bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biopedagogía y aprendizaje
Authors: Delgado Álvarez Alberto
Published: November 2024

Este artigo aborda a importância da bio-pedagogia e da aprendizagem. O ser humano é um ser pensante que se desenvolve em seu ambiente e interage com outros seres vivos. Para aprender é necessário ter as condições para tal, como uma boa saúde, um ambiente agradável para estudar e os meios tecnológicos para fazê-lo. Graças à tecnologia e à bio-pedagogia holística, o processo educacional torna-se mais dinâmico, criativo e versátil.
Para pensar América Latina, de lo general a lo localizado
Authors: González Sancho Roy
Published: November 2024

The main objective of this essay has been to formulate a provocation that introduces the relevance and the need to question the way of thinking from Latin America, especially in the face of the urgency of developing localized ways of responding to or questioning the fundamental questions that affect the very existence of the region. The academic essay methodology has been followed for its development and structuring of the text and discussion of results. In this way, three parts are proposed that organize the reflection of the text, namely: 1. Why think from a Latin American philosophy? 2. Thinking from moments of crisis. 3. Why think from a Latin American philosophy? Among the conclusions and results, among other aspects, the need to think from the concern for the particular situation and the occupation to reflect from a regional vision, questioning the evident absences in traditional systems of thought, while thinking in a reflective way is a political act because it manages to imagine and propose changes in social relations. The reluctance to accept subalternity and domination as an ethical and methodological imperative is proposed, while at the same time undertaking South-South dialogues with other former colonies, peripheries and indigenous knowledge. Finally, it is urged to avoid falling into common criticisms in the style of a “critical common sense”, or convenient criticism of the “normal” state of things.
Literatura y crítica poética centroamericana de posguerra en Repertorio Americano (1996-2004)
Authors: Montero Corrales Cristopher
Published: November 2024

This article deals with literary criticism in the magazine Repertorio Americano (1996-2004) as a way of understanding the movements of literary criticism and the form of critical thinking and its ideological and literary representations in the Central American region. Specifically, it makes assessments regarding poetic criticism where formal, semantic, and social approaches were privileged, evidencing the formal critical patterns of literary criticism and its representations in the Central American postwar period.
The efficacy of midline catheter in a patient with thrombocytopenia: a case study
Authors: Cichowlas Grzegorz , Gąsior Anna , Bryk Agata , Kosson Dariusz
Published: November 2024

We present a case report of an 80-year-old patient hospitalized for thrombocytopenia of unknown etiology. In order to minimize the risk of complications typical of central catheters, it was decided to use a midline catheter. The procedure was performed by an experienced operator using ultrasonography. The case report emphasizes the importance of individual risk assessment and treatment planning by the intravenous route in patients with thrombocytopenia. Concerns about platelet transfusion before the cannulation procedure are discussed, taking into account the minimal invasiveness of the procedure and the possibility of controlling bleeding from the midline catheter insertion site.
Zalecenia dotyczące postępowania w zakresie okołooperacyjnej karencji od jedzenia i picia, w tym u dzieci
Authors: Pilch Dorota , Długoborska Klaudia
Published: November 2024

Prawidłowe przygotowanie do zabiegu operacyjnego wpływa na przebieg znieczulenia i zabiegu, występowanie powikłań okołooperacyjnych (aspiracja treści żołądkowych do dróg oddechowych, powikłania metaboliczne). Wytyczne ERAS obejmują wiele aspektów postępowania okołooperacyjnego, m.in. określają czas głodzenia przedoperacyjnego. Konieczność zachowania karencji od jedzenia i picia może stanowić problem pielęgnacyjny, emocjonalny dla opiekunów dziecka (szczególnie noworodków, niemowląt i dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym) oraz u osób niepełnosprawnych umysłowo. Znajomość i przestrzeganie zaleceń wobec dzieci nabiera szczególnego znaczenia w zakresie jakości i bezpieczeństwa w okresie okołooperacyjnym.
The Modern Economic, Technological, and Societal Trends: New Challenges or Opportunities. Conference Proceedings, November 27-29, 2024
Authors: Subačienė Rasa , Tamulevičienė Daiva
Published: November 2024

The conference proceedings include abstracts from presentations at the Fifth International Scientific Conference on Accounting, Audit, and Analysis, titled “The Modern Economic, Technological, and Societal Trends: New Challenges or Opportunities”. This conference is dedicated to evaluating the evolution and modernization of accounting, auditing, and financial analysis, covering trends in accounting theory, practice, and regulation; technological transformations; shifts in audit methodologies; advancements in financial and business management practices; and the role of governance and accountability in addressing sustainability and climate-related challenges.
Incentive based continuum of care for people living with HIV including orphan vulnerable children- the Delhi Model
Authors: Darswal Dr. Mrinalini , Kumar Gupta Dr. Anil , Chandra Joshi Mr. Bipin , Kumar Dr. Parveen
Published: November 2024

