bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Does Perceived Impact of Change Affect Readiness for Change in Higher Education Governance?
Authors: Erlyani Neka , Suhariadi Fendy , Ardi Rahkman
Published: October 2023

Background: Changes in the financial governance status of more autonomous state universities require readiness for change in the management of state universities. Academic staff is an HR group that carries out administrative tasks in the state university’s management. The first factor of readiness for change individuals must have is to know that change will be beneficial for themselves and the organization.
Aim: This study aims to determine the role of perceived impact of change on readiness for change in academic staff.
Method: This research is a quantitative study with 254 subjects selected using Holt’s RFCQ adaptation scale and Vakola’s perceived impact of change adaptation scale as research instruments. The data were analyzed using a simple linear regression analysis technique via IBM SPSS.
Findings: Perceived impact of change is proven to affect readiness for change in academic staff. If members perceive that change is positive and beneficial for themselves and their organization, they will be more ready to accept change. In addition, demographic factors have no effect on readiness for change.
Sustainable operation? Measuring the actual consumption of a hybrid car and determining its consumption curve
Authors: ZSOMBOK Imre
Published: October 2023

Sustainability is one of the most commonly used terms concerning renewable energy, environmental protection and energy management. Without a doubt, understanding its full meaning, it is clear that sustainability is paramount for the quality of life of future generations and for the Earth as a living space. The presented work aims to give an overview of the importance of on-board management in hybrid vehicles as an important tool to increase their contribution to sustainable mobility. Real-world condition measurements were carried out based on the available cognitive features of an average vehicle. Several main consumers were also tested to present their role within cognitive and sustainable mobility. Results show that there is a function between the battery load level and the hybrid vehicle electric power use likeliness. Among the primary but under-addressed concerns today are the uninhibited exploitation of non-renewable energy sources and the avoidance of pollution.
Factors Influencing Nurses' Decisions in Using a Mental Health Triage Scale: A Review
Authors: Alnakhilan Faisal , Alqhtani Shrouq Salem , Hakami Ahmed Ali , Alzahrani Sultan Ghormallah M , Alharbi Khalid Awaidh , Alqhtani Awatif Salem
Published: October 2023

The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise evidence regarding ED nurses’ decision-making when applying a mental health triage scale. The review sought to answer the question: What factors influence ED nurses’ decisions and decision-making process in applying a mental health triage scale?

The views, attitudes and experiences of mental health triage nurses performing triages for patients with mental health presentations in emergency department settings were examined in a systematic review of published and peer-reviewed qualitative research articles. CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, and EMBASE were used to find published works from 2013 to 2022. After reading the title and abstract, the whole text of relevant research was obtained. The results of the included papers were analysed using the thematic content and narrative analysis approach, and critical appraisal of the quality of included articles was carried out using CASP. Sub-themes and themes were created by collapsing emerging patterns and codes.

A total of eight full-text studies were included in the review. All the eight articles were qualitative studies conducted in six different countries and published in peer-reviewed journals. The total sample in the included articles consisted of 135 emergency department triage nurses with semi-structured and focus groups used in data collection. The methodological quality of the articles varied, with scores ranging from 16 to 18 out of 20. Three main themes emerged from the systematic review. From the ED triage nurses’ points of view, factors affecting triage decision making for patients with mental health presentations were “nurse-related”, “workplace-related”, and “patient-related”.

This is the first systematic review summarising the evidence of the factors affecting ED triage nurses’ decision-making involving patients with mental health presentations. The findings suggest that the nurse as an individual (personally and professional), the workplace (social, structural and architectural environment), and the patient as an individual (safety, risk, acuity and behaviour) affect the quality of nursing decision-making in applying mental health triage scales. Ongoing review of the literature in this area is important to provide further evidence to inform nursing policy, practice, education and further research.
Guidelines for Implementing the Ministry of Education's Digital Action Plan of Educational Institutions under the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand
Authors: Maninoi Penwadee , Kedprasit Phannaphat , Praneet Navaphol , Wechayaluck Nirada
Published: October 2023

The objective of this research is to study 1) Implementing the Ministry of Education's Digital Action Plan of educational institutions, and 2) Guidelines for Implementing the Ministry of Education's Digital Action Plan of educational institutions under the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand. The research was mixed method. The population was 28 institutions of educational institutions under the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand by purposive sampling. Informants were 84 people including the head of an educational institution, the assistant of the head of educational institutions, and the head staff of a learning group. Research instruments were interviews and rating scales. Qualitative data analysis by content analysis, quantitative data analysis by average, and standard deviation, and present the data by descriptive analysis.

