bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Klasik Türk ve Fars Şiiri Işığında Şeb-i Yeldâ
Authors: Kavaklıyazı Ahmet , Koochaki Shalmani Maryam
Published: December 2024

Toplumların kültürlerinde bazı günlerin ve gecelerin kökleri geçmişe uzanan genel bir adı ve anlamı vardır. Yılın en uzun gecesini ifade etmek için kullanılan “şeb-i yeldâ” da bunlardan biridir. Bu kavram, klasik Türk ve Fars şiirinde kültürel etkileşimin bir örneği olarak kendine geniş bir yer bulmuş, şairane duygu ve düşüncelerin aktarılmasında yararlanılan anlatım vasıtalarından biri hâline gelmiştir. Etrafında çeşitli imgelerin oluşturulduğu ve tasavvufi manaların verildiği şeb-i yeldâ, son yıllarda özellikle şiir aracılığıyla daha çok duyulur olmuştur. Bu tanınma sürecinde söz konusu zamansal tanımlamanın klasik şiir çerçevesinde yerinin ve öneminin ayrıntılı biçimde ortaya konmasına ihtiyaç vardır. Şeb-i yeldânın hem Türk şiirinde hem de Fars şiirinde bir söylem biçimi olarak belli bir yer tuttuğu bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmada bu gecenin Fars kültürü özelindeki kökeni ve yeri ortaya konacak, klasik Türk ve Fars şiirinden örnekler ışığında şairlerce hangi manalarda ve ne şekilde kullanıldığı tespit edilmeye çalışılacaktır. Çalışma sayesinde mukayese yoluyla şairlerin kullanımlarındaki benzerliklerin ve farklılıkların belirlenmesine de imkân sağlanmış olunacaktır.
İslam Kubbelerinde Gökyüzü Formları (Geometrik Süslemede Farklı Yıldız Şekillerinin Bileşimi)
Authors: Altın Alper
Published: December 2024

Mimari örtü sistemi olan kubbe, yarım küre yapısı ile ortaya çıktığı zamandan günümüze kadar dini, sosyal ve ticari pek çok yapıda kullanılmıştır. Kavisli yüzeyinden ötürü göğe benzetilen kubbeler, biçimsel ve strüktürel güzelliklerinin yanı sıra işlevsel güzelliğe de sahiptir. İslam mimarisinde ilk kez Emevi döneminde bu örtü sistemi denenmiştir. Ancak kubbenin İslam yapılarında yaygınlık kazanması bilhassa sonraki dönemlerde gerçekleşmiştir. Özellikle dini yapıların seçkin örtüsü haline gelmiştir. Her ne kadar kubbeler biçimsel güzelliklerinden ötürü ayrı bir bezemeye ihtiyaç duymasalar da iç veya dış kısımları çeşitli teknik ve üsluplarda süslenerek daha ihtişamlı görünüşe kavuşturulmuşlardır. İslam eserlerinde kendine has usulü ile hemen hemen her alanda karşımıza çıkan geometrik süsleme kubbe yüzeylerinde de uygulanmıştır. Kubbelerde yalın geometrik örgülerden detaylı örgülere çok çeşitli tasarımlar denenmiştir. Bu tasarımlardan farklı kol sayısına sahip yıldız çeşitlerinin bir arada kullanıldığı kapsamlı kompozisyonlar dikkat çekmektedir. Söz konusu tasarımlarda tıpkı gök kubbedeki yıldızlar gibi çok sayıda yıldız şekilleri geometrik örgü içerisinde verilmiştir. Birden fazla farklı yıldızın bir arada kullanıldığı tasarımlar konu kapsamında çalışılmış ve kubbelerin süslemeleri incelenmiştir. İslam mimarisinde kubbe bezemelerinde farklı türevli yıldız formları 27 ayrı yapıda 33 örnekte rastlanılmaktadır. Coğrafya olarak Hindistan’dan Mısır’a İran’dan Anadolu’ya İspanya’dan Kuzey Afrika’ya birbirinden çeşitli bölgelerde görülmektedir. Seçilen örneklerin çizimleri yapılarak tanıtılması amaçlanmış ve yıldız formlu geometrik süslemeler değerlendirilmiştir.
1930’lu Yıllarda Kemalist Aydınların Liberal Parlamenter Demokrasiye Bakışı
Authors: Varel Anıl
Published: December 2024

Çalışmanın konusu; kendilerini Kemalist rejimin sadık birer neferi ve devrimin ideolojisini tarif etmeye yetkili gören aydınların, 1930’lu yıllarda liberal (parlamenter) demokrasiyi nasıl yorumladıklarıdır. Onu, koşullar uygun olduğunda ulaşılması gereken bir hedef olarak mı görüyorlardı? Yoksa onların gözünde liberal demokrasi, Kemalizmin temel ilkeleriyle uyumsuz ve kaçınılması gereken bir mefhum muydu? Eğer öyleyse liberal demokrasinin hangi özellikleri Kemalizmin temel prensipleriyle çatışmalı olarak kavranıyordu? Bu çalışmanın cevap aradığı temel sorunsallar bunlardır. Bu kapsamda, 1930’lu yıllarda kaleme alınan, muhtevasında teorik tartışmalar barındıran ve Kemalist paradigmanın içerisinden üretilen eserler inceleme konusu edilmektedir. İncelemeye eserleri dâhil edilen isimler; Saffet Engin, Recep Peker, Şeref Aykut, Munis Tekinalp, Mahmut Esat Bozkurt ve Şevket Süreyya Aydemir’dir. Bu düşünürler, resmî veya gayrı-resmî biçimde, Kemalizm ideolojisini oluşturmaya veya onu açıklamaya ve tahkim etmeye kendilerini vazifeli görmüş; Kemalizmi/rejimi/ihtilali, ideolojik bir sistem olarak tarif etmeye çalışmış ve bu kapsamda teorik tartışmalar içeren eserler kaleme almışlardır. Dolayısıyla bu kişiler, liberal demokrasiye ilişkin görüşlerini de Kemalizme dair kabulleriyle terkip etmeye ve onları en üst soyutlama düzeyinde tutarlı bir fikirler bütünü içerisine yerleştirmeye uğraşmışlardır. Çalışma, bu düşünsel uğraşlarla ilgilidir ve bunların sistematik şekilde karşılaştırmasını yapmak suretiyle, dönemin Kemalist aydınlarının demokrasiye ilişkin kavrayışlarını ortaya koyma amacındadır.
Overlapping Traumas: Revisiting Trauma in Post-apocalyptic World of Anna Kavan’s Ice
Authors: Tunahan Mehtap , Avcu İsmail
Published: December 2024

