bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of Sustainability Practices on Healthcare Institutions: Evidence from Public Healthcare Institutions in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Kilase Ajoud Mohamed Eid , Hassan Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim
Published: October 2024

This article aims to investigate sustainable development practices in hospitals, for three primary reasons: preserving the surrounding environment, impacting sustainability through service provision, and ensuring a safe and environmentally friendly atmosphere. The study addresses the gap in understanding the dimensions and implementation of green practices, offering insights into the green hospitals model. The study figured out eight practices that  reflected sustainability activities in the Saudi public hospitals, with their significant impact on sustainable development. The study used descriptive methodology with quantitative technique to collect data pertaining to the impact of green practices on sustainable development in the Saudi public hospitals. A questionnaire survey with valid responses was distributed to 118 members working in the hospitals as (doctors, nurses, and administrators) in April 2024. The PLS-SEM statistical method was used for data analysis. The results of this study revealed a positive relationship between four green transition practices and Sustainable development.
Keywords:  Green practices in hospitals, sustainability, Sustainable development, public hospitals, healthcare institutions
Sustainable Behaviors of Young Polish Consumers: the Impact on Logistics and Business Strategies
Authors: Hanus Gabriela
Published: October 2024

The main objective of this survey is to analyze the sustainable behavior of young Polish consumers. The specific objectives are to find out the respondents' opinions on the most disturbing environmental phenomena and actions that negatively affect the environment. In addition, an important goal is to learn about their self-assessment of pro-environmental attitudes and to identify pro-environmental actions most often taken by young consumers, as well as to assess sustainable actions taken by companies in the logistics area. The results are based on empirical research concerning sustainable behaviors of young Polish consumers in a research sample of 50 consumers. The research was conducted in April and May 2024 and covered the entire area of Poland. The survey show that respondents have a good assessment of their environmental attitude. As many as 90% of them perceive growing environmental and social problems. The most worrisome environmental issues in their view are increased garbage and waste, polluted air and water, dangerous chemicals in everyday products, and climate change-the greenhouse effect. Among the activities that have the most detrimental impact on the environment, respondents identified deforestation, improper waste management, consumerism, pollution from pesticides used in agriculture and the burning of fossil fuels. Three-quarters of respondents believe they can contribute to improving the environment with their actions, and nearly two-fifths say they are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products or products from companies that support social causes. Respondents also take a number of individual pro-environmental measures, and among them they are most likely to turn off lights, use reusable bags, segregate trash, use reusable bottles, conserve water and choose environmentally friendly forms of delivery for purchased goods. However, when making purchases, most of them do not choose products offered by companies that are actively involved in environmental activities. Up-to-date knowledge on the sustainable behavior of young consumers is particularly important for both the business and government communities, as it provides information on tailored strategies and policies that align with evolving values, ensuring competitiveness, and meeting environmental and social goals. Limitations of the study include the small sample size of the empirical study, as well as the limited nature of the survey questionnaire.
Keywords: sustainability, social responsibility, sustainable consumer, young generation consumer
Latvian Sports Regulation in Transition: Navigating Historical Evolution and Contemporary Development Trends
Authors: Kameņecka-Usova Marina , Žīdens Jānis , Luika Signe , Donāne Laine , Agapova Olena , Stecenko Ieva , Griķis Ričards
Published: October 2024

This comprehensive analysis delves into the intricate realm of sports law and policies in Latvia, exploring the historical evolution, administrative framework, and policy landscapes that shape the country's sports sector. The text highlights Latvia's transition from the Centralized Soviet Model to a more autonomous sports system post-independence, reflecting the nation's historical context and pursuit of sporting excellence. It examines the interaction between EU regulations and internal sports governance, emphasizing the balance between market-regulating rules and legitimate sports governance. The study also discusses recent legislative amendments in response to geopolitical events that has shaken the Eastern Europe, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, showcasing Latvia's proactive approach to safeguarding national interests and ethical standards in sports. Furthermore, insights into the implementation of National Anti-Doping Regulations underscore Latvia's commitment to maintaining integrity in sports. The administrative framework involving various stakeholders, including governmental bodies and non-governmental organizations, is analysed to provide a holistic view of sports policy planning and stakeholder engagement in Latvia. Overall, this research sheds light on the evolving landscape of sports law in Latvia and the country's efforts to promote athletic development, fair play, and good governance in sports. The findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors and forces shaping the sports sector in the country. 
Keywords: sports law and geopolitics, sports governance, sports policies, EU sports law, Latvia
Impacts on Biogenic Carbon Dioxide Emission Fluxes Driven by Generated Numerical-Downscaled Climate Scenarios
Authors: San Jose Roberto , Perez-Camanyo J. L. , Jiménez Gañan Miguel
Published: October 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze the local impacts (high spatial resolution) of tier 1 CMIP6 climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370 and SSP585) on CO2 biogenic emission fluxes after downscaled climate data over five European regions (national, regional and urban scale) for the period: 2015-2050 using numerical simulations with the WRF/Chem-VPRM tool. VPRM is the Vegetation Photosynthesis and Respiration Model which is coupled with the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model and Chem (Transport). Satellite data is used to derive vegetation indexes used by the VPRM model. The effect of climate is isolated using 2018 (reference year) emissions and land use over the entire simulation period and it is calculated as results of the future simulations minus present (2018). The research is part of the European DISTENDER project, who develops a methodological framework to bring together adaptation and mitigation strategies against the risks of climate change. The increase in temperature leads to higher CO2 emissions from vegetation, as the increase in temperature favors the respiration process of plants. The impacts are spatially and temporally varied and therefore each case study and scenario has its own pattern, with a strong influence on the existing vegetation and local climate 
Keywords: Climate change, CO2, biogenic emissions, scenarios, downscaling
Qualidade da água consumida, divulgação e conscientização dos moradores do bairro Élisson Prieto, Uberlândia/MG
Authors: Ferreira Arthur Morya Gama , Baffi Milla Alves , Bertolino Sueli Moura , Lima Marcelo
Published: October 2024

