bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Personality and organizational strategies in episodic memory: The role of Openness to experience on recall and subjective organization in young and older adults.
Authors: Pinard Florent , Vanneste Sandrine , Bouazzaoui Badiâa , Fay Séverine , Isingrini Michel , Angel Lucie , Borella Erika , Taconnat Laurence
Published: November 2023

L’objectif de cette étude était d’examiner, chez des adultes jeunes et âgés, la relation entre l’ouverture à l’expérience, les capacités de stratégie d’organisation subjective et les performances de mémoire. Cinquante jeunes adultes et 41 adultes plus âgés ont appris une liste de mots non reliés sémantiquement et ont dû les rappeler successivement 3 fois, afin que nous puissions calculer un indice d’organisation subjective ( Pair Frequency , PF). Le niveau d’ouverture a été mesuré à l’aide de la version française du NEO-PI-R (BFI-Fr) du questionnaire de personnalité Big-Five. Les adultes âgés ont rappelé et organisé moins de mots que les adultes jeunes. L’ouverture était positivement corrélée avec le rappel pour les deux groupes et avec le PF uniquement dans le groupe le plus âgé. Le PF et l’ouverture expliquent de manière significative le rappel chez les jeunes adultes, tandis que chez les adultes plus âgés, seule l’ouverture explique le rappel. L’ouverture n’a contribué au PF que chez les adultes plus âgés. Un score élevé d’ouverture pourrait être considéré comme un facteur de réserve, réduisant le déclin de la mémoire lié à l’âge en favorisant l’accumulation de connaissances et le développement de ressources tout au long de la vie.
Penser son corps : quand le cerveau simplifie la complexité
Authors: Berthoz Alain , Benoit Jean-Pierre , Saint-Cast Alexandrine
Published: November 2023

Comment le corps est-il intégré ? Les travaux des neurosciences et de la neurophysiologie révèlent aujourd’hui les circuits cérébraux qui permettent de passer du corps à sa pensée. Ces phénomènes pluriels d’une grande complexité se réalisent grâce à la simplexité qui intègre aussi l’inhibition et l’oubli.  L’unification corps-cerveau participe à l’identité. Elle s’inscrit dans l’intersubjectivité par empathie et sympathie. La recherche, différentes expériences neurophysiologiques, confirment ces descriptions et permettent de mieux comprendre les troubles psychomoteurs.
Le bébé à risque d’autisme : soutenir le corps pour gagner la relation
Authors: Gintz Uginet Christine , Beaulieu Annik , Chanus Isabelle
Published: November 2023

Dépister le risque d’autisme avant que l’autisme ne soit avéré permet d’intervenir préventivement. C’est un enjeu fondamental de santé publique et individuelle, dans la mesure où cela pourrait éviter le handicap à de nombreux enfants. Cet article expose les éléments cliniques qui doivent alerter tout professionnel de la petite enfance, comme l’évaluation des mouvements généraux et le signe préaut , en lien avec les recherches neurophysiologiques actuelles. Nous soulignons ici l’importance et la fréquence de la désorganisation corporelle de ces bébés, tant comme signe d’alerte que comme facteur de risque d’autisme à part entière. Le nouage entre un travail corporel et un engagement relationnel pour amener ces enfants au plaisir de l’échange est porteur d’un grand espoir.
Trouble de stress post-traumatique chez l’enfant, somatisations et comorbidités somatiques
Authors: Askenazy Florence , Fernandez Arnaud , Gindt Morgane
Published: November 2023

Cet article examine l’impact du psychotraumatisme sur la santé physique des enfants à travers une étude longitudinale réalisée par l’équipe du Centre pédiatrique du psychotraumatisme de l’hôpital Lenval à Nice. Depuis l’attentat au camion bélier sur la promenade des Anglais le 14 juillet 2016, l’équipe a reçu 1 500 enfants et réalisé près de 4 000 consultations. En plus du travail clinique et thérapeutique, une étude longitudinale de cohorte a été constituée, comprenant 730 enfants et leurs parents, suivis pendant une période de deux ans, puis tous les cinq ans jusqu’à l’âge de 25 ans. L’étude met en évidence les répercussions du psychotraumatisme sur la santé physique, les relations sociales, la qualité de vie, l’expression des émotions et la santé mentale des enfants et de leurs parents. Les résultats montrent une corrélation entre le trouble de stress post-traumatique ( tspt ) et diverses maladies somatiques telles que l’asthme, les troubles gastro-intestinaux, les douleurs chroniques, les troubles du sommeil, les maux de tête fréquents et les problèmes dermatologiques. Les mécanismes sous-jacents de cette association restent controversés, mais il est essentiel d’évaluer et de prendre en compte les manifestations physiques chez les enfants atteints de tspt afin de leur offrir des soins intégrés et complets. Cet article souligne l’importance de ne jamais négliger les conséquences silencieuses du traumatisme sur le corps et la psyché.
« La plus grande injustice de nos sociétés »
Authors: Hendriks Karine , Janvier Guy
Published: November 2023

