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Structural Equation Model- Sustainability Challenges and Issues of Jasmine Flowers Based on Business Ventures in Tamil Nadu
Authors: Rajamohan Dr. S. , Sundararajan Dr. S. , Devi Dr. E. Saranya
Published: August 2024

An ancient agricultural practice with great potential for providing small and marginal farmers in India with profitable self-employment is floriculture. The jasmine is one of the world's most beautiful flowers. They immediately inspire thoughts of beauty since they are connected to enjoyable and delightful things. Our ancient culture, artwork, crafts, thoughts, feelings, religion, philosophy, and social customs all display their haunting remembrance of flowers. It also covers the marketing of flowers and floral products as well as the creation of planting materials using seeds, cuttings, budding, grafting, and other techniques. Due to rising living standards and a global awareness of the need to live in an eco-friendly environment, the demand for floriculture products has increased in both developed and developing nations, making it an effective agribusiness in Tamil Nadu and around the world in recent years. This chapter presents the SEM model by using the issues and challenges of jasmine flowers based on business ventures. It’s my immense pleasure and sincerely thanks to RUSA for having given us valuable support and funded for this research work.
Application of Managerial Grid as a Tool of Conflict Resolution: A Study on Bangladesh Perspective
Authors: Uddin Md. Momin , Alam Jony Nazmul , Rani Dey Brishti
Published: August 2024

This study aims at identifying the relationship along with differences between leadership grid and conflicts resolution strategies across level of teacher, subordinates’ and students in different universities of Bangladesh. The sample size for the study is 200 and random sampling technique was conducted for collecting data of aforementioned sample from individuals (teachers), subordinates and students of various university. Statistical tools and techniques such as the descriptive statisticswere applied in order to analyse the data, interpret and draw conclusions with respect to the objectives set. It is found from study that, Academic leaders’ (teachers) do not use middle of the road or compromising approach. Team approach is considered most at subordinates’ level conflicts. Compromising and middle of the road should ideally be the least preferred style of conflict resolution and leadership approach. The leaders (teachers) tend to use approaches varied across levels and somehow related to the contingency approaches. The study provides valuable pointers for the policy makers to use managerial roles such as leadership style to conflict resolution and use this in a proper manner in further.
Green Marketing: An approach to promote Sustainable Development
Authors: Yadav Shivani , Kaur Ravinder , Mishra Suyash
Published: August 2024

The onset of the 21st century witnessed a range of ecological challenges, including the preservation of resources, climate change, and global warming. These issues are closely linked to the negative consequences of certain business practices, which have had adverse effects on the economy, environment, and society. The concept of green marketing has gained significant prominence for promoting sustainable development in contemporary markets, both in India and other regions of the world. The primary objective of this paper is to conduct a comprehensive review of the pertinent literature pertaining to diverse facets of green marketing, the advantages associated with green marketing, and the manifold obstacles encountered in the implementation of green marketing. The present paper relies on secondary data obtained from diverse sources, such as research papers authored by various scholars, articles, journals, conference proceedings, periodicals, textbooks, and online resources. Hence, the present paper delves into the significance of green marketing, associated issues and obstacles, and proposes viable approaches to surmount them. The research findings suggest that the field is currently in its nascent phase and is confronted with several obstacles. As a result of this research, consumers’ green purchase decision pattern has been portrayed and also prospective dimensions of future studies have been recommended.
Value Orientation of Employees and its Impact on Performance: Is Religiosity a Major Contributor?
Authors: Khemani Shweta , Srivastava Sumita
Published: August 2024

This study empirically explores and validates the relationship of individual religiosity and value orientation on employee work performance. This behavioural construct has been discussed marginally in literature and empirical validation is completely missing. The study is conducted on employees of higher education institutions n=240. Two standard inventories- Personal Value Questionnaire PVQ by Sherry and Verma 1998 and Religiosity Scale Sethi and Seligman 1993 have been used for the purpose. Performance indicators have been measured using Performance Based Appraisal System by University Grant Commission, India. The findings of the study report that there are four prominent values social, democratic, economic and power values which have a direct impact on employees’ performance. Religiosity as a contributor towards these values have a direct relationship with social and democratic values, with p value being less than 0.05 and β value of 0.31 and 0.17. While economic and power values are observed to have an inverse relationship with religiosity, with p value being less than 0.05 and β value of -0.37 and -0.33. The study also reports that social and democratic values have positive influence on employee performance. The β value of regression analysis is observed to be ranging from 0.16 to 0.37 determining the strengths of these relationships. Whereas, we identify that economic and power values negatively influence performance of employees. This study underscores the role of religiosity as a contributor towards value orientation of employees for their performance outcomes. It has strong managerial implications for hiring, career planning, and succession planning, compensation and reward management systems in organizations. It also highlights the role of leadership for creating value based organization culture.
Sexual Harassment at Workplace: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Sareen Rachan
Published: August 2024