Garantir que 99% da população tenha acesso à água potável é uma das metas dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável. No entanto, em áreas de vulnerabilidade, como ocupações urbanas irregulares, podem ser observados elevados índices de doenças de veiculação hídrica devido à falta de saneamento. Nesse contexto, este trabalho avaliou a qualidade da água do Bairro Élisson Prieto (“Ocupação do Glória”), no município de Uberlândia/MG, e promoveu a conscientização da população acerca da importância do saneamento básico e do cuidado com doenças associadas ao consumo de água contaminada. Após o mapeamento da área, foram coletadas e analisadas amostras de água de 25 residências, nas quais detectou-se a presença de bactérias coliformes em seis pontos. Esses resultados indicaram que a condição sanitária do bairro se encontra deficiente, expondo a população a riscos à saúde. O processo de conscientização foi realizado por meio de palestra informativa, distribuição de cartilhas e aplicação de questionários aos moradores. A comunidade local foi instruída quanto à descontaminação e ao armazenamento correto da água para consumo, além de cuidados de higiene. Os resultados indicaram que o projeto de extensão foi uma importante ferramenta de transmissão dos conhecimentos adquiridos na universidade para a população acerca da qualidade da água e de seus impactos na saúde.
A incorporação dos ODS na Universidade de Brasília a partir do Programa Estratégico UnB 2030
Authors: Galvao Thiago Gehre , Rocha Dais Gonçalves , Nogueira Julia Aparecida Devidé , Santos Rita Silvana Santana
Published: October 2024

Em 2015, todos os Estados-membros das Nações Unidas adotaram a Agenda 2030, composta por 17 Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) e 169 metas que já têm impactos marcantes na vida em sociedade de forma global. Este texto busca apresentar criticamente como a Agenda 2030 e os ODS são incorporados na Universidade de Brasília (UnB) como parte do processo de territorialização da Agenda 2030. O artigo utiliza como metodologia uma pesquisa exploratória, a partir da revisão de literatura especializada, bem como uma abordagem SWOT acerca do comportamento institucional. Como resultados, sistematizamos experiências que nos permitiram entender o processo de incorporação dos ODS como forma de impulsionar as capacidades da UnB em ser agente de mudança social.
A extensão UFU em conexão ao propósito da Agenda 2030
Authors: Rodrigues Valéria Maria
Published: October 2024

Este texto tem por propósito discorrer sobre a evolução da Extensão na Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) em conexão ao propósito da Agenda 2030 da Organização das Nações Unidas, a partir do pacto global para atendimento aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS). Inicialmente destaca como esse chamamento para a colaboração coletiva vem invocando as Instituições de Ensino Superior a partir da indissociabilidade pessoas-planeta-prosperidade-paz-parcerias. Ademais, com um recorte de atuação para e com as universidades, demonstra-se a extensão como elemento fundante e central com potencial de atuação estratégica para essa contribuição. A partir disso, busca-se demonstrar como os marcos regulatórios da extensão no Brasil e na UFU estão relacionados diretamente aos princípios, valores, objetivos e metas dessa agenda universal. Em síntese, tendo como referência os dois últimos ciclos de gestão UFU, 2017-2020 e 2021-2024, evidencia-se como a Extensão UFU vem se desenvolvendo em contribuição aos ODS e como proposições intencionais de governança e de gestão, tendo como mote a extensão, vêm sendo direcionadas e implementadas com apresentação de resultados bastante exitosos. Para tanto, vamos aos feitos e efeitos da Extensão UFU em conexão aos ODS.
Visuelle Objektagnosien: ein Überblick
Authors: Karr K. , Kerkhoff G. , Kraft A.
Published: October 2024

Bei den visuellen Objektagnosien sind die Betroffenen nicht in der Lage, visuell prasentierte Objekte zu erkennen, obwohl elementare visuelle Funktionen intakt sind. Das Erkennen uber andere Modalitaten hingegen, zum Beispiel uber den Tastsinn, gelingt problemlos. Lange dachte man, dass visuelle Objektagnosien nur sehr selten auftreten. Neue Studien zeigen jedoch, dass 65 – 75% der Patienten, die einen Infarkt der Arteria cerebri posterior erlitten haben, Beeintrachtigungen in der Objekterkennung aufweisen [20, 26]. Diagnostiziert werden kann die visuelle Objektagnosie zum Beispiel mit der Testbatterie NeuroObjects [17]. Schlüsselwörter: Visuelle Agnosien, Objekterkennung
Bedarfe, Chancen, Risiken: Die Zukunft der Neurorehabilitation geht uns alle an
Authors: Platz T.
Published: October 2024

