bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlación clínica, anatomopatológica e imagenológica de nódulos tiroideos
Authors: Mijares Briñez Alirio José , Hurtado Yosely Gabriela Alejandra , Suárez González Carman María , Franco Yamarte Alexandra
Published: August 2023

Los nódulos tiroideos se han identificadomayoritariamente como benignos, sin embargo, se debe descartar un proceso neoplásico subyacente. Debido a puede ser una lesión asintomática, se han desarrollado técnicas que buscan la eficiencia del diagnóstico, minimizando los estudios invasivos, detectando el riesgo de neoplasia. Objetivo: Describir la correlación clínica, anatomopatológica e imagenológica de nódulos tiroideos en pacientes atendidos en el Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad entre los años 2015 y 2021. Metodología: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, de corte retrospectivo. La población estará conformada por pacientes atendidos en el Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad, la muestra se conformará por pacientes con nódulos tiroideos en el periodo enero 2015 – enero 2021. Resultados: De 86 pacientes, la edad promedio fue 48 años, de estos pacientes el 80,2% fueron femeninas, el diagnóstico clínico determinó que el 80,2% presentaban Nódulo tiroideo y 19,7% Bocio multinodular. El estudio anatomopatológico que más se aplicó fue la biopsia en el 64% de la muestra, 27,9% por punción por aguja fina más biopsia, y 8,1% por aguja fina. Los datos imagenológicos de los pacientes, se observó que un 30,2% corresponde a la escala TI-RADS 3, y menos frecuente TI-RADS 5. Conclusiones: Se observó que la mayoría de las pacientes fueron femeninas, edad promedio 48 años; la biopsia demuestra ser más aceptada para evaluar los nódulos tiroideos, y la clasificación TI-RADS basada en una escala de puntuación acorde al número de criterios ecográficos sospechosos de malignidad definidos es útil, puede aplicarse en la práctica diaria, sin embargo, es operador dependiente.
Dynamics between macro-economic variables and the stock market: Evidence from India
Authors: Bhardwaj Nikhil , Sharma Nishi , Mavi Anupreet Kaur
Published: August 2023

The present paper examines the dynamics between macroeconomic variables and the stock market. The index of industrial production, inflation, gold price, oil price, and return from treasury bills have been used as proxy macroeconomic variables. The Indian stock market has been typified by the Sensex. Monthly observations have been analyzed from April 1993 to October 2022 through cointegration and the Granger causality test to examine possible long-run and short-run relationships, respectively. The results proclaim the presence of cointegration among variables. Further, the analysis of normalized cointegrating coefficients reveals that in the long run, changes in inflation and the rate of return from T-bills positively affect the stock market. While changes in gold and oil prices have a negative impact on the stock market. The Granger causality test implies that in the short run, the stock market is sensitive to changes in the index of industrial production, inflation, and oil prices. The results are expected to be fruitful for investors as well as traders when designing their investment and trading strategies. Since the results indicate that volatility in the stock market can significantly affect industrial production, inflation, and gold prices, regulators should be vigilant about perturbations in the stock market to mitigate adverse effects.
Knowledge Representation for Legal Document Summarization
Authors: Takale Sheetal Ajaykumar
Published: August 2023

This paper presents a novel approach for legal document summarization. Proposed approach is based on Ripple-Down Rules (RDR). It is an incremental knowledge acquisition method. RDR allows us to quickly build an extendable knowledge base using classification rules. The classification rules are written using a set of features. Summary is generated using the identified rhetorical roles in the document. Experiments demonstrate that the RDR based Legal Document summarization approach outperforms the supervised and unsupervised machine learning models.
Design of a Robust Hybrid Fuzzy Method for Medical Image Fusion
Authors: Koohi Mahdi , Moshiri Behzad , Shakery Abbas
Published: August 2023

In this modern era, medical image processing is an indispensable part of many applications and practices in the medical domain. The images that are used should meet certain criteria, including having more accurate details and information than each individual image, which can help medical scientists with analysis and treatment. Medical image fusion is among the techniques that offer high-quality images, which are combined from different modalities. Multimodal medical image fusion provides remarkable improvement in the quality of the fused images. In this paper, we describe an image fusion method for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) utilizing local features and fuzzy logic methods. The aim of the proposed technique is to create the maximum combination of useful information present in MRI and CT images. Image local features are distinguished and combined with fuzzy logic to calculate weights for each pixel. Simulation outcomes show that the proposed method produces considerably better results compared to cutting-edge techniques. The method is also used to detect and highlight tumorous areas, followed by morphology filters used to eliminate any noise and disturbance.
Child Life Services for Siblings of Chronically Ill Children
Authors: Keller Briana P. , Abney Miles , Boles Jessika C.
Published: August 2023

Objective:

Siblings of children with chronic illnesses are at high risk of adverse psychosocial and developmental outcomes, yet limited sibling-specific services are available at most pediatric healthcare facilities. Child life specialists are often the professionals most focused on and available to provide education, emotional support, and therapeutic play to support sibling coping needs in this context; however, little is known about the scope and availability of child life services for siblings of children with chronic illnesses. Therefore, the purpose of this survey-based study was to examine the type and frequency of child life services available to siblings in pediatric healthcare settings in North America, and to identify barriers to sibling support provision.