Au lendemain de la présentation du Pacte des solidarités par le gouvernement, le président de l’association EAPN France, Guy Janvier, analyse les stratégies mises en œuvre par les pouvoirs publics et dresse un état des lieux de la pauvreté dans notre pays.
Pour un accompagnement précoce
Authors: Bronsard Guillaume
Published: November 2023

Aux problématiques des enfants confiés à la protection de l’enfance répond le plus souvent une psychiatrie d’urgence. Pour pouvoir assurer une approche préventive, il faudrait mettre en place une alliance entre cette institution et la pédopsychiatrie.
Quels facteurs de risque associés ?
Authors: Askenazy Florence , Fernandez Arnaud , Gindt Morgane
Published: November 2023

Le 14 juillet 2016, à Nice, un camion bélier a foncé dans la foule, tuant quatre-vingt-six personnes, dont quinze enfants, et faisant de nombreux blessés physiques et psychiques. Depuis, les recherches sur le psychotraumatisme pédiatrique se multiplient.
Une initiative qui fait ses preuves
Authors: Cailliez Apolline
Published: November 2023

En 2021, à Angers, des professionnels se sont regroupés pour apporter aux jeunes un soin soutenu après leur prise en charge de crise en pédopsychiatrie. Ce dispositif permet d’organiser au mieux la suite du parcours et ainsi de prévenir la réhospitalisation.
Podredna primjena općih pravila obveznog prava na radnopravne odnose
Authors:   Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska, NIkšić Saša
Published: November 2023

U radu se analizira primjena pravila Zakona o obveznim odnosima na ugovore i druge pravne poslove koji su uređeni Zakonom o radu. Osim što Zakon o radu predviđa podrednu primjenu pojedinih pravila Zakona o obveznim odnosima, njihova primjena također proizlazi i iz odnosa općeg i posebnog uređenja u području ugovornog prava odgovornosti za štetu. Stoga se različita pravila Zakona o obveznim odnosima mogu primijeniti na radne odnose u sljedećim slučajevima: 1. opća pravila koja vrijede za sve obvezne odnose neovisno o pravnom temelju nastanka, što znači neovisno o tome jesu li ugovorne ili izvanugovorne naravi, 2. opća pravila o ugovornim odnosima, 3. opća pravila izvanugovornog prava (odgovornost za štetu, stjecanje bez osnove i poslovodstvo bez naloga), a eventualno i 4. pravila o pojedinim ugovorima.
Promišljanja o nadzornom odboru trgovačkog društva
Authors:   Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska, Petrović Siniša
Published: November 2023

Iako se o nadzornom odboru u dioničkom društvu puno pisalo, neka su pitanja i dalje otvorena u praksi, a propisi se tumače pogrešno, čime se čak narušavaju i temeljna načela upravljanja dioničkim društvom. Rad se bavi općenito temom članstva u nadzornom odboru, a napose odvajanjem funkcije vođenja poslova društva od funkcije nadzora nad vođenjem poslova, pitanjem zastupljenosti spolova u članstvu nadzornih odbora i nezavisnošću članova nadzornog odbora. Odvajanje vođenja poslova od nadzora nad vođenjem poslova društva ključni je element kojim se osigurava nezavisnost članova nadzornog odbora.
Pravo radnika na (digitalno) isključivanje: Izazovi i moguća rješenja
Authors:   Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Riijeci, Rijeka, Hrvatska, Laleta Sandra
Published: November 2023

Zbog sve intenzivnijeg korištenja digitalnih alata u radu radnik često biva stalno dostupan poslodavcu, što može rezultirati kršenjem odredbi o ograničenom radnom vremenu i obveznom razdoblju odmora, narušiti ravnotežu privatnog i poslovnog života i ugroziti zdravlje radnika. Uvođenjem prava na isključivanje radnika nastoji se spriječiti, ublažiti ili otkloniti takve negativne posljedice. U radu se analizira uređenje prava na isključivanje u pravu EU-a, nacionalnim zakonodavstvima nekoliko država članica EU-a te hrvatskom zakonodavstvu, praksa Suda EU-a u vezi s primjenom Direktive o radnom vremenu te uloga socijalnih partnera u uređivanju i ostvarivanju ovog prava.
Exercise of the Right to Strike in Slovenia: On Some Controversial Issues and Compliance with the European Social Charter
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Končar Polonca
Published: November 2023

The point of departure of this paper is that, in Slovenia, the implementation of the Strike Act, which was adopted still in former Yugoslavia requires profound changes as it is not in line with the constitutional concept of the right to strike or with the basic approaches of international norms and/or the interpretations of these norms made by the relevant supervisory bodies. The focus is placed exclusively on the European Social Charter and its supervisory body – the European Committee of Social Rights. The author briefly comments on certain (inadequate) solutions in the domestic legal regime and its implementation. She indicates possible changes de lege ferenda following the interpretations of the European Social Charter, derived from the case-law of the European Committee of Social Rights. Special attention is drawn to the inadequate legislation which determines limitations to the right to strike of workers in state bodies and public services.
Otvorena pitanja reprezentativnosti sindikata za kolektivno pregovaranje: Pravni ekscesi ili izgradnja nove arhitekture kolektivnog radnog prava u Republici Hrvatskoj
Authors:   Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska, Gotovac Viktor
Published: November 2023

