bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between Individual Characteristics and Work Environment with Nurses’ Work Performance in Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Desi Yulastri  , Hajjul Kamil  , Fithria Fithria
Published: February 2025

Introduction: This study aims to determine the relationship between individual characteristics and work environment with nurses’ performance in hospitals. Specifically, the study examined how demographic characteristics, leadership style, professional development and other work environment elements influence nurses’ performance outcomes.
Methods: A quantitative research design with a cross-sectional approach was used. The research was conducted in the inpatient department of the Aceh Singkil Regional General Hospital on August 12 to 24, 2024. The study population was 134 nurses, with 109 respondents selected by accidental sampling. Inclusion criteria included at least one year of work experience and actively working at the time of data collection. Data were collected using questionnaires measuring individual characteristics, work environment (based on American Nurses Credentialing Center), and nurses’ work performance. Data were analyzed using chi-square and multiple logistic regression.
Results: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between age, gender, marital status, education, tenure, quality, leadership style, staffing programs and policies, autonomy, and professional development with nurses’ work performance (p = 0.029), (p = 0.000), (p = 0.015), (p = 0.000), (p = 0.030), (p = 0.001), (p = 0.000), ((p = 0.001), (p = 0.042). However, interdisciplinary relationships did not show a significant relationship with job performance (p = 0.097). Professional development has the strongest influence on nurses’ work performance, with an Odds Ratio (OR) of 8.72 (95% CI 0.670-3.662), which indicates that nurses who have good professional development have 8.72 times the probability of achieving excellent work performance.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that professional development is the factor most associated with nurses’ job performance.
Nurse’s Experience of Using Digital Support to Manage Work Related Stress at Pravara Rural Hospital: A Phenomenology Study
Authors: Heera Jayasheela  , Rajendra Lamkhede  , Kalpana Kale  , Sangita Vikhe  , Sanjeev Kulkarni  , Helena Rosen
Published: February 2025

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020 has estimated the nursing shortage in India.1 The objective of the study was to assess the nurse’sperceptions towards digital support to manage work related stress. A qualitative descriptive  is undertaken as a pilot project to explore nurses experience of using digital support to manage work related stress at Dr Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil, Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni (Bk), large tertiary care facility in Western India. It is part of a larger project “Nurses life world”, a research cooperation with Lund University, Dalarna University and Skovde University Sweden.
Methods: Thirty nurses were selected via purposive sampling. ATLAS. it7 software tool for organization and analysis of qualitative data was used to analyze the verbatim transcript. Data was collected through open-ended interview guide questions and face-to-face individual interviews. Ethical considerations were applied to all stages of the study. The collected data was analyzed according to the content analysis method suggested by Graneheim and Lundman. 
Results: The study resulted in six themes, six main categories and thirty five sub-categories. The themes includes:positive experience  to digital support, implication features of digital stress apps, emerging innovative technology opportunities, difficulties and challenges of digit apps, future perspectives and seeking facilitators.
Conclusion: The present study shows the digital support is useful for the nurses to cope with work related stress. The study provides insight to develop appropriate stress management digital apps for nurses in the working environment to cope with occupational stress.
The Prevalence of Smoking and Associated Risk Factors among Students at Secondary School in Hodeidah Governorate
Authors: Mohammed Ahmed Suhail  , Khaled Al-Selwi  , Sadeq Abdo Mohammed Alwesabi  , Khaled Mohammed Al-Sayaghi  , Mogeeb saeed Taha  , Elwaleed Idris Ali Sagiron
Published: February 2025

Background: Smoking is a significant public health concern, particularly in developing countries, with over one billion individuals engaging in tobacco use globally. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of smoking and associated risk factors among secondary school students in Hodeidah governorate, Yemen, in 2022.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, involving a sample of 1,000 students from urban and rural areas, selected through a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire covering demographic details, smoking habits, risk factors, and perceptions. The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS (version 28), employing descriptive and inferential statistics, with Chi-square tests to evaluate relationships between variables.
Results: 21.8% of students were smokers, with smoking prevalence higher among rural residents (22.3%) and females (26.8%). Socio-demographic factors such as gender and marital status significantly influenced smoking behavior, with divorced students exhibiting the highest smoking rates (75%). The study also revealed significant associations between smoking and having relatives or friends who smoke. 
Conclusion: These findings highlight the need for targeted smoking prevention strategies that consider demographic variations, focusing on early interventions in schools, community engagement, and culturally sensitive approaches to reduce smoking rates among adolescents in Yemen
Perception of Combined Method of Teaching on Learning among Student Nurses in Ebonyi State Nigeria: Lecture and Facilitation Methods
Authors: Ikwor Oyiri Juliet  , Makata Ngozi. E  , Ndubuisi Sunday F  , Obende Eyito Beatrice  , Uzoegbo Helen N
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Exploration of innovative teaching and learning methods to ascertain the modest means of imparting knowledge with the aim of producing ambidextrous students is ongoing; this study aims to determine the perception of the combined method of teaching on learning among student nurses in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: lecture and facilitation methods.
Method: Mixed design (survey and quasi-experimental research designs) was adopted. A purposive sampling technique was employed to collect data from 242 student nurses in Ebonyi State. A researchers-developed questionnaire was used for data collection while collated data were analysed and presented in percentages, means, standard deviations, and t-tests.
Result: The pre-intervention test was below average (25.5%), and the respondents perceive the combined lecture-facilitation method as not very effective in their learning; however, the post-intervention test results were 93.5% and 89.9% from each school, the result was statistically significant (P-value 0.000) which shows that the combined-facilitation technique is a very effective teaching method.
Conclusion: Despite the wide difference in the post test, which evidenced the effectiveness of the combined method, the student saw the method as not very effective, hence the need to emphasis and implement the use of the combined lecture-facilitation method to change their perception towards the teaching approach.
Imperative Repetition as a Rhetorical Device in Shakespeare’s Tragedies
Authors:   MA student of Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages, Uzbekistan, Chistyakova Kseniya Aleksandrovna
Published: February 2025

