bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nonlinear Phillips Curves
Authors: Smith Simon C. , Timmermann Allan , Wright Jonathan H.
Published: September 2024

The slope of the Phillips curve flattened around the turn of the century. The slope, however, is also kinked (nonlinear) such that it is steeper in a tight labor market than in a more normal one. The magnitude of this kink means that the flattening of the Phillips curve around the turn of the century has not changed much the slope in a tight labor market. This holds for both price and wage Phillips curves and for both the United States (US) and the European Union (EU). Our findings are relevant to policy debates about the costs and benefits of a running a hot labor market. Monetary policy-makers face a fundamentally different inflation-unemployment tradeoff in tight labor markets compared with looser labor markets and should consider this when setting policy.
Reconstrucción curricular a partir de la cosmovisión de plantas y animales
Authors: Méndez-Mercado Daniel Eduardo
Published: September 2024

Este artículo de investigación expone la cosmovisión operante de una comunidad pluricultural del departamento de Antioquia acerca de las plantas y animales presentes en su entorno. Este pretende ofrecer un significado que determina las costumbres y tradiciones mantenidas por sus habitantes y que trascienden lo meramente educativo. Esto hace necesario incluir estos conocimientos en la reconstrucción del currículo en ciencias naturales, permitiendo así conservar estas cosmovisiones y estilos de vida.El estudio tiene una naturaleza cualitativa y emplea el método etnográfico, así como instrumentos como el diálogo de saberes, la cartografía social y los grupos de discusión. Estos instrumentos permitieron caracterizar a los diferentes grupos humanos que poseen una identidad cultural propia, comprender el significado que atribuyen a las acciones de animales y plantas que encierran numerosos saberes ancestrales, y establecer el camino para reestructurar el currículo en ciencias naturales en base a los datos obtenidos.Con esta información se han sentado las bases para fomentar una educación intercultural y ambiental que busque el cuidado y la conservación de las especies locales, así como la transmisión de saberes ancestrales de una generación a otra.
Analysis of the prevalence of occupational diseases among dentists in the health sector in Trujillo
Authors: Palomino de Taboada Gladys Isaura , Fernández-Segura Oscar Javier
Published: September 2024

Objetivo:Determinar las enfermedades ocupacionales de mayor prevalencia del odontólogo del sector salud de Trujillo.Métodos:la muestra estuvo conformada por 80 odontólogos que laboran en MINSA y EsSALUD de la provincia de Trujillo. Se determinó por muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple y se aplicó una encuesta. Los datos se analizaron en SPSSv24. Resultados:las enfermedades ocupacionales de mayor prevalencia según edad fueron las causadas por agentes biológicos; que afectaron a los odontólogos de 26 a 35 años (13.8%), al grupo entre 36 a 40 años (41.3%) y al grupo de 46 a 55 años (17.5%). El grupo etàreo entre 56 y 65 años evidenció mayor prevalencia de enfermedades causadas por agentes químicos (11.3%). Tanto en el sexo masculino (48.8%) como en el femenino (28.8%), las enfermedades ocupacionales de mayor prevalencia fueron las causadas por agentes biológicos en los odontólogos con un periodo entre 1 y 10 años de atención profesional (31.3%) y aquellos con un periodo entre 11 y 20 años (36,3%).Conclusión:Las enfermedades ocupacionales de mayor prevalencia del odontólogo del sector salud de Trujillo fueron las causadas por agentes biológicos. Seguidas por las causadas por agentes químicos y las causadas por agentes físicos.
The Influence of Teachers’ Attitude towards Performance Appraisal System on Their Job Performance as Mediated by Secondary School Teachers’ Motivation
Authors: Berhanu Kelemu Zelalem
Published: September 2024

Research on teachers' performance appraisals is increasing because of a lack of understanding of the system, how it affected their motivation to work, and performance in the educational field. Thus, this study investigated the relationship between teachers' attitudes toward the performance appraisal system and their work performance, as mediated by teachers' motivation, in Ethiopia's Enbise Sar Midir district. The researcher employed a correlational research approach by collecting data from 265 teachers through questionnaires. Initially, the validity and reliability of scales were confirmed. The results showed a statistically moderate to high, favorable, and significant relationship between teachers' attitudes about appraisal systems, motivation, and work performance. This study found that if performance appraisals are conducted with transparency, equity, and a commitment to supporting teacher improvement, they increase teachers' job performance. That means, it is reasonable to expect that if teacher views toward the PA improve, so do their motivation to work and perform. Furthermore, teachers’ motivation to work partially mediates the relationship between teachers’ attitude towards performance appraisal system and work performance. This study found that many motivational strategies can be used to make instructors professionally satisfied and work well, and the state government can build appropriate PA systems. This research adds knowledge to the theory and literature on teachers' performance appraisal, motivation, and performance in the context of Ethiopian situation. This is expected to encourage further researchers and has the potential to make teachers more accessible to more students and schools, and so contribute to ensuring quality education (SDG 4).
The Effect of Spatial Self-Efficacy and Anxiety on Preservice Geography Teachers’ Teaching Dispositions
Authors: Şanlı Cennet
Published: September 2024