Background: Delhi State AIDS Control Society (DSACS) addressed critical integration of services for Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in context of HIV. They bridged the policy and implementation divide by formulating a multisectoral-strategy in April 2012, creating a model of "Continuum-of-Care for People-Living with HIV (PLHIV), OVC & Children-Affected-by-HIV (ChABH)” in Delhi. With input from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, DSACS sensitized political and administrative machinery about needs and challenges related to HIV/AIDS. DSACS developed an incentive-based system for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) adherence, incorporating safeguards and robust monitoring. Delhi Government's sustained financial commitment and DSACS programmatic-innovation provide a scalable blueprint for India and global initiatives. Description: This ongoing Delhi Government's scheme focuses on household-economic-strengthening of PLHIV as an incentive for broader behaviour change based-on specific eligibility conditions. Beneficiaries fall into four categories: PLHIV, including children on ART; double orphan HIV positive children (OCI); destitute children living with HIV/in institutional care (DCI); and double orphan ChABH in community-based care in Delhi. Category-wise fixed-monthly financial assistance is released to beneficiaries via direct-bank-transfers leveraging Aadhaar-platform to eliminate corruption. Adherence to treatment is mandatory to continue cash-transfers. Linkages with other schemes established to maximize impact. Lessons learned: In its 11-year evolution, Delhi model has grown from 1110 to 6467 beneficiaries, including 6383 PLHIV, 34 double OCI, 50 DCI, and 27 double orphan ChABH, with 5875 (90.8%) currently active excluding beneficiaries who expired (n=328), migrated/ transferred out of Delhi (n=115), opted-out ART/or lost-to-follow-up (n=135), and 14 CABA who turned major. Steady progress and 98% ART adherence mark positive outcomes. DSACS eased eligibility criteria in 2018, facilitating hurdle-free enrollment, while responding to cost-inflation by enhancing financial assistance, showcasing program adaptability. Achieving >95% ART adherence has significantly boosted survival rates, underscoring program's positive impact on beneficiary health. The scheme's INR 14,69,35,600 expenditure in 2022-23, just 0.13% of Delhi Health Department's plan-outlay, signals a cost-effective investment. Extrapolating this nationally would represent 1.5% of India's Health Ministry's current plan-outlay. Conclusion/next steps: This innovative model is implementable on large-scale in India and around the globe but requires not only financial commitment but also coordinated efforts, policy adjustments, and collaboration between various stakeholders.
Religious involvement over time: Assessing measurement invariance of the Religious Involvement scale in Ukraine
Authors: Karakai Danyil , Moskotina Ruslana
Published: November 2024

This study examines the measurement invariance of the Religious Involvement Scale (RI scale) in Ukraine. Using data from the European Social Survey (ESS) and a nationwide survey conducted just before the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, we provide a detailed analysis of the RI scale in the Ukrainian context. Previous research using multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA) across countries lacked a focused analysis on Ukraine, especially after the Revolution of Dignity. We used MGCFA to test the RI scale across different ESS waves and the 2022 Ukrainian survey. The metric invariance of the scale across all time points was not confirmed. We also tested results excluding data from occupied territories and found similar patterns. Partial metric invariance was observed for the period from 2004 to 2013. Our findings indicate that full metric invariance was only achieved for 2006-2013, with scalar invariance not achieved. In addition, the surveys conducted in 2004 and after 2014 had somewhat different patterns of correlations between scale components compared to other waves of the ESS. We suggest that political dynamics have influenced the social aspects of religiosity in Ukraine; therefore, it is important to consider the political context when assessing religious involvement. Our preliminary findings highlight the importance of socio-political factors in measuring and interpreting religiosity.
[Traducción al español] Fuentes de conocimiento de los profesores-entrenadores de voleibol escolar en Santa Catarina
Authors: Marcelino Anderson , Remon Tozetto Willen , Isla Alcoser Sandy Dorian , Alencar Allana , Backes Ana Flávia , Mendes José Carlos , Viera do Nascimento Juarez
Published: November 2024

El estudio analizó las fuentes de conocimiento más valoradas por los entrenadores de voleibol escolar de Santa Catarina, considerando la formación académica, la formación federativa, la experiencia como deportista y los ciclos de desarrollo profesional. La muestra fue constituida por 52 entrenadores de voleibol escolar que actuaron en las etapas estaduales de los Juegos Escolares de Santa Catarina en 2022. Los datos fueron recolectados utilizando el cuestionario Perfil de Formación del Entrenador, que incluye las dimensiones de formación académica, experiencia deportiva y experiencia profesional. Los datos fueron analizados utilizando el software SPSS, versión 20.0, con un nivel de significación de p ≤ .05. Los resultados apuntan a una mayor valoración de las fuentes de conocimiento de la experiencia profesional (42,08 ± 5,79) y de la formación académica (41,19 ± 6,00) en el desarrollo del proceso de formación. Los profesores-entrenadores licenciados y/o titulados con menor tiempo en la profesión y sin formación federativa valoraron significativamente las fuentes de conocimiento adquiridas durante las experiencias deportivas competitivas como deportistas.
Integrating sponge city elements in Pécs' green gate project
Authors: Khadra Lujain Ben , Pál-Schreiner Judit , Gyergyák János
Published: November 2024

