bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DANOS MECÂNICOS LATENTES E IMPUREZAS EM GRÃOS DE SOJA COM MÁQUINAS COLHEDORAS COM SISTEMAS DE TRILHA AXIAL E TANGENCIAL
Authors: Braun Erisson Mateus Weber , Miranda Glauco Vieira , Lacerda Klinsmann Lima , Hubner João Pedro Manzano , Krohn Nadia Graciele
Published: January 2024

Para se obter grãos de soja com qualidade não basta apenas direcionar esforços na lavoura, mas também na armazenagem e na colheita. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a qualidade dos grãos de soja comparando colhedoras com sistemas de trilhas axial e tangencial com diferentes velocidades de operação. Para isto, foi avaliado o percentual de danos mecânicos latentes pelo teste de tetrazólio e o percentual de impurezas com velocidade de operação das colhedoras à 3 km/h, 5 km/h e 7 km/h em talhões comerciais de soja. A colhedora tangencial apresentou a menor porcentagem de impureza a 5 km/h com 1,96% e a maior a 7 km/h com 6,39%, enquanto a colhedora axial apresentou a menor porcentagem de impureza a 7 km/h com 1,94 % e a maior a 3 km/h com 4,85 %. Para danos mecânicos latentes, a colhedora tangencial apresentou 12% de danos latentes a 3 km/h e a 19,5% a 7 km/h, enquanto a colhedora axial apresentou 8,75% de danos a 7 km/h e 14% a 3 km/h. As colhedoras se comportaram de maneira inversa, sendo que a tangencial aumenta seu percentual de danos mecânicos latentes e impurezas com o aumento da velocidade enquanto a colhedora axial reduz os percentuais.
Antibacterial Activity and Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Forest Chili Leaf (Piper caninum Bl.) Ethanol Extract against Staphylococcus epidermidis
Authors: Shanzet Flavia Fionessa Falenda , Darmayasa Ida Bagus Gede , Suriani Ni Luh , Wiadnyani Anak Agung Istri Sri , Ho Ting Seng , Rusdianasari Rusdianasari , Mariani Mariani
Published: January 2024

Forest chili leaves (Piper caninum Bl.) has a potential to become an alternative to conventional antibiotics. This study aims to determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of forest chili leaf extract, assess the Lethal Concentration (LC50), and analyze the phytochemical composition of the extract. This study also conducted a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four repetitions. The agar well diffusion method is used in this study with various concentrations such as T1 ethanol 96% (negative control), T2 (5% concentration), T3 (10% concentration), T4 (15% concentration), T5 (20% concentration), T6 (25% concentration), and T7 Ciprofloxacin 1% (positive control). Data were subjected to ANOVA at a significance level of 5% and further analyzed using Duncan's test. The results showed that all concentrations of forest chili leaf extract (P. caninum Bl.) exerted a statistically significant effect (P 0.05) against Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria. The research found that the most effective concentration to inhibits S. epidermidis is at 25%, which generates an inhibitory zone of 25.38 ± 0.52 mm. The estimated MIC value for forest chili leaf extract against S. epidermidis was found to be 0.2%, producing an inhibitory zone of 6.38 ± 0.32 mm. Additionally, the calculated LC50 value was 0.26%. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of various bioactive compound groups in the forest chili leaf extract, including alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, and steroids.
The Effects of Climate Variability on Economic Growth in Uganda
Authors: Sebukeera Hennery , Mukisa Ibrahim , Bbaale Edward
Published: January 2024

A key criticism of Uganda’s macroeconomic modelling frameworks is the lack of accounting for the effects of climate change. As a result, the demand for sustainable climate change evidence-based policy actions is higher than ever, making this a key issue in policy discussions. However, climate change research in Uganda has been piecemeal, with a few using case studies of agricultural commodities, regions, or agriculture. Thus, using the endogenous economic growth framework, this study estimated the long-term and short-term direct and indirect-sectoral effects of climate change on Uganda’s economic growth using the vector error correction model and Johansen cointegration econometric analysis methods. The results show that climate change (precipitation) affects agriculture and industry sectoral output growth in a positive direction, and service sectoral output growth in a negative direction. Further, climate change (temperature) affects agriculture and industry sectoral output growth in a negative direction, and service sectoral output growth in a positive direction. The study’s main conclusion is that an increase in temperature by 1.0 degrees Celsius accounts for a reduction in economic growth by approximately 2.5 percentage points, keeping all other factors constant. The study recommends accounting for climate change effects in macroeconomic growth frameworks, and implementing key sectoral specific climate sustainability measures.
JEL Classification: C22, 250, 047, Q54
Education and Labour Earnings Inequality in Tanzania: Evidence from Quantile Regression Analysis
Authors: Joseph Cornel , Leyaro Vincent , Ndanshau Michael
Published: January 2024

