bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Conflictos éticos de la maternidad subrogada
Authors: Silgado Barbosa Lily Ester , Puerta Colorado Schneider , Garcia Uribe John Camilo
Published: November 2023

Alrededor de la maternidad subrogada han surgido muchos planteamientos y conflictos éticos que han llevado a diferentes actores a tomar cartas en este asunto, para evitar complicaciones maternoperinatales. Esta revisión de alcance explora la maternidad subrogada y los conflictos éticos asociados, así como sus implicaciones para los profesionales de salud. Para el desarrollo de esta revisión de alcance se llevó a cabo una búsqueda en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus, Scielo, Google Scholar y Bireme, con límite de inicio enero de 2013 a enero del 2023 para identificar estudios que investigaron sobre los conflictos éticos relacionados con la maternidad subrogada. Se realizó una síntesis cualitativa agrupando los artículos en tres ejes temáticos: conflictos éticos de la maternidad subrogada en el ámbito social y legal; en segundo lugar, conflictos éticos de la maternidad subrogada en el ámbito individual (riesgos para la madre y el hijo: físicos y mentales, y la filiación y opresión de la mujer) y como tercero, todo lo concerniente con la práctica de los profesionales de la salud. La maternidad subrogada en su modalidad comercial atenta contra la dignidad humana y el interés superior del menor colocando a la gestante y al recién nacido como objeto de comercialización. A los profesionales sanitarios más que certezas les quedan desafíos, retos y oportunidades.
Effective Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict House Price
Authors: Kumar Prof. Ashwani , Rawat Hemadri , Singh Yamini
Published: November 2023

Abstract: The real estate industry, known for its dynamic pricing, is a prime candidate for the application of machine learning to enhance and accurately predict property costs. This paper focuses on predicting the market value of real estate properties, specifically in Mumbai, using a Decision Tree Regressor. The system leverages geographical variables, analyzing past market trends and upcoming developments to forecast future prices. The research aims to empower users to make informed investment decisions without relying on intermediaries. Results demonstrate an 89% accuracy with the Decision Tree Regressor. The paper discusses the system's methodology, emphasizing data preprocessing, model training, and integration with Flask for a userfriendly interface.
Margen de apreciación nacional. El aparente conflicto con el control de convencionalidad
Authors: Pintos Casañas Emanuel
Published: November 2023

El presente trabajo pretende articular la aparente contradicción entre la doctrina del margen de apreciación nacional y la incidencia creciente de los pronunciamientos de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos por medio de la construcción de las nociones del margen de apreciación intra control de convencionalidad y del margen de apreciación post sanción. Ambos momentos bien diferenciados delimitan espacios de discrecionalidad y controles respectivos entre los Estados y la Corte IDH. Para dar contenido a estas nociones, se analizarán las características del sistema de protección interamericano y su proceso expansivo en las últimas décadas. Se profundizará en el concepto del margen de apreciación nacional en una mirada comparada tanto de la doctrina como de la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos y de la Corte IDH, señalando sus similitudes y diferencias. Finalmente, se reflexionará sobre las dos nociones propuestas en las que se podría habilitar un margen de apreciación en favor de los Estados.
An Analysis of the Effect of Mathematical Communication Promotion Program on Mathematical Attitude and Academic Achievement of High School Students in Humanities
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, An Jong Su
Published: November 2023

