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Colon stenting as a bridge to surgery in obstructive colorectal cancer management
Authors: Kim Dong Hyun , Lee Han Hee
Published: March 2024

Colonic stent placement is a commonly used bridging strategy for surgery in patients with obstructive colorectal cancer. The procedure involves the placement of a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) across the obstructive lesion to restore intestinal patency and alleviate the symptoms of obstruction. By allowing patients to receive surgery in a planned and staged manner with time for preoperative optimization and bowel preparation, stent placement may reduce the need for emergency surgery, which is associated with higher complication rates and poorer outcomes. This review focuses on the role of colon stenting as a bridge to surgery in the management of obstructive colorectal cancer. SEMS as a bridge to surgery for left-sided colon cancer has been demonstrated to be particularly useful; however, further research is needed for its application in cases of right-sided colon cancer. Colon stent placement also has limitations and potential complications including stent migration, re-obstruction, and perforation. However, the timing of curative surgery after SEMS placement remains inconclusive. Considering the literature to date, performing surgery at an interval of approximately 2 weeks is considered appropriate. Therefore, colonic stent placement may be an effective strategy as a bridge to surgery in patients with obstructive colorectal cancer.
Factors That Affect The Permanence Of Smes In The Municipality Of Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Authors: Ocampo Patricia Sotelo , Espinoza Sofía Genoveva Rivera , Ángel Carlos Enrique Martínez del
Published: March 2024

Many studies of Small and medium enterprises, have been generated focused on permanence in the market, which is currently very dynamic and with a lot of uncertainty; companies that do not prepare or adapt to changes will be vulnerable.

The present study aims to show the factors that affect the permanence of the Small and medium enterprises in the municipality of Tampico, for which an instrument of 25 items was applied. The result shows that factors such as strategic planning, competitiveness, innovation affect the permanence of the Small and medium enterprises in the municipality of Tampico.

Small and medium enterprises they represent, within the international context, more than 90% of the economic units (2019 INEGI economic censuses), also providing 70% of employment in Mexico, increase the rate of economically active population through the generation of jobs and manage to satisfy product or service needs. . Due to the above, it is necessary to support so that companies continue to open, remain, and grow those that already exist.
Enhancing Spectator Engagement in E-sports Events
Authors: Satitsamitpong Manit , Napontun Kittipong , Senachai Prarawan , Tovara Samkhumpha , Daengmeesee Supaporn
Published: March 2024

This study investigates and measures factors related to the involvement of spectators in e-sports events using a Structural Equation Model (SEM) coupled with a Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA). The researchers conducted the study within a framework of push and pull factors. The findings indicate that both push and pull factors impact commitment, and that commitment has an impact on engagement. The practical implication of this is that management should emphasize pull factors, such as improving the quality of events, strategies for enhancing event attractiveness at the community level, managing event rewards, considering pricing strategies, utilizing promotions, and selecting suitable venues. Regarding the theoretical implications, the significance of three factors, push, pull, and commitment, are underscored as necessary conditions for engagement in this context. This research provides valuable in-depth insights for e-sports event managers to develop strategies which increase interest and participation among spectators, thereby enhancing the overall experience and growth of the industry.
Gibbs Properties of the Bernoulli Field on Inhomogeneous Trees under the Removal of Isolated Sites
Authors: Henning F. , Kulske C. , Schubert N.
Published: March 2024

We consider the i.i.d. Bernoulli field p with occupation density p 2 (0; 1) on a possibly non-regular countably in finite tree with bounded degrees. For large p, we show that the quasilocal Gibbs property, i.e. compatibility with a suitable quasilocal speci fication, is lost under the deterministic transformation which removes all isolated ones and replaces them by zeros, while a quasilocal specifi cation does exist at small p. Our results provide an example for an independent field in a spatially nonhomogeneous setup which loses the quasilocal Gibbs property under a local deterministic transformation.
Implementasi Program Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) PT Pertamina RU VI Balongan Dalam Pengelolaan Ekowisata Mangrove di Desa Karangsong
Authors: Ibrohim
Published: March 2024

Kawasan hutan mangrove Karangsong merupakan hasil rehabilitasi sejak 2008 yang dikelola dan kemudian dijadikan ekowisata oleh Kelompok Pantai Lestari dengan didukung oleh PT Pertamina RU VI Balongan. Lokasi penelitian dilakukan di Desa Karangsong, Kabupaten Indramayu, Provinsi Jawa Barat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi kebijakan program CSR PT Pertamina RU VI Balongan dalam pengelolaan Ekowisata Mangrove. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kebijakan CSR PT Pertamina RU VI dilakukan dengan melibatkan Kelompok Lestari yang didukung oleh Pemerintah Desa Karangsong dan Pemerintah Kabupaten Indramayu. Pertamina  dan Kelompok Lestari menjadi aktor kunci dalam kegiatan rehabilitasi mangrove. Implementasi dalam aspek komunikasi, sumberdaya, disposisi, dan struktur birokrasi perlu ditingkatkan untuk keberlanjutan program yang memiliki dampak positif secara sosial, ekonomi, dan ekologi.
Redesain Tebal Perkerasan Lentur Jalan Bulog-UKRIM
Authors: Heriadi  , Bate’e Tri Em Jofit , Ayub Yan Ester , Tahapary Brilliant Martselino , Lago Januarius Sutrisno
Published: March 2024