Spatial thinking refers to basic skills in geography teaching, which enables students to understand spatial relationships, analyze geographical information, and develop a holistic understanding of the world. Teacher dispositions play a critical role in helping students acquire these skills. Despite their importance, our knowledge about teachers' dispositions to teach spatial thinking is quite limited. This research aimed to examine the effect of preservice geography teachers’ spatial self-efficacy and spatial anxiety on their dispositions to teach spatial thinking. It was conducted using a descriptive survey research design. The sample consisted of 585 students studying geography at state universities in Türkiye. The data were collected using the Spatial Ability Self-Report Scale, the Teaching Spatial Thinking through Geography Disposition Inventory, and the Spatial Anxiety Scale. The data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation and structural equation modeling. The analysis results yielded a significant positive correlation between spatial self-efficacy and dispositions to teach spatial thinking. As preservice teachers’ spatial self-efficacy increased, their dispositions to teach spatial thinking also increased. There was also a negative correlation between spatial anxiety and dispositions to teach spatial thinking. When preservice teachers’ spatial anxiety increased, their dispositions to teach spatial topics decreased. These results showed that spatial self-efficacy and spatial anxiety play an important role in preservice geography teachers' dispositions to teach spatial thinking. Accordingly, training programs and experimental work aimed at increasing spatial self-efficacy and reducing spatial anxiety would help improve preservice teachers’ dispositions to teach spatial thinking.
Subcellular Fractionation v1
Authors: Liao Szu-Chi , Taha Moutaoufik Mohamed , Nakamura Ken
Published: September 2024

To isolate total cell lysate into cytosolic and mitochondrial, soluble vs insoluble fractions.
Covid sekventering - SSI v1
Authors: Hass THTR Thorsen Theis , SB Sekventeringsenheden
Published: September 2024

Method used at Statens Serum Institut for detection and sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 from saliva tests. This protocol is specified for high-throughput sequencing of 384 samples - 376 positive SARS-CoV-2 samples + 8 control samples divided into four 96-well PCR plates. Furthermore, the samples are sequenced on the Illumina sequencing platform using a NextSeq 550. Note, this protocol is in Danish.
Rapid Bacterial Isolate Whole Genome Sequencing v1
Authors: Alcolea-Medina Adela , Blagdon Snell Luke
Published: September 2024

Please cite the original publication where this process was described: Charalampous, T., Alcolea-Medina, A., Snell, L.B. et al. Evaluating the potential for respiratory metagenomics to improve treatment of secondary infection and detection of nosocomial transmission on expanded COVID-19 intensive care units. Genome Med 13, 182 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13073-021-00991-y
OT-2 Media dispensing and culture inoculation protocol v2
Authors: Mariya Anhel Ana , Alejaldre Lorea , Goñi-Moreno Ángel
Published: September 2024

This protocol is meant to distribute reactive(s) (i.e bacterial culture media) into final 96-well plates with a single channel pipette and then transfer culture samples from source plate(s) to these plates with a multi-channel pipette. In our laboratory, this protocol has been used as part of the "High-throughput workflow for the genotypic characterization of transposon insertion library variants" also available in protocols.io to prepare cultures plates to perform a subsequent counter-selection. To run this protocol a python script in LAP format for an Opentrons OT-2 robot and an excel file with variables such as culture volume, transfer volume etc... This protocol provides a set of instructions or description of the LAP repository entry LAP-CellMediaInoculation-OT2-2.0.0. You can find the script and complementary information for this specific version of the protocol in this LAP entry link and GitHub link to LAP entry documents The major changes from previous version are: New variables are added to GeneralVariables sheet:Change Tip In Media Distribution,Change Tip In Sample Transfer,Position Transfer Sample,Touch Tip After Transferring Sample,Touch Tip In Distribution Media,Mixing Volume Before Sample Transfer (uL),Number Times of Mixing VolumeandFlow Rate Mixing. Change of name variableName 15mL Tuberackwhich is called nowName Tuberack New variables are added to PerPlateVariables sheet:Number of Replicas,Only Media(s) Plate CreationandOnly Sample(s) Plate Creation The program now accepts falcon tubes of 15ml and 50ml Description of robot and protocol setup in a separate protocols.io entry (Setting and Customizing OT-2 for LAP Entries) For all the new variables you can find more information in the PDF attached in the first step of this protocol or in the LAP entry of this program in the LAP entry link given before
Examining language attitudes and use: A survey of Indonesian university students’ loyalty to their ethnic languages
Authors: Haerudin Dingding , Dallyono Ruswan , Kuswari Usep , Koswara Dedi
Published: September 2024

