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ELEVANDO A QUALIDADE EDUCACIONAL EM ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS DE ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: ESTRATÉGIAS E DESAFIOS
Authors: Franqueira Alberto da Silva , Silva Maria Eunice de Oliveira Lima e , Braga Neide Rafael Alves , Carrijo Tânia Silva , Silva Valdirene Fernandes Brito
Published: May 2024

O presente estudo abordou o problema de como elevar a qualidade da educação em escolas públicas de ensino fundamental, considerando os desafios impostos por recursos limitados e a diversidade da população estudantil. O objetivo geral foi explorar estratégias eficazes para promover a qualidade educacional nessas instituições, focando em abordagens que integram tecnologia e práticas pedagógicas inovadoras. No desenvolvimento, realizou-se uma revisão de literatura, analisando trabalhos de autores reconhecidos na área da educação, como Fonseca et al. (2015), Mello, Almeida Neto, e Petrillo (2002), Levy (2008), e Gripp (2015). Esta análise destacou a importância da formação contínua dos professores, do uso de metodologias de ensino ativas, e da integração das tecnologias digitais como pilares para a melhoria da qualidade educacional. Além disso, enfatizou-se o papel da gestão escolar na criação de um ambiente propício à inovação e à adoção dessas estratégias, mesmo diante de desafios significativos como a resistência à mudança e a escassez de recursos. Nas considerações finais, reiterou-se a complexidade de promover uma educação de qualidade em contextos escolares públicos de ensino fundamental. Reconheceu-se que, embora existam estratégias comprovadamente eficazes, sua implementação requer uma gestão comprometida, investimentos em recursos e uma cultura de inovação e adaptação às necessidades contemporâneas da educação. Concluiu-se que a busca pela qualidade educacional é fundamental não apenas para o desenvolvimento dos estudantes, mas também para o avanço da sociedade.
PREVALÊNCIA DA HEPATITE ALCOÓLICA EM HOMENS E MULHERES ADULTOS, NO PARANÁ
Authors: Martines João Miguel Ferreira , Oliveira Juliano Karvat de , Gomes Ellen Carolina Zawoski
Published: May 2024

A hepatite alcoólica é uma doença multifatorial e tem como base o consumo nocivo de etanol e o acúmulo de lipídios no tecido hepático. A fisiopatologia da Esteato-hepatite Alcoólica aborda múltiplos fatores e múltiplas vias, que geram como produto substâncias toxicas para o organismo humano e apresenta como via para o desenvolvimento de outras doenças mais debilitantes, como a cirrose hepática. Assim, pretende-se nesse estudo, uma análise epidemiológica da patologia citada para o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas e condutas certeiras no tratamento e prevenção das doenças originadas pelo excesso no consumo de álcool. A prevalência da doença é maior no sexo masculino, por motivos históricos, habituais e culturais. Por mais que o consumo de álcool no sexo feminino tenha crescido nos últimos anos, a patologia não apresentou morbidade e mortalidade tão expressiva nas mulheres, como ocorre no sexo masculino.
Supports and Barriers to Experiential Learning Participation in Arts Higher Education
Authors: Manceor Christina M.
Published: May 2024

Higher education arts programs are implementing experiential learning (EL) programs to address skills gaps and better prepare students for careers in an evolving arts industry. However, there is a dearth of research relating to EL in the arts. As a starting point, this research explores the supports and barriers that contribute to student participation in extracurricular EL programs. This mixed methods study employed interviews and a focus group with nine students at a Mid-Atlantic performing arts conservatory, accompanied by a brief demographic survey. The findings revealed a complex web of supports and barriers impacting students’ awareness of, participation in, and applications to EL programs, including individual, social, programmatic, and systemic factors. The framework of this small-scale study may serve as a model and starting place for other institutions to understand their own unique audiences and settings moving forward.
Review of Dissertations from an Online Asynchronous Learning Design and Technologies Educational Doctoral Program
Authors: Vasconcelos Lucas , Grant Michael M. , Tang Hengtao , Ari Fatih , Arslan-Ari Ismahan , Qian Yingxiao
Published: May 2024

Practitioner-focused educational doctoral programs have grown substantially in recent years. Dissertations in Practice (DiPs), which are the culminating research report and evaluation method in these programs, differ from traditional PhD dissertations in their focus on addressing a problem of practice and on connecting theories with practice. As part of our ongoing program evaluation, we reviewed DiPs from doctoral students who graduated from an online asynchronous Educational Doctoral program in Learning Design and Technologies at the University of South Carolina. Findings revealed that most students chose a pragmatic philosophical paradigm, adopted a mixed methods research design, reported an action research intervention implemented with populations in K-12 schools, used surveys and interviews as data sources, and analyzed data with descriptive/inferential statistics and thematic analysis. Implications for the program curriculum are discussed.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Reservasi Fresh Hotel Menggunakan Metode Agile Berbasis Web
Authors: Sugilar Rizky , Yulisa Geni Bias
Published: May 2024