Perkerasan merupakan struktur utama konstruksi jalan sehingga sistem konstruksinya dituntut harus mantap untuk memberikan keamanan dan kenyamanan bagi penggunanya. Tujuan penelitian ini mendesain ulang tebal perkerasan dengan menggunakan Metode Analisa Komponen SKBI-2.3.26. 1987. Ruas jalan yang dijadikan studi kasus adalah jalan Bulog-UKRIM dengan panjang segmen 1.900 m dan lebar 5 m. Umur layanan yang direncanakan adalah 10 dan 20 tahun dengan masing-masing pertumbuhan lalu lintas 3% dan 2,3% dan klasifikasi fungsional jalan adalah lokal. Hasil analisis tebal perkerasan masa layan 10 tahun dan 20 tahun adalah sama, tebal lapis permukaan Asphalt Concrete-Wearing Course (AC-WC) adalah 5 cm, lapis Asphalt Concrete-Bearing Course (AC-BC) adalah 10 cm dan lapis Asphalt Concrete-Base (AC-Base) adalah 10 cm.
An Analysis of Negative Transfer Made by Chinese Non-English Major Students in IELTS Writing Task 2
Authors: Wang Min
Published: March 2024

The phenomenon of negative transfer between languages has been a hot topic in second language acquisition. It can have an important impact on students' second language acquisition. Understanding the phenomenon of negative transfer through errors that occur during language learning can better regulate language acquisition in the process of second language learning and improve students' cognition of second language acquisition. The writing part of the IELTS test is a major difficulty for Chinese non-English majors to overcome. Then understanding the negative transfer phenomenon that occurs in their writing process is particularly important for them to improve their scores. This research is dedicated to the research and analysis of the types of errors and the reasons why Chinese non-English major students make mistakes in IELTS writing task 2. The study found that Chinese non-English major students experienced negative transfer between languages in IELTS writing task 2, which resulted in four main types of errors, namely errors in subject-verb agreement, double-predicate errors, and errors in tense of verbs and incomplete sentence structure. By summarizing and analyzing the types of errors caused by these negative transfers, this research hopes to provide corresponding guidance and inspiration for IELTS writing teaching and English writing for non-English major students.
Comparative analysis of archival data on yields of main field crops from fertilizer experiments on different soil types in Bulgaria
Authors:   Agricultural Academy, Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection “N. Pouskarov”, Sofia, Gerasimova Iliyana , Lozanova Vaniya ,   Agricultural Academy, Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection “N. Pouskarov”, Sofia, Atanassova Irena ,   Agricultural Academy, Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection “N. Pouskarov”, Sofia, Petkova Zdravka ,   Agricultural Academy, Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection “N. Pouskarov”, Sofia
Published: March 2024

The main aim of the study was to systematize and summarize archival data on yields from main field crops from multiple fertilizer experiments of Nikola Poushkarov ISSAPP on various soil types in Bulgaria. A large set of results from the field fertilizer experiments carried out on four different soil types: Calcareous Chernozem (Trastenik village), Haplic Chernozem (Gorni Dabnik village), Haplic Luvisol (Nikolaevo village) and Planosol (Sekirovo village) in the geographical network of Bulgaria of the Nikola Poushkarov ISSAPP has been accumulated. Eight fertilization variants were tested with annual application of potassium (0, 8, 16 and 32 kg/da K2 O) on two backgrounds of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fertilization. Crop rotation during the individual years was as follows: wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), maize (Zea mays L.), sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.), grown under non-irrigation conditions. Optimum rates of fertilization with the main nutrients, N, P and K have been established for the different soil types. There are complex interactions between the different rates of fertilization with the main macronutrients and this has a significant impact on the quantity and quality of agricultural crop yields. The difference in yields between the two investigated periods (1963-1970 and 1971-1975), at the same levels of fertilization, shows that the level of yields and accordingly, the use of nutrients are also determined to a significant extent by the climatic conditions. With an increase in the fertilizer rate, the yields also increase, and the rates of 16 kg and 32 kg K2 O remain the most effective, regardless of the occurrence of potassium accumulation in these variants. This was also confirmed by the results of the analysis of variance of the yields of cultivated crops. There was a pronounced increase of the effect of potassium fertilization in soils less supplied with this element, i.e. the Haplic Luvisol (Nikolaevo village) and Planosol (Sekirovo village). The effect of the potassium fertilization increases and expands in well supplied with potassium soils, but possessing unfavorable conditions for nutrition with this element, as in the case with the Calcareous Chernozem (Trastenik village). There was also an effect of potassium fertilization, although inconsistent, in soils well supplied with potassium, such as Haplic Chernozem (Gorni Dabnik village).
Diffuse pollution sources of groundwater in an intensive agricultural area in Southern Bulgaria
Authors:   Agricultural Academy, Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection “N. Poushkarov”, Sofia, Simeonova Tsetska
Published: March 2024