This paper uses Tanzania’s 2014 Integrated Labour Force Survey data to investigate the relationship between education and labour-earning inequalities. The quantile regression method is applied to compute returns to education at different points of the earnings distribution. The estimation result reveals significant variation in the coefficients of marginal returns to education across earning distributions, and the estimated coefficients are higher at the top of earning distribution. The marginal returns to education are higher for tertiary education than primary and secondary levels across all quantiles of the earnings distribution. The results also show that OLS coefficients conceal variation in the returns to education across the earning distribution. This finding suggests that education contributes positively to the widening of earnings dispersion in Tanzania, mainly due to the strong heterogeneous effects of education on earnings. Accordingly, it is vital to have a policy in Tanzania to reduce disparities in educational attainment between the least and most educated individuals.
JEL: D24 J63 L63 O490
Challenges in the epidemiological surveillance of maternal mortality in Bolivia: a retrospective analysis
Authors: Apaza-Huanca Blas , Auza-Santivañez Jhossmar Cristians , Corini-Mamani José José , Lopez-Quispe Amira Guisel , Zelaya-Espinoza Yenifer , Valdivia-Tola Olvis Scharbel , Canedo Sanchez María Valeria
Published: January 2024

Objective: To address the challenges in epidemiological surveillance of maternal mortality in Bolivia, highlighting the importance of improving this process and highlighting the lack of updated data. Methods: This is a descriptive, retrospective study using data from the National Health Information and Epidemiological Surveillance System (SNIS-VE) of the Bolivian Ministry of Health and Sports. Two periods were examined: 2001-2014 and 2015-2022, with an emphasis on changes introduced in the SNIS-VE, such as the categorisation of reported and confirmed maternal deaths. Results: A deterioration in epidemiological surveillance was observed in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation varied between departments and levels of care, highlighting regional differences and differences in the quality of registration systems. These findings underline the complexity of epidemiological surveillance of maternal mortality in Bolivia. Conclusions: This study highlights the urgent need to improve the epidemiological surveillance of maternal mortality in Bolivia, improve the registration by the statistics department to avoid under-registration and strengthen the organization and operation of the Technical Committees for Maternal Mortality Surveillance, to in order to improve the Epidemiological Surveillance process in its different stages. These efforts are essential to move towards safer and more effective maternal care in Bolivia.
Electronic medical record and its impact on health care and management. A systematic review between the years 2013 – 2023
Authors: Morales-Camargo José , Meneses-Claudio Brian
Published: January 2024

The adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR) has revolutionized the landscape of healthcare and healthcare management in recent decades. These technological systems have been the subject of extensive interest and study to understand their impact on improving patient care and efficiency in health management. For this reason, this study proposes to evaluate the impact of the use of electronic medical records on health care and management. In addition, the study includes a systematic review of the literature of research carried out between 2013 and 2023 on the use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) focused on patient care and health management. The PICO methodology was used to formulate the search equation in the Scopus database. To select the studies, the PRISMA methodology was used through 3 stages: identification, screening, and inclusion, obtaining a total of 17 articles for review, according to inclusion and exclusion eligibility criteria. At the beginning of the systematic search, 56400 studies were found, 5220 were related to health care, 244 researchers work carried out between 2013 and 2023 focused on health management. Also, 17 studies obtained at the end of the third search stage, 42,11 % indicated that the EHR facilitates medical care, 21,05 % indicated that it provides better safety and greater patient satisfaction. On the other hand, 36,36 % and 45,45 % mentioned that with the EHR there is a good quality of care and better clinical management, respectively, compared to the use of paper medical records. In conclusion, the EHR offers benefits in medical care and facilitates decision making at the health management level. Its interoperability means that clinical management is integrated with all other medical systems to provide quality care, despite certain limitations that persist in the health field.
Family guidance to promote the motivation of schoolchildren towards learning
Authors: Rodríguez Ochoac Elianis , Sánchez Graciela del Carmen , Quintanilla López Luis Napoleón
Published: January 2024

The motivation towards learning of schoolchildren is a concern of society in general and of families in particular. The orientation is an ideal resource to help families reconsider goals and projects for their members in order to develop initial interests and motivations for learning that will support new institutionalized learning. It is notorious in primary schools on the outskirts of the city of Holguín in Cuba, to find students demotivated by the acquisition of the learning that the school offers them, by not perceiving satisfaction of their felt needs, since in the homes there are insufficiencies in the orientation towards the contents that must be learned according to the age period through which they transit. In the E/P Eradio Domínguez Ocampo it was possible to verify, through the application of research methods and techniques (interviews, surveys, observation and documentary review) in the 2nd grade group, demotivation for learning of 12 students and their families. This is verified in the non-attendance to school, the behavioral manifestations and in the learning results. These reasons led to the design of a family orientation strategy, through its implementation changes were observed in families and schoolchildren, corroborating the information through focused testimony.
The social construction of reality
Authors: Dolores Ramirez Juana , Lepez Carlos Oscar
Published: January 2024

