bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
What to tell and never tell a reviewer
Authors: Iwaz J.
Published: February 2024

The specialized literature abounds in recommendations about the most desirable technical ways of answering reviewers’ comments on a submitted manuscript. However, not all publications mention authors’ and / or reviewers’ feelings or reactions about what they may read or write in their respective reports, and even fewer publications tackle openly what may or may not be said in a set of answers to a reviewer’s comments. In answering reviewers’ comments, authors are often attentive to the technical or rational aspects of the task but might forget some of its relational aspects. In their answers, authors are expected to make every effort to abide by reviewers’ suggestions, including discussing major criticisms, editing the illustrations, or implementing minor corrections; abstain from questioning a reviewer’s competence or willingness to write a good review, including full and attentive reading and drafting useful comments; clearly separate their answers to each reviewer; avoid skipping, merging, or reordering reviewers’ comments; and, finally, specify the changes made. Authors are advised to call on facts, logic, and some diplomacy, but never on artifice, concealment, or flattery. Failing to do so erodes the trust between authors and reviewers, whereas integrity is expected and highly valued. The guiding principle should always be honesty.
Fungal keratitis – current diagnosis and therapeutic possibilities
Authors: Prokop Dominika , Pandey Ada , Gawlak Małgorzata , Kuźlik Bartosz , Czarnacka Kinga , Kaczmarek Julia , Alsoubie Ismael , Chmura-Hołyst Alicja , Pyza Aneta , Żaczek Bartłomiej , Roszkowska Anna , Pawlicka Ilona , Piskorz Agnieszka , Kozak Maciej
Published: February 2024

Keratitis and subsequent damage to the cornea resulting from infectious causes is one of the most serious problems facing ophthalmology today. One of the most common etiologies is fungal infection. Symptoms range from pain and visual deterioration, Wessely ring, inflammatory reaction in the anterior chamber or ropost. Diagnosis in addition to the classic medical and ophthalmologic examination consists of microscopic examination of scrapings, Gram examination combined with culture gives a 90% chance of detecting a fungal etiology. Good results are also observed with PCR testing, which helps speed up diagnosis. Treatment is time-consuming and has a high risk of complications. Two techniques are used to treat fungal infections of the cornea, surgical and pharmacological, such as the antifungal polyene antibiotics nystatin, natamycin, amphotericin B or thiazole derivatives like fluconazole and voriconazole. For filamentous fungi, natamycin 5% or voriconazole 1% are used at various intervals. Natamycin, despite the much poorer availability of the drug in countries such as Africa, has much better clinical results along with a lower risk of complications, as confirmed by the MUTT. A big problem also is subsequent bacterial superinfection, leading to the need for topical antibiotics. Surgical treatment is used in case of failure of pharmacotherapy, up to 4 weeks after the diagnosis of the disease, but it carries a high risk of complications. In the early stages of the disease, a new cross-linking technique can be considered, which is described as an alternative to direct antifungal or antibacterial treatment.
Ocular surface disturbances after laser refractive surgery
Authors: Wierzbowska Joanna
Published: February 2024

Most patients undergoing laser refractive surgery demonstrate transient and mild symptoms of dry eye disease. The article presents the main mechanisms involved in dry eye disease after the most frequently performed laser vision correction methods. Differences in the occurrence of dry eye disease between flap, surface procedures and minimally invasive lenticule extraction were highlighted.
A comparative study of thyme ( Thymus vulgaris L.) essential oils and thymol – differences in chemical composition and cytotoxicity
Authors: Fijałkowska Aurelia , Wesołowska Aneta , Rakoczy Rafał , Jedrzejczak-Silicka Magdalena
Published: February 2024

The chemical composition of commercial thyme oils, freshly hydrodistilled EO (essetntial oil) from dried thyme herb and thymol, the main thyme oil constituent, were analyzed in the aspect of possible cytotoxic effect against MCF-7 breast cancer and normal L929 mouse fibroblast cell lines. Based on the GC-MS analysis, it was found that the commercial essential oils revealed similarities in their chemical composition. The content of main components such as thymol, linalool and α-pinene was almost equal. Interestingly, the EO obtained by hydrodistillation from Thymi herba showed considerable differences in the percentage content of some main constituents. The reason for the differences may be caused by the intraspecific chemical variability of T. vulgaris L. Four types of tested EOs can be classified as a ‘thymol’ chemotype, with thymol as the predominant compound. The thymol alone and the freshly hydrodistilled EO demonstrated the highest cytotoxic effect against used cell lines. The difference in IC50 values suggests more sensitive L929 cells are more sensitive in both the CCK-8 assay (except EOs Kawon) and the NRU assay.
Technology as a Threat or a Solution? The Challenges of Responding to Synthetic Media
Authors: Kalpokas Ignas , Šalaševičiūtė Vaiva , Lipskė Monika
Published: February 2024