Currently, a large number of ethnic languages worldwide are losing their vitality and popularity due to globalization and the influence of dominant languages such as English and Indonesian. Such a linguistic decline is both unsettling and disheartening because, in reality, this loss not only means a loss of communication tools but also a loss of identities and values. Against such a backdrop, this study aims to investigate Indonesian university students’ attitudes to their ethnic languages and to explore the factors that influence students’ fluency in their ethnic languages. To conduct this study, the qualitative method was used, and the data were obtained using questionnaires distributed to 78 university students from 10 universities across Indonesia through Google Forms. These participants were purposively selected from 18 different ethnic groups, including Ambonese, Balinese, and Sundanese. The findings indicate that there are various factors affecting the participants’ fluency in their languages, namely domestic use of their ethnic languages and parental encouragement, which turned out to positively affect fluency and cross-ethnic marriages and relocation of environments, which negatively impacted the participants’ fluency. Therefore, this study recommends two strategies to preserve ethnic languages: (1) teaching programs for ethnic languages: schools should administer classes to support students from ethnic-language-deprived backgrounds, and (2) local government policies: they are expected to issue and implement policies that encourage and protect the use of ethnic languages among younger generations.
Relación entre susceptibilidad al castigo anticipado y gaudibilidad
Authors:   Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Vásquez Arias Marlene , Padrós Blázquez Ferran ,   Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
Published: September 2024

La susceptibilidad al castigo demorado es un nuevo concepto derivado de la propuesta de Gray que aludía a la susceptibilidad al castigo, pero inmediato. La gaudibilidad es definida como el conjunto de moduladores del disfrute, varios de los cuales implican funciones cognitivas complejas al igual que la anticipación del castigo. No existen estudios previos respecto a dicha relación. El objetivo de esta investigación fue estudiar la relación entre la susceptibilidad al castigo anticipado y la gaudibilidad. Para ello, se aplicó la escala de gaudibilidad para adultos de Morelia (EGAM-24) y la escala de susceptibilidad al castigo anticipado (ESCA) a una muestra de 314 participantes mayores de 18 años. De los resultados destaca una relación entre la gaudibilidad y el factor miedo al rechazo (que implica susceptibilidad al castigo inmediato y anticipado). Se concluye que en futuras investigaciones se puede relacionar la susceptibilidad al castigo anticipado con otras variables.
Fen Bilimleri Ders Kitaplarındaki Etkinliklerin PISA Fen Okuryazarlığı Yeterlik Düzeylerine Göre İncelenmesi
Authors: Korkmaz Nilay , Bostan Sarıoğlan Ayberk , Dolu Gamze
Published: September 2024

Fen okuryazarlığı, öğrencilerin fen bilimlerinde problemi anlama, yorumlama ve çözme becerilerini içeren kapsamlı bir düşünme becerileri sürecidir. Bu bağlamda, fen bilimleri ders kitaplarının, öğrencilerin bu becerileri geliştirmelerine katkıda bulunup bulunmadığını değerlendirmek önemlidir. Uluslararası Öğrenci Değerlendirme Programı (PISA), öğrencilerin fen okuryazarlığı, matematik ve okuma becerilerini ölçen uluslararası bir sınavdır. Bu araştırma, PISA fen okuryazarlığı yeterlik düzeylerine odaklanarak, belirlenen bu düzeylere göre fen bilimleri ders kitaplarındaki fiziksel olaylar öğrenme alanındaki ünitelerde yer alan etkinliklerin incelenmesini amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmada, Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı (MEB) tarafından onaylanan üçüncü sınıftan sekizinci sınıfa kadar olan fen bilimleri ders kitaplarından doküman analizi yöntemiyle toplanan veriler, betimsel analiz kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Araştırmanın bulguları, incelenen ders kitaplarının PISA fen okuryazarlığının farklı düzeylerine uygun olarak tasarlanmış etkinliklere sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Ancak tüm sınıf seviyelerinde yer alan etkinliklerin ağırlıklı olarak alt düzey yeterlik alanlarında olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu yüzden, bazı kitapların daha fazla derinlik ve öğrenci etkileşimi sağlamak adına güncellenmeye ihtiyaç duyabileceği ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu araştırma, fen bilimleri ders kitaplarının PISA fen okuryazarlığı düzeylerine göre etkinliklerini değerlendirmenin, öğrenci becerilerini geliştirmeye yönelik stratejilerin belirlenmesine yardımcı olabileceğini göstermektedir. Öğretmenlere; fen ders kitaplarını seçerken ve kullanırken bu düzeylere dikkat etmeleri, fen okuryazarlığı becerilerini artırmak için daha etkili bir yaklaşım benimsemeleri konusunda rehberlik edebilecek önemli bulgular sunmaktadır.
Tactics of Disconnection: How Netizens Navigate China’s Censorship System
Authors: He Kun , Eldridge II Scott A. , Broersma Marcel
Published: September 2024

This article explores the complex, multi-layered mechanisms of internet censorship in China, emphasizing its role as both a tool of control over public engagement and a mechanism for elites to disconnect themselves from spaces of public scrutiny, and avoid potential threats such as doxxing by bottom-up populist online movements. Through in-depth interviews with social media users, this study investigates how individuals perceive, assess, and navigate the boundaries of internet censorship, focusing on their awareness of censorship practices, the assessment of sensitive content, and the tactics they employ to circumvent restrictions. We further examine how a sophisticated censorship mechanism—comprising self-censorship, platform censorship, and physical enforcement—works to disconnect netizens from grassroots collective actions. The findings reveal that internet censorship in China not only regulates online populist activism but also serves as a protective shield for elites, allowing them to curate a controlled digital space that suppresses critical discourse. By highlighting the ways in which both ordinary users and elites navigate the challenges of digital engagement in this heavily regulated environment, this study provides theoretical insights into the practice of disconnectivity as an elite privilege. It enhances our understanding of the interplay between connectivity, censorship, and disconnectivity in shaping the digital landscape and its implications for social change and political engagement in China and beyond.
Analysis of Food Supply Chain Process by Block Chain Based Approach
Authors: Gün Mesut , Ülkü Eyüp Emre , Ulku Ilayda
Published: September 2024