The results found that 1) Implementing the Ministry of Education's Digital Action Plan of educational institutions under the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand was the highest level. When considered by aspect, it was found that the highest average was enhancing knowledge and understanding of the action plan, and developing a process for the plan/project. 2) Guidelines for Implementing the Ministry of Education's Digital Action Plan of educational institutions under the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand where executives allocate budget in line with the plan, support the support for effective implementation of the plan, supervise for preparation of the plan, apply technology to follow up the performance, prioritize plan/project, and development guidelines.
Revisiting British Malaya's Era: An Intriguing Historical Legal Analysis of Land Administration and Colonial Forestry
Authors: M. D. Md Damiri , H. Z. Pakhriazad , B. Paiman , I. Mohd Hasmadi
Published: October 2023

The land and forest administration system in Malaysia faces a complexity bias due to the misinterpretation of rules and legislation, leading to increased disputes. The reliance on British law for matters like land ownership amplifies this issue, and the intricacies of static and dynamic arrangements further compound the complexity. Previously, Malay rural land rights were based on usufructuary principles, but the colonial land alienation policy redefined unalienated land, land reserved for public purposes, and reserved forests as State Land. This study seeks to comprehensively review and analyse legal rules, cases, statutes, and regulations to understand ancient land law practices and the influence of British colonial land law on land administration. Conducted in Peninsular Malaysia, the study focuses on primary documents, cases, and critical analyses from three states: Perak, Penang, and Kelantan. The findings of the study highlight the contentious nature of land rights and autonomy in utilizing natural resources in Malaysia. The country inherits both formal and informal land tenure systems rooted in customary law, making dispute resolution challenging. The principal characteristic of ancient land law is based on a hypothetical model of the ancient customary land tenure system, encompassing different eras, missions, and principles. Significantly, the study reveals a direct and strong connection between colonial land law and current land law practices in the respective states. Additionally, Malaysia's land law has been influenced by Islamic law (Syariah) to some extent and blended with other ancient customary laws before the introduction of Torren in 1897.
Challenges Prevailing in Bangladesh Civil Service: A Brief Analysis
Authors: Zhang Mengzhong , Bhattacharjee Biswanath
Published: October 2023

Civil Service is a critical component of a country's governance structure, and responsible for implementing government policies and delivering public services, and Bangladesh is not an exception to this. In the parliamentary democracy, ministers lay down policy, and the 'civil servants', which are often termed as 'bureaucrats' carry it out, therefore, successful delivery of services by the bureaucrats remains an inevitable pre-requisite to ensure good governance in a country. After the emergence of Bangladesh through a blood-shedding political turmoil in 1971, the country is gradually improving in terms of her political stability and good governance, though the trend of such improvement is not always seen stable in the true sense due to some factors, i.e. lack of political will and commitment, in absence of transparency and accountability, 'push and pull' factor among the civil servants, lack of powerful and effective regulatory board, and so on that hinder its effectiveness and contribute to poor governance, and corruption that undermine public trust in government institutions, leading to social unrest and economic stagnation. To address these challenges for promoting economic growth, reducing poverty, and ensuring that citizens have access to quality public services, government needs to take a holistic approach that includes reducing political interference, establishing clear mechanisms for accountability and transparency, providing greater autonomy to civil servants, and conducting regular training programs. This study aims to identify some of the major challenges currently prevailing in the Bangladesh Civil Service and prescribe some recommendations that may help ensure quality public services in the country.
Political Communication and Public Opinion in Pakistan
Authors: Mahar Muhammad Asim , Ahmed Jalil , Talpur Asad Raza
Published: October 2023

Political communication and public opinion are two interlinked social phenomena. The impacts of political communication on public opinion may vary from region to region and country to country. However, in Pakistan, public opinion is shaped and influenced by political communication. This research enterprise tries to explore the relationship between political communication and public opinion in Pakistan. The study revolves around the view that there is a dearth of comprehension of the relationship between political communication and public opinion in Pakistan. The key objectives of this research include the investigation of the main channels of political communication in Pakistan and their implications on public opinion. The study also investigates features inducing the efficacy of political communication in Pakistan. To provide insight into this issue and fill the gap, this study has employed a descriptive method of research. The primary and secondary sources of data are incorporated. Available surveys are reviewed, and in-depth interviews with political communication experts are conducted to analyze the effectiveness of political communication in Pakistan. The study found that political communication has a mammoth impact on shaping public opinion in Pakistan.
Sırat-ı Müstakim Dergisi’ne Göre 1911 Türkistan Depremi’nde Rusya Müslümanları
Authors: ŞAHİN Sinan
Published: October 2023

1911 yılında Orta Asya’da bulunan Issık Gölü’nün doğusunda meydana gelen deprem coğrafi tahribata yol açmakla birlikte pek çok insanın ölmesine, yaralanmasına, yersiz ve yurtsuz kalmasına sebebiyet verdi. Bu depremden en çok zarar görenler bölgede yoğun olarak yaşayan Müslümanlardı. Deprem mağdurlarına yardım etmek amacıyla çeşitli faaliyetlere girişildi. Bu anlamda devlet eliyle olmak üzere gerek Osmanlı ve Rus hükümetleri, gerek bu devletlerde yaşayan Müslüman halk, gerekse yardım etme şuurunu insani bir vazife gören pek çok yerden depremzedelere yardım elleri uzatıldı. Rusya Müslümanları, ulemaları aracılığıyla yardımlarını yaptılar. Rus ve Osmanlı hükümetleri yardımların yapılması amacıyla komisyon kurdular. Depremzedelere yardım toplamak amacıyla girişilen faaliyetler sonucu Osmanlıya bağlı pek çok yerden yardımlar gönderildi. Bununla birlikte depremzedeler yararına olmak üzere İstanbul’da bir konferans düzenlendi. Bu konferansta başta Akçuraoğlu Yusuf (Yusuf Akçura) olmak üzere çok sayıda konuşmacı söz alarak depremin yaralarının bir an önce sarılması için farkındalık oluşturulmaya çalışıldı. Depremzedelere yardım edilmesi konusunda duyarlılık oluşmasında ve yardımların toplanması konusunda en etkin rollerden birini de Sırat-ı Müstakim Dergisi oynadı. Depremzedelere yardım teşebbüsünden bir an bile geri kalmayan dergi, deprem mağdurları için yardım defteri açtığını ilan ederek pek çok yerden yardımların gelmesine vesile oldu. Bütün bu faaliyetlerin dışında depremzedeler için çeşitli isimler tarafından yazılan şiirler de dikkat çekti. Bu şiirlerde depremde yaşanılan zorluklar anlatılarak depremzedeler anılmaya çalışıldı.
El juego de la rayuela como estrategia didáctica en el desarrollo del equilibrio
Authors: Marín Macías Maira Alejandra , Montesdeoca Pila Karla Briggith , Cevallos Uve Gabriel Estuardo
Published: October 2023

