bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seguridad Ciudadana en la Reducción de la Delincuencia Juvenil
Authors: Ramos Hernández Bárbara Erika , Palomino Salazar Ennio , Valderrama Medrano Esther Edith , Urbina Idarraga Patricia Licet
Published: June 2023

La seguridad ciudadana en el Perú se ve afectada por problemáticas de índoles sociales y políticas que requieren de acciones y medidas contundentes y correctivas que permitan disminuir los índices de criminalidad juvenil de manera que se garantice el progreso y el desarrollo de la ciudadanía. El objetivo de esta investigación es el analizar cómo es percibida la seguridad ciudadana y el aumento de la criminalidad juvenil en el distrito de San Juan de Lurigancho de Lima. Este estudio se llevó a cabo bajo el paradigma positivista, con el método hipotético deductivo, de tipo descriptivo correlacional, de diseño no experimental-transversal, la población se compuso por los habitantes de Las Flores de Lima, ubicada en la zona sur del Distrito de San Juan de Lurigancho, aplicándose un muestreo no probabilístico (51 ciudadanos), se aplicó la técnica de la encuesta y como instrumento un cuestionario, como resultado más importante fue que para el 86,3% de la población el nivel de seguridad ciudadana es bajo teniéndose como conclusión principal que los ciudadanos de dicha comuna tienen una percepción negativa sobre la seguridad ciudadana en razón al aumento de la delincuencia juvenil, la cual, es ocasionada por diferentes factores tantos familiares, educacionales y sociales. Palabras claves: seguridad ciudadana; delincuencia juvenil; criminalidad; gestión
Participación social en la calidad del servicio en salud en la región Huancavelica-Perú
Authors: Quispe Huamán Lorena , Tunque Lizana Máximo Alfonso , Ccanto-Curo Ruth Melania , Rivera Campano Milko Raul
Published: June 2023

La calidad del servicio en salud es un desafío para todo sistema de salud. Objetivo explicar cómo influye la participación social de los actores en la calidad del servicio en salud en el primer nivel de atención en la región Huancavelica-Perú 2018. Materiales y métodos se utilizó un diseño de tipo no experimental transversal causal, se consideró dos muestras: 112 trabajadores de 56 centros de salud y 384 usuarios externos. Se formuló dos cuestionarios con un total de 64 ítems, se utilizó la regresión lineal, el coeficiente de Pearson y coeficiente de determinación. Resultados el 57% manifestó que hubo participación social a favor de la calidad del servicio en salud y el 61% consideró que la calidad del servicio fue regular, el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson fue 0.83, indicando una correlación positiva fuerte, el valor-p (sig) fue 0.000 inferior al nivel de significancia 0.05. Conclusión quedó demostrada que la participación social de los actores influye favorablemente en la mejora de la calidad del servicio en salud en el primer nivel de atención a nivel de la región Huancavelica; así mismo, se evidenció que cuanto mayor es la participación social de los actores, se obtiene mejores resultados.Palabras clave: participación social, calidad, salud.
Diagnostico situacional y diseño organizacional para la gestión empresarial tras el Covid-19: Caso Pizzas Claudia
Authors: Villaprado Lucas Juliana Margarita , Lucas Barre Ana Paula , García Vera Daniel Andrés , Carrillo Murillo Andrea Natividad
Published: June 2023

La presente investigación es sobre los inconvenientes generados en las bajas ventas en Pizzas “Claudia” debido al impacto del COVID y cómo afectado en la productividad y rentabilidad del local; por lo tanto, se propone un proceso de venta alternativo, mediante los respectivos protocolos de bioseguridad, cumpliendo con las medidas para brindarle al cliente un servicio de calidad, así mismo, plantear una estructura organizacional adaptada a la realidad del establecimiento, adicional un manual de procedimientos como una importante herramienta administrativa de gestión empresarial. Utilizando materiales como entrevistas y encuestas, el cual suministró la información para llevar a cabo la investigación necesaria y poder obtener datos sobre los productos de calidad que ofrece, las necesidades que tiene el cliente respecto al servicio. El método utilizado fue una investigación mixta tanto cualitativa como cuantitativa dando como resultado una buena satisfacción del cliente los cuales mencionan que reciben una atención con amabilidad y respeto, es decir, la Pizzería tiene buena aceptación de parte de los clientes, con la necesidad de adaptarse a las medidas de bioseguridad y procesos que incluyan las mismas.De esta manera, se elaboró un Manual de Procedimiento, medidas de bioseguridad y herramientas digitales de promoción y difusión de los servicios y condiciones actuales en una página Web. El Diseño Organizacional y Gestión de Procesos permitió identificar estas herramientas administrativas y de marketing para la mejor gestión empresarial y obtener rentabilidad en el corto y largo plazo. En conclusión, el establecimiento no está generando los mismos ingresos, a causa de la pandemia covid-19, tales ganancias que se obtenían meses atrás no son las mismas actualmente, motivo por el cual la