bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Infiltração marginal em resinas compostas fotopolimerizáveis
Authors: KOWALSKI RODRIGO , CORRÊA GIOVANI DE OLIVEIRA , CONTRERAS EDWIN FERNANDO RUIZ , SOUZA JUNIOR JOANE AUGUSTO
Published: February 2025

A microinfiltração marginal é ainda um grande desafio para osprofissionais da odontologia. Os materiais existentes atualmente sãocapazes eficazes em relação aos materiais pioneiros, porém amicroinfiltração ainda não foi eliminada em restaurações de resinacomposta. A técnica incremental é formas de fotoativação valorizando afase pré-gel, fazem com que contribua o desenvolvimento clínico dessasrestaurações. A evolução dos materiais restauradores ainda é a grandeesperança para a eliminação, ou melhor, redução da microinfiltraçãomarginal das restaurações de resina composta. Os autores relatam adiferença entre adesão dos materiais restauradores em dentina e emsubstrato cemento, mostrando que o esmalte e a dentina ainda possuemmaior poder de adesão em relação ao cemento.
Assistência de enfermagem ao paciente com infarto agudo do miocárdio em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva do Município de Maringá: conhecimentos da equipe de auxiliares e técnicos de enfermagem
Authors: GESUALDO CLEONICE TENÓRIO DE LIMA , DELL AGNOLO CÁTIA MILLENE , PIMENTA BEATRIZ BOCALETE
Published: February 2025

As doenças cardiovasculares representam primeira causa de morte noBrasil. Dentre estas, o Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio (IAM). Este estudoteve como objetivo verificar o conhecimento dos auxiliares e técnicos deenfermagem de uma UTI – Unidade de Terapia Intensiva de um Hospitaldo Município de Maringá, em relação à assistência de enfermagem aopaciente com diagnóstico de IAM. Foram entrevistados 15 auxiliares etécnicos de enfermagem, com questões objetivas de caráter anônimo,avaliando seus conhecimentos frente ao paciente com diagnóstico deIAM. Constatou-se, que, os profissionais de enfermagem, pesquisadospossuem idade jovem, a maioria com formação em auxiliar deenfermagem, tempo moderado de experiência em UTI, apesar de nãoreceberem treinamento, nem possuir padronização escrita na Unidade,uma grande porcentagem respondeu adequadamente, demonstrando sabercomo agir na prática. Porém, em perguntas que fugiam às questõescorriqueiras, notou-se uma grande porcentagem de erros, o que justificariauma atualização e treinamento aprofundado da população pesquisada.
Atendimento ao politraumatizado grave: avaliação do conhecimento do profissional enfermeiro em um hospital de referência do Município de Maringá-PR
Authors: GIROTTO ANDRÉIA CRISTINA , BUENO ANDERSON CARLOS DE COSTA , DELL AGNOLO( CÁTIA MILLENE
Published: February 2025

O politrauma hoje no Brasil e no mundo, é considerado a doença quemais vêm se destacando nos altos índices de morbi-mortalidade,principalmente levando em consideração a idade adulto jovem, quecorresponde a idade mais produtiva do homem, sendo visto atualmentecomo um problema de saúde pública. O termo politraumatizado édefinido como a presença de lesões que acometem diferentes regiões docorpo simultaneamente, onde uma ou mais delas podem gerar risco devida à vítima do trauma. Considerando a magnitude do problema,verifica-se a importância da qualificação do profissional enfermeiro noatendimento inicial ao politraumatizado grave, através de conhecimentotécnico/científico. A partir desta realidade observou-se a necessidade deelaborar um questionário, a fim de avaliar o conhecimento do profissionalenfermeiro frente ao atendimento inicial ao politraumatizado grave. Ficouconstatado que, de maneira geral, os enfermeiros, apesar de poucospossuírem título de especialista em urgência e emergência, estão aptos aprestar um atendimento inicial eficaz ao politraumatizado.
A interação em sala de aula aliada à metodologia do ensino da matemática e da estatística como potencializadora do desenvolvimento integral do educando
Authors: FERREIRA CLAUDETE CARGNIN , DE BARROS MARTA SILENE FERREIRA , DUARTE MICHELLE CRISTINA , BRAGUIM SIMONE DEMEIS
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo é resultado das discussões da disciplina de Metodologiado Ensino Superior, ministrada pela professora Doutora Marta Barros, nocurso de Especialização em Estatística Aplicada da Universidade Estadualde Maringá-PR. Procura discutir a importância das interações em sala deaula e a metodologia utilizada pelo professor de matemática e estatística,como potencializadores do desenvolvimento do aluno, preparando-omelhor pa-ra enfrentar os desafios reais da sociedade moderna.
Tratamento hidrocinesioterapêutico em pós-operatório de fratura de patela
Authors: NAVARRO FABIANA MAGALHÃES , PUPIN ANA PAULA
Published: February 2025