Dalam industri perhotelan, efisiensi dan akurasi dalam proses reservasi kamar merupakan faktor penting yang mempengaruhi kepuasan pelanggan dan performa operasional hotel. Fresh Hotel, menghadapi tantangan dalam proses reservasi dan pengolahan data karena masih mengandalkan metode manual yang rentan terhadap kesalahan dan inefisiensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut dengan mengembangkan sebuah sistem informasi reservasi hotel berbasis web. Sistem ini dirancang untuk mempermudah proses pemesanan kamar, meningkatkan efisiensi, dan meminimalisir potensi kesalahan dalam pengolahan data. Metodologi penelitian meliputi pengumpulan data melalui observasi dan wawancara dengan stakeholder terkait untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan spesifik dan tantangan yang dihadapi oleh Fresh Hotel. Dalam pengembangan sistem, penelitian ini mengadopsi metode Agile untuk memastikan fleksibilitas dan adaptasi yang cepat terhadap perubahan kebutuhan, serta menggunakan PHP dan MySQL sebagai teknologi pengembangannya. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah implementasi sistem informasi reservasi hotel berbasis web yang tidak hanya memenuhi kebutuhan Fresh Hotel dalam memodernisasi proses reservasi mereka tetapi juga menawarkan platform yang user-friendly untuk pelanggan. Sistem ini dapat meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan melalui proses pemesanan yang lebih mudah dan pengolahan data yang lebih akurat, sekaligus meningkatkan performa operasional hotel.
Positive correlation between body weight and body mass index with blood pressure in young adults
Authors: Yusni Yusni , Rahman Safrizal , Naufal Iflan
Published: May 2024

Study assessing the correlation between body weight and body mass index (BMI) with blood pressure (DBP) in young adults is still limited. The aim of this The aim of the study was to investigate the link between body weight and BMI with blood pressure, as well as how much increasing body weight and BMI contribute to raising blood pressure in young men and women. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,107 young adults aged 18–22 years (women, n=705; men, n=402). Chi-squared test was used to assess the association between body weight and BMI with blood pressure. The Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis were used to determine the correlation and direction of the relationship between body weight and BMI with blood presure. Our data indicated associations between body weight and BMI with blood pressure (both had p=0.001). There was a strong significant correlation between body weight and systolic blood pressure (SBP) (r=0.709; p<0.001), whereas the correlation between body weight and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was moderate (r=0.374; p<0.001). BMI moderately influenced SBP and DBP (r=0.488 and r=0.358; p<0.001). A linear correlation analysis revealed a positive association between body weight, BMI, and blood presure, where an increase in body weight of 1 kg results increase in SBP of 0.725 mmHg and DBP of 0.318 mmHg. In addition, an increase in BMI of 1 kg/m2 followed by an increase in SBP and DBP of 1.6 mmHg and 0.834 mmHg, respectively. This study highlights that nutritional status in young men and women is linked and has a positive correlation with blood pressure.
Factores internos y externos que afectan el desarrollo de los emprendimientos en Bolivia
Authors: Gonzales Ticona Yoshida
Published: May 2024

Todos los emprendimientos se enfrentan a diferentes factores que pueden influir en su desarrollo determinando su éxito o su fracaso.  Es muy importante tomarlos en cuenta para tener un emprendimiento exitoso y saber cuáles son los posibles impulsos u obstáculos a los cuales se enfrenta un emprendedor.  A través de este artículo de reflexión se logró determinar cuáles son los factores internos y externos más importantes que afectan el crecimiento de los emprendimientos en Bolivia para que los emprendedores se encuentren mejor preparados y puedan tener un emprendimiento exitoso.
Technology and Economic Disparities in the Nigerian Labor Market
Authors: O. Oluwajuwon , H. A. Kelechi , A. Solomon
Published: May 2024

The main focus of this study was to examine the influence of technology on economic disparities in the Nigerian labor market. The quantitative research method was used and secondary data was collected over an eight-year period which spanned from 2015 to 2022. Simple regression was used to analyze the independent variable (technology) which is proxy by global innovation index on the dependent variable (economic disparity of labor) which is proxy by human development index. The result of this study reveals that technology has an inverse significant influence on human development index. It is therefore concluded that technology innovation has a significant inverse influence on labor disparity in Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that those that constitute labor need to upskill themselves with the use of technology in order to earn more and gain from the opportunities that technology has to offer.
Serial Mediation Effect of Firm Size and Dynamic Capabilities on the Relationship Between Leadership Style and Competitive Advantage of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Authors: S. Everlyne , K. Ambrose , B. Ronald
Published: May 2024