Reprezentativnost sindikata za kolektivno pregovaranje važno je pitanje, ne samo za materiju kolektivnog pregovaranja uz koju se njeno uređenje izravno veže. Naime, u uvjetima pluralizma predstavljanja interesa radnika putem sindikata koji kod poslodavaca ili na određenom području djelovanja međusobno konkuriraju, posljedice reprezentativnosti obuhvaćaju ne samo status aktera kolektivnih radnih odnosa već i sadržaj njihova djelovanja, odnosno rezultate toga djelovanja – sklapanje kolektivnih ugovora i štrajk. Postojeće uređenje datira iz 2014. godine, kada je donesen Zakon o reprezentativnosti udruga poslodavaca i sindikata, kao i aktualni Zakon o radu. Ipak, u razdoblju dosadašnje primjene određeni aspekti instituta reprezentativnosti, kroz ishode provedbene i sudske prakse, dovode u pitanje tridesetogodišnju strukturu kolektivnog radnog prava u cjelini te se radom propituje je li tu riječ o pojedinačnim ekscesima ili (ne)namjernoj izgradnji nove arhitekture kolektivnog radnog prava.
Reflection on Telework in Social Security Coordination
Authors:   Faculty of Law and Criminology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, Schoukens Paul , Everaet Gerard ,   Faculty of Law and Criminology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Published: November 2023

Telework has become prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has changed the way we look at work. However, the current EU rules for social security coordination were not designed to accommodate telework, with the lex loci laboris principle being understood in practical terms. During the pandemic, the European Commission initially suspended the coordination regulation rules to prevent sudden changes for workers, which caused unintended consequences and potential discrimination against intra-community migrants. To address these issues, options include changing the legal text of the coordination regulation, reinterpreting coordination rules, or concluding bilateral or multilateral agreements. Failure to take action could lead to continued discrimination by companies. In this regard, if no legislative action is taken, at least a common approach within the context of the Administrative Commission should be envisaged to ensure uniformity at the European level. The recent developments within the context of the Administrative Commission at least seem to go in that direction.
The Effect of Curcumin on Blood Glucose Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review
Authors: Prabowo Nurhasan Agung , Sari Yulia , Putri Desy Puspa , Hartono Hartono
Published: November 2023

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is characterized by elevated blood glucose. Curcumin has glucose-lowering properties. This review intended to determine if Curcumin can lower blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetic patients. This review intended to determine if Curcumin can decrease blood glucose in type 2 DM patients. Curcumin has a mechanism of stimulating incretin and inhibiting digestive enzymes from reducing blood glucose levels in type 2 DM patients. We systematically searched PubMed for peer-reviewed studies examining the mechanism of Curcumin in decreasing blood glucose in type 2 DM patients. The journal criteria included in this review were a study from 2000 to 2022, randomized control trial using intervention Curcumin, an outcome variable using blood glucose, the full text of the article can be obtained, and the DM patient's age is over 18 years. Two independent reviewers retrieved data o clinical outcomes, studies, and patient characteristics using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Instrument. Quality is evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system. There are 19 studies included in this research, and Three journals meet the requirements. The conclusion is that curcumin can decrease blood glucose in Type 2 DM patients.
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Combination of Eucalyptus Oil Extract against Aspergillus Niger Fungus
Authors: Jayadi Lukky , Kesuma Sandry , Wattiheluw Muhammad Hasan
Published: November 2023

The use of hand sanitizers as a protector for the general public has become a lifestyle today. Several types of hand sanitizer preparations can be found in various places. Alcohol is generally used as a microorganism-free material to clean the surface of the hands and clean the skin from various kinds of contamination including fungi. Alcohol in hand sanitizer preparations has various functions including killing fungi, neutralizing various types of microorganisms including fungi. Eucalyptus oil has antifungal properties and is an important component to inhibit the contamination of microorganisms that are harmful to the body such as fungi. This study aims to make an alcohol-based hand sanitizer preparation with a combination of eucalyptus oil extract that can clean the Aspergillus niger fungus. The results of this study, the measurement of pH is indicated by a value of 7 and for the specific gravity test the result is 0.8679 g/ml. The viscosity of the hand sanitizer of eucalyptus oil extract in this study had a value of 4.1 cP. Testing the cleaning power of hand sanitizer preparations with a contact time test of 60 seconds against Aspergillus niger. The results of testing the cleaning power of the Aspergillus niger fungus in hand sanitizer preparations with a contact time test of 60 seconds obtained the cleaning power of the Aspergillus niger fungus of 99.9%. hand sanitizer preparations with a combination of eucalyptus oil extract have very good effectiveness against the fungus Aspergillus niger and have good preparation quality in meeting the pH, specific gravity, and viscosity tests of hand sanitizer preparations.
Assessment of Psychiatric Comorbidities and Disability in Patients with a Complaint of Headache Attending Psychiatric Outpatient Department at Tertiary Care Center
Authors: Goyal Shri Gopal , Prakash Prem , Parihar Suresh , Verma K. K.
Published: November 2023

Background:

Headache is one of the most common complaints seen among the patients attending the psychiatric outpatient department. Psychiatric comorbidities worsen the headache and there is a vicious cycle of headache and psychiatric symptoms, aggravating each other. This further complicates headache management so it is better to explore psychiatric symptoms whenever we come across a headache patient.

