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Factor affecting the utilization of Antenatal care services among pregnant women at District Headquarter Hospital, Mirpurkhas.
Authors: Muhammad Asif  , Muhammad Farooq Baig  , Ghulam Mustafa Yousfani
Published: May 2024

Background: In Pakistan every year 276/100,000 women die during pregnancy related causes, which can beavoided by receive of medical care before (antenatal), during (intranatal) and after (post-natal) childbirth. Thisstudy was design to find out prevalence of Ante natal care (ANC) services and factors associated with its utilization among the pregnant women of rural Sindh.Methodology: It is a hospital based cross sectional study, conducted at District Mirpurkhas in June-August2010. A total of 464 multigravida pregnant women attending antenatal clinic were selected by systematic randomsampling. For data collection face to face Interview was conducted by using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. The variables assess were demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, and ANC services utilization with reasons of inadequate utilization.Results: Among 464 respondents n=119 (25.7%) didn't received ANC services during last pregnancy due tomultiple reasons lack of awareness n=44 (34.4%) financial constrain n=40 (33%), lack of personal interest n=39(32.5%), busy schedule n=21 (16%), difficulty in access n=25 (21%), shame and embracement n=17(14%),family restriction n=14 (11.6%), fear of illness & preference for traditional practices n=15 (12.6%). Amongtotal6l.6% complain they wait> 2 Hrs. The utilization of services was more in literate respondents n;::365 (85%).Conclusion: The study showed that low level of ANC coverage. The main reason was identify limited knowledge,preference on traditional practices, & low level of socioeconomic status. There is need to uplift the quality of services, socio-economic status & level of awareness are recommended.Keywords: ANC, Reason of low coverage, level of satisfactions.
La Liga EA Sports en Instagram: de la importancia visual a los rankings de audiencias
Authors: Ye Haokeqian , Francisco Javier Herrero Gutiérrez
Published: May 2024

En el presente estudio se indaga sobre la visibilidad que los clubes españoles de la Liga EA Sports tienen en Instagram. A partir de técnicas principalmente cuantitativas se persiguen objetivos relacionados con la presencia de dichos clubes en la mencionada red social, así como el establecimiento de un ranking, tiempo de “vida” de estas cuentas, número de publicaciones y análisis de contenido en forma de fotografías y reels. Los resultados y conclusiones indican que el Real Madrid, FC Barcelona y Atlético de Madrid encabezan el ranking de seguidores. Además, no existe un lapso temporal en el que esta red social tuviera un mayor impacto al momento de crear sus cuentas mientras que la ratio de publicaciones es dispar. Al analizar los contenidos de los 5 clubes con más seguidores, la mayoría de publicaciones fotográficas se centra en las imágenes de jugadores y los reels en vídeos de fragmentos de partidos.
Análisis crítico de los 500 perfiles educativos más influyentes en Instagram
Authors: Domínguez Martín Rosa
Published: May 2024

La educación traspasa el ámbito académico, convirtiéndose en un movimiento virtual gracias al que podemos encontrar perfiles de temática educativa en cualquier red social. 
La visibilidad e influencia de la educación en la cotidianidad de familias, profesionales y en la sociedad es positiva, si bien hay que discernir aquella información fiable de la que no lo es. 
Este trabajo analiza los 500 perfiles españoles más influyentes de Instagram. Para ello se ha seleccionado la categoría educación en la herramienta Starngage, categorizando los perfiles en función de los contenidos específicos publicados y analizando aquellas cuentas relacionadas directamente con la educación.
Marital crisis as a reason for initiating a canonical process for the invalidity of marriage in the light of the code principle of salus animarum
Authors: Greszata-Telusiewicz Marta
Published: May 2024

The absolute declaration of nullity of a marriage may be revealed only as a consequence of a canonical trial for nullity of marriage in one of the ecclesiastical courts. The main goal of every such process, as well as of the entire Code of Canon Law, remains the sentence expressed in its last canon: salus animarum suprema lex. Without reference to this sentence, the procedural principles lose their relevance, because this goal determines their content. The multitude of canonical procedural principles results from this overarching principle. Its sublime content requires numerous legislative measures from the ecclesiastical lawgiver. Against this background, the principle of the bilateralism appears, which is omnipresent in the structure of every canonical trial, and is at the heart of it. Keywords: marital crisis, family, canonical process, marital process, procedural principles
CHRISTIAN IDENTITY AND ITS EXPRESSION IN THE CREATIVE WORKSHOP
Authors: Florczykiewicz Janina
Published: May 2024

The text deals with the issue of Christian identity. The subject of the research was its unintended expression in a creative workshop - activity focused on the subjective development of an individual, not related to religious practices. It was assumed that individual modern identity is constructed by an individual through narration. Qualitative research was carried out within the paradigm of humanistic-oriented pedagogy and the trend of research through art. Their assumptions provide for the cognitive use of art forms - the creative process and the experiences initiated in it become a source of information about a man (creator), and this approach is characterized by the desire to show the fullness of human experience, written in the content describing the inner world. The content of the verbal and visual narrative was investigated, as a commentary to the experiences gained in the workshop, direct and symbolic references to it were made as indicators of the Christian identity. The case study method was used. It was established that the creative workshop focused on reflection on identity becomes a mental space for reconciling Christian identity, for participants oriented on Christian values and faith, a space that may, in consequence, lead to its crystallization. Its properties make it an effective educational method. Keywords: Christian identity, personal Christian identity, creative workshop, methods of shaping identity.
The sense of meaning in life in the era of the coronavirus pandemic in the light of students' research
Authors: Stepulak Marian Zdzisław
Published: May 2024

