bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El cuarto debate teórico en relaciones internacionales y sus aportes para explicar la realidad internacional
Authors: López Díaz Mayra
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo tiene como finalidad hacer una revisión del estado del arte de las relaciones internacionales con la intención de ofrecer al lector o lectora una imagen panorámica del desarrollo teórico de la misma desde su incorporación a las ciencias sociales a inicio del siglo XX —producto del final de la Primera Guerra Mundial— y hasta la actualidad, marcada por la globalización en el siglo xxi y así comprender la dinámica internacional en torno a cada debate teórico, lo cual ha sugerido cambios a nivel ontológico, epistemológico o metodológico para continuar respondiendo a las transformaciones de la realidad, poniendo énfasis en el cuarto debate como punto de inflexión en la disciplina.
Celebrando al Programa de Posgrado en Ciencias Políticas y Sociales
Authors: Bokser Liwerant Judit
Published: September 2024

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Origen y desarrollo de los estudios legislativos: temas, escuelas y tendencias
Authors: Puente Martínez Khmevirg
Published: September 2024

Los estudios legislativos conforman una subdisciplina de las ciencias sociales que, mediante diferentes estrategias metodológicas y enfoques, busca describir y explicar el comportamiento parlamentario. En este artículo se describe un panorama general de los orígenes, desarrollo y debates contemporáneos sobre el estudio de la representación política y el desempeño de las legislaturas, así como de los espacios de colaboración académica que han permitido la consolidación de la investigación legislativa especializada. Se advierten algunos de los principales retos para este campo de conocimiento frente a los propios desafíos de las ciencias sociales entre los que destacan las limitaciones teóricas y metodológicas, la estrechez de visiones disciplinarias, su escasa relevancia para la reforma institucional y utilidad para la toma de decisiones, las necesarias comparaciones entre casos y su visibilidad.
La activación sistémica de los receptores a dopamina D2-like disminuye la ingesta de alimento en ratas
Authors: Tejas Juárez Juan Gabriel , Cruz Trujillo Refugio , Díaz Gandarilla José Alfredo , Escartín Perez Rodrigo Erick , Florán Garduño Benjamín
Published: September 2024

México ocupa el quinto lugar en incidencia de obesidad a nivel mundial. Esta condición es un factor de riesgo para la ocurrencia de cardiopatías, Diabetes Mellitus tipo II, cáncer, complicaciones reproductivas y trastornos psicológicos, entre otras patologías. Dado que la dopamina regula el comportamiento alimentario, es crucial investigar cómo los receptores dopaminérgicos pueden mejorar las intervenciones farmacológicas contra la obesidad. En consecuencia, en el presente trabajo se estudió el efecto de la activación farmacológica sistémica de los receptores dopaminérgicos de la familia D2-like (D2, D3 y D4) sobre la ingesta de alimento estándar y la expresión de la saciedad. Se usaron ratas macho (cepa Wistar) con un peso de 220-240 g, a las que se les administraron subcutáneamente dosis de 0.03, 0.1 o 0.3 mg/kg de quinpirole (agonista D2-like) al inicio de la fase oscura del ciclo luz/oscuridad. Durante un periodo de dos horas, se evaluó tanto la ingesta de alimento estándar como la secuencia de saciedad conductual (SSC). Nuestros resultados indican que las dosis de 0.03 y 0.1 mg/kg disminuyen la ingesta de alimento sin alterar la expresión de la saciedad postprandial. Sin embargo, la dosis de 0.3 mg/kg desestabiliza la SSC, impidiendo la expresión de la saciedad debido a un efecto motor. Nuestros hallazgos sugieren que dosis bajas de quinpirole podrían ofrecer una opción para el tratamiento de la obesidad sin afectar la expresión de la saciedad postprandial
Manual de construcción Monitor CO2
Authors: Velázquez Zúñiga Carlos Leonardo , Cortés González Héctor Daniel , del Río Portilla Jesús Antonio
Published: September 2024

En este manual se explica la manera de construir un monitor de CO2 que además mide la temperatura y la humedad. Este monitor utiliza componentes accesibles en nuestos entornos y no se requiere de conocimientos para soldar componentes.
El buen vivir y la economía feminista como alternativa al desarrollo
Authors: Montoya Agudelo César Alveiro , Pérez Villa Pastor Emilio , Ortega Barro Ana Cristina , Arango Benjumea Jhon Jaime , Uribe Víctor Hugo
Published: September 2024

Actualmente, a través del concepto de buen vivir (BV), se trata de avanzar en la construcción de un desarrollo más armónico con la vida y, plantear las causas estructurales que dan lugar a la desigualdad económica, social, política, cultural y de género. En este orden de ideas, surge la reflexión sobre cómo la discriminación afecta derechos individuales en general y de la mujer en particular; simultáneamente van surgiendo estrategias (propuestas) con perspectiva feminista en todos los territorios. De esta manera, las mujeres se coordinan y con la EF buscan que el centro sean las personas y la vida. El enfoque económico feminista suma a la práctica económica el estudio de las relaciones de género; esta visión es caracterizada por la interdisciplinariedad coherente con disciplinas como sociología, historia o antropología. Por lo mismo, se hace fundamental analizar estas dos concepciones a manera de alternativa al desarrollo. El objetivo es mostrar de forma sintetizada elementos medulares de la aportación del BV y la EF al desarrollo; procurando así coadyuvar a la discusión académica e investigativa.
Informe: seguridad social en México, 2023
Authors: Mendizábal Bermúdez Gabriela
Published: September 2024