Aims and Objectives:

The aim and objective of the study are to assess the psychiatric comorbidities and disability among the patients complaining of headaches.

Materials and Methods:

This was a cross-sectional study carried out at a tertiary care center. Patients attending the outpatient department with complaints of headaches were enrolled. Psychiatric comorbidities were assessed by using patient health questionnaire-9, generalized anxiety disorder-7 scale, depression, anxiety, and stress 21 scale along with allodynia symptom checklist-12. Disability in the past 3 months was assessed by Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS) scale. A semi-structured Performa was used to record sociodemographic details and clinical variables.

Results:

Majority of the patients (69%) were of the age group 20–40 years. Females (75%) predominated in the study. The average severity of headaches reported by 63% of patients was moderate over Likert’s scale. Temple area (73%) was the main location. Throbbing (81%) was the main type of headache. One-third of the patients got compelled to wake at night due to headache attacks. The main premonitory symptoms were depression, irritability, and sensitivity to sound. Other associated symptoms during headache attacks were sensitivity to sound, anxiety, and irritability. Psychological stress was the main provoking factor. The majority of patients (75%) show mild disability in the past 3 months over the MIDAS scale. 25% of the patient-reported moderate depression over the patient health questionare-9 scale. The majority of the patients (85%) reported moderate-to-severe anxiety and nearly half of the patients reported severe stress.

Conclusion:

Patients with headaches have high chances of associated psychiatric comorbidities that make worse outcomes of each other so it is better to do detailed psychiatric workup and treat them efficiently keeping in view of psychiatric symptoms.
Logotherapy: Learnings from the Past and Relevance in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Malik Lipika , Khurana Hitesh
Published: November 2023

The experience of COVID-19 pandemic had been severely stressful for many of us. As the pandemic affected the whole world, many intellectuals described these experiences as stressful as during wartime. Human suffering and uncertainty about recovery or falling victim had been quite similar in both situations. Logotherapy developed by Dr. Viktor Frankl during World War II (WW-II) has the underpinning to search for meaning in such experiences that motivate the person to remain socially connected and look for better prospects in future. The therapy has the bases in the cognitive psychology, spirituality, and philosophy which are quite different from the modern-day practice of psychodynamic and cognitive therapies. The authors reviewed Viktor Frankl’s book “Man’s search of meaning” in the context of COVID-19 pandemic, and found marked similarities between the human suffering of the current situation and what Frankl has described in his book. In this narrative review, the authors have attempted to compare the situation during WW-II and current pandemic and have commented about the usefulness of practice of logotherapy in the current situation.
Prevalence of Depression among Patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus without Overt Complications and Its Association with Glycemic Control in a Tertiary Care Center in India – A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Anugraha Aswini , Kantipudi Suvarna Jyothi , Mahadevan Shriraam
Published: November 2023

Background:

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is on the rise worldwide posing a serious threat to public health. In India, it has increased from 3.3% to 19% in urban and 2.4% to 15% in rural areas from 1972 to 2019. Depression is a major contributor to disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and common comorbidity in diabetic patients. Studies show a bidirectional relationship between depression and diabetes. However, there is a dearth of evidence on the relationship between depressive symptoms and diabetes mellitus.

Aim:

This study aims to estimate the occurrence of depression in type 2 diabetic patients and to find the association between depression and glycemic control in a tertiary care center in Tamil Nadu, India.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was done among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients of 18–65 years of age. Hemoglobin A1C levels were collected, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was administered for screening depression. If PHQ ≥10, the Mini-international Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) was done to confirm the diagnosis of depression. The severity was assessed using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, and the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire was used to assess their self-management behaviors.

Results:

One hundred and fourteen patients (male = 36, female = 78) were screened for depression, and the diagnosis was confirmed with MINI. Twenty-six patients scored ≥10 scores, of which 8 (7%) met the criteria for moderate depression and 18 (15.8%) for mild depression. Eighty-eight (77.2%) had no depression. The characteristics significantly associated with depression were female gender, poor glycemic control, and systemic hypertension.

Conclusion:

There are clear evidence in the literature for an increased prevalence of depression in diabetic patients resulting in poorer prognosis. This study demonstrated the association of poor glycemic control with depression. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment approach addressing both disorders would help improve the global health burden by reducing mortality and DALYs.
“Hoje somos antropófagos, e foi assim que chegamos à perfeição”
Authors: De Souza Araújo Alice
Published: November 2023

Este estudo teve como objeto de análise o projeto político inscrito na Antropofagia brasileira, movimento artístico e intelectual do final da década de 1920. Mais especificamente, buscou-se investigar se a Antropofagia propunha uma ideia de identidade nacional, visto que este era um assunto amplamente discutido no início do século XX. Para tanto, foi feita uma análise da Revista de Antropofagia - periódico criado para socializar o projeto antropófago - como principal fonte documental, entendendo-a por meio de seus artigos programáticos. O objetivo geral, portanto, foi de analisar detidamente os textos da revista que explicitam os caminhos ideológicos seguidos pelo movimento antropófago, na tentativa de entender se traçava o esboço de uma identidade nacional
Cultura Indefinida e seus impactos
Authors: Rafaelly Gomes Lara
Published: November 2023

