bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pharmacotherapy evaluation of patients on anticoagulant therapy in the internal medicine department at Hospital Universidad del Norte through pharmaceutical care practice using the Dader method
Authors: Santander Donaldo E De la hoz , Monterroza Dadier Antonio Arroyo , Rodríguez Valentina Urquijo
Published: November 2024

Objective: To evaluate the pharmacotherapy of patients on anticoagulant therapy in the
internal medicine department at Hospital Universidad del Norte through pharmaceutical
care practice using the Dader method. Materials and methods: This study employed
a quasi-experimental and ambispective descriptive methodology, which included a
retrospective analysis of a study population called the reference group. This group consisted
of 78 patients who were receiving anticoagulant therapy and were hospitalized for a period
of three months in 2022. The patients in this group underwent a socio-demographic, clinical
and pharmacological characterization, and analysis of medication-related problems (DRP)
and negative results associated with medication (NOM), to determine the approach of the
patient under pharmaceutical care practice who were hospitalized for a period of three
months in the 2023, corresponding to the attended group with 66 patients. The activities
were conducted in accordance with the Dader method, and the statistical analysis of the
data was performed with the STATGRAPHICS Centurion XVI version 16.1.03 program,
for both quantitative and qualitative data.
Results: The DRP and NOMs most frequent reported in the attended group was drugdrug interactions, and quantitative insecurity respectively, while in the reference group
was reported inadequate dose, regime and/or duration as DPR and followed by the NOM
quantitative ineffectiveness. The drug associated with the occurrence of NOMs was
Warfarin with 57.15% in the reference group, and a 62.5% in the attended group. Finally,
through the application of statistical tests (chi-squared), it was demonstrated that patients
with atrial fibrillation (AF) exhibited a 4.65 probability of presenting a DRP.
Conclusion: The pharmacotherapeutic evaluation revealed potential opportunities for
improvement in the management of anticoagulation in hospitalized patients. In particular,
the use of warfarin was identified as a concern due to the variability in the international
normalized ratio (INR), with 100% of the attended group falling outside the therapeutic
window. Additionally, patients with atrial fibrillation were identified as a population that
could benefit from pharmaceutical care service.
A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge related to the second hand smoking on health hazards among the degree students of Dharwad district, Karnataka
Authors: Japannavar Dr. Sujata
Published: November 2024

Background: The risk of toxic chemical inhalation is longer in second hand smokers than active smokers, degree students enjoy friends circle and are into most adventurous which make them susceptible to high risk of exposure to toxic smoke of smoking. There is increased need to make degree students vulnerable group to be aware of toxic effects of smoke reaching their lungs passively, hence the awareness of second hand smoking and its health hazards, prevention is the prime aim of the present study by improvising the knowledge of adolescents.

Methodology: A evaluator approach using one group pre-test post-test design used for 100 degree students were selected by probability random sampling technique at selected degree colleges of Dharwad, structured knowledge questionnaire had content validity index of 0.87 and reliability of 0.90 having 30 questions was used. The pre-test assessed the knowledge of degree students on second hand smoking structured questionnaire, planned teaching programme was given, after seven days teaching program post-test collected the scores of degree students, the collected data was analysed for the objectives of the study.

Results: The present study found that mean pre-test knowledge were less than mean post-test knowledge score and Mean% enhancement in knowledge was 44.36%. The study revealed the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge score at 38.45 for 99 degrees of freedom with p<0.001. The percentage of knowledge level improved to adequate knowledge on health hazards of second hand smoke to degree students.

Conclusion: The present study found that, the planned teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge, concluded that the planned teaching programme can bring a significant awareness among population and recommended that more research evidenced based studies have to be conducted to bring awareness about second hand smoking among large group high risk groups like mother of passive smokers, couples living with smokers.
Periorbital papules as a transient complication after type I collagen injections: a case report
Authors: Linova Tatjana , Nevidovska Kristine , Linovs Viktors
Published: November 2024

This case report presents transient periorbital papule formation following type I collagen injections in three female patients aged 38-40 years, administered in the lower eyelid region for periorbital rejuvenation. Intradermal collagen injections, while promising for enhancing periorbital skin quality, carry a risk of localized reactions due to the region’s sensitivity. The patients reported non-painful, firm papules within 5-7 days post-procedure. High-resolution ultrasound confirmed hypoechoic collagen deposits adhering to the dermis, with histological examination in one patient revealing intradermal collagen clusters without surrounding inflammation. Two patients received PRP therapy and at-home massage, while the third was monitored remotely, showing spontaneous resolution within four weeks. Findings indicate that type I collagen injections can lead to transient papules, which resolve without visible scarring, supporting a favorable safety profile for this aesthetic intervention. Further studies are recommended to refine techniques and establish standardized protocols for periorbital collagen injections.
Why do we age? questions and answers in regenerative medicine
Authors: Sofra Xanya
Published: November 2024