Objectives The fundamental purpose of this study wass to promote mathematical attitudes and academic ach-ievement as a mathematical communication promotion program for high school students.
Methods The researcher studied 60 second graders at 00 High School. 00 High School was located in 00 Metropolitan City. Two classes were selected as midterm grades for the second semester of the second grade, divided into one research class and one control class, and 13 classes were conducted for about two months from October 9 to December 12, 2020. And the amount of learning was done together. The research group (30 people) was taught using a mathematical communication improvement program, and the control group (30 people) was taught based on traditional explanatory-oriented textbooks.
Results Through these studies, the following results were obtained. First, in this study, mathematical attitudes and academic achievement could be improved by setting learning contents for each unit and applying mathemat-ical communication promotion programs to classes. Second, classes using mathematical communication promo-tion programs were effective in mathematical attitudes and academic achievement when compared to classes based on traditional explanatory textbooks for upper, middle, and lower-ranked students. Third, in classes using mathematical communication promotion programs, low-ranking students who were neglected in math classes were also interested in the class and actively participated in it, showing improvement in academic achievement.
Conclusions In conclusion, the research class taught using a mathematical communication promotion program had a significant effect on mathematical attitudes and academic achievement compared to the control class.
Development of Social-Emotional Competence Scale for Young Children
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Ji Sung-hwa
Published: November 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study is to develop an evaluation scale to identify Social-Emotional Competence in young children.
Methods To this end, 110 preliminary questions were developed through analysis of prior studies, Delphi survey by experts, and field survey. Validity was verified by analyzing item discrimination, validity, and reliability for the final draft.
Results As a result of the study, the test results for each item, validity, and reliability of the children's social and emotional competence evaluation scale items were all found to be good, and the final result was 7 items for emo-tional recognition and understanding, 7 items for emotional expression, 9 items for emotion regulation, and social knowledge. An evaluation scale of 67 questions in a total of 6 areas was developed, including 6 questions on un-derstanding, 9 questions on interpersonal skills, and 9 questions on social problem solving.
Conclusions The evaluation scale developed through this study was developed to evaluate Young Children's so-cial and emotional competency, which is the ability of young children to understand their own and others' emo-tions, establish amicable relationships in social relationships, express them appropriately, and solve problems effectively.
Exploring the Psychological Benefits and Potential Risk Factors of Non-Face-to-Face Video Counseling: Focusing on the Implications of Non-Face-to-Face Video Counseling Competency Enhancement
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Park Jisu , Shin Seungeun , Kim YoonJi , Heo Nanseol
Published: November 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore the psychological benefits and potential risk factors of non- face-to-face video counseling.
Methods For this purpose, A consensus qualitative research method (CQR) was used to recruit eight counselors and eight clients who had experienced non-face-to-face video counseling within the last three years and con-ducted two interviews each. The data was collected in a semi-structured manner, transcribed, and analyzed ac-cording to the procedures of consensus qualitative research.
Results The analysis identified four domains, 17 categories, and 39 subcategories, with two domains of psycho-logical benefits and two domains of potential risks. Key findings include. In terms of psychological benefits, the counselor perceived benefits related to reduced burden, the utilization of spatial elements, and increased convenience. Meanwhile, the client perceived psychological benefits related to self-adjustment of the counseling environment, the emergence of new relationship patterns, reduced pressure, and a more convenient participation process. Regarding potential risks, the counselor identified and limitations in information-seeking and emotional communication, difficulties in motivating clients to prepare for counseling and take responsibility, interruptions in concentration and immersion, the hassle of dealing with psychological tests and paperwork, and limitations in in-formation seeking and intervention. On the other hand, the client perceived potential risks associated with dis-comfort and anxiety when using video media, limitations in rapport and emotional communication, difficulties in preparing for counseling and keeping appointments, a decreases in concentration, and constraints on counseling involvement.
Conclusions The psychological benefits and potential risk factors of non-face-to-face video counseling were summarized, and how counselors could utilize the knowledge was discussed. In addition, the ethical implications of counseling shown in the analysis results and the implications for counselor education were presented together.
The Effects of Clinical Nurses’ Shared Leadership and Team Efficacy on Resilience
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Hwang Hye Jeong
Published: November 2023