Synthetic media – defined as text, audio, images, and video content or entire 2D or 3D environments generated by AI-enabled tools – are currently at the center of public attention. While benevolent applications of such technologies abound, the negatives attract significantly more debate. While some of such uses tap into existing fears of disinformation and related threats, others pertain to qualitatively new harms, such as non-consensual synthetic pornography. Of particular note is synthetic media’s capacity to democratize content creation, for better or worse. Ultimately, such concerns lead to calls for policing synthetic media in terms of its automatic detection and removal. Nevertheless, such reliance on technological solutions has at least two undesirable effects: first, further concentration of power in the hands of online platforms and other technology companies and, second, ignorance of the underlying causes of nefarious uses of synthetic media. In this sense, generation of harmful content is best seen not as a standalone problem but as a symptom of underlying deeper – cultural – trends. As part of seeking a solution, this article traces some of the roots of nefarious synthetic content, ranging from non-consensual pornography to disinformation to toxic masculinity cultures and the insecurities atttendant to it.
Terminating an Employment Contract at the Employer’s Will: Does Expensive and Simple Mean Safe? Lithuanian Model
Authors: Bartninkas Marius
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to reveal the nature, specifics and limits of application of one of the legal grounds for termination of employment relationships established in the labour law of the Republic of Lithu ania – termination of the employment contract at the employer’s will. The analysis tests the hypothesis that the goal of increasing flexibility by simplifying the termination of employment relations, which was set at the initiation of the reform of the legal regulation, was not achieved. The presumption is put forward that this ground for terminating the employment contract is neither new nor safely applicable, and the benefits of relatively simplified procedural requirements do not outweigh increased financial burden. To reveal the impact of statutory amendments in question on the regulation of termination of employment relations in Lithuania, the historical background and the impact of obligations established in international documents on it are assessed, key indicators (such as legal grounds, procedural requirements, burden of proof and order of its distribution, etc.) are identified, and the relevant case law is examined.
Restrictive Measures as a Way of Preventing Domestic Violence: The Experience of Ukraine
Authors: Bondarenko Olha , Utkina Maryna , Shcherbak Nadiia
Published: February 2024

This article elucidates the meaning and indicators of restrictive measures applied to individuals who have committed domestic violence, as well as the peculiarities of their implementation during wartime conditions. Additionally, it provides a comparative legal characterization of restrictive measures in Ukraine in various jurisdictions based on the categorization of legal systems. The article provides the authors’ interpretation of the “restrictive measures” concept, outlining its characteristics and types, and evaluating its efficacy in Ukraine.
From Rhetoric to Reality: Lithuania’s Total Defence Response to Russian Threats
Authors: Rogulis Dovydas
Published: February 2024

This research delves into Lithuania’s response to the perceived threat from Russia and the practical implementation of its total defence approach. Key political figures, including the President, Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence, and Chairman of the National Security and Defence Committee, are scrutinized using securitization theory. The study explores how these actors frame total defence as an urgent response to an existential threat and analyses both their discourse and tangible actions from 2020 onwards. Distinct approaches among political figures emerge, with the President prioritizing communication, the Minister of Defence emphasizing tangible improvements, and the Chairman of the NSDC acting as a driving force. Despite increased military spending, the involvement of society in national defence—integral to the total defence strategy—remains limited. Factors contributing to this limitation include unclear leadership, insincere rhetoric, bureaucratic obstacles, and the initial unpreparedness of the Armed Forces to integrate civilians. The study underscores the critical need for genuine commitment and leadership to achieve meaningful breakthroughs in Lithuania’s total defence approach. While politicians employ securitization and public discourse to align with public sentiment and present themselves as problem solvers, the actual progress in engaging the public and the private sector remains limited. The discrepancy between discourse and material implementation suggests that a more substantial commitment is essential for effective societal involvement in national defence, making it clear that symbolic gestures fall short of achieving impactful results in Lithuania’s total defence approach.
Navigating Corporate Responsibility: Unveiling the ‘Purpose’ as the Fourth P in Elkington’s 3Ps Model
Authors: Omazić Mislav Ante
Published: February 2024

In today’s business world, there is a growing recognition of the need for companies to be conscious of their social and environmental impact, aligning with the European Union’s goal of becoming a zero-impact continent by 2050. Businesses are now seen as key players in this transformation, moving away from traditional economic models. The contemporary framework underscores ignoring societal and environmental impacts is no longer viable. In this transformative era, a notable paradigm shift is evident as businesses shift from solely maximizing profits to optimizing them, balancing financial success with societal and environmental benefits. This change marks a departure from the traditional focus on just the bottom line, highlighting the dual role of companies as both profit-oriented and key drivers of positive societal change. This paradigm underscores a symbiotic relationship between profitability and positive societal impact, echoing the EU’s sustainable and responsible business paradigm vision. This narrative posits the EU as a trailblazer, spearheading a collective effort to harness the transformative potential of the business sector in realizing a zero-impact future by 2050. The paper aims to expand Elkington’s 3Ps model (People, Planet, Profit) and stakeholder theory by introducing ‘Purpose’ as a crucial fourth dimension, emphasizing the importance of a company’s underlying motives and values in shaping sustainable and responsible business practices. This paper reveals that integrating ‘Puropse’ into business models aligns with contemporary environmental and social governance standards and significantly enhances stakeholder engagement, fostering a more resilient corporate ecosystem.
Perception of the Local Population on the Effects of Tourism: A Case Study of the City of Šibenik
Authors: Nikolić Helena , Bura Sara
Published: February 2024