Cities worldwide are undergoing sustainable transformations driven by environmental, societal, and economic concerns. This includes improving living standards and addressing global challenges such as climate change and pollution. Urban planning strategies are being re-evaluated, emphasizing the expansion of green spaces. Pécs, Hungary, exemplify this trend through projects like the “Green Gate,” focusing on new pedestrian walkways and increased green areas. To optimize the project's impact, emphasis is placed on integrated water management and considering elements inspired by the “sponge city” concept for flood mitigation. The goal is to assess potential outcomes and feasibility in a real-world setting.
Investigation of NALCO® EC1005A corrosion inhibitor on internal corrosion of pipelines
Authors: Razaq Esraa , Abdulsada Shaymaa Abbas
Published: November 2024

The oil and gas industry relies mainly on pipelines to transport crude and refined petroleum, so crude oil is mostly transported via pipelines. The work presented the study of light naphtha solution collected at the Al-Diwaniyah Refinery in southern Iraq, along with four different pipeline materials (Ductile Iron, Carbon Steel X60, Carbon Steel X80, A105), in which NALCO® EC1005A (neutralizing amine) was used to inhibit corrosion at three concentrations: 0.03, 0.04, and 0.05%, respectively. Analysis of acidity content and immersion method were used to test all samples. This study examined the effects of temperature 45 and 55 °C and light naphtha content. The corrosion resistance of A 105 for pipe samples is highest; ductile iron has the lowest value, and X80 steel and X60 steel is moderately valued.
THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE IN ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURIAL GROWTH IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA AND KENYA
Authors: Abubakar Abdulsalami
Published: November 2024

This study explores the role of microfinance in enhancing entrepreneurial growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on a comparative analysis between Nigeria and Kenya. Microfinance has emerged as a crucial tool for economic empowerment in developing regions, particularly for fostering entrepreneurship. The research is grounded in existing literature, examining how access to microfinance services impacts entrepreneurial development in both countries. Nigeria and Kenya serve as significant case studies due to their distinct economic landscapes and microfinance penetration levels. The findings suggest that microfinance significantly contributes to entrepreneurial growth, albeit with varying degrees of effectiveness influenced by local economic policies and infrastructure. The study also highlights the challenges faced by microfinance institutions, such as high-interest rates and inadequate financial literacy among borrowers. The comparative analysis reveals that while both countries benefit from microfinance, Kenya demonstrates more robust outcomes due to better regulatory frameworks. This paper contributes to the ongoing debate on optimizing microfinance for sustainable entrepreneurial growth in emerging economies. Future research should focus on policy interventions that can enhance microfinance effectiveness across different contexts.
BARRIERS TO MARKET ENTRY AND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS: A STUDY ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN GHANA AND TANZANIA
Authors: Mwamba Katarina
Published: November 2024

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in the economic development of emerging economies, yet they face substantial barriers to market entry that can impede their growth and sustainability. This study aims to analyze the major barriers to market entry encountered by SMEs in Ghana and Tanzania and explore the strategic approaches adopted to overcome these challenges. Utilizing a comprehensive literature review, this research synthesizes existing knowledge on entry barriers such as regulatory constraints, access to finance, market competition, and infrastructure deficits. The findings indicate that while both countries face similar obstacles, the intensity and impact of these barriers vary due to distinct economic and policy environments. Moreover, the study identifies successful strategies, including innovation, networking, and capacity building, that SMEs employ to navigate these challenges. By highlighting these barriers and strategies, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the SME landscape in Ghana and Tanzania, offering insights for policymakers and practitioners to foster a more supportive business environment. The research emphasizes the need for targeted policy interventions to reduce entry barriers and enhance the competitive capabilities of SMEs. Future research should further investigate the dynamic interactions between these barriers and strategies across different sectors.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN CRISIS COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF HOSPITALS IN GHANA
Authors: Adjei Monica
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the role of human resource management (HRM) in crisis communication within the healthcare sector, focusing on hospitals in Ghana. Effective crisis communication is crucial in healthcare settings, especially during emergencies such as pandemics, epidemics, and other public health crises. This research explores the HRM strategies employed by hospitals to manage crisis communication and examines their impact on staff performance, patient outcomes, and overall crisis management effectiveness. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, the study combines qualitative interviews with healthcare administrators and HR managers with quantitative surveys of healthcare staff across several hospitals in Ghana. The findings reveal that robust HRM strategies, including targeted training, clear communication protocols, and employee support systems, are vital in enhancing crisis communication efforts. However, challenges such as inadequate training, resource constraints, and cultural barriers can undermine these efforts. The study provides insights into how HRM practices can be optimized to improve crisis communication and suggests practical recommendations for healthcare institutions and policymakers to strengthen their crisis preparedness and response.
Deep Mapping the Thoughts and Emotions Evoked by the Historical Attractions of Sicily during the Grand Tour
Authors: Manzetti Maria Cristina
Published: November 2024

