bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influencia de la inteligencia artificial en los estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Mora Ynedy Yuribet , Rizzo Johana Monserrate Arteaga
Published: December 2023

La función de este artículo es determinar la Influencia de la inteligencia artificial  en los estudiantes universitarios, se sustentó en las teorías del aprendizaje que han sido influyentes en el campo de la educación, según el    Conductismo de son John Watson y BF Skinner; la  Psicología cognitiva de Jean Piaget y Lev Vygotsky. Seguidamente la  Constructivista de Seymour Papert y Jerome Bruner, el aprendizaje social de Albert Bandura. También el    Aprendizaje experiencial de  David Kolb, el aprendizaje situado de Etienne Wenger. Se destaca el aprendizaje por descubrimiento de Jerome Bruner, el aprendizaje significativo de David Ausubel finalizando con las Inteligencias múltiples  de Howard Gardner. Los  materiales y métodos, este  marco está caracterizado por ser una guía de procesos razonables, organizados, controlado y evaluados para determinar los logros. Por eso, la investigación cuantitativa se dedica a recoger, procesar y analizar datos cuantitativos o numéricos. El diseño de la investigación es de campo. El nivel de investigación será del tipo descriptivo. La población está constituida por la totalidad de las unidades de análisis, es decir, los sujetos que conforman la población. Se puede concluir que:    La utilización de inteligencias artificiales como un método que permite integrar de mejor forma el aprendizaje se puede convertir en una herramienta indispensable que genere grandes cantidades de beneficios en los estudiantes universitarios, con lo cual es importante mencionar que al igual que existen oportunidades, aparecen deficiencias que deben ser compensadas mediante un control adecuado de este tipo de herramientas.   Es fundamental que la implementación de la IA se realice con un enfoque ético, priorizando el bienestar de los estudiantes y asegurando que la tecnología contribuya al progreso educativo en armonía con los valores y principios de la educación universitaria.
La inteligencia artificial en la generación de imágenes: consideraciones desde el diseño, la comunicación y el arte
Authors: Álvarez Marco Antonio Marín , Batista Miguel Ángel Herrera , Gutiérrez Adriana Acero
Published: December 2023

Día con día, la inteligencia artificial aumenta su presencia en nuestra sociedad. La variedad de aplicaciones derivadas de esta alcanza una amplia posibilidad de entornos; entre ellos sobresale la generación de imágenes bi y tri dimensionales. Estos cambios evidentes tienen un impacto importante en la manera de ejercer y entender la comunicación, el arte y el diseño. Con ese propósito, un grupo de profesores de la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana decidimos trabajar bajo un formato de seminario para reunirnos, reflexionar y dar forma a las ideas que se presentan en este artículo. Aquí abordamos los retos y posibilidades que la generación de imágenes con IA tiene desde los ámbitos del diseño, la comunicación y el arte.
Conflicto y prospectiva en la paz Bolivia
Authors: Quispe Vania Susana Calle , Cardona Jorge Antonio Erick Sainz
Published: December 2023

El presente trabajo de investigación se enmarca en el análisis de la región y área Metropolitana de La Paz, y específicamente en la identificación de sus principales conflictos territoriales, de esta manera se desarrolla como propuesta el modelo de desarrollo urbano y el método de análisis socioespacial medio ambiental para una de las cuencas del área urbana de La Paz, contrarrestando los efectos adversos del cambio climático, planteando nuevos conceptos para la propuesta sostenible, los cuales se insertan en la metodología prospectiva.
Gauging the Motivation Level of Health Personnel of a Tertiary Care Hospital in District Dehradun
Authors: Sharma Neha , Saini Ravinder , Semwal Jayanti , Vyas Shaili , Srivastava Abhay , Chaturvedi Manish
Published: December 2023