The study focuses on bibliometric analysis of research on sexual harassment at workplace. The objective of the present study is to assess the trends, patterns, and distinctive features in global research as well as the output of publication, co-authorships, co-occurrences of keywords and citations related to this area. A bibliometric analysis was done using the Web of Science database to examine articles related to the topics of "sexual harassment" and "workplace." A total of 1593 documents were retrieved from the database and after refining them for language and type of documents, 1298 documents were selected for analysis. A software called Vos Viewer was used to understand linkages between authors, citations, and keywords. It is noted that most of the research work has been conducted in United States of America. Sexual harassment at workplace, though important, lacks extensive research in other countries. The existing body of work includes questionnaire based qualitative study, meta-analysis, and modelling techniques to understand the individual behaviour, perceptions, and consequences of sexual harassment in organizations. While the existing literature has made significant contributions, there is potential for further research in the related areas like bystander intervention, handling of sexual harassment complaints in corporate set ups and evaluation of the effectiveness of training programs mandated by some governments.
Digital Pollution: A Warning to Our Planet
Authors: Das Biraj
Published: August 2024

The lurking threats and susceptibilities to the populations of this world, despite being focused on or highlighted in multiple forums, are not intensely visible. In today's interrelated digital world, the increase of digital effluence, surrounding ecological dangers from energy-intensive data centres, growing e-waste, and carbon footprint of internet usage, stances important global anxieties. Energy consumption in data centres, fuelled by our rising dependence on digital machineries, strains capitals and strengthens environmental influence. E-waste, a byproduct of fast technical desuetude, subsidizes to soil and water pollution due to inappropriate discarding techniques. Besides, the carbon footprint of internet usage, from industrial to discarding of devices, adds to ecological stress. Speaking these contests stresses a multi-layered method, counting energy-efficient organization, accountable e-waste supervision, and supporting for sustainable observes. Embracing renewable energy, designing eco-friendly diplomacies, and enhancing digital knowledge are vital steps. As people, manufacturing, and policymakers jointly involve in encouraging maintainable digital practices, which can restrain the universal effect of digital pollution and furnace a more ecologically cognizant digital future.
Microsponge for Skin Treatment: An Updated Review
Authors: Kumar Rahul , Ashawat Ashawat , Jindal Shammy
Published: August 2024

Microsponge is a novel drug delivery system that enables controlled release and targeted drug delivery. With ongoing developments in drug delivery, microsponge technology provides a cost-effective and efficient approach to therapy. The microsponge drug delivery technology reduces transdermal penetration of the active component into the skin while boosting drug retention on the skin's surface or within the epidermis. This review article describes microsponge technology, method of preparation, releasing mechanisms and application of microsponge.
Formulation, Evaluation and Phytochemical Analysis of Herbal Ointment
Authors: Parjane Shraddha , Mankar Someshwar
Published: August 2024

Due to the existence of multiple complex chemical compounds with varying compositions that are found as secondary plant metabolites in one or more portions of medicinal plants, these plants have therapeutic powers sponding The phytoconstituents in leaf extract are what give it its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. The goal of the study is to assess an antibacterial herbal ointment made from orange peel, pomegranate, neem, and mango leaf extracts. Evaluations of the created ointment's uniformity of weight, pH measurement, viscosity, spreadability, acute skin irritation study, stability study, and antibacterial activity were all performed on it. Our research demonstrates that MI, when made into creams and ointments for topical application, has a great potential as an antibacterial agent. Consequently, the current study draws the conclusion that the developed formulations of the MI are effective and safe carriers that have strong antibacterial properties. The mixed extract was prepared using various ointment bases, including hard paraffin, wool fat, cetostearyl alcohol, and yellow soft paraffin. The formulation's stability at different temperature conditions was also assessed, and the irritancy, spreadability, and diffusion research revealed no changes.
A Review article on Diclofenac Sodium Topical gel on Osteoarthritis
Authors: Singh Varun , Devi Monika , Kumar Verma Kapil
Published: August 2024

In comparison to oral NSAIDs, topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for osteoarthritis provide at least equivalent analgesia, improve physical function, reduce stiffness, and have fewer systemic adverse events. Topical diclofenac is one such NSAID. Although topical diclofenac has been shown to be successful in treating osteoarthritis, nothing is known about how long the medication takes to start working, how long it lasts, and what the lowest therapeutic concentration is. Localization and medication penetration are two factors that might affect these values. Diclofenac concentrations in the tissues of the joints are probably more important than those in the plasma. Despite the fact that diclofenac enters and remains in these "effect compartments" at the site I.e. The results of our study suggest that topical NSAIDs, like diclofenac, are a generally well-tolerated, safe, and effective first-line treatment option for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and hands. This is especially true for older patients, those with comorbid conditions, and those who are at risk for gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, or cardiovascular systemic adverse events that are linked to oral NSAID use, especially when using high doses over an extended period of time of inflammation and medication action, no particular minimum effective concentration of the drug has been found in either synovial tissue or plasma. Recent data indicates that plasma concentrations may not be the most accurate indicator of effectiveness than a decrease in inflammatory markers. This narrative evaluation examines the data that is currently available in these fields and highlights any gaps that require more investigation.
A Study of Structural Change Trends in the Online Labor Market: A Quantitative Analysis Based on Big Data Techniques
Authors: Baohua Zhang
Published: August 2024