The monitoring was conducted of groundwater and surface water in the period of 2018-2019 year, on Tsalapitsa village, near city of Plovdiv on Аlluvial-meadow soil (Fluvisol). In the scheme of study were included different land use, which reflect the great variety from loading in agroecosystems under agricultural activities - orchards, vineyards, rice fields, fields, where are grown cereals and intensive crops (diffuse or nonpoint sources). Water samples from wells in the pilot survey site were taken twice a year. It was found that the waters from wells under arable lands were characterized in most cases by alkaline reaction and content of chemical elements under or near to the maximum permissible concentration for drinking water. It was established that most of the studied elements are influenced by anthropogenic load and different land use, especially when growing vegetables. Data show that the nitrate nitrogen content in the shallow groundwater varies in a wide range, depending on the location of the studied wells. It was found that change in the nitrate concentrations depending on the land use is in the following order - vegetable crops > rice fields > arable fields > orchards etc. It‘s necessary conducting long-term monitoring to understand the dynamics and transformation of nitrogen in waters and the ongoing complex biochemical processes in the agro-ecosystem, especially in vulnerable areas with soils that are light in mechanical composition, shallow groundwater and with intensive agricultural activity.
Payments for State Insured Persons in the Czech Healthcare System - New Challenges and Future Perspectives
Authors: Gajdošová Eva , Maaytová Alena
Published: March 2024

The paper highlights the importance of payments for state insured persons in the Czech Republic financial and healthcare system, and subsequently, structural components are described. This is a very current issue, as payment is defined only until the year 2020 and the situation after that date remains unclear. The article deals with four possible approaches to the determination of the payments, i.e. how the assessment base for these payments might change in the year 2021. Based on these scenarios and demographical projections, development of this payment is calculated until the year 2030. It can be concluded that the development of the payment will on the one hand depend on the available resources of the state budget and on the other hand on the needs of the healthcare system.
The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy on Perceived Stress, Perception of Illness and Severity of Fatigue in People with Heart Disease
Authors: Aghili Mojtaba , Firozkohi Mostafa
Published: March 2024

Background and Aim: Coronary heart disease is associated with an epidemic and a very high prevalence in both developed and developing countries and is considered as one of the most basic causes of death in people. This research was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of treatment based on acceptance and commitment on perceived stress, perception of illness and severity of fatigue in people with heart disease. Methods: The research method was a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test type with a control group. The statistical population of the study included all people with heart disease admitted to Shahid Sayad Shirazi Hospital in Gorgan city in 2022, from among whom 30 people were randomly selected in 2 experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). The experimental group underwent 8 sessions of 60-minute therapy based on acceptance and commitment, and the control group did not receive any intervention until the end of the study. The research tools included the questionnaires of perceived stress by Cohen et al. (1983), perception of illness by Broadbent et al. (2006) and severity of fatigue by Krapp et al. (2001). The research data was analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance and using spss software version 22. Results: The findings of the research showed that the treatment based on acceptance and commitment is effective on the perceived stress, perception of the disease and severity of fatigue in people with heart disease (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results of the research indicate that the treatment based on acceptance and commitment, by using the required cognitive skills and thought control, leads to a reduction of perceived stress, perception of the disease and the severity of fatigue in people with heart disease.
Typology of the understanding of female students and their mothers about premarital relationships and relationship management strategies
Authors: Sarvari Fatemeh , Aali Shahrbanoo , Aghamohammadian Sharbaf Hamidreza , Aali Marzieh , Dindoost Marziyeh
Published: March 2024

Objective: Today, premarital relationships and their meaning for young people on the verge of marriage significantly differ from previous generations. In the meantime, considering the sensitivity of the role of girls in the family and society, it seems necessary to understand their understanding of premarital relationships over time and in two generations. Therefore, the current research aimed to identify the knowledge of female students and their mothers about premarital relationships. Method: This is an applied and qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The study sample included 17 female Ferdowsi University of Mashhad students and their mothers, who were selected purposefully. A semi-structured interview was conducted with the participants. In order to analyze the data, the phenomenological method and MAXQDA software was used. Results: In this study, five main themes were identified, including 1. love in premarital relationships, 2. requirements of a healthy premarital relationship, 3. advantages of premarital relationship, 4. disadvantages of premarital relationship, and 5. premarital relationship management strategies. Conclusion: The daughter's view of premarital relationships seems more based on emotions, and the mother's view is based on logic and realism; this difference was noticeable in the reported sub-themes. However, both emphasize the necessity of family supervision and marriage counseling.
Identifying the components of the maternal role: a qualitative study
Authors: Saketi Zeinab , Farhadi Hadi , Atashpour Seyed Hamid
Published: March 2024