COELHO, Teixeira. E-Cultura: A Utopia Final. São Paulo: Iluminuras, Itaú Cultural, 2019, 264 p.
Non-associative algebraic structures: classification and structure
Authors: Kaygorodov Ivan
Published: November 2023

These are detailed notes for a lecture on "Non-associative Algebraic
Structures: Classification and Structure" which I presented as a part of my
Agrega\c{c}\~ao em Matem\'atica e Applica\c{c}\~oes (University of Beira
Interior, Covilh\~a, Portugal, 13-14/03/2023).
HPLC/UV profile and determination of total phenolic and flavonoid contents of lichen Umbilicaria crustulosa growing in Serbia
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Serbia, Tomović Jovica , Vasiljević Perica ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Department of Biology and Ecology, Kočović Aleksandar ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Serbia, Manojlović Nedeljko ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Serbia
Published: November 2023

The lichens synthesize a large number of secondary metabolites and most of these compounds are unique to lichen. The present study provides data concerning the chemical characterization and determination of total phenolic and flavonoid contents of lichen extracts of Umbilicaria crustulosa. Chemical profiling of the extracts was done by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a UV detector (HPLC/UV), while the determination of total phenolic and flavonoid contents was done by the spectrophotometric method. HPLC analysis of the acetone and methanol extracts of U. crustulosa lichen revealed the presence of the methyl-orselinate, lecanoric acid, crustinic acid, haematommic acid, gyrophoric acid, methyl lecanorate, physodic acid, atranorin and chloroatranorin as the main compounds. The most abundant compounds of the acetone and methanol extracts were the tri-depside gyrophoric acid (59.27 % and 58.32 %) and didepside lecanoric acid (7.41 % and 11.43 %). The results of the total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) show that the acetone extract had higher values of TPC (205.46 mg GA/g) and TFC (290.18 mg RE/g; 160.50 mg QE/g). The investigated extracts of the lichen U. crustulosa can be used as a significant source of biologically active compounds.
PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN MANUFACTURING TO REDUCE WASTE IN PLYWOOD PRODUCTION
Authors:   IndustrialEngineeringStudyProgram,FacultyofIndustrialTechnology,Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Syakhroni Akhmad , Kuncoro Septian Aryo ,   IndustrialEngineeringStudyProgram,FacultyofIndustrialTechnology,Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Ernawati Rieska ,   IndustrialEngineeringStudyProgram,FacultyofIndustrialTechnology,Universitas Islam Sultan Agung
Published: November 2023

CV. Treewood Abadi Group is a manufacturing company engaged in producing plywood products. In the plywood production process from raw materials to finished products there are still obstacles in the form of activities that do not have added value or waste that cause decreased efficiency and effectiveness of production activities. This study aims to identify the correlation relationship between the type of waste and waste that has the greatest effect on the plywood production process. The steps of this research are mapping the flow of the production process using waste assessment model, selection of mapping tools with value stream analysis tools and then providing proposed improvements based on the failure mode that has the highest risk priority number value. with failure mode and effect analysis, it is found that the proposed improvements are in the form of implementing visual displays, improving material handling tools, re-layout and increasing the number of workers.
Primary School Teachers’ Views on Integrating Technology in English Language Instruction in Rural School Contexts in the Lubombo Region of Eswatini
Authors:   University of Eswatini, Faculty of Education, Department of Primary Education, Nxumalo Zodwa G. , Nxumalo Mathamane L. ,   University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, College of Humanities
Published: November 2023

The realization that traditional methods of teaching have become inadequate hence can no longer be exclusively used when teaching, has seen technology being integrated in instruction for all curricula. This study intended to explore the views of primary school teachers on the integration of technology when teaching English language in rural school contexts in the Lubombo region of Eswatini. The study was based on the following research questions: What are the views of primary school English language teachers on the integration of technology in English language instruction in rural school contexts? What are the benefits of integrating technology in English language instruction in rural school contexts? How do primary school teachers integrate technology in English Language instruction in rural school contexts? What challenges do primary school English language teachers encounter when integrating technology in English language instruction in rural school contexts? The study adopted the interpretivist research paradigm which was used with the qualitative research approach and the case study research design. While the simple random sampling technique was used to select four (4) schools that took part in the study, purposive sampling was used to select eight (8) teachers that took part in the study (two teachers from each school). Data were gathered using an interview guide where teachers were interviewed on a one on one. The data were analyzed using Thematic Content Analysis. The study found that some teachers had a misconception about technology integration in instruction as they view it as the teaching of basic computer skills. Another finding was that integrating technology in English language instruction was viewed as very beneficial as it resulted in optimum lesson delivery since learners generally have a big interest in technology. Challenges that teachers encountered when integrating technology in instruction included lack of training and unavailability of technological gadgets as well as poor internet connections. The study therefore recommends that The Ministry of Education, through the In-service department should train the teachers on how they can integrate technology in their teaching. Another recommendation is that Headteachers should organize teachers from other schools who are known to be effectively using the approach to come and assist teachers in rural schools.
Management of Exposed Infected Mesh
Authors:   Hospital Regional de Alta especialidad ISSSTE Veracruz, Barragan Alvaro de Jesús Leon , Soto Ivonne Alejandra Perales ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Bravo Victor Mario Martinez ,   Hospital Regional de Alta especialidad ISSSTE Veracruz, García Rivera Erika Janette ,   Hospital General SSA, San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato., Escobedo Ana Laura Méndez ,   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Ordaz Alejandro Villalobos ,   Hospital Universitario de Puebla, Jiménez Felipe Vera ,   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo., Lara Massiel Marquez ,   Hospital General de Zona No 3, IMSS Aguascalientes
Published: November 2023

