bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Avaliação da efetividade das políticas públicas que abordam a gestão de resíduos sólidos: um panorama brasileiro
Authors: Lenzi Andréa Ryba , Massi Edson Henrique Gaspar , Santana Raniel Marcelo de
Published: March 2024

Em função da crescente geração e da preocupação mundial com os resíduos sólidos, acompanhar a efetividade da legislação, que aborda o tema, é de extrema importância para guiar as ações dos agentes públicos envolvidos. Assim, este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a efetividade da Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (PNRS), no que tange a não geração/redução e a destinação final dos resíduos, comparando os dados disponibilizados pelo Sistema Nacional de Informações sobre Saneamento (SNIS), com as metas estipuladas no Plano Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos. Para tanto, adotando uma metodologia qualitativa, construiu-se um quadro lógico, buscando o entendimento e delineamento do tema e a construção de um mapa térmico, com o intuito de se ter um panorama da situação para os dados mais atuais disponíveis, mediante o uso da estatística descritiva não-probabilística. Com isso, pode-se perceber que a maioria dos estados brasileiros ainda faz uso de lixões ou aterros controlados como principal forma de disposição final dos resíduos, o que também os deixa distantes do cumprimento da meta lixão zero. Por outro lado, alguns estados usam primordialmente aterros sanitários como forma de disposição final de resíduos sólidos urbanos (RSU). Além disso, aspectos sociais são discutidos.
Controle de qualidade de comprimidos de enalapril e carbamazepina provenientes da Farmácia Solidária do município de Maringá (PR)
Authors: Ibanez Maria Carolina Henriques , Santos Raquel Teixeira dos , Gonzalez Bárbara Longhini , Lima Clara Beatriz de , Teston Ana Paula Margioto , Chierrito Danielly , Mello João Carlos Palazzo de , Araújo Daniela Cristina de Medeiros
Published: March 2024

O programa “Farmácia Solidária” instituído pela Secretaria de Saúde da Prefeitura do Município de Maringá (PR) possibilita o aumento ao acesso de medicamentos à população, por meio da distribuição de medicamentos doados pelas pessoas. O presente estudo tem como objetivo avaliar a qualidade de comprimidos genéricos de enalapril e carbamazepina provenientes do programa “Farmácia Solidária”. Os testes realizados nas amostras foram peso médio, friabilidade, desintegração, dissolução e doseamento, seguindo os parâmetros da Farmacopeia brasileira VI edição, (2019). As amostras de carbamazepina e enalapril testadas foram aprovadas nos testes, encontrando-se dentro dos limites preconizados pela monografia.
DOES SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES AID POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA? ROBUST EVIDENCE FROM ALTERNATIVE POVERTY INDICATORS
Authors: Gbadebo Adedeji Daniel
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Nigeria is amongst countries dedicated to attaining the SDGs by 2030. The Nigerian government, through budgetary allocation, policies and programmes, has pursue interest to empower the SMEs with the aim to create employment and reduce poverty. The of the article is to demonstrate how the activities of the SMEs affect reduces unemployment in the country.
 
Methods: The paper applies the ARDL method to examine whether SMEs’ have effect poverty reduction. The estimation shows how SME contribution to GDP, alongside other independent variables - industrial output to GDP, and interest rate - transmit to impact poverty index.
 
Results and Conclusions: The findings show that SMEs have significant negative effects on the two indicators for poverty reduction. The increase in in the SMEs outputs lowers the percentage of the Nigerian poor surviving on less than $5.50 and less than $1.90 per day. The result further shows that the interest rate is positively signed, supposing, in the long run increase interest rate, increase the poverty level according to both measures.
 
Implications: The study suggests that the government should adequately fund the SME to enable them play major roles as medium to ensure reduction in the poverty rates in Nigeria.
 
Originality/Value: The study adds values to extant literature by considering two robust indicators of poverty - the poverty headcount ratio and the poverty incidence – in considering the effect of SMEs’ outputs.
THE URGENCY OF PROTECTING COMMUNAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KAMASAN KLUNGKUNG WAYANG PAINTINGS THROUGH GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY WELFARE
Authors: Wesna Putu Ayu Sriasih , Astara Wayan Wesna
Published: March 2024

Background: Geographical Indication is a sign that indicates the area of origin of goods and/or products which, due to geographical environmental factors including natural factors, human factors or a combination of these two factors, gives a certain reputation, quality and characteristics to the goods and/or products produced. Meanwhile, traditional cultural expression is the result of intellectual creativity of a group of indigenous peoples which has potential commercial value. Intellectual creativity of a group of indigenous peoples which has (potential) commercial value and its natural wealth has enormous potential to increase its value through the protection of communal intellectual property which can further improve the welfare of the Balinese people. This potential, if managed well, will be of benefit to the region as a characteristic of a region and can be used as a trade asset which is ultimately expected to improve the economy of the region where the product originates. One of them is the potential geographical indication of Kamasan wayang paintings which only exist in Kamasan Village, Klungkung Regency, Bali Province.
 
Methods: This legal study analyses uses normative legal research methods, as a characteristic of legal science is its normative nature. The nature of this research uses analytical descriptive, and To obtain research results that reach the target, analysis of legal materials is carried out qualitatively.
 
Result: Good management of intellectual property is a necessity and the key to success in developing and protecting superior regional products with the ultimate aim of increasing local revenue. These steps can take the form of identifying all existing regional potential, implementing a priority scale in developing superior products, providing a conducive business climate, supporting strategic and realistic policies, providing adequate facilities and infrastructure, and guaranteeing security and legal certainty.
 
