bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Discovering and Creating the Leading Edge of Extended Reality and Spatial Computing: A Message From the Editor-in-Chief (Preprint)
Authors: Riedemann Lars
Published: July 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

We are pleased to introduce JMIR XR and Spatial Computing, a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the integration of extended reality and spatial computing technologies into routine clinical care.
Global Surveillance of Public Interest in Cosmetic Tourism for Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery Abroad: Infodemiology Investigation of Internet Search Trends and Social Media Content (Preprint)
Authors: Azzam Daniel B. , Dai Yi Ling , North Victoria S. , Callahan Alison B. , Heher Katrinka L. , Kapadia Mitesh K. , Vagefi M. Reza
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Global medical tourism for aesthetic surgery has become a popular phenomenon through ease of access in the digital era, though such services are not without potential risks. The application of infodemiology for global health surveillance may provide unique insights into unknown patient travel patterns and surgeon workforce dynamics abroad.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to evaluate American cosmetic tourism trends in oculofacial plastic surgery, including demand profile and qualifications of the most sought-after international eyelid surgeons on social media.

METHODS

This cross-sectional infodemiology study queried Google Trends to assess United States (US) interest in aesthetic eyelid surgery abroad in twenty-five destination countries from 2013-2023. The highest rated content posted by 55 eyelid surgeons (US, n=11; international, n=44) on a social media platform (Instagram, LLC) was evaluated. Main outcomes included google search volumes for aesthetic eyelid surgery for each destination country, as well as specialty training and professional medical society affiliations of popular eyelid surgeons on social media in each of these countries.

RESULTS

The top five destinations Americans sought for aesthetic eyelid surgery abroad were South Korea, Mexico, Canada, Turkey, and China. Interest in eyelid surgery abroad remained stable over the last decade despite 118% growth in blepharoplasty searches. Social media indicated eyelid surgeons abroad were more often general plastic surgeons than in the US (68% vs 18%, P = .003). US surgeons more frequently completed oculofacial plastics, facial plastics, or aesthetic plastics fellowships compared to international surgeons (82% vs 18%, P < .001) and had membership in professional medical societies (100% vs 50%, P = .002).

CONCLUSIONS

American demand for international eyelid surgery remained stable over the past decade despite a two-fold increase in US interest for blepharoplasty. Digital epidemiology data reveal a shortage of international surgeons with specialized aesthetic eyelid fellowship training or professional society affiliations on social media among the preferred destinations for Americans seeking aesthetic eyelid surgery. These findings may provide beneficial insights for patients interested in traveling abroad for eyelid surgery, as well as for surgeons or academic societies seeking to increase online presence or patient-directed educational content via social media engagement.
Social Media as a Platform for Cancer Care Decision Making: A Survey-Based Study on Trust, Engagement, and Preferences (Preprint)
Authors: Johnson Anna Rose , Longfellow Grace Anne , Lee Clara , Ormseth Benjamin , Skolnick Gary , Politi Mary , Rivera Yonaira , Myckatyn Terence
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Decision aids can improve patient and clinician decision making but are underused and restricted to clinical settings.

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the potential dissemination of health decision aids through digital platforms and social media.

METHODS

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in February 2023 using an online platform. Descriptive statistics evaluated demographics, health and cancer information-seeking behaviors, and social media trust and usage. Correlation and non-parametric tests analyzed relationships between these variables and likelihood to view health information or access decision aids online.

RESULTS

Of 607 respondents, 65.4% had searched for cancer information. Of these 46.6% had used the internet for their primary source of cancer information. Facebook was the most popular social media platform, used by 84.2% of respondents. Trust in social media for health information was higher among those of Black or Asian race (p=0.003), younger age (p<0.001), and fewer years as a United States resident (p=0.004). Trust in social media for health information was associated with a higher likelihood of viewing online health information and accessing a decision aid online (p<0.001). Younger age was associated with increased online health seeking behavior (p=0.008). Social media engagement was associated with increased online health seeking behavior (ρ=0.20 p<0.001) and willingness to access an online decision aid (ρ=0.21, p<0.001).

CONCLUSIONS

Social media platforms hold promise for increasing accessibility of evidence-based health information and decision aids. Future research should evaluate the use of social media with patient populations. The nuanced relationship(s) between trust and digital media use should be explored to optimize content delivery.

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Experiences of nursing professionals of the Rioja Health Service (Spain) on their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Preprint)
Authors: Tovar Reinoso Alberto , del Pozo-Herce Pablo , Eva García Carpintero-Blas , Martínez-Sabater Antonio , Chover-Sierra Elena , Santolalla-Arnedo Iván , Ruiz de Viñaspre-Hernández Regina , Gea-Caballero Vicente , Karniej Piotr , González-Fernández Silvia , Juárez-Vela Raúl , Marcelina Iriarte-Moreda Verónica
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

The global pandemic of COVID-19 has intensified the psychological impact on healthcare personnel, manifesting itself in terms of stress, emotional well-being, and use of coping strategies.