Aging is a multidetermined collective process reflecting desynchronization of molecular interactions with persistent disintegration of Proteostasis. Hormonal imbalance, DNA damage, elevated toxicity and inflammation are central to the body’s eventual disharmony as time goes by. Impairment of autophagy and mitochondrial function, reduced stem cells’ differentiation, and interruption of cellular trafficking or distortion of exosome signals accumulate to disentangle cellular communications, inevitably triggering physical dysfunction. Most aging theories are either inconclusive, incongruous with each other, or demonstrate a narrowed focus on one piece of the biological mosaic of entangled life processes. Optimistic advocates of stem cells and exosomes are blindfolded dismissing the risk and deleterious effects of systemic incompatibility and immunorejection that ranges from low to severe, depending on manufacturing variability and individual differences. Then, there is the issue of marketing shadowing science and restricting the public’s visibility down to a limited selection of trauma-based procedures.

A simple blood test comparing the young with the old will render aging synonymous with low-grade inflammation, hormonal imbalance, increased lipids and glucose, insulin resistance, visceral adipose tissue deposits, fatty liver and/or compromised function of more than one vital organ. Aging defects usually persist despite lifestyle changes and regular exercise. None of these systemic deficits can be reversed by trauma-based energy devices which have no evidence to definitively claim body synchronisation or rebalancing. Trauma-based procedures have not provided longitudinal studies proving wellness or results that do not rebound due to persistent metabolic issues and/or unsuppressed hunger. So how can these currently popular technologies claim that they offer a solution to the antiaging puzzle? Inner biological disharmony undermines immunity and breeds several diseases affecting both the human healthspan and lifespan. Instead of identifying isolated aspects of biological processes or studying different diseases separately, we can encompass a more comprehensive perspective of molecular interactions that visualize health and antiaging as an entangled multifactorial whole that requires equilibrium and harmonization to function optimally. This article examines different angles of antiaging research and mentions some underreported technologies that can synchronize the body to empower health and delay aging.
Understanding the human value preferences of Croatian nurses through the lens of schwartz’s theory
Authors: Cisic Rosana Svetic
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Human values are fundamental principles that guide individuals' attitudes, behaviors, and decision-making in both personal and professional contexts. They reflect what people consider important in life, influencing ethical choices, social interactions, and overall priorities.

Aim: This study aims to explore the value preferences of Croatian nurses using Schwartz’s Theory of Basic Human Values, focusing on self-transcendence, openness to change, conservation, and self-enhancement. It will also examine demographic differences in these values and their implications for nursing practice, teamwork, and leadership in healthcare.

Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed the values of 520 Croatian nurses using the Portrait Value Questionnaire (PVQ-RR).

Results: Participants were primarily female (91.3%) and aged 36 to 45 years (26.2%), with statistical analyses conducted to explore relationships between value preferences and demographic factors, including age, gender, and education level. The results show that self-transcendent values, particularly universalism and benevolence, dominate among nurses in Croatia, reflecting the profession's emphasis on care and social justice. Younger nurses tend to favor openness to change, while older nurses lean toward tradition and security. These findings offer important insights into the alignment of personal values with professional practice and their potential impact on healthcare policy and leadership.

Conclusion: This study demonstrates that Croatian nurses predominantly value self-transcendence, with younger nurses showing a growing preference for openness to change. The findings underscore the need for a value-driven approach to healthcare policy and leadership, particularly as younger generations enter the workforce with a vision for innovation and transformation. Empowering nurses through value-based leadership can ultimately strengthen the healthcare system’s capacity to address the challenges of the future.
Stimulation and play for neurodevelopment
Authors: Leonor Cuevas López Lucía
Published: November 2024

At the beginning of life, millions of spermatozoa enter the adventure of reaching the goal, many remain in the fight, others arrive but only one is chosen, accepted, and manages to enter and when both pronuclei merge, they begin a new life.
Critical Histories, Native Christianities, and Self-Determination Beyond the First Amendment
Authors: Waters James W
Published: November 2024

This article highlights five books published in the last five years that address questions of Native American self-determination, religion, law, and Empire. These texts provide a window into three clusters of questions and issues driving much contemporary scholarship on Native American religious traditions. First, Wenger and Johnson’s (2022) edited volume provides a diverse exploration of Empire’s role in shaping American Indian identities post-contact. Second, Schermerhorn (2019) and Woodley (2022) provide two accounts of how some Native Americans make Christianity their own through indigenous applications, practices, and (re)interpretations. Last, I examine McNally (2020) and Lloyd (2024), two books on Native American religious freedom and law that provide differing perspectives on the possible future of Native resistance in US courts. I argue that the single thread that runs through these works is a desire to identify the most helpful and effective resistance strategies for Native self-determination in the context of white settlerism. Each author believes religion plays some role in said self-determination process, although there is disagreement about what that role is or ought to be.
Making (and de-making) technological risk in banal spaces and speculative language
Authors: Jethani Suneel Kumar
Published: November 2024