Objective: Being a mother is one of the biggest challenges in women's lives that can affect their mental health. Awareness of the role of motherhood and acceptance of this role by women can help the health of mother and child. Therefore, it seems necessary to identify the components of accepting the mother's role. The aim was to identify the components of accepting the role of a mother for married women without children. Methods and Materials: This study was conducted with a qualitative method and a library data collection approach. The statistical population of the research was 75 books, articles, and theses related to the topic of motherhood and the role of the mother in the years 2000 to 2022, from which 31 articles were selected in a purposive manner and the data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method. Findings: The findings were classified into 25 organizing categories and 5 main categories, including individual, family, social, cultural and economic components. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that identifying the components of accepting the role of the mother can be the basis for adopting educational and support measures for women.
Peran Konselor Dalam Mencegah Residivis Narapidana Narkotika Pada Lapas Narkotika Kelas IIA Sungguminasa
Authors: Thamrin Asbullah , Muh. Ilham Syaputra
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui Peran Konselor Dalam Mencegah Residivis Narapidana Narkotika, Faktor penghambat upaya konselor dalam mencegah residivis narapidana narkotika dan tingkat keberhasilan konselor dalam upaya pencegahan residivis narapidana narkotika yang ada pada Lapas Narkotika Kelas IIA Sungguminasa. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian yuridis-empiris. Data diperoleh secara langsung melalui wawancara dan studi kepustakaan atau library research, serta metode yang digunakan adalah metode analisis deskriptif. Hasil dan Pembahasan dari penelitian ini terkait dengan peran konselor dalam mencegah residivus narapidana narkotika. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah konselor memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam mencegah residivis narapidana narkotika melalui program rehabilitasi, dengan penerapan metodenya yang dimulai dari tahapan screening, assesment, konseling (individu, terapi kelompok, family support group) serta monitoring dan pelaporan. Konselor membimbing narapidana narkotika sesuai dengan tugas dan fungsinya hingga narapidana menjadi pulih dan dapat kembali diterima ditengah masyarakat sesuai dengan fungsi sosialnya.
SUÇA SÜRÜKLENEN ÇOCUKLARA YÖNELİK DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: Kitapçıoğlu Yüksel Tülay
Published: March 2024

Suça sürüklenen çocuklar konusu, çoğunlukla suçun işlenmesinden sonraki süreç bakımından incelenmekte ve çocukların suça sürüklenmesinin azaltılması amacına yönelik önleyici sistemler üzerinde daha az çalışılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, suça sürüklenen çocuklar konusu, hem kriminoloji hem de ceza hukuku perspektiyle bütüncül olarak ele alınmış ve bu konudaki temel problemler ve bu problemlere yönelik çözüm önerilerimiz sunulmuştur. Bu bağlamda, suça sürüklenen çocuk kavramı, çocuk adalet sistemi, suça sürüklenen çocuk oranları, çocuğu suça sürükleyen nedenler ve çözüm önerilerimiz, suça sürüklenen çocukların yargılanma süreçlerine ilişkin uluslararası düzenlemelerde kabul edilen ilkeler, suça sürüklenen çocukların cezai sorumluluklarının belirlenmesinde TCK’da kabul edilen sistem ve çocuklara özgü güvenlik tedbirleri konuları incelenmiştir. Bu inceleme, istatistiki veriler, normatif düzenlemeler, doktrindeki görüşler, tespit ettiğimiz problemler ve çözüm önerilerimiz çerçevesinde yapılmıştır.
Bulos virtuales, daños reales: la responsabilidad civil por desinformación a través de nuevas tecnologías
Authors: Castells Somoza Carlos
Published: March 2024

El avance de las nuevas tecnologías y la sociedad de la información ha llevado aparejado un auge de la desinformación, al facilitar la creación y difusión de informaciones falsas por Internet que, a pesar de su origen virtual, pueden ocasionar daños muy reales. A falta de una regulación sistemática de este fenómeno, a lo largo de este trabajo analizaremos los distintos sujetos que intervienen en él y la posibilidad de exigirles responsabilidad civil por su conducta desinformadora, destacando los principales puntos de fricción y sugiriendo posibles mejoras que podrían introducirse a futuro.
Los efectos del contrato de gestación por sustitución en el Derecho comparado y en las propuestas de regulación en España: en torno al consentimiento de la mujer gestante y su revocabilidad
Authors: Múrtula Lafuente Virginia
Published: March 2024