In different times the social construction has been different based on their models and has been updated with different thoughts and way of seeing things, in the seventies the social construction had generated an impact to sociology, giving rise to rumors and provocative games leaving in prejudice what will say of the other parties prejudging and limiting on the same, This is analyzed by the text "Ethnomethodology", however, it should be noted that in the different authors there is a different thinking with respect to sociology, society and culture based on the way of thinking of man, the actions that can be performed, norms and behaviors in which the actions will be reflected in the social, daily and cultural order. This article reviews essential aspects of the social construction of reality.
Marketing mix and business growth of the Tambo company in San Juan de Lurigancho, 2022
Authors: Cajahuanca-Hinostroza Vianca , Meneses-Claudio Brian , Carmen-Choquehuanca Edgar
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of the marketing mix in the business growth of Tambo in San Juan de Lurigancho, 2022. It was taken as reference national and international antecedents applied in other sectors, and theoretical contributions that allowed the development of the present work were also considered. This was developed with a non-experimental design, the method used was hypothetical-deductive and the type of research is basic. As for the approach is quantitative and a descriptive correlational scope, a survey was used which consisted of 15 questions on a Likert scale where Cronbach's alpha was used for its reliability where 0,769 was obtained for the total of the sample. Therefore, the results obtained will benefit future researchers and will serve as orientation in their research work. Likewise, the correlation between variable "x" and variable "y" was demonstrated.
Gastric cancer in patients older than 20 years of age
Authors: Valido Valdes Doraimys , Hernández Villar Iris María , Benítez Falero Yosniel , Junco Sena Barbara , Sánchez Rodríguez Yanely
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Gastric cancer has been for many years one of the main causes of mortality due to neoplasms in the world.
Objective: To clinically and epidemiologically characterize gastric cancer in patients over 20 years of age diagnosed at the 3rd Congress Hospital.
Methods: A descriptive, prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2018 to June 2022. The universe and sample consisted of the 54 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of gastric cancer who attended Hospital 3er Congreso. The data were obtained from the medical records filed in the statistics department of the referred Hospital, subsequently recorded in an Excel database, using the simple percentage method.
Results: there was a predominance of females over males and the age group 70-79 years with 38,9 %. Only 13 patients had a family history of pathology and 18 had a personal history of gastritis. The 70,3 % ingested risk food and 100 % presented pain.
Conclusions: in Pinar del Rio, men older than 70 years old are more prone to suffer from gastric cancer; in most cases, people do not maintain a healthy diet. Pain is a characteristic symptom present in most patients with gastric cancer.
Professional orientation in the training of teachers in pedagogical schools
Authors: Ramírez Echavarría Yisel , Santos Martínez Graciela , Dejo Aguinaga Susan Fabiola
Published: January 2024

The present work shows the potentialities of the teacher training process in pedagogical schools for the development of professional orientation, with emphasis on the professional pedagogical interests of future graduates. This was possible to verify from the analysis of the programs, methodological indications and textbooks, which allowed the professionalization of the process and the establishment of challenges for the protagonists of the process. A pedagogical strategy for professional orientation is proposed, aimed at taking advantage of the potentialities of the formative process. The proposal was submitted to critical opinion workshops and collective elaboration, as well as in practice from a pedagogical pre-experiment, with satisfactory results. The results are generalized in the corresponding teachings, in the continuous improvement and are part of an instigation project, as well as the doctoral topic developed by the authors.
PERLINDUGAN HUKUM BAGI ANAK KORBAN TINDAKAN BUYLLING DISEKOLAH
Authors: Prisko Yanuaris  , Theresia Margareta  , Wonga  , Moi Maria Carmela , Poma Susu Valerianus A. , Sogho Theobaldus S.
Published: January 2024

Bullying is an action that is not limited to physical torture and also the psychological development of the times makes it easier for someone to interact, so that someone, especially students, can easily carry out bullying, most of which is caused by promiscuity, lack of attention from parents and a free environment. Based on this, the problem in this case is what factors cause bullying and criminal sanctions against perpetrators of bullying among students. The research method used is Empirical Legal research using the applicable statutory approach. The results of this paper show that bullying is caused by internal factors originating from oneself and external factors originating from promiscuity in the surrounding environment. Criminal sanctions against perpetrators of bullying are subject to law under Article 80 paragraph (1) which is regulated in Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection.
Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) Berbasis Health Coaching (HC) Pada Pasien Diabetes Mellitus Type II : Systematic Review
Authors: Syikir M.Syikir , Suherman Suherman , Astuti Astuti , Niar Niar , Kiki Kiki Sanrila
Published: January 2024

Prevalensi Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2 meningkat secara substansial di seluruh dunia, yang berefek pada komplikasi dan kematian, sehingga membutuhkan suatu program pendidikan yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan program pendidikan Diabetes self management education (DSME) dan Health Coaching (HC)  yang memungkinkan pasien mencegah terjadinya komplikasi serta meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien. Metode yang digunakan dengan bantuan electronic data base dari jurnal yang telah di publikasikan melalui Pubmed,  dan google scholar sebanyak 10 artikel dari 333 artikel yang di review . Hasil : Memberikan gambaran penerapan program pendidikan Diabetes self management education (DSME) dan Health Coaching (HC)   yang berdampak pada perbaikan biokomia tubuh, meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien dari segi psikologis, pengetahuan, prilaku dan fisik. Kesimpulan : Program pendidikan Diabetes self management education (DSME) dan Health Coaching (HC)  terdiri dari pemberian pendidikan kesehatan kepada pasien dan keluarga dengan berbagai metode pembelajaran, kemudian diadakan pelatihan dan diskusi dimana pasien  ikut terlibat dalam kegiatan, baik dalam mengenksplor perasaan pasien sampai penetapan tujuan dan intervensi. Pelaksanaan program pendidikan Diabetes self management education (DSME) dan Health Coaching (HC)  ini dapat diterapkan pada layanan kesehatan, dimana media pelaksanaannya dapat disesuaikan dengan kondisi setempat.
Honoring the Legacy of Ian Michael, the Long-Time Publisher of Spectroscopy Europe and Spectroscopy World
Authors: Hroncich Caroline , Workman Jerome
Published: January 2024