In this paper I provide a framework for enhancing seemingly objective approaches to AI risk assessment in a way that doesn't just see risk as only scaling vertically, levelling up through thresholds and tolerances(intensities). It draws on Raqs Media Collective’s An Infra-vocabulary for Capital (2023-2024) and considers how the work can be adapted to imagine horizontal formations of risk (accumulations) by using language and naming resulting in different apertures and resolutions on the relations that hold that risk together as a latent force in operational space.
Talking about Art: Art, embodied meaning, and education
Authors: Morimoto Ken
Published: November 2024

Working with Danto’s description of art as embodied meaning, this paper suggests understanding art in art education based upon its invisible qualities especially as a move away from overly fixating on art as a fixed product. In making such a move, the author hopes for an art educational space in which artistic process might inform what art making and learning might be. Working from the conceptualization of art as an open concept to the notion of art as embodied meaning, the paper explores a specific articulation of art that might maintain its processual openness thereby allowing art practice and art education informed by such processes to activate pedagogical fantasies between the futural and historical, making way for potential.
INCIDÊNCIA DE CASOS DE MALÁRIA NO MUNICÍPIO DE ITAITUBA, OESTE DO PARÁ, NO PERÍODO DE 2019 À 2023
Authors: Silva Ryan Alvarez da , Sena Kemela Daniele de Almeida , Aguiar Amanda Caroline Ribeiro de , Nascimento Karine Rodrigues do , Leitao Julie Beatriz Lobato , Lobato Cirley Maria de Oliveira , Rocha José Almir Moraes da
Published: November 2024

Na Amazônia, a malária acomete adultos e crianças, por isso torna-se necessário verificar a incidência de casos de malária no município de Itaituba, Oeste do Pará, no período entre 2019 à 2023. Para isso, foi realizado um estudo transversal, descritivo, utilizando dados secundários do sistema de informação de VEMalária (SIVEP/MALÁRIA). Foram calculados a frequência, média das variáveis, sexo, idade, tipo de Plasmodium e calculado a incidência da malária ano a ano. A frequência de casos do sexo masculino foi de 76,66%, a faixa etária mais acometida foi de 20 a 29 anos e 30 a 39 anos, a frequência do P. vivax foi de 85,17% dos casos, a maior frequência de casos ocorreu a partir de setembro, atingindo pico em dezembro e uma diminuição dos casos a partir de janeiro. Assim, conclui-se que ser do sexo masculino, estar na faixa etária de 20 a 29 e 30 a 39 parece ser o fator de maior suscetibilidade a infecção pelo P. vivax, parasita de maior frequência no período avaliado, sendo a maior incidência no ano de 2023 com concentração dos casos em maior proporção nos meses de setembro a dezembro. Entretanto, os resultados demonstram que as medidas de controle da malária devem ocorrer de forma contínua e constante, pois a morbimortalidade causada por este agravo tem relevância importante na vida das pessoas que trabalham nas regiões de garimpo e repercute nas tomadas de decisões em nível de saúde pública.
ALGORITHM FOR FINDING CONNECTED RESOLVING NUMBER OF A GRAPH
Authors: Hausawi Yasser M. , El-Meligy Mohammed , Alzaid Zaid , Alharbi Olayan , Almutairi Badr , Mohamed Basma
Published: November 2024

For an ordered subset of vertices and in a connected graph , the

-vector

is the metric representation of vertex with respect to . is a resolving set for if various vertices of have different representations with respect to . A minimum resolving set is the lowest cardinality resolving set and is the cardinality of the dimension of . A resolving set of is connected if the subgraph
produced by is a nontrivial connected subgraph of . The cardinality of the minimal resolving set is the metric dimension of , while the cardinality of the lowest connected resolving set is the connected metric dimension of . A connected metric dimension of , denoted by , is the lowest cardinality of a connected resolving set. The connected resolving number of a graph can be found using the algorithm presented in this work.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SKILLS, SELF-EFFICACY, AND CURRICULUM LITERACY LEVELS OF TEACHERS WORKING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS
Authors: Ünal Özlem , Kırkıç Kamil Arif
Published: November 2024

The significance of special education has been on the rise recently. Considering this trend, there has been a growing interest in studying the abilities and attributes of teachers working in special education institutions. This study explored the connection between classroom management skills, self-efficacy beliefs, and proficiency in curriculum among teachers in special education settings. Employing a correlational, quantitative research model, this study involved 421 teachers from special education schools. The classroom management skills scale, teacher self-efficacy belief scale, and curriculum literacy scale, conducted online in the spring of 2021, were used to collect data. Statistical analyses included Pearson correlation analysis. After calculating the correlation between the variables, multiple regression analyses were employed. The findings revealed a moderate positive correlation among the three variables. Furthermore, it was established that teachers' self-efficacy beliefs and curriculum literacy significantly predicted 38.6% of their classroom management skills. Enhancing teachers' self-efficacy beliefs and curriculum literacy is beneficial for improving their classroom management abilities.
Cooperative dynamics in surgical training: Applying Axelrod\'s game theory principles to enhance surgery education
Authors: Mohapatra Devi Prasad , Zayapragassarazan Z
Published: November 2024