OBJECTIVE

The aim is to explore the psychological impact on nurses during the COVID 19 crisis

METHODS

A qualitative descriptive phenomenological study was carried out using interviews and written narratives with a sample of 36 nursing professionals (workers of the Riojan Health Service) in the year 2021 to know in first person the emotional management and their coping strategies during the first months of the COVID 19 pandemic.

RESULTS

After the analysis, three themes were obtained: (T1) Perceived emotions, (T2) Stressors, and (T3) Coping strategies. Nursing professionals exposed on the front line to COVID-19 experienced feelings of frustration and fear that affected their mental health, making decision-making and emotional management difficult.

CONCLUSIONS

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a psychological impact on healthcare professionals. Early interventions can help mitigate the long-term effects of mental disorders with targeted interventions that promote resilience and psychological support and strengthen the health system's capacity to meet future challenges and ensure quality care.
The Evolution of Learning Styles in Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Residents and Teachers. (Preprint)
Authors: Gouvea Silva Gabriela , da Silva Costa Carlos Dario , Cardoso Gonçalves Bruno , Vianney Saldanha Cidrão Nunes Luiz , Santos Emerson , Almeida de Arnaldo Rodriguez Castro Natalia , Abreu de Lima Alba Regina , Sabadoto Brienze Vânia Maria , Oliani Antônio Hélio , André Júlio César
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Studies confirm a relationship between learning style and medical career choice in the learning style patterns observed in distinct types of residency programs. Such patterns can also be applied to general surgery, from medical school to the latest stages of training. Aligning teaching strategies with the predominant learning styles in surgical residency programs has the potential to make training more effective.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to determine the learning styles of general surgery residents and professors in a Brazilian teaching hospital and compare the results with the existing literature.

METHODS

Cross-sectional study conducted in a teaching hospital of a public university in Brazil. Thirty-four general surgery residents of any year of training and 30 professors participated in the study. Participants completed a sociodemographic survey and David Kolb's Learning Style Inventory. It classifies participants into one of four distinct types of learners: accommodating, diverging, assimilating, and converging. Relationship between sociodemographic data and learning styles was analyzed using Fisher's test, adjusted by the Bonferroni method, and the effect size was measured using Cramer's V test.

RESULTS

The learning style distribution was similar in both groups, with 43,75% diverging, 42,18% accommodating, 10.93% assimilating, and 3.12% converging styles. A significant relationship was found between sex and learning style (p=0.049) and between age and learning style for professors (p=0.029). The effect sizes were strong (0.46) and very strong (0.506), respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

The prevalence of learning styles among general surgery residents and professors at this Brazilian hospital differs from that of previous studies, with a higher proportion of diverging and accommodating learners and a lower proportion of converging learners, pointing to a change in learning styles. Understanding learning styles is important for developing effective and inclusive surgical training programs. Further research with larger and more diverse populations is needed to confirm these results and explore the factors contributing to the observed differences in learning styles.
The Regional Government Leaders Ambiguous Position and Political Influence in Indonesia’s Civil Servant Management
Authors: Hardenta Alif Duta
Published: July 2024

The regional government leaders in civil state management and bureaucracy in post-Reform Indonesia positioned as both leader in regional political power, while on the other hand they also had the power as the administrator of civil service management and its bureaucracy. This study aims to analyse on the impact of this authority as mandated by the laws in autonomy and regional governance on civil servant management.  This is a normative legal research article. The literature review gathers information from document, reference and regulatory analysis. The data analysed qualitatively and presented descriptively. This article sums up that the regional government leader’s political authority created a phenomenon where there are imbalances and dependencies between the relationship of bureaucracy and political power in regional governance. The progress of this governance relationship also showed flaw in bureaucracy, where the bureaucrats and officials are vulnerable into subjective and political issues that might affect the quality of public services performed. The relationship between bureaucrats and regional leaders as political nevertheless created the occurrence of civil servant management laws violations, especially against the merit system and open job promotions. These cases of violations happened in several regional government on different occasions.
A Contemporary View of Disrespecting the International Health Regulations During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Why
Authors: Fikri Fahmi Fahruqi
Published: July 2024

This paper discusses an analysis of the legal framework of the 2005 International Health Regulations, specifically Article 43 in relation with the concept of “Additional Health Measures” and seeing how this Article, which currently lacks sufficient jurisprudence, is supposed to be applied within practice especially during pandemics such as COVID-19. The purpose of such is to form a guideline for States parties to this Regulation in its implementation, as is often seen within reality that there exists inconsistent application of it during pandemics, causing a considerable amount of its violation. Hence, because of the lack of jurisprudence for the Regulation, this paper will attempt to use a doctrinal method in interpreting the key terms of the Regulation, with additionally using other sources of law in support to find a meaning. It will be found later in the paper the usage of the 1994 World Trade Organization Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Agreement can be used to understand the technicalities of the Regulation as many of its terms were inspired by said agreement. After understanding the technicalities of Article 43, an assessment of its implementation will be done where we will find how countries like China, which has made restrictive health measures of the extreme, has violated the provision of the Regulation and how countries like New Zealand which has achieved its goal of reducing COVID cases by taking less restrictive measures, has complied with the Regulation.
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Regular Aerobic Exercise on Common Chronic Diseases and Their Mechanisms
Authors: Li Zetong
Published: July 2024

