bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Finance and Development in Vietnam Post Cold War
Authors: Yua Henry
Published: January 2024

The study provides a deeper understanding of the current role of finance in improving economic development in Vietnam between 1981 and 2019. The study employed the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) modelling technique. Based on the long run model estimates, trade openness (TOP) and foreign direct investment (FDI) exert positive but insignificant impact of economic development in Vietnam, while gross capital formation (GFKF) is significant at 10%. Also, exchange rate was found to have negatively influenced economic development, while human development was also important to economic development. This study found that human development and external borrowing is seen to positively impact on economic development in Vietnam. It is recommended that external debt ratio at the threshold of 105% of annual GDP is manageable and beneficial; it is important to attract multinational corporations from developed countries; the government should strengthen and encourage the competitiveness of exports to maintain a sustainable balance with imports and improving the high-quality labor in Vietnam.
Finance and Economic Development Post Cold War
Authors: Agu Osmond , Asaolu Adepoju Adeoba
Published: January 2024

This chapter examined the effect of finance in the development of the Ethiopian economy post-Cold War. The result of the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) estimates shows that human development is positive and statistically significant both in the short-run and in the long-run while GDPPC, real interest rate, GDPPC, and exchange rates had significant but negative impacts on the Ethiopian economy. Finally, the result also shows that the gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) is statistically significant but negative in the short-run and positive in the long-run. The study therefore recommended that real interest rate in Ethiopia should be stabilized by the monetary authority in order to enhance private investment and by extension improve the GDPPC. Ethiopian authorities should improve on the capital accumulation to enhance total factor productivity.
Post-Cold War Finance and Economic Development in Uruguay
Authors: Balogun Adekunle Alexander , Fapetu Oladapo , Olorunmade Gbenga
Published: January 2024

This chapter examines the post-Cold War Uruguayan finance and economic development. It explores both the theoretical and empirical structure of the country concerning the socio-economic philosophy and economic performance. The study uses the data collected from the World Bank from 1981-2019. The results of the study show that a significant short-run relationship exists between the dependent and the independent variables with deviation in the long-run equilibrium being offset in the present at a 62.84% speed in the short-run. It is recommended that Uruguay continue to make the country competitive to attract FDIs and also provide regulations to the financial system, both the money and capital markets, to enhance its gross fixed capital formation for local investments and savings and strengthen the currency.
Smart Sustainability Leveraging Technology to Safeguard Social Stability, Food Security, and Mental Health in a Changing Climate
Authors: Rajendran Rajesh Kanna
Published: January 2024

In the face of escalating threats to human health, food security, and ecological sustainability due to climate change, particularly in marginalized and vulnerable communities globally, urgent actions are imperative. This chapter addresses the pressing need for initiatives that mitigate adverse climatic impacts and align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a specific focus on food and health outcomes. Recognizing the intricate and multidimensional impact of climate change on these vital aspects of human well-being, there is a growing call for an integrated, science-based approach. The proposed approach advocates for a harmonious marriage of scientific knowledge and local wisdom to address access inequities through agroecology, thereby mitigating the impact of climate change on development-constrained communities. The overarching goal is to pave the way for healthier, more sustainable, and equitable food systems.
Climate Change-Induced Migration and Mental Health or Displacement
Authors: Jashari Korab , Rajesh Rao K.
Published: January 2024

For the majority of people, moving abroad is already a difficult decision that brings on worry. Unfortunately, the consequences of extreme climate change are forcing people to migrate throughout the globe, causing suffering. Consequences include soil erosion, natural disasters, sea level rise, and agricultural damage. An unstoppable chain reaction is sparked by these impacts. It starts by causing environmental issues, which grow into biological issues, which directly and indirectly impact people's bodies, minds, and social structures. Furthermore, if nothing is done to stop it, this kind of displacement isn't decreasing at all and will just continue to rise. This chapter aims to provide accurate information about migration brought on by climate change, with a focus on the psychological effects; however, it also briefly discusses the physical and socioeconomic ones.
Climate Change
Authors: Hoxha Rona , Deepti A. R.
Published: January 2024

This chapter explains how the financial stability of the economy is threatened by the effects of climate change. Since research and statistics on the subject are still deemed to be shallow and inadequate, the purpose of this chapter is to address the lack of understanding regarding the extent of the effects that climate change poses to the financial industry. A wealth of information about the many economic sectors and systems impacted by climate change can be gained by investigating several economic models, such as GEM-E3-ISL and GINFORS.
1954-2024: 70 years of histochemical research with the European Journal of Histochemistry
Authors: Pellicciari Carlo , Biggiogera Marco , Malatesta Manuela
Published: January 2024

This Editorial celebrates the 70th anniversary of the European Journal of Histochemistry since its foundation as Rivista di Istochimica Normale e Patologica, and introduces a Special Collection of selected articles on the application of the histochemical approach for investigating cell biological features and processes in animals and plants, and under diseased conditions. The year 2024 is a special one for histochemists, as 100 years ago J.W. Robert Feulgen and H. Rossenbeck introduced the histochemical procedure for the specific stoichiometric staining of DNA in histological samples: to commemorate this influential publication, three papers in the present issue are devoted to the application of the Feulgen reaction at light and electron microscopy, and in cytometry.
First report of Coccinellid beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from Gharana Wetland Conservation Reserve and connected agricultural fields in Jammu
Authors: Ali Anosh , Yousuf Mohd , Khan Akhtar Ali
Published: January 2024

