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National identity through culture in the Însemnări ieșene [notes from Jassy] magazine. A case study
Authors: Danila Iulian Catalin
Published: March 2024

Since its first issue, of January 1, 1936, the „Însemnări ieșene” [„Notes from Jassy”] Magazine (1936-1940) has emphasized the orientation of „a group of intellectuals” that aimed to continue the tradition of the literary, cultural and scientific circles from Moldavia, with a focus on a series of ideas related to „national specificity”, „popular language”, „cultural unification”. For almost five years, the magazine polarized intellectuals from all over Moldavia and had an intense program of dissemination of the Romanian culture through the organization of itinerant conferences in the cities of Jassy, Tighina, Kishinev, Soroca and Balti. The September 1, 1940 issue of the magazine was dedicated to Bessarabia and Bukovina and was remarkable for its spiritual Romanian essence. The present paper dwells on the importance of this special issue of the magazine, which deals with a number of representative topics announced by the article titles such as: „Basarabia până la 1812” [„Bessarabia until 1812”], „Viața românească în Basarabia (1812-1918”) [„Romanian Life in Bessarabia (1812-1918)”], „Mărturii moldovenești la Nistru” [„Moldavian Testimonies on the Dniester River”], „Basarabia – provincie istorică rusească?” [„Bessarabia– Russian Historical Province?”], „Universitatea din Cernăuți” [„The University of Chernivtsi”], „A doua pierdere a Bucovinei și Basarabiei” [„The Second Loss of Bukovina and Bessarabia”], „Iar vremuri de bejanie”, [„New Times of Turmoil”], „Și totuși, nu deznădăjduim!” [„And Yet, We Do Not Despair!”] and many more. This unique issue was illustrated with numerous images from Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina, as well as with portraits of cultural personalities born in the Romanian land between the Prut and Dniester rivers, all meant to discuss and emphasize the national identity of Romanians through culture.
MÁQUINAS CON ALMA. LO TÉCNICO Y LO HUMANO EN SIMONDON Y EN LA CULTURA DEL ANIME.
Authors: Torrents Alba Gonzalez
Published: March 2024

En el imaginario del anime contemporáneo de ciencia ficción encontramos algunos ejemplos claros de una reinterpretación de la relación entre ser humano y tecnología  en términos no-clásicos. La filosofía de la individuación de Gilbert Simondon, con su crítica radical al individualismo y al sustancialismo, y en especial su filosofía de la técnica, centrada en la denuncia del olvido cultural de los aspectos humanos de la técnica, ofrecen una clave filosófica idónea para la exploración de ese imaginario. Mediante la aplicación de los conceptos desarrollados por Simondon en sus análisis del modo de existencia de los objetos técnico a los animes Akira, Evangelion, Ghost in The Shell y Serial Experiments Lain, muestro que existe en ellos una visión coherente e innovadora de la relación entre humanidad y técnica, que coincide en muchos aspectos con las críticas y propuestas elaboradas por el mismo Simondon. Los más importantes de estos aspectos se relacionan con la idea de la extensión tecnológica de lo humano y con los grados de integración o separación existentes entre el dominio de lo técnico y el de la espiritualidad y la religión.
UNA REFLEXIÓN AUTOETNOGRÁFICA SOBRE LA PRÁCTICA DE LAS ARTES MARCIALES DE CONTACTO: SER UNA (UNO) ENTRE TODOS ELLOS
Authors: Martínez Alejandra
Published: March 2024

Este artículo, escrito en clave autoetnográfica, recupera mi experiencia en la práctica de las artes marciales. Se centra en el sentido que adquiere la masculinidad entre mis compañeros varones, así como en mi propia transformación física y emocional para integrarme a ese mundo estrictamente masculino. El escrito supone un doble desafío: en la dimensión teórica, pretende arrojar luz sobre el sentido de la práctica marcial y su relación con las regulaciones que orientan la masculinidad. En la dimensión metodológica, busca explorar la práctica de la autoetnografía, sus potencialidades y limitaciones.
LA MICROFÍSICA DE LAS FRONTERAS. CRIMINALIZACIÓN, RACIALIZACIÓN Y EXPULSABILIDAD DE LOS MIGRANTES COLOMBIANOS EN ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Authors: Stang María Fernanda , Stefoni Carolina
Published: March 2024

El artículo se propone mostrar las formas que adquiere la construcción del nexo entre migración, seguridad y expulsabilidad de grupos específicos de migrantes, en este caso colombianos, en Antofagasta, una ciudad minera ubicada en el norte de Chile. A partir del análisis sostenemos que la criminalización del migrante colombiano está estrechamente ligada a su racialización, y que la validación y legitimidad que adquieren las ideas de expulsabilidad y rechazo son parte de este mismo proceso, pues al situarlo del otro lado de las múltiples fronteras que se construyen —raciales, étnicas, de clase, de género, además de fronteras territoriales dentro de la propia ciudad—, su expulsión definitiva, o su rechazo en frontera, son el resultado final de un proceso previo de exclusión sistemática.La aproximación metodológica empleada en la investigación fue de carácter cualitativo, y recurrió principalmente a entrevistas a informantes clave, mayoritariamente actores vinculados a la generación e implementación de políticas públicas —funcionarios del gobierno regional y local, legisladores nacionales por la región, funcionarios de las fuerzas de seguridad, extranjería y el poder judicial—, aunque no exclusivamente —se entrevistó también a miembros de organizaciones sociales de y para migrantes, algunos migrantes residentes en campamentos, vecinos chilenos y miembros de la academia.El análisis de este caso específico aporta a la comprensión de las formas en que el régimen global de control de las migraciones se articula con procesos locales que definen su materialización específica. El caso de Antofagasta en particular habilita una reflexión respecto de lo que sucede con las políticas de control de las migraciones en contextos de desigualdad enmarcados en economías extractivistas, y en una ciudad que ha tenido una presencia histórica de población migrante.
Loan Recovery in Maimana Islamic Investment and Finance Cooperative Microfinance Institution
Authors: Aziz Asooda
Published: March 2024