This article offers a critical exploration of Anna Kavan’s Ice which includes a literary representation of trauma and its correlation with the concept of post-apocalypse. Establishing a preliminary dialogue between post-apocalyptic and trauma narratives, it investigates the individual and post-apocalyptic trauma both separately and holistically through a single text. The abandonment trauma and the traumatic glacial apocalypse create an interrelated discourse of post-apocalyptic trauma that encompasses changes on the protagonist of the novel and collectivities. Following Hobbesian discussion of social contract together with Golding’s Lord of the Flies, apocalyptic trauma and its symptoms are traced as disturbing demonstration of humanity’s primitive urges in the absence of social, religious, political, and moral orders. The analysis of the protagonist’s unrelenting quest and obsessive psychology through Lacanian concept objet a allows the discussion to diversify to address the individual trauma. Instead of casting Kavan’s novel as purely trauma narrative or post-apocalyptic account, this article reads her novel in a focused attentiveness to analyse different types of trauma and their merge with each other.
Alanya Kalesi'nin İnşasında Bulunan Selçuklu Emirleri
Authors: Hacıgökmen Mehmet
Published: December 2024

Malazgirt Savaşından sonra Anadolu’da kalelerin çoğu terk edilmiş, boş kalmıştır. Ancak zaman içinde stratejik olarak önemli olan bazı kaleler Selçuklu fetihleri ile iskâna uğramış, ayrıca tahkimat yapılmıştır. II. Kılıç Arslan, I. Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev, I. İzzeddin Keykavus, I. Alaeddin Keykubad döneminde, Konya başta olmak üzere Kayseri, Sivas, Malatya, Afyon, Erzurum gibi kalelerde eklemeler ve tahkimat yapıldığı görülmektedir. Bu sultanlar içinde en dikkat çeken sultan, I. Alaeddin Keykubad’dır. I. Alaeddin Keykubad tahta çıkışından itibaren (1220-1237) Selçuklu ülkesinde bulunan kaleleri tahkim etmeye başlamıştır. Sultan I. Alaeddin bu işe başkent Konya (Darü’l-mülk) ile başlamıştır. Sultan önce bir ferman çıkarmış, bütün emirlerin bu sur inşaatına katılmasını istemiştir. Tabi bu durum diğer Kayseri, Sivas gibi önemli şehirlere de yansımış, ülke sanki inşaat alanına dönmüştür. Sultan I. Alaeddin Keykubad Akdeniz’de, Antalya’dan sonra önemli bir liman olan Kalonoros (Alaiyye)’u fethettikten sonra, kalede mevcut genişleme tahkimat işine hemen başladığı görülmektedir. Dikkat çeken nokta, Sultan I. Alaeddin’in burayı çok sevdiği görülüyor. Sultan I. Alaeddin önce buraya ismini vererek sevgisini göstermiştir. Bu sevgi kitabelere de yansımıştır. Kitabelerde sanki bu bölgeyi aldığı için Allah’a şükretmektedir (el-minneti lillah). Kızılkule, Tersane dahil kale surlarının büyük bir kısmını Sultan Alaeddin yaptırmış, kale suru inşaatına katılanlar Sultanın yakın hizmetinde (Emir- Candar, Otakbaşı, Şarabsalar) bulunan birkaç emirdir. Bu çalışmada Alanya (Alaiyye) surlarının inşasında bulunan emirler hakkında bilgiler verilmiştir.
Kıbrıs Türk Şiirinde Garip Akımının İzleri Üzerine Tespit ve Değerlendirmeler
Authors: Uçar Ahmet , Yeniasır Mustafa , Öznur Şevket , Gökbulut Burak
Published: December 2024

Türk edebiyatında Orhan Veli Kanık, Melih Cevdet Anday ve Oktay Rifat Horozcu’nun öncülüğünde ortaya çıkan Garip akımı şiirde yeni bir biçim, dil ve üslup arayışıyla o yıllarda dikkatleri çekmeyi başarmıştır. Kıbrıslı Türk şairler süreç içerisinde hem Divan ve Servet-i Fünun şairlerinden, hem Tanzimat ve Millî edebiyat hareketlerinden hem de Cumhuriyet dönemi Türk edebiyatı içerisinde yer alan akımlardan ve gruplardan etkilenmiş ve belli bir zaman geçtikten sonra kendi kimliklerini kazanmayı başarmışlardır. Kıbrıs Türk edebiyatında özellikle 1950’den sonra yazılan şiirlerde Garip akımının çeşitli yönlerden izleri görülmektedir. Çalışmada Kıbrıs Türk edebiyatında eserler vermiş olan Mehmet Kansu, Pembe Marmara, Süleyman Uluçamgil, Osman Türkay, Orbay Deliceırmak ve Urkiye Mine Balman’ın şiirleri incelenmiş ve Garip akımının sözü edilen şairleri hangi yönlerden ne derecede etkilediği tespit edilip yorumlanmıştır. Makalede amaçlı örneklemenin bir türü olan kolay ulaşılabilir örnekleme yöntemi temel alınmıştır. Çalışmada verileri toplamada doküman analizi tekniği kullanılmış ve seçilen şiirler betimsel analiz yoluyla çözümlenmiştir. Başta Mehmet Kansu, Pembe Marmara, Süleyman Uluçamgil, Osman Türkay, Orbay Deliceırmak ve Urkiye Mine Balman’ın şiirleri incelendiğinde Garip akımının yenilik ve özgünlük arayışı, estetik ve biçimsel özgürlük anlayışı net olarak görülmektedir. Bununla birlikte; günlük konuşma dilinin kullanımı, samimi anlatım, sıradan kişilerin-olayların şiirin konuları arasına girmesi gibi yönleriyle de Orhan Veli ve arkadaşları, Kıbrıs Türk şiirinde etkilerini göstermiştir.
Cooking wares of the newly excavated A and B Buildings in Anemurium
Authors: Korkmaz Zafer
Published: December 2024