The developments in technology and the emergence of new technologies have increased the expectations for the supply chain to have a more efficient, traceable and transparent structure. Although the legal regulations and standards of blockchain technology have not been clearly revealed yet, it is thought that it will solve many problems with its application in the food supply chain. In this context, the use of blockchain technology in the food supply chain, its advantages and disadvantages and today's application examples were examined by making a literature review. As a result of the study, it has been seen that blockchain technology provides significant added value to the food supply chain and is a solution to many problems of today's traditional supply chain.
The Use of Data Transmission Technique Via Power Line Communication
Authors: Şen Murat , Üstün Ercan Seda
Published: September 2024

The smart grid requires the use of communication methods. One of these communication methods is power line communication (PLC). In this study, TMDSPLCKITV4 evaluation boards are programmed with the G3-PLC standard and operated as transmitter and receiver in low voltage distribution grid. Then, the distances between the transceiver points, the load characteristics were changed and the received signal strength indication, signal noise ratio, bit error rate and package error rate values for each modulation type of the G3-PLC standard were measured in real time. According to these measured values, the success of the PLC has been demonstrated. In general, it is observed that the number of erroneous data bits increases in each modulation type under pulsed variable load. Robust mod and binary phase shift keying modulation types appear to be the most successful modulation types with the least number of erroneous data bits when all experimental conditions are considered.
Restoration of sexual function after surgical treatment for endometrial cancer
Authors: Solopova A. G. , Sandzhieva L. N. , Galkin V. N. , Korabelnikov D. I. , Blinov D. V. , Petrenko D. A.
Published: September 2024

Background. Latest advances in medicine make it possible to significantly prolong the lives of patients with oncological diseases, including endometrial cancer (EC). The next medical goal is to restore the previous quality of life (QoL) level in these patients. One of the main elements of QoL in EC women is the state of sexual health. Therefore, it is necessary to develop effective rehabilitation programs aimed at overcoming sexual dysfunction in EC patients.

Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of a personalized comprehensive rehabilitation program in terms of restoring sexual function in patients after surgical treatment for EC.

Material and method. A prospective, randomized, comparative study was conducted involving 61 EC women. All patients underwent radical surgical intervention. After the procedure, clinical and instrumental examinations were performed in the first week. Patients were also surveyed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. The participants were then divided into two groups: undergoing “active” rehabilitation (n=29) and “passive” rehabilitation (n=32). Subsequent surveys were conducted 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery. At the 3rd month after treatment, a correction of the rehabilitation program was performed in women undergoing “active” rehabilitation.

Results. The FSFI sexual function assessment allowed to identify sexual dysfunction in all patients within a week after radical surgical treatment for EC. Women in both groups showed an increase in FSFI values after 3 months. Starting from the 6th month, significant differences were noted in the rate of sexual function recovery in participants who received “active” rehabilitation compared to “passive” rehabilitation group. After a comprehensive personalized 12-month rehabilitation program, the sexual function of patients in the main group improved to 24.93±2.86 points, while in the comparison group, a weak tendency to restore sexual function to 13.39±2.55 points was observed.

Conclusion. The study showed a significant change in sexual function of women suffering from EC. A comprehensive personalized rehabilitation program demonstrated its effectiveness in overcoming sexual dysfunction that arose in response to surgery. The obtained results will allow expanding the evidence base to integrate interdisciplinary comprehensive personalized rehabilitation programs into routine clinical protocols for improving QoL in women after EC treatment.
Adaptation reserves in children
Authors: Bykovshchenko G. К. , Kotova О. V. , Akarachkova E. S.
Published: September 2024

Background. Long-term chronic diseases, some types of treatment, and individual social factors have a significant stress impact on young patients. Existing rehabilitation methods are aimed at restoring body functional activity and replenishing lost adaptation reserves. However, the key features of children's adaptation to stress loads have not been fully disclosed.

Objective: to reveal the key features of adaptation mechanisms to stressful influences in children.

Material and methods. The search and selection of publications were carried out according to PRISMA recommendations in the scientific databases PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar and the electronic libraries eLibrary, Cochrane Library. Additionally, a search was conducted in the search engines Yandex and Google. In total, 1825 publications were found. After selection, 50 of them were included in the review.

Results. Low level of adaptive reserves in children to resist stress effects was identified, the key reasons for which are insufficient amounts of minerals and microelements coming into the body with food. The decrease in adaptive capacity often occurs hidden and requires close monitoring. Recommendations were presented as a means of preventing exhaustion and restoring functional activity, allowing for behavioral and psychological support for the child. Additionally, the effectiveness of magnesium-containing drugs in restoring adaptive reserves in children was shown.