Surgical training faces the intrinsic challenge of balancing the imperative for high-quality patient care with the need for residents to gain practical, hands-on experience. This balancing act requires a fine understanding of the dynamics between educators and learners to ensure optimal outcomes for both. This manuscript proposes an innovative solution to these challenges by applying the principles of game theory, specifically drawing on Axelrod's Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma, to the context of surgery education. By conceptualizing the interactions between surgery teachers and residents as a series of game-theoretic decisions, this framework introduces a novel approach to fostering cooperation, enhancing learning outcomes, and ultimately improving patient care. Key insights from this application include the importance of establishing initial cooperation (niceness), appropriately responding to non-cooperative behavior (retaliation), the value of forgiveness in re-establishing cooperation, and the necessity of clear communication and expectations (clarity). These principles, rooted in the rich theoretical soil of game theory, offer surgical education a structured path towards more effective and harmonious training environments. The implications of this approach extend beyond the operating room, suggesting a model for interpersonal dynamics and professional development that could revolutionize medical education at large.
Enhancing medical education through personal enrichment competency modules: Integrating multifaceted skills for modern healthcare practice
Authors: Sadikan Muhammad Zulfiqah , Ariffin Indang Ariati , Hairi Haryati Ahmad
Published: November 2024

The implementation of Personal Enrichment Competency (PEC) modules in medical education curricula should be recognized as an initiative that is geared towards developing students’ multifaceted skills and assets which would be required in modern medical practice. PEC modules will be implemented using an integrated approach which suggests putting content in different subjects and making the PEC concepts part of both medical and health science courses for students to have experiential learning experiences. Emphasis is put on strategies that motivate active learning, involving, for example, interactive lectures, case-based discussions, role-playing activities, games and project tasks, to generate engagement and comprehension of key competencies. Disciplines from the same healthcare but from various programs have an opportunity to share ideas through the multidisciplinary teams which develops teamwork, communication, and respect for diverse perspectives within institutions. The continuous assessment and improvement make sure that the PEC modules are always up to date, problem-solving as well as answering the ever-changing requirements of the healthcare field. Institutions can achieve this goal through regular feedback mechanisms and assessment of students' knowledge and skills data, which will help them find limitations in the PEC programs and improve their modules to make them work well in the field of modern medical practice. Lastly, incorporating PEC modules into the curriculum helps students gain the advanced skills of teamwork, leadership, communication, ethics and values in healthcare. Overall, they are well equipped to excel in the delivery of patient-centred care in different clinical settings after their training. Such a study gives essential findings to medical education resources who are striving to improve their curricula to be able to upskill future healthcare professionals to embrace the demands of current medical practice.
Perception towards personal enrichment competency modules and interprofessional collaboration readiness among students
Authors: Ariffin Indang Ariati , Sadikan Muhammad Zulfiqah , Ghazi Hasanain Faisal
Published: November 2024

To evaluate the correlation between perception towards Personal enrichment competency (PEC) modules effectiveness and interprofessional collaboration readiness among students.

A cross-sectional study design was used. Two different variables were used to measure the perception towards PEC modules and the readiness for interprofessional collaboration; this was done using the readiness for interprofessional learning scale (RIPLS). A convenience sampling method was used. The respondent was drawn from current medical, health science and pharmacy undergraduate students from the first year to the fifth year in a private University in Malaysia. A Spearman's rank-order correlation test was run to determine the statistical relationship between both variables.

The scores for the perception towards PEC modules (inclusive of overall scores, content structure, practicum and assessment) and readiness towards IP learning (comprised of teamwork and collaboration, negative professional identity, positive professional identity and roles and/or responsibilities) showed above average score (4.04 ± 0.92 and 3.77± 0.81 respectively) among students of various healthcare programs. There was a strong, positive correlation between PEC module effectiveness and IP collaboration readiness, which was statistically significant (r = 0.713, p < 0.001).

There was an effective PEC delivery among undergraduates in medical school, pharmacy school and faculty of health sciences. Undergraduates in medical school, pharmacy school and faculty of health sciences were shown to be ready for interprofessional collaboration when entering professional careers. Interprofessional learning should be incorporated into the curriculum such as in the PEC modules for all medical, health science and pharmacy programs, which may nurture students to become more competent healthcare givers and appreciate each professional role.
The relationship between sleep quality and happiness among preclinical students in a medical school
Authors: Jusoh Rusdiah Ruzanna , Krishnasamy Kavimitha G , Alagu Saila Dharishinee , Mohan Pretha , Qian Jeslyn Tan Guan , Elanthevan Elayevenee , Sadikan Muhammad Zulfiqah , Hairi Haryati Ahmad
Published: November 2024

Sleep quality significantly impacts both mental and physical well-being. Sleep disorders are prevalent, especially among medical students, who often overlook the importance of good sleep. This study aimed to examine sleep quality, assess happiness levels, and explore the relationship between sleep quality and happiness among preclinical students.

