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Desinformación en la UE: las políticas de Irlanda y Polonia
Authors: García-Aguilera Amparo
Published: August 2023

La lucha contra la desinformación es una línea de actuación relevante dentro de las políticas públicas desplegadas desde la Unión Europea. En esta investigación, se pretende determinar si existe relación entre las políticas de comunicación que los países de la UE aplican en materia de desinformación y la habilidad de su población para identificar fake news. Para ello, se toma como referencia el último Media and News del Eurobarómetro (2022) y se diseccionan las políticas implementadas por los países que ocupan la primera y la última posición en el ranking de autopercepción ciudadana sobre capacidad para detectar noticias falsas, Irlanda y Polonia, respectivamente. Aplicando la metodología cualitativa del análisis de caso, se llega a la conclusión de que no existe relación aparente entre políticas y autopercepción ciudadana, ya que en Irlanda son muy pocas las iniciativas puestas en marcha por el Gobierno, y justo lo contrario ocurre en Polonia, que además cumple al 90% de las recomendaciones de la Comisión Europea en materia de lucha contra la desinformación.
Cuerpo performático como territorio
Authors: Ghiano Aguzin Ana Belén , Arqueros Guadalupe
Published: August 2023

Hace más de 30 años se realizan en Argentina los Encuentros Nacionales de Mujeres (ENM) que representan un acontecimiento político central para la agenda feminista de América Latina. En el artículo analizamos los matices y los principales temas que se denuncian a través de la performance artística y el desnudo de los cuerpos. A través del registro fotográfico del 32ENM llevado a cabo en la Ciudad de Resistencia, Provincia del Chaco en el mes de octubre del año 2017, teniendo en cuenta la teoría performativa de Taylor y Fuentes (2011) y el análisis visual interpretativo de Schenettler y Raab (2012). La hipótesis del trabajo es que el desnudo del cuerpo de las mujeres manifestando, hace visible una disputa sobre lo público y lo privado, formulada mediante la expresión artística; que en el 32 ENM se ha convertido en el lenguaje creativo más utilizado por la militancia feminista.
El rasgo Migueliano. Entrevista a Cristián Alarcón Casanova, amigo de Miguel Brú
Authors: Porta Paula Inés , Alarcón Casanova Cristian , Ulloa Belén Rocío
Published: August 2023

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Ciclo de podcast: “30 años es mucho”
Authors: Beneitez María Elena , Clavellino Marcos
Published: August 2023

El presente trabajo se inscribe dentro de las prácticas curriculares desarrolladas en el marco del Taller de Estrategias de Comunicación Sonora y Radial, Cátedra 1, de la Facultad de Periodismo y Comunicación Social, de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Se trata del ciclo de Podcast “30 años es mucho” producido por estudiantes a 30 años de la desaparición de Miguel Bru, en la Comisaría 9° de La Plata.

Miguel Bru era estudiante de la Facultad de Periodismo y Comunicación Social de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Fue secuestrado, torturado hasta la muerte, y desaparecido el 17 de agosto de 1993, en la Comisaría Novena de La Plata. 

Fue el primer desaparecido en democracia. La causa para encontrar a Miguel se inició en 1994. Cinco años después, y a pesar del argumento “si no hay cuerpo, no hay delito”, se logró la condena por homicidio en un caso de desaparición, en lo que es un fallo inédito.

Hoy, a 30 años, la bandera ¿Dónde está Miguel? es no sólo una pregunta, sino el doloroso reclamo en una lucha que continúa.
¿Dónde está Miguel? Una pregunta que persiste y desafía al tiempo
Authors: Porta Paula Inés , Ulloa Belén Rocío , Giglio Josefina
Published: August 2023

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Informe de Inserción Laboral: Inserción laboral de los egresados de la Universidad de Málaga del curso académico 2016-2017 a los tres años de egresar
Authors: Ventura Fernández Rafael , Abad-Guerero Isabel María , Peñafiel Velasco Antonio , Núñez Lupiáñez Raquel , do Sonia
Published: August 2023

El Observatorio de Empleo de la Universidad de Málaga, unidad que pertenece al Vicerrectorado de Innovación Social y Emprendimiento, analiza en este informe, como viene haciendo desde el curso 2012-2013, la situación laboral de sus egresados a los tres años de finalizar sus estudios. Cumple así el objetivo recogido en el IV Plan Estratégico de la Universidad de Málaga, en cuanto a Empleabilidad y Emprendimiento, Orientación para la mejora de la empleabilidad (ODS 1, 4 y 8). Este estudio facilitará información para la toma de decisiones del estudiantado, egresados, egresadas y futuros estudiantes y contribuirá en los procesos de gestión de la comunidad universitaria.
Valuation struggles in the Ecuadorian Amazon: Beyond indigenous people's responses to oil extraction
Authors: Dayot Julie
Published: August 2023