MIIFC is one of the financial institutions operating in financial sector in Faryab province of Afghanistan. One of the most important problems of financial institutions is the recovery of the loans from the borrowers. The purpose of this study is to find the determinants of loan recovery in MIIFC micro finance institution. The statistical population of this research is the borrowers of MIIFC micro finance institution, the sample size is 300 and the stratified random sampling technique was employed. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistic, the quantitative method has been analysed by descriptive statistic with statistical package SPSS (24) and empirical analysis is conducted by using binary logistic regression model to stablish of all explanatory variables. The results show that from these variables, only economic and political situation, number of loans taken, penalty of delay, gender and debt guarantee have a significant relationship with loan repayment. The marital status, education level, age, monthly expenditure, loan utilization, literacy, income-increasing debt, relative location, type of loan, group loan, amount of repayment, repayment period, interest rate on the loan, number of families, loan utilization training and pre-loan purpose have no relationship with loan recovery.
Climate Change Impacts on Household Income in Pakistan: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Maqbool Muhammad Bilal , Lohano Heman Das , Bukhari Kalim Hyder
Published: March 2024

As climate change continues to pose a significant challenge globally, this study examines its impact on household income, delineating the differential impacts across agricultural and non-agricultural sectors in Pakistan. Utilizing household data from 2020 for 156,441 households across 126 districts of Pakistan, along with climate variable data spanning from 1960 to 2020, the research employs multiple regression analysis with robust standard errors to explore these impacts. The findings reveal that changes in the mean values of temperature and precipitation, as well as the variability of these climate variables, have a statistically significant impact on household income. Specifically, a one-degree Celsius rise in average temperature leads to a 3.3% decrease in income for households in the agricultural sector and a 0.4% decrease for those in non-agricultural sectors. The variability in temperature, indicated by a one-degree increase in its standard deviation, similarly results in a 4% income reduction for households across both sectors. Conversely, a one-decimeter increase in average precipitation is associated with a modest income increase of 0.33% and 0.19% for the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, respectively. However, greater variability in precipitation adversely affects income in both sectors. The research highlights the vulnerability of households, especially those in agriculture, to climate change and shows non-agricultural sectors are also affected. It offers insights into climate change's economic impacts and suggests developing targeted policies to improve adaptation and resilience.
INTRODUCTION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AS A DEMAND OF THE TIMES
Authors:   FSU, Doctor of Philosophy in Pedagogical Sciences (PhD), Uzbekistan, Sobirovich Soliyev Ilhomjon , Sadiqjonovna Isodullayeva Iqboloy ,   FSU, Department of Preschool Education, teacher of Special Pedagogy, Uzbekistan
Published: March 2024

This article describes the ways, methods and organizational forms of organizing differential and integrated, inclusive education for preschool children withdevelopmental disabilities.
Os desafios da formação continuada no contexto da educação inclusiva
Authors: Miranda Fabiana Darc , Santos Jonathas Ferreira
Published: March 2024

Nos últimos anos a educação inclusiva e consequentmente a inclusão escolar tem se desenvolvido em uma perspectiva mundial como um movimento complexo, que inclui além da luta social das pessoas com deficiência e de seus familiares, por direitos básicos e outros mais abrangentes como os educativos, encontra-se os processo de aprendizagem e a formação docente para o contexto apresentado. No centro das discussões sobre a inclusão das pessoas com deficiência em salas de aulas regulares estão os professores. Desse modo. visando contribuir para as discussões atuais, essa pesquisa está situada na área de “formação de professores”, com o tema central de “educação incusiva” e tem como objetivo avaliar as principais dificuldades de professores do Ensino Fundamental I em relação à inclusão de estudantes com deficiência em salas de aula regulares no município de Montividiu-GO. A pesquisa se apresenta de forma parcial e está sendo desenvolvida em etapas. A primeira uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema e pesquisa de campo, com a realização de entrevistas com profissionais da educação. Além de agente de ensino, os professores das escolas inclusivas devem-se atentar também às necessidades de cada um dos educandos em sala de aula Assim, evidencia-se uma necessidade elementar de realizar pesquisas que problematizem concepções e métodos de trabalho/ensino, ressignificando conceitos e práticas, para um novo olhar sobre o sujeito da educação inclusiva e sua educação escolar.
Hipertensão maligna em paciente com nefropatia por imunoglobulina a (NIgA)
Authors: Silva Martha Freire da , Damião Victor Hugo Borsuk , Assunção Cleverton Timóteo de , Santos Nátally Emanuelly dos , Silva Tiago Roque Benetoli da , Genari Daiane Almeida
Published: March 2024