Dentro del debate sobre la gestación subrogada, el presente estudio se centra en los efectos de los contratos de gestación por sustitución en aquellos países donde están permitidos, y tienen una legislación y una práctica consolidada, como Israel, Grecia, Ucrania, California (EEUU), Reino Unido, Australia, Canadá y Portugal (que cuenta con una ley recién estrenada). Concretamente, en el trabajo se analiza la relevancia que en estas jurisdicciones tiene el consentimiento de la mujer gestante en orden a la determinación de la filiación del menor y si puede cambiar de opinión, revocando el consentimiento inicialmente prestado. La experiencia de estos países servirá para analizar las propuestas de regulación formuladas en España en torno a la gestación por sustitución, planteadas ante la realidad existente de los casos de gestación subrogada transfronteriza, a pesar del rechazo manifestado por la Sala 1.ª del Tribunal Supremo a esta práctica y que ha vuelto a ser reiterado en su reciente sentencia de 31 de marzo de 2022. Dichas propuestas configuran como irrevocable el consentimiento de la mujer gestante, pudiendo ser contrarias en este aspecto a la dignidad y la autonomía personal de la mujer que está dispuesta a gestar para otros, que deben ser la base de cualquier futura regulación atendiendo a las recomendaciones y principios formulados desde distintos organismos internacionales.
Penegakan Hukum Dalam Penanggulangan Kejahatan Penyalahgunaan Senjata Tajam Oleh Anak Dibawah Umur
Authors: Wanda Monica Putri Salsabila  , Emilia Susanti  , Gunawan Jatmiko  , Maroni Maroni  , Muhammad Farid
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study to understand efforts in combating crimes involving the use of sharp weapons and the inhibiting factors influencing underage individuals in misusing sharp weapons. The method used was a normative juridical approach and an empirical juridical approach with a qualitative research type. Primary and secondary data sources were used. The research results show that the police in preventing and dealing with crimes involving sharp weapon abuse committed by children use a pre-emptive approach, the police focus on identifying potential risks that could cause children to be involved in the misuse of sharp weapons. The preventive approach involves outreach and education activities in the community to increase public awareness about the negative impacts of sharp weapon abuse by children. This study is only related to tackling sharp weapon crimes committed by children. This research contributes by identifying and analyzing various risk factors that contribute to underage individuals engaging in the misuse of sharp weapons, aiding in the development of preventive strategies.
Sinergia de combinaciones de extractos vegetales para el control de vibriosis en sistema productivo de camarón (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Authors: Gómez Parrales Cristopher Adrian , Carbay Uyaguari Yinson Anibal , Sorroza Ochoa Lita , Rivera Intriago Leonor
Published: March 2024

Vibrios are one of the main pathogens in shrimp farming and cause economic losses to shrimp farmers. The inappropriate use of antibiotics has caused bacterial resistance and environmental problems. The use of plant extract is a feasible alternative for bacterial inhibition. The objective of this work is to evaluate the synergistic effect of alcoholic extracts of plants on the presence of vibrios in the organism, sea water and shrimp biomass. The study was carried out in the Microscopy Laboratory of the Technical University of Machala. Combined alcoholic extracts between cinnamon-eucalyptus and thyme-guava plants were tested in the presence of vibrios. The inhibitory effect was evaluated with 100 µl of extracts on vibrio strains for 24 hours by diffusion in Petri dish. 200 µl / gr and 400 µl / gr of each combination were dosed with feed for 10 days, then doses of 2 ml and 4 ml of extracts were applied in 1 liter of water for 24 hours, then the content of vibrios was quantified. The application of combined extract of thyme-guava at 400 µl / gr in food inhibited the presence of vibrios (0 CFU) in hepatopancreas and water. The use of combined extracts produces a bactericidal synergistic effect, suitable for the treatment of vibriosis in shrimp production systems.
La igualdad de género y el desarrollo humano. Especial referencia a la República del Ecuador
Authors: Zambrano Noles Silvia , Cabanes Espino Iris , Salinas Pacheco Jorge Darío , Goyas Céspedes Lianet , Goyas Céspedes Lisett
Published: March 2024

Human development is a process directly linked to the continuous improvement of people's living conditions, so that they can meet their basic needs, through access to the goods and services necessary for that purpose, and consequently develop in an environment in which their human rights are guaranteed and respected.
From that point of view, human development is directly linked to the options that society offers to each individual, so that he can develop fully. There are several indexes and indicators of human development, essential in guaranteeing human rights, and increasing the quality of life of people, but in recent years particular attention has been paid to the index of gender inequality, problematic not resolved in the world, and particularly in the Republic of Ecuador, in that sense, at the Metropolitan University of Ecuador, projects are developed that are included in the Program for the prevention and protection of women victims of gender violence, of the same In the same way, a doctoral thesis is elaborated on the application of the constitutional principles of human rights in a whole protection of women in the Republic of Ecuador, precisely this article is the result of this investigative work. Of indisputable topicality and importance.
Inclusión universitaria y equidad de acceso a los recursos digitales
Authors: Requeiro Almeida Reinaldo , Espinoza de los Monteros Margarita Luque , Lafita Frómeta Roelvis
Published: March 2024

The article is a synthesis of theoretical contributions that precede empirical research, in which the links that exist between the formation of student social networks, common learning and how to get involved in university cooperation are analyzed, taking as a starting point the inequalities generated by the digital divide, existing among students of higher education and, according to the access to digital resources. The methodology followed in the work is of a non-experimental nature, supported by consultations of theoretical data sources, and its objective is to identify the empirical precursors on which a pedagogical strategy aimed at achieving digital inclusion based on equity will be based. that the institution provides. Digital inclusion is linked to the goal of improving cognitive potential and is oriented to allow greater professional development, given the limitations that students often face regarding the use of technology to successfully meet their learning objectives. The study took place at the Metropolitan University of Ecuador.
Sistema Informático para el proceso de seguimiento a los graduados en la Universidad Metropolitana del Ecuador
Authors: De La Rosa Martín Tonysé , Brito Vallina María Lucía , González Morales Vilma Eugenia
Published: March 2024