This article is theoretical and empirical in nature. The basic problem concerns the meaning of life in the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the light of student research. The theoretical part is the basis of the research. It includes issues related to, inter alia, with the definition of the meaning of life, its typology, with different approaches to the meaning of life. It is also important to refer to disturbances in the sense of meaning in life and the process of shaping the meaning of life. On the basis of the theoretical part, a research tool was developed in the form of a questionnaire, which, in addition to the record, has 14 open questions relating to three basic research areas: 1) the meaning of life; 2) the problem of the coronavirus pandemic; 3) distance learning during a pandemic. The research was conducted at the end of 2021 in a situation of a severe pandemic and introduced restrictions. The research sample consisted of 189 people. They were students of two universities: the Masovian Public University in Płock from the Faculty of Humanities and Computer Science and the University of Social Sciences in Lublin from the Faculty of Social Sciences. The research was conducted personally by the author of this article. The students were interested in the research, and their answers were generally interesting from the point of view of the content. They were suitable for scientific analysis. The article uses a double analysis and interpretation of research results: quantitative and qualitative. At the end, there is an innovative and original summary and conclusions. Keywords: academic youth, distance learning, COVID-19 pandemic, meaning in life, threat
Meanings given to faith and religion by adults with intellectual disabilities. A Research report
Authors: Ćwirynkało Katarzyna
Published: May 2024

The article presents a report on phenomenographic qualitative research conducted with 10 adults with intellectual disabilities who identify themselves as Catholics. The research allowed to answer questions about the meanings assigned by the participants to faith, determine the nature of their experiences in the field of religious practices and identify facilitators and constraints that contribute to the implementation of these practices. The findings indicated that faith and religion plays an important role in most participants’ lives: they attend worship services and pray, feeling that it helps them cope with difficulties and tragedies. Based on the findings we recommend including people with intellectual disabilities in religious practices. Keywords: disabled people, faith, religion, phenomenography, Catholics, faith
THE HUMAN OF THE FUTURE. HUMAN’S FUTURE. REFLECTIONS ON THE RAISON D'ÊTRE OF TRANSHUMANISM
Authors: Tomaszewska Renata
Published: May 2024

The article presents the analyses of the selected aspects of the raison d'être of transhumanism. It contains reflections on the essence of a human and humanity; transhumanist aspirations to create a posthuman (cybernetic man) and achieve cybernetic immortality, and discussions on the (non) human future – as soon as the progress in the development of technoscience enables the achievement of the goals assumed in this trend. The presented considerations are especially related to philosophy and Catholic Social Science. They point to the anti-Christian nature of technological interference in human development and of trying to gain control over the process of evolution, and therefore the danger of breaking the continuity of the history of homo sapiens, breaking the continuity of human history. Although reasoning about the future is risky, it has a deep educational sense with important social and practical implications – resulting in the analyzed case from the disturbing development of transhumanist thought. Key words: human, humanity, transhumanism, future, God, Catholic Social Science
The development of religiosity in preschool children
Authors: Żuchelkowska Krystyna
Published: May 2024

The article consists of two parts. The first part explains the concept of religiosity and shows the first manifestations of a child`s religiousness in early childhood. The second part shows the shaping of the religiosity of a preschool child and the role of preschool catechesis in this process. Keywords: child`s religiosity, preschool education , preschool catechesis
Inculturation according to Saint John Paul II
Authors: Narecki Zbigniew
Published: May 2024

Inculturation is a concept introduced into the evangelizing mission by Saint John Paul II. It is a process aimed at embedding the Church in the cultures of mission countries, which consists in the mutual exchange of values and goods. To some extent, it is a novelty that by proclaiming the message of the Good News in a form readable for a given cultural circle, the Church herself takes over mainly what is valuable and useful for the common good. What was unthinkable in the pre-conscription times is mutual gifting and enrichment; both sides experience mutual self-esteem and joy from such a constructive transfer. That is why the Saint drew attention in his documents and numerous pilgrimages to many countries and cultural circles - so far not always overlooked or even neglected - to the historical necessity of such inculturation. Thus, he inaugurated the visionary era of the new evangelizing mission in the contemporary Church, precisely for this purpose, specifying its scope and conditions, rules and areas, so that it would be assimilated by the natives, above all - it retained the authentic wording in its formula, which would not affect the specificity and the integrity of the Christian faith. According to the Pope, inculturation understood and applied in this way should open the way to the Christianity of the third millennium, into which he was to introduce with his pontificate. Above all, by remaining faithful to his own message of the Good News, he made an important contribution to the work of opening the Church to the various cultures and lives of nations in which it will be welcomed and taken root. For the fully understood common good, the Church should be in this tangible way a harbinger of new evangelization and, credible by her missionaries, the “culture of life and love” that the modern world most needs. Keywords: the essence of inculturation; stages; rules; fields; evangelization dilemmas.
Saint John Paul II vision of rebirth in faith
Authors: Narecki Zbigniew
Published: May 2024

