bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Shariah Law in Commercial Banking and Stock Market: Recent Development, Challenges and Practices
Authors: Talha Mohammad , Faisal Syed Mohammad , Khan Ahmad Khalid
Published: May 2024

In current years, there has been much dialogue about putting Shariah law into commercial banking and stock market practices. Because Islamic finance keeps getting more crucial and critical to the world economy, this research paper scrutinizes how Shariah law has changed, what problems it has triggered, and how it is used in commercial banking and the stock market. The study lures on a comprehensive review of the literature and an analysis of the practices and regulations related to Shariah law in commercial banking and the stock market. The verdicts designate that there has been significant progress in Shariah-compliant financial products and services, with an aggregate number of financial institutions seeking to knock on the door of the rising Islamic finance market. Generally, the study contributes to the thoughtful understanding of Shariah law in commercial banking and stock market practices, highlighting the developments, challenges, and practices associated with this mounting and growing sector of the global economy. The study proposes that policymakers and regulators keep supporting the growth of Shariah-based financial products and services while also addressing the complications and guaranteeing they align with Shariah law.
Effects of Public Spending on Economic Growth: An empirical approach in Latin American countries. Period 2006 – 2019
Authors: Tuesta José Antonio Arévalo , Camacho Lilia Rodas , Salazar Jenny María Ruiz , Chinchay Lilly Rocío Moreno , Wong Raquel Atoche , Barriga Víctor Raúl Arévalo , Loli Martha Rocío Gonzales , Soto Leyla Agueda Cavero
Published: May 2024

The objective of this research is to empirically examine the influence of gross capital formation (GFK), public spending on education, spending on research and development (R&D), the number of companies and tax collection, in economic growth, evaluating these variables in the economy of twelve Latin American countries in the periods 2006 to 2019. For this, static panel models (fixed effects and random effects) and dynamic panel (Generalized Method of Analysis) were used as econometric methodology. Moments – GMM), in order to establish the best model that presents the estimators, where the two-step GMM system is more consistent and significant. The results found that gross capital formation, spending on education and taxes significantly influence economic growth, while spending on R&D and the number of companies negatively influence economic growth. Coming to the conclusion that spending on education generates growth in the economies of Latin American countries, this is due to lagging economic growth and tax collection, but there is a lack of information on why spending on R&D, taxes, company numbers, generates a negative impact, which is why studies that evaluate factors that influence these variables are recommended.
Genealogy of the Prophet: Reassessing Ibn Saʿd’s Qur’ānic Reference in Sīra Nabawiyya
Authors: Azmi Ahmad Sanusi , Anas Norazmi , Halim Amran Abdul , Ibrahim Mohd Nor Adzhar , Mokhtar Khairul Aiman Wan
Published: May 2024

Genealogy plays a crucial role in historiography. An account of genealogy serves as an instrument to legalize kinship in the Arab tribal world. One of the most important aspects in understanding the history of Prophet Muḥammad’s life (the Sīra Nabawiyya) is his genealogy. It is not an exaggeration to say that almost all the biographies of Muḥammad commence their discussion by introducing his lineage, including Ibn Sa’d, one of the prominent figures in Islamic historiography. The present study seeks to explore Ibn Saʿd’s hermeneutical response to and understanding of Qur’ānic reference to the Prophet’s genealogy. It will also analyse for what specific reasons these understandings were developed in its socio-religious contexts. The study is qualitative in nature and is one in which the researcher will employ both descriptive and source-critical approaches. The study in its findings argues for the appropriateness of using 26:219 as reference to the Prophet’s genealogy. Its analysis proposes that it was the influence of his master that leads Ibn Sa’d to invent the connection between the Prophet’s genealogy and the Qur’ān. Furthermore, his approach to ‘Qur’ānise’ the nature of the narrative appears to be another reason that influence Ibn Saʿd to create such connection.
Detection of Newcastle Disease Egg Yolk Titer and Phenotypic Correlation in IPB-D2 Chickens
Authors: Ratnawati Diana , Darwati Sri , Murtini Sri , Sumantri Cece
Published: May 2024

Maternal antibodies in egg yolks provide the initial protection for embryos after hatching. Newcastle disease virus is one of the viruses that causes mortality in chickens of all ages. This study aimed to analyze the Newcastle Disease virus titer in the egg yolks of IPB-D2 chickens (Institut Pertanian Bogor-D2). Seventy-two eggs were collected from 12 IPB-D2 chickens with two repetitions over three periods, using hemagglutination test for Newcastle disease titer. The hemagglutination test results were analyzed using geometric mean titers and descriptive analysis. The protection levels for Period I were 55%, Period II were 71%, and Period III were 70%. The egg weight was 40.11±3.61 grams, hatch weight was 32.12±4.62 grams, and body weight at 4 weeks was 288.2±59.42 grams. Phenotypic correlation of Newcastle antibody in egg yolks with egg weight and hatch weight showed significant differences but not statistically significant with body weight at 4 weeks.
The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Marital Frustration and Attitude Towards Divorce Among Married Women on the Verge of Divorce
Authors: Rahimi Bahare
Published: May 2024