The present study reveals that Predatory ladybird beetles are being utilized for the application of biological control in many agricultural and horticultural fields globally. A comprehensive survey was carried out for the collection of ladybird beetles by different methods like handpicking, sweeping net, and beat tray method in the month of May and June 2023 in Gharana wetland conservation reserve and connected agricultural fields along the international border in the outskirts of Jammu. A total number of 12 species were collected. The collected specimens were identified up to the species level as Coccinella septumpunctata (Linnaeus), Hippodamia variegata (Goeze), Propylea dissecta (Mulsant), Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (Fabricius), Menochilus sexmaculatus (Fabricius), Brumoides suturalis (Fabricius), Oenopia sauzeti (Mulsant), Anegleis cardoni (Weise), Oenopia conglobata (Mulsant), Micraspis allardi (Mulsant), Platynaspidius saundersi (crotch), Harmonia eucharis (Mulsant). This study also shows the dominance of the two species i.e., Coccinella septumpunctata and Oenopia sauzeti occurring along the agricultural fields in the vicinity of this wetland.
La lezione di Indi Gregory
Authors: Spagnolo Antonio G.
Published: January 2024

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Improving equity in the kidney transplant continuum for non-European-born patients living in Italy: preliminary case-series findings of the contribution of pre-transplant ethical assessments
Authors: Grossi Alessandra Agnese , Caselli Ivano , Nicoli Federico , Ceruti Silvia , Testa Jacopo , Tantardini Cristina , Callegari Camilla , Picozzi Mario
Published: January 2024

The care of migrants pursuing kidney transplant (KT) is emergent in Europe. Studies emphasize the ethical duty to adopt a holistic approach to these patients to enable the identification of modifiable risk factors and provide tailored interventions to prevent inequities. The ethical challenge at the time of pre-transplant evaluations is to determine – and balance – the prospective benefit of KT for individual patients (beneficence/non-maleficence) and all candidates pursuing KT (justice), without disrespecting persons (autonomy). This case-series study aims to explore the contribution of ethical assessments – by means of clinical ethics consultation – to pre-transplant evaluations for the prevention of inequities in KT, and to determine the limitations of standardized tools for pre-transplant psychosocial evaluations in non-European- born populations living in Italy. A case-series of first-generation immigrant patients enrolled for KT was analyzed using the Four-Boxes Method to explore the ethical dimensions of individual cases, and the Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transplant for psychosocial analyses. Ethical assessments allow identification of the individual and contextual features with the potential for detrimental impacts on equity in KT. Standardized tools do not consider the conditions associated with immigrant status which may affect the score and ability to tailor interventions to the patients’ individual circumstances and disadvantage immigrant populations accordingly. This case-series study newly shows that ethical assessments may be a useful supplement to guide the examination of the ethical dimensions of individual clinical cases and to complement pre-transplant multidisciplinary evaluations, enabling a co-construction of the care process between individual patients and the transplant team. This approach shows potential to improve equity in KT care and to respect the principles of autonomy, beneficence/non-maleficence, and justice.
Gestazione per altri (GPA). Rilievi etici, considerazioni psicologiche e notazioni giuridiche
Authors: Frigerio Alberto
Published: January 2024

Il presente contributo ha per oggetto d’indagine la gestazione per altri (GPA), nota anche col nome di maternità surrogata, attorno a cui è in corso un vivo dibattito pubblico, che non manca d’interessare le istituzioni politiche, come certifica in ambito italiano la proposta di legge che intende rendere tale pratica reato universale. L’articolo si prefigge di vagliare gli aspetti etici e psicologici della GPA nella duplice forma della maternità surrogata retribuita – detta commerciale o utero in affitto – e della maternità surrogata gratuita – detta solidale – e di avanzare alcuni rilievi di carattere politico-giuridico.
Bioetica globale. Uno sguardo a partire dall’Evangelii Gaudium
Authors: Girotto Sabina
Published: January 2024

La nascita della bioetica globale è legata alla figura del biochimico e cancerologo statunitense Van Rensselaer Potter, che per primo adottò questa espressione alla fine degli anni ’80, indicando la necessità di una nuova morale capace di coniugare l’attenzione alla salute dell’uomo con la scienza ecologica e i più ampi problemi dell’umanità su scala globale. Per lungo tempo, tuttavia, questa prospettiva è stata trascurata ed è prevalso un approccio alla bioetica di carattere biomedico, su cui si è fondata la tradizionale concezione di bioetica. Grazie al medico ed eticista olandese Henk Ten Have, il cui volume Global bioethics: an introduction è stato recentemente tradotto in italiano, la visione di Potter è stata recuperata. L’articolo si propone di esaminare il quadro di riferimento della bioetica globale, illustrandone la specificità alla luce di quattro principi enunciati da Papa Francesco nell’esortazione apostolica Evangelii Gaudium, che verranno usati come criteri interpretativi della disciplina in esame. Inoltre, verrà messa in evidenza la centralità del principio di vulnerabilità, con uno sguardo conclusivo sull’evento della pandemia, che più di ogni altro ha mostrato l’attualità e la necessità di questo approccio.
A Review Paper on Design and Experience of Mobile Applications
Authors: Durgekar Sanket R , Rahman Sayeed Abdul , Naik Sharat R , Kanchan Sharath S , Srinivasan G
Published: January 2024