The considerations show that the undoubted phenomenon of the teaching and testimony of the Saint's life is the increasing clarity of his message at the present time regarding: the ordinary condition of a man reborn in faith, his actual conversion and - the extraordinary measure of rebirth, which is holiness itself. What we experienced from his pontificate is an obvious message: God created us so that we would become reborn in faith and not stop halfway, but grow up to holiness every day. Keywords: conversion, “new man (new life)”, rebirth in faith, true faith, Christian praxis
Communist authorities and Stefan Wyszynski's solitary confinement during his internment
Authors: Bujewska Monika
Published: May 2024

The work presents the act of communist authorities in the context of Stefan Wyszyński's loneliness during his internment. It presents repressions, persecutions and also an attempt on the life of a representative of the Church hierarchy. The circumstances which caused Wyszynski to be appointed Primate are also presented. By virtue of the insufficient agreement and repeated efforts of mutual dialogue and understanding, the communist authorities still wanted Wyszynski to relinquish his position. This gave rise to many situations leading to surveillance and imprisonment. Then, on the basis of prison notes and other materials, the September events related to the arrest were summarized and the context and course of the interrogations were outlined. A hermeneutical analysis of the prison notes was also conducted. The critical qualitative study provided an understanding of the communist transgression. The lonely Wyszynski was sorely missed by the faithful. The article attempts to interpret, or rather set tasks for fellow prisoners. Sources indicate that Leonia Graczyk under the pseudonym Ptaszyńska and Father Stanisław Skorodecki under the code name Krystyna informed on on Wyszyński. They spied and made notes not only during his imprisonment. Supposedly after the release of Leonia and Skorodecki, they continued to cooperate with the UB during the Primate's stay in Komańcza. Attention was paid to social reactions connected with the long-term detention of Stefan Wyszyński by the communist authorities. In conclusion, many historians try to evaluate the story and wonder about the necessity of Wyszynski's imprisonment. On the basis of the source analysis made, it is concluded, that the clergyman, while being interned, showed a testimony of life and heroism that moved him to fight for the respect of the Church and the nation. Keywords: Wyszyński, solitude, internment, communism, prison, control, denunciation, transgression
Education for work in the idea of the oratory of St. John Bosco
Authors: Kukla Daniel
Published: May 2024

The study presents an analysis based on the selected literature on the subject and own observations, experiences in the field of work education, including this education in the idea of oratorio education of St. John Bosco. The topic of education for work is a very wide and complex area that should certainly not be underestimated. Don Bosco is said to be one of the greatest educators of today who, as a practitioner and a man of action, developed a timeless educational method. Don Bosco emphasized the freedom to do what the young people like best. The point is to discover in them the germs of giftedness and good character traits, and then to try to develop them. He was guided by the principle that everyone should do what they can with joy. Work shapes the individual. Preparing the young generation for life and professional work is the main task of upbringing. By its very nature, the Salesian environment is to remain a place of growth for young people on the basis of values. The need to shape a young person for work was shown, but also attention was paid to its personalistic dimension. Keywords: upbringing, education for work, youth, oratorio, work
Intergenerational dialogue in the perspective of maternity experience of mothers of adult children
Authors: Stopińska-Pająk Agnieszka
Published: May 2024

An article is part of a discourse concerning intergenerational dialogue and its importance in the contemporary realities of social life. The subject is shown in the perspective of maternal experience of mothers with adult children. Looking at intergenerational dialogue in this perspective is a new approach and, importantly, it is an excellent space through which, like in a mirror, one can see whether and how this dialogue between generations is taking place. The basis for the analyses constituted narrative interviews with women/mothers of adult children. Two aspects of the dialogue have been shown, namely the understanding of one's motherhood revealed in the narratives, embedded in relations between generations, and the resulting practices of intergenerational dialogue regarding the provision of the mother's role. The article ends with an attempt to critically look at the intergenerational dialogue. Keywords: dialogue, intergenerational dialogue, motherhood, motherhood of mothers of adult children
(UN)dangerous media?
Authors: Penkowska Grażyna
Published: May 2024

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the development of the Internet has accelerated, but along with many benefits, there have also been many threats to the development of the child and the healthy functioning of people in society. Constant diagnosing of the phenomenon of network security is necessary, because changes in this area are very dynamic. The above text presents the subject of threats in the context of pedagogical thought, hence the research part consists of the opinions of pedagogy students on safety in the media. Older students are better versed in the safe use of the Internet than students of the first year of pedagogy, but both groups are open to searching for and applying the rules of safe use of the Internet. Key words: media, mobile devices, security, Internet, smartphones, Interpretation of visual materials, Student information overload
Young catholics and their stress
Authors: Pilarska Natalia
Published: May 2024