El informe sobre seguridad social en México destaca una serie de avances y retrocesos significativos. Económicamente, se observa un aumento en los ingresos, impulsado por remesas y un crecimiento en la población económicamente activa. La reducción de la pobreza se atribuye, entre otros factores, al aumento del ingreso y del salario promedio, así como cambios demográficos. La SCJN reafirma el derecho a la pensión por jubilación y emite criterios sobre seguridad social, abriendo la puerta parala ampliación de la cobertura médica. Las reformas normativas nacionales e internacionales, como la norma sobre teletrabajo y la ratificación de convenios de la OIT, destacan mejoras en la protección de los derechos laborales y familiares. Sobresalen las reformas nacionales —con perspectiva de género y beneficio de las familias— propias de la visión del derecho social familiar. Sin embargo, la reducción de la cobertura sanitaria representa un retroceso en la calidad de vida. Estos cambios reflejan avances integrales, aunque lamentablemente el derecho a la salud sufre un detrimento.
IoT Integrated Smart Parking Zone and Website with Stand-alone System and Wireless Technology
Authors: Khan Md. Tanjil Islam
Published: September 2024

The research project works to digitalize the full parking management system, transform the manual parking methods, solve traffic and road congestion problem and show live updates of the designated parking slots. It is ecofriendly and eliminates human interaction. It also offers personal and corporate business earnings. In the project, anyone can book time slots for parking following their convenient schedule, pay bills via the online payment system, control the entrance while entering and exit gate in the parking area with the vehicle using the website system. Users do not have to use any extra identity instrument, like- RFID Cards, QR Codes etc. The system will verify them by online credentials. Moreover, people can see the live slot updates for better security. The project collaborated with 3 major technology parts which are practical hardware, software and database system. NodeMCU, Ultrasonic Sensors, Servo motors, and other technical components are used in the hardware part. PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS etc. codes are implemented for the website development. Firebase Realtime Database and MySQL are integrated for the cloud and local database management with the hardware and software parts for building the IoT technology environment and infrastructure.
Optimalisasi Perkembangan Fisik dan Motorik serta Pengembangan Manajemen
Authors: Robbie R. Iqbal , Novianti Khusnul Rofida , Ahadiyanto Nuzul
Published: September 2024

Purpose – This community service aims to optimize physical and motor development in early childhood using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method at KB-TKIT Rumah Pelangi, Batu City, Malang
Design/methodology/approach – This method focuses on active participation for young children by using various game schemes to optimize physical and motor development, both fine and gross. Apart from this, there are aspects of management development in the aspects of planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising the management of KB-TKIT Rumah Pelangi
Findings – The results of this activity are improvements in fine and gross motor skills for children as well as improvements in management aspects of KB-TKIT Rumah Pelangi, Batu City, Malang
Originality/value – Shaping the character of students from an early age so that they grow into superior quality students
The Comparison of Performance Double Exponential Smoothing and Double Moving Average Methods in Seasonal Meat Stock Demand
Authors: KhusnulKhotimah Bain , Setiani Setiani , Wulandari Ana Yuniasti Retno , Anamisa Devie Rosa
Published: September 2024

The demand for beef supplies depended on seasonal patterns because it depends on feed supplies, especially in rural areas that still rely on natural feed. Beef supplies were part of government regulations because they were highly demanded commodities. They are livestock products that contain nutritional value to meet the protein needs of the community. Beef stocks were influenced by factors such as beef production, beef consumption, and people's income levels. In anticipating the increasing demand for beef, it is necessary to carry out forecasting to estimate the demand for meat in the future. In forecasting, various methods were used to choose the method with the lowest error rate. This research will compare the Double Exponential Smoothing (DES) with the Double Moving Average (DMA) based on the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) measurement, one method for finding the minor error value. Based on the test results with beef supplies in Madura and conducting analysis, it can be concluded that the method with the smallest MAPE value is the Double Exponential Smoothing method, with the smallest MAPE value of 9.50% at an alpha parameter of 0.5. In testing with the Double Moving Average method, by determining the best MAPE value, the best time order in the Double Moving Average method is at time order parameter 2 with a MAPE value of 29.8408%. After finding the parameter with the smallest MAPE value, that parameter is used for data testing. In the measurement, data testing for data of 1 year, two years, three years, and four years. Each method has a level of error value that increases the same; a lot of data entered can affect the size of the MAPE value. So, the more data entered, the smaller the resulting error value.
The Effect of Moral Reasoning, Retaliation and Negative Emotions on Whistleblowing of Internal Auditors
Authors: Mukri Cotoro , Larasati Meita
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of moral reasoning, retaliation and negative emotions (guilt and shame) on the tendency of internal auditors to conduct whistleblowing. This study uses a survey method, with questionnaires distributed to 56 internal auditors working at universities in Yogyakarta. Participants were asked to rate the questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale. All the questionnaires collected were analysed using multiple regression. The results of this study prove empirically that moral reasoning and guilt have a significantly positive influence on the tendency of internal auditors to conduct whistleblowing. Meanwhile, retaliation has a significantly negative effect on the tendency of internal auditors to conduct whistleblowing, but shame does not have a significant effect on the tendency of internal auditors to conduct whistleblowing. This research is expected to provide a basis for organisations to consider establishing whistleblowing systems for fraud and wrongdoing prevention.
Assessing How Energy Trade Shapes Indonesia's Foreign Exchange Reserves
Authors: Sunarta Sunarta , Permana Yusuf Budi , Fadhilah Ash Shoffi Hana , Wibowo Bagus Pamungkas
Published: September 2024