Das in Deutschland etablierte gegliederte System der Neurorehabilitation ist international einzigartig und leistungsfähig. Seine Zukunftsfähigkeit und Weiterentwicklung werden von von vielen Faktoren, nicht zuletzt einer ausreichenden Zahl an qualifizierten Gesundheitsdienstleistenden und einer auskömmlichen Finanzierung abhängen. Beim Symposium und Parlamentarischen Abend des BDH Bundesverbands Rehabilitation am 22.04.2024 in Berlin präsentierten medizinische Expert*innen eine Analyse der Bedarfs- und Versorgungssituation und wiesen Lösungswege auf, die zusammengefasst und bzgl. ihrer Chancen für eine nachhaltige Weiterentwicklung der Neurorehabilitation reflektiert werden. Team- und Evidenzbasierung, Qualifikation der beteiligten Berufsgruppen, Implementierungsstrategien, Nutzung innovativer Technologie und regional adaptierte transsektorale Netzwerke sind dabei von besonderer Bedeutung. Keywords: Rehabilitation, Schlaganfall, Versorgung, Qualifizierung, Technologie, Gesundheitssystem, Politik, Finanzierung
THE IMPACT OF RESIDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARD SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT USING SUS-TAS: MEDIATING ROLE OF TOURISM INVOLVEMENT
Authors: Aprilia Anisa , Aini Edlyn Khurotul , Kumalasari Kartika Putri , Fajar Yusri
Published: October 2024

Currently, the concept of sustainable tourism development is critical, especially how local communities participate. This research aims to investigate the elements that influence the development of sustainable tourism in the biosphere reserve area of Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi, namely environmental factors, social cost participation, and long-term planning mediated through tourism involvement. Using a survey method, the approach was empirically tested on a sample of 170 locals living close to the Alas Purwo National Park reserve. The questions are divided into two sections: the first includes socio-demographic and economic data on the respondents, and the second includes research tools made up of 25 questions utilizing a Likert scale with a maximum score of five. A questionnaire was administered to 170 respondents, who were subsequently evaluated using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS. All variables were found to have a substantial effect on sustainable tourism development, as mediated by the variable tourist involvement. The community has great potential to assist the growth of ecotourism that is sustainable. To manage tourism in a more sustainable manner, particularly in the biosphere region that needs to be conserved, the government, particularly local governments, local communities, and tourists are required.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL PERFOMANCE OF AGRICULTURAL COMPANY’S: EVIDENCE FROM THE INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors: Intan Dian Retno , Malau Leo Rio Ependi , Rambe Khoiru Rizqy , Damanik Mario
Published: October 2024

The Indonesian economy is primarily based on the agriculture sector, even growing when other sectors are down. This role is supported by the existence of agricultural companies that run businesses with profit-oriented goals. The company's ability to generate profits reflects the company's financial performance and is influenced by various factors. Using panel data for the years 2015–2021 from 17 agricultural companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), this study aims to determine the influence of internal and external factors on the financial performance of agricultural companies in Indonesia. The results of static panel data regression found that the company's growth and the dummy of the Covid-19 pandemic had a positive and significant effect on the company's financial performance which was proxied through the profitability ratio (ROA). Debt asset ratio (DAR), COGS/sales, and exchange rate have a negative and significant effect on ROA. In general, these results confirm the pecking-order theory in the relationship between ROA and DAR, as well as the ability of agricultural companies in Indonesia to survive in the conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic. The implication for improving the performance of agricultural companies in Indonesia is that companies must be able to reduce the percentage of production costs (COGS/sales) and implement an optimal capital structure mix. Companies are also required to carry out good risk management to anticipate exchange rate fluctuations.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RICE FARMING INCOME WITH THE APPLICATION OF DIRECT SEED PLANTING SYSTEM (TABELA) AND TRANSPLANTING (TAPIN)
Authors: Zahroh Fatimah Tuz , Romadi Ugik , Suhirmanto Suhirmanto
Published: October 2024

Over time, the consumption of rice as a food commodity has always increased along with the increase in population. In cultivating rice plants, of course it requires a lot of labor, especially in planting activities. However, the availability of agricultural labor is currently decreasing and the cost is expensive. One technology that can be a solution to this problem is the direct seed planting system (tabela). This study aims to compare farmers' income with the implementation of the two planting systems. Differences in planting systems will affect production costs, so it will also affect farm income. The data analysis used was farm business analysis and independent sample t-test. The results of the analysis found a significant difference between the average income of farmers with tabela and tapin systems. The average income of tabela farmers was Rp 31,373,962/ha/planting season and tapin farmers was Rp 27,267,175 with a difference in income of Rp 4,106,787/ha/planting season.
THE SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS OF THE CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWER BUSINESS IN BANDUNGAN SUB-DISTRICT SEMARANG DISTRICT
Authors: Malihatun Ira , Sumekar Wulan , Legowo Anang Mohamad
Published: October 2024

