bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Federalism and Public Health Governance. The Role of State-Level Horizontal Coordination During Responses to Covid-19 in Brazil
Authors: Sola Lourdes , Carneiro Cristiane Lucena , Rodrigues Vieira Vinícius G.
Published: August 2024

The paper chronicles the Covid-19 pandemic as a defining moment, which works to propel a cascade of institutional responses – uncoordinated at first, but that reach an equilibrium later in time for establishing a multi-level governance (MLG) based on horizontal coordination among subnational units over specific issue-areas. This moment affords a special opportunity to observe the confrontation between the federal government and subnational units in Brazil over the nature of the response and the prerogative to act. Of special interest to our understanding of the impact of Covid-19 in Brazil are two related questions. First, can we speak of the “national” policy responses to the pandemic as a definite departure from the pattern of interaction that characterizes Brazilian democratic federalism? Secondly, if so, which are the implications of this transformative process in terms of public health governance? More specifically, how the relevant changes in the political dynamics of Brazilian federalism affect the provision of public health goods - and the prospects of democratic governance? Our analysis concludes that by putting the pattern of cooperation between the federal government and subnational entities under strain, Bolsonaro’s attempt to resume presidential prerogatives prompted the improvement in inter-governmental relations (IGR) of Brazilian states at the horizontal level and, consequently, of MLG per policy domain. This shift is a key aspect of what can be broadly described as the realignment of the political and social forces engaged in responding to the global challenge of public health governance within the framework of the 1988 Constitution.
Investigating ethnic identity development through storytelling: The conceptual and methodological potential of narrative approach
Authors: Ignjatović Natalija , Radosavljević Jovan , Simić Nataša
Published: August 2024

This review paper critically reassesses the traditional quantitative approach to ethnic identity research and advocates for an alternative narrative methodology. Using Phinney's status model as a starting point, we propose a shift towards a more comprehensive narrative perspective in investigating ethnic identity development. Despite their contribution, survey-based studies face limitations in explaining the nuanced developmental process and contextual influences on identity changes, particularly ethnic exploration. Embracing ethnic labels shapes adolescents' relations with others, their experiences, actions , and available resources, involving the construction of a narrative about the meaning of belonging to a specific group. The narrative approach explores subjective significance of ethnic experiences, portraying identities as dynamic. It challenges the concept of abrupt transitions, shedding light on the gradual nature and intricacies of ethnic identity changes. Narratives offer a unique lens to understand the content of ethnic identity, revealing attitudes, beliefs, and cultural behaviours which remain unattainable when assessed using the rating-scale instruments. We examine the studies which use narratives, describe the methodology applied to the field of ethnic identity development and critically evaluate its implementation. In addition to recognizing the transformative potential of the narrative practice, the paper also acknowledges its limitations, including time and resource demands, as well as training requirements and analytical complexity. In conclusion, we suggest the exploration of new directions in ethnic identity development research, highlighting the potential benefits of integrating the qualitative methods, particularly narratives. This alternative approach could play a significant role in fostering deeper understanding of ethnic identity in contemporary landscapes.
Evaluación cualitativa de la implementación de un prototipo artístico · Para la transformación de las vulnerabilidades en menores y jóvenes migrantes marroquís
Authors: Alvarán López Sandra Milena , Sánchez Vizcaíno Elena
Published: August 2024

Este estudio se realizó en el marco del proyecto TransMigrARTS, financiado por la Unión Europea en el marco de las subvenciones Marie Skłodowska- Curie GA, número No 1007587. La pregunta que orientó el estudio se centró en identificar si el prototipo artístico implementado favorecía la transformación de las vulnerabilidades ontológicas de trece menores y jóvenes migrantes marroquí tutelados por una institución de ayuda humanitaria en la ciudad de Madrid en España. La metodología de este estudio se fundamentó en el paradigma cualitativo con el uso de herramientas como la observación, entrevistas y la aplicación de una encuesta cualitativa de autopercepción, este estudio obtuvo el aval del comité de ética de la investigación con seres humanos otorgado por la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Los resultados de esta investigación sugieren que el prototipo evaluado requiere de adecuaciones contextuales, didácticas y metodológicas que se corresponden al hallazgo de investigación frente a las barreras idiomáticas del grupo poblacional participante, al igual que el nivel de vulnerabilidad alto que presentaron. Sin embargo, este estudio también permite mostrar que las prácticas artísticas adaptadas e implementadas en los talleres, generaron cambios importantes en los nodos de cuerpo, grupo y creatividad, a diferencia del nodo vivencia que no presentó una modificación importante. Se considera que este último nodo presenta un reto importante para la implementación del prototipo con grupos poblacionales similares que no manejan el idioma del tallerista.
Processus de construction de l'instrument "Transform-Arts" · Pour une évaluation de l’auto-transformation des personnes migrantes dans des ateliers artistiques
Authors: Molina-Fernández Elvira , García-Vita María del Mar , Martinez Monique
Published: August 2024