Objectives This study investigates the effects of shared leadership, team efficacy on resilience Clincal nursre.
Methods Data collection was conducted on 194 Clincal nursre from April 10 to April 30, 2023, at P city and the responses to the questionnaire were analyzed by descriptive analysis, t-test, One-way ANOVA, Pearson's corre-lation coefficient, and Hierarchical Multiple Regression Analysis.
Results As results of this study, shared leadership scored 3.91 out of 5, Team efficacy 3.84 out of 5 and Resilience 3.60 out of 5. Shared leadership was significantly higher the position (F=3.644, p<.05) and Team efficacy was higher with more clinical experience (F=2.683, p<).05), the higher the position, the higher it was(F=3.234, p<.05). The resilience of the older you are (F=4.626, p<.05), the higher the clinical career (F=3.811, p<.01), and the higher the position, the higher the position, the higher the clinical career(F=5.284, p<.01). Clinical nurses' of resilience was correlated with shared leadership (r=.393, p<.001)and there was a correlation with team efficacy (r=.582, p<.001). More clinical experience (β=.364, p<.01), had an effect on team efficacy is resilient (β=.608, p<.001) and explaining 40.6% of the variance(F=12.522, p<.001). In other words, it was results show that the resilience of clin-ical nurses increased were associated with enhanced as the clinical experience, the team efficacy.
Conclusions Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that management measures such as the de-velopment and application of programs to improve resilience of clinical nurse are needed.
The Effect of Adult Learners' Motivation to participate in Lifelong Learning on Learning Transfer: The Mediating Effect of Learner Satisfaction
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Dong-Ryool
Published: November 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study is to empirically analyze the relationship between lifelong learning partic-ipation motivation, learner satisfaction, and learning transfer for adult learners.
Methods An empirical analysis was conducted by conducting a survey on 342 adult learners participating in life-long learning at lifelong education institutions located in the Seoul metropolitan area by multi-regression analysis and bootstrapping with SPSS statistical program.
Results The following major results were derived. First, both adult learners' learning-oriented motivation, goal-oriented motivation, and activity-oriented motivation were found to have a significant positive effect on learner satisfaction. Second, it was found that adult learners' learner satisfaction had a significant positive effect on learn-ing transfer. Third, both adult learners' learning-oriented motivation, goal-oriented motivation, and activity-ori-ented motivation were found to have a significant positive effect on learning transfer. Fourth, both number learn-ing-oriented motivation, goal-oriented motivation, and activity-oriented motivation were found to have a positive effect on learning transfer through learner satisfaction.
Conclusions It was identified through empirical analysis that goal-oriented motivation is important for adult lear-ners' satisfaction and learning-oriented motivation is important to increase learning transfer.
An exploration of the needs for expert consulting support and the changes of the early childhood teachers for children at risk of disabilities
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kyun Juyoun
Published: November 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore the needs of the early childhood teachers for expert consulting support for children at risk of disabilities, and what changes there are in early childhood teachers after participating in consulting.
Methods The study participants are two early childhood teachers who are living with at-risk children age 3 and 4. And this researcher, a professor in the dept. of early childhood education who is very interested in and has extensive experience in children at risk of disabilities, directly observed children at risk of disabilities and then conducted interviews and consulted the early childhood teachers. In addition, data were analyzed based on interviews and consulting data for early childhood teachers and the researcher's field record notes. And the research results were derived.
Results According to the results of the study, Firstly, early childhood teachers' needs for expert consulting support for children at risk of disabilities includes : 1) direct visits to early childhood education field by the experts, 2) expectations of the observation of children at-risk and advice between teachers and children and between children and children, 3) a request to establish a system in the early childhood education field applying interviews and micro-teaching, and 4) a request for the role of experts as mediators between parents and teachers. Secondly, changes in early childhood teachers after expert consulting support for children at risk of disabilities : 1) improving teachers’ capacity for children at risk of disabilities, 2) strengthening a sense of duty and responsibility as an early childhood teacher, and 3) increasing satisfaction and confidence through expert consulting.
Conclusions The researcher is looking forward for this study to be served as a basic and practical data for early detection of children at risk of disabilities and becomes an educational support for them, furthermore support early childhood teachers in charge of children at risk of disabilities.
Mejoramiento de la lactancia materna exclusiva a través de una estrategia de información y comunicación prenatal y posnatal, Cali (Colombia): 2014-2017
Authors: Restrepo-Nieto Natalia , Herrera-Medina Rodolfo , Fuertes-Bucheli José F. , Osorio-Murillo Olga , Castro-Valencia Claudia
Published: November 2023

Introducción: Alcanzar las metas de lactancia materna exclusiva ha sido un desafío. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de una estrategia para promover y lograr la lactancia materna exclusiva durante los primeros seis meses de vida. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cuasiexperimental aleatorizado no enmascarado. Se incluyeron primigestantes adultas con edad gestacional entre 12 y 27 semanas, en Cali, Colombia, entre 2014 y 2017. El grupo control recibió atención estándar; el grupo de intervención, además, se sometió a una estrategia prenatal y posnatal que incorporó las tecnologías de la información y comunicación. El seguimiento se realizó hasta los 6 meses posparto. Resultados: Se analizó a 141 participantes distribuidas en dos grupos: control (73) e intervención (68). La duración media de la adherencia a la lactancia materna exclusiva fue mayor en el grupo de intervención (1,1 ± 0,65, p<0,001), alcanzando un promedio de 4,8 meses (IC95%=[4,4; 5,3]). El grupo control presentó 11,68 veces mayor probabilidad de no lograr la lactancia materna exclusiva durante los primeros seis meses posparto, en comparación con el grupo de intervención. Conclusión: La integración de asesoramiento prenatal y posnatal, utilizando tecnologías de la información y comunicación, fomentó la lactancia materna exclusiva y mejoró su duración promedio.
INVESTIGAÇÃO SOBRE O CONSUMO DE LIPÍDIOS POR GRADUANDOS DE MEDICINA DE UMA INSTITUIÇÃO PRIVADA NO ESTADO DA BAHIA
Authors: Clímaco da Silva Jônatas , Terezinha de Oliveira Carneiro Rita Terezinha de Oliveira Carneiro , Vitória Alves de Souza Clara , Bastos Martins Rebeca , Silva Nobreza Ingrid , Eduarda Oliveira Guedes Maria , Paula Carvalho Maciel Ana , Santos da Silva Marcello , Andrade Mangabeira Raísa
Published: November 2023