Objective: The current research aimed to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on marital frustration and attitudes towards divorce among married women on the verge of divorce. Methods and Materials: This study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group. The population consisted of married women on the verge of divorce visiting counseling centers in Tehran in 2022. The sample, selected via convenience sampling, included 28 individuals divided into an experimental group and a control group (14 participants each). Data were collected using questionnaires on marital frustration and attitudes toward divorce. The experimental group received ACT-based treatment for eight weeks, with one 90-minute session per week, while the control group did not receive any specific intervention. Findings: Findings indicated significant differences between the experimental and control groups in scores of marital frustration and attitudes toward divorce in the post-test compared to the pre-test. Conclusion: Therefore, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy significantly affects marital frustration and attitudes towards divorce among married women on the verge of divorce.
Ageism and Sexism: The Double Jeopardy Affecting Older Women's Mental Health
Authors: Saadati Nadereh
Published: May 2024

Older women face unique psychological challenges that stem from the intersection of ageism and sexism, phenomena that together pose a double jeopardy to their mental health and overall well-being. This article explores the implications of these biases, the social and personal impacts they engender, and the need for a more supportive societal framework. The intersection of ageism and sexism creates a complex landscape of challenges that significantly affect the mental health and quality of life of older women. This double jeopardy not only impacts their personal and professional lives but also limits their visibility and representation in society. As research continues to shed light on these issues, it is crucial for policymakers, practitioners, and society at large to develop strategies that address these biases comprehensively. This involves creating supportive workplace environments, providing accurate and empowering health information, and fostering a culture that celebrates rather than stigmatizes aging and femininity. Only through a concerted effort can we hope to dismantle the barriers that older women face, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable society.
Predicting the Emotional Social Adjustment of Children with Autism Based on Mother-Child Anxiety and the Adaptability of Maternal Parenting
Authors: Alhammashi Alaa Najm Abed , Yousefi Zahra , Radhi Abboud Jawad , Khayatan Floor
Published: May 2024

Objective: This study aimed to predict the emotional social adjustment of children with autism based on mother-child anxiety and the adaptability of maternal parenting. Methods and Materials: The research was descriptive and correlational. The population consisted of all mothers with autistic children in the city of Kut. The sample consisted of 200 mothers with autistic children, selected through convenient sampling. The research instruments included the Mother and Child Anxiety Scale (Ataabadi et al., 2021), the Social Emotional Skills Questionnaire for Children (Payton et al., 2008), and the Parenting Adaptability Scale (Yousefi, 2021). Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression) were used for data analysis. Findings: The results showed that among the predictor variables, mother-child anxiety and its dimensions, and parenting adaptability and its dimensions, were significantly correlated with emotional social adjustment. Among these variables and their dimensions, parental control, parenting concerns, and parent-child anxiety had predictive power for the emotional social adjustment of children. Conclusion: Based on these results, it can be said that improving parenting variables is beneficial for the improvement of children's emotional social adjustment.
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Self-Control and Social Adaptation in Housewives
Authors: Ghanbari Azam , Askari Azadeh
Published: May 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness training on self-control and social adaptation in housewives. Methods and Materials: The research method was a quasi-experimental design using a randomized two-group pretest-posttest approach. The statistical population of the study comprised all housewives visiting Fateh Garden in the Jahanshahr neighborhood of Karaj in 2023. Considering that the minimum sample size for a quasi-experimental design is 30 participants, housewives who exercised at Fateh Garden during the week, met the research criteria, and were willing to participate after receiving explanations about the procedures and ethical assurances from the researchers, were selected. A total sample size of 30 participants (15 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group) was chosen using a voluntary sampling method and randomly assigned to the two groups. Data were collected using the Bell Social Adaptation Scale, the Tangney Self-Control Scale, and sessions based on the mindfulness training by Lewas and Schumann Oliver (2018). Findings: Results indicated that mindfulness training had a positive and significant impact on self-control and social adaptation in housewives. Conclusion: Thus, the potential of mindfulness training to enhance aspects such as self-control and social adaptation in couples can be utilized.
Examining the Indian Metro Rail Construction Industry's EOT (Extension of Time) Claim Process and Including a Case Study
Authors: Dubey Vaibhav , Parihar Satish
Published: May 2024

A project is a series of tasks with a predetermined end date. Any action that is on the project's critical path that is delayed will affect the project's completion date and result in time overruns. One of the key determinants of the project's success is time overruns. It might be the result of force majeure, employer error, interface contractor error, or contractor error. Analyzing the reason for the delay is necessary, and if the contractor is not at fault, they are entitled to the extra time. India takes a distinct method while requesting EOT from FIDIC and other foreign agencies since contracts are structured in accordance with CPWD and military engineering services.
Space-time Evolution and Causes of Commercial Sports Facilities in the Main Urban Area of Xi 'an City
Authors: Sai Jiaxuan
Published: May 2024