Conflicts resulting from oil extractivism can be seen as ecological and cultural distribution conflicts, and have involved Latin American indigenous movements attached to their land and environments as providers of livelihood and cultural identity. In Ecuador, some have argued that this has become a 'standard narrative', essentializing the struggles of indigenous people. And the various agreements found historically between indigenous people and large companies operating in their territories seem to legitimize such criticism. But how to understand the choices of indigenous groups, with incommensurable needs, values, and claims, in the presence of extractive projects involving incommensurable local outcomes? Through an analysis of the different claims of indigenous people who voted in favor of oil extraction projects in their territories in the ITT fields of the Ecuadorian Amazon, I show how oil extraction coupled with 'social compensation' might create non-conflictive, but problematic situations, rather than conflicts. Indeed, the perception of an incommensurable loss, related to ecological and cultural difference, does not necessarily translate into opposition to mining or drilling. This is especially important in countries where the right to prior consultation could legitimize the expansion of oil activities in indigenous territories.
Preoperative angiography-derived fractional flow reserve may predict coronary artery bypass grafting occlusion and disease progression
Authors: Mushtaq Saima , Gigante Carlo , Conte Edoardo , Capovilla Teresa Maria , Sonck Jeroen , Tanzilli Alessandra , Barbato Emanuele , Monizzi Giovanni , Belmonte Marta , De Bruyne Bernard , Bartorelli Antonio L. , Schillaci Matteo , Marchetti Davide , Carerj Maria Ludovica , Pontone Gianluca , Collet Carlos , Andreini Daniele
Published: August 2023

Background

Graft occlusion after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has been associated with competitive flow of native coronary arteries.

Objectives

To assess with coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) graft occlusion and coronary artery disease (CAD) progression of native vessels after CABG and their relationship with angiography-derived vessel fractional flow reserve (vFFR) performed before surgery.

Methods

Between 2006 and 2018, serial vFFR analyses were obtained before CABG in each major native coronary vessel from two institutions. All patients underwent follow-up CCTA.

Results

In 171 consecutive patients, serial preoperative angiograms were suitable for vFFR analysis of 298 grafted and 59 nongrafted vessels. Median time between CABG and CCTA was 2.1 years. Preoperative vFFR was assessed in 131 left anterior descending artery (LAD), 132 left circumflex artery (LCX) and 94 right coronary aretry (RCA) and was less than 0.80 in 255 of 298 bypassed vessels. Graft occlusion was observed at CCTA in 28 of 298 grafts. The median preoperative vFFR value of native coronaries was higher in occluded compared with patent grafts (0.75 vs. 0.60, P < 0.001) and was associated with graft. The best vFFR cut-off to predict graft occlusion was 0.67. Progression of CAD was higher in grafted than in nongrafted vessels (89.6 vs. 47.5%, P < 0.001). Pre-CABG vFFR predicted disease progression of grafted native vessels (AUC = 0.83).

Conclusion

Preoperative vFFR derived from invasive coronary angiography was able to predict graft occlusion and CAD progression of grafted coronary arteries.
Urgent coronary angiography in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a retrospective single centre investigation
Authors: Caniato Falvia , Lazzeri Chiara , Bonizzoli Manuela , Mattesini Alessio , Batacchi Stefano , Cappelli Francesco , Di Mario Carlo , Peris Adriano
Published: August 2023

Aims

The role of immediate coronary angiography (CAG) with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients who present with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and cardiac arrest is well recognized. However, the role of immediate angiography in patients after cardiac arrest without STEMI is less clear. We assessed whether urgent (<6 h) CAG and PCI (whenever needed) was associated with improved early survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

Methods

In our single-centre, retrospective, observational study, we included all consecutive OHCA patients admitted to the A&E of the Careggi University Hospital between 1 June 2016 and 31 July 2020. One hundred and forty-four OHCA patients were submitted to CAG and constituted our study population.

Results

Among the 221 consecutive OHCA patients, 69 (31%) had refractory cardiac arrest treated with extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) in 37 (37/69, 56%) patients. The mortality rate was significantly higher in the no CAG subgroup (P < 0.00001). In the CAG subgroup, coronary artery disease was detected in the 70% (92 patients), among whom the left main coronary artery was involved in 10 patients (10.8%). At multivariable regression analysis (CAG subgroup, outcome ICU survival), witnessed cardiac arrest was independently associated with survival.

Conclusion

A high incidence of coronary artery disease was observed at CAG in the real–world of OHCA patients. Better planning of revascularization and treatment in patients studied with CAG may explain, at least in part, their lower mortality rate.
Short- and long-term survival in patients over 90 years old undergoing pacemaker implantation
Authors: Zecchin Massimo , Trevisan Boris , Baggio Chiara , Bessi Riccardo , Saitta Monica , Salvatore Luca , Cappelletto Chiara , Gregorio Caterina , Bianco Elisabetta , Longaro Fulvia , Carriere Cosimo , Zorzin-Fantasia Anna , Piccinin Francesca , Dal Monte Giovanni , Sinagra Gianfranco
Published: August 2023

Aims

In Italy, 12-month survival in the general population between 90 and 94 years old is 26%. In very old patients, the benefit of pacemaker implantation in terms of quality and duration of life is unclear. The aim of our study was to analyse clinical characteristics, outcome and factors associated with survival in patients at least 90 years old at the time of the first pacemaker implant.

Methods

Clinical parameters, device characteristics, survival and predictors of outcome in patients at least 90 years old treated with a pacemaker in our centre in 2019–2020 were evaluated.

