bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Physical Resource Allocation Strategies on Public Service Delivery: A Case of Vihiga County Government, Kenya
Authors: Shigali Simon Muteshi , Shitseswa Ayub E.
Published: June 2023

Resource allocation strategies are important components of the strategic management process. They are applied by organizations during the implementation of a formulated strategy so as to achieve competitive advantage in markets. The purpose of this study was to determine how strategies for allocating physical resources affect the delivery of public services in Vihiga County. Asset-based views and systems theories were embraced to help the review. During the course of the investigation, a descriptive survey research design was used. A target population of 593 individuals was used, and a sample size of 234 respondents was picked in view of Krecjie and Morgan's recipe. The respondents were distributed among the participating institutions, and each participant was selected at random. Respondents were selected from health and Early Childhood Development (ECD) facilities, primary and secondary schools, trade, infrastructure, and public service departments to fill out questionnaires. The researcher conducted in-person interviews with selected administrators as well as document analysis within the finance department. Descriptive statistics like frequencies, percentages, and means were used to collect and analyze the data using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Using SPSS, quantitative data were analyzed to determine how strong the relationship was between the variables and the results shown in tables, graphs, and charts. The regression model's estimates of the regression show that strategies for allocating physical resources have a significant impact on the delivery of public services. The estimates of the significant regression coefficient are r = 0.649, t = 7.819, and the p-value is 0.01. The coefficient estimate's P-value is less than 0.05, indicating significance at the 95% confidence level. According to this significant estimate, the levels of the public service delivery index would rise by 0.649 units if physical resource allocation strategies were increased by one unit in county government. The findings made it possible to draw the conclusion that the Vihiga County government's resource allocation strategies and public service delivery have a positive and significant relationship and that government regulation has a positive and significant effect on moderating the relationship. The study recommends that adequate financing of technological resources should be done at all times to enable efficient monitoring of service provision. The study becomes reference material for all county government staff, policymakers, and other institutions in Kenya.
El recurso educativo audiovisual como estrategia de aprendizaje en la formación pedagógica inicial
Authors: Bertrán Lamorú Maridenia , Domínguez Blanco Isis
Published: June 2023

La formación inicial del educador profesional requiere la imbricación dentro del proceso docente educativo de formas atrayentes y a la vez integradoras de aprender, fortaleciendo su formación integral desde lo intelectual y lo emocional, como garantía de un aprendizaje contextualizado y activo. Una de las estrategias potenciadoras de este tipo de aprendizaje es sin dudas: el análisis de recursos educativos audiovisuales. Lo cierto es que en la práctica académica carecen de un diseño coherente desde su selección y preparación metodológica, todo ello detectado a partir de los instrumentos aplicados a profesores y estudiantes de la Universidad de Guantánamo. De ahí que se aporta un compendio de recursos educativos audiovisuales con contenido relevante para las clases de Pedagogía; y al propio tiempo, se realiza una propuesta metodológica para su observación y debate, lo cual favorece el aprendizaje desarrollador de los contenidos pedagógicos y motivacionales hacia la profesión, sirviendo de material de apoyo para docentes. El aporte fue valorado de manera positiva por el claustro que imparte la materia; así como por estudiantes de carreras pedagógicas, siendo significativo en el orden práctico y metodológico.
La mejora de los sistemas de gestión de la calidad ISO 9001
Authors: Nápoles Rojas Luis Felipe , Campos Miguel Novato Gervásio , De Peralta Hidalgo Niurka Grave
Published: June 2023

En el trabajo se realiza un estudio exploratorio de diferentes experiencias con contribuciones prácticas y metodológicas en la mejora de los sistemas de gestión de la calidad, con vistas a obtener un “know how”, que asegure el conocimiento de las buenas prácticas para implementar el proceso de mejora de acuerdo con el requisito 10 de la norma ISO 9001: 2015, en una organización. Para asegurar este objetivo se emplean cinco preguntas, que guían la comprensión e interpretación de la mejora de acuerdo con el apartado 10 de la citada norma, enfocadas en conocer los factores dinamizadores, las formas de control y herramientas más utilizadas, el alcance de las acciones mejora y los agentes facilitadores en los que se soporta esta función. De esta manera se obtiene que la evaluación del desempeño, las oportunidades y el análisis de la coexistencia de sistemas de gestión actúan como factores dinamizadores suficientes para encausar la mejora de estos sistemas, predominando el análisis de indicadores clave de desempeño y la evaluación de la satisfacción de los clientes como formas de control y utilizando como soportes en la efectividad de las soluciones: la formación, entrenamiento, liderazgo y compromiso de directivos y empleados.
Estrategias para la humanización sustentable y segura del espacio público
Authors: Zendejas Santín Verónica , Gómez Vera Laura Teresa , Ruvalcaba Sánchez Victoria
Published: June 2023

