bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TESTES RÁPIDOS PARA O RASTREIO DE INFEÇÕES POR VIH EM FARMÁCIA COMUNITÁRIA - ESTUDO EXPLORATÓRIO
Authors: Gomes Micael , Jesus Ângelo
Published: May 2023

A inclusão de testes rápidos de rastreio de VIH em farmácias comunitárias pode melhorar a deteção de infeções não diagnosticadas. As farmácias são parceiras valiosas nos esforços de promoção da saúde e podem ser um recurso de saúde acessível para a sua inclusão. No entanto, foram levantadas preocupações sobre a prontidão das farmácias comunitárias para fornecer este serviço, assim como a disponibilidade e preparação dos profissionais de farmácia. Neste estudo exploratório, foi aplicado um questionário aos profissionais de farmácia comunitária que exercem funções no concelho de Braga (N=64). Noventa e cinco por cento das farmácias estavam fisicamente prontas para prestar este serviço. Os profissionais de farmácia estavam cientes dos diferentes tipos de testes disponíveis e mais de 50% estavam dispostos a ter um papel central no processo para o rastreio do VIH. A maioria dos inquiridos considera que este tipo de teste proporciona “maior controlo da doença” (27,3%), “resultados rápidos” (25,6%) e “acessibilidade” (25%). No entanto, 95% dos profissionais inquiridos consideram que deve ser exigida formação prévia obrigatória, nomeadamente sobre “como lidar com resultados positivos”, mas também sobre os fundamentos das opções de infeção, transmissão e tratamento do VIH. Este estudo exploratório mostra que as farmácias estão fisicamente preparadas para fornecer os testes rápidos e que a maioria dos profissionais estão dispostos a participar. No entanto, um foco na formação obrigatória e um código geral de conduta devem ser definidos, a fim de fornecer um serviço de qualidade.
O conhecimento de design num projeto de criação da identidade visual de uma marca: um estudo qualitativo sobre a prática legitimada do design gráfico
Authors: Maia Manuela
Published: May 2023

This article aims to contribute to the legitimation of design through a reflection on the nature of design knowledge, with a study about the academic practice of graphic design. Our theoretical framework is constituted by the vision for the design of international reference organizations, namely, on the designer´s role in complex problem-solving; and the study by Carvalho and Dong (2008) on what constitutes realization of legitimate knowledge in a set of design disciplines. With the objective of verifying the existence of internalized guiding principles in the design student’s practice, consistent with the conclusions of Carvalho and Dong, our study starts from the analysis of student’s final project reports on creating the visual identity of a brand. From the content analysis of the students’ reports, descriptions of their design practice, it is possible to verify the existence of legitimation codes consistent with a recognized, valued and legitimized practice. The conclusions allow us to recognize that there is a correlation between the view of graphic design practitioners, about their potential for complex communication problem-solving, and the cognitive nature of their practice due the design knowledge put into action in the design process.
OS TEMAS ECONÓMICOS EM DESTAQUE NAS CAPAS DE DOIS JORNAIS DIÁRIOS GENERALISTAS DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Mota Joana
Published: May 2023

A informação económica tem uma presença relevante nos jornais generalistas e a economia tem sido referenciada como uma das áreas mais afetadas pela pandemia da Covid-19. Neste artigo, procurámos perceber qual o peso do jornalismo económico nas capas de dois jornais diários generalistas – o Correio da Manhã e o Público – no período compreendido entre o decreto do primeiro estado de emergência e a véspera do segundo estado de emergência em Portugal. Apesar das suas diferenças editoriais, concluímos que os jornais se aproximam no espaço que dedicam aos destaques relacionados com a economia e que, dentro do jornalismo económico, o impacto do novo Coronavírus na economia portuguesa foi o assunto dominante. Ainda assim, registámos diferenças na forma de abordagem, bem como no tipo de temas económicos destacadas por cada um dos jornais, à margem da pandemia.
PROGRAMA DE PRESSÃO ARTERIAL DA BEIRA BAIXA – HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL E HIPOTENSÃO ORTOSTÁTICA NO CONCELHO DO FUNDÃO
Authors: Pinto Sofia , Coelho Patrícia , Santos Ana , Rodrigues Francisco , Pires Joana
Published: May 2023

Estudo observacional, transversal e analítico, integrado no Programa de Pressão Arterial da Beira Baixa, cujo principal objetivo é avaliar o perfil tensional e a prevalência de hipotensão ortostática dos indivíduos adultos no concelho do Fundão. A amostra é constituída por um total de 1030 indivíduos adultos, residentes no concelho em estudo, 511 do sexo feminino e 519 do sexo masculino, selecionados de forma aleatória por clusters. Para a recolha dos dados, foram realizadas 3 avaliações de pressão arterial com o indivíduo sentado e, após 3 minutos, uma última em posição ortostática. Os restantes dados foram obtidos através da aplicação de um questionário. A idade média dos indivíduos inquiridos é de 56,2±15,9 anos, sendo que destes, 43,5% apresenta hipertensão arterial, estando esta mais prevalente no sexo masculino (50,2%). Quanto à Hipotensão Ortostática, existe uma prevalência de 4,8% nos indivíduos adultos no concelho do Fundão, dos quais 53,1% pertencem ao sexo masculino e 46,9% ao feminino. Constatou-se uma elevada prevalência de hipertensão arterial, sendo esta e a hipotensão ortostática graves fatores de risco de morbilidade e mortalidade para doença cerebrocardiovascular.
Update Aetiopathogenesis and Treatment of Psoriasis: A Literature Review
Authors: Raheem Abed Saad
Published: May 2023