In November, Spectroscopy announced the acquisition of Spectroscopy Europe and Spectroscopy World, two leading publications in the spectroscopy space. We remember Ian Michael, the long-time publisher of both magazines, for the contributions he made to the industry.
Molecular Diversity Analysis Among Indian Barnyard Millet [Echinochloa frumentacea (L)] Genotypes Using RAPD Markers
Authors: Roy Bidisha , Tiwari Sharad , Tripathi Niraj , Thakur Vishwa Vijay
Published: January 2024

Forty eight Echinochloa frumentacea genotypes were subjected to amplification with 40 RAPD primers. Initially a total of 65 RAPD primers were screened for amplification out of them 40 decamer primers amplified 182 RAPD marker loci. Out of 182 alleles, 170 (93.40%) were found to be polymorphic and remaining 12 were monomorphic. On average, 4.55 alleles per primer and 4.25 polymorphic alleles per primer were obtained. Specific alleles were amplified by the primers OPN-3, OPN-7 and OPN-13 separating concerned genotype or accession from the remaining. Two clusters of genotypes were formed during cluster analysis. First cluster contained 47 genotypes that were divided into two subgroups, the first subgroup ‘A’ contained four genotypes and subgroup ‘B’ of 43 genotypes. Subgroup B was further classified into Subgroup C contained one genotype and Subgroup D contained 42 genotypes. Minor group (Group 1) contained only one genotype PCGB 27. According to Jaccard’s similarity coefficient, highest similarity was between PCGB 39 and PCGB 40 (93.3%). The highest genetic diversity was observed between PCGB 3 and PCGB 45 (45.5%). These genotypes may be used as diverse parents for future breeding programmes for Barnyard millet improvement.
Pengetahuan Masyarakat Tentang Penyakit TB Paru di Desa Penyengat Olak Kabupaten Muaro Jambi
Authors: Rahmah Rahmah , Brata Andy
Published: January 2024

Tuberkulosa adalah penyakit kronis menular yang menjadi penyakit pembunuh terbanyak saat ini. Faktor pengetahuan memiliki pengaruh yang besar terhadap status kesehatan individu maupun masyarakat dan berperan penting dalam menentukan keberhasilan suatu program penanggulangan penyakit dan pencegahan penularan TB Paru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengetahuan masyarakat tentang penyakit TB Paru di Desa Penyengat Olak Kabupaten Muaro Jambi. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian survey dengan jumlah populasi 895 KK dan  sampel sebanyak 287 KK. Sampel  penelitian ini diambil secara poporsional di 3 dusun yaitu Dusun Muaro Sakean, Dusun Olak Pinang Setingkil, dan Dusun Pangeran Nato dengan proporsi jumlah sampel berdasarkan perhitungan  adalah sebagai berikut: Dusun Muaro Sakean dengan Jumlah populasi 376 KK = 120 KK (Sampel), Dusun Opak Pinang Setingkil Jumlah popoulasi 242 KK = 78 KK (Sampel), Dusun Pangeran Nato Jumlah  populasi  277 KK = 89 KK (Sampel). Sampel berjumlah 20 orang petugas pengelola obat, yang dipilih secara total sampling. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kategori pengetahuan rendah sebesar 64.8%, kategori pengetahuan cukup sebesar 28.6%, dan kategori pengetahuan tinggi 6.6%. Hal tersebut sejalan dengan tingkat pendidikan responden yang mayoritas pendidikan SD 32.7% dan SMP 31.7%, pendidikan SMA 28%, sedangkan pendidikan tinggi hanya 4.2 %, tidak sekolah 3.2%. Simpulan pengetahuan bahwa dominan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang penyakit TB Paru adalah rendah.
Brèves de médecine
Authors: VAILLANT H , RUELLE Y , CADWALLADER JS
Published: January 2024