This paper focuses on the typological diversity of the cooking pottery recovered from excavations of the buildings, took place during the 2018 to 2021 field seasons. The total area encompassed by the buildings is 28.20 metres by 10.60 metres. The buildings, designated A and B, encompass a total floor area of approximately 240 square metres and contain twelve rooms. The entirety of the cooking wares in question, as discussed in this article, were retrieved from Buildings A and B. A fundamental typology of the coarse wares was established for the early Roman to late Roman periods of Anemurium, as outlined by C. Williams in her study. This paper evaluates the types, studied by Williams, as well as new variations of these types, and newly identified types. This paper identifies 16 distinct types. The identified types are as follows: 1, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, and 16 are variations of the those studied by Williams. The 4, and 15 are new discoveries for Anemurium. The types: 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12 were previously evaluated by Williams. This study aims to expand the research on the Late Roman cooking vessels from Anemurium.
GESTIÓN ADMINISTRATIVA Y LA INFORMACIÓN DE RIESGO DEL GAD JIPIJAPA
Authors: Barcia Villamar Fabián Eduardo , Lino Miranda Wilmer Xavier
Published: December 2024

Este estudio se realizó en el Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal del Cantón Jipijapa, con el objetivo de determinar cómo la gestión administrativa influye en la precisión y calidad de la información de riesgo. La problemática central se enfocó en las deficiencias en la gestión administrativa que podrían comprometer la capacidad de la institución para gestionar efectivamente los riesgos. Utilizando un enfoque mixto, se recolectaron datos mediante la entrevista y encuestas dirigidas al personal de la Unidad de Gestión de Riesgos. Los resultados revelan que el 53% de los funcionarios considera que las normativas de gestión de riesgos se aplican mayormente, aunque un 39% indica que la falta de capacitación afecta significativamente el cumplimiento normativo. Además, el 45% de los encuestados califica como buena la capacidad del GAD para gestionar riesgos, mientras que un 20% la considera regular, destacando la necesidad de mejoras en la agilidad y precisión de los procesos administrativos.
GESTIÓN FINANCIERA Y CONTABLE DE LA CONSTRUCTORA JHON KEVIN S.A.
Authors: Calle García Aldrin Jefferson , Chila Mendoza Liliana Cecibel
Published: December 2024

La gestión financiera y contable de la Constructora JHON KEVIN S.A. enfrenta desafíos significativos, especialmente en la emisión y registro de cheques. El objetivo de esta investigación fue establecer cómo la gestión financiera incide en el control contable de la cuenta bancos. Utilizando una metodología mixta que combina métodos teóricos y empíricos, se recolectaron datos mediante encuestas y la entrevista con el personal de la empresa. Los resultados revelan que la implementación de controles internos estrictos (33%), como la conciliación bancaria mensual y las auditorías internas periódicas, es crucial para asegurar la precisión y transparencia en la gestión de la cuenta bancos. Además, la adopción de herramientas avanzadas como SAP (25%) y la capacitación continua del personal (21%) son estrategias efectivas para mejorar la eficiencia operativa. Comparando estos resultados con estudios previos, se confirma la necesidad de optimizar procesos internos (33%), invertir en tecnología financiera (25%) y capacitar al personal (21%) para minimizar errores y mejorar la gestión financiera.
EL TALENTO HUMANO Y SU INCIDENCIA EN EL DESEMPEÑO LABORAL DEL GAD PEDRO CARBO
Authors: Calle García Aldrin Jefferson , Cercado Barragán Lady Rosmery
Published: December 2024

El objetivo principal de este estudio fue analizar como el talento humano influye en el rendimiento laboral de los funcionarios del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal del cantón Pedro Carbo. Se utilizaron encuestas dirigidas a 173 funcionarios y una entrevista con el Director de Talento Humano para recopilar datos. Los resultados revelan que solo el 17% de los funcionarios considera que su perfil es muy adecuado para su puesto, mientras que un 32% lo ve como poco adecuado. Además, solo el 14% está totalmente de acuerdo en que la entidad identifica correctamente las competencias necesarias, y un 40% siente que su rendimiento es raramente evaluado de manera justa. Asimismo, un 13% afirma que siempre se utilizan herramientas adecuadas para evaluar competencias. Las conclusiones indican una brecha en la adecuación de perfiles, deficiencias en la identificación y evaluación de competencias, y percepciones negativas sobre la justicia en las evaluaciones de desempeño.
EFICIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DEL PROCESO CONTABLE: CASO CUERPO DE BOMBEROS DEL CANTÓN PAJAN
Authors: Álvarez Pincay Dewis Edwin , Zavala Alay Genessis Heidy
Published: December 2024