Development of mobile applications is becoming increasingly important as a field as a result of the proliferation of mobile devices. However, due to poor User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) , many apps struggle to hold the interest of their intended users. As a result, achieving user expectations is difficult for developers. Numerous facets of mobile application design and UX/UI have been examined. Yet, they often overlook critical factors such as context, user behavior, emotions, control, usability, adaptability, language, and feedback, instead favoring isolated issue-centric approaches Taking into account all of the aforementioned factors, This review gathered preferences and perceptions. These preferences offer vital information for mobile application developers and act as a useful reference. Based on the pertinent context, the method helps designers and developers to address certain UI/UX difficulties in mobile applications. The UI and UX elements that affect the interface of mobile applications are compared in this essay. Developers and designers can better comprehend crucial elements during the development process by looking at these criteria. This helps to improve the UI and UX of mobile applications, which ultimately boosts usability and user satisfaction.
Using Detective Skills: Getting to the Bottom of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
Authors: Stout Jaron , Patel Jankiben
Published: January 2024

Consultant pharmacists have always been effective at identifying patients at high risk for bleeding. Their training qualifies them to do more than just identify. Early in the author’s career, he was trained to look for dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) and recommend monitoring
for signs and symptoms of bleeding in those identified. He used this method for several months before a nurse called him out and asked, “Why do you send us recommendations to monitor for bleeding?” She explained that this was a routine part of nursing assessments, regardless of
the presence of DAPT. That’s when he realized that the recommendation was like telling a pharmacist not to crush an extended-release formulation of a medication. It was duplicating the work of other health care professionals, undervaluing their expertise, and counterproductive to a team-based
approach.
Duas águas como divisa histórica, cultural e literária
Authors: Correia Éverton Barbosa
Published: January 2024

Publicado em 1956, o volume Duas águas reúne a lavra autoral acumulada até ali e se insere em momento profícuo da cultura brasileira em geral e da literatura brasileira em particular, pelo repertório que o rodeia bem como pela performance de escrita ora registrada. Mediante tal publicação, João Cabral de Melo Neto se irmana ao conjunto de autores que melhor representa a literatura brasileira, sem deixar de interferir na tradição de língua portuguesa mais remota, inclusive pelo acionamento de referências temáticas e formais da Espanha, que passa a ser fonte para sua expressão dali em diante. A dualidade inscrita no título se estende da grafia da obra para sua ampla compreensão, ao mesmo tempo nativista e cosmopolita, bem como se grava nos aspectos gráficos mais evidentes dos poemas, a exemplo da estrofação e dos títulos dos poemas. Tais aspectos foram observados notadamente na reedição dos livros Pedra do Sono (1942) e O rio ou relação da viagem que faz o Capibaribe de sua nascente à cidade do Recife (1954), ambos reeditados no mesmo volume Duas águas, ora apreciado como traço de autoria e de condicionamento cultural.
Algumas considerações sobre o valor condicional em português europeu e esloveno e os possíveis desafios na tradução
Authors: Dervišević Edvin
Published: January 2024

Os capítulos iniciais deste estudo levantam a questão do condicional enquanto modo e tempo em português europeu e esloveno. Seguidamente, o estudo chama a atenção para algumas considerações sobre o valor condicional e as construções gramaticais que são utilizadas nas duas línguas para desempenhar este valor. O objetivo do estudo é destacar os contextos e valores do condicional e, por meio de uma análise contrastiva, exemplificar a variedade e a complexidade de construções gramaticais. O contributo será relevante para futuras investigações na área da tradução, uma vez que levanta possíveis questões e desafios que podem surgir entre a passagem de uma língua para outra, tal como na área da análise contrastiva entre as duas línguas no âmbito universitário esloveno.
„Laudare, benedicere, praedicare” – małe seminarium (internat) oo. dominikanów w Żółkwi (1923–1938)
Authors: Blikharska Liana-Mariia
Published: January 2024

“Laudare, benedicere, praedicare” – the Dominican Order’s minor seminary (boarding school) in Zhovkva (1923–1938)

The Dominican monastery in Zhovkva was a perfect place for establishing an educational care centre: it had money, professional staff and experience in running academic institutions. The vicinity of Lviv was an additional factor in favor of situating there a boarding school for potential candidates for the Dominican Order. Chronicles and personal books provide a lot of information on everyday life and attitude of the charges of the Zhovkva institution. The analysis allows to take a look at the situation from the perspectives of both the student and the teacher. Dominican educational ideals, based on the main principles of the order – “laudare, benedicere, praedicare” were implemented by the whole boarding school community. Catechists with their assistants propagated the values of the order, themselves being role models, and instilled them in their charges. The students developed the values through religious practices, participation in religious and secular organizations, as well as their own attitude in various everyday situations.
Znaczenie sprawności językowych dla rozwoju dziecka w wieku przedszkolnym
Authors: Bielenda-Mazur Ewa
Published: January 2024

