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A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda of Financial Literacy, Investment Behavior and Risk Tolerance of Indian Women Investors
Authors: Harinakshi  , Goveas Carmelita
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This article systematically reviews the literature published in the last 20 years on Financial Literacy, Investment Behavior, and Risk Tolerance of Indian Women Investors and other related topics. The paper emphasizes recognizing and addressing gaps in existing research by posing specific queries for future studies. Methodology: A systematic literature review (SLR) has been conducted on a considerable amount of peer-reviewed research articles that were published over a span of two decades. This research article's significance is determined by analyzing the journal publication, year, statistical techniques used, citation analysis, and text analysis on the literature related to relevant areas. The survey on literature focuses on significant aspects such as financial literacy, investment behavior, risk tolerance levels, and preferred investment avenues for Indian women investors. Finally, both the research gap and research agenda are scrutinized for further studies. Findings/Result: Most studies have shown that Indian female investors are risk-averse and not willing to take significant risks. Indian women investors tend to prioritize safety over high returns when investing their funds. Their preferred investment options are ornamental gold and bank deposits because these investors have a poor level of awareness regarding the stock market and mutual fund investments. Originality/Value: This is one of the few significant studies on this topic as per the best knowledge of the author. This article is valuable in understanding the present status and the existing gap in the literature for academicians, researchers, and professionals in capital markets. Paper Type: Literature Review
Desigualdades en salud en mortalidad perinatal durante el Plan Decenal de Salud Pública 2012-2021. Cauca, Colombia
Authors: Sotelo-Daza Jorge , Quiñonez Zúñiga Yenny Alexandra , Castro-Delgado Oscar Eduardo , Polanco-Pasaje Jhon Edwin
Published: January 2024

Objetivo:  identificar desigualdades en salud asociadas a la mortalidad perinatal durante el Plan Decenal de Salud Pública 2012-2021 en los 42 municipios del Departamento de Cauca Colombia. Métodos: estudio ecológico que abordó el periodo 2012-2021 a partir de datos de fuentes secundarias procedentes del Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística. La población de estudio fueron mujeres entre los 12 y 49 años residentes en Cauca. Se calcularon desigualdades por rangos y modelos de regresión de acuerdo con el Índice de Desigualdad de la Pendiente, el Índice de Desigualdad Relativa y el Índice de Concentración. Resultados: 42 municipios reportaron 3.110 muertes perinatales. La edad media de las mujeres afectadas fue de 25,3 años con predominio del grupo de 20 a 24 años. La región Pacifico reportó la mayor tasa de mortalidad. La pertenencia étnica, el analfabetismo y el Índice de Pobreza Multidimensional, se asociaron estadísticamente con la mortalidad. Se presentó mayor desigualdad en mortalidad perinatal en municipios con peor condición socioeconómica. Conclusiones:  a pesar de la operacionalización del Plan Decenal de Salud Pública, la mortalidad perinatal en el Cauca continúa siendo un reto en el proceso salud/enfermedad. Existe disparidad en la mortalidad perinatal en relación con el nivel socioeconómico; aunque se ha observado disminución en la desigualdad en el transcurso de los años, aún persisten brechas significativas. Los hallazgos subrayan la necesidad de monitorear y dar cuenta de las desigualdades en salud al diseñar, implementar y evaluar las políticas públicas de prevención de la mortalidad perinatal.
Evaluación de una prueba de reacción en cadena de la polimerasa múltiplex anidada para la detección de HTLV-1
Authors: Miranda Ulloa Eduardo , Serrano-Segura Kevin , Romero-Ruiz Soledad , Cárdenas-Bustamante Fany , N Espetia-Anco Susan , Quiroz-Ruiz Hans Ramón , Luján-Velásquez Manuela
Published: January 2024

El Perú es un área endémica al virus linfotrópico T humano tipo 1 (HTLV-1) y para su confirmación diagnóstica se usa pruebas serológicas que pueden dar resultados no concluyentes. Objetivos: evaluar una prueba de PCR múltiplex anidada para diagnosticar el HTLV-1. Métodos: la validación de la PCR se realizó con primers dirigidos a las regiones Pol y LTR del HTLV-1. Se empleó el gen β-globina como control endógeno interno y el límite de detección se evaluó con células MT2. Los parámetros de precisión diagnóstica se evaluaron frente a 95 muestras sanguíneas de Referencia. Resultados: la prueba evaluada obtuvo un límite de detección de 0,5 ng/μL de ADN; sensibilidad diagnóstica=97,1%, especificidad diagnóstica y analítica=100%, vpn=97,2%, vpp, repetibilidad y reproducibilidad=100%; Kappa, Índice Youden=0,97. Conclusiones: la prueba evaluada presenta un alto rendimiento diagnóstico y debido a su bajo costo se recomienda su implementación en el algoritmo del diagnóstico de HTLV-1 en Perú.
Cultural Health Practices and its Impact on MCH Care: Perspective of Tribal Women of Himachal Pradesh (India)
Authors: Kaur Simarjeet
Published: January 2024