La investigación se centró en la problemática de ineficiencias significativas en la gestión contable y financiera dentro de esta institución. Es por ello, que el objetivo principal fue evaluar la eficiencia administrativa del proceso contable mediante la aplicación de indicadores específicos. En este sentido, se empleó una metodología cualitativa, incluyendo la entrevista y observación directa, para analizar la estructura y procedimientos contables. Los resultados indicaron un bajo cumplimiento en los plazos de entrega de informes financieros, con un índice de cumplimiento del 25%, y un alto índice de errores en los registros contables, alcanzando un 33.25%. Aunque la gestión de recursos financieros fue eficiente con un 95%, se identificó un cumplimiento normativo deficiente, con un 250% de incumplimientos detectados. En conclusión, la falta de capacitación continua y la carencia de procedimientos claros y automatización impactan negativamente en la eficiencia administrativa del proceso contable, lo que requiere mejoras urgentes para fortalecer la transparencia y la efectividad en la gestión financiera.
NORMATIVAS Y POLÍTICAS EN EL CONTROL DE INVENTARIO DEL ALMACÉN MARCIMEX, JIPIJAPA
Authors: Jaime Baque Miguel Ángel , Figueroa Loor Leonel Jesús
Published: December 2024

La problemática de esta investigación radica en evaluar la efectividad del cumplimiento de las normativas y políticas de control de inventarios en el almacén Marcimex S.A., cantón Jipijapa, dado que un control deficiente puede llevar a errores en los registros y decisiones comerciales ineficientes. En este sentido, el objetivo fue determinar cómo estas normativas y políticas influyen en la gestión de inventarios. Se utilizó una metodología mixta, combinando enfoques cuantitativos y cualitativos, además se realizaron encuestas, investigaciones bibliográficas y visitas de campo para recolectar datos relevantes. Los resultados mostraron que el 40% de los encuestados considera que las políticas se revisan y actualizan siempre, el 50% afirma que las normativas se socializan muy frecuentemente, y el 40% cree que la evaluación del control de inventarios puede detectar oportunamente falencias. Sin embargo, un 70% de los encuestados cree que hay espacio para mejoras en las normativas actuales.
QOTAKALLI: PLANIFICACIÓN Y REOCUPACIÓN EN CUSCO
Authors: Copa Paucar Mario , Valdez Cenzano Mercedes , Carhuarupay Molleda Boris Felipe , Challco Benavente José Teodoro
Published: December 2024

Las redes sociales se destacan como fuentes fundamentales para conseguir y compartir información sobre vivencias durante los viajes, ejerciendo una considerable influencia en las elecciones de adquisición de los turistas. Por ende, resulta relevante explorar cómo las agencias de viajes y turismo emplean estas plataformas en sus estrategias de publicidad. El objeto de este estudio radica en analizar el impacto de las redes sociales utilizadas para la promoción turística de cuatro agencias. Se evalúan las variables de presencia y engagement a través de distintos criterios de desempeño, mediante el análisis de la aplicación Fanpage Karma. Los resultados señalan que las redes sociales son empleadas con objetivos específicos: Facebook destaca como la principal plataforma integral de las agencias de viajes con la mayor cantidad de seguidores. En Instagram, se evidenció que genera mayor interacción significativa con los usuarios, mientras que TikTok evoluciona hacia una plataforma de videos cortos y comunicación de lugares y destinos turísticos con una gran interacción.
CONTROL INTERNO EN LA EJECUCIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA DEL GAD PARROQUIAL LA PILA
Authors: Del Pino Yépez Gladys Mabel , Anchundia Pilozo Paola Gissella
Published: December 2024

Este estudio aborda la problemática del control interno y su impacto en la ejecución presupuestaria del GAD Parroquial La Pila, cuyo objetivo principal es determinar cómo incide el control interno en la administración eficiente y transparente de los recursos públicos. La metodología incluyó el uso de métodos deductivos, analíticos, bibliográficos, inductivos, cuantitativos y cualitativos, permitiendo una revisión exhaustiva de literatura y recolección de datos mediante encuestas y la entrevista. Los resultados mostraron que los principales beneficios del control interno percibidos son la reducción de errores y fraudes (33%) y la mayor transparencia (33%), en consonancia con estudios previos que destacan la importancia de estos aspectos para la gestión financiera. Sin embargo, también se identificaron incumplimientos frecuentes en normas críticas como la evaluación de riesgos (33%), control de activos, registro y documentación de transacciones, y monitoreo continuo (22% cada uno).
EJECUCIÓN DEL PLAN ANUAL DE CONTRATACIÓN DEL GOBIERNO AUTÓNOMO DESCENTRALIZADO PARROQUIAL RURAL PUERTO MACHALILLA
Authors: Quiñonez Cercado Monica del Pilar , Gomez Gomez Maryeli Suleika
Published: December 2024

El presente estudio analiza la incidencia del Plan Anual de Contratación en la ejecución presupuestaria del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Parroquial Rural Puerto Machalilla. La problemática identificada radica en la ineficiencia en la ejecución del PAC, lo que afecta el cumplimiento de los objetivos presupuestarios, cuyo objetivo fue determinar cómo el PAC influye en la ejecución presupuestaria y proponer mejoras para optimizar la gestión de los recursos públicos. Se utilizó una metodología mixta, incluyendo análisis documental, la entrevista y una evaluación FODA. Los resultados indican que el 52.7% del presupuesto total de $154,624.14 se destinó a infraestructura, destacando la importancia del PAC en la planificación y ejecución eficiente, aunque se identificaron desafíos como la burocracia y la falta de alineación con las necesidades locales. Se concluye que, aunque el PAC ha mejorado la ejecución presupuestaria, es necesario fortalecer los mecanismos de control y promover la participación comunitaria para alinear mejor las prioridades locales con el PAC.
SISTEMA DE MANEJO DE CONTROL DE INVENTARIO Y LA GESTIÓN DE BODEGAS EN EL COMERCIAL OSEJOS, CANTÓN JIPIJAPA
Authors: Álvarez Pincay Dewis Edwin , Herrera Calle Leonela Isabel
Published: December 2024

