have a familiar history. Based on that, in this study, we aim to study some potential biomarkers related to the early diagnosis and prediction of type 1 diabetes, and the relationship between these biomarkers in a group of individuals suspected of type 1 diabetes.
Fifty individuals, from Tirana region, suspected for diabetes type I, were enrolled in this study. Their mean age was 22.5 (±19.7), with a range from 2 months old to 47 years old. Fasting blood was collected in vacuum tubes and tested for C-peptide, anti IA2, anti ICA and anti-GAD levels. The results showed that the increase of positive autoantibodies affects the decrease of C-peptide levels, which means that the pancreatic β-cells have started to lose their functionality, as a result of cell death which is caused by the autoimmune attack. There can be many reasons that lead to this autoimmune attack, starting from genetic and epigenetic factors, immunologic and other factors based on the lifestyle of these individuals as well. After blood tests and data analysis, it was observed that individuals who have more than two positive autoantibodies have a higher prevalence of developing type 1 diabetes, even though they have no clinical signs at the time of diagnosis. It was noticed also that there is no statistically significant difference between the presence of positive autoantibodies and gender. This indicates that any individual can develop positive autoantibodies regardless of gender.
How Caregiver Separation Harms Children: A Biological Lens to One Child’s Trauma
Authors: Boyce Jared E.
Published: June 2024

This manuscript discusses the story of Baby Doe, an infant from Afghanistan whose parents died during a raid by U.S. Marines. She was initially placed with relatives but one Marine, Joshua Mast, would “adopt” her without her caregivers’ knowledge. This manuscript briefly explains the history and neuroscience of maternal separation, and advocates for Baby Doe to be returned to her rightful caregivers.
Analisis Tingkat Profil Risiko, Rentabilitas, Permodalan Dan Good Corporate Governance Pada Keuangan PT Sinarmas Asuransi
Authors: Muhammad Fatihhul Wijdan  , Fadhlan Ramadhan  , Lince BR Sembiring  , Reska Neta Febriyana  , Shinta Shintia Dewi
Published: June 2024

Penilaian kesehatan keuangan perusahaan asuransi meliputi indikator Profil Risiko, Rentabilitas, Permodalan, dan Good Corporate Governance. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif untuk menganalisis data laporan keuangan bulanan PT Sinarmas Asuransi tahun 2023. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa PT Sinarmas Asuransi memiliki manajemen risiko yang kuat, portofolio investasi yang solid, dan strategi diversifikasi yang efektif, sehingga mampu mempertahankan posisinya di industri asuransi. Transparansi dalam tata kelola perusahaan mendukung operasi yang efektif dan efisien dengan para pemangku kepentingan.
Kloos Syndrome (Paralysis of Time). A Psychopathological Rare Case
Authors: Rojo-Moreno Juan , Rojo-Valdemoro Carlota , Valdemoro-García Carlota , Santolaya Prego de Oliver Jesus Alberto
Published: June 2024

A case of Kloos syndrome is presented, a rare psychopathological manifestation in psychiatry characterized by the experience of “time paralysis” related to an epileptic focus in the left temporoparietal areas. This syndrome was identified through a detailed psychopathological analysis and detected by an electroencephalographic record. The patient's symptoms disappeared after receiving antiepileptic treatment with Carbamazepine. In this case report we highlight the detailed phenomenological and clinical analysis, as well as the importance of carrying out complementary tests when we are faced with unusual or sudden-onset symptoms without any trigger, as took place in the case exposed.
Depressive Symptoms among Psychiatric Nurses in a Hospital: An Analytical Research
Authors: Liao Wenjing , Deng Xiaoyan , Jian Ao , Liu Maohang
Published: June 2024

Background: Psychiatric nurses are vulnerable to the menace of negative emotions due to the nature of their work and the closed environment in which they work. In this study, we aimed to investigate the incidence and influencing factors of depression among psychiatric nurses.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey method was adopted to investigate 64 nurses working in the psychiatric department of a hospital from June 2022 to June 2023. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) questionnaire was administered to all included respondents, who were divided into depressed group (>4 points) and non-depressed group (≤4 points) according to the BDI scores. General sociological and disease-related characteristics of these two groups were measured, and items with significant differences were analyzed by logistic regression to derive factors that have an impact on the occurrence of depression among psychiatric nurses.
Results: Twelve psychiatric nurses in the surveyed hospital exhibited signs of depressive symptoms, with a rate of 18.75%. The univariate analysis unveiled differences between the depressed group and the non-depressed group in terms of daily sleep time, weekly working hours, professional title, working pressure, physical exercise, length of service, and physical condition. Further analysis through logistic regression revealed that daily sleep time, weekly working hours, and physical condition were factors affecting the occurrence of depression among psychiatric nurses.
Conclusion: The vulnerability of psychiatric nurses to depression, which are potentially influenced by daily sleep hours, weekly working hours, and physical condition, deserves clinical attention so that countermeasures can be developed for early intervention.
Exploring the Mechanism of Astragalus membranaceus in the Treatment of Post-Infectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome Based on Random Walk with Restart Algorithm and Experimental Validation
Authors: Yuan Jianan , Cheng Kunming , Zhang Xiang , Li Chao , Li Bing , Wang Zhong , Zheng Yongqiu
Published: June 2024