Maternal and Child Health Care (MCH) is essential for achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. Delivering quality primary care to tribal populations is always challenging, which is the case in India. Cultural practices are often implicated in determining MCH care. This study aimed to explore the existing cultural health practices in tribal areas and its impact on MCH care among tribal women of Himachal Pradesh. In this exploratory study qualitative research approach was adopted. Women of reproductive age group (18-49 years) were selected through stratified sampling techniques from selected tribal areas of district Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh). Data was collected through Focused Group Discussion (FGDs) and Colaizzi method was used for data analysis. The study findings revealed inadequate exclusive breastfeeding, antenatal beliefs, faulty dietary habits, unhealthy practices, less exposure to sunlight, quack treatment and trans cultural issues. In addition, early marriages and inadequate usage of family planning deeply entrenched in cultural values and influence of traditional or spiritual healers etc. refrain them from adequately availing provisions of MCH. Maternal and child mortality is firmly related to certain cultural practices, which create constraints for women seeking maternal and child care. Hence, it is imperative to create awareness regarding impact of cultural practices on MCH care and need to address the health concerns among tribal women to reduce maternal & child mortality rate.
Perspective of Post-Natal Mothers regarding Respectful Maternity Care during Facility-based Child Birth
Authors: Dabhi Sanjay Kumar , Dabhi Tulsi
Published: January 2024

Respectful maternity care (RMC) is an approach centred on an individual, based on principles of ethics and respect for human rights, and promotes practices that recognise women’s preference and women’s and newborn’s needs. Despite the abundance of research on disrespect and abuse prevalence, few studies have investigated effective measures for reducing and preventing the prevalence of disrespect and abuse behaviour during labour and birth. The study sought to determine women’s perception of RMC during facility-based child birth. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 100 post-natal mothers admitted to the post-natal ward of New Civil Hospital, Surat. Random sampling technique was used. Data were collected through interview technique. Frequency, percentage, mean score, standard deviation, chi-square test were used to analyse descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings show that 90 percent of the women stated that they had perceived overall dimensions of RMC, the mean score being 82.83 with a standard deviation of 12.83229 whereas rest of the 10 percent didn’t perceive it. As for friendly care, the average score of 83.00 is observed with the SD of 14.41187, where 90 percent of the post-natal mothers claimed having received friendly care. The highest average score of 90.00 is observed in the abuse-free care dimension with the SD of 13.6782, where 98 percent of the post-natal mothers claimed having received abuse-free care. As for timely care dimension, the average score of 81.4 is observed with the SD of 16.0609, where 89 percent of the post-natal mothers claimed being received timely care. With respect to discrimination-free aspect, the average score of 88.3 is observed with the SD of 9.54045, where 100 percent of the postnatal mothers claimed being received discrimination free care. The average score of 81.5 is observed in the privacy maintained dimension with the SD of 18.27815, where 89 percent of the postnatal mothers claimed having received privacy maintained. In baby care area, the average score of 82.83 was observed with the SD of 17.5173, where 84 percent of the post-natal mothers claimed having received care of baby
Comparative study of organic farming systems in different geographical regions
Authors: Puyu Vasyl , Vakhnyak Vasyl , Lapchynskyi Vitalii , Koberniuk Olena , Tarasyuk Valeriy
Published: January 2024

Among the prerequisites for agricultural production efficiency, improved farming systems that include a cost-effective organic approach to all stages of the production process play an important role. The need for a gradual transition of agricultural land use to biological methods of soil cultivation is relevant given the high level of agricultural landscape destruction and the growing demand for organic products. The purpose of the article was to provide a comparative analysis of the current state of development of organic production systems in different geographical regions of Ukraine. The study was conducted using general scientific methods of cognition, the main ones being the method of system analysis and the dialectical method. In the course of the study, the situation in the field of organic farming in the regional context, reserves, and prospects of opportunities in this area were investigated. An analysis of changes in the characteristics of the area and the number of certified organic farming entities in the time period is formed. The expediency of developing organic agronomy in modern economic conditions, as well as the possibility of ensuring the environmental safety of sustainable land use by increasing the share of organic tillage in the overall farming system, is substantiated. The priority vectors of development are highlighted, the regulatory and legal support of the industry is analysed. The specifics of the process of managing enterprises with the use of modern monitoring and investment opportunities are studied, on the basis of which the main measures to optimize the situation are developed, including economic incentives for farmers, the formation of a land bank for organic farming, control of anthropogenic pressure on the environment, compliance with safety requirements and adaptation of quality standards, as well as the preservation of local ecosystems. The practical significance of the research results is manifested in the possibility of using them in the development of sectoral programmes aimed at optimizing the functioning of organic farming systems, increasing their economic efficiency, and forming the concept of transition from conventional to organic farming in Ukraine
A clinical case of a mixed testicular tumour with cryptorchidism in a dog of the Yorkshire Terrier breed
Authors: Kanivets Nataliia , Kolomak Ihor , Kravchenko Serhii , Dmytrenko Nadiya , Burda Tetiana
Published: January 2024