Background- Healthcare providers serve as the backbone of the healthcare delivery system, and motivating them is crucial for its enhancement, which is often a challenging task. Understanding the motivational factors that keep employees engaged is a pressing concern for leaders and senior personnel. Aims & Objectives: This study aimed to assess the motivation levels of healthcare personnel working in a tertiary healthcare institution in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It sought to explore the various factors influencing employee motivation in the healthcare sector. Methodology: A cross-sectional study involved 150 healthcare personnel, and data analysis was conducted using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software and Microsoft Excel. Frequency percentages and mean standard deviations were used for categorical and continuous data, respectively. The Chi-Square test and Fischer Exact test were employed to assess relationships between categorical variables. Results: Among the study groups, technicians displayed the highest motivation levels, while doctors exhibited lower motivational indices. Across doctors, nurses, and technicians, "rewards" ranked as the top motivating factor. Health personnel identified monetary support, incentives, promotion, resource improvement, appreciation, feedback, communication, job security, training, teamwork, and effective management as significant motivational factors. Conclusion: Satisfied healthcare workers not only inspire their colleagues but also foster a positive work environment, enhancing the overall functioning of the institution. Employee motivation directly impacts the performance of healthcare organizations. Recognizing non-financial motivators, such as appreciation, teamwork, professional growth, and training, alongside financial incentives, is essential to maintaining a motivated and efficient healthcare workforce.
An Epidemiological study on Depression among Rural & Urban Adolescent of Moradabad District, Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Gupta Sudhir Kumar , Prabhakar Anish , Kumar Amit , Arif Nawaid , Yadav Sachin Singh , Ganta Shilpa Reddy
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Adolescence is a stressful period due to physical, psychological, sexual changes, and presence of disorder such as depression is a matter of concern. Objectives: To study the prevalence of depression among adolescents in urban and rural areas and its socio-demographic correlates. Materials and methods: The PSU consisted all villages (n=29) and mohallas (n=23) in field-practice area. The required number of villages and mohallas, i.e., 10 each, were chosen using the basic random procedure, wherein each village and Mohalla has been assigned a unique serial number. Results: Overall, depression was observed in 110 participants (27.5%) with similar distribution in urban and rural areas. Low maternal and paternal education was a significant risk factor. Adolescents from the upper middle socioeconomic class (42.9%) and those from the lower middle socioeconomic class (33.3%) experienced the most depression. Burden was more among adolescents with low physical activity. Conclusion: This community based study of 400 adolescents residing in the urban and rural areas of Moradabad observed significant burden of depression in adolescent with poor maternal education, living in nuclear families, leading poor lifestyle and affected by any chronic illness at the time of the interview. Positive family history of mental illness was also an important risk factor.
Coverage and Quality of Maternal and Infant Health Services in Rural Area of District Kanpur Nagar
Authors: Rathore Rajeev , Nigam Seema , Barman Santosh Kumar
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Most maternal deaths are preventable because there are proven medical procedures to prevent, diagnose, and treat problems. Basic maternal services help reduce and manage pregnancy complications and reduce preventable deaths. Aim and Objective: To assess the quality and extent of maternal and infant health services provided. Material and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted by the Department of Community Medicine, GSVM Medical College Kanpur, using a multistage random sample including women with children less than one year of age and infants (less than one year of age) born to these women in rural blocks of Kanpur Nagar district to assess maternal and infant care services from February 2021 to September 2022. Results: Weight and height were measured in 86.58% of participants, abdominal examination was performed in 81.52% of participants, and blood pressure was checked in 86.84% of participants. Hb test was done in 91.65% participants, urine test for proteinuria was done in 28.35% participants, majority of the study participants received counseling on danger signs (79.49%), dietary counseling (86.58%), newborn care (94.43%), family planning (87.84%). Similar results to NFHS-5 in rural Uttar Pradesh were found in previous published research. Conclusion: The percentage of 4 ANC visits was found to be low in the present study along with low consumption of iron and folic acid.
EXPLORING THE DYNAMICS OF EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP AND TURNOVER INTENTION: A META-ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVE (2011-2021)
Authors: Bhupinder Lt. , Raj Shweta , Verma Anil , Bhatt Bhart , Jeet Kanwal
Published: December 2023

This meta-analysis explores the relationship between Empowering Leadership and Turnover Intention from 2011 to 2021. Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, six studies (k=06) were meticulously selected, and the Random Effects Model was applied for analysis. Results show a consistent negative correlation (r=-0.32), emphasizing the strategic role of Empowering Leadership in reducing turnover intentions. Confidence intervals, prediction intervals, low heterogeneity (I²: 0.00%), and non-significant publication bias support result robustness. Our findings guide organizational leaders in fostering a culture of Empowering Leadership for enhanced commitment and stability amidst talent retention challenges.
Using Morphological and Etymological Approaches In Teaching Foreign Language
Authors: Asmaa’ Sirry Mahmoud
Published: December 2023

Etymology is the study of the history of the form of words and, by extension, the origin and evolution of their semantic meaning across time. It is a subfield of historical linguistics, and draws upon comparative semantics, morphology, semiotics, and phonetics.  Etymology refers to the origin or derivation of a word.(also known as a lexical change)  Etymology is important in teaching because it gives both the teacher and the learner the ability to understand the interconnectedness of history with language. Understanding the interconnectedness of words with each other and the way that words have brought people together and divided them over the centuries has distinctive effects on a pedagogical process.  Etymology is the key that unlocks both knowledge and a love of knowledge.  Many English learners have their first language as one that is a Latin-based Romance language as Spanish. Many others have a language that is commonly spoken in that is also a Latin-based language. When we teach vocabulary, including the etymology of the word makes it much more likely that our students who are learning English will understand the word better and more quickly. Even students who are not native speakers of a Latin-based language can still benefit from etymology because etymology is the ultimate two-for-one special. When you know one prefix, you probably get access to dozens or even hundreds of applications of that prefix. In this way, etymology becomes somewhat like a master key where, by teaching a single definition we unlock that word, but by teaching the etymology, we unlock many. With etymology, learners start to understand the interconnectedness of language and culture, as well as the interconnectedness of history with language. They had better understand the interconnectedness of words with each other and the way that words have brought people together and divided them over the centuries.    Morphology is the study of the internal structure of words and forms a core part of linguistic study today. The term (morphology ) is Greek and is a make-up of morph-meaning “shape, form’”, and –ology which means  “ the study of something”. For English teachers, etymology is a threshold concept, alongside its linguistic brother morphology (morphology being the study of forms of words, including prefixes, root words and suffixes, etc.), Many methodologists and teachers do believe that knowledge of etymology facilitates the guessing, recognizing, understanding, and remembering the meanings of words and that this approach is the very heart of word study.  The paper presented the use of morphological and etymological approach in teaching foreign language.
Interpersonal Skills with a Focus on Creativity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Kalogeratos Gerasimos , Anastasopoulou Eleni , Tsagri Angeliki , Tseremegklis Chrysostomos , Asimakopoulou Sofia
Published: December 2023