The article explores the use of imperative repetition in Shakespeare’s tragedies as a rhetorical and dramatic device that intensifies emotional, thematic, and character-driven elements. By examining instances where characters repeat commands or exhortations, the study highlights how this technique conveys urgency, desperation, and authority, often during moments of heightened tension. Repetition of imperatives also reveals inner conflict, obsession, or loss of control, amplifying the psychological depth of characters like Hamlet and Othello. Furthermore, this device creates rhythmic emphasis, enhancing the dramatic and poetic resonance of the plays. Imperative repetition emerges as a critical tool for Shakespeare to underline themes such as power, fate, madness, and human frailty, offering insights into the interplay between language and the tragic form.
Critical thinking and creativity in teaching the Russian language in schools with Uzbek language of instruction in the new Uzbekistan
Authors:   Doctoral student, Namangan State University, Uzbekistan, kizi SOBIROVA Gulibarno Zaynitdin
Published: February 2025

This article examines the importance of developing critical thinking and creativity in teaching the Russian language in schools where instruction is conducted in Uzbek, in the new Uzbekistan. The study analyzes the effectiveness of modern methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches in the educational process. According to the article, learning the Russian language is essential for establishing global connections, exchanging knowledge, and stimulating creative thinking. Critical thinking helps to enhance students' intellectual levels and develops their ability for independent thought. Creativity, in turn, allows for the generation of new ideas and effective solutions. The results of the study show that the effective application of creative tasks and interactive methods increases students' interest in learning the Russian language. This article also offers methodological recommendations for developing critical thinking and creativity within the educational system.
The Significance of Nurturing Students' Creativity in an Educational Context
Authors:   Independent researcher at Andijan state pedagogical institute, Principal at the academic lyceum under Andijan institute of agriculture and agrotechnology, Uzbekistan, Sayitturayevich Yusupov Lutfullo
Published: February 2025

The importance of fostering creativity in education cannot be overstated. It is not merely an optional enhancement; rather, it is a necessity for preparing students to navigate and shape the future. The integration of creativity into the curriculum has been demonstrated to unlock students' potential, enhance their cognitive and emotional development, and equip them with the skills needed for lifelong success (Csikszentmihalyi, Gardner, Sternberg, & Robinson). Research has shown that creativity is a multifaceted and dynamic process that can be nurtured through intentional teaching practices. The creation of a supportive environment, the encouragement of open-ended exploration, and the utilisation of interdisciplinary approaches by educators can inspire students to think creatively and embrace the challenges of an ever-evolving world.
Organizational and pedagogical conditions of introduction of modern management principles to HEIs of Uzbekistan
Authors:   Kokokn State Pedagogical Institute, Independent researcher, Doctor of Philosophy in Jurisprudence (PhD), Uzbekistan, Murodovich Azamov Jasurbek
Published: February 2025

In this article, the fundamental reforms that have been taking place in our country in recent years increase the need to reform the higher education system, and it is very important to train strong and capable personnel capable of carrying out the reforms based on the intended results. The need to modernize the operation and management of HEIs and to introduce the principles of autonomy to them has been highlighted.
Developing Creative Competence Based on the International Assessment System in the Education Course
Authors:   Doctoral student, Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajiniyaz, Uzbekistan, Urınbaevna Allashova Nursulu
Published: February 2025

This article focuses on developing students’ creativity in the Education course based on international assessment traditions. It explores methods of educating students using advanced foreign experiences and the implementation of PISA tests in Education lessons.
Comparative Analysis of Sentiment Analysis Models for Consumer Feedback: Evaluating the Impact of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approaches on Business Strategies
Authors:   Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Washington University of Science and Technology, USA, Hossain Safayet , Siddique Md Tarake ,   Master of Science in Information Technology, Washington University of Science and Technology, USA, Hosen Md Monir ,   MS in Business Analytics, St. Francis college, USA, Jamee Sakib Salam ,   Department of Management Information Systems, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Akter Sharmin ,   Department of Information Technology Project Management, St. Francis College, Akter Pinky ,   Master of Science in Information Technology, Washington University of Science and Technology, USA, Obaid Md Omar ,   Department of Business Analytics, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, CA, USA, Khan MD Sayem ,   Master of Science in Project Management, Saint Francis College (SFC), Brooklyn, New York, USA
Published: February 2025