A patela é vulnerável a dois tipos diferentes de trauma ou lesão, o indiretoe o direto, gerando dor local e incapacidade para estender o joelho.Existem vários recursos na fisioterapia para o tratamento de fratura depatela, dentre eles a hidroterapia, que através de seus benefícios, nospermite propor um tratamento no qual o paciente com fratura de patelaencontra-se impossibilitado de realizar no solo. No artigo será descrito otratamento hidrocinesioterápico baseado nas necessidades do pacienteportador de fratura de patela, fundamentado nos princípios físicos da águae os benefícios que a atividade física realizada em água aquecida podeproporcionar ao paciente no qual obteve resultado satisfatório naamplitude de movimento após o tratamento aquático, melhorando a suaqualidade de vida e auto-estima.
Avaliação audiológica de crianças com trocas dos fonemas e grafemas surdos e sonoros
Authors: SEMIGUEN CAROLINA , FAGAN ELISABETE CRISTINA PARIS , LAZZARI FERNANDA
Published: February 2025

A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar crianças de primeira aquarta série do ensino fundamental a fim de investigar possíveisalterações auditivas em crianças que apresentam trocas nos fonemas egrafemas surdos e sonoros. Foram analisadas a fala e a escrita dascrianças por meio de um protocolo pré-estabelecido contendoinformações sobre aspectos cognitivos, órgãos fonoarticulatórios, leitura eescrita. Após a análise da leitura e da escrita, foram selecionadas ascrianças que possuíam as trocas fonêmicas e grafêmicas. Todas ascrianças selecionadas foram submetidas a uma inspeção do meatoacústico externo e uma avaliação audiológica, a fim de verificarproblemas auditivos que pudessem ser fator de interferência nas trocasgrafêmicas e fonêmicas. Ao término da pesquisa concluímos que as trocasapresentadas pelas crianças não apresentam uma relação com a audição.
Revisão a respeito da neurotoxicidade periférica do herbicida ácido 2,4-diclorofenoxiacético
Authors: PEREIRA ANA PAULA CASTELLO
Published: February 2025

O ácido 2,4 diclorofenoxiacético (2,4-D) é um herbicida amplamenteutilizado na agricultura e é moderadamente tóxico para os seres humanose demais animais. Apresenta neurotoxicidade, mas seu mecanismo deação no sistema nervoso não está totalmente conhecido. Há indícios deque este herbicida atue nos neurônios serotoninérgicos e dopaminérgicosde maneira seletiva, mas não há estudos suficientes para afirmarem suadiscutida ação sobre o sistema nervoso periférico. Esta revisão tem porobjetivo elucidar as informações atuais sobre a neurotoxicidade periféricado 2,4-D em animais e humanos.
Perfil dos idosos moradores do Condomínio Morada do Sol da Cidade de Maringá-PR
Authors: TAKO KARINE VACCARO
Published: February 2025

A Política Nacional do Idoso (nº. 8842/94) assegura os direitos sociaisdos idosos e objetiva criar condições para promover sua autonomia eparticipação social. Nela se destaca o serviço de abrigamento temporárioou permanente. O presente estudo tem como principal objetivo relataruma nova forma de moradia, onde se preconiza a manutenção dafuncionalidade e autonomia dos idosos e caracterizar a população nelaresidente. Foram avaliados 8 idosos, com média de idade de 73,12. Osresultados mostram que 100% dos idosos são independentes paraatividades básicas e instrumentais de vida diária; 100% apresentamfunções cognitivas preservadas; 87,5% apresentaram suspeita de quadrodepressivo; 37,5% apresentaram fator de risco importante para quedas. Osdados mostram que nesse tipo de moradia, é necessário um quadro deindependência funcional e mental para que possam auto-gerir suaspróprias vidas. No entanto, um trabalho no sentido de preservar taisfunções deve existir, já que são perdas inerentes ao processo de envelhecimento.
Resíduos de agroquímicos organoclorados em águas e sedimentos no Rio Chopim no Município de Palmas-PR
Authors: TONIAL IVANE BENEDETTI , DA SILVA MARCOS RIVAIL , SANCHES SUELI , TORQUATO ALEXA SANCHES
Published: February 2025

Este estudo teve por objetivo determinar os teores residuais deagroquímicos organoclorados em água e sedimentos no Rio Chopim,pertencente ao Município de Palmas-PR. Os agroquímicos foramextraídos de amostras de água em colunas BAKERBOND spe octadecyl(C18) com um LICHROLUTTM, utilizando como solventes acetato deetila, diclorometano,metanol. A extração em sedimentos se deu atravéssoxlet em refluxo por 8 horas a 72°C, em presença de 100 ml de umamistura de solventes orgânicos, hexano:diclorometano.Os eluatos obtidosforam concentrados e analisados por cromatografia gasosa com detetor demassa. Em amostras de água foram encontrados, BHC, clorodane,clordane (iso), aldrin e metóxicloro, em cinco dos seis pontos coletados.Nos sedimentos foram encontrados compostos organoclorados em todosos pontos selecionados para coleta. Foram detectados, heptacloro, BHC,clorodano, DDT, clorodano (iso) e aldrin. A presença destas substanciasem cursos de águas podem comprometer a vida aquática e além de afetarsaúde humana.
Estudo de caso de uma paciente com distrofia muscular congênita, deficiência mental e atraso no desenvolvimento da linguagem
Authors: TREZZA PRISCILA MARIA , DA SILVA HELOISA ANDREIA
Published: February 2025