Chrysanthemums are ornamental plants with the most production in Indonesia in 2021, amounting to 344,031,088 stalks. One of the largest chrysanthemum producers in Indonesia is the province of Central Java. Bandungan District, Semarang Regency is the largest contributor to chrysanthemum production in Central Java. Bandungan District has a harvest area of 1,692,000 m2 and the highest chrysanthemum production of 121,135,000 stalks compared to other districts, but the productivity is low at 71 stalks / m2 and has an impact on the low profits obtained by chrysanthemum flower farmers. The chrysanthemum business in Bandungan District has the potential to continue to be increased. This can be seen from the strategic role of Bandungan District as the main producer of chrysanthemums in Semarang Regency and in Central Java Province. The demand for chrysanthemum flowers in the market is very high, resulting in the growth of the chrysanthemum flower business is increasing. So efforts are needed to realize the sustainability of the chrysanthemum flower business. The study aims to analyze the sustainability of the chrysanthemum business in terms of social, economic and environmental aspects. The number of samples taken was 72 chrysanthemum farmers by proportional randomsampling in three villages which represented the largest land area. Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) analysis with theRapfish approach is used to see the sustainability status of the chrysanthemum business based on three dimensions, namely social, economic and environmental aspects. Based on the results of the study, the status of the social dimension of thesustainability of the chrysanthemum flower business is classified as less sustainable, with a score of 46.53; the status of the economic dimension is classified as good or very sustainable, the value is 88.35; and the status of the environmental dimension is classified as less sustainable, the value is 27.94.
SUSTAINABILITY OF OSING TRIBE FARMING IN KEMIREN VILLAGE, BANYUWANGI
Authors: Parmawati Rita , Yanti Indah , Gunawan Fahdynia Karnira , Rahmawati Nadhea Oktaviantina , Ashari Fadhil Muhamad
Published: October 2024

Sustainable agricultural development offers benefits and environmental concerns, but challenges arise in land conversion processes in today's age. Kemiren Village, also known as Osing Village, is where most people are farmers. Rice production and farmers' income are decreasing yearly due to several factors that cause the importance of sustainable development planning. Based on these problems, this study aims to analyze the index and sustainability status of farming in Kemiran Village, Glagah District, Banyuwangi. This research instrument was carried out using observation, structured interviews, and distributed questionnaires, and it was analyzed by multi-dimensional scaling (MDS). The reliability test confirms all dimensions are reliable for sustainable status testing, the availability of rice pest predators influenced the ecological sustainability index value, the certification of rice seeds used, and the application of pesticides following recommendations. The economic sustainability index had savings, adequate farming equipment, and infrastructure facilities in the agricultural sector. Savings, adequate farming equipment, and adequate infrastructure facilities in the agricultural sector influenced the economic sustainability index. The sustainability status of sustainable agriculture needs to be considered with each dimension: ecological dimension 33.51, economic dimension 32.00, and social dimension 40.00 so that it is categorized as less sustainable because it is in the range of 25.01 - 50.00. MDS analysis shows that the error factor in each attribute was relatively small, in the differences in each respondent's assessment of the attributes studied, errors in entering data, and missing data.
THE IMPACT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS OF HORTICULTURAL FARMERS ON ACCESS TO MICROFINANCE IN EAST JAVA
Authors: Hasbiy Khoirul Umam , Hardana Andrean Eka
Published: October 2024

Almost all corporate financing in the agriculture sector is dependent on interest. Because the features of the agricultural sector are incompatible with the finance sector, banks often show little interest in funding the agricultural sector. The purpose of this study were Analyze the socio-economics factors that influence the decision of horticultural farmers in East Java in accessing microfinance. The method of determining the location of the research was carried out in two locations, namely Wonomulyo Village, Poncokusumo Subdistrict, Malang Regency, dan Pacet Village, Pacet Subdistrict, Mojokerto Regency. 160 farmers were chosen as the study's sample size using the proportionate stratified sampling technique and the Slovin formula. To answer these problems descriptive analysis, logistic regression analysis (logit) was used. Formal institutions assigned to channel the funds include government banks and private banks. Informal institutions that carry out the distribution of micro-credit funds are the private sector or institutions from the farmers themselves. The majority of farmers generally know that the level of formal financing sources is indeed lower, but administrative procedures are considered difficult. Based on the results of logistic regression analysis for the factors that influence the decisions of Horiculture farmers in East Java in accessing credit, including education, length of business, land area, and income. It is recommended that in order to formulate steps for the ease of taking out agricultural loan, Field Extension Officers, regional cooperatives, government banks, and private banks should conduct specific studies and take specific approaches.
DEMOGRAPHIC TARGETING OF USERS IN MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR LIVESTOCK DIGITAL MARKETING AMONG SMALLHOLDER CATTLE FARMERS
Authors: Triatmojo Agung , Muzayyanah Mujtahidah Anggriani Ummul , Syahlani Suci Paramitasari , Guntoro Budi
Published: October 2024