La intervención socioeducativa con personas en situación de vulnerabilidad por su condición de migrante recurre cada vez con mayor frecuencia a las prácticas artísticas como instrumento para la transformación. Sin embargo, son muy limitadas las estrategias sistemáticas y fundamentadas que facilitan la recogida de la opinión de las personas participantes en este tipo de propuestas. En cambio, una herramienta de este tipo podría ser de utilidad para aproximar las aportaciones desde las prácticas artísticas a los procesos de transformación a los que se aspira en las intervenciones con colectivos en situación de vulnerabilidad. Desde esta orientación, se recoge el proceso interdisciplinar seguido por el programa TransMigrARTS para el diseño, creación y solidez de la herramienta Transform-Arts para valorar la autopercepción de la transformación lograda por las personas participantes en estos talleres de prácticas artísticas.
Inclusive Playground Design
Authors: Tate Holly , Anstett Samantha , Cooke Beth , Hrabak Merrie Joy , Suh Jennifer
Published: August 2024

The mathematics of budgeting and space can lead to a justice-oriented experience for elementary students as they design a proposal for an inclusive playground.
Embodied Explorations of Slope
Authors: Hudson Rebecca , Stevens-Balducci Payeton , Bondurant Liza , Dean Lee , Putnam Catherine
Published: August 2024

Promote student engagement and deep thinking about the meaning of slope.
“Social Justice and Proportional Reasoning”
Authors: Simic-Muller Ksenija , Schwartz Lucas
Published: August 2024

From the Archives highlights articles from NCTM's legacy journals, previously discussed during MTLT Teacher Talk.
(K)eine Frage der Gerechtigkeit
Authors: Gaffron Shari , Löbbert Friederike , Schmidt Lara
Published: August 2024

Wer weder „alt“ noch erwerbsgemindert ist und dennoch seinen Lebensunterhalt nicht aus eigenem Erwerbseinkommen oder Vermögen sichern kann, wird als arbeitsuchend eingestuft. Mit dieser Einstufung sind politische Grundannahmen verbunden, die sich im Existenzsicherungs-, aber auch im Einbürgerungsrecht und im Umgang mit Familienleistungen zeigen: Armut sei in erster Linie Armut an Erwerbsarbeit und Ausdruck einer freien Entscheidung zur Untätigkeit. Auch die als Teil der „Wachstumsinitivative“ angekündigten, zusätzlichen Verschärfungen im Bürgergeldrecht stellen sich damit als logische Fortsetzung einer einheitlichen politischen Linie dar.
Wajah Ganda Transformasi Digital
Authors: Amandus B.S. Klau  , Kristianto RM Naben  , Rini Kartini
Published: August 2024

This article aims to describe the dual face of digital transformation. On the one hand, the communication and information technology revolution which has now reached the digitalization stage makes it very easy for humans to communicate and carry out their work. However, on the other hand, this progress also brings problems to humanity. By applying critical analytical studies, this research finds that the problems caused by the technological revolution are not only related to negative impacts as a consequence of the limitations and misuse of the technology, but are also related to more systemic impacts. Digital transformation has been inevitably connected to the capitalist system and the way how market works, which in practice makes the majority of humanity mere objects of exploitation and alienation. Recognizing this serious problem, this research also recommends that the ongoing technological revolution be addressed more critically and wisely.
Designing A Student Attendance Application Using Mit App Inventor
Authors: Achry Rafly Fadlillah  , Ferdinandus Cilverius Ola Beda
Published: August 2024

Education is the main foundation in community development and human resource development. In the context of higher education, the quality of the learning process and lecture management greatly affects student success. One aspect that has a significant impact on the learning process is student attendance management. Traditionally, recording student attendance is done manually by using a physical attendance list that must be filled in by students and signed by lecturers. Although it has been used for a long time, this method has a number of limitations that need to be overcome. In the rapidly evolving digital era, we have access to technology that can simplify and improve student attendance management. The use of information technology can provide a more efficient, accurate, and practical solution in recording student attendance. The app was developed using MIT App Inventor, a platform that makes it easy for users to create Android apps without in-depth programming knowledge.
Studi Literatur Analisis Algoritma Pemrograman Pengaruh Computational Thinking pada Pembelajaran Matematika
Authors: Sherly Putri Revika  , Yahfizham Yahfizham
Published: August 2024

In the modern age, technological advancements are undeniably progressing at a rapid pace. Throughout its rapid progress, technology has had an impact on various aspects of life, and education is one of the fields affected by it. In the context of technological advancement, both teachers and students acquire important skills known as computational thinking. Computational thinking refers to the ability to systematically solve problems using logical reasoning and step-by-step decision-making for problem-solving. Computational thinking has a direct relationship with students' mathematical learning, especially in the process of tackling mathematical problems. The purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of computational thinking on mathematics learning, with a specific focus on algorithm analysis in programming. The research methodology involves a comprehensive analysis of related literature to delve into the research topic, using a literature review method. The results of this research indicate that computational thinking can be measured using specific indicators that play a crucial role in mathematics learning. Students' ability to apply computational thinking techniques to solve mathematical problems can be determined based on indicators such as decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, algorithmic thinking, and generalization.
Peran Corporate Social Responsibility Program Indofood Riset Nugraha Dalam Membentuk Brand Differentation
Authors: Alfareji Febrian Hanom  , Muhamad Firzan Akbar  , Putri Vania Iftatunnisa  , Bintang Awal Ramadhan  , Winda Dwi Astuti Zebua
Published: August 2024