The global labor market is experiencing unprecedented structural changes as the field of artificial intelligence continues to advance under the rapid development of information technology. This study aims to reveal the dynamic changes in market demand and their impact on the education and training system by quantitatively analyzing the online labor market, especially the recruitment information of AI-related jobs. The study employs text mining techniques to analyze large amounts of online recruitment data in order to build a skills lexicon and identify job skill needs. By analyzing job postings in the field of artificial intelligence, the study reveals important changes in skill demand and salary structure. The results of the study show that the skill demand for machine learning and data analytics is as high as 229.05 and 130.36 frequencies, indicating an increased demand for highly skilled labor. In addition, the salary analysis showed that nearly half of the positions in the image processing field paid between $100,000 and $200,000 per year. The results of the study provide an important reference for higher education institutions and policy makers in adapting to technological change, emphasizing the need to update educational curricula and enhance skills training.
Effects of Financial and Moral Incentives on Employee Motivation: A Comparative Analysis across Generations X, Y, and Z in the Albanian Business Landscape
Authors: RAPO MISHELA
Published: August 2024

This research paper investigates the nuanced interplay between financial and moral incentives in shaping employee motivation across different generations (X, Y, and Z) within the context of the Albanian business landscape. The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the preferences and motivations that drive employees from various generations to remain engaged and satisfied in their workplaces.
The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to collect data from a diverse sample of employees representing Generations X, Y, and Z across various industries in Albania. By examining the impact of financial incentives, such as competitive salaries, bonuses, and benefits, alongside moral incentives, including organizational culture, ethical practices, and social responsibility initiatives, the study seeks to identify patterns and differences in the factors influencing employee motivation.
The findings are expected to shed light on the relative importance of financial and moral incentives for each generation, offering insights into the evolving preferences of the contemporary workforce. Moreover, the research aims to uncover potential generational variations in the perception of organizational values and their impact on long-term commitment to employers.
Understanding the dynamics of employee motivation is crucial for Albanian businesses seeking to attract and retain talent in a competitive market. The research outcomes can guide human resource practices, enabling organizations to tailor their incentive strategies to align with the unique preferences and values of different generations, ultimately fostering a more satisfied and committed workforce. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing context-specific insights into the relationship between incentives and employee outcomes in the dynamic Albanian business environment.
The Postapocalyptic Imagination in the American West
Authors: Hay John
Published: August 2024

The origins of the postapocalyptic genre are debatable, but modern fictional accounts involving a small band of survivors in the aftermath of a devastating global catastrophe seem to date from the 1880s. This article traces the postapocalyptic imagination to the American West in this era, considering especially the instability and volatility that characterized San Francisco and other Western locales in the wake of the midcentury Gold Rush. The boom-and-bust nature of enterprise in the region encouraged speculation about rapid accumulation and sudden annihilation. Robert Duncan Milne, a Scottish American author who wrote for San Francisco periodicals, emerged as one of the first figures in the world to pen a postapocalyptic fiction. And Milne’s work in turn inspired succeeding influential authors, leading eventually to books by Jack London, George R. Stewart, and Kim Stanley Robinson. This article argues that the American West might thus be considered the birthplace of the modern postapocalyptic imagination.
Diez investigadores reflexionan acerca del legado de Revista de Historia
Authors:   Universidad de La Laguna (España), Calero Ruiz Clementina , Díaz Benítez Juan José ,   Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (España), Fajardo Spínola Francisco ,   Universidad de La Laguna (España), González Pérez Teresa ,   Universidad de La Laguna (España), Lobo Cabrera Manuel ,   Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (España), Mederos Martín Alfredo ,   Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (España), Paz Sánchez Manuel de ,   Universidad de La Laguna (España), Poggio Capote Manuel ,   Archivo General de La Palma (España), Quintana Andrés Pedro Carmelo ,   Instituto Universitario de Análisis y Aplicaciones Textuales (IATEXT)(Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España)., Yanes Mesa Julio Antonio ,   Universidad de La Laguna (España)
Published: August 2024

In order to analyze this evolution and its importance in the islands, we have proposed five questions to a series of scholars of the archipelago's past, who from different perspectives of historical science place Revista de Historia in its initial context, characterize its stages and judge its achievements.
Del pánico a la superpoblación a la implosión demográfica (Reflexiones a raíz de la publicación del libro El Planeta Vacío, de D. Bricker y J. Ibbitson)
Authors:   Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (España), Díaz Hernández Ramón
Published: August 2024