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent and extensively researched psychological disorder in the field of child psychology. Nevertheless, numerous misconceptions have arisen despite the extensive research on this disorder. Specifically, certain studies have indicated that children with ADHD exhibit exceptionally elevated creative capacities. However, until recently, the empirical evidence to substantiate this assertion was incomplete. Most of the literature on this subject is primarily theoretical. It primarily centers around describing individuals who possess creative abilities, discussing the potential overlap between ADHD and creativity, and advising against the misdiagnosis of these conditions. This paper presents a comprehensive examination of the subclinical symptoms of ADHD and their correlation with creativity based on recent research.
Environmental issues, governmental policies, and accountability on the public communication agenda. Statistical results from Central and Eastern European countries
Authors: Grecu Silviu-Petru , Chiriac Horia-Costin
Published: December 2023

This paper highlights the importance of environmental policies in a social and economic context characterized by multiple structural crises. The beginning of the XXI-st century proposes a new perspective, based on the transition from industrial to clean energy and green economies. In this context, environmental preservation should be seen as a main goal for decision-makers and the civic community. The paper aims to identify several relevant predictors that are involved in the further dynamics of the Environmental Performance Index. In order to argue the role played by economic factors in preserving the environment, the paper used quantitative and multivariate statistics, being based on linear, nonlinear, and multiple equations of regression. Using one-way ANOVA and nearest neighbourhood methods, the paper highlights the fact that environmental performance is strongly related to economic welfare, governmental coordination of climate policies, the level of sustainable development, and civic accountability.
Pengaruh Modal Usaha dan Jam Kerja terhadap Pendapatan Pedagang Kaki Lima di Lapangan Merdeka Pematang Siantar
Authors: Br Batu Bara Rosalina Fitria Ningsi , Siahaan Anton Luvi , Sinaga Anggun Tiur Ida
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh modal usaha dan jam kerja terhadap pendapatan pedagang kaki lima di lapangan merdeka pematang siantar. Variabel dalam penelitian ini adalah modal usaha dan jam kerja sebagai variabel bebas dan pendapatan pedagang kaki lima sebagai variabel terikat. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan analisis data deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan populasi penelitian seluruh pedagang kaki lima di Lapangan Merdeka Pematang Siantar yang terdiri dari 112 pedagang yang  dipilih dengan menggunakan random sampling (sampel acak). Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan instrumen: (1) angket modal usaha, (2) angket jam kerja, dan (3) angket pendapatan pedagang kaki lima. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan modal usaha terhadap pendapatan pedagang kaki lima, hasil ini terlihat pada uji t dimana nilai thitung  modal usaha (9.191) > nilai ttabel (1.65857) yang berarti pada variabel tersebut signifikan. (2) terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan jam kerja terhadap pendapatan pedagang kaki lima, hasil ini terlihat pada uji t dimana nilai thitung dari jam kerja (3.871) > ttabel (1.65857) yang berarti pada pada variabel tersebut signifikan. (3) modal usaha dan jam kerja secara bersama-sama mempengaruhi pendapatan pedagang kaki lima, hal ini dapat dilihat pada uji F dimana nilai Fhitung  (55.369) > dibanding nilai Ftabel (2.69). Uji koefisien determinasi R Square diketahui sebesar 0.502 yang berarti 50,2% variabel modal usaha dan jam kerja berpengaruh terhadap pendapatan pedagang kaki lima di Lapangan Merdeka Pematang Siantar dan selebihnya 49,8% merupakan pengaruh dari variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
Effect of Temperature and Extraction Time on the Yield, Water Content, and Methoxyl of Coconut Fiber Pectin
Authors: Paat Frangky J. , Lamaega Jolanda Ch. E. , Mamuaja Christine Fransin , Lumuindong Frans , Rorong Frangky
Published: December 2023

This research aims to see the effect of temperature and extraction time on water content, yield and methoxyl content of coconut fiber pectin. This research was carried out experimentally factoril in Design Random Complete, which consists two treatment that is temperature extraction and extraction time with three repetitions. The results of this research show that treatment temperature extraction very influence yield pectin, rate water and methoxyl pectin while the extraction time affects the water content of the pectin. At a temperature of 70 O C and long extraction 60 minutes obtained the highest average yield of pectin, namely 4.31%, while the average the lowest pectin yield was obtained from treatment with an extraction temperature of 90 ° C and an extraction time of 90 minute. Average rate methoxyl highest obtained from treatment temperature 70 O C and long extraction 30 minute, whereas average percent rate methoxyl Lowest obtained from treatment with an extraction temperature of 90 O C and an extraction time of 90 minutes, namely 8.03% and 7.61% respectively. From the results obtained, it was concluded that the pectin obtained was classified as deep pectin group with high methoxyl content, namely >7%. Average percent of pectin content The lowest was 90 O C and the extraction time was 90 minutes, namely 10.19%, while the highest obtained from treatment with an extraction temperature of 70 O C and an extraction time of 30 minutes. From the results of the analysis this water content means that the water content of the coconut fiber pectin obtained is deep study this has fulfil condition for water content dry pectin that is 10-14%.
Identification and Percentage of Disease Pathogen Attacks on Primary Palm Oil Crops
Authors: Defitri Yuza , Marcelian Sherly
Published: December 2023