Background: This study aims to screen target genes with high relevance by running the random walk with restart (RWR) algorithm on the target background network, and to explore the mechanism of Astragalus membranaceus (AM) mediating targets in the treatment of post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS) by experimental validation. Methods: AM active ingredients were retrieved from TCMSP and HERB databases, of which target genes were predicted by SwissTargetPrediction. The disease genes were obtained by retrieving irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from disease databases, and integrated to AM target genes to obtain "AM-IBS" intersection genes. The RWR algorithm was used to identify "AM-IBS" crossover genes, and target genes were screened based on correlation scores. The rat model of PI-IBS was established by multiple compound stimulation, followed by treatment with different doses of AM (0.2, 1, 2 g/(kg·d)). Intestinal function of rats was assessed by measuring fecal water content and body weight. Sucrose preference test and open-field test were performed to assess changes in behaviors of rats during the experiment. The expression of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) in colon tissues was detected by immunohistochemistry, and the co-localized expression pattern of polymerase I and transcript release factor (PTRF) /TLR4 was observed by immunofluorescence. Results: At the end of the modeling, the body weight of PI-IBS rats was decreased, but fecal water content, levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), as well as depressionand anxiety-like behaviors were increased, all of which were improved to varying degrees after AM treatment. Moreover complex stimulation of rats with EPSD, TNBS and CUMS induced higher levels of anxiety and depression, while AM treatment reduced anxiety and depression levels. Notably, AM treatment could inhibit the overexpression of TLR4. Conclusion: Astragalus membranaceus has a certain therapeutic effect on PI-IBS and may improve PI-IBS symptoms by regulating the PTRF/TLR4-related pathway.
Entrepreneurial Interest is Reviewed from Entrepreneurship Education, Family Environment, and Technopreneurship Literacy with Self-Efficacy as an Intervening variable
Authors: Hasdiansa Ilma Wulansari , Sitti Hasbiah
Published: June 2024

Entrepreneurial interest is a person's feeling of interest in entrepreneurial activities and wanting to become an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurial interest is one of the predictors of entrepreneurial behavior. The purpose of this study was to examine whether there is an influence of entrepreneurship education, family environment, and technopreneurship literacy on entrepreneurial interest through self-efficacy as an intervening variable. This type of research uses quantitative research. The population in this study was 427 students of Entrepreneurship Makassar State University and the number of samples was 100 respondents Data collection techniques in this study used questionnaires. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used is path analysis. The results of the research can be used as evaluation material for teaching staff or lecturers in order to guide students to entrepreneurial interests, so as to produce new businesses that are beneficial to the community.
Quality Online Banking Services in Lebanon
Authors:   , Ramadan Izzat Ibrahim
Published: June 2024

The popularity of banking services delivered over the Internet (online banking services) is increasing in recent years. In the highly competitive Internet banking environment, high service quality is essential for survival of banks. This leads to the fact, that a good understanding of the attributes that customers use to judge service quality is necessary in order for the bank to be able to monitor and enhance its services performance and improve its overall service quality. The purpose of this study is to provide insight into how customers perceive the quality of online banking services and to develop an instrument consisting of different service quality dimensions that can be used to measure the quality of such services. Using an already developed model for measuring the quality of online services, a modified theoretical model (instrument) for measuring the quality of online banking services has been developed. A quantitative research method including the design and distribution of a questionnaire has been used, and empirical data was collected on which statistical analysis has been performed. As a result of the conducted analysis, the initial theoretical model has been modified, so that the final version of the model (instrument) for measuring quality of online banking services includes five quality dimensions (Service Performance, Security and Privacy, Overall Quality, Communication and Efficiency) with total of 36 items (questions). Furthermore, based on the modified theoretical model, customer satisfaction with different aspects of the online banking services has been evaluated. Based on the results of the Analysis of the Empirical Data, managerial recommendations are given. Suggestions for further research on quality of online banking services are also offered.
Human Resource Playing Strategic & Business Partner Roles in the Lebanese Banking Industry
Authors:   , Libarian Christapor
Published: June 2024