Results

Among the 554 patients undergoing pacemaker implantation in our centre during the study interval, 69 (12%) were at least 90 years old; a complete/advanced atrioventricular block was present in 65%. A cardiological comorbidity (excluding atrial fibrillation) was present in 22 patients (32%). Oncological, pulmonary and neurological comorbidities were present in 12 (17%), 19 (28%) and 32 (46%), respectively. Renal impairment was present in 25 patients (36%). After pacemaker implantation, a pneumothorax developed in two patients and lead dislodgment in one. During follow-up (median 17 months, interquartile range: 13–24), 32 patients died (46%), with a 12-month mortality probability of 24.6%. At multivariate analysis, the presence of oncological (hazard ratio (HR) 5.31; P < 0.001) and neurological (HR 6.44; P < 0.001) comorbidities was associated with mortality. Truncating the outcome at 6 months, renal impairment (HR 8.01; P = 0.003), anticoagulant therapy (HR 8.14; P = 0.003), oncological comorbidities (HR 14.1; P < 0.001) and left ventricular function (5% increase of left ventricular ejection fraction: HR 0.66; P < 0.001) were significantly associated with outcome.

Conclusion

At our centre, patients at least 90 years old underwent pacemaker implantation mainly for advanced atrioventricular block. One-year survival was excellent, even better than expected in the general population.
Retrospective review of eyelid coloboma in snow leopards (Panthera uncia) housed under managed care in North America: 49 cases (2000–2020)
Authors: Georoff Timothy A. , Marlar Annajane B.
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVE

To determine incidence, trends in presentation, associated ocular lesions and other diseases, treatment modalities, and case outcomes of eyelid coloboma cases in snow leopards.

ANIMALS

49 snow leopards with eyelid coloboma living under managed care in North America.

METHODS

Medical records were retrospectively searched to identify snow leopards in which eyelid coloboma was diagnosed between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2020. Data recorded from each animal included signalment, ophthalmic examination information, clinical signs, concurrent health conditions, medical and/or surgical interventions, time to resolution of signs, recurrence of clinical signs, and direct relatives with a history of eyelid coloboma.

RESULTS

Ocular clinical signs were present at diagnosis in most cases but not seen in all cases. Corrective procedures were undertaken in 39 cases. Clinical signs were resolved by the total combination of interventions in 84.6% of individuals; however, signs resolved in only 33.3% of cases after a single surgical reconstruction or cryoablation procedure per eye.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Eyelid coloboma is widespread in the North American snow leopard population. A high percentage (73.5%) have an affected sibling, parent, or grandparent, suggesting a heritable component. Surgical correction resolves or improves clinical signs in most cases, but there is a high rate of postprocedural complications with all procedure types employed. Most complications are minor and manageable, but these can also impact case outcomes. Animals require long-term monitoring, as clinical signs may recur (in some cases, years after initial signs are reported to be resolved), and some animals may require long-term care to manage signs.
Multiplication of lavender (L. angustifolia) and lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia) in explant culture
Authors: Gubišová Marcela , Čičová Iveta
Published: August 2023

Lavender plants are preferably propagated vegetatively. The aim of the work was to propose the composition of nutrient media for in vitro multiplication of plants of Lavandula angustifolia (var. Krajová and Beta) and Lavandula x intermedia (var. Budrovka and Grosso). Explant cultures were initiated from apical or nodal segments. Apical segments were more suitable and regenerated the highest number of shoots in MS medium supplemented with 1 mg/L BAP with or without 0.1 mg/L IAA in all used varieties. Nodal segments are suitable for var. Budrovka, where the number of shoots was not statistically different between the apical or nodal segments and among the media tested. Shoot multiplication of L. angustifolia varieties was the most effective in the MS media with 0.5 or 1 mg/L BAP. For variety Grosso, the optimal medium was MS with 1 mg/L BAP, while var. Budrovka regenerated a similar number of shoots in all media supplemented with 0.5 or 1 mg/L BAP with or without 0.1 mg/L IAA. All genotypes rooted with the highest frequency on growth regulator-free medium with a half dose of MS salts. After transplanting into the soil and ex vitro acclimatization, plantlets survivability after 10 weeks was 78.9 – 87.7%, except for var. Beta with a lower survivability of 50%. The proposed procedures enable a rapid plant multiplication of varieties Budrovka, Grosso and Krajová. With the Beta variety, it is advisable to continue working on the optimization of nutrient media to verify whether the procedures can be further optimized.
Nitrogen release dynamics and carbon sequestration by legume and non-legume cover crops under pure and mixed planting conditions
Authors: Sadra Shayesteh , Mohammadi Gholamreza , Mondani Farzad
Published: August 2023

Synchronizing crop residue decomposing and releasing nitrogen with subsequent cash crop needs provides benefits for ecosystems, but it is difficult to carry out. This study aimed to investigate the trend of decomposition of vetch (Vicia sativa), rye (Secale cereale) and mixed (rye + vetch) cover crop residues as well as nitrogen release after incorporating them into the soil during 12 weeks of the potato growth season by using the mesh bag method. Vetch residues decomposed very quickly in the spring and their nitrogen is released due to their higher nitrogen content and consequently a lower Carbon/Nitrogen (C/N) ratio. However, rye residues decomposed at a slower rate compared to mixed treatment, and their nitrogen content was immobilized mainly due to a higher C/N ratio. A better understanding of cover crops residues decomposition dynamics leads to maximizing the cover crop effects and higher nutrient uptake by subsequent main crops. The results of this study showed that the input level of nitrogen fertiliser can be reduced by implementing management strategies in farming potatoes and using cover crops, which will reduce the harmful environmental effects and increase the economic benefit for farmers.
The Mediator Role of The Organizational Culture in The Relationship between Charismatic Leadership and Corporate Reputation
Authors: Yazici Ayşe Meriç , Öztirak Mesut
Published: August 2023

Background and purpose

This study aims to reveal the mediating role of organisational culture in the relationship between charismatic leadership and corporate reputation.