O milho é uma cultura de extrema importância econômica e social, indispensável para a segurança alimentar da população mundial. Como a demanda pelo cereal tem sido muito elevada, os produtores têm requerido produtividade cada vez maior. Para se atingir alta produtividade é necessária a utilização de sementes com alta qualidade fisiológica, que é averiguada por meio de testes de germinação e vigor. Existem inúmeros testes para verificação do vigor. No entanto, estes são laboriosos, demandam tempo, mão de obra e nem sempre têm sido preditivos do vigor das sementes em campo. Desta forma, há a necessidade de estudos para aprimoramento ou elaboração de novos testes. Portanto, este trabalho teve por objetivo verificar a eficácia de ajustes nos testes de vigor para a averiguação da qualidade fisiológica de sementes de milho, utilizando-se o teste de envelhecimento acelerado modificado, seguido da análise computadorizada das imagens das plântulas oriundas das sementes envelhecidas. Foram utilizadas sementes de duas cultivares e dois lotes para cada cultivar. Foi realizada a caracterização do vigor dos lotes e, posteriormente, foram realizados os testes de envelhecimento acelerado a 41 e 45 °C, por 24, 48 e 72 horas, seguido da análise computadorizada de imagens de plântulas, oriundas das sementes envelhecidas. O envelhecimento das sementes à temperatura de 41°C por 72 horas, seguido da análise automatizada do comprimento de plântulas, executado por meio do Software Vigor-S, apresenta potencial para ser utilizado como uma nova metodologia para avaliação da qualidade fisiológica de sementes de milho.
Educação em saúde: uma abordagem integrada para o fortalecimento das políticas públicas
Authors: Miguel Camila Botelho , Figueiredo Maria Clara Ribeiro , Abreu Melissa Carvalho Martins de , Miguel Neto Jamil , Rodrigues Wellington Francisco
Published: March 2024

A Educação em Saúde desempenha um papel crucial na promoção do bem-estar da sociedade e para a sua propagação e fortalecimento há diferentes meios incluindo a adesão por práticas extensionistas associadas às instituições de ensino superior. Ainda que pouco disseminado os arranjos vinculados às práticas extensionistas destinadas à Educação em Saúde eles garantem contrapartidas que entrelaçam e reforçam os alicerces da educação superior no Brasil e no mundo. Dado a importância das práticas direcionadas à Educação em Saúde por atividades extensionistas o objetivo desse estudo foi discorrer sobre esta temática, destacando o seu papel na transformação de comunidades e no apoio a políticas públicas eficazes, associado às atividades extensionistas em instituições de ensino superior, visando sobretudo destacar as contribuições desse interfaceamento para a sociedade. Uma revisão da literatura foi conduzida nas bases “Google Scholar”, “Scientific Electronic Library Online” e “Web of Science”. As estratégias extensionistas na educação superior aplicadas à Educação em Saúde, assim como a importância das práticas para o fortalecimento de políticas públicas em saúde e a rede entre o ensino, a extensão e a pesquisa foram abordadas. Foi notória a contribuição das práticas extensionistas destinadas à Educação em Saúde para a formação de recursos humanos de excelência, assim como para o fortalecimento social vinculado as políticas públicas em saúde. Entretanto há importantes desafios a serem transpostos para o âmbito destas atividades. Em conclusão, a interseção entre Educação em Saúde, estratégias extensionistas e a rede integrada entre ensino, extensão e pesquisa representa um terreno fértil para o progresso humano.
Función del medio ambiente: definiciones y características de la economía circular
Authors: Romero Flora Magdaline Benitez , Lopes Rosana Barbosa de Castro , Jacovine Laércio Antônio Gonçalves , Fearnside Philip Martin
Published: March 2024