The construction of urban commercial sports facilities plays an important role in improving the national fitness system. This article takes commercial sports facilities in Xi'an as the research object, and selects POI data from 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2022 to explore their spatiotemporal evolution and causes. Research has found that the spatial distribution of commercial sports facilities in Xi'an is a multi-core agglomeration, with expansion direction similar to the urban development direction; Population, economy, transportation, and spatial location factors all have a significant impact on the spatial pattern of commercial sports facilities in Xi'an. Among them, road network density has the greatest impact, followed by population density, nighttime light index, and street distance from the city center. The density of public transportation and subway stations, per capita income, and distance from universities have a relatively small impact.
Research on the Identification of Rural Revitalization Potential and Precise Financial Support in Poverty-Stricken Areas
Authors: Jin Haozhe , Zhang Qiuyu , Li Deyu
Published: May 2024

To meet people's yearning for a better life, better solve the problem of unbalanced regional development, the party and the country is gradually strengthening the centralized and unified leadership of grassroots governance, through making clear strategy, with the index of fine management, technical assessment means, intensive supervision of accountability and form, to ensure the realization of the national strategic goals and tasks. Implement the strategy of rejuvenating the country is the party's major policy decisions, the financial industry for poverty "three rural" areas support is still weak, to better fight poverty to be completed, realize rural revitalization strategy, the financial industry to xi jinping new era socialism with Chinese characteristics as a guide, adhere to the principle of priority support industry development, adhere to the basic principle of pratt & whitney financial principle, improve the rural financial system, accelerate the construction of social support system, improve the rural financial risk prevention mechanism, for poverty areas rural revitalization to provide all-round, the whole process of accurate financial services.
The Impact of Green Finance on Corporate Carbon Productivity
Authors: Li Yimin , Chen Jin
Published: May 2024

With the transformation of China's economy from high-speed growth to high-quality development, the extensive development mode that relied on a large amount of resource investment in the past has become unsustainable, promoting the green transformation of high polluting enterprises to become a necessary path for sustainable economic development. This article takes the carbon dioxide emissions and implementation of green finance policies of China Great Wall Technology Group Co., Ltd. from 2011 to 2020 as the research sample, and empirically analyzes the impact of the release and implementation of green finance policies on the carbon emissions of enterprises. Research has shown that the implementation of green finance policies has a significant positive promoting effect on corporate carbon emissions reduction, that is, the release and implementation of green finance policies can help reduce corporate carbon emissions. Based on empirical research, policy recommendations were ultimately proposed to facilitate the effective implementation of green finance policies.
Gender Digital Divide and China's International Communication based on Cuban Women's Media Use
Authors: Pan Rui
Published: May 2024

The Belt and Road Initiative has entered its tenth year of existence, and cooperation with Latin America has gradually deepened, with global initiatives pointing the way for developing countries. While international cooperation and exchanges have become closer, the idea of "equality" has always been highly valued, but it is important to point out that the gender digital divide still exists in countries in the middle of the Internet access level, which needs to be solved in order to better promote development. Cuba, as an important partner of China's Belt and Road initiative, has gender differences in media empowerment brought about by the digital divide, and the main factors affecting it are the underdeveloped local economic situation, insufficient infrastructure construction, and the segregation of dissemination of knowledge and access to information, etc. This paper mainly uses semi-structured interviews. In this paper, we use semi-structured interviews to explore Cuban women's media use and explain the specific manifestations and causes of the gender digital divide, so as to jointly promote the implementation of the "One Belt, One Road" Initiative, and provide development momentum for the realization of the concept of a community of shared destiny for humankind.
People's Livelihood in Zhejiang Practice and Development
Authors: Zhu Yuke , Zhang Yunchen , Chen Guifang , Wang Huifei , Ye Jingyi
Published: May 2024

2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the "Double Eight Strategy". Under the guidance of the policy, this study visited seven counties in Zhejiang (Jinhua Pujiang, Jinhua Panan, three counties in Wenzhou, Taizhou Linhai, Ningbo Ninghai) to develop local industries according to local conditions as the central theme, and conducted research from the aspects of infrastructure construction, leading development of party construction, agricultural science and technology construction, cultural tourism industry development and comprehensive application. On the basis of practical exploration, this study summarizes and proposes the "T-E-T" innovation model of people's livelihood based on data analysis, refining the model core of "promoting people's livelihood by combining culture and tourism, restoring and stabilizing people's livelihood by infrastructure, guiding people's livelihood by The Party Construction, and promoting people's livelihood by science and technology", and building a solid "TET" framework with education, talents and technology as the starting point. Adhere to the problem-oriented, focus on the new problems encountered in practice and the people's urgent problems, and explore new ideas and new ways to solve new problems.
Measuring the Digital Assets, Brand Services and Service Quality Quantitative Analysis: Evidence from China
Authors: Cui Jun , Liu Hongchen , Wan Qiang
Published: May 2024