O presente trabalho descreveu o caso de uma criança de 12 anos do sexofeminino com diagnóstico de distrofia muscular congênita, deficiênciamental e atraso de desenvolvimento de linguagem. Foi realizadolevantamento na literatura das patologias em questão, e feita descrição deanamnese, avaliação, diagnósticos e terapia fonoaudiológica. Foramdescritos também os resultados encontrados com a terapia. Concluiu-seque a terapia fonoaudiológica foi eficiente na adequação dos órgãosfonoarticulatórios e funções do sistema estomatognático, porém não tãoeficiente para os aspectos de fala e linguagem. Ressaltou-se também aimportância da boa relação terapeuta-paciente e do apoio da família parao sucesso do processo terapêutico.
Repercussão da hidroterapia na atrofia oligopontocerebelar: relato de um caso
Authors: SILVA ELIANE PEREIRA DA CONCEIÇÃO , NAVARRO FABIANA MAGALHÃES
Published: February 2025

atrofia oligopontocerebelar se caracteriza pelo seu desenvolvimento noinicio ou meia idade adulta por ataxia cerebelar progressiva do tronco edos membros. O nosso objetivo foi submeter um paciente com atrofiaaligopontocerebelar ao tratamento hidroterapêutico para estudar os efeitosda terapia aquática nesta patologia. Sujeito, do sexo masculino, 44 anos,raça branca, , com diagnóstico de atrofia oligopontocerebelar. O estudo seconstituiu de tratamento de hidroterapia, realizado no período de 23 deMaio à 21 de Julho, somando-se 16 atendimentos, 2 vezes por semana eduração de 50 minutos cada. A água é talvez, o melhor meio para aespasticidade, pois promove o relaxamento muscular. Com a água, ocorremelhora da consciência corporal, equilíbrio e estabilidade do tronco, poisa mesma estimula a consciência da movimentação de partes do corpo epropicia um meio ideal para a reeducação dos músculos envolvidos. Aágua possui um efeito relaxante na imersão. Este trabalho foi escrito paraestudar os efeitos da hidroterapia em um paciente com atrofiaoligopontocerebelar, ressaltando sobre a sua importância, bem como osseus benefícios.
Investigating the Role of Digital Tools on the Proficiency of Reading Skills on Today’s Generation
Authors: Soni Mukesh , Lourdusamy A. , Vasuman M S Diwakara
Published: February 2025

The rapid expansion of digital tools in the educational landscape has revolutionized how students access and engage with texts. From e-readers to AI-driven applications like ChatGPT, the increase in digital resources has changed the traditional landscape of reading, introducing new ways for students to interact with information. This paper explores the role of these digital tools on the reading proficiency of today’s generation, addressing both the positive and negative effects on critical reading skills such as comprehension, analysis, and sustained engagement. Reviewing existing literature and theories, this paper highlights the key areas of influence and provides recommendations for effectively integrating digital tools into the educational process.
Should Ethical Issues in Biotechnology Research be Decided by Physicians-Scientists or by Lawyers?
Authors: Oh V M S
Published: February 2025

As with clinical practice, the practice of biomedical research is a moral activity. We have to think about what we should do, not just about what we can do, to modify life.
Thyroid Surgery—The Tan Tock Seng Hospital Otolaryngology Experience
Authors: Lee J C Y , Siow J K
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Central to the management of a patient with a thyroid nodule is the evaluation of the risk of malignancy. Postoperative morbidity, though rare, remains a concern because of its impact on the quality of the life of the patient.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective audit of 91 consecutive patients who underwent thyroid surgery for thyroid nodules, at the Department of Otolaryngology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, between January 1995 and December 2000.

Results: The sensitivity and specificity of fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) were 60% and 100%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of intraoperative frozen section examination was 82% and 100%, respectively. Sixty-four patients experienced no postoperative morbidity. Of the 27 patients with postoperative morbidity, only 1 was permanent. The incidence of transient and permanent biochemical hypocalcaemia was 44% and 0%, respectively. Nodal dissection performed together with total thyroidectomy increased the incidence of postoperative hypocalcaemia (P <0.05). The number of parathyroid glands preserved in situ did not predict for postoperative hypocalcaemia. The incidence of transient and permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy was 10.3% and 1.1% (8.2% and 0.9% of nerves at risk), respectively. Tracheo-oesophageal groove clearance performed together with thyroid lobectomy did not increase the incidence of postoperative RLN palsy (P >0.05). The median hospital stay was 3 days for benign thyroid disease, 4.5 and 16 days for malignant disease with tracheo-oesophageal groove clearance only and with neck dissection, respectively.

Conclusion: The combination of clinical examination and FNAC remains the mainstay in selecting patients for surgery. Frozen section examination is an important intraoperative diagnostic adjunct to decide the extent of surgery. With proper surgical training and experience, thyroid surgery for malignancy can be undertaken with minimum postoperative morbidity and a short hospital stay.
Bullous Pemphigoid Seen at the National Skin Centre: A 2-year Retrospective Review
Authors: Wong S N , Chua S H
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common immunobullous disorder in Western Europe, affecting mainly the elderly. Previous reports have suggested that it is rarer in the Far East. We report on the clinico-epidemiological features of BP seen at our centre.

Materials and Methods: This is a 2-year retrospective study of patients seen at the National Skin Centre who were diagnosed to have BP.

Results: Fifty-nine patients were newly diagnosed with BP over a 2-year period between January 1998 and December 1999. The minimum estimated incidence was 7.6 per million population per year, with mean age of onset of 77 years, and a male to female ratio of 1:2. There was a predilection for Chinese but not Indian. Localised disease was found in 34% and mucosal involvement in only 1.7%. Direct immunofluorescence was positive in almost all patients, and 94% of those tested had positive indirect immunofluorescence. ‘Roof’ pattern was present in 95.8% and ‘roof and floor’ pattern in 4.2%. Prednisolone was the treatment of choice in most patients (78%). Anti-inflammatory agents were more commonly used than a decade ago (13.5%).