Foreign exchange reserves are the guardians of macroeconomic stability and the country's financial system in supporting Indonesia's economic recovery. This research aims to examine the impact of rising Oil and Gas Exports (Export MIGAS) and Non-Oil and Gas Imports (Import Non-MIGAS) on Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves, as well as the prospects for these variables in the future. This study uses data from 2006-2021 obtained from the Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS). This study uses an analysis using the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) Model, and the Error Correction Model (ECM) method through the Augmented Dickey-Fuller test. Tests include stationarity, cointegration, Adjusted R-squared, t-test, and f-test. This study applies a research method that focuses on analyzing Indonesia's gas export and non-oil import data over the past 16 years as part of an evaluation of the country's foreign exchange reserves. The results of the study state that Export MIGAS and Non-Oil and Gas Imports (Import Non-MIGAS) have no influence on Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves in the short term, while in the long term, Export MIGAS have a negative influence on foreign exchange reserves and Import Non-MIGAS) have a positive influence on Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves
The Role of Ecommerce Adoption in Influencing The Increasing Income of Small and Micro Enterprises (MSEs) During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kusumatrisna Adam Luthfi , Projo Nucke Widowati Kusumo
Published: September 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the world economy, including Indonesia. Large-scale social restrictions as a consequence of preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus have hampered the economy. Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. On the other hand, the eCommerce survey showed that 24.20 percent of businesses claimed to have experienced an increase in income during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to (1) find out the extent to which eCommerce adoption and income increased in MSEs during the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) looking for the effect of eCommerce adoption on MSEs on increasing MSE income during the COVID-19 pandemic; (3) knowing which items of eCommerce adoption have a significant effect on increasing MSE income; and (4) find out how big the opportunity to increase the income of each eCommerce adoption item compared to businesses that do not adopt eCommerce. This study uses descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression. The researched eCommerce adoption is seen from three dimensions, namely online sales media, training related to the use of information technology for digital marketing, and the speed of eCommerce adoption. All variables of eCommerce adoption that were studied using binary logistic regression proved to have a significant effect on increasing revenue. Of all eCommerce adoption items, eCommerce businesses that use instant messages as a sales medium, had the opportunity to experience an increase in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic by 2.41 times compared to businesses that do not use instant messages.
Optimal choice of indicators for timely assessment of the prognosis of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients
Authors: Ruzhentsova T. A. , Mirzajonova D. B. , Zhanibekov Zh. Zh. , Khavkina D. A. , Chukhliaev P. V. , Borisova O. Yu. , Meshkova N. A.
Published: September 2024

The aim of the study was to identify the indicators that are most signiﬁcant for predicting the features of the course of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients.

Materials and methods. 250 case histories of patients aged 18 to 86 years with COVID-19 hospitalized in the hospital of the city of Nukus, Republic of Uzbekistan, redesigned to provide care to patients with COVID-19 from July 1, 2020 to March 2022, were analyzed. Patients who had a wave–like course of the disease with the development of complications, an increase in the volume of lung damage, were included in the main group (62 patients, 3 of whom were extremely severe). The patients who had stable positive dynamics (188 people) formed a comparison group.

Results and discussion. Among patients over 65 years of age, 36% had a complicated course, in the 45–65 age group — 29% (p>0.05), and among patients under 45 years of age — 13% (p<0.05). The main group was dominated by men (79%). Among hospitalized villagers, an increase in the severity of the condition was noted in 30% of cases, and among patients from the city of Nukus, such patients were 20% (p<0.05). The highest values of D-dimer, interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein were in both groups, signiﬁcant differences between the groups were revealed in the levels of D-dimer and interleukin-6. Signiﬁcant differences between the groups were found in the levels of D-dimer, interleukin-6, ferritin, ALT, AST, and urea.

Conclusion. COVID-19 has become one of the most studied diseases to date, but aspects of the course of this disease in certain population groups are still not sufficiently investigated. The complicated, progressive course of COVID-19, according to the results of our study, was recorded in all age groups of the adult population, more often in men from rural areas aged over 45 years with chronic diseases. The main prognostic markers of the complicated and progressive course of COVID-19 should be considered high levels of D-dimer, interleukin-6 and ferritin.
Perinatal HIV infection and opportunistic infectious pathology: morphological features of the placenta
Authors: Kolobov A. V.
Published: September 2024

Opportunistic infections account for more than 90% of all deaths associated with immunosuppression resulting from exposure to the human immunodeﬁciency virus  (HIV). Fatal opportunistic infections  include Pneumocystis pneumonia, cryptococcosis, cytomegalovirus infection, and viral hepatitis B and/or C. HIV-infected pregnant women have a high incidence of cytomegalovirus infection, which increases the risk of transplacental transmission of HIV from mother to fetus. In addition, an important factor in perinatal transmission of HIV is a genital infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 detected during pregnancy in HIV-infected women. Also, at present, there is no doubt about the possibility of damage to placental cells by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its transplacental transmission.