Conclusions: Following up on the letter from the Directorate of Brands and Geographical Indications Number HKI.4-KI.07.01.01-380, as well as in order to encourage the growth of One Village One Brand (OVOB) Brand registration and inventory of Geographical Indication (IG) products in the Klungkung district area. The potential for advancing the welfare of the Balinese people through Geographical Indications able to carry out an inventory of the potential for Geographical Indications which is aspect of Intellectual Property in Klungkung Regency by cultural diversity of the Wayang Kamasan Klungkung Paintings tradition.
MEASURING THE COMPARATIVE AND COMPETITION OF INDONESIAN WOOD CHARCOAL EXPORTS IN THE SAUDI ARABIAN MARKET
Authors: Elpawati  , Inayah Titik , Arlita Ayu Dwi , Benalywa Zineb Abdulaker , Ismail Mohd Manshor
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study examines the comparative and competitive export of wood charcoal in four potential countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, China, and Vietnam, in the Saudi Arabian Market with HS Code 4402. This study used annual data for nine years from 2014 - 2022, divided into three periods.   Method: This study used the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) and concentration Ratio (CR), Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage (RSCA), Export Product Dynamic (EPD), X-Model, and Trade Specialization Index (ISP) models to measure the wood charcoal industry in the Saudi Arabian Market.   Result: The findings show that wood charcoal market in Saudi Arabia exhibits a strict oligopoly structure, with Indonesia and China dominating the market share. Indonesia emerged as the top supplier of wood charcoal to Saudi Arabia during for nine years. Malaysia showed the highest competitiveness among potential countries in certain periods. Overall, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, and Malaysia demonstrated strong competitive positions, with dynamic export growth, positioning them as "Rising Stars" in the market. These countries specialized as wood charcoal exporters to Saudi Arabia, reaching a mature stage in their market presence during the analyzed period from 2014 to 2022.   Conclusion: This study concludes that Indonesia became the highest supplier with a market share of 53.51% and had a strong comparative advantage. Malaysia has the highest optimistic market development, followed by Indonesia, Vietnam, and China. Indonesia's wood charcoal competitiveness position remains in the Rising Star position. The Trade Specialization Index of four potential countries at this stage of maturation.
Tereny zewnętrzne w przestrzeni biurowej – studium przypadku kompleksuBusiness Garden Warszawa
Authors: Witeczek Aleksandra
Published: March 2024

Artykuł jest studium przypadku zagospodarowania terenu kompleksu biurowego, stanowiącego serce Business Garden w Warszawie. Metoda badawcza objęła wizję lokalną, wywiady z pracownikami oraz badania literatury naukowej i specjalistycznej. Artykuł opisuje sposób funkcjonowania miejsca pod względem społecznym i przyrodniczym. Rozwiązania technologiczne, wymuszone poprzez mniej korzystne warunki lokalizacyjne, pozwoliły na charakterystyczne ukształtowanie ogrodu pomiędzy budynkami. Jego przestrzeń jest wyłączona z ruchu kołowego, stanowi miejsce rekreacji, pracy na świeżym powietrzu, interakcji międzyludzkich, a także unikalnych dla pracowników biurowych aktywności fizycznych, mając bezpośredni wpływ na poprawę zdrowia, komfortu, jakości i wydajności pracy użytkowników obiektu.
Postrzeganie murali –raport z badań ankietowych
Authors: Zabawa-Krzypkowska Joanna
Published: March 2024

W artykule omówiono wyniki badań dotyczące postrzegania wybranych murali przez odbiorców. Badania w formie ankiet zostały przeprowadzone w ramach przedmiotu psychofizjologia widzenia na kierunku architektura wnętrz Wydziału Architektury Politechniki Śląskiej. Uzyskane informacje stanową wstęp do dalszych badań dotyczących jakości środowiska życia człowieka i odbioru murali w przestrzeni publicznej.
Kontynuacja tradycyjnej drewnianej zabudowy mieszkaniowej na terenie Szczyrku w ujęciu współczesnym
Authors: Rdzawska-Augustin Elżbieta , Szymczyk Agnieszka
Published: March 2024

Niniejszy artykuł opisuje jedną z odpowiedzi na problem zachowania tożsamości regionalnej na terenach górskich – studium przypadku dotyczy zabudowy drewnianej Szczyrku. W 2023 roku została obroniona na Wydziale Architektury Politechniki Śląskiej praca autorstwa pani mgr inż. arch. Agnieszki Szymczyk pt.: „Propozycja projektowa współczesnej, drewnianej chałupy w oparciu o charakterystyczne cechy tradycyjnej zabudowy Górnego Szczyrku”. W niniejszym artykule autorki przedstawią w syntetycznej formie sposób, w jaki zostały przeprowadzone badania i analizy przedprojektowe oraz efekt końcowy w postaci przykładowych rozwiązań projektowych współczesnych drewnianych domów wpisujących się w dziedzictwo regionalne Szczyrku.
Efekty ewolucji rozwiązań krajobrazowych w kierunku planu adaptacji miasta do zmian klimatu na przykładzie dzielnicy Confluence w Lyonie
Authors: Opania Szymon
Published: March 2024