Este estudio se enfocó en evaluar el desarrollo de habilidades físicas y cognitivas en niños de 5 años. La importancia de esta etapa en la vida de un niño radica en su capacidad para adquirir habilidades fundamentales que influirán en su bienestar y desarrollo futuro. El objetivo principal fue evaluar el estado de desarrollo de los niños de 5 años en términos de habilidades físicas y cognitivas. Se buscaba comprender la percepción de los padres sobre el desarrollo de sus hijos y, al mismo tiempo, realizar una observación directa de profesionales de la educación. En este contexto, se llevaron a cabo una encuesta a padres y una ficha de observación que involucró ejercicios de equilibrio dinámico y estático, utilizando el juego de la rayuela como herramienta de desarrollo. Los resultados revelaron que la mayoría de los padres estaban preocupados por el desarrollo de habilidades de sus hijos, con un enfoque en el desarrollo cognitivo y emocional. Por otro lado, se mostró mejoras significativas en habilidades como el equilibrio, la coordinación motora, la concentración y la adaptabilidad después de la práctica regular de la rayuela.
Factores de riesgos psicosociales en el proceso del aprendizaje en niños de 4 a 5 años del Inicial II de la Unidad Educativa “Distrito Metropolitano”
Authors: Ramírez Bravo Estrella Amparo , Zambrano Gordillo Viviana Alexandra , Cevallos Uve Gabriel Estuardo
Published: October 2023

Este estudio se centra en la evaluación del bienestar y el comportamiento de niños de 4 a 5 años en el Inicial II de la Unidad Educativa Distrito Metropolitano. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar el comportamiento y el bienestar de los niños de 4 a 5 años en un contexto educativo específico, identificando posibles problemas y tendencias que puedan requerir atención y acciones correctivas. Se utilizó una metodología mixta que involucró la recopilación de datos cuantitativos y cualitativos, se administró una encuesta a los padres de familia para obtener percepciones sobre el comportamiento de los niños. Además, se implementó una ficha de observación en el aula y se realizó una entrevista a la docente para obtener observaciones directas y opiniones de un profesional de la educación. Los resultados obtenidos de estos tres métodos de recopilación de datos muestran problemas de comportamiento notables. Además, se destaca la importancia de una comunicación abierta y colaborativa entre ambas partes para comprender completamente las necesidades de los niños y abordar las discrepancias en la percepción entre padres y observaciones en el aula. Este estudio destaca la importancia de un enfoque multidisciplinario para garantizar el bienestar y el desarrollo integral de los niños en esta etapa crucial de sus vidas.
Calidad del servicio educativo desde la percepción de estudiantes de pregrado en contexto universitario
Authors: Finol de Franco Mineira , Vera Solorzano José Luis
Published: October 2023

El objetivo general de la investigación se centró en analizar la calidad del servicio educativo desde la percepción de los estudiantes de pregrado de la Facultad de Humanidades y Educación. Escuela de Educación. La investigación es de tipo descriptivo, diseño de campo, no experimental, transversal o transeccional. Las unidades de información estuvieron conformadas por estudiantes de la Facultad de Humanidades y Educación, Escuela de Educación de la Universidad del Zulia. A los fines investigativos se aplicó muestreo no probabilístico basados en criterios de inclusión, se seleccionaron veinte (20) estudiantes regulares, activos de las menciones: Integral, inicial, idiomas modernos, orientación, química, matemática y física, cursantes del sexto (6) y séptimo (7) semestre, accesibilidad por parte de los investigadores a dichos estudiantes durante el primer   periodo académico 2023.  A los estudiantes se le aplicó un cuestionario conformado por treinta y dos (32) ítems con alternativas de respuestas: Siempre (5), Casi Siempre (4), Algunas veces (3), Casi Nunca (2) y Nunca (1)). Dicho cuestionario fue validado (Validez de contenido) por tres expertos en la temática. Para la confiabilidad se aplicó el índice de Alfa de Cronbach. Se obtuvo una confiabilidad de 0.92. Entre los resultados obtenido cabe destacar desde la percepción de los estudiantes que el criterio de calidad del servicio educativo de relevancia en el contexto universitario es el criterio de impacto con un porcentaje de (55,5%) casi siempre y algunas veces (34,56%). Aunado a los resultados de la indagación asociadas a las dimensiones: Estrategias preinstruccionales, coinstruccionales y posinstruccionales con sus respectivos indicadores resaltando que desde la percepción de los estudiantes siempre y casi siempre los docentes como facilitadores, mediadores del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje aplican los diversos indicadores relacionados con las estrategias.
Uso de trampas con feromonas sintéticas sexuales y uso de insecticida orgánico para el control del gusano cogollero (Spodoptera frugiperda) en el cultivo de maíz (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Herrera-Jácome Darío , Robinson J. Herrera-Feijoo , Alba M. Quiñonez-Saltos , Carrión-Salazar Blanca E.
Published: October 2023