The anti-inflammatory effects of regular aerobic exercise on common chronic diseases have become an important field of medical research. This paper aims to explore the anti-inflammatory effects and mechanisms of aerobic exercise on common chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and chronic respiratory diseases. By introducing the basic concepts of aerobic exercise and combining them with the inflammatory mechanisms of chronic diseases, this paper analyzes how aerobic exercise exerts its anti-inflammatory effects through improving systemic inflammatory responses, regulating the immune system, and optimizing metabolic pathways. The paper also discusses the application of aerobic exercise in clinical practice, including exercise prescription design, intervention strategies, and efficacy evaluation, providing practical advice for the management of chronic diseases.
Implementing Problem-Based Learning to Improve Collaborative Writing Skills through Lesson Study in the Indonesian Language Subject
Authors: Fawaid Achmad , Huda Miftahul
Published: July 2024

The time constraints, lack of resources, and conventional teaching methods often make students lose interest in writing skills. This article analyses the implementation of problem-based learning approaches through lesson study as an effective solution to enhance students’ writing skills collaboratively on Indonesian language subject. The lesson study activity directed in applying problem-based learning was done as much as six times with writing skills material. The research was conducted with a participatory based qualitative approach to six different classes at SMAN 2 Tanggul Jember, each consisting of an average of 35 students. Data related to writing skills were collected through student work sheets, while data related to collaboration were collected through observation sheets. This study resulted in an increase in the aspect of writing skills performed by the model teacher and lecturer in six open classes. More students scored between 61-80, meeting the criteria of BSH (Developing as Expected). On the other hand, improvements have also been observed in the process of inter-student collaboration in writing. For example, a few students who were previously idle in the classroom became more engaged, the teaching process began to be structured, and student activity within groups increased. In conclusion, problem-based learning, practiced through study lessons, has significantly enhanced students’ collaborative writing skills at the Senior High School level.
Pemanfaatan anekdot dalam membuat komik strip bertema sosial bagi peserta didik SMK bidang Animasi: Kajian sastra interdisipliner
Authors: Imrotin  , Saefuddin Famsah  , Ari Ambarwati
Published: July 2024

Anekdot dalam komik strip bertema sosial strategis dipajankan pada peserta didik sekolah menengah. Anekdot diajarkan dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia jenjang Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK), sedangkan komik strip merupakan salah satu kompetensi dalam teori kejuruan bidang Animasi. Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi kolaborasi anekdot dalam komik strip melalui pembelajaran sastra interdisipliner yang mendekatkan sastra pada dunia kerja peserta didik. Tujuan penelitian pengembangan ini adalah menyusun purwarupa komik strip yang bersumber dari anekdot sebagai perpaduan bidang sastra dan teori kejuruan animasi. Tahapan penelitian terdiri dari define dan design. Tahap define merupakan pengumpulan informasi awal yang dilakukan dengan teknik kuesioner pada peserta didik serta wawancara dengan guru bahasa Indonesia dan Teori Kejuruan. Pada tahap design peneliti mengikuti langkah pembuatan komik strip. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peserta didik bidang Animasi terbantu menyusun komik strip kritik sosial dengan menggunakan anekdot. Langkah-langkah dalam penyusunan komik strip bertema kritik sosial menggunakan anekdot terdiri dari (1) menentukan ide, (2) memilih karakter, (3) membuat premis/sinopsis, (4) membuat alur cerita, dan (5) menentukan plot twist. Tahap selanjutnya ialah proses digitalisasi sehingga komik strip dapat digunakan baik dalam pembelajaran tatap muka maupun daring. Temuan penelitian mengindikasikan bahwa anekdot membantu peserta didik SMK bidang Animasi dalam membuat komik strip bertema sosial. Penelitian lanjutan terkait efektivitas penggunaan anekdot dalam membuat komik strip bertema sosial pada peserta didik SMK bidang animasi perlu dilakukan.
Penggunaan bahasa resmi pada struktur percakapan dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di MAN 2 Ngawi
Authors: Rahmah Syarifah , Mujianto Gigit
Published: July 2024