Many large-scale studies take into account age as an important variable to understand the mental functioning of a person. Regardless of age, everyone experiences stress. The causes of it may be different in different age groups, as well as the ways of coping with it. The aim of this article is to show the intensity of stress of young Catholics in various age groups, its sources and ways of dealing with it, with particular emphasis on the importance of age for the application of religious stress coping strategies (RCOPE). A paper-and-pencil survey was carried out on a group of 407 young Catholics, in which a correlation was sought between the above-mentioned variables in three groups of young Catholics, distinguished according to Levinson's theory. The results show no statistically significant correlation between age and the severity of the general level of stress, however, within two areas of stress (related to the housing conditions and financial situation) there is a visible relationship, indicating that the intensity of stress in these areas increases with age. In addition, there is an intensification of the use of positive religious stress coping strategies in older age groups. Despite the fact that the research can be widely used for social life, thanks to signaling differences between age groups and indicating the possibility of using RCOPE, it is not free from limitations. Expanding the group of respondents and conducting longitudinal studies showing the development of individual people could strengthen its empirical value. Nevertheless, popularization of strategies of the religion coping with stress, which is still not sufficiently known, may constitute the originality of the presented research reports. Keywords: age, adolescents, stress, RCOPE, Catholic
Youth with pro-social skills
Authors: Ciupińska Beata
Published: May 2024

Social competence determines the appropriate socialization and acquiring maturity essential to handle the social roles effectively. The article focuses on the adolescents’ prosocial abilities used by them in relations with others. The aim of the research was to find out the level of prosocial competence proclaimed by the adolescents. The results showed skills which young people use effectively in social interactions and those which they lack. The data established the difference in the declared abilities depending on the sex and allowed to outline the typical profile of a girl and boy. It might be a valuable clue while working on the prevention directions in the field of pupils’ hazardous behavior. Key words: social competence, nurture, hazardous behaviour, prevention, resocialization.
Difficulties, needs and experiences of parents staying in the hospital during the hospitalization of a child - on the example of research in The Provincial Specialist Children's Hospital in Olsztyn
Authors: Nosek-Kozłowska Katarzyna
Published: May 2024

The aim of the article entitled: Difficulties, needs and experiences of parents staying in the hospital during the child's hospitalization - on the example of research in the Provincial Specialist Children's Hospital in Olsztyn, is to present qualitative research on the experiences of parents related to the hospitalization of the child and accompanying him during his stay in the pediatric ward. Theoretical consideration includes a brief description of the Specialist Children's Hospital in Olsztyn and a description of the spaces for children's activity in it. The issue of hospitalization of children was also raised. The issues were presented in the form of the following questions: How do parents evaluate the stay in the pediatric ward with their children? What kind of help and support were offered to parents during their children's hospitalization? How do parents evaluate the equipment of the pediatric ward and the adaptation of the hospital to the needs of the youngest patients? In the theoretical part, the analytical and synthetic method of the literature of the subject was used, while in the research part, a qualitative research procedure was used: the case study method and the technique of narrative interview focused on the problem and the observation technique. Reflection on the issues raised indicates the fact that the currently functioning Children's Hospital in Olsztyn tries to create the most convenient conditions of stay for its patients and their families, and parents highly evaluate staying with children in a medical facility. The conclusions drawn from the research indicate that the respondents appreciate the support and help offered by the medical staff and the way hospital conditions are adapted to the needs of children and adolescents. The research and its results presented in the article are only selective, which does not allow generalization of the results. Key words: child, parent, disease, hospitalization, hospital
Axiological and pedagogical thought of Fr. Prof. Józef Tischner (1931-2000)
Authors: Dąbrowski Szymon
Published: May 2024

The text focuses primarily on the elements of the philosophical work of Józef Tischner to extract their educational potential. The basic thesis of the article is the recognition of the author's achievements as a source of inspiration not only for the Polish pedagogical tradition, but above all seen as a comprehensive and coherent educational concept. To justify the thesis, the following basic concepts of good, hope, freedom and autonomy were problematized in order to at least partially reveal a coherent pedagogical concept on this basis. In turn, the overall analysis is guided by the overarching goal of verifying whether this proposal is not only valid today, but above all, whether it has the potential to respond to the challenges posed by education in Poland in the third decade of the 21st century. Keywords: Józef Tischner, philosophy, pedagogy, Christian pedagogy, education in the 21st century.
The place appointed to parents at school in the light of parental experience of everyday life
Authors: Lulek Barbara
Published: May 2024

This article’s aim is to present places designated to parents in the space of primary school based on the analysis of parental statements describing their everyday experience. The research was carried out in a paradigm of quantitative research. The types of places designated to parents at school were distinguished after categorising respondents’ statements. They are as follows: practice places (repetitive daily activities), experienced and cultivated places (associated with forms of cooperation) as well as places in common space. Primary school parents were appointed places related mainly to child supervision in the space of family home, information and instruction in the space of school. Appointing child’s carers outside transit places in school, in the co-deciding position, allows for building parents’ identity in an open space. A place as a central category of space is an important way of understanding many phenomena, a theoretical construct with various meanings and applications. Determining the place designated to parents is scientifically valid, especially in the context of attempts to limit parental presence in the process of upbringing and teaching children on the premises of institutions. Key words: parents, school, place, daily life experience
Spirituality of young people against the background of transformations and conditions of present-day reality – research analysis
Authors: Mamroł Andrzej
Published: May 2024