El maíz (Zea mays L.) en Ecuador es un cultivo con un significado histórico arraigado en la identidad rural del país, siendo una fuente constante de recursos para las familias de pequeños agricultores y contribuyendo a la diversidad en los sistemas agroproductivos. Sin embargo, enfrenta la amenaza de diversas enfermedades y plagas que pueden comprometer su desarrollo. Entre estas, el gusano cogollero (Spodoptera frugiperda) se destaca como una plaga primaria que afecta negativamente los cultivos de maíz, desde la fase de plántula hasta la etapa de pre-madurez. La investigación se centró en evaluar dos enfoques para el control del gusano cogollero en los cultivos de maíz: el uso de trampas con feromonas sintéticas sexuales y la aplicación de un insecticida orgánico a base de tabaco. Se utilizó un diseño experimental completamente al azar (DCA) con tres tratamientos: feromonas sintéticas sexuales, insecticida orgánico a base de tabaco y un grupo de control sin tratamiento adicional. Se evaluaron tres variables clave: el nivel de daño en las plantas de maíz, el número de larvas por planta y la eficacia de la fórmula de Abbott. Los resultados revelaron que el tratamiento de control (sin tratamiento adicional) mostró el mayor nivel de daño y la mayor incidencia de larvas por planta. Estos hallazgos indican la importancia de implementar estrategias de control efectivas para combatir el gusano cogollero y proteger los cultivos de maíz en Ecuador. Esta investigación beneficia directamente a los agricultores y comunidades rurales que dependen del maíz como fuente de alimento y sustento económico.
Percepção dos profissionais de saúde acerca das ações de controle da Hanseníase frente a pandemia COVID-19
Authors: Chaves Ana Elisa Pereira , Da Silva Gean Barbosa Cipriano , De Medeiros Soraya Maria , Clementino Francisco de Sales , De Amorim Luane Reis , Dos Santos Milton Junior Firmino , Silva Flávia Gomes , Pessoa Júnior João Mário
Published: October 2023

Investigar a percepção dos profissionais de saúde acerca das ações de controle da hanseníase frente a pandemia COVID-19. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório-descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, realizado em Unidades de Saúde da Família e Centro de Referência de Hanseníase no município de Campina Grande/PB. Os dados foram coletados entre agosto de 2021 e janeiro de 2022.A população foi composta por enfermeiros, médicos e agentes comunitários de saúde. Para obter a coleta de dados foram utilizados 3 (três) instrumentos, sendo 2(dois) formulários para caracterizar os participantes do estudo, um para os ACS e outro para os enfermeiros(as) e médicos(as), e um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturado com foco no objeto de estudo. Os dados referentes à caracterização dos participantes foram analisados através da estatística descritiva e o discurso dos participantes foram submetidos à Análise de Conteúdo Temática, proposta por Bardin (2016). O estudo obedeceu às recomendações da Resolução 466/12 do Conselho Nacional de Saúde do Ministério da Saúde, sendo aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa do Hospital Universitário Alcides Carneiro. Quanto à caracterização dos participantes do estudo 42,10% (8) são enfermeiros(as), 31,59% (6) são médicos(as) e 26,31% (5) são ACS. Através dos dados empíricos surgiram 3 (três) categorias temáticas, tratando sobre as dificuldades para acompanhamento das pessoas afetadas pela hanseníase nas unidades de saúde da família, a limitação do trabalho dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde no território e os efeitos psicológicos da pandemia entre usuários e profissionais. O estudo evidenciou que a pandemia COVID-19 trouxe repercussões preocupantes para realização das ações de controle da hanseníase nas unidades de saúde. Tais repercussões envolvem aspectos relacionados à interrupção do tratamento, falta de um planejamento mais efetivo diante das medidas sanitárias frente a COVID-19 e problemas de saúde mental que afetaram usuários e profissionais.
Russian policy towards the “rose revolution” in Georgia
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Naumov Alexander O. , Demin Dmitry V. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the study of Russia’s policy towards the Rose revolution, which took place in November 2003 in Georgia. It became the first color revolution in the post-Soviet space, during which a complex of technologies for changing political regimes, tested in Serbia three years earlier, again demonstrated its eff ectiveness. Despite the fact that many aspects of this color revolution have received decent coverage in the scientifi c literature to date, the position and policy of the Russian state in relation to this coup d’etat still remain virtually unexplored. The article provides an overview of Russian-Georgian relations in the post-Soviet period, analyzes the reaction of the Russian authorities to the parliamentary elections held on November 2, 2003 in Georgia, evaluates and systematizes the statements and concrete steps of Russian politicians and diplomats during the implementation of the Rose revolution. The authors used documents from the Archive of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation, many of which are being introduced into scientifi c circulation for the fi rst time, electronic resources of Russian state authorities, materials from leading Russian and foreign media. It is concluded that in order to preserve political stability in Georgia, Moscow took a neutral position and even contributed to the settlement of the internal crisis in the country, but as a result of the color revolution anti-Russian forces came to power in Tbilisi, whose policy subsequently led to a significant deterioration of Russian-Georgian relations and to an aggravation of the situation in the South Caucasus region as a whole.
Clinical Data Publication (Policy 0070) relaunch
Authors: McIntosh Alison
Published: October 2023