Artykuł zawiera wyniki analizy dokumentów miejskich ukazujących ewolucję i efekty podjętych przez władze miasta Lyon działań w procesie odnowy dzielnicy Confluence. Dzielnicy, która od 1995 r. jest teatrem dynamicznych przekształceń, w ramach którysh, obszar o powierzchni około 150 ha, będący wcześniej terenami produkcyjno-magazynowymi, stał się wizytówką miasta, wyposażony w miejsca pracy i zamieszkania, tereny wypoczynku, obiekty kultury i nauki. Przyczyniła się do tego na początku decyzja o realizacji pierwszej, spektakularnej koncepcji urbanistycznej, której autorami byli François Grether i Michel Desvigne, opierająca się na wyrazistym układzie kompozycyjnym wraz z ikonicznymi obiektami architektonicznymi. Z czasem, w kolejnych etapach, ewoluowała w kierunku rozwiązań polepszających jakość życia i adaptujących miasto do zmian klimatu. Co w końcu doprowadziło do przyznania jej certyfikatu zrównoważonej dzielnicy, jako pierwszej we Francji.
Analiza wynagrodzeń inżynierów budownictwa na koniec roku 2023
Authors: Kaczorek Krzysztof
Published: March 2024

W niniejszej pracy przeanalizowano próbę 13218 inżynierów budownictwa pod kątem ich zarobków w zależności od branży, stażu pracy, wielkości miejscowości oraz czasu pracy. Otrzymane wyniki zostały przedstawione w formie tabelarycznej oraz poddane analizie i krytycznej ocenie. Ponadto porównano otrzymane dane z danymi pozyskanymi pod koniec 2022 roku, na podstawie czego wyciągnięto wnioski odnośnie do zmian płac budowlanej kadry inżynierskiej w Polsce. Po raz pierwszy uwzględniono również płeć oraz typ osobowości ankietowanych – w artykule przedstawiono ogólne wyniki, zaś szczegółowe analizy zostaną wykonane w ramach oddzielnych publikacji. Na uwagę zasługuje również bardzo duża próba badawcza – jest to zasługa włączenia się w badania Polskiej Izby Inżynierów Budownictwa.
Impacto en la salud materno fetal de embarazadas adolescentes con vaginosis bacteriana
Authors: Mina-Ortiz ,Jhon Bryan , Franco-Macias Maria Odalis , Santana -Mariscal Luis Adonis , Garcia-Ortega Maritza Geomara
Published: March 2024

La   vaginosis bacteriana, ha sido un factor de riesgo para el parto prematuro, la salpingitis aguda y las complicaciones neonatales y perinatales de parto pretérmino que constituye un importante motivo de consulta a la emergencia obstétrica. Objetivo: Analizar el impacto en la salud materna fetal durante el embarazo adolescente con vaginosis bacteriana. Diseño: El estudio fue diseño documental de tipo descriptivo basado principalmente en una revisión sistemática de la información a través de la técnica de lectura crítica de fuentes tales artículos originales y libros. Se logró acceder mediante buscadores científicos como PubMed; Elsevier; Scielo, Google académico.  Criterios de inclusión: El estudio abarco artículos intercontinentales como España, nivel internacional como son México, Argentina, Colombia, Chile entre otros y a nivel del Ecuador. Las investigaciones que se tomaron a consideración para el estudio fueron desde el año 2019 hasta el 2024. Resultados:  La epidemiologia más alta fue en Brasil en el año 2022 con un valor de 84%. En Senegal se obtuvo un 18,6 % en el 2021. Las complicaciones que se pueden presentar son parto prematuro, Aborto espontáneo, Celulitis pélvica, Absceso pélvico. Se recurre a métodos tradicionales de ensayo como son los criterios de Amsel, cultivos microbiológicos y la puntuación de Nugen, se describe como la Gold estándar. Conclusión: La detección precisa de la vaginosis bacteriana ha sido fundamental para combatir dicha infección y prevenir posibles complicaciones entre madre y feto. Las pruebas de laboratorio, incluida la observación de síntomas como olor a pescado, la presencia de flujo vaginal y la realización de un examen pélvico, pueden indicar la presencia de vaginosis bacteriana.
Importancia clínica de la electroforesis de proteínas en el diagnóstico de enfermedades autoinmunes
Authors: Mina-Ortiz Jhon Bryan , Soledispa-Pincay Mara Andreina , Valdez-Artes Jhon Jairo
Published: March 2024

La electroforesis en una técnica que consiste en el uso del movimiento de proteínas en un intervalo de tiempo gracias a la producción de un campo eléctrico. Esta técnica fundamentada en la variabilidad de las propiedades eléctricas y el peso molecular de los prótidos, brinda a los profesionales de la salud una visión más detallada sobre la composición de las proteínas del paciente. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la importancia clínica de la electroforesis de proteínas en el diagnóstico de enfermedades autoinmunes. Se utilizó un diseño documental de tipo descriptivo, así mismo, se utilizó el método cualitativo, mismo que se centra en una revisión sistemática de información. Los artículos fueron obtenidos de las bases de datos Google Scholar, Dialnet, Elsevier y Scielo. Los resultados mostraron que las proteínas con mayor prevalencia en relación con enfermedades autoinmunes son la Tiroglobulina, el Colágeno y la Inmunoglobulina A. Se evidenció, que la principal ventaja de la electroforesis es su accesibilidad y su capacidad para poder contribuir con el diagnóstico de enfermedades autoinmunes; el tipo de electroforesis más utilizado es la electroforesis de proteínas séricas. Los hallazgos presentados destacan la importancia de la investigación continua en la identificación de biomarcadores, lo que puede conducir a avances significativos en la comprensión y el manejo de las enfermedades autoinmunes.
Especies florísticas y actividades antrópicas en el bosque seco tropical en Cantagallo del cantón Jipijapa
Authors: O´Brien-Vera Fernando Javier , Cabrera-Verdezoto Rodrigo Paúl
Published: March 2024