The significance of linguistic skills in the development of a pre-school child

The paper points out the role of language in the functioning of pre-school children. It presents an outline of neurotypical and delayed speech development as well as the diagnostic basis of the disorder called Developmental Language Disorder, whose fundamental symptoms are language deficits. The author refers to the latest research on cognitive functions, both verbal and non-verbal, emphasizing their influence on the child’s emotional and social development.
African Element in Cuban Culture
Authors: Sadikov A. V.
Published: January 2024

Cuba is one of those countries of the Western Hemisphere whose culture has been, throughout all of their history, and still is at present, under the influence of a potent factor: that of the African origin of a large portion of their population. This factor has been most active in all main domains of the spiritual life of Cuban people: in religion, in the intense functioning of the Abakuá cult and other mystical cults of African origin; in music, in dozens of genres of dance and song among which the Cuban son is most conspicuous, and, particularly, in the creative works of A. García Caturla, A. Roldán and other composers that transplanted African rhythms and melodies into the realm of classical music. And, finally, the African element is vividly reflected in Cuban prose and poetry, in the works of A. Carpentier, N. Guillén and their followers.
History of Brazilian Federalism: From the First Republic to the Dictatorship of Vargas
Authors: Esteves Ana Livia , Zhukov N. N.
Published: January 2024

The study of the evolution of Brazilian federalism, adopted on the occasion of the proclamation of the Republic, in 1889, is undertaken on the basis of the juridical and political analysis of the Brazilian constitutional texts of 1891, 1934 and 1937 and their respective amendments. The scrutiny of these juridical sources unveils the difficulties and advantages arising from the adoption of an imported federative model, emulated from the experience of the United States of America (USA), which had little connection with the country’s local reality and peculiarities. The evolution of Brazilian federalism produced juridical innovations in the Constitution, such as the inclusion of concurrent competences between federal entities, the elevation of Municipalities to the status of federal subject and changes in the regional division of the country. The anomalies that arose due to the excessive decentralization of the First Brazilian Republic led to the internal political crisis, but were compensated by a period of significant political centralization during the government of Getúlio Vargas. A pronounced trend towards the concentration of power in the hands of the State, which took place during the 1930s and 1940s, led to the establishment of a dictatorial model of government in the Brazilian «New State» period. In this context, the centralized government sought to change the existing regional division of the country to tackle a perceived hypertrophic influence of local authorities. It is revealed that, throughout its constitutional history, Brazilian law has oscillated between periods of political centralization and decentralization, with direct effects on the geographic and spatial organization of the country.
Academic life
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: January 2024

October and November 2023 saw a lot of various academic events dedicated to Ibero-American research, in which prominent experts from various Russian educational and research centers, as well as representatives of several Latin American countries, Spain and Portugal took part. The academic forums served as a platform for the exchange of ideas on the evaluation of the development of relations with the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean and the opportunities to expand academic contacts, better understanding and cooperation with Russia in various areas.
Features of Formation and Functioning of the Spanish Colonial Administration in America During the 16th and 17th Centuries
Authors: Dementiev A. V.
Published: January 2024

The problem of revising the colonial past of countries and continents sparks great interest due to the «left-wing» agenda in international relations and the ever-increasing role of territories that were formerly dependent, such as India, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, etc. Anticolonial narrative is again in the focus of scientific discussions. The controversy around the increasing demands on the former metropolises, including Spain, about «repentance», return of cultural property and compensation for abuses committed by the colonizers in the distant past is particularly acute. During the exploration of new lands during the 16th and 17th centuries the Spanish faced the challenge of managing vast territories with heterogeneous indigenous populations. The solution to this problem lay in the creation of an effective system of authorities, which throughout the 16th and 17th centuries was continuously modified and became more complex. Seeking to create a bureaucracy similar to that of Castile, the colonizers brought to America not only its advantages, but also its faults. Indigenous peoples’ traditional systems of government were either replaced by European systems or incorporated into the new pyramid of power as the lowest echelon. The administrative situation of that period can be classified as juridical pluralism. The administration and management of overseas territories was carried out by specially established government agencies, i.e. the Council of the Indies and Casa de Contratación. Local administration was entrusted to viceroys, captain-generals, governors, and Audiencias. The basic unit of the Spanish living in the New World was the urban municipality around which everyday life was built. Creoles became an increasingly influential and ambitious political force in society. The 16th and 17th centuries formed the premises that brought about the creation of independent states in the Americas after the collapse of Spain’s colonial rule.
Different perceptions of international MBBS students to flipped classroom model in comparison with native Chinese students in the Biochemistry module
Authors: Wei Xiao , Bibi Maria , Du Jun
Published: January 2024