Histological examination of testicular tumours in cryptorchid males allows determining the nature of neoplasia, prognosis of long-term consequences in the form of metastases, and defining the optimal method of treatment of the animal, which determines the relevance of research in this area. The aim of the work is to determine the pathohistological structure of neoplasia of the left, cryptorchid, and morphology of the contralateral testes in a Yorkshire Terrier male with unilateral cryptorchidism. General clinical, ultrasonographic, radiological and histological methods were used in the examination of the animal. The article presents data on a mixed tumour of the intraperitoneal left testis of a 6-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, which is an atypical clinical case. It was found that the characteristic ultrasonographic features of the cryptorchid left testis tumour were numerous isoechoic foci of different diameters (from 4 to 26 mm), hyperechoic septa, and tuberous contours with a hyperechoic capsule. At laparotomy, the altered testis had an uneven surface saturated with blood vessels. The section showed milky-white neoplastic areas separated by fibrous bands that did not correspond to the normal structure of the organ. Histological examination of the parenchyma revealed areas of similar rounded cells in the form of a group of shapeless masses separated by a fibrous barrier. Neoplastic tubules had a developed fibrovascular stroma with an eosinophilic necrotic area. The protein membrane also had numerous fibrous formations. The layers of multifaceted cells were located perpendicular to the basal lamina, often with central necrosis, and the testicular mass contained multifocal haemorrhages. Such signs are characteristic of the lesion of Sertoli cells and interstitial Leydig cells, which indicated a mixed type of tumour of the left extraperitoneal testis of the Yorkshire Terrier. The contralateral right testis was unchanged and corresponded to the natural morphological and histological structure. The prostate was normal on macroscopic and histological examination, which has not been previously reported. Six-month follow-up of the dog showed no signs of metastatic process. The practical significance of the work is to obtain new scientific knowledge about the development of mixed tumours of the testis in cryptorchid males and the prospects for the treatment of diseased animals
Ecological aspects in the use of soil enzymes as indicators of anthropogenic soil pollution
Authors: Totubaeva Nurzat , Batykova Ainura , Karches Tamas , Osmonaliev Akylbek , Sultanalieva Victoria
Published: January 2024

In the contemporary era, with rapid industrial growth and urbanisation, analysing the impact of human activities on soil enzyme activity becomes crucial. The purpose of this study is to assess the influence of anthropogenic pollution on enzyme activity in soil. Research on enzyme activity levels in the soil in the city of KaraBalta, Chuy Region, Kyrgyz Republic, was conducted using biochemical analyses and specific enzymatic tests. The results revealed significant diversity in catalase activity in different soil samples. Some samples exhibited high activity, while others showed low activity. These differences may be associated with oxidative stress and the ability of soil microorganisms to decompose hydrogen peroxide. Urease analysis indicated the highest activity in soil samples after 2 hours, particularly near the protective barrier of the tailings pond, suggesting intensive chemical reactions, especially near pollution sources. Research has also revealed the diversity of protease activity in soil ecosystems, where samples with high activity may more effectively break down proteins compared to samples with low activity. To achieve ecological stability of soil resources, it is necessary to develop a management strategy, including monitoring and restoring priority areas considering local characteristics, supporting biodiversity, applying sustainable agricultural methods, and combating soil erosion. Important steps also include forming a community emphasising the importance of soil resources, funding research, and collaborating with local authorities, scientists, and the business community. The results of the study can be used in developing strategies to prevent the negative consequences of soil pollution, contributing to improved ecological resilience, especially for environmental protection agencies
Inducing Conjugated Linoleic Acid Concentration in Tallaga-Like Cheese by Using Probiotics, Inulin and Lipolysed Milk Containing Safflower Oil as Precursor on Its Quality Characteristics
Authors: Abouelwafa Mohammed , Ahmed H. A. A , El-Safty M. S , Khalil R. A. M.
Published: January 2024

Probiotic functional dairy products are known of their positive impact on overall health. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has a healthy magical effect on human health. So, a new Tallaga-like cheese was prepared by using some probiotic strains and lipolyzed milk with Safflower oil as a source of free linolenic acid as well as with or without inulin as prebiotic and followed its impact on cheese quality characteristics of Tallaga-like cheese stored at 5°C for 28 day. Mixture of equal parts of fresh buffaloe`s and cow`s milk were standardized to 3.60 % fat, pasteurized, cooled to 37°C, salted, mixed well with 0.6% (v/v) lipolyzed milk with Safflower oil, inoculated with probiotic bacteria (Lb. plantarum, Lb. acidophilus, Lb. casei and B. bifidum) and fortified with/without 1.5% inulin to induce CLA formation  Results showed that using inulin with 0.6% safflower oil and probiotic bacteria increased significantly the CLA concentration as compared to using probiotics with lipolysed milk only. Addition of different probiotics with inulin increased significantly the titratable acidity, total lactic acid bacteria with higher rheological characteristics and gained higher total acceptability scores. It can be recommended that functional Tallaga-like cheese with more than double CLA, presented in control cheese, can be made with using Lb. plantarum or Lb. acidophilus and 1.5% inulin in the presence of lipolysed milk with safflower oil as a source of free linolenic acid.
AUTORREALIZACIÓN INDIVIDUAL Y ÉXITO EMPRESARIAL
Authors: Picota Batista Alberto Gil
Published: January 2024