This study mainly analyses over the data of 300 questionnaire surveys for China mobile, China, Unicom, and China Telcom. It uses the hypothesis testing methodology, ANOVA analysis, and multiple-linear regression testing methodology for data analysis and verification to prove the feasibility of the sample data. This study emphasizes the importance of using the established SERVQUAL model to measure the digital asserts, brand service, and quality-of-service of the mobile communications segment in China, albeit with fair variance based on expert judgments to capture specific industry aspects, as well as China's unique digital and brand culture. Moreover, it is challenging to find evidence-backed studies focusing on quality-of-service, consumer satisfaction and consumer value, along with their impacts on the behaviour intentions of consumers in the telecommunications sector. This study emphasizes the importance of using the established SERVQUAL model to measure the quality-of-service of the mobile communications segment in China, albeit with fair variance based on expert judgments to capture specific industry aspects, as well as China's unique culture. Meanwhile, This article uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods for analysis. This article mainly uses quantitative analysis methodology for sample research, it also uses SPSS and Excel software as analysis tool. The major factors of quality-of-service, consumer value, brand value, digital asserts value, and consumer happiness are initially determined using a disaggregated method to stress the consumer perceived sacrifice. Following that, the paper focuses on establishing dynamic relationships between those elements, particularly the regulating role of consumer value in the customerr relationship between higher-quality of service and some related consumer satisfaction, which is preceded by a finally examination of their effects on consumers' behaviour and behaviour data. The paper research results are based on our structural equation models that were created using the TAM theory method - Partial Least Square approach.
Segmentación de morfemas con cálculo de entropía en pa ipai
Authors: Sánchez Fernández Manuel Alejandro
Published: May 2024

Este trabajo propone implementar el cálculo de entropía de la información en la lengua pa ipai para determinar si esta medida puede ser útil para sugerir lindes morfológicos. Se recopilaron y homogenizaron textos en lengua pa ipai para realizar dos experimentos: el primero para detectar posibles morfemas y el segundo con un texto glosado para calificar la validez de la medida de entropía para predecir los límites morfológicos. Los resultados muestran una relación significativa entre el cálculo de entropía de la información y las segmentaciones sugeridas por una lingüista. La propuesta resulta novedosa tanto para el estudio de lenguas yumanas como para la implementación de herramientas computacionales con lenguas que cuenten con muy pocos recursos.
La obra de Emilia Ferreiro. Una revolución conceptual sobre el lenguaje escrito
Authors: Díaz Argüero Celia
Published: May 2024

En este trabajo se presenta un panorama general de la obra de Emilia Ferreiro. Durante cinco décadas, su investigación aportó ideas fundamentales para comprender la construcción del conocimiento del lenguaje escrito. Además de mostrar el proceso de adquisición del sistema de escritura alfabético y de adentrarse en el estudio de la comprensión que desarrollan los aprendices acerca de las características de los textos, sus trabajos nos invitan a explorar la historia de la escritura y de otros sistemas de representación gráfica con el propósito de ampliar nuestro horizonte de interpretación de las escrituras de quienes se encuentran en el proceso de adquisición. La trascendencia teórica de su obra ha dejado profunda huella en numerosos países de América Latina y Europa.
Introducción. Matrioskas: los desafíos de la adquisición y desarrollo del lenguaje
Authors: Barriga Villanueva Rebeca
Published: May 2024

Desde tiempos inmemoriales, la adquisición del lenguaje ha sido una permanente interrogante para el ser humano. ¿Cuándo surge? ¿Cómo surge? ¿Qué la motiva? ¿Es una capacidad innata o es la imperiosa necesidad de comunicación la que la configura? ¿Es un proceso delimitado por el tiempo o es una construcción continua que organiza de forma paulatina el pensamiento para expresar sentimientos y emociones, propios del momento y la circunstancia histórica? Sobre este devenir gradual, los estudios de adquisición, emanados de la psicolingüística, han buscado explicar, desde teorías y metodologías distintas, procesos de cambio, delimitar estadios de desarrollo y caracterizarlos, trazar linderos entre éstos y descubrir, si, las hay, líneas evolutivas. Sin duda, el desarrollo lingüístico es un complejo y dinámico proceso que se extiende por un largo periodo, con hitos sobresalientes que evidencian la conjunción de elementos y factores de diversa índole.
Acercamiento a la comprensión de locuciones verbales y adverbiales en los años escolares
Authors: Luna Patiño Gabriela
Published: May 2024