Several livestock diseases leading to high mortality rates among animals have raised concerns about a potential food crisis in Indonesia. To prevent further spread of these diseases, access to livestock sheds has been restricted. This situation has highlighted the importance of developing alternative marketing channels to facilitate livestock trade. The present study investigates the demographic factors that influence farmers' interest in adopting mobile applications for digital livestock marketing in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The data for this research was collected from a stratified random sample of 968 respondents across four regions. Prior to the interviews, farmers were provided with an introduction and given the opportunity to experience the mobile applications firsthand. The data analysis employed descriptive statistics, non-parametric analysis, and a logistic regression model. The results indicated a significant (p < 0.05) association between variables such as the farmer's age, educational level, women's decision-making power, farming revenue, cattle ownership, farming experience, and interest in using mobile applications for livestock digital marketing. However, no distinction in adoption interest was observed between farmers who were members of agricultural groups and those who were not. These findings have significant methodological implications, as they require independent interviewing among member farmer groups. This study suggests that developers of mobile applications for livestock digital marketing should consider the lack of digital literacy among farmers as a crucial factor influencing their interest in adopting new technologies. Addressing the digital literacy gap could increase the adoption and effective use of these applications within the farming community.
THE EFFECT OF RICE PRICE ON THE INDONESIAN INFLATION IN A NEW INSTITUTIONAL ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Novita Dian , Suharno Suharno , Nurmalina Rita , Nuryantoro Nunung
Published: October 2024

The aim of this research is to identify and verify whether rice prices do play a role in driving national inflation using time series data. The time series data for this study spans from 2017 to 2023 on a monthly basis. To facilitate our analysis, we subject the data to standardized stationary tests, serving two essential purposes. Firstly, these tests ascertain the constancy of mean, standard deviation, variance, and covariance for each observation. Secondly, they aid in determining the extent of integration among the variables under scrutiny. For this particular purpose, we employ the Augmented Dickey-Fuller Test for Unit Roots. The outcomes of these stationary tests provide crucial insights, directing policy decisions to effectively address the challenge of inflation. It is widely acknowledged that the factors driving inflation rates, not only in Indonesia but globally, can be classified into two primary categories, the first being associated with the money supply. The research findings distinctly demonstrate that while rice certainly plays a role, it is not the exclusive or singular underlying cause of fluctuations in the inflation rate.
Haemodynamics of hyperthyroidism: increased cardiac work and findings related to vasodilatation
Authors: Suonsyrjä Nelli , Metso Saara , Moilanen Eeva , Mustonen Jukka , Jaatinen Pia , Pörsti Ilkka
Published: October 2024

Objective:

Hyperthyroidism increases cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. In this study we compared non-invasive haemodynamics between 20 hyperthyroid patients and 60 euthyroid subjects.

Methods:

The measurements were performed median 6 days after the initiation of antithyroid medication when the patients were still hyperthyroid. Three controls matched for age, sex, body mass index, and smoking status were selected for each patient. Recordings were performed during rest and passive head-up tilt using whole-body impedance cardiography, radial pulse wave analysis, and finger blood pressure measurements.

Results:

Systolic and diastolic blood pressures in the aorta and radial artery were similar in hyperthyroid and euthyroid subjects, while finger blood pressure was 16/12 mmHg lower in hyperthyroidism (p<0.001). Pulse wave velocity and aortic pulse pressure were similar, but radial pulse pressure was ~5 mmHg higher in hyperthyroidism (p=0.040) due to augmented amplification (p=0.045). Systemic vascular resistance was reduced (-18%), whereas heart rate (+19 beats/min), cardiac index (+28%), and left cardiac work (+31%) were increased in hyperthyroidism (p<0.001). Subendocardial viability ratio, reflecting the balance between coronary perfusion and pressure load, was reduced by 19% in hyperthyroidism (p<0.001). Compared with euthyroid subjects, hyperthyroid patients presented with reductions in systolic and diastolic finger blood pressures (p<0.001), and higher increase in heart rate (p=0.014) during upright posture.

Conclusions:

Hyperthyroid patients exhibited hyperdynamic circulation, reduced vascular resistance, reduced peripheral but not central blood pressure, and higher pulse pressure amplification. Furthermore, left cardiac workload was increased in parallel with unfavourable changes in coronary perfusion conditions.
Los gentilicios del Nuevo diccionario de voces de uso actual (NDVUA) veinte años después: continuidades, desapariciones y consolidaciones
Authors: Fernández de Gobeo Díaz de Durana Nerea , Peña Arce Jaime , García Aranda M.ª Ángeles
Published: October 2024

Este artículo forma parte del homenaje a Manuel Alvar Ezquerra (1950-2020) por el aniversario de la publicación de su Diccionario de voces de uso actual (DVUA) y de su Nuevo diccionario de voces de uso actual (NDVUA). En él tratamos de comprobar el recorrido de los gentilicios neológicos contenidos en el segundo de estos títulos veinte años después de su aparición. El estudio del devenir de este pequeño corpus permite reflexionar sobre (a) la obsolescencia de los neologismos, ya que muchos de ellos han perdido esa condición en los dos últimos decenios o, directamente, han caído en desuso, y (b) su pervivencia y uso actual.
ANÁLISIS CRÍTICO DE LA APLICACIÓN DE LA REGLA FISCAL EN COSTA RICA Y PROPUESTA DE REFORMA
Authors: Morales Ramos Roxana , Rodríguez Garro Fernado
Published: October 2024