Pada kegiatan pembelajaran guru dan siswa saling berinteraksi melalui komunikasi. Guru diharapkan memiliki keterampilan berkomunikasi yang baik agar siswa lebih mudah menerima pengetahuan dari guru. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengidentifikasi penggunaan bahasa resmi; menganalisis struktur percakapan; mengetahui proses percakapan guru dan siswa dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Penelitian menggunakan jenis kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskripstif kualitatif. Data penelitian yaitu tuturan siswa dan guru. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah rekaman video kegiatan pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia kelas XII MAN 2 Ngawi yang dapat dilihat melalui YouTube. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model analisis data interaktif. Penelitian ini menggunakan pengumpulan data dokumentasi dan simak-catat. Menurut temuan penelitian ditemukan enam karakteristik bahasa resmi yaitu (1) penggunaan afiks secara eksplisit dan konsisten, (2) lafal yang digunakan bersifat baku, (3) penggunaan bentuk lengkap dan tidak disingkat pada tataran kalimat maupun kata, (4) penggunaan fungsi-fungsi gramatikal secara eksplisit dan konsisten, (5) menggunakan kata ganti resmi, dan (6) kata atau istilah yang digunakan bersifat baku atau sudah dibakukan. Terdapat lima struktur percakapan yaitu (1) gilir bicara, (2) tumpang tindih, (3) jeda, (4) backchannel, dan (5) pasangan ajesensi. Ditemukan pula aturan proses percakapan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran yaitu siswa mampu mengambil alih gilir bicara dari guru dan guru dapat menyelesaikan tuturannya tanpa adanya interupsi dari siswa. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa siswa menyimak dan memahami apa yang disampaikan guru saat kegiatan pembelajaran.
Sungai dan Soto Banjar sebagai gastro destination Kota Banjarmasin dalam perspektif komunikasi ritual
Authors: Irawan Firda Dewi , Prasetyo Bambang Dwi , Htoo Naw Eh Wai
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini berfokus pada model komunikasi ritual James W Carey, dalam memberikan pandanganya terkait bagaimana proses komunikasi adalah transformasi dan pemeliharaan nilai di tengah masyarakat. Penelitian ini mengadopsi pemikiran Chicago School, dimana sejalan dengan pemikiran James W Carey dalam penelitian yang identik dengan permasalahan sosial dan budaya yang bertujuan untuk melakukan suatu tindakan perubahan sebagai solusi. Maka dari itu penelitian ini akan menggunakan metode action riset sebagai bentuk dari solusi yang diberikan oleh peneliti. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah interpretatif. Menggunakan tipe penelitian kualitatif. Metode penelitian menggunakan siklus model action riset Kemmis & McTaggart dimana melewati tahapan perencanaan, tindakan dan pengamatan serta pengkajian ulang. Melalui action riset yang telah dilakukan dengan 2 tahap siklus model, siklus satu, merencanakan pengembanan potensi Sungai dan Soto Banjar, melakukan tindakan webinar dan lobbying dan melakukan pengamatan serta evaluasi terkait yang telah dilakukan. Siklus 2, merencanakan pengembangan konsep gastro destination, membuat aplikasi wisata “Pergi makan Banjarmasin” mengamati dan evaluasi aplikasi, sesuai dengan model komunikasi ritual James Carey, proses partisipasi di antara masyarakat dan adanya proses berbagi nilai terkait sungai sebagai budaya dan kehidupan yang tak terpisahkan dengan soto sebagai kuliner warisan sejarah menyebabkan adanya asosiasi dan keyakinan bersama sehingga menjadi satu makna dalam membentuk Sungai dan Soto Banjar sebagai Gastro Destination Kota Banjarmasin.
Indonesian Netizens' Emotive Language in Responding to YouTube Posts: Cyberpragmatics Study
Authors: Pramujiono Agung , Rohmah Nur , Hanindita Amelia Widya , Ardhianti Mimas
Published: July 2024

Indonesian internet users (Netizens) are considered uncivilized in using the internet. The Digital Civility Index (DCI) states that the politeness of Indonesian netizens was ranked 29th out of 32 countries and the worst in Southeast Asia. The uncivility of netizens is closely related to the use of emotive language, so it is necessary to study the use of emotive language by netizens. The emotive language of Indonesian netizens in responding to YouTube posts is very interesting to study from a cyberpragmatic perspective. Cyberpragmatic studies are the use of language and communication in a digital environment or in cyberspace. The problems studied in this study are formulated: (1) How is the lingual form of the emotive language of Indonesian netizens realized in responding to YouTube posts in a cyberpramatic perspective? And (2) How is the emotive language function of Indonesian netizens realized in responding to YouTube posts in a cyberpramatic perspective? The purpose of this study is to describe and explain the realization of the form of Indonesian netizen emotive language and the function of netizen emotive language in responding on YouTube posts. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. The research data is in the form of netizens' verbal responses to internet-mediated YouTube posts as a field for cyberpragmatic studies. Data was collected using the Simak Bebas Libat Cakap (SBLC) technique. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive techniques using the interactive model Miles and Huberman (1992) with the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and verification/drawing conclusions. Based on the results of data analysis, it was concluded that the lingual form of emotive language is stated in utterances in declarative, interrogative, and directive modes, while the function of emotive language is stated in delarative speech acts with the function of stating, informing, confirming, giving advice, and praying; in expressive speech acts with functions of praising, expressing pleasure, expressing pride, thanking, apologizing, satirizing, mocking, and insulting; in imperative speech acts with functions of ordering, prohibiting, inviting, and asking. The conclusion of this study is that the lingual form of emotive language is realized in speech in declarative, interrogative, and directive modes.
Representation of Femininity in Indonesian Folklore
Authors: Sugiarti  , Lestari Fitri Anggun
Published: July 2024