Methodology

The universe of the study consists of health sector workers working in Istanbul. The analysis of the data obtained from the survey application of the data collected from 405 employees in the five-point Likert scale was carried out with SPSS 26.0 program, and a 95% confidence level was studied. Frequency and percentage statistics for categorical variables, mean, standard deviation and minimum and maximum statistics for numerical variables are given. In the study, the mediation model was tested with Proces Hayes Regression. Non-hierarchical clustering was used to divide the sample into groups using scale scores, and the Chi-square test was used to relate demographic characteristics with the determined groups.

Results

According to the analysis results, it was concluded that organisational culture has a mediating role in the effect of charismatic leadership on corporate reputation. The results of the mediation role model are mediated by organisational culture in the effect of charismatic leadership on corporate reputation. According to the clustering analysis results, corporate reputation, charismatic leadership, and organisational culture scores are statistically significant variables for clustering.

Conclusion

Together with these results, it is thought that drawing attention to the charismatic leadership behaviours in the health sector and arranging the organisational culture in a way to adapts to it positively affect the corporate reputation perception of the enterprises in line with the proposed solutions and attracts attention will make a positive contribution for both employees and individuals who will prefer health enterprises.
EFFECT OF IGNITION SYSTEM IN MOTORCYCLE TO PERFORMANCE AND EXHAUST GAS EMISSIONS WITH FUEL RON 88, RON 90, AND RON 92
Authors: Julianto Eko , Stiawan Dony , Fuazen Fuazen , Sarwono Eko
Published: August 2023

In the automotive field, the development of motorcycle ignition systems has been able to improve engine performance more fuel efficient. TCI has the advantage of transferring high voltage to the spark plug, the results issued from TCI are greater than the CDI system. To find out the results of motorcycle performance, namely the TCI ignition system and spark plugs on performance and exhaust emissions from motorcycles that use fuels such as Premium Ron 80, Pertalite Ron 90, and Pertamax Ron 92. Fuels that have octane that matches the bicycle motorcycles, in addition to the better performance of motorcycle engines, the fuel consumption is also more economical. In this study there are three variables, namely variations in rpm, performance and exhaust emissions. The results of the study of motorcycles that use the Ron 92 Pertamax fuel have far more torque and power than those that use the Ron 80 premium fuel and the pertalite Ron 90, while the HC levels produced by Ron 80 and 90 fuels tend to increase more than Ron fuel 92 which is between 65 - 228 ppm. CO2 levels were 12.53% while Pertamax was 10.74%, and pertalite was 11.17%, while the CO content produced was small at 3750 rpm resulting CO levels of 0.08 ppm. It can be concluded that the ignition produced is more stable which uses Pertamax fuel compared to using premium and pertalite fuel.
The Effects of Dispute Settlement Body of The World Trade Organization on International Trade
Authors: ÖZÇELİK Oğuzhan
Published: August 2023

This study examines the effects of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), a sub-unit of the World Trade Organization (WTO) that acts as a global umbrella in economic integrations, on both world trade and the foreign trade of some selected countries. This study introduces a new explanatory variable (DISPUTE) in the literature by analyzing the data from the use of the DSB by the WTO’s member countries from 1995 to 2018. This variable was modeled using the gravity model and the Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood estimator (PPML). As a result of analysis, the DSB positively affects world trade, that is, the WTO contributes to the increasing world trade. The use of this mechanism by the trade partners of the selected countries affects these countries’ exports and imports in different ways. As another important result, contrary to expectations, the use of this mechanism by the trade partners of developed economies, which have been accused of lobbying in the WTO, does not affect the foreign trade of developed economies positively.
Net Hata ve Noksan Kalemi ile Reel Efektif Döviz Kur Endeksi Arasındaki İlişki: Türkiye Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: EMEÇ Abdulkadir Sezai , ÖZDEMİR Dilan , KAPLAN Fatih
Published: August 2023