Este artículo es un reporte de mi libro Autorrealización individual y éxito empresarial: procesos convergentes, publicado en USA, Columbia, S.C.  en mayo de 2023, por la editorial estadounidense Amazon KDP e, igualmente, presentado en el XXXI Congreso Científico Nacional organizado por la Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Posgrado de la Universidad de Panamá el 11 de octubre de 2023.  El objetivo central del estudio fue establecer los nexos entre la autorrealización individual y las necesidades corporativas de las empresas públicas y privadas, los cuales son claves para generar una dinámica productiva nacional de justicia, motivación, modernidad y desarrollo social y humano.  Para su desarrollo se cumplió una ingente revisión de libros y artículos científicos, accionar que permitió generar metódicas de análisis y las concurrentes recomendaciones y conclusiones.
COVID-19 pandemic: Public attitudes and opinions on a global health crisis among residents in Sarawak, Malaysia
Authors: Ibrahim Wan Hashim Wan , Thong Jun Zhou , Lo May Chiun , Mohamad Abang Azlan , Ching Jia Lie
Published: January 2024

In Sarawak, Malaysia, several exceptional safety precautions and measures were adopted to prevent the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic from spreading. Individuals’ attitudes and opinions have impact on their obedience toward control procedures. Sarawak residents’ attitudes and opinions toward COVID-19 were investigated in the present study. An online questionnaire developed using Google Forms was completed by 1,462 residents from all 12 divisions in Sarawak. The findings show that most Sarawak residents have positive attitudes and opinions about current standard operating procedures (SOPs) toward COVID-19. More than half of the respondents stand unbiased for the effectiveness of these SOPs, while most respondents have a neutral standpoint regarding the current law enforcement. The partial least square regression results found using the WarpPLS 7.0 software indicate that Sarawak residents’ attitudes, opinions about current SOPs, and their effectiveness are significantly linked to practices for the prevention of COVID-19 outbreak, whereas these residents’ opinions about current law enforcement were observed to have no significant relationship with proper practices for measures.
Accidental release of chlorine from a cylinder during transport and an emergency response plan: A scenario-based study
Authors: Ghanbari Mohammad Reza Fallah , Ghomian Zohre
Published: January 2024

Introduction: This article summarizes our research study on the scenario of an accidental chlorine gas release during transportation and preparing emergency response plan to mitigate the subsequent hazards in urban areas.

Methodology: To conduct the research study, the event tree analysis (ETA), a series of brain storming sessions, and a modeling of consequences of an accident using the Phylogenetic Analysis with Space/Time models (PHAST) software were employed.

Results and discussion: Based on the result of the event tree, 32 initial occurring paths and 20 eventual occurring paths are identified as the outcome. The evacuation time is about 41 seconds, which is very short, and the odds of casualties are estimated at 99 percent within a radius of 140-192 m from the release site, 50 percent within a radius of 202-599 m, and 1 percent within a radius of 758 m.

Conclusion: Along with the use of consequence modeling, the development of the ETA can be effective in emergency preparedness. In the case of a chlorine gas release, it would not be possible to effectively control the source of release. Furthermore, the result indicates that in a major city like Tehran, the application and transport of chlorine gas can be a serious challenge.
Improving residential care amid COVID-19: The link between risk factors and hospitalization
Authors: Kuwahara Masaatsu , Kawase Tetsunori , Kai Soichiro , Shimadzu Kazuhisa , Ishihara Satoshi , Hirata Jun-ichi , Nakayama Shinichi
Published: January 2024

Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between the hospitalizations and backgrounds of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 to identify specific risk factors.

Methods: This retrospective study used health observation records to analyze the relationship between certain risk factors and the subsequent hospitalization of 321 patients who were discharged from a residential care facility between January 16 and February 8, 2021. The usefulness of a hospitalization prediction score, created based on the presence of comorbidities and sex, was examined.

Results: Being older, male, and having a history of high blood pressure or vascular disease were all risk factors. A multivariate analysis with age and hospitalization predictive score as independent variables and hospitalization as the dependent variable showed that age (odds ratio: 1.07, 95 percent confidence interval: 1.03-1.11, p < 0.01) significantly increased hospitalization risk by 7 percent for every 1-year age increase. The median time from illness onset to hospitalization for all patients was 9 days (interquartile range: 8-10). Hypoxia was the most common cause of hospitalization. However, hypoxia and other symptoms, such as cough and dyspnea, were not correlated.

Conclusion: Given the pandemic, there may come another time when hospitals are not able to accommodate all patients who require care. In such instances, age, sex, the presence of comorbidities, and checking oxygen saturation regularly using a pulse oximeter around 9 days after the onset of the disease should all be considered important, as it may lead to improved and safer operation of overnight care facilities.
Opioid prescription patterns in a children's hospital from 2012 to 2016
Authors: Titze Nicole , Bhargava Rishi , Montalvo Ara Jamasbi , Shin Gawon , Belisle Haley Campbell , Saadat Soheil , Chakravarthy Bharath
Published: January 2024

Study objective: Pain management is a widely discussed topic, especially in the setting of the current opioid epidemic. Previous studies have shown that the use of opioids increased in the adult population. We aimed to look at the use of narcotic and non-narcotic pain medications at a large pediatric hospital to discern if patterns of pediatric pain management changed over time.