Competitive Advantage plays a significant role in developing and accomplishing organizational goals. However, some of the organizations are struggling to attain a competitive cutting edge against competitors. Previous studies have been done on the effect of different leadership styles on Competitive Advantage with mixed findings, therefore, requiring the inclusion of moderating or mediating variables. The purpose of this study is to establish the serial mediating effect of Firm Size (FSZ) and Dynamic Capability (DC) on the relationship between Leadership Style (LS) and Competitive Advantage (CA). The specific objectives were to assess the effect of Leadership Style and Dynamic Capabilities on Competitive Advantage, to establish the effect of Leadership Style on Firm Size, and to establish the mediating effect of Firm Size on the relationship between Leadership Style and Competitive Advantage. The study was guided by; the Resource Based View, Porter’s Generic Strategy of Competitive Advantage, Five Forces of Competitive Position and Capability Based View Theories. A positivism paradigm and explanatory research design were used. A sample size of 400 out of 795 manufacturing firms registered by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and operating in Nairobi County, Kenya was obtained using Yamane’s formula. Data was collected using a close-ended questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics including mean, standard deviations and inferential that is correlation and Hierarchical Regression analysis. Further, Hayes Model 6 was used to test the mediations and mediation hypotheses: The results showed that LS (β=.419 and LLCI = .323, ULCI = .516), FSZ (β=.23 and LLC I = .138, ULCI = .330) significantly influenced CA. Additionally, LS (β=.635 and LLCI = .554, ULCI = .716) has a significant effect on FSZ. The results further showed that FSZ mediated the relationship between LS and CA (β=.148, Boot LLCL =. 073 and Boot ULCI= .218). In conclusion, the study established that Firm Size mediated the relationship between Leadership and Competitive Advantage. The findings clarify the alignment of Firm Size with CA for manufacturing firms in Kenya. Therefore, managers should be cognizant of the size of the firm which influences the abilities of the firms to attain Competitive Advantage.
Economic development and Empowerment of women: A Comparative Analysis of before and after Joining Self Help Group Linked with Bank
Authors: Sharma Jaya , Chandan C.L.
Published: May 2024

Women are an important element of every economy. Speed of country’s progress depends on the speed of the development of woman in that country. Economic development along with women empowerment is important indicators of women’s economic and social freedom-BLP is one of the various approaches that have resulted economic development of women along with empowerment. The objective of this paper is to empirically test the effect of joining SHG linked with bank on economic development and empowerment of women. Data of 347 members is collected using a questionnaire form Yamuna Nagar, Haryana. A Convenient sampling technique is adopted for the study. After data cleaning, 326 questionnaires were found useful. The data obtained was analyzed using paired t-test through SPSS 16. Results suggested positive impact of joining SHG on income, expenditure, saving and credit related indicators of economic development and social, family, political, psychological and educational indicators of women empowerment. It is suggested to encourage women to join SHG for overall development of women, family and nation. NGO’s and government should make efforts to popularize the concept of SHG.
Awareness and Perception towards Critical Illness Care Insurance
Authors: Narayanan Anupama , V S Adithyan , K M Vineeth
Published: May 2024

Insurance can help you manage your risk. It is much better to take a critical illness insurance policy that provides valuable form of financial protection in the event of critical illness. Most of the people are not aware of critical illness insurance and the perception is found to be affected by behavioural biases. The study aims to understand the level of awareness regarding Critical Illness Care Insurance among individuals and the factors contributing to the perception towards Critical Illness Insurance. Further it also attempts to measure the level of overconfidence bias among individuals and assess the relationship between overconfidence bias and perception towards Critical Illness Care Insurance among individuals. The present study is descriptive in nature using both primary and secondary data. Primary data has been collected using Structured Questionnaires using Google Forms. Scale Items were adapted from Berthet et.al. (2021) and Roshani et.al. (2022). Analysis of the data was conducted using Jamovi. Percentages, Mean Scores, Correlation and Correspondence Analysis were used to analyse the data. Awareness regarding Life Insurance, Motor Insurance and General Health Insurance are higher when compared to Critical Illness Care Insurance and Property Insurance. Overall perception towards critical illness care insurance is found to be low. There exist a moderate level of Overconfidence Bias. A high level of bias is associated with a low level of perception towards critical illness care insurance. Serious policy attention is needed to overcome the biases and educate the public in creating awareness and favourable perception towards critical illness care insurance.
The Role of Kindergarten Teachers Fostering Play-Based Instruction
Authors: Donasco Elizabeth D. , Vertulfo Ria M.
Published: May 2024

Teachers play an important role for the students learning and development. There are varieties of learning strategies on today’s generation which are effective to the student’s development and learning. Fostering a play based learning, especially in kindergarten students is a great learning strategy for all kindergarten teachers. Teachers have an important role incorporating play in the lesson that will make the students have fun while learning, and make it easier way for the teachers to teach the young learners. This study utilized descriptive phenomenological research design as a method to characterize the experiences of the subjects. The study conducted at a pre-school. The participants of the study are those kindergarten teachers who foster already the play-based learning in their classroom, who already have experiences in fostering this kind of learning strategy. Due to the study is using descriptive design, the researchers conducted a face-to-face interview to all the participants of the study that will lasts between 30-40 minutes. The researchers used semi-structured interview in which the questions are open-ended style. The data were utilized using the Collaizi's analysis method to examine the collected data in this study. This strategy enables a thorough investigation, allowing the researchers to develop a comprehensive interpretation of the data and eventually arrive at a dependable result. After a long analysis of the themes of the interview, it summed up with 4 concepts and end of up a general concept which it is called the Constructive Journeying of the kindergarten teachers.. As a result, the constructive journey of the kindergarten teachers is the effective and recommended role that the kindergarten teachers must possess if they foster the play based learning in their discussion. In order to become a great and effective teacher, using the 4 themes to derive a generalized concept, the Constructive Journey. This shall help the teachers to  reflect and enhance their teaching ways and develop the learning of the young learners through fostering the play- based learning.
The Association of Micro-RNA 21 and Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Xin Caihong , He Wei , Sun Xin , Li Mianxian , Wang Hongli
Published: May 2024