Human spirituality is currently undergoing radical transformations. Changes among younger generations in this area are particularly interesting and important. The purpose of this article is to show the determinants and the type of spirituality manifested by young Poles nowadays. Paying attention to these matters is well justified. Eventually, they will be the ones to make laws, establish traditions, set the directions of social development, the quality of which will depend on their spiritual condition – mindset and manifested values. The research material included in the study, gathered in the form of diagnostic survey from 443 people aged 14-25 living in the Opole Voivodeship, shows that young people do not attach much importance to spiritual life. The so-called new spirituality, the features of which they manifest, is associated with a wide variety of activities, including only few based on traditional Christian values. Furthermore, the results indicate extremely significant impact (positive and negative) of the media environment on this area of their personality. The author believes that the findings will allow a better understanding of the processes taking place and will contribute to taking measures to prevent further unfavourable (dangerous) social transformations. Keywords: spirituality, new spirituality, determinants of spirituality, electronic media
Pedagogical challenges of third world countries in the health sector based on Cameroon Example
Authors: Wencowska Małgorzata
Published: May 2024

The article is based on the author's participation and personal experience during a Polish-Italian Humanitarian Mission to Cameroon. According to UNICEF, Cameroon is one of the most endangered regions in Africa. This jeopardy is multifaceted. Epidemics and endemic health problems, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and malnutrition, are the main causes of mortality among the population of this country. The difficult material situation, compounded by health problems, leads to deep poverty among the population, which particularly affects children and young people. The luxury for a child in Africa is a slice of bread, education is optional and paid for, which, in the face of catastrophic poverty, leads to total illiteracy. There is a lack of educational role models in the family and society. Young people are aware of the need for education as a ticket to a better world, but do not have the right conditions (financial and material) to take advantage of this opportunity. Schools at every level of education are paid. The teaching and education system in Cameroon falls far short of European standards. The challenge is, for example, to educate teaching staff and for families to provide financial resources for education. Such a situation raises civilisational and pedagogical challenges for the modern world towards the Black Land. Key words: school, education, illiteracy
Agricultural Thought and Humanism of Rabindranath
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Dania College, Dhaka.
Published: May 2024

This article describes Rabindranath Tagore's profound insights on rural development and agricultural reform, highlighting his vision for uplifting village communities through modern science and technology. Tagore's humanistic perspective emphasized the pivotal role of agriculture in societal progress, advocating for the adoption of innovative farming techniques to alleviate rural poverty and empower farmers. Through his observations and initiatives, Rabindranath sought to transform the traditional farming landscape, promoting education, economic independence, and sustainable development in rural Bengal. is writings reflect a deep understanding of the challenges faced by rural communities and underscore the urgent need for holistic approaches to village revitalization.
LegalOne Stellar Accolade 2024 - Southeast Asia
Authors: Li Richard
Published: May 2024

The LegalOne Stellar Accolade is an honour roll dedicated to recognising the practical prowess and expertise of legal professionals. The evaluation process is rooted in rigorous assessment of commercial deals or cases submitted by legal experts. The editorial team at LegalOne reviews each submission, covering a broad spectrum of commercial transactions, disputes, and intellectual property matters. We award our esteemed LegalOne Merits ratings to the most outstanding transactions, based on criteria such as inherent challenges, complexity, innovation, and the social and economic implications of the projects.
Evaluation des tests rapides pour le dépistage de l’AgHBs au laboratoire d’Immunologie CHUA-JRA Ampefiloha, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Authors: Rajaonatahina DH , Randriamanantany ZA , Rakotomalala R , Andriamahenina R , Contamin B , Rakoto Alson OA , Rasamindrakotroka A
Published: May 2024

Introduction. Hepatitis B virus infection is endemic in Madagascar. A reliable method of diagnosis is important to avoid severe complications. The aim of this study was assess two rapid diagnostic tests of diagnosis of hepatitis B infection in order to detect the small surface anti-gen (HBSAg): kit Determine HBsAg (Abbott Diagnostics Japan) and kit SD Bioline (Standard Diagnostic Corea), by comparing to the ELISA testing, using Genscreen HBsAg kit (BioRad France). Methods. We tested sera of our serotheque for each test including 76 serum positives results and 74 serum negatives results. Results. Sensitivity was 96.1 %, specificity was 93.2%, PPV was 93.6%, and NPV 95.8% for the kit Determine HBsAg. For the kit SD Bioline ® HBsAg , sensitivity was 92.5%, specificity 87.8%, PPV 86.0%, and NPV 93.5% Conclusion. Determine HBsAg® was most performant than SD Bioline®. However, no test has fulfilled optimal criteria for diagnosis which are sensitivity and sensitivity more than 98%.
Séroprévalence du VIH chez les donneurs de sang au Centre National de Transfusion Sanguine d’Antananarivo de 2003 à 2009
Authors: Randriamanantany ZA , Razafimanantsoa FE , Rajaonatahina DH , Andrianarivelo AM , Ramamonjisoa A , Rasoarilalaonarivo FB , Hanitriniala SP , Raft HF , Rakoto Alson OA , Rasamindrakotroka A
Published: May 2024