Method:

Survey-based study, across the 76 participants.

Results:

A variety of sibling support frequencies and service types were identified, as well as barriers related to lack of clinical staffing, hospital-imposed visitation restrictions, and limited sibling support referrals from multidisciplinary team members.

Conclusion:

Noting these opportunities and limitations, it is crucial that healthcare administrators and institutions invest monetary and staffing resource to better meet the needs of siblings of hospitalized children.

Disclosure Statement:

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Funding Statement:

No funding sources were provided by the author(s).
Lebah Madu Dalam Karya Batik Lukis Dan Sulam
Authors: Dini Sritika  , Eliya Pebriyeni
Published: August 2023

The purpose of making this final work is to create a work of art of batik painting and embroidery whose idea comes from the life of honey bees that can be exemplified by humans in everyday life. The method of creation in this final work is carried out in stages, starting from the preparatory stage of observing phenomena that occur directly, then elaboration (the stage of exploring), the synthesis stage (the creation of ideas), then the realization of the concept of preparing maps, materials, tools, and the process of working on the work. Finally, the completion or finishing stage of the work. All works use the methods of written batik and embroidery. Each work has a different size, based on the theme of nature conservation with the idea of honey bee life in everyday life with the titles, "Queen Bee", "Fight for Throne", "Metamorphosis", "Building a Hive", "Communication", "Sucking Sari", "Sharing", "Hard Work", "Not Destructive", "Threatened".
Inducing Flow In Board Games Through Augmented Audio
Authors: Sousa André , Magalhães Eduardo , Jacob João
Published: August 2023

Games provide high levels of enjoyment and fun through closed systems with concrete objectives. These characteristics enhance a state of concentration known as flow. Many modern board games provide good gaming experiences. However, it is possible to use various resources to further enhance the experience. This study proposes that augmented audio technology can be used to induce flow during a board game playthrough. For this purpose, a prototype was developed to be tested with the board game Rising Sun. The main concept behind this approach was to deliver to the players real time sonic feedback through an augmented sound environment mapped to in game actions, by triggering spatialized contextual sound events related to the user’s in-game actions and game phases. A study was conducted using the aforementioned prototype to validate the proposal, and the results have shown that augmented audio may induce the state of flow.
Influência da Dimensão das Aberturas na Qualidade Acústica de Salas de Aula Naturalmente Ventiladas
Authors: Silva Jordana Teixeira da , Oiticica Maria Lúcia Gondim da Rosa
Published: August 2023

As condições acústicas das salas de aula podem interferir diretamente no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Alguns componentes construtivos podem influenciar em tais condições. No clima quente-úmido, as aberturas são utilizadas com a finalidade principal de proporcionar a ventilação natural. Situações de conflito entre as necessidades de conforto ambiental podem ser verificadas quando tais componentes também permitem a entrada dos ruídos externos, ocasionando decréscimo no isolamento sonoro. Além dos aspectos relacionados ao isolamento e à ventilação, torna-se necessária a abordagem da interferência das aberturas na qualidade acústica interna. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a influência da dimensão das aberturas na qualidade acústica de salas de aula naturalmente ventiladas com base na rede pública municipal de ensino de Maceió-AL. A metodologia consistiu em análises paramétricas, com base em resultados dos parâmetros de qualidade acústica: Tempo de Reverberação (TR), Clareza (C50), Índice de Transmissão da Fala (STI) e Porcentagem de Perda na Articulação de Consoantes (%ALCons), obtidos por meio da simulação computacional. Através dos resultados, observou-se a que o aumento da área de abertura acarreta em melhorias expressivas nos valores dos parâmetros acústicos. O conhecimento sobre o efeito das aberturas na qualidade acústica interna pode auxiliar o projeto arquitetônico no processo de tomada de decisões por parte dos arquitetos.
Avaliação dos níveis de pressão sonora em cabines acústicas desmontáveis do Paraná
Authors: Ribas Angela , Hoffmann Walter , Goncalves Claudia Giglio de Oliveira , Albizu Evelyn Joice , Muller Ana Paula , Pasini S.
Published: August 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a qualidade do ambiente sonoro em cabines audiométricas instaladas na jurisdição do Conselho Regional de Fonoaudiologia 3ª Região, à luz da ISO 8253-1. Foram avaliadas 25 cabines audiométricas desmontáveis, cuja seleção foi aleatória. Utilizou-se o medidor de nível de pressão sonora Bruel&Kjaer modelo 2150 equipado com um microfone modelo 4144. O método utilizado foi o de medição direta. Registrou-se que 80% da amostra reprovou na avaliação, pois os valores de Lmax ultrapassaram o recomendado pela norma, principalmente no que se refere às baixas frequências (31,5 Hz a 630 Hz).
Análise de Parâmetros Acústicos em Edificações de Ensino e pesquisa Utilizando a NBR 15.575: Um Estudo de Caso
Authors: Neto Gerardo Alves Nogueira Braga , Quixaba Gabriel Soares , Guimarães José Manoel Freire , Contente Carolina de Oliveira , Alencar Wilson Luna Machado , Sá D. T. , Melo Gustavo da Silva Vieira de , Soeiro Newton Sure , Setúbal Fábio Antônio do Nascimento
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo realizar um estudo acústico de edificações utilizadas para ensino e pesquisa da Universidade Federal do Pará. Tomou-se como base os procedimentos propostos na norma NBR 15.575 que caracteriza o desempenho de edificações habitacionais, considerando os recintos como unidades habitacionais autônomas em que pelo menos um dos ambientes seja um dormitório, para que os resultados encontrados fossem compatíveis com o da norma. Após realizadas as medições em todos os ambientes propostos, os níveis de desempenho e conforto acústico foram considerados satisfatórios, de acordo com a norma utilizada como referência.
Obtenção de Modelo Matemático para a Avaliação do Ruído de Tráfego em Belém-Pa
Authors: Alencar Wilson Luna Machado , Oliveira Caiane Ribeiro , Quixaba Gabriel Soares , Neto Gerardo Alves Nogueira Braga , Setúbal Fábio Antônio do Nascimento , Melo Gustavo da Silva Vieira de , Soeiro Newton Sure
Published: August 2023