This research discusses the role of PT. Indofood Tbk and PT. Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk in shaping brand differentiation through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, with a focus on the Indofood Research Nugraha (IRN) initiative. The IRN program provides research funding to students to support research in the field of food, while the companies use various media to communicate their CSR initiatives. The research method employed is qualitative with descriptive analysis. Findings highlight the contributions of CSR programs in strengthening the company's image as an entity that cares about society and the environment, and creating brand differentiation that integrates social responsibility. By making CSR an integral part of the company's vision and mission, CSR becomes the foundation for all company activities, playing a crucial role in building a positive brand image and enhancing community engagement.
Manajemen User Dan Bandwidth Pada Jaringan Hotspot Menggunakan Mikrotik Di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negeri 5 Waingapu
Authors: Deonisius Anamatalu  , Fajar Hariadi  , Raynesta Mikaela Indri Malo
Published: August 2024

Salah satu bentuk pemanfaatan teknologi tanpa kabel yaitu hotspot. Metode dalam penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengembangkan jaringan hotspot di SMK Negeri 5 Waingapu adalah model Network Development Life Cycle (NDLC). Adapun yang menjadi tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan sebuah penggunaan router mikrotik sebagai jaringan hotspot untuk membantu menstabilkan penggunaan jaringan yang ada.. Hasil pengujian menggunakan speedtest sebelum implementasi yaitu kecepatam downlaod sebesar 4.55 dan upload sebesar 1.09. Dan setelah adanya penerapan manajemen bandwidth untuk hotspot user guru yaitu untuk bandwidth download sebesar 0.95 Mbps dan bandwidth upload sebesar 0.21 Mbps, lalu untuk hotspot user kepala sekolah bandwidth download sebesar 0.94 Mbps dan bandwidth upload sebesar 0.94 Mbps serta bandwidth download hotspot user untuk siswa sebesar 0.73 Mbps dan upload sebesar 0.94 Mbps. Pada jaringan hotspot yang di terapkan dilakukan pengujian menggunakan QoS untuk nilai throughput sebelum implementasi sebesar 684 Kbps dan sesudah implementasi sebesar 148 Kbps, perhitungan packet loss sebelum implementasi sebesar 0,1 % dan sesudah implementasi sebesar 0%, dan hasil perhitungan delay sebelum implementasi sebesar 4.58 m/s dan sesudah implementasi sebesar 0.09 m/s.
Atypical Presentation of a Cardiac Lipoma
Authors: Kostacos Anthony D. , Lim Kevin , Garrido Mauricio , Lim Philip , Kostacos Emanuel J.
Published: August 2024

Cardiac masses can have atypical presentations and diagnosis can be difficult because of limitations in imaging modalities. We report the case of a 69-year-old man with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia who presented with several months of dyspnea with exertion. There was a soft systolic murmur on exam. Transthoracic echocardiogram showed a large right atrial mass that appeared to be adherent to the interatrial septum. Considering the size and apparent attachment to the interatrial septum the suspicion was a myxoma. After further imaging however, including transesophageal echocardiogram, cardiac computed tomography (CT) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) the diagnosis changed to a lipoma. The patient had surgical resection of the mass which confirmed the diagnosis. A multi-imaging approach may be helpful and required to accurately diagnose cardiac masses.
LLM-Cloud Complete: Leveraging Cloud Computing for Efficient Large Language Model-based Code Completion
Authors: Zhang Mingxuan , Yuan Bo , Li Hanzhe , Xu Kangming
Published: August 2024

This paper introduces LLM-CloudComplete, a novel cloud-based system for efficient and scalable code completion leveraging large language models (LLMs). We address the challenges of deploying LLMs for real-time code completion by implementing a distributed inference architecture, adaptive resource allocation, and multi-level caching mechanisms. Our system utilizes a pipeline parallelism technique to distribute LLM layers across multiple GPU nodes, achieving near-linear scaling in throughput. We propose an adaptive resource allocation algorithm using reinforcement learning to optimize GPU utilization under varying workloads. A similarity-based retrieval mechanism is implemented within a three-tier caching system to reduce computational load and improve response times.
Additionally, we introduce several latency reduction strategies, including predictive prefetching, incremental completion generation, and sparse attention optimization. Extensive evaluations on diverse programming languages demonstrate that LLM-CloudComplete outperforms existing state-of-the-art code completion systems, achieving a 7.4% improvement in Exact Match accuracy while reducing latency by 76.2% and increasing throughput by 320%. Our ablation studies reveal the significant contributions of each system component to overall performance. LLM-CloudComplete represents a substantial advancement in cloud-based AI-assisted software development, paving the way for more efficient and responsive coding tools. We discuss limitations and future research directions, including privacy-preserving techniques and adaptability to diverse programming paradigms.
Change in Maslow’s hierarchy of basic needs: evidence from the study of well-being in Mexico
Authors: Méndez Alfonso , Rojas Mariano
Published: August 2024

Maslow's pyramid is a symbol that has endured in the image of psychologists, scientists, businessmen and politicians around the world; its premise expresses a hierarchy of needs, but sometimes this idea is confused with sequentiality and ascendancy of satisfaction that begins with physiological needs and ends with self-actualization. This article examines empirically the hierarchy of basic needs from the perspective of subjective well-being in Mexico. The analyzes are carried out with a sample of 38,560 cases from the Mexican population, using a stepwise forward multiple linear regression model. The main finding is that the needs for love and belonging are the ones that explain satisfaction with life to a greater degree, the hierarchy proposed by Maslow changes insofar as its importance for subjective well-being. The relevance of belonging needs as explanatory factor of well-being in Mexico is discussed.