Methods: 58,402 analgesic prescriptions of patients 0-21 years of age were analyzed from May 2012 to November 2016. A logistic regression model was fitted to examine the association of age, sex, primary diagnosis, and the length of hospital stay with probability of opioid prescription.

Results: 36,560 patients aged 0-21 years (mean: 10.5, median: 11.0, and standard deviation (SD): 7.42) received analgesic pain medications. 21,847 (59.8 percent) patients were prescribed more than one analgesic. There was a male predominance in patients <15 years of age; however, in adolescents >16 years, females constituted 57.1 percent of patients. Data also showed a statistically significant reduction of opioid prescriptions from 2012 to 2016 (p < 0.001). Age and length of hospital stay were directly associated with opioid prescription (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Data show that there is a decrease in overall opioid prescriptions among pediatric patients, which may be secondary to new Food and Drug Administration regulations and increased awareness of morbidity associated with opioid use. Not surprisingly, increased hospital stay and increase in age lead to more analgesic prescriptions. Further investigation is needed to determine the differences within opioid prescription patterns.
An exploratory study on the impact of cultural leisure activities and social competencies on self-esteem depending on the type of multicultural youth
Authors:   Korean Academy of Multicultural Welfare, Yim EunEui , Park MeeHyun
Published: January 2024

This study divides multicultural youth into three types: domestic-born youth from international marriage family, immigrant youth from international marriage family, and youth from foreign family, examines whether there are differences in leisure & culture activities, social competence, and self-esteem depending on the type, and determines whether the independent variables for each type are related to self-esteem. The purpose is to explore the impact. For this purpose, the first data from the second period of the Youth Policy Institute's Multicultural Adolescents Panel Study (MAPS) was used, and 1,834 multicultural youth were analyzed.
First, it was found that there were significant differences in health evaluation, household average monthly income, regional size, leisure & culture activities, and self-esteem depending on the type of youth from multicultural families. Second, the variables affecting self-esteem were found to be different according to the type of multicultural youth. Health evaluation, leisure & culture activities, and social competence were found to have a significant effect on all families, health evaluation, household average monthly income, leisure & culture activities, and social competence in the case of domestic-born youth, and health evaluation and social competence in the case of immigrant youth and foreign families youth.
Based on these research results, this paper presented academic suggestions for research by type targeting youth from multicultural families, and also proposed practical measures to improve self-esteem by promoting leisure & culture activities and social competencies of youth from multicultural families.
A study on the factors influencing the conflict management style between North Korean defectors and South Koreans: Focusing on the effects of intercultural competence
Authors:   Korean Academy of Multicultural Welfare, Kim Haklyoung , Kim Sunwha , Lee Min Young
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study was to understand the conflict experiences and conflict management styles encountered by South Korean and North Korean defectors in the community and to explore alternatives for social integration. We analyzed that the relationship between North Korean defectors and South Korean residents, including conflict experiences, coping types in neighboring and social life areas, and intercultural competencies. It was found that North Korean defectors were more aware of conflicts than South Korean residents. It was confirmed that both South and North Korean residents predominantly chose the problem-solving method as one of the conflict management styles, while North Korean defectors favored the dominating method more than South Koreans. The conflict management style of the dominating method was influenced by the comfort of relationships, language and cultural differences, and the mutual respect capabilities of cultural competencies. The problem-solving method was influenced by conflict management, respect, and reflection capabilities amidst cultural differences and intercultural competencies. Based on these research results, a proposal was formulated for a detailed application of intercultural competencies in social welfare practice to enhance social integration and a specific approach for a resident awareness improvement program.
Penggunaan Media SAC untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Menjadi Lebih Baik Atau Meningkat pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Haryani Leni
Published: January 2024

Tujuan  dari   Best  Practice  ini  adalah  1)  Mendeskripsikan  efektivitas  media  SAC  untuk meningkatkan pembelajaran pada masa Pandemi Covid 19. 2) Mendeskripsikan hasil belajar dengan menggunakan  media  SAC.  Belajar  merupakan  hasil  konstruksi  sendiri  sebagai  hasil  interaksinya terhadap   lingkungan   belajar   melalui   proses   asimilasi   atau   akomodasi.   Merujuk   paradigma konstruktivisme tentang belajar, maka prinsip SAC media Smart Apps Creator cukup strategis dalam rangka mewujudkan kegiatan pembelajaran secara efektif . Sasaran kegiatan best practice ini adalah siswa SMK Muhammadiyah Kalibawang Kelas XI. Langkah-langkah pembelajaran dengan media SAC adalah (1) tahap awal pembelajaran sebelum menggunakan media Smart Apps Creator SAC (2) tahab pembelajaran menggunakan media SAC saat pandemi covid 19 (3) tahap penilaian setelah pembelajaran menggunakan media SAC di masa pandemi covid 19. Pengalaman menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa  SMK  Muhammadiyah  Kalibawang  pada  materi  tekanan  khususnya  pembelajaran  di  masa pandemi covid 19  berada pada nilai ketuntasan KKM. Agar pembelajaran materi  berjalan efektif kami inovasikan media SAC. Desain media SAC dalam pembelajaran di masa pandemi covid 19 ditunjukkan dengan  gambar  berupa foto.  Hal ini  dilakukan agar  mudah ditiru    bagi   siapa   saja   yang   ingin mengembangkannya.   Berdasarkan  hasil  analisis  dan pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa media SAC dalam pembelajaran di masa pandemi covid 19 efektif untuk melaksanakan pembelajaran materi dengan hasil belajar yang lebih baik.
usiness Talk: Harnessing Generative AI with Data Analytics Maturity
Authors: Malacaria Simone , Grimaldi Michele , Greco Marco , Mauro Andrea De
Published: January 2024