Tourism represents an important determinant of global recognition and regional growth and development of the Republic of Croatia, especially the coastal part of the country. However, there is no doubt that any tourism activity has strong economic, socio-cultural, social, and environmental effects. Mass tourism brings numerous advantages. However, the growing concentration of tourists also leads to negative effects, of which residents are the most affected. Šibenik is a tourist town whose development is primarily based on tourism, and this destination, due to its centuries-old history and geographic location, is attractive to tourists. This paper aims to investigate the extent to which tourism affects the quality of life of the local population based on a preliminary survey of a sample of residents of the city of Šibenik. This paper aims to investigate in detail the practical aspects of tourism. The respondents’ perceptions and tourism’s real, tangible, and measurable effects will be analyzed to draw valuable conclusions. This approach enables a deeper understanding of the impact of tourism on various aspects of society and the environment.
General laws of funding for scientific citations: how citations change in funded and unfunded research between basic and applied sciences
Authors: Coccia Mario , Roshani Saeed
Published: February 2024

Purpose

The goal of this study is to analyze the relationship between funded and unfunded papers and their citations in both basic and applied sciences.

Design/methodology/approach

A power law model analyzes the relationship between research funding and citations of papers using 831,337 documents recorded in the Web of Science database.

Findings

The original results reveal general characteristics of the diffusion of science in research fields: a) Funded articles receive higher citations compared to unfunded papers in journals; b) Funded articles exhibit a super-linear growth in citations, surpassing the increase seen in unfunded articles. This finding reveals a higher diffusion of scientific knowledge in funded articles. Moreover, c) funded articles in both basic and applied sciences demonstrate a similar expected change in citations, equivalent to about 1.23%, when the number of funded papers increases by 1% in journals. This result suggests, for the first time, that funding effect of scientific research is an invariant driver, irrespective of the nature of the basic or applied sciences.

Originality/value

This evidence suggests empirical laws of funding for scientific citations that explain the importance of robust funding mechanisms for achieving impactful research outcomes in science and society. These findings here also highlight that funding for scientific research is a critical driving force in supporting citations and the dissemination of scientific knowledge in recorded documents in both basic and applied sciences.

Practical implications

This comprehensive result provides a holistic view of the relationship between funding and citation performance in science to guide policymakers and R&D managers with science policies by directing funding to research in promoting the scientific development and higher diffusion of results for the progress of human society.
Evaluation of the effect of several moisturizing creams using the low frequency electrical susceptance approach
Authors: Bari Dindar S. , Ali Zana K. , Hameed Soleen A. , Yacoob Aldosky Haval Y.
Published: February 2024

Moisturizers are cosmetic compounds designed to increase the moisture content of the skin. There are many types of these products in the market making it difficult for consumers to select the most effective moisturizer according to their age and gender. Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different moisturizers on skin hydration as well as to figure out any dependencies of the effects of these products on age or gender-related differences. We investigated the short-term moisturizing effects of five different skin moisturizers on 60 participants by using a low frequency electrical instrument. Skin surface susceptance was recorded and compared before and after the application of moisturizers. Statistically significant differences were observed in the moisturizing effect among different types of products. However, with respect to gender and age differences, there were insignificant differences in the effects of the moisturizers. Results of this study suggest that some types of moisturizers that exist in the markets are not as effective as required, which calls for a further evaluation of the moisturizers before entering markets and offering them for sale. In addition, findings suggest that gender or age differences are perhaps not important to consider in the application of moisturizers.
Work-Life Balance in SME Sector and Large Enterprises
Authors: Czerwińska-Lubszczyk Agnieszka , Byrtek Nikola
Published: February 2024

The concept of Work-Life Balance (WLB), which involves finding a harmonious equilibrium between work and personal life, has gained considerable importance across the European Union. In 2019, the European Parliament adopted a directive that requires all member states to integrate the principles of WLB, aiming to promote gender equality and fair treatment in the labor market (Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union and Directive on work-life balance for parents and carers). This perspective offers significant opportunities and potential, while also posing challenges for entrepreneurs. An analysis of the literature on the subject indicates that the issue of WLB should be analyzed in the context of company size. The main objective of the research is to analyze and evaluate WLB among employees in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises in Poland. The main results reflect that employees of companies in Poland (both SMEs and large enterprises) indicate a wide range of tools as having, in their opinion, an impact on WLB. Companies in Poland most commonly utilize tools such as flexible working hours and hybrid work. Findings confirm that WLB is less frequently implemented in the SME sector compared to large enterprises, and that employees in large enterprises have a better maintained WLB compared to employees in the SME sector. Implementing WLB is a challenge for the SME sector.
The Era of Digitalization in Education where do Universities 4.0 Go?
Authors: Rosak-Szyrocka Joanna
Published: February 2024