In this study, we conducted a comparative analysis of traditional machine learning models and advanced deep learning models for sentiment analysis of consumer feedback, aiming to assess their impact on business strategies. We evaluated the performance of Random Forest, Support Vector Machines (SVM), Naive Bayes, BERT, and GPT models using a comprehensive dataset derived from e-commerce platforms, social media comments, customer surveys, and online forums. Our results demonstrated that while traditional models like Random Forest and SVM achieved decent accuracy, they were outperformed by the large language models, BERT and GPT. BERT achieved the highest accuracy (92.7%), precision (91.3%), recall (94.2%), and F1-score (92.7%), showcasing its exceptional ability to capture contextual relationships in text. GPT also demonstrated strong performance with an accuracy of 91.5%, although slightly lower than BERT. The findings suggest that transformer-based models, particularly BERT, offer significant advantages in processing consumer feedback, enabling businesses to extract more accurate insights for decision-making, customer satisfaction improvement, and marketing optimization. This study emphasizes the importance of adopting deep learning models for sentiment analysis in business contexts while acknowledging the potential limitations related to computational resources. Ultimately, our research highlights the value of sentiment analysis in informing business strategies and enhancing customer engagement.
Translation Systems forTraining Interpreters inEnglish-Speaking andAsian Countries
Authors:   Namangan state foreign languages institute, Uzbekistan, Mukhibullaevich Lutfullayev Pulatkhon
Published: February 2025

In today's era of globalization, the field of translation plays a crucial role in facilitating effective communication between diverse cultures and languages. The system for training translators varies across countries, reflecting their unique economic, social, and linguistic characteristics. This article examines the translator training systems in English-speaking countries, Asian nations, and Uzbekistan, analyzing their similarities and differences. It explores the comprehensive translation education programs developed in higher education institutions in English-speaking countries, the innovative approaches to translator training in Asian countries—particularly in Japan and South Korea—including AI-based translation technologies, as well as the recent developments, prospects, and the widespread integration of technological innovations in Uzbekistan’s translation sector. A comparative analysis of these aspects is provided.
MEMBER PARTICIPATION AND LOAN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT OF SACCOS IN BUSHENYI DISTRICT
Authors: NAOME KAKUNDWA , MUSOKE Dr. BUWULE HENRY , ISA Dr. SERWANDA
Published: February 2025

This study explores the relationship between member participation in governance and the performance of loan portfolios in Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs). The study investigates how member involvement in governance processes, access to timely information, and decision-making participation influence the financial outcomes of SACCOs, specifically focusing on loan portfolio performance. A quantitative research approach was employed, using survey data collected from 284 SACCO members in Uganda. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the level of member participation, while correlation and regression analyses were conducted to assess the impact of member governance involvement on loan portfolio performance. The results reveal significant positive correlations between member participation in governance, access to information, and decision-making involvement with improved loan portfolio performance. Specifically, the study highlights that SACCOs with active member participation in decision-making processes experience lower loan delinquency rates and better repayment outcomes. The findings contribute to the growing body of literature on cooperative governance and financial performance, offering practical insights for SACCO managers and policymakers. The study recommends that SACCOs invest in strategies to encourage greater member participation, improve transparency, and foster inclusive decision-making to enhance loan management and ensure long-term sustainability. This research offers valuable implications for strengthening SACCO governance and promoting financial stability in cooperative institutions, particularly in the context of developing economies.
THE ORBIT MODEL: A NEW STRATEGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH IN BASIC EDUCATION
Authors: CONTRERAS BARRIGA Dr. JUAN PABLO , REAL AUDEVES Dr. JOSÉ RODOLFO
Published: February 2025

In an increasingly globalized world, learning English has become an indispensable skill. However, the teaching of this foreign language faces multiple challenges, especially in basic education. English, as a lingua franca, facilitates global communication and opens doors to opportunities in an interconnected world. However, in the classroom, traditional methods, which are often based on following programs and textbooks to the letter, have shown limitations. Inspired by the post-method, the Orbit Model challenges the rigid and standardized teaching of English. Rather than focusing solely on an instrumental approach, this model encourages dynamic teaching that invites teachers to develop their creativity and adapt to the characteristics of each group of students. The central idea is that the teacher stops being just a transmitter of knowledge and becomes a facilitator of learning, thus promoting a more meaningful and relevant educational experience for students.
HOW DO VENEZUELAN MIGRANTS TO CHILE NARRATE THEIR MIGRATION PROCESS AND ITS EFFECTS UPON HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH?
Authors: ACERO LILIANA , PASTOR PABLO ZULETA
Published: February 2025