Los nuevos acuerdos y los avances mundiales en la conservación del medio ambiente contribuyan para que se crea una conciencia ambiental. Pero, esto no es suficiente para la conservación de los recursos, debido a la sobredemanda de la sociedad y la reducción de la capacidad de resiliencia del medio ambiente, generando pérdidas inmutables y ni siquiera las elevadas inversiones económicas será suficientes para reparar tales daños. El presente documento de revisión narrativa pretende describir las funciones del medio ambiente y el papel de la economía circular en los sistemas productivos y de consumo. Tres funciones que el medio ambiente cumple son: proveer insumos (inputs) al sistema económico, asimilador de residuos y proporcionar utilidad y bienestar (prestar servicios ambientales). El medio ambiente funciona como un sistema circular, pues la naturaleza es cambiante y limitante. El medio ambiente opera dentro de un sistema circular intrínseco, donde la naturaleza, caracterizada por su mutabilidad y limitaciones, desempeña un papel crítico. La creciente presión ejercida sobre los recursos naturales resulta en la producción de residuos que, sin los debidos procesos de reutilización o reciclaje propuestos por la economía circular, pueden exceder la capacidad natural de asimilación del medio ambiente. Tal exceso tiene el potencial de afectar negativamente a los servicios ecosistémicos, comprometiendo la funcionalidad y la sostenibilidad de los ecosistemas vitales para el mantenimiento de la vida en la Tierra y, en consecuencia, reduce su oferta para quien los consume, llegando a su escasez. Por lo tanto, es necesario el compromiso con la preservación y conservación de los bosques y otras formas de vegetación nativa, así como de la biodiversidad, el suelo, los recursos hídricos y la integridad del sistema climático, para el bienestar de las generaciones presentes y futuras. Además, se necesitan políticas para evitar una contaminación tan exacerbada de los recursos naturales, colaborando para mitigar los impactos en el paisaje. Si bien existen mecanismos de control, leyes y otras normas reglamentarias para la gestión ambiental, varios de los países aún presentan deficiencias en el ámbito normativo inherente debido a diversos factores, como el ámbito económico, disponibilidad de especialistas en la materia de control y fiscalización, y los recursos tecnológicos con los que se cuenta.
A endometriose e os seus impactos da na qualidade de vida das mulheres: aspectos físicos, emocionais, tratamento e apoio psicológico
Authors: Cordeiro Mikaelly Costa , Silva Joyce Tavares da , Silva Helen Rosa Magalhães da , Costa Wallison Carvalho da , Martins Marcelo Rodrigues , Batista Mariana Lopes Barros , Kataki Mônica Helena Gomes , Alves José Vitor Ferreira
Published: March 2024

A endometriose é uma doença ginecológica prevalente que afeta milhões de mulheres em todo o mundo, impactando significativamente seu bem-estar físico, emocional e qualidade de vida. Este estudo visou identificar os impactos da endometriose na qualidade de vida das mulheres acometidas por essa patologia. Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa da literatura nas plataformas PubMed, STM (Science Translational Medicine), SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), MedLine e Google Scholar, utilizando os descritores "Impactos da endometriose", "qualidade de vida das mulheres", "aspectos físicos", "aspectos emocionais", "tratamento" e "apoio psicológico", em português e inglês. Foram selecionados artigos publicados entre 2012 e 2023 que abordassem a associação entre a endometriose e a saúde da mulher. A partir dos resultados encontrados, evidenciou-se que a endometriose afeta a saúde da mulher de forma integral, tanto na vida pessoal quanto profissional. Os sintomas debilitantes da doença implicam na perda de qualidade de vida das pacientes, gerando dificuldades na vida social, familiar e na rede de apoio. Assim, o diagnóstico precoce e o tratamento multidisciplinar da endometriose são essenciais para a saúde das mulheres. O acompanhamento psicológico, físico e nutricional é de grande importância para melhorar a qualidade de vida das portadoras da doença.
Fatores relacionados ao óbito em pessoas coinfectadas por tuberculose/HIV
Authors: Nascimento Anderson Marcos Vieira do , Ramos Jesus Pais , Pamplona Ysabely de Aguiar Pontes , Fernandes Marcela de Araújo , Monteiro Debora Lana Alves , Monteiro Bruna Luana Alves , Olinda Ricardo Alves de
Published: March 2024

A coinfecção Tuberculose (TB)/HIV representa um desafio significativo para a saúde pública mundial. Este artigo revisa os principais fatores relacionados ao aumento da mortalidade em indivíduos coinfectados. A interação entre TB e HIV complica o diagnóstico e o tratamento, exacerbando a progressão de ambas as doenças. Fatores críticos incluem atrasos no diagnóstico, barreiras ao acesso e adesão ao tratamento, efeitos das interações medicamentosas entre os antirretrovirais e os medicamentos antituberculose, bem como condições socioeconômicas adversas. A imunossupressão induzida pelo HIV aumenta a suscetibilidade à TB ativa, enquanto a TB pode acelerar a progressão do HIV. Além disso, fatores como estigma social e sistemas de saúde fragmentados impõem desafios adicionais. Este trabalho destaca a necessidade de estratégias de saúde pública integradas e multidisciplinares, incluindo detecção precoce, terapia antirretroviral eficaz, gestão de comorbidades e intervenções socioeconômicas, para reduzir a mortalidade nesta população vulnerável.
Estratégias de prevenção à evasão universitária entre graduandos da área da saúde: protocolo de revisão de escopo
Authors: Ibiapina João Paulo Barros , Silva Maria Edillayne de Assunção , Lira Jefferson Abraão Caetano , Ribeiro Amanda Alves de Alencar , Rocha Eukália Pereira da , Fernandes Márcia Astrês
Published: March 2024

Mapear, na literatura, as estratégias realizadas para prevenção da evasão universitária entre graduandos da área da saúde. Trata-se de um procedimento de análise de escopo, orientado pelas diretrizes metodológicas do Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI), que segue as fases e recomendações do checklist Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses – extensão para Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). As buscas serão conduzidas nas seguintes bases de dados: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e BDENF do Portal Regional da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS); MEDLINE via PubMed; Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Scopus e Embase da Elsevier; Web of Science (WOS), da Clarivate Analytics; e ERIC - Educational Resources Information Centre. As referências recuperadas serão importadas para o gerenciador de referências EndNote com o propósito de identificar duplicatas. Após a remoção das duplicações, os registros serão exportados para o Rayyan, um software gratuito financiado integralmente pela Qatar Foundation. A seleção dos estudos será conduzida por dois revisores independentes, que aplicarão critérios de elegibilidade para inclusão e exclusão. Os resultados desta pesquisa serão apresentados incluindo um quadro resumo, um fluxograma baseado no PRISMA-ScR e uma discussão narrativa.
Multiletramento digital nos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental
Authors: Marco Regilene Aparecida Silva de , Coelho Irene da Silva
Published: March 2024