Os lipídios apresentam importância fisiológica imprescindível nos diversos processos bioquímicos. Sua prevalência na dieta humana e em estudantes universitários é significativamente alta, principalmente tomando como base o aumento do consumo de alimentos gordurosos em decorrência dos chamados fastfoods que, em consequência do ritmo agitado e estressante da sociedade moderna bem como da faculdade, têm sido procurados como principal fonte de alimento. Foi aplicado um questionário aos alunos do curso de medicina da Faculdade Ages no município de Irecê-BA a respeito da ingesta lipídica que demonstrou um aumento no consumo após o ingresso no curso em 58,2% (n=25/43) dos alunos, em relação a frequência 51,2% (n=22/43) afirmaram que consomem frequentemente alimentos com alto teor lipídico, nas facilidades adquiridas ao optar por esses alimentos praticidade, rapidez e fácil obtenção teve 39,5% (n=17/43) de prevalência enquanto o sabor teve 32,6% (n=14/43). Nessa perspectiva, é possível observar que há um aumento significativo no consumo de lipídios por parte dos estudantes de medicina, visto que, em decorrência da extensa carga horária e do ritmo atenuante por parte do curso, os alunos recorrem a alimentos preparados de forma rápida e com alto teor lipídico, levando a riscos de, a longo prazo, desenvolverem doenças cardiovasculares.
Performance of volunteers in the socio-economic registration census as representatives of the government
Authors: Idris Adam , Sanjaya Arwin , Arhas Sitti Hardiyanti , Suprianto Suprianto
Published: November 2023

Public administration emphasizes the importance of individual characteristics, including personality, influencing administrative behaviour. Service-provider characteristics have been used in public administration research. This study aimed to find out and analyze the performance of volunteers in the socio-economic registration census as government representatives. The research method used is quantitative research with structural equation model (SEM) analysis. The application used is the SEM PLS-4 Pro application. The study resulted that neuroticism, extraversion, and openness did not affect the performance of the volunteers. Neuroticism has a positive and significant effect on the performance of volunteers through the variable of being careful. Extraversion has a positive and significant effect on volunteer performance through being careful. Openness has a positive and significant effect on volunteer performance through being careful. Agreeableness has a positive and significant effect on the performance of research and studies volunteers either directly or through the careful variable. Conscientiousness positively and significantly affects performance either directly or through the variable carefully. Carefulness has a positive and significant effect on performance. This research can be used as a reference for selection in the selection of volunteers in the next period.
Elderly Care System Development in Yichang, People’s Republic of China
Authors: Bai Jie , Xu Yuebin
Published: November 2023

Population aging has become a rapid phenomenon in the People’s Republic of China (PRC); hence, the government commenced developing a three-tiered elderly care system consisting of home-based care, community-based care, and residential care. This working paper provides an analysis on how the Asian Development Bank’s intervention has contributed to the achievements in the elderly care system development in Yichang, Hubei Province through long-term engagement and a holistic approach. Yichang has been spearheading the development of elderly care service standards in the PRC and has envisaged in its strategic development plan for elderly care services to become the country’s center of excellence.
Preparation and in-vitro evaluation of single and bi-layered beeswax-based microparticles for colon-specific delivery of mesalamine
Authors: Brahmi Rym , Diaf Kheira , Elbahri Zineb , Baitiche Milad
Published: November 2023

Beeswax is selected as a natural coating material for the development of new colon specific drug delivery systems charged by mesalamine. In a first step, beeswax microparticles are prepared using hot-melt process of microencapsulation where drug:beeswax ratio, stirring speed, emulsifier concentration and pH of external phase are varied for the optimization of the drug entrapment and microparticles? morphology. The effect of the nature of the emulsifier is also discussed by studying the hydrophilic?lipophilic balance (HLB) value. In a second step, to obtain delayed delivery systems, bi-layered microspheres are elaborated by the process of emulsion?solvent evaporation using ethylcellulose or cellulose acetate butyrate as outer enteric coating layer. All formulations are characterized by infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy. The drug release is established in simulated gastric, small bowel and colon liquids and the release mechanism is discussed by applying the Korsmeyer?Peppas model.
An inverse gas chromatography study of the adsorption of organics on zeolite and zeolite/iron oxyhydroxide composite at the infinite and finite surface coverage
Authors: Lazarevic Slavica , Mihajlovic-Kostic Marija , Jankovic-Castvan Ivona , Janackovic Dordje , Petrovic Rada
Published: November 2023