The aim of this research is to identify and determine the percentage of diseases caused by fungi in oil palm seedlings. The purposive sampling method and the objects observed were fungi that cause disease in oil palm seedlings microscopically at the Jambi Class 1 Agricultural Quarantine Laboratory. The results of the research found that Curvularia sp disease had a percentage of attacks in nursery one (f?) of 25%, while the intensity of attacks in nursery one (f?) was 5%, in nursery two (f?) the percentage of attacks was 25% while the intensity of attacks in nursery two (f?) 6%, and in the third nursery (f?) the attack percentage was 10%, while the attack intensity in the third nursery (f?) was 2%. The percentage of attacks by Pestalotiopsis sp in nursery one (f?) is 20%, while the intensity of attacks in nursery one (f?) is 4%, in nursery two (f?) the percentage of attacks is 5%, while the intensity of attacks in nursery two (f?) is 1%, and in nursery three (f?) attack percentage was 20% while the attack intensity in the three (f?) nursery was 4%. From this research, it was concluded that two diseases were found in oil palm seedlings, namely Curvularia sp leaf spot and Pestalotiopsis sp leaf spot.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajarajan Pop-up Book pada Materi Keanekaragaman Hayati
Authors: Sianturi Melinia , Siagian Gunaria , Pasaribu Sunggul
Published: December 2023

Berdasarkan hasil observasi dan wawancara salah satu guru biologi di Sekolah SMA Negeri 1 Pematang Siantar diperoleh informasi bahwa pada proses pembelajaran dikelas para guru masih belum menggunakan media pembelajaran yang bervariasi pada proses pembelajaran. Hal ini dibuktikan melalui pengamatan yang dilakukan dikelas X yang berjumlah 7 kelas. Dari pengamatan yang dilakukan diperoleh informasi bahwa yang mendapatkan nilai tuntas atau diatas KKM hanya 26 dari 252 siswa atau sekittar 10% dari total keseluruhan. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui uji kelayakan media pembelajaran Pop up Book pada materi Keanekaragaman hayati  kepada validator ahli yaitu dosen dan guru biologi. Adapun tujuan lainnya dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan media pembelajaran ini terhadap hasil belajar serta untuk mengetahui respon peserta didik terhadap media pembelajaran Pop up Book. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development) dengan model pengembangan ADDIE. Hasil uji kelayakan media pembelajaran Pop up Book oleh validator ahli diperoleh persentase rata-rata yaitu 92,5%. Hasil belajar siswa pada kelas yang menggunakan media pembelajaran Pop up Book memiliki nilai yang lebih tinggi dari kelas yang tidak menggunakan media pembelajaran Pop up Book. Adapun respon siswa terhadap media pembelajaran Pop up Book sebagai media pembelajaran diperoleh kategori sangat baik dengan persentase 91,30%.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Menggunakan Adobe Flash CS6 untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Situmorang Ria Agustina , Siagian Gunaria , Pasaribu Sunggul
Published: December 2023

Salah satu meidia peimbeilajaran yang dapat meiningkatkan peirhatian siswa teirhadap peimbeilajaran yaitu Adoibei Flash CS6. Meidia peimbeilajaran Adoibei Flash CS6 masih jarang digunakan di seikoilah seikitar Peimatang Siantar khususnya di SMA Neigeiri 1 Peimatang Siantar. Metode peineilitian ini adalah R & D (Reiseiarch and Deiveiloipmeint) deingan meinggunakan moideil ADDIEi (Analysis, Deisign, Deiveiloipmeint, Impleimeintasi, and Eivaluatioin). Hasil peineilitian dan peingeimbangan meidia peimbeilajaran meinggunakan Adoibei Flash CS6 pada mateiri Keianeikaragaman Hayati dipeiroileih keisimpulan seibagai beirikut: Berdasarkan pada gambar diatas, nilai signifikansi (2-tailed) adalah 0,000 dimana < 0,05. Maka dapat disimpulkan Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Maka hasil dari hipotesis ini yang diterima adalah Ha diterima yaitu Ada Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Adobe Flash CS6 Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas X Pada Materi Keanekaragaman Hayati Di SMA Negeri 1 Pematang Siantar. Simpulan dari penelitian ini untuk hasil peirseintasei keiseiluruhan yaitu seibeisar 88% meimbuktikan bahwa meidia peimbeilajaran meinggunakan Adoibei Flash CS6 pada mateiri Keianeikaragaman Hayati Sangat Layak/Valid untuk diuji peinggunaanya di lapangan. Hasil Beilajar siswa pada keilas yang meinggunakan meidia Adoibei Flash CS6 leibih tinggi daripada keilas yang tidak meinggunakan meidia peimbeilajaran Adoibei Flash CS6. Reispoin siswa teirhadap meidia dipeiroileih peirseintasei meidia yaitu seibeisar 81,49%, ini meimbuktikan bahwa reispoin siswa teirhadap meidia sangat baik. Dan untuk reispoin guru seibeisar 90% dan disimpulkan bahwa sangat baik.
Perspektif Budaya Luar terhadap Suku Atoni/Dawan
Authors: Pinem Irmina , Manurung Yessika Angelin , Manik Cici , Br Ginting4 Sintiya , Situmorang Murni
Published: December 2023