Partindo dos pressupostos das teorias dos multiletramentos digitais, discute-se as formas de aproximação de professor e aluno visando à continuidade dos estudos em um ambiente digital durante a pandemia Covid19 e após a pandemia para o desenvolvimento das atividades em sala de aula via novos ambientes. Para essa discussão, fez-se a leitura do que o PNE – Plano Nacional de Educação apresenta, para apropriação das dimensões abordadas nos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental, a fim de compreender o que é colocado como expectativas e objetivos e ainda sobre os multiletramentos como um caminho para a apropriação de habilidades de leitura e escrita nos anos iniciais. O professor em sua prática pedagógica deve refletir sobre os significados sociais das práticas de multiletramentos no contexto sociocultural dos estudantes, visando não apenas à escolarização do letramento, mas também ao desenvolvimento de práticas discursivas do ambiente digital para a plena participação dos educandos na sociedade.
Physiological evaluation of Handroanthus impetiginosus (Mart. ex DC.) Mattos seedlings subjected to water deficit
Authors: Lourinho Marcela Pereira , Sereja Júnior Edson José Neves , Baptista Karollyne Renata Silva de Paula , Pantoja Jair da Silva , Braga Dayse Gonzaga , Nascimento Vitor Resende do , Costa Roberto César Lobo da , Oliveira Neto Cândido Ferreira de
Published: March 2024

The objective of this work was to evaluate the physiological conditions of H. impetiginosos seedlings in terms of biochemical and hydric aspects in a greenhouse. The seedlings were placed in three-liter pots, composed of soil and chicken manure (3:1). The plants were submitted to the following treatments: control (irrigated once a day) and water deficit (10, 20 and 30 days of water suspension). Biochemical analyzes were performed such as: sucrose, soluble carbohydrates, soluble amino acids, soluble proteins, starch, proline and glycine-betaine. The experimental results were submitted to analysis of variance (ANOVA), Tukey's test and statistical analysis using the SWNTIA program. The concentrations of free amino acids, soluble carbohydrates, sucrose, glycine-betaine and proline increased in leaves and roots of plants subjected to water stress when compared to control plants. On the other hand, there was a reduction in the concentration of total free starch and soluble proteins. Therefore, the higher concentration of soluble carbohydrates and proline indicate their availability to H. impetiginosus plants, helping physiological processes such as photosynthesis, stomatal opening and expansion growth in dry conditions.
Hepatograma como indicador de esteatosis hepática en pacientes atendidos en el laboratorio clínico del Hospital General Portoviejo
Authors: Barre-Paz Genessis Pierina , Ponce-Pincay Roberto Arnaldo
Published: March 2024

La enfermedad del hígado graso no alcohólico se ha convertido en una de las principales causas de enfermedad hepática crónica en todo el mundo, con una prevalencia global estimada del 25% en la población adulta. El diagnóstico de esta patología necesita la confirmación de esteatosis hepática basada en estudios de imagen o biopsia hepática. No existe un único parámetro de laboratorio que permita el diagnóstico o diferencie entre esteatosis, aunque las actividades elevadas de las aminotransferasas a menudo aportan al diagnóstico sin embargo también pueden encontrarse dentro del rango normal. El índice de hígado graso (FLI) es un biomarcador no invasivo propuesto en 2006 por el grupo de Bedogni para ayudar a identificar a los pacientes con sospecha de enfermedad del hígado graso no alcohólico que deben someterse a una ecografía hepática para confirmar la esteatosis. Se realizo un estudio retrospectivo en 117 pacientes atendidos en el laboratorio clínico del HospitalGeneral Portoviejo. En los resultados se observó que varios de los parámetros del perfil hepático y lipídico se encontraron alterados por encima del nivel normal. El índice FLI indico que el 24% presentaron una gran probabilidad de riesgo de esteatosis. En conclusión, se deben realizar más estudios complementarios para validar la utilidad del hepatograma y el índice FLI como herramientas para la detección precoz de esteatosis hepática
Cholelithiasis in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle/Beta-Thalassemia in Akre City, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors:   MBChB, Nanakali hospital for blood diseases and oncology, Abdullah Esraa Hasan , Shamoon Rawand Polus ,   PhD Hematopathology, Department of pathology Hawler medical college, Nanakali hospital for blood diseases and oncology, Mohammad Nawsherwan Sadiq ,   FICMS Hematopathology, Department of pathology Hawler medical college, Nanakali hospital for blood diseases and oncology
Published: March 2024