The surfaces of natural (NZ) and zeolite/iron oxyhydroxide composite (ZFe) samples were analysed by means of inverse gas chromatography (IGC) using the adsorption data of organic non-polar and polar probes, in the infinite and finite-dilution regimes, in the temperature range 483?513 K. The dispersive components of the free energy of adsorption, ?S, determined by the Gray method, decreased with increasing temperature for both zeolites. The specific interactions were characterised by the specific free adsorption energy change, ?Ga S, the specific enthalpy change of adsorption, ?Ha S, as well as the donor and acceptor interaction parameters (KA, KD) and the basic character of the NZ and ZFe was evidenced. The adsorption isotherms of n-hexane, benzene, chloroform and tetrahydrofuran (THF) were determined under finite surface coverage and used to estimate the specific surface area and the adsorption energy distribution. The adsorption capacity of the ZFe was higher than for NZ for all the investigated adsorbates. The specific surface areas and pore size distributions were also determined using nitrogen adsorption?desorption isotherms, i.e., the BET method. It was observed that the nature of the adsorbate and the properties of the solid surface of the initial and modified samples governed the uptake of adsorbates.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family functioning and assessment of psycho-social support needs
Authors: Despotovic Vera , Tanasijevic Jelena
Published: November 2023

Due to the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus pandemic, almost all
levels of society's functioning have undergone enormous changes. The effects
of the pandemic were inevitably reflected in the population, with the fact
that vulnerable, sensitive and resistant individuals and families were
additionally affected due to their vulnerability. The newly created
circumstances in that contact, which included quarantine, lockdown, the
closing of schools, transition to a distance learning model, and working
from home, adversely affected both the family as a system, i.e., family
functioning, and parenting itself. This paper presents the findings of
research carried out to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family
functioning and the need for psychosocial support in the examined population
of children and parents. The answers of 121 children and 219 parents from
the territory of six municipalities of Belgrade and Pancevo were analyzed.
Based on the analysis of the responses, it was determined that the majority
of respondents recognize the adverse impact of the pandemic on the mental
health of both children and parents, as well as the need for psychosocial
support in order to improve individual and family functioning. The
implications of these findings were discussed within the work, and
recommendations were also defined for the creation of key activities and
programs for building the capacity of family members in order to provide
support in overcoming challenges in the field of family functioning, which
were recognized to have arisen as a result of the pandemic and isolation.
Evaluating the Reservoir Quality of the Darian Formation Using Well Logs: A Case Study of One of the Offshore Oil Fields in the South Pars Oilfield
Authors: MA Riahi
Published: November 2023

The current paper aims to examine these parameters for evaluating the reservoir quality Darian Formation situated in one of the South Pars hydrocarbon fields. Also, zoning of the Darian Formation sequence is conducted for this reservoir. The average petrophysical parameters calculated in the Darian Formation sequence, including shale volume, total porosity, and water saturation, are 0.21%, 20.91%, and 81.6%, respectively. Based on these values, the sequence of the Darian Formation is divided into eight different zones. Zone 4 showed the highest reservoir quality, with a depth of 2367 to 2384 meters and a porosity of 22.8%, has the highest porosity, lowest water saturation of 37.1%, and about zero Shale volume. Zone 1 showed the weakest reservoir quality, with a depth of 2337 to 2353 meters and a porosity of 13.6%, has the lowest porosity, water saturation was about 89.19%, and about 5% Shale volume. Furthermore, neutron-density, MID, and M-N cross plots combined lithology in the Darian Formation sequence for calcite, quartz, dolomite, and limestone, and low amounts of shale in the well are identified.
Sobre Sudhir Hazareesingh, Black Spartacus (The Epic Life of Toussaint Louverture)
Authors: Breña Roberto
Published: November 2023

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Sobre Eugenia Roldán Vera, Libros, negocios y educación. La empresa editorial de Rudolph Ackermann para Hispanoamérica en la primera mitad del siglo XIX
Authors: Ávila Alfredo
Published: November 2023

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ASPEK TRANSENDENTAL DALAM SASTRA PROFETIK
Authors: Yulia Gusti Rona , Emil Septia  , Armet
Published: November 2023

This research aims to determine the transcendental aspects of the novel by Asma Nadia entitled Cinta di Ujung Sajadah. This is very important to know because as time goes by, the achievements of Asma Nadia's learning process in understanding the facets of life, both in cultural and religious aspects, can become an inspiration for readers and this inspiration is found in every moral. message. or the message of truth in his novel to raise awareness among readers. This research uses a qualitative type with a descriptive analysis approach. The data source in this research comes from data collected in the form of words, sentences, and discourse related to the transcendental aspect studied in this novel, namely gratitude (thanks to Allah). From the results of this analysis, the researcher concluded that there were seven transcendental indicators, namely expressions of gratitude from the main character in the novel. Expressing gratitude is an important part in shaping a person's personality into a religious being who believes in the existence and power of Allah SWT. Therefore, expressing gratitude is a theme for everyone to understand their existence as God's creatures while providing a lot of goodness to others. From these conclusions, the researcher then suggests further research to dig deeper into other professional literary works, in order to understand and add new insights or references in solving problems faced in every phase of cultural and religious life
Strategies for poverty reduction to meet the requirements of sustainable development
Authors: Nguyen Tri Minh , Thanh Vu Van
Published: November 2023