A cross-sectional study was conducted with preclinical students (Year 1 and Year 2 of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from Manipal University College Malaysia. An online questionnaire was distributed, covering demographic data, sleep quality (measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), and happiness (assessed using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire). Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS, with multiple linear regression used to evaluate the relationship between sleep quality and happiness.

A sample of 305 participants, comprising 66.6% females and 33.4% males, participated in the study. Sleep latency analysis revealed that 25.9% of students fell asleep within 30-45 minutes, while 6.2% took 5-6 hours. Most students (55.4%) rated their sleep as fairly good, and 43.3% slept 6-7 hours per night. A significant majority (81.3%) had high sleep efficiency (>85%). The study found that 66.6% experienced minor sleep disturbances. The happiness score revealed that 53% of participants were moderately happy, with family playing a crucial role in their happiness. In the multiple linear regression analysis, the p-value for subjective sleep quality was 0.005, and for daytime dysfunction, it was less than 0.001. Both subjective sleep quality and daytime dysfunction scores significantly predicted happiness levels.

: A significant association was found between subjective sleep quality, daytime dysfunction, and happiness. Preclinical students with better sleep reported higher happiness levels. Interventions to improve sleep quality, such as counselling sessions, may enhance student well-being and academic performance.
The effect of environmental, social, and governance practices on profitability performance with financial slack as a moderator
Authors: Salman Kautsar Riza , Ardianto Herwin , Sutisna Entis , Khasanah Jana Siti Nor
Published: November 2024

This study aims to obtain empirical evidence on the effects of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) on the profitability performance of Islamic companies, incorporating the moderating effect of financial slack in this relationship. The sample includes Islamic companies listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index 70 (JII 70) and the SRI KEHATI index over the 2021-2023 period, resulting in 129 firm-year observations. Panel data analysis using Eviews 13 software identified the Random Effect Model as the best approach. Findings indicate that ESG practices significantly affect profitability, supporting agency theory by suggesting that management may engage in ESG activities that incur costs without clear financial benefits for shareholders. Financial slack does not moderate the ESG-profitability relationship. Instead, financial slack, proxied by the cash ratio, directly impacts profitability. These findings suggest that while ESG practices may have profitability trade-offs, financial flexibility could enhance profit potential in Islamic companies. For policymakers, these results underscore the need to tailor ESG frameworks to the unique financial dynamics of Islamic companies, potentially aiding these firms in achieving both sustainable and profitable growth.
Exploring models and issuance of Indonesian sovereign Sukūk as a financial instrument for state budget deficit
Authors: Armen Rio Erismen , Ali Engku Rabiah Adawiah Engku , Abduh Muhamad , Muthohar Ahmad Mifdlol
Published: November 2024

This study explores the concept and practice of sovereign sukūk issuances managed by the Government of Indonesia as an instrument to finance the state budget deficit in Indonesia. The government has been forced to employ a budget deficit policy to fund the vast country’s spending. To finance the deficit, the government uses sovereign sukūk (named Sukūk Negara) as one of the financial instruments in addition to sovereign bonds (called Surat Utang Negara). The study uses a qualitative method with library study and interviews as the data collection techniques. The finding shows that the government has developed four models of sovereign sukuk structure, named Ijārah Sale and Leased Back, Ijārah al-Khadamat, Ijārah Asset to be Leased, and Wakālah; with the crux of the four models is Ijārah Sukūk which combines two central Islamic contracts, i.e. sale and purchase contract (al-Bayʿ) and lease contract (al-Ijārah). The sale and purchase of state-owned assets in Indonesian sovereign sukūk issuance is limited to the beneficial right of the asset only (excluding the legal title of the asset). Likewise, the study positively contributes to the two fields, i.e., academic research and the finance industry (particularly Islamic finance involving government and private investors).
Reframing the workplace in a VUCA world: Teaching assistants and their influence on teachers’ efficiency and self-efficacy
Authors: Villarama Joseph A , Fabros Bench G , Dilla Verjun J , Valdez Melvin S
Published: November 2024

The volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) educational landscape demands educators to embrace innovative practices and cater to diverse student needs. This study explores the influence of teaching assistants (TAs) on teachers’ efficiency and self-efficacy. A convergent mixed methods design was employed, with data collected from 100 teachers with TAs in the Philippines through surveys and interviews. The findings reveal that TAs significantly improve teachers’ workplace efficiency and self-efficacy. Teachers value their TAs’ ability to reduce workload, allowing them to better address student needs. However, challenges emerged regarding TAs’ preparedness for abrupt academic changes. This study contributes to understanding the multifaceted dynamics between TAs and teachers. It suggests that well-trained TAs enhance teachers’ efficiency and self-efficacy, potentially leading to improved educational outcomes. By enhancing the effectiveness of TAs, educational institutions empower teachers and contribute to a more resilient educational environment. Further research is recommended to explore the specific roles of TAs across disciplines and to optimize their support for teachers in a VUCA world.
Health System Efficiency in Iran and Its Influencing Factors
Authors: Ansari Samani Habib , Khabbazi Khanaghah Malek
Published: November 2024