Background: Psoriasis is a very common skin condition that is caused by an immune system problem. T-cells, dendritic cells, macrophages and neutrophils all play a role in the proliferation of keratinocytes. Several genetic and environmental factors are involved in the development of this condition.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to review aetiopathogenic causes and therapeutic aspects of psoriasis. Therefore, the literature review aims to address the following:

Explore psoriasis theories and factors that influence psoriasis.
Review of effectiveness of different treatment methods in the management of mild, moderate and severe psoriasis.
In addition, there is a need to identify and evaluate new or novel therapies in the treatment of moderate and severe forms of psoriasis.
Methods: A narrative literature review provides an overview of the extensive literature on the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of psoriasis. The data comes from well reads articles published over the last 30 years (1992-2022). Electronic databases were taken from Google Scholar, PubMed, Medscape and the University of South Wales.

Results: Two hundred two articles, which varied between literature reviews, systematic reviews, review articles, randomized controlled studies, meta-analyses and comparative studies. 100 out of 202 of the articles in this thesis focused on discussing the etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology and psoriasis treatments.

Conclusion: Psoriasis is a multifactorial chronic disease. Genetics, immune and environmental factors play a significant role in its development. Psoriasis is a treatable but incurable disease that is widespread and has a significant impact on quality of life. Advances in understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of psoriasis will undoubtedly lead to the discovery of new treatments and better patient outcomes and improve quality of life for patients.
La enseñanza contextualizada para el aprendizaje de las Ciencias Naturales
Authors: Acosta Savier , Barrios Manuel
Published: May 2023

La contextualización de la enseñanza consiste en adaptar los contenidos, estrategias y recursos a la realidad social, cultural y ecológica de los estudiantes; también, implica desarrollar las temáticas y sesiones de aprendizajes, utilizando ejemplos de la vida cotidiana. El objetivo de esta investigación fue caracterizar la enseñanza contextualizada para el aprendizaje de las Ciencias Naturales en los estudiantes de educación secundaria. La metodología utilizada en este estudio fue descriptiva, el diseño de campo, no experimental y transversal. La población estuvo constituida por 36 docentes de instituciones públicas de educación secundaria, del municipio Mara, estado Zulia, Venezuela. Los resultados expresan que los tipos de estrategias que favorecen el aprendizaje, los elementos que benefician la contextualización de los contenidos y las habilidades que contribuyen al aprendizaje de Ciencias Experimentales, son poco eficientes, por lo que se concluye, que los docentes que enseñan estas asignaturas utilizan en pocas oportunidades estrategias adaptadas al contexto que permiten promover el aprendizaje.
Öz Yeterlik Değerlerinin Demografik Faktörlerle Karşılaştırılmasına Yönelik Bir Araştırma
Authors: MERT Metin , BARUTÇU Esin , MERT Esvet
Published: May 2023

Öz yeterlik; bir bireyin belirli performans kazanımları üretmek için gerekli davranışları yürütme kapasitesine olan inancını ifade eden bir kavramdır. Bu süreçte iş görenlerin, öğrencilerin ve akademisyenlerin bireysel nitelikleri, özellikle öz yeterlikleri hem kendileri hem de örgütleri açısından ayrı ayrı önem taşımaktadır. Öz yeterlik, insanların davranışlarını, motivasyonunu, düşsünce şekillerini önemli ölçüde etkileyen bir kavramdır. Bu çalışmada, öğrencilerin, akademisyenlerin ve idari personelin öz yeterliklerini tanımayı amaçlayarak öz yeterlik düzeyinin cinsiyete, medeni duruma, mesleğe, eğitim durumuna ve kariyer hedeflerine göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığı belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Yapılan analiz T-Testi ve Anova Testi sonuçlarına göre öz yeterlik düzeyinin cinsiyete, medeni duruma, mesleğe, eğitim durumuna ve kariyer hedeflerine göre farklılaşmadığı sonucu bulunmuştur.
A Comprehensive Review of Organotin Complexes: Synthesis and Diverse Applications
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Babylon University, Babil 51002, Iraq, Talebi Zainab Al , Farhood Ahmed Saleh ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Babylon University, Babil 51002, Iraq, Hadi Angham G. ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Babylon University, Babil 51002, Iraq
Published: May 2023

Organotin complexes are a class of coordination compounds that contain tin as a central metal atom bonded to organic ligands. These complexes have been extensively studied for their synthetic versatility and wide range of applications in various fields. Here is a review of organotin complexes, including their synthetic methods and applications.
THEORETICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKETING SYSTEM OF AUTOMOTIVE ENTERPRISES
Authors: Zaynutdinova Umida
Published: May 2023

The article examines the issues of using benchmarking to increase the competitiveness of auto industry enterprises. In the present conditions, the idea of the interaction concept in the marketing activities of auto industry enterprises consists of relations (communication) between buyers and the participants of the buying and selling process, scientific proposals and recommendations are given to increase the importance of effective communication of marketing interaction.
НАҚШБАНДИЯ ТАЪЛИМОТИ НАВОИЙ ИЖОДИНИНГ ҒОЯВИЙ АСОСИ СИФАТИДА
Authors: Пардаева Марҳабо
Published: May 2023