ntroduction. Blood safety is crucial in order to avoid transmissible diseases, especially hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and HIV infections. Data about HIV status among blood donors in Antananarivo are scarce. The aim of this study is to assess the HIV seroprevalence among blood donors at the National Centre of Transfusion Supply (NCTS) in Antananarivo from 2003 to May 2009. Methods. We conducted a retrospective study. Data included age, sex and the result of serological screening. HIV testing was performed with an immunochromatographic testing, Determine HIV1-2 (Abbott Laboratories, Japan). Results. There were 47,635 first time blood donors. The prevalence of HIV was increasing from 0.08% in 2003 to 1.06% in 2009. There was no significant difference between male and female donors. No HIV infection was identified among people aged of 60 years and over. Conclusion. Even though seroprevalence of HIV infection is increasing in our departement. It still one of the lowest seroprevalence in sub- Saharan Africa countries. It is important to revise items of our current questionnaire to improve the reliability of our data.
Finasteride and Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Risk or Benefit?
Authors: Lucca Eduardo Rosa , Lucca Patricia Stadler Rosa
Published: May 2024

Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern hair loss or female pattern hair loss, is the most common form of alopecia worldwide and occurs due to an excessive response to androgens. Its etiology is chronic and influenced by genetic and environmental factors. For these reasons, this condition can be extremely difficult to treat. The main form of treatment currently involves the use of finasteride or dutasteride, which have the ability to inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, responsible for the conversion of testosterone into DHT, and consequently prevent the progression of androgenetic alopecia. Concurrently with the dissemination of this treatment, various concerns have arisen regarding the potential side effects caused by this class of medication, particularly impairments in sexual function and possible psychological disorders observed in a portion of users. With the emergence of new methodologies aiming at the treatment of androgenetic alopecia, there is much debate in the scientific community about whether the use of finasteride and dutasteride is the best way to treat this condition. In this article, we will discuss how 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors act in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia, focusing on their risks and benefits.
Analysis of hair integrity according to the use of different tools and cutting techniques
Authors: Sakamoto Luma Gabrielle da Graça Silva , Da Silva Jefferson Eugênio , Fugimoto Priscila Vareschi , Machado Ana Carolina Henriques Ribeiro
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Hair cutting is present in most people's routine and over time tools and techniques have been developed to achieve it. The professional's choice of their working tools has always been based on texture and finishing effects to achieve aesthetic results. Thus, to better understand the importance of tool and haircut technique selection, we investigated the differences in segmentation patterns that the ends of the strands exhibit following various cuts – using four techniques with three types of tools. Furthermore, the question of the need to pay attention to hair cutting was raised by assimilating the concept of fiber, whose cutting direction can increase or decrease its resistance.
Material and Methods: Therefore, this study identified different cutting patterns with the aid of optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy and analyzed the variation in hair fiber integrity through analysis of split ends and breakage.
Results and Discussions: Each cutting tool produces a unique pattern, potentially causing different damage to the hair fiber.
Pennsylvanian Stratigraphy of Douglas County, Kansas: Glacioeustatically Modulated Cyclic Deposition on a Remarkably Smooth Shelf
Authors: Walton Anthony
Published: May 2024

The Middle and Late Pennsylvanian succession of Kansas consists of two types of cyclothems, lithologic successions that consist of several members that repeat in a particular order. Cyclothems are a few meters to a few tens of meters thick. One type of cyclothem, the Kansas cyclothem, or here the limestone-rich cyclothem, consists of interbeds of limestone and shale, where the amounts of limestone are approximately equal to the amount of shale or dominate the succession. This trip will study one such cyclothem in the Oread Limestone at Stop 3 and possibly another cyclothem at the optional Stop 4. Siliciclastic cyclothems are dominated by shale and may contain an incised valley filled partly by fluvial or estuarine sandstone. The Lawrence Shale, which we will see at Stops 2 and 3, contains such features. While many cyclothems are incomplete, both types of cyclothem may contain dark gray to black, fissile, phosphatic core shale beds, commonly a meter or less thick, and an underlying transgressive deposit beneath. Overlying deposits represent regression or progradation of the shoreline: either lime mudstone grading to grainstone or clay-rich marine shale grading to coarse siltstone or fine sandstone. Paleosols and fossils of marine invertebrates are common and indicate that deposition took place in both marine and non-marine conditions. Some marine deposits show a paleosol overprint. The deposits indicate that the area was a shelf during the Late Pennsylvanian where relief was very low, and very laterally extensive deposits formed as sea level rose and fell. The alternation of shale-rich and limestone-rich intervals plus the feet-per-mile dip to the WNW create the characteristic topographic expression of cuestas with gently sloping caps that are underlain by limestone. While glacial deposits are mostly restricted to northern and east-central Douglas County, Pleistocene glaciers influenced the erosional and drainage patterns of the area.
43rd Biennial Convention and Centennial Celebration The University of Kansas: March 27-29, 2015
Authors: Walters James , Even Paula
Published: May 2024