In recent years, Vietnam has achieved great achievements in the implementation of economic growth, which has contributed to reducing poverty and is highly appreciated by the international community. Although Vietnam has made remarkable achievements in reducing poverty and meeting the requirements of sustainable development, there are still many challenges and work to be done. Vietnam needs to continue to push ahead to improve the quality of life for the poorest, reduce the development gap between regions, and strengthen its response to climate change and the environment. This study uses a qualitative method to analyze the current situation of poverty reduction in Vietnam. The article also uses analytical, synthetic, logical, and historical methods to clarify the results and limitations of poverty reduction. The value of the research helps the Vietnamese government to be aware of the results and limitations of poverty reduction and suggests scientific and timely solutions to implement poverty reduction work in Vietnam.
Differences in Management of Medical Services from Family Medicine Offices in Rural/Urban Environments
Authors: Vladu Gabriel Geanini
Published: November 2023

The most important elements of this study were related to the management of the family medicine office and the endowment of the family medicine office. It is a prospective study, carried out on 22 family medicine offices in Constanța county. As a case study, we highlighted the economic aspects of some optional equipment that can be brought into a cabinet, namely: the cost of the equipment, the cost of operation, the price at which it should work so that the investment is profitable and last but not least, the benefits the community that enjoys the respective medical services, the socio-economic impact and on health.

Scientific documentation was used, by extracting information about the topic that is the subject of the research, a survey, to discuss with as many family doctors as possible to obtain essential data, clinical-medical scientific research of the most frequent pathologies from the patient list and the method statistical recording, processing and graphical representation of data.

The purpose of this paper is to study the current state of family medicine offices, the optional equipment they have, the optional equipment found in rural/urban offices, as well as the economic advantage that the family doctor could have depending on these areas.
Evaluation of Respiratory Rehabilitation in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Authors: Dimofte Georgiana-Cornelia , Ciobotaru Camelia , Iliescu Mădălina-Gabriela , Albadi Irina , Lupu Andreea-Alexandra
Published: November 2023

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) (spondylos = vertebra, ankylos = curved) is an inflammatory disease with predominant axial skeletal involvement and obligatory sacroiliac joint involvement, capable of affecting, with varying frequency and severity, peripheral joints and may also have extra-articular determinations. The main motivation of this study is the desire to demonstrate that there is a close relationship between respiratory muscle performance and exercise capacity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. The methodological approach of the study consisted of a group of 21 patients. Statistical analysis was based on patient characteristics such as age, weight, height, body mass index, and thoracic expansion was measured. For the correct individualization of rehabilitation programs, the clinical form (with thoracic hyperkyphosis or straight spine), the age of the disease, the peripheral joints affected, the stage of injury, the degree of reducibility of the vicious attitudes, the impairment of thoracic breathing, the type of occupational spinal demands, the general condition and associated diseases will be taken into account. The results obtained proved that the application of respiratory physiotherapy procedures, based on the diagnosis, needs and limitations of the patients, correlated with tests to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the recovery process, shows an increase in abdominal muscle strength that is not statistically significant. The 2-week rehabilitation cure is insufficient to modulate respiratory function and increase respiratory muscle strength. The subjective appreciation given by patients to the cure is due to other physiological changes produced by the rehabilitation cure such as: softening of connective and muscle structures, muscle relaxation.
Approximation properties of a discrete operator
Authors: Anjali
Published: November 2023

In the present research, we estimate some approximation properties for the generalization of a sequence of positive linear operators considered by Holhoş [6] with the following operators available in literature as special examples: Szàsz operator, Ismail-May operator associated with x(1 + x)2. We estimate its recurrence relation, moments and verify the same for its particular cases. Finally, we graphically compare the convergence of this new general operator for a continuous function, examine the convergence for each instance, and come to a conclusion regarding which scenario provides the best approximation.
Properties of the coefficients of an integral operator
Authors: Pârva Oana M. , Breaz Daniel V. , Owa Shigeyoshi
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we determine properties of the coefficients of the integral operator Gα

1, α2,...,αn,β . We want to see if some results obtained on the interior unit disk can be extended on the exterior unit disk, so we make use of the usual transformation

g

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f

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g\left( z \right) = {1 \over {f\left( {{1 \over z}} \right)}}