Digitalization has revolutionized one of the most significant industries in the modern world, which is education. It has proven to be a successful and renowned strategy throughout the entire spectrum of the education industry. It has dissolved the distinction between physical and virtual distance and integrated more scientific methods for instructors to teach pupils. In order to select the most relevant studies in the digitalization field, bibliometric analysis was used, with the principal source of scientific articles selected being the academic platform Scopus. The content of 3836 research articles has been taken into consideration since 2019 and 2023. The search documents related to the “digitalization” issue are in title, abstract, and keywords. In order to highlight the structure of the scientific field, we used a content analysis, inspecting the most common words and the relationships between words. Additionally, a network of co-occurrences was taken into account. The analysis was performed using the WOSviever program. In the next part of the research, the term “digitalization” was examined in more detail. The Scopus search engine uses filters, including the terms “digitalization,” “higher,” and “education,” but is limited to key words. The content of 104 research articles has been taken into consideration since 2019 and 2023. The research results showed that the fields of technology, education, and management provide the theoretical basis for research on the digitalization of higher education. The findings also demonstrate the topic’s interdisciplinary character (as seen by publications published in several fields) and its strong relationship to concepts like online learning, digital transformation, and sustainable development. Based on the literature analysis, it can be concluded that University 4.0 will go to the smart fully digital University (University 5.0), will take care of aspects of sustainable development, and will develop teachers’ soft skills, especially emotional intelligence.
The Impact of Selected Lean Manufacturing Tools on the Level of Delays in the Production Process. A Case Study
Authors: Pawlak Szymon
Published: February 2024

Organizing manufacturing work in a way that minimizes delays in individual production operations is a key factor in a highly competitive market. One of the key factors to prevent delays is their correct identification and proper definition of methods to reduce their impact on selected parameters of the production process. The study presents the impact of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, standardization and Total Productive Maintenance) on delays in the manufacturing process. A statistical analysis of the level of delays was performed, which was aimed at showing the essence of using Lean Manufacturing tools to improve the efficiency of the production process. In the example analyzed, the implementation of selected LM tools allowed for a reduction of delays related to failures by approximately 18 hours.
Investigation of Workload Control Methods for Shops with Re-Entrant Flows
Authors: Prabhu Aruna , Raghunandana K , Yogesh Pai P , Barboza Augustine B.V.
Published: February 2024

The re-entrant flow with an unpredictable nature of arrival would apparently harm production plans and schedules in flow type of shops. The re-entrant flow with varied arrival frequencies in rotor blade manufacturing is quite complicated and results in disproportionate workloads. Hence, an attempt has been made to study the significant influence of disproportionate workloads and research on an innovative order release method to enhance performance. The manufacturing process was observed thoroughly to incorporate the uncertain events that cause disturbance in the production. A simulation model was developed on a discrete event simulation platform by analysing problem phenomena right from the conceptualization phase. The model has been verified and validated to ensure the accuracy. The model was subjected to 288 experiments representing different scenarios that a flow shop undergoes in reality. The factors considered in the experimentation were re-entrant frequency, re-entrant proportions, order release methods and priority dispatching rules. A refined load release policy for disproportionate loads has been proposed to judge its effectiveness in terms of profit computation by comparing it with other relevant policies. Results of the experiment revealed that the order release methods contribute 95.93% to throughput performance, in addition, the use of the new re-entrant method policy in the above scenario was productive in improving the overall shop performance.
Women's knowledge, attitude, and practice toward menopause and hormone replacement therapy in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Basri Taghreed , Alharbi Noof , Almohammed Rawan , Alkhaldi Njoud , Alhashim Maryam , Alkhuraisi Lulwah , Almithn Raghad , Mahjari Ahood
Published: February 2024

Background: Hormonal changes associated with menopause have been linked to a number of medical and psychological symptoms. This study aimed to assess women›s knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, participants were randomly selected using a proportional cluster sampling method in 2023. The target population in this study is women aged 18 years and older in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected via an online questionnaire.
Results: This study included a total of 1,083 participants. The majority of them (75.6%) were between the ages of 18 and 34. Our study revealed that more than half of the study population had good knowledge about menopause (56.0%). However, more than half of them (56.1%) had a poor level of knowledge about the benefits and risks of HRT. The mean attitude score toward HRT was 2.24 ± 0.024. Moreover, mood swings were the most commonly recognized symptom of menopause, and social media was the most commonly reported source of information. Almost half of them identified the advantages of HRT. Furthermore, women who had divorced, widowed, or were students had significantly more knowledge about menopause. On the other hand, widowed women, those who achieved higher diplomas and elementary school, were significantly associated with a good level of knowledge toward the risks and benefits of HRT.
Conclusion: Our study concluded that women in Saudi Arabia had sufficient knowledge and attitude toward menopause. However, they showed inadequate knowledge about the benefits and risks of HRT.
Desarrollo, explotación y protección de los intereses marítimos de Colombia
Authors: Vallejos-Villarreal Katherinne
Published: February 2024