Fibrillation atriale chez les moins de 65 ans Le suivi des patients de moins de 65 ans ayant une fibrillation atriale (FA) non éligibles à un traitement anticoagulant repose sur des données très parcellaires. Une étude de cohorte a analysé les données de la base de soins primaires concernant les patients anglais. Le score CHA2DS2-VASc a été calculé au moment du diagnostic, et les patients non éligibles à l’anticoagulation ont été suivis jusqu’à ce qu’ils deviennent éligibles ou qu’ils atteignent l’âge de 65 ans. Le principal résultat recherché était l’apparition d’un facteur de risque d’accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC) dans la FA. Au cours de la période 2004-2018, parmi les 18 178 patients âgés de moins de 65 ans chez qui une FA a été diagnostiquée, 9 188 (50,5 %) étaient éligibles à l’anticoagulation. Parmi les 8 990 patients non éligibles, 1 688 (18,8%) ont développé un facteur de risque avant d’atteindre l’âge de 65 ans ou de quitter la cohorte pour d’autres raisons, soit 6,1 pour 100 patients-années. L’hypertension et l’insuffisance cardiaque étaient les facteurs de risque les plus fréquents, avec des taux respectifs de 2,65 (IC95 = 2,47-2,84) et de 1,58 (IC95 = 1,45-1,72) pour 100 années-patients. Le taux de nouveaux cas de diabète était de 0,95 (IC95 = 0,85-1,06) pour 100 années-patients. Cette étude a montré que la moitié des personnes âgées de moins de 65 ans diagnostiquées avec une FA ont une indication pour l’anticoagulation. L’autre moitié devient éligible à l’anticoagulation à raison de 6 % par an, le plus souvent à cause d’une hypertension ou d’une insuffisance cardiaque, ce qui justifie la recherche régulière de l’apparition de ces facteurs de risque. Br J Gen Pract 2023. doi: 10.3399/BJGP.2022.0568.
I Congreso Internacional de: Economías Alternativas y Solidarias – CIEAS
Authors: Albuja Yanez Juan Bernardo , Alegría Camino Diana Magali , Alvarado Campoverde Jorge Luis , Cando Pilatasing Judith Viviana , Concha Corro Carlos Enrique , Del Salto Vásconez Diana , Endara Rosales Sebastián , Fierro García Tania María , Fierro Montero Alexis Maribel , Guerra Auqui Isabel Katherine , Guillén Guillén José Francisco , López Márquez Gabriela Renata , Mancero Arias María Gabriela , Mindiolaza Almeida Lisseth Johanna , Miranda Cansing Susgein Julissa , Navarrete Vinces María Elena , Robles Robles Alfredo Patricio , Sánchez Aguiar Verónica Elizabeth , Sigua Salinas Johnny Mauricio , Guerra Teneda Socorro Del Pilar , Yanéz Velasco Katty Elizabeth
Published: January 2024

Las economías alternativas se relacionan con el desarrollo económico de diversas maneras, ya que pueden complementar y mejorar la economía dominante, promover el desarrollo empírico, contribuir al bienestar social y fomentar la cultura emprendedora. Estas iniciativas pueden ofrecer soluciones más equitativas y sostenibles a los problemas sociales y medioambientales que la economía tradicional puede no abordar de manera efectiva.
A US national update of health condition prevalence among privately-insured autistic adults
Authors: Longo Anne , Radford Deondray , Hand Brittany N
Published: January 2024

Aim:
Previous research using state or regional samples has shown that autistic adults have a higher prevalence of health conditions in comparison to the general population.
Methods:
To build upon this important previous research, we conducted a cross-sectional retrospective study of 2019–2020 healthcare claims to determine the prevalence of conditions in a US national sample of privately insured autistic adults (n = 30,258) and an age- and sex-matched population comparison (n = 60,516) group of adults without autism diagnoses.
Results:
Like previous studies, we found that autistic adults had significantly greater odds of most mental and physical health conditions. However, our prevalence estimates differed from previous studies for several mental and physical health conditions. For example, our sample of autistic adults had higher prevalence of anxiety disorders (55%) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (34%), but lower prevalence of asthma (9%) and sleep disorders (3%) than previous studies.
Discussion & conclusion:
Our use of a large US national sample, more recent healthcare claims data, and different methods for identifying health conditions may have contributed to these differences. Our findings alert healthcare providers and policymakers to the health conditions most common among the growing population of autistic adults. We hope these findings lead to improved screening and management of these conditions, inform initiatives to improve access to healthcare, and guide future funding.
PEMERIKSAAN KESEHATAN SEBAGAI UPAYA DETEKSI DINI PENYAKIT TIDAK MENULAR
Authors: Naimah Siti , Agustiana Sari Dwi , Widuri Widuri , Santoso Teguh
Published: January 2024

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a chronic disease that often shows no symptoms at the begin of the disease, so many people are not aware that they have PTM. This incident means that the lack of efficacy in carrying out early screening for PTM can be identified by carrying out early detection by checking blood pressure, blood cholesterol levels, blood sugar and measuring Body Mass Index. The aim of this activity is to detect early risk factors for non-communicable diseases after an examination. This activity includes checking blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood glucose levels. This activity was carried out on Sunday 7 August 2023. The location of this Community Service was carried out in Dukuh Nyamplung RT 03/ RW 06, Donoharjo Village, Ngaglik District, Sleman Regency. This activity was attended by 46. The results of the early detection of NCDs showed that 37% of residents had hypertension, 75% of residents had hypercholesterolemia and 35% had hyperglycemia.
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Authors: Giroti Ana Carla
Published: January 2024

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Bridging Past and Future: Transformative Constitutionalism and Directive Constitutions Amidst Authoritarian Challenges
Authors: Gomes Juliana Cesario Alvim
Published: January 2024