This paper establishes the legal guidelines that lead to the creation of satisfaction measurement instruments (Surveys) to be applied to the graduates of each one of the careers of the Universidad Metropolitana del Ecuador (UMET), as well as to the employers of students of the UMET and branch professionals related or not to the University. Some of the instruments designed are shown in this research and the tools used in the implementation of surveys are defined online and accessible at all times. The different options of the online computer system implemented for the submission of surveys, the collection of the data, as well as the analysis thereof, are exposed; with the presentation of tabular and graphical reports, thus fulfilling the requirements established by the Higher Education Quality Assurance Board (CACES) regarding the follow-up process to graduates in Higher Education in Ecuador.
Procedimiento para elevar la cultura administrativa de los comerciantes del centro comercial Santa Rosa, provincia “El Oro”, Ecuadorer
Authors: García Saltos María Beatriz , Juca Maldonado Fernando Xavier , Gonzaga Añazco Sandy Jahaira
Published: March 2024

One of the problems that arises in the valuations made by the maximum exponents of the market in different parts of the world, is focused on the lack of a sales culture, which of course articulates with the administrative culture that merchants assume in a given context, reason that induced the present investigation, whose objective is to build a procedure to raise the administrative culture of the merchants of the Santa Rosa Shopping Center, Province “El Oro” Ecuador. Methods, both theoretical and empirical, were used, among them, interview, non-participant observation, documentary review and fundamentally expert method. For the elaboration of the procedure, the theoretical basis of the literature review, the results of the diagnosis and the judgments issued by the experts were taken as the basis. As a main result achieved, a procedure was obtained whose implementation will contribute to raising the administrative culture of the merchants of the center under study, which will result in an increase in sales and economic and financial stability. The procedure possible to achieve stability Functional and performance competitiveness
Uso de extracto alcohólico de las plantas tomillo (Thymus vulgaris), guayaba (Psidium guajava) y eucalipto (Eucalyptus melliodora) frente a la vibriosis en acuicultura
Authors: Carbay Uyaguari Yinson Aníbal , Sorroza Ochoa Lita
Published: March 2024

Bacterial pathogens such as Vibrios are considered one of the main opportunistic microorganisms in shrimp farming, causing economic lossing for this reason different producers have used antibiotics incorrectly which causes resistance in bacteria. With this background, plant extracts become an alternative to inhibit bacterial growth. Is also help with animal health and environmental care in aquaculture. In this investigation the alcoholic 100 µl extracts of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Guayaba (Psidium guajava) and Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus melliodora) they were with Vibrio for 24 hours, allowed to incubate at 25°C and halo of inhibition was observed. In the water was use a concentration of 4mL / L for 24 hours and in the food 400 µl / gr for 10 days to see the decrease in the presence of vibrios. In both water and hepatopancreas, a decrease in Vibrio was observed using the three treatments. Conclusion, the alcoholic extracts of these three plants could be used as a prophylactic treatment against vibriosis in shrimp farming.
Propuesta de evaluación del Programa Nacional de Convivencia Escolar en una escuela primaria de Actopan
Authors: Pérez Velázquez Yadira , Pineda Cortez Patricia , Quintero López Irma
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this work is to analyze the impact of the National School Coexistence Program based on the CIPP model (Context, Entry, Process and Product) for the promotion of a democratic, peaceful and inclusive school coexistence environment in the teaching practice of an elementary school in the municipality of Actopan Hidalgo. It will work on theoretical references aimed at the evaluation of school coexistence through the methodology of evaluative research of the CIPP model, elements of evaluation of democratic, peaceful and inclusive coexistence were also resumed. The research methodology for the development of the proposal is descriptive of qualitative type from the integral evaluation of the National School Coexistence Program through the identification of the elements: context evaluation, entrance evaluation, process evaluation and product evaluation.
Estudio sobre los problemas en la educación ecuatoriana y políticas educativas, 1990-2018
Authors: Rengifo Ávila Génesis Karen , Espinoza Freire Eudaldo Enrique
Published: March 2024

This work is the result of research and exchanges with teachers and students and aims to study the educational policies of Ecuador that have generated changes in education since the 90s, to the present, especially its impact on essential aspects for society, such as school desertion, illiteracy and the privatization of education; based on a methodological strategy in which by linking the quantitative and qualitative paradigms, bibliographic and documentary, historical-logical and statistical review methods are used, which resulted in the description and explanation of the evolution and the transformations of the policies and problems of education in the Ecuadorian context during the period 1990-2018.
PPP, Monoglossia e Heteroglossia
Authors: Ravagnani Arosti Rafaela , De Oliveira Silva Luã Armando
Published: March 2024