The management of exposed infected mesh represents a significant challenge in modern surgical practice. In this bibliographic review, we explore the epidemiology and clinical transcendence of this issue. The theoretical framework section delves into the definition, risk factors, complications, and management strategies for exposed infected mesh. The discussion highlights emerging approaches and considerations, while the conclusion underscores the importance of evidence-based practices in addressing this complex problem.
Virtual Reality at Workplace for Autistic Employees: Preliminary Results of Physiological-Based Well-Being Experience
Authors:   Laval University, Center of Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS), QC Canada, Kiss Jocelyne
Published: November 2023

Emotional health problems in the workplace often hinder the integration and retention of autistic employees (AE), a challenge identified in many sectors. Recent literature highlights the consequences of these problems, such as burnout leading to reduced productivity and resignation. Previous research supports the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) for training a variety of specific skills (e.g. riding a bus or plane travel), as well as more complex social skills, such as emotion recognition and functional communication. In addition, existing studies on using physiological self-monitoring in AE training offer a promising approach to promoting improved emotional health. The present paper reports on implementing a VR system that simulates workplace training and integration and enables real-time monitoring of three physiological signals, in five post-secondary autistic students. Using an Oculus Quest 2 and non-clinical grade sensors, the researchers delivered the VR intervention over three days to each participant. At the end of these interventions, the researchers measured the perceived satisfaction of these integrated systems, based on several technological criteria, on a 5-point scale. The integrated system received an overall rating of 4, suggesting its likelihood of acceptance and use. A preliminary analysis of a participant’s physiological responses to this VR intervention is also presented. This preliminary report suggests the efficacy of a VR workplace simulation and physiological self-monitoring in promoting emotional well-being and basic task training for post-secondary AE. The researchers’ observations and the proposal of a theoretical framework to enhance real-time emotional communication based on physiological markers for AE are also discussed.
Reference Frames: If Inertial, Then Geocentric
Authors:   Doctorate in Physics, Physics Instructor, Manhattan College and Bergen Community College, USA, J Bennett Robert
Published: November 2023

Applying the laws of dynamics to discern future motion is not an easy thing to do, for there are cases where these laws fail to predict what’s really measured. Inertial frames are thought to provide a stable platform of reference frames from which to solve this failure of dynamics, but current fundamental definitions related to dynamics are often incomplete, in conflict or just illogical. Adopting a credible definition of inertial frames and applying it to frames of reference in constant relative motion leads to a surprising discovery, challenging the scientific wisdom of the last five centuries and raising far-ranging and deep questions that spill over into modern worldviews and religion. As usual the epistemology is based on the scientific method’s dependence on testing and the rationality of philo-realism.
A 2023-as montenegrói választások
Authors: Teszáry Miklós
Published: November 2023

A tanulmány a 2023-as montenegrói elnök- és parlamenti választás előzményeit, eredményeit és lehetséges következményeit mutatja be. Az idei megmérettetések az utolsó olyan erőpróbának tekinthetők, amelyen a nyugat-balkáni országot 1991 óta kormányzó Montenegrói Szocialisták Demokratikus Pártja komolyabb esélyekkel indult. Az elnökválasztás nemcsak a kiemelt tétje, de az elmúlt években folyamatosan tapasztalt kormányzati válság miatt is fontos eseménynek számított Montenegró életében. Az új elnök, Jakov Milatović és pártja a választás eredményeként az ország meghatározó erejévé lépett elő, ami a 2023. júniusi parlamenti választásokat is befolyásolta.
Dél-Ázsia kacskaringós útjai
Authors: Salát Gergely
Published: November 2023

Recenzió. Háda Béla: Dél-Ázsia a poszthidegháborús korban. Budapest: Ludovika Egyetemi Kiadó, 2022. 336 o.
Examining the Impact of Equalization Funds on Service Delivery by Local Authorities: A Case Study of Chongwe District Council in Zambia
Authors: Chisanga Arthur , Daka Steven , Simbeye Tinkler Saul , Kachinda Wezi , Chirwa Emmanuel , Chisanga Edward
Published: November 2023