El estudio abordó la problemática de la falta de un sistema de gestión de inventarios adecuado, que ha generado ineficiencias en el control y manejo de las mercaderías en el comercial Osejos del cantón Jipijapa, cuyo objetivo fue analizar el sistema de inventario y su incidencia en la gestión de bodega. La metodología empleada incluyó métodos deductivo e inductivo, así como un enfoque cualitativo y bibliográfico, con la entrevista al dueño del comercial. Los resultados mostraron que las prácticas de seguridad se cumplen parcialmente, mientras que las áreas clave, como la implementación de tecnología, necesitan mejoras significativas. Las conclusiones indican la necesidad de modernizar el sistema de inventarios mediante la adopción de herramientas tecnológicas avanzadas y fortalecer las medidas de seguridad para mejorar la eficiencia operativa y la satisfacción del cliente.
LA IMPORTANCIA DEL CONTROL INTERNO EN LA GESTIÓN PÚBLICA Y PRIVADA
Authors: Holguín Gutierrez Nelson Adrián , Loor Saldarriaga Cledio Gustavo , Granoble Bustamante Junior Josue , Orlando San Lucas Melany Mercedes , Ramírez Ramírez Brayan Enrique , Bowen Cruzatty Maritza Leonora
Published: December 2024

La investigación analiza la importancia del control interno en la gestión pública y privada, enfocándose en su contribución a la eficiencia operativa y la mitigación de riesgos. La problemática surge debido a la falta de transparencia y el riesgo de fraude en organizaciones que no implementan controles adecuados. El objetivo es evaluar cómo los sistemas de control interno, especialmente el modelo COSO, promueven la responsabilidad y la rendición de cuentas en estos sectores. Se utilizó una revisión literaria que incluyó estudios recientes de fuentes académicas sobre los cinco componentes del modelo COSO: ambiente de control, evaluación de riesgos, actividades de control, información y comunicación, y monitoreo. Los resultados indican que, en el sector privado, la implementación de controles internos reduce los costos operativos y mejora la productividad en un 20%, mientras que en el sector público se observan mejoras en la transparencia y reducción de irregularidades en un 15%. En conclusión, el control interno bien estructurado es esencial para el éxito organizacional y la gobernanza en ambos sectores.
A framework to assess urban water resilience in developing countries like India: Looking beyond water utilities and networked cities
Authors: Sharma Manish , Sharma Bansari , Kumar Nand , Kumar Ashwani
Published: December 2024

Many households in developing countries like India have adopted water-saving measures, but water availability in sufficient quantity, quality, and regularity has not been ensured due to network supply constraints, affordability of water through private vendors and the issue varies from area to area, within a city, based on the modalities of water supplies, socio-economic capabilities of households, local area regulations, and political interests. However, with many of the cities of the developing world still far from the concept of homogeneous water supply systems under water utilities, only assessing and strengthening the water utilities will not suffice. Hence this study proposes and illustrates via a case study a new approach to urban water resilience, from the consumer end, or the households, as the basis of assessment, to address the various issues associated with water stress under various water supply sources. The framework has four broad themes, namely Urban Infrastructure and Land Use, Resources, Governance and Social capturing 32 indicators derived from the literature assessed by the Delphi technique involving subject experts. The framework thus evolved can be used to assess urban water resilience at the household level, especially in cities/communities with various water system modalities.
Recent Advances in 4D Printing: A Review of Current Smart Materials,
Technologies, and Drug Delivery Systems
Authors: Parhi Rabinarayan , Garg Anuj
Published: December 2024

Research on shape memory materials (SMM) or smart materials, along with advancements in printing
technology, has transformed three-dimensional (3D) printing into what we now refer to as 4D printing. In
this context, the addition of time as a fourth dimension enhances 3D printing. 4D printing involves the creation
of 3D-printed objects that can change their shapes into complex geometries when influenced by external
stimuli such as temperature, light, or pH over time. Currently, the use of smart materials in 4D printing is being
explored extensively across various fields, including automotive, wearable electronics, soft robotics, food,
mechatronics, textiles, biomedicine, and pharmaceuticals. A particular focus is on designing and fabricating
smart drug delivery systems (DDS). This review discusses the evolution of 3D printing into 4D printing, highlighting
the differences between the two. It covers the history and fundamentals of 4D printing, the integration
of machine learning in 4D printing, and the types of materials used, such as stimuli-responsive materials
(SRMs), hydrogels, liquid crystal elastomers, and active composites. Moreover, it presents various 4D printing
techniques. Additionally, the review highlights several smart DDS that have been fabricated using 4D
printing techniques. These include tablets, capsules, grippers, scaffolds, robots, hydrogels, microneedles,
stents, bandages, dressings, and other devices aimed at esophageal retention, gastro-retention, and intravesical
DDS. Lastly, it elucidates the current limitations and future directions of 4D printing.
Internet of Things (IoT) and Pricing
Authors: Jayadatta S. , Majeed Mohammed , Alhassan Seidu , Anas Sulemana
Published: December 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly expanding network of
interconnected computing devices that have recently attracted the attention of
governments and businesses. There is no need for human interaction when using the
IoT. The medical, transportation, and automotive industries have been among the first
to take advantage of some of the most innovative uses of the Internet of Things.
Although it is the only part of the marketing mix that actually generates revenue, price
is also crucial. Therefore, this chapter explores how IoT can be used to determine the
best pricing strategy for a company's goods and services.
A national model of mnemonic narrative: Kati Dadeshkeliani's Memoirs "Princess in Uniform"
Authors: Miresashvili Mariam , Daraselia Maya
Published: December 2024