Sigma Gamma Epsilon, the national honor society in the Earth Sciences, held its 43rd Biennial Convention on the campus of the University of Kansas March 27-29, 2015 in conjunction with its centennial celebration. Alpha Chapter, Sigma Gamma Epsilon’s first chapter, hosted the events. During the convention, Dr. Anthony Walton of the Department of Geology at KU led a half-day field excursion on the Pennsylvanian Stratigraphy of Douglas County, Kansas: Glacioeustatically Modulated Cyclic Deposition on a Remarkably Smooth Shelf. This report provides a summary of the deliberations and actions of the participants at the convention and highlights of the field trip and centennial celebration.
Coal Clinker Site in the Late Cretaceous Blackhawk Formation, Castle Gate, Utah, USA
Authors: Eves Robert , Davis Larry
Published: May 2024

When sedimentary host rock is heated as a result of coal seam fires, the host rock is pyro-metamorphosed (high temperature/ low pressure) resulting in the formation of paralava, a low-grade metamorphic rock formed adjacent to coal seams. This paper describes an outcrop locality of clinker (paralava) in the Upper Cretaceous Blackhawk Formation within the Book Cliffs coalfields of central Utah, which formed as the result of a coal seam fire.
HOPE
Authors: Corner Creative
Published: May 2024

Given their unique life cycle, butterflies are often considered as symbols of hope and transformation. Their metamorphosis from egg to larva, then to pupa and finally an adult, symbolises personal progress and positive change. In times of hardship, they are associated with hope, as their arrival might remind people that better days are on the way. Butterflies, despite their fragility, are resilient, showing us that hope may emerge from vulnerability. Their beauty reflects the positivity that comes from accepting change. They also represent renewal and rebirth, representing a new beginning after the shedding of the old.  In this sense, they embody the belief that hope can emerge from even the darkest of circumstances. Thus, butterflies represent the possibility of positive change and a brighter future.
Ảnh hưởng các yếu tố đến khả năng sinh lời của các ngân hàng thương mại: Bằng chứng thực nghiệm từ thị trường chứng khoán Việt Nam
Authors: Lê Đình Hạc  , Nguyễn Vũ Duy  , Nguyễn Phú Quốc  , Ngô Văn Toàn
Published: May 2024

Nghiên cứu này đánh giá ảnh hưởng các yếu tố đến khả năng sinh lời (KNSL) của ngân hàng thương mại (NHTM) niêm yết trên thị trường chứng khoán Việt Nam giai đoạn 2010–2021. Nghiên cứu này sử dụng phương pháp hồi quy phân vị (HQPV) và phương pháp sai số chuẩn hiệu chỉnh của dữ liệu bảng (panel-corrected standard errors - PCSEs) để kiểm định giả thuyết nghiên cứu. Kết quả cho thấy, quy mô ngân hàng, tính thanh khoản và lạm phát ảnh hưởng cùng chiều đến KNSL. Tuy nhiên, hiệu quả quản lý chi phí, đòn bẩy tài chính, chất lượng tín dụng và tăng trưởng kinh tế có ảnh hưởng ngược chiều đến KNSL của NHTM. Một số hàm ý chính sách như tăng quy mô, tăng tính thanh khoản, kiểm soát sử dụng đòn bẩy tài chính, gia tăng giám sát khoản vay và quản lý chi phí để giúp ngân hàng cải thiện KNSL. KNSL của ngân hàng không chỉ bị ảnh hưởng bởi các yếu tố bên trong ngân hàng mà còn bị ảnh hưởng bởi yếu tố vĩ mô. Môi trường kinh tế vĩ mô ảnh hưởng đáng kể đến KNSL của ngân hàng. Do đó, để gia tăng KNSL, các NHTM cần kiểm soát yếu tố bên trong dựa trên kinh tế vĩ mô để có chính sách thích hợp.
Tác động của nhận thức về dịch vụ ngân hàng số, trải nghiệm khách hàng đến hiệu suất hoạt động của các ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam
Authors: Nguyễn An Giang  , Phan Diên Vỹ
Published: May 2024