This article examines the intricate interplay between Transformative Constitutionalism, Directive Constitutions, and the erosion of constitutional values amid incremental authoritarian challenges, using Brazil as a case study. It explores a scenario in which a constitution, initially designed for progressive change, transforms into a shield against retrogression, challenging the conventional definition of Transformative Constitutionalism and Directive Constitutions as forward-oriented models of constitutionalism and constitutions. Focusing on the right to health within Brazil's 1988 Constitution, celebrated as a transformative cornerstone of the constitutional project, the study scrutinizes its trajectory under democratic periods and recent challenges from Jair Bolsonaro's presidency and the COVID-19 pandemic. The case study illustrates how an incremental transformative process faces setbacks, risking becoming a relic of the past. However, it can adapt by being mobilized as a preservative force, actively countering anti-rights initiatives. In these circumstances, it transforms into a resilient entity dedicated to safeguarding the principles it was originally designed to uphold. The study underscores the dynamic nature of constitutional projects and their potential for mobilization with reversed meanings, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of the temporal axis in transformative constitutionalism and directive constitutions.
Die Kelchstrophe im evangelischen Kirchenlied
Authors: Stolle Volker
Published: January 2024

Volker Stolle untersucht die Kelchsymbolik im evangelischen Kirchenlied in ihrem frömmigkeitsgeschichtlichen Rahmen. Kelch ist hier ein Bild für die Situation, die fromme Menschen (christliche Gemeinden) zu bewältigen haben, die die frohe Botschaft in sich aufnehmen und ihr im Gotteslob Ausdruck und Gestalt verleihen. Sie leben in einer eschatologischen Existenz, indem sie mit Christus verbunden sind und unter Leiden ihrer endlichen Vollendung entgegengehen. Die Kelchstrophe diente der Kritik am gängigen Erscheinungsbild der Kirche sowie zur Kennzeichnung eines geistlichen Liedes. Von ihren reformatorischen Anfängen her erlebte die Kelchstrophe eine vielgestaltige Rezeption, die lange Zeit von einem kreativen Umgang geprägt war. Die Metapher des Leidenskelches hielt sich durch, während das Verständnis der damit verbundenen Symbolik deutlichen Wandlungen unterlag. Schließlich aber verlor diese Metapher ihre Faszination, die zu ihrer Adaption in unterschiedlichen Frömmigkeitskontexten geführt hatte. Es zeigt sich eine bemerkenswerte mentalitätsgeschichtliche Plausibilität für die Verwendung der Kelchstrophe im evangelischen Kirchenlied.
Cervells, robots, humans : apunts d'un UPCnauta
Authors: Duran Xavier
Published: January 2024

En aquesta odissea acadèmica, Xavier Duran ens convida a fer un viatge fascinant pel coneixement de la UPC, en què el lector, com un veritable “UPCnauta”, podrà cercar el seu particular velló d’or: la saviesa. Entre xips i neurones, els camins de la recerca es creuen com fils del destí, revelant un univers propi per a cada aspirant. La màquina al·lucinada de la recerca treballa, mentre els estudiants exploren terres de diagnòstics, fàrmacs i bessons digitals, desvelant la cara positiva d’aquesta epopeia. Converses amb chatbots i passejos amb robots s’entrecreuen, com si la robòtica mateix es manifestés en aquesta vall inquietant del món en què vivim i en què no sempre gaudim. De la realitat a la ficció narrativa, aquesta èpica humanista sobre el futur, les pors i l’art predictor de la ciència aportaran, sens dubte, a qui comenci el viatge, una visió única de part de la recerca que Xavier Duran, com a escriptor resident del 2023, va escollir, convertit en un autèntic “UPCnauta”.
Родники Гардмана (Северный Арцах)
Authors: Гюлумян Геворг
Published: January 2024

В статье представлены легенды и предания исторической провинции Гардман (Северный Арцах), известной своим большим числом водных источников (рек, родников, ключей и т. п.). До армянской депопуляции 1988–1990 гг. в области Гардман были распространены многочисленные верования связанные с водой. The article deals with the historical province of Gardman, which had an outstanding variety of water beliefs and, especially, spring culture and beliefs associated with them. Before the Armenian depopulation of 1988– 1990 in Gardman, many legends coexisted, associated with various springs. The article deals with the historical province of Gardman, which had an outstanding variety of water beliefs and, especially, spring culture and beliefs associated with them. Before the Armenian depopulation of 1988– 1990 in Gardman, many legends coexisted, associated with various springs. These legends express common and spiritual perception of the people of Gardman. They also show assessments given by the people of Gardman to historical facts, important events and persons. The article is written on the basis of printed and non-printed folklore materials, a large number of which are ethnographic materials collected during our field work.
Уцелевший «Свадебный обряд»
Authors: Исраелян Астхик
Published: January 2024

Статья посвящена арцахскому карпету (безворсовый ковер), который находится в частной коллекции в Ереване. Карпет был создан Соной Акопян в 1904 году в селе Чартар Мартунинского района Арцаха (Нагорный Карабах) и был преобретен у ее родственников, бежавших из Баку в 1990 г. Яркое по цветовой гамме изделие имеет довольно большой размер (497см х 205см) и выткано в двусторонней технике, каждый цвет имеет свое значение и служит определенным знаком.
The studied napless carpet which is now in Yerevan was obtained from refugees from Baku in 1990. They were the relatives of Sona Hakobyan, who has made the carpet in Chartar village, Martuni region in Artsakh, in 1904. Armenian carpets in general have а large number of different functions. They were of particular importance in marriage, because they were an important Астхик Исраелян component of the bride's dowry. This carpet was also made especially for the dowry. That is why the wedding ritual is “described” here by using the traditional patterns and compositions typical of Artsakh. It has different symbols, images of especially significant actions, necessary items and participants of the ceremony.
Предгорья Южного Сюника в начале I тыс. до P. Х.(по данным раскопок керенского могильника в Кашатагском районе Республики Арцах)
Authors: Гнуни Артак
Published: January 2024