In preparation for the relaunch of EMA Clinical Data Publication (Policy 0070), a webinar was held on May 16, 2023, and a video recording of the meeting can be viewed online (https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/events/clinical-data-publication-policy-0070-re-launch-ema-webinar). EMA Policy 0070 relaunch applies to new active substances from September 2023 onwards and includes negative and withdrawn products. Invitation letters will be sent if your product is in scope. Notably, COVID-19 and other public health emergency clinical data publication continues. EMA has confirmed that pre-submission meetings specific to a product can be offered and encourages sponsors to make use of such meetings.
Problems of conducting comparative studies in education
Authors: Śliwerski Bogusław
Published: October 2023

The author critically analyses the persistence in comparative pedagogy of such approach to conducting interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, inadequate to the state of integration of the sciences worldwide, and perpetuating the atomisation of the humanities and social sciences characteristic of the 20th century. As such, the author explains the reasons for comparative education to become more open in exploring education in its broader political, cultural, religious, legal and economic context. The discipline necessarily needs to consider the comparative nature of ideas, paradigms, theories, concepts or philosophies of education, to refine its diagnostic tools with respect to differences in the aforementioned contexts, and to refine theory maps and methods of comparative research thus minimising errors in comparison of what is, nonetheless, incomparable.
Comparative education in search of a processual model for dealing with cultural diversity
Authors: Nowakowska-Siuta Renata
Published: October 2023

As the world becomes more and more culturally diverse, an accurate knowledge of the influence of cultural factors on the mental processes of an individual and the construction of social capital become increasingly important for our ability to effectively understand differences in culture. How can we cope with this task in everyday life? What is the relevance of comparative education in this process? One solution could be to create a certain intellectual map of cultural similarities and differences to which we could refer at any time in order to better understand the diversity around us. Such a peculiar encyclopaedia of knowledge about the diversity of the world has not yet been created, and it is unlikely that it will, given the dynamics of social processes, the multiplicity of events and ways of understanding them. Then how can a rational model for dealing with cultural diversity be created? In this article, I want to draw attention to the importance of comparative education in the creation of such a model, taking into account the relatively new position of comparativists recognising that a considerably important role in the process of coping with cultural diversity and difference is played i.a. by dialogic memory.
Identity behaviours and perceptions of mixed marriages by young learners from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine - A socio-pedagogical comparative study
Authors: Ogrodzka-Mazur Ewa , Szafrańska Anna
Published: October 2023

Pedagogical analysis of the issues addressed in the study adopts theoretical and methodological conceptualisations, referring to Paweł Boski's (1) theory of cultural identity based on values and practices in conditions of bicultural and multicultural socialisation, Tadeusz Lewowicki's (2) theory of identity behaviours, and (3) comparative analysis in international studies. The basis for outlining the sense of identity in local, regional, national, European and extra-European dimensions manifested by academic youth and their perceptions of mixed marriages was an international comparative study conducted from 2019 to 2021 in the Polish-Czech-Slovak-Ukrainian borderland. The analysis and interpretation of the collected empirical material indicate that – although there have been political transformations in the neighbouring countries, they cooperate in many spheres – both traditional ('constant') elements and new phenomena and processes, determined by the complexity and diversity of historical, cultural-social, cultural-personal and economic conditions, are preserved in the image of identity behaviour manifested by students today. These shape with particular intensity the cultural identity of young learners in the years of early adulthood.
Análisis de riesgos y fortalecimiento de la seguridad de la información en el Centro de Capacitación y Actualización Profesional de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Authors: Chitacapa-Espinoza Johanna Patricia , Torres-Soto Carlos Andrés , Lugo-Gracia Jorge
Published: October 2023

Las Instituciones de Educación Superior obtienen, procesan y almacenan información delicada e importante para su gestión, siendo necesario proteger este activo de posibles amenazas que puedan ocasionar interrupciones en la continuidad de los servicios.  El objetivo del estudio fue determinar los riesgos de la información en el subproceso oferta académica de las carreras del Centro de capacitación y actualización profesional de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca. Se adaptaron las fases de la Metodología MAGERIT en donde se identificaron los activos, las amenazas y vulnerabilidades, para luego estimar el riesgo de cada activo y finalmente se identificó las salvaguardas seleccionando los controles de la norma ISO 27002:2013 que aporten a la seguridad de los activos. En base al análisis realizado se encontraron los valores de riesgo actual y riesgo residual y como conclusión se aprecia un resultado favorable de la probable implementación de las salvaguardas identificadas, que podrían disminuir los factores de riesgo en el contexto estudiado.
Análisis de vulnerabilidades a través de spam masivos en clientes de ISPs en el cantón Huaquillas.
Authors: Pulla-Tumbaco Jonathan Manuel , Cuenca-Tapia Juan Pablo , Ortega-Castro Juan Carlos
Published: October 2023