Fiscal rules are mechanisms designed to achieve a sustainable public debt path, trying to maintain spending growth or a fiscal result consistent with that objective. Although there were several attempts to apply a similar mechanism in Costa Rica, it was not until the approval of the 2018 tax reform that it was formally introduced. Designed to function under normal conditions, the Covid-19 pandemic revealed many problems in the application of the mechanism for Costa Rica, which have been exacerbated by a restrictive fiscal policy. Many problems that could generate operational difficulties in public entities would become greater as long as the fiscal rule remains unadjusted, hence the need for specific reforms to ensure reasonable application.
Criptomonedas y energía: ¿hacia un nuevo patrón para el sistema financiero mundial?
Authors: Hessling Herrera Franco David
Published: October 2024

This article proposes a hypothetical reflection based on anticipating a possible shift in the world financial system from the current standard-dollar to the energy-standard on which generation and circulation cryptocurrencies are based. Considering certain principles on the agiotage derived from the White Paper, some events are predicted and, therefore, such or such movements of social readjustment in the face of this new model of world financial system. The article begins with a genealogy of these systems reflected in world money patterns, then develops the link between cryptocurrencies and access and use of energy to conclude with the predictions of projecting the hypothetical scenario of displacement of the dollar-pattern to the energy-pattern.
Несколько замечаний к запискам Афанасия Никитина «Хожение за три моря» (XV в.)
Authors: Лифшиц Александр Львович
Published: October 2024

The paper is devoted to several nonobvious places in the Afanasy Nikitin’s travel notes “Journey Beyond Three Seas” and proposes to revisit their discussion. The first part of the paper deals with toponyms. Thus, it is explained why Afanasy prefers the Arabic toponym Misyur to Egypt. In the next section attempts are made to interpret the doubtful toponym Myar/Myara, which is usually identified with Baku without sufficient justification, although among other toponyms it would be more appropriate to see in this name a distorted Myakka – Mecca. Then a new localization of the country of Shabat and the Shabait shelter of the Indian Sea on the map of the Indian peninsula is proposed, which connects geographical realities with the ethno-political context of the Bengal Sultanate. Further in the article, based on an analysis of the text, an assumption is made about which books might have been lost by Afanasy, on what the traveler’s lamentations about their absence are based, and why they could not have helped Afanasy to celebrate Christian holidays on time. It is proved that Afanasy can be considered as an “unbalanced bilingual,” since the text of the notes reflects the process of his loss of a sense of language. It is justified that the preserved version of the notes was created later, almost at the end of the journey.
Association Between Vedolizumab Treatment and Arthritis/Arthralgia in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Alves Halpern Gabriele , Gomes Cintia , Thaytala Quintino Falcon Bruna , Prigol Dalfovo Milena , De Carvalho Maia Julia , Brandão Oliveira Diego
Published: September 2024

Background and Aims: Vedolizumab is a humanized gut selective drug that targets α4β7 integrin and has been used successfully in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Pivotal studies have already demonstrated the drug‘s safety, but some real-life cohorts have shown an increase in arthralgia and arthritis in patients using vedolizumab. These findings raised the question of whether these joint symptoms are extraintestinal manifestations of IBD (since the drug acts only in the gut) or if they are associated with the use of vedolizumab. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the incidence of arthralgia/arthritis in patients receiving vedolizumab and to investigate whether these events are indeed drug related.
Methods: Pubmed, Cochrane, and Scopus were searched for randomized clinical trials reporting the incidence of joint manifestations in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC) who were treated with vedolizumab. The considered outcomes were arthritis and arthralgia. We used RevMan to calculate the pooled incidence of the reported outcomes and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI).
Results: The search strategy yielded 4,206 articles. After removal of duplicates and screening of results, 6 randomized studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of 3,134 patients with moderately to severe IBD were included. Of those, 2,119 were randomized to receive vedolizumab and 1,015 to placebo. In the intervention group, 210 patients developed arthritis or arthralgia of any kind while 84 patients developed those symptoms in the placebo group (RR=1.09; 95%CI: 0.86-1.38; p=0.49, I2=0%), showing no significant association. Results also showed no significant association between exposure and the studied outcome after comparing CD (RR=1.02; 95%CI: 0.76-1.37, p=0.89, I2=0%) and UC (RR=1.24; 95%CI: 0.81-1.89, p=0.32, I2=43%) separately.
Conclusions: The meta-analysis showed no association of these symptoms to the treatment with vedolizumab. Therefore, the new onset of worsening arthritis and arthralgia may be associated with the course of the disease itself, with the body‘s response to the drugs or with the exclusion of corticosteroids or anti-TNF from concomitant treatment with vedolizumab. Further studies with larger sample sizes are required, especially randomized clinical trials comparing anti-TNF, corticosteroid and immunomodulators to evaluate the incidence of joint manifestations in patients with IBD and even other rheumatological manifestations that may be associated as well.
A RIES EM MOVIMENTO: VISITANDO PERCURSOS E ESPAÇOS ACADÊMICOS LOCAIS E INTERNACIONAIS
Authors: Estela Dal Pai Franco Maria , de Lourdes Lauxen Sirlei , Roberto Kieling Franco Sérgio
Published: October 2024