O presente trabalho visa abordar e elucidar de maneira mais prática e explicativa conceitos abordados nas perspectivas teóricas que fazem parte do debate acerca da implementação de uma educação bilíngue com o objetivo de formatação do assim chamado sujeito bilíngue. Foram analisados e desdobrados os conceitos de heteroglossia e monoglossia, aplicados à abordagem de educação bilíngue e seu papel dentro da metodologia.
EDUCAÇÃO BILINGUE DE PRESTÍGIO E A EDUCAÇÃO INTERNACIONAL NO BRASIL
Authors: Sampaio de Miranda Marilucia , De Oliveira Silva Luã Armando
Published: March 2024

A formação educacional desempenha um papel fundamental na construção da identidade de um indivíduo. No contexto atual, a educação bilíngue emerge como uma ferramenta enriquecedora, permitindo que o aprendiz adquira uma perspectiva global, ampliando sua compreensão do mundo e promovendo um desenvolvimento mais abrangente. A metodologia empregada envolveu uma análise bibliográfica minuciosa de instituições destacadas nesses domínios, investigando suas práticas e abordagens. O conceito central fundamenta-se na busca por elevados padrões de qualidade no ensino bilíngue, associado à internacionalização do currículo. Por fim, destaca-se a importância de estabelecimentos educacionais comprometidos com a excelência e a internacionalização, preparando os alunos para os desafios globais. Isso sublinha a necessidade constante de inovação e aprimoramento no cenário educacional em constante evolução.
AVENTURAS GAMIFICADAS
Authors: Martinez Ribeiro Débora , De Oliveira Silva Luã Armando
Published: March 2024

Este artigo propõe uma análise abrangente sobre o papel da gamificação no contexto da educação bilíngue de prestígio, por meio da revisão bibliográfica de autores que discutem sobre o assunto, tais como Megale (2018; 2019), García (2009) e De Mello (2010), além de diversos outros pesquisadores que estudam sobre o conceito de gamificação, seus elementos e suas contribuições na busca de maior engajamento dos estudantes em sala de aula como, por exemplo, Kapp (2012), Martins e Giraffa (2015), Leffa (2020) e Prazeres e Oliveira (2019).  Ademais, esta pesquisa também considera a importância da gamificação no desenvolvimento de competências socioemocionais que ocupam um papel relevante na educação do século XXI, conforme salienta a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC).
Expediente
Authors: Do Vale Prof. Dr. Fábio
Published: March 2024

Expediente do volume 1, número 04, 2024.
Factors influencing in-hospital mortality for salvage percutaneous transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting in cirrhotic patients with recalcitrant variceal bleeding after failed endoscopic intervention
Authors: Krige J E J , Jonas E G , Setshedi M , Beningfield S J , Lotze U K , Bernon M M , Burmeister S , Kloppers J C
Published: March 2024

Background. Endoscopic therapy is the first-line treatment of choice for control of acute variceal bleeding (AVB). In high-risk patients with persistent AVB despite pharmacological treatment and endoscopic intervention, percutaneous transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting (TIPS) provides a minimally invasive salvage method to reduce portal pressure and control bleeding.
Objectives. To evaluate factors influencing in-hospital mortality after salvage TIPS (sTIPS) in patients with exsanguinating variceal bleeding despite medical treatment and endoscopic intervention.
Methods. Clinical and laboratory data were analysed in all patients treated with sTIPS following failed endoscopic therapy for AVB between August 1991 and November 2020. Factors associated with and predictors of death were determined using bivariate analysis and univariate logistic regression analysis.
Results. Thirty-four patients (29 men, 5 women), mean age 52 years (range 31 - 80), received sTIPS for uncontrolled (n=11) or refractory (n=23) AVB. The causes of portal hypertension were alcohol-related (n=24) and non-alcohol-related cirrhosis. Salvage TIPS controlled bleeding in 32 patients, with recurrence in 1. Ten patients died in hospital (mean 4.8 days, range 1 - 10) of liver failure (n=4), multiorgan failure (n=3), alcoholic cardiomyopathy (n=2) and uncontrolled gastric variceal bleeding (n=1). On bivariate analysis, factors associated with death were Child-Pugh (C-P) score ≥10 (p=0.006), sodium Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD-Na) score ≥22 (p<0.001), ≥8 units of blood transfused (p<0.001), Sengstaken-Blakemore balloon tube placement (p<0.001), endotracheal intubation (p<0.001), inotropic support (p<0.001) and endoscopically uncontrolled bleeding (p<0.001). Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the most significant predictors of mortality were inotrope dependency (odds ratio (OR) 134; p<0.001), endotracheal intubation (OR 99; p<0.001), endoscopically uncontrolled bleeding (OR 28; p=0.001), grade 3 ascites (OR 20.9; p=0.012) and C-P grade C (OR 8.8; p=0.011).
Conclusion. Salvage TIPS controlled variceal bleeding in 94% of patients after failed endoscopic therapy with 29% in-hospital mortality. The most significant predictors of mortality were C-P grade C, grade 3 ascites, inotrope requirement, endotracheal intubation and endoscopically uncontrolled bleeding.
The burden and outcomes of firearm injuries at two district-level emergency centres in Cape Town, South Africa: A descriptive analysis
Authors: Bush L , Hendrikse C , Van Koningsbruggen C , Evans K
Published: March 2024