Background and objectives: Sickle cell disease and sickle β-thalassemia are hemolytic diseases characterized by chronic destruction of the abnormal red cells with consequent hyperbilirubinemia. The present study aimed to determine the association of gallstone with Sickle cell disease and sickle β-thal patients compared to the control healthy group and to determine gallstone's association with several demographic and laboratory parameters among the patients themselves. Methods: Patients visiting the Akre thalassemia center for routine checks have been recruited for this study (patients=73; control=36). Blood samples were collected for biochemical and haematological analyses. All participants were subjected to abdominal ultrasonography for confirmation of gallstones. These parameters were compared with patients' subtype traits. Additional information regarding blood transfusion, hospital admission, and the use of chelating agents was also allocated. Results: The prevalence of gallstone was significantly higher in patients (12%) than in the control (3%) group (P<0.05), with similar prevalence in both trait; homozygous haemoglobin S (14%) and compound heterozygous of hemoglobin S and β-thalassemia (11%), together with significant differences in the biochemical and haematological parameters. The haemoglobin concentration was significantly (P<0.05) reduced in patients (8.5±0.86) versus control (12±1.6). Reticulocytes, lactate dehydrogenase enzyme, and bilirubin were significantly (P<0.05) elevated in patients compared to the control. No differences existed between control versus patients regarding hospital admission, blood transfusion, and the use of medication including chelating agent or hydroxyurea. Conclusion: Sickle-diseased and sickle beta-thalassemia patients have a higher risk of developing gallstones than the general population alongside interruption of metabolic and biochemical parameters with co-association with sub-traits of type of haemoglobin.
Early complications of elastic stable intramedullary nails in the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal fractures of long bones: an experience in Duhok center of Orthopedic Surgery
Authors:   MBChB, Senior house officer at Duhok Emergency & Trauma Teaching Hospital, Abduljabar Ageed Ameer , Hwaizi Las ,   MBChB, PROF-Orthopedic Surgery KHCMS/Erbil Teaching Hospital, Musa Laween Omar ,   MBChB, FIBMS-Orthopedic Surgery/Lecturer-UoD/Duhok Emergency & Trauma Hospital
Published: March 2024

Background and objectives: diaphyseal fractures in the pediatric age group should be perfectly treated. Treatment options are too many with long lists of pros and cons. This study aims to determine complications of elastic stable intramedullary as an evolving method in the era of operative treatment. Methods: This is a prospective case series study, conducted at Duhok Emergency Teaching Hospital between march/2021 and April/2022. The sample size was 100 children (mean age was 6.53 years). Inclusion criteria were: diaphyseal fractures (open and closed) in children 3-12 years. Exclusion criteria were: humeral fractures, fractures of the radial neck, pathological fractures, and obese patients (>40kgs). All of them were operated on under general anesthesia and their fractures were fixed with elastic stable intramedullary nails under C-arm, follow up period was 6-9 months both clinically and radiologically. Results: complications were found in the following order of frequency: 39.02% insertion site irritation, 14.02 joint swelling, 9.76% superficial infection, 7.93% loss of reduction, 7.32% stiffness, 3,66% delayed union, 3.05% limb length discrepancy and 0.61% deep infection. While the frequency of complications was significantly related to the type of fracture as (p-value: 0.031) and transverse fractures were seen to be associated with the highest complication rate, no significant relation was found between the frequency of complication with either age groups or gender as the (p-value: 0.447) for frequency of complications among both age groups and (0.711) between the two genders. Conclusion: fixation with elastic stable intramedullary nails is a good choice of treatment for diaphyseal fractures in the pediatric age group however it is not free of complications.
Effect of Uterine Artery Clamping in Reducing Cesarean Hysterectomy in Pregnancies Complicated by Placenta Accrete Spectrum
Authors:   MBChB, KBMS/Obstetrics and Gynecology trainee, Jabar Balen Mohammad ,   Sulaymaniyah Maternity Teaching Hospital-Sulaymaniyah-Kurdistan region/Iraq.
Published: March 2024

Background and objective: The placenta accreta spectrum is a major public health problem. Many interventional measures are used for controlling hemorrhage and preventing emergency caesarean hysterectomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of uterine artery clamping in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality in pregnancies complicated by placenta accrete spectrum. Methods: This is a retrospective case-control study implemented in the Sulaymaniyah Maternity Teaching Hospital in Sulaymaniyah city, Kurdistan region-Iraq through the period of 2 years from 1st of June 2020, to 31st of May, 2022. A sample of sixty pregnant women with placenta accreta spectrum surgically managed by elective cesarean section and divided into two study groups (32 women underwent elective cesarean section with uterine artery clamping [interventional group] and 28 women underwent elective cesarean section without uterine artery clamping [control group]). Results: The postoperative hemoglobin level was significantly higher in women of the interventional group with a mean of (10.1±0.7 gm/dL) compared to (9.3±1 gm/dL) in women of the control group. The mean of units of blood transfused was significantly lower in women of the interventional group with a mean of (1.3±0.6 units) compared to (3.1±1.4 units) in women of the control group. Also, there was a significant reduction in units of fresh frozen plasma in women of the interventional group with a mean of (0.9±0.6 units) compared to (2.9±1.5 units) in women of the control group. Conclusions: The uterine artery clamping before placental separation is helpful in reducing the rate of maternal morbidity and mortality in pregnancies complicated by placenta accreta spectrum.
The Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility and Profitability on Tax Avoidance
Authors: Wahdi Nirsetyo , Astuti Widji , Assih Prihat
Published: March 2024