Conclusions: BP is the most common immunobullous disease locally, with an incidence at least equal to that in Western Europe. There was a predilection for ethnic Chinese rather than Indian. Apart from the rarity of mucosal involvement, the clinical features are similar to those of Western nations.
Unusual Endolaryngeal Extension of a Large Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Authors: Quah H M , Lim D T H
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Thyroglossal duct cysts account for approximately 70% of congenital neck abnormalities. Hoarseness of voice and the extension of the cyst into the larynx are very uncommon.

Clinical Picture: We present a patient with a long history of a large thyroglossal cyst who developed progressive hoarseness of voice. The cyst had protruded into the larynx producing the appearance of a laryngeal neoplasm. Computed tomography (CT) clearly demonstrated the nature of the cyst and its encroachment into the larynx.

Treatment: This was safely excised with a Sistrunk procedure and a temporary tracheostomy to maintain a secure airway, in view of the possibility of postoperative supraglottic oedema.

Conclusion: Endolaryngeal extension of the thyroglossal duct cyst is rare. Evaluation of unusual large midline neck masses should include a CT scan. The intralaryngeal component of the cyst can be easily dissected off from the neighbouring structures during dissection in the Sistrunk procedure. A tracheostomy may be needed.
Trabalho doméstico na historicidade da educação profissional em saúde: influências no construto da imagem social
Authors: Andrade Erika  dos Reis Gusmão , Silva Sara de Oliveira , Almeida Sheyla Gomes P. de
Published: February 2025

Objetivou-se elencar aspectos históricos do desenvolvimento da Educação Profissional (EP)/Educação Profissional em Saúde (EPS) no Brasil, observando contribuições à construção da sua imagem social, especialmente o trabalho doméstico, que atravessa essa construção. Trata-se do estado do conhecimento sobre a EP/EPS no Brasil e a formação da imagem social. A metodologia foi a revisão bibliográfica nas bases de dados: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações, Banco de Teses e Dissertações da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, com recorte temporal de 2007 a 2023, e outros autores. Os estudos apontam a realidade de modalidade formativa que acolhe pessoas socialmente desfavorecidas, mantendo a dicotomia entre fazer/pensar e imagem social abrigada na esfera representacional e afetiva. O contexto de desigualdade social é sustentador do dualismo na modalidade educativa, atravessada pela manutenção do gênero feminino associado ao cuidado, determinismo que se enraíza no binarismo de gênero.
Sanctuaires et paysages, une relation complexe
Authors: Husser Jean-Marie
Published: February 2025

Résumé
L’étude des sanctuaires dans leur insertion paysagère soulève de nombreuses questions épistémologiques parmi lesquelles
l’éventuelle confusion/relation entre la sacralité des lieux et la beauté des sites. On revient sur la définition critique de deux
notions clés : le sacré, introduit dans l’anthropologie au tournant du xxe siècle, et selon la définition qu’en a donnée le philosophe
de la religion Rudolf Otto, avec le concept de hiérophanie que Mircea Eliade lui a associé ; le paysage, que se disputent géographes
et philosophes de l’esthétique. Ces deux notions comportent chacune ses ambiguïtés et introduisent dans le débat scientifique
une part non négligeable de subjectivité. En inscrivant dans l’espace une pratique rituelle et un imaginaire religieux, les sociétés
impriment une dimension symbolique à leur territoire et façonnent un paysage religieux. Il est possible de dégager les grandes
lignes de ce processus dans ses dimensions religieuse et politique, sans recourir à la notion de hiérophanie. Quant au rapport
éventuel de certains lieux saints avec une configuration particulière du paysage, on évitera d’assimiler le sublime (notion
développée par l’esthétique depuis Kant) et le sacré, comme semble le faire Otto dans sa définition.

Abstract
To study sanctuaries within the landscape around them raises many epistemological questions including a possible confusion/
relationship between sacred spaces and beauty spots. We will review the definition of two key terms: the sacred, introduced
into anthropology at the turn of the 20th century, and the definition it was given by the philosopher of religion, Rudolph Otto,
with the concept of hierophany which Mircea Eliade associated it ; and landscape, argued over by geographers and philosophers
specialising in aesthetics. Each of these terms has its ambiguities and introduces a significant amount of subjectivity to
academic debate. By giving a spatial dimension to ritual and religious imagination, social groups lend a symbolic dimension
to their territory and construct a religious landscape. It is possible to discern the main aspects to this process, both religious
and political, without necessarily referring to hierophany. As for a possible link between certain holy places and particular
topographical configurations, we will avoid assimilating the sublime (a concept developed by aesthetics from Kant onwards)
with the sacred as seems to be the case with Otto in his definition.
The so-called Sanctuary of Apollo in Toumballos in the urban Landscape of Nea Paphos
Authors: Giudice Elvia , Giudice Giada , Fuduli Leonardo
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Methodical excavations carried out by the Italian Archaeological Mission during the period 1988-2018 uncovered sanctuaries
and residential complexes dating from the 4th century BC to the 6th century AD in the area of the "Garrison Camp" in the northwestern
part of the city. The area covers a quarter of Nea Paphos, one of the largest cities in the Hellenistic-Roman East, which
was also the capital of Cyprus for a long time. It had already been partially explored in recent decades, revealing a remarkable
complex of underground chambers dug into the rock and linked to the cult of Apollo by similarity to those of the sanctuary
of Apollo Hylates, discovered in the south-eastern part of the village of Kato Paphos. In the absence of detailed archaeological
and literary evidence, identifying the cults practised in the sanctuaries remains rather difficult. Nevertheless, in the light of the
discoveries of recent decades, a number of hypotheses can be put forward.