Com a rápida e, muitas vezes desorganizada, expansão das cidades brasileira, a poluição sonora se tornou cada vez mais presente na vida dos cidadãos. Neste cenário, pode-se destacar o aumento do tráfego veicular como fator agravante, tornando necessário o desenvolvimento de estudos para análise de ruído. Assim, tomando como objeto de estudo uma movimentada avenida de Belém-PA, selecionou-se 6 pontos para medição dos níveis estatísticos (L10, L50 e L90) e do nível equivalente de pressão sonora (Leq), para o desenvolvimento de modelos matemáticos para predição destes níveis de pressão sonora, a partir da utilização das técnicas estatísticas de regressão linear, e análise da validade destes modelos para outras vias do município. Concluiu-se que os modelos obtidos apresentaram boa precisão, conseguindo até representar satisfatoriamente outras vias que mantêm um padrão semelhante ao da via em foco.
O Estudo do Impacto de Vizinhança (EIV) Relativo à Ocorrência de Emissões Sonoras
Authors: Paixão Dinara Xavier da , Alves Alessandro , Gaida Cláudia
Published: August 2023

Os problemas decorrentes do aumento dos níveis sonoros, a partir da existência ou da potencial implantação de empreendimentos residenciais, comerciais, de prestação de serviços ou industriais, são uma realidade. Há reclamações constantes e a cobrança de uma ação por parte dos poderes públicos. O Estatuto da Cidade, Lei Federal nº 10.257, de 10 de julho de 2001, instituiu o Estudo de Impacto de Vizinhança (EIV) que, ao exigir a existência de condições mínimas que garantam a qualidade no entorno do lugar onde o estudo se faz necessário, engloba as questões relativas ao ruído. Cabe a cada município estabelecer os critérios a serem aplicados ao EIV, bem como a definição de quais os empreendimentos que estão obrigados a apresentá-lo, como condicionante para a sua liberação. Grande parte das cidades brasileiras ainda não definiu os itens mínimos necessários e nem quando devem ser encaminhados os laudos técnicos, contendo a avaliação do nível de pressão sonora produzido. No presente artigo são apresentados resultados de uma pesquisa exploratória, de natureza aplicada e que utilizou, como procedimento técnico, o estudo de caso da cidade de Santa Maria, no Rio Grande do Sul. Para a elaboração do trabalho, examinaram-se mais de uma centena de Estudos de Impacto de Vizinhança (EIVs), com foco em emissões sonoras. Desenvolveu-se uma ferramenta computacional para análise do EIV, que pode ser utilizada por qualquer Prefeitura Municipal, visando padronizar o método de apreciação desses estudos, especificamente na área de emissões sonoras, contribuindo com a qualidade e a agilidade na elaboração e análise dos EIVs.
Necesidad, mal e idolatría socio-política en Simone Weil
Authors: Alonso Luis Norberto
Published: August 2023

La necesidad, en la obra de Simone Weil, en ocasiones ha sido interpretada como una determinación total por parte del mundo natural, que no deja lugar a la libertad humana. En consecuencia, se ha inferido que no es otra cosa que el mal absoluto. Pero esta lectura deja pendiente la comprensión sobre el papel humano en el mal, ya que no puede haber ninguna responsabilidad si la necesidad es una completa determinación. Como alternativa a esta interpretación, se pensará aquí que la necesidad en Weil no supone una determinación completa y definitiva y que, por lo tanto, habilita una dimensión propiamente humana del mal. La necesidad puede ser un medio de aproximación al Bien o, por el contrario, absolutizarse como mal.