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Coincidence and Common Fixed Point Theorems for Hybrid Mappings
Authors: Hamaizia Taieb
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we prove a new coincidence and common fixed point theorem of hybrid mappings using the C-class function and T -weak commutativity. Finally, we give an example to illustrate our result.
Experience Quality Scale for Fitness Centers (EQSFC): Validity and Reliability Study
Authors: Sevilmiş Ali , Doğan Mehmet
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable tool for measuring the perceptions of quality of experience for fitness center members. The research was conducted with two different sample groups who are current members of fitness centers. A total of 317 (141 females, 176 males) fitness center members volunteered to participate in the explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis survey, and 250 (102 females, 148 males) fitness center members volunteered to participate in the criterion-dependent validity survey. For the validity and reliability studies for the scale, explanatory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, criterion-dependent validity, Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency, and composite reliability were used. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis conducted to indicate the structural validity of the scale, a five-factor scale with 17 items included in i) communication quality, ii) physical environment quality, iii) outcome quality, iv) access quality, and v) entertainment quality was identified, explaining 63% of the total variance. According to the analysis results for criterion-related validity, a statistically significant positive relationship was detected between communication quality (r=.422, p<.001), physical environment quality (r=.582, p<.001), outcome quality (r=.597, p<.001), access quality (r=.458, p<.001), entertainment quality (r=.697, p<.001) and satisfaction. The results indicate that the scale can be used as a valid and reliable tool to measure the quality of experience perceived by individuals concerning the fitness center where they are members. In addition, it is thought that this scale, which details the factors that influence the customer experience in fitness centers for the first time, will provide an important contribution to the literature.
Divine Hiddenness and the Afterlife: A Response to Aaron Rizzieri
Authors: Beilby James
Published: November 2023

Aaron Rizzieri has recently argued that the problem of hell is a complicating factor for the issue of divine hiddenness. In particular, the problem of divine hiddenness is made much worse if anyone is threatened by negative afterlife consequences. While Rizzieri’s argument suffers from lack of theological nuance, there is a serious objection to Christian theism lurking in the vicinity of his argument. I offer what I take to be the best response to that objection.
Effect of Thermal Barriers on the Martensitic Transformation in a Bar Jominy
Authors: Rezini Djelloul , Baki Touhami
Published: November 2023

The shape and geometry of a part influence the cooling behavior during a martensitic transformation; an experimental study carried out on a control Jominy bar was compared with other bars fitted with one, two, and three slots; the results show differences in hardness along the specimen, the hardness with a slit and more is greater than the hardness on a sample without a slit, this is valid on the cooled side of the specimen, the further away from the side cooled plus the difference is minimal; the study was completed with a simulation on bars with and without slits, the results of the temperature contours show an acceleration of the cooling on the cooled side of the bars provided with slits; far from the cooled face the influence of the slits is weak.
Device for Transplanting Young Undergrowth with Soil Lump When Performing Forestry
Authors: Rukomojnikov Konstantin P. , Gilyazova Tatiana A. , Anisimov Ilya S.
Published: November 2023

The designs of devices for transplanting young undergrowth from under the forest canopy are considered. Patent search methods were used. Particular attention is paid to the designs of devices that allow digging outplanting with a soil lump in the form of a hemisphere and capturing a clod of earth from two sides. The proposed design allows you to upgrade these devices and reduce the likelihood of damage to the dug undergrowth. The device is recommended for replanting coniferous young undergrowth up to 1 meter high during forestry work.
Unternehmensdaten: Nutzbarkeit verbessern
Authors: Gottschalk Sandra , Krolage Carla , Licht Georg , Peichl Andreas , Schaffner Sandra , Wichert Sebastian
Published: November 2023

High-quality company data is crucial for state-of-the-art empirical research and competition, as well as for evidence-based policy advice, reliable forecasts and policy evaluations. In Germany, however, there are striking deficits in the availability of and access to company data compared to other European countries. This leads to disadvantages in scientific competition, but above all to major welfare losses for the German economy and society as a whole. The planned Research Data Act is intended to remedy the situation. This article proposes four key measures in the area of company data to sustainably improve research and policy evaluation in Germany.
Der bundesstaatliche Finanzausgleich als Mittel zur politischen Positionierung
Authors: Lenk Thomas , Bender Christian , Botta Fabio
Published: November 2023

The renewed complaint against the federal fiscal equalisation system on the part of the Bavarian state government shows the Bavarian determination to change the previous system. Among other things, the standardisation of the real estate transfer tax and the population refinement, which are included in the calculation of the fiscal strength and equalisation measure within the framework of the fiscal equalisation system, are the focus. This article shows the importance of the federal fiscal equalisation per se and the burdens Bavaria is exposed to in the horizontal component. It becomes clear that, first, the burden is not excessive and, second, that abolishing standardisation and refinement is not feasible.
Sonderzahlungen: Wer bekommt sie in welchem Umfang?
Authors: Himmelreicher Ralf , Ohlert Clemens
Published: November 2023