Background: Given the importance of public health, evaluating the performance of the health system and striving to address its shortcomings is a concern for policymakers and health officials. The aim of this study is to examine the health system efficiency in Iran and investigate the impact of economic variables on the health system efficiency.
Methods: In this study, the Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) method was used to evaluate the health system efficiency in Iran, using data from Iranian provinces in 2016. The Stata software was used to evaluate the health system efficiency and investigate the impact of economic variables on the health system efficiency.
Results: According to findings, the highest level of efficiency belonged to Alborz and Mazandaran provinces, while the lowest level of efficiency belonged to Sistan and Baluchestan and Ilam provinces. Regression estimates using the Tobit method indicated that the coverage of social insurance and the private sector share of healthcare costs have a positive effect on efficiency, while per capita production has a negative effect on the health system efficiency. Also, the coefficients obtained for GDP per capita, the population covered by insurance and the share of the private sector were -0.00049, 0.00602, and 0.00640, respectively.
Conclusion: The average health system efficiency in the provinces varies significantly, suggesting that there is a considerable gap from optimal efficiency. It is recommended to expand the coverage of social insurance, which includes healthcare insurance, in order to improve the health system efficiency, so that more people can benefit from its services. The second suggestion is to pay more attention to the private sector in the health sector.
The Evolution of Tourism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Analysis of Pre- and Post-AI Tourism Trends
Authors: Bhaumik Sarani , Bhowmick Sarbari
Published: November 2024

Purpose of the Study: This study aims to analyze the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the travel industry, focusing on the sustainability and ethics of various tourism models. It evaluates the viability of tourism types before and after AI implementation while examining how AI technologies shape consumer preferences, industry practices, destination management, and tourism product design.
Methodology: Employing a qualitative research design, the study systematically compares multiple datasets through secondary qualitative data analysis. A deductive approach is used to interpret this data, supported by a comprehensive review of scholarly literature, industry reports, and empirical findings.
Main Findings: The results provide valuable insights for policymakers, industry practitioners, and stakeholders regarding the strategic implications of AI in tourism development. The study establishes a framework to assess the suitability of different tourism models within an AI-driven context, facilitating informed decisions about sustainable tourism practices.
Applications of the Study: This research encourages legislators, industry experts, and consumers to understand AI's strategic influence on tourism design and development. It also outlines an agenda for evaluating tourism models in an AI-centric environment, promoting responsible and sustainable tourism development.
Novelty/Originality of the Study: This study uniquely explores the intersection of cognitive psychology and AI, highlighting their parallel evolution and impact on contemporary tourism practices, ultimately enhancing service delivery to clients.
Redução de água e sal no tingimento de fios de acrílico
Authors: Ferreira Sarah , Oliveira Carlos Rafael Silva de , Aguiar Grazyella Cristina Oliveira de , Aguiar Catia Rosana Lange de
Published: November 2024

A indústria têxtil é considerada uma grande geradora de impactos ambientais por meio de seu lançamento de efluentes. Opções voltadas à preservação ambiental vem sendo estudadas  com o objetivo de reduzir  insumos químicos e recursos hídricos.  O presente estudo apresenta a possibilidade de substituição de parte da água por óleo de soja em processos de tingimento de fios de acrílico, onde foi empregada uma tricomia de corantes catiônico, composta por Basic Yellow 28, Basic Red 46 e Basic Blue 3, com a finalidade de reduzir a quantidade de sal nesta fase do processo. Primeiro foram avaliadas misturas de água e óleo de soja, onde foi observado que os fios tintos que obtiveram tonalidades mais intensas foram com a mistura de 75% óleo e 25% água, sem a adição de sal. Estes fios foram encaminhados a ensaios de solidez à fricção, bem como solidez à lavagem. Estes ensaios mostraram que as características originais foram mantidas quando tingidas com óleo de soja e ausência de cloreto de sódio, sendo que a nota de solidez para ambos os testes foi máxima, mesmos resultados obtidos nos fios tintos pelo método convencional. Quando foram analisadas as manchas, foi possível determinar que estes fios se mostraram igualizados. Foi também possível concluir que o modelo de pseudo-1ª ordem ajustou-se ao tingimento convencional com cloreto de sódio. Os bons resultados do tingimento em meio oleoso podem ser explicados pela hipótese de que o óleo funciona como um veículo que leva os corantes até a superfície da fibra, pois o tingimento ocorre com o corante solubilizado na fase aquosa. Assim, conclui-se que o tingimento dos fios de acrílico é possível com a aplicação de óleo de soja com água, gerando uma diminuição no uso de sal e água no processo, e reuso do óleo pós tingimento.
Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Characteristics of 3DOF Reduced-Scale Model
Authors: Daci Abderaouf , Benmansour Nassima , Bentifour Abdellatif , Derbal Rachid
Published: November 2024