Migration to Chile has increased substantially during the last 5 years, with the latest wave of migrants being that of Venezuelans, representing as of 2022 more than half a million people, i.e. 32.8% of foreign residents. Unplanned migration flows have generated a profound crisis characterised by high levels of xenophobia and a lack of protective state policies. This study aims to analyse qualitatively the characteristics of the early migration processes as narrated by 10 Venezuelan migrants to Chile, emphasising their effects on psychosomatic health. It argues that social stigma has a direct adverse impact on psychosomatic health, while stamina works in the opposite direction, being mediated by the social support received from others. The work is based on Venezuelans’ perceptions before and during departure, in their journeys, and upon their arrival in Chile. Findings show that key factors negatively influence their mental health at the different stages, such as forced migration, unplanned or sudden fleeing, violence and profound adversities faced on bus and on foot journeys, irregular entry, and exhaustion, reduced access to mental health care, social discrimination and acculturation stress. The main protective factors that favor mental health include the care provided by relatives and friends, as well as the favourable disposition of hosts.
THE ABSENCE OF FEMALE HEROES IN EUROPEAN EDUCATION: CONTRADICTIONS AND PROGRESS IN HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: KARAOULAS APOSTOLOS
Published: February 2025

This study examines the role of female heroes in European educational curricula and their social representation. The analysis focuses on the presence and absence of these women in educational textbooks, highlighting the reasons why female heroes remain marginalized in educational and historical narratives. Specifically, through a thorough review of bibliographic sources, the study analyzes the inequality in the representation of heroism in historical and cultural narratives, where heroism is often equated with traditionally masculine traits such as leadership and strategic thinking. In contrast, women are frequently confined to traditional roles of support and sacrifice. The study also explores the relationship between education and social representations of heroism. Stereotypical depictions of women in history and education limit their recognition as leading figures, even though women have played pivotal roles in shaping social and political history. The inclusion of female heroes in educational curricula can contribute to the deconstruction of these stereotypes and promote gender equality and women's participation in various societal domains. Furthermore, the study underscores the significance of education in fostering a more just and inclusive society, where women are recognized not only as supportive figures but also as leaders in heroic narratives. The recognition of female heroes in educational textbooks promotes the expansion of social values and the empowerment of women’s participation in political and social life.
UNDERSTANDING THE POST IN POST-MODERN AMERICAN POETRY
Authors: EKINDESONE NJUME EMMANUEL , LEM ACHO LESLEY
Published: February 2025

The question about the meaning of the postmodern text has become quite a complex and often controversial one in contemporary literary circles. What was accepted as poetics as prescribed by Aristotle, Alexander Pope and the Romantic poets William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, emphasizing tranquility, requiring rhyme schemes, decorum and diction, leading to meaning; has given way to a type of art which celebrates chaos, upholds experimentation transcends genres and traverses borders of meaning. Literary discourse even in Neo-Classical times emphasized the iambic pentameter and the rhyme royal used by many of its advocates. However, post WWII, poets, as well as post-industrializations’ poets have assumed a rather controversial position by engaging in pastiche to the detriment of the meaning of the poem. The paper hypothesizes that the meaning of the postmodern poem, cannot be appreciated without referring to inter-textual and other trans-meta-con-textual interpretations which continually nuance the meaning of texts.
AN ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS’ INTERCULTURAL SKILLS COMPETENCE
Authors: TORRECER JERWIN B. , ENDRANO APOLLO A. , R SY DANIEL , A. FLORES KLAIRE ANN
Published: February 2025

Today's diverse classrooms require teachers to have strong intercultural skills to meet students' varied needs. This study evaluates teachers' intercultural skills. A comprehensive survey was conducted with a diverse group of educators. The teachers’ intercultural skills were assessed by examining their effectiveness in managing cultural interactions and integrating intercultural content into lessons. Practices were analyzed by the frequency and methods of incorporating intercultural activities and teaching strategies. The survey's quantitative analysis revealed teachers' strengths and areas needing support, emphasizing the importance of ongoing training to enhance intercultural competence for more inclusive and effective teaching practices.
El desafío académico: estrés y su afrontamiento en hombres y mujeres estudiantes de la Escuela Militar de Ingeniería
Authors: Hernández Arisbeth , Vázquez Monter Silvia Carolina
Published: February 2025