Problema: el spam es un gran problema para los ISP, ya que los spammers utilizan técnicas avanzadas para enviar correo no deseado de forma eficiente, sobrecargando los sistemas de correo y generando problemas de seguridad para los usuarios. Objetivo: Analizar las técnicas de spam empleadas en los ataques cibernéticos mediante el envío excesivo de spam a las cuentas de correo electrónico de los clientes de los ISPs del cantón Huaquillas haciendo uso de herramientas basadas en Kali Linux con el fin de implementar medidas de control efectivas para prevenir este tipo de ataques. Metodología: Se utilizó una metodología mixta en la investigación, esto permitió recopilar datos cuantitativos sobre la frecuencia y volumen de spam, mientras se obtenía una comprensión cualitativa de la experiencia y percepción de los clientes de ISPs en relación con estas vulnerabilidades. Esta combinación de enfoques fue utilizada para obtener una visión más completa y holística del problema. Resultados: En el contexto del primer escenario, se pudo identificar que el 97.56% de los participantes amablemente compartió su dirección de correo electrónico, mientras que aproximadamente el 2.44% optó por no proporcionarla. Este análisis revela una proporción significativa de correos electrónicos comprometidos, lo cual plantea una posible vulnerabilidad en materia de seguridad. Estos resultados subrayan la imperante necesidad de implementar medidas concretas para salvaguardar de manera efectiva la información personal y prevenir la exposición a posibles estafas.
Conductas adictivas en adolescentes: prevención, atención y manifestaciones clínicas
Authors: Quimís-Cantos Yaritza Yelania , Quimís-Chóez Joseph Paul , Ponce-Pincay Dayanara Pilar
Published: October 2023

La presente investigación se basa en la revisión bibliográfica acerca del cuidado comunitario prevención y atención de conductas adictivas en adolescentes, la Organización Mundial de la Salud determinó que las adicciones en los adolescentes, se considera un problema de salud pública, que afecta la capacidad de la percepción sensorial , provocando distorsiones e incluso cambios de carácter de las personas que las consumen, es así como este tipo de sustancias tienen el poder de modificar drásticamente emociones y pensamientos al generar desde ilusiones hasta percepciones distorsionadas de la realidad, el objetivo es contribuir al Cuidado comunitario de prevención y atención de conductas adictivas en adolescentes de las tres parroquias urbanas del Cantón Jipijapa, realizando un análisis riguroso de fuentes teóricas y científicas.

El consumo de sustancias psicoactivas se lo considera un problema de carácter crítico, no solo la oferta y diversidad de estas sustancias está en aumento, sino que los estudios muestran un incremento sostenido en su consumo en los últimos años. La investigación tuvo un enfoque cualitativo, de diseño documental, se abarco información del 2019 al presente año. Resultados: los principales factores asociados para el consumo de droga son la falta de aceptación social, ansiedad, estrés, depresión, carencia de personalidad, las drogas legales usadas con frecuencia en los adolescentes son el alcohol, el tabaco. Se pudo concluir que la prevención temprana desde el área personal, familiar o comunitaria se presenta como alternativa viable para mantener alejado al adolescente de adicciones que causan daños irreversibles en su comportamiento y convivencia.
Prevención del consumo de estupefacientes y otras adicciones
Authors: Cañarte-Quimis Jairo Geovanny , Villarreal-Calderón Leyner Alejandro , Villigua-Pincay Daleska Fernanda
Published: October 2023

En la actualidad la prevención del consumo excesivo de drogas y otras adicciones es de vital importancia, pues nos enfrentamos a una sociedad en la cual ciertas sustancias adictivas o las drogas se presentan como un problema muy grave para la salud y el bienestar de las personas de cualquier grupo de edad. La investigación se llevó a cabo de manera científica, se logró acceder a buscadores como Google académico; Scielo; Elsevier En el presente artículo hablaremos sobre la necesidad actual de este problema y resaltaremos la importancia de la prevención de drogas como un enfoque principal.

El consumo excesivo de drogas muy comunes tales como la marihuana, éxtasis, cocaína, heroína e incluso ciertas adicciones tecnológicas presentan un nivel muy preocupante en los últimos años, pues este tipo de sustancias no discrimina a las personas según su clase social, etnia, culturas y puede afectar a individuos de cualquier edad, género o estatus económico, por ello es importante tener en cuenta que este tipo de sustancias pueden ser muy perjudiciales para la salud mental y física, para ello se debe implementar una educación temprana que ayude a las personas en la toma de decisiones de una vida libre de adicciones.
Effects of ploughing depth variations on maize (Zea mays) growth: a study at Nyankpala in the Northern Region of Ghana
Authors: Anaba Listowel Abugri , Alhassan Issah Mohammed
Published: October 2023