This article presents an interdisciplinary approach which includes digital humanities, emotionology, and spatial humanities applied to an archaeological context. The aim is to produce a digital deep map, by means of the Geographical Information System (GIS), of the historical attractions of Sicily, Italy, depicting the emotional responses, and the opinions described in the travelogues of the Grand Tour travellers. Mapping the emotions and opinions of the travellers reveals the idea that Northern and Central European travellers had of Sicily. The article compares different historical landmarks and demonstrates that travellers had a major interest in Greek and Roman antiquities. However, we can see that there were also conflicting impressions about the same material evidence, or area. The combination of emotionology, archaeology, and spatial humanities helps in reasoning about the role of antiquities, the sense of place, and the identity of places and people.
Study of the extraction kinetics of flavonoids from the fruits of Sophora japonica L. with sunflower oil
Authors: Pelekhova Liubov , Usatiuk Svitlana , Tyshchenko Olena , Honcharov Viacheslav
Published: November 2024

Among the large number of biologically active substances contained in the fruits of Sophora japonica L., the extraction of flavonoids, substances of medium polarity, is particularly important. The process of extracting them with vegetable oil from fruits is quite complicated. The object of research is the kinetics of the process of extracting flavonoids from Sophora japonica L. fruits with sunflower oil. The influence of temperature, duration, and hydraulic modulus on the extraction process, as well as on the derivation of the equation of the mathematical model, is studied.
Mathematical modeling methods are used in the research. Processing of experimental data for the study of extraction kinetics in the vegetable oil:vegetable raw material system is carried out using the Statistica statistical package. In order to derive the equation of the mathematical model of the process of extracting flavonoids from Sophora japonica L. with sunflower oil, the influence of temperature, duration and hydromodulus on the process of transition of the target component – flavonoids to the extract – is investigated. A mathematical model of the dependence of flavonoids on the hydromodulus (H=10–25), temperature (t=25–45 °С) and the duration of the extraction process of Sophora japonica L. (τ=2–10 h) is obtained, which makes it possible to calculate the content of flavonoids with an average relative with an error within 5 %.
On the basis of the conducted experimental studies, basic technological schemes for obtaining unrefined sunflower oil of increased biological value are developed, which includes the following stages: preparation of raw materials, treatment of prepared raw materials with sunflower oil during dilution and mixing, separation of oil from raw materials by filtering. The proposed technology is promising, as its implementation is possible not only in food industry enterprises, but also in restaurant establishments, as it does not require expensive equipment, additional production premises and special training of personnel.
The mathematical models of the extraction process of Sophora japonica L. with unrefined sunflower oil proposed in the work allow to select the extraction parameters with a high degree of probability and offer the consumer flavonoid-enriched sunflower oil of increased biological value.
Analysis of the functional additives effect on the corrosion resistance of paint coatings
Authors: Yarova Tetiana , Khmyzenko Roman , Yanovska Anna
Published: November 2024

The paper deals with the issue of protecting metals from corrosion, which can damage their structures. Anti-corrosion coatings are widely used to ensure the durability of steel structures. It was described that the durability of the coating depends on the chemical and physical characteristics of the system, such as the type of coating, dry film thickness, water resistance, and adhesion. The importance of artificial aging tests for assessing the durability of coatings is considered, emphasizing that the results of such tests should be interpreted with caution, taking in consideration that artificial aging may not have the same effect as natural exposure. Various anti-corrosion additives for acrylic water-dispersion enamels are also described, which can improve the corrosion resistance of the coating, depending on the service conditions. The object of the research is the properties of enamels with functional additives in salt fog. The study results of the effectiveness of the anti-corrosion additives in acrylic enamels using salt fog from the BGD 881/S chamber are discussed. The research showed that the main requirement for increasing the effectiveness of the anti-corrosion additive in acrylic LPM is a comprehensive approach to improvement of the coating barrier properties, which additionally reduces the aggressive influence of the environment. The advantages of new complex anti-corrosion additives compared to traditional anti-corrosion pigments are multifunctionality – complex additives like Askonium 142 DA contain several active components that affect various coating properties, including anti-corrosion protection, adhesion, and water resistance. Traditional pigments, such as zinc phosphate, usually have only one function – to create a protective film on the metal. The main research idea of the article is to study the influence of anti-corrosion additives in paint coatings for metal protection from corrosion and the extension of the service life of structures.
Consideration of ways to improve the efficiency of deep well drilling
Authors: Svitlytskyi Viktor , Ivankiv Olga , Bilenko Nataliia
Published: November 2024