É improvável que eventos socioeducacionais, neles incluídas as facetas econômico-financeiras e a multiplicidade de elementos que os marcam e configuram, ocorram de modo intempestivo. Eles têm História, se formam ao longo de percursos e são forjados na constância da vida de instituições, de opções pessoais e profissionais e das políticas oriundas, principalmente, do sistema educacional e do sistema científico.
A EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR SOB A PERSPECTIVA DOS DIREITOS SOCIAIS: POSSIBILIDADES E AMEAÇAS (LASA – 2019)
Authors: Roberto Kieling Franco Sérgio
Published: October 2024

Entender a educação superior sob a perspectiva dos direitos sociais implica que se analise inicialmente como, modernamente, esse nível de educação passou a ser incorporado a essa classe de direitos. Neste trabalho, será analisada a situação brasileira, entendendo que, tanto por sua dimensão territorial, como por seu papel no contexto regional, o Brasil pode ser tomado como uma boa chave para a interpretação dos caminhos a serem trilhados pelos países no continente americano, especialmente os compreendidos pela mérica Latina.
Impacto de COVID-19 en la mortalidad de personas mayores de la población de Córdoba, Argentina. Análisis preliminar de los dos primeros años de la pandemia
Authors: Pelaez Enrique , Mariano González Leandro , Acosta Laura Débora
Published: October 2024

Introducción: El trabajo analiza el impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en las personas mayores de Córdoba, Argentina, durante 2020 y 2021, mediante la medición del exceso de defunciones (ED) y el cambio de esperanza de vida (EV). Metodología: Se utilizaron datos del Ministerio de Salud Nacional sobre las defunciones para el período 2017-2020. Se calcularon tablas de vida para el trienio 2017-2019 y para 2020 y 2021. Por último, se calculó la descomposición de las diferencias de EV en 2020 y 2021. Resultados: En 2020 hubo un 10,3 % de exceso de defunciones y un 25,5 % en 2021, mayor en varones. El ED se concentró en personas mayores de 60 años, aunque en 2021 fue importante la mortalidad de adultos jóvenes. En 2020, la tasa de ED en varones mayores de 80 años triplicó al grupo de 60-79 años y hubo un marcado sesgo entre varones y mujeres. En 2021, disminuyeron las diferencias entre edades y sexos, aunque se mantuvo la mayor tasa para varones mayores de 80 años. En 2020, las muertes por COVID-19 explicaron el 74,2 % y el 102,4 % del ED de varones y mujeres, respectivamente; en 2021, explicaron el 60,2 % y el 57,7 %, respectivamente. La pérdida de EV en 2020 fue de un 0,83 año en varones y un 0,26 año en mujeres; en 2021, fue de 2,73 años y 2,25 años, respectivamente. En los varones mayores, la disminución de EV se concentró en enfermedades infecciosas y COVID-19. Conclusiones: El conocimiento del impacto de la pandemia sobre personas mayores ofrece evidencias valiosas para la planificación de políticas sanitarias.
Perfil antropométrico y bioquímico de pacientes adultos del Programa de Educación y Atención Nutricional Universitario de la Universidad de Costa Rica, 2018-2019
Authors: Valverde Vindas Natalia , Steinkoler Sabah Eva
Published: October 2024

Introducción: la obesidad representa uno de los principales factores de riesgo para la salud que puede conllevar otras condiciones metabólicas y cardiovasculares. Conocer el perfil antropométrico y bioquímico de un individuo permite al profesional en nutrición optimizar su atención y enfocar su trabajo no solo en el tratamiento, sino también en la prevención de posibles comorbilidades. Metodología: se realizó un estudio de tipo transversal y descriptivo con enfoque metodológico cuantitativo, con una base de datos de 196 expedientes de personas adultas. Se analizó información sociodemográfica, variables bioquímicas y medidas antropométricas mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados: el 83,1 % de los pacientes tenía algún grado de exceso de peso; el 75 %, un porcentaje de grasa corporal elevado; el 52,6 % mostró alto riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades metabólicas y cardiovasculares según circunferencia de cintura. Además, el 83,67 % presentó al menos uno de los parámetros lipídicos fuera de los límites normales y el 25,51 % tuvo hiperglicemia en ayunas. Conclusión: los resultados del estudio concuerdan con la realidad nacional de la población adulta costarricense; esto puede estar asociado a malos hábitos de alimentación y estilo de vida. Los pacientes adultos atendidos exhibieron problemas nutricionales como sobrepeso, obesidad y alteraciones en el perfil lipídico y glicémico, lo que aumenta las posibilidades de experimentar una enfermedad cardiovascular o metabólica.
Traducción al inglés de rasgos semánticos de «oralidad fingida» en Cuentos de mi tía Panchita
Authors: Vargas Castro Ericka
Published: October 2024