El artículo analiza la visión y gestión marítima en Colombia y su alto costo de oportunidad en el tiempo, pese a sus ingentes recursos naturales y los extensos litorales. Casos de perdida territorial marítimo, como la separación de Panamá en 1903, la pérdida del archipiélago de Los Monjes y la reducción del mar en San Andrés por fallos judiciales evidencia la falta de visión marítima y voluntad estratégica, siendo importante desarrollar estrategias que permita aprovechar el potencial económico y marítimo del país a través de los Intereses Marítimos Colombianos (IMC) propuestos por la Comisión Colombiana del Océano. Se enfatiza la necesidad de mantener un equilibrio entre el desarrollo económico y la sostenibilidad; mientras se aborda decididamente cada una de las seis áreas temáticas y se profundiza en cada uno de los IMC de manera integral e interdependiente como una recomendación para el logro en el crecimiento y desarrollo país.
Paralelo y referencia del escenario marítimo de Brasil/Portugal en la época de la Batalla Naval del Lago de Maracaibo 1823
Authors: Alves da Silva Alexandre Luiz
Published: February 2024

A principios del siglo XIX, debido a las Guerras Napoleónicas en Europa y el consiguiente debilitamiento de España y Portugal, estallaron varios movimientos independentistas en América. Numerosas batallas terrestres tuvieron lugar, pero tanto la Armada republicana en Hispanoamérica, creada en 1810, como la Armada imperial del Brasil, creada en 1822, fueron fundamentales para la consolidación de esos movimientos. En la Gran Colombia, en 1823, se destacó la Batalla Naval del Lago de Maracaibo, la mayor batalla naval entre las Armadas de la Gran Colombia y España, que definió la presencia y el destino de las colonias españolas en América. En Brasil, en este mismo período, el apoyo naval de la Armada imperial para desembarcar tropas en las Guerras de Independencia marcó la victoria de Brasil sobre los insurgentes leales a Portugal estacionados en tierra o a bordo de barcos portugueses.
Resource Exchange
Authors: Refuge Editor
Published: February 2024

A Vietnamese translation of Revenue Canada's T1 short form (1981 General Income Tax Return) has been prepared by the Immigrant Services program of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria. If your local Vietnamese or, immigrant aid association has not received a copy and would find one helpful you might request one from:
Una Aproximación Dinámica del Desempeño en Proyectos de Desarrollo de Software
Authors: Díaz Vega María Isabel ,  Ospina Ospina Manuel José
Published: February 2024

El presente artículo se fundamenta en el análisis de las relaciones entre aspectos que inciden en la gestión de conocimiento y el desempeño de los proyectos de las micro y pequeñas empresas dedicadas al desarrollo de software, mediante un proceso de investigación, reflexión y aplicación de herramientas de dinámica de sistemas. Para la realización fue necesario tomar datos y modelos de una empresa del sector, y hacer el análisis en dos momentos. En el primer momento se hizo un análisis revisando las relaciones causales, mediante un primer modelado de pensamiento sistémico (bucles de realimentación). En un momento 2, se hizo una modelación por medio de diagramas de Forrester. Para el análisis se identificaron variables necesarias para el estudio como Actividades pendientes en un proyecto; Productividad del trabajo realizado; el aprendizaje; y el Desarrollo de las unidades de código que convierten estos requerimientos en programas funcionales. El resultado es la identificación de variables, la relaciones entre estas su incidencia en los proyectos de las micro y pequeñas empresas dedicadas al desarrollo de software en Colombia. Así mismo los modelos utilizados para evaluar la capacidad de aprendizaje y el modelo de gestión del conocimiento en general deben ser analizados para identificar todos los tipos y áreas que permitan desarrollar proyectos. Hay muchos más factores que afectan a este diseño de los que se conocen actualmente, por lo que se recomiendan estudios más amplios que utilicen un modelo más complejo.
Aspectos que influyen en la motivación extrínseca e intrínseca para adquirir un curso de idiomas online de una lengua extranjera
Authors: Cristancho Triana Gerson Jaquin , Corredor Aponte Laura Sofia
Published: February 2024

El aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera se ha con­vertido en una necesidad que involucra el desarrollo profesional y experiencial de las personas, por tal razón esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar si la motivación extrínseca e intrínseca está influenciada por las acciones de publicidad y los aspectos que se tienen en cuenta para comprar un curso de idiomas online. Para esto se desarrolló una investigación descriptiva, con enfoque cuantitativo y se aplicó un cuestionario en formato digital a 555 participantes de la ciudad de Bogotá, quienes manifestaron una intención de cursar un programa de aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera en una plataforma virtual. A partir de un análisis factorial confirmatorio y de ecuaciones estructurales, los resultados sugieren que la motivación intrínseca y extrínseca son influenciadas por las acciones de publicidad de las plataformas, la motivación extrínseca no es influida por los aspectos que se tiene en cuenta para adquirir un curso de idiomas y adicionalmente la motivación intrínseca incide en la motivación extrínseca para escoger dichas plataformas. Estudios futuros pueden orientarse en medir la influencia de las actitudes y las redes sociales para su consumo.
Criterios ASG: retos y oportunidades para la gestión sostenible
Authors: García Bonilla Diego Alonso
Published: February 2024