Мақолада тасаввуф таълимоти тизимида Алишер Навоий қарашларининг ўрни таҳлил қилинган. Навоий ижодида нақшбандия таълимоти тамойиллари асосий ўрин эгаллашига эътибор қаратилган. Ҳалол меҳнат ва касб-ҳунар эгаллаш ғояларининг мазмун моҳияти очиб берилган. Мутафаккирнинг тасаввуфий қарашларида ҳунар эгаллашнинг аҳамияти беқиёслиги асарларидан мисоллар келтирилган ҳолда тадқиқ қилинган.
ФИЗИКА ФАНИ АСОСИДА ТАЛАБАЛАРНИ ЛОЙИҲАВИЙ-КОНСТРУКТОРЛИК ФАОЛИЯТИГА ТАЙЁРЛАШ
Authors: Одилов Ёрқин
Published: May 2023

Мазкур мақолада “Дастурий инжиниринг” таълим йўналиши талабаларини физика фанини ўқитиш орқали физикавий ҳодиса ва жараёнларни лойиҳалаш ва конструкциялаш бўйича компетенцияларини шакллантириш, уларни лойиҳавий-конструкторлик фаолиятига тайёрлаш ҳақида фикр юритилган. Бундан ташқари физика ўқув курсини ўқитишни ташкил этишнинг лойиҳалаш босқичлари ва лойиҳавий-конструкторлик фаолиятининг мазмуний блок-схемаси аниқ мисоллар орқали тушунтириб берилган.
BО‘LAJAK MADANIYAT XODIMLARINING BADIIY DIDINI RIVOJLANTIRISHDA SSENOGRAFIYA MASALALARI
Authors: Mamatqosimova Nodira
Published: May 2023

Mazkur maqolada bо‘lajak madaniyat xodimlarining badiiy didini rivojlantirishning badiiy omili sifatida ssenografiyadan foydalanish, ssenografiya nazariyasi va uning badiiy funksiyasi masalalari yoritilgan. Mavzu yuzasidan amaliy tavsiyalar ishlab chiqilgan.
BOSHLANGʻICH SINF OʻQUVCHILARINING EVRISTIK QOBILIYATINI RIVOJLANTIRISH
Authors: Xurramov Rustam
Published: May 2023

Hozirgi vaqtda bolalarning ijodiy faolligini rivojlantirish ta’lim tizimining dolzarb vazifasidir. Bizning vaqt - oʻzgarishlar davri. Endi bizga nostandart qarorlar qabul qila oladigan, ijodiy fikrlay oladigan odamlar kerak. Afsuski, zamonaviy maktab hali ham bilimlarni oʻzlashtirishga ijodiy boʻlmagan yondashuvni saqlab qolmoqda. Mazkur maqolada evrestik topshiriqlar berish orqali oʻquvchilarning ijodiy faoliyatini rivojlantirish vositalari haqida pedagog va psixolog olimlarning ilmiy qarashlari hamda boshlangʻich sinf oʻquvchilarini har tomonlama uygʻun rivojlantirishning muhim omili sifatida ijodiy faoliyat ularning axloqiy, aqliy va jismoniy jihatdan taraqqiy etishiga xizmat qilishi haqida soʻz boradi.
L'Image féconde. Art et dynastie à la Renaissance
Authors: Corpataux Jean-François
Published: May 2023

Le thème de la relation entre l’image et le désir érotique est central. Combinant l’inventivité de l’interprétation avec la rigueur impeccable de la meilleure histoire de l’art, l’ouvrage se déplace avec élégance et perspicacité entre les sources anciennes et modernes, entre les textes théoriques et les récits historiques, entre les catalogues et les archives des musées, peignant une fresque à la fois pleine de nuances et toujours cohérente, capable de donner à l’observateur une vue d’ensemble, le tout sur fond de croyance ancestrale selon laquelle une image au moment de la conception pouvait influencer l’enfant à naître. En procédant de détail en détail, de ceux-ci à la construction picturale de l’œuvre, et de l’œuvre à son contexte, puis en revenant, avec une volée herméneutique, sur l’œuvre et ses spécificités, L’Image féconde fait revivre une époque et ses humeurs les plus profondes, retraçant les liens entre ses artistes et ses mécènes, exaltant ses protagonistes et leur aspiration à une sublime descendance.
REVIEW: PELUANG REKAYASA PROSES PENGOLAHAN DAN DIVERSIFIKASI AMPING BERAS SEBAGAI PRODUK UNGGULAN DAERAH KABUPATEN SAMBAS
Authors: Rozana
Published: May 2023

The quality of the amping of rice is still low, has a dull color, not thin enough so that the texture is hard, and there is still a lot of mixture of husks and black rice. In addition, to be able to enjoy rice amping, consumers must prepare other additional ingredients such as grated coconut with brown sugar, so the practical level of the product it still needs to be improved and consumers can immediately enjoy rice amping products easily and practically. Improvements in the quality of Amping Sambas products need to be carried out through improving processing processes and diversifying rice amping products in accordance with current trends in the market. Improvements to the process of making Amping Sambas can refer to existing processes, among others, by paying attention to the raw materials for manufacture, using rice from varieties that have moderate amylose content (20-25%), soaking at room temperature for 7-8 hours, doing roasting is carried out at a temperature of 302 oC for 41 seconds, and the flattening is carried out in 2 stages, stage 1 at 45 oC, stage 2 at roller pressure of 145 ± 5 kg/cm2 and a temperature of 75 ± 5 oC. to increase consumer acceptance of Amping Sambas products, diversify products, including in the form of Iron Fortified Chocolate Flavored Rice Flakes, Roasted Rice Flakes in Cereal Bars, and Cereal Bars Made from Glutinous Rice Flakes and Sunnah Foods.
PEMANFAATAN KRIM SANTAN SEBAGAI MINYAK ALTERNATIF GUNA MENURUNKAN ANGKA KEJADIAN ANEMIA PADA REMAJA
Authors: Lina
Published: May 2023