La finalidad de este documento es coadyuvar al proyecto de investigación nombrado “Construcción de indicadores para medir el estatus de sostenibilidad en espacios públicos de ciudades en zonas metropolitanas” y plantea analizar la importancia de la humanización del espacio público en la ciudad globalizada, para ello se retoma el concepto de “andar” planteada por Careri (2002) con el fin de desarrollar estrategias que beneficien a la cohesión social en los barrios del caso de estudio: colonia Cultural/ camellón Av. las Torres, Toluca, Estado de México, con el propósito de replantear y diseñar espacios caminables que no solo correspondan a las actividades esenciales del ser humano en su vida diaria, sino también las optativas que permiten desarrollar un contacto social y por ende una interacción; lo anterior bajo los estatus de sostenibilidad.
Influencia del liderazgo transformacional en el clima laboral docente
Authors: Hernández Álvarez Edwin Andrés , Clavijo Bustos Nelly , Mendoza Castro Luz Helena
Published: June 2023

El liderazgo transformacional centra su interés en la maximización de la gestión del personal y en el logro del propósito empresarial, por medio de la capacidad de innovación y cambio y debe resaltar el bienestar del grupo por encima de interés personales. El articulo tiene como objetivo medir la relación entre el liderazgo transformacional y el clima laboral en la Institución Tecnológica Unidades Tecnológicas de Santander-Colombia. Para ello se realizó un estudio descriptivo no experimental correlacional; el estudio se realizó durante el primer semestre de 2022, con una muestra objetivo de 30 docentes del programa Administración de Empresas de la facultad de ciencias socioeconómicas; para la medición y recopilación de datos se utilizó un instrumento de recolección de datos que mide dos variables; La variable Liderazgo transformacional consta de 3 dimensiones de 15 ítems y la variable clima laboral valora 3 dimensiones de 15 ítems. Los resultados fueron analizados con el coeficiente de correlación Pearson. Se totalizaron valores de las dos variables (Liderazgo transformacional y clima laboral). La hipótesis general muestra un nivel de correlación positiva moderada r=0,512141069, lo que significa que existe una relación lineal entre las variables, pero ciertos valores dispersos; esto debido a que el 68% de los docentes, considera que el líder busca diferentes alternativas cuando intenta solucionar los problemas y el 64% de encuestados considera que estimula la creatividad e innovación en la labor pedagógica y promueve la innovación y solución de problemas, con ejemplos claros y se gestiona mecanismos de enseñanza y aprendizaje.
Preparación del técnico en gestión de la calidad de los almacenes.
Authors: Rey Almaguer Francisca
Published: June 2023

Al realizar un análisis epistemológico relacionado con la investigación el autor ¨Tyler refería que en la evaluación se debían establecer metas y objetivos concretos en términos de comportamiento observables. Para él, la evaluación debía fundamentarse en la comparación entre los propósitos, es decir lo que se pretende conseguir y lo que realmente se logra. La evaluación se conceptualiza como un proceso dinámico, continuo y sistemático, que va enfocado hacia el cambio de las conductas y rendimientos, a través del cual se verifican los logros adquiridos en función de cada objetivo propuesto. Se logra destacar un elemento clave del entendimiento actual de la evaluación, el cual es: no evaluar por evaluar, sino que se evalúe para mejorar los programas, la organización de tareas y se logre una transferencia más eficiente de la selección del capital humano. Se identifica como problema de investigación las insuficiencias en el proceso de preparación del Técnico en Gestión de la Calidad de los almacenes. Se propone el siguiente objetivo. Elaborar un programa de entrenamiento laboral diferenciado, medible para la preparación del Técnico en Gestión de la Calidad de los Almacenes desde la concepción de aprender trabajando y trabajar aprendiendo.
Estudio de la resiliencia aplicada a la educación primaria durante la pandemia de Covid 19.
Authors: Librado Rubén Nicolás , Chaparro Salinas Eva Martha , Alvarez Botello Julio
Published: June 2023

Al estudio de la resiliencia a lo largo de los años se le ha estado dando mayor importancia por las situaciones que se relacionan a este concepto y que han tenido la oportunidad de sobresalir ante diferentes aspectos, gracias al manejo de la resiliencia en la educación primaria esta nos permite adentrarnos a las situaciones en las que llegaron a caer los alumnos a causa de la contingencia del Covid 19.  Es por eso que se utilizó la investigación descriptiva con un estudio fenomenológico y cualitativo ya que el investigador busca involucrarse con el objeto de estudio. El enfoque cualitativo usa instrumentos de recolección de datos como lo es la entrevista, para la recolección de datos utilizando un análisis descriptivo mediante medidas de frecuencia para la variable resiliencia con el apoyo del software Atlas ti y sus diversas dimensiones teniendo como muestra a un total de 20 alumnos con la intención de cumplir con los objetivos de la investigación como lo es el objetivo general donde se proponen estrategias de trabajo para potencializar una actitud positiva y resiliente en alumnos de educación básica ante este confinamiento y los objetivos específicos que se basan en identificar las situaciones emocionales de los alumnos con el fin de lograr que ellos sean más resilientes dentro de su educación y aprendan a sobrellevar cualquier dificultad que se esté viviendo, y conocer las alternativas necesarias para que los alumnos puedan recuperarse.
Data rescue of historical wind observations in Sweden since the 1920s
Authors: Engström John Erik , Wern Lennart , Hellström Sverker , Kjellström Erik , Zhou Chunlüe , Chen Deliang , Azorin-Molina Cesar
Published: June 2023