Adoptar un ritmo acelerado de actividades, puede comprometer la salud física y mental como causa de diversos estresores. En el caso del ámbito académico, específicamente hablando de estudiantes militares, un estado de estrés puede causar o alentar agotamiento emocional perjudicando su rendimiento, pueden, además, presentar síntomas que se interpongan con el cumplimiento de sus responsabilidades de servicio y exigencia académica. A pesar de las distintas investigaciones sobre el estrés, existe poca información sobre el estrés académico en esta población específica. Este estudio midió los niveles de estrés y el uso de estrategias de afrontamiento en 106 oficiales de la Escuela Militar de Ingeniería (78 hombres y 28 mujeres), con una edad promedio de 24.4 años. Se analizó la relación entre variables comparando entre ambos sexos y se identificó la estrategia de afrontamiento al estrés más utilizada. Esta investigación se llevó a cabo en marzo de 2024, con su posterior y respectivo análisis de datos, destacando en los resultados que, los hombres presentan mayor sintomatología y niveles de estrés en comparación de las mujeres, y, utilizan como afrontamiento la reevaluación positiva, a diferencia de las mujeres que destacan en la búsqueda de apoyo.
El modelo secuencial de políticas públicas en la actualidad
Authors: González Figueroa Fernando
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo se centra en analizar la actualidad y vigencia del clásico modelo secuencial de políticas públicas surgido en la década de los cincuenta del siglo pasado; para este efecto se realiza la revisión de los autores que han destacado sus bondades y debilidades; con énfasis en las teorías representativas del modelo. Asimismo, se describen cada una de sus etapas, destacando sus fortalezas y sus críticas; también se presentan ejemplos de su aplicación en la práctica y se concluye que, más allá de su rigidez, es una herramienta metodológica, cuya principal utilidad es facilitar la gestión de las políticas implementadas por los gobiernos.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI TERJADINYA HEMOROID DI RUMAH SAKIT BUDI KEMULIAAN KOTA BATAM TAHUN 2023
Authors: Muhammad Rifki  , Andi Asda Astiah  , Aghnia Hernawati
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT
Background: Symptoms of hemorrhoid can happen because of many risk factors such as age, history of hemorrhoid in family, lack of fiber foods consumption, lack of water, history of constipation, wrong habits of defecation and physical activity. The purpose of this research is to know the correlation between many risk factor that can effect the incident of hemorrhoid. 
Methods: This research was observational analytic study with case control design. Total samples included 72 people. Samples were obtained by purpossive sampling. The primary data obtained by recording the interviews based on questionairre and analyzed using univariate, bivariate with chi-square.
Results: The results showed that hemorrhoid more common in person above 45 years old (55,2%), no family history 80.6%, heavy physical activity 58.3%, no history of constipation 63.9%, squatting defecation position 52.8% , and low fiber consumption of 61.1%. The results of this study was that there was a significant relationship between physical activity (p=<0.000), history of constipation (p=<0.000), fiber consumption (p=<0.000), defecation position (p=<0.001), age (p=0.031) against hemorrhoids. And there is no relationship between family history (p=<0.183) and the incidence of hemorrhoids.
Conclusion: There is a significant realtionship between fiber consumption, physical activity, defecation position, age, history of constipation with hemorrhoids. There is no relationship between a family history of hemorrhoids and the incidence of hemorrhoids.
Keywords: hemorrhoid, constipation, activity
KEJADIAN DERMATITIS KONTAK AKIBAT KERJA DARI PROSES PRODUKSI PLYWOOD
Authors: Mariaman Tjendera  , Andi Asda Astiah  , Mutiara Mutiara husnul khatimah
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT
Background: Occupational contact dermatitis is one of the most common skin diseases among workers, which can lead to reduced productivity and increased absenteeism. Factors that trigger contact dermatitis can be grouped into two categories, namely direct causal factors, which include the nature of the substance, level of solubility, form (solid, gas or liquid), concentration, and duration of contact and indirect causal factors which include gender. , age, level of personal hygiene, ethnicity, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and temperature and humidity conditions.
Methods: The design of this research was a cross-sectional analytical observational study. Data was taken using a questionnaire and diagnosis from local health center doctors, sampling using total sampling technique and obtained 76 respondents from the plywood processing work division. Data analysis used univariate analysis and bivariate chi-square tests.
Results: The results of the chi-square statistical test analysis showed that the relationship between the use of PPE and work-related contact dermatitis was found to be a p-value of 0.000, and the relationship between personal hygiene and work-related contact dermatitis was found to be a p-value of 0.000.
Conclusion: There was a relationship between the use of PPE and personal hygiene on work-related contact dermatitis in plywood production process workers at PT. Lestarindo Utama Karya in 2024
Keywords: DKAK, PPE, Personal Hygiene, Plywood
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK DAUN KEMANGI (OCIMUM SANCTUM) TERHADAP PENURUNAN KOLESTEROL TOTAL TIKUS PUTIH (RATTUS NORVEGICUS STRAIN WISTAR) YANG DIINDUKSI MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (MSG).
Authors: Brain Gantoro  , Yani Christina  , Emylianti Aidah Putri
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT
Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a condition where cholesterol levels increase above normal limits. Flavonoids found in plants functioning as natural antioxidants with their ability to ward off free radical molecules. One of these plants is basil leaves (Ocimum sanctum). The aim of this research was to determine the effect of basil leaf extract on reducing cholesterol levels in mice.
Methods: This study used a true experimental design in vivo in the laboratory with Post test Only Control Group design and a total sample of 35 experimental animals grouped into 5 groups, namely the negative control group only given standard feed, the positive control group given MSG 0.2 g / kgBB for 14 days, and the treatment group consisting of 3 groups induced by MSG for 14 days and basil leaf extract at a dose of 175 mg/kgBB, 350 mg/kgBB, 700 mg/kgBB for 10 days. Analysis of the results using One Way Anova test followed by Post Hoc LSD analysis to see differences between groups.
Results: Ocimum sanctum extract was able to reduce total cholesterol levels in mice induced by MSG with a significance of p = 0.000.
Conclusion: The most effective reduction in total cholesterol levels was at a dose of 700 mg/kgBB
Keywords: Basil leaf, Cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia
Educación Contable de las Microempresas en la Ciudad de Quito 2024
Authors: Barros Guachamin Erick David , Pesantez Huanga Celia Marisol , Flores Tunja Jonnathan Raúl , Moreno Cruz Juan Iván , Meneses Segura Vanessa Lizeth
Published: February 2025