Conclusion. Excessive stress loads in children and adolescents have a detrimental effect on their physical and mental well-being, ability to regulate own behavior and can cause a number of chronic diseases in adulthood. Timely psychological support, nutritional control and normalization of biological rhythms will significantly increase the adaptive reserves and reduce the likelihood of chronic diseases in future as well as the burden on the healthcare system in general.
Organization of rehabilitation for reproductive system malignant neoplasms
Authors: Aleksandrov A. G.
Published: September 2024

Background. The advances in medicine have significantly improved the life expectancy for patients with gynecologic oncology. Currently, one of the key tasks of the healthcare system is to restore and maintain the quality of life of cancer patients, which actualizes the issues of optimizing the rehabilitation system.

Objective: to present the features of organizing rehabilitation activities for female patients with gynecological oncological diseases.

Material and methods. The review included 75 Russian and English publications found in the scientific databases PubMed/ MEDLINE, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and online libraries eLibrary, CyberLeninka, Cochrane Library as well as on websites of scientific communities and organizations. The selection of publications was carried out according to PRISMA recommendations.

Results. The procedure for providing rehabilitation care to patients of oncogynecological profile is similar in some aspects to that of other oncological diseases. The effectiveness of nutritional support, therapeutic physical culture, physiotherapy and psychological assistance in restoring quality of life and preventing the development of complications was demonstrated. In case of distress, deep negative psycho-emotional manifestations affecting the physiological processes of the body, yoga, art therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, occupational therapy and dance-movement therapy exert a good effect. However, rehabilitation in patients with oncological diseases of reproductive organs has a number of features: it is necessary to monitor the state of their sexual function and the development of pain syndrome. Besides, there is a request for personalized rehabilitation assistance. This specificity is related to changed hormonal status, complications after surgery and the patients’ closeness in discussing sexual health issues.

Conclusion. Rehabilitation of women after treatment for oncogynecological diseases restores lost well-being, however, current measures of support are not enough. The provision of comprehensive personalized rehabilitation to such patients in Russia is not mandatory, which affects the duration and effectiveness of their health restoration. Further development of rehabilitation care, including through widespread implementation of comprehensive rehabilitation, will improve its quality and reduce the financial burden on the healthcare system.
Adaptive responses of heart rate regulation during functional tests with breath holding
Authors: Deryagina Larisa E. , Bulatetsky Sergey V.
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: Synchronization of biorhythms in living organisms is of particular interest to researchers from the standpoint of adaptation theory.
AIM: To study the characteristics of the response of regulatory influences on heart rhythm during tests with voluntary breath holding during inhalation and exhalation.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study sample included 21 randomly selected students (9 males, 12 females) aged 20.64±1.14 years with body weight 67.19±12.98 kg, height 172.29±7.63 cm. All subjects were divided into three groups (I, II, III) according to the classification by N.I. Shlyk (2009), which is based on the predominance of central or autonomic circuits of heart rhythm regulation. A fivefold sequential ECG recording was conducted using the hardware-software complex “Varicard 3.0” with the subject seated after a five-minute rest: 1 — baseline state; 2 — voluntary breath holding during inhalation; 3 — resting state; 4 — voluntary breath holding during exhalation; 5 — resting state. Using the “Varicard 3.0” system, a mathematical analysis of heart rhythm was performed, taking into account statistical parameters of heart rhythm and indices of spectral frequency analysis.
RESULTS: During the period of breath holding, heart rate variability decreased, while at rest it increased in all groups. In group I, after a breath-hold test during the rest period, eutonia was observed according to spectral analysis (HF=LF). Statistical analysis in this group demonstrated an increase in the contribution of the parasympathetic component to heart rate variability (RMSSD, pNN50, SDNN, CV), signifying the prerequisites for increased heart rate variability. In group II, after breath-holding tests, a slight decrease in sympathetic activity was observed. A tense pattern of autonomic regulation was observed during the exhalation breath-hold test, which may indicate a reduced functional state of the regulatory systems. Group III was characterized by a sharp increase in sympathetic activation in the test with breath holding during inhalation, followed by a soft correction during breath holding during exhalation, which can be regarded as an adequate response of the body to the load. At rest, after the test, the regulation pattern returned to the original one with a moderate predominance of parasympathetic activity and, accordingly, a more favorable level of heart rate variability for the body.
CONCLUSION: Adaptive reactions of the heart rate variability are manifested by an increase in sympathetic activation, which, subsequently, during normal breathing, is replaced by a compensatory activation of the parasympathetic division of the autonomous nervous system. Although reactions are unidirectional, the severity can vary across the groups.
Relationship of organisational culture and leadership towards lecturer motivation in government vocational higher education
Authors: Pratama А. , Buditjahjanto I.G.P.A. , Samani M.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The era of the industrial revolution 4.0 is a challenge for administrators and lecturers in higher education. Changes and developments in technology and types of work occur quickly, forcing educational institutions to change according to these changes. Vocational higher education managed by the government has specificities in organising and managing their education. Aim. This research aims to determine the relationship and effect between organisational culture on leadership, between leadership on lecturer motivation, and between organisational culture on lecturer motivation in the institutions of Government Vocational Higher Education (GVHE). Methodology and research methods. This is explanatory research, with samples taken from lecturers of GVHEs and the information collected through the questionnaires. The partial least squares (PLS) method was used to measure relationships and effects between the variables, such as organisational culture on leadership, leadership on lecturer motivation, and organisational culture on lecturer motivation. Results and scientific novelty. The results showed that organisational culture and leadership had a significant relationship, and organisational culture had a moderate effect on leadership. Leadership has a significant relationship to lecturer motivation. Organisational culture has an insignificant relationship with lecturer motivation. However, organisational culture and leadership have a considerable influence on lecturer motivation. Practical significance. This research gives recommendations to leaders of GVHEs to adapt to the current challenge, be more flexible in their organisational culture, and have good leadership to improve the lecturer motivation, which impacts their performance.
The Role of HR Analytics in Strategic Decision Making: Leveraging Data for Talent Management
Authors: Tuli Ferdouse Ara , Sachani Dipakkumar Kanubhai , Vennapusa Sai Charan Reddy
Published: September 2024