Cream of coconut milk is a thicker viscous substance produced from coconut milk which can be utilized as oil from coconut cream. Processing of coconut cream into oil is a processed oil product that has a clear color and has a distinctive coconut odor and has a long shelf life. The purpose of this study was to determine the organoleptic test (taste, color, texture, and aroma) of coconut cream oil according to SNI. This study used an experimental design study method, which consisted of 3 treatments used, namely the addition of Fe tablets with a ratio of F1 (1 Fe capsule : 1 Vitamin A capsule), F2 (1 ½ Fe capsule : 1 ½ vitamin A), F3 (2 Fe capsule: 2 vitamin A), then the Fe content was analyzed. The data obtained using ANOVA (Analysis Of Variance) was then identified by organoleptic tests and the content of iron (Fe) was tabulated in tabular form. The results of the organoleptic test on coconut cream oil were more dominant in the F3 treatment (2 Fe capsules: 2 vitamin A), and less favored in the F1 treatment. The results of testing the content of iron (Fe) in treatment 1 was 0.0107 and in treatment 2 was 0.0543 while in treatment 3 it was 0.0133. The results of the data showed that there was an increase in iron (Fe) content in treatment 2 of 0.0543. The use of heat in the process of cooking food greatly affects the nutritional value of food. The frying process is food processing using high temperatures above 160⁰C which can reduce the fat content and destroy vitamins and minerals, one of which is iron.
Adrenal Hematoma in Newborns: What to do?
Authors: Imlahi H , El boussaadni Y , Oulmaati A
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The adrenal gland is vulnerable to hemorrhage in the neonatal period because of its large size and its increased vascularity. The clinical manifestations are variable and non-specific. The aim of our work is to describe the clinical aspects, evolution and management of adrenal hemorrhage in the neonatal period.Methodology: This report is based on a presentation of a newborn with an adrenal hematoma who was hospitalized in our neonatology unit.Findings: The patient is a three-day old newborn female admitted in a state of shock. The anamnesis does not find any particular antecedent in antenatal or perinatal except an early rupture of membrane for more than 6 hours. The newborn was urgently transfused with phenotyped red blood cells and an antibiotic therapy was prescribed. The abdominal ultrasound showed a right adrenal hematoma measuring 42mm x 33mm.Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The clinical manifestations of adrenal hemorrhage depend on the severity of the hemorrhage and the extent of which the adrenal cortex is involved. In extreme cases, the newborn can present a hypovolemic shock, as shown in our observation, requiring an emergency blood transfusion. Acute adrenal insufficiency is rarely reported in adrenal hemorrhage because the bleeding is mainly subcapsular and hormonal insufficiency does not occur below 90% of adrenal tissue damage.
The mutation of TBC1D24 associated with epilepsy: About 3 cases
Authors: Mehdaoui A , Khabbache K , Bousgheiri F , Najdi A , Eddaoudi S , El Boussaadni Y , Oulmaati A , Abdallah Pr oulmaati
Published: May 2023

Purpose : The aim of our work is to study the clinical, electrical, imaging and evolutionary profile of epilepsy caused by mutation of the TBC1D24 gene in our patients and to emphasize the interest of genetic counseling.

Methodology : This is a qualitative observational study about 3 cases, highlighting the clinical, electrical, and evolutionary characteristics of the disease.

Findings : In this study we report the clinical history of three patients from two families, hospitalized at the Mohamed V hospital in Tangier, during the year 2022, having in common a first degree consanguinity, a severe epilepsy, pharmaco-resistant, with a very early onset during the first months of life, with several hospitalizations for epileptic seizures, the repercussion on psychomotor development, and schooling was noted with the three children, the genetic study confirmed the presence of mutation of the TBC1D24 gene.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The cases reported in the literature are not numerous (1) (2) (3). Balestrini et al (1), reported 48 cases, followed for epilepsy related to the mutation of this gene, with a great clinical heterogeneity, and an age of onset in early childhood.

The correlation between the TBC1D24 gene and epilepsy was known for the first time in 2010,it represents a great clinical heterogeneity, ranging from simple epileptic seizure with good cognitive and intellectual development and complete control of the disease, to severe epileptic encephalopathy, so the mutation of this gene can be associated with brain malformations and can be found in several syndromes including DOORS syndrome (which associates deafness, intellectual disability, seizures, onycho-dystrophy, osteo-dystrophy).

This mutation is also described in non-syndromic deafness and in people suffering from various forms of epilepsy, including familial infantile myoclonic epilepsy, progressive myoclonic epilepsy, focal migrating epilepsy and writer's stress-induced paroxysmal rolandic-dystonic epilepsy syndrome.