Este artículo forma parte del proyecto de investigación La «oralidad fingida» en la traducción de cuentos de Carmen Lyra, inscrito en el Instituto de Investigaciones Lingüísticas de la Universidad de Costa Rica con el número 745-C1-002. En él se analiza la traducción del español al inglés de componentes con función semántica como parte de los rasgos de «oralidad fingida» en Cuentos de mi tía Panchita de la escritora costarricense Carmen Lyra. En particular, se rastrean el léxico coloquial y las relaciones semánticas vinculadas con la similitud. Para ello, se sistematizan los resultados de las técnicas, métodos y normas traducción utilizados; posteriormente, se contrastan con el ámbito pragmático y el de unidades fraseológicas, según investigaciones anteriores que forman parte de este proyecto. Además, se comentan los ejemplos más representativos de divergencia semántica o estilística entre el texto origen y su contraparte en lengua inglesa.
Detección de Microcystis y microcistina mediante la Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa
Authors: Chávez-Luzanía Roel Alejandro , Olea-Félix Jennifer , Alonso-Rodríguez Rosalba , Hernando Marcelo , De los Santos Villalobos Sergio
Published: October 2024

Las cianobacterias son organismos fotosintéticos importantes para diversos ciclos vitales de la biósfera; sin embargo, algunos géneros como Microcystis tienen la capacidad de formar floraciones y producir cianotoxinas que comprometen la calidad del agua. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo validar el uso de PCR punto final para detectar cianobacterias, el género Microcystis y su capacidad genética para producir microcistinas. Se utilizaron tres pares de oligonucleótidos para obtener las secuencias de las regiones del gen 16S rRNA de cianobacterias y de Microcystis, así como del gen mcyA asociado con la producción de microcistinas. El uso de PCR de punto final permitió la detección específica de cianobacterias y Microcystis en concentraciones celulares hasta 10 veces por debajo del límite de alerta de florecimiento, así como la detección del gen mcyA, tanto en cepas aisladas como en una comunidad microbiana simulada. La eficacia del uso de PCR de punto final para la detección específica de cianobacterias lo convierte en una herramienta de monitoreo temprano, capaz de predecir la producción potencial de microcistinas y, por tanto, resaltar su utilidad para la gestión de la calidad del agua para consumo humano.
PGPR alleviated the negative effects of low temperature and low light stress on the growth and physiology of violet plants
Authors: LI Wei , SONG Yu-Lu , ZHANG Yi-Dan , GUO Shao-Xia
Published: October 2024

Plants in greenhouses are often exposed to low temperature and low light conditions in the winter, and this has a major effect on flower cultivation. Inoculation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) can improve the growth of plants under stress. Here, we examined the effects of Pseudomonas fluorescens on the growth, photosynthesis, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, and antioxidant enzyme systems of violet plants (Matthiola incana) exposed to normal temperature and normal light intensity (18 °C/11 °C, 500 μmol·m-2·s-1, NN), low temperature and normal light intensity (4 °C/1 °C, 500 μmol·m-2·s-1, LN), normal temperature and low light intensity (18 °C/11°C, 100 μmol·m-2·s-1, NL), and low temperature and low light intensity (4 °C/1 °C, 100 μmol·m-2·s-1, LL). The results showed that the plant height, stem diameter, leaf area, shoot fresh/dry weight, and underground fresh/dry weight of violet inoculated with PGPR were 40%, 17%, 13%, 25%, 41%, 30%, and 38% higher than the control, respectively. In addition, the total root length, mean root diameter, number of root tips, number of bifurcated root tips, and root vigor were 24%, 23%, 14%, 30%, and 21% higher in the inoculated group than in the control group, respectively. PGPR promoted chlorophyll accumulation in plants, and the net photosynthetic rate of violets was 32% higher in plants inoculated with PGPR than in control plants. PGPR also significantly promoted the maximum photochemical conversion efficiency of photosystem II (PSII) and the potential activity of PSII under UV light. After inoculation with PGPR, the content of MDA decreased by 16.8%, and the activities of superoxide dismutase and peroxidase increased by 19.2% and 20.0%, respectively. Therefore, PGPR can promote the growth of violet plants by increasing the photosynthetic capacity, activating the antioxidant enzyme system, and reducing damage induced by exposure to low light intensity.
Factors affecting the mass transfer kinetics of osmotically dehydrated chayote (Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw.)
Authors: HUERTA-VERA Karina , CONTRERAS-OLIVA Adriana , ARÉVALO-GALARZA Ma. de Lourdes , FLORES-ANDRADE Enrique , PÉREZ-GAGO Ma. Bernardita , USCANGA-SOSA Diana P.
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to apply osmotic dehydration (OD) to produce minimally processed chayote (Sechium edule (Jacq.) Swartz) slices. Thus, the effect of osmotic solution concentration, temperature, processing time, and vacuum pulse application on mass transfer during osmotic dehydration of the fruit was evaluated. The kinetics of water loss (WL), solids gain (SG), and water activity (aw) were obtained using sucrose solutions with concentrations of 40, 50 and 60 °Bx at 25, 35 and 45 °C. Osmotic solution concentration, temperature, and processing time had a greater influence than vacuum pulse application on WL and SG. The temperature showed an Arrhenius-type dependence on effective diffusivity. The osmodehydrated chayote had lower aw (up to 0.846), higher total soluble solids (TSS) content (up to 31.9 °Bx) and purer and more intense color (up to 18.75 in chroma) compared to fresh chayote. These findings suggest that OD allows for the production of minimally processed chayote that could be included in quick-cook products, such as salads or soup mixes.