At the level of social life, the issue of femininity and masculinity is still a serious topic of discussion because in the construction of patriarchal culture, there is still a clear dichotomy. Femininity in Indonesian folklore is interesting to study because it presents a female figure who is different from the reality of society and who is able to deconstruct herself. The research objectives are to reveal (1) the role of femininity in female characters in building of themselves and the environment and (2) the strength of female characters' femininity in building their self-image as dignified beings. The method used in this research is a descriptive method, namely describing the issue of femininity in folklore. The approach used in this research is feminist, an approach that emphasizes the image of women and stereotypes of women in literary works. The research data are story sequences in the form of sentences and paragraphs that describe the values of femininity in Indonesian folklore. Data collection techniques were conducted through documentation studies include classifying and categorizing data, as well as critical and creative reading and finding the power of feminism in stories. Research data analysis techniques are carried out by understanding the meaning of the text in depth, observing and exploring the message, and analyzing it interactively and dialectically for the accuracy of the findings. The results show that (1) the role of femininity of female characters in Indonesian folklore is seen in how women develop themselves and the environment, which is marked by the appearance of empowered characters; and (2) the strength of femininity possessed by female characters in building their self-image as dignified beings is shown in their ability to carry out their duties in the domestic and public spheres in a balanced manner. Women's intelligence and ingenuity are demonstrated in developing strategies for dealing with problems. Moreover, women have strong authority and independence. The conclusion that can be drawn is that the representation of femininity in Indonesian folklore is that female characters are able to position themselves with the strength built by themselves and their environment.
Comparative Study of Classification of Eye Disease Types Using DenseNet and EfficientNetB3
Authors: Jatmoko Cahaya , Lestiawan Heru , Agustina Feri , Erawan Lalang
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this research is to build a classification model that can perform the eye disease identification process so that the diagnosis of eye disease can be known and medical action can be taken as early as possible. This research used a dataset which has a total of 4217 eye image data and had 4 main classes namely cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and normal. With the data distribution of 1038 cataract images, 1098 diabetic retinopathy images, 1007 glaucoma images, and 1074 normal images, which of this data will be divided with a data percentage scheme of 50:10:40, 60:10:30, and 70:10:20, to see the results of which dataset division can produce optimal accuracy. In this study, the classification process will use 2 CNN transfer learning architectures, namely DenseNet, and efficientnetb3, which are both trained using the ImagiNet dataset. The results obtained after completing the testing process on the model built using the DenseNet architecture get optimal accuracy when using data division as much as 60:10:30, which is 78.59% while using the efficientnetb3 architecture optimal accuracy results when using the data division of 70:10:20, which is 95.66%. In research on the classification that had previously been done, it is very rare to find a classification process for eye disease types, therefore, in this study, the classification process will be carried out and provide an overview of the eye disease classification process with the CNN transfer learning method with more optimal accuracy results.
Modelo híbrido de treinamento parental para mães de crianças pré-escolares com transtorno do espectro autista baseado na análise do comportamento aplicada para redução do estresse parental
Authors: Emilio Aline Regina , Portes João Rodrigo Maciel
Published: July 2024

Este estudo buscou avaliar as contribuições de um treinamento parental híbrido realizado com oito mães de crianças pré-escolares com transtorno do espectro do autismo baseado na ciência da análise do comportamento aplicada para a redução do estresse parental. Foi realizado a construção e implementação do treinamento parental híbrido. A amostra foi dividida em grupo tratamento e controle. Em termos de análise de dados, foram feitas comparações do nível de estresse no período pré/pós-intervenção, assim como a análise de uma prática direta com a criança de forma presencial com o grupo tratamento. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram que as mães do grupo tratamento reagiram positivamente com as vídeos e materiais apresentados. No entanto, não foi observado diferenças estatísticas significativas para sugerir a redução do nível de estresse entre os dois grupos. As limitações do estudo foram o tamanho reduzido da amostra e o fato das crianças de ambos os grupos continuarem recebendo o tratamento em terapia intensiva durante a aplicação do treinamento parental.
Legal Politics of the Existence of Customary Courts in Civil Procedure Law
Authors: Kusmayanti Hazar , Chairunnisa Madiha Dzakiyyah , Kania Dede , Darodjat Rafan
Published: July 2024

Along with the development of increasingly modern globalization, the authority and existence of customary institutions for dispute resolution began to be questioned, especially now that some people tend to resolve their disputes through formal institutions such as state courts and the police. This article examines the legal politics of the existence of customary courts in civil procedure law. The research approach is normative juridic and is analyzed through qualitative juridic, which studies data based on legal aspects. The study's findings indicate that legal discrepancies regarding customary justice in the law of civil events remain. However, there is a history of cooperation between the state and the village courts as regulated in Article 86 letter A, article 103, paragraphs (2) and (3). article 120 letter a and article 135 letter a HIR (KUH Perdata Hindia Belanda). Since the entry into force of Emergency Law No. 1 of 1951, these articles have been abrogated, except for Article 135 letter a HIR. The practical implications of the political study of customary law include adopting a common law recognizing the right to justice for indigenous peoples in Indonesia.
Precarious Oceans and Vulnerability: Micropolitics of Care in Romesh Gunesekera’s Reef
Authors: Ghosal Abhisek
Published: July 2024