Los bosques secos tropicales poseen una alta diversidad biológica que influye en los servicios ecosistémicospero las actividades extractivas generan impactos negativos en la biodiversidad, la presente investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar las especies florísticas y actividades antrópicas en el bosque seco tropical (BST) en Cantagallo del cantón Jipijapa, la obtención de datos se realizó mediante el registro de especies florísticas de acuerdo al nombre común, nombre científico, especie y cantidad de individuos, mientras que la diversidad de especies se realizó mediante el índice de Shannon-Wiener, el análisis de las actividades antrópicas se realizó mediante encuestas distribuidas en 10 indicadores, el tipo de muestreo fue el no probabilístico por conveniencia seleccionado a 20 personas, el análisis de datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial (chi cuadrada p=≤0,05 de significancia estadística). Se identificó 25 especies distribuidas en 878 individuos las especies con el mayor número de individuos registrados fueron Lantana camara L., (221) y Picconia excelsa (Aiton) DC (119), en el análisis de Shannon-Wiener se observó que el área abordada presentó una diversidad baja S=1,950. De acuerdo a las encuestas en el indicador actividades antrópicas desarrolladas en el BST de Cantagallo la extracción de madera es la principal actividad, mientras que existe una alta percepción sobre las causas fragmentación del BST, aunque existe deficiencia en el conocimiento sobre las potenciales consecuencias que pueden ocurrir debido a la explotación no sostenible que pueden repercutir en los servicios ecosistémicos.
CONHECIMENTO TRADICIONAL E DIVULGAÇÃO EM REDE SOCIAL DA FLORA MEDICINAL DO ESTADO DO AMAPÁ, AMAZÔNIA BRASIL
Authors: Araújo Shirlene Lopes de , Freitas Fábio Luiz Vieira de , Oliveira Alzira Marques
Published: March 2024

O objetivo da pesquisa foi investigar quais plantas medicinais despertaram maior interesse e engajamento no perfil do Instagram @manjericao_plantasesaberes, com o intuito de compreender as preferências dos usuários em relação aos conteúdos postados. A metodologia consistiu no levantamento e análise das métricas curtidas, comentários, compartilhamentos, salvamentos, alcance, visitas e impressões, das postagens especificas sobre plantas medicinais. Os resultados apontam que as postagens sobre plantas conhecidas popularmente na região amazônica, como a Andirobeira (Carapa guianensis Aubl.), Babosa (Aloe vera (L.) Burm. F.), Jambú (Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K. Jansen), Alecrim (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), Alfavaca (Ocimum gratissimum L.), Vick (Mentha spicata L.), Verônica (Dalbergia monetaria L. f.) e Algodão Branco (Gossypium barbadense L.), foram as que obtiveram maior engajamento e interesse. Conclui-se que os usuários buscam informações mais detalhadas sobre as espécies vegetais que fazem parte de seu cotidiano, visando a cura ou o tratamento de doenças prevalentes, ou seja, aquelas que não representam risco grave à saúde e podem ser tratadas na atenção primária.
A ASSOCIAÇÃO LAREIRA DE NAZARÉ E A IMPORTÂNCIA DO TRABALHO VOLUNTÁRIO
Authors: Rioga Ana Flávia de Souza , Nogueira Francielle Câmara , São José Fábio de , Sousa Lidia Dely Alves de , Urias Patrícia , Pereira Júlio César Mendes , Pereira Carlos Alberto , Nogueira Stephânia da Consolação Silva
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo tem a finalidade de divulgar o trabalho da Associação Lareira de Nazaré, uma entidade sem fins lucrativos fundada no final da década de 60 por senhoras que visavam ajudar a comunidade. A Lareira foi criada com o objetivo de proporcionar amparo às pessoas carentes em situação de risco social. Além disso, ela promoveu eventos socioculturais cuja renda foi revertida para a Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Ouro Preto, para o Asilo São Vicente de Paulo, e outras associações filantrópicas. Realizou também oficinas e palestras que trataram de assuntos como economia doméstica, artesanato, alimentação saudável, amamentação e qualidade de vida. A Associação possui sede própria, com dois andares, onde são desenvolvidas a maior parte de suas atividades e está legalmente constituída. O papel do Projeto de Extensão foi integrar os alunos da Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto a essa ação, colaborando na divulgação do trabalho, além de buscar visibilidade para o projeto, pois cada vez mais suas atividades estão ameaçadas de extinção devido à escassez de senhoras para dar continuidade. A partir da análise histórica e das reuniões semanais das associadas, percebeu-se que o papel social da Lareira de Nazaré vai muito além do que sua finalidade preceituada.
USO DA TERAPIA DE REPOSIÇÃO HORMONAL EM MULHERES NO CLIMATÉRIO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Galvão Inês Portela Passos , Tajra Nilsa Araujo , Oliveira Silmara Ferreira de , Duarte Jamyla Osternes Lemos
Published: March 2024