We were so used to seeing the numbers of the Earth's population double from time to time that we do not believe what we are now told: in just a few decades the world population will begin to reduce. Starting in 2050, with the drop in birth rates, a total of 155 countries will lose human resources. At the end of this century, 97% of countries will register a negative natural balance because deaths will exceed births. We will dedicate the following opinion article to reflecting on these aspects.
Agustín Cabrera. La odisea de un canario en la Guerra Grande, de Carlos Trobo Píriz
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (Argentina), Siegrist Nora
Published: August 2024

Recently published and in the historical novel narrative, we had access to the work of Carlos Trobo Píriz, born in Uruguay, entitled: Agustín Cabrera. The Odyssey of a Canary Islander in the Great War. It is worth noting that, from the beginning, a suggestive and captivating description leads to the encounter with the author's memory about the emigration of his ancestor Domingo Cabrera, married to Lucía Alberto, from the island of Fuerteventura.
Trafalgar. Una derrota gloriosa, de Agustín Guimerá Ravina (ed.)
Authors:   Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (España), Solbes Ferri Sergio
Published: August 2024

Agustín Guimerá Ravina (CSIC researcher and corresponding academic of the Royal Academy of History) has been able to bring together a list of publications referring to a historical event, which does not lose its appeal for historians in general and historians of the Navy in particular. The main objective of this work is to compare the perspective of the three contending States, with the interest derived from the fact that one of them is the one that emerges with the final victory against the forced alliance of the other two.
Noticias de las tierras altas de Garachico, de José Velázquez Méndez
Authors:   Investigador independiente (España), Velázquez Ramos Cirilo
Published: August 2024

In this constant endeavour of José Velázquez Méndez (La Caleta de Interián, Garachico, 1941), as a tenacious researcher of the past of the Daute region in the northwest of Tenerife and official chronicler of the town and port of Garachico since April 1994, we bring up today his latest book dedicated to the midland area of the town and port of his birth, published under the title Noticias de las tierras altas de Garachico.
The Northern Ireland Executive: politics, law and a rethink of judicial intervention
Authors: Deb Anurag
Published: August 2024

The Northern Ireland Executive, comprising devolved Northern Ireland ministers and the Executive Committee, has had a long history of being successfully sued in the Northern Ireland courts, both by individual litigants and Executive members themselves. This history demonstrates, at times, a flagrant disregard for legal duties and the rules of proper administration, which, in Northern Ireland, subserve polarised and controversial political interests and priorities of the parties which comprise the Executive. However, when examining the case law, the Northern Ireland courts approach the question of judicial intervention in the same way as they would any other government. This sometimes leads to judicial restraint in granting relief, even in the face of intransigent and arguably bad faith behaviour by ministers or the Executive Committee, as two recent cases demonstrate.In this article I explore the nature and operations of the Northern Ireland Executive, distinguishing it from other governments in the UK. Using this backdrop, I next critically evaluate two recent judgments of the Northern Ireland High Court which exemplify the existing (and limited) judicial approach in the face of Executive lawlessness. I contrast these judgments with two earlier judgments which I argue set out a better approach to remedying Executive lawlessness. Finally, I build on the approach found in these earlier judgments to set out a tentative framework for judicial intervention in and remedy of Executive lawlessness.
A legal approach to the protection of customers of banks and other financial institutions from identity theft in Nigeria
Authors: Anifalaje Kehinde
Published: August 2024

Although identity theft is not a new phenomenon in the banking industry, the internet, the use of databases in storing customers’ personal information as well as the ubiquitous nature of online transactions have heightened the issues of security and privacy concerns of bank customers. Of significant note is the increase in the risk of customers’ exposure to identity theft and the opening of the floodgates for unscrupulous and criminally minded persons to harvest customers’ personal information for fraudulent purposes with its attendant financial loss and reputational damages. This article examines identity theft within the banking and financial sector and the adequacy of the regulatory measures that have been deployed to combat it in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. It is contended that, despite the available legislation on identity theft in Nigeria with copious provisions to prosecute identity theft and the constitutional guarantee given to the privacy of citizens, the right to privacy of the citizens is still being constantly violated by identity thieves through unauthorised access to and damaging use of personal and financial data of unsuspecting victims. The article concludes that though, like any other crime, identity theft cannot be completely eradicated, it requires the concerted efforts of all relevant stakeholders to reduce its incidence to the barest minimum within Nigerian society.
Kontroversi Istri Tunduk Kepada Suami dalam 1 Petrus 3:1-7 dan Evaluasinya dalam Pernikahan Suku Batak Toba
Authors: Manurung Sihar Daniel
Published: August 2024