A panel of genes were searched in particular clinical situations when there are severe epilepsies, consanguinity, or similar family cases, with or without other associated damaged organ, thus the screening of the TBC1D24 mutation is indicated in a wide variety of epilepsies.
Composition and quantity of medical waste and its impact on the environment before and during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Matijaš Antonela , Firić Maja , Donadić Duje , Plenković Ivan , Obad Ante , Podrug Mario
Published: May 2023

Medical waste is generated in healthcare institutions and can be of different types. According to its properties, it can be classified as hazardous medical waste or non-hazardous medical waste. Due to its potentially dangerous properties, it is necessary to manage medical waste in accordance with the provisions of the Waste Management Act and the Ordinance on Medical Waste Management (1, 2). In the period from 2015 to 2019, the amount of medical waste grew annually by an average of 8%. In 2020, 7.014 tons of medical waste were generated, of which 74% was hazardous and 26% was non-hazardous medical waste. Compared to 2019, this was an increase of 28%, which can be attributed to the increased consumption of medical products due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The amount of hazardous medical waste increased by 18%, and the amount of non-hazardous medical waste by 67% (3). The aim of this work was to investigate the differences in the amount,ncomposition, and treatment of medical waste in the pre-pandemic and pandemic period during the COVID-19 pandemic in health care institutions of the Split-Dalmatia County. The increased use of additional protective equipment in the work of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic caused the generation of three times more infectious waste. The paper highlights the importance of proper handling, collection, processing, and disposal of infectious medical wasteo to prevent direct or indirect transmission of infection and harmful effects on human and/or animal health.
THE BRISE-SOLEIL AS A FORMAL AND FUNCTIONAL COMPONENT IN THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE MODERN MOVEMENT
Authors: Bernardo Graziella
Published: May 2023

The invention of reinforced concrete in the second half of the XIX century brought about a real revolution in buildings design and construction. Thanks to this new construction technique, the first skyscrapers were built at the beginning of the last century, and within a few years large urban agglomerations sprang up. The invention of reinforced concrete thus marks the beginning of the dramatic conflict between construction and environmental protection, which has led to the dramatic effects of climate change, pollution and depletion of natural resources. The use of this material also allowed the birth and spread of the Modern Movement, which has left us with an enormous architectural heritage spread on a global scale. The value of the architecture of the Modern Movement is not always recognized as it should be, probably because it belongs to a too recent past. The article highlights the attention paid to the search for passive systems to control comfort conditions inside buildings by the architects of the Modern Movement, who anticipated and addressed the issue of energy saving and sustainable building.
The construction of the modern factory. The introduction of prefabrication in Terra di Lavoro
Authors: Castanò Francesca
Published: May 2023

This paper focuses on the investigation and understanding of the industrial heritage designed and built in Campania region, between Naples and Caserta, by the most important Italian architects and engineers in the post-war season. The principal aim of this paper is to present the rich and heterogeneous catalogue of factories designed in these years through unpublished drawings and photos from the building sites.
These examples show a notion of modularity that brings interesting innovations in terms of on-site prefabrication of modular components and construction systems. The construction of these factories is therefore in contrast with Italy’s traditional building techniques based on craft approach and intense use of labour. The project of these factories is the outcome of the effort of famous architects and engineers, such as Lugi Figini e Gino Pollini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Marco Zanuso, Eduardo Vittoria, and Gigi Ghò, who experimented new structural solutions based on the orderly and coherent composition of prefabricated elements.  This research stems from the revitalised interest in studies of prefabrication in Italy between the 50's to the 70's of the last century, and about the innovative aesthetic outcomes developed from it. In addition, this paper contributes to evaluate the qualitative connections between construction, geography and labour, assessing the friction between the advanced products and knowledge imported from the North and the agricultural vocation of these regions. The paper will also put in relation the development of prefabrication systems in the less-developed South of Italy in the wider context of the great industrialization boosted by political decisions and state financial helps of “Cassa del Mezzogiorno”.
Study Regarding the Integration of the Innovation Management System with the Risk Management System in the Context of Organizational Change
Authors: Elena BIŢAN Gabriela , FOGOROȘ Teodora Elena , TRIFAN Bianca Ioana
Published: May 2023

Change management helps organizations to remain competitive and to address business challenges and opportunities and involves innovation by introducing new ideas or methods that bring improvements, by facilitating the development of an organization's environment, and by understanding how innovation processes are influenced by internal processes and external. Risk management involves identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks and taking steps to manage and mitigate their effects. With the help of risk management, the implementation of innovative ideas is done in a controlled and calculated way, minimizing the potential negative effects of introducing change. The model proposed by the authors is based on the "action research model" - as a change management tool - in which the innovation management system was integrated with risk management, to improve the performance of an organization in the context of organizational change. To validate the benefits of this model, the implementation of the model was carried out within a Romanian organization in the field of construction materials production. In this paper, the authors present the partial results
Clues, Cues and Complexities: Unpacking the digitalization of the Human Resource Function in the banking sector
Authors: Mahapa Mildred , Alina Mahao Maletsoela , Lillian Tilo Nteboheleng
Published: May 2023

Amid numerous alerts about the advent of the digital economy and the recent coronavirus outbreak, both private and state-owned enterprises in developing countries continue to retain their conventional business models, which are characterized by manual operations and administrative inefficiencies. It is against this background that the researchers sought to assess the challenges and opportunities of the digitalization of the Human Resource (HR) function in the banking sector. The researchers used selected banks in Zimbabwe as case studies to explore the merits and challenges of digitalizing human resource functions. The research had a total of 30 participants. The findings indicated that the banks are enjoying the benefits of digitalizing the HR functions, such as easier access and manipulation of employee data, a long-term archive of data, auditable work, and enhanced workflow. Regardless of the benefits of digitalization, it still has some challenges like network issues, misrepresentation of leave days, unauthorized deductions, lack of confidentiality, lack of knowledge of the system, and increased maintenance costs. The research suggested that top management support be strengthened and that regional human resource management (HRM) personnel be trained on a regular basis, as these two factors are critical to the improvement of digitalized functions.
Assessing the Mediation Role of Corporate Governance on the Relationship between Going Concern and Investor Confidence
Authors: Hammond Paul , Osman Opoku Mustapha
Published: May 2023