The object of the research is the composition of the bottom of the drill string when installing screw amplifiers. One of the biggest problems is the place of installation of the screw amplifier in the arrangement of the bottom of the drill string and its influence on the dynamic properties of the rock-crushing tool.
The results of the study of the influence of the use of a screw amplifier on the efficiency of drilling deep wells were obtained. According to the results of research, it was determined in particular that the imposition of vibrations often causes a change in the nature of the interaction of the bit with the hole rock, therefore, the installation of the amplifier at different points of the layout will have different effects on the drilling performance. It is shown that the kinetic energy accumulated by the weighted drill pipes, when the amplifier is installed above the bit, is transmitted through the screw mechanism to the rock-destroying tool (bit) and is an operation that leads to an increase in drilling performance.
Thanks to the conducted research, it has been proven that the property of the drill string elements and the disturbances of the oscillatory processes of various nature acting on them are related to the dynamic loading of its elements due to the installation of the amplifier in different places of the layout of the bottom of the string. This is due to the fact that the proposed screw amplifier is used with a friction fuse, which causes the rotary movement of the screw under the action of the torque and the translational movement of the nut together with the overbit mass attached to the bit.
In most practical cases, especially during deep drilling, bits fail due to the destruction of the rolling bearings of the roller bit, which leads to jamming of the roller bit and leaving them in the holes. For practical use, the proposed design uses a friction fuse, which connects the bit to the drill pipe column through an elastic element. Analytical studies and performed calculations show that this screw amplifier will effectively ensure the destruction of any rocks, especially during overloads without slippage of reaches and be used for the construction of wells in native mining and geological conditions.
Flora Polínica da Reserva do Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga (São Paulo, Brasil). Famílias: 12A-Cabombaceae e 12-Nymphaeaceae
Authors: Luz Cynthia Fernandes Pinto da , Bonifácio Paola Fernanda Cardoso , Martarello Natalia Sêneda
Published: November 2024

RESUMO (Flora polínica da Reserva do Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga (São Paulo, Brasil). Famílias: 12A-Cabombaceae e 12-Nymphaeaceae). Foram estudados os grãos de pólen de uma espécie de Cabombaceae (Cabomba caroliniana var. flavida Ørgaard.) e cinco espécies de Nymphaeaceae (Nymphaea caerulea Savigny., Nymphaea capensis Thunb., Nymphaea gardneriana Planch., Nymphaea mexicana Zucc., Nymphaea odorata Aiton.) ocorrentes na “Reserva do Parque Estadual da Fontes do Ipiranga”. São apresentadas descrições, ilustrações, e chave polínica para identificação das espécies.
As briófitas da Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural Parque das Neblinas, Estado de São Paulo, Brasil: IV Workshop de Briófitas do Brasil
Authors: Gonçalves Mateus Tomás Anselmo , Lima Jéssica Soares de , Canestraro Bianca Kalinowski , Castro Camila de Oliveira , Gissi Danilo Soares , Oliveira Douglas Santos , Moraes Gabriella Veiga de , Silva Gledson Julio da , Santos Milena Evangelista dos , Peres-Silva Raphaela , Peralta Denilson Fernandes
Published: November 2024

RESUMO (As briófitas da Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural Parque das Neblinas, Estado de São Paulo, Brasil: IV Workshop de Briófitas do Brasil). Em novembro de 2022, ocorreu o IV Workshop de Briófitas Brasileiras, celebrando 200 anos de estudos de briófitas no Brasil. A data comemora a publicação de Raddi em 1822 e o mês de nascimento de Aloysio Sehnem, o primeiro brasileiro a estudar briófitas. Dezessete entusiastas de briófitas participaram das atividades práticas utilizando amostras do herbário SP e coleta no Parque das Neblinas, situado entre Mogi das Cruzes e Bertioga - SP. O parque abrange uma área com Floresta Ombrófila e plantações de Eucalyptus. Foram encontradas 381 espécies de briófitas, sendo Lejeuneaceae a família mais diversa, com 83 espécies, e Pilotrichaceae com 20 espécies. Vinte e quatro espécies são novos registros para o Estado de São Paulo. 38% são exclusivas da Mata Atlântica, 12% são endêmicas do Brasil. Esses resultados destacam a importância do Parque das Neblinas para a conservação e futuros estudos de briófitas.
Múltiplos vínculos de trabalho, precarização e sofrimento psicossocial no cotidiano de um hospital universitário
Authors: Bastos Juliano Almeida
Published: November 2024

Resumo Introdução em um hospital universitário são adotados múltiplos tipos de vínculos de trabalho, o que implica regimes de contrato distintos e empregadores também distintos. Nesse contexto tem-se quatro modalidades de vínculo: servidores, funcionários, terceirizados e empregados, que, trabalhando lado a lado, convivem com diferenças como salários, carga horária, representação sindical, entre outras. Objetivo compreender as demandas psicossociais enfrentadas pelos trabalhadores no cotidiano de trabalho de um hospital universitário. Métodos estudo etnográfico, com base no referencial da Psicologia Social do Trabalho. Utilizaram-se os seguintes procedimentos: observação, diário de campo, entrevistas e análise de documentos. O material produzido foi submetido à análise temática. Resultados as diferentes formas de vinculação dos trabalhadores com o hospital estudado impõem relações desiguais a partir das quais emergem vivências de competição, hostilidade, individualização, incerteza, insegurança, angústia e injustiça, conformando um cotidiano de trabalho no qual o sofrimento psicossocial torna-se um atributo do trabalho. Conclusão os múltiplos vínculos de trabalho fragilizam a organização coletiva dos trabalhadores, pulverizam direitos e instauram um cenário de tensão constante, com repercussões à saúde mental.
Teilhard’s Synthesis as Impetus for Greater Care for Our Earth
Authors: Duffy Kathleen
Published: November 2024