Generative AI applications offer transformative potential for business operations, yet their adoption introduces substantial challenges. This paper utilizes the CBDAS data maturity model to pinpoint pivotal success factors for seamless generative AI integration in businesses. Through a comprehensive analysis of these factors, we underscore the essentials of generative AI deployment: cohesive architecture, robust data governance, and a data-centric corporate ethos. The study also highlights the hurdles and facilitators influencing its implementation. Key findings suggest that fostering a data-friendly culture, combined with structured governance, optimizes generative AI adoption. The paper culminates in presenting the practical implications of these insights, urging further exploration into the real-world efficacy of the proposed recommendations.
AI-Empowered Learning Models in Economy 5.0: Fostering Meaning Creation Beyond Literacy
Authors: Hirzel Tabea
Published: January 2024

Economy 5.0 signifies a transformative era with profound implications for human development and education. This article examines emerging learning models underpinning Economy 5.0, exploring their impact on politics, personal growth, and global education ecosystems. The paradigm shift in economic evolution prompts a reevaluation of the nexus between politics and personal development, with learning acting as a catalyst for societal and individual transformation. A global perspective on AI in education policies underscores the geopolitical significance of AI-related technologies, reshaping knowledge dissemination through innovative learning platforms and Learning DAOs. Blockchain-based Agile Learning DAOs (BALD) are introduced as a mechanism that revolutionizes content creation with transparency and ethical considerations. Ethical learning, privacy, and addressing information bias emerge as central themes, with AI enhancing personhood. The roles of educators as guides remain pivotal. The future of learning in Economy 5.0 necessitates a balanced partnership between humanity and technology, grounded in ethics and human potential.
Empowering Cyber Threat Intelligence with AI
Authors: Ghawa Raghad , Alamri Jawaher , Alanazi Rawan Eid
Published: January 2024

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) is gaining importance due to the rise in cyber attacks and crimes. It aims to increase administrators understanding of events and threats by gathering intelligence about criminal operations. However, there is a lack of literature on how AI algorithms can improve CTI automation. This research aims to understand CTI's importance and automate the CTI process, prioritizing important threats and providing recommendations for mitigation. The study reviews literature on AI algorithms with CTI to identify the best models and algorithms for improving automation. It also helps organizations understand and analyze data to reveal trends and patterns, providing indepth understanding of threats. This research is suitable for entities with large datasets of intelligent information and sensitive data types.
Seni Pengolalahan Susu Sapi Pasteurisasi di Loka Pengujian Standar Instrumen (LPSI) Ruminansia Besar Grati-Pasuruan
Authors: Zakaria Zuhkhriyan , Shobihatul Fitriyah
Published: January 2024

Kecamatan Grati-Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, dikenal sebagai wilayah penghasil susu sapi. Namun, susu sapi, meskipun kaya protein, rentan rusak dan tercemar. Sebagai respons, Kandidat Sarjana Mengabdi (KSM) memimpin program untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan dalam pengolahan susu sapi. Kegiatan ini difokuskan pada karyawan Loka Pengujian Standar Instrumen Ruminansia Besar dan pemuda Grati-Pasuruan. Hasilnya mencakup produk olahan susu sapi pasteurisasi yang berkualitas tinggi dan aman kesehatannya. Melalui sosialisasi dan pelatihan istilah lain dari seni mengelola, program ini bertujuan meningkatkan nilai jual, daya tahan, dan kesehatan produk, serta memberikan alternatif ketika susu segar ditolak oleh KUD susu. Dengan demikian, pengolahan susu sapi pasteurisasi diharapkan menjadi solusi yang berkelanjutan untuk meningkatkan sektor peternakan susu sapi.
Real-Time Radiological Practice: Dose Descriptors and Fatal Risk of Cancer Estimates in Adult Patient from Most Frequent Radiological Procedures in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Adeyemi Fredrick O. , Olowookere Christopher J.
Published: January 2024