La pirámide de Maslow es un símbolo que ha perdurado en la imagen de psicólogos, científicos, empresarios y políticos de todo el mundo; su premisa expresa jerarquización de necesidades, pero en ocasiones se confunde con secuencialidad y ascendencia de satisfacción que inicia con necesidades fisiológicas y culmina con autorrealización. En el presente artículo se examina empíricamente la jerarquía de necesidades básicas desde el enfoque del bienestar subjetivo en México. Los análisis se llevan a cabo con una muestra de 38,560 casos de la población mexicana, empleando un modelo de regresión lineal múltiple stepwise forward. Como hallazgo principal se encuentra que las necesidades de amor y pertenencia son las que explican en mayor grado la satisfacción con la vida, la jerarquía propuesta por Maslow cambia en tanto su importancia para el bienestar subjetivo. Se discute la relevancia de las necesidades de pertenencia como factor explicativo del bienestar en México.
Age/Order of Acquisition influences at early stages of visual word processing: Evidence from homophonic formal priming in Spanish and English
Authors: Pérez-Sánchez Miguel Á. , Marín Javier , Izura Cristina
Published: August 2024

Words learned first or earlier in life are processed faster, with more accuracy, and are more resistant to brain injury than words learned some time later. This phenomenon is called the age-of-acquisition (AoA) effect. Current accounts of the AoA effect place its influence in the semantic system (i.e., the semantic hypothesis), or in the irregular connections formed between representations (i.e., the arbitrary mapping hypothesis). In this study, we tested the predictions derived from these hypotheses on visual word recognition using a formal masked priming paradigm with short SOA (43 ms) and two lexical decision tasks: one in Spanish and one in English. The AoA of the target words and the orthographic and phonological relationship between primes and targets were manipulated. Results from LMM analyses showed the main effects of AoA and phonological priming and an interaction where phonological priming affected only the recognition of late-acquired words. Neither the semantic nor the arbitrary mapping hypotheses fully explain these findings. Alternative accounts such as the phonological completeness or the sensorimotor hypotheses are discussed.

Las palabras aprendidas primero o más temprano en la vida se procesan más rápido, con mayor precisión y son más resistentes a lesiones cerebrales que las palabras aprendidas en un momento posterior. Este es el efecto de la edad de adquisición (EdA). Las explicaciones actuales de la EdA sitúan su influencia en el sistema semántico –la hipótesis semántica– o en las conexiones irregulares formadas entre las representaciones –la hipótesis del mapeo arbitrario. En este estudio probamos las predicciones derivadas de estas hipótesis sobre el reconocimiento visual de palabras utilizando un paradigma formal de enmascaramiento priming con un SOA corto (43 ms) y dos tareas de decisión léxica: una en español y otra en inglés. Se manipularon la EdA de las palabras target y la relación ortográfica y fonológica entre los primes y los targets. Los resultados de los análisis con LMM mostraron efectos principales de la EdA y del priming fonológico, y una interacción donde el priming fonológico solo afectó el reconocimiento de palabras adquiridas tardíamente. Ni la hipótesis semántica ni la del mapeo arbitrario explican completamente estos hallazgos. Se discuten explicaciones alternativas como la hipótesis de la completitud fonológica o la hipótesis sensoriomotora.
Fear of cancer recurrence inventory (FCRI) in Spanish: validation in Mexican women with breast cancer
Authors: Juárez-García Dehisy Marisol , Vázquez-Esseso Mónica Beatriz , Gálvez-Hernández Lizette , Bazan Jorge , Simard Sébastien
Published: August 2024

Background/Objective. The Fear Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI) evaluates fear cancer recurrence multidimensionally and proposes a clinical cutoff point. However, there has yet to be a translated Spanish version of the FCRI to date. This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the FRCI in women who completed primary treatment for breast cancer. Material and Methods. Recommendations of the International Test Commission were followed for cultural adaptation. Two hundred sixty-seven women who completed primary treatment for breast cancer participated in and responded to the Spanish version of the FCRI and the Supportive Care Needs Survey. Results. Two models are explored using AFC, the second order model χ2 (807, n = 265) = 1500.3, p < .001, χ2/gl = 1.85, CFI = .89, TLI = .89, RMSEA = .057 (90% confidence interval = .052–.061), and the seven related factors model χ2 (791, n = 265) = 1391.7, p < .001, χ2/gl = 1.75, CFI = .91, TLI = .90, RMSEA = .053 (90% confidence interval = .049–.058) obtained an optimal fit. Adequate-to-good Cron bach's alpha values and the interclass correlation index were acceptable for five of the seven dimensions (.68 to .83). Conclusion. The Spanish version of the FCRI has psychometric properties suitable for clinical and research use in Mexican populations.

Objetivo. El Inventario de miedo a la recurrencia del cáncer (FCRI, por sus siglas en inglés) evalúa el miedo a la recurrencia de forma multidimensional y propone un punto de corte clínico. Sin embargo, hasta la fecha aún no existe una versión traducida al español del FCRI. Este estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión española del FCRI en mujeres que completaron el tratamiento primario para cáncer de mama. Material y Métodos. Se siguieron las recomendaciones de la Comisión Internacional de Pruebas para la adaptación cultural. 267 que completaron el tratamiento primario para el cáncer de mama participaron y respondieron a la versión en español del FCRI y a la Escala de Necesidades de Apoyo. Resultados. Se exploraron dos modelos usando AFC, el modelo de segundo orden χ2 (807, n = 265) = 1500.3, p < .001, χ2/gl = 1.85, CFI = .89, TLI = .89, RMSEA = .057 (90% intervalo de confianza = 0.052–0.061), y el modelo de siete factores relacionados χ2 (791, n = 265) = 1391.7, p < .001, χ2/gl = 1.75, CFI = .91, TLI = .90, RMSEA = .053 (intervalo de confianza del 90% = .049–.058) obtuvo un ajuste adecuado. Los valores de alfa de Cronbach obtenidos fueron de adecuados a buenos y el índice de correlación interclase fueron aceptables para cinco de las siete dimensiones (.68 a .83). Conclusión. La versión en español del FCRI tiene propiedades psicométricas adecuadas para uso clínico y de investigación en poblaciones mexicanas.
How to proceed when normality and sphericity are violated in the repeated measures ANOVA
Authors: Blanca Maria José , Alarcón Rafael , Arnau Jaume , García-Castro Javier , Bono Roser
Published: August 2024