The Human Resource function has undergone a tremendous change over time. Until mid 90's, large organizations looked at the Human Resource Department (HRD) mostly as managers of the paperwork around hiring and paying employees. Nowadays HRDs are called upon to play new strategic roles. Today, the business of HRD is changing and there is an increased emphasis on the need to improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of Human Resource services. Organizations have started considering the HR function as one with a strategic role, focusing on optimizing performance through adequate staffing, training and talent management. Moreover, the "Business Partner" role of the HR is its competency to add value to employees through various proposals and interesting engagement programs and growth related initiatives. Today's organizations are expecting from their HRDs to go beyond the delivery of cost-effective transactional services, and provide value added services and expertise in terms of how to anticipate, develop and leverage talent to create true marketplace differentiation. The primary objective of this thesis is to show how Human Resource transformed itself in the last decade and how it is still continuing to do so in order to play the new strategic roles and to become a real business partner for the organization. For this purpose we chose Bank A and Bank B *, two major leading Lebanese banks to examine how far their Human Resource Departments succeed in playing the new roles. To achieve the purpose of this thesis, we conducted a literature review on the subject and collected information from 102 bank employees (from the banks mentioned above). The major findings of this thesis show that Human Resource departments in the Lebanese banking industry are playing very satisfactory Traditional and Administrative roles, and they are on their way of becoming Strategic Partners but they still need time to become actual Business Partners. Also we found that the Strategic and Business Partner roles of HR were the ones that had a stronger impact on the overall performance of the banks. * We have concealed the names of the banks for confidentiality purposes
Employee Motivation and Its Impact on Employee Performance: Empirical Study Conducted in Two Lebanese Companies
Authors:   , Akahian Christine Kevork
Published: June 2024

In today's fast paced and competitive workplace environment, motivating employees for better job performance is very crucial for not only the organization's success but also its survival. Motivation in the workplace is one of the greatest challenges for managers. High levels of motivations are directly connected to high employee performance. A lack of motivation in the workplace is a major issue for managers and unfortunately many business managers today are not aware of the effects that motivation can and does have on their business. The purpose of this study is to understand the importance and effects of motivation on employee performance by identifying the most important motivational factors. This was done by studying two companies one of which is considered to well apply the various motivational techniques while the other one applies them in a lesser degree. The methodology used to obtain the information and data needed was through two sets of questionnaires distributed to employees and managers in both companies. The results were analyzed using various statistical techniques such as descriptive analysis, comparative analysis, hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression analysis. As a result of the conducted analysis, in both companies, we were able to see how using motivational techniques affected positively on employee performance, and how using it less frequently or not at all had a negative impact.
AFETLERDE KRİZE MÜDAHALE: KAHRAMANMARAŞ DEPREMİ’NDE AİLE VE SOSYAL HİZMETLER BAKANLIĞININ ÇALIŞMALARI
Authors: Şahin Murat
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışma, deprem sonrası Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanlığı'nın (ASHB) sunduğu hizmetlerin kapsamlı bir değerlendirmesini sunmaktadır. Araştırma, depremzedeler ve ASHB çalışanları ile yapılan görüşmeler üzerinden elde edilen bulguları içermektedir. Depremzedelerin yaşadıkları ve hizmetlere erişimdeki zorluklar, ASHB çalışanlarının karşılaştığı sorunlar ve öneriler detaylı bir şekilde incelenmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, ASHB'nin depremzedelere yönelik sağladığı hizmetlerde barınma, beslenme ve psikososyal destek gibi temel ihtiyaçların öncelikli olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ancak, depremzedelerin birçoğu bu hizmetlerden yeterince faydalanamadığını, bilgilendirme ve erişim konusunda sorunlar yaşadığını ifade etmiştir. Özellikle psikososyal destek hizmetlerine duyulan ihtiyaç vurgulanırken, bu hizmetlere erişimin kolaylaştırılması gerektiği üzerinde durulmuştur. ASHB çalışanları, afet müdahalesi sırasında koordinasyon eksikliği ve personel eğitimindeki yetersizlikler gibi zorluklarla karşılaştıklarını belirtmiştir. Gelecekteki doğal afetlere daha iyi hazırlanmak için personel eğitiminin güçlendirilmesi, psikososyal destek hizmetlerinin genişletilmesi ve kurumlar arası işbirliğinin artırılması önerilmiştir.
Students’ Language Learning Preferences in Taking In and Presenting Information to Others
Authors: Vendiola Sheil Odessa
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to ascertain the extent to which students prefer to take in and present information to others using the four perceptual learning modalities: visual, auditory, reading and writing, and kinesthetic in learning the English language. The researcher applied the descriptive-correlational design and considered 250 Grade 12 randomly selected respondents. The researcher utilized a validated questionnaire and conducted a dry run with thirty respondents. The Cronbach's Alpha Test revealed that all items were reliable with coefficients greater than 0.70 in all areas. The results of this study revealed that that the students generally have a high preference for auditory, reading and writing, and kinesthetic learning styles, while their preference for visual learning is moderate. In terms of presenting information, students prefer auditory and kinesthetic methods more than visual and reading and writing. Despite these preferences, students' academic performance in English was very satisfactory. Importantly, there was a positive correlation between academic performance and the extent to which students engaged in reading and writing. Conversely, heavy reliance on visual presentations was associated with lower English academic performance. Additionally, students who preferred reading and writing and kinesthetic methods for presenting information tended to perform better academically. These findings highlight the significance of considering diverse learning preferences and presentation methods to enhance students' academic achievements in English.
ANÁLISE PARA IMPLANTAÇÃO DA METODOLOGIA LEAN EM UNIDADES DE PRONTO ATENDIMENTO (UPA´S) DA REDE DE SAÚDE PÚBLICA
Authors: Dias Laurry Navarra , Oliveira Guilherme Nogueira , Santos Reinaldo Fagundes dos , Tozi Luiz Antonio
Published: June 2024