Статья посвящена раскопкам Керенского могильника находящегося на территории Кашатагского р-на Республики Арцах в 2003–2013 гг. Керенский могильник функционировал в течении примерно восьми столетий. Древнейшие захоронения (погребение № 103) относятся к XIII в. до Р. Х. Отдельные захоронения (№ 3, 62) датируются периодом раннего железа. Основная группа погребений относится к VII–V вв. до Р. Х. На территории могильника обнаружен также археологический материал античного и средневекового периодов.
Can Biologic Agents Improve Treatment Success in Obese Patients With Psoriasis Vulgaris: A Retrospective Review of 320 Patients With Psoriasis Vulgaris
Authors: Avcı Atıl , Avcı Deniz , Ulaş Yılmaz , Ertaş Ragıp
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Obesity plays a major role in the development of many inflammatory disorders including psoriasis.
Objectives: We aimed to demonstrate how treatment responses change according to body mass index among patients with psoriasis.
Methods: In our study, Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75 and PASI 90 responses were assessed at baseline and at months 1 and 3 among patients who received TNF-α inhibitors, ustekinumab, IL-17 blockers, and IL-23 blockers. The same responses were also assessed with methotrexate and acitretin for a comparison group. Analyses were performed retrospectively.
Results: The study included 317 patients who received 222 biological and 95 conventional treatments. In the group with BMI of ≥30, the proportion of patients who achieved PASI 75 response was 40.0% (n=26) at month 1 and 55.4% (n=36) at month 3. The proportion of patients who achieved PASI 90 response was 33.8% (n=22) at month 1 and 44.6% (n=29) at month 3 among those receiving biological agents. Improvement was significantly more difficult among obese patients. While the presence of joint involvement affected the success of treatment among obese patients with psoriasis, no relationships were found for smoking, the presence of concomitant psychiatric diseases, or the presence of pruritus in psoriasis.
Conclusion: Biological agents were more successful in achieving PASI 75 and PASI 90 responses in both non-obese and obese individuals. Based on our study, among biological agents, IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors may be more successful among obese individuals, but neither of them shows superiority over the other.
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Combined with Dermoscopy and Histology in the Diagnostic Setting of Pigmented Eccrine Poroma: a Retrospective Study
Authors: Venturi Federico , Cedirian Stephano , Mussi Martina , Alessandrini Aurora , Dika Emi
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Pigmented eccrine poroma (PEP) is a unique variant of a benign adnexal tumor known as eccrine poroma. Distinguishing PEPs from other pigmented lesions can be challenging due to overlapping clinical and dermoscopic features.
Objectives: To provide a comprehensive analysis of the dermoscopic, confocal (RCM), and histological features of PEPs.
Methods: We undertook a retrospective study of the clinical, dermoscopic, RCM and histopathological features of PEPs that were surgically excised and histopathologically recognized. Data on epidemiological, clinical, dermoscopic, RCM and histopathological features were collected from the databases of the Skin Cancer Unit, IRCCS Policlinico di Sant’Orsola, between January 2021 and May 2023.
Results: The study population consisted of 61 patients, including 34 females (55.7%) and 27 males (44.3%). Dermoscopic examination of 61 PEPs revealed the presence of irregular borders (55.7%), milia-like cysts (50.8%), brown pseudo-network (41%), cerebriform pattern (34.4%), comedo-like openings (29.5%), atypical vessels (26.2%), glomerular vessels (18%), fingerprint-like perifollicular structures (8.2%), dots (4.9%) and dotted vessels (4.9%). RCM imaging was collected from 11 cases and showed mostly well-defined tumor nests with small cells in 100% of cases, bright structures in the upper dermis representing melanocytes and melanophages (63.6%), dark round spaces within the tumor nests (54.5%), well-demarcated borders of the nest (45.5%) and dilated and prominent vessels in upper dermis (27.3%). Histopathological pattern analysis revealed PEP sensu stricto (PEPss) as the most frequent (54.1%).
Conclusions: The distinctive dermoscopic patterns, along with the confocal features aid in the differentiation from other pigmented lesions.
Risk Management for the Self-Help Home Stimulant Assistance Program, Southeast Maluku Regency
Authors: Asyani Kabalmay Nirza , Mulyadi Lalu , Ayu Ratna Winanda Lila
Published: January 2024