The aim of this study was to study the morphological features of the placenta in the presence of opportunistic infections caused by viruses of the herpes family (herpes simplex viruses types 1/2, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus), as well as SARS-CoV2 in HIV-infected pregnant women.

Materials and methods. A study was conducted of 21 placentas with various pregnancy outcomes in HIV-infected women, including 12 placentas obtained as a result of term birth, 1 placenta from premature birth at 29 weeks, and 8 observations of failed miscarriages (non-developing pregnancy).

Results and discussion. Viral lesions were represented by the action of HIV with giant cell metamorphosis of trophoblast cells and placental macrophages, as well as inﬁltration by immunocompetent cells and ﬁbrosis of the villous stroma. In addition, groups of immature villi were identiﬁed, the edematous stroma of which contained an increased number of large cells with light nuclei. In HIV-infected pregnant women with immunosuppression, the outcome of pregnancy in 8 cases was a miscarriage with a morphologically detected and immunohistochemically conﬁrmed infection caused by herpes simplex virus types 1/2 (3 observations), cytomegalovirus (2 observations), and SARS-CoV-2 (3 observations), in 1 case the outcome of pregnancy was premature birth with morphologically identiﬁed and immunohistochemically conﬁrmed infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.

Conclusion. The placentas of HIV-infected pregnant women are characterized by impaired villous maturation with stromal ﬁbrosis, which is the morphological substrate of chronic placental insufficiency with varying degrees of compensation. If HIVinfected pregnant women have opportunistic infections caused by viruses of the herpes family (herpes simplex viruses types 1/2, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus), as well as SARS-CoV-2, pronounced involutive-dystrophic changes are observed in the placentas — perivillous deposition ﬁbrinoid, petriﬁcation, which increases the likelihood of an unfavorable pregnancy outcome in the form of miscarriage or premature birth.
Decolonialidade na educação em Ciências: um olhar para as relações étnico-raciais
Authors: Brito Rafael Casaes de , Leal Catiana Nery
Published: September 2024

Este texto trata de inquietações decorrentes das leituras e discussões realizadas durante a disciplina “Ensino e Relações Étnico-Raciais na educação básica”, cursada no Programa de Pós Graduação em Relações Étnicas e Contemporaneidade da Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, e propõe um diálogo entre a questão racial no Brasil, o pensamento decolonial na América Latina e o campo do Ensino de Ciências. Para isso faz necessário o seguinte questionamento: de que modo o Ensino de Ciências pode contribuir para a construção de Relações Étnico-Raciais positivas, considerando o histórico da questão da raça e do racismo no Brasil? Tratando-se de um texto teórico, recorremos a autores como Achille Mbembe (2021), Abdias do Nascimento (1984), Douglas Verrangia (2010; 2012), Bárbara Karine Soares Pinheiro (2019), Bernadino-Costa, Maldonado-Torres e Grosfoguel (2018), Aníbal Quijano (2009). Nesse sentido, considera-se possível e necessária a construção de Relações Étnico-Raciais positivas a partir de propostas decoloniais, afim de promover o anrirracismo na educação em Ciências.
Estudo de caso sobre a casa de acolhimento de crianças e adolescentes em Vitória da Conquista - BA, Brasil
Authors: Hora Bruna Silva da , Pessôa Marcela de Oliveira
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo visa realizar uma análise acerca do processo de institucionalização de crianças e adolescentes no município de Vitória da Conquista-BA elencando como lócus da pesquisa a Unidade Acolhendo e Cuidando. Buscando compreender o atendimento proposto e suas implicações no que tange ao desenvolvimento social de seu público-alvo, foi realizado um levantamento histórico-documental que compreendeu a história social da infância e a consolidação das políticas públicas concernentes a sua assistência no contexto nacional e internacional. Situou-se os modelos de assistência e as políticas públicas destinadas às crianças e adolescentes no município de Vitória da Conquista-BA recorrendo-se às teorias foucaultianas para compreender as práticas institucionais mediante os discursos biopolíticos que as atravessam, enfatizando o processo de docilização e assujeitamento dos corpos infanto-juvenis.
Políticas públicas para o acesso e a permanência no ensino superior: uma análise sobre a trajetória de travestis e mulheres transexuais em Sorocaba/SP
Authors:   , Silva Rafael Augusto Moreira
Published: September 2024