Inoperative grammatology of post(g)locality followed by the incremental desires of neoliberal elites to marketize abundant oceanic resources scattered across the world renders the oceans extremely vulnerable—an appalling phenomenon which at once lays bare the vulnerability of the oceans conditioned by the strands of ‘precariousness’ and at times calls for the actualization of ‘micropolitics of care’—an ethically sound exercise which seems to be able to hold the oceans back from being economically subjected to the predatory ‘faces’ of contemporary neoliberal precarity. In this context, Romesh Gunesekera’s Reef is critically taken up to examine the rapid disappearance of coral reefs along with the illegal marketing of endangered marine species like dolphin so as to make readers aware of how the ocean stands at risk and moreover to put literary emphasis on the enactment of ‘micropolitics of care’ which seems to be able to effectively take on the wicked designs of contemporary neoliberal precarity for the greater sake of planetary consciousness.
Acesso aberto e financiamento de pesquisa a pesquisa em hanseníase do Instituto Lauro de Souza Lima (2016-2022)
Authors: Bogado Andréa Cristina , Hilário Carla Mara , Grácio Maria Cláudia Cabrini
Published: July 2024

O trabalho objetiva explorar a relação entre o financiamento de pesquisa e o movimento do Acesso Aberto no âmbito das publicações científicas sobre hanseníase no Brasil, no período de 2016 a 2022, em periódicos indexados na base Scopus, a partir da perspectiva da produção científica do Instituto Lauro de Souza Lima. Identifica 80 artigos científicos que declararam ter recebido financiamento de 36 agências de fomento distintas. Destaca que a maioria dos artigos estão disponibilizados em Acesso Aberto e que o Governo Federal brasileiro foi o maior financiador de pesquisas em hanseníase na amostra estudada. Conclui que a maior parte das pesquisas analisadas sobre hanseníase é financiada majoritariamente por agências governamentais e está disponibilizada em acesso aberto.
Revistas científicas brasileiras o processo de avaliação da qualidade sob análise
Authors: Silva Danyelle Mayara , Gouveia Fábio Castro
Published: July 2024

A avaliação da qualidade de periódicos científicos é vital para o ecossistema da comunicação científica. Autores/pesquisadores, editores, instituições de ensino e pesquisa, além das agências de fomento têm necessidade de distinguir, dentre as publicações existentes, quais revistas científicas demonstram ter qualidade ou são resultado de más condutas editoriais. Instrumentos como o Qualis Periódicos dão indicativos dessa qualidade. Entretanto, a produção nacional ainda carece de métodos amplamente reconhecidos pela comunidade científica de avaliação que considerem tanto aspectos de forma como de conteúdo. Neste estudo, objetivamos identificar o conjunto de periódicos nacionais e, então, refletir sobre ações para a sua avaliação.
Study of Structural, Thermic, µ-Raman and Optic Transformation of PVA/TiO2 Polymeric Membranes
Authors: Romero Salazar Juan David
Published: July 2024

Composites (1-x)PVA/xTiO2 (0,025≤x≤0,250) were prepared from aqueous solution. The influence of TiO2 ceramic fillers on polymer matrix was characterized by: X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), micro-Raman scattering, UV-visible absorption (UV-vis) and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). Raman and XRD results showed the amorphous and monoclinic phases for PVA and anatase phase for TiO2. SEM micrographs showed spread TiO2 fillers in PVA polymeric matrix forming aggregates. DSC and TGA thermograms show phase transitions with temperature, glass transition temperature (Tg) and thermal stability of polymeric matrix. The band gap energy (Eg) related to TiO2 (anatase) has been calculated from UV-visible measures, showing a strong absorption at near-UV region due to ceramic fillers.
Evaluación del desempeño de un aliado estratégico para operación logística
Authors: Urbano Guerrero Luz Carime , Muñoz Marín Luz Stella , Osorio Gómez Juan Carlos
Published: July 2024

Tan importante como la selección de un proveedor y en este caso particular un aliado estratégico para la operación logística de una compañía (proveedor 3PL), es conocer si efectivamente el desempeño de este aliado está acorde con lo esperado en el proceso de selección. Considerando esta importancia, se propone una metodología para evaluar el desempeño de un proveedor de servicios logísticos. La metodología planteada considera elementos científicos y analíticos para la definición de un conjunto de criterios queincluyen no sólo las características más importantes del servicio de transporte de carga contenerizada, sino también aquellas competencias que pueden afectar el desarrollo y la sostenibilidad de una alianza estratégica. Estos criterios se describen y se les asocian subcriterios e indicadores, con su respectiva frecuencia de medición. Posteriormente, son ponderados utilizando la metodología básica del AHP; y luego todos estos elementos se consignan en un formato diseñado para realizar la valoración final del aliado, a la luz del modelo propuesto.
Hardware-level calibration of the Chitaga Water Cherenkov Detector in the GUANE array for space weather study
Authors: Peña Rodríguez Jesus , Asorey Hernan , Hernández-Barajas S. , León-Carreño F. , Ierra-Porta David , Núñez L. A.
Published: July 2024

Water Cherenkov Detectors (WCDs) play an essential role in space weather and cosmic rays studies around the world. In this article, we present a general methodology to calibrate a WCD based finding its optimum operation point and counting the delay time of the transmission cables. The dynode charge histogram of the WCD and CORSIKA simulations validate this methodology. Finally, to illustrate the capability of WCD tomeasure fluctuations in the secondary CR flux, we studied the 07.09.2017 Forbush and compared our measurements with data obtained from the Neutron Flux Monitor at UNAM and the Kyoto Dst index service.
Multibody approach Matlab GUI for kinematic and dynamic analysis of planar mechanisms
Authors: Roldán Mckinley Javier , Yime Rodríguez Eugenio , Coba Salcedo Milton
Published: July 2024