This study was set out to investigate ramifications of equalization funds on service delivery within selected Local Authorities in Zambia. The primary objective was to operationalize this inquiry by evaluating the financial, technical, and administrative repercussions of equalization funds, alongside assessing the degree of utilization of these funds by Local Authorities. Employing a concurrent mixed methods approach, the research adopted an explanatory sequential design. This entailed two distinct phases: an initial phase of quantitative data collection followed by a subsequent phase of qualitative data collection, with the qualitative inquiry being informed by the outcomes of the quantitative phase. Quantitative data were acquired through questionnaires and subjected to analysis employing SPSS, while the qualitative data were scrutinized through a narrative analytical framework. The results of this study have illuminated significant facets concerning the utilization of equalization funds by the Chongwe Municipal Council. It became evident that the council did not conform to the stipulated guidelines for the allocation of equalization funds. A notable portion of these funds was directed towards personnel compensation and councilors’ allowances, leaving inadequate resources for essential capital enhancements. Furthermore, the study underscored the inadequacy of Chongwe Municipal Council’s technical, administrative, and financial capabilities in rendering public services congruent with the burgeoning population within their jurisdiction. In the realm of service delivery strategies, the council embraced multifarious methodologies including local government enterprises, contracting out, franchising, self-help groups, and in-house provision. The efficacy of these strategies was particularly pronounced in the context of Chongwe Municipal Council, attributed to its relatively small population. Conclusively, this study underscores that Local Authorities, particularly those located in rural settings such as Chongwe, grapple with insufficiencies in technical, administrative, and financial capacities when endeavoring to cater to the needs of expanding populations. Moreover, these Authorities exhibit a tendency to deviate from prescribed equalization fund utilization guidelines. Furthermore, the introduction of equalization funds has led to an upward trajectory in revenue and expenditure estimations for Local Authorities, like Chongwe Municipal Council. This fiscal trend, however, has been coupled with a diminishing fiscal effort. Consequently, the essential correlation between local revenue and expenditure has been disrupted. To address these challenges, this study advocates for a reconfiguration of the fiscal framework, coupled with stringent adherence to financial management regulations by Local Authorities.
EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF HYPERTENSION GUIDELINES 2023: HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL - ESTAMOS INDO EM QUAL DIREÇÃO?
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Paraná, Lima Júnior Emilton ,   Ambulatório de Cardiometabolismo e Hipertensão Resistente – HC/UFPR
Published: November 2023

A cada nova edição de diretrizes, algumas recomendações se consolidam e outras surgem, à luz de novas evidências, mudando comportamentos, entendimentos e trazendo novas possibilidades e desafios. A nova Diretriz da Sociedade Europeia de Hipertensão (ESH) de 2023 apresenta-se coerente com outras que foram publicados na última década. Ao mesmo tempo em que se mostra conservadora em alguns tópicos, avança de maneira inovadora em outros pontos sensíveis. Embora ampla e abrangente, percebe-se que o foco principal converge para alguns poucos e importantes objetivos. A Diretriz da ESH 2023 propõe como objetivos centrais: 1. Determinação incansável para que se atinja a meta pressórica recomendada; 2. Atenção máxima contra a inércia terapêutica; 3. Usar de múltiplas estratégias para o melhor engajamento do paciente ao tratamento. Além disso, traz recomendações importantes nas áreas de mecanismos fisiopatológicos, diagnóstico, tratamento, acompanhamento e destaques em situações especiais. Logo abaixo, destaco alguns aspectos que considero relevante.
Red mark syndrome (RMS) in farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): first report of outbreak in Peruvian Salmonid Aquaculture.
Authors: Ortega Y. , Sandoval N. , Orioles M.
Published: November 2023

Red Mark Syndrome (RMS) is a skin disease affecting predominantly rainbow trout and is likely caused by a Midichloria-like organism. This condition primarily affects commercially-sized fish and can cause severe chronic dermatitis, panniculitis, and myositis, ultimately resulting in significant economic losses. RMS has been reported in at least three continents, but its presence has only been confirmed in Chile within South America. Nevertheless, it continues to pose a significant threat to the aquaculture of rainbow trout. In this context, we present the first documented outbreak of RMS in Peruvian Salmonid Aquaculture.
Study of design requirements for automated plants growing meristem plants
Authors:   State Agrarian University of the Northern Trans-Urals, Netesov Sergey , Kozlov Alexander
Published: November 2023