Pengabdian ini merupakan kegiatan wawancara yang dilakukan dengan penuh wawasan dengan Suster, seorang anggota Suku Dawan yang telah mewariskan budaya dan tradisi mereka dari generasi ke generasi. Dalam wawancara ini, Suster berbagi cerita dan pengalaman pribadi tentang adat istiadat, kepercayaan, serta nilai-nilai yang mendefinisikan Suku Dawan. Dalam wawancara ini Suster berbagi kisahnya tentang kepindahannya ke wilayah ini, tantangan yang dihadapinya selama proses adaptasi, serta bagaimana dia menjaga identitas budaya aslinya sambil mengintegrasikan diri ke dalam komunitas lokal serta cara berkontribusi pada keharmonisan sosial. Wawancara ini memberikan wawasan tentang pengalaman individu dari suku pendatang dan pentingnya dialog lintas budaya dalam masyarakat multikultural.
Pembelajaran Matematika yang Seru dan Menyenangkan dengan Metode Ice Breaking dan Mathmagic
Authors: Astindari Tri , Yuliana Dyan , Noervadila Irma , Masruro Anisyah Aulia
Published: December 2023

Sebagian besar peserta didik merasa bosan bahkan ada yang sampai tertidur di kelas karena merasa materi yang diberikan sulit dan membosankan. Selain itu, cara mengajar pendidik masih menggunakan metode konvensional yang hanya terpusat pada pendidik, sehingga peserta didik kurang aktif dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Agar tidak menjadi masalah (problem) yang berkelanjutan kepada adik-adik kelasnya nanti, maka perlu diberikan metode yang efektif dan sesuai. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi tentang pembelajaran Matematika yang seru dan menyenangkan kepada peserta didik kelas X AKL 1 SMKN 2 Situbondo serta mengajarkan metode ice breaking dan mathmagic dalam bentuk permainan (game). Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di ruang kelas X AKL 1 yang berlangsung selama 1 hari yaitu Sabtu, 10 Juni 2023 jam 09.00 WIB s/d selesai. Narasumber sebanyak 2 orang memberikan materi tentang strategi belajar matematika yang seru dan menyenangkan, serta pengenalan metode Ice Breaking dan mathmagic yang dapat diimplementasikan pada pelajaran Matematika di kelas X AKL 1. Hasil dari kegiatan ini yaitu meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pengalaman bagi peserta didik kelas X tentang metode yang efektif digunakan dalam pelajaran Matematika, sehingga kegiatan pembelajaran menjadi seru dan menyenangkan, serta dapat menghilangkan persepsi negatif peserta didik terhadap pelajaran Matematika.
Interplay between Technological Innovation and Employee Skills in Accelerating Small Medium Enterprise Growth
Authors: Kithae Peter Paul , Githendu Rosalid
Published: December 2023

Past statistics have shown that among five SMEs start-ups, three of them dissolve before a lifespan of five years. There are numerous factors that affect SMEs growth among them technology and employee skills. It would be important to consider the influence of technology and employee skills on the growth of SMEs. This study investigating the inter play between technological innovation and employee skills in accelerating the Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs) growth. A descriptive research design was applied to implement the study targeting a total population of 174 firms. This study employed stratified random sampling technique to categorize the firms in to three different sections of interior design firms, interior decoration firms and architectural firms as they show different heterogeneous characteristics. A sample of 54 respondents was selected from the population using simple random sampling. Questionnaires were the main primary data collection instruments. A pilot study was used to confirm content validity of the data gathering instruments while the Cronbach’s coefficient alpha was used to establish reliability. Quantitative data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics and expressed as percentages and frequencies. Chi square test was conducted to test the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Besides, regression analysis was done to determine the extent to which the independent variables influenced SMEs growth. Inferential statistics was tested at 95% confidence level and p-value ≤ 0.05. The chi square results indicated that employee skills were significantly associated with SMEs sales (χ2=9.000, p=0.03), profits (χ2=20.700, p=0.002) but not net assets (χ2=3.706, p=0.282) and number of employees (χ2=2.753, p=0.427). Further, technological innovation was significantly associated with SMEs sales (χ2= 8.322, p=0.040), profits (χ2=9.584, p=0.022) net assets (χ2=13.846, p=0.004) but not the number of employees (χ2=0.800, p=0.722). Further, the regression analysis indicated that a unit rise in technological innovation would result in 0.756 whereas a unit increase in employee skills would cause 0.352 unit increase in growth of SMEs. The study concluded that technological innovation and employee skills are associated with growth of Interior Design SMEs in Nairobi County. This study recommends that SMEs should enhance their technology to facilitate innovation of new products hence spur their growth. Likewise, SMEs should enhance their employees’ skills to expand their growth.
Factors Influencing the Airline Decision-Making Process in Planning Pricing Mechanisms in the Nigerian Aviation Industry
Authors: Adamolugbe Labake Temitope , Akpudo Chijioke Udechukwu , Stephens Mobolaji Stephen , Enyinda Chukwuemeka Albert
Published: December 2023

The airline industry is faced with a lot of challenges based on their various operations in terms of the carriage of goods and passengers. Part of this challenge is the issue of the best pricing strategies to be adopted. Prior to setting fare, the airline industry considered a number factors before the decision is implemented looking at customer satisfaction and profit making. Therefore, based on that, this study set out to assess the factors that influence airline pricing decisions in the Nigerian airline industry. The scope of the study covers all the domestic airlines operating in Nigeria. A questionnaire was administered to three hundred forty-nine staff consist of three categories of staffers (directorate, managerial, and supervisory) of all the domestic airlines in Nigeria. The collected data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Eleven variables (factors) were selected as attributes and tested. These include: demand, cost of inputs and supply, prevailing market airfare price, prices (fares) of alternative modes, route status, period (time) of supply and demand, distance between origin and destination, landing fees, availability of slots in peak periods, security on the origin-destination (O-D) market, and availability of aircraft maintenance. The results revealed that distance between the origin and destination, time of supply, and demand are the most significant factors influencing airline pricing decisions in the Nigerian airline industry. Therefore, based on the findings of the study, the study recommends that the airline industry must ensure that passengers are fully informed if prices are changed and also ensure the security of passengers from origin to destination.
Influence of Self-Concept and Body Dissatisfaction on Social Introversion
Authors: Mokuolu Bolade Olubunmi , Ojo Ayomide Emmanuel , Oloogunebi Adewale Joseph
Published: December 2023