O hipoestrogenismo fisiológico no climatério induz uma série de alterações urogenitais e sexuais que resultam em uma sintomatologia de difícil tolerabilidade, afetando a qualidade de vida feminina. A Terapia de Reposição Hormonal (TRH) é comprovadamente o tratamento mais eficaz para o alívio dos sintomas vasomotores e da síndrome urogenital nessa fase, sendo acompanhado de benefícios e riscos para a saúde.
ACHADOS IMPORTANES NO DIAGNÓSTICO DA DOENÇA CELÍACA EM PACIENTE ADULTO - UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Pires Itamara Macedo , Queiroz Igor Zarpellon Campelo de , Gugel Andrigo , Silva Layra Figueredo da , Nascimento Sidrayton Pereira do , Oliveira Rubenita Ferreira de Sales , Sá Laura Monique Gomes e , Camacam Matheus Fernandes Ribeiro , Leandro Delaide Marinho , Bacelar Giannia Lima , Reis Sérgio Eufrazio Marques
Published: March 2024

A doença celíaca (DC) ou enteropatia sensível ao glúten, desordem sistêmica mediada por fenômenos imunológicos e desencadeada por fragmentos proteicos do glúten presentes em grãos como trigo, centeio e cevada que afeta indivíduos geneticamente predispostos de qualquer faixa etária. A clínica da DC contempla manifestações gastrointestinais e extraintestinais, e podem ainda se apresentar de forma assintomática. Assim, é caracterizada por uma combinação variável de sinais e sintomas clínicos “glúten dependentes”, anticorpos específicos, alterações histológicas e predisposição genética. Seu diagnóstico é baseado em suspeita clínica, exames sorológicos e análise histopatológica intestinal. O tratamento dos pacientes celíacos consiste na adesão de dieta sem glúten. Atualmente é considerada uma doença comum, porém sua verdadeira prevalência tem sido questionada. Embora haja um melhor entendimento dessa patologia, devido às suas manifestações clínicas, muitos pacientes ainda não foram diagnosticados, mesmo em quadros típicos. O trabalho traz um relato de caso de uma paciente fictícia, do sexo feminino, 20 anos, queixando-se de episódios esporádicos de diarreia frequentes e progressivos. Faz-se importante avaliar diagnósticos diferenciais, para outras doenças que acusem sintomas parecidos e que são característicos de outras doenças que interferem no TGI como: diabetes mellitus, HIV, hipertireoidismo, doença de Crohn e outras causas de diarreia crônica. Depois de ser diagnosticado com DC, a qualidade de vida do indivíduo pode sofrer impactos. Este artigo tem como objetivo a partir do caso clínico fictício, discorrer sobre manifestações clínicas, e as recomendações para o diagnóstico correto e raciocínio clínico da doença celíaca.
Effektive og trygge budskap i folkeopplysning mot selvmord
Authors: Haga Egil , Nilsson Hanne Sofie Wernø , Mohn Christine , Mehlum Lars
Published: March 2024

Regionale folkeopplysningskampanjer med nasjonal overbygning skal som en del av Regjeringens handlingsplan for forebygging av selvmord 2020–2025 gjennomføres i helseregionene. Kampanjene skal gjennomføres som ledd i en flernivåintervensjon. Den mannlige delen av befolkningen er prioritert målgruppe, og man skal innrette informasjonen både mot risikoutsatte og den risikoutsattes sosiale nettverk. Det overordnete målet er å øke hjelpsøking ved selvmordstanker, hos grupper i befolkningen som ellers ikke ville søkt hjelp. Det overordnete kampanjebudskapet er «Snakk om selvmordstanker – det kan redde liv». I denne artikkelen gjør vi rede for problemstillinger knyttet til hvordan budskapene skal være effektive, med tanke på å skape oppmerksomhet og føre til økt hjelpsøking, men samtidig trygge i den forstand at de ikke skal føre til utilsiktede negative effekter i befolkningen som helhet eller i undergrupper. Ved utforming av enveiskommunikasjon om selvmordstematikk må man på den ene siden ta i bruk effektive mediestrategier for nå ut til ønskete målgrupper. På den annen side må man være oppmerksom på hvordan budskapene kan virke forskjellig på ulike grupper og tilstrebe nøkterne og håpsorienterte budskap. Gjennomgangen peker på problemstillinger vedrørende effektivitet og trygghet som bør undersøkes nærmere forskningsmessig.
Counterfeit Glass Beads during the East African Caravan Trade: Mineralogical and Gemmological Analysis
Authors:   University of Dar es Salaam, Biginagwa Thomas
Published: March 2024

This article presents results from mineralogical and gemmological analyses of imperfectly made tubular beads excavated at Kilwa Kivinje, a 19th century coastal caravan terminus in southern Tanzania. These beads are unique in size, their material, and colour, in addition to lacking treated cut ends. Because of their distinctive flaw, these beads required thorough laboratory analyses to determine how they compare to other glass beads from the same archaeological context. Although 19th century European travellers’ accounts insist on glass beads being the popular commodity during the East African caravan trade, mineralogical and gemmological analyses revealed some of these beads to have been crafted from low-grade non-glass material. This prevented their standardisation in cut lengths, the permanency of coated colours, and the cut-ends treatment. These results justify speculation that these were counterfeits designed to pass for the original glass beads, possibly due to limited supply amidst high demand and the rapidly changing customer tastes for the much sought-after glass beads in East Africa during the height of the caravan trade. This is the first archaeological study in the region to examine the quality of traded glass beads during the caravan trade for their authenticity in artistry and material.
Contradiction of Action and Inaction: A Reading of Selected Absurd Mini-Narratives in Ruganda’s Plays
Authors:   Kiisi University, Bwocha Bwocha
Published: March 2024