Adjusted F-tests have typically been proposed as an alternative to the F-statistic in repeated measures ANOVA. Despite considerable research, it remains unclear how these statistics perform under simultaneous violation of normality and sphericity. Accordingly, our aim here was to conduct a detailed examination of Type I error and power of the F-statistic and the Greenhouse-Geisser (F-GG) and Huynh-Feldt (F-HF) adjustments, manipulating the number of repeated measures (3-6), sample size (10-300), sphericity (Greenhouse-Geisser epsilon estimator, from its lower to upper limit), and distribution shape (slight to extreme deviations from normality). The findings show that the behavior of F-GG and F-HF depends on the degree of violation of both normality, sphericity, and sample size. Overall, we suggest using F-GG under violation of sphericity and slight or moderate deviations from normality in all sample size; with severe deviations from both normality and sphericity F-GG may be used with a sample size larger than 10; and with extreme deviation from both normality and sphericity this statistic may be used with a sample size larger than 30. In the event of discrepant results between F-GG and F-HF, the choice depends on the epsilon value.

Las pruebas F ajustadas se han propuesto como alternativa al estadístico F en el ANOVA de medidas repetidas. A pesar de existir investigación previa, falta evidencia sobre el comportamiento de estos estadísticos en caso de violación simultánea de normalidad y esfericidad. El objetivo del presente trabajo ha sido realizar un examen detallado del error de tipo I y la potencia del estadístico F y los ajustes de Greenhouse-Geisser (F-GG) y Huynh-Feldt (F-HF), manipulando el número de medidas repetidas (3-6), el tamaño de la muestra (10-300), la esfericidad (estimador Greenhouse-Geisser de épsilon, desde su límite inferior al superior), y la forma de la distribución (desde desviaciones leves a extremas de la normalidad). Los resultados muestran que el comportamiento de F-GG y F-HF depende del grado de violación de la normalidad, esfericidad y tamaño muestral. En general, se sugiere utilizar F-GG en caso de violación de la esfericidad y desviaciones leves o moderadas de la normalidad; con desviaciones graves de ambos, F-GG puede utilizarse con un tamaño muestral superior a 10; y con desviaciones extremas, este estadístico puede utilizarse con un tamaño muestral superior a 30. En caso de resultados discrepantes entre F-GG y F-HF, la elección depende del valor epsilon.
Study of Zakat Verses as an Instrument for Increasing the Human Development Index
Authors: Muhammad Faiz Zidan  , Muhammad Misbakul Munir  , Huslan Husada
Published: August 2024

This research aims to investigate the role of zakat verses in improving the human development index. Through a content analysis approach, verses related to zakat in the Koran are studied in depth to identify values, principles and guidelines that are relevant to human development. The research results show that the zakat verses provide a strong theological and ethical foundation for the implementation of zakat as an instrument of human development. Proper implementation of zakat can improve social and economic welfare, as well as strengthen key aspects of human development such as education, health and gender equality. This study provides a deeper understanding of the potential of zakat as an effective instrument in increasing the human development index, as well as providing a new view on the integration of religious values ​​in social and economic development.
Gender-Based Taxation: Comparative Lessons for Indonesia from Singapore, The United States, and Nepal
Authors: Naury Qowiya Hasna , Haptari Vissia Dewi
Published: August 2024

This paper examines the implementation of tax policies that are in line with gender based taxation in Singapore, the United States and Nepal as well as policy recommendations that can be implemented in Indonesia through qualitative methods using literature studies and regulatory reviews. The discussion approached in several scopes; working women, corporate participation, caregiver, domestic work support, pink tax, women-owned businesses, widows, and taxation for families. In which this paper finds that Singapore, Nepal, and the United States have implemented a series of policies that create a more welcoming ecosystem for women to participate in economic activities, which Indonesia can use as an example in designing Gender Based Taxation in the future.
Estrategias de Afrontamiento al Estrés Académico en Tiempo de COVID 19 en Estudiantes Universitarios de la Ciudad de Puno. 2022
Authors: Neyra Menéndez Ricardo Darío
Published: August 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como propósito determinar la existencia de estrategias de afrontamiento frente al estrés académico en los estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de Puno; el concepto de afrontamiento se refiere concretamente al tipo de estrategias que adopta la persona para hacer frente a una situación estresante a partir de la evaluación cognitiva acerca de la misma: modificar la situación, aceptar, buscar información, demorar la respuesta, entre otras; se utiliza el cuestionario de afrontamiento al estrés (CAE); siendo la muestra de 363 estudiantes, de las escuelas profesionales de Ciencias de la comunicación social y de Educación física, 33.3% del sexo femenino y 66.6% del sexo masculino; siendo los grupos etarios de mayor representatividad, el de 17 a 19 años (39.68%) y de 20 a 22 (52.38%). El 58.3% de la muestra utiliza estrategias regulares, de este porcentaje, el 66.66% son mujeres y el 53.33% estudian en la escuela profesional de educación física; como estrategias de afrontamiento predominantes (EEA, AFN y RLG) y como no predominantes (REP, BAS y FSP). No se encuentra relaciones significativas entre las variables demográficas y las estrategias de afrontamiento. Podemos concluir que los estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de Puno utilizan estrategias de afrontamiento frente al estrés.
REPERCUSSÃO DA LGPD NOS SERVIÇOS EXTRAJUDICIAIS
Authors: VENTURA Giovanna Porto Floriano , ALCARÁ Marcos
Published: August 2024

A Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) Lei 13.853/19 trouxe os fundamentos principais: a) a proteção de dados pessoais; b) o respeito à privacidade; c) a autodeterminação informativa; e d) a inviolabilidade da intimidade, honra e da imagem. O presente trabalho objetiva analisar a aplicação dessa normativa às Serventias Extrajudiciais, enfocando aspectos como a garantia da publicidade e sua adequação aos termos da LGPD e as alterações de rotinas na atuação notarial e registral. Examinou-se a necessidade de proteção de dados no Brasil, bastante deficitária até a sanção da LGPD e as influências no âmbito dos cartórios extrajudiciais acerca das determinações de cuidados com o tratamento de dados pessoais, especialmente pelo fato de que muitos dos serviços prestados dizem respeito ao fornecimento de certidões que contêm dados sensíveis de diversas pessoas. Assim, inferiu-se que as restrições impostas ao acesso desse tipo de informação não violam o princípio da publicidade, apenas regula o que antes era realizado de modo irrestrito, com o compartilhamento de dados sem anuência ou ciência dos envolvidos. Desta feita, a problemática de pesquisa consiste em: como realizar a aplicação da LGPD, baseada na proteção de dados a órgãos em que a publicidade é essencial? A produção baseou-se em pesquisa bibliográfica documental de caráter crítico, com fundamento em textos legais e demais documentos jurídicos relacionados à temática. Evidentemente, esta pesquisa não esgotou o assunto, porém foi possível trazer à discussão alguns dos principais aspectos ligados à temática.
JUSTIÇA ESPECIAL DE PAZ NA COLÔMBIA E A COMISSÃO DA VERDADE
Authors: AMARAL Maria Fernanda de Toledo Pennacchi Tibiriça , AMARAL Sérgio Tibiriça
Published: August 2024

O artigo faz análises críticas sobre os trabalhos da Comissão da Verdade, uma recente na Justiça Especial de Paz da Colombia e faz comentarios sobre o documento chamado de “Convocatoria a la Declaración de la Comisión para el Esclarecimiento de la Verdad, la Convivencia y la No Repetición-PAZ grande informe final. Um dos mais importantes documentos das Américas, sendo elaborado pela comissão chamada de “Comisión para el Esclarecimiento de la Verdad, la Convivencia y la No Repetición, 2022” que serve de base para os primeiros jugamentos da Justiça Especial de Paz. São narradas responsabilidade pelas mortes e desaparecimentos praticados durante o período, incluindo o sequestro, tortura, prisão, assassinato, e violação contra estrangeiros. A Justiça Especial de Paz-JEP colombiana segue seu trabalho na busca de uma reparação integral. Há uma abordagem histórica do relatório da Comissão da Verdade sobre os crimes cometidos durante o período da guerrilha colombiana, com os primeiros resultados desse processo de paz. Pelo método dedutivo busca-se apontar os limites desses julgamentos usando a jurisprudencia da Corte Interamericana e tratados internacionais, além das leis internas. As conclusões estão em capítulo próprio e servem para os autores apontarem as soluções para reparações integrais, incluindo punições dentro do direito à verdade.
O GERENCIAMENTO DE RISCOS PARA MAIOR CONFIANÇA NAS SERVENTIAS EXTRAJUDICIAIS
Authors: BENITES Lincon Monteiro
Published: August 2024

No Brasil, após os escândalos e fraudes envolvendo entes públicos e empresas privadas, os órgãos regulamentadores se manifestaram pela exigência, em de todas as esferas administrativas, por uma gestão de risco voltada à conformidade. As serventias extrajudiciais, por sua vez, não estão imunes a eventuais atos ilícitos praticados por seus prepostos e, por isso, devem resguardar a integridade dos que possam ser impactados. Com a inserção de um sistema de gestão para identificar, mapear e gerir os processos e atividades desenvolvidas nas serventias extrajudiciais, por meio do compliance, a excelência na prestação do serviço notarial, o fortalecimento da política organizacional consolidada na ética, na responsabilidade social e na obediência às normativas regentes, poderá gerar maior satisfação e confiança dos usuários. Para tanto, este estudo prioriza o mapeamento dos possíveis riscos relacionados ao comportamento antiético, que possam negligenciar a cultura cartorária, suas regras e condutas, com viés ao aumento da confiança depositada nos notários por parte dos cidadãos.
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF FRANCHISES
Authors: MARCASSA Juliana de Souza
Published: August 2024

This article aims to simplify and clarify the process of franchising internationalization, providing essential insights for business owners and investors. It addresses the need for understanding foreign markets, adapting the business model, choosing appropriate partners, and cultural sensitivity, among other aspects.
 