Early in life, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin knew he must love both God and Earth with equal passion. Yet, it took him many years to formulate his famous phrase “communion with God through Earth,” (Teilhard de Chardin 1968a, 57) and many more years to articulate in a profound way how the interaction of incarnation with evolution provides a framework for this formula. Today, it is recognized that a deeper sense of matter/spirit, of incarnation/evolution, allows the tapping into the sacredness of matter in a way that will motivate us to develop a flourishing humanity as well as a flourishing Earth. This article explores these concepts.
Detección temprana de cáncer de mama: clasificación de mastografías mediante un modelo de aprendizaje profundo
Authors:   Universidad del Istmo, Ciudad Universitaria, Patiño Mariano Martinez , Pérez Ernesto Cortés ,   Universidad del Istmo, Ciudad Universitaria, Sanchez Sergio Sanchez ,   Universidad del Istmo, Ciudad Universitaria
Published: November 2024

El cáncer de mama es una de las principales causas de muerte en mujeres a nivel mundial, reportando tan solo en México 47,832 fallecimientos entre 2000 y 2010. Por esto, La detección temprana a través de mastografías desempeña un papel fundamental en su diagnóstico y tratamiento. En este trabajo se presenta una red neuronal de aprendizaje profundo compuesto por 28 capas para clasificar imágenes mastográficas de 500 x 500 píxeles. El modelo incluye capas de convolución, normalización por lotes, activación ReLU y maxpooling, seguidas de capas totalmente conectadas y una capa softmax para la clasificación multiclase. El modelo propuesto logró una precisión del 99.3% en el entrenamiento y del 99.4% en la validación, mostrando un desempeño superior a trabajos similares.
On determining the contact point in force measurements by atomic force microscopy methods
Authors:   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB RAS, Morozov Ilya A.
Published: November 2024

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a widely used technique for obtaining information about the three-dimensional structure and physical and mechanical properties of surfaces. In nanoindentation methods, an AFM probe is brought to the sample from a distance and then interacts with the surface. Accurate determination of the point of contact of the probe tip with the surface in these measurements is necessary for reliable calculation of both the non-contact interaction constants and the structural and mechanical properties of the material. The tip-surface contact is preceded by a rapid jump of the probe to the surface due to attractive forces in experiments conducted in ambient conditions. If the stiffness of the probe beam or the sample does not allow the probe to deform the surface, then the end of the probe jump (minimum deflection of the beam as the probe approaches the material) is usually taken as the start of the contact. If the surface is soft enough, contact may occur earlier than the end of the rapid jump, i.e., the tip will begin to penetrate into the surface before the jump is complete. In this work it is shown that the contact of the tip with a deformable polymer surface occurs before the completion of the jump of the tip to the surface. It is reasonable to take the point corresponding to the maximum change in the beam deflection as the beginning of the contact between the probe and the material. The significant speed of the approach of the tip to the surface under the action of attractive forces leads to a loss of experimental data in the section of the curve near the transition from non-contact to contact interaction. Insufficient rate of data capture and high approach velocity can cause significant points of the force curve to be missed, i.e., lead to errors in determining the beginning of the contact both for soft and hard surfaces.
Toponyms in the Titles of Modern German-Language Novels
Authors:   Samara University, Shtyrova Valeria E. , Dubinin Sergey I. ,   Samara University
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to a comprehensive study of toponyms presented in the titles of modern German-language novels created at the turn of the 20th-21st centuries. The purpose of the study is to explore the linguo-pragmatic potential of toponyms in the naming of novels. The material of the study included 67 titles containing toponyms. As research methods, we employed structural-semantic, descriptive, taxonomic, and quantitative analysis. A study of the identified units showed that toponyms in the titles of literary texts are used as part of substantive prepositional phrases with a dependent word in the dative case. When giving names to their texts, modern German-speaking novelists mainly use geographical names reflecting the space of Germany. Regional toponyms (astionyms, cononyms) are more often used both with the aim of a detailed and reliable description of urban space at the stage of the reader’s initial acquaintance with the text and as serving the purpose of plot development. A special group is made up of toponyms marking Berlin and its urban space as most significant for the semantic organization of novels of the period in question. The use of the geographical spaces of other countries helps novelists not only to activate the reader's knowledge of the selected foreign-culture locations but also to adjust readers’ expectations, through associations with toponyms, toward particular subjects and perceptions of other cultures. Toponyms in the titles of novels help to convey the general cultural context of works. The results of the analysis allow us to expand the idea of the axiological potential, pragmatics, and functional-and-stylistic features of the use of toponyms in the titles of literary texts written by modern novelists.
‘The Word of Daniil Zatochnik’: Problems of Studying and Ways to Solve Them
Authors:   Perm State University, Syromyatnikov Oleg I.
Published: November 2024