Résumé
Des fouilles menées par la Mission archéologique italienne, au cours de la période 1988-2018, ont mis au jour, dans la zone du
« Garrison Camp », dans la partie nord-ouest de la ville, des sanctuaires et des complexes résidentiels datant du ive siècle avant
J.‑C. au vie siècle après J.-C. La zone couvre un quart de Nea Paphos, l’une des plus grandes villes de l’Orient hellénistique-romain,
qui a longtemps été aussi la capitale de Chypre. Elle avait déjà été partiellement explorée au cours des dernières décennies,
révélant un remarquable complexe de chambres souterraines creusées dans la roche et liées au culte d’Apollon sur la base de
la ressemblance de deux d’entre elles avec celles du sanctuaire d’Apollon Hylates, découvert dans la partie sud-est du village
de Kato Paphos. L’identification des cultes pratiqués dans les sanctuaires, en l’absence de preuves archéologiques et littéraires
détaillées, reste assez difficile. Néanmoins, à la lumière des découvertes des dernières décennies, quelques hypothèses peuvent
être émises.
An analysis of security rights to secure the repayment of loans in South African law
Authors: Kariem Adnaan
Published: February 2025

In South African law, a borrower’s obligation to repay a loan for consumption, which is typically a loan of money, can be secured using a myriad of common-law and statutory security rights created in favour of the lender. If, applying the pledge theory of cession in securitatem debiti, the security right takes the form of a pledge and cession in securitatem debiti of a personal right, the borrower or other security provider retains its dominium in the right. At the same time, the lender temporarily acquires and holds, for as long as the loan remains unpaid, a limited security interest therein. The lender’s right to repayment of its loan is thereby secured in that the lender can exercise its security rights if the borrower defaults on its loan repayment obligation. Complex issues regarding certain security rights available to lenders are analysed, including their purpose, function, classification, nature and operation. It is recommended that the UNCITRAL Model Law on Secured Transactions could be drawn on to streamline South Africa’s current piecemeal approach to security rights.
The Labour Court’s jurisdiction to order the payment of just and equitable compensation for loss attributable to strikes: An analysis of SACCAWU v Massmart Holding Ltd
Authors: Manamela M E
Published: February 2025

Chapter IV of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 gives effect to the right to strike and provides for protected and unprotected strikes. In terms of s 68(1)(b), the Labour Court has exclusive jurisdiction to order the payment of just and equitable compensation for loss attributable to a strike or conduct that does not comply with chap IV. This note analyses the Labour Appeal Court’s findings in SACCAWU v Massmart Holding Ltd (2024) 45 ILJ 1610 (LAC), in which the union raised an exception that the Labour Court did not have jurisdiction to order the payment of a just and equitable compensation for loss attributable to a protected strike or conduct. The Labour Appeal Court also found that the Labour Court has exclusive jurisdiction in this regard. The note asserts that the judgment has far-reaching implications, as it affirms that the Labour Court is a specialist court that deals with labour disputes.
Integrated energy planning in South Africa: Teetering on feet of clay
Authors: Field Tracy-Lynn
Published: February 2025

This note argues that integrated energy planning in South Africa should urgently proceed in terms of s 6 of the National Energy Act 34 of 2008, which only commenced on 1 April 2024. The note defines the concept of integrated energy planning and explains how Integrated Resource Plans and s 34 determinations under the Electricity Regulation Act 4 of 2006 have appropriated integrated energy planning. This has put the entire edifice of energy planning on an unstable base. Instead, an Integrated Energy Plan under the National Energy Act should serve as the participatory roadmap to chart South Africa’s energy future.
Tax judgments and company law: Evidence of corporate governance concerns
Authors: Gutuza Tracy
Published: February 2025

The article considers the role of tax disputes as a signal of a company’s approach to corporate governance by considering two tax disputes between the South African Revenue Service and the Steinhoff group. It seeks to illustrate the role of tax disputes as a signal of corporate governance concerns through an analysis of the two cases, namely CSARS v Capstone 556 (Pty) Ltd and CSARS v Kluh Investments (Pty) Ltd. The tests used in determining tax liability can be difficult to navigate where the respective roles of the board of directors, the directors and the shareholders are not clear, with de facto and de jure ownership and control shifting between the various parties. This may create uncertainty about who is actually in control of the company and who is legally in control of the company. An in-depth analysis of these two cases shows that tax disputes can alert stakeholders and serve as a warning that something is amiss in the governance of the company.
PrEP Therapy: Understanding the Access and Impact on HIV Incidence
Authors:   USA, Chigurupati Manaswi
Published: February 2025