This research was designed to examine the influence of self-concept and body dissatisfaction on social introversion which could be described as having limited social interaction and being preoccupied with one’s thoughts. This study used survey research design adopting expo-facto design and a convenient sampling technique was adopted in distributing the questionnaires to the research participants because the population is homogeneous. Three research instruments were used in this research which are: Self-Concept Questionnaire (SCQ) by Robson (1989), Body Image Scale and willingness to communicate scale by McCroskey (1992) to measure self concept, body dissatisfaction, and social introversion respectively. The research involved two hundred and forty-seven respondents, of which 125 were males and 122 were females. Result obtained from the research using regression analysis indicates that body dissatisfaction has significant predictive influence on social introversion among undergraduates in Ekiti State. The report using regression analysis also indicated that there is a significant influence of resilience which is the only dimension of self-concept on social introversion. Also, using independent t. test, there is joint influence of self-concept and body dissatisfaction on social introversion while no significant sex different in self-concept, body dissatisfaction and social introversion has been reported. It is therefore concluded that self concept and having body dissatisfaction could predict social introversion. From the findings made, it is hereby recommended that other further researches could be considered in other geographical locations of Nigeria in order to validate generalization of the findings made.
APLICAÇÃO DA METODOLOGIA 5S NA GESTÃO DE ESTOQUES DE UMA MINERADORA
Authors: Santos Evangelista Kethelen , Teixeira dos Santos Nayara
Published: December 2023

A metodologia 5S surgiu no Japão na década de 1960, após a Segunda Guerra Mundial, com o objetivo de melhorar as condições nas indústrias que enfrentavam problemas de sujeira e desorganização, afetando sua eficiência produtiva. Desse modo, o objetivo deste estudo é apresentar uma proposta de implementação da Metodologia 5S (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu e Shitsuke) aliado ao Ciclo PDCA (Plan, Do, Check e Action) no estoque de materiais da eletroeletrônica em Governador Valadares-MG, reduzindo os problemas que afetam a eficiência no envio dos materiais. Para atingir o objetivo, realizou-se um diagnóstico inicial do ambiente de trabalho a fim de fornecer uma visão detalhada da situação do local e embasar a proposta de implementação do Programa 5S, em conjunto com o Ciclo PDCA, identificando ações essenciais e estabelecendo um plano de execução para cada sentido. Além disso, foram delineadas ações iniciais essenciais para a sua implementação, apoiado no Ciclo PDCA no qual foi elaborado um plano detalhado para a execução de cada um dos sentidos. O estudo adota uma abordagem de pesquisa aplicada, qualitativa, descritiva, participativa no formato de estudo de caso. A coleta de dados se deu por meio de um checklist e observação participante. Os benefícios alcançados incluíram melhorias na distribuição de materiais, antes da aplicação da Metodologia 5S, eram necessários 2 dias para a separação da rota de envio dos materiais, após a implementação, esse tempo foi reduzido para 1 dia. Além disso, observou-se melhorias nos fluxos dos processos e na transformação cultural da equipe.
Terapêutica da lepra e farmacogenética
Authors: BEIGUELMAN B.
Published: December 2023

No presente trabalho foram analisadas algumas características farmacogeneticas que são polimorfismos genéticos humanos e que influenciam a ação da 4,4'-diaminodifenilsulfona (DDS), o medicamento mais amplamente empregado na terapêutica da lepra. Deu-se atenção especial aos polimorfismos da acetiltransferase, da desidrogenase de 6-fosfato de glicose e da NADH redutase de metemoglobina. Além da revisão e análise critica da literatura, foram apresentadas sugestões para novas investigações.
Hansenologia Internationalis, novo periódico
Authors: PUPO J. AGUIAR , RABELLO F. E.
Published: December 2023

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Estudos imunoquimicos na hanseníase. III. Pesquisa de auto-anticorpos séricos. Tentativa de associação com a reação de Rubino
Authors: SILVA O. P. , FERRI R. G. , MORAES N. , MARQUES A. L. V.
Published: December 2023

Pesquisou-se, em soros de pacientes de hanseníase, classificados em Rubino positivos e negativos, a presença de auto-anticorpos (anti-tireoglobulina e fator reumatóide). Anticorpos anti-tireoglobulina foram detectados apenas no grupo virchoviano Rubino positivo, com positividade de 43%. O fator reumatóide foi detectado nos dois grupos virchovianos, em 30% e 17%, respectivamente, nos grupos virchovianos Rubino positivo e Rubino negativo, sem que, contudo, a diferença fosse significante.
Estudo comparativo entre a neuropatia hansenótica e as neuropatias periféricas mais freqüentes no nosso meio
Authors: RODRIGUES T. R. P. , AZULAY R. D. , NEVES R. G.
Published: December 2023