A partir dos anos 2000, percebe-se que houve, no Brasil, um aumento significativo de políticas públicas relacionadas ao acesso e à permanência de estudantes na educação superior, voltadas inclusive a segmentos específicos como indígenas, pretos, pardos, deficientes, dentre outros. Mesmo apresentando passos importantes na oferta de educação superior a estudantes historicamente excluídos dos bancos universitários, essas políticas ainda não atendem, de forma explícita, a outros segmentos ou grupos sociais considerados como minorias, como travestis e mulheres transexuais. Nesse contexto, essa pesquisa, vinculada à linha de pesquisa Políticas, Gestão e História da Educação do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade de Sorocaba, analisa, por meio das vivências pessoais e educacionais, a trajetória de mulheres transexuais e travestis que cursaram ensino superior, demonstrando a importância de políticas públicas para a entrada e a permanência delas na universidade, trazendo um estudo específico com recorte no município de Sorocaba/SP. A pesquisa tem como objetivo geral contribuir para a compreensão da dinâmica de acesso e permanência de mulheres transexuais e travestis na universidade, além de: 1) explicitar as políticas públicas existentes para o acesso e permanência de estudantes no Ensino Superior, na perspectiva histórica; 2) identificar os problemas no acesso à universidade, bem como os de permanência segundo a percepção dos estudantes transexuais e travestis; 3) avaliar os alcances dessas políticas públicas de acesso e permanência; 4) explicitar as regulamentações postas pelas instituições de ensino superior; e 5) propor o redimensionamento de políticas ou regulamentação envolvendo a inclusão das estudantes travestis e transexuais. No que tange à metodologia, foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa, por meio: de pesquisa documental das principais políticas educacionais existentes voltadas para o acesso e a permanência na educação superior, com o recorte em mulheres transexuais e travestis; e de pesquisa de campo, esta última se utilizando de entrevistas, como instrumento de coleta de dados, realizadas com mulheres transexuais e travestis na cidade de Sorocaba/SP, que cursaram o ensino superior. A análise de conteúdo foi utilizada enquanto técnica de pesquisa para a análise das entrevistas. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam que há uma necessidade de políticas públicas educacionais específicas para mulheres transexuais e travestis, a fim as auxiliarem tanto na entrada quanto na permanência em cursos de ensino superior, tendo em vista que a população transexual ainda é muito marginalizada no país, o que gera uma dificuldade de alcançar e concluir o ensino superior.
Jazz / Pop Singing at the Crossroads of Movement and Musical elements
Authors: Daniela Fanelli
Published: September 2024

Research question - How can focusing on the connection between body movements and the key musical elements of rhythm, lyrics/mood, pitch and dynamics positively affect the expressiveness and vocal freedom of jazz / pop vocalists?

When considering the attributes of captivating performances, jazz and pop singers often tend to underutilize their bodies on stage. This observation prompted a deeper examination of the interplay between body awareness, singing, and movements, resulting in the question “How can focusing on the connection between body movements and the key musical elements of rhythm, lyrics/mood, pitch and dynamics positively affect the expressiveness and vocal freedom of jazz / pop vocalists?”

The research aims to address this question through a series of investigative stages. Firstly, the analysis of my 2023 end-of-year performance revealed a clear correlation between gestures, expressiveness and the four musical elements mentioned. Further research supported this finding and led to the development of movement-focused singing exercises, whereby vocalists sing while consciously engaging their bodies in alignment with each key musical element individually. This methodology underwent testing with six vocalists, yielding valuable empirical data.

The data shows that this set of exercises can be a helpful, holistic tool in increasing expressiveness, enhancing awareness and improving embodiment while singing, as I have also experienced for myself. By sharing this research, I hope to encourage all musicians to deepen their connection with themselves, their instrument, and the audience through movement and body awareness.
HOW TO IMPROVE CELLO ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS
Authors: Carmen Ramírez Campos
Published: September 2024

Orchestral auditions have become the main way to get into an orchestra. That is why preparing orchestral excerpts for auditions is a mandatory path to go through. In order to perfect my preparation of a selection of the most requested orchestra excerpts, I selected relevant etudes to support my practice. Together with my private teachers and youtube tutorials given by orchestral cellists around the world, I created a guide to help my practice. My goal was to find an approach that would not only support the technical demands of performing these excepts, but also create a better understanding of the difficulties while maintaining my own musicality.
How can the preparation of orchestral excerpts improve and develop my artistic and musical skills? What role do etudes play in this process?
Solo Raya Young Muslims Generation Decision to Invest in Sharia Stocks and Green Investment
Authors: Nurohman Yulfan Arif , Qurniawati Rina Sari , Suparwi
Published: September 2024

The younger generation, particularly Muslims, faces concerns about an uncertain future, particularly regarding job opportunities. The unemployment rate in Indonesia has shown an increase, predominantly among the younger generation. This study aims to examine the impact of financial literacy, perceived risk, and high self-confidence on the decision to invest in stocks, particularly Islamic stocks. The research was conducted in the Solo Raya area with 125 Muslim youth investors as respondents, consisting of millennials and Generation Z. The analysis technique used was multiple regression, conducted using SPSS software version 24. The regression results, with a significance value below 0.05, indicate a significant influence of financial literacy, perceived risk, and high self-confidence on the investment decisions of young Muslim investors. Good financial knowledge encourages the younger generation to invest in stocks with confidence, anticipating substantial profits in the future. Perception of risk remains a consideration, leading young investors to delay investment decisions until they feel highly confident.
A Study Examining the Customer Service Experience Using the Partial Least Square (PLS) Approach, with a Particular Focus on Personal Interaction Encounters and Customer Involvement
Authors: Mamat Mazlina , Abu Bakar Hatinah , Setapa Mariam , Ramli Nur Haslina , Che Cob Che Mohd Syaharuddin , Mustafa Tismazammi , Baistaman Julaina , Mohd Fauzi Wan Nur Liyana Wan , Siddiq Dedi Muhammad
Published: September 2024