Diante dos problemas de saúde pública no país, a busca por melhorias no processo de atendimento pode ser decisiva para um melhor nível de serviço no atendimento à população. O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar a metodologia lean e a aplicação de algumas de suas ferramentas no sistema de saúde pública. Foi realizado um estudo de caso em uma Unidade de Pronto Atendimento (UPA). Pesquisou-se o uso dessa filosofia lean e como ela pode trazer soluções logísticas para redução de custos e aumento no nível de serviço. A pesquisa foi de natureza aplicada e de abordagem qualitativa, com objetivos exploratórios e descritivos e fundamentados na pesquisa bibliográfica, pesquisa documental e estudo de caso. No estudo de caso, foi realizado o mapeamento das atividades do paciente do início ao fim do atendimento hospitalar. Foram aplicadas as ferramentas da metodologia ao caso avaliado. Os resultados, após serem analisados, apontam para um ganho de valor com a implantação Da metodologia lean, confirmando estudos anteriores. Pode-se, portanto concluir que, apesar da metodologia lean ter sido criada para processos produtivos, sua expansão para outros segmentos, como o de saúde, pode gerar eliminação de desperdícios e consequente redução de custos.
Research on interactive product design of museum information based on embodied cognition
Authors: Zhao Wenqiang , Zang Xinci
Published: June 2024

Objective To explore the design method of museum information interactive products under embodied cognition, so as to improve the problem of users' decreased interest in traditional culture caused by their inability to feel the charm of cultural relics when visiting museums. Methods A new concept "information interactivity" was proposed based on information visualization from the perspective of embodied cognition, and the existing pain points of museum communication mode and user journey map were analyzed on this basis. At the same time, the factor relationship of information interactivity products under embodied cognition was constructed, and the relationship between "environment, body and brain" under multi-sensory interaction environment was analyzed. And the difference between user cognition and experience. Results The design practice was carried out by taking the stork fish stone ax painted pottery jar in Yangshao culture as a case. Through constructing environment and guiding user behavior, users were stimulated to have a deep cognition of information objects in the process of interaction with information, and the feasibility of information interaction under embodied cognition was explored. Conclusion Based on the embodied cognition theory, a product design method for museum information interactivity is proposed. Through reproducing cultural environment, immersive multi-sensory interaction and weaving cultural cognition, users can improve their sense of cultural identity and experience, which provides a new method for the development of museums.
Correlation between molecular markers and clinical pathology in colorectal cancer
Authors: Zhu Ping , Xing ZhiJing , Ding CaiXia , Wang XiaoMin , Li Lin
Published: June 2024

Immunohistochemical detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) plays a key role in guiding targeted therapy and assessing clinicopathological characteristics.This review focuses on the key immunohistochemical markers such as HER2, KRAS, NRAS, BRAF and PD-L1, and discusses the selection of targeted therapy drugs and the clinicopathological relationship.The overexpression of HER2 is associated with the invasion, metastasis and poor prognosis of CRC.Her2-targeted drugs such as trastuzumab provide a new way for the treatment.KRAS, NRAS, and BRAF mutations are similarly associated with a poor prognosis in CRC, but currently targeted agents targeting these mutations have had limited efficacy.As an immune checkpoint molecule, the high expression of PD-L1 is related to the immune response and prognosis of CRC.PD-L1 inhibitors have become an important tool for immunotherapy.Through the detection of these indicators, doctors can more accurately evaluate the tumor characteristics and prognosis of CRC patients, and formulate personalized treatment plans for patients.These immunohistochemical markers not only provide a basis for targeted therapy of CRC, but also deepen our understanding of the clinicopathological characteristics of CRC.