The Self-Help Home Stimulant Assistance Program (BSRS) in Southeast Maluku Regency for the fiscal year 2023 faces potential risks that necessitate preventive measures to avert adverse consequences. This research aimed to identify, assess, and control the risks associated with the BSRS Program. The study employed literature reviews, interviews, and distributed questionnaires to 30 program stakeholders. The collected data underwent analysis using standard quantitative methods, encompassing risk identification, assessment, and control stages. Out of 19 risk variables, seven were categorized as Very High-Risk, five as High-Risk, and six as Moderate Risk. The research findings emphasize the imperative need for targeted control measures, such as enhancing coordination and technical activities, to mitigate and avoid identified risks in the BSRS Program implementation. The implications of this study extend beyond risk management, providing valuable insights for program improvement and sustainability. By addressing the identified risks, the BSRS Program can not only safeguard against potential negative outcomes but also enhance its effectiveness and long-term success, contributing positively to community welfare in Southeast Maluku Regency. This research serves as a foundation for informed decision-making, fostering a more resilient and robust implementation of stimulant assistance programs in the region.
Assessing The Effect of Creative Accounting on Corporate Performance: a Case of Selected Listed Commercial Banks on the Ghana Stock Exchange
Authors: Mensah Albert , Ruby Ruth , Osei Daniel , Wahab Atta Bashiru Abdul , Agyemang Opoku Oscar
Published: January 2024

The study examined the effect of creative accounting on the performance of commercial banks listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. The research design chosen for this study is an ex-post facto research design, which involves examining facts that have already occurred without any interference. The research approach adopted is quantitative, focusing on objective measurements and statistical analysis of data collected through surveys. The study relies on secondary data, specifically financial reports of deposit money banks listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. The target population includes all the listed commercial banks on the exchange. The sample size consists of 8 out of the 9 commercial banks selected based on their up-to-date financial reports. The data analysis was done with the aid of SPSS software, employing descriptive and inferential statistical techniques such as multiple regression was used to determine the cause and effect relationship among variables. The study found that there was a strong positive link among a bank's size, creative accounting and sales growth and its return on assets and return on equity. Also, SIZE and SG positively affect the profitability (ROA and ROE) of the listed firms on the GSE. However, Creative Accounting negatively affects profitability (ROA and ROE). Therefore, ccommercial banks should be critical regarding on issues or items that they classified under creative accounting. Also, commercial banks should develop strategies to lure many shareholders to invest in the banks in order to improve upon their performance. Moreover, there is urgent need for monitoring companies’ activities in order to raise the quality of financial reporting in Ghana. This can be achieved in determining which accounting manipulation is kept within the limits of legality. Lastly, commercial banks should strengthen their internal control systems in order to deal with issues of creative accounting and misleading financial reports.
Training with a psychosocial health neurolearning approach in Peruvian professionals with health insurance: Experimental study
Authors: Abregú Tueros Luis Fidel , Bravo-Esquivel Cinthya Jannette , Montalvo Franklin Dionisio
Published: January 2024

Introduction Psychosocial risk factors as determinants of health at work can affect both the physical and psychological well-being of the worker. Training systems that include cognitive-preventive content work best when knowledge construction is based on neurolearning. The purpose of this study was to compare the degree of content processing with the insertion of deterrent (group A) versus persuasive sentences (group B) as an effect of a training with a neurolearning approach to psychosocial health in the work of a group of professionals with health insurance in the Peruvian Amazon. Methods Experimental design with pre-/post-test, including two experimental groups plus a control group, n = 48 subjects in total and 16 per group, aged 22-36 years. The training took place between December 2018 and January 2019 with a duration of 18 hours spaced over six weeks. A register previously validated by five experts was used for data collection. Results The distribution of data in the groups was adequate in both pre-test and post-test, except in post-test in group "B" (p = 0.002). In the control group, the results of content processing in both pre-test and post-test remained similar (p = 0.667). The processing of psychosocial occupational health content in the post-test was significantly different between the intervention and control groups (p = 0.001), distinguishing the processing of content with the insertion of deterrent phrases. Conclusions The results indicate that training with a neurolearning approach can improve the processing of content with the insertion of deterrent phrases for compliance with regulations aimed at promoting psychosocial health at work.
Chatbots in the Service Sector: A Successful Customer Experience
Authors:   Doctor in Management Science, FSJEAS, Laboratory LARNED, Morocco, BENABDELOUAHED Redouane , ELKHATIBI Yassine ,   Doctor in Management Science, University Hassan II, Morocco
Published: January 2024

The conversational approach adopted by chatbots reflects the current trend towards transparent, efficient communication. Users are more inclined to use a service that understands their language, reacts quickly and adapts to their conversational style. This can help build trust and loyalty among users, who perceive the service as friendlier and more accommodating. This article aims to deepen the understanding and importance of chatbots' conversational approach to service. A review of this research highlights the relevance of a conversational approach in this field, particularly when applied to customer service chatbots, improving user experience and motivation through the creation of more natural, responsive and personalized interactions.
El cuidado cotidiano en la paleta liberadora de Picasso
Authors: Herrera Justicia Sonia
Published: January 2024

En el lecho yace una madre. Su rostro lánguido y pálido muestra la fría compañía que ofrece la llegada de la muerte. No está sola: sentado a su derecha, un hombre sostiene su mano, que, sin gesto, cae sobre las sábanas. Con matemática exactitud mide la efímera existencia que se esfuma a través de su piel, en cada latido. Una mano firme asoma por su izquierda, sosteniendo una taza. La figura de una monja tomando a su hijo se dibuja en el lúgubre habitáculo, adornado únicamente por un espejo dorado que cuelga sobre el cabecero de la cama y que parece interrogarnos: ¿qué sentido tiene la vanidad cuando la fragilidad del cuerpo inunda nuestro espíritu? [Fragmento de texto].