The relationship between academic achievement, student happiness, and the quality of academic services provided by university staff is a critical issue in Malaysian public higher education. This correlation highlights the importance of understanding the factors that influence the interactions between academic staff and students. Knowledge of the variables affecting how academic staff members and service encounters interact is quite important. This study aims to examine the influence of personal interaction encounters and customer involvement on the level of customer service experience provided by academic staff at Malaysian public universities. To gather data from 454 academic faculty members at Malaysian public universities, a self-administered questionnaire was developed. PLS 4.0 was used in this work and proportionate stratified random sampling was utilized. The results showed significant relationships between consumer involvement and personal interaction encounters with customer service experience. By acknowledging and addressing these variables, Malaysian public universities can foster more positive and productive interactions between staff and students or other stakeholders, ultimately improving the academic experience.
Enhancing Athletic Well-Being: Unravelling the Impact of Social Support
Authors: Abdul Latif Rozita , Abdul Majeed Hasmiza , Tumijan Wahidah , Tajri Azman Ahmad , Rajli Mohammad Adzly , Hidayat Yusuf , Hambali Burhan
Published: September 2024

Enhancing athletic well-being is integral to optimizing sports performance and overall health. Social support serves as a vital component in fostering athletic well-being, offering emotional, tangible, and informational assistance to athletes. This study examines the social support experienced by SUKMA athletes, focusing on support from friends, family, and significant others throughout their sports engagement. The primary objective is to explore the relationship between social support and psychological well-being among SUKMA athletes in Negeri Sembilan. A sample of 298 athletes completed the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Psychological Well-being Scale. Findings reveal family support as the predominant source of social support, followed by significant others and friends. Notably, significant others exhibit a significant relationship with all elements of psychological well-being. Further research should delve into the nuanced dynamics of social support in athletic contexts through longitudinal and qualitative studies. Strategies to bolster social support networks within sports settings are recommended to enhance athletes' mental health and performance.  Moreover, the study lays the groundwork for future research to explore the complexities of social support in athletic environments, advocating for longitudinal and qualitative approaches to better understand these dynamics.
Predicting Consumer Behavior in E-Commerce Using Decision Tree: A Case Study in Malaysia
Authors: Mustakim Nurul Ain , Abdul Aziz Maslina , Abdul Rahman Shuzlina
Published: September 2024

Understanding and predicting consumer behavior will help e-commerce businesses improve customer satisfaction and devise better marketing strategies. This study is intended to explore the use of decision tree algorithms in predictions of consumer purchase behavior in the e-commerce platform in Malaysia. Comparing the performances of J48, Random Tree, and REPTree decision tree models using an online shopper dataset collected by surveying 560 Malaysians, on various aspects like accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score. Results indicate that the highest accuracy has been achieved with the Random Tree algorithm, outperforming J48 and REPTree. The results will, therefore, form the basis upon which e-commerce can restrategize its marketing programs for better customer engagement. This is an important study in that it shows the efficacy of applying a decision tree algorithm to understand customer behavior in the context of Malaysia and adds to the growing body of knowledge in predictive analytics in e-commerce.
Motivating Corporate Social Responsibility Investment and Social Impact through Relative Performance Information
Authors: Garrett Jace B. , McPhee Gregory P. , Way Dan
Published: September 2024

Firms often struggle to motivate managers’ CSR performance, and little attention has been paid to how performance evaluation can assist in this effort. We address this gap by examining the effects of relative performance information (RPI) on risky CSR investment decisions. Compared to when no RPI is provided, we find that providing RPI based on the size or impact rate of CSR investments improves performance on the ranked dimension, although effects are weaker in more risk-averse managers. We also find that providing both types of RPI separately may lead to similar performance as providing just one type, and that RPI based on a single composite measure that combines performance dimensions leads to the greatest performance along each dimension. Our study contributes to research and practice by identifying how RPI can motivate larger, more impactful CSR investments and by highlighting the role that managers’ risk preferences can play in these decisions.

Data Availability: Data are available upon request.
Large Language Model GPT-4 Compared to Endocrinologist Responses on Initial Choice of Glucose-Lowering Medication Under Conditions of Clinical Uncertainty
Authors: Flory James H. , Ancker Jessica S. , Kim Scott Y.H. , Kuperman Gilad , Petrov Aleksandr , Vickers Andrew
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE

To explore how the commercially available large language model (LLM) GPT-4 compares to endocrinologists when addressing medical questions when there is uncertainty regarding the best answer.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

This study compared responses from GPT-4 to responses from 31 endocrinologists using hypothetical clinical vignettes focused on diabetes, specifically examining the prescription of metformin versus alternative treatments. The primary outcome was the choice between metformin and other treatments.