No diagnóstico diferencial da Neuropatia Hansenótica com as demais Neuropatias Periféricas verificamos que o distúrbio da sensibilidade objetiva e o espesssamento do nervo periférico, representam os elementos mais importantes para o diagnóstico.
A study of community attitudes and knowledge in relation to leprosy
Authors: FEIST T.
Published: December 2023

A study of community attitudes and knowledge in relation to leprosy was undertaken in the Bauru Region of the Brazilian State of Silo Paulo as preparation for an integration project in the region. A representative sample of approximately 500 persons was interviewed in 7 municipalities by 15 psychology students. The results of the study showed that the level of knowledge about leprosy in the region is very low with the mean score on a basic knowledge test being 37.5% correct. While results showed the existence of a "leprosy stigma" in the region, they also demonstrated a considerable degree of acceptance on the part of the general population to maintaining close work and friendship relationships with patients under treatment. Other answers to questions in the study indicated that the roots of the "leprosy stigma" lie more in the fear of "contagion" and the disease's effect on social relationships than in the fear of physical problems such as pain and deformities. The author is left with a feeling of cautious optimism as to the success of integrationefforts when these are accompanied by health education activities with those with whom the patient Is to maintain close contacts.
Transformação dos linfócitos induzida pela fitohemaglutinina e reação de Mitsuda
Authors: VOZZA J. A. , BEIGUELMAN B. , PISANI R. C. B. , CEZAR P. C.
Published: December 2023

A taxa de transformação blástica dos linfócitos induzida pela fitohemaglutinina, bem como os níveis de globulinas séricas foram investigados em soldados brasileiros caucasóides que apresentavam reação tardia à lepromina (reação de Mitsuda) fortemente positiva ou completamente negativa. Nenhum dos indivíduos examinados era comunicante de pacientes com hanseníase. Os resultados obtidos permitem concluir que, em indivíduos sadios, nem a transformação dos linfócitos estimulada pela fitohemaglutinina, nem os níveis de globulinas séricas dependem da reação de Mitsuda. A correlação negativa significativa entre o nível de globulinas não gama e a taxa de transformação blástica dos linfócitos provocada pela fitohemaglutinina, que é encontrada em pacientes lepromatosos, não foi observada nos indivíduos sadios que foram examinados.
Aspectos da "incidência" da hanseníase no Estado de São Paulo em 1976
Authors: BELDA W.
Published: December 2023

Em 1975 foram diagnosticados, nas Unidades Sanitárias do Estado de São Paulo, 1853 pacientes de hanseníase. O autor distribui tais casos por Distrito Sanitário e Região Administrativa de residência, segundo os percentuais encontrados de formas clínicas. São analisados a naturalidade dos pacientes, o tempo de doença na ocasião do diagnóstico e o rendimento dos diversos meios empregados no despistamento de casos. Tendo em vista a importância sanitária dos casos indiferenciados e virchovianos, são relatados os números brutos de casos "fechados" e os percentuais de I e V para cada Distrito Sanitário. Enfatizando a importância do exame de comunicantes, são dados os índices de "incidência" na população natural do Estado (0,07%) e o encontrado na população estimada de comunicantes (1,72%).
Clasificación de la lepra: ubicación de la forma indeterminada. Importancia capital de este tema
Authors: CONSIGLI CARLOS ALBERTO
Published: December 2023

Se presenta un esquema histórico de la clasificación de las formas clínicas de lepra, dando énfasis a la introducción del grupo indeterminado y a su importancia en la leprología moderna. La presente clasificación, basada en el mantenimiento de este grupo y del concepto de polaridad, ha sido probada satisfactoriamente. Talvez pueda ser perfeccionada, pero sus características esenciales deben conservarse.
"N-Factor/Anergic Margin" or Resistance/Susceptibility to hanseniasis. 111. The general acceptance of the theory under other names, a few pending questions and the related researches ahead
Authors: ROTBERG Abrahão
Published: December 2023

In this third and final article of a series, the general acceptance of the "N-Factor/Anergic Margin" theory, under other names, is reported. "Constitutional capacity to react", "genetical aptitude" and "potential immunity" stand among the numerous synonyms for the old (1937) "natural" N-Factor; "lepromatous macrophage defect", "specific defect of cell-mediated immunity" are pathogenetical explanations for the "Anergic Margin" (AM). However, "depression" and "impairment" of immunity are not included among the synonyms for the AM, as, according to the theory, energy precedes and conditions VirchowIan hanseniasis, is not caused by it. Secondary unspecific depression of cell-mediated immunity possibly exists in moderately advanced cases of Virchowian hanuPniagig, but has no relationship with the primary genetical incapacity to react to Mycobacterium hansenii, which characterizes the AM of the general population. Studies with homozygotic twins and HL-A antigens support the theory of a genetical conditioning of types of hanseniasis. Many works on the immunogenetics of the disease were inconclusive, partly due to the fact that Mitsuda-negative persons were wrongly considered as a homogeneous group, not as a heterogeneous group ranging from total energy (the AM) to the highest grades of Mitsuda responsiveness (only needing the stimulation by mycobacteria, especially Hansen's and Koch's). "N-Factor" bearers (reactors) and AM members (non-reactors) exist in the whole world, endemic and non-endemic, and constitute an ample field for research. Further investigations to clarify some of the pending questions are suggested.
Estudios enzimáticos en pacientes hansenianos. I. Actividad de las transaminasas glutimico pirúvica y glutimico oxalacética
Authors: PACIN ANA , FLIESS ENRIQUE L.
Published: December 2023