The study examines how HR analytics may revolutionize talent management and strategic decision-making. This study delves into the acceptance of advanced analytics techniques in HR, the obstacles encountered during implementation, and the emerging trends that will shape the industry through an extensive literature review and analysis of case studies. Important conclusions draw attention to better decision-making procedures, improved talent management techniques, and policy ramifications, such as the necessity of extensive data privacy laws and funding for the professional development of HR personnel. The study highlights HR analytics’ importance in achieving competitive advantage and organizational success in the digital age.
Exploring the Socio-economic Realities of Shatranji Workers in Rangpur
Authors: Faruque Omar
Published: September 2024

The Shatranji industry in Rangpur, Bangladesh, is a vital traditional craft and a Geographical Indication (GI) product, supporting around 50,000 families. This study examines the socio-economic conditions of Shatranji workers based on a qualitative survey of 115 workers, all of whom are women. The findings reveal that most workers are 30–40 years old, have limited education, and belong to low-income families. They earn modest wages, with the majority earning less than 100 takas daily, and live in poor housing conditions. Financial insecurity is widespread, with 67% of workers lacking savings or loans. Despite these challenges, there is a strong emphasis on education for their children. Unemployment rates within families are high, yet workers generally perceive their workplaces as safe. However, improvements in living conditions have been minimal, and nutritional intake remains inadequate. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions, including wage increases, job security, improved healthcare, and financial literacy programs. These recommendations aim to enhance the socio-economic status of Shatranji workers and ensure the sustainability of this culturally significant industry.
Role of Influencers in Online Shopping
Authors: Arefin Tasnimul , Urme Umma Nusrat
Published: September 2024

This article explores the multifaceted role of influencers in the digital age, focusing on their impact on marketing, consumer behaviour, and content creation. The swift progress in internet technology has resulted in the rise of social media as a dynamic platform for communication, content creation, and marketing. The extensive reach and interactive capabilities of social media make it a great asset for businesses, especially in the field of marketing communication techniques. Influencers, utilizing their prominence, trustworthiness, appeal, and authority, have become crucial in shaping customer behavior and buying choices. Their services include offering suggestions for products, building trust and credibility, increasing brand recognition, demonstrating social proof, and producing captivating content. Influencers enhance consumer engagement and cultivate loyalty by incorporating items into genuine and engaging stories. They have a role that goes beyond simply endorsing to actively influencing e-commerce trends and consumer behavior in the digital era. Therefore, it is crucial for businesses to acknowledge and utilize the power of influencers in order to establish significant relationships with consumers and traverse the ever-changing realm of online commerce.
The role of CT scan in imaging and diagnosing kidney diseases
Authors: Qader K.M. , Abdulkhaleq N.A. , Dawood S.K. , Yakoob S.
Published: September 2024

Kidney stones are solid deposits that usually form in the kidneys. These deposits can be very small, the size of a grain of sand, or be larger than that. They may take different shapes and cause several symptoms. The pain is usually caused by the movement of stones into the urinary tract, causing irritation and swelling of the surrounding tissue. The research was conducted in At Al-Sadr Teaching hospital The number of patients was 150 samples, 100 of which were males and 50 of which were females. The age of the patients was 40.141±1.77 for males and 2.7±44.234 for females. The clinical results for symptoms of fever were 38.% yes, while 62% there was no fever and The clinical findings. of Vomiting and Nausea 49% were yes, while 51% there was no Vomiting and Nausea as well as The clinical findings of Pain and Severe back spasms 13% were yes, while 87% there was no Pain and Severe back spasms and also The clinical findings of Severe pain in the Right flank.12% were yes, while 88% there was no Pain and 87 Severe back spasms. Clinical results for symptoms of Pain in the Ribs and Rib Cage were 38% yes, while 62% there was no Pain in the Ribs and Rib Cage while The clinical findings of Burning During Urination 12% were yes, while 88% there was no Burning During Urination, the clinical findings of Frequent Urination a Number of Times 50% were yes, while 50% there was no Frequent Urination a Number of Times symptoms and clinical findings of Urinating a Small Amount of Urine and The clinical findings of Dark or Red Urine in the same percentage, while The clinical findings of Does Urination Smell bad 12.5% were yes, while 87.5% there was no Does Urination Smell bad and The clinical findings of Feeling pain when Urinating 14% were yes, while 86% there was no feeling pain when urinating. This shows that kidney stones have a clear clinical effect.
ON UNIQUENESS OF MEROMORPHIC FUNCTIONS WITH FINITE GROWTH INDEX SHARING SOME SMALL FUNCTIONS
Authors: Giang Ha Huong
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we will prove a uniqueness theorem for meromorphic functions with finite growth indices on a complex disc sharing some small functions with different multiplicity values. Intersecting points between these mappings and small functions with multiplicities more than a certain number do not need to be counted. Our result extends some previous results on this topic.
Inovação em recursos humanos: o uso de tecnologias imersivas e ia na inclusão de pessoas atípicas no ambiente organizacional
Authors: Milan Davi , Soares Tainara de Sousa , Antunes Elaine Samora Carvalho e França , Alves Glaúcio Simão , Lucena João Batista , Queiroga Mariana Moreira de , Frimaio Fabíola de Fátima Andrade , Alves Manoel Lázaro da Silva
Published: September 2024