Ödemeler dengesi tablosunda yer alan net hata ve noksan (NHN) kalemi, bilançoda denkleştirme unsuru olarak kullanılmaktadır. Türkiye’nin NHN kaleminin son yıllarda sergilediği yüksek hacimli iniş ve çıkışlar kamuoyunda tartışılmaktadır. Türkiye için hesaplanan NHN kalemi 1984-2022 döneminde ortalama 1,3 milyar dolar fazla vermiştir. 1984-2000 yılları arasında 8 defa fazla, 9 defa açık veren NHN kalemi, 2001-2022 döneminde 13 defa fazla, 9 defa açık vermiştir. Ayrıca 2018 yılında NHN fazlalığı 21,08 milyar dolar ile Türkiye için tüm zamanların rekor seviyesine ulaşmıştır. Bu çalışmada, NHN kalemi ile reel efektif döviz kur endeksi (REK) arasındaki ilişki incelenmektedir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, 2003:01-2022:10 dönemine ait aylık veriler kullanılarak üç dönem (2003-2010, 2010-2022 ve 2003-2022) için ekonometrik analiz yapılmıştır. Ekonometrik analizde, içsel kırılmaları dikkate alan Hatemi-J eş bütünleşme testi ve NHN kalemi ile REK endeksinin pozitif ve negatif şoklarını dikkate alan Hatemi-J Asimetrik Nedensellik Testi kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analiz sonucunda, NHN kalemi ile REK endeksinin uzun dönemde birlikte hareket etmedikleri tespit edilmiştir. Nedensellik test sonuçlarının ise dönemler arasında farklılaştığı ve ulaşılan bazı sonuçların ekonometrik olarak anlamlı olsa da iktisadi açıdan yorumlanmasının doğru olmayacağına karar verilmiştir. Örneğin; 2010-2022 döneminde REK değişkenindeki pozitif şoklardan kümülatif olarak hesaplanan NHN değişkenindeki hem pozitif hem de negatif şoklara doğru bir nedensellik olması iktisadi bir anlam taşımamaktadır. Söz konusu bu durum, REK değişkeni ile NHN değişkeni arasında tutarlı bir ilişkinin olmadığı şeklinde yorumlanmıştır.
Altın Volatilitesinin Doğrusal ve Doğrusal Olmayan Yöntemler ile Analizi
Authors: SOYKAN M. E.
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırma gram altın TL fiyatının volatilitesini 2005 ile 2020 arasındaki günlük veri ile modellemeyi hedeflemektedir. Bu bağlamda makalede ARCH, GARCH ve TGARCH gibi standart volatilite modellerine ilave olarak doğrusal olmayan MSGARCH modeli kullanılarak altının değişen varyansının modellenmesi yapılmaktadır. MSGARCH modeli doğrusal olmayan bir metoddur ve özü itibariyle rejim değişikliği ile ifade edilen düşük riskli rejim ve yüksek riskli rejim olarak volatiliteyi rejimlere böldüğü için ve rejimler arasında klasik modellerin aksine geçişler olduğundan bu yöntemin diğer metotlara nazaran daha hassas ve doğru sonuçlar verdiği bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışma iktisadi açıdan önem taşımaktadır çünkü getiri ve volatiliteyi en iyi modelleyen ve tahmin eden metodların bulunması yatırımcıya yatırım kararları alırken ve portföyünü oluştururken yardımı olabilecektir. İktisadi olarak altının diğer döviz (örn dolar) ve borsa endeksleri gibi enstrümanlara göre çok farklı ve kalıcı rejimlere sahip olmadığı bu nedenle altının iktisadi olarak güvenli liman olduğundan dövizden ve borsadan daha güvenli ve risksiz bir yatırım aracı olduğu da saptanmıştır. Bu çalışmanın literatüre katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir. Çünkü daha önceki çalışmalarda anlaşıldığı kadarıyla TL gram altın volatilitesinin rejimlere (düşük volatilite dönemleri ve yüksek volatilite dönemleri olarak) ayrılarak ve farklı parametrelere izin verilerek doğrusal olmayan MSGARCH modeli ile tahmin edilmediği görülmektedir. MSGARCH modeli ayrıca risk yönetimi, türev fiyatlandırılması ve portföy optimizasyonunda etkili olabilmektedir. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın bulgularının piyasa yapıcılar, akademisyenler, yatırımcılar, risk ve portföy yöneticilerine faydalı olabileceğine inanılmaktadır.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin İşsizlik Kaygısının Girişimcilik Niyetine Etkisinde Proaktif Kişiliğin Aracı Rolü, Öz Yeterliliğin Düzenleyici Rolü
Authors: ERSARI Göknur
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı üniversite öğrencilerin işsizlik kaygısı ve girişimcilik niyeti arasındaki ilişkide proaktif kişiliğin aracı ve öz yeterliliğin düzenleyici rolünü incelemektedir. Bu amaçla, veriler Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesinde son sınıfta okuyan 250 öğrencinin ankete verdiği yanıtlardan toplanmıştır. Bu veriler, analiz edilirken SPSS 23, AMOS 23 ve SPSS MACRO istatistik programları kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, işsizlik kaygısı ve girişimcilik niyeti arasında pozitif ilişki olduğu ve proaktif kişiliğin bu ilişkide aracılık rolünün olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Durumsal aracılık modeli kapsamında ise işsizlik kaygısı ve girişimcilik niyeti arasındaki ilişkide öz yeterliliğin düzenleyici rolü olmadığı saptanmıştır. Literatürde, işsizlik kaygısı ve girişimcilik niyeti arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen araştırmalarda proaktif kişiliğin aracı, öz yeterliliğin düzenleyici rolünü inceleyen bir çalışmaya rastlanılmamıştır. Buradan yola çıkılarak araştırma sonuçlarının literatüre önemli katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmüştür.
Portföy Çeşitlendirmesinde Sektör Seçimi: ÇKKV Yöntemleri ile Borsa İstanbul’da Bir Uygulama
Authors: ŞAHİN Ayşegül
Published: August 2023