Abstract. Instrumental measurements of wind speed and direction from the 1920s to the 1940s from 13 stations in Sweden have been rescued and digitized, making 165 additional station years of wind data available through the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute's open data portal. These stations measured wind through different versions of cup-type anemometers and were mainly situated at lighthouses along the coasts and at airports. The work followed the protocol “Guidelines on Best Practices for Climate Data Rescue” of the World Meteorological Organization consisting of (i) designing a template for digitization, (ii) digitizing records in paper journals by a scanner, (iii) typing numbers of wind speed and direction data into the template, and (iv) performing quality control of the raw observation data. Along with the digitization of the wind observations, meta data from the stations were collected and compiled as support to the following quality control and homogenization of the wind data. The meta data mainly consist of changes in observer and a small number of changes in instrument types and positions. The rescue of these early wind observations can help improve our understanding of long-term wind changes and multidecadal variability (e.g. the “stilling” vs. “reversal” phenomena) but also to evaluate and assess climate simulations of the past. Digitized data can be accessed through the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute and the following Zenodo repository: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5850264 (Zhou et al., 2022).
Non-perturbative treatment of the solid effect of dynamic nuclear polarization
Authors: Sezer Deniz
Published: June 2023

Abstract. In the solid effect of dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP), the concerted flips of the electronic and nuclear
spins, which are needed for polarization transfer, are induced by the microwaves. Commonly, the effect
of the microwaves is modeled by a rate process whose rate constant is determined perturbatively.
According to quantum mechanics, however, the coherent microwave excitation leads to Rabi nutation,
which corresponds to a rotation rather than a rate process. Here we reconcile the coherent effect of
the microwaves with the description by rate equations by focusing only on the steady state of the spin
dynamics. We show that the phenomenological
rate constants describing the synchronous excitation of the electronic and nuclear spins can be selected
such that the description by rate equations yields the same steady state as the exact quantum-mechanical treatment. The resulting non-perturbative rates differ from the classical, perturbative ones
and remain valid also at the high microwave powers used in modern-day DNP. Our treatment of
the solid effect highlights the role of the coherences in the mechanistic steps of polarization transfer
and reveals the importance of the dispersive (i.e., out-of-phase) component of the EPR line. Interestingly,
the multiplicative dependence of the DNP enhancement on the dispersive EPR component was intuited in
the very first report of the solid effect in liquids (Erb et al., 1958a). The time-domain description of the solid effect developed
here is extendable to liquids, where the dipolar interaction changes randomly in time due
to molecular diffusion.
Combining modelled snowpack stability with machine learning to predict avalanche activity
Authors: Viallon-Galinier Léo , Hagenmuller Pascal , Eckert Nicolas
Published: June 2023

Abstract. Predicting avalanche activity from meteorological and snow cover simulations is critical in mountainous areas to support operational forecasting. Several numerical and statistical methods have tried to address this issue. However, it remains unclear how combining snow physics, mechanical analysis of snow profiles and observed avalanche data improves avalanche activity prediction.
This study combines extensive snow cover and snow stability simulations with observed avalanche occurrences within a random forest approach to predict avalanche situations at a spatial resolution corresponding to elevations and aspects of avalanche paths in a given mountain range. We develop a rigorous leave-one-out evaluation procedure including an independent evaluation set, confusion matrices and receiver operating characteristic curves. In a region of the French Alps (Haute-Maurienne) and over the period 1960–2018, we show the added value within the machine learning model of considering advanced snow cover modelling and mechanical stability indices instead of using only simple meteorological and bulk information. Specifically, using mechanically based stability indices and their time derivatives in addition to simple snow and meteorological variables increases the probability of avalanche situation detection from around 65 % to 76 %. However, due to the scarcity of avalanche events and the possible misclassification of non-avalanche situations in the training dataset, the predicted avalanche situations that are really observed remains low, around 3.3 %. These scores illustrate the difficulty of predicting avalanche occurrence with a high spatio-temporal resolution, even with the current data and modelling tools. Yet, our study opens perspectives to improve modelling tools supporting operational avalanche forecasting.
Tensile Strength Comparison of Polymer Composite Materials Reinforced by Three Types of Bamboo Fiber Treated With 5% aq. NaOH Solution
Authors: Nayan Ahmad , Yusuf Muhammad , Siska Deassy
Published: June 2023

The specimens were prepared with polyester polymer reinforced with natural fiber from three types of bamboo, namely Gigantochloa Apus, Bambusa vulgaris, and Bambusa blumeana. Their tensile properties were compared and investigated. In this paper, the specimen utilization of hand-wet layup processes of polyester resin with natural fibers. The fibers were treated with 5% NaOH solution to remove hemicellulose and create better debonding between matrix and fiber. Bamboo-reinforced composite of 3 types of bamboo with fractions 60% volume is thorn bamboo, Bambusa vulgaris, Gigantochloa Apus, and bamboo wipe without alkali. Of the three types of bamboo, the highest tensile strength of Gigantochloa Apus was soaked using NaOH with an average value of 37.06 MPa, with a tensile strain of 4.11%. In contrast, the lowest tensile strength value is Gigantochloa Apus which was not immersed in NaOH with an average of 13.79 MPa, a tensile strain of 2.54%. This matter shows the effect of immersion on tensile strength bamboo fiber composite. The results of the tensile strength of each type of bamboo obtained in this research, among others, bamboo thorn's tensile strength of 22.81 MPa, Bambusa vulgaris tensile strength of 16.69 MPa, bamboo apus 37.06 MPa, and Gigantochloa Apus without alkali 13.79 MPa. The observations show that Gigantochloa Apuscomposites are suitable for use as alternative tensile materials.
Budaya Pangan Masyarakat Badui Berbasis Kearifan Lokal (Study Budaya Pangan Badui Luar)
Authors: Syaltut Mohammad Syaltut Abduh , Nurbaeti Nurbaeti , Gunawijaya Jajang
Published: June 2023