Literary experts consider memoirs as a subvariety of documentary narrative genre, in which the stories of the past are narrated and the author himself is a participant or eyewitness of these stories (recently, such works are also considered as non-fiction literature). Unlike fictional literature, memoirs, to some extent, have a cognitive function, which is determined by the author’s preferences – whether he/she wants to describe personal, autobiographical occasions or narrate matters of public importance. Kati Dadeshkeliani (1890-1977) was a Georgian emigrant, representative of the ruling family of Svaneti, participant of the First World War, knight of the two crosses of St. George. With regards to her memoirs – "A Princess in Uniform" – it can be said that the ratio is maintained; the author, on the one hand, tells us about the important stages of her life and, on the other hand, she reminisces the past (the author collected her notes at the age of 44 and compiled them into one book) and, based on a certain conceptual vision, she gives us an analysis of the events that happened in a considerable period of time.
Various symptoms and signs of vestibular paroxysmia in a tertiary neurotologic clinic: a retrospective comparative study
Authors: Cheon Tae Uk , Cha Eun Hye , Kim Yehree , Park Hong Ju
Published: December 2024

Objectives: Vestibular paroxysmia (VP) is characterized by brief episodes of vertigo due to neurovascular cross-compression (NVCC) of the eighth cranial nerve. This study aimed to analyze the clinical features of VP patients in a tertiary neurotologic clinic using the 2008 and 2016 diagnostic criteria and to compare these features.Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on patients diagnosed with definite or probable VP at the Asan Medical Center from May 2012 to May 2013. Patients underwent comprehensive evaluations including history taking, physical examination, audiometry, vestibular function tests, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The 2008 and 2016 diagnostic criteria for VP were applied, and clinical characteristics were compared.Results: Nineteen patients were included (14 females and five males; mean age, 57.9±14.5 years). According to the 2008 criteria, 17 patients were diagnosed with definite VP and two with probable VP; however, using the 2016 criteria, nine were definite and two were probable VP. NVCC was observed in 88.9% of patients under the 2016 criteria. MRI revealed NVCC predominantly involving the anterior inferior cerebellar artery. Patients with cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumors presenting with VP-like symptoms responded to medication. Conclusions: The 2016 diagnostic criteria for VP allow for a syndromic diagnosis based solely on clinical features. Neurovascular contact is commonly observed in VP patients, and CPA tumor can present VP-like symptoms and respond to carbamazepine. Although MRI is not included in the current criteria, it can be beneficial in diagnosis by identifying neurovascular contact and distinguishing CPA tumors.
Associations between Dizziness Handicap Inventory scores and vestibular function tests: a cross-sectional survey
Authors: Jeon Eun-Ju , Lim Chae-Hyun , Son Eun-Jin , Jeong Chang-Yeong , Lim Ji Hyung , Lee Hyun Jin
Published: December 2024

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between subjective dizziness disability, as assessed by the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), and objective vestibular function test (VFT) results in patients presenting with dizziness. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 177 patients who completed the DHI, vertigo visual analog scale, and disability scale at their initial visit. Objective VFTs included videonystagmography with caloric testing, cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP), and the sensory organization test (SOT). Statistical analyses were conducted to assess correlations and differences in DHI scores based on VFT results and clinical characteristics.Results: The DHI scores indicated a higher perceived dizziness handicap among female patients compared to males (p=0.012). Chronic dizziness was associated with elevated DHI scores in specific items (DHI-2, DHI-12, and DHI-21; p<0.05). Patients with abnormal caloric responses exhibited higher scores in several DHI items and subscales (DHI-4, DHI-12, DHI-14, DHI-17, DHI-19, DHI-23, physical, emotional, and functional; p<0.05). No significant differences were found in cVEMP results. Only one SOT condition (equilibrium score 5) showed a statistically significant but weak association with DHI scores (r=–0.151, p=0.045).Conclusions: There were limited correlations between objective vestibular test outcomes and subjective dizziness disability. These findings underscore the multidimensional nature of dizziness and the importance of integrating subjective and objective measures for a comprehensive clinical assessment.
The PhD Coach Kit: A coaching tool for PhD students
Authors: Solms Luisa , Solms Lara
Published: December 2024

Pursuing a PhD can be highly stressful for PhD students. With challenges such as publication pressures, struggles to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and insufficient support, PhD students’ well-being and mental health are at risk. To address well-being in academia, particularly for PhD students, individual-level interventions such as coaching, stress management, and peer support may have promise. However, access to these resources remains limited in academia. In response, we developed the PhD Coach Kit, a self-coaching tool designed to provide accessible, on-demand support for PhD students. Featuring reflection cards that cover 10 key topics, this tool encourages self-reflection and solution-focused thinking to help PhD students navigate the diverse challenges encountered throughout their PhD journey.
Application of a Language Model Tool for COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Event Monitoring Using Web and Social Media Content: Algorithm Development and Validation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Daluwatte Chathuri , Khromava Alena , Chen Yuning , Serradell Laurence , Chabanon Anne-Laure , Chan-Ou-Teung Anthony , Molony Cliona , Juhaeri Juhaeri
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Spontaneous pharmacovigilance reporting systems are the main data source for signal detection for vaccines. However, there is a large time lag between the occurrence of an adverse event (AE) and the availability for analysis. With global mass COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, social media, and web content, there is an opportunity for real-time, faster monitoring of AEs potentially related to COVID-19 vaccine use. Our work aims to detect AEs from social media to augment those from spontaneous reporting systems.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to monitor AEs shared in social media and online support groups using medical context-aware natural language processing language models.