Background: The inspiration in establishing dosimetric methods for radio-diagnosis is based on the curiosity to estimating health risks to patient subjected to a given type of examination, using ionizing radiation. So, to establish strong relation between risks and benefits of a new diagnostic modality, study assessed real-time radiological practice by evaluating dose descriptors and fatal risks of cancer from most frequent radiographs. Patients and Methods: Mathematical approach was adopted to determine dose to 3,587 adult patients while PCXMC version 2.0, was employed in estimating their effective dose equivalent. Results: Low ESD and DAP recorded as 0.618 mGy (Ankle) and 0.124 Gycm2 (Hand AP) while high as 6.263 mGy (LS LAT) and 2.866Gycm2 (LS AP). The average estimated effective doses across radiographs confirmed Knee joint LAT and Ankle AP recording same low value of 0.001mSv and high as 0.822mSv from LS LAT. The range factor for the probability of fatal risks of cancer evaluated across radiographs was 10.142. Thus, low average lifetime risks of cancer ratio recorded as 1:27,778(Ankle AP) and high for LS LAT as 1:2,739, and the risks of cancer inducement estimates from this study fall within very low and low category of risks. Comparison of study results with some published values show good geometry but revealed high spread in values across radiographs studied. The study trend demonstrates the significance for awareness creation among the radiographic staff and the policies maker on quality control testing of equipment and adjustment of protocols. Conclusion: The need to bring the radiological practice in the State in line with National and European guidelines on quality criteria for diagnostic radiological images becomes very essential, for good radiological practice to be embraced.
Comparison of the Four-step Basic Life Support Approach with Non-Standardised Training Approach in Achieving Basic Life Support Proficiency among the Healthcare Workers
Authors: Siddiqi Fuad Ahmad , Anwar Wasif , Saeed Bilal , Hussain Maryam , Abbas Naveed , Khan Junaid Sarfraz
Published: January 2024

Objective: To quantify the effectiveness of non-structured training versus a structured 4-step approach for basic life support (BLS) knowledge and skills using quantitative assessment tools.
Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medicine, Combined Military Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan from Oct 2022 to Mar 2023.
Methodology: Two hundred (n=200) healthcare workers from all Hospital Departments were included in the study through convenient sampling. They were divided into “Group-A” and “Group-B” of equal size. Group-A received BLS training through a four-step approach, whereas Group-B received non-structured teacher-based training. Pre and post-training MCQs judged the knowledge gained, and a checklist was used to assess the effectiveness of the BLS skills.
Results: Both the groups had similar scores in the Pre-training test (p 0.692). Both groups improved their scores after their respective training (p<0.001 for both groups). However, Group-A got a better score (mean score =70.50±11.22) than Group- B (mean score =59.60±11.88) with a highly significant difference (p-value<0.001). There was also a significant improvement (p<0.001) in BLS skills performance as per the checklist in Group-A (mean 7.69±1.47) versus Group-B (mean 6.18±1.34) out of a maximum score of 10.
Conclusion: The 4-step program is significantly better than non-standardised training in achieving BLS learning outcomes.
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Authors: Aquino Júnior Francisco de
Published: January 2024

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 37, No. 109, 2020: 23-37.
Hernia Support Garments for Parastomal Hernia Following Ostomy Procedure
Authors: Hass Robyn , Horton Jennie , Hamson Angie
Published: January 2024

What Is the Issue?

Parastomal hernia is a common complication that can occur following ostomy surgery. They can have a negative impact on a person’s quality of life, affecting them both physically and psychologically. One intervention that may be used to help prevent or manage parastomal hernias are hernia support garments.

To help inform decisions about the most appropriate use for hernia support garments, it is important to understand the current best practices as well as potential benefits and harms of using these garments.

What Did We Do?

We searched for clinical and cost-effectiveness literature comparing hernia support garments to alternative hernia prevention or management strategies or no intervention. We also searched for evidence-based guidelines that provide recommendations about the use of hernia support garments for the prevention or management of parastomal hernias.

An information specialist searched for peer-reviewed and grey literature sources published between January 1, 2013, and November 1, 2023.

We engaged with an individual who has lived experience of an ostomy and parastomal hernia and who wears a hernia belt regularly. He shared his thoughts on the physical and psychological benefits, impact on quality of life, and challenges of using a hernia belt. This gave CADTH a more nuanced understanding of the literature.

What Did We Find?

We did not find any studies directly evaluating the clinical or cost-effectiveness of hernia support garments versus alternative hernia prevention or management interventions or no treatment that met the inclusion criteria for this review.

Three evidence-based guidelines made recommendations related to using hernia support garments to prevent and manage parastomal hernia. One guideline recommends that individuals with an ostomy should be assessed to determine the type and level of support required to prevent or manage hernia. Another guideline recommends that health providers provide postoperative education on using support garments. The third guideline recommends that stoma care nurses provide lifestyle advice about support garments to individuals with a stoma. This guideline also recommends that these nurses should be available to advise on non-operative management options for parastomal hernias more generally.

What Does This Mean?