The food culture of the Badui people is extremely diverse and still upholds the traditional knowledge that has been passed down through the generations. The goal of this study was to learn about the Badui community's food customs, namely how to procure, prepare, serve, eat, and preserve food so that it might be developed as a vehicle for importation. This kind of research uses a naturalistic/ethnographic paradigm and is qualitative. Observation, a review of the literature, in-depth interviews, and researchers themselves as the main tool were used as data gathering techniques. Interviews with informants Jaro Saija (village chief/Jaro Pamarentah), Mr. Sukma (a resident of outer Badui), and Mr. Sudirman serve as the primary sources of data (PHRI Banten). The existence of leuit as a rice barn and the custom of huma and ngaseuk rice each time they plant rice or secondary crops demonstrate that the Outer Badui community still upholds its food culture. Food ingredients can sometimes be prepared via frying, boiling, and roasting. The cooking equipment are still conventional, but some of the serving items are contemporary. The Badui continue to eat natural foods, but they also purchase other essentials outside of their area.
Microbiological Assessment and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Bacterial Isolates from Exposed Toothpicks in Selected Eateries
Authors: Maduka N. , Olie R.
Published: June 2023

Toothpick is mainly used to remove food particles, fishbone and meat stuck between the teeth after a meal. Poor handling and exposure of toothpicks on dinner tables in many eateries could pose a public health risk. In this study, a total of one hundred (100) wooden toothpicks were randomly sampled from twenty (20) eateries in five (5) locations in Benin City. A packet of toothpick purchased from a shop served as control. Microbiological analysis and antibiotic sensitivity tests involved the use of standard methods and disc agar diffusion method, respectively. The percentage occurrence of bacterial isolates from the samples include Bacillus sp. (25 %), Staphylococcus sp. (20 %), Streptococcus sp. (20 %), Proteus sp. (15 %), Salmonella sp. (10 %), Escherichia coli (5 %) and Klebsiella sp. (5 %) while the fungal isolates include Saccharomyces cerevisiae (80 %), Penicillium sp. (10 %) and Mucor sp. (10 %). The bacterial isolates were resistant to many antibiotics used in the study with the exception of gentamicin and ofloxacin. In order to prevent microbial contamination of toothpicks in the eateries which could lead to disease transmission, toothpicks should be rinsed with potable water before using it. Toothpicks should not be exposed on dinner tables. Instead, automatic toothpick dispenser should be provided in eateries.
Atividade metodológica no ensino de geografia: o caso da aula de campo nas escolas públicas do município de Sumé-Paraíba.
Authors:   , Ohana de Moura Gabrielly
Published: June 2023

O objeto de investigação desta pesquisa foi o ensino de Geografia realizado nas escolas públicas do município de Sumé – PB, a principio foi realizada uma investigação de como vem ocorrendo o processo de ensino-aprendizagem da referida disciplina escolar utilizando como proposta metodológica a Aula de Campo. Desta forma, essa pesquisa teve por objetivo geral verificar como a Aula de Campo está sendo utilizada metodologicamente nas aulas de Geografia nas escolas públicas do município de Sumé – PB e como objetivos específicos: Discutir o desenvolvimento do ensino de Geografia e sua relação com Aula de Campo no processo de ensino - aprendizagem nas aulas, como também, realizar um perfil do ensino de Geografia nas escolas pesquisadas relacionando com a Aula de Campo. Nessa pesquisa utilizamos como metodologia a pesquisa qualitativa, que foi realizada em dois momentos: no primeiro momento foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico na biblioteca do CDSA, em livros e sites das seguintes temáticas: Ensino de Geografia, Aula de Campo e sobre metodologia. No segundo momento foi realizada a pesquisa de campo nas escolas públicas de Sumé - PB que atendem o público do ensino Fundamental II, como aplicação de questionários aos alunos do 9º ano e aos professores de Geografia. Esta pesquisa nos mostrou as possibilidades de uso da Aula de Campo como uma metodologia que pode proporcionar uma aprendizagem significativa e contextualizada, e mostra ainda à realidade vivida nas aulas de Geografia das escolas de Sumé. As Aulas de Campo ocorrem sem que aconteçam etapas e avaliações condizentes com a atividade realizada, o que pode prejudicar a aprendizagem e envolvimento dos alunos, tornando a Aula de Campo como mais um passeio para fugir de aulas convencionais.
A educação física na educação de jovens e adultos: na lei e na prática pedagógica.
Authors:   , Silva Araújo Wilho
Published: June 2023

A Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) é uma modalidade educacional, que atende especificamente a sujeitos jovens e adultos. Nesse processo é interessante compreender os principais fatores que contribuíram para o surgimento como modalidade de ensino da EJA, bem como a relação da EJA com a Educação Física Escolar. Assim, o nosso objetivo foi analisar as possibilidades de inclusão da Educação Física na Educação de Jovens e Adultos nas escolas públicas do cariri paraibano (Amparo, São João do Cariri, Serra Branca e Sumé). O presente trabalho se caracteriza por uma pesquisa descritiva, a amostra foi constituída por 13 professores da disciplina de Educação Física e de 07 diretores das escolas dentro da modalidade de Educação de Jovens e Adultos. Como instrumento de coleta de dados utilizamos dois questionários, um direcionado para os professores de educação física com objetivos específicos para este público e o outro para os gestores. Quando colocada em pauta à disciplina de educação física encontramos professores em atuação com formação em outras áreas, assim, mesmo com órgão de fiscalização (Conselhos Federal e Regionais de Educação ação Física), ainda prevalece uma visão rudimentar pelos gestores (municipal e estadual) da educação ao inserir no espaço escolar professores para atuar em outras funções que não estão de acordo com a formação especifica. Na concepção dos diretores 04 acreditam que os alunos demonstram interesse para com a disciplina de educação física e 03 afirmam que não tem interesse. Neste sentido compreendemos que é possível inserir a educação física na educação de jovens e adultos, perante a lei vigente que torna obrigatório a sua oferta, ou, quando a escola coloca em seu projeto politico pedagógico a disciplina, assumindo como parte essencial na formação integral.
A Deep Learning CNN based Approach to the Problem of Crypto-Currency Prediction
Authors: Kumar Kar Sajan
Published: June 2023

After the invention of Bitcoin by a man named Satoshi Nakamoto along with other blockchain-based person-to-person payment systems, the cryptocurrency market has instantly gained popularity. Because of this, that is, the volatility of the various cryptocurrency prices. This attracts much attention from both the investors and the researchers. The task of forecasting the prices of crypto-currencies because of the static prices and the arbitrary effects in the market is quite challenging. Cryptocurrency price forecasting models that are available now mainly focus on analyzing extrinsic factors, like macro-financial indicators, data linked to the blockchain, and data from social media – with the goal of enhancing the prediction accuracy. However, the intrinsic noise present in the raw data, caused by market and political conditions worldwide, is complex to interpret. In our research we propose a multiple input convolutional neural network model, specifically a convolutional neural network model for the prediction of future cryptocurrency price. Generally, RNNs and LSTMs are used for problems dealing with timeseries data. We used the concept of residual networks on 1-Dimensional convolutional networks to solve the problem of predicting the price of Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency out there at the moment. Furthermore, we conduct additional experiments on ether, the cryptocurrency of Ethereum to further confirm that even CNNs can work equally well, if not better in comparison to the widely used LSTM neural network models.
PELATIHAN URBAN FARMING HIDROPONIK PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH STYROFOAM DI KARANG TARUNA KRATONAN
Authors: Prihatin Joko , Sulistiyadi Sulistiyadi , Kusumaningrum Tanjung , Fajri Bagas Ahmad
Published: June 2023

Hidroponik adalah metode menanam sayuran yang efisien untuk model profesional urban farming. Remaja anggota Karang Taruna berpotensi terhadap pengembangan perekonomian mandiri bidang agribisnis. Permasalahannya adalah pengetahuan dan keterampilan terhadap pertanian modern masih cukup rendah. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi karakter keberhasilan pemahaman dan minat dalam melaksanakan bisnis hidroponik pada kalangan remaja. Metode yang diterapkan adalah praktek diluar ruangan secara kelompok dengan penilaian evaluasi menggunakan statistika liker terhadap skor hasil perkalian respon jawaban kuisioner setelah dan sebelum pelatihan. Hasil dari kegiatan  ini adalah bahwa skor hasil pemahaman terhadap manfaat pelatihan hidroponik ini mencapai karakter Sangat Baik, dan hasil minat mencapai karakter Baik. Evaluasi skor pemahaman menunjukkan kenaikan 50% dan skor minat mencapai 40%.
Mielite transversa causada por Dengue
Authors: Souza Thomas Francisco de , Afonso Bárbara Luiza Viana , Amarilla Victor Galvani Vianna , Silva-Jr João Manoel , Gomes Brenno Cardoso
Published: June 2023