O tema central deste estudo é a aplicação de tecnologias imersivas, como realidade virtual (VR) e aumentada (AR), juntamente com a inteligência artificial (IA), na promoção da inclusão de pessoas atípicas no ambiente organizacional. O objetivo é explorar como essas tecnologias podem ser integradas na área de recursos humanos para adaptar treinamentos, processos de integração e ambientes de trabalho, de modo a atender às necessidades específicas de colaboradores com diferentes perfis neurológicos. O método utilizado consiste em uma revisão bibliográfica de estudos recentes sobre o uso de VR, AR e IA em contextos organizacionais, complementada por análises de casos práticos em empresas que implementaram essas tecnologias para promover a inclusão. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que o uso de tecnologias imersivas e IA pode efetivamente facilitar a inclusão de pessoas atípicas, proporcionando ambientes de treinamento adaptados e experiências de trabalho personalizadas que respeitam as particularidades de cada colaborador. As práticas observadas revelam que essas tecnologias não apenas auxiliam na adaptação física dos espaços de trabalho, mas também promovem uma cultura organizacional mais inclusiva e inovadora. Conclui-se que a adoção dessas tecnologias em recursos humanos pode ser uma estratégia eficaz para transformar a gestão de pessoas, criando ambientes de trabalho mais acessíveis e inclusivos, desde que acompanhada de uma abordagem ética e centrada no ser humano.
ENTRE SEEDSPACE E CAXINA MACHU: O REGISTRO COMO CRIAÇÃO
Authors: Fialho Camila , Viana José
Published: September 2024

ResumoO presente ensaio visual reúne dois trabalhos que operam entre o registro e a criação, a partir da relação entre performance, instalação, vídeo e fotografia. Partem de montanhas de andirobas abandonadas em uma das usinas desativadas de Fordlândia/PA, encarando-as simbolicamente como ruínas sobre ruínas. No primeiro momento, Seedspaces traz o registro em áudio e vídeo da ação realizada ao longo de cinco dias durante os quais o espaço e diversas sementes secas foram limpas, cuidadas e re-organizadas, ao conceber uma grande instalação in situ. A ação, captada por diversos ângulos, é apresentada em nove telas simultâneas, simulando o trabalho em vigilância das usinas de produção. Caxina Machu é o desdobramento do trabalho, a partir da instalação, registrada em uma sequência fotográfica autônoma, acompanhada de texto ficcional que busca incorporar elementos e questões do processo de criação. Ambos os trabalhos foram realizados no âmbito do projeto-residência Fordlândia, organizado pelo coletivo Suspended spaces, em Fordlândia/PA, em 2018 em parceria com a Associação Fotoativa.Palavras-chave: Fordlândia; site-specific; multimeios.
Editorial
Authors: Franco Vásquez José Gabriel
Published: September 2024

Para cerrar el volumen 43 de Medicina UPB presentamos ocho artículos, cuatro de ellos investigaciones originales, tres revisiones narrativas y un reporte de caso. Esperamos que los temas médicoquirúrgicos que trae este volumen sean de interés para nuestros lectores. En este no solo se abordan varios grupos poblacionales, sino diferentes problemas de salud pública o de diagnósticos poco comunes.
Paciente con isquemia mesentérica y granulomatosis con poliangitis, una asociación poco común: reporte de caso
Authors: Suárez Niño Juan Sebastián , Montealegre Díaz Juan Sebastián , Hernández Ruiz Jaime Arturo , Urdinola Hernández Gabriela
Published: September 2024