This study evaluated the effect of different ploughing depths on maize (Zea mays) growth at Nyankpala in the Northern Region of Ghana. Plant height, leaf count, and stem girth were measured at no-plough (NT), 10-20 cm (PD20), and 20-30 cm (PD30) depths. Soil bulk density and texture were also determined for NT, PD20, and PD30. Plant data were evaluated using one-way analysis of variance in GENSTAT statistical program, and the means were separated with the least significant difference (LSD) at p<0.05. The results revealed significant differences between the various depths of ploughing, with the best maize growth characteristics recorded under PD30, followed by PD20 and finally, NT. The PD30 had nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) contents of 0.24 %, 6.08 mg/kg, and 58 mg/kg, respectively, followed by NT with NPK contents of 0.13 %, 5.23 mg/kg, and 46 mg/kg, respectively. The bulk density of the soil decreased with increasing ploughing depth. From the results, the study recommends a plough depth of about 20-30 cm for maize production in the study area and other regions with similar physical soil properties and agronomic practices.
COBERTURA VACINAL NO BRASIL EM COMBATE AO VÍRUS DA RAIVA EM CÃES E GATOS ASSOCIADA A FATORES SOCIODEMOGRÁFICOS ENTRE OS ANOS DE 2013 A 2019
Authors: Gheno Brenda Picoli , Lopes Tamiris Silva , Diesel Laura Pancich , Streck André Felipe , Gheno Fravia Picoli , Lunge Vagner Ricardo , Soares Adriana Mattedi , Bos Angelo Jose Goncalves
Published: October 2023

A raiva é uma doença viral de caráter zoonótico que tem como agente etiológico o vírus da raiva, pertencente à família Rhabdoviridae. Devido à alta morbidade e mortalidade, a raiva é de grande importância epidemiológica. A prevenção da doença se dá pela vacinação. Sendo assim, o objetivo do estudo foi investigar a relação entre as características sociodemográficas da população brasileira e a vacinação de cães e gatos contra o vírus da raiva entre os anos de 2013 e 2019. Foram analisados dados das Pesquisas Nacionais de Saúde realizadas pelo Instituto brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística em 2013 e 2019, sendo obtidas informações acerca da imunização contra o vírus da raiva colhidas de domicílios que apresentavam animais de estimação no Brasil. Somente domicílios que possuíam cães e/ou gatos foram incluídos no estudo. Foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: Habitantes de zonas rurais ou urbanas e cães e gatos vacinados por zona; região do Brasil e percentagem de cães e gatos vacinados; tipo de moradia e a relação com a quantidade de cães e gatos vacinados; renda familiar e a relação com a cobertura vacinal; nível de escolaridade e a relação com a quantidade de cães e gatos vacinados. No total, foram analisados 63.372 domicílios que possuíam cães e/ou gatos, com 78,45% dos cães e 59,53% dos gatos devidamente vacinados. A análise por regiões mostrou variações na taxa de vacinação. Na zona rural, o percentual de vacinação completa de cães e gatos foi menor que na zona urbana. O tipo de domicílio também desempenhou um papel importante, sendo observado que os tutores que moravam em apartamentos garantiam com mais frequência a imunização completa de seus animais. Em relação ao nível de instrução dos moradores nos domicílios, observou-se que, em média, quanto maior o nível de instrução, maior era a taxa de vacinação. Esses resultados destacam a importância de esforços contínuos para proteger a Saúde Única no Brasil por meio da vacinação eficaz contra a raiva.
Competencias digitales de docentes universitarios y estrategias de enseñanza mediadas por tecnologías
Authors: Carranza Alcántar María del Rocío , Islas Torres Claudia , Jiménez Padilla Alma Azucena , Forés Miravalles Anna
Published: October 2023

Se presentan resultados de una investigación en la que se relacionan las competencias digitales de los docentes universitarios y las estrategias de enseñanza que utilizan. Participaron 17 profesores de dos universidades: España y México, quienes imparten clase en programas diferentes: Psicología, Enfermería y Derecho. El estudio se llevó a cabo bajo un enfoque cualitativo, con la fenomenología como marco interpretativo. Se utilizó como técnica de recolección de datos la entrevista semiestructurada. Los resultados sugieren que existe una relación estrecha entre las habilidades digitales de los docentes y el tipo de estrategia mediada por tecnología que utilizan; hay pocas diferencias entre los docentes de ambos países. Se destaca que todos los entrevistados se perciben con poca formación y una inminente necesidad de actualizarse en cuanto al uso de las TIC con fines pedagógicos, para adaptar o improvisar plataformas y herramientas, así como subsanar las deficiencias provocadas después de la pandemia por COVID 19.
CROSS Safety Report: Failure of cantilevered stone staircase
Authors:   Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures
Published: October 2023

This month we present a report concerning the partial collapse of a cantilevered stone staircase without warning during a renovation at a stately home built around 1830.
IStructE: responding to the RAAC crisis
Authors:   The Institution of Structural Engineers
Published: October 2023

The Institution explains how it has been engaging with government and the media to provide insight and advice on the RAAC crisis engulfing the UK's schools.
How to approach the assessment of an existing building
Authors: Lawrence Andrew , Hill Richard , Fernandez Stephen
Published: October 2023

Assessing the safety of an existing building needs a very different mindset from designing a new building. This article discusses how to approach the assessment and some of the key questions which need to be answered, such as the extent to which we can rely on past performance and what margin of safety is acceptable. The article does not claim to have all the answers, but it is hoped these can be covered in forthcoming guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers.
EDX and LIBS Studies on Gallstones Using Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA)
Authors: Bali Varun , Khajuria Yugal , Sharma Neha , Kumar Sandeep , Lee Yonghoon , Rai Pradeep K. , Singh Vivek K.
Published: October 2023