Hypertension is a multifactorial, complex disease with high morbidity and mortality rates. Studies have found that micro-RNA 21 (miR-21) levels are significantly increased in patients with hypertension. However, other studies have reported opposite results. Therefore, the relationship between miR-21 expression and hypertension remains controversial. This meta-analysis was conducted to statistically evaluate the miR-21 levels of patients with hypertension. A literature research was conducted using Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, and CNKI. To search for titles or abstracts, ‘hypertension’ in combination with the terms ‘miR-21,’ ‘microRNA-21,’ or ‘miRNA-21’ were used as keywords. Standardized mean differences (SMD) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were determined from the results of the meta-analysis. In total, 12 articles were included in this meta-analysis, involving 546 cases and 436 controls. The results of the meta-analysis showed that miR-21 levels in patients with hypertension were significantly higher than those in the controls (SMD: 1.22; 95% CI [0.35, 2.09]). This meta-analysis is the first to evaluate miR-21 in patients with hypertension. MiR-21 may be a new target for the prediction and treatment of hypertension. Further high-quality studies are needed to better support the association between miR-21 and hypertension.
Phenomenology of Student Wellbeing in Higher Education: Challenges and Strategies
Authors: Ates Ozdemir Emsal , Kisabacak Basgurboga Gulsah , Duhan Musaoglu Musa
Published: May 2024

The present qualitative study explores challenges that influence student wellbeing and possible strategies to handle these challenges. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with university students from the faculty of sports sciences in a foundation university. The researchers applied phenomenological approach through snowballing and purposeful sampling. The findings reveal five main challenges that impact wellbeing of students negatively. These are loneliness, academic pressure, anxiety about uncertainties, lack of facilities and financial difficulties. The research also highlighted five main strategies to maximize wellbeing. These are time management, stress-relief techniques, cultivating a growth mindset, academic support mechanisms, and having a part-time job. The research underlines the importance of pointing out challenges of student wellbeing and applying efficient strategies to boost it. If universities address these challenges in a comprehensive perspective, it is more likely to create a more conducive environment for students who want to be engaged academically and emotionally.
Methodology For Organizing Independent Education Of Students Of Higher Educational Institutions In Subjects Related To Computer Graphics
Authors: Durdona Rahmonovna Otakulova
Published: May 2024

This article identifies the existing problems in the training of information technology specialists in higher education institutions and provides feedback on their elimination. Additionally, this article presents appropriate methods for teaching computer graphics and enhancing students’ motivation to produce various graphic projects. It emphasizes the development of creative and cognitive thinking based on several factors related to the selection of forms and development of didactic teaching tools. The article also analyzes the current state of independent learning organization for students and proposes a three-stage structural model for offering independent educational tasks in computer graphics-related disciplines, which are offered as a professional subject in the training of future IT specialists in higher education institutions. This article proposes and recommends the use of a three-tiered structure and model, as well as develops criteria for assessing students’ independent learning assignments. At the same time, it presents an analysis of experimental pedagogical work aimed at determining the effectiveness of the proposed structure and model in organizing independent training for future specialists in information technology in the field of computer graphics. The results of the experimental research were analyzed mathematically and statistically, based on the Student-Fisher test and the validity of the hypothesis proposed.
The share of faith tourism heritage in the supply of cultural tourism, the case of Mersin; an evaluation on the tour catalogs of travel agencies in Istanbul
Authors: Altürk A. Vahap , Çınar Burhan , Çakıcı A.celil
Published: May 2024

Türkiye possesses a wealth of tangible and intangible cultural heritage within its borders, encompassing both Islamic and, notably, early Christian settlements. These faith-based heritage sites hold profound significance for individuals and groups of both faiths, potentially attracting visitors engaged in faith tourism and cultural tourism alike. This study aims to investigate, firstly, the proportion of Türkiye's faith heritage offerings within the broader realm of cultural tourism, and secondly, to delve into the specific utilization of faith heritage sites with varying characteristics within faith tourism through the tour catalogs of travel agencies in the case of Mersin which designated as the starting point of Turkey's faith tourism corridor. To achieve this objective, the content of tour catalogs from 29 Istanbul-based Group A travel agencies was meticulously analyzed. The findings reveal a rather low ratio of faith tours to cultural tours, standing at a mere 4.8%. Notably, the Southeastern Anatolia Region emerged as the area where religious heritage sites are most frequently incorporated into cultural tours. Furthermore, the study identified Christianity, Judaism, and Islam as the faiths whose heritage sites are most commonly featured in faith tours. Interestingly, it was observed that cultural heritage sites are extensively integrated into the itineraries of faith-based tours. Finally, the analysis disclosed a limited use of Mersin's religious heritage sites within the examined tour products.
Evaluation of antimicrobial activity in contaminated root canals and cytotoxicity of ozonized products: an ex-vivo study
Authors: Pereira Marcio Ricardo Silva , Santos Júnior Aníbal de Freitas , Brustolim Daniele , Oliveira Luiz Eduardo Lacerda de , Cerqueira Bruno Antônio Veloso
Published: May 2024