La noción weiliana de idolatríaalude a un mal humano porque señala la pretensión, eminentemente social y política, de un bien mundano absoluto que, al negar la necesidad, la realiza de manera más completa. A partir de esta idea, podremos comprender que Weil busca contraponer su pensamiento a cualquier posición que considere al mundo y su necesidad un mal absoluto y que, a su vez, proponga el posible logro humano de un bien también absoluto como remedio.
Historia de la Salud en Colombia: del Periodo Precolombino a el Periodo Higienista 1953
Authors: Salazar-Villegas Billy , Lopez-Mallama Oscar Marino , Mantilla-Mejía Hernando
Published: August 2023

Se pretende aborda la evolución de la salud Colombia a través de diferentes fases históricas, desde lo precolombino, colonial hasta lo republicano, donde se da inicio al Sistema nacional de salud (tema sugerido para otro artículo). En el periodo precolombino, se hace referencia a los métodos de saneamiento usados por las culturas indígenas ancestrales, el uso de plantas medicinales, la magia y el mito relacionados con los aspectos sobrenaturales. En el periodo de colonización, se describe la llegada de los españoles y el impacto catastrófico que tuvieron las enfermedades europeas en las poblaciones indígenas. El periodo republicano aborda, los cambios políticos y sociales de trascendencia en la salud pública colombiana, mencionando la creación de instituciones de higiene y salud, y la implementación de la higiene en las clases sociales. También destaca los diferentes enfoques en cada época según los avances y desarrollos sociales, desde el uso ancestral de plantas medicinales en el periodo precolombino hasta la implementación de medidas de higiene pública en el periodo republicano. Además, se mencionan los esfuerzos para mejorar la salud y los desafíos que enfrentó el país durante su transición
Protección Social en la Región Caribe de Colombia: una Mirada desde la Equidad en 2021
Authors: Lopez-Mallama Oscar Marino , Lemos-Muñoz Andrea Julieth , Córdova-Ardila Yessica Paola
Published: August 2023

Esta revisión busca analizar el desarrollo y  la Contribución a la Garantía del Principio de Equidad dentro de la Protección Social en las regiones rurales del Caribe Colombiano en el marco de la contextualización de situación de salud y las experiencias de la zona, con el fin de asemejar las posibles causas que afectan la salud en esas poblaciones rurales, relacionando la situación socioeconómica que presentan, evidenciando la importancia del sistema el cual debe involucrar un modelo de salud que mejore la oportunidad, accesibilidad y protección social oportuna. Objetivo: Analizar el desarrollo y la contribución a la Garantía del Principio de Equidad dentro de la Protección Social en las regiones rurales del Caribe Colombiano en el 2021. Metodología: método de investigación cualitativo de tipo descriptivo, con un diseño de investigación no experimental que nos encamine a la recolección de datos secundarios para respuestas a nuestras preguntas problemas. Conclusión: las aseguradoras como los prestadores deben estar preparadas financieramente, asistencialmente, administrativamente y con capacidad instalada para trabajar en la región, orientadas a la educación y el acompañamiento en salud para que ayuden a la comunidad más vulnerable.
International Health, Global Health, and Public Health
Authors: Angood Peter
Published: August 2023

We have certainly been learning about population health over the past several years, and the pandemic has brought a variety of issues closer to the forefront. Social determinants of health are related to population health and clearly deserve our attention. But what about global health or international health…or the seemingly lost cousin, public health?
Determining Your Leadership Style
Authors: Mazurek Matthew
Published: August 2023

Leadership skills are not formally taught in medical school. The best opportunity to lead during the training process is during residency, when the young physician leads teams of medical students, interns, and junior residents. Many residency programs are now recognizing the need to address the gap in leadership training as medical care is transforming into “care team models” comprised of attendings, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and a variety of other support positions.
Navigating Organizational Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Authors: Ma Alfred , Liu Hairong
Published: August 2023

Most medical professionals and scientists support getting vaccinations as the ethical thing to do. However, the higher law of common sense can be complicated by personal choices and, for some, can be challenging to follow. Healthcare organizations should design voluntary vaccination programs that encourage stakeholders to comply. In addition, organizations should equip early adopters with essential knowledge and motivate them to educate their peers to boost vaccination rates. Vaccination continues to be the most effective way to mitigate infections from the COVID-19 virus. However, mandating vaccination raises too many challenges. Therefore, precautionary measures and vigorous vaccine campaigns are still the best approaches to addressing the pandemic.
To Build or Not to Build
Authors: Schwartz Gary , Zismer Daniel
Published: August 2023

Most physicians who own their own practices will at one time or another have to decide whether to build and own their next office or ambulatory surgery center or to rent space in a building that someone else owns.
What Business Competencies Are Needed for the Modern Physician Leader and When
Authors: Appelbaum Nital , Liang Cynthia , Whitney Stephen , Christner Jennifer , Tran Theresa , McDeavitt James
Published: August 2023

Changes in payment models, policy, and the need for interprofessional practice require physicians who have complementary skills outside of medicine, such as business skills. To identify comfort-level and use of business competencies and to identify the ideal timing for a business curriculum, a web-based survey of clinical faculty with both medical and business degrees at a single academic institution was conducted in May 2020. Overall, respondents were comfortable applying competencies related to Communication, Leadership, Strategy/Management, and Business of Healthcare/Medicine. Fewer respondents were comfortable with Information Systems, Law and Regulatory Environment, and Accounting. Most respondents said Communication and Leadership competencies should be taught during or before medical school, and Human Resources should be taught during residency/fellowship or clinical practice. Half said Law and Regulatory Environment should be taught during residency/fellowship or clinical practice. Accounting was the only topic rated unnecessary for physicians.
Influence of cooperation networks on the relation between dynamic innovation capabilities and innovative performance
Authors: Alberton Marjulie Merini , Da Silva Júlio César , Carvalho Carlos Eduardo , Tontini Gerson
Published: August 2023