The confidence of investors is essential to the survival and growth of business. Strong corporate governance is one of the key ingredients for business continuity and as such investors use it as a yardstick to make economic decisions. The study aimed at examining the role corporate governance plays in influencing the connection between going concern and investor confidence. The study used data from fifteen commercial banks from Ghana and ten banks from Nigeria. The dataset spans ten year period, from 2011 to 2020. The data were analysed using partial least square structural equation modelling to model the relationships between the variables. The results showed that there are positive associations between corporate governance and going concern, governance and investor confidence; and going concern and investor confidence. Corporate governance was found to have an indirect effect between going concern and investor confidence, however, the mediation role is not significant. The implication is that, although there is no mediation effect of corporate governance on the relationship between going concern and investor confidence, investors are influenced by the mechanism of corporate governance in an organization. This research contributes to the body of knowledge on the important role of good corporate governance mechanisms in managing organisations as well as its impacts on the performance of businesses and investor confidence.
The Role of Character and Competence in Canadian Nursing Leadership: Show me how you Lead and I will tell you who you are
Authors: Onwuegbuchunam Lawrence
Published: May 2023

The role of character and competence in effective leadership is significant. Who the leader is as a person often manifests in how they lead. Leadership effectiveness could be obtained through the process of continuous, intentional, and purposeful commitment to acquiring empirical education, as well as a commitment to other ways of acquiring knowledge. Education, especially university education, could open the door for epistemic transformation as well as personal transformation. Leadership in Canadian nursing profession is evident in every area and context of nursing practice, including in the frontline nursing. Canadian nurses, therefore, need to make conscious commitment to acquiring continuous leadership education that could translate to both epistemic transformation and personal transformation, which could lead to the acquisition of skills and technical competencies for effective leadership.
Validación de una propuesta de indicadores sobre competencia digital docente para la formación inicial de maestros
Authors: Marimon Marta , Sánchez Valero Joan-Anton , Prats Fernández Miquel Àngel
Published: May 2023

La competencia digital docente (CDD) es un aspecto clave en el contexto educativo sociodigital actual, por lo que se hace necesario su incorporación en la formación de los profesionales de la educación, y especialmente en la formación inicial de los futuros maestros. En los últimos años se han establecido marcos de referencia para la formación inicial de los educadores, que concretan una serie de indicadores para el desarrollo y la actualización de esta competencia. Sin embargo, en la formación inicial no se pueden evaluar finalmente muchos de los descriptores definidos para esta competencia. El propósito de este trabajo es la elaboración de una propuesta de indicadores sobre la CDD para la formación inicial de docentes de Educación Infantil y Primaria, que pueda ser de utilidad para su incorporación en los planes de estudio de estos grados. Para ello se siguió un proceso de validación por juicio de expertos estructurado en distintas fases. Este proceso permitió consensuar y validar una propuesta de 50 indicadores correspondientes a los 26 descriptores y a las 5 dimensiones de la competencia digital metodológica (CDM) definida por la Generalitat de Catalunya y alineada con el Marco Común de Competencia Digital Docente, y elaborar unas orientaciones para la formación inicial.
Evidence and gap map of studies assessing the effectiveness of interventions for people with disabilities
Authors: White Howard , Saran Ashrita , Kuper Hannah
Published: May 2023

This report summarises findings from an evidence and gap map (EGM) commissioned by the Department for International Development (DFID) and undertaken by the Campbell Collaboration (Campbell) and the International Centre for Evidence and Disability (ICED). An EGM is a table which offers a visual presentation of the available evidence for a particular sector. The map provides an overview of what studies are available, but it does not summarise the findings. In the disability map the rows are intervention categories and the columns are indicator (outcome) domains. The framework for the EGM – interventions and outcomes – are based on the components of WHO’s Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) matrix (Figure 1) (WHO, 2010). Both interventions and outcomes use the same set of headings, that is: health, education, livelihood, social and empowerment.
Cuando «la diferencia» canta
Authors: García Olivo Pedro
Published: May 2023

Nos hallamos ante un aspecto capital, desde el que se rebate en nuestros días el privilegio otorgado a la escritura, como publiqué en este escrito en mi blog en noviembre de 2022. La oralidad no señala una imperfección o una carencia, sino una modalidad particular, en absoluto inferior, de elaboración y transmisión cultural. Los gitanos, en este sentido, no son “á-grafos”, “an-alfabetos” (¿por qué definir la singularidad en términos de una ausencia?): vivencian una cultura de la oralidad, en expresión de A. R. Luria, E. A. Havelock, W. Ong y otros.
ATENCIÓN A LOS GRUPOS VULNERABLES EN MÉXICO UNA TAREA PENDIENTE
Authors: Acevedo Alemán Jesús
Published: May 2023