This article focuses on the absurd mini-narratives in John Ruganda’s three plays—The Burdens (1972), Black Mamba (1973) and Shreds of Tenderness (2001)—whose intertwining struggles communicate the desire for progress among the characters even as reality consigns them to regression. This article argues that the progress or regression in the three plays stems from omissions and commissions because the actions and inactions of the characters in the three plays determine their destinies. Sharp contrasts/paradoxes/absurdities stare with precision in the faces of the main characters whose embrace of Eurocentric cultures such as monogamy and capitalism have made them fail to coexist. Jean-Francois Leotard’s postmodernist theoretical ideas of mini-narratives are key here to unravelling this glaring paradox. Lyotard theorised that 'Grand Narratives' of progress and human perfectability are no longer tenable, and the best we can hope for is a series of 'mini-narratives', which are provisional, contingent, temporary, and relative and which provide a basis for the actions of specific groups in particular local circumstances. This article contends that the strivings of the characters in the selected plays under review come to naught, thus the absurd reality inherent in the condition of the characters. This article thus surmises that art and reality are conjoined twins in the selected plays and the characters’ actions enable this researcher to make a commentary on the human condition.
Status Gizi, Tingkat Konsumsi Zat Gizi Besi (Fe) dan Siklus Menstruasi Dengan Kejadian Anemia Remaja Putri
Authors: Putri Septiara Kharisma , Jeki Andicha Gustra , Fatmawati Tina Yuli
Published: March 2024

Background: There are many factors that can cause anemia, including nutritional status, low consumption levels (fe) and abnormal menstrual cycles. Aims: To determine the relationship between nutritional status, levels of consumption of Fe iron nutrients and menstrual cycles with the incidence of anemia in female adolescents at SMPN 18, Merangin Regency. Methods : This type of research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design and data collection by means of interviews, checking Hb and distributing questionnaires. The number of samples is 48 teenagers. Data analysis in this study used Univariate and Bivariate analysis using the chi square test to determine the relationship between the dependent variable (Nutritional Status, Consumption Level of iron (fe) nutrients and Menstrual Cycle) with the dependent variable (The incidence of anemia in young women) Results: The results showed that the percentage of under/over nutritional status was 29 respondents (60.4%), the level of iron (fe) consumption was lacking by 35 respondents (72.9%), the menstrual cycle was abnormal by 30 (62.5%). %), the incidence of anemia was 43 (89.6%). There is a relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of anemia (p = 0.041), there is a relationship between the consumption level of iron (fe) and the incidence of anemia (p = 0.006) and there is a relationship between the menstrual cycle and the incidence of anemia (p = 0.022). Conclusion: In this study it can be concluded that the incidence of anemia is quite high in SMPN 18 Merangin District. It is recommended for adolescents to maintain their food intake, because it affects health.
Pengaruh Pelaksanaan Program Usaha Kesehatan Sekolah (UKS) terhadap Perilaku Hidup Bersih Dan Sehat (PHBS) pada Remaja di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 1 Merauke Papua Selatan
Authors: Umakaapa Muktamar , Suradji Febry Ramadhani
Published: March 2024

Background: Health promotion activities in schools are a strategic step in improving student health, one of which can be done through the implementation of the School Health Program (UKS). Aims: This study aims to determine the relationship between the UKS program and Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) in adolescents at SMP Negeri 1 Merauke. Methods: The population of this study was all students of class X SMP Negeri 1 Merauke, totaling 105 people. The sampling technique used random sampling. The research sample was 56 respondents. This type of research is quantitative analytic research using a cross-sectional design. Data analysis was carried out univariately and bivariately using the Chi-Square test. Results: The results showed that there was no relationship between health education and students' Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) (p-value = 0.854). Similarly, there was no relationship between health services and PHBS students (p-value = 0.584), and there was a relationship between School Environment Development and PHBS students (p-value = 0.024). Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is a relationship between the implementation of UKS in the aspect of school environment development and PHBS students. Thus, it is recommended that SMP Negeri 1 Merauke school pay attention to other factors that may influence students' Clean and Healthy Living Behavior.
International Currency Circulation and Monetary Policy
Authors: Zhang Hanlin , Guo Dong
Published: March 2024

This paper explores the challenges in the internationalization of local currencies and the establishment of a robust International Currency Circulation (ICC) mechanism. Employing an innovative Agent-Based Model (ABM) grounded in Behavioral Finance, our research examines the interdependence between currency circulation and inter-bank treasury bond market. Through simulations, we analyze the impacts of monetary policies, increased overseas holdings, and investor sentiments on treasury bond prices and market activities. Our findings underscore the pivotal role of a robust monetary policy, the strategic optimization of market structures through overseas institutions, and the non-linear relationship between investor sentiment and treasury bond prices. This study contributes valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and academics, emphasizing measures to enhance market efficiency and stability in the realm of international currency circulation.
Ingenious Ways to Manipulate Peak Integration?
Authors: McDowall R.D.
Published: March 2024

Tired of life as your analytical results are always out of specification (OOS)? Fed up with yet another laboratory investigation? Get those rotten chromatograms to generate passing results by learning ways to manipulate peak integration from the experts... and now I have your undivided attention...and how reviewers, QA and inspectors can detect them!
Potential Effects of Live and Nutrient-Enhanced Food on Growth Performance and Biochemical Composition of Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher)
Authors: Siva Santhiya R.  , Aiswarya M. V.  , Mary Mettilda Bai S.  , Vinoliya Josephine Mary J.  , Citarasu T.  , Uma G.  , Anusha J. R.
Published: March 2024