METHODS

We developed a language model–based web app to analyze social media, patient blogs, and forums (from 190 countries in 61 languages) around COVID-19 vaccine–related keywords. Following machine translation to English, lay language safety terms (ie, AEs) were observed using the PubmedBERT-based named-entity recognition model (precision=0.76 and recall=0.82) and mapped to Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) terms using knowledge graphs (MedDRA terminology is an internationally used set of terms relating to medical conditions, medicines, and medical devices that are developed and registered under the auspices of the International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use). Weekly and cumulative aggregated AE counts, proportions, and ratios were displayed via visual analytics, such as word clouds.

RESULTS

Most AEs were identified in 2021, with fewer in 2022. AEs observed using the web app were consistent with AEs communicated by health authorities shortly before or within the same period.

CONCLUSIONS

Monitoring the web and social media provides opportunities to observe AEs that may be related to the use of COVID-19 vaccines. The presented analysis demonstrates the ability to use web content and social media as a data source that could contribute to the early observation of AEs and enhance postmarketing surveillance. It could help to adjust signal detection strategies and communication with external stakeholders, contributing to increased confidence in vaccine safety monitoring.
Factors Associated With Digital Capacity for Health Promotion Among Primary Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Wang Yining , Ren Hui , Xiao Shaotan , Meng Tian , Sun Shuyue , Yu Siyu , Liu Qing , Wang Fan
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Health education and promotion are recognized as effective strategies for fostering healthy ageing, reducing the disease burden, and addressing health inequalities, particularly when delivered through digital media. Primary care workers are often regarded as the key providers of these interventions. Despite the strong practical significance and substantial individual demand, the use of digital media for delivering health promotion practices was not widespread in China. One of the main challenges identified is the providers’ inadequate capacities. However, little is known about the digital capacity for health promotion among primary care workers.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to investigate the levels of digital capacity for health promotion and its associated factors among community health workers.

METHODS

A total of 1346 community health workers were recruited from across 47 communities in Shanghai, China, through cluster-stratified random sampling. The digital capacity for health promotion was measured using the revised version of the Digital Capabilities Framework. Web-based questionnaires were distributed to collect data from March 20 to March 29, 2024. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t tests, one-way ANOVA, and linear hierarchical regression using Stata MP (version 17.0; StataCorp).

RESULTS

We included 1199 participants. Among them, 47.5% (570/1199) had high digital media use for more than 19.6 hours per week, whereas 31.8% (381/1199) demonstrated high digital media trust. The average level of digital capacity for health promotion was 16.71 (SD 2.94) out of 25 points. Demographics, digital media usage–related characteristics, perceived usefulness and usability, attitudes, and behaviors were significant predictors of the capacities, explaining 44.4% of the total variance. Master’s degree or above (β=.077; P=.013), perceived usability (β=.235; P<.001), attitudes toward digital media health promotion (β=.095; P=.002), and past digital media health promotion practices (β=.377; P<.001) had significantly positive associations with digital capacities for health promotion. However, senior (β=–.076; P=.008) or median (β=–.074; P=.01) titles had a significant negative association with capacity levels.

CONCLUSIONS

A digitally capable workforce is required for primary health care systems to take full advantage of digital media health promotion. Therefore, solutions are necessary to achieve enhanced capacities among health professionals, including public health policy making, community empowerment, and individual practices.
A chatbot based version of the WHO evidence-based intervention Self-Help+ for stress management: from manualized protocol to mobile application (Preprint)
Authors: Fietta Valentina , Rizzi Silvia , Gios Lorenzo , Pavesi Maria Chiara , De Luca Chiara , Gabrielli Silvia , Monaro Merylin , Navarin Nicolò , Gadotti Erik , Mayora-Ibarra Oscar , Purgato Marianna , Barbui Corrado , Forti Stefano
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

This research paper explores the use of digital technologies to expand mental health support, focusing on an evidence-based WHO low-intensity intervention called Self-Help Plus (SH+). The SH+ protocol has been integrated into a chatbot-guided mobile application called "ALBA."

OBJECTIVE

The present study aims to describe the adaptation (porting) of this approach i) from a face-to-face/group delivered intervention to a tech-enabled intervention and ii) to an adapted intervention for women with breast cancer and for women who are pregnant.

METHODS

The development process is based on multi-professional collaboration, and it embraces a user-centered design approach. It includes i) adapting the SH+ protocol to suit the chatbot-driven ALBA platform, ii) tailoring content to the target population, and iii) incorporating interactive features for improving engagement and potential efficacy.

RESULTS

Preliminary outcomes are promising, whilst a structured pathway to assess the usability, efficacy and scalability of the intervention is presented. The discussion focuses on the potential of virtual coaching applications in mental health, emphasising how new technologies could further improve accessibility and personalisation of the interventions.

CONCLUSIONS

A final section explores future development scenarios, including real-world research and additional potential adaptations for different target groups and purposes, ranging from primary prevention to clinical practice.
Participative development of a Serious Game for dementia patients: Pilot study for usability testing in inpatient treatment and long-term-care (Preprint)
Authors: Brähmer Sören Freerik , Iffland Benjamin , Kreisel Stefan , Driessen Martin , Trompetter Eva , Schomburg Meret , Toepper Max , Steuwe Carolin
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

In face of an increasing treatment need of persons with dementia, effective and efficient interventions with a focus on quality of life need to be established. In this context, Serious Games have received increasing attention. However, there is a lack of applications specifically designed for people with dementia.

OBJECTIVE

In the current prospective pilot study, we examined the usability of a newly developed Serious Game app (“Digimenz”).

METHODS

43 persons with cognitive impairment and mild to severe dementia completed the repeated-measures study procedure. Participants were recruited on an inpatient geriatric psychiatric ward and in a long-term-care facility. Each participant played three Serious Games (experimental conditions) and spent time reading a newspaper (control condition). Data on app-usability was collected through self-ratings and observation. We analyzed differences in usability regarding the conditions, the cognitive capacity and the recruitment sites.