Tasarruf sahiplerinin öncelikli amacı, ellerindeki fonu isabetli yatırım araçlarında değerlendirmektir. Yüksek risk içeren ve yüksek kazanç ihtimali sunan hisse senetleri, portföy çeşitlendirmelerinde sıkça kullanılan bir yatırım aracıdır. Ancak hangi hisse senedine yatırım yapılacağı, yatırımcılar açısından önemli bir karar problemidir. Temel analizin sektör araştırması kısmı göz önüne alınarak, bu çalışma yatırımcının hangi sektöre ait hisse senetlerine yatırım yapılacağına, seçilen sektörler ve kriterler kapsamında optimal bir öneri getirmektedir. Borsa İstanbul’a ait 7 farklı sektör endeksi ve 5 adet kriter dikkate alınmıştır. Sektörler, Borsa İstanbul’da en yüksek piyasa değerine sahip olan sektörler olan Sınai, Mali, Metal, Kimya, Banka, Teknoloji ve İnşaat sektörleridir. Analizlerde kullanılan kriterler ise getiri, fiyat/kazanç oranı (F/K), piyasa değeri/defter değeri (PD/DD), nakit net temettü ve risk olarak belirlenmiştir. Analiz sonucunda, dikkate alınan kriterler kapsamında sektör sıralamaları yapılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre öncelikli sektörler kimya, metal ve sınai sektörleridir. Analizler sonucunda sektör seçimi kararlarında ÇKKV yöntemlerinin kullanılabileceği belirtilmiş, yöntem karşılaştırmasında Promethee yönteminin Topsis’e göre analiz hassasiyeti açısından daha üstün olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar hem bireysel hem kurumsal yatırımcıların yatırım kararları alırken ÇKKV yöntemleri ile, farklı borsalarda ve çeşitli kriterlerle sektör değerlendirmesi yapmalarının uygun olduğunu göstermektedir.
Epidemiological analysis of patients with latent tuberculosis infection treated at a tertiary pediatric hospital in Florianópolis
Authors: Perini Laís , Carvalho Aroldo , Guchert Marcos , Marzola Rodrigo , Faria Sonia , Carvalho Emanuela
Published: August 2023

Objective: Clinical and epidemiological analysis of pediatric patients with LTBI (latent tuberculosis infection). Method: Observational, descriptive, analytical and retrospective research, with data collection from medical records of patients suspected of having LTBI treated at a tertiary pediatric hospital in Florianópolis, Brazil from January 2011 to May 2020. Results: 203 medical records were analyzed. A total of 112 patients confirmed to have LTBI. The main source case was the mother and household infection was predominant. The treatment time from the source case to the diagnosis in the child was less than 6 months in 87% of the cases. An investigation of the other source case contacts was realized in 60% of the cases. 84% received isoniazid and 15% received rifampicin. Two patients had adverse event to isoniazid. There was a monthly consultations frequency in 51% of cases. 50% of the patients finished the treatment. Conclusions: LTBI was found in more than half of the investigated patients, but the number could be even higher considering the frequent loss of follow-up regarding cases in the initial medical analysis. Approximately 10% had tuberculin conversion. Household transmission was the predominant one, and the main source case was the mother. The investigation of the patients was carried out early, but in more than a third of the medical records there was no description of investigation of other household contacts. Half of the patients lost follow-up throughout treatment. The therapy was safe and the socioeconomic analysis was impaired because there was no data in the medical record.
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY WITH REPLACEMENT KIDNEY THERAPY IN THE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL DR. JESER AMARANTE FARIA
Authors: Wendhausen Ana Luiza , Wendhausen Artur , Julião Flávia
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined as a sudden reduction in kidney function, which ranges from mild changes in kidney biomarkers to severe conditions that require renal replacement therapy (RRT). RRT is the most effective treatment for patients with severe AKI, and the most used RRT methods are: conventional hemodialysis (HD), continuous hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis (PD). Objectives: This study aims to analyze the epidemiological profile and outcome of patients diagnosed with Acute Kidney Injury undergoing renal replacement therapy in the Intensive Care Unit. Methods: For this, a descriptive, observational, crosssectional study was carried out through the retrospective collection of data obtained through the electronic medical record system. Results: Among the hospitalizations during the study period, 3.67% required RRT due to AKI, with sepsis as the main cause (48.57%). Most patients underwent RRT through HD. The mortality rate was 45.7%, showing higher mortality in those who developed AKI during hospitalization compared to those who were already admitted with AKI. Conclusion: It is possible to conclude that most patients undergoing RRT due to AKI are under 2 years of age and more than 50% have comorbidities. The presence of comorbidities and PIM2 are related to mortality.
Passive smoking and hearing loss in preschoolers and school-aged children: a case-control study
Authors: Monteiro Raquel , Barbosa Adauto , Silva Licínio
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction: Nonsmoking individuals who live with indoor smokers are included among those at higher risk of hearing loss, as the inner ear is sensitive to systemic changes, especially vascular ones. Objective: To investigate whether there is an association between passive smoking and hearing loss in preschoolers and school-aged children. Method: retrospective, descriptive, case control study, comprising 76 children between 2 and 10 years of age, who underwent audiometric assessment between January 2016 and December 2018. The included children were divided into two groups: passively exposed to tobacco and not exposed to tobacco. The association between exposure or not to tobacco and type of hearing loss was evaluated using Fishers exact test, and the odds ratio of hearing loss in exposed children was calculated. Results: Children exposed to smoking had fourfold odds of hearing loss compared to their non-exposed peers (OR 4.2, 95%CI 1.584 to 11.138). A significant association was also observed between exposure to smoking and sensorineural hearing loss (OR 5.60, 95%CI 1.783 to 17.591, p=0.002). No association was found between severity of exposure and intensity of hearing loss. Conclusion: This study suggest that sensorineural hearing loss occurs more frequently in children exposed to smoking then in their age-matched peers not so exposed. However, we cannot state conclusively whether there is an association between passive smoke exposure and conductive hearing loss, nor between the degree of hearing loss and the level of exposure to nicotine as assessed by the Fagerström test.
EFEITOS DE 16 SEMANAS DE EXERCÍCIOS MULTIMODAIS NA CAPACIDADE FUNCIONAL E COGNITIVA EM IDOSOS
Authors: Silva Karla Mayane , Letieri Rubens Vinicius , Silva Neto Luiz Sinésio , De Araújo Paulo Henrique Torres , Dos Santos Júnior Raimundo Borges , Brandão Rodrigo Ferreira
Published: August 2023