A mielite transversa aguda é uma complicação extremamente rara, que se apresenta com sintomas sensório-motores e distúrbios de membros inferiores, além de retenção urinária. O presente estudo descreve um caso de mielite transversa aguda pós-infecciosa causada pelo vírus da dengue em um homem de 35 anos de idade. As manifestações neurológicas da dengue incluem encefalite, mielite e meningite, e estão presentes em cerca de 4% a 9.3% dos pacientes. No nosso relato o paciente além de apresentar sintomas clássicos da dengue apresentou alteração de sensibilidade cutânea. Posteriormente, desenvolveu parestesia em membros inferiores, disúria, oligúria e alodinia cutânea abaixo do dermátomo T7-T8, levando à internação. Para diagnóstico foi utilizada ressonância magnética de neuro-eixo que confirmou a suspeita. O tratamento foi iniciado com pulsoterapia com metilprednisolona 1g/dia durante 3 dias, levando a uma melhora significativa dos sintomas sensitivos e do quadro em sela. A mielite transversa pós-infecciosa é uma complicação rara da dengue, e deve ser considerada no diagnóstico diferencial de manifestações neurológicas associadas a essa arbovirose. O tratamento com corticoterapia pode ser uma opção eficaz para os pacientes com essa condição.
Clinical leadership and knowledge management: Essential role in patient safety culture?
Authors: Makiah Makiah , Noermijati Noermijati , Hadiwidjojo Djumilah , Moko Wahdiyat
Published: June 2023

The subject of patient safety culture has attracted international interest. However, implementing these patient safety policies and practices is not easy, as significant challenges remain. This study analyzes the influence of clinical leadership effectiveness on patient safety culture by distributing questionnaires to 237 nurses in Hospital “X” in West Nusa Tenggara. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Square (PLS) was used for data analysis and knowledge management was placed as a mediating variable in this study. It was found that the effectiveness of clinical leadership has a significant effect on patient safety culture. Thus, this study opens the scope of clinical leadership research in hospitals by exploring the effectiveness of leadership on patient safety culture. The role of clinical leaders in creating a patient safety culture with the mediation of knowledge management was also examined.
Assessing the impact of cloud-based supply chain management on organizational agility: A structural equation modeling approach
Authors: Al-Radaideh Ahmad Tawfig , Almajali Dmaithan , Alomari Ziyad Saleh , Alshanty Ahmad Ghazi , Smadi Khalid Al , Hijazeen Omar Wassef Eliass
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the impact of cloud-based supply chain management on organizational agility, using a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. The research is motivated by the growing importance of cloud computing in supply chain management and the need for empirical studies that assess its benefits and challenges. Drawing on a survey of 200 supply chain managers from various industries, we develop and test a theoretical model that explores the relationships between cloud adoption and organizational agility. Hypotheses for the study are tested using the structural equation model. According to the study, Cloud-based SCM has a statistically significant effect on agility and flexibility. The findings have important practical and theoretical implications and provide insights that can help managers and practitioners make informed decisions regarding the implementation of cloud-based SCM solutions and the development of strategies that enhance supply chain agility and competitiveness.
An optimization model for a sustainable closed-loop supply chain considering efficient supplier selection and total quantity discount policies
Authors: Kanan Mohammad , Dawwas Eslam Abu , Saleh Yahya , Othman Mohammed , Assaf Ramiz , Hamdan Allam , Abu-Saq Zaher , Zahran Siraj
Published: June 2023

This paper addresses the sustainable closed-loop supply chain (SCLSC) design problem regarding selecting a supplier under total quantity discount with demand uncertainty and logistic flow uncertainty. The proposed model considers the three pillars of sustainability: the economic, environmental, and social realms. The model deals with the costs incurred by products-related manufacturing and minimizes the carbon dioxide emissions resulting from different manufacturing processes, as well as the attendant rate of injuries among the workers. Python edition 2019-07 software with the SCIPY solver was used to solve the model, using a sequential least squares programming algorithm (SLSQP) to obtain optimal solutions. A numerical study was conducted to validate the model. A sensitivity analysis was conducted to address the effects of both types of uncertainty on the optimal solution. It was found that the effect of a high rate of demand uncertainty is more severe than the effect of the uncertainty of the flow logistics in the reverse direction since the former generated a lower value of the optimal solution than the worst-case scenario generated by the uncertainty budget. Moreover, the higher the weight of environmental and social objectives, the higher the proportion of recycled products from the total production. This study proposes a robust optimization model for an SCLSC that considers two types of uncertainty: the uncertainty budget that is used for the logistics flow in the reverse direction for refurbished and redesigned products and the box of uncertainty that is used to address the demand uncertainty.
Intention to apply e-commerce in marketing communication activities in the supply chain of community-based tourism in Vietnam
Authors: Thang Nguyen Duc , Thao Truong Duc , Dung Phung Xuan , Phuong Bui Cam , Long Pham Tran Thang , Toi Dinh Van , Trung Vo Thanh , Thuy Nguyen Thi , Linh Bui Phuong
Published: June 2023

This study represents a survey data of 466 community-based tourism establishments in the northern provinces of Vietnam such as, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang etc., with strongly developed community-based tourism activities based on the technology acceptance model (TAM). The results show that perceived ease of use of e-commerce has a positive and strong impact compared to perceived effectiveness of e-commerce on the intention to apply e-commerce to marketing communication activities in the supply chain of community-based tourism in Vietnam. In addition, if community-based tourism businesses perceive themselves as being modern, it will positively affect the perception of the ease of use and effectiveness of e-commerce, thereby indirectly bringing about a positive impact on the intention to apply e-commerce. Conversely, if they perceive themselves being traditional, it will negatively affect this relationship. Accordingly, this study helps provide practical evidence for promoting the application of e-commerce in tourism in remote, economically difficult areas in Vietnam and elsewhere. Nonetheless, the study remains limited when it has not been done a multi-group analysis to consider different influences of the factors of region, destination characteristics, type of tourism on intention to apply e-commerce for marketing communication activities in community-based tourism establishments.
Supply chain management for water tourism in northeast Thailand
Authors: Nasoontorn Angwara , Waiyawet Supreeya , Saengchat Pornpimon , Nonthapo Sakkarin
Published: June 2023