RESULTS

With a simple prompt, GPT-4 chose metformin in 12% (95% CI 7.9–17%) of responses, compared with 31% (95% CI 23–39%) of endocrinologist responses. After modifying the prompt to encourage metformin use, the selection of metformin by GPT-4 increased to 25% (95% CI 22–28%). GPT-4 rarely selected metformin in patients with impaired kidney function, or a history of gastrointestinal distress (2.9% of responses, 95% CI 1.4–5.5%). In contrast, endocrinologists often prescribed metformin even in patients with a history of gastrointestinal distress (21% of responses, 95% CI 12–36%). GPT-4 responses showed low variability on repeated runs except at intermediate levels of kidney function.

CONCLUSIONS

In clinical scenarios with no single right answer, GPT-4’s responses were reasonable, but differed from endocrinologists’ responses in clinically important ways. Value judgments are needed to determine when these differences should be addressed by adjusting the model. We recommend against reliance on LLM output until it is shown to align not just with clinical guidelines but also with patient and clinician preferences, or it demonstrates improvement in clinical outcomes over standard of care.
Pathophysiology and Treatment of Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
Authors: Bacha Fida , Hannon Tamara S. , Tosur Mustafa , Pike Julie M. , Butler Ashley , Tommerdahl Kalie L. , Zeitler Philip S.
Published: September 2024

Youth-onset type 2 diabetes is a heterogeneous disease with increasing prevalence in relation to increased rates of obesity in children. It has genetic, epigenetic, social, and environmental determinants. Youth-onset type 2 diabetes is alarming given a rapidly progressive course compared with the course of adult-onset disease, early-onset vascular complications, and long-term exposure to hyperglycemia and associated complications. It is often preceded by prediabetes, a disease phase where defects in β-cell function relative to insulin sensitivity emerge. Herein, we review the current understanding of the pathophysiology of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in youth. We describe the mechanisms underlying insulin resistance, the precipitous decline of β-cell function, and the role of other hormonal abnormalities in the pathogenesis of the disease. We discuss the critical importance of social determinants of health in the predisposition and progression of these conditions and present current management strategies and the advances in therapeutic approaches. These must adapt to meet the unique needs of the individual patient and family. Significant knowledge gaps remain that need to be addressed in future research.
Clinical Characteristics and Therapeutic Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Elderly Patients Compared with Young Adult Patients: A Prospective Multicentre Study
Authors: Pollyn-Millot Clément , Maccari François , Perrot Jean Luc , Reguiai Ziad , Boulard Claire , Becherel Pierre André , Poreaux Claire , Mery-Bossard Laure , Beaulieu Domitille , Pourchot Diane , Fougerousse Anne-Claire , Begon Edouard , Liegeon Anne-Laure , Fite Charlotte , Zaraa Inès , Lons-Danic Dominique , Walls Beatrice , Jacobzone Caroline , Lepelley Charlotte , Denis Daphné , Chaby Guillaume
Published: September 2024

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common chronic inflammatory dermatitis in developed countries, and has a major impact on those affected. Little is known about AD in elderly patients. This prospective multicentre observational study described the clinical characteristics and burden of AD in elderly subjects ≥ 65 years, as well as the therapeutic options chosen for this population in routine care, and compared findings with those in young adults with AD < 30 years. Cohort data from adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD enrolled in a French national prospective registry (December 2020 to May 2023) were analysed. Patients ≥ 65 years made up 12.5% of the total adult cohort and presented less head-and-neck and extremity involvement, and were less affected by generalized forms than young adult patients. Elderly patients predominantly had late-onset AD and had similar disease severity to younger adults. Although the overall impact of AD appeared to be lower in elderly patients and treatment was initially less used in this age group, the substantial impact on sleep and psychiatric comorbidities was similar in older and younger adult patients. Better understanding of AD in elderly patients and the establishment of age-specific treatment guidelines may help dermatologists manage the disease in older people.
Anti-p200 Pemphigoid Mimicking Acquired Reactive Perforating Collagenosis
Authors: Fleißner Janik , Ickrath Katrin , Goebeler Matthias , Benoit Sandrine , Kerstan Andreas
Published: September 2024

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Intraoperative Endobronchial Intubation After Successful Submental Intubation
Authors: Nath Shivika , Sikka Priya
Published: September 2024

In complex maxillofacial fractures in which orotracheal and nasotracheal intubation are otherwise contraindicated, alternatives for airway management include tracheostomy and submental intubation (SMI). In this case, SMI was used successfully, although it did result in accidental endobronchial intubation intraoperatively that was quickly recognized and managed appropriately. SMI can be a useful method for securing a patient’s airway, but like all surgical approaches, it does carry the potential for complications. We report a case involving the use of SMI during which an unintended endobronchial intubation occurred.
Cirugía mínimamente invasiva, una alternativa segura y efectiva en trauma. Un artículo de revisión
Authors:   Investigador independiente, Montenegro García Bryan Faryd , Bonilla González Marcos Sebastián ,   Investigador independiente, Mora Amoroso Emilia Gisselle ,   Investigador independiente, Salas Ochoa Erik Shoel ,   Investigador independiente
Published: September 2024