O presente estudo buscou verificar o efeito de 16 semanas de exercícios multimodais na capacidade funcional e cognitiva em idosos comunitários do município de Tocantinópolis-TO. A pesquisa teve caráter descritivo, longitudinal e quase-experimental. Participaram deste estudo 44 idosos, sendo 20 do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 69 ± 7,3 anos e 24 do sexo feminino, com média de idade de 66 ± 7,6 anos. A seleção dos participantes foi realizada por meio da técnica de amostragem por conveniência em utentes da Academia da Melhor Idade (AMI), em Tocantinópolis-TO. Antes e após as 16 semanas de intervenção com exercícios multimodais, foram aplicadas: a bateria Senior fitness test de Rikli & Jones (2013) e avaliação do estado cognitivo com o Mini Exame de Estado Mental (MEEM). Em relação às variáveis da capacidade funcional, apenas o teste de “Caminhada de 6 minutos” apresentou diferença significativa nos participantes do sexo masculino (C6Min pré = 516,2 metros vs. pós = 545,8 metros; p < 0,05). Nas mulheres foram observadas diferenças significativas nas variáveis “Levantar e Sentar da Cadeira” (LSC pré = 12,5 repetições vs. Pós = 14,1 repetições; p < 0,05), “Sentado, Caminhar 2,44 m e sentar” (SCS pré = 7,3 segundos vs. pós = 6,8 segundos; p < 0,05) e “Caminhada de 6 minutos” (C6Min pré = 483,1 m vs. pós = 514,1 m; p < 0,05). O nível de cognição apresentou diferença significativa após 16 semanas de intervenção em relação aos valores verificados no baseline, tanto para os homens (MEEM pré = 21,2 vs. pós = 23,9; p < 0,05), quanto para as mulheres (MEEM pré = 23,9 pontos vs. pós = 25,1 pontos; p < 0,05). Conclui-se que os exercícios multimodais foram efetivos na melhora da cognição em e em determinadas variáveis relacionadas à capacidade funcional nos idosos após 16 semanas de intervenção.
Challenges in legal regulation of alternative care in modern Georgian law
Authors:   Grigol Robakidze University, Tbilisi, Georgia, Kukhianidze Ketevan
Published: August 2023

This paper analyses actual legal issues related to the protection of rights of a child deprived of parental care and the use of alternative care. Every child separated from the family has the right to receive adequate care and protection from the state. The author notes that currently, there is no unified deinstitutionalisation strategy and action plan in Georgia ensuring the protection of the rights of a child deprived of parental care. The qualitative research results, regulatory legal acts for alternative care and court practice are based on legal analysis. The authority of the guardianship and custody body lies in the application of alternative care. Thus, the aim of our study is to analyse alternative care issues regulated in Georgia, its enforcement in practice and to develop specific proposals and recommendations in order to eliminate the gaps related to the alternative care issues. The research has revealed that in order to successfully complete the deinstitutionalisation process in Georgia, it is necessary to develop a unified strategy and action plan. Children should be provided with services as close to family as possible: taking prevention measures, offering appropriate support services to families and considering the geographical access. It is necessary to allocate both material and human resources, including in terms of training.
The determination of policy issuance to stop investigation in the perspective of the renewal of Indonesian criminal law procedure
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia, Sinjaya Andi
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to reveal the philosophical basis and the impact of removing judgement for termination of research based on the perspective of Indonesian criminal procedure law renewal, as well as the implication of releasing determination for termination of the investigation in law enforcement efforts. This study used empirical methods by using primary data. Primary data were the observation of the implementation of the policy in releasing a determination for termination of the investigation. The result showed that the philosophical foundation of the need to formulate policy still needed to be revised to realise the law’s general goals. The formulation policy on the authority of the Police Investigator to issue the Provision Letter for Investigation Cancellation is carried out by changing or revising, or adding the power of the Police Investigator in cancelling the investigation. Then, the juridical implication of the issuance of the Provision Letter for Investigation Cancellation (SKP2) by the Police Investigator for the law enforcement effort is that it strengthens the exercise of the duties and responsibilities of the Police Investigator in solving the case and facilitating the attainment of the goals of the law.
The regulation of telemedicine: a Latvian–EU perspective
Authors:   Rīga Stradiņš University, Rīga, Latvia, Ciekurs Rafaels
Published: August 2023

The article aims to study the nature of the legal framework of telemedicine. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, epidemiological safety in Latvia was determined by minimising human contact in all possible sectors, including healthcare. This was followed by service restrictions in accordance with the COVID-19 Infection Management Act. Although these restrictions were in effect, it was impossible, throughout their duration of operation, not to provide health services, as even a temporary discontinuation of these could pose a threat to patient health security; accordingly, it was necessary to take steps to avoid any interruption in the provision of medical treatment, thereby ensuring that the continuity in the treatment process would not be affected, which is important because such continuity is clearly defined by the right to health protection, as well as to a minimum of medical assistance, guaranteed by the State to everyone.
Examining the Diffusion and Adoption of Open Access Publishing among Academics at the University of Limpopo, South Africa
Authors: Shoroma Moritidi Abigail , Bopape Solomon
Published: August 2023