The present paper analyzes the influence of cooperation networks on the relation between dynamic innovation capabilities and innovative performance. Interviewing 258 Brazilian manufacturing organizations, and using Structural Equation Modeling through SmartPLS software, the results show that the dynamic capabilities of products and organizational significantly influences product and process innovation performance. Process dynamic innovation capabilities only influence innovation performance in process efficiency. Regarding the performance of organizations in cooperation networks, this favors companies to obtain results in process innovation, as well as influences positively and significantly in the development of all dynamic innovation capabilities observed in this study. This work contributes to increase the knowledge about the influence of cooperation networks on the dynamic innovation capabilities and innovative performance of companies. The results are of relevance to organizations and managers, who can use this information to reflect on organizational practices and management attitudes, in order to assist in the development of organizational strategies and decision making.
Universidades da Amazônia brasileira e de Porto, Portugal, no enfrentamento da pandemia de 2020-2021
Authors: Sousa Walter Lopes de , Leite Carlinda
Published: August 2023

O artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa que objetivou comparar situações vivenciadas por instituições de ensino superior público situadas no interior da Amazônia brasileira e no Porto, Portugal, no enfrentamento da pandemia do SARS-CoV-2 e conhecer impactos nos processos de ensino-aprendizagem. Do ponto de vista metodológico, foram entrevistados gestores e docentes de quatro cursos das quatro instituições existentes. A análise de conteúdo dos discursos dos entrevistados permitiu saber que a educação mediada pelas tecnologias digitais foi uma solução para atividades teóricas, ou para reuniões diversas, mas não para componentes curriculares que exijam manuseio de materiais e atividades práticas essenciais à formação. Permitiu também reconhecer que a atividade remota, em comparação com as atividades presenciais, fragiliza a socialização dos estudantes com ambientes críticos, criativos e participativos.
A implementação do ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) no setor de serviços - estudo de caso: Hospital ABC
Authors: Venanzi Délvio , Orsi Ricardo José de Sanctis , De Lima Nirlei Santos , Rodrigues Leticia Novaes
Published: August 2023

No âmbito global, atualmente importa-se cada vez mais com o Meio Ambiente, o Social, principalmente porque as próximas gerações poderão ser afetadas, caso não tenhamos preocupação e planos para melhorias nesses quesitos. O ESG vem a ser uma ótima estratégia para as organizações, sejam elas de serviços ou qualquer indústria, para que seus colaboradores percebam a diferença na preocupação do E, S e G e sintam a diferença para outros modelos de negócios que não contemplam esses pilares. O conceito de sustentabilidade empresarial materializa o desenvolvimento sustentável no contexto empresarial, que compreende, de forma igual os resultados organizacionais econômicos, sociais e ambientais sem afetar as gerações futuras. O Social que reflete uma política de inclusão, respeito aos PCD´s e oportunidades a esses seres humanos. Por último o G, a governança, abrindo as informações democraticamente a todos os colaboradores, o cumprimento da ética, do respeito, enfim as empresas estão caminhando para o ESG, pois visualizam benefícios naquilo que enviam ao mercado consumidor.
Perfil epidemiológico das Arboviroses Dengue, Chikungunya e Zikavírus na cidade de Mossoró (RN), entre os anos de 2017 e 2021, utilizando linguagem de programação Python
Authors: De Oliveira Amanda Gondim , De Castro Angélica Félix , Vieira George Felipe Fernandes
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Analisar os dados de arboviroses na cidade de Mossoró, interior do Rio Grande do Norte, Nordeste do Brasil, entre os anos 2017 e 2021, através da obtenção de bases de dados governamentais da Prefeitura. A ideia foi aplicar conceitos de análise de dados, usando a linguagem de programação Python, para compreender o perfil epidemiológico dessas doenças. Métodos: Os dados de arboviroses, obtidos junto à Prefeitura de Mossoró, entre 2017 e 2021, foram tratados, pré-formatados, filtrados e padronizados. Após essas etapas, foram aplicadas consultas inteligentes usando linguagem de programação Python. Resultados: Foi identificado que as mulheres estão em maior número na quantidade de notificações de arboviroses; são doenças que atingem todas as idades, principalmente os adultos; o índice pluviométrico não é a única variável que influencia na quantidade de notificações dessas doenças; os bairros mais afetados de Mossoró são: Santo Antônio, Abolição, Barrocas e Santa Delmira e os mapas de calor serviram para visualizar e confirmar ainda mais que os bairros citados são os mais atingidos pelas arboviroses. Conclusão: Os bairros mais afetados devem ter uma atenção especial por parte da Prefeitura, visto que todas as arboviroses foram identificadas neles, entre os anos de 2017 e 2021.
Internal Control and Procurement of Goods and Services in a Peruvian Municipality
Authors: Andrade Diana Lisbeth Valdivia , Rosado Carmela Elisa Salvador , Becerra Deysi Elisabeth Correa , López Rita de Jesús Toro , Jurado Fatima de la Merced Pinglo , Rodriguez Victor Hugo Puican
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Purpose: The general objective was to determine the relationship between internal control and the acquisition of goods and services under eight tax units in a Peruvian municipality.   
 