In the past few decades, more and more international students have been studying in Chinese medical universities. This study aimed to examine the satisfaction of international Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students in the 'flipped classroom' for medical courses and to analyze their perception in comparison to native Chinese students. The course chosen to evaluate the flipped classroom model (FCM) for students was Biochemistry. Seventy-seven second-year MBBS students and one hundred and seven Chinese students participated in the study module. Pre-class material was provided to study before class, while the in-class session included a pre-quiz, interactive lectures, and group discussions. A self-administered questionnaire was filled out by the students to check their perception named as FCM-perceived goals questionnaire (FCM-PGQ). Compared with Chinese group, which shows a positive response is 63.83%, 74.65% of international students show positive response and are more satisfied with FCM than Chinese students (p < 0.05). This teaching model provided them benefits in cognitive effectiveness (78.4%), acquisition of student skills (76.2%), obtaining an advanced learning environment (76.7%), and better self-assessment & course evaluation/satisfaction (66.3%). It is noteworthy that one of the differences between international and Chinese students is their attitude toward time management of FCM. Chinese students think that the period taken by FCM is suitable, while international students think that FCM is a time-consuming method (p < 0.05). Although it takes more time to fulfill the learning needs of international students, FCM would be more helpful for international MBBS students in the Biochemistry course than for Chinese students.
Challenges in education – A Study Based in Poland
Authors: Smoleń Inga , Borkowska Aneta
Published: January 2024

Bilingual education and teachers’ experiences in Poland have, thus far, received little attention from researchers. This paper describes the challenges in bilingual education (CLIL - Content and Language Integrated Learning) in the International Baccalaureate in the Primary Years Programme. The study comprised an online survey with thirty-six teachers working with the youngest pupils in five IB PYP schools in Poland. The primary aim of the study was to find the answers to two research questions: What are the main challenges in bilingual education according to Polish teachers? What can facilitate bilingual education at the level of elementary school? The results showed the variety of challenges in bilingual education among teachers, students and parents, such as: lack of training, limited resources, communication barriers. Additionally, content and language teachers described their best practices and methods in teaching primary students. These results may contribute to the changes in the way of teaching non-native languages to young learners.
Nachhaltigkeit als Lernziel – fächerübergreifendes Lernen in einem deutsch-dänischen Begegnungsprojekt
Authors: Klimaszyk Petra
Published: January 2024

Ein nachhaltiger Umgang mit natürlichen Ressourcen geht uns alle an und ist ein Thema, mit dem sich junge Menschen heutzutage ganz selbstverständlich auseinandersetzen. Warum also nicht das Thema auch in den (Fremd)Sprachenunterricht holen und sich mit Gleichaltrigen darüber austauschen?

Im deutsch-dänischen Interreg-Projekt Kurskultur 2.0 haben sich Schulklassen der Sek. I auf beiden Seiten der Grenze mit Plastikproduktion und –vermeidung, Plastik im Meer und in der Umwelt sowie mit Recycling und Upcycling auseinandergesetzt. In Zusammenarbeit zwischen Sprach- und Fachlehrkräften in Biologie, Physik und Chemie wurden Lerninhalte erarbeitet, die die Lernenden dazu befähigten, sich mit der Partnerklasse jenseits der Grenze auszutauschen und im Austausch miteinander an einem gemeinsamen Thema zu arbeiten.

Virtuelle Begegnungen zu Beginn und während der Projektphase dienten sowohl dem gegenseitigen Kennenlernen als auch der gemeinsamen Planung und Vorbereitung der beiden physischen Treffen, bei denen die Lernenden unter anderem durch einen gemeinsamen Museumsbesuch ihr Wissen überprüfen und erweitern konnten.

Im Projekt gingen sprachliches und inhaltliches Lernen Hand in Hand. Anfängliche Sprechhemmungen und gegenseitige Vorurteile wurden durch die Begegnungen abgebaut. Die zielsprachige Kommunikation erfuhr ihre Relevanz durch das gemeinsame Ziel, das die Partnerklassen verfolgten. So wurde beispielsweise ein Brettspiel zu den oben genannten Themen entwickelt sowie Upcyclingprodukte gemeinsam hergestellt.

Im Beitrag werden Herausforderungen und Chancen des CLIL-Projekts aufgezeigt, ausgewählte Aktivitäten beschrieben und auf im Projekt entwickelte Materialien verwiesen, die in digitaler Form frei zugänglich sind und direkt für eigene Begegnungsprojekte oder als Inspirationsquellen genutzt werden können.
The efficiency of adopting a healthy lifestyle in treating premature ejaculation. A comparative and systematic review of over 120 scientific studies and thematic articles
Authors: Dogaru Elena
Published: January 2024

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a very common sexual dysfunction of men, but its etiology remains uncertain. It has long been hypothesized that some lifestyle factors are associated with sexual problems in general and have also been proposed as risk factors for PE. This study examines associations between premature ejaculation (PE) and key healthy lifestyle factors (stress management, sleep, healthy diet and exercise). Normal sexual function has been described as a biopsychosocial process involving an interaction of psychological, endocrine, vascular and neurological systems, and these systems are likely to be disrupted by lifestyle choices. While pharmacotherapy for premature ejaculation has been well researched, there are not many studies regarding the effects of adopting a healthy lifestyle on PE. The majority of scientific studies illustrate the correlation of a single lifestyle factor with PE. Scientific studies addressing multiple factors at the same time are rare. The present study aims to highlight the idea that by looking at the elements involved in a healthy lifestyle one by one and improving each of them as much as possible and all of them together, a significant, noticeable improvement in PD can be achieved through a cumulative effect. It is a comparative and synthetic analysis of more than 120 studies and thematic articles from 7 electronic bibliographic databases of the scientific literature. Between 3 and 14 studies and articles were comparatively analyzed in terms of cross-sectional associations between each lifestyle factor and PD and also over 40 articles with an overview of PD. Data from over 68 scientific studies (between 3-14 studies for each individual factor and from 3 studies in which multiple factors were considered simultaneously) provided evidence that healthy lifestyle factors are important for the improvement of this sexual dysfunction. Tobacco smoking (past and current), alcohol consumption and physical activity had dose-dependent associations with premature ejaculation. The risk of PE increased with higher levels of smoking and decreased with higher physical activity. Increased alcohol consumption was associated with a higher risk of PE. Participation in physical activity was associated with a lower risk of PE. There was some evidence that a healthy diet was linked to a lower risk of PE. Sleep deprivation was associated with a higher risk of PD. The prevalence of premature ejaculation symptoms was higher in participants with unhealthy lifestyle (danger zone). Improving lifestyle factors appears to be a useful low-risk approach to reduce the risk of PE. Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, balanced diet, sufficient rest, stress management and open communication, may be a valuable component in treating premature ejaculation, contributing to improved sexual and overall health.
SNSF Datastory - Academic events: SNSF grant recipients often contribute internationally
Authors: Gorin Simon
Published: January 2024

An analysis of 16,000 academic events associated with SNSF grants revealed a high degree of internationality. 67% of the contributions were made to events organised outside Switzerland, and the majority were in Europe.
ESTUDO SOBRE O CASO ITABERLI LOZANO: PERSPECTIVAS SOBRE HOMOFOBIA NO BRASIL
Authors: Vito Danyelle dos Santos , Costa Silvia Rafaela Demétrio , Verbicaro Soares Douglas
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo se propôs a estudar o caso do jovem homossexual Itaberli Lozano, de 17 anos, fato que ocorreu em 2016, que foi assassinado a facadas pela própria mãe, numa emboscada por ela arquitetada e realizada com a ajuda de mais três pessoas, e depois teve seu corpo queimado em um canavial. O relacionamento dos dois era conturbado e repleto de ofensas homofóbicas ao filho, o que eventualmente culminou na sua morte, trazendo reflexões sobre a presença da homofobia e seu impacto na vida da comunidade LGBTQIAP+. Assim, este estudo foca em comprovar que o caso em tela se trata de crime de ódio motivado pela homofobia. A metodologia utilizada foi estruturada a partir da análise bibliográfica e documental, tendo como procedimento para a construção dos dados, a seleção de trechos dos documentos jurídicos e reportagens do processo criminal, acerca do julgamento e condenação dos réus, que possam ser encontrados na internet. Dentre os resultados, concluiu-se que o homicídio de Itaberli foi incitado pela homofobia e, deduz-se que o reconhecimento do crime de ódio contra as pessoas LGBTs é devido, e urgente, devendo o Estado adotar medidas e políticas de enfrentamento à violência contra a comunidade LGBTQIAP+.
O POVO CONTRA O. J. SIMPSON: CONSIDERAÇÕES SOB UMA PERSPECTIVA DE GÊNERO
Authors: Bispo Dhéborah Larissa de Matos , Pinto Sandro Rafael da Fonseca , Verbicaro Soares Douglas
Published: January 2024

Levando em consideração a crescente discussão sobre Direitos Humanos, principalmente no que tange às questões de gênero, o presente trabalho tem como foco observar, sob uma perspectiva de gênero, as circunstâncias de fato e de direito das investigações e do julgamento, mediante júri popular, do homicídio de Nicole Brown (e Ronald Goldman), no qual figura como indiciado o ex-atleta O. J. Simpson. Ademais, busca-se, também, identificar o peso da imagem de celebridades, sobretudo astros do esporte, na formação do pensamento midiático e do público quando da responsabilização por condutas delituosas. A metodologia adotada foi a pesquisa bibliográfica e sua análise com método dedutivo. Por fim, o desenvolvimento do trabalho se divide em duas seções que tratam, respectivamente, sobre o processo judicial do caso em questão e suas fases e sobre o feminicídio, demonstrando a viabilidade de novos estudos sobre o tema dos Direitos Humanos e gênero para mudança de paradigma.
A TRANSIÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL PARA O ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: UM PENSAR URGENTE
Authors: Pase Giulia Joanessa Wommar , Rossetto Ana Cláudia de Luca
Published: January 2024

Artigo que versa sobre o processo de transição da educação infantil para o ensino fundamental, levando em consideração a necessidade de um continuum no processo educacional para os educandos, a fim de criar novas possibilidades de aprendizagem, mas respeitando a infância e os interesses dos mesmos.
CAMINHOS PARA EVITAR A PERPETUAÇÃO DA VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA A MULHER: CASO BETZABETH MIGUELINA
Authors: Brasil Ana Flávia de Andrade , Epifanio Lauro Antonio de Lucena Ramos , Verbicaro Soares Douglas
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo científico tem como escopo a realização de uma análise multidisciplinar acerca da questão da violência contra a mulher por razões de gênero no contexto brasileiro, a partir de estudo de caso cuja ocorrência se deu em Roraima. Para tanto, fora analisada a aplicabilidade da Lei do Feminicídio enquanto fundamento do Processo nº 0820118-88.2018.8.23.0010 TJRR, Ação Penal de Competência do Júri que constitui a base concreta do estudo em tela. Ainda, a pesquisa exploratória também sustenta-se por intermédio de consulta doutrinária e legislativa, além da utilização de outros materiais de cunho científico. Posto isso, a partir da metodologia qualitativa mediante estudo de caso, a investigação científica alcançou o seu propósito ao observar a forma como a Lei nº 13.104/2015 é aplicada no âmbito concreto, constatando-se que o ordenamento jurídico recorre ao agravamento de penas como medida para conter a violência contra a mulher no Brasil. No entanto, evidencia-se que há um caminho longo a ser percorrido para evitar a perpetuação da violência, tarefa que parte da atuação severa do Poder Público em relação aos crimes cometidos contra a mulher, tomando medidas que vão além da esfera legislativa.
Probiotic Protects Kidneys Exposed to Microcystin-LR
Authors: Hu Yolanda , Sun Irene , Tang Eric , Ryan William , Shrestha Upasana , Gautam Jyotshana , Lad Apurva , Huntley Jason F. , Haller Steven , Kennedy David
Published: January 2024

Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHABs) occur when colonies of photosynthetic bacteria called cyanobacteria grow out of control, usually in warm, nutrient-rich, slow-moving waters. They are becoming increasingly prevalent around the world and release harmful toxins called cyanotoxins into bodies of water, which negatively affect human and ecological health. One such cyanotoxin is microcystin, with microcystin-leucine arginine (MC-LR) being the most widespread. Exposure to MC-LR inhibits serine and threonine protein phosphatase 1 and 2A in humans, causing a myriad of health problems. Fortunately, certain naturally occurring bacteria may be able to degrade MC-LR and reverse its effects. Mice were separated into five experimental groups based on three types of pre-treatments (control drinking water/vehicle, probiotic-supplemented drinking water, and heat-inactivated probiotic-supplemented drinking water) as well as two types of exposures (microcystin-LR and water/vehicle). RNA was extracted from kidneys for sequencing because MC-LR exacerbates kidney disease. Gene expression data were analyzed with 3 Pod Reports, an R package that produces a three-part report consisting of Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA), EnrichR, and integrative LINCS (iLINCS). MC-LR exposure was associated with upregulated cellular respiration and metabolism pathways and downregulated transcription pathways. Probiotic pre-treatment combined with MC-LR exposure was associated with upregulated lipoprotein particle pathways and downregulated respiration and ribosome pathways. Overall, the probiotic mixture corrected the transcriptional profile resulting from MC-LR exposure. Future high yield pathways that could be targeted for therapeutic benefit include VEGFR inhibitors and increased expression of renal kidney indicator genes such as EGFR.
La autonomía en las personas con diversidad funcional y el rol de la familia en el proceso de autodeterminación e independencia
Authors: Merino Armijos Cecilia Isabel , Urgiles León Sandra Jackeline , Fernández Aucapiña Nancy Yolanda
Published: January 2024

La discapacidad se refiere a una condición que limita la capacidad de una persona para realizar actividades cotidianas de manera normal o para participar plenamente en la sociedad. La investigación está basada en un estudio socioeconómico a la población estudiantil de la Universidad Nacional de Loja-Ecuador, en los periodos académicos del 2022-2023, se enfocó en determinar el grado de discapacidades en las facultades y carreras, y relacionarlas con la importancia de la autonomía, y el rol de la familia en el proceso de autodeterminación e independencia. El objetivo de estudio fue, fomentar la práctica de vida independiente a través de la autonomía y autodeterminación considerando a la familia como ente protagónico en los estudiantes con discapacidad de la Universidad Nacional de Loja, se planteó como metodología un enfoque cualitativo y cuantitativo, basado en datos referenciales de la población, como técnica de recolección de la información se utilizó una encuesta estructurada aplicada a la población estudiantil con discapacidad, además se trabajó con una muestreo probabilístico aleatorio a 117 estudiantes entre hombre y mujeres. Se concluye que la sociedad y la familia actúa como catalizadores de las personas con discapacidad, para mejorar sus posibilidades de lograr sus objetivos de vida, enfrentar retos y lograr su autonomía o detenerse en el vacío de la imposibilidad de lograrlo.
EVIDENCE FROM LITERATURE REVIEW: IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MANAGEMENT OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDS) SERVICES IN INDONESIA
Authors: Audita Fatira Ratri , Darmawan Ede Surya
Published: January 2024

COVID-19 and NCDs have a number of associations. Clinically, studies have shown that NCDs are major risk factors for COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected multiple aspects of health services, also affected NCD care services. Indonesia is a country with double burden of diseases with a rising number of NCD as a health problem. The disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia can worsen the burden of NCDs. This study aims to learn the extent of disruptions in NCD care services in Indonesia due to COVID-19.  Literature study and descriptive analysis were used to approach study objectives, : Indonesian studies detailing the full extent of NCD care services disruptions by COVID-19 were scarce, however, they showed that NCDs care disruptions in Indonesia mirrored that of global reports. Disruptions were caused by closure of services, shortage of staffs, and decline of visits. During the COVID-19 pandemic, inpatient services were dominated by COVID-19 patients, as reflected by bed occupancy ratio (BOR) which often exceeded allotted amount. Another disrupted aspect of NCDs care services were public health efforts and community prevention, intervention, screening and monitoring. COVID-19 pandemic impacted various aspects of NCD care services, including in Indonesia. While the exact extent of disruptions was largely not studied, NCD burden might rise in the post-pandemic era as a result, and thus it is important for stakeholders to prioritize NCDs as a health problem in the post-pandemic era
Perspectivas e desafios do cuidado em saúde na contemporaneidade
Authors:   Manoel Freire de Oliveira Neto,   Adriana De Oliveira Alcântara,   Ana Claudia Torres De Medeiros,   Angelica Alonso,   Anna Quialheiro Abreu Da Silva,   Cirlene Francisca Sales Da Silva,   Jaylane Da Silva Santos,   Jonas Loiola Gonçalves,   Jorge Luís Pereira Cavalcante,   Jorge Nei Neves,   Jose Felipe Costa Da Silva,   Julio Cesar Ribeiro,   Karina Do Valle Marques,   Kellen Cristina Da Silva Gasque,   Lindomar de Farias Belem,   Maria Do Carmo Clemente Marques Figueiredo,   Maria Francinete De Oliveira,   Matheus Figueiredo Nogueira,   Michelli Vitória Silvestre,   Rodrigo Caetano Arantes,   Wilson Jose Alves Pedro,   Yago Pessoa da Costa,   Yeda Duarte
Published: January 2024

"O cuidado em saúde na contemporaneidade é uma questão multidisciplinar que abrange diversas áreas do conhecimento, desde a medicina e enfermagem até a psicologia e sociologia. Com o envelhecimento da população, o cuidado em saúde tem se tornado cada vez mais relevante, uma vez que as demandas de saúde aumentam com a idade. Uma das perspectivas mais promissoras do cuidado em saúde na contemporaneidade é o uso de tecnologias avançadas. A telemedicina, por exemplo, tem permitido a realização de consultas médicas à distância, facilitando o acesso aos cuidados de saúde em áreas remotas ou com poucos recursos. Além disso, a inteligência artificial e o big data têm sido utilizados para aprimorar o diagnóstico e o tratamento de doenças, permitindo uma abordagem mais personalizada e eficaz. No entanto, o uso de tecnologia não é a solução para todos os desafios do cuidado em saúde na contemporaneidade. Um dos principais desafios é a formação de profissionais de saúde capacitados e sensíveis às demandas de uma população envelhecida. Isso envolve a compreensão da complexidade das condições de saúde do idoso, bem como o reconhecimento das especificidades culturais e sociais que afetam a saúde e o bem-estar na velhice. Outro desafio é a implementação de políticas públicas que promovam o envelhecimento saudável e a prevenção de doenças. Isso inclui ações voltadas para a promoção da atividade física, a alimentação saudável, a prevenção de quedas e a saúde mental. Além disso, é preciso garantir o acesso aos serviços de saúde e a medicamentos de qualidade para a população idosa. A perspectiva do cuidado em saúde na contemporaneidade deve levar em conta não apenas o tratamento das doenças, mas também a promoção da saúde e do bem-estar. É necessário que os profissionais de saúde atuem de forma integrada e multidisciplinar, considerando as diferentes dimensões que afetam a saúde do idoso, como a física, mental, social e espiritual. Em resumo, as perspectivas e desafios do cuidado em saúde na contemporaneidade são muitos, e exigem uma abordagem holística e integrada, que envolva diferentes áreas do conhecimento e setores da sociedade. Somente assim será possível promover o envelhecimento saudável e garantir o acesso aos cuidados de saúde de qualidade para toda a população."
FATORES RELACIONADOS À DEPRESSÃO EM IDOSOS INSTITUCIONALIZADOS: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: SOUZA LILIANA CRUZ DE , VILA NOVA FELICIA AUGUSTA DE LIMA , ANDRADE ELAINE DE AQUINO , PONTES MARIA DE LOURDES DE FARIAS
Published: January 2024

Introdução: Com o aumento das institucionalizações de idosos ao longo dos últimos anos, é indispensável o interesse pelo processo das modificações morfológicas que influenciam no surgimento de sintomas depressivos. Objetivo: Investigar os fatores associados à depressão em idosos institucionalizado. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura com síntese das maiores evidências científica. As bases de dados consultadas foram Lilacs, Scielo e Pubmed, entre os meses de junho e novembro de 2022. Os descritores utilizados foram: Depressão AND Idosos AND Institucionalizados; Depressão AND Idosos OR Institucionalizados; Depressão OR Idosos AND Institucionalizados. Os critérios de inclusão estabelecidos foram: artigos que abordam os fatores relacionados à depressão em idosos institucionalizados, a influência dos sintomas depressivos relacionados ao convívio em instituições de longa permanência no período de 2016 a 2021. Os critérios de exclusão foram artigos do tipo revisões bibliográficas, trabalhos de monografias, dissertações e teses; publicações fora dos idiomas português, inglês ou espanhol ou que não tratassem o tema selecionado. Resultados: Os principais fatores associados à depressão em idosos estão relacionados com o gênero masculino, presença de quedas, ausência de companheiro, fazer uso de muletas ou andador, diminuição da velocidade da marcha, presença de comorbidades, dependência de atividades de vida diárias. Considerações Finais: O surgimento da síndrome da fragilidade está relacionado aos sintomas depressivos que contribuem negativamente na realização das atividades de vida diária pelos idosos residentes em instituições de longa permanência (ILPIs).