La sostenibilidad de la empresa resulta ser una buena indicación de su viabilidad financiera, ya que hace énfasis en una perspectiva de negocio de largo plazo. En principio, las empresas cuya operación incorporan prácticas de sostenibilidad deberían superar a las que no lo hacen, pues priorizan oportunidades de inversión a largo plazo sobre los beneficios de corto, beneficiándose así de una mayor estabilidad y crecimiento de las ganancias y una menor volatilidad de los beneficios futuros. Debido a este enfoque, estas empresas tienen una mejor comprensión de su entorno competitivo y, por tanto, los beneficios de su mayor desempeño son compartidos con la sociedad.
En este contexto, los Criterios ASG (Ambiental, Social y Gobernanza) como conjunto de estándares que evalúan el desempeño ético y sostenible en la empresa, representan un marco integral de medición -especialmente en los mercados de capitales- del rendimiento global en términos del impacto al medio ambiente, la relación con la sociedad y la efectividad de las prácticas de gobierno corporativo. Sin embargo, la adopción de criterios ASG frecuentemente se percibe como una visión reduccionista de la gestión sostenible. Aunque estos criterios proporcionan un marco útil para evaluar el desempeño en áreas específicas, esta simplificación podría soslayar la interconexión y la complejidad de los desafíos sostenibles. Así mismo, existe el riesgo de que las empresas acojan estos criterios como  "cajas de verificación", donde cumplir con ciertos parámetros de evaluación se convierte en el objetivo final, en detrimento del desarrollo de modelos de negocio de largo plazo que integren las cuestiones propias de su sostenibilidad y las de su entorno.
Finalmente, para abordar los retos actuales de la sostenibilidad empresarial de manera más efectiva, es imperativo que las empresas apliquen y apropien en su gestión los criterios ASG, sin dejar de adoptar enfoques más holísticos que consideren el impacto total de sus operaciones en el entorno -cada vez más complejo- y la sociedad. La sostenibilidad debe ser una parte integral de la cultura empresarial, arraigada en los valores y prácticas de la empresa, y no simples respuestas a las demandas externas o al desarrollo de estrategia de relaciones públicas que puedan desembocar en efectos adversos no deseados como el greenwashing en estos mercados.
Big data in the business environment: an analysis of its contributions to Competitiveness. A Literature Review
Authors: León García Omar Alexánder , Parra Acero Lina Fernanda
Published: February 2024

In the era of Industry 4.0, characterized by transformative technological advancements reshaping manufacturing processes, big data has become a common practice in business intelligence. It encompasses the use of data with advanced analytics techniques and plays an important role in business aspects and customer choice. In this context, the primary goal of this research is to comprehend the relationship between big data and the competitiveness of businesses. The research is based on a review of 83 articles published on the Web of Science in the period 2016 and 2023. Through cluster analysis, four groups of research categories are identified in this area (big data and AI in Industry 4.0, analysis of data for decision-making, big data and business innovation, and Internet of Things as a data source). The practical implications of this research are pertinent to organizational management activities involving innovation processes and decision-making, with direct implications for small and midsize enterprises competitiveness. On a theoretical level, the identified categories provide a framework for future research in understanding the connection between big data and competitiveness in the context of industry 4.0.
FATORES DE RISCO EM ADOLESCENTES CONCLUINTES DO ENSINO MÉDIO DE ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS EM UM MUNICÍPIO DO INTERIOR DO PARANÁ
Authors: Gonzatto Ananda Appel , Schipanski Júnior Mario Luis , Nazar Thaís Cristina Gutstein
Published: February 2024