This research aimed to study the factors affecting the supply chain efficiency of water tourism entrepreneurs in the Northeast provinces of Thailand around the Mekong River Basin. A questionnaire was distributed to and subsequently collected from 246 samples in 7 provinces including Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Ubon Ratchathani, and Amnat Charoen by proportional allocation and convenience sampling using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) by ADANGO. According to the results, it was found that customer orientation directly affected the supply chain efficiency of water tourism. Knowledge management directly affected the supply chain efficiency of water tourism and supply chain marketing implementation capability as a transmission factor for the supply chain efficiency of water tourism. For these reasons, water tourism entrepreneurs should focus mainly on customer orientation with full-service efficiency. Internal management should be planned as well, e.g., communication training, service training and cultural revitalization of communities around tourist attractions through cooperation with involved agencies, which will enhance the supply chain efficiency of water tourism.
Modeling the relationship between business intelligence, supply chain integration, and firm performance: Empirical study
Authors: Al-Radaideh Ahmad Tawfig , Almajali Dmaithan , Ali Omar Mohammad , Alsmadi Khalid , Al_Wahshat Hassan , Masa’d Fawzieh
Published: June 2023

This study aims to model the relationship between business intelligence (BI), supply chain integration (SCI), and firm performance in Jordanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using structural equation modeling (SEM). The study utilizes a sample of 400 SMEs from different sectors in Jordan to investigate the hypothesized relationships between the constructs. The results show that BI positively influences SCI and firm performance in Jordanian SMEs. Moreover, SCI was found to mediate the relationship between BI and firm performance. The study also found that the impact of BI on firm performance is fully mediated by SCI, suggesting that SCI plays a crucial role in enhancing firm performance in the context of Jordanian SMEs. The study makes several significant contributions to the literature on supply chain management and business intelligence in the context of SMEs. First, it provides empirical evidence of the positive impact of BI on SCI and firm performance. Second, it sheds light on the mediating role of SCI in the relationship between BI and firm performance. Third, the study contributes to the limited literature on supply chain management and business intelligence in the context of Jordanian SMEs. The findings of this study have practical implications for managers of SMEs in Jordan. They highlight the importance of investing in BI tools and strategies to enhance SCI and firm performance. Additionally, the study suggests that managers should focus on improving their firms' SCI practices to fully exploit the benefits of BI and improve their overall performance. Overall, this study provides new insights into the relationship between BI, SCI, and firm performance in the context of Jordanian SMEs. The study's findings can guide policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in developing and implementing effective strategies to improve supply chain management and business intelligence practices in SMEs, particularly in emerging markets such as Jordan.
The influence of top management green commitment and green intellectual capital on sustainable business performance of Thailand's thrift and credit cooperatives
Authors: Chawewong Keetapat , Naipinit Aree
Published: June 2023

This article aims to conceptualize and examine the influence of top management green commitment and green intellectual capital on sustainable business performance of Thailand's thrift and credit cooperatives. Data were collected from a sample of 319 top and middle managers and full-time employees of Thailand's thrift and credit cooperatives and analyzed using Structural Equation Model (SEM). The study's findings demonstrated that top management green commitment and green intellectual capital have a positive influence on sustainable business performance. Top management green commitment and green intellectual capital also have a positive influence on green human resource management. Furthermore, green human resource management has a positive influence on sustainable business performance. Additionally, the novelty of this study is the contribution of green intellectual capital as an intangible resource for organizations integrated with top management green commitment through green human resource management practice to drive an operation in achieving sustainable business performance and a competitive advantage for future researchers. All business sectors can implement this strategy in operation, which may improve their cleaner production and service capacities.
Strategic agility and supply chain agility: Potential antecedents of SMEs performance
Authors: ALfarajat Jihad Mousa
Published: June 2023

SMEs always require dynamic capabilities for enhancing their performance, therefore, this research aimed to examine the influence of strategic agility and supply chain agility on SMEs’ performance. Moreover, it investigated the moderation of innovation capability in the relationship between strategic agility and SMEs’ performance. Furthermore, the moderating role of innovation capabilities was identified in the relationship between supply chain agility and SMEs’ performance. The data for the research was gathered from 398 respondents, and Smart pls was used for analysis. The results highlighted that strategic agility and supply chain agility significantly influence SMEs’ performance. In addition, innovation capability can moderate the relationship between strategic agility and SMEs’ performance. Whereas innovation capability does not moderate the relationship between supply chain agility and SMEs’ performance.
THE BASIC DEVELOPMENT OF JEWISH PRINTING IN THE OTTOMAN PERIOD
Authors: YILDIRIM İpek
Published: June 2023