Theoretical framework: The information previously studied by several authors and the contribution made visible in the findings of this work will allow future researchers to obtain the best possible understanding of the subject in question.
 
Design/methodology/approach: A basic, non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational research study was used; the population and the sample consisted of 50 workers of a municipality; in addition, the survey technique was used and the instrument was the questionnaire.
 
Findings: Internal control was found to be 90% deficient, while the acquisition of goods and services was found to be 94% deficient; in addition, a p=0.000<0.05 was obtained, allowing the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis and Rho=88%, showing that internal control and the acquisition of goods and services have a very strong positive correlation.  It can be observed that internal control is 90% deficient, as well as the minimum technical requirements, contractual compliance and inspection mechanisms are deficient. On the other hand, the acquisition of goods and services reached 94% in the deficient level, and it is also observed that the improvement of selection processes (92%), the adequate execution of contracts (90%) and the annual contracting programming process (84%) are deficient.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: It is concluded that as long as the internal control office follows all inspection mechanisms, reviews contracts to ensure that they meet minimum technical requirements and ensures that all contractual obligations are fully complied with, the process, selection and procurement of goods and services will run smoothly, furthermore, as long as all inspection procedures are followed at the appropriate times, the procurement of goods and services will be effective. 
 
Originality/value: In this work we studied the prior and subsequent mechanisms that should be considered in internal control since this allows minimizing the risks of misappropriation of funds in the acquisition of goods and services in the public sector.
The Role of Pancasila in the Formation of National and Regional Regulations
Authors: Siallagan Haposan , Syuhada Otong
Published: August 2023

Objective: The formation of a state is an effort to realize the ideals of a nation through an organizational system that is built jointly between the government and the governed (the people).

 

Method: In its implementation, it is divided into state institutions that have the authority regulated in the constitution. The constitution is formed by mutual agreement between the state and the citizens. Therefore, its existence must reflect the personality traits of the nation itself. The 1945 Constitution is the constitution of the National of Indonesia, which contains Pancasila as the basis of the national.

 

Results:The norms contained in Pancasila are recognized and believed to be the embodiment of the national character that has been embedded and inherent in every Indonesian citizen. Pancasila shall serve as the state's primary tool for administering government through numerous national and regional legislation.

 

Conclusions:The hope for the realization of a just, prosperous, and prosperous Indonesian society will be realized if all elements of the nation are consistent and consistently carry out the values contained therein in their entirety. The Indonesian state and nation have agreed to run the administration based on the law (rechstaat) as stated in Article 1 passage (3) of the 1945 Composition.
Legal Comparison of Electronic Contract in Electronic Commerce Between Indonesia and the United States Based on the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
Authors: Suwadi Pujiyono , Manthovani Reda , Assyifa Alizza Khumaira
Published: August 2023

Objective: The importance of an electronic deal is the validity of the electronic information contained in it. The real reality that occurs in cyber activities is complex because such deeds are no longer limited to the territory of any other country.

 

Method: The United Nations Commission on Global Trade Law (UNCITRL) model law on electronic trade was established as a fundamental rule for regulating the validity, recognition, and results of electronic messages based on the use of computers in trade activities. Indonesia and the United States are among the member states of the UNCITRL state that can actively participate in the drafting of the UNCITRL Agreement and adopt model legislation. The aim of this learning was to compare the regulation of electronic contracts in Indonesia and the United States by referring to the UNCITRL model law on electronic commerce. The legal research methodology used in this study is the standard legal approach using statutory methods and conceptual methods.

 

Results: The results show that although both Indonesia and the United States have adopted some provisions of the UNCITRL Model Act in the field of electronic commerce, they have different legal implications.

 

Conclusions: The Electronic Information and Transaction Act – commonly known as UU ITE in Indonesia – focuses on the use of report technology and the Internet to ensure the security and privacy of electronic transactions, as well as to provide legal guarantees to technology users. UETA focuses on legalizing electronic communications, including electronic contracts, to remove as many barriers to electronic commerce as possible.
The Efficacy of Kahoot! In Enriching Students' English Vocabulary during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ramana Manipatruni Venkata , Siva Kumar Dr. Nannapaneni , Venkata Karibandi , Rao Rama , Chundru Tanuja
Published: August 2023

If language is a big highway, the words in it are the vehicles without which it looks empty. It is applicable to any language and English is no exception to it. As the English language has been the professional language that connects people globally, learners are obliged to master it to communicate and even to procure their dream careers in India or abroad. But mastery of a language is proportional to the enhancement of its vocabulary which is the currency of one's communication. We know our words are our ambassadors which program us for either success or failure. But in a traditional classroom, we often tend to see some students become hard up for vocabulary while speaking or writing English. With COVID-19 wreaking havoc, the chances of getting students synchronously to improve their vocabulary slowed down. Yet this pandemic compelled the teachers to have dug out a plethora of tools of educational technology to sustain the lost spirit of teaching and learning. Kahoot! is one of the various Edtech tools which has been instituted exclusively to gamify learning in the form of quizzes of various types. Our research analyzes the role of Kahoot! in enriching students' English vocabulary online and further, brings forth the outcome of experimentation with Kahoot! through a new approach to asynchronous teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pesta Cahaya di Gorontalo
Authors: Esti Asmalia  , Dinni Tresnadewi
Published: August 2023