Durante los años escolares, un punto clave lo encontramos en el desarrollo de la comprensión del lenguaje figurado, que es cuando los niños comienzan a entender expresiones cuyo significado no es composicional, como el de las locuciones, las cuales conforman el objeto de interés del presente trabajo. Se trata de un estudio de caso en etapas tardías en el que muestro un acercamiento a la comprensión de las locuciones. Con el objetivo de identificar cómo comprenden los adolescentes el significado de ocho locuciones —cuatro verbales y cuatro adverbiales—, se les pidió que llevaran a cabo dos actividades. A partir de los resultados, sugiero que los colaboradores comprenden el significado de las locuciones como una unidad completa de significado y que su comprensión está sujeta a factores de diversa índole.
Correlating Light Intensity with Body Heat Changes: Implications for Screen Time and Well-being
Authors: Kasyap C V N M
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the correlation between light intensity and body heat changes during screen time activities, aiming to uncover potential implications for well-being. With the pervasive use of screens in modern society, understanding how light emitted from devices affects physiological responses is crucial. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining thermal imaging techniques with light intensity measurements to explore the intricate relationship between these variables. The methodology involves recruiting participants to engage in screen-based activities, such as watching television or using laptops, under controlled conditions. Thermal imaging cameras are utilized to monitor changes in body heat, providing real-time data on thermal responses. Concurrently, light intensity meters measure the brightness emitted by the screens, allowing for the quantification of light exposure levels. Data analysis encompasses statistical techniques to identify correlations between light intensity and body heat changes. Factors such as screen type, content, and viewing distance are considered to elucidate potential moderating variables. The findings aim to provide insights into how different levels of light intensity impact physiological well-being during screen time activities. Implications of the study extend to various domains, including ergonomic design, health recommendations, and screen usage guidelines. Understanding the interplay between light exposure and body heat regulation can inform the development of anti-screen technologies or interventions aimed at mitigating potential negative effects of prolonged screen time on health and well-being. Overall, this research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between screen-based activities, light exposure, and human physiology
Application of CBCT in Oral Medicine: A Review
Authors: Pandey Dr. Abhishek , Vijayavargiya Dr. Dhiral , Jena Dr. Priyabrata , Yalavarthy Dr. Pujitha , Nalluri Dr.  Lekha , Vairagade Dr. Saurabh Prakash
Published: May 2024

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) represents a significant advancement in the field of Oral Medicine, offering three-dimensional imaging that provides detailed anatomical information. This imaging technique has revolutionized the way clinicians diagnose, plan treatment, and manage a wide range of dental and maxillofacial conditions. The applications of CBCT in Oral Medicine are vast, ranging from implantology and orthodontics to endodontics and maxillofacial surgery. This paper explores the key applications of CBCT in oral health care, emphasizing its advantages over traditional two-dimensional imaging techniques, and discusses the implications of its use in clinical practice.
ADDRESSING PRIVACY AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (IMS)
Authors:   Management Information System, College of Business, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, US, Rahman Md Ashiqur , Jim Md Majadul Islam ,   Management Information System, College of Business, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, US, Uzzaman Arfan ,   Management Information System, College of Business, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, US, Hasan Md Mehedi ,   Management Information System, College of Business, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, US
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the crucial role of privacy and ethics in Health Information Management Systems (HIMS), addressing the inherent challenges and presenting innovative solutions through detailed case studies. We examine the significant privacy concerns, such as data breaches and unauthorized data sharing, alongside ethical issues like informed consent and equitable access to technology. Effective solutions including the Privacy-Preserving Distributed Analytics (PPDA) model and proactive bioethics committees, as demonstrated by institutions like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, illustrate successful strategies for managing these concerns. The paper emphasizes the importance of prioritizing privacy and ethics not merely as compliance requirements but as foundational elements essential to the trustworthiness and effectiveness of HIMS. It advocates for a continuous, proactive approach to address these issues as technology evolves and regulations change. Furthermore, we call for a collaborative effort among policymakers, healthcare providers, technologists, and patients to develop and refine HIMS that uphold the highest standards of privacy, ethics, and accessibility, thus enhancing the quality of care and health outcomes for all stakeholders.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT: INNOVATIONS AND CHALLENGES IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Authors:   Graduate Researcher, Management Information Systems, College of Business, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA., Nur Uddin Mahmud Arif Md Abdul Ahad Maraj, Md Arif Hossain, Siful Islam
Published: May 2024

Health Information Systems (HIS) are increasingly pivotal in transforming healthcare delivery globally. This paper explores the dual aspects of HIS: the innovative potentials and the challenges they present. We discuss how HIS enhance healthcare management through streamlined data integration, improved diagnostic accuracy, and personalized treatment plans. Despite these benefits, significant challenges such as data security, interoperability, and equitable access persist, posing barriers to the effective implementation of these systems. Through a systematic review of the literature, this study highlights the need for tailored solutions that address these challenges and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders to optimize the use of HIS. We also propose future research directions focused on improving the functionality and inclusivity of HIS to meet global health needs better. The findings suggest that while HIS hold transformative potential, their success is contingent upon overcoming existing hurdles and enhancing system capabilities to support comprehensive health management.
Editorial
Authors: León Gomnzález Jorge Luis
Published: May 2024