Decision-makers might wish to consider ways to ensure that individuals who have had or are scheduled to have an ostomy surgery have timely access to parastomal hernia risk assessment, education, and advice on the use of hernia support garments from nurses specialized in wound, ostomy, and continence care. They may also want to consider out-of-pocket costs that may be a barrier to this care.
Estimated-Adult BMI Versus BMI for Monitoring Childhood Obesity
Authors: Kamal Syed Arif
Published: January 2024

A child or an adult is considered obese (wasted), when the incumbent has excess (lesser) mass-for-height. BMI (body-mass index) is, universally, employed to estimate status of obesity (wasting). The name was given by Ancel Keys (1904-2004) and co-workers, replacing the earlier name ‘Quetelet index’ (1832) after the Belgian astronomer, mathematician and statistician, Adolphe Quetelet (1796-1874). To compute BMI of an individual, one should divide the incumbent’s mass (in kg — kilograms) by square of height (in m — meters). This index has its weak as well as its strong points. It is not able to account for factors like size of body frame as well as muscularity. Further, it is based on incorrect assumptions about body fat and lean mass distribution. As the person attains mature age, a decrease in height occurs, which results in BMI reduction, although the mass is not altered. Further, BMI is not able to establish a universal threshold for conditions of overweight and underweight as well as inter- and intra-region variations in body compositions of different communities, the later one appears by the presence of different ethnic groups within the same region. For children, the BMI range, which is routinely employed for estimating statuses for adults, is not applicable. BMI tables are needed to interpret childhood obesity-and-malnutrition.
The Establishment's Fight against Wrongful Use of Force by Israeli Police Officers during the State's First Decade
Authors: Levenkron Nomi , Ron Oded
Published: January 2024

The use of unlawful force by British Mandate police was embedded into the Jewish consciousness as a symbol for the entire regime's inherent faults. In contrast, the desired image of the Israeli police force was shaped as the complete opposite: A police force whose actions are justified, enacts law and order, and applies force with restraint. Thus, as opposed to the Mandate's model of colonial policing founded on oppressive military components, the Israeli police, upon its inception, espoused – in theory, at least – the metropolitan model, based on the public's consent to its actions. In practice, however, this was not enough to uproot the phenomenon entirely: since the Israeli police's very first years, members of the Knesset, government and media have voiced their complaints about an unlawful use of force by police officers. Although it is difficult to gauge the true scope of the problem, the state had worked to fight it due to both its practical and symbolic severity. This study will focus on the measures taken by the police, Knesset and government – sometimes with the influence of public and media discussions and sometimes without it – to eradicate it, on three levels: educational – through training courses for new police officers that included laws, regulations and content defining proper use of force; legal – which involved disciplinary and criminal action against policemen who used unlawful force; and structural – which comprised of inquiry committees that examined the use of force by the police and its officers systemically. The failure of these efforts is often explained on a universal level using Brodeur's stance, that the use of force is tantamount to fighting fire with fire: fighting an inherently wrong action by employing an equally wrong means of doing so. Our research will focus on the limited success of these efforts using a local analysis that focuses on Israeli police and society during the state's first decade: on the micro level, we will examine the characteristics of police officers, while the macro level will follow the broad political and social contexts of that time, which led to a reproduction of mandatory-military practices even within a police force that raised the banner of civic policing.
The Impact of Parental Conflict on Children for Their Growth, Upbringing and Proper Grooming
Authors: Hameeda Narejo  , Aijaz Ali Wassan  , Eurm Shah
Published: January 2024

Conflicts often take place between parents. It impacts the kids emotionally and also the way they behave. Kids of parents who have conflicts face difficulties in excelling in life and becoming successful. Family structure plays an important role in a kid’s development. Intense conflicts result in divorce, separation and even in spouses living together and married despite conflicts. All these situations can impact kids’ grooming as compared to an ideal nuclear family living in harmony. Disruption in husband-wife association adversely impacts their kids’ communal psychological results. This can hurt on the grooming and emotions of kids. The adverse impact on kids is revealed in the form of sorrow, perplex, fright of desertion, blameworthiness, misperception, rage, faithfulness disagreement, distress, and anguish. This research was done involving the seventy-seven mothers of students who scored ‘D’ and ‘E’ grades in the selected 15 private secondary schools of Hyderabad district, Sindh, Pakistan. Mothers were contacted through the principals of these schools after the consent of the mothers. This study found that kids raised by two-parent status are more successful since they can afford kids better and divide responsibilities of home too. Furthermore, it was revealed that financially sound parents raise more successful kids than single parents.
Pengaruh Pemahaman Wajib Pajak, Kesadaran Wajib Pajak dan Sanksi Perpajakan terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM di Kota Semarang
Authors: Iftakukhoiri Ilham , Daniel Bagana Batara
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and assess the impact of taxpayer comprehension, taxpayer awareness, and tax sanctions on compliance with MSME taxpayers in the city of Semarang. A qualitative technique was adopted for the research. Data gathering strategies included the distribution of questionnaires based on the study's criteria. Purposive sampling was utilized in this investigation. The study's findings indicate that Taxpayer Understanding, Taxpayer Awareness, and Tax Sanctions have a beneficial impact on MSME Taxpayer Compliance. It is desired that the Directorate General of Taxes would continue to improve the socialized of taxation among the general population, particularly MSME actors. This is done to promote taxpayers' comprehension and awareness of MSME actors' responsibilities to comply with applicable legislation.