This study examined the diffusion and adoption of open access (OA) publishing among 250 academic staff members at the University of Limpopo (UL), South Africa. The study was guided by Rogers’s Diffusion of Innovation (DoI) theory to measure their (the academics’) level of awareness on the availability of OA platforms, to determine their adoption and usage levels of OA publishing for scholarly communication, to establish their attitudes towards the use of the OA publishing platforms, and to identify their perspectives with regard to challenges and benefits presented by OA publishing. A questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument. The findings revealed that most academics were, “to some extent,” aware of OA publishing, through their subject librarians and the internet. Although most were “strongly in favour” of OA publishing, their level of adopting it was lower than expected. The institutional repository (IR) was found to be the OA platform they have used most frequently to upload journal articles. Article processing charges (APCs), connectivity related issues, articles not being peer reviewed, predatory publishers, and lack of knowledge and OA access policies remain some of the challenges encountered in adopting OA publishing. It is recommended that the library staff should intensify its OA publishing marketing strategies and educate academics about its implications through workshops and seminars. Rewards for academics who publish in OA platforms should also be considered by the institution, and the academics who are reaping the benefits of OA publishing should also showcase their rewards to the other academics.
Corporate Social Responsibility in the South African Public Sector: A Focus on Ethical Responsibility
Authors: Makhanya Monument Thulani Bongani
Published: August 2023

There is a greater understanding of the significance of moral leadership in governance and accountability and transparency in public service. The emergence of a consensus that competent public administration and good governance are the cornerstone of long-term growth supports such realisation. The effects of unethical and unlawful behaviour in the public sector are considered unsustainable for a country’s development because they could erode public confidence in government institutions and the rule of law itself. Furthermore, the South African public has been increasingly outspoken and demanding of public sector officials, showing less tolerance for their shortcomings, shortfalls, and systematic issues. As a result, corporate social responsibility has become a demand due to growing stakeholder demands, the inability of government and civil society to address complex societal issues, as well as the realisation by most businesses that their long-term success depends on their capacity to address localised sustainable development challenges. According to the King Committee on Corporate Governance, a well-managed organisation will be conscious of social issues and respond to them, giving ethical standards a high priority. This paper explores the South African public sector’s ethical responsibility with regard to society’s interests, as demonstrated by accepting responsibility for the impact of its activities on key constituencies, such as customers, employees, shareholders, and communities. The paper employs the secondary sources analysis method for data collection. It is concluded that moral leadership can effect change, modify how public institutions fulfil their legal obligations, and give those who rely on government services high-quality, essential services. In addition, transparent, measurable programmes and outcomes should be the byproduct of responsible corporate citizenship. This paper has three proposals for the public sector, which will mitigate unethical and prohibited conduct in the public sector, and which is considered to be unsustainable for a nation’s development.
Aplicabilidade do Instrumento de Fugulin em Pacientes Institucionalizados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Adulto
Authors: Valente Antônia Regiane Pereira Duarte , Passos Dayane Thaís Alvarenga dos , Araújo Fabiana Jamille Pereira de
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Analisar a aplicabilidade da gradação de complexidade  assistencial de FUGULIN em pacientes adultos internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Adulto. Métodos: Estudo de natureza descritiva e caráter transversal, de abordagem quali-quantititativa, tendo como alvo enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem colaboradores da unidade de terapia intensiva adulto de um hospital público na Amazônia brasileira. Resultados: Identifica-se que os profissionais afirmam ter conhecimento em relação a finalidade e ao uso do instrumento no local de trabalho. Os mesmos se encontram satisfeitos quanto ao uso deste, pois concordam que sua utilização adequada facilita e direciona a assistência. Entretanto, nota-se ainda que,  uma pequena parcela dos entrevistados possui limitações de conhecimentos quanto a proposta dessa ferramenta, uma vez que estes acreditam que o foco do referido é somente o paciente, fato que vai de encontro a real finalidade desse dispositivo. Conclusão: Destaca-se a importância de educação permanente aos colaboradores de enfermagem sobre instrumentos direcionadores de assistência, uma vez que estes influenciam sobre maneira a prestação de um cuidado seguro e com qualidade. Acredita-se que a vinculação entre gestão e educação como eixo central gera estratégias político-gerenciais, educacionais e assistenciais contribuindo no processo do cuidado, além da valorização dos profissionais de enfermagem.
Complications among patients with osteogenesis imperfecta following surgical interventions
Authors: Alenizi Mutaz M. , Alrashdi Alanoud , Habib Rabea , Fadhl Alshahid
Published: August 2023

Objectives:

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic bone disorder caused mainly by a defect in the COL1A1 or COL1A2 genes. This study aimed to analyze the complication using surgical interventions, including intramedullary telescopic rod fixation, Rush pin fixation, and Kirschner-wire (K-wire) fixation.

Methods:

This retrospective and cohort study was conducted in our institution, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 23 patients with OI were treated from 2018 to 2022, out of which 19 were treated surgically. A total of 29 long bones were surgically managed. Our patients’ data were collected from the hospital’s electronic system.

Results:

The overall incidence of Rush pin fixation post-operative complications was 57% (five out of seven cases) and K-wire fixation was 50% (one out of two cases). The main indications for intramedullary telescopic rod implantation were osseous deformities and fractures, with the overall incidence of post-operative complications reaching around 35% (seven out of 20 cases).

Conclusion:

In our population, the overall incidence of complications after intramedullary telescopic rod fixation was lower than those after Rush pin fixation and K-wire fixation. In addition, more studies are needed to add to the literature new ways of tackling post-operative complications following the insertion of intramedullary telescopic rods, such as nail migration and new fractures or refractures.