Background. In South Africa (SA), injuries are the second leading cause of years of healthy life lost, and interpersonal violence dominates the SA injury profile. Half of all injury-related deaths in SA are intentional, and firearms contribute to a quarter of these deaths. Injury surveillance systems are essential to develop, implement and monitor strategies that reduce preventable trauma.
Objectives. To describe the burden of patients with firearm injuries and their outcomes at district-level emergency centres in the Western Cape.
Methods. This study was a retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database. All patients who presented to two district-level emergency centres with a firearm injury over a 12-month period (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019) were eligible for inclusion.
Results. Firearm injuries represented 5.7% of the trauma burden at the two district emergency centres. Of the 776 patients with firearm injuries who were included, the median age was 27 years, and 91% were male. A total of 520 (67%) patients self-presented, and there were 18 (2.3%) deaths in the emergency centre and a further 23 (3%) as inpatients. Of the total where wound location was determined (n=595), 30.4% sustained more than one firearm injury, and 112 out of the 167 admitted to Mitchells Plain Hospital required at least one visit to theatre. This accounted for 413 theatre hours and 1 376 inpatient bed days at Mitchells Plain Hospital. A significant proportion of patients (n=219, 29%) were transferred from the emergency centres to a tertiary service for further care.
Conclusion. Firearm injuries represent a substantial proportion of the trauma burden at district emergency centres in the Western Cape Province. Managing patients with firearm injuries is resource intensive, as evident by their high acuity, the need for operative care, the long length of stay, the high burden on emergency medical services with interfacility transfers and the high demand for tertiary care. Data from this study aid our understanding of the prevalence and burden of firearm injuries at district level emergency centres, and multisectoral action, supported by evidence-based primary and secondary preventive strategies, is required to reduce the burden of firearm injuries, and mitigate their effects.
Editorial Mosaic número 200: Mujeres: visión y aportaciones en el ámbito multimedia
Authors: Paloma González Díaz Paloma
Published: March 2024

En el número 200 de MOSAIC, «Mujeres: visión y aportaciones en el ámbito multimedia», analizamos y contextualizamos las aportaciones de las mujeres —cada vez más presentes— en nuestro ámbito de estudio.
A Complete LTspice Simulation Model for SAW Devices
Authors: Şişman Alper
Published: March 2024

A complete circuit model of Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) devices with straight interdigital transducers is presented. This equivalent circuit can be implemented in LTspice and contains variable design characteristics that can be easily changed to see their effect on the electrical response of the final SAW device design. Later a two port Surface Acoustic Wave device with 13-finger-IDT electrodes is fabricated and its electrical characterization is examined using a vector network analyzer. The test results are then compared with the equivalent circuits’ simulation output results for the verification. The results show an acceptable agreement between the experimental and simulation results for a wide frequency range. This paper offers an easy method to create an equivalent LTSpice model to determine the electrical response of a SAW device before fabrication. The model can also be used to simulate the behaviour of the circuits containing SAW devices using LTSPICE tool.
Assessment of seed viability of Oryza sativa L. accessions in long-term storage after more than a decade
Authors: Mitrushev Ivo , Spaseva Brankica , Andreevska Danica , Andov Dobre , Gjosheva-Kovachevikj Marija , Glatkova Gordana
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the seed viability of 16 Oryza sativa L. accessions including valuable endangered landraces, a breeder’s line, and an advanced/improved cultivar after 13-14 years of long-term storage. Preservation of seed samples has been conducted ex-situ at low temperatures (-18°C). The germination test (germination energy and total germination) was carried out according to ISTA methods and Kameswara (2006). Furthermore, the following variables were examined: the germination index, root length, shoot length, root-to-shoot length ratio, total seedling length, and seed vigour index. The Pearson correlation coefficient was computed to assess the linear relationship between the vigour index and seedling length. All the sixteen accessions have had a high total germination rate, in the range of 89-100%, hence there is no need for their regeneration. The germination energy and total germination showed statistically significant differences for two rice accessions at P-0.05 and P-0.01. The seed showing a high vigour index produced seedlings with higher growth rates. The Pearson correlation of the vigour index and seedling length was found to be very highly positive and statistically significant (r=0.99, p0.001). Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that rice as a botanical species retains high seed viability during the long-term conservation, although there are individual differences between the accessions which are due to the genetic constitution of each genotype.
Open Science in Peril
Authors: Sundsbø Katrine , Coyne Aisling , Coombs Sarah
Published: March 2024

Join us for the launch of a new open science quiz game - Open Science in Peril, where teams will compete against each other to find the questions to the answers we all have... Or do we? In this session, you can test your open science knowledge in a fun, engaging and social way. Or perhaps, you will learn a few new questions you didn’t know you had the answer to? Bring your smartypants and thinking cap, you’ll be assigned a team when you join the session, where four teams will play against each other to win enough money to cover the APC of your article. Will you be able to publish, or will you end up having to withdraw your article due to lack of funds?