Estimados lectores:La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe es el organismo de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas responsable de promover el desarrollo económico y social de América Latina y el Caribe. En sus estudios sobre la región reconoce que las trayectorias tecnológicas son inseparables de las del empleo y la producción; de manera que la economía de cada país depende de la capacidad que tenga para aplicar conocimientos y disminuir la brecha tecnológica. En la región existen algunos avances en los indicadores del esfuerzo innovador y el acceso a la tecnología, pero aún es débil el posicionamiento en cuanto a la capacidad para absorber conocimientos en los paradigmas tecnológicos que impacten los sistemas productivos, se disminuyan costos, exista transformación social y se reduzca el índice de pobreza.A partir de esto es fundamental para cada país reorientar la Ciencia, la Tecnología y la Innovación en función de los tres objetivos de crecimiento económico, inclusión social y sostenibilidad ambiental planteados en los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible y la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible.Estos son algunos de los retos a los que se enfrenta nuestra región y a cuya solución se intenta solucionar con investigaciones aplicadas y promover con este número; sin dejar de reconocer que existe la necesidad de la identificación de políticas públicas que permitan transitar por senderos de desarrollo más inclusivos y sostenibles.
Liderazgo femenino: experiencia de directoras de escuelas primarias de Panamá
Authors: Durán González Rosa Elena , Esbri Montoliu Miguel Ángel , Vite Vega Arlette
Published: May 2024

This work presents the characteristics of primary school principals from a need to know how female leadership is built in school contexts from a simple random sample of principals in Panama. The quantitative study contemplates a questionnaire applied to a random sample of directors of the Ministry of Education in Panama that contemplates the characteristics of academic leaders from a gender perspective and under the Likert psychometric scale. The qualitative study recovers the feelings and actions of the principals in their schools in schools in Panama. The interviews were conducted with digital tools through zoom and video calls and provided the particularities and characteristics of female leadership in Panama. As important findings are the intentions of female leadership permeated by a strong sense of belonging to the group and convening and convincing skills. The other face that we show is the gender inequalities in female management positions, the eternal feminized management with the glass ceiling that does not allow ascending in the hierarchies of power, as well as greater teaching, administrative and salary inequality to access a position. directive as opposed to directors.
Effects of father absence on women's perception of "ideal" mate and father
Authors: Vargon Melanie M. , Lynn David B. , Barton Keith
Published: May 2024

The father-absent group compromised 28 college women whose biological father had not lived at home after their 11th birthday. Controls were father-present college women. Both groups completed the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire twice: as ideal mate would, and as father would. Father-absent women differed significantly from controls in perceiving father as more guilt prone (Factor O) (p < .01), more tense (Factor Q4) (p < .05), and having less ego strength (Factor C) (p < .05). Compared with the control group, father-absent women viewed their ideal mate as lower in superego strength (Factor G) (p < .05) but higher in radicalism (Factor Q1) (p < .05). In sum, father-absent women seem to portray father and ideal mate as opposing personalities: the father as constricted (guilt prone, tense) and weak (lower ego strength), and the ideal mate as free (lower superego) and radical.
Countercultural and opposing values at a two-year college
Authors: Baggaley Andrew R.
Published: May 2024

In an attempt to replicate findings using demographically different populations, the author compared results of principal components analyses on a chart of 456 "fundamental world perspectives." In addition, the Comrey Personality Scale and a "social concepts" questionnaire by Kerlinger were administered to the second group of subjects. Principal components analysis of the second group's data was performed yielding comparable results across the different samples.
Factors of subordinate-superordinate interaction
Authors: Sweney Arthur B. , Fiechtner Leslie A.
Published: May 2024

Two hundred-four crew members and sixty-nine crew commanders of a Titan II Missile Wing completed a battery of instruments measuring superordinate subordinate role preferences, pressure, and perceptions. After matching subordinate variables with the appropriate superordinate variables, the data were correlated, factored, and rotated for orthogonal simple structure. Of the twelve factors obtained five were identified inclusively with crew commander behavior; three were related to the behavior of the crew members; and four described the interactions between the two realms. Perceptions were found to be primarily a function of observer variance and the roles were found to have much less shaping effect across levels than was expected.
An application of P technique to the Eight State Questionnaire
Authors: Stewart David W. , Stewart Lenora F.
Published: May 2024

A 20 year old, female subject completed the Eight State Questionnaire (From B) twice daily for a period of 30 days. Primary factoring of the subtests across occassions provided some support for the factorial validity of the 8SQ. However, the subtests appeared highly correlated and yielded higher order factors upon subsequent analysis. Two higher order factors were tentatively labelled as "General Arousal" and "Response to Stress."
Desirable psychological characteristics of medical students: A convergent approach
Authors: Burstein Alvin G. , Lawlis G. Frank
Published: May 2024