Entender a la vulnerabilidad como aquellas condiciones de desventaja o de riesgo para una persona, grupo, o cualquier sector de la sociedad; quienes, por distintos motivos, no tienen desarrollada la capacidad de solventar o atender sus desafíos, y que pueden sufrir peligros inminentes ante los desastres naturales, las desigualdades económicas, políticas, sociales o culturales. Es una tarea de todos, y particularmente de los gobiernos el contribuir a que dichas brechas, no se agudicen, en pro de mejorar la calidad de vida de sus pueblos. Bajo dicho orden de ideas, se presenta el siguiente texto, en el cual, se pone el acento en la atención de los grupos vulnerables, analizando el papel de los gobiernos, particularmente en el caso de México; país que históricamente ha venido desarrollando, políticas encaminadas a atender las diferentes brechas que pueden presentar los distintos grupos en situación de riesgo. Donde la igualdad de oportunidades y el fomento a los desarrollos económicos —entre otros insumos—, deben permitir tanto la superación, como el crecimiento del nivel de vida de las personas y grupos en desventaja social; siendo la tarea pendiente que debemos atender de manera prioritaria.
BREVE ÁNALISIS SITUACIONAL DEL CUMPLIMIENTO QUE HA REALIZADO EL ESTADO MEXICANO A LOS CASOS RADILLA PACHECO Y CAMPO ALGODONERO
Authors: Martínez Galván Maria Lucrecia
Published: May 2023

En las últimas décadas, el Estado Mexicano, ha realizado un sinfín de infracciones a los derechos fundamentales, en detrimento de víctimas directas e indirectas, inclusive la reparación de daño puede retardarse o no llegar, o si hay condena a reparación del daño no se cumple totalmente, quedando en espera por tiempo indefinido generando aún más incertidumbre a la víctima y un afán de justicia frustrado, con una connotación actual generalizada que ello, pueda convertirse en un denominador común en los asuntos de tipo penal. La presente investigación es analizar algunos asuntos penales relevantes que han llegado a litigio estratégico, interpuestos por las víctimas mediante quejas ante el sumo Tribunal interamericano (CIDH), al no encontrar justicia en México, conforme a lineamientos vigentes en la Convención Americana de Derechos Humanos y el Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos, ello viene como complemento de una extensión de nuestro derecho a favor de las víctimas para lograr una plena satisfacción a las mismas, quienes después de haber hecho uso de todos los recursos jurisdiccionales disponibles, sin haber obtenido la reparación del daño infringido, pero con la esperanza por fin, de obligar al Estado Mexicano a enmendar los quebrantamientos ejecutados en perjuicio de los gobernados. Se concluye que éstas han tenido relevancia nacional, se ha condenado al Estado Mexicano al pago de reparaciones integrales, observando que dichas Sentencias a la fecha, aún no ha sido cumplidas totalmente, negando el derecho de acceso a la justicia siendo necesario y urgente buscar soluciones para cumplir con las Sentencias emitidas por la CorteIDH”.
Detecting the human fingerprint in the summer 2022 West-Central European soil drought
Authors: Schumacher Dominik L. , Zachariah Mariam , Otto Friederike , Barnes Clair , Philip Sjoukje , Kew Sarah , Vahlberg Maja , Singh Roop , Heinrich Dorothy , Arrighi Julie , van Aalst Maarten , Hauser Mathias , Hirschi Martin , Bessenbacher Verena , Gudmundsson Lukas , Beaudoing Hiroko K. , Rodell Matthew , Li Sihan , Yang Wenchang , Vecchi Gabriel A. , Harrington Luke J. , Lehner Flavio , Balsamo Gianpaolo , Seneviratne Sonia I.
Published: May 2023

Abstract. In the 2022 summer, West-Central Europe and several other northern-hemisphere mid-latitude regions experienced substantial soil moisture deficits in the wake of precipitation shortages and elevated temperatures. Much of Europe has not witnessed a more severe soil drought since at least the mid-20th century, raising the question whether this is a manifestation of our warming climate. Here, we employ a well-established statistical approach to attribute the low 2022 summer soil moisture to human-induced climate change, using observation-driven soil moisture estimates and climate models. We find that in West-Central Europe, a June–August root-zone soil moisture drought such as in 2022 is expected to occur once in 20 years in the present climate, but would have occurred only about once per century during pre-industrial times. The entire northern extratropics show an even stronger global warming imprint with a 20-fold soil drought probability increase or higher, but we note that the underlying uncertainty is large. Reasons are manifold, but include the lack of direct soil moisture observations at the required spatiotemporal scales, the limitations of remotely sensed estimates, and the resulting need to simulate soil moisture with land surface models driven by meteorological data. Nevertheless, observation-based products indicate long-term declining summer soil moisture for both regions, and this tendency is likely fueled by regional warming, while no clear trends emerge for precipitation. Finally, our climate model analysis suggests that in a 2 °C world, 2022-like soil drought conditions would become twice as likely for West-Central Europe compared to today, and would take place nearly every year across the northern extratropics.
Mapping the extent of giant Antarctic icebergs with Deep Learning
Authors: Braakmann-Folgmann Anne , Shepherd Andrew , Hogg David , Redmond Ella
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Icebergs release cold, fresh meltwater and terrigenous nutrients as they drift and melt, influencing the local ocean properties and encouraging sea ice formation and biological production. To locate and quantify the fresh water flux from Antarctic icebergs, changes in their area and thickness have to be monitored along their trajectories. While the locations of large icebergs are tracked operationally by manual inspection, delineation of their extent is not. Here, we propose a U-net approach to automatically map the extent of giant icebergs in Sentinel-1 imagery. This greatly improves the efficiency compared to manual delineations, reducing the time for each outline from several minutes to less than 0.01 sec. We evaluate the performance of our U-net and two state-of-the-art segmentation algorithms on 191 images. For icebergs, larger than covered by the training data, we find that U-net tends to miss parts. Otherwise, U-net is more robust to scenes with complex backgrounds, ignoring sea ice, smaller patches of nearby coast or other icebergs and outperforms the other two techniques achieving an F1 score of 0.84 and an absolute median deviation in iceberg area of 4.1 %.
Global seamless tidal simulation using a 3D unstructured-grid model (SCHISM v5.10.0)
Authors: Zhang Y. Joseph , Fernandez-Montblanc Tomas , Pringle William , Yu Hao-Cheng , Cui Linlin , Moghimi Saeed
Published: May 2023