The dynamic behavior of structures subjected to seismic excitations is often predicted by numerical models based on the finite elements method. The reliability of the results of the numerical models must be subject to experimental validation. To achieve this, experimental tests using shaking tables lead to a more realistic prediction of the dynamic behavior of civil engineering structures. The main objective of this work is to develop an experimental procedure to determine the dynamic characteristics of civil engineering structures under seismic excitations. These dynamic characteristics are vital for understanding the real dynamic behavior of structures. For this, a three-degree-of-freedom (3DOF) reduced model of a steel structure adopting a 1:6 scale is developed. It is composed of three-level steel frames. Experimental tests are conducted using the shaking table of the RISAM laboratory (Risk Assessment and Management) at the University of Tlemcen. This work is focused on the two main dynamic characteristics of the reduced model, namely the predominant frequencies and the damping. The predominant frequencies of this reduced model are determined using a frequency sweep under a low-intensity white noise signal. This experimental procedure aims to detect the predominant frequencies by converting the recorded time history response to a signal depending on frequencies. Based on the logarithmic decrement method, the damping ratio is calculated. Next, a three-dimensional finite elements model of the reduced model is established. Several dynamic analyses of the finite elements model are performed. The experimental and numerical results are compared and discussed. The results obtained through these experimental tests show that the procedure used to determine the dynamic characteristics of this reduced model is very effective. Moreover, a perfect similarity is found between the experimental and numerical results.
Fróðskaparrit og Mentunargrunnur Føroya Løgtings
Authors: Heinesen Maud
Published: November 2024

í fimti ár hevur Mentunargrunnur Føroya Løgtings (nú Mentanargrunnur Landsins) staðið sum útgevari av Fróðskaparritum,Annales Societatis Scientiarum Færoensis, árbókum Føroya Fróðskaparfelags, ið her koma út við 50. bók í røðini.
A Dane and the Dawning of Faroese Archaeology
Authors: Hansen Steffen Stummann
Published: November 2024

In October 1932, on his way home from field-work in Greenland, Gudmund Hatt, professor of Human Geography at University of Copenhagen, and his wife Emilie Demant Hatt, an artist painter, visited the Faroe Islands for six days. Besides being a human geographer Hatt was also a leading authority in the field of the archaeology of buildings. Hatt was particulariy interested in farming systems but during his stay in the Faroe Islands he also took part in a small archaeological excavation of a house site near Tórshavn, eonducted by the Antiquarian Society of the Faroe Islands. The antiquarian and archaeological environment which Hatt eneountered in the Faroe Islands in many respects reflected the dawning of Faroese archaeology.
The Significance of Transnational Cooperation in Nordic Atlantic Regions
Authors: Bærenholdt Jørgen Ole
Published: November 2024

The article investigates two different cases of transnational cooperation: The Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA) and The Barents Euro-Arctic Region (BEAR). The two cases represent different forms of transnational cooperation, the former with emphasis on low politics and the latter on high politics. They also include very different regions: NORA covers Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands and coastal Norway, while BEAR includes northern regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland and European Russia. The cases are compared in relation to their possible socio-economic effects in practice in fisheries. Possibilities are investigated on three levels: On the macro-level, it is discussed what does the legal status of regions mean to transnational cooperation. On the meso-level, the article investigates cooperation in resource management, processing and tnarketing in fisheries. And on the micro-level, it is discussed how innovative regions emerge. The empirical material has its main focus on the early and mid 1990s.
Myxidium gadi (Georgevitch, 1916) and M. oviforme (Parisi, 1912) in the Gall Bladder of Cod (Gadus morhua L.)
Authors: Gaard Magnus
Published: November 2024

With usage of parasites as biological indicators in mind, 256 gall bladders from cod were examined for myxosporidian infections. On seven different locations on the Faroe Plateau, and one on the Faroe Bank samples were taken with the research vessel Magnus Heinason in the summer of 1998. Parasites can be used as indicators of the Faroe Bank cod in relation to the cod on the Faroe Plateau.
Two species of myxosporidians were found in the cod from the Faroe Plateau, Myxidium ovifonne and M. gadi. Myxidium oviforme occurred on all stations with a prevalence from 10% to 34%. Myxidium gadi was only found on one station south west of the Faroes, and in young cods in Nólsoyarfjørður.
Untargeted Urine Metabolomics Profiling during Different Phases of Estrous Cycle in Surti Goats
Authors: Patel Sanjay B. , Chaudhary Sandhya S. , Singh Susheel , Varshney Nitin , Singh Virendra Kumar
Published: November 2024