Uti terdampar di sebuah pantai. Dari situ, Uti bertemu dengan teman baru. Dari teman barunya, Uti tahu bahwa ia akan diikutkan dalam pesta cahaya. Duh, pesta seperti apa itu ya? Uti belum pernah tahu pesta semacam itu sebelumnya. Seperti apa pesta cahaya yang akan diikuti Uti? Apakah Uti akan menyukainya? Yuk, simak cerita Uti dalam buku ini, dijamin seru!
AVALIAÇÃO E ADAPTAÇÃO DA ESTRUTURA FÍSICA DE UM BANCO DE ALIMENTOS: CAMINHOS PARA A SEGURANÇA ALIMENTAR E NUTRICIONAL
Authors: Tenuta Kuchenbecker do Amaral Natalia , Jesus Barreto Cruz Maria , Pereira Barros Thais , de Paula Rodrigues Dias Jéssica , Paulo Bento Andrade Marcos , Andrade Ramos Larissa , Souza Caetano Thaís , Nunes de Matos Sandy , Ferreira Duarte Guilherme , Queiroz de Oliveira Julia
Published: August 2023

Pela natureza de suas atividades, bancos de alimentos constituem Unidades de Alimentação e Nutrição. Portanto, para garantir instalações adequadas e funcionais, assegurando a operacionalização dentro das mais rígidas normas técnicas e de higiene, o planejamento físico-funcional da unidade é essencial. Foi realizado um estudo de caso em um banco de alimentos da região metropolitana de Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais), para avaliar a adequação da sua estrutura física. Partindo-se de um modelo ideal de estrutura física construído a partir da bibliografia especializada, foi realizada a análise da planta baixa do banco de alimentos e aplicado um checklist de 16 itens, projetados para avaliar as instalações e seu ambiente de entorno. Este checklist teve as seguintes opções de respostas para preenchimento: “Sim” – quando a unidade atender ao item observado, “Não” – quando o mesmo apresentar não conformidade e “Não se aplica” – quando o item correspondente não se aplicar à unidade. Para a análise da operação da unidade, foi elaborado um desenho do fluxo dos alimentos, desde sua entrada no banco de alimentos, seleção, acondicionamento, identificação, armazenamento e distribuição. Foi verificado que apenas 12,5% dos itens atendiam o preconizado no modelo, enquanto 68,75% de itens estavam em não conformidade e 18,75% não se aplicavam. Com base nos resultados foi sugerida uma nova planta baixa para o banco de alimentos, com vistas à sua completa adequação.
Navigating the Digital Marketing in the Era of Social Commerce: An Exploration of Marketing Strategies for Today's Business Landscape
Authors: Vishal  , Singh Dr Kranti
Published: August 2023

The rise of digital technologies has significantly transformed the marketing landscape, presenting challenges and opportunities for businesses of all sizes. With the increasing prevalence of social media, mobile devices, and other digital channels, marketers must adapt their strategies to stay competitive and engage with customers meaningfully. This paper explores the various dimensions of digital marketing, including social media marketing, influencer marketing, content marketing, email marketing, and search engine optimization. Additionally, it examines the role of data analytics and the importance of developing a robust online presence. By synthesizing current research and real-world examples, this paper provides insights into the best practices and tactics for succeeding in the digital era. Ultimately, it highlights the need for marketers to stay agile and proactive in their digital marketing approach to achieve lasting success in today's dynamic business environment.
Self-stigmatization and Coping strategies of campus sexual harassment Victims in China
Authors: Zhou Shuangning , Long Yao , He Peixuan , Shi Zehui
Published: August 2023

Sexual harassment is frequent on Chinese campuses, and the self-stigmatization of victims has adverse effects on their physical and mental health. The social stigma attached to victims of sexual harassment leads them to magnify the social consequences of the incident and ignore their harm. Fearful of being killed again, they attribute it to their problems, leading to increased self-stigma. In response to campus sexual harassment, the positive intergroup contact between the victim and the public should be increased so that the victim and the public can realize that the victim is not the party at fault. The moral bondage of traditional female images should be broken to help the victim gain social recognition, recognize their value, improve their sense of self-efficacy and stop self-stigma.
The Legal Effect of Creditor's Right of revocation: A Reflection on the System and the Search for a Way Out
Authors: Li Runchen
Published: August 2023

The current market economic activities are quite active, the legal relationship of credit and debt is intricate and complex, and the malicious debt evasion behavior of some debtors brings certain hidden dangers to the safety of market economic transactions. The creditor’s revocation system has become a necessary means to ensure the realization of the interests of creditors, but some defects have been exposed in the judicial practice process. In terms of the attribution of revocation effect, the currently adopted "banked principle" may cause a decrease in the enthusiasm of the revocator and eventually damage the interests of all relevant creditors; at the same time, the boundary between the legal effect of creditor's revocation and the legal effect of ordinary revocation is not clear, so it is difficult to give full play to its effectiveness. This paper analyzes that the conflict between "common interest" and "private interest" and the complexity of the litigation form caused by absolute invalidation are the deep-seated reasons for the existing defects. In this paper, the solution to the above problems is found from two perspectives: the principle of property distribution in enforcement as the basis for choosing the target position of the right of revocation and the enforcement procedure of the main claim to realize the right of revocation.
Fighting the Patriarchy: A Feminism with Chinese Characteristics
Authors: Liu Qi
Published: August 2023