Keywords: Internationalization, Franchises, Foreign Market, Partnerships, Cultural Sensitivity.
A Study on the Prevalence of Co-morbities among the Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Pushpavalli K. , Prasuna S.T.P , Bhavana Priya V.
Published: August 2024

Aim: The main aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of various co-morbidities among the patients with chronic kidney disease.
Methods: This was a prospective study conducted for a period of six months at a tertiary care hospital of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Patients with both the genders who were diagnosed with CKD with an age of above 18 years were included and patients with acute renal failure were excluded from this study.
Results: In this study, most of the study participants were observed with stage-V CKD (80.4%) followed by stage-IV CKD (12.1%). Nephropathy due to hypertension (45.1%) and diabetes (24.3%) were observed to be the most common causes among the CKD patients in this study. Hypertension associated with diabetes (29.3%) was observed to be the most common co-morbidities in this study. Loop diuretics (43.7%) and calcium channel blockers (32.1%) were observed to be the most commonly prescribed anti-hypertensive drugs among the CKD patients associated with hypertension. Short acting insulin (71%) and sulfonyl ureas (13.1%) were observed to be the most commonly prescribed anti-diabetic drugs among the CKD patients associated with diabetes.
Conclusion: Routine screening and regular check-ups along with effective management of co-morbidities in CKD require a comprehensive approach that integrates the pharmacotherapy and inter-disciplinary collaboration. Clinical pharmacists should employ evidence-based practices, monitor drug interactions and advocate for patient-centred care to enhance the quality of life of CKD patients.
Effective Bug Triage for Software Development and Maintenance
Authors: Kishore S. Sai , K. Chitra , Mohd Rosely Nur Fatin Liyana
Published: August 2024

Software businesses allocate about 45% of their budget to resolving issues. Bug triage is an essential step in the bug-fixing process that aims to effectively provide a developer with information about a new bug. This research focusses on the issue of data minimization in bug triage, which involves reducing and enhancing the quality of bug data. Utilize instance and feature selection techniques to simultaneously decrease the size of both the word and data dimensions related to bugs. The objective is to construct a prediction model for a novel bug data set by utilizing qualities from previous bug data sets. Additionally, we aim to assess the comparative significance of employing feature and instance selection in the sequence in which they are implemented. Empirically evaluate the effectiveness of data reduction by analyzing a total of 600,000 bug reports from two significant open-source projects, Mozilla and Eclipse. The findings indicate that our data reduction technique has the potential to effectively decrease the bulk of data while enhancing bug triage accuracy. Our study effort presents a methodology for utilizing data processing techniques to provide superior, sparsely populated bug data for the sake of software development and maintenance.
Enhancing STEM Interest through Robotics Education in a Malaysian Primary School
Authors: Yusof Yusrina , Edward Oswald Timothy , Kadiran Kamaru Adzha , Mat Saat Ezril Hisham , Markom Arni Munira
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the impact of robotics education on enhancing STEM interest among students in a Malaysian primary school. As Malaysia aims to become a technological innovation hub, fostering STEM interest in youth is crucial. Traditional education methods focusing on rote memorization contribute to a significant gap in practical STEM skills, especially in robotics. This study addresses these challenges through a mixed-methods approach, conducting a "Robotic Day" workshop at SJK(C) Pei Chih for 30 Standard 5 students. Pre- and post-workshop surveys and in-depth interviews assessed changes in students' STEM knowledge, attitudes, and interests. Results showed a significant increase in students' understanding and enthusiasm for STEM, with the proportion of participants demonstrating good and very good levels of knowledge rising from 10.3% to 69.2%. Additionally, the percentage of students with low interest in STEM dropped from 44.8% to 7.6% post-workshop. These findings underscore the effectiveness of hands-on robotics education in bridging educational gaps, fostering critical thinking, and nurturing future STEM professionals. This study supports Sustainable Development Goal 4, promoting inclusive and equitable quality education.
LA COMPRESSION MEDULLAIRE LENTE CERVICALE PAR UN NEUROFIBROME DANS LE CADRE DE LA MALADIE DE VON RECKLINGHAUSEN A PROPOS DE 4 CAS
Authors: Ndoye, et al... Ndaraw
Published: August 2024