Pulp and periapical diseases originate from microbial colonization of root canals. The development of new technologies and instrumentation techniques has provided more effective shaping of the root canal system. Even so, sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxide remain examples of auxiliary substances for endodontic treatment. Recently, ozone has emerged as promising in endodontic therapy. This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of ozonized water and ozonized oils in root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, in addition to the cytotoxicity of ozonized products. 224 human lower premolars were used, divided into 4 groups according to the microorganism tested, challenged with ozonized medications and compared to sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxide. The antimicrobial activities of ozonized oils were comparable to those established by sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxide. Ozonated sunflower oil and olive oil exhibited lower cytotoxicity and showed promise for understanding new metabolic routes and additional approaches in Endodontics.
Avaliação de riscos relacionados a prazos – aplicação da simulação de Monte Carlo
Authors: Ulhôa Cécile Guimarães , Brandstetter Maria Carolina Gomes de Oliveira , Mendes Leonardo Moraes Naves
Published: May 2024

O objetivo da gestão de riscos é avaliar e monitorar o grau de incertezas de um projeto e, faz parte do seu escopo identificar, analisar, compreender, avaliar e tratar os riscos. A avaliação de riscos tem como um dos principais intuitos auxiliar o gestor do projeto na tomada de decisão, como por exemplo, na escolha das prioridades e do foco de controle em um determinado momento ou, na avaliação da probabilidade de se alcançar as metas planejadas. Além disso, de uma forma geral, as consequências do risco podem ser divididas em quatro grupos de problemas, que são relacionados a prazo, custo, qualidade e segurança. Este trabalho propõe a estruturação de uma avaliação de riscos de obras verticais por meio de um estudo de caso. Esta avaliação indicou o nível de risco de cada atividade do caminho crítico do cronograma com a geração de um Índice de Criticidade de Risco de Atraso (ICRA) e permitiu gerar a probabilidade global de término da obra, estimada por meio da Simulação de Monte Carlo utilizando o software @RISK Industrial. Os resultados da avaliação de risco permitiram inferências e recomendações para aprimorar o processo de gestão de riscos na empresa. As conclusões indicam a importância do caráter prático do modelo proposto, sugerindo que indicadores já levantados pela empresa sejam utilizados, sendo que os resultados podem ser atualizados conforme a retroalimentação do modelo durante a execução do projeto. O índice de criticidade de risco auxilia o gestor da obra a priorizar o controle das atividades com o maior risco de atraso e, as simulações contribuem para comunicar o resultado probabilístico dos riscos relacionados ao atraso de obras, permitindo tomadas de decisões mais eficazes.
Características de organizações sustentáveis: uma visão inovadora para a academia e organizações
Authors: Pereira Ilmar Polary , Novaes Irlane Regina Moraes
Published: May 2024

O artigo teve como objeto de estudo as micro, pequenas e médias empresas industriais e de prestação de serviços, com foco na sustentabilidade organizacional, na capacidade tecnológica  e nas  tecnologias de gestão, voltadas para o ensino e debates na academia e a sua prática organizacional. O objetivo principal foi analisar as dimensões, os componentes da capacidade tecnológica e as tecnologias de gestão, como características de organizações sustentáveis e inovadoras. Como relevância e originalidade, as tecnologias de gestão, dentre elas a Gestão por Sustentabilidade Integrada, aliada às dimensões da capacidade tecnológica, refletem no sucesso e perenidade das organizações, numa visão que cria perspectivas de sustentabilidade organizacional. Na metodologia e abordagem, pesquisas na literatura e de campo no universo de 1.758 micro, pequenas e médias indústrias em 2012,  15.112  micro e  empresas de pequeno porte industriais e de serviços em 2016, e 16. 231 em 2021, com amostras aleatória e por acessibilidade. Os  principais resultados,  nas análises da literatura e empírica, sugere que as dimensões, competências e capacidades tecnológicas previsíveis, combinadas com tecnologias de gestão adequadas, são fatores proeminentes na avaliação de  organizações sustentáveis que levam ao desenvolvimento econômico e social. Nas contribuições teóricas e metodológicas,  apontam para a academia evidências de pesquisa no campo das tecnologias de gestão e da capacidade tecnológica, diante dos achados que impactam na sustentabilidade organizacional e nos debates na academia. Nas contribuições sociais e para a gestão, a aplicação da gestão empreendedora e o uso das tecnologias voltadas para a sustentabilidade de organizações industriais e de serviços, evidenciou avanços de inovação e gestão que contribuem com o desenvolvimento sustentável de um setor, estado, região e/ou país.
Aprendizagem gamificada no ensino fundamental e médio: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Simão Crisley Helena , Jardim Maria Inês de Affonseca
Published: May 2024