The article examines the main problems of studying the monument of Russian literature of the late 12th – early 13th centuries The Word of Daniil Zatochnik. It should be distinguished from the closely related The Prayer of Daniil Zatochnik, which is considered to be a late revision of The Word. Until the 16th century, both monuments were very popular and were distributed in numerous copies. The study of The Word began in the 19th century, and a number of problems were identified at that period: it was impossible to unambiguously establish where and when it was written, who its author and addressee were. A considerable problem lies in numerous semantic contradictions, where one judgment is canceled by another. It is generally believed that the reason behind these contradictions is late inserts into the original text. It is not known by whom, when, and why they were made, but thanks to them there is every reason to say that the version of The Word known to us had not one, but at least two authors – one wrote the message to the prince, while the other edited it. A separate problem is the combination of quotations from the Holy Scriptures and folklore elements, which is not typical of the period when The Word was written, and also the open opposition between some of the author's ideas and the Christian teaching. According to the author of the article, the inserts were commenting in nature and were made in order to emphasize the traits of The Word protograph’s author such as pride, vanity, and rationalism. At the same time, the editor of the protograph treated its author not as a private person, but as a representative of an emerging spiritual and moral type that significantly departed from the norms of Christian life. To solve the identified problems, the author of the article suggests using the resources of fideistic literary criticism, making it possible to look at The Word from a religious-and-social perspective, as well as to trace its connections with other literary monuments of the period in question.
Ética ambiental: origen, evolución y tendencias de investigación
Authors: Rodríguez Valencia Eider Leandro
Published: November 2024

Introducción: la ética ambiental debe abarcar todos los aspectos de la vida en el planeta. Sin embargo, la percepción de los seres humanos como entidades separadas de la naturaleza, desconectadas de la Tierra y ajenas a su constitución, ha promovido un enfoque antropocéntrico en la cultura occidental. Este enfoque considera a la naturaleza y la Tierra meramente como objetos con valor monetario. Objetivo: reconociendo la importancia de este tema, se realizó una exhaustiva revisión de la literatura sobre ética ambiental desde el año 2000 hasta 2024. Método: se utilizaron la base de datos Scopus y otras herramientas como R-Studio, árbol de la ciencia y análisis bibliométrico para llevar a cabo la investigación. Resultado de mayor importancia: los resultados de esta investigación permitieron identificar el origen y la evolución del campo. Además, mediante técnicas de mapeo científico, se clasificaron los documentos en categorías como seminales, estructurales y tres clústeres principales: “La urgente necesidad de una ética ambiental global”, “Los valores en la ambientalización de la educación” y “El despertar ético del siglo XX: valorando el tejido de la vida”. Finalmente, se presentó una agenda para futuras investigaciones en este campo. Conclusión más relevante: la investigación destaca la necesidad de un cambio de paradigma filosófico hacia una ética ambiental que trascienda el enfoque antropocéntrico, reconociendo el valor intrínseco de todos los elementos del planeta y promoviendo una moralidad inclusiva y equitativa que respete y cuide la naturaleza en su totalidad.
Los mercados agroecológicos como estrategia para la construcción de propuestas de justicia social en el Eje Cafetero y el norte del Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Authors: Gallego José Humberto
Published: November 2024

Los mercados agroecológicos son un fenómeno cultural que adquiere connotaciones morales frente al consumo, en donde se visibilizan significados, tradiciones y maneras de entender la gobernanza sobre la alimentación, la salud, el bienestar y la equidad social, logrando visibilizar las categorías de la justicia social desde la distribución, el reconocimiento y la participación en la medida en que se concretan comunitariamente como una obligación fraternal para compartir los beneficios ante sus miembros basados en el bien común y convirtiendo la justicia en virtud. De acuerdo con ello, se realizó un análisis teórico de los aportes que hacen los mercados agroecológicos del Viejo Caldas y el norte del Valle del Cauca en la construcción de la soberanía alimentaria y el desarrollo de propuestas de justicia social, a partir de las respuestas obtenidas de productores y consumidores participantes, mediante un enfoque metodológico cualitativo y un análisis hermenéutico dialógico desde la documentación jurídica y social para identificar las normas constitucionales y legales que permiten el acceso al derecho a la alimentación adecuada, así como la identificación de las experiencias sobre gobernanza local y contextos de justicia social y comunitaria presentes en estas ferias agroalimentarias.
Percepción del cambio climático y estrategias de adaptación en sistemas agroalimentarios de Facatativá, Cundinamarca
Authors: Robledo-Buitrago Daniel Armando , Bayona-Penagos Lady Viviana
Published: November 2024

El cambio climático es un desafío importante para la agricultura en países en vías de desarrollo, especialmente en regiones tropicales y subtropicales como Colombia. Este estudio se enfocó en la vulnerabilidad de los sistemas agroalimentarios en el municipio de Facatativá ante el cambio climático, para ello se desarrollaron 61 encuestas en sistemas productivos distribuidos en las áreas rurales. Los resultados mostraron que la mayoría de los sistemas agroalimentarios pertenecen a la categoría de agricultura familiar, seguida de mediana y agricultura empresarial, con cultivos principales como la papa, el maíz, las hortalizas y las fresas. Los agricultores perciben cambios significativos relacionados con el cambio climático, como la reducción en disponibilidad del recurso hídrico y el aumento de fenómenos climáticos extremos como sequías, heladas y lluvias intensas. Estos cambios han impactado en la reducción de la productividad agrícola, lo que a su vez les ha generado pérdidas económicas importantes. Para reducir los efectos del clima, los agricultores vienen desarrollando estrategias que contribuyan indirectamente a la adaptación del cambio climático como la rotación de cultivos, el uso de materia orgánica para conservar la humedad del suelo y el refuerzo con abonos o plaguicidas. Además, emplean estrategias tradicionales que son reconocidas por ellos para enfrentar las condiciones climáticas adversas, como el manejo eficiente del agua, mediante la construcción de reservorios y uso de sistemas de riego, así como la protección contra cambios extremos de temperatura, a través de la implementación de barreras arbóreas.
Sistema BRT em Uberaba- MG
Authors: Mendes Fúlvia Maria , Costa Carolina Carrijo , Garrefa Fernando
Published: November 2024