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar el nivel de educación contable en las microempresas de la ciudad de Quito, identificando las barreras para su implementación y las oportunidades de mejora en la gestión financiera. Se utilizó una metodología descriptiva con enfoque cuantitativo, mediante la aplicación de encuestas a 50 microempresarios de diversos sectores económicos. Los resultados evidencian que el 68% de los participantes carece de formación contable formal, mientras que solo un 12% utiliza software especializado para la gestión de sus finanzas, siendo las principales barreras el desconocimiento (52%) y la percepción de alto costo (30%). Asimismo, se identificó un alto interés (84%) en recibir capacitación contable, lo que sugiere una oportunidad para el diseño de programas educativos enfocados en las necesidades del sector. Este estudio resalta la importancia de la alfabetización contable para la sostenibilidad de las microempresas y plantea interrogantes sobre las estrategias más efectivas para incentivar la adopción de tecnologías y formación especializada.
Efectos del Turismo en la Economía Local y Nacional en el Ecuador
Authors: Suárez Castellano Blanca Katherine , Vargas Moreno Mercedes Elizabeth , Abril Buenaño Nelly Carolina , Herrera Panchi Gladys Rocio , Rosero Yugsi Mauricio Fabian
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo nos permitirá observar de qué manera la actividad turística influye en la economía local y nacional del Ecuador, para ello realizamos una recopilación histórica de cuando sucedió su pico más alto, paralelamente su pico más bajo, los lugares mayormente visitados, además de cómo diferentes factores sociales, económicos, de salud pueden perjudicar su crecimiento, el diseño de investigación es no experimental con un tipo de investigación documental, además de un corte transversal y se usaron fichas de investigación, en la obtención de información de diferentes fuentes oficiales y los resultados encontrados.
Impacto de la Dolarización en la Economía Ecuatoriana, tras un Cuarto de Siglo
Authors: Cruz Aguirre Byron Andres , Loor Saldarriaga Angel Oswaldo , Merino Garnica Alex Estuardo , Salas Herrera Jenny Elizabeth , Tomalá de la Rosa Henry Javier
Published: February 2025

La dolarización en Ecuador, implementada en el año 2000, estabilizó inicialmente la economía, reduciendo la inflación y proporcionando estabilidad monetaria. Por otra parte, veinticuatro años después, se puede observar que no resolvió problemas estructurales, así como la indisciplina fiscal, desequilibrios comerciales, subempleo y dependencia del petróleo siendo esencial evaluar su impacto para determinar su sostenibilidad a largo plazo y considerando alternativas monetarias que sean más efectivas para el desarrollo económico del país. La presente investigación analiza el impacto de la dolarización en la economía ecuatoriana desde el año 2000 hasta el 2023, utilizando un enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo se analizaron datos económicos oficiales de instituciones como el Banco Central del Ecuador y el Fondo Monetario Internacional. Los resultados presentan una recuperación moderada del PIB, una reducción significativa de la inflación y una estabilidad económica, además se resalta limitaciones como la complejidad de los factores económicos y sociales involucrados. El endeudamiento externo de Ecuador aumentó significativamente desde 2000, reflejando una mayor dependencia de financiamiento internacional. Por lo que la balanza comercial mostró un déficit constante, revelando la falta de competitividad, pero, sin embargo, las reservas internacionales y las exportaciones aumentaron, impulsando el crecimiento económico y mejorando la balanza comercial. El impacto social y cultural implica limitaciones en la inversión en políticas sociales y proyectos culturales, pero también una mayor seguridad económica y fortalecimiento de la identidad cultural ecuatoriana. La economía ecuatoriana ha experimentado fluctuaciones desde la dolarización en 2000. A pesar de que ha habido recuperación del PIB y reducción de la inflación, también ha aumentado el endeudamiento externo y la dependencia de importaciones. Sin embargo, las reservas internacionales y las exportaciones han aumentado, lo que ha permitido al país afrontar crisis externas y proteger la moneda. La dolarización en Ecuador ha tenido un impacto significativo en la economía del país desde su implementación en el año 2000, aunque ha brindado estabilidad económica, también ha generado desafíos estructurales como el endeudamiento externo y la dependencia de financiamiento internacional. Es importante implementar políticas para promover la competitividad interna, desarrollar una estrategia de gestión de la deuda, fortalecer las reservas internacionales e implementar una política social robusta para favorecer la inclusión social y el desarrollo cultural.
Inteligencia artificial como herramienta educativa en contextos escolares
Authors: Sandoval Jarro Brayan Daniel , Zapata Valverde Yulissa Fernanda , Vicente Merino José Manuel , Saavedra Ortiz Vismar Leonardo , Guaján Otavalo Bryan Alexander , Guayllas Morocho Abel de Jesús
Published: February 2025