Este estudo teve por objetivo discutir e investigar dados relacionados a fatores de risco em adolescentes de um município de pequeno porte do estado do Paraná, tomando por base a teoria behaviorista radical. Participaram da amostra 126 estudantes de escolas públicas, concluintes do ensino médio. Para avaliação das variáveis, foram utilizados o Questionário da Juventude Brasileira fase II - (QJB II) e a Escala de HAD. Os resultados mostram que as violências, tentativas de suicidio, insatisfações escolares, presença do uso de drogas, ansiedade e depressão são considerados fatores de risco para adolescentes. A partir dos resultados obtidos, observou-se que os fenômenos de violência aparecem frequentemente ligados à ansiedade e depressão, constituindo o principal fator de risco do presente estudo.
Índices oclusais para avaliação das maloclusões
Authors: Faria Fernanda Ramos de , Apolinário Analina Braga , Pinheiro Isabela Sales , Mota-Júnior Sergio Luiz , Gravina Marco Abdo , Maximiano Gustavo Silva , Azevedo Daniela Gomes de Rezende , Vitral Robert Willer Farinazzo , Campos Marcio José da Silva
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura para identificar os índices oclusais propostos para avaliação das maloclusões. Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa da literatura nas bases de dados BVS e PubMed). Utilizou-se os descritores index, orthodontics, malocclusion e occlusion combinados com o operador booleano AND. Resultados: Foram recuperados 1.309 estudos nas buscas realizadas nas bases de dados. Após análise dos títulos, resumos e língua dos estudos, 1.298 foram excluídos, considerando-se os critérios de inclusão. Posteriormente, 11 estudos foram elegíveis e lidos integralmente. Destes, somaram-se mais 4 estudos, devido à análise das referências dos estudos selecionados. Por fim, 15 estudos foram incluídos nesta revisão integrativa. Considerações finais: Foram identificados 15 índices oclusais para avaliação das maloclusões com diferentes objetivos e metodologias. Por fim, exalta-se que não há um único índice com aceitação e aplicação universal, mas sim aquele que melhor se aplica ao que o ortodontista deseja analisar.
Perfil sociodemográfico e clínico de usuárias do pré-natal de alto risco de uma unidade de referência especializada no interior da Amazônia
Authors: Salgado Maria Clara dos Santos , Reis Bianca Mayana Ribeiro , Silveira Daniel Dantas , Valentim Lívia de Aguiar , Lima Yara Macambira Santana , Souza Adjanny Estela Santos de
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: Descrever o perfil sociodemográfico e clínico das usuárias do Pré-Natal de alto risco da Unidade de Referência Especializada em Santarém, Pará. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, transversal e de natureza quantitativa. Os dados foram obtidos dos prontuários das usuárias atendidas entre janeiro 2021 e dezembro de 2022. Resultados: Obteve-se uma amostra de 170 prontuários de gestantes, a maioria apresentava-se em idade reprodutiva ideal, 37,7% eram pardas, 45,3% em união estável, 35,3% com escolaridade acima do ensino médio, 12,9% com hipertensão arterial sistêmica; 7,6% eram portadoras de HIV e 8,9% apresentavam dor pélvica como sintoma. Conclusão: Apesar de haver uma deficiência relacionada a informação da causalidade do risco na gestação, é possível afirmar que os determinantes sociais que cercam a cliente corroboram para as manifestações clínicas particulares de cada gestação, e que a análise minuciosa e correta dessas informações, ajudam a nortear as consultas e cuidados de enfermagem, a fim de monitorar e minimizar os riscos pertinentes à gestação no setor do pré-natal.
The Excellent Symbol in Sports: Pierre de Coubertin’s Rings
Authors: DÖNMEZ Emre , SİVAZ Bayram Ali
Published: February 2024

Baron de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, made many attempts to make the games more effective and recognizable. One of these attempts is the design of the Olympic flag, because there was a need for a visual symbol. The idea of Olympism created by Coubertin aims to interlock the world with the bonds of love and friendship as a result of the unity of mind, soul and body. This ideal which also constitutes the meaning infrastructure of the rings, is coded on six different colors and five rings. It can be said that the intellectual origin of the rings is based on the institutions Coubertin was in and on some symbols and visuals he witnessed. The rings first appeared in two letters Coubertin sent to a close friend. They were then formally announced in a written declaration in 1913 and introduced at the 1914 Paris convention. The flag was first waved at a sporting event in Egypt, at a non-Olympic event. After that the usage areas of the rings expanded considerably. The Olympic Games in Antwerp in 1920 and in Paris in 1924 increased the popularity of the flag and it was used in many different places. The officialization of the flag also promoted the flag ritual over time. The attempt to associate the ring symbol with the ancient Olympic Games remained a mistake. The aim of the study is to bring to the forefront the birth and developmental stages of the world's most popular flag, the Olympic flag with five rings, along with the ideas, contradictions, and disagreements found in the literature on the subject, and to provide a clearer and more understandable chronological structure.
Developments in Recycling of Polyester Textile Waste
Authors:   Department of Fibers and Textile Processing Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai, India, Khulbe Richa , Athalye Ashok ,   Department of Fibers and Textile Processing Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai, India
Published: February 2024

The textile and garment industry’s fast fashion model, driven by cheap production and consumer demand, has shortened garment lifespans and increased clothing waste. Utilizing water, energy, minerals, colorant, and several harmful chemicals has loaded Mother Earth with immense consumption of resources. Synthetic fibers, particularly polyester, dominate the industry, contributing to carbon emissions and environmental pollution. Despite the potential for recycling, textile waste often ends up in landfills. Implementing circular economy techniques could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption. However, the current recycling rates for textiles are low, especially in developing countries. Additionally, the presence of microplastics from polyester in the environment poses a threat to organisms. The industry is shifting towards a circular economy model, aiming to create a closed loop where textiles can be reused and waste is minimized, thus saving resources, and reducing environmental impacts.
Simultaneously Dyeing and Durable Press Finishing of Cotton Fabric
Authors:   Wollo University, Kombolcha Institute of Technology, School of Textile, Leather, and Fashion Technology, Kombolcha, Ethiopia, Nuru Ahmed Mohammed
Published: February 2024