The letter of 1 Peter 3:1-7 is a controversial text with the assumption that the author has demeaned the position of women, moreover the patriarchal culture at that time did not treat women with respect. Patriarchal culture has also been deeply rooted in the Toba Batak tribe, where the majority adheres to Christianity. This study aims to explore advice regarding a harmonious household according to 1 Peter 3:1-7 and evaluate it in the Toba Batak culture. This study uses qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Although some experts argue that the advice in this text demeans women, this article finds that the harmony family according to Apostle Peter's advice emphasizes the joint submission of husband and wife to the Word of God, and the equality of husband and wife’s rights and obligations. This study evaluates the culture of the Toba Batak tribe through in-depth interviews and observations and finds that there are several Batak Toba cultures that are not in line with the advice in Petrus 3:1-7 regarding a harmonious household. Keywords: Submission; Marriage; Toba BatakAbstrak Surat 1 Petrus 3:1-7 merupakan teks yang kontroversial dengan anggapan bahwa penulis surat ini telah merendahkan posisi wanita, terlebih budaya patriarkat pada masa itu tidak memperlakukan wanita dengan hormat. Budaya patriarkat juga telah mengakar kuat di suku Batak Toba yang mayoritas menganut agama Kristen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi nasihat mengenai rumah tangga harmonis menurut 1 Petrus 3:1-7 dan mengevaluasinya dalam budaya suku Batak Toba. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Walaupun beberapa ahli berpendapat nasihat dalam teks ini merendahkan kaum wanita, artikel ini menemukan bahwa nasihat Rasul Petrus menekankan penundukan suami dan istri secara bersama-sama terhadap Firman Tuhan, yang disertai dengan kesetaraan hak dan kewajiban suami dan istri merupakan kunci keharmonisan keluarga sesuai nasihat Rasul Petrus. Penelitian ini melakukan evaluasi terhadap budaya suku Batak Toba melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi dan menemukan terdapat beberapa budaya-budaya suku Batak Toba yang tidak senada dengan nasihat di dalam Petrus 3:1-7 mengenai rumah tangga harmonis.Kata Kunci: Penundukan; Pernikahan; Batak Toba
An Analysis of the “National Education Policy” 2020 and its Role in Shaping Future Social and Political Leaders in India
Authors: Kundu Dr.Manju , Yadav Ms. Komal , Redhu Dr. Priyanka , Sangwan Dr. Sudesh , Saharan Dr. Kusum
Published: August 2024

The “National Education Policy” (NEP) 2020 represents a landmark in the history of educational reform in India. This paper employs a multi-dimensional approach to examine the contribution of NEP 2020 to social and political leadership. It explores the policy's emphasis on promoting holistic education. This research paper utilized a close-ended questionnaire comprising 15 questions that addressed various aspects of the NEP 2020 and its implications for social and political leadership. The data collected from this questionnaire, in conjunction with the analysis presented in this paper, provides valuable insights into the ways in which the policy is likely to influence the development of social and political leadership in India. This research paper seeks to provide insights into how the “National Education Policy 2020” is likely to influence the development of social and political leadership in India.
Leading Inclusive Education: Effective Practices.
Authors: Mahmoud Hatamleh Dr. Abdulsalam
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to reveal the level of effective practices in leading inclusive education in inclusive mainstream schools in Irbid, Jordan, as a part of the initiative "Strengthening the Support System for Primary and Secondary Education Enrollment and Learning for Vulnerable Groups in Irbid Governorate", which is funded by the World Vision International Association in Irbid Governorate, considering the variables; (Gender, years of experience, number of courses and learning communities for implementing inclusive education, and academic qualification). A total of (12) principals of inclusive schools were recruited, who were selected utilising a purposive sampling method. The descriptive method was used. The researcher developed a questionnaire with fifty items distributed over five areas measuring effective practices in inclusive education leadership. These areas include school principals' practices to integrate students with disabilities, promoting awareness of inclusion programmes, implementing development plans, empowering and training the teaching staff, and confronting challenges. The results of the descriptive analysis revealed that school principals have a high level of effective practice in leading inclusive education. No statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) were observed attributable to the variables (gender, years of experience, number of courses, learning communities, and academic qualification). The findings also demonstrated the necessity of providing school principals with specific training in inclusive education. A number of suggestions were provided in light of the study's results.
The Burgraves of Nuremberg and The Crusade of Nicopolis (1396)
Authors: Petrov Milen
Published: August 2024

The Crusade of Nicopolis of 1396 can be seen as a turning point in both the crusading movement as a whole, as well as in the Ottoman conquest of the Balkans. In recent decades, quite a few studies examining different crusading contingents – Burgundians, Hungarians, Poles, etc. have been published. In comparison, participants from the Holy Roman Empire attract less interest. This study aims to present some aspects of the involvement of the Burgraves of Nuremberg from the Franconian branch of the house of (Hohen)Zollern with this crusade. Their politics and the dynamics of their relationship with the rulers of the Empire can be used as a starting point in examining this problem. Their marriage ties with other participants in the crusade of 1396 – the Luxemburgs, the Valois and the Wittelsbachs on the Rhine – are not insignificant in this regard and also offer valuable insight. A closer look at their military activity, both inside and outside the Empire, including crusading traditions and participation in similar campaigns, is used when identifying patterns and possibly, models of behavior. Another important problem is the significance of the campaign for the subsequent relations of the Franconian Hohenzollerns with Emperor Sigismund and King Wenceslaus of Bohemia.
Temporal distribuition of hospitalizations for congestive heart failure in the Brazilian Central - Western region
Authors: Carvalho Heber Luidy da Silva , Queiroz Silvio José de , Mendonça Lívia Machado , Bernardes Carla de Paula , Zatta Laidilce Teles , Santos Fernando José Gomes dos , Cruvinel Karla Prado de Souza
Published: August 2024