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an HIV-prevention strategy has been launched in many countries around
the world. The therapy is the people who are not infected but are at high risk of acquiring it. In countries
with poor healthcare resources and low- and middle-income populations, the incidence of HIV is high.
PrEP therapy is highly effective at preventing HIV, however, there have been challenges in implementation.
Identifying the barriers that may hamper the execution and continuousness of PrEP therapy should be
identified.
PrEP can significantly reduce HIV incidence in the short term provided the coverage is high and adherence
to therapy is followed. Strategies for awareness of the therapy and uptake need to be implemented
among populations who are at high risk of HIV infection. By increasing the number of PrEP starters and the
proportion of consistent users, the effectiveness of PrEP can be significantly improved. Newer forms of PrEP
developed using innovative technologies have the potential to improve adherence to therapy by reducing
the frequency of administration.
This comprehensive review article highlights the effectiveness of PrEP in reducing HIV incidences from
clinical trials, the obstacles in successful implementation and uptake, strategies to improve accessibility, and
recent developments in long-acting injectable lenacapavir requiring fewer shots.
Colour Icon Matrix Bar-Code
Authors: Kumaravel R  , Shivakumaran S  , Nanda Guru Pandiyan D  , Vijay Kumar R
Published: February 2025

Cimbar-Code is a proof-of-concept 2D data encoding format designed to be like QR Codes, JAB codes, and Microsoft's HCCB. It works by encoding data in a grid of coloured symbols. Each tile in the grid can have one of sixteen symbols, and each symbol can have one of a few colours. This allows Cimbar-Code to encode a significant amount of data in a small space. Cimbar-Code is designed to be transmitted from a computer screen to a cell phone camera. The decoder app on the phone can then extract the data from the encoded image. This makes Cimbar-Code a potential solution for transferring data between devices without using an internet connection. The Cimbar-Code can encode up to 10kb of data in a single image and it can transfer data at speeds of up to 100kb/s and it includes error correction capabilities to ensure that the data is transmitted accurately.
A Study on The Role of Digital Payments in Agriculture: Reducing the Effect of Middlemen
Authors: Jashwanth M K  , Kumudavalli M V  , Saraswathi D  , Swati Satyendra Baadkar
Published: February 2025

The usage of digital payments has seen enormous growth in recent paths. The role of digital payments and technology-driven initiatives in transforming India's agricultural sector, especially through the government's Digital India program. The initiative was aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and financial inclusion, thereby empowering farmers by allowing direct transfer of subsidies and other financial benefits. However, the exploitation of middlemen continues to be a significant issue in agricultural supply chains. This research tackles the problems brought forward by digital payment systems and technical problems that arise during DBT's execution. These include farmers' lack of knowledge about why digital payment fails, which are some of the issues that hamper the effective use of the platforms. The research recommends better coordination between these bodies, enhanced transparency regarding payment failures, and the introduction of grievance redress mechanisms.
Krisis Ekologi Bali: Pergulatan Moralitas Lokal dalam Arus Wacana Iklim Global
Authors: Hornbacher Annette
Published: February 2025

Pulau Bali terkenal sebagai surga tropis yang rimbun dengan tanah vulkanik yang subur, dihuni oleh para petani yang juga seniman dan pencipta ritual penuh warna, sistem irigasi yang kompleks dan lanskap sawah yang berkelanjutan secara ekologis dan sangat menakjubkan.
Keindahan kehidupan sehari-hari, pertanian dan ritual ini telah memikat banyak generasi turis dan antropolog yang menafsirkan ‘tatanan yang sempurna’ (Lansing 2006) dari lanskap budaya Bali sebagai perwujudan dari kosmologi yang didasarkan pada kaidah-kaidah keseimbangan dan keselarasan di antara hal-hal berseberangan, misalnya dalam membersihkan sekaligus menyuburkan aliran ‘air suci’ di sepanjang poros kosmos antara puncak-puncak gunung vulkanik dan laut. Begitu pentingnya air dalam praktik ritual, orang Bali biasa menyebut agama mereka sebagai agama tirtha, ‘agama air suci’.
Jihad Ekologi dalam Islam: GreenFaith Indonesia dan Eco Bhinneka Muhammadiyah
Authors: Parlan Hening Purwati
Published: February 2025

Jihad ekologi merupakan paradigma yang memadukan ajaran agama sebagai inspirasi untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan mendorong tindakan kolektif dalam pelestarian lingkungan. Artikel ini mengkaji peran agama dalam memotivasi gerakan lingkungan hidup dengan menyoroti pengalaman komunitas lintas agama di Indonesia, seperti Eco Bhinneka Muhammadiyah dan GreenFaith Indonesia. Berdasarkan data empiris dan teori-teori ekologi seperti keadilan ekologi (eco- justice) dan ecotheology, jihad ekologi menekankan pentingnya integrasi nilai spiritual, etika lingkungan, dan keadilan sosial dalam menghadapi tantangan global seperti perubahan iklim, kerusakan biodiversitas, dan polusi. Artikel ini juga menyoroti relevansi jihad ekologi dalam mengatasi ketimpangan sosial yang diperburuk oleh krisis lingkungan, sekaligus memberikan solusi berbasis nilai- nilai keimanan yang berorientasi pada keberlanjutan. Pendekatan ini diwujudkan melalui pendidikan, aksi komunitas, dan advokasi kebijakan sebagai gerakan transformasi yang berkelanjutan.
Dilarang Menyalakan Api di Ladang Padi
Authors: Banua Raudal Tanjung
Published: February 2025