The urgency of the research is that there is new research on the factors influencing tax avoidance. Based on the literature or journal reference collection, this research has novelty compared to previous research, namely adding independent variables, changing the company object, and updating the research year. The type of research used is quantitative research. The population in the study were all manufacturing companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2017-2021. Data collection is a step-by-step process for compiling data according to the character and needs of the research. The data collection technique in this research is the documentation method. Documentation is done by reading and taking notes from books, research journals and internet downloads. This research will test the moderating effect of audit quality on the relationship between corporate social responsibility, profitability and tax avoidance variables. This method is completed using Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). This research shows that the first regression model shows no significant influence between corporate social responsibility and partial tax avoidance. The first regression model shows a significant negative influence between profitability and partial tax avoidance.
Exploring The Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Networking, Entrepreneur Leadership, Innovation capability, and MSMEs Performance
Authors: Murtini Murtini , Safii Abdul Azis , Anom Latifah
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine the role of entrepreneurial networks, entrepreneur leadership, on innovation capabilities and MSME performance. The sampling technique used purposive sampling, obtaining a total of 247 samples of MSME owners in the culinary sector in Bojonegoro City. Research data was analyzed using SEM techniques with AMOS software. The research results show that entrepreneurial networking has a positive effect on the innovation ability and performance of MSMEs. Meanwhile, entrepreneurial leadership has no effect on the innovation ability of MSMEs, but has a positive influence on MSME performance. The implications of this research are that the development of entrepreneurial networks can be a crucial factor in enhancing innovation capabilities and performance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owners in the culinary sector in Bojonegoro City. Additionally, entrepreneurial leadership also plays a significant role in improving the performance of MSMEs, even though it does not have a direct influence on innovation capability. Therefore, in the effort to enhance the performance of MSMEs in the culinary sector, MSME owners should consider expanding their entrepreneurial networks and strengthening entrepreneurial leadership.
Primary Economics Sustainability in the National Strategic Area of ​​Gerbangkertosusila
Authors: Dewantara Alif , Pratama Ahmad Herlyasa Sosro , Romadhona Aminatur , Amin Rofiku
Published: March 2024

Evaluation of sustainable development that has been carried out becomes the main discourse in this study, as a basis for further development planning and creating regional economic sustainability. This issue will be analyzed using the Regional Sustaibility Account (RSA) method to quantify the primary sector sustainability situation in Gerbangkertosusila which significantly affects the capacity to create sustainable development pathways and industrial policies that are more reflective in understanding the implications of sustainable development cycles. The limitation of this method is that the values and data presented come from partial sources per Regency/City. Thus, the results presented are in the form of partial economic sustainability status as well. The results of the analysis found that regencies/cities in the national strategic area of Gerbangkertosusia with a large industrial support base experienced disruptions to the continuity of the primary supply base which in turn could lead to unsustainability. In general, the results obtained are Gresik and Bangkalan districts with Chronic unsustainable criteria. Mojokerto and Sidoarjo Regencies on the Almost unsustainable criteria. Surabaya City on Sustainable criteria and Lamongan Regency on Good sustainable criteria.
The Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Entrepreneurial Leadership of SMEs in the City of Surakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Harjono Harjono , Triatmanto Boge , Supriadi Bambang
Published: March 2024

This research analyzes entrepreneurial leadership and orientation's influence on business performance with competence as a mediating variable in Bakery SMEs in Surakarta City. The design of this research is explanatory causality research with a quantitative approach. The number of samples is determined using Slovin and simple random sampling of 189 respondents. The analytical tool used was SPSS description analysis. The study results showed entrepreneurial orientation, leadership, competence, and business performance perceptions. Entrepreneurial orientation in SMEs in Surakarta is empirically reflected by the courage to take risks, innovativeness, economy, and reactivity. The indicator of daring to take risks has the highest contribution value, especially regarding the courageous attitude of business actors to accept risks from the business they are running. Entrepreneurial Leadership in SMEs in Surakarta is empirically reflected by being brave enough to act, sociable, broad-minded, big-hearted, and self-confident. The self-confidence indicator has the highest contribution value, especially regarding the ability of bread SMEs in Surakarta to run a business that never gives up from the various obstacles they face. Knowledge, skills, self-concept, character, and motives empirically reflect competence.
Consumer Decisions in the Bandung Fruit Market: A Study on Quality and Price
Authors: Mulyana Aldy Rizki , Sucipto Bambang , Suhendar Atep
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine how much influence product quality and price have on purchasing decisions at Rizki Illahi Store, Caringin Market, Bandung. The population of this study were customers of Rizki Illahi Store Caringin Market Bandung. The sample used in this study amounted to 60 respondents. The data analysis method used is descriptive quantitative and multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS tools. Descriptive survey method is a research method that takes samples from a population and uses a questionnaire as a data collection tool. In this study data and information were collected from respondents using a questionnaire or questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that there is an effect of product quality on purchasing decisions, there is an effect of price on purchasing decisions, and there is an effect of product quality and price on purchasing decisions at Rizki Illahi Store Caringin Market Bandung. by 69.5%. This means that product quality and price can explain the variation in purchasing decisions at Rizki Illahi Store Caringin Market Bandung by 69.5%.
Comparison of Legal Protection of Telemedicine Services in Indonesia and Malaysia
Authors: Nasir Citra , Ichsan Nursyamsi , Attas Nasrah Hasmiati
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to compare the legal protection of telemedicine in Indonesia and Malaysia. The research method uses normative legal research using a statutory approach and concept approach. The results of the study obtained the conclusion that the results of the study obtained the conclusion that health services through telemedicine have a greater risk than health services through face-to-face or in person, for example in terms of diagnosis the doctor will be better and more precise if done directly between the doctor and the patient. In Indonesia and Malaysia, each has regulations to provide legal protection for patients in telemedicine services as well as for telemedicine service providers. The implementation of telemedicine services in Indonesia by health facilities while Malaysia directly by hospitals in coordination with clinics and health centres because doctors can only conduct virtual consultations with people who are already patients this can be seen as a continuation of care.
Effect of Total Active Voice Call Subscribers on Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Application of Cross-Sectional Panel Data Model
Authors: Adams Samuel Olorunfemi , Emmanuel Davies Oluwatobi , Paul Chima
Published: March 2024