Objective: To describe the temporal distribution of hospitalizations for congestive heart failure in the Brazilian Center-West region, from 2013 to 2022. Method: This is a descriptive, epidemiological study of the temporal distribution of hospitalizations for Congestive Heart Failure in Brazilian Central-West region. The percentage of hospitalizations due to Congestive Heart Failure in the Brazilian Central-West region was calculated, from 2013 to 2022. Result: The study presented shows that those most affected by HF are male with 55% of hospitalizations, in the age group of 70 to 79 years old with 26% of hospitalizations, brown skin color with 63% of hospitalizations, in the state of Goiás with 44.1% of hospitalizations in the Brazilian Central-West region. Discussion: Congestive heart failure is a public health problem that generates hospital expenses and reduces quality of life in the elderly, especially. Conclusion: The highest international notifications are among brown and white men, aged 70 to 79 years. The state of Goiás had the highest record of hospitalization notifications, and in 2013, there was the highest number of hospitalizations.
The importance of health literacy to develop communication skills in healthcare professionals
Authors: Bôas Ana Karolina Melo Vilas , Silva Daniele Alencar da , Mendonça Lívia Machado , Bernardes Carla de Paula , Zatta Laidilce Teles , Queiroz Silvio José de , Cruvinel Karla Prado de Souza , Baroni Daniela Abrão , Lima Edmila Lucas de
Published: August 2024

Objective: Review and analyze scientific evidence about the strategies used to develop skills for assertive communication among health professionals using the assumptions of Health Literacy (HL). Method: This integrative review of the literature in six databases included the descriptors: “health personnel AND health communication AND health literacy”. Four studies published between 2019 and 2022 were included. Developing verbal and written communication skills was highlighted as a fundamental strategy by all of them. Results: Opportunities for training health professionals were cited in 75% of the studies, while 50% used real-life case studies as a way to improve HL. Other techniques cited in 25% of the findings were: the need to provide sufficient human and financial resources, promote clear communication aimed at citizens, use information that allows navigation through the health system, the implementation of tools and the reflection strategy of situations experienced, and the skills for shared decision-making between patients and family members. Conclusion: that considering HL is fundamental for health communication.
Quality of life of home care service professionals
Authors: Araújo Maraisa Rosa de , Barros Wanessa de Castro , Rezende Marina Aleixo Diniz , Zatta Laidilce Teles , Bernardes Carla de Paula , Souza Juliana Caldas de , Silva Letícia Moreira
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Quality of life is related to the way an individual feels and perceives what happens to them and around them, to “living well and feeling good”. Objective: To evaluate the quality of life of employees linked to the Home Care Service in a Brazilian capital. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, data collection took place during a SAD team meeting. Descriptive statistics were performed with simple frequencies. Results: The majority of SAD employees are female (89.5%), aged between 35 and 44 years old (42.1%), married or in a stable union (47.3%), and had a postgraduate degree. completed graduation (55.5%) and worked in the SAD for >111 months (36.8%). It showed greater sociological and relational satisfaction with 60.2 points, in the environmental/organizational sphere, working conditions and the opportunity for growth were analyzed with lower scores with 26.3 points and 26.9 points respectively Conclusion: The multidisciplinary team presents quality of a satisfactory life, especially in the sociological/relational sphere, despite positive results, it is necessary to create programs that frequently assess the quality of life of professionals.
Distribution of Rubber Leaf Fall Disease in the Swamp Lands of Barito Kuala District
Authors: Mariana Mariana , Pramudi Muhammad Indar Pramudi , Rifai Muhammad
Published: August 2024

Swamp land is a rubber development area in South Kalimantan and rubber plants are a leading commodity in South Kalimantan, second after palm oil plants. Starting in 2019, the rubber industry in Indonesia experienced an outbreak of leaf fall disease. This disease causes a decrease in latex production of up to 50%, even in advanced conditions, infected plants will rot and die without treatment. This research aims to study the distribution of rubber leaf fall disease in the swamplands of Barito Kuala district. A  disease incidence and severity survey was carried out using a stratified random sampling method. It was observed that eight sub-districts in Barito Kuala district and Banjar district had swamp land that planted rubber. At four locations/villages in each sub-district, sample plants were taken, and it was determined that there were 25 plants diagonally. Disease incidence and severity parameters followed the International Rubber Research Development Board. The research revealed that rubber leaf fall disease has spread in four rubber-plantation sub-districts. All sub-districts surveyed were 100% affected by rubber leaf fall disease. The rubber leaf fall disease attack in the studied is quite severe with an average disease severity of 67%.
Keywords: Distribution, Leaf fall disease, Rubber, Swamp land
Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles for improved performance in Monolithic Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
Authors: Abiodun Ayodele Joshua , Alamu Gabriel Ayinde , Daramola Oludotun Olanrewaju , Adedokun Oluwaseun , Sanusi Yekinni Kolawole
Published: August 2024