Dilarang Menyalakan Api di Ladang Padi
Exploring Teachers’ Awareness and Preparedness for Cyberbullying in Malaysia: A Systematic Review (2018-2024)
Authors: Herliani Adey Noorhafeza , Sam Mee Sharon Kwan , Ading Carmella E.
Published: February 2025

This systematic review explores cyberbullying awareness and preparedness among Malaysian teachers, focusing on research from 2018 to 2024. Cyberbullying is a growing concern in Malaysia’s primary schools, but teachers face challenges in effectively addressing it due to various factors. This review examines those challenges and the key factors that influence teachers’ ability to handle cyberbullying. A systematic search was conducted using Scopus, Google Scholar, and MyCite databases, identifying 50 studies. After applying specific criteria, seven studies were selected, focusing on teachers’ perceptions, preparedness, and responses to cyberbullying in schools. A thematic analysis was performed to summarize the findings. The results showed that teachers’ awareness and preparedness varied significantly, with key factors such as professional training, socio-demographic characteristics, and institutional support influencing these differences. Teachers who had regular training and strong support from their schools felt more confident in dealing with cyberbullying. However, gaps in intervention strategies and psychological training were also identified. The review suggests that teacher training should include more focused programs, such as gamified learning and case-based workshops, to better prepare teachers. Future research should focus on long-term studies and culturally relevant training to help teachers address cyberbullying more effectively, creating safer learning environments for students.
From Anime, Comics, and Games to Reality: Understanding Generation Z’s Buying Behaviours Towards Brand Collaborations in Malaysia
Authors: Sin Tan Su , Yuet Cindy Poh Huay
Published: February 2025

This study explores the buying behaviour of Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG)-related brand collaborations among Generation Z in Malaysia, a digitally dominant group influenced by pop culture and trends. It investigates the level of awareness of Generation Z about ACG works and their brand collaborations, examines how advertising strategies influence their motivation, and analyses the psychological factors impacting their purchasing decisions. The study uses the Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT) and Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) to evaluate the motivations and insights behind their consumer behaviour. A quantitative research method involving an online survey targeting Malaysian Generation Z (aged 18-27) was employed. Findings highlight emotional connection, practicality, and uniqueness as key motivators for purchasing ACG-related products. Advertising strategies leveraging familiar ACG elements enhance brand engagement and purchase motivation. This research offers valuable insights for marketers aiming to connect with this demographic through ACG-related campaigns.
Postpartum Depression: Risk Factors and Prevalence in Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYWs) in Gwanda, Zimbabwe
Authors: Tshuma Honest , Madololo Bhekisisa I. , Gomera Sheron
Published: February 2025

The study sought to assess risk factors and prevalence of postpartum depression in adolescent girls and young women in Gwanda. The research objectives included identifying the level of postpartum depression, outlining risk factors leading to postpartum depression, establishing ways of early detection of postpartum depression and assessing possible ways of reducing postpartum depression in adolescent girls and young women. Relevant literature to the study was reviewed, with relevant theories like the biological, psychosocial and evolutionary theories and conceptual framework on the hierarchical model of risk factors. The methodology for the study was a quantitative approach using the Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale tool for screening for postpartum depression and questionnaires for responses. The researcher collected data from the postnatal mothers up to 8 weeks. From the major findings, it was discovered that the prevalence of postpartum depression of the selected group in Gwanda was 74%. It was noted that the possible risk factors of postpartum depression are lack of support from partner/husband, constant sickness of the baby and depression, stress and anxiety. In conclusion, there was lack of knowledge from the postnatal mothers concerning postpartum depression issues and lack of communication between hospitals and postnatal mothers on the issue. As part of recommendations, the researcher recommended screening of postpartum depression, awareness campaigns and counseling. Future researchers are recommended to broaden this research in Zimbabwean outskirts to attempt mitigating postpartum depression.
Delegation Practices and Staff Commitment in Adventist Secondary Schools in Zimbabwe Central Union Conference
Authors: Machila Jalabani
Published: February 2025

Delegation refers to the transfer of responsibility and authority to subordinates, encompassing tasks such as assigning responsibilities, granting discretion, and empowering decision-making. This study aimed to investigate the influence of delegation practices on the performance of Adventist secondary schools in Zimbabwe Central Union Conference (ZCUC). Specifically, it examined the impact of delegation on various performance dimensions, including academic, administrative, and overall institutional effectiveness. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design, targeting a population of 398 Adventist secondary schools registered under ZCUC. A stratified sampling technique was used to ensure representation across the country, with a final sample size of 398 institutions. Data was collected using a standardized questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis in SPSS 26. Regression analysis was applied to determine the relationship between delegation practices and institutional performance.The findings revealed mixed results. When analyzed independently, delegation practices showed a significant positive influence on institutional performance. However, in the multiple regression model, delegation practices were not statistically significant in predicting performance, suggesting that other factors may mediate or moderate this relationship.The study recommends empowering staff with adequate resources, providing clear guidelines and fair treatment, offering opportunities for professional growth, and improving awareness of institutional strategic plans. To enhance the effectiveness of delegation, it is essential to address challenges such as unequal distribution of responsibilities and inadequate supervision. Stakeholders are encouraged to adopt complementary strategies that support delegation as a leadership development practice.
Okul Öncesi Çocukların Problem Davranışları ile Ebeveyn Çift Uyumu Arasındaki İlişki: Bir Karma Yöntem Çalışması
Authors: Özdoğru Zeynep , Kaya İsa
Published: February 2025