O modelo de educação tradicional já não está sendo tão eficiente como em décadas passadas nota-se a necessidade de revisão de currículo, repensar práticas pedagógicas e buscar alternativas que proporcionem um ambiente escolar saudável e estimulante para estudantes e docentes. Jogos têm notável poder motivacional; assim a gamificação utiliza uma série de mecanismos dos jogos para incentivar as pessoas a se envolver com eles. A incorporação de elementos de games em ambiente escolar pode despertar a curiosidade em aprender. A gamificação parece ser a prática mais viável de aplicação nas escolas do sistema educacional público brasileiro, onde a avaliação da aprendizagem é um quesito importante do ensino (fator que a ludificação não contempla) e a infraestrutura, muitas vezes, não favorece a aplicação de jogos sérios, devido ao acesso limitado à internet e a aparelhos eletrônicos de qualidade Este estudo apresenta uma revisão sistemática da literatura da aprendizagem gamificada, benefícios despertados, elementos e mecânica de jogos e as implementações da gamificação no Ensino Fundamental e Médio. A pesquisa foi feita em bases de dados com seleção de artigos relacionados à aprendizagem gamificada no Ensino Fundamental e Médio. O objetivo foi identificar como a aprendizagem gamificada está sendo aplicada em contexto educacional e categorizá-la de acordo com suas particularidades. Os documentos incluídos na revisão sistemática da literatura descrevem estruturas, conceitos e aplicações de gamificação, aprendizagem baseada em jogos e elaboração de plataformas e materiais gamificados. Os resultados desta revisão permitem aplicar e explorar atividades gamificadas convenientes no processo de ensino e aprendizagem para favorecer o engajamento, a motivação e a interação de alunos e professores, além de apresentar a diferenciação desta prática das práticas de ludificação e jogos sérios.
Obstáculos enfrentados no tratamento de sífilis congênita durante a gravidez
Authors: Schuler Maria Fernanda de Lemos , Rodrigues Francielle Moreira , Sá Marcos Vinicios Alves de , Santos Robson Macedo , Costa Junior Israel Paulino , Silva Bianca Ramalho dos Santos , Lacerda Juliana Nunes , Lima Laura Emanuele Marques , Nascimento Jamile Domingos do , Pellin Emerson
Published: May 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: A sífilis congênita é uma doença causada pela bactéria Treponema pallidum, pode ser transmitida via transplacentária ou pelo canal vaginal, alguns dos principais sintomas da doença são: feridas nos orgãos genitais; lesões avermelhadas na pele; prurido; dor nas articulações; perda de cabelo; alterações visuais; e a até meningite, entre outros sintomas. OBJETIVO: Descrever os obstáculos enfrentados no tratamento de sífilis congênita durante a gravidez.  MÉTODO: Consiste numa revisão integrativa, realizada com base na seguinte pergunta norteadora: Quais os obstáculos enfrentados no tratamento de Sífilis congênita durante a gravidez? Sendo utilizada a estratégia PICO, para a realização dessa pergunta, em que “p” população: Mulheres acometidas com sífilis durante a gestação, “I” interesse: Avaliação dos obstáculos do tratamento em mulheres acometidas com sífilis durante a gestação, e “C” e “O” contexto: Descrição dos obstáculos enfrentados durante o tratamento de sífilis congênita na gestação. Utilizou-se a busca avançada por meio da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), cruzando os descritores por meio dos operadores booleanos “AND” e “OR”.  RESULTADOS: Por meio da pesquisa avançada, obteve-se 28 artigos, dentre esses artigos 6 deles compõe esta pesquisa, o que resultou em duas categorias, sendo elas: Sífilis Congênita e a dificuldade ao aderir o tratamento; e Tratamento e transmissão da sífilis. CONCLUSÃO: Observou-se que existe uma certa dificuldade para as mulheres grávidas com sífilis aderirem ao tratamento, por isso o profissional de saúde tem que dar todo o apoio, com um atendimento humanizado e integral, além de ter total conhecimento sobre a doença e seus estágios, para assim, poder medicar corretamente a paciente.
Tinjauan Literatur Sistem Antrian Menggunakan Metode PRISMA
Authors: Sulistiyawan Heny
Published: May 2024

Sistem antrian dalam segala bidang menjadi aspek yang penting serta vital dalam sebuah pelayanan jasa maupun produk. Sistem antrian menjadi penting karena ini merupakan tahap awal dari sebuah pelayanan yang dilakukan oleh sebuah perusahaan ataupun institusi. Maka dari itu penelitian ini bertujuan dalam mengidentifikasi teori dasar dan metode pendekatan yang dapat digunakan dalam mendeteksi sistem antrian. Dalam penelitian ini merupakan tinjauan literatur dengan Metode PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) yang berasal dari google schoolar dan memiliki rentang publikasi antara 2019-2024. Dengan adanya penelitian ini diketahui teori yang paling banyak dipakai adalah Technology Acceptance Model atau TAM dan metode pendekatan yang paling banyak digunakan adalah Metode Kuantitatif melalui survey kepada responden. Dan Aplikasi atau Tools yang paling banyak digunakan adalah Aplikasi SPSS.
Gaya Penulisan Teks Berita Daring dalam Rubrik Hype IDN Times
Authors: Novianti Rieke , Syahri Moch
Published: May 2024