The subject of the work corresponds to the document "Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 3971-r dated December 29, 2021 on the approval of the strategic direction in the field of digital transformation of the agro-industrial and fisheries sectors of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030" and is aimed at solving the most important tasks: 1. Increasing the economic and physical accessibility of agricultural products through the use of digital solutions. 2. Providing the industry with highly qualified personnel with digital competencies. 3. Reduction of costs and production costs of the agro-industrial complex. 4. Ensuring the completeness and reliability of data on the situation in the agro-industrial complex. 5. Increasing the openness of information for enterprises of the agro-industrial complex. 6. Improving the quality of planning activities of the agro-industrial complex. Keywords: MERISTEMIC PLANTS, AUTOMATED INSTALLATIONS, DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, AUTOMATIC WATERING, LIGHTING, TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL, VENTILATION, PLANT CONDITION, INNOVATIONS IN CROP PRODUCTION, EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLINESS, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Benthic foraminiferal patchiness – revisited
Authors: Schönfeld Joachim , Glock Nicolaas , Polovodova Asteman Irina , Roy Alexandra-Sophie , Warren Marié , Weissenbach Julia , Wukovits Julia
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Many benthic organisms show aggregated distribution patterns due to the spatial heterogeneity of niches or food availability. In particular, high-abundance patches of benthic foraminifera have been reported that extend from centimetres to metres in diameter in salt marshes or shallow waters. The dimensions of spatial variations of shelf or deep-sea foraminiferal abundances have not yet been identified. Therefore, we studied the distribution of Globobulimina turgida dwelling in the 0–3 cm surface sediment at 118 m water depth in the Alsbäck Deep, Gullmar Fjord, Sweden. Standing stock data from 58 randomly replicated samples depicted a log-normal distribution of G. turgida with weak evidence for an aggregated distribution on a decimetre scale. A model simulation with different patch sizes, outlines, and impedances yielded no significant correlation with the observed variability of G. turgida standing stocks. Instead, a perfect match with a random log-normal distribution of population densities was obtained. The data–model comparison revealed that foraminiferal populations in the Gullmar Fjord were not moulded by any underlying spatial structure beyond 10 cm diameter. Log-normal population densities also characterise data from contiguous, gridded, or random sample replicates reported in the literature. Here, a centimetre-scale heterogeneity was found and interpreted to be a result of asexual reproduction events and restricted mobility of juveniles. Standing stocks of G. turgida from the Alsbäck Deep temporal data series from 1994 to 2021 showed two distinct cohorts of samples of either high or low densities. These cohorts are considered to represent two distinct ecological settings: hypoxic and well-ventilated conditions in the Gullmar Fjord. Environmental forcing is therefore considered to impact the population structure of benthic foraminifera rather than their reproduction dynamics.
Health-promoting properties of unsaturated fatty acids
Authors:   Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach, Sobczyk Małgorzata , Krajewski Konrad ,   Szkoła Doktorska, Wydział Informatyki i Zarządzania, Politechnika Wrocławska, Schafer Natalia ,   Katedra Farmacji i Chemii Ekologicznej, Wydział Chemii, Uniwersytet Opolski, Osowski Marcin ,   Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach, Kulik-Kupka Karolina ,   Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach, Balwierz Radosław ,   Katedra Farmacji i Chemii Ekologicznej, Wydział Chemii, Uniwersytet Opolski
Published: November 2023

Essential unsaturated fatty acids have became the focus of many research in recent years. Their cardioprotective effect involvement in metabolic programming were demonstrated, but also their influence on the course of psychiatric disorders such as depression or schizophrenia. They are also involved in the aetiopathogenesis of dermatological conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Their supply in the daily diet appears to be indispensable and their importance in maintaining homeostasis is crucial. However, there is still a need to confirm their influence and role in the course of certain diseases. The study aimed to present the importance and role of fatty acids in the course of selected inflammatory and psychiatric diseases, as well as the cardioprotective effects of their supply.
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. and its application in cosmetology
Authors:   Student Scientific Club, Department of Pharmaceutical Botany and Herbal Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia, Simka Wiktoria
Published: November 2023

Asiatic pennywort (Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.) is a plant originating from the Far East that has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of diseases. Among others, it is characterized by anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties, while at the same time, rarely showing allergenic potential. The aim of this study was to characterize C. asiatica, and present its properties and use in cosmetology. Applied externally, as a raw material, C. asiatica is characterized by its high cosmetic and therapeutic potential.
The performance impact of digital technology adoption in procurement: A case study of the manufacturing industry in the Eastern Economic Corridor, Thailand
Authors: Jantaro Nonnaphan , Badir Yuosre F. M.
Published: November 2023

The procurement process is part of Purchase to pay (P2P) that consumes huge company costs. There are many procedures that need to be performed related to data. Without digital technology it might cause human error which will lead to issues in higher cost and will create a lot of delay in the procurement process. To improve procurement performance, selecting the right technologies that will create performance impact is quite a challenging task for the company. This study aims to examine the impact of digital technology adoption on procurement performance and to examine the mechanism through which digital technologies impact procurement performance. Target groups are medium and large manufacturing companies in the Eastern economic corridor, Thailand. In research findings, there is data supporting our hypotheses that digital technology adoption in procurement has a positive impact on procurement performance in cost and cycle time reduction. As a result of the moderation effect, reducing human errors, data availability and responsiveness moderated the positive impact between technology adoption and procurement cost reduction. The effect between technology adoption and procurement cycle time reduction has positively been mediated by reducing human errors and data availability. However, responsiveness rejected the hypothesis that mediates the relationship between technology adoption and procurement cycle time reduction.
Bees of the Pacific Northwest : key to bumble bee species for females (Hymenoptera : Apidae : Bombus)
Authors: Best Lincoln R. , Dunlap Joshua B. , Jackson August S. , Rivers James W. , Williams Paul H.
Published: November 2023

This species key to female bumble bees of the Pacific Northwest provides dichotomous couplets which aid the user in identifying 27 species which occur or have occurred historically, and may still be present in the region. The key architecture is based strongly on the key to species for females found in Williams et al. (2014).