Cotton is the most widely used cellulosic material in the textile industry, especially for apparel purposes but, has a tendency to wrinkle badly, degrading its aesthetic value and have poor smoothed drying properties. Dyeing and crease resistance finishing process are applied to improve the wrinkle resistance and its aesthetic value respectively. Conventionally, dyeing and durable finishing of cotton is conducted separately by dyeing cotton first, and then finished with a cross-linking agent. However, these traditional processes are time and chemical consume processes. Many researchers have attempted to combine dyeing and easy-care finishing process in to one step. The challenge was difficult to produce fabrics that have deep shades, good Colour fastness and excellent crease recovery performance simultaneously. Hence, the aim of this work was to conduct combined dyeing and easy-care finishing of cotton fabrics with reactive dyes, citric acid and fibroin solution using pad–dry–cure methods. In this work, fibroin is used as an additive to enhance the degree of cross-linking and as a cat ionizing agent to improve the exhaustion of the dye. The parameters were investigated and optimize with respect to colour strength, colour fastness and mechanical properties of the treated fabric. The efficiency of combined dyed and finished fabrics with reactive dye, citric acid and fibroin has been studied. Better colour strength, crease recovery angle, breaking strength, and fastness properties were obtained as compared with conventional process. When the concentration of fibroin increased the K/S values, colour fastness properties, and crease resistance properties were improved.
A study on the quality optimization condition of Ciabatta with added with Rhubarb
Authors:   The Table and Food Coordinate Society of Korea, Jang Jun-Ho , Jin Boo-Kyeong , Kim Myung-Hee
Published: February 2024

The average temperature that rises every year is expected to change to a subtropical climate by 2080, mainly in the central inland region. In this case, interest in research on subtropical vegetables as a new income replacement crop in the future is increasing. Among them, rubab has a high organic acid content, so it has a flavor of fruit, is widely used as a fruit substitute during the non-harvest period of fruit, and its functional value has been recognized, such as being used in various ways for confectionery. This study presented the optimal conditions for ciabatta with rubab based on the Design Expert 10 program based on sensory tests and literature surveys. Accordingly, the optimal conditions were 28.5g of rye flour and 152.5g of rubab. The sensory test results of chiata with optimized rubab showed color (5.67), taste (5.93), appearance (5.27), texture (6.00), etc. As a result of analyzing the antioxidant power of ciabatta with rubab, 21.51% of general ciabatta and 38.18% of ciabatta with rubab were added, which supports the antioxidant power of ciabatta with rubab. It is expected to lower the barriers to entry of subtropical vegetables for easy access to the general public, use them for various foods, and use them as research data for diet and alternative food development.
The relationship between body shame and intuitive eating: the mediating effect of dietary restraint in college students
Authors:   The Table and Food Coordinate Society of Korea, Seo Yu-Ran , Lee Sang-Hee
Published: February 2024

This study aims to investigate the mediating effect of dietary restraint in the relationship between body shame and intuitive eating among college students. The participants included 364 college students (239 males and 125 females), and data were collected by using online questionnaires assessing body shame, dietary restraint, and intuitive eating. Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were conducted separately for males and females using SPSS 23.0, and the mediating effects were analyzed using Process Macro Model 4. The results are as follows. First, body shame and dietary restraint both had a significant impact on intuitive eating. Second, dietary restraint had a partial mediating effect on the relationship between body shame and intuitive eating. Third, there were no gender differences in the effect of body shame on intuitive eating, mediated by dietary restraint. The significance of this study is that it confirmed the impact of body shame and dietary restraint on intuitive eating and found that there were no gender differences in men as well as women. In the future, it will be necessary to expand the research subjects to include general adults and clinical groups and conduct experimental and longitudinal studies that can measure the relationship between variables for intuitive eating more precisely.
Cationic Polaron Delocalization in Porphyrin Nanoribbons
Authors: Kopp Sebastian , Deng Jie-Ren , Redman Ashley , Gotfredsen Henrik , Jacobs Robert , Anderson Harry , Timmel Christianne
Published: February 2024

Long-range delocalization of unpaired electrons in organic -conjugated oligomers is an important requirement to achieve high charge carrier mobilities in molecular transistors. We have investigated the polaron delocalization in the radical cations of a series of b,meso,b-edge-fused porphyrin oligomers consisting of up to 18 porphyrin units by a combination of cw-EPR, 1H and 14N ENDOR, HYSCORE and vis-NIR-MIR spectroscopy, supported by DFT simulations. The results demonstrate coherent delocalization of the radical cation over more than ten porphyrin units, which corresponds to an effective coherence length >8.5 nm. We discovered a remarkably non-uniform distribution of the radical spin density and an increase in phase memory time with increasing delocalization length (up to Tm ≈ 4 us at 50 K). This study opens new avenues towards the design of molecular electronic and spintronic materials.