Gallstone formation inside the gallbladder is a serious disease and causes health problems. To create preventative measures, it is crucial to examine the composition of gallstones and identify the minerals that are responsible for their pathogenesis. In the present work, we have employed laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)-based elemental studies in combination with partial least squares discriminative analyses (PLS-DA). Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) was also applied to quantify the elements in the different parts (core and surface) of the gallstones. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy was used to classify the gallstone samples. Spectral studies using the LIBS and EDX techniques revealed the presence of trace and toxic elements in the center part of gallstones in higher amounts than that from surface parts. The EDX study also revealed that the elemental distribution is quite heterogenous, and their distribution is random. The EDX method revealed that the center (core) part of the stone samples contained the presence of numerous heavy and toxic elements such as arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), and nickel (Ni).
Data Transforms in Chemometric Calibrations: Variation in MLR, Part 3: Reducing Sensitivity to Repack Σbi = 0
Authors: Mark Howard , Workman Jerome
Published: October 2023

In this column, we examine a variation of the MLR algorithm that reduces sensitivity to repack variations in the special case that the absorbance at all wavelengths used in the calibration model undergo the same change when repacked.
Overcoming the Matrix Effect in the Elemental Analysis of Steel: An Interview with 2023 Meggers Award Winner Johannes Pedarnig
Authors: Chasse John
Published: October 2023

The William F. Meggers Award was established in 1970 to honor its namesake, referred to by the National Institute of Standards and Technology on their website as “Dean of American Spectroscopists,” for his notable contributions to that field. This year’s recipient, Johannes Pedarnig of the Institute of Applied Physics at Johannes Kepler University (Linz, Austria) has recently investigated the optical emission of plasma on industrial steel samples utilizing laser ablation-spark discharge-optical emission spectroscopy (LA-SD-OES) and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Pedarnig spoke to Spectroscopy about this work as well as what winning the Meggers Award means to him.
PENERAPAN MERDEKA BELAJAR DAN KREATIVITAS PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: M. Nurzen S.
Published: October 2023

Merdeka Belajar adalah kebijakan pendidikan yang memberikan kebebasan dan fleksibilitas kepada guru dan peserta didik dalam menentukan jalannya belajar. Tujuan dari penulisan ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan merdeka belajar dalam meningkatkan kreativitas peserta didik di SMA Negeri 3 Sungai Penuh. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendeketakan kualitatif deskriptif. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini yaitu para guru dan siswa SMA Negeri 3 Sungai Penuh. Teknik pengumpulan data penelitian ini ialah menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data penelitian ini dengan melakukan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan verifikasi/kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan penerapan merdeka belajar dalam meningkatkan kreativitas peserta didik di SMA Negeri 3 Sungai Penuh diawali dengan menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang menyenangkan, melibatkan siswa dalam menentukan tujuan belajar, menumbuhkan rasa ingin tahu dan eksplorasi, mengembangkan kemampuan mandiri, mendorong kolaborasi dan inovasi, mengurangi tekanan dan kebosanan, dan menumbuhkan kepercayaan diri. Dengan memberikan kebebasan dan fleksibilitas dalam menentukan jalannya belajar, penerapan Merdeka Belajar dapat membantu meningkatkan kreativitas peserta didik.
KENDALA TEKNIS PENGEMBANGAN TERNAK SAPI DI KECAMATAN IV NAGARI KABUPATEN SIJUNJUNG
Authors: Rini Elisia  , Cendra Febri
Published: October 2023

Usaha peternakan sapi di Indonesia sebagian besar masih merupakan peternakan rakyat. Pola pemeliharaan yang tradisional, serta kepemilikkan ternak relatif sedikit antara 2-3 ekor/peternak. Hal ini yang menjadi kendala dalam pengembangan usaha ternak sapi di pedesaan Indonesia, termasuk di Kecamatan IV Nagari Kabupaten Sijunjung. Data BPS Kecamatan IV Nagari menunjukan bahwa tidak ada peningkatan populasi ternak sapi selama 5 tahun terakhir. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kendala teknis dalam pengembangan ternak sapi di Kecamatan IV Nagari Kabupaten Sijunjung. Lokasi penelitian adalah ke-5 nagari/desa yang berada di Kecematan IV Nagari Kabupaten Sijunjung. Ressponden penelitian adalah 61 orang peternak sapi yang ditentukan secara purposive sumpling. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey (observasi) dengan menggunakan Pendekatan Analisa Data Primer dan Pendekatan Analisa Data Sekunder. Data yang diperoleh diolah dan dianalisis menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dengan IBM SPSS Statistics 26. Hasil penelitian didapat: peternak sapi masih tergolong usia produktif (98%) dengan jenis kelamin laki-laki (92%), tingkat pendidikan terbanyak SLTA (49%) dengan pengalaman beternak antara 1-5 tahun (83%). Aspek teknis pemeliharan; semua ternak sudah dikandangkan (kandang individu: 53%), pakan berasal dari rumput lapangan dan leguminosa, pengendalian dan pencegahan penyakit belum optimal 6%, system perkawinan 93% aseptor IB. Kendala teknis pengembangan ternak sapi di Kecamatan IV Nagari Kabupaten Sijunjung sangat dipengaruhi oleh sumber daya peternak dan sifat pemeliharaan ternak sapi yang belum berorientasi usaha/bisnis.