bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Psikologis Gen-Z Pasca Pandemi Melalui Positive Self Talk
Authors: Srianturi Yanuari
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini menganalisa tentang penerapan positif self talk untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan psikologis Gen-Z di masa pasca pandemi. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan kajian studi literatur dengan mengeksplorasi dan mengkaji literatur diantaranya e-book, artikel, buku, jurnal serta hasil survey kasus yang terjadi di masyarakat. Pembahasan kajian ini dilatarbelakangi adanya pandemi covid-19 yang menimbulkan ketakutan hingga distress psikologis pada remaja Gen-Z. Gen-Z merupakan remaja pada rentang usia 11-25 tahun. Bagi Gen-Z isu dampak pandemi terhadap kesehatan mental ternyata lebih signifikan. Selain memberi dampak buruk bagi kesehatan fisik, covid-19 juga memberi dampak buruk bagi psikologis seperti kecemasan, stres, depresi dan gangguan psikologis lainnya. Dibutuhkan intervensi khusus untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasca pandemi. Terdapat teknik dalam bimbingan dan konseling yang efektif mengatasi masalah tersebut yaitu teknik positive self-talk. Positif self talk yakni percakapan diri sendiri secara eksternal atau internal yang dilakukan untuk memberikan instruksi dan penguatatan diri dalam menghadapi masalah. Teknik ini salah satu kontruksi dari cognitive restructuring yang fokus pada afirmasi positif untuk merubah pemikiran irasional menjadi rasional. Teknik ini merupakan salah satu bentuk terapi kognitif (restrukturisasi kognitif) yang berfokus pada afirmasi positif untuk mengubah pikiran irasional seseorang (baik verbal maupun non-verbal) menjadi pikiran rasional sehingga dapat meningkatkan keterampilan mental, membantu mengendalikan hidup agar lebih bermakna.
Decline of Freshwater Fish of Pune Urban Area
Authors: Kharat S. S. , Dahanukar Nilesh , Raut Rupesh
Published: July 2023

The paper explores the fish fauna of the Pune urban area and discusses the changes in species diversity and population due to various human influences. Previous studies have recorded 110 fish species from the region. The current study covers a 25 km radius from Pune City Post, including several rivers and lakes. A total of 66 species were recorded during the recent survey, bringing the total number of species for the area to 114. However, 18 fish species appear to be locally extinct, and 30 species were not collected during this survey. The study highlights the impact of urbanization, pollution, and the introduction of new fish species on the fish population. Certain large-size fish species have become localized and are facing decline due to habitat degradation and human harvesting. Pollution is also a major factor affecting fish populations in the area. The paper concludes that urgent measures are needed to prevent further decline in fish species by addressing pollution, siltation, and controlling the introduction of exotic species.
Teenagers' Video Social Behavior: A Case Study of Bilibili
Authors: Li Jingnan
Published: July 2023

This paper will analyze the development of video social media, popular video social behavior of teenagers and the popular video social examples, which will help to better understand the video social behavior of teenagers and the causes behind it, as well as the distinct characteristics of their social behavior. At the same time, through the investigation and research of this paper, we also hope to explore the future development trend of video social networking. And improve the social rules and correct orientation of teenagers' video social interaction.
Ataerkil Döngü İçerisindeki Türk Aile Hukuku Alanında Feminist Hukuk Düzenlemeleri
Authors: CAN Güzide İrem
Published: July 2023

Günümüzde “kadının varlığı” açısından her ne kadar Türk aile hukuku alanında ataerkil döngüden kurtulmaya yönelik hukuki düzenlemelerin yapıldığı ve Anayasa Mahkemesi tarafından verilmiş olan kararların yer aldığı gerçeği var olsa da mevcut düzen içinde kadınların devamlı olarak aile ve toplum içinde varlık mücadelesi verdiğini söylemek yerinde olacaktır. Kadın-erkek arasındaki eşitsizliğin giderilmesine yönelik ilk olarak yaratılması gerekenin toplumsal bilinç olduğu söylenmekle birlikte kadınlara yönelik hukuki düzenlemelerin yalnızca yazılı metinler içinde yer almasından ziyade yaratılacak olan toplumsal bilinç ile beraber bu hukuki düzenlemelerin fiilen hayata geçirilmesini sağlamaya yönelik adımlar atılması gerekmektedir. Kanaatimizce, “mahrem” kabul edilen alana hapsolan kadının maruz kaldığı şiddetin, “özel alan” içerisinde görülmekten çıkarılarak politik alana taşınması ve burada bir kamusal mücadelenin yaratılması önem arz edecektir. Çalışma metni, temeli 1700’lerde atılmış, 1980’lerde yükselişe geçmiş feminizm kavramını; günümüzde cinsiyetçi yapı ve sömürüyü ortadan kaldırma amacını taşıyan, “ataerkil yapıya sahip” Türk aile hukuku sistemi içinde yer alan kadını ve kadın haklarını, mevzuat değişiklikleri ve Anayasa Mahkemesi içtihadındaki gelişmeler ışığında ve “özel olan politiktir” anlayışı temelinde açıklamayı amaçlamaktadır.
Çocuk Hakları Bakımından Dijital Reklamcılık ve Uluslararası Ölçütler
Authors: BİNGÖL SCHRİJER Bilge
Published: July 2023