RESULTS

The Serious Games were accepted in both settings (long-term-care: 100% interested, psychiatric ward: 76% interested), although study completion was lower in the psychiatric sample (37%) than in the long-term-care sample (93%). The global usability was rated good (System Usability Scale global mean: 79). More severely impaired patients had more pronounced difficulties in learning how to play the games (ρMMSE, Learnability=-0.61, P<.001) and playing them alone (ρMMSE, Support=-0.49, P<.001). Nevertheless, playing the games was associated with a more positive mood (LR ChiSq=25.08, DF=3, P<.001), independent of the level of cognitive functioning (LR ChiSq=0.65, DF=1, P=.42). All games could be played with a moderate error rate (0.19-0.49).

CONCLUSIONS

Our results indicate that the Serious Games have a positive impact on the well-being of dementia patients, given adequate support. Although challenging, participative development of Serious Games with people being severely impaired by dementia is an important research target. Limitations like low data quality and a simplified design are inherent in this study population. Still, we demonstrate how usability testing in this target group is possible through careful definition and operationalization. To accommodate severely impaired patients, future developments should incorporate a broader range of difficulty and adaptations to group settings.

CLINICALTRIAL

German Clinical Trials Register, DRKS00031363.
Development of a Step Prototype for Functional Capacity Tests: Technological Advancement for Rehabilitation. (Preprint)
Authors: Marinho Renan Shida , -Luporini Luciana Di Thommazo , -de-Araújo Aldair Darlan Santos , Ricardo De Oliveira Matheus Borghi , Dourado Izadora Moraes , Goulart Cássia da Luz , de Almeida Moura Daniel Braatz Antunes , Ditomaso Andre , -Dibai Daniela Bassi , Roscani Meliza Goi , Borghi-Silva Audrey
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

In the field of health engineering, the development of portable ergometric equipment is essential for physical assessment and rehabilitation. These devices are used in clinical and research settings for diagnosis, exercise prescription, and monitoring of signs and symptoms, allowing for the measurement of individuals' functional capacity and cardiorespiratory fitness.

OBJECTIVE

To develop a step prototype that meets the testing requirements proposed in the literature, integrated with software to facilitate data evaluation and interpretation.

METHODS

Functional and ergonomic requirements were considered in the creation of the prototype to meet the demands of healthcare professionals and patients. This resulted in a patent registered with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) under number BR2020150006034, with integration into an Android operating system. The prototype development process included the following stages: (1) material design; (2) assembly of the ergometer; (3) flexibility and adaptability; (4) technology integration; (5) usability and safety.

RESULTS

The step prototype was developed with an adjustable height in four levels, ranging from 15 cm to 30 cm, and has an overall width of 80 cm. After testing, the internal side of the upper contralateral face of the step base contains a USB card that stores the test data.

CONCLUSIONS

The developed step can serve as an effective tool for applying various step test protocols, featuring automatic step counting and time recording.
Associação entre governança colaborativa e os resultados nas redes: o caso de Juruaia/Brasil
Authors: Giglio Ernesto , Cruz Lidia , Deroldo Andréia
Published: December 2024

Propõe-se que a governança colaborativa é o centro do desenvolvimento das redes,  influenciando nos resultados. Realizou-se pesquisa qualitativa e quantitativa, analisando-se o caso único do Arranjo Produtivo Local (APL) de moda íntima de Juruaia, no Estado de Minas Gerais, no Brasil. Construíram-se indicadores para as entrevistas e os questionários. Os dados sustentaram a associação de influência da governança colaborativa nos resultados comerciais e sociais, especialmente por causa dos laços fortes de um subgrupo de atores que decidem os rumos do negócio na cidade. O artigo sustenta e reforça a importância de pesquisas sobre governança colaborativa e oferece uma matriz de indicadores operacionais e confiáveis.
Sustainable MOFs for Pb2+ Removal: Adsorption, Regeneration, and Environmental Impact
Authors: Passi Beni Jared , Xuli Ma , Afreh Paul , Peifen Wang , Xiaowei An
Published: December 2024

Heavy metal contamination, particularly with lead (Pb2+), poses significant environmental and public health risks. In response to this, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have arisen as effective adsorbents due to their high surface areas, tunable structures, and reusability. This study reviews advancements in MOF-based adsorbents for lead removal from wastewater, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, adsorption efficiency, and environmental impact. Among various MOFs examined, ZIF-67 and ZIF-8 show superior performance, achieving high adsorption capacities (up to 1978.63 mg/g) and excellent regeneration potential, maintaining effectiveness over multiple cycles. Cost analyses reveal that while some MOFs, such as Cu-MOFs/CMFP, incur higher synthesis costs, others like UiO-66-(OPO3)X and Cs-ZIF-8 offer a balance between cost and performance, rendering them economically viable for large-scale application. Further, the environmental sustainability of MOFs is enhanced through greener synthesis methods and biodegradable components. Although challenges remain in scaling production and ensuring durability in varied wastewater conditions, this study demonstrates the potential of MOFs as efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective adsorbents for heavy metal remediation, paving the way for safer water treatment solutions.
La inviabilidad del voto popular para elegir ministros, magistrados y jueces en México
Authors: Ruiz de la Torre Gabriela , Rueda López David Xicoténcatl
Published: December 2024

Objective: Exploring the viability of electing ministers, magistrates, and judges by popular vote in Mexico and highlight its risks, such as the lack of transparency and objectivity. Methodology: Qualitative, involving document analysis to examine the proposed reform and its implications on the separation of powers and human rights protection. Results: Suggest that popular elections compromise the impartiality of the judicial system. Value: An alternative selection method is proposed, based on performance evaluation and professional trajectory, promoting indirect citizen participation. Limitations: There is need for further research on the electorate’s perceptions. Conclusions: This study emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity and independence of The Judiciary in Mexico.