Fish food and feeding play an important role in understanding the rate of growth, development and reproduction in ornamental fish culture.  The current study evaluated the impact of different types of food on the growth of Ornamental fish, Andinoacara pulcher. A comparative analysis of live, prepared, and commercial food was conducted in three feeding groups A, B and C, respectively. For live feed, Artemia larvae were cultured from Artemia seeds, and fed. The growth in terms of weight and body length was measured at 15-day intervals throughout the experimental period of 60 days. In addition, the protein, lipid, ash, and moisture composition of fish were estimated and analyzed.  From the results, the fish fed with live artemia feed attained maximum growth when compared to other prepared feed and commercial feed. The specific growth rate (SGR) was found to be maximum in group A (1.46%), followed by group B (1.15%) and group C (0.71%). There is a well-defined relationship between the rate of growth and the type of food consumed. The protein, carbohydrate, and fat content of fish revealed a higher biochemical composition. In conclusion, the growth and biochemical study in the present investigation indicated that the live feed contains good constituents of vital nutrient substances that promote the growth and protein content of ornamental fish, Blue Acara.
UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA SOBRE CONDIÇÃO SOCIOECONÔMICA, POBREZA E DESIGUALDADE E SUA INFLUÊNCIA NA TRAJETORIA DO ALUNO DE ENSINO MÉDIO DA ESCOLA PÚBLICA
Authors: Noronha Gean Ferreira de , Araujo Ronaldo Marcos de Lima
Published: March 2024

O texto aborda o estado do conhecimento sobre condição socioeconômica, desigualdade e pobreza do aluno de ensino médio público, e é fruto de um estudo de mestrado em andamento, apresenta como objeto de análise as desigualdades educacionais no Ensino Médio público, com foco na trajetória escolar do aluno no ano de 2022. Assim, temos objetivo principal desse artigo analisar os resultados do Estado do conhecimento sobre condição socioeconômica, pobreza e desigualdade. Na busca de identificar as desigualdades que influenciam na trajetória escolar do aluno de escola pública. Foram analisadas somente Teses doutorais no período de 1987 a 2021, no banco de teses da CAPES (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior).
Clinical interventions for e-cigarette cessation in young people
Authors: Moxham-Hall Vivienne , du Toit Anton , Rawlings Deshanie
Published: March 2024

This Evidence Snapshot provides a rapid review of evidence on clinical interventions that are effective in managing e-cigarette (vaping) cessation for young people between the ages of 12 and 24 years. E-cigarette use is rapidly rising in NSW and there is increasing evidence on the harms of e-cigarette use. There is also evidence to suggest that e-cigarette users are three times as likely to take up smoking. The highest prevalence of e-cigarette use in NSW are young people between the ages of 12 and 24 years. This review identified 21 eligible studies. There were limited studies analysing the effectiveness of e-cigarette cessation interventions in a clinical setting. In the studies reviewed, e-cigarette tapering and nicotine replacement therapy in conjunction with behavioural counselling appeared to be the most effective clinical intervention. There is emerging evidence that digital interventions (text messages or apps) may be the preferred mode of delivery for young people. However, there are limitations concerning the development of these types of interventions in the clinical context and understanding their effectiveness in the long-term is yet to be demonstrated. The studies identified are generally very low quality, and it is not possible nor is it appropriate to make any definitive conclusions.
Eksplorasi Tabebuya Sebagai Sumber Ide pada Desain Motif Batik Tanah Unesa
Authors: Rochmawati Zulfika , Russanti Irma
Published: March 2024

Tabebuya memiliki keindahan yang khas, bentuk yang menarik dan warnanya dapat diterapkan dalam pewarnaan batik tanah Unesa. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mendeskripsikan proses eksplorasi dan hasil jadi tabebuya sebagai sumber ide pengembangan motif batik tanah Unesa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Double Diamond. Metode ini terdiri dari 4 tahap penelitan Discover, Define, Develop, dan Deliver. Pada tahap awal mengidentifikasi fakta masalah yang ada berupa kurangnya pengembangan motif flora kota Surabaya pada Batik Tanah Unesa. Tahap kedua, peneliti menganalisis proses yang telah diidentifikasi pada tahap discover berupa moodboard. Tahap ketiga, perwujudan dimana ide perancangan sudah dihasilkan akan di bentuk menjadi sebuah karya. Dilanjutkan tahap terakhir tahap pembuatan dan pemilihan desain dari solusi yang telah didapatkan dari tahap sebelumnya. Proses pengembangan motif dimulai dari menyiapakan alat dan bahan, kemudian proses nya yaitu menggambar desain pada kertas, dilanjutkan menjiplak pada kain, dan di batik sehingga tampak hasil jadi pada kain. Hasil jadi motif batik dengan yang diharapkan yaitu hasil jadi akhir motif batik sesuai dengan ukuran pada desain motif, mulai dari motif utama, penunjang, dan isen-isen sesuai dengan sumber ide tabebuya.
Impact of Capital Controls on Foreign Direct Investment in Asia: A Panel Analysis
Authors: IBRAHIM RAFIU
Published: March 2024

This paper investigates the impact of restrictive capital policy on foreign direct investment. During twentieth century and onwards most of the developing countries and commonly the Asian countries had at least one or more capital control policy in place. Thus, a thorough analysis of the impact of such restrictions bears significant importance, especially in the determination of foreign capital flow. The main objective of this paper is to identify the impact that these capital control policies have on the foreign capital flow in the Asian countries. The analysis is pursued with the data from 16 developing countries of Asia for the period 2000-2017. Quantitative results are obtained using a fixed-effect regression with the inclusion of several economic indicators. The results suggest that, during this period, freeing restrictions from export proceeds, liberalisation of personal capital account transactions and removal of control on the liquidation of foreign capital significantly increased the flow of foreign direct investment into these Asian countries.
Quantifying Postharvest Losses of Tomato:A Farm Level Study in Selected Areas of Bangladesh
Authors: KHATUN MASHRUFAH , RAHMAN MUHAMMAD SHAHRUKH
Published: March 2024