Abstract. We present a new 3D unstructured-grid global ocean model
to study both tidal and nontidal processes, with a focus on the total water
elevation. Unlike existing global ocean models, the new model resolves
estuaries and rivers down to ∼8 m without the need for grid
nesting. The model is validated with both satellite and in situ observations
for elevation, temperature, and salinity. Tidal elevation solutions have a
mean complex root-mean-square
error (RMSE) of 4.2 cm for M2 and 5.4 cm for all five major constituents
in the deep ocean. The RMSEs for the other four constituents, S2, N2, K1, and O1,
are, respectively, 2.05, 0.93, 2.08, and 1.34 cm). The nontidal residual
assessed by a tide gauge dataset (GESLA) has a mean RMSE of 7 cm. For the
first time ever, we demonstrate the potential for seamless simulation on a
single mesh from the global ocean into several estuaries along the US West
Coast. The model is able to accurately capture the total elevation, even at
some upstream stations. The model can therefore potentially serve as the
backbone of a global tide surge and compound flooding forecasting framework.
Extension of the general unit hydrograph theory for the spread of salinity in estuaries
Authors: Cai Huayang , Li Bo , Gu Junhao , Zhao Tongtiegang , Garel Erwan
Published: May 2023

Abstract. From both practical and theoretical perspectives, it is
essential to be able to express observed salinity distributions in terms of
simplified theoretical models, which enable qualitative assessments to be
made in many problems concerning water resource utilization (such as intake
of fresh water) in estuaries. In this study, we propose a general and
analytical salt intrusion model inspired by Guo's general unit hydrograph
theory for flood hydrograph prediction in a watershed. To derive a simple,
general and analytical model of salinity distribution, we first make four
hypotheses on the longitudinal salinity gradient based on empirical
observations; we then derive a general unit hydrograph for the salinity
distribution along a partially mixed or well-mixed estuary. The newly
developed model can be well calibrated using a minimum of three salinity
measurements along the estuary axis and does converge towards zero when the
along-estuary distance approaches infinity asymptotically. The theory has
been successfully applied to reproduce the salt intrusion in 21 estuaries
worldwide, which suggests that the proposed method can be a useful tool for
quickly assessing the spread of salinity under a wide range of riverine and
tidal conditions and for quantifying the potential impacts of
human-induced and natural changes.
Impact of time-dependent data assimilation on ice flow model initialization: A case study of Kjer Glacier, Greenland
Authors: Choi Youngmin , Seroussi Helene , Morlighem Mathieu , Schlegel Nicole-Jeanne , Gardner Alex
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Ice sheet models are often initialized with data assimilation of present-day conditions, in which unknown model parameters are estimated using the inverse method. While assimilation of snapshot observations has been widely used for regional and large scale ice sheet simulations, data assimilation based on time dependent data has recently started to emerge to constrain model parameters while capturing the transient evolution of the system. However, this method has been applied only to a few glaciers with fixed ice front positions, using spatially and temporally limited observations, and has not been applied to marine terminating glaciers of the Greenland ice sheet that have been retreating over the last 30 years. In this study, we assimilate time series of surface velocity into a model of Kjer glacier in West Greenland to better capture the observed acceleration over the past three decades. We compare snapshot and transient inverse methods and investigate the impact of initialization procedures on the parameters inferred, as well as model projections. We find that transient-calibrated simulations better capture past trends and better reproduce changes after the calibration period, even when a short period of observations is used. The results show the feasibility and clear benefits of a time-dependent data assimilation for initializing ice sheet models. This approach is now possible with the development of longer observational records, though it remains computationally challenging.
Pulmonary Telerehabilitation for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Brazil: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study
Authors: H. G. Neves Luis , Malaguti Carla , R. Santos Marissa , A. Cabral Laura , B. D. da Silva Laura , H. de Oliveira Hugo , S. S. Brugiolo Alessa , José Anderson , E. Holland Anne , C. Oliveira Cristino
Published: May 2023

This study assessed the feasibility of pulmonary telerehabilitation’s (PTR) acceptability, implementation, practicality, and adaptation for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Brazil. It also explored associations with clinical and socioeconomic features of Brazilians with COPD. This mixed-method study included thirty-one participants with COPD (age 62±10 years; FEV1= 72±14% predicted). Most participants (74.2%) reported good PTR session acceptability on the System Usability Scale and scores of ​4.6±0.3 and 4.5±0.6 on a 1-5 Likert-type scale of implementation and practicality, respectively. Participants suggested adaptations for better comfort on the exercise bike and varying exercise modalities. PTR acceptability was associated with participants’ younger age (rS=-0.57, p<0.01) and higher education (rS=0.51, p<0.01). PTR is feasible for people with COPD in Brazil regarding acceptability, implementation, practicality, and adaptation. Younger age and higher educational level are associated with greater PTR acceptability.