Kemudahan dan kecepatan teknologi yang ditawarkan media daring membuat semua orang ketergantungan. Terlebih bagi generasi milenial dan Gen Z yang selalu memanfaatkan media daring dalam kesehariannya. Bahkan ketika mencari sebuah berita, dua generasi ini memanfaatkan media daring. Maka dari itu, diperlukan kejelian untuk mencari media massa yang memiliki kredibilitas tinggi. Salah satu media massa yang memiliki kredibilitas tinggi adalah IDN Times. Media ini menyasar generasi milenial dan Gen Z, sehingga media ini memilih kata-kata yang familier bagi kedua generasi tersebut dan tak jarang menggunakan kata yang sedang viral. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji gaya penulisan struktur teks berita di media daring IDN Times. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Dalam mengumpulkan data penelitian ini menggunakan teknik dokumentasi. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dari berita daring dalam rubrik Hype IDN Times bulan Agustus 2023, sebanyak 68 berita. Data yang akan dianalisis diklasifikasi berdasarkan judul, teras, dan tubuh berita. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada bagian judul berita didominasi gaya penulisan representatif dengan total 66 data. Pada bagian teras paling banyak menggunakan teras atau lead ringkasan dengan total 49 data. Sedangkan pada bagian tubuh berita didominasi oleh pola piramida terbalik dengan total 51 data. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa gaya penulisan yang digunakan media massa daring IDN Times, khususnya pada bagian rubrik Hype memiliki kesesuaian antara judul dan isi yang disajikan, pembaca media daring yang tidak memiliki waktu lama juga diuntungkan dengan gaya penulisan teras ringkasan dan gaya penulisan tubuh berita yang menggunakan pola piramida terbalik.
Konflik dalam Film Sayap-Sayap Patah Karya Sutradara Rudi Soedjarwo
Authors: Sembiring Dido Fatika , Sinaga Mangatur , Zulhafizh Zulhafizh
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan jenis, penyebab dan akibat konflik dalam film Sayap-Sayap Patah karya sutradara Rudi Soedjarwo. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah film Sayap-Sayap Patah karya sutradara Rudi Soedjarwo, yang berdurasi 110 menit, dan tayang perdana pada 18 Agustus 2022. Data dalam penelitian ini adalah konflik dalam film Sayap-Sayap Patah karya Sutradara Rudi Soedjarwo yang difokuskan pada monolog, dialog dan adegan dalam film. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah memirsa, simak, dan catat. Langkah-langkah yang dilakukan peneliti dalam menganalisis data dalam film Sayap-Sayap Patah, adalah: 1) peneliti mencatat monolog, dialog dan adegan yang diperankan oleh tokoh ke dalam teks tertulis, kemudian mengidentifikasi data dengan memilah data lalu mengklasifikasikan data sesuai dengan jenis, penyebab dan akibat dari konflik internal dan konflik eksternal. 2) Data disajikan secara naratif sesuai jenis penelitian kualitatif, dengan mendeskripsikan fenomena yang diteliti oleh penulis, dengan menggabungkan informasi dengan referensi yang relevan dengan data dalam suatu bentuk yang padu.
Pengembangan Pembelajaran Daring Menggunakan Metode ADDIE Pada Topik Computational Thinking dan Pemrograman Dasar
Authors: Bata Julius
Published: May 2024

Keterampilan computational thinking merupakan salah satu keterampilan utama pada abad ke-21. Keterampilan computational thinking dapat diajarkan kepada siswa melalui pemrograman komputer. Pemgoraman komputer telah menjadi literasi digital dan diajarkan kepada siswa untuk semua jenjang pendidikan. Namun demikian, pemrograman adalah topik yang kompleks dan menyulitkan bagi para siswa. Salah satu penyebab siswa sulit belajar pemrograman adalah model pembelajaran konvesional yang digunakan dalam pengajaran pemrograman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan pembelajaran daring untuk topik computational thinking dan pemrograman dasar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan dengan menggunakan model ADDIE yang terdiri dari tahap analisis, perancangan, pengembangan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Media pembelajaran utama yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran daring adalah video.
AI and Neural Network-Based Approach for Paddy Disease Identification and Classification
Authors: V Sahasranamam , T Ramesh , D Muthumanickam , A Karthikkumar
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this work is to use the artificial intelligence features of the ResNet50 architecture to provide a novel method of paddy disease identification. Farmers face numerous problems in raising paddy as its yield is affected by various factors like changing biodiversity, environment, weather pests, and disease. Traditional methods combined with smart farming, innovation, tools, and technology are needed for the mass production of food Here we develop a model using a convolutional neural network, ResNet50 that identifies disease in paddy leaf. The proposed model paddy disease identification model will give more precise results. The paddy disease identification model may be transformed into TensorFlow Lite (TFLite), which can be used for Android phones and drone applications, among other things. The Paddy model in this article obtained a training accuracy of almost 99% and a test accuracy of 92.83% when it was trained on 13,876 well-defined datasets. The loss function of 0.0014 at 100 epochs demonstrated that the model was effectively trained using ResNet50.
Factors Influencing the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Nursing Students at Public Sector Institutions, Karachi
Authors: Kumar Vinod , Badil . , Raja . , Channar Husan Bano , Khan Ameer Ullah , Khan Tahir , Chandio Saran , Kumar Ashok , Haq Hamid ul
Published: May 2024