El documento denominado "Inteligencia Artificial como herramienta educativa en contextos escola-res" examina el impacto y las oportunidades que la inteligencia artificial (IA) proporciona como un instrumento transformador en el contexto educativo. En un contexto donde la innovación tecnoló-gica progresa a un ritmo acelerado, este estudio se enfoca en cómo la Inteligencia Artificial puede ser utilizada para personalizar el aprendizaje, optimizar procesos pedagógicos y fomentar compe-tencias fundamentales del siglo XXI. El estudio adopta una metodología mixta, incorporando análi-sis cuantitativos y cualitativos para investigar la aplicación de herramientas de Inteligencia Artificial en entornos educativos, poniendo especial énfasis en su aplicabilidad en campos como la instruc-ción personalizada, la administración de recursos pedagógicos y el aprendizaje adaptativo. La in-vestigación implicó la participación de 200 alumnos y 50 educadores de diversas instituciones edu-cativas en un proyecto de implementación de plataformas basadas en inteligencia artificial, inclu-yendo chatbots educativos, sistemas de tutoría inteligente y aplicaciones de análisis de aprendizaje. Los hallazgos señalaron que la Inteligencia Artificial propició un incremento del 45% en el rendi-miento académico de los alumnos mediante la personalización de las actividades en función de sus estilos y ritmos de aprendizaje. Además, el 85% de los educadores indicaron que estas herramientas simplificaron la administración del aula y la detección inmediata de áreas de mejora. Desde una perspectiva cualitativa, se subrayó que la Inteligencia Artificial fomentó la motivación intrínseca de los alumnos, al ofrecerles experiencias de aprendizaje más interactivas y pertinentes. Adicional-mente, los educadores apreciaron el potencial de la Inteligencia Artificial para mitigar la carga ad-ministrativa, facilitando así la concentración en el acompañamiento pedagógico. No obstante, el estudio también detecta retos tales como la exigencia de capacitación docente en la utilización de dichas tecnologías y las disparidades de acceso en contextos de desventaja. Estos elementos enfati-zan la relevancia de políticas públicas inclusivas que aseguren la equidad en la implementación de la Inteligencia Artificial en contextos educativos. Para concluir, la inteligencia artificial emerge co-mo un instrumento educativo prometedor que, al ser integrado eficazmente, posee el potencial de metamorfosear la educación hacia un modelo más personalizado, inclusivo y enfocado en el desa-rrollo de competencias críticas para el futuro. Se propone expandir su puesta en práctica en diver-sos niveles educativos y continuar con la investigación de su repercusión a largo plazo.
Una aproximación al estudio de la potestad reglamentaria multinivel en colombia a la luz del derecho a la protesta
Authors: Álvarez Abril Silvia Juliana
Published: February 2025

Indudablemente, la protesta es una acción o derecho que ha venido tomando relevancia en los últimos años. La Constitución Política descentralizó la función administrativa en los diferentes niveles territoriales y reservó la competencia de orden público en el Presidente de la República, los Gobernadores y los Alcaldes, quienes fungen como vasos comunicantes que ponen en obra en el territorio las directrices nacionales. Así las cosas, el presente escrito tiene como fundamento realizar una aproximación histórica al tema, para posteriormente suscitar una reflexión en virtud del desarrollo normativo y jurisprudencial del ordenamiento y/o sistema judicial colombiano y así determinar si ante la comisión legislativa existente, esta competencia en cabeza del poder ejecutivo nacional es suficiente para regular el derecho a la protesta en los territorios o, por el contrario, son los gobernadores y alcaldes, en una especie de sistema multinivel de poder de policía, los que deben regular dicho derecho y, de ser así, cuáles son las competencias locales de las que están investidos el ejecutivo departamental y local.
Innovación pedagógica en el aula: estrategias para el siglo XXI
Authors: Gualán Minga Lorgia Jaqueline , Sandoval Jarro Brayan Daniel , León Ochoa Jenny Marivel , Chamba Gomes Ana Mireya , Zapata Valverde Yulissa Fernanda , Hernández Centeno Jonatan Adrián
Published: February 2025