In these studies, we explore two hypotheses concerning psychological characteristics of medical school applicants. The first was that consensus would exist on the medical school faculty with respect to desirable psychological characteristics of applicants. With only minor differences between specialties, three factors emerge, self-discipline, psychosocial orientation, and brightness. The second hypothesis was the peer description could be elicited from resident physicians which could then be related to peer ratings of excellence and to a type of self-report potentially useful in a selection situation. Two samples were utilized in exploring this hypothesis. One hundred sixteen freshman medical students and forty-two residents were tested and compared on objective self-reports. In addition, each resident was asked to rate his or her peers as to skill as a physician and indepedently to develop descriptive constructs for discriminating their peers into meaningful groups. The most striking finding is that one trait, the need to understand, is related to all forms of physician excellence, though that characteristics is unrelated to MCAT and GPA in the range of selected applicants. Cluster analysis reveals three personality types: gratification oriented, control oriented, and loners; however, no type related to overall excellence as a physician.
Factorial validity by tautology: Methodological comments on Stewart and Stewart
Authors: Dorans Neil J.
Published: May 2024

A recent attempt to assess the factorial validity of the Eight State Questionnaire used an unusual methodological procedure that is tautological in nature. Retention and rotation of all principle components to a trivial simple structure, in which each component is marked by one and only one scale, is guaranteed for any nonsingular correlation matrix. The certain existence of the transformation to this trivial structure precludes the use of its existence as scientific evidence of factorial validity. A verbal, geometric argument and a formal mathematical proof support the contention that this unusual methodology is tautological, and hence should be avoided in future research.
Mise au point sur les minéraux de qualité gemme du Canada ayant un impact économique
Authors:   Institut de Gemmologie de Montréal, Giacomazzi Daphné ,   460 rue Ste Catherine, Montréal, QC, H3B 1A7,   info@egmtl.ca, Dragon Marianne ,   Institut de Gemmologie de Montréal; 460 rue Ste Catherine, Montréal, QC, H3B 1A7; info@egmtl.ca, Corbin Marie-Hélène ,   Institut de Gemmologie de Montréal; 460 rue Ste Catherine, Montréal, QC, H3B 1A7; info@egmtl.ca
Published: May 2024

Canada is a country rich in its diversity of minerals, some of which have gem varieties. Yet only three gemstones are of both local and international economic importance: the diamond, the nephrite jade and the ammolite. Other gems, such as hessonite garnet, are not abundant enough or prized enough to exploit them economically and therefore remain gems that are found on the local market sporadically.
L’antlérite, une nouvelle espèce gemme
Authors:   Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie, 30 rue de la Victoire, 75009 Paris, France, Delaunay Aurélien , Fritsch Emmanuel ,   Nantes Université, CNRS, Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel, IMN, F-44322 Nantes, France, Lerouyer Ingrid ,   Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie, 30 rue de la Victoire, 75009 Paris, France
Published: May 2024

In a batch of variscite, one sample stood out because of its slightly different color and texture. Laboratory analysis showed that it is an antlerite, Cu3(SO4)(OH)4 a rare mineral that is generally better known in mineralogy than in gemology. This specimen is currently an isolated case. But it suggests that antlerite could be considered a new species of green ornamental gemstone.
Méthodes de calcul des formules structurales des gemmes
Authors: Bouvier Marine
Published: May 2024

This article aims to explain the content of the experimental dissertation prepared by Marine Bouvier (2023) for her university diploma in gemology (DUG, Nantes entitled “Calculation methods of structural formulas for gemstones”. The utilities and uses of the structural formulas are explained, along with the percentage of pure pole components of minerals’ continuous series commonly encountered in gemology. In order to help the gemologist to use this dissertation, one detailed example of the methodology is shown here.
La glyptique : du berceau des civilisations à nos jours, un art millénaire en constante évolution
Authors:   Renard Intaglio, 92350 Le Plessis-Robinson, France., Renard Stéphane
Published: May 2024

The art of stone or gem engraving was invented at the dawn of civilizations. It has played an essential role in the history of art and culture from its start to nowadays, evolving over the centuries to become a means of artistic expression. The earliest forms of glyptic art were observed among ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, around 4,000 BC. Engraved cylindrical seals and scarabs served both as objects of art and means of personal identification. Glyptic art reached its first peak in Greece and Rome. Talented artisans produced intaglios featuring mythological motifs, portraits, and historical scenes, used as personal seals, jewelry, amulets, and collectibles. Throughout the ages of medieval Europe, the art of glyptics survived mainly through ancient collections and a few scattered monastic workshops. The Renaissance saw a renewed interest in engraved gemstones, with the development of a new form of tourism driven by the bourgeoisie. Glyptic art experienced its second peak in the 18th-19th centuries with the fashion for cameos. Today, glyptic art is gradually making a comeback, not only drawing the interest of collectors of ancient pieces but also coming back to the front of the jewelry scene.
Les verres naturels
Authors:   Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie, 30 rue de la Victoire 75009 Paris, France, Lerouyer Ingrid
Published: May 2024