Academic performance is a measurement of student accomplishment, which is tremendously achieved by providing a robust learning environment. Factors that hinder the incredible academic performance of nursing students include an uncomfortable learning environment, a shortage of committed faculty, and students' financial backgrounds. Objective: To determine the factors influencing the academic performance of undergraduate nursing students at a public sector institution in Karachi. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was completed at the Dow Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.  All students who were enrolled in the BSN 4 Years Degree Program were the targeted population.  The calculated sample was 300 nursing students.  Data were collected by adopted and validated questionnaire "Combined Survey Questionnaire".  Factors influencing the academic performance of nursing students were computed in mean and standard deviation. Results: Out of total, most participants (67.7%) were unmarried, and nearly one-third (61.7%) were female.  Almost (49.3%) of the study participants were between 18 and 24 years old.  The highest grand mean value was obtained for teacher-related factors, whereas the lowest mean was found for home-related factors. A significant difference has been established in age (p-value=0.003), marital status (p-value=0.011), discipline (p-value=0.001), and family income (p-value=0.006) have on the academic performance of the student nurse. Conclusions: It is established that nursing students face considerable issues depending upon teacher-related factors followed by home-related factors that are linked to deterring the student’s academic performance.
Assessment of Tongue Scraper and Using Baking Soda Mouth Wash in Reduction of Halitosis
Authors: Talpur Pirah , Rajput Shazia Perveen , Talpur Nida , Memon Khalida Naz , Unar Javaid , Kandhro Rehmatullah
Published: May 2024

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant breath odor is present. It can result in anxiety among those affected. It is also associated with depression and symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of tongue scraper and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mouthwash in reduction of halitosis. Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study was organized in undergraduate students of Paramedics Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro. Individuals aged 18 to 30 years of age were included by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were analysed by SPSS Version-26.0.  Results: A total of 302 cases were comparatively studied. Males were in preponderance in both groups. Before treatment, 2.6% had slight odor, 33.8% had moderate odor, 28.5% had heavy odor, 23.85% had strong odor and 11.2% had intense odor in Group A, while 14.6% had slight odor, 19.9% had moderate odor, 25.8% had heavy odor, 21.8% had strong odor and 17.8% had intense odor in Group B (p=0.04). After treatment baking soda mouthwash showed more efficacious in terms of decrease the halitosis and its severity. In 21.2% halitosis was completely reduced and remaining most of the cases had mild and moderate halitosis compared to tongue scraper technique, while strong odor was completely reduced in both groups (p-0.001). Conclusions: Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mouthwash was observed to be the more effective in terms of decrease the halitosis and its severity compared to the tongue scraper technique among individuals presented with halitosis.
A case of classic Kaposi’s sarcoma masquerading as a vascular malformation
Authors: Howroyd LR , Milroy C , Ray S , Morgan R , Ratnam LA
Published: May 2024

A 45-year-old man presented with painful lumps on his right foot. Imaging suggested a vascular malformation and the patient was referred first to a vascular surgeon, then to a specialist vascular malformation centre. MRA and catheter angiography confirmed a high flow lesion. However, there was clinical and radiological suspicion that an alternative diagnosis was possible. Biopsy confirmed the lesions to be Kaposi’s sarcoma. Arteriovenous malformations and Kaposi’s sarcoma can appear almost identical clinically and radiologically, so histological analysis is important if there are any doubts about the diagnosis.
Ectopic thyroid tissue presenting as a carotid body paraganglioma
Authors: Fabre I , Christian A , Rees A , Bosanquet DC
Published: May 2024

Ectopic thyroid tissue is a rare developmental abnormality, typically presenting with midline ectopia due to incomplete embryological migration via the thyroglossal duct. The presence of ectopic thyroid tissue lateral to the midline is very rare, accounting for 1–3% of all ectopic thyroid tissue. Clinically, these lesions are often mistaken for other diagnoses including enlarged lymph nodes or metastatic tumours. We present a case of lateral ectopic thyroid tissue presenting as a presumed carotid body paraganglioma in a middle-aged woman. The patient presented with a slow-growing lateral neck mass which was clinically and radiologically consistent with a carotid body paraganglioma. She subsequently underwent tumour excision after which histological analysis identified ectopic thyroid tissue with no evidence of malignancy.
Humulus lupulus, Plant of Economic and Therapeutic Importance
Authors: Singh Tripti , Ashwani Mathur
Published: May 2024

Humulus lupulus, often referred to as "hop," is a plant member of the Cannabaceae family. The plant is dioecious in nature and is a perennial fauna reported for its therapeutic properties. It is used largely in the pharmaceuticals and food industries including breweries. Some of the plant’s metabolites have been studied for their application in the treatment of metabolic syndrome. Extensive studies on the plant have established its importance as a product of commercial significance, thereby boosting the economic value of this plant. The present review provides a compact account of the plant’s phytocompound profile and the remedial properties of its secondary metabolites. Although this plant can be explored as a high-profit-generating resource due to increased market demand and growing market acceptance, challenges faced in the cultivation of this plant limit its availability as an industrially suitable resource. This review, therefore, aimed to shed light on the function of hop secondary metabolites used in therapeutics, hop plant demography, and the problems associated with the cultivation of hop. Limited land availability and the expanding population create the need to develop a cost-effective strategy for cultivating this plant with enhanced yield.