This study assesses the effect of active voice calls on Nigeria's economic growth rate. The data utilized in the study was extracted from telecom reports produced by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and it was gathered between 2017 and 2021, the period following the economy's first spell of consecutively negative growth since it emerged from recession. The data were subjected to regression using fixed effect (FE), random effect (RE), and pooled ordinary least squares (POLS). The study's findings showed that the RE regression model was the most effective. Additionally, it was shown that there is a positive and significant correlation between the total number of total number of active voice call subscribers (TNAVCS) and Nigeria's annual economic growth rate (GR). The conclusion suggests that as the total number of active voice call subscribers rises, so does Nigeria's annual economic growth and development, with the total number of active voice call subscribers accounting for more than 86% of the annual economic growth rate and the stochastic error term accounting for the remaining percentage. Therefore, it can be concluded that the main elements that have favorably impacted Nigeria's annual economic growth rate during the study period are the total number of active voice call users. Therefore, this study suggested that the total number of active voice call users is a significant factor that favorably influences Nigeria's annual growth rate.
Mining User Opinions: A Balanced Bangla Sentiment Analysis Dataset for E-Commerce
Authors: Shanto Shakib Sadat , Ahmed Zishan , Jony Akinul Islam
Published: March 2024

The utilization of sentiment analysis has gained significant importance as a valuable method for obtaining meaningful insights from textual data. The research progress in languages such as English and Chinese has been notable. However, there is a noticeable dearth of attention towards creating tools for sentiment analysis in the Bangla language. Currently, datasets are limited for Bangla sentiment analysis, especially balanced datasets capturing both binary and multiclass sentiment for e-commerce applications. This paper introduces a new sentiment analysis dataset from the popular Bangladeshi e-commerce site “Daraz”. The dataset contains 1000 reviews across 5 product categories, with both binary (positive/negative) and multiclass (very positive, positive, negative, very negative) sentiment labels manually annotated by native Bangla speakers. Reviews were collected using an organized process, and labels were assigned based on standardized criteria to ensure accuracy. In addition, a benchmark evaluation of the performance achieved by Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms on this dataset is also provided. The new dataset can aid research on multiclass and binary Bangla sentiment analysis utilizing both machine learning, deep learning, and Large Language Models. It can aid e-commerce platforms in analysing nuanced user opinions and emotions from online reviews. The utilization of categorized product reviews also facilitates research in the field of text categorization.
Achromobacter sp. Strain BUKˍBCHˍTQ1: A Potential Paraquat-Degrading Bacterium Isolated from Pesticide Contaminated Agricultural Soil
Authors: Aliyu Tukur Aisha , Muhammad Jahun Bashir , Yahuza Gimba Muhammad , Abdulhamid Arabo Abdulrahman , Muhammad Ado Aisha , Shehu Dayyabu
Published: March 2024

Paraquat (1, 1′-dimethyl-4, 4′-bipyridinium dichloride) is one of the most frequently used herbicide in agriculture. It is a cationic non-systematic, non-selective contact compound that instantaneously interferes with the photosynthetic processes of plants. It has an immediate effect, once the compound comes into contact with the plants’ leaves, where the reaction occurs. However, the contamination of paraquat residue in soil can harm soil microbes, flora and fauna, farmer health and also soil ecology, which affects the soil fertility. The objective of this study was to isolate and characterize bacteria with the ability to break down and utilize paraquat as the primary carbon source. The isolation process involved the enrichment of mineral salt media (MSM) using serial dilution. The isolated bacterium underwent morphological, biochemical, and molecular identification following characterization. Results showed the isolate was identified as Achromobacter sp. with the accession number OQ372943 based on partial 16S rRNA gene sequence and phylogenetic analysis. The growth and degradation of paraquat by this isolate were optimum at a pH of 6.5, 276 mgL-1 of the substrate (paraquat), temperature of 35 °C, 200 µL of biomass size, and 48 h of incubation. The degradation efficiency of the isolate after 120 hours of incubation under optimal conditions was 91.01%. Hence, these results demonstrated a very high efficiency of paraquat degradation. Consequently, this isolate holds significant promise for paraquat degradation and could serve as a viable contender for remediating paraquat-contaminated environments.