Bu araştırma, okul öncesi dönem çocuklarının problem davranışları ile ebeveynlerin çift uyumu arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemeyi amaçlamıştır. Literatür incelemeleri, bu alanda ilişkisel çalışmaların yaygın olduğunu ancak nitel ve karma araştırmaların sınırlı kaldığını göstermektedir. Karma yöntemle tasarlanan araştırmada, İstanbul Ümraniye ilçesindeki özel bir bağımsız anaokuluna devam eden dört-altı yaş aralığındaki 29 çocuk ve anneleri çalışma grubunu oluşturmuştur. Araştırmada nicel veriler Demografik Bilgi Formu, Problem Davranış Ölçeği ve Çift Uyum Ölçeği nitel veriler ise yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın nicel verileri Pearson korelasyon analizi ile, nitel verileri ise betimsel ve içerik analiz yöntemleriyle analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın nicel ve nitel bulguları çocukların problem davranışları ile anne babalarının çift uyumu arasında bir ilişki olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Ayrıca okul öncesi dönem çocuklarının anti sosyal davranış puanları ile ebeveyn çift uyumu puanları arasında negatif yönde bir ilişki olduğu bulunmuştur. Bu sonuçlar, ebeveynlerin çift uyumunu artırmaya yönelik programların çocukların davranışsal gelişimini desteklemede faydalı olabileceğini işaret etmekte ve daha geniş katılımlı, uzun vadeli çalışmalar yapılması gerektiğini önermektedir.
Mechanical and Microstructural Analysis of Self-Compacting Concrete
Authors: Balasubramaniam N  , Boobalan SC  , Prabakaran E  , Rajeshkumar V
Published: February 2025

Concrete possesses pores and the propensity to develop microcracks, both of which are very undesirable since they facilitate the penetration through water along with additional harmful elements into the building element. Using Microbiologically Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP), the Bacterial Self Compacting technique is a potential way to fill concrete fractures. To promote the deposition of calcium carbonate within the concrete material, microorganisms use the urease enzyme in this process. Bacterial remediation is a long-term, ecologically safe, and bio-based treatment that works better than other approaches. Concrete has to have a high pH and be mixed mechanically for microorganisms to provide resistance. In high-performance construction, MICP-induced concrete has emerged as a major area of research. The uses of bacteria to produce bacterial SCC and the long-term qualities of these combinations have not been given enough consideration in India. M60 grade bacterial self-compacting concrete that has silica fume, fly ash, and bacteria added as an additive. The workability, durability, microanalysis, and mechanical characteristics of bacterial self-compacting concrete are the main topics of this investigation. The test results for bacterial selfcompacting concrete show that bacteria with a size of 106 yield the best results.
Revolutionizing Monkey Pox Diagnosis: A Cutting-Edge Deep Learning Pipeline for Advanced Lesion Segmentation and Classification Using CoAtNet
Authors: A Bamini  , Kumar J Naveen Ananda , C Jayapratha  , GB Govindaprabhu
Published: February 2025

Monkeypox is a rapidly spreading virus which poses significant diagnostic challenges, due to its overlap with other viral illnesses. The availability of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays in resource-constrained environments is often hindered. In this work, deep learning is used to automate monkeypox detection by using skin lesion images. To enhance the quality and volume of the available dataset, advanced deep learning algorithms are combined with image augmentation techniques. By combining Flip, Mirror, rotate (FMR) random image augmentation with Automated White Balance Correction (AWBC), the detection model becomes more robust. With CoAtNet, a synthesis of convolutional neural networks and transformers, lesion images are captured both locally and globally. By using a hybrid architecture, the visual data can be analyzed more comprehensively and diagnostic errors may be reduced. This model is the most accurate, precise, recall, and F1-score with other existing models. An automated monkeypox detection system can be improved significantly by incorporating CNNs and transformers. Data augmentation strategies are also recommended as a way to enhance these models. The training dataset enhancing the model's ability to generalize to new cases. There is substantial promise in deep learning-based diagnostic tools for monkeypox, especially in areas with limited access to traditional laboratory testing. This work can support healthcare systems in combating the spread of this virus. Diagnostic gaps in such regions can be bridged with such systems, thereby contributing to the global health community's collective response.
Transportation Management Systems and Freight Cost Reduction in Uganda
Authors: Namakula Sarah
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this article was to analyze transportation management systems and freight cost reduction in Uganda
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: TMS adoption in Uganda has led to an 8-10% reduction in freight costs through optimized route planning, real-time tracking, and load consolidation. These systems have improved fuel efficiency and reduced delivery delays, enhancing operational performance. Recent research indicates that transportation management systems (TMS) in Uganda have reduced freight costs by 8–10% through enhanced real-time tracking, advanced route planning, and load consolidation. Although these systems improve fuel efficiency and decrease delivery delays, challenges such as infrastructural limitations and inconsistent connectivity still hamper their full potential.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework, diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory & resource-based view (RBV) may be used to anchor future studies on transportation management systems and freight cost reduction in Uganda. Operational practices should also emphasize data integration across supply chain partners to ensure seamless information flow, enabling proactive cost management. Policymakers, on the other hand, should consider incentivizing technology upgrades through tax credits or subsidies to encourage broader adoption of sophisticated TMS solutions.