The first Jewish printing activities in the Ottoman period started with the initiatives of the Sephardic Jews who had to leave Spain due to the exile. Sephardic Jews and Ashkenazi Jews, who were forced to immigrate from Poland and the surrounding areas, wanted to create works of their own religion and culture by continuing their printing activities in Thessaloniki, Edirne, Izmir and Istanbul. Even though the first Jewish printing house was established in 1493 during the Ottoman period, intensive publication of works only occurred during the 19th and 20th centuries. The first Jewish journalistic activities came to the fore in Izmir in 1842. After that, they spread to Istanbul and intensified in both cities. This study aims to deal with Jewish printing activities, which existed in the Ottoman period, within the scope of political and social processes. In the article covering the period between 1493 and 1922, the printing activities of the Jews were examined using the document analysis method. As a result, in spite of intermittent pauses in printing activities during the Ottoman period, it still experienced a successful growth over time. The Ottoman government’s permission for the Jews, as a non-Muslim nation, to conduct printing activities was a socially and commercially important move, especially when Muslims in the region were not using the printing press. The constant presence of religious themes in Jewish works can be attributed to the attempt to preserve their religious identities due to their exile from Spain, being a minority in the places they migrated to, and the fear of annihilation. The fact that they turned to literature and science in the works they published in the following process can be expressed as both the decrease in their sense of threat over time and an effort to assess and utilize the deep-rooted culture they received from Spain.
Is There A Relationship Between Somatization Symptoms And Communication Skills?
Authors: SARIKOÇ Gamze , ÖKSÜZ Emine , CANATAN DAĞ Sinem , VAROL Belgin
Published: June 2023

Background and Aim: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between somatization symptoms and communication skills in nursing students. Method: The study was conducted with the 481 students from Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The data were collected with the "Personal Information Form", "Somatization Scale" and "Communication Skills Scale". Results: A negative correlation was found between the "Somatization Scale" score averages of the nursing students and the "Self-expression"," Communication principles and basic skills" subscales, and "Communication Skills Scale". Conclusion: It was observed that the somatization levels of the students were low. Students have good communication skills. A negative correlation was found between somatization levels and communication skills. The students’ somatization levels and communication skills do not change according to their class and the their mother’s educational status. The somatization levels and willingness to establish relationships of the students from TRNC are lower than those of the students from Turkey.
Türkiye’de Lisansüstü Tezlerde Bebek Masajının Etkilerinin İncelenmesi: Sistematik Derleme
Authors: BAL YILMAZ Hatice , KÜÇÜK Sevgim , UĞUR Seval , ÖNEL Ayçin Ezgi , GIYNAŞ Tuba
Published: June 2023

Amaç: Bu sistematik derlemenin amacı Türkiye’de bebek masajı ile ilgili yapılmış olan lisansüstü tezlerinin sistematik olarak incelenmesidir.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırmalara, Ulusal Tez Tarama Merkezi veri tabanlarında 2000-2022 yılları arasında yayınlanan ve Türkçe ‘yenidoğan, bebek, prematüre, masaj’ anahtar kelimeleriyle farklı kombinasyonlar kullanılarak ulaşılmıştır. Sistematik derleme dahilinde ulaşılan çalışmalara PRISMA kontrol listesi akış şeması kullanılmıştır. Dahil edilen çalışmaların uygunluğunu belirlemek için ise PICOS yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Ulaşılan lisansüstü tezlerin metodolojik kalitesi Türkçe Joanna Briggs Enstitüsü MAStARI Deneysel ve Yarı Deneysel Araştırmalar Kontrol Listesi ile değerlendirilmiştir.

Bulgular: Tarama sonucunda Türkiye’de 2000-2022 yılları arasında hemşireler tarafından yapılmış olan yenidoğan, bebek ve prematüre masajını konu alan 18 teze ulaşılmıştır. Tezlerin % 44.4’ü doktora, % 55.6’sı yüksek lisans tezidir. Çalışmaların %77.8’i deneysel tasarımda, %22.2’si yarı deneysel tasarımda yapılmıştır. Araştırmalarda uygulanan masajın % 72’sinin tüm vücuda, %11.1’inin karına, %5.6’sı ayak masajı, %5.6’sı bacak masajı, %5.6’sı ise aromaterapi masajı olarak uygulandığı görülmüştür. Masaj uygulamalarının % 27.5’i büyüme parametrelerine olan etkiyi, %22.2’si bilirubin düzeyine etkiyi, %22.2’si ağrı düzeyine etkiyi, %11.1’i uyku üzerine etkiyi, %11.1’i stres belirtileri üzerine etkiyi, %11.1’i emme başarısı üzerindeki etkiyi, %5.6’sı konstipasyon üzerindeki etkiyi, %5.6’sı vital bulgular üzerindeki etkiyi ve %5.6’sı da konfor üzerindeki etkiyi incelemiştir.

Sonuç: Derleme kapsamında Türkiye’de bebek masajına ilişkin yapılan lisansüstü tezlerin yenidoğan, bebek ve prematüre masajı olarak yapıldığı görülmüştür ve bebeklere uygulanan masajlar bağımlı değişkenler üzerinde olumlu sonuçlar vermiştir.

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