Các yếu tố trải nghiệm của khách hàng có ảnh hưởng đến việc nâng cao hiệu quả ứng dụng công nghệ để nâng cao hiệu suất hoạt động cho các ngân hàng thương mại (NHTM). Do đó, trải nghiệm của khách hàng cần được xem xét trong mối quan hệ giữa ngân hàng số và hiệu suất hoạt động của các NHTM Việt Nam. Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm xác định cụ thể tác động của nhận thức về dịch vụ ngân hàng số, trải nghiệm khách hàng đến hiệu suất hoạt động của các NHTM Việt Nam. Bài viết sử dụng phương pháp phân tích nhân tố khẳng định (CFA), phương pháp phân tích mô hình cấu trúc tuyến tính (SEM) với dữ liệu 443 khách hàng có sử dụng dịch vụ ngân hàng số tại các NHTM Việt Nam. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, các nhân tố Khả năng sử dụng (KNSD), Nhận thức tiện lợi (STL), Chất lượng chức năng (CLC), Chất lượng dịch vụ (CDV), Nhận thức an toàn (RR), Nhận thức thương hiệu (TH) đều tác động đến trải nghiệm của khách hàng đối với dịch vụ ngân hàng số tại các NHTM. Bên cạnh đó, trải nghiệm của khách hàng đối với dịch vụ ngân hàng số có tác động tích cực đến hiệu suất hoạt động của các NHTM. Trên cơ sở kết quả nghiên cứu, nhóm tác giả đề xuất một số hàm ý quản trị nhằm nâng cao hiệu suất hoạt động của các NHTM Việt Nam.
Đánh giá thực trạng phát triển du lịch vùng hoang sơ tại tỉnh Bình Định
Authors: Đặng Thành Thức  , Nguyễn Kông  , Vũ Nguyễn Tấn Trung  , Trần Thị Kiều Oănh
Published: May 2024

Bài viết trình bày những thành tựu và hạn chế liên quan đến phát triển du lịch vùng hoang sơ tại tỉnh Bình Định. Nghiên cứu nhận thấy phát triển du lịch bền vững có nhiều lợi ích cho các bên liên quan, bao gồm cộng đồng, người dân, chính quyền địa phương, môi trường văn hóa và khách du lịch. Mặc dù, nguyên tắc phát triển du lịch bền vững đang là một nhiệm vụ vô cùng khó khăn do điều kiện kinh tế-xã hội, chính trị và thể chế trên thế giới đang thay đổi, nên phát triển du lịch vùng hoang sơ bao gồm các yếu tố cấu thành ở trên là việc quan trọng và cần thiết. Nhóm tác giả sử dụng phương pháp nghiên cứu thống kê mô tả để thu thập dữ liệu, mô tả kết quả nghiên cứu và đánh giá thực trạng du lịch vùng hoang sơ tác động đến người dân ở tỉnh Bình Định, Việt Nam. Từ đó, một số hàm ý quản trị được đưa ra nhằm đánh giá khoảng cách giữa hoạch định chính sách và thực tiễn; đồng thời dựa trên cơ sở những thành công đã đạt được và những hạn chế để đề xuất những giải pháp phát triển du lịch sinh thái, du lịch văn hóa như một hướng tiếp cận bền vững.
Relationship of Religious Commitment to Characteristics of Part-time, Online Instructors
Authors: Starcher Keith
Published: May 2024

Part-time, online instructors are a diverse group. Some are employed full time outside of higher education. Some string together several part-time teaching positions from multiple institutions in an attempt to generate a full-time income. Some are full-time faculty who also teach part-time "on the side." It is important for administrators within higher learning institutions to more fully understand variables that may impact the personal and work characteristics of this diverse group. The variable of interest in this paper is religious commitment. The degree of religious commitment has been identified in the literature as one factor that predicts a faculty member’s organizational commitment. A recent Pew Research Center study concludes that those in the millennial generation have lower religious commitment than the average American. The same research determined that the millennials (adults ages 18 to 34) are now the largest share (33%) of the American workforce. Thus, we would expect to find some millennials with a lower religious commitment working as part-time, online instructors. This paper presents the results from an online survey (n=1054) regarding the relationship between religious commitment and certain characteristics of part-time, online instructors. Results suggest that part-time, online instructors with low religious commitment differ from those with high religious commitment in regards to characteristics such as gender, age, ethnicity, religious affiliation, level of education, instructional environment, motivation, instructor behaviors, instructor concerns, job satisfaction, and employer loyalty. These differences have implications for administrators of faith-based institutions who wish to attract, support and retain instructors that are mission fit (based on religious commitment).
Biblical Leadership at Work Scale Development
Authors: Babyak Andrew T.
Published: May 2024

The faith at work movement began in the 1980s (Miller, 2007) and has been growing at a fast pace in recent years, but most of the work done in these fields has been religion neutral. Scholars have postulated that leadership based on the Bible would be divisive and produce negative results for the organization, but no studies have been performed to actually support those assertions (Hicks, 2002). The purpose of this study was to develop a new theory of biblical leadership and a scale that may be used to study it. A thorough review of previous research on leadership and the Bible resulted in a theory of biblical leadership that is multidimensional as it integrates the following four components: (a) relationship with God, (b) relationship with man, (c) completing the mission, and (d) organizational relationship skills. All four of the factors of the scale were studied through a principal component factor analysis and an item analysis that utilized bivariate correlations. Reliability was measured by utilizing Cronbach’s alpha (.920 for the entire scale) and a test-retest method of analyzing internal consistency. The research in this study indicated that three of the four factors of the study are valid and reliable to measure biblical leadership, but several of the items need to be examined further. There is a need to build upon this study to strengthen the scale so that a strong, reliable, and valid instrument is fully developed to enable the research necessary to examine the effectiveness and outcomes of biblical leadership.