The receipt of special payments and their amount varies greatly with individual and company characteristics as well as with the level of the hourly wage. There are large di~erences between women and men, between East and West Germany, and de-pending on company size and sector. Special payments are rare in the low-wage sector and among marginal employees and, those that exist are very low. Looking at the 10% of employees with the highest hourly wages, special payments are wide-spread and by far the highest, especially among West German men.
Die Ertragsteuerbelastung von Kapitalgesellschaften in Deutschland
Authors: Koch Reinald
Published: November 2023

In an international comparison, Germany is a high-tax country. At around 30 %, the nominal tax burden for German corporations is almost ten percentage points above the EU average. Some assume that corporations‘ actual tax burdens are significantly reduced due to tax planning and profit shifting. However, this article shows, based on information from corporation and trade tax statistics, the real tax burden can be five to twelve percentage points higher than the nominal burden due to incomplete loss offsetting, the limited deduction of financing expenses and the (partial) taxation of corporate dividends.
Enhancing Slab-Ware Production through Design and Fabrication of Ceramic Slab-Srtips Extruder in Nigeria
Authors: Dr. Sunday Esosuakpo
Published: November 2023

In ceramics, slab method is one of the three basic techniques adopted in the production of wares. The use of the method and mass production of slab wares is easily achievable through the use of equipment such as the slab-strips extruder. The non-availability of the equipment in Nigeria for slab-strips production discourages ceramists from the production of wares that requires the use of slab-strips. Therefore, to curb this challenge, this paper takes a look at enhancing slab-ware production through the design and fabrication of ceramic slab-strips extruders in Nigeria. To guide the fabrication, a technical drawing of the equipment is made, materials for fabrication are locally sourced from junk sites to reduce cost, and parts are fabricated to sizes and shapes and assembled to form the complete slab-strips extruder. In carrying out a trial test, the equipment successfully produced slab-strips. The paper provided insight into the possibilities of fabricating ceramic equipment locally and expanding the frontiers of knowledge of waste materials to fabricate ceramic equipment, thus improving our economy. It concluded by recommending, among others, that indigenous fabrications should be encouraged as it will improve studio ceramic practice, reduce the rigour of slab-strips production, reduce dependency on foreign-made equipment, provide employment for our graduates, enhance technological development in Nigeria and improve our national economy.
Social Media and Environmental Activism: Exploring the Influence of Facebook on Pro-environmental Behaviour of Undergraduates
Authors: E.W.M.S. Boyagoda  , D.M.B.R. Sammani
Published: November 2023

Facebook has the potential to be a powerful resource for promoting positive environmental change in a society. This study aims to explore the influence of social media usage on pro-environmental behaviours. 50 in-depth interviews were performed to collect primary data for the study. It is revealed that undergraduates are exposed to a diverse range of environmental content, including news, articles, videos and infographics on Facebook. Most of the undergraduates are sensitive towards the environment and environmental issues in Sri Lanka to some extent and actively engage with environmental information on Facebook. However, it is found that undergraduates’ pro-environmental behaviours are low towards environmental issues. However, it is concluded that Facebook plays a crucial role in raising awareness about environmental issues and in shaping undergraduates’ attitudes and perceptions towards pro-environmental behaviors.
Exploring Public Servants' Perceptions of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) as a Catalyst for Public Sector Accountability in Nigeria
Authors: Ekperi Paul M  , Anokwu Chigaemezu Casca
Published: November 2023

This study investigated the perception of public servants towards the Treasury Single Account (TSA) in driving public sector accountability. It examined the effect of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) on financial accountability, blocking leakages and curbing mismanagement in the Nigerian public sector. A sample of one hundred and fifty respondents, drawn from the management staff of five selected MDAs and seven critical stakeholders, were interviewed. The data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression at a 5% level of significance. Data from the interviews were transcribed and used to support the results of the quantitative analysis. The results reveal that TSA significantly improves fiscal responsibility in the Nigerian public sector, blocks financial leakages, and fosters financial accountability for public funds in Nigeria. The study concluded that though TSA is not a perfect system, it, however, has a significant and positive impact on public sector accountability. The study recommended that the federal government must demonstrate the political will to ensure the sustainability of TSA policy and also tenaciously pursue its implementation by states and local governments in the country. Furthermore, the police, judiciary, the media and anti-graft agencies must be strengthened to tackle the issues of corruption and ensure transparency, probity and accountability in public finance and expenditure management.