This research investigated the impact of incorporating green synthesised copper oxide nanoparticles into nanoporous carbon counter electrodes to enhance photovoltaic performance in Monolithic Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (MDSSCs). Copper oxide nanoparticles were successfully synthesised using an extract from Ocimum gratissimum leaves. Optical absorption between 250 nm and 400 nm confirmed the formation of copper oxide nanoparticles. XRD patterns indicated the crystalline nature of the copper oxide nanoparticles, with an average crystallite size of 47.9 nm. FTIR analyses identified chemical bonds potentially responsible for nanoparticle formation. MDSSC performance evaluation demonstrated a significant 3.5% increase in efficiency over the cells without nanoparticles; this translates to a 105.9% increase in efficiency observed for cells with the nanoparticles. The incorporation of green-synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles into the counter electrode of MDSSCs exhibited an eco-benign and even dispersion, suggesting its potential as a promising nanomaterial for DSSC applications.
Keywords: Green Synthesis; Nanoparticles; Copper Oxide; Counter Electrode; Monolithic Dye -Sensitised Solar Cell
Transformando la educación en tiempos de crisis
Authors: Trejo Magaña Glenda Yamileth
Published: August 2024

La pandemia COVID-19 llevó a las instituciones de Educación Superior a buscar maneras de continuar con los servicios educativos, siendo la opción elegida hacer uso de las tecnologías de la información; y es en ese contexto que han salido a relucir las brechas digitales y económicas que afectan a los actores educativos para alcanzar la pretendida calidad educativa. Por ello, y en ese contexto único, el objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer la relación profesor-estudiante, el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje, y la evaluación. El enfoque de la investigación fue cualitativo, haciendo uso de observación de clases, entrevistas a profundidad y grupos focales con estudiantes y docentes. Los resultados de este estudio son importantes para describir las condiciones a superar para alcanzar la calidad educativa, como serían: problemas de conectividad y de acceso a recursos tecnológicos y el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje como réplica forzada de la presencialidad. En términos generales, estas dificultades han dejado ver la continuidad -a pesar de los recursos tecnológicos- de la escuela tradicional, ya muchas veces atacada por ser insuficiente para las necesidades de los seres humanos de esta época; y, además, pone en el foco la discusión de la importancia de pensar el proceso educativo desde todas sus aristas y a la tecnología como una herramienta y no como el fin en sí mismo.
La evaluación de los aprendizajes de las carreras de computación y afines, en la educación universitaria salvadoreña
Authors: Flores Hernández René Mauricio , Pérez Mancía Guillermo Antonio , Echeverría Mayorga Carlos Alberto , Onofre Mendoza Naun Oseas
Published: August 2024

La evaluación de los aprendizajes ha adquirido una importancia fundamental para el logro de una enseñanza a fin de responder a los requerimientos de las carreras de computación y afines. En este estudio se analizan las diferentes técnicas de evaluación de los aprendizajes con énfasis en el uso y dominio de las herramientas tecnológicas por parte del personal docente universitario desde la perspectiva de 151 personas que son parte del estudiantado. Para ello, se utilizó un instrumento estructurado con escala Likert, el cual incluye la medición de la frecuencia de uso y el grado de dominio de las herramientas tecnológicas, y la evaluación curricular del proceso educativo. Los resultados muestran percepciones negativas, por parte del estudiantado, referente a la frecuencia de uso de las tecnologías que conoce el personal docente universitario y su grado de dominio, en los cruces entre las respuestas de las variables de género, modalidad, universidad, carrera y facultad, donde se evidencia la escasa formación del personal docente universitario con respecto a un perfil tecnológico. También, se presentan percepciones negativas en la frecuencia de realización de acciones, en generar y evaluar habilidades significativas, en el proceso de planeación didáctica y de las matrices de evaluación al proceso educativo. En este sentido, se encontraron vacíos en la planificación de la praxis docente para poder evaluar los aprendizajes en función del logro de una formación de las particularidades del estudiantado a fin de responder al proceso educativo de las carreras de computación y afines en la educación universitaria salvadoreña.
Análisis del cambio forestal basado en Teledetección en la zona protegida San Marcelino República de El Salvador, Centroamérica
Authors: Arias Jaco Daro Cristián
Published: August 2024