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) is a popular vegetable in Bangladesh. The quality of tomato depends on its pre and postharvest operations. This paper reports on postharvest losses of tomato in four intensive tomato growing villages of Jamalpur and Rangpur districts of Bangladesh. Quantitative and qualitative postharvest losses were measured using descriptive and inferential statistics. It is revealed from the study that farmer harvested tomato at half ripe condition (40.3 per cent) in order to take the advantage of long shelf life and 64 per cent of them use plastic crate for packaging and transportation purposes. Irrespective of using traditional human pulling rickshaw or van, tomato farmerswere using motor driving van (27.8 per cent) and rickshaw (20.8 per cent) to carry their product in the market. Farm level postharvest loss of tomato was 12.5 per cent, of which 8.9 per cent was due to full damage and the rest 3.6 per cent was due to partial damage of tomato. Rotten due to physical damage and disease followed by insect infestation were the major causes of postharvest loss in the survey area. Due to postharvest losses farmers have to incur financial loss of Tk. 152.5 per decimal of tomato cultivation. Factors like total harvested amount, family member, training and selling price of tomato were the main determinants of postharvest loss in the survey area. Lower prices, absence of tomato storage, white fly and viral infection were the most noteworthy problems in tomato cultivation. Developing proper storage system, fair price and efficient disease management are necessary to minimize farm level postharvest loss of tomato.
One Sunshine Doth Not a Harvest Make: An Examination of the Growth Momentum in Bangladesh
Authors: AHSAN SYED M. , AHSAN S. QUAMRUL
Published: March 2024

This paper revisits the issues and trends observed in M.G. Quibria’s new book (Quibria 2019) and attempts to re-examine and interpret the recent episodes of economic growth in Bangladesh, both in its quantity and, to a lesser extent, in its quality. Indeed, current estimates appear to put Bangladesh as the growth leader of South Asia. Touching the 8 per cent threshold, the recent growth pace has led to a significant reduction in poverty, a modest increase in inequality, and major advances in pertinent social and human indicators. Under what scenarios may the recent growth momentum survive and continue to unleash further growth in the quest toward reaching the higher middle-income status in the next several decades? We evaluate the task at hand in the context of innovations both in the proximate sources of growth (namely, accumulation of human and physical capital and in total factor productivity TFP) and in institutional capital. The paper also briefly touches on concerns raised in the current growth and development literature of the looming challenges of future growth slowdown as experienced by countries failing to overcome the “middle-income trap” and falling prey to “premature de-industrialisation” at income levels much lower than the early growth leaders of the past century.
Peer Effects on Capital Structure Decisions: Empirical Evidence from Selected Listed Companies of DSE
Authors: Khan Nusrat , Shahriar Hossain Mohammad
Published: March 2024

In the dynamic landscape of corporate finance, the effect of social dynamics on decision-making processes is a subject that deserves closer examination. This study attempts to capture effects of peer firms on capital structure decisions on listed firms of DSE from Food & Allied, Power & Fuel, Cement and Ceramic sectors during 2014-15 to 2021-22. We have used industry median leverage to measure peer firm’s capital structure decision. Results of Fixed effects model using a panel of 280 firm-year data suggest absence of peers’ effects on capital structure decisions of firm. The key variable of interest – industry median Total Debt ratio (TDR), Short term debt ratio (STDR) and long term debt ratio (LTDR) ratio have positive but statistically insignificant effects on firm’s TDR, STDR and LTDR respectively. Consequently, this study rejects the peers’ influence on capital structure decisions, concluding that capital structure is independent of peer dynamics. The finding further reveals cash generating efficiency and liquidity to be negatively associated with leverage. Asset growth rate exhibits significant positive association with leverage. Firms possessing more tangible assets prefer long term debt. Debt servicing capacity has significant positive effects on STDR. Total assets growth rate is positively associated with debt. The findings suggest that Bangladeshi managers emphasize on firm-specific aspects when making capital structure decisions. They should prioritize the firm’s strengths, opportunities, risks, weaknesses, conditions, and strategy over peer decisions.
Effects of Mobile Financial Services’ Acceptance on Impulse Buying Behavior: A Study on Lifestyle and Fast Fashion Retailers
Authors: Himel Md. Tanvir Alam , Airin Jannatul Fardues
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze the facilitating role of mobile financial services’ acceptance on impulse buying behavior. Based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), researchers examined the impact of the mobile financial services (MFS) perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use on the impulse buying tendency of customers. To achieve study’s objectives, data were collected through convenience sampling techniques from 210 respondents (aged 18 to 42) who has been using mobile financial services for buying lifestyle and fast fashion brands. The study collected data through an online questionnaire (N=210) in September 2023. This study used several descriptive statistics and Structure Equation Modeling (SEM) technique to analyze the data and test the hypothesis. The results suggest that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of mobile financial services have positive relationship and significant influence on customers’ impulsive tendency to purchase fast fashion brands. The study also found that the perceived usefulness factor of mobile financial services influences customers’ impulsive buying behavior than that of perceived ease of use. At length, this study provides a careful diagnosis of consumers’ psychology of impulsive buying behavior based on their acceptance of a payment gateway.