This article presents the main varieties of natural glasses and classifies them into three categories, each linked to their mode of formation. In the wild, glass can be found through volcanic, meteoritic impact or lightning-related events. At the end of this article, a table lists the characteristics and optical phenomena most frequently observed in these types of glass.
Le Jade, plus qu’une pierre. Décoder la pierre précieuse emblématique de l’empire du milieu…
Authors:   Aurore SAYS Joaillière Créatrice et Gemmologue. Atelier-boutique 8 rue Saint-Blaise, 49100 Angers., Says Aurore
Published: May 2024

Jade is considered one of the most precious stones in the world. In Chinese, 玉 Yù is a word used to describe a very beautiful gem, it could also be simply translated by « precious ». It is the general name for “jade” and its different mineralogical varieties, such as jadeite and nephrite. Jade is this incredible material of various aspects, associated with numerous symbolics, much desired by collectors and jewelers all around the world. But to truly understand Jade, it is imperative to look further than just its gemological properties. One needs to understand its place and importance within Asian culture to understand its worth. As its rarity increases, so does the apparition of various treatments and imitation of jade within the market.
L’origine de la perle : imaginaire d’une immaculée conception au Moyen Âge et à l’époque moderne
Authors:   L’École des Arts Joailliers, Paris., Cassius-Duranton Marie-Laure
Published: May 2024

Among pearl origin myths, one of the most widespread in Western European culture was handed down to us by Pliny the Elder: a shell fertilized by dew would give birth to the pearl. This myth became a topos in the lapidaries and bestiaries of the Middle Ages, as well as in treatises on naturalia in the modern era. One of the reasons for its success was its evocative power, making it an ideal metaphor for the Incarnation of Christ in Christian iconography.
Korporatīvās veiklības attīstība būvniecības uzņēmumā
Authors:   , Locovs Jevgenijs
Published: May 2024

Promocijas darbs veltīts būvniecības jomai, pētot korporatīvās veiklības ietekmi uz būvuzņēmuma darbību. Darba izstrādes gaitā veikti vairāki pētījumi. Pierādīts, ka būvniecības nozarē ir pieprasījums pēc korporatīvās veiklības, noteikti faktori, kas ietekmē būvuzņēmuma operatīvo darbību, kā arī korporatīvo veiklību, izstrādāta un apstiprināta metodiskā pieeja būvuzņēmuma korporatīvās veiklības noteikšanai. Darbā pētīti teorētiskie ietvari, veiktas padziļinātas intervijas, lai analizētu būvuzņēmuma primārās un pavadošās darbības, tostarp tā funkcijas un struktūru. Pētījuma atziņas apstiprinājuši būvniecības nozares eksperti ar starptautisku pieredzi.
Development of Corporate Agility of the Construction Company
Authors:   , Locovs Jevgenijs
Published: May 2024

The Doctoral Thesis is devoted to the field of construction, studying the influence of corporate agility on the performance of the construction company. It was proved that there is a demand for corporate agility within the construction industry. Factors affecting operational activities, as well as the corporate agility of the construction company were determined. The methodological approach for the determination of the corporate agility of the construction company was developed and validated within the research. The theoretical frameworks were studied and the primary and support activities of the construction company, including its functions and structure, were analysed. The findings of the research were confirmed by construction industry experts with international experience.
Fungal–bacteria interactions provide shelter for bacteria in Caesarean section scar diverticulum
Authors: Chen Peigen , Chen Haicheng , Liu Ziyu , Pan Xinyi , Liu Qianru , Yang Xing
Published: May 2024

Caesarean section scar diverticulum (CSD) is a significant cause of infertility among women who have previously had a Caesarean section, primarily due to persistent inflammatory exudation associated with this condition. Even though abnormal bacterial composition is identified as a critical factor leading to this chronic inflammation, clinical data suggest that a long-term cure is often unattainable with antibiotic treatment alone. In our study, we employed metagenomic analysis and mass spectrometry techniques to investigate the fungal composition in CSD and its interaction with bacteria. We discovered that local fungal abnormalities in CSD can disrupt the stability of the bacterial population and the entire microbial community by altering bacterial abundance via specific metabolites. For instance, Lachnellula suecica reduces the abundance of several Lactobacillus spp., such as Lactobacillus jensenii, by diminishing the production of metabolites like Goyaglycoside A and Janthitrem E. Concurrently, Clavispora lusitaniae and Ophiocordyceps australis can synergistically impact the abundance of Lactobacillus spp. by modulating metabolite abundance. Our findings underscore that abnormal fungal composition and activity are key drivers of local bacterial dysbiosis in CSD.