El estudio muestra el análisis del cambio forestal presentado en la zona protegida San Marcelino, El Salvador, Centroamérica, específicamente donde existe vestigio de erupción del antes volcán San Marcelino. El área natural protegida complejo San Marcelino actualmente forma parte del Sistema de Áreas Naturales Protegidas de El Salvador. De acuerdo con el Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN), la extensión del Complejo es de 1,612 hectáreas aproximadamente (EDICIONBIOMA, 2021). El objetivo es analizar el cambio ambiental-forestal en la zona protegida, presentando un estudio exploratorio, abordado desde la teledetección, usando imágenes del Sentinel-2, analizando el comportamiento de bandas y construcción de índices de vegetación. El estudio está centrado en el análisis de cambio forestal en los últimos 5 años (de 2018-2022); en estos 5 años se aborda el cambio y crecimiento de la vegetación basado en índices de vegetación específicamente el índice de vegetación NDVI de diferencia normalizada; el índice de vegetación es presentado mediante imágenes de la actividad fotosintética, que son comparadas mediante gráficas por periodos de un mes y contrastadas con el gráfico de comportamiento del índice en relación a sus valores cuantitativos.
Effects of endurance training combined with blood flow restriction on functionality in older adults: a systematic review
Authors: Oliveira Roque Santos de , Borgonove Renato Gouveia , Miranda Maria Luiza de Jesus , Laurentino Gilberto Candido
Published: August 2024

The aim of this review was to verify the effects of aerobic exercise combined with blood flow restriction on older adult functionality. Systematic searches were performed in PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase between July and December 2023. Randomized studies with participants aged ≥ 60 years who were evaluated before and after the experimental protocols were included. We registered this systematic review at the International Prospective Register (PROSPERO CRD42022347205). The search strategy identified 2698 studies, four of which were included in the review, with 80 participants. The results suggested that aerobic exercise combined with blood flow restriction increased performance on specific functional tests. However, these results should be interpreted with caution due to the low-to-moderate study quality, as well as the low number of participants and studies. In conclusion, aerobic exercise and blood flow restriction may increase functional capacity in older adults. Further studies are needed to confirm such findings..
Avaliação da capacidade intrínseca da população idosa brasileira e das propriedades psicométricas do instrumento de triagem do ICOPE/OMS: protocolo de estudo de coorte multicêntrico
Authors: Ferriolli Eduardo , Lourenço Roberto Alves , Oliveira Vitor Pelegrim de , Mello Renato Gorga Bandeira de , Ferretti-Rebustini Renata Eloah de Lucena , Pereira Leani Souza Máximo , Busse Alexandre Leopold , Maciel Álvaro Campos Cavalcanti , Leopoldino Amanda Aparecida Oliveira , Lacerda Ana Cristina Rodrigues , Navarro Anderson Marliere , Fattori Andre , Castro Carla da Silva Santana , Ximenes Coeli Regina Carneiro , Fernandes Daiane de Souza , Abreu Daniela Cristina Carvalho de , Rebustini Flávio , Roschel Hamilton , Santos Jair Licio Ferreira , Roriz Jarbas de Sá , Marques João Mazzoncini de Azevedo , Carneiro José Ailton Oliveira , Pompeu José Eduardo , Moriguti Julio Cesar , Pinto Juliana Martins , Silva Juscelio Pereira da , Pfrimer Karina , Kusumota Luciana , Pegorari Maycon Sousa , Alves Natália Maira da Cruz , Lima Nereida Kilza da Costa , Avelar Núbia Carelli Pereira de , Almeida Olga Laura Sena , Boas Paulo José Fortes Villas , Barreto Philipe de Souto , Freire Renato Campos , Guerra Ricardo Oliveira , Amorim Rivia Siqueira , Corte Roberta Rigo Dalla , Rodrigues Rosalina Aparecida Partezani , Silva Silvia Lanziotti Azevedo da , Neves Thiago , Fett Waleria Christiane Rezende , Jacob Wilson
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) propõe o monitoramento da capacidade intrínseca (CI) da população idosa como estratégia de saúde pública por meio do Programa ICOPE (Integrated Care for Older People). Embora construído com base em conceitos sólidos, a evidência científica sobre a aplicabilidade prática da proposta ainda é escassa. Objetivo: Avaliar a capacidade intrínseca da população idosa brasileira, sua trajetória e sua associação com variáveis sociodemográficas, de saúde e desfechos. Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da ferramenta de triagem da estratégia ICOPE da OMS. Metodologia: Coorte multicêntrica prospectiva com seguimento de 36 meses. Serão recrutadas 3.838 pessoas com 60 anos ou mais, cadastradas nas unidades de saúde incluídas no estudo pelos centros participantes. Serão coletados dados sociodemográficos e de saúde e aplicados instrumentos para avaliação dos domínios da CI, tanto aqueles previstos no instrumento de triagem do ICOPE quanto a sequência de avaliações confirmatórias previstas no programa. Os participantes serão acompanhados semestralmente ao longo de 36 meses. Resultados esperados: Estabelecer o perfil da CI na população estudada, entender a sua trajetória e as variáveis associadas aos desfechos clínicos avaliados. Revelar as propriedades diagnósticas e o perfil psicométrico da ferramenta de triagem do ICOPE da OMS. O projeto tem financiamento do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). Relevância: Compreensão sobre o potencial de utilização da estratégia ICOPE de saúde pública proposta pela OMS no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) pela integração de diversos centros de pesquisa científica na área de Geriatria e Gerontologia de todo o Brasil.