El trauma es un problema de salud a nivel mundial, siendo así una de las causas más frecuentes de muerte en hombres y mujeres adultos jóvenes, es por eso por lo que el interés en este tema sobre el manejo y tratamiento para este tipo de pacientes ha aumentado. Materiales y métodos: Este estudio se realizó mediante la búsqueda exhaustiva en repositorios web académicos de alto reconocimiento científico; mismos que encaminan específicamente a encontrar archivos de calidad con validez, como, por ejemplo: Up To Date, Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Science Direct, Clinical Key, y Springer Link. Aquella información desactualizada y no confirmada, fue descartada. Resultados: La cirugía mínimamente invasiva es una alternativa eficaz en paciente con trauma sobre todo en manos expertas, el uso de este método depende de las habilidades del cirujano.
Indicaciones de amigdalectomía y adenoidectomía, un artículo de revisión
Authors:   Investigador independiente, Montenegro García Bryan Faryd , Arellano Farinango Nathaly Alexandra ,   Investigadora independiente, Moya Cantos Lisseth Carolina ,   Investigadora independiente, Espín Avila Melanie Victoria ,   Investigadora independiente
Published: September 2024

La adenoidectomía y la amigdalectomía siempre han tenido dos objetivos principales: la extirpación de tejido linfoide inflamado, que provoca infecciones recurrentes, y la eliminación de un obstáculo causado por la hipertrofia de las adenoides o amígdalas. Con el tiempo, las razones para realizar amigdalectomías han cambiado. Actualmente, dos tercios de las cirugías se deben a trastornos respiratorios en niños, relacionados con la obstrucción de las vías aéreas superiores debido a la hipertrofia adenoamigdalina. Materiales y métodos: Para realizar el presente estudio se realizó una búsqueda amplia de artículos en inglés, español y portugués. Se incluyeron artículos revisados por pares, investigaciones originales, revisiones sistemáticas, metaanálisis y guías clínicas que trataran sobre las causas, manifestaciones clínicas, métodos diagnósticos y opciones terapéuticas del tema expuesto. Resultados: Estos son procedimientos clave en la otorrinolaringología para tratar problemas respiratorios y reducir infecciones recurrentes, siempre con un enfoque individualizado y basado en la condición clínica del paciente.
Media Video Pembelajaran pada Mata Pelajaran IPA Topik Wujud Zat dan Perubahannya Kelas IV SD
Authors: Abdul Aziz Lutfil Hakim  , I Gede Wawan Sudatha  , Gusti Ayu Putu Sukma Trisna
Published: September 2024

Hasil belajar siswa rendah. Hal ini disebabkan oleh guru yang hanya menggunakan metode ceramah dalam proses pembelajaran yang mengakibatkan siswa tidak berperan aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan media video pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran IPA topik wujud zat dan perubahannya kelas IV sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan Model ADDIE. Subjek dalam penelitian ini menggunakan 1 orang ahli media, 1 orang ahli materi, 1 orang praktisi, 3 siswa uji perorangan, 9 siswa uji coba kelompok kecil, dan 25 siswa uji coba lapangan. Media video pembelajaran dinyatakan valid dengan kualifikasi sangat baik dari para ahli dengan persentase hasil validitas ahli materi diperoleh skor 90,5% kategori sangat baik, hasil validitas ahli media diperoleh skor 92,5% kategori sangat baik, hasil validitas praktisi diperoleh skor 96% kategori sangat baik, hasil validitas uji perorangan diperoleh skor 96,7% kategori sangat baik, hasil uji kelompok kecil diperoleh skor 95,6% kategori sangat baik. Sedangkan uji coba lapangan mendapatkan rata-rata nilai sebelum diberikan perlakuan yaitu 67 sedangkan rata-rata nilai 92 setelah diberikan perlakuan. Berdasarkan hasil validitas, respon pengguna dan efektivitas, sehingga dapat disimpulkan media video pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran IPA topik wujud zat dan perubahannya kelas IV SD sudah layak untuk digunakan. Implikasi dalam penelitian ini adalah dihasilkan sebuah produk berupa video pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran IPA topik wujud zat dan perubahannya.
Former Oesing Kitchen Colonial Building in Banyuwangi as Urban Heritage
Authors: Miskawi
Published: September 2024

Banyuwangi Regency is rich in pen-colonial legacy. Colonial remains can still be found in several parts of the city, but quite a few have changed form, even looking different from their original state. One of the buildings is the former Oesing kitchen. The research aims to explore the facade-forming and space-forming elements in the former Oesing Kitchen, Banyuwangi, and the condition of the former Oesing building after restoration. The research method used is qualitative, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The colonial buildings selected as study cases were carried out using purposive sampling techniques using several criteria. Data analysis was carried out inductively with greater emphasis on historical meaning and value. The results of the observations are a way to explain and conclude the two elements that form the architectural character of these colonial buildings. The research results show that the former Oesing kitchen building has an architectural character that can be determined from the windows, entrance, roof, and walls. Meanwhile, other characters can be determined from the basic plan and shape of the building. Apart from that, there are historical supporting objects such as chimneys, old tombs, nagabulan, and agricultural buildings.