Background: Estrus detection is crucial for reproductive performance of goats which requires accurate, economical and easy techniques. Present study was undertaken to delineate urine metabolomics profile to identify biomarkers for different phases of estrous cycle in Surti goats. Methods: Ten non-pregnant Surti goats were synchronized for estrous using intra-vaginal progesterone sponges (impregnated with 60 mg Medroxyprogesterone acetate) for 11 days followed by intramuscular injection of 125 μg Cloprostenol (PGF2a analogue). Estrus was confirmed based on physiological and behavioral signs. Urine samples collected during proestrus, estrus and diestrus were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Web-based interface MetaboAnalyst 5.0 was used for data preprocessing, normalization, statistical analysis and data visualization. Statistical analysis comprised data normalization, one-way ANOVA and post-hoc Fisher LSD test, hierarchical clustering, principal component analysis and partial least squares discriminant analysis. Result: Total 56 metabolites were found to vary during different phases of estrous cycle. The study was successful in generating untargeted urine metabolomics profile of Surti goats that can be used for identifying specific biomarkers for different phases of estrous. Two metabolites 4-amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid (2-dieth-4-A-2) and 4-Methylphenol (p-Cresol) emerged as potential biomarkers for detecting estrus. These results can serve as base line reference paving way for future studies in larger group that may further validate these findings.
Uso doméstico da água
Authors: Ferreira de Paula Ruany , Meireles Inês , Campos Marcus André Siqueira
Published: November 2024

A adoção de medidas que promovam a conservação de água em edificações deve partir, inicialmente, do conhecimento dos hábitos de uso dos aparelhos sanitários para, assim, agir de forma precisa nas atividades que mais consomem e em hábitos que afetam diretamente o volume de água. Sendo assim este trabalho tem como objetivo descrever o uso da pia de cozinha em uma edificação residencial típica brasileira, na cidade de Goiânia. Para tal, observou-se, em uma residência unifamiliar, por 9 meses, o consumo instantâneo da pia da cozinha desta residência. Para tal, instalou-se um dispositivo que permitia a medição e registro das vazões instantâneas. A partir disto foi possível verificar que se consome cerca de 21 litros para cada habitante por dia. O volume médio de utilização foi em torno de 0,046 l/s e o tempo médio de 17 segundos. Verificou-se também que, de um modo geral o número de usos e a vazão média foi afetada pelo mês considerado. No caso dos dias de semana afetavam a vazão média. A partir dos resultados obtidos é possível alimentar o processo de dimensionamento de sistemas prediais de água fria por meio de métodos probabilísticos e promover ações que visem a redução de consumo de água nas pias de cozinha.
La planta libre frente a la nostalgia de la historia
Authors: Sanz Jaime
Published: November 2024

En el año 1922 la convocatoria del concurso para la construcción de la nueva sede del periódico Chicago Tribune iba a convertirse en el escenario del primer gran fracaso del Movimiento Moderno en Europa. En ella, algunos de los mejores arquitectos europeos y americanos del momento - entre los que se encontraban el equipo finalmente ganador compuesto por Raymond Hood y John Mead Howells y el configurado por Walter Gropius y Adolf Meyer – iban a dar testimonio de un combate intelectual que, en tiempos de la primera posguerra europea, enfrentaría dos maneras de ver la arquitectura que eran en realidad dos maneras de ver el mundo: Europa frente América, la planta libre frente a la segregación de la planta, la tabula rasa frente a la nostalgia historicista, y la reivindicación de un recomienzo histórico frente a la necesidad de reivindicar un tiempo que nunca existió.
Eating Disorder Prevalence during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Two-Phase Study
Authors: Atlıoğlu Nilay , Ergüney Okumuş F. Elif
Published: November 2024

Objective: An increase in the prevalence of many psychological problems including Eating Disorders (EDs) during COVID-19 pandemic is noteworthy. Weight change experienced by many people in this period is accompanied by a deterioration in eating attitudes and behaviors. The aim of this study is to determine how eating attitudes and behaviors differ according to gender and weight change, and the prevalence of EDs during COVID-19 pandemic.
Method: Firstly, Socio-demographic-Clinical Information Form, Eating Attitude Test-26 (EAT-26), and Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) were administered to 771 participants. Then, the Eating Disorder Assessment for DSM-5 (EDA-5) was conducted as a semi-structured online clinical interview with the participants’ at-risk group. EDA-5 is a web-based diagnostic clinical interview which scans the last three-month according to the DSM-5 Eating Disorders diagnostic criteria that is administered by a clinician specialized in EDs. Results: Research findings indicated that participants' EAT-26 and EDE-Q scores differ significantly according to gender and weight change experienced during the pandemic. The prevalence of ED was 3% (N=20). According to sub types, Binge Eating Disorder was 1.3% (N=9), Bulimia Nervosa was 0.7% (N=5), Anorexia Nervosa was 0.4% (N=3), subthreshold Binge Eating Disorder was 0.4% (N=3), and subthreshold Bulimia Nervosa was 0.14% (N=1). Although not meeting the diagnostic criteria, the number of participants with disordered eating behavior was found to be 0.29% (N=2).
Conclusion: A higher prevalence rate was found compared to previous studies in Turkey which is assumed to provide evidence that the prevalence of EDs increased during the COVID-19 period.