The description and use of a Matlab programmed software with graphical interface created in GUIDE are presented in this paper. The report begins with the introduction of multibody approach fundamentals for planar mechanisms. Vector description of rigid elements, revolute and prismatic kinematic pairs, and rotatory or linear drivers (actuators) are presented with the set of the restriction equations. Numerical solution of the equations for both kinematics and dynamics of the mechanism elements is made with the Newton-Raphson algorithm. Sliding-crank four-link planar mechanism case study is used for familiarizing the user with the basic level multibody approach software that is introduced in the paper. The use of the software is painstakingly illustrated for the sliding-crank mechanism at every stage: definition of elements, joints, and actuators, followed by motion specification and the final visualization of the simulation results. A satisfactory validation is made by comparing the software findings against a SolidWorks simulation.
Modelo predictivo para la determinación del flujo de descarga en válvulas de alivio de presión en aplicaciones de vapor
Authors: Duarte Forero Jorge Eliécer , Camargo Fiorillo Carlos , García Rincón Carlos
Published: July 2024

Este artículo presenta el desarrollo de un modelo predictivo para cuantificar el flujo de descarga de vapor enválvulas de seguridad, a partir de ensayos realizados con Nitrógeno en un banco de prueba. El modelo propuesto se construyó con datos experimentales obtenidos a través de mediciones en banco de prueba que cumplen los lineamientos de la normativa ASME/API vigente. Se realizaron simulaciones en la herramienta CFD del software ANSYS®, las cuales fueron validadas con los datos experimentales obtenidos, con el fin deaumentar los puntos de muestreo dentro del rango de operación de las válvulas y de esta forma reducir los costos de experimentación. Estos resultados se relacionaron con las variables que influyen el fenómeno en estudio a través de una regresión multivariable, con lo que se obtuvo una expresión capaz de predecir el flujo de vapor a través de la válvula de seguridad. La correlación propuesta calcula el factor de corrección parapredecir el flujo desalojado por la válvula operando en el generador de vapor, pero basado en la medición del flujo de descarga de Nitrógeno en el banco de prueba. Se validó la reproducibilidad del modelo desarrollado a través de una prueba de Durbin-Watson para residuos, una prueba de hipótesis para el modelo y una prueba de normalidad, en donde se verificó la alta capacidad de predicción de las correlaciones desarrolladas en el presente estudio.
Estudio de la fatiga en láminas de tubería compuesta de matriz epóxica con fibra de vidrio para cargas de tracción
Authors: González-Estrada Octavio Andrés , Monroy Gómez Daniel Alejandro , Monsalve Díaz Sebastián , León Becerra Juan Sebastián , Pertuz Comas Alberto David
Published: July 2024

En este trabajo se realiza la caracterización de láminas de tubería de material compuesto de matriz epóxica reforzada con fibra de vidrio con configuración [55,-55]6. Para esto, se realizan ensayos de tracción bajo cargas estáticas y dinámicas, de acuerdo con las normas ASTM D3039 y D3479. Luego, se llevan a cabo las pruebas para obtener la resistencia a la tracción y la curva S-N bajo cargas de tensión. Con los datos obtenidos se realiza un ajuste estadístico mediante el modelo de distribución Weibull y su posterior análisis aplicando los modelos de fatiga de Basquin y Wöhler, y se identifica el método de falla de este tipo de material.
Metabolic Stress Levels Influence the Ability of Myelin Transcription Factors to Regulate β-Cell Identity and Survival
Authors: Tong Xin , Yagan Mahircan , Hu Ruiying , Nevills Simone , Doss Teri D. , Stein Roland W. , Balamurugan Appakalai N. , Gu Guoqiang
Published: July 2024

A hallmark of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is endocrine islet β-cell failure, which can occur via cell dysfunction, loss of identity, and/or death. How each is induced remains largely unknown. We used mouse β-cells deficient for myelin transcription factors (Myt TFs; including Myt1, -2, and -3) to address this question. We previously reported that inactivating all three Myt genes in pancreatic progenitor cells (MytPancΔ) caused β-cell failure and late-onset diabetes in mice. Their lower expression in human β-cells is correlated with β-cell dysfunction, and single nucleotide polymorphisms in MYT2 and MYT3 are associated with a higher risk of T2D. We now show that these Myt TF–deficient postnatal β-cells also dedifferentiate by reactivating several progenitor markers. Intriguingly, mosaic Myt TF inactivation in only a portion of islet β-cells did not result in overt diabetes, but this created a condition where Myt TF–deficient β-cells remained alive while activating several markers of Ppy-expressing islet cells. By transplanting MytPancΔ islets into the anterior eye chambers of immune-compromised mice, we directly show that glycemic and obesity-related conditions influence cell fate, with euglycemia inducing several Ppy+ cell markers and hyperglycemia and insulin resistance inducing additional cell death. These findings suggest that the observed β-cell defects in T2D depend not only on their inherent genetic/epigenetic defects but also on the metabolic load.