La granulomatosis con poliangitis (GPA) es una vasculitis de pequeño vaso, está asociada a anticuerpos anticitoplasma de neutrófilos (ANCA), compromete principalmente el tracto respiratorio superior y el compromiso gastrointestinal está presente de un 4-20 %. Sin embargo, la isquemia mesentérica es una de las asociaciones más inusuales. Se reporta un caso de un hombre de 64 años con síntomas rinosinusales crónicos, quien consulta por dolor abdominal asociado a lesiones purpúricas palpables; después, con clínica de abdomen agudo que requirió laparotomía exploratoria de urgencias en donde se evidenció isquemia mesentérica. Se realizó el diferencial de causas tromboembólicas sistémicas, se descartaron causas comunes y durante el ejercicio diagnóstico se documentó, por medio de criterios clínicos, paraclínicos e histopatológicos, una GPA ANCA proteinasa 3 (PR3) positivo, se inició tratamiento con ciclofosfamida y corticoides, hubo mejoría significativa de las manifestaciones clínicas iniciales.
Métodos de separação e purificação de biodiesel: uma revisão
Authors: Paschoal Sirlei Marques , Gheller Mariane Borges , Gomes Maria Carolina Sérgi , Sgorlon Juliana Guerra , Andrade Milena
Published: September 2024

Devido às normas impostas pela Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP), a etapa de purificação do biodiesel é de extrema relevância para que o produto final seja comercializado como biocombustível. Entre os métodos existentes para a remoção de glicerol livre e outros contaminantes do biodiesel, a lavagem aquosa é atualmente a mais comum e aplicada industrialmente. Entretanto, devido à geração de efluentes com a purificação por via úmida, diversos estudos têm sido desenvolvidos com o intuito de apresentar novas alternativas a este processo. Assim, este trabalho apresenta uma revisão das diferentes técnicas publicadas na literatura que têm sidos empregadas para a purificação de biodiesel, as quais foram elencadas em purificação por via úmida (lavagem aquosa), purificação por via seca (adsorção e resinas de troca iônica) e o processo de separação por membranas.
Hongos micorrizícos arbusculares mejoran el establecimiento de plantas de chile jalapeño (Capsicum annuum L.) en condiciones de salinidad
Authors: Urías Salazar Andrés Adrián , Ayil Gutiérrez Benjamín Abraham , López Santillán José Alberto , Estrada Drauaillet Benigno , Cano González Miguel Ángel , Hernández Martínez Jesús Guillermo , Poot Poot Wilberth Alfredo
Published: September 2024

La salinidad reduce la producción de los cultivos hasta un 50 %. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el efecto del producto comercial Suppra® como inóculo micorrícico en la morfología y rendimiento de plantas de chile jalapeño (Capsicum annuum L.) en un suelo con alta concentración de salinidad. Las plantas fueron inoculadas con el producto Suppra® en dosis de 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 y 4.0 g / planta utilizando como control plantas sin inocular. En etapa de producción se evaluaron variables morfológicas y de rendimiento. Los datos se analizaron mediante ANOVA de una vía y prueba de Tukey (p ≤ 0.05). Las variables morfológicas de altura de planta, diámetro de tallo, número de hojas, clorofila, número de flores, peso fresco, peso seco y volumen de raíz fueron superiores al control en 18.3, 23.6, 59.2, 13.6, 70.6, 11.6, 14.2 y 120 % en la dosis de 3.0 g. Esta misma tendencia fue observada con las variables de rendimiento, frutos totales, peso total de fruto y peso promedio de frutos con valores de 70.5, 63.3 y 59.2 % respectivamente. La dosis de 3.0 g del producto Suppra® mejoró el crecimiento y rendimiento del cultivo de chile jalapeño en condiciones de salinidad.
Development of cement slurries with additives of nanoclay particles for the construction of oil wells at elevated temperatures
Authors: Nutskova Mariia V. , Alhazzaa Mohammad
Published: September 2024

Relevance. Strength decrease is a phenomenon that becomes more pronounced as the temperature rises above 110°C. It is characterized by significant chemical and microstructural changes that Portland cement undergoes at high temperatures. Adding silica particles (SiO2) to cement can significantly increase cement resistance to strength reduction when the temperature exceeds 110°C. Nanoclays are currently used in the cement industry to increase the strength of the cement matrix due to their ability to fill capillary micropores and due to their relatively small particle size. Aim. To investigate the effect of adding nanoparticles (nanoclay) to Saudi grade G cement on compressive and tensile strength, and cement stone permeability under high temperature conditions (300°С). Objects. Six samples of cement mortars with different concentrations of nanoclay, cement stones from, tested after 7 and 28 days of hardening at 25 and 300°C. Methods. Cement chemical composition was evaluated by the X-ray fluorescence method with the WORKSTN-V Olympus Vanta X-ray fluorescence analyzer. Cement physical composition was evaluated by the method of ray diffraction on the Mastersizer 2000 laser particle size analyzer. The test of the grouting stone samples was carried out in accordance with ISO 10426-2:2003 on a hydraulic press 65-L1132. The tensile strength of the samples by the Brazilian method was tested in accordance with ASTM D 3967-08 standard on a hydraulic press 65-L1132. The permeability of the samples was determined by single-phase stationary filtration at a facility for studying the filtration and capacitance properties of the PIK-OFP-UCH core in accordance with ISO 10426-2:2003. Results. The data obtained showed that cement destruction at extremely high temperatures can be avoided by using nanoclay (up to 3% by weight of cement). The microstructure of the cement matrix was significantly affected due to the aggregation of nanoparticles when more than 3% of nanoclay was added. All rheological characteristics of the cement slurry were improved by the addition of nanoclay particles.