Neurofibromatosis is a dominant autonomic inherit disease. It englobes seven different types, but only NF1 and NF2 are common. In this study, only neurofibromas will be considered. From the beginning and for a very long time, its peripheral nervous system positioning will progressively occasioned a slowly spinal cord compression We report retrospectively a history of 4 patients in Dakar from 2000 to 2009. All the patients came to hos- pital with huge motor deficit (spastic or flasco-spas- modic stage) and were operated in neurosurgery. The sex ratio was 3 men for 1 woman (3/1). Our patients were aged between 4 and 45 years old, the average was 26, 75 years old. We didn’t found a familial history of NF1 in this study. They had all radiographies, myelography, cervical TDM or myeloscan We found in all cases an NF1 disease’s clinical signs like: nodes on the all body in 3 cases, brown spots on the skin in 1 cases, dorso lombar scoliosis in 1 case,anterior cervical mass in 1 case, in front of C2-C4 and a royal tumor in 1 case. In 100% of cases, pain was the first aspect accompanied with tetrapyramidal syndrom. In all patients, we had paresthesia. Only 1 patient complained for sphincter dysfunction. Cervical X ray exam (face with profile) were characteristical in 1 case and showed an enlargement foramen. In 75% of patients who underwent myelography and/or myeloscan, we found - in 1 of cases a multiples lesions. - in 1, a bilobulated tumor (one part intra canalar and the another one extra foraminal). The surgical resection was incomplete in 1 case and complete in all those. We did laminectomy in 3 cases. Only the children aged 4 years old underwent laminotomy with laminoplasty at the end of surgical procedure. Finally, histo-anatomo-pathology exam confirm that it was a neurofibroma in all cases. All constituents of the nerve was hypertrophy ( schwannoma gaine, fibroblastic cells, collagen, myelin, nervous fiber etc). NF1’s gen is localised on Chromosom 17. This entity was described for the first time by Von Recklinghausen in 1882 and associated skin lesion, osseous lesion and peripheral nervous desease. NF1 is responsable for important aesthetic damages, psycho sociologic disinterest and engage the functional and vital prognostics when the spinal nervous and/or medulla were touched. Key words : NF1, neurofibroma, cervical compression
RESULTATS A COURT TERME DES LAPAROTOMIES ITERATIVES POUR OCCLUSIONS INTESTINALES POST-OPERATOIRES
Authors: DIENG, et al... Madieng
Published: August 2024

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) occurs on average at 6 to 11% of the patients who had a laparotomy. It seems less dangerous nowadays. The goal of this study was to report the results of the treatment by laparotomy, in terms of morbidity and mortality on patients of our department operated in case of SBO due to bridle and/or postoperative adhesions. From January 1997 to December 2002 we have reviewed the files of 59 patients operated for SBO, having one or more previous abdominal surgery and whose surgical exploration by laparotomy found band and/or of adhesions. There were 33 men (55.9%) and 26 women (44.1%) with an average age of 38 ± 12 years. The average time of the preoperative reanimation was 24 hours. Among 54 patients (91.5%), the surgical operation was carried out in the first 24 hours after the admission. In 5.1% of the cases, it was it in the 36 hours and 3.4% in the 48 hours. The mortality rate was 5.1% and concerned three patients which presented all one intestinal necrosis at the time of surgical exploration. The rate of intestinal resection was 25.4% of which 53.3% for intestinal necrosis and 46.7% for iatrogenic intestinal traumatism. The peroperational morbidity rate was 13.5% of which a splenectomy for the control of hemostasis of the spleen. The post-operative rate of complications was 10.2%. Even at the price of a higher morbidity, we recommend in our context of exercise a framed early surgical operation of a good reanimation in order to decrease the risk of mortality related to intestinal necrosis. Keys words: strangulation, postoperatives adhesions, laparotomy, mortality, morbidity
L’ hématome sous-dural chronique à propos de 100 observations Chronic subdural hematom: 100 cases
Authors: Diallo, et al... Oumar
Published: August 2024

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) is a very common pathology in Neurosurgical practice. Therapeutical approaches change tremendously according to surgeons and centers. The objective of this study was to know if the ages of 75 and beyond were an obstacle to perform a surgery. To this effect, a retrospective study of 100 consecutive cases of CSH of 75 years and beyond over a period of 8 years was done. None of the patients have had isolated medical treatment. In the youngerseries, the clinicalsymptoms remain polymorphic and misleading. Male predominance with a medium age of 82 was noted. A notion of Cranial trauma was discovered in 42 cases. 61 patients recovered completely (61%) and 15 patients died (15%). Despite the advanced age and the medical vulnerability of the patients, the outcome of the surgery was effective with 61% of complete recovery. Age beyond 75 must not be considered as a contra-indication to surgery. Key words: Chronic subdural hematoma; age; surgery
CHIRURGIE DU GOITRE HYPERTHYROïDIEN AU CHU GABRIEL TOURE (MALI)
Authors: TOGOLA, et al... Adégné
Published: August 2024

The hyperthyroidism is a frequent and serious pathology due to the cardiovascular complications. The objectives were to describe the diagnostic aspects of toxic goiter, to identify the surgical indications and analyse post operative complications. Method: We made a retrospective study at the department of general surgery at the teaching hospital Gabriel Touré Bamako between January 1999 and December 2007. All the patients operated for toxic goiters were retained. Other thyroid pathologies were excluded. The diagnosis of hyperthyroid was made on biology. Results: A total of 295 thyroidectomies has been performed during those 9 years, we retained 102 patients operated for toxic goiter 34.7%. The mean age was 39±12 years (90 females and 12 male). The most frequent signs of hyperthyroidism were: tachycardia (92.15%) palpitation (92.19%) exophthalmia (40.19%). The histological examination found colloids goiters 77% and goiters in activity were of 87%. The multi nodular toxic goiter was the most frequent form 46% follow-up of the Graves disease 32%. The surgical procedure were 80 subtotals thyroidectomies, 14 rigth isthmolobectomies and 8 left isthmolobectomies. We did not carry out total thyroidectomy. The complications were: three cases (2.94%) of haemorrhages after surgery, 4 surgical site infections (3.92%), 2 cases (1.96%) of unilateral transitory injury of recurrent nerve and one case of hypoparathyroidism which did not require a calcic supplementation. The rate of hyperthyroidism recidive in 18 months was 1.96%. Conclusion: The hyperthyroidism is frequent in hospital medium and subtotal thyroidectomy remains a good surgical technique in our sub-Saharan countries of Africa. Keys words: goiter, hyperthyroidism, surgery, complications.