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A Case Report of Primary Bone Tumor with Metastasis in Lung and Liver
Authors: Errante Paolo Ruggero , TV Sousa Gomes
Published: July 2024

Primary bone tumors in dogs have a low frequency, however, among bone neoplasms, osteosarcoma accounts for more than 80% of malignant bone neoplasms, the occurrence of which is higher in dogs aged 5 to 9 years, mainly affecting large breed animals. Osteosarcoma has an aggressive biological behavior both at the site of growth and in the formation of metastases, being characterized by the proliferation of malignant primitive mesenchymal cells, with osteoblastic differentiation that produces bone matrix called osteoid or immature bone. Affected animals present pain, lameness, and increased volume of the affected area. The diagnosis is based on history, physical, laboratory and radiographic examination, the latter characterized by the presence of areas of bone destruction and new formation, periosteal reaction and increased volume of soft tissues. Diagnostic confirmation is carried out through histopathological examination. Since it mainly affects the appendicular skeleton, treatment includes surgery to amputate the affected limb, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In this case report we describe an animal that suffered a tibial fracture after being run over and underwent surgery, with subsequent bone growth of a malignant nature and metastases to the lung and liver.
Avifauna of the Upper Guaporé River Valley in Mato Grosso state, Southern Brazilian Amazon Forest
Authors: Nunes Josué Ribeiro da Silva , B Wagner Zago , Silva C Joana da , Cruz E Aparecida Lima da , Galvanin E Aparecida dos Santos
Published: July 2024

The Guaporé Valley is located in an important transition area between the Cerrado and the Amazon biomes and has a large area of its extent legally protected by Conservation Units or Indigenous Territories. However, the region, inserted in the "deforestation arc", territorial area known for high rates of forest loss, has been changed over the years by the replacement of natural forests by pastures for cattle production. This work aimed to survey the bird population with the current land use in different areas. The research on bird species was performed from March 2012 to January 2013 in eight points along 25 km of the Guaporé River. It was recorded 11,192 birds belonging to 173 species from which 5 was seasonal visitors. Our study was also compared with other studies carried out in the area, and so we added 30 species not yet recorded by previous studies.
O ENSINO SUPERIOR NO BRASIL A PARTIR DA REFORMA DE 1968 E O TRABALHO DOCENTE
Authors: Vieira Vânia Ereni Lima , Vieira Fabia Magali Santos , Oliveira Ramon Alves de , Timotio João Guilherme Magalhães
Published: July 2024

Este artigo examina as ramificações da reforma educacional de 1968 na prática docente do professor universitário. O estudo se propõe a analisar a regulamentação legal do Ensino Superior no Brasil desde 1968. Para alcançar este objetivo, utiliza-se como metodologia principal uma revisão sistemática da literatura, tendo como principais autores Cavalcante (2000), Martins (2009), Agapito (2016) e Shiroma, Moraes e Evangelista (2011). Organizado em duas seções principais, o artigo discute a estrutura e a legislação do ensino superior no recorte histórico de 1968 a 2021, refletindo a respeito das consequências dessas reformas na prática dos professores. As considerações finais destacam que as mudanças regulatórias influenciaram diretamente as práticas pedagógicas, exigindo dos docentes a integração das Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação (TDIC) no ensino, além de aprimoramento constante e titulação acadêmica. Observa-se também que os cursos de graduação muitas vezes não preparam adequadamente os profissionais para a carreira docente. Conclui-se que as instituições de ensino superior (IES) devem oferecer formação continuada para preparar os professores, especialmente em relação às TDIC. Em resumo, o artigo destaca que a estrutura e a legislação do ensino superior brasileiro refletem as reformas de 1968 até os dias atuais, ressaltando a importância da formação docente contínua e contextualizada.
Educación financiera, materialismo y valor del dinero: su efecto en el endeudamiento de estudiantes universitarios
Authors: López Torres Virginia Guadalupe , Valenzuela Montoya Mariana Monserrat , Lizarraga Benítez Roman III
Published: July 2024

La tendencia a contraer deuda en la población mexicana incrementa los costos de financiamiento y la probabilidad de morosidad. Por ende, el presente trabajo analiza el impacto de la educación financiera, el valor del dinero y el materialismo sobre el endeudamiento en estudiantes universitarios de Baja California. Para ello, se diseñó una investigación cuantitativa, no probabilística y transversal, con una muestra aleatoria de 333 sujetos. Las relaciones entre los constructos se probaron utilizando modelos de mínimos cuadrados parciales (PLS). Los resultados muestran que cinco de las seis relaciones propuestas son estadísticamente significativas, por lo que la educación financiera y el valor del dinero afectan positivamente el endeudamiento. Además, el modelo explica de forma limitada el endeudamiento (0.238) y el valor del dinero (0.147). En conclusión, esta investigación contribuye al conocimiento del endeudamiento en jóvenes y adultos universitarios, ya que se consideraron nuevos factores que condicionan la decisión de ellos al momento de realizar compras a crédito.