This paper examines the status and challenges of feminist movements in 21st century China. While the state has implemented laws and policies promoting gender equality, traditional patriarchal ideology persists in fostering discrimination against women. Through a socio-historical lens, the paper traces Chinese feminism from early 20th century reforms to current issues. It contends that the internet has enabled tech-savvy young activists to initiate theatrical protests against gender violence, catalyzing China’s #MeToo movement in 2018. However, structural barriers inhibit working-class and marginalized women from speaking out. Moreover, censorship, online harassment, and anti-feminist rhetoric have stifled the movement’s progress. Recommendations include public education campaigns to engage male allies, counteracting stereotypes that stigmatize feminists. Greater representation of women in the political sphere is required to enact substantive reforms protecting gender rights. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes interdependence and collective organizing as central tenets for Chinese feminism to overcome patriarchal constraints and achieve enduring social change.
Immigration, society, and the national economy
Authors: Liu Yizi
Published: August 2023

International migration has never stopped throughout human history, no matter how large it may have been. With the advancement of globalization, immigration has become more accessible and common. The number of people residing outside of their countries of origin has reached its highest levels most recently and is still growing. According to Duncan, this growth can be partially attributed to technological advancements that make travel and communication easier, cheaper, and faster, thereby bringing global partners closer together. The migration of people between countries will naturally affect different countries in diverse ways. Since immigration is more prevalent in today's world and it’s already become a topic that cannot be ignored, researching more immigration-related issues is crucial. This paper will discuss the effects of migration on emigrating as well as immigrating countries from the viewpoints of economics and sociology. The main findings of this paper suggest that nations that receive immigrants can benefit greatly, in fact much more than nations that lose these migrants. While nations that lose migrants generally face difficulties from the exodus, they can also benefit in various other ways. In the final analysis, immigration offers a mixed bag for both sender and receiver nations.
Pop stars, Financial Speculation and Content issues: An empirical analysis based on the correlation between NFT market performance and social media attention
Authors: Lai Ying
Published: August 2023

Starting from the data of NFT concept stocks of Shanghai A-shares, this study uses the methods of data mining and correlation analysis to discuss the mismatch between the network cultural vision of NFT development and the actual market orientation. The study found that there was no significant correlation between the stock market value of NFTs and the amount of social media attention. However, positive information about pop stars has a very significant correlation with the stock market value of NFTs. Therefore, the amount of attention on social media itself cannot directly cause changes in the actual NFT market performance. On the contrary, the NFT market changes caused by the celebrity effect of pop stars are very significant. From a technical logic point of view, NFT does provide emotional value, promotes the formation of the Internet community, and becomes a portrayal of the dependence between individuals and the Internet community, and will also become the pursuit of heterogeneity and creativity under consumerism. salient features of post-Internet culture. However, from the perspective of market performance, public opinions do not affect the involvement of finance and capital. The behavior of speculative finance by taking advantage of the celebrity effect of pop stars continues. The creation of online content is just a financial by-product engulfed by the traffic effect of pop stars. Once the content is insufficient to support financial speculation, speculators are very likely to leave the NFT market with the money of collectors and investors . Therefore, perhaps the market transaction of NFT itself is not the focus in the future, the real focus is the formation of community relations oriented by content and culture; it represents the pursuit of heterogeneity in the Internet age, especially social media After pushing art into the era of "high-end" reproduction, NFT represents the pursuit of creativity and the desire for social experience.
Corporate reputation is a double-edged sword for companies
Authors: Shen Zhangyue
Published: August 2023

Corporate reputation is a double-edged sword for companies. While a good corporate reputation has benefits, a good corporate reputation can also bring disadvantages. A good corporate reputation can lead managers to overestimate the level of corporate risk-taking and can hide internal corporate defects. In addition, corporate reputation may exacerbate the impact of negative events: a good corporate reputation buffers the impact of risky events in a conventional scenario, but in a crisis scenario, a good corporate reputation increases the impact of negative events, while an average corporate reputation reduces the impact of negative events. The purpose of this paper is to explore the negative effects of corporate reputation on firms and the means to prevent them.
Influence of EV/EBIT on the Fama French Three Factors Model
Authors: Zhang Guyueming
Published: August 2023

The Fama French Three Factors model is one of the most common financial models used to predict portfolio returns. In my research, I add one more element, EV/EBIT, to test whether the value of EV/EBIT might influence the accuracy of the Fama French three factors Model. As a result, EV/EBIT doesn’t explain by the Fama French Three Factors Model. Companies with low EV/EBIT tend to get lower alpha than companies with high EV/EBIT, implying that EV/EBIT affects the accuracy of the Fama French Three Factors Model.