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) consists of the design of exclusive bus lanes on high-density routes, intending to increase the supply and speed of buses. The system has been popularized for improving public transport and has already been adopted by several cities around the world. Despite the benefits, the implementation of BRT can have important impacts on the city related to the need for a robust road structure, such as sectioning the urban fabric, changes in land use and landscape, reduced local accessibility for pedestrians, as well as disrupting established road, real estate, and commercial dynamics. Considering these issues, this article aims to investigate the changes in space and urban dynamics that have occurred following the implementation of the BRT in the city of Uberaba. More specifically, it analyzes the changes in commercial and real estate dynamics on Avenida Leopoldino de Oliveira. Qualitative and quantitative analysis, field research, and interviews with key stakeholders were used. The study reveals that the system adopted in the city was undersized and improved the quality of public transport in only a few respects. The avenue where the corridor was installed saw an increase in property vacancies and a reduction of approximately 30% in property values. Many businesses closed or moved away, and those that remained reported a reduction of approximately 30% in revenue. This research contributes to the discussion on public policies for sustainable mobility by raising questions about the adaptation of BRT systems to medium-sized cities.
Characterizing polylactic acid/basalt fiber composite: Synthesis, characterization, and mechanical property evaluation
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Karnataka, India, Poornima C. , Kumar T. V. Vineeth ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Karnataka, India
Published: November 2024

This investigation focused on enhancing the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) through the incorporation of basalt fibers and a maleic anhydride coupling agent. Basalt fibers, renowned for their high tensile strength and modulus, were selected as a potential reinforcement to augment PLA's mechanical performance. To optimize interfacial bonding between the hydrophilic PLA matrix and hydrophobic basalt fibers, maleic anhydride was employed as a coupling agent. The results indicate that the inclusion of 3 wt.% maleic anhydride and 10-20 wt.% basalt fibers significantly improved the composite's tensile strength by 40% and flexural strength by 51%. These findings underscore the potential of basalt fiber-reinforced PLA as a high-performance, sustainable material for diverse applications.
Career Trajectory Analysis of Fortune 500 CIOs: A LinkedIn Perspective
Authors:   University of Georgia, Richardson Benjamin , Kettles Degan ,   Brigham Young University, Mazzola Daniel ,   Arizona State University, Li Hao ,   Brigham Young University
Published: November 2024

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a pivotal role in shaping the technological strategy and overall success of modern corporations, working in close collaboration with other C-suite executives such as the CEO and CFO. This study offers an analysis of the defining characteristics of Fortune 500 CIOs and compares them to their executive peers. Using an inductive methodology, we examine the career trajectories of 2,821 Fortune 500 executives, including 400 CIOS, through LinkedIn data and leverage interviews with six Fortune 500 CIOs to contextualize the findings. The results highlight several distinct patterns: aspiring CIOs tend to be more racially diverse, work across a greater number of companies, hold more positions over their careers, and take longer to reach executive roles compared to other C-suite members. Through predictive modeling, we identify that CIOs can reduce the time it takes to reach top CIO positions by seeking out internal promotion opportunities at those same companies. This paper concludes with actionable recommendations for aspiring CIOs and outlines how these insights inform both practice and future research on IT leadership.
Frugal Fintech Ecosystem Development: A Resource Orchestration Perspective
Authors:   University of Sydney, Australia, Dhavamani Prakash , Tan Barney ,   The University of New South Wales, Gozman Daniel ,   The University of Sydney, Johnson Leben ,   Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management
Published: November 2024

The development of a Fintech ecosystem offers significant socio-economic benefits, such as promoting financial inclusion, reducing transaction costs, improving efficiency, and increasing entrepreneurial activities. However, research on the initial establishment of Fintech ecosystems, especially in resource-constrained settings, is limited. This study, set in Visakhapatnam, India, examines the processes involved in establishing a frugal Fintech ecosystem. Our research extends the resource orchestration framework for frugal Fintech ecosystem development by introducing five unique sub-processes: bricolaging, prioritizing, emulating, extrapolating, and sandboxing. These sub-processes provide a comprehensive understanding of how resources can be managed and utilized effectively. For practitioners, our study offers an empirically based guide to the initial establishment of a Fintech ecosystem. Policymakers can use our framework to design and implement regulatory models tailored to their specific environmental uncertainties, fostering growth and sustainability in Fintech ecosystems.