Se estudió la activiciad enzimática de GOT y OPT en 130 pacientes hansenianos divididos en cuatro grupos: hanseniasis virchowiana quiescente, tuberculoide quiescente, virchowiana reaccional y tuberculoide reaccional. Se observaron diferencias significatives entre las formas quiescentes y las reaccionales; no se observn diferencia entre las formas quiescentes entre si, en tanto que la actividad enzimática en los pacientes virchowianos reaccionales estava elevada con respecto a los tuberculoides reaccionales en forma poco significativa. Se discute que la causa de estas alteraciones se deba a fenómenos de hipersensibilidad mediados por inmunocomplejos o por células, segim los casos.
Hanseníase: imagem, educação, integração e relacionamento médico-paciente
Authors: MESQUITA André Petrarca de
Published: December 2023

Embora ainda utilizados em campanhas de angariação de donativos, os aspectos graves da hanseníase são menos comuns, graças ao diagnóstico e tratamento precoces. Esta nova imagem da hanseníase deve ser propagada pela educação sanitária, dirigida especialmente para doentes e comunicantes. A integração deve referir-se não só à hanseníase mas também aos "leprólogos", que se viram "segregados" da medicina devido ao pejorativo "lepra". O bom relacionamento com o paciente depende de que seu médico seja também um psicólogo permanente, desde o diagnóstico da doença.
Leprostigma in hanseniasis
Authors: DOGLIOTTI M.
Published: December 2023

Ignorance, fear and superstition surround the problems of hanseniasis. In almost all cultures the predominant attitude is emotion, disgust and rejection towards persons suffering from this disease. All efforts aimed at the control of hanseniasis are doomed to failure unless the significance of stigma and associated social and economic factors are given adequate consideration. A programme of destigmatization is outlined.
In vitro effect of DDS on phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) induced lymphocyte transformation
Authors: Ghei S.K. , Sengupta U. , Desikan K.V.
Published: December 2023

A study to find out the in vitro effect of diamino diphenyl sulphone (DDS) on phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) induced lymphocyte transformation was carried out in three phases using a wide range of DDS concentrations. Lymphocytes from healthy volunteers were investigated. Volunteers were divided into three groups to conduct the study in three phases. In each phase in addition to 0.02 ml of PHA, 4 different concentrations of DDS were added per 106 lymphocytes in tissue culture system. A statistically significant depression (P<0.05) in the per cent of blast cell formation induced by PHA was observed in the cultures with all the concentrations of DDS except with the lowest concentration (0.01 μg) of DDS. While the depression observed in the first and the third phase was found to be dose dependent, no significant correlation was noted between the DDS concentration and depression in PHA induced blastogenesis in the second phase. The significance of these observations are discussed.
Estudo comparativo da intradermo-reação praticada com lepromina integral e com lepromina tratada por ultra-som em individuos normais
Authors: Karazawa Edna Hidemi , Proença Nelson Guimarães , Mimica Igor , Kliemann Teresa A. E. , Martinez Ednir Wanderley , Guedes Marilda , Farias Lucia Rosario
Published: December 2023

Realizou-se um estudo comparativo das reações de Fernandez e de Mitsuda em 104 indivíduos normais, utilizando-se lepromina integral e lepromina tratada por ultra-som. Os resultados obtidos não mostraram diferença estatisticamente significativa, no que se refere a reação de Fernandez. Ja em relação à reação de Mitsuda houve diferença significativa; a favor da lepromina integral.
Reprovamos angariação de donativos baseada na estigmatização
Authors: Internationalis Hansenologia
Published: December 2023

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La réaction reverse ou inverse — point actuel
Authors: CARAYON A.
Published: December 2023

A reação reversa ou inversa, bem estudada em certos centros de pesquisa, continua ainda mal conhecida, contestada e mesmo negada. Este desconhecimento tem sido uma das causas das dificuldades na compreensão do mecanismo das nevrites hansenianas. Pretendeu-se respigar a evolução dos conceitos sobre essa questão desde Souza Lima e Souza Campos (1940), depois Tajiri (1955), atingindo o conceito atual de reação I de Jopling, que compreende a reação "up grading" e 'down grading", culminando-se por apresentar uma interpretação, cujo mecanismo permite melhor compreensão da fenomenologia clínica e conduta terapêutica mais adequada.
Ensino da hansenologia
Authors: Almeida Neto Estevam de
Published: December 2023

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Alguns aspectos sobre a hanseníase na região de Londrina, Paraná, 1968-1978. 2. Características específicas
Authors: Tornero Nilton , Asseis Eduardo Abujamra , Magalhães Lilia Bueno de , Priscinotti Teresinha , Barth Yonice Lisieux , Casagrande Neusa A.
Published: December 2023

O presente estudo adiciona informações complementares ao conhecimento da endemia hansênica na região do 17.° Distrito Sanitário, cuja sede é Londrina. Observou-se uma porcentagem crescente de doentes oriundos das zonas urbanas dos municípios; evidenciou-se a grande importância que se revestem as formas V e D na disseminação da doença, devido à sua alta ocorrência, principalmente no sexo masculino. Sendo uma região de alta, endemicidade, torna-se necessária uma reorientação da política sanitária em relação ao seu controle, dando-se ênfase à busca dos casos. Um programa prioritário deveria concentrar-se na deteção de casos entre os escolares, por meio de exame de massa e na vigilância extensiva de contatos das formas baciliferas, principalmente nos contatos intradomiciliares.