La innovación pedagógica en el entorno académico constituye un elemento crucial para la trans-formación de los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje en el siglo XXI. La educación contemporá-nea confronta retos emanados del progreso tecnológico, la globalización y las emergentes exigen-cias sociales, lo que demanda la instauración de estrategias innovadoras que faciliten el desarrollo efectivo de habilidades en los alumnos. Este estudio examina una variedad de estrategias pedagógi-cas concebidas con el objetivo de potenciar el aprendizaje significativo, promover el pensamiento crítico y optimizar la participación activa de los alumnos. Las estrategias implementadas incluyen el aprendizaje basado en proyectos (ABP), el aprendizaje cooperativo, la gamificación y la incorpora-ción de instrumentos tecnológicos en el entorno educativo. El Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas (ABP) facilita a los estudiantes el desarrollo de competencias de investigación y resolución de pro-blemas a través de la indagación en contextos reales. El aprendizaje cooperativo, por otro lado, promueve la interacción entre individuos, fomentando la generación colectiva de conocimiento. La implementación de la gamificación, mediante la incorporación de componentes lúdicos en el proce-so educativo, potencia la motivación y el compromiso de los estudiantes. Además, la integración de tecnología, tales como plataformas digitales, simulaciones interactivas y recursos multimedia, in-crementa las oportunidades pedagógicas y promueve la personalización del proceso de aprendizaje. La investigación subraya igualmente la relevancia del rol del educador como catalizador del cono-cimiento y la necesidad de su capacitación continua para ajustar las metodologías a las demandas contemporáneas. Adicionalmente, se subraya la importancia de adoptar un enfoque centrado en el estudiante, que fomente la autonomía, la creatividad y la habilidad para adaptarse al cambio. En conclusión, el artículo sostiene que la adopción de estrategias innovadoras en el entorno académico contribuye de manera significativa a la optimización de los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje, capacitando a los alumnos para los desafíos del siglo XXI. Se sugiere la implementación de meto-dologías activas y adaptables, que faciliten la respuesta a las demandas de los estudiantes en un contexto educativo dinámico y en continua transformación.
Riesgo para desarrollar diabetes mellitus tipo II con base en la escala FINDRISC
Authors: Díaz Zurita Madaí , Ramírez Gómez José Pablo , Robles Rodríguez Perla Violeta
Published: February 2025

La prevalencia de diabetes diagnosticada en México fue de 11.1%; no diagnosticada, 4.6%; y total, 15.7%. Es decir, 30% de los adultos que viven con diabetes desconoce su condición; en el estado de Oaxaca hay 54 mil 443 personas que viven con diabetes mellitus, siendo la tercera causa de muerte en la entidad. La escala Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) es uno de los instrumentos más utilizados a nivel mundial para valorar el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) en el plazo de 10 años. Siendo una herramienta sencilla y práctica de realizar. Teniendo como objetivo de la investigación: determinar el riesgo para desarrollar diabetes mellitus tipo II con base a esta escala. Dicho estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal, realizado a los derechohabientes que cumplieron los criterios de selección, mediante un muestreo aleatorio simple se les aplicó el cuestionario FINDRISC, con una muestra de 385 pacientes. El 11.4% (44) presento riesgo bajo, 39% (150) riesgo ligeramente elevado, 24.2% (93) riesgo moderado, el 24.9% (95) riesgo alto y 0.5% (2) riesgo muy alto para desarrollar DM2. La escala FINDRISC puede ser un instrumento útil para la identificación temprana de la población en riesgo de padecer diabetes mellitus tipo 2.
Impacto de las Remesas en la Economía Ecuatoriana
Authors: Fernández Ramírez Joyce Micaela , Loor Saldarriaga Angel Oswaldo , Vargas Moreno Mercedes Elizabeth , Guevara Herrera Carlos Roberto , Sáenz Martinez Lenin Gonzalo
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo pretende informar sobre el impacto significativo que tienen las remesas en la economía ecuatoriana ya que son de vital importancia en el contexto socioeconómico del país. Las remesas, enviadas principalmente por migrantes ecuatorianos en el extranjero, han emergido como una de las principales fuentes de divisas. Estos dineros o remesas han reactivado el consumo en los hogares, aumentando las compras ya sea de bienes o servicios, contribuyendo a mejorar la calidad de vida de las familias que las reciben. Considerando que las remesas desempeñan un papel fundamental en la liquidez de los hogares ecuatorianos, especialmente en un contexto de deterioro laboral, y han contribuido a equilibrar la balanza de pagos, se convierten en un elemento esencial para un país sin moneda propia como Ecuador, que opera con el dólar, ofreciendo un alivio en periodos de desajuste macroeconómico. Asimismo, las remesas impulsan la inclusión financiera, dado que numerosas personas han optado por abrir cuentas de ahorro con el fin de recibir fondos desde el extranjero. Sin embargo, la pandemia de COVID-19 tuvo un impacto considerable en el flujo de remesas a Ecuador. A pesar de la incertidumbre económica mundial y las restricciones de movilidad, las remesas demostraron ser resilientes y, en algunos casos, aumentaron durante la crisis sanitaria. Para el año 2023, Ecuador experimentó una afluencia significativa de remesas, con un monto superior al registrado en años anteriores, lo que tiene un impacto notable en el PIB del país, siendo estas remesas donde se originan principalmente en Estados Unidos, España e Italia. Se pudo determinar la investigación cuantitativa y explicativa, la cual se centró en analizar de manera objetiva y rigurosa el impacto que las remesas enviadas por los migrantes ecuatorianos tienen sobre la economía nacional. Este tipo de investigación permite no solo medir el volumen de las remesas que ingresan al país, sino también identificar cómo estos flujos de dinero influyen en diversos indicadores económicos como el Producto Interno Bruto (PIB), la tasa de consumo en los hogares, el ahorro, la inversión y la desigualdad económica.