Dijital reklamlar artık yaygın pazarlama stratejilerinden birisidir ve günümüzde standart olmayan, hatta reklam olduğu dahi kolaylıkla anlaşılamayan biçimlerde ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu şekilde çocukların reklamın içeriğini eleştirel olarak değerlendirebilmelerinin önüne geçerek onların saflıklarından faydalanan reklam türleri bakımından uluslararası alanda belli ölçütler geliştirilmeye çalışılmaktadır. Çalışma, Birleşmiş Milletler Çocuk Hakları Komitesi, Avrupa Birliği, Avrupa Konseyi ve Ekonomik Kalkınma ve İşbirliği Örgütünün dijital reklamlar karşısında çocukları korumayı amaçlayan hukuki düzenlemelerini incelemektedir. Söz konusu düzenlemelerde yaş sınırı bakımından yeknesak bir çocuk kavramı olmadığı gibi çocuklar daha çok kişisel veriler ve tüketici hakları kapsamında korunmaktadır. Öte yandan Çocuk Hakları Komitesinin 2021 yılında kabul ettiği 25 No’lu Genel Yorum ve Avrupa Birliği’nin 2021 yılında kabul ettiği Dijital Hizmetler Yasası’yla birlikte büyük platformların çocuk haklarını korumak bakımından sorumluluğu uluslararası düzeyde kabul edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte şirketlerin çocukların korunması bakımından özen gösterme (due diligence) sorumluluğu da kabul edilmektedir. Dijital reklamlar bakımından çocuğun ekonomik sömürüden korunma hakkı dile getirilse de uluslararası düzenlemelerin çocuğun “bir tüketici olarak” hakları ile “bir insan olarak” haklarının korunması arasında kaldığı söylenebilir.
Optimization in Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA): A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Crippa Julianna , Ugaya Cassia Maria Lie
Published: July 2023

This secondary scientific research follows the modality of review research through the systematic literature review (SLR) technique and aims to answer the following question: What methods in the literature use optimization techniques to develop Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA)? The objective is to identify and map information, relate their applications, and provide a critical analysis. The research was conducted in a global context, on April 2, 2022, with no time horizon limit, in English, using Harzing's Publish or Perish tool and search sources: Scopus®, Web of Science™, and Google Scholar. After the automatic exclusion of duplicate titles, the selection of articles was carried out in five further steps: first filtering, second filtering, third filtering, fourth filtering, and finally the snowball system. Regarding the years of selected publications, a slow but continuous upward trend (growth) can be seen. A diversity of journals can be observed and that most methods integrating optimization and LCSA focus on each product/system or application. Each optimization model proposal has its specific characteristics when combined with LCSA. Overall, there is a greater frequency of articles that propose to evaluate by comparing alternative products/supply chains/production processes, followed by those that use optimization for product development in selecting the best design from a set of alternatives. This research confirms that Operational Research (OR) operates in different segments and can use different techniques to obtain optimal solutions and decision support. The optimization techniques found in this or other literature reviews should be evaluated against an established analytical model by applying them to the same case study.
Investigación Social en Volcanología
Authors: Jerez Ramírez Deysi Ofelmina , Caballero Lizeth , Jácome Paz Mariana Patricia
Published: July 2023

En noviembre de 2019, el Primer Congreso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de Volcanología (ALVO), a realizarse en Antofagasta, Chile, fue reagendado para marzo de 2020 debido a la crisis social que se desató en el país. En ese momento, desde la ALVO nos preguntamos ¿cuál es la repercusión de lo social en lo volcánico, y no sólo de lo volcánico en lo social? Para la ALVO, conocer los diferentes aspectos culturales e históricos que configuran los territorios volcánicos, así como el conocimiento de estos eventos y su repercusión en nuestra comunidad social y científica, mostraron la necesidad de visibilizar lo que se ha hecho y se hace en la región latinoamericana respecto a la reducción del riesgo de desastres, desde la gestión de los riesgos y el acompañamiento en los procesos psicosociales de las comunidades que han sido afectadas, hasta el estudio de las vulnerabilidades y el (re) conocimiento de saberes comunitarios. Esperamos que lectores y lectoras de este Número Especial ‘Sociedad y Volcanología (SOVOL)’ disfruten los trabajos seleccionados y sean partícipes de estas experiencias sociales y académicas, con el fin último de que puedan tener una resignificación para su propio desarrollo humano.
Escalas espacio-temporales y la persistencia de 'un desastre' en la precordillera de Santiago, Chile
Authors: Fuentealba Ricardo
Published: July 2023

En América Latina los investigadores sociales han entendido los desastres como procesos sociales. No obstante, esto no quiere decir que el concepto de ‘desastre’ sea unívoco. Los desastres son procesos contenciosos, y además, el concepto tiene una raigambre occidental particular que pasa por alto conocimientos y experiencias situadas de habitantes del sur global. El presente artículo busca cuestionar los contornos tradicionales de lo que llamamos ‘desastre’, siguiendo literatura sobre estudios críticos de desastres, y proponiendo una aproximación desde diversas escalas espacio-temporales. Centrado en un caso particular (el sur-oriente de Santiago, Chile, donde ocurrió ‘el’ aluvión de la Quebrada de Macul en 1993), el artículo se basa en una investigación cualitativa etnográfica, usando datos recabados mediante entrevistas, observación participante y análisis de documentos relevantes (ej., leyes, políticas, prensa). Los resultados describen tres escalas espacio-temporales: una centrada alrededor del día del ‘evento’; una en el desarrollo urbano; y la tercera, en la vida de una persona. Cada escala enfatiza diferentes aspectos y perspectivas respecto de lo que es un desastre. Tal aproximación problematiza los contornos de lo que la literatura y la política pública llama ‘desastre’, descentrando el concepto en relación a límites convencionales, y describiendo cómo múltiples condiciones de riesgo persisten en diversas experiencias de actores, políticas y prácticas situadas.
Smart Helmet with Alcohol Sensing and Bike Authentication for Riders
Authors: Babu Dr. P. Sankar , Reddy K. Meenendranath , Lalitha S. Vijaya , Timmaiah P. Naga , Srikanth V.
Published: July 2023

An unavoidable, unplanned external activity at a certain time and location is what we call an accident. The primary cause of vehicular mishaps is carelessness on the part of drivers. The authority has mandated that all riders must wear helmets and that motorists must not drink and ride. The bikers continue to disobey the regulations. Reckless on the part of the rider is to blame for these incidents. When a motorcyclist doesn't wear a helmet, they risk serious head trauma that might prove fatal. One proposed solution is a "smart helmet" that can detect both the wearer's head protection and the presence of alcohol on the rider's breath. The device consists of a wireless transmitter and receiver set, with the former located in the rider's helmet and the latter at the bike's key fob. Multiple sensors check that the helmet is indeed on the head. These vibratory detectors are installed in the helmet, just where it counts the most: in the event of a collision. A breathalyser is positioned close to the rider's lips. Breath alcohol content is measured using an alcohol sensor. Using an RF encoder, the results of the alcohol and helmet detectors are sent over radio. The information is transmitted to the bike, where it is received and processed by an RF decoder. The smart phone then evaluates the results of both the helmet recognition and the alcohol analysis. If one of these requirements is not met, the suggested solution will prevent the motorcycle from starting. If neither is met, the bike won't turn over. You can limit riders who have been drinking by making them wear this smart helmet. The engine is controlled by the MCU via a relay with relay interaction circuit, which regulates the relays on/off state and the ignition.
Clima organizacional
Authors: Begnami Maria Luiza Vechetin , Zorzo Adalberto
Published: July 2023

A proposta deste trabalho é conhecer por meio da revisão bibliográfica os conceitos de clima organizacional e sua aplicabilidade como instrumento de gestão, refletir sobre as percepções dos colaboradores em relação à organização, com o objetivo de melhorar a qualidade das relações interpessoais, ambientais, no desempenho da produção e serviços e tomada de decisão. No atual contexto da globalização, as organizações sofreram grandes impactos em sua constituição no que se refere ao modo de produção e relações no trabalho. Os desafios são enfrentados por quem trabalha com ela e para ela; por isso, na gestão de pessoas é imprescindível estar atento ao clima e a cultura organizacional. A cultura organizacional se concretiza, pelo comportamento da organização, das relações e valores, que se estabelecem em redes organizadas e formam os referenciais para os comportamentos sociais, em que é possível prever o desempenho individual e coletivo no ambiente organizacional. O clima organizacional é o indicador do grau de satisfação dos colaboradores em relação aos diferentes aspectos da cultura da organização. A leitura do clima organizacional se torna um importante instrumento para conhecer e compreender o ambiente interno, a partir do mapeamento de suas necessidades, percepções, aspectos motivacionais, apuração dos pontos fortes, deficiências, expectativas dos colaboradores. Dentro da estrutura organizacional, compete ao setor de RH (Recursos Humanos) a responsabilidade da mensuração, é recomendável que seja compartilhada por profissionais de diferentes áreas de formação e setores. A pesquisa do clima organizacional aplicada, de forma consciente e metódica, torna-se instrumento que assegura consistência nas mudanças, na busca por eficiência, eficácia e qualidade em seus produtos e serviços, podendo ser realizado por diferentes técnicas. Assim, conclui-se que as pesquisas de clima organizacional, como instrumento de gestão de pessoas representa grande aliada na capacidade de sustentabilidade, e quebra de paradigmas, levando a organização à mudança e inovação.
Qualidade de vida e complicações associadas em pacientes submetidos a tratamento quimioterápico
Authors: Silva Marina Ferreira da , Miraglia Marcella Adamo , Veloso-Guedes Cristina Aparecida , Alexandrino Fabio Veloso , Rocha Rosa Terezinha
Published: July 2023

A quimioterapia é o tratamento de qualquer doença causada por agentes biológicos, por meio de substâncias químicas citotóxicas que agem nas fases do ciclo celular, promovendo ao final impossibilidade de divisão celular ou a morte da célula, podendo causar diversos efeitos colaterais. Sendo assim, o tratamento quimioterápico impõe limitações, complicações e diminuição da qualidade de vida. Portanto, objetivou-se avaliar as complicações associadas e a qualidade de vida em pacientes submetidos à tratamento quimioterápico. Foram entrevistados 12 pacientes com questionários de avaliação analógica (EVA), AVD’s, fadiga e qualidade de vida (SF-36). Complicações associadas foram náuseas e vômitos (7/12); dor pouco referida (EVA=1,4±2,5); AVDs, baixo grau de limitações (escore=18,9±11,6); fadiga frequente (EGF=35,6±15,3) baixa qualidade de vida, principalmente em (CF=59,6±23,2), (LAF=33,3±35,9) e (LAE=50,0±41,4). As complicações associadas mais frequentes foram náuseas, vômitos e fadiga com alto grau de comprometimento na qualidade de vida tanto nos aspectos físicos ou emocionais.
Comparação entre a drenagem linfática manual (DLM) e a hidroterapia em gestantes
Authors: Faggion Cyntia , Cândido Raydane da Silva , Moreira Juliana Aparecida Ramiro
Published: July 2023

A gravidez é um período de intensas transformações físicas e emocionais. Todo o corpo da mãe se transforma para que possa abrigar o bebê, alimentá-lo e permitir seu desenvolvimento. É importante que esse momento seja também confortável, sendo administrados tratamentos que proporcionem prazer para a mãe e para o bebê. Essas transformações trazem consequências ao corpo materno, sendo prejudiciais à saúde e à estética, como no caso do edema. Esta revisão de literatura teve como objetivo a comparação entre os benefícios da drenagem linfática manual e da hidroterapia em gestantes. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica, sendo utilizadas pesquisas de avaliação e ensaios clínicos entre os anos de 2000 e 2012. Entre os meses de fevereiro e maio de 2015, foram feitas pesquisas em livros, artigos, revistas e sites eletrônicos, tais como National Library of Medicine (Medline) e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). O edema geralmente é causado em gestantes por causa do acúmulo de líquidos, e conforme a evolução da gestação, o edema aumenta, causando dores, cãibras noturnas e formigamento nos membros inferiores. No entanto, uma das técnicas utilizadas no tratamento contra o edema é a drenagem linfática manual, a qual é eficaz, pois aumenta o processamento da linfa no interior dos gânglios, facilitando a eliminação dos líquidos e reduzindo o edema. Outra proposta para o tratamento contra o edema gestacional é a hidroterapia, que tem como característica o baixo impacto e o aumento do retorno venoso em razão da pressão hidrostática. Os benefícios da atividade física em imersão foram destacados por fatores, como possibilidade de controle do edema gravídico, incremento da diurese e prevenção ou melhora dos desconfortos musculoesqueléticos. Concluiu-se que ambos os tratamentos apresentam respostas significativas relacionadas ao edema gestacional, colaborando para a prevenção e tratamento contra o acúmulo patológico de líquidos. A DLM e a hidroterapia dispõem de recursos distintos, porém eficazes, possibilitando à gestante a diminuição dos distúrbios causados pelas modificações ocorridas nesse período da vida da mulher grávida.
Avaliação do laser e LED no tratamento da hiperpigmentação periorbital
Authors: Abrantes Vanessa Gonçalves , Rosa Daniela Coelho , Alves Naiara , Ramiro Juliana Aparecida
Published: July 2023

A fototerapia na área da estética pode ser utilizada para o tratamento de diversas disfunções, como a olheira e as bolsas formadas na região dos olhos. A pele possui cromóforos que são as estruturas atingidas pela luz (LASER e LED) que absorvem a energia e, desta forma, geram a resposta terapêutica. Este estudo tem como objetivo verificar os efeitos do LASER e LED na hiperpigmentação periorbital. O estudo contou com uma voluntária do gênero feminino com idade de 23 anos, apresentando hiperpigmentação periorbital, diagnosticada e avaliada por meio de anamnese facial e biofotogametria computadorizada. As sessões de fototerapia foram realizadas com o aparelho da marca MMOptics, duas vezes na semana, totalizando 10 sessões. Por meio das imagens da biofotogametria computadorizada foi possível verificar que houve a diminuição da área e do perímetro da região afetada pela hiperpigmentação periorbital. Concluiu-se com este estudo que houve a atenuação da hiperpigmentação periorbital após a aplicação da fototerapia. Porém, sugerem-se mais estudos práticos para a melhor definição dos parâmetros utilizados.
PENGARUH CITRA MEREK, KUALITAS PRODUK, DAN KEMASAN PRODUK TERHADAP MINAT BELI PRODUK SKINCARE SOMETHINC
Authors: Muhammad Edy Supriyadi
Published: July 2023

Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh citra merek, kualitas produk, dan kemasan produk terhadap minat beli produk skincare Somethinc. Metode analisis pada penelitian ini menggunakan data primer kuantitatif, tahap uji yang dilakukan adalah : uji validitas, reliabilitas, normalitas, regresi linear berganda, koefisien determinasi, uji F dan uji t. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen kuesioner, dan data valid yang berhasil dikumpulkan sebanyak 100 responden. Metode pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah  non probability sampling dengan teknik purposive sampling. Alat bantu pengujian yang digunakan adalah SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa variabel citra merek tidak berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap minat beli, sedangkan untuk variabel kualitas produk dan kemasan produk masing-masing berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap minat beli serta variabel yang paling dominan terhadap minat beli adalah variabel kemasan produk.
NON-POLYNOMIAL CUBIC SPLINE APPROACH FOR NUMERICAL APPROXIMATION OF SECOND ORDER LINEAR KLEIN-GORDON EQUATION
Authors: A. Hakeem
Published: July 2023

Most of the fundamental theories and mathematical models of engineering and physical sciences are expressed in terms of partial differential equations (PDEs). Several studies were carried out for the numerical approximation of the second order linear Klein-Gordon equation. This study constructed a new numerical technique for the numerical approximation of second order linear Klein-Gordon equation. The new constructed scheme was based on employing non-polynomial cubic spline method (NPCSM). The second order time derivatives involved in the linear Klein-Gordon equation were decomposed into the first order derivatives. The decomposition generated a linear system of PDEs, where the first order time derivatives were approximated by the central finite differences of . Three test problems were considered for the numerical illustration of the developed scheme. For different values of spatial displacement , step size , and time step , the developed numerical technique produced encouraging results which were very much close to the analytical solution. For , , and , the best observed accuracy was close to the machine precision.
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STATISTICS OF FMD VIRUS SEROTYPES A, O AND ASIA-1 IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN DURING 2014-2019
Authors: Rafique
Published: July 2023

Foot and Mouth Disease is an endemic disease and three serotypes (A, O, Asia-1) are prevalent in Pakistan. The present study shows the frequency of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) serotypes (A, O, Asia-1) in Punjab Province of Pakistan by using antigenic Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). This study was conducted from 2014-2019 by using a total of 184 epithelial samples from field. Out of 184 samples, 106 samples showed positive results. Out of three serotypes, serotype „A‟ was the most prevalent (39.62%) followed by serotype „O‟ (33.96%) while the least prevalent was serotype Asia-1 (26.41%). It was marked that no other serotype of FMD reported during this study. This study also described the year wise prevalence of three prevailing FMD serotypes (A, O, Asia-1). During year 2014, the serotype „A‟ was more prevalent (95.83%) followed by serotype „Asia-1‟ (4.16%) while no case of serotype „O‟ was found. During year 2015, the prevalence trend was almost the same as in 2014. In this year, serotype „A‟ was 55.55% while serotype „Asia-1‟ 37.03% followed by the least prevalent serotype „O‟ as 7.40%. During year 2016, 19 positive cases were reported from which the maximum prevalence was serotype „O‟ and „Asia-1‟ (42.10%) followed by serotype „A‟ (15.78%) as least prevalent. During year 2017, the positive cases for FMD increased remarkably i.e. 29 in number. This year serotype „O‟ was highest in number with prevalence 75.86%, and serotype „Asia-1‟ 20.68% whereas only one case reported for serotype „A‟ with only 3.44% prevalence. During year 2018 and 2019, only 7 cases described with no evident case ofserotype „A‟. During these two years 4 cases of serotype „O‟ were observed followed by 3 cases of serotype „Asia-1‟.
EFFICACY ASSESSMENT OF BEETROOT EXTRACT IN REGULATING IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN ANEMIC RATS
Authors: Z. A. Ali  , A.Bilal
Published: July 2023

Objective: Comparison of beetroot extract and iron supplement (Iberet Folic) effects on iron andhaemoglobin levels among iron deficient anaemic rats.Methodology: In this study a natural source of iron, beetroot extract, and iron supplement (Iberetfolic) was administrated to phenyl-hydrazine induced anaemic rats for 21 days. Beetroot was firstdried, powdered, then extracted by ethanol.Results: The beetroot in current experimental study showed improvements in haemoglobin, red bloodcells, and iron serum as mean values of 23.8±0.69 g/dL, 15.16 ±0.54 106 /μL, and 31.5 ±1.5 μg/dL,respectively. As compared to beetroot, minor changes could be seen in mean values of haemoglobin,red blood cells, and serum iron of iron supplemented anaemic rats as; 22.4 ±0.443 g/dL, 13.69 ±0.5106 /μL, and 30.1 ±0.9 μg/dL, correspondingly.Conclusion: The Beetroot extract in this study presented as a viable replacement to the conventionallocal iron supplement.
The Re-Making of Africa: Ayi Kwei Armah and the Narrative of an (Alter)-native Route to Development
Authors: Gbemisola Adeoti
Published: July 2023

The paper is a critical exploration of Ayi Kwei Armah’s novels with a view to analysing the author’s perception of and responses to Africa’s contemporary political history. Using The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born (1968) and Osiris Rising (1995) for in-depth study, the paper stresses the trajectory of Armah’s philosophical reflections on ‘the trouble with Africa’ as it relates to governance and development. The study is premised on a theoretical assumption that Africanliterary arts, oral and written, are capable of generating the necessary stimuli for change. In its fictiveness, literature proffers different perspectives of existential problems and their solutions. A politically engaged novel, the type that Armah often writes, is an apt canvas for paradigmatic interactions of contending ideas and social forces.
Gerenciamento de Solicitação de Medicamento por Via Judicial com Blockchain
Authors: Divino Mário A. , Freitas Allan E.
Published: July 2023

Demanda judicial de medicamentos sobrecarrega o Sistema Único de Saúde, podendo ocorrer pedidos duplicados devido às diferentes possibilidades no fluxo de atendimento. A natureza da atividade é descentralizada e distribuída, funcionando como um consórcio entre organizações públicas envolvidas e blockchain pode exercer a integração com melhor rastreabilidade e gerenciar as solicitações com segurança, resiliência e auditabilidade, proporcionando a economia e a transparência necessárias ao processo. O sistema proposto funciona por meio de um contrato inteligente que fará o gerenciamento dos tokens associados aos processos em tela. Fornecemos uma prova de conceito simulando todo um cenário validado com especialistas da Secretaria de Saúde de Salvador. Esses especialistas indicam que o uso do sistema pode proporcionar melhor controle da movimentação e gerenciamento da solicitação de medicamentos com ganhos significativos para o processo do Sistema Único de Saúde.
Dataset de Imagens de Banana Prata Catarina Rotuladas em Oito Estados de Maturação
Authors: Martins Neto José Luciano , Neves João Pedro H. , Xavier Marcus Vinicius T. N. , Freitas Emannuel Diego G. de , Gomes Danielo G.
Published: July 2023

A banana é um importante produto da fruticultura, pois além de ser um alimento rico em potássio e vitaminas, gera postos de trabalho no campo e na cidade, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento das regiões envolvidas em sua cadeia produtiva. O processo de reconhecimento do estado de maturação da banana normalmente depende do olho humano do fruticultor, portanto é passível de erros sobretudo considerando um processo escalável. Em uma perspectiva de automatizar esse processo, datasets de imagens de bananas são requisitos fundamentais para treinamento de algoritmos de aprendizagem de máquina usando processamento digital de imagens. Neste artigo, apresentamos um dataset com 1000 imagens de bananas do tipo Prata Catarina separadas em 8 classes de maturação. As imagens foram coletadas com variações propositais do plano de fundo e rotuladas via caixas delimitadoras, demarcando a banana na imagem e atribuindo-lhe um grau de maturação. Até onde sabemos, este é o primeiro dataset brasileiro de acesso público com imagens de bananas rotuladas em 8 graus de maturação.
Les Vivendes del Congrés Eucarístic de Barcelona : 1952-1962
Authors: Rosselló i Nicolau Maribel , Hereu Payet Pedro , Paricio Casademunt Antoni , Rodríguez Pedret Carmen , Oliveras Samitier Jordi
Published: July 2023

Aquesta monografia sobre les Vivendes del Congrés Eucarístic forma part d'un treball de recerca sobre la formació del teixit residencial de la Barcelona contemporània que s'està elaborant d'ençà de l'any 2007, amb l'ajut de dos projectes de recerca successius, concedits pel Ministeri de Ciència i Innovació.
En aquest treball de recerca, s'examina com, en el període comprès entre les operacions de creació massiva d'habitatge que es produeixen encara dins el nucli murallat de la ciutat a partir de mitjan segle XIX, fins a les actuacions dels anys vuitanta del segle XX, la necessitat d'adequar Barcelona a les dinàmiques de creixement modernes i de satisfer els requeriments d'habitatge dels seus ciutadans (o, si més no, els d'uns sectors prou diversos i significatius) ha fet necessari plantejar-se, de manera ininterrompuda, l'organització del teixit residencial de la ciutat, la configuració dels edificis que el constitueixen, les tipologies dels habitatges que contenen aquests edificis, els sistemes constructius que els fan possibles, les formes de promoció a què responen i la relació que han establert amb la trama viària.
Les Vivendes del Congrés Eucarístic constitueixen un dels sectors que han estat objecte del treball de recerca de referència, i la manera com s'ha dut a terme aquest treball ens permet ara que una de les parts que el constitueixen pugui aparèixer sense gaire distorsions com una monografia autònoma que es justifica plenament per l'atractiu i l'interès d'aquesta part de la nostra ciutat.
Ciudades, territorios metropolitanos y regiones urbanas eficientes : estrategias y propuestas de proyecto para la regeneración de la Ciudad_Mosaico_Territorial después de la Explosión de la Ciudad : la Región Metropolitana de Barcelona como laboratorio = Ciutats, territoris metropolitans i regions urbanes eficients : la Regió Metropolitana de Barcelona com a laboratori
Authors: Llop Torné Carles Joan , Carrasco Bonet Marta , Calderon Arturo , Font Arellano Antonio , Kourkoutas Konstantinos , Maristany Jackson Lorena , Mas Sílvia , Batlle Durany Enric , Mayor Xavier , Ricci Mosè , Ceccarelli Paolo , Morgado Sofia
Published: July 2023

Aquesta publicació és part del resultat del projecte de recerca nacional anomenat
“Ciudades, territorios metropolitanos y regiones urbanas eficientes. Estrategias y propuestas de proyecto para la regeneración de la ciudad_mosaico_territorial después de la explosión de la ciudad”, finançat pel Ministeri d’Economia i Competitivitat del Govern d’Espanya i la Unió
Europea. El marc temporal de la recerca el situem, doncs, en el període 1977-2012 pel que fa
al registre de les transformacions territorials; i entre el 1985 i el 2015 pel registre d’actuacions i propostes metropolitanes, de les quals es prioritzen per ser estudiades les compreses entre 2007 i 2012.
El Teixit residencial en la formació de la metròpolis moderna : el cas de Barcelona (1840-1936). Vol. 3, De la Ciutat Vella a l'Eixample : mirades complementàries
Authors: Hereu Payet Pedro , Oliveras Samitier Jordi , Paricio Casademunt Antoni , Rodríguez Pedret Carmen , Rosselló i Nicolau Maribel
Published: July 2023

Els treballs de recerca que s'inclouen en aquest tercer volum ofereixen diferents perspectives complementàries a l'entorn del nucli principal d'estudi, l'evolució del teixit residencial barceloní en alguns sectors de la Ciutat Vella i de l'Eixample, entre 1840 i 1936.
Student loan debt and U.S. married households’ stock investment decisions
Authors: Korankye Thomas
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the effects of student loan debt on the decisions of U.S. married households to invest in stocks located in non-retirement accounts. Using longitudinal datasets from the 2011 to 2017 U.S. Panel Study of Income Dynamics and a fixed effects logit model, the results show mixed findings. The presence of student debt decreases the probability that married households will own stocks, but the amount of student debt does not show a statistically significant effect. The findings suggest that the incidence of student debt raises the perception of liquidity constraints and debt burden among married households.
Impact of Global Energy Index and Crude Oil & Coal Price to Indonesia Stock Indices
Authors: Yasri Ghani Fikri , Anas Eka Pria
Published: July 2023

Oil prices have stagnated from 2015 to early 2020. After the crisis caused by Covid-19, oil prices slowly increased and even reached their highest point in the last 10 years in mid-2022. Coal prices reached an all-time high at the end of 2021 before then increasing again in early 2022. The significant increase in coal and oil prices was triggered by the war between Russia and Ukraine. The embargo on Russian oil and coal has contributed to the decline in coal and oil stocks as fuel for power plants in Europe. This research determines the impact of the volatility of oil prices, coal prices, and global energy price index on the stock price index in Indonesia. Does global energy price index, which consists of crude oil and coal prices affect Indonesia stock indices more precisely. This study show volatility of oil prices and coal prices affects company stock prices in Europe. The analysis examined Jakarta Composite Index, LQ45 Index, Jakarta Islamic Index, and Sectoral Index for the 2018-2022 periods. Several techniques, including ordinary least square, linear regression, and multiple regression. The increases of the oil prices, coal prices, and global energy indices affect the stock price index in Indonesia. The study will help investor to understand the impact of oil, coal price volatility and global energy index to several Indonesia stock indices.
Relación entre crecimiento económico y medio ambiente en Ecuador a nivel provincial (Promedio 2010-2015)
Authors: García Diana J. , Ochoa Santiago
Published: July 2023

La presente investigación analiza la relación entre el crecimiento económico y el medio ambiente en Ecuador a nivel provincial utilizando información promedio de 2010-2015. Para ello, se seleccionaron las principales variables económicas y ambientales como: densidad poblacional, tasa de analfabetismo, valor agregado bruto, población económicamente activa, ingreso total promedio del hogar, emisiones de dióxido de carbono (CO2) y deforestación anual promedio. En la metodología utilizada, en primera instancia se realizó el cálculo de los promedios de las variables, posteriormente se desarrolla un índice de daño ambiental el cual fue correlacionado con cada una de las variables económicas en estudio y finalmente se realizó un análisis de Simulación Monte Carlo, lo cual arroja los valores máximos y mínimos que puede tomar el índice de daño ambiental en los próximos años si las condiciones en el período de análisis permanecen constantes. El análisis de correlación presentó valores positivos y negativos; lo cual es un indicador de que en Ecuador existen provincias en las cuales la relación entre crecimiento económico y Medioambiente es directa; mientras que en otras dicha correlación es inversa. Finalmente con la simulación Monte Carlo se concluye que en si las condiciones prevalecen las provincias de Guayas y Pichincha serán de las provincias con mayor daño ambiental influenciado por su crecimiento.
Riesgos asociados a parto pretermino en gestantes del servicio de gineco -obstetricia del hospital Carlos Lanfranco La Hoz durante el periodo enero – diciembre2018
Authors:   , Alcazar Alvarez Laura Guadalupe
Published: July 2023

INTRODUCCION: El parto prematuro es una preocupación de salud pública debido a la elevada morbimortalidad que sigue siendo la principal causa de muerte neonatal por la prematuridad. OBJETIVO: Determinar los factores asociados al parto pretérmino en gestantes atendidas en el Hospital Carlos Lanfranco La Hoz durante el periodo de enero a diciembre del 2018. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio de casos y controles, analítico, de corte transversal y retrospectivo. La muestra se obtuvo de mujeres con parto pretérmino (300 CASOS) y mujeres con parto a término (600 CONTROLES). Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó el programa de SPSS. Versión 25, considerando una diferencia estadísticamente significativa un CHI2< 0.05. RESULTADOS: Se concretó la variable infección urinaria tuvo un riesgo de OR de 4,4, IC = 3,3 - 5,9 y p=0,000 y la edad materna con un riesgo de OR de 3,8, IC= 2,7-5,2 y p=0,000, asimismo la variable control prenatal insuficiente tuvo un riesgo de OR de 1,3, IC= 1.0 – 1,7 y p = 0,038; finalmente la variable de antecedente de parto pretérmino tuvo un riesgo no significativo con un OR de 1,3, IC= 0,9 -1,7 y p= 0,059. CONCLUSIONES: Los factores de riesgo infección del tracto urinario, la edad materna, el control prenatal insuficiente se asocian significativamente con el parto pretérmino, mientras el antecedente de parto pretérmino no se asocia significativamente.
Optochiasmatic cavernoma: Surgical treatment and outcomes
Authors: Konovalov Anton , Saripov Oleg , Gadzhiagaev Vadim , Titov Oleg , Lasunin Nikolay , Zhumabekov Abzal , Fomichev Dmitry , Salvovich Eliava Shalva , Kalinin Pavel , Chaurasia Bipin
Published: July 2023

Objective: Optochiasmatic cavernoma is an extremely rare cerebral lesion. They account for approximately 1% of all cavernomas of the central nervous system. Reports on this pathology are limited. Abrupt visual deterioration is a common symptom of the disease. Treatment strategy and visual outcomes after different treatment approaches remain a subject for discussion.Methods: Patients operated in a period 2005-2021 were analyzed in this study. All patients preoperatively underwent computed tomography (CT) scan, CT-angiography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Visual function of the patients was assessed pre-op, post-op and at the follow-up. Duration of visual dysfunction was noted as well. Surgical details were also extracted from medical notes. All patients were followed up, and control MRI was performed one month after operation. We assessed surgical series of optochiasmatic cavernomas published for last 10 years. Further comparative analysis with our data was performed.Results: Five patients were included into this study. There were four men and one woman. Mean age comprised 33.8 years (range 20-48 years). Most patients were admitted to our hospital due to visual disturbances (80%). Visual function improved in four patients. Visual function was unchanged in one patient, lacking visual disturbancies pre-op. Complication developed in one patient.Conclusions: Optochiasmatic cavernomas are encountered extremely rare. Despite the use of contemporary diagnostic options, differential diagnosis remains challenging. Full diagnostic work-up is mandatory. After the diagnosis is made, surgical treatment should be considered first. Total microsurgical or endoscopic transsphenoidal removal of the optochiasmatic cavernoma is a relatively safe and effective treatment method facilitating improvement of visual function.
Safety of middle meningeal artery embolization for treatment of subdural hematoma: A nationwide propensity score matched analysis
Authors: McCann Carson P. , Brandel Michael G. , Wali Arvin R. , Steinberg Jeffrey A. , Pannell J. Scott , Santiago-Dieppa David R. , Khalessi Alexander A.
Published: July 2023

Objective: Middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAe) has burgeoned as a treatment for chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH). This study evaluates the safety and short-term outcomes of MMAe patients relative to traditional treatment approaches.Methods: In this retrospective large database study, adult patients in the National Inpatient Sample from 2012-2019 with a diagnosis of cSDH were identified. Cost of admission, length of stay (LOS), discharge disposition, and complications were analyzed. Propensity score matching (PSM) was utilized.Results: A total of 123,350 patients with cSDH were identified: 63,450 without intervention, 59,435 surgery only, 295 MMAe only, and 170 surgery plus MMAe. On PSM analysis, MMAe did not increase the risk of inpatient complications or prolong the length of stay compared to conservative management (p>0.05); MMAe had higher cost ($31,170 vs. $10,768, p<0.001) than conservative management, and a lower rate of nonroutine discharge (53.8% vs. 64.3%, p=0.024). Compared to surgery, MMAe had shorter LOS (5 vs. 7 days, p<0.001), and lower rates of neurological complications (2.7% vs. 7.1%, p=0.029) and nonroutine discharge (53.8% vs. 71.7%, p<0.001). There was no significant difference in cost (p>0.05).Conclusions: MMAe had similar LOS and decreased odds of adverse discharge with a modest cost increase compared to conservative management. There was no difference in inpatient complications. Compared to surgery, MMAe treatment was associated with decreased LOS and rates of neurological complications and nonroutine discharge. This nationwide analysis supports the safety of MMAe to treat cSDH.
Circulating small extracellular vesicle RNA profiling for the detection of T1a stage colorectal cancer and precancerous advanced adenoma
Authors: Min Li , Bu Fanqin , Meng Jingxin , Liu Xiang , Guo Qingdong , Zhao Libo , Li Zhi , Li Xiangji , Zhu Shengtao , Zhang Shutian
Published: July 2023

It takes more than 20 years for normal colorectal mucosa to develop into metastatic carcinoma. The long time window provides a golden opportunity for early detection to terminate the malignant progression. Here, we aim to enable liquid biopsy of T1a stage colorectal cancer (CRC) and precancerous advanced adenoma (AA) by profiling circulating small extracellular vesicle (sEV)-derived RNAs. We exhibited a full RNA landscape for the circulating sEVs isolated from 60 participants. A total of 58,333 annotated RNAs were detected from plasma sEVs, among which 1,615 and 888 sEV-RNAs were found differentially expressed in plasma from T1a stage CRC and AA compared to normal controls (NC). Then we further categorized these sEV-RNAs into six modules by a weighted gene coexpression network analysis and constructed a 60-gene t-SNE model consisting of the top 10 RNAs of each module that could well distinguish T1a stage CRC/AA from NC samples. Some sEV-RNAs were also identified as indicators of specific endoscopic and morphological features of different colorectal lesions. The top-ranked biomarkers were further verified by RT-qPCR, proving that these candidate sEV-RNAs successfully identified T1a stage CRC/AA from NC in another cohort of 124 participants. Finally, we adopted different algorithms to improve the performance of RT-qPCR-based models and successfully constructed an optimized classifier with 79.3% specificity and 99.0% sensitivity. In conclusion, circulating sEVs of T1a stage CRC and AA patients have distinct RNA profiles, which successfully enable the detection of both T1a stage CRC and AA via liquid biopsy.
Determinants of Investment Decisions among Retirables: Towards an Investment Planning Model
Authors: Tinguha Lovely , Ybanez Romario
Published: July 2023

This study is about the determinants of investment decisions among retirables to evaluate their preparedness of retirables in terms of investment before they retire, the perceived factors that influence them to invest, and their knowledge and education in financial management. It also creates an investment planning model that will fit the needs of the individual depending on their income and risk appetite to invest. The study uses a descriptive correlational method, and the results revealed no significant difference between the respondents according to the three determinants (Investment Behavior, Financial Preparedness, and Investment Influencers). Therefore, they do not differ in terms of determinants in making decisions. However, there was a significant relationship between investment determinants of retirables and investment influencers. The correlation of 0.864 between investment determinants and investment influencers for the retirables was highly correlated and statistically significant. The investment determinants influence investment decision-making; thus, it is claimed that determinant factors are extremely important to implement their investment plan for retirement preparedness. Consequently, knowing the investment determinant behavior is the key to practicing Investment planning. It is recommended, therefore, to strengthen the level of financial preparedness and education of employed people at an early age to raise awareness and improve their understanding of financial risks when they are no longer earning (retired) and make necessary investments.
The Rise of Start Up of Young Entrepreneurs in Time of COVID-19 Pandemic in the Economic Growth Center of Legazpi City
Authors: Llamasares Sheila Mae
Published: July 2023

Microbusinesses are booming nationwide, including in Legazpi. Small enterprises closed, personnel resigned at historical rates, and the global supply chains were disrupted during the pandemic. Disaster-prone areas struggled with COVID-19's economic and regulatory limitations. The government's aid isn't enough to support a family, notably in lockdown areas. Some young people began businesses to survive this epidemic situation. This qualitative research investigated how to create an intervention program to help start-up young entrepreneurs overcome the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. If Legazpi City's five growth centers—Bigaa, Bitano, Capantawan, Washington, and Taysan—could surmount their young entrepreneurs' challenges, economic activity would rise, as would businesses. The results proved that making a profit drives the respondents. According to the findings, most young entrepreneurs have difficulty accessing capital. This study is vital to humanity's survival in the current crisis. Thus, the proposed intervention program must focus on either exploring or implementing innovative forms of marketing or a more refined version of an already successful business strategy to solve the young entrepreneurs' struggles with access to capital that would be alleviated if these laws were universally applied.