bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association Between the Composite Cardiovascular Risk and mHealth Use Among Adults in the 2017-2020 Health Information National Trends Survey: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Chen Yuling , Turkson-Ocran Ruth-Alma , Koirala Binu , Davidson Patricia M , Commodore-Mensah Yvonne , Himmelfarb Cheryl Dennison
Published: January 2024

Background

Numerous studies have suggested that the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and the usage of mobile health (mHealth) technology may vary depending on the total number of CVD risk factors present. However, whether higher CVD risk is associated with a greater likelihood of engaging in specific mHealth use among US adults is currently unknown.

Objective

We aim to assess the associations between the composite CVD risk and each component of mHealth use among US adults regardless of whether they have a history of CVD or not.

Methods

This study used cross-sectional data from the 2017 to 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey. The exposure was CVD risk (diabetes, hypertension, smoking, physical inactivity, and overweight or obesity). We defined low, moderate, and high CVD risk as having 0-1, 2-3, and 4-5 CVD risk factors, respectively. The outcome variables of interest were each component of mHealth use, including using mHealth to make health decisions, track health progress, share health information, and discuss health decisions with health providers. We used multivariable logistic regression models to examine the association between CVD risk and mHealth use adjusted for demographic factors.

Results

We included 10,531 adults, with a mean age of 54 (SD 16.2) years. Among the included participants, 50.2% were men, 65.4% were non-Hispanic White, 41.9% used mHealth to make health decisions, 50.8% used mHealth to track health progress toward a health-related goal, 18.3% used mHealth to share health information with health providers, and 37.7% used mHealth to discuss health decisions with health providers (all are weighted percentages). Adults with moderate CVD risk were more likely to use mHealth to share health information with health providers (adjusted odds ratio 1.49, 95% CI 1.24-1.80) and discuss health decisions with health providers (1.22, 95% CI 1.04-1.44) compared to those with low CVD risk. Similarly, having high CVD risk was associated with higher odds of using mHealth to share health information with health providers (2.61, 95% CI 1.93-3.54) and discuss health decisions with health providers (1.56, 95% CI 1.17-2.10) compared to those with low CVD risk. Upon stratifying by age and gender, we observed age and gender disparities in the relationship between CVD risk and the usage of mHealth to discuss health decisions with health providers.

Conclusions

Adults with a greater number of CVD risk factors were more likely to use mHealth to share health information with health providers and discuss health decisions with health providers. These findings suggest a promising avenue for enhancing health care communication and advancing both primary and secondary prevention efforts related to managing CVD risk factors through the effective usage of mHealth technology.
Association Between the Composite Cardiovascular Risk and mHealth Use Among Adults in the 2017-2020 Health Information National Trends Survey: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Chen Yuling , Turkson-Ocran Ruth-Alma , Koirala Binu , Davidson Patricia M , Commodore-Mensah Yvonne , Himmelfarb Cheryl Dennison
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

Numerous studies have suggested that the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and the usage of mobile health (mHealth) technology may vary depending on the total number of CVD risk factors present. However, whether higher CVD risk is associated with a greater likelihood of engaging in specific mHealth use among US adults is currently unknown.

OBJECTIVE

We aim to assess the associations between the composite CVD risk and each component of mHealth use among US adults regardless of whether they have a history of CVD or not.

METHODS

This study used cross-sectional data from the 2017 to 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey. The exposure was CVD risk (diabetes, hypertension, smoking, physical inactivity, and overweight or obesity). We defined low, moderate, and high CVD risk as having 0-1, 2-3, and 4-5 CVD risk factors, respectively. The outcome variables of interest were each component of mHealth use, including using mHealth to make health decisions, track health progress, share health information, and discuss health decisions with health providers. We used multivariable logistic regression models to examine the association between CVD risk and mHealth use adjusted for demographic factors.

RESULTS

We included 10,531 adults, with a mean age of 54 (SD 16.2) years. Among the included participants, 50.2% were men, 65.4% were non-Hispanic White, 41.9% used mHealth to make health decisions, 50.8% used mHealth to track health progress toward a health-related goal, 18.3% used mHealth to share health information with health providers, and 37.7% used mHealth to discuss health decisions with health providers (all are weighted percentages). Adults with moderate CVD risk were more likely to use mHealth to share health information with health providers (adjusted odds ratio 1.49, 95% CI 1.24-1.80) and discuss health decisions with health providers (1.22, 95% CI 1.04-1.44) compared to those with low CVD risk. Similarly, having high CVD risk was associated with higher odds of using mHealth to share health information with health providers (2.61, 95% CI 1.93-3.54) and discuss health decisions with health providers (1.56, 95% CI 1.17-2.10) compared to those with low CVD risk. Upon stratifying by age and gender, we observed age and gender disparities in the relationship between CVD risk and the usage of mHealth to discuss health decisions with health providers.

CONCLUSIONS

Adults with a greater number of CVD risk factors were more likely to use mHealth to share health information with health providers and discuss health decisions with health providers. These findings suggest a promising avenue for enhancing health care communication and advancing both primary and secondary prevention efforts related to managing CVD risk factors through the effective usage of mHealth technology.
Establishment and Evaluation of a Noninvasive Metabolism-Related Fatty Liver Screening and Dynamic Monitoring Model: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Ni Jiali , Huang Yong , Xiang Qiangqiang , Zheng Qi , Xu Xiang , Qin Zhiwen , Sheng Guoping , Li Lanjuan
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

Metabolically associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) insidiously affects people's health, and many models have been proposed for the evaluation of liver fibrosis. However, there is still a lack of noninvasive and sensitive models to screen MAFLD in high-risk populations.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to explore a new method for early screening of the public and establish a home-based tool for regular self-assessment and monitoring of MAFLD.

METHODS

In this cross-sectional study, there were 1758 eligible participants in the training set and 200 eligible participants in the testing set. Routine blood, blood biochemistry, and FibroScan tests were performed, and body composition was analyzed using a body composition instrument. Additionally, we recorded multiple factors including disease-related risk factors, the Forns index score, the hepatic steatosis index (HSI), the triglyceride glucose index, total body water (TBW), body fat mass (BFM), visceral fat area, waist-height ratio (WHtR), and basal metabolic rate. Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to explore the potential anthropometric indicators that have a predictive ability to screen for MAFLD. A new model, named the MAFLD Screening Index (MFSI), was established using binary logistic regression analysis, and BFM, WHtR, and TBW were included. A simple rating table, named the MAFLD Rating Table (MRT), was also established using these indicators.

RESULTS

The performance of the HSI (area under the curve [AUC]=0.873, specificity=76.8%, sensitivity=81.4%), WHtR (AUC=0.866, specificity=79.8%, sensitivity=80.8%), and BFM (AUC=0.842, specificity=76.9%, sensitivity=76.2%) in discriminating between the MAFLD group and non-fatty liver group was evaluated (P<.001). The AUC of the combined model including WHtR, HSI, and BFM values was 0.900 (specificity=81.8%, sensitivity=85.6%; P<.001). The MFSI was established based on better performance at screening MAFLD patients in the training set (AUC=0.896, specificity=83.8%, sensitivity=82.1%) and was confirmed in the testing set (AUC=0.917, specificity=89.8%, sensitivity=84.4%; P<.001).

CONCLUSIONS

The novel MFSI model was built using WHtR, BFM, and TBW to screen for early MAFLD. These body parameters can be easily obtained using a body fat scale at home, and the mobile device software can record specific values and perform calculations. MFSI had better performance than other models for early MAFLD screening. The new model showed strong power and stability and shows promise in the area of MAFLD detection and self-assessment. The MRT was a practical tool to assess disease alterations in real time.
Cat Scabies Prevalence at Animal Health Center Pemalang
Authors: Qudsiyati Nila , Khirqah Aulia , Muntolip Abdul , Priyowidodo Dwi , Indarjulianto Soedarmanto , Nurcahyo Raden Wisnu
Published: January 2024

Scabies in cats is an infectious skin disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei that attacks the stratum corneum layer of the cat's skin at all ages and is zoonotic. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of scabies using cat patient data from the Pemalang Animal Health Center from May 13th to July 15th, 2022, as well as morphological information of S. scabiei. The scabies diagnosis method employs two stages, namely the examination of clinical and laboratory symptoms. Purposive sampling was used to select laboratory examination samples. Cats with clinical scabies use the skin scraping technique, which involves scraping the skin in the area around the lesion, placing it on an object glass, dripping with 10% KOH, covering it with a cover glass, and examining it under a 400x microscope. The prevalence of scabies in cat patients at the Pemalang Health Center was 33.19%, and S. scabiei was found on the legs of cat patients.
Parasit Gastrointestinal pada Kadal Naga Berjanggut (Pogona vitticeps) di Cijeruk, Bogor
Authors: Noor Rifai Nisrina Rosyida , Nugraha Arifin Budiman , Handharyani Ekowati , Kawitan Fajar , Cahyaningsih Umi
Published: January 2024

Bearded dragons are reptiles that are quite popular as pets. There are many factors of disease that can infect bearded dragons. The environment and feed affect the level of disease threat, such as parasitic infection in the gastrointestinal tract. Data information related to parasitic gastrointestinal infections in bearded dragons in Indonesia is still limited, so supporting examinations are necessary to help diagnose. A total of 38 fecal samples were collected from the bearded dragon in Cijeruk Bogor. Samples were examined by simple flotation method, Ziehl Neelsen staining, and counting the number of parasitic eggs. All samples were positive for gastrointestinal parasite infections such as Choleoeimeria sp., Isospora amphiboluri, Cryptosporidium spp., ascarid egg, and oxyurid egg. The average number of Choleoeimeria sp. and Isospora amphiboluri oocysts were 8730 and 51.281 oocysts per gram of feces. The average number of helminth eggs per gram was 290 and 2325 for ascarid and oxyurid, respectively. Most of the infected bearded dragons do not show significant clinical symptoms. The number of oocysts and worm eggs per gram of feces showed mild and high results.
Effect of Yuanbao Maple Tea Powder with High Chlorogenic Acid Content on Bread Quality
Authors: Wang Chong , Zhao Yujiao
Published: January 2024

Using Yuanbao maple leaves as raw materials, the extraction process of chlorogenic acid in leaves was optimized, and single-factor and orthogonal experiments were carried out on ultrasonic temperature, time, and solid-liquid ratio through ultrasonic extraction. The results showed that the optimal level of the experiment was when the ratio of solid to liquid was 16:1, the concentration of ethanol was 60%, and the ultrasonic time was 15 min, and the extraction amount was 6.86% (mass fraction). Under the optimal extraction process conditions, the dynamic content of chlorogenic acid in the growth cycle of Yuanbaofeng in 2020 was analyzed. The results showed that the content of chlorogenic acid in the leaves of Yuanbaofeng in June was the highest, and the content in September was the least. In order to further explore the effect of Yuanbao maple tea powder on bread quality, different proportions of Yuanbao maple tea powder were added to bread to study its sensory effects on bread. The effects of scores, moisture content, texture, polyphenol content, antioxidant activity and other qualities. The results show that the water holding capacity, elasticity and anti-oxidation of bread are the best when the addition amount of GTB is 0.5%. Less elastic, more difficult to chew, and gradually unstable antioxidant properties.
Research and Practice on Green Development of Cultural Tourism Integrated Industry Clusters
Authors: Luo Xi , Huang Yao , Wan Ronghui
Published: January 2024

This paper focuses on the green development of cultural tourism integrated industry clusters, discussing case studies such as Longquanyi District, Bazhong Guangwushan, and Shuangliu District. It examines from various perspectives the impact factors, development models, and core issues of green development evaluation in cultural tourism integration within industry clusters. Under the guidance of industrial cluster theory, industry integration theory, and sustainable development theory, a research approach is constructed: “Cultural Tourism Integration - Business Model Innovation - Industry Cluster - Green Development Evaluation - Policy Recommendations”. This study deeply analyzes the formation conditions, new business model development, level of green development, and existing problems of cultural tourism integrated industry clusters in different regions, and proposes corresponding policy recommendations. By combining theory with practice, this study provides useful references for promoting the integration and sustainable development of cultural, ecological, and tourism resources.
EXPLORING THE ALLURE OF STRAWBERRIES
Authors: ZAHRA NASEEM , SAEED MUHAMMAD KHALID , FATIMA NOOR , SHEHZAD EZZA , SAEED ASMA
Published: January 2024

Strawberry is a member of family Rosaceae. Fragaria x ananassa are two important species which grown throughout the world. It is a rich source of Vitamin C, also contains sugar, organic acid, and major constituent is water. It is utilized in fresh form as well as processed such as jam and juices. Organic food products are beneficial for the people around the globe. From the past years, organic food production is increased abruptly. Plasticulture strawberry production system is used which enhances the yield of strawberry doubles times as compared to matted rows. Different kinds of plastic mulches used which give protection to plant and soil and increase the yield. As we know due to health concerns that occurred due to excessive use of chemicals and fertilizers, it is hazardous to use chemical fertilizers on unpeelable fruits like strawberry. It enhances risks for human health. Many constituents of strawberries such as ellagic acid, anthocyanins, and ellagitannins provide different health benefits to humans. It has anticarcinogenic and anti-antioxidant properties, and they prevent human from heart diseases and many other problems such as obesity.
MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING OF CAULIFLOWER FOR ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COOL BOT COLD STORAGE TO PRESERVE THE POSTHARVEST QUALITY IN NEPAL
Authors: PANDEY SUPRABHA , IP GAUTAM , M DHAKAL , D GHIMIRE , S POUDEL
Published: January 2024

In recent years, cool bot storage was introduced to smallholder farmers in Nepal as a low-cost alternative to cold storage. The present study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of different poly films in perforated modified atmosphere packaging on the postharvest life of cauliflower in cool bot-equipped cold rooms and ambient room conditions in the years 2019 and 2020 in the month of December. The cauliflower curds (hybrid variety White Top) were harvested from commercial vegetable growers at a fully mature stage. The compact and mature curds were harvested in the morning and brought to the National Horticulture Research Centre in Khumaltar. The curds were kept overnight for pre-cooling. Four different poly films (25 μ, 50 μ, 75 μ, and 100 low-density polyethylene with 16 perforations were used during storage in two different storage conditions. The study was conducted in a completely randomized block design. Curds were kept at ambient room conditions (15.5°C, 58% RH) for 10 days and at cool, bot devised, cold storage (11.25°C, 96% RH) for 15 days and analyzed for various postharvest quality parameters every 5 days of storage. The results modified atmosphere packaging i.e.50μ LDPE was found effective in cauliflower stored in ambient room conditions with quality perspective but the packaging didn’t provide additive effects in shelf life and quality of cauliflower in cool bot storage conditions.
PROGRESS OF FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD PROCESSING BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AFRICA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: AWULACHEW MELAKU TAFESE
Published: January 2024

The increase in human population worldwide has become a major threat to food security and nutrition. Food production and processing sector particularly the agriculture and food processing are asked to satisfy two apparently contradictory needs, to become more productive, and at the same time, more sustainable. Biotechnology is one of the sectors with significant contribution in modernizing agriculture, food security, and nutrition. Africa including Ethiopia has started research in agricultural-food processing biotechnology a few decades ago. However, research and public awareness on biotechnology is inadequate. This review appraises the agriculture/food production and food processing biotechnology progress in developing societies particularly in Africa so as to understand the roles which agricultural and food processing biotechnology could play therein. The paper concludes with the recommendation that individual countries need to identify their specific national priorities and preferences in food production and harness the growing body of science and innovations in genetic engineering and food processing to address specific issues.
ASSESSMENT OF THE NATURAL REGENERATION STATUS OF IRVINGIA GABONENSIS (BUSH MANGO) IN THE KWANO FOREST OF GASHAKA GUMTI NATIONAL PARK, NIGERIA
Authors: E B FEBNTEH , P YANI J
Published: January 2024

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) describes the bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis) species as currently listed in the “lower risk or near threatened” category of its red list and an important versatile tree species in the family Irvingiaceae. I. gabonensis regenerates through seeds and it produces seeds with good germination as such; its natural size in natural habitat is actively regenerating. The present study was conducted to assess the natural regeneration status of I. gabonensis in Kwano Forest of Gashaka Gumti National Park in Nigeria. Through the biophysical survey, the number of regenerants (seedling, saplings, poles, and adults) and trees per hectare (based on diameter classes) was assessed in the forest. The study revealed that there was an increasing trend of I. gabonensis seedlings with good regeneration status. While saplings and adults are fair in regeneration per hectare in Kwano forest, respectively. Furthermore, poles had poor regeneration potentials in the study area. Hence, collectively, there was an apparent diminishing of the natural regeneration trend of I. gabonensis trees among pole classes in the Kwano Forest as a result of constant invasion and disturbances of bush pigs feedings on the ripe fruits thereby creating a setback on regeneration trend. The information is a basis to conservationists toward preservation and sustainable use of the tree species. Hence, the need for concurrent development of possible and efficient alternative method of regeneration is necessary.
A Study on High School English Teacher’s Feedback Based on Conversation Analysis Theory: Taking Listening and Speaking Class as an Example
Authors: Kang Qing
Published: January 2024

The English Curriculum Standards for Ordinary High Schools puts forward that teaching should focus on the improvement of students' language ability. The interaction between teachers and students is an important part of the classroom and one of the most important ways to improve learners’ language ability. English teachers’ classroom discourse is an important medium for English teachers to organize classroom teaching and impart knowledge. Classroom turn-taking can reflect the fluency, quantity and style of classroom communication. Based on the theory of conversation analysis, this research takes one of the 15th National High School English High-Quality Classes as the research object, listening and speaking lessen as the research class type, and transcribes and analyzes classroom teaching video. Through the research, this research aims to find the types of teachers’ classroom feedback used frequently in classroom and the influence of teachers’ discourse pattern on students’ turn-taking. And the writer finds that teacher tends to use single positive feedback most frequently in classroom, and IRF discourse pattern is the major discourse structure in the classroom. So students have a little chance to get the turn from their teachers and most of the time the class is still dominated by the teacher，and students don’t need to open a new turn.
The sickle and the garlic chives: Volatility in the Chinese stock market
Authors: Dal Maso Giulia
Published: January 2024

This essay explores the meaning that volatility assumes in the Chinese stock market context. Drawing on discussions from ‘mom and pop’ online forums, it argues investors operate in a relational position with the Chinese state regulators that both sustain and threaten their market activities. Chinese stock markets are known to be the most volatile in the world. To face the state's arbitrary intervention in the market, investors must constantly juggle the options of either leaning on and trusting the regulators’ capacity to protect and rescue their stocks or engaging in risky margin trading and short-selling activities. This contradictory behavior is reflected in the popular self-mocking meme that keeps circulating in investors online forums, the one of the jiucai (meaning ‘garlic chives’). The investors often use it with irony to describe their own tendency to throw cash into the markets again and again, hoping to regain the money they lost in previous investments, never learning a lesson. Linking the financial with the biopolitical dimension, the essay takes the jiucai meme to show the extent to which volatility points to the production of new subjects whose resilience involves the adoption of practices of speculation to conjure a future for themselves that is reborn multiple times.
Engajamento no trabalho: uma pesquisa com servidores públicos estaduais
Authors: Moreira Maria Luíza Rodrigues , Mattos Carlos André Corrêa de , Mancebo Carlos Henrique Andrade , Corrêa Alessandro de Castro
Published: January 2024

Engajamento no trabalho é um tema emergente na psicologia organizacional e exprime um comportamento fisicamente envolvido, cognitivamente vigilante e emocionalmente conectado com a atividade laboral. Este construto é formado por três dimensões: vigor, dedicação e absorção. Profissionais engajados mostram maior iniciativa e entusiasmo para superar os desafios que as tarefas exigem. Diante deste contexto, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar as características e a intensidade do engajamento no trabalho entre servidores públicos em um instituto no estado do Pará. A metodologia foi exploratória e descritiva, feita na forma de survey, com a utilização do Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-17). A amostra foi formada por 100 servidores, selecionados em amostragem não probabilística por julgamento e o tratamento dos dados utilizou estatística descritiva, correlacional e multivariada. Os resultados mostraram engajamento com intensidade intermediária em todas as dimensões do construto. A análise de agrupamentos revelou três grupos denominados, conforme a intensidade no engajamento, em baixo (25%), médio (61%) e alto engajamento (14%). As conclusões recomendam investimentos em estratégias de gestão de pessoas, especialmente para equilibrar as demandas do trabalho aos recursos pessoais e organizacionais, que é uma forma de aumentar o engajamento e evitar o adoecimento laboral.
Recrutamento e seleção nas redes sociais: percepção dos estudantes de Psicologia
Authors: Florentino Lino Marieli , De Oliveira Batista da Silva Dâmaris
Published: January 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo geral compreender a percepção dos estudantes universitários do curso de Psicologia quanto ao uso das redes sociais virtuais nos processos de recrutamento e seleção. O instrumento utilizado para a coleta de dados foi uma entrevista semiestruturada aplicada a 10 participantes, estudantes dos 9° e 10° semestres do curso de Psicologia. Como resultados, constatou-se o uso das redes sociais para divulgação de vagas de emprego e análise dos perfis dos candidatos, apresentando fatores favoráveis no recrutamento e seleção, e fatores desfavoráveis apenas no processo de seleção, como a hipótese de uma discrepância entre o perfil nas redes sociais e o perfil profissional dos indivíduos. Por fim, revelou-se que os estudantes universitários manifestaram a intenção de projetar uma imagem profissional nas redes sociais, tomando cuidado com os conteúdos que publicam, pois estes temem serem analisados.
Desenvolvimento e aplicação de uma métrica de avaliação da prestação de serviço de um órgão público federal
Authors: Maria de Carvalho Negrão Antônio , Ribeiro de Oliveira Daniel , Molica de Mendonça Fabrício , Barbara de Oliveira Saulo , Michel Santos de Sales Geferson
Published: January 2024

Um dos objetivos estratégicos do Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) é atender bem aos cidadãos e melhorar a sua produtividade, reduzindo a extensa fila de requerimentos que aguardam análise e conclusão. Para isso, foi proposto o desenvolvimento e aplicação de uma métrica para mensurar a produtividade e a eficiência da prestação dos seus serviços e auxiliar no processo de gestão e tomada de decisões. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa e quantitativa, exploratória, descritiva e aplicada, utilizando métodos como observação participante, revisão bibliográfica e análise documental. A coleta de dados foi realizada ao longo do período de julho de 2022 a junho de 2023. Para aplicar a métrica proposta foram selecionados os seguintes indicadores de desempenho: Tempo Médio de Concessão (TMC), o Tempo de Espera de Atendimento Agendado (TMEA), o percentual de processos reabertos (SUPERTEC), e as manifestações respondidas no prazo legal (Ouvidoria).  Ao longo do período analisado evidenciou-se aumento na pontuação total da produtividade do INSS tanto em nível nacional, quanto estadual, apresentando tendências crescentes, demonstrando o esforço no cumprimento de estratégias destinadas à melhoria no atendimento. As principais vantagens da aplicação da métrica proposta são: possibilitar o monitoramento da fila de requerimentos dos beneficiados da INSS de forma proativa; servir de instrumento gerencial para a medição, avaliação, análise e comparação do desempenho dos serviços prestados pelo INSS ao longo do tempo; e dar suporte e sustentabilidade à tomada de decisão sobre a aplicação de medidas preventivas e corretivas visando a melhoria do atendimento dos beneficiários da instituição estudada
Divulgação Ambiental, Social, Governança (ESG) e as Políticas de Dividendos de Empresas Brasileiras
Authors: Degenhart Larissa , Passos Patrícia Silva dos , Medeiros Luana dos Santos de , Rossato Marivane Vestena , Marquezan Luiz Henrique Figueira
Published: January 2024

Esta pesquisa objetivou analisar os efeitos da divulgação ambiental, social e de governança (ESG) nas políticas de dividendos de empresas brasileiras. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva, documental e com abordagem quantitativa (Regressão Linear Múltipla e Logística), no período de 2015 a 2020 com uma amostra de 104 empresas. Os resultados revelaram que a divulgação ESG, ambiental, social e de governança contribuem para com a estabilidade no pagamento de dividendos efetuados pelas empresas brasileiras de um ano para o outro. Estes resultados sugerem que as empresas com maior divulgação ESG, apresentam um pagamento de dividendos mais estável. Em relação aos efeitos da divulgação ESG no pagamento de dividendos, os achados revelaram que maiores investimentos em ESG geral e seus pilares, fazem com que as empresas distribuem dividendos aos acionistas. No que tange o valor dos dividendos pagos, apenas o pilar de governança corporativa potencializa esta variável. Diante destes resultados, concluiu-se que as empresas com divulgação ESG mais alta, revelam melhor alinhamento de longo prazo com acionistas e partes interessadas devido a uma participação nos lucros mais estável. Esta pesquisa contribui para a literatura com a temática relacionada a política de dividendos, ao adicionar um potencial determinante destas políticas e pouco explorado na literatura, que é a divulgação ESG. Além disso, contribui ao revelar que o envolvimento em iniciativas ESG incentiva as empresas a pagar mais dividendos e manter a sua estabilidade, o que gera maior motivação dos investidores em investir em empresas socialmente responsáveis.
Modelo multicritério de apoio à definição do nível alvo da maturidade da ouvidoria de uma instituição de ensino pública federal
Authors: Alves Luciane Fatima , Zanelato Pantaleão Carlos Henrique
Published: January 2024

O estudo objetivou propor um modelo multicritério para apoiar a gestão do Instituto Federal do Paraná, na definição do seu nível alvo de maturidade em ouvidoria pública. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa descritiva, que utilizou a metodologia de análise multicritério de apoio à decisão como instrumento de intervenção para a coleta dos dados, que, por sua vez, foram analisados por meio de uma abordagem mista. Dentre os resultados encontrados por meio da aplicação do modelo proposto, destacam-se: a mensuração do status quo da maturidade em ouvidoria pública da instituição, cujo diagnóstico totalizou -74 pontos; a evidenciação de que 19 dos 47 critérios avaliados, estavam aquém das expectativas dos gestores; e que o modelo apoiou os gestores na definição do nível alvo de maturidade em ouvidoria pública da instituição, projetado para alcançar 45 pontos. Por fim, a metodologia de análise multicritério de apoio à decisão provou ser viável para apoiar os gestores na tomada de decisão, mostrando ser uma metodologia sustentável capaz de promover o fortalecimento da gestão pública.
Análise bibliométrica e revisão sistemática dos estudos sobre crowding no varejo em tempos de pandemia COVID-19
Authors: Rubin Deutschmann Mariane , De La Martiniere Petroll Martin , Tontini Julia
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: O presente artigo busca analisar a produção científica, nacional e internacional, no período de pandemia pelo COVID-19 entre os anos de 2020 e 2023 sobre a percepção de crowding no varejo. Métodos: A pesquisa constituiu de duas estratégias metodológicas, a bibliométrica e a revisão sistemática, em seis bases de dados: SCOPUS, Web of Science, Portal de Periódicos Capes, EBSCO, Spell e Scielo. Resultados: Foram analisados 30 artigos, dos quais a maioria (15) foi publicada no ano de 2020. Também foi encontrado dois autores com mais artigos escritos (Edvan Cruz Aguiar e Marcelo Moll Brandão), a revista com mais publicações sobre o assunto (Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services), bem como o artigo mais citado(Consequences of Perceived Crowding: A Meta-Analytical Perspective. Em seguida, são apresentados os resultados encontrados nos 30 artigos, suas limitações e sugestões para futuras pesquisas. Com isso, apresentam-se as lacunas teóricas com o intuito de servirem de sustentação para pesquisadores estabelecerem suas questões de pesquisa em artigos a serem escritos sobre a percepção de crowding no varejo.
Estudo de caso sobre a participação das microempresas e empresas de pequeno porte em compras públicas no Estado de Santa Catarina com a utilização de data analytics
Authors: De Barba Perius Ana Paula , Vasconcellos Leão Lyrio Maurício , Silva da Rosa Fabricia
Published: January 2024

O objetivo consiste em analisar a participação das micro empresas e empresas de pequeno porte (ME/EPPs) nas compras públicas do Estado de Santa Catarina. O estudo foi realizado com base em dados abertos disponibilizados pelo Estado, via transparência ativa e passiva, somado a entrevistas não estruturadas que possibilitaram criar questões norteadoras utilizadas em uma análise quali-quantitativa, no período de 2011 a 2022, com uso de ferramentas de data analytics para tratamento e análise dos dados (Python no tratamento dos mesmos e Power BI, para elaboração de dashboards). Os resultados demonstraram a relevância das ME/EPPs nas compras públicas do Estado de Santa Catarina, com ênfase para as empresas catarinenses na participação dos certames estaduais. Além disto, verificou-se um enfoque dos volumes financeiros e números de contratos voltados para as áreas de educação, infraestrutura, agrária e segurança pública. Todavia, constatou-se que a base de dados do Estado necessita de melhorias, principalmente, com relação ao cadastro de fornecedores.
Quantum-optimal information encoding using noisy passive linear optics
Authors: Tanggara Andrew , Nair Ranjith , Assad Syed , Narasimhachar Varun , Tserkis Spyros , Thompson Jayne , Lam Ping Koy , Gu Mile
Published: January 2024

The amount of information that a noisy channel can transmit has been one of the primary subjects of interest in information theory. In this work we consider a practically-motivated family of optical quantum channels that can be implemented without an external energy source. We optimize the Holevo information over procedures that encode information in attenuations and phase-shifts applied by these channels on a resource state of finite energy. It is shown that for any given input state and environment temperature, the maximum Holevo information can be achieved by an encoding procedure that uniformly distributes the channel's phase-shift parameter. Moreover for large families of input states, any maximizing encoding scheme has a finite number of channel attenuation values, simplifying the codewords to a finite number of rings around the origin in the output phase space. The above results and numerical evidence suggests that this property holds for all resource states. Our results are directly applicable to the quantum reading of an optical memory in the presence of environmental thermal noise.
Desde el Umbral
Authors: Sánchez Toro José Antonio , Tapia Díaz José
Published: January 2024

La irrupción de la modalidad de enseñanza a distancia producto de la pandemia, nos invitó a redefinir anteriores temáticas de estudio especificadas para primer año, pero más profundamente nos estimuló a cuestionar la estructura misma del taller, en su rol histórico como lugar -presencial- desde donde se aprende y aproxima a la arquitectura de una manera práctica.

Como estrategia, ante este escenario, decidimos situarnos conceptual y físicamente desde el umbral, donde la imposibilidad de salir de nuestras viviendas, nos invitaba a develar y remirar el espacio habitable interior cotidiano como una oportunidad trascendental de proyecto, requirente de una mayor precisión, desde por una postura contemplativa, crítica y reflexiva frente a lo ya conocido.

Esta idea de precisar desde lo cotidiano, como un estado y acción permanente, es sin duda uno de los grandes cambios y aportes propiciados por la virtualidad, que involucró un esfuerzo individual y colectivo de conceptualizar, representar y materializar las ideas con mayor exactitud.
Acercamiento a la música tangible
Authors: Acosta Muñoz Oscar Alejandro
Published: January 2024

Una demostración estética sobre la aplicación armónica de los valores musicales universales abstractos en la arquitectura a través del tiempo. Este principio de orden y operaciones que une a las artes en un lenguaje común de proporción y forma, queda definido por leyes matemáticas clásicas que logran determinar la belleza de las obras.
Textos, autores, trabajo y compañías en el sistema teatral gauchesco argentino (1884-1896).
Authors: Noguera Lía Sabrina
Published: January 2024

En el presente artículo propone estudiar las relaciones entre textualidades, autores y trabajo artístico en la compañía dirigida por José Podestá en Argentina durante el período 1884-1901 y denominada: Hermanos Podestá. Un momento que coincide con el surgimiento de la poética teatral gauchesca y que permite la visibilización no solo de actores y actrices sino también de autores de teatro, constituyendo así un canon incipiente. A la vez, proponemos dar a conocer el estudio de un texto teatral que pertenece a este sistema y que se encontraba perdido hasta el momento en nuestro país: Santos Vega o El desgraciado, o sea Vega el Cantor (1893) de Juan C. Nosiglia. Creemos que este hallazgo permite reconstruir, en parte, el sistema gauchesco, proponer nuevas hipótesis de análisis y establecer nuevas relaciones con los textos ya publicados y que conforman el canon de esta poética.
Parenting Psychological Distress and Its Association with Demographic and Clinical Characteristics in Strabismus Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Ding* Juan , Wang Wei , Zhang Wei , Li Yueping
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to probe the psychological problems
in the parents of children with strabismus. Methods:
Cross-sectional study. A total of 220 parents of children with
strabismus were enrolled. Demographic and clinical characteristics of
strabismus children were collected and analyzed. The HADS and SAS/SDS
were used to evaluate anxiety and depression in parents of children with
strabismus. Results: There were significant differences in the
rate of both anxiety and depression between HADS-A and SAS (21.82 vs.
12.73%, P = 0.012) and between HADS-D and SDS (16.82 vs.
31.82%, P<0.001). Additionally, the HADS-D score was
positively correlated with strabismus deviation ( P= 0.018),
parents’ educational level ( P = 0.001), and family habitation (
P = 0.034). SDS score presented less correlation with clinical
features of children with strabismus, which illuminated that only SDS
score was positively associated with educational level ( P =
0.040). No correlation between both HADS-A and SAS scores was found with
patients’ clinical features. Meantime consumption of HADS was 2.54±1.45
minutes, which was shorter than that of SAS/SDS(7.25±4.13minutes)(
P <0.001). Conclusion: Parents of children
with strabismus who are experiencing psychosocial distress should be
identified. HADS seems to be a better option for emotional assessment
than SAS/SDS in parents of children with strabismus.
Service Quality an Antecedent of Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Raza Dr. Hassan
Published: January 2024

The study is conducted on customers of banks in Pakistan to find out whether service quality is an antecedent of customer satisfaction. The study also provides the comparative analysis of four alternative extended versions of service quality models namely SERVQUAL, Weighted SERVQUAL, SERVPERF, and Weighted SERVPERF. The quantitative analysis has been conducted and to form the sample for the study, self-administered questionnaires have been distributed and responded to by 500 customers of Pakistani commercial banks. The data was analyzed on four alternative service quality models concerning customers’ opinions regarding service quality expectations, perceptions, and importance, and their impact on customer satisfaction and further efficacy of these alternative models have been compared. The comparative analysis of four alternative service quality models has been carried out by applying construct validity, reliability, uni-dimensionality, and model fit indices on service quality variables revealing that all four service quality models fulfilled the requirement of validity, reliability, and goodness of fit as well as the models significantly and positively impact the customer satisfaction, however, the superiority and higher effectiveness of the Weighted SERVPERF model over the other three service quality models have been established. The mean-based ranking of four alternative service quality models has been attempted and further analysis of banks' high and low-performing variables from a customer perspective was performed. In the Weighted SERVPERF model, the tangible, reliability, and responsiveness variables were established as high-performing, whereas empathy and assurance variables were established as low-performing variables. The bank management should enhance customer satisfaction by improving service quality with a more focused approach as provided in this study.
Media Discourse on Web Portals and Twitter
Authors: Holy Mirela , Borčić Nikolina
Published: January 2024

Mainstream media often simply download information posted on social media from unreliable sources without critical thinking and verifying the content. Nowadays, the accuracy of information in all types of media is less important than the number of clicks and views per media content. Due to the fact that there is a proven correlation between the level of media literacy and democratic development of a society, as well as the fact that the media have a great influence on the shaping of public opinion via media framing and agendas, this paper explores the awareness on media literacy of Twitter users in Croatia (primarily journalists) and their perception of their own consumption and dissemination of fake news across social networks and traditional mass media. Although Twitter is not popular in Croatia, it is intensively used by Croatian journalists, and tweets often serve as topics for media processing, which gives Twitter great importance in creating the Croatian media discourse. The research was conducted by encouraging a discussion and undertaking further content analysis of tweets regarding the role of media literacy in combating the impact of fake news, especially on social networks. This was followed by semi-structured in-depth interviews with six journalists who are active Twitter users and content analysis of articles on media literacy and fake news available on Croatian web portals. Triangulation was used in order to reduce the echo chamber effect on the results of the study. The research has shown that respondents, i.e. Twitter users in Croatia – including journalists – are not sufficiently informed about media literacy and its impact on combating fake news. It has also pinpointed their lack of awareness regarding their own consumption and dissemination of fake news across social networks and mass media. The objective of the research was to create a model for analyzing the interrelationship between media literacy and creating fake news from two perspectives: (1) evaluating self-perception of Twitter users via content analysis and in-depth interviews, and (2) analyzing media publications on the topic of media literacy and fake news, whose content reflects the perception of the media on these topics.
Medijske kompetencije učitelja i njihova povezanost s procjenom medijskih kompetencija učenika
Authors: Ciboci Perša Lana , Burić Ivan , Bagić Dragan
Published: January 2024

Djeca se već u prvim godinama života susreću s medijskim sadržajima, pri čemu izloženost i vrijeme koje provode uz medije s odrastanjem sve više raste. Upravo je stoga važno medijsko obrazovanje koje djecu treba pripremiti na suživot s medijima, a u tom procesu, uz obitelj, najvažniju ulogu imaju učitelji koji provode medijsko obrazovanje u školama te kao takvi i sami moraju biti medijski pismeni. Cilj je ovoga rada utvrditi medijske kompetencije učitelja razredne nastave i Hrvatskoga jezika, kao primarnih medijskih edukatora u hrvatskim školama, i njihovu povezanost s procjenom medijskih kompetencija učenika. U istraživanju, koje je provedeno metodom samoprocjene ispitanika, sudjelovalo je 2229 učitelja, a rezultati su pokazali da su medijske kompetencije učitelja povezane s procjenama medijskih kompetencija učenika te da učitelji najlošije ocjenjuju vlastite vještine proizvodnje medijskih sadržaja, primarno onih složenijih, te da im je potrebno dodatno usavršavanje u području medijske pismenosti. Pritom učitelji Hrvatskoga jezika svoje sposobnosti analize i kritičkog vrednovanja medijskog sadržaja procjenjuju višom u odnosu na učitelje razredne nastave. Rezultati pokazuju da su medijske kompetencije učitelja slabo povezane s procjenom kritičke medijske pismenosti učenika.
Camelina sativa as a sustainable and feasible feedstuff for laying poultry: A review
Authors: Singh Yazavinder , Cullere Marco , Dalle Zotte
Published: January 2024

Camelina sativa is a promising oilseed crop with unique characteristics,
including rapid growth, drought and frost tolerance, low input requirements,
and resistance to pests and diseases. It offers diverse applications in both
feed and non-feed sectors, primarily due to its high levels of n-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and antioxidants. However, the presence
of secondary plant metabolites in camelina restricts its use in poultry
nutrition. These compounds may inhibit some digestive enzymes, increase
digesta viscosity, and affect nutrients absorption, potentially compromising
bird health and product quality. Various techniques, such as heat treatment,
multi-enzyme supplementation, and copper supplementation, have been employed
to mitigate the negative effects of these antinutritional compounds.
Inclusion at high levels (>10%) of camelina by-products in poultry diets has
been found to decrease nutrients digestibility and laying performance.
Nonetheless, the inclusion of camelina by-products, particularly oil, in the
diets resulted in comparable or improved egg quality. The egg yolk fatty
acid profile exhibited a higher content of PUFA, reducing the n-6/n-3 ratio,
thereby enhancing the nutritional value of eggs. Sensory evaluations showed
no significant differences in product quality among diet groups. This review
highlights the feeding value of camelina by-products and provides a
comprehensive overview of the existing literature, focusing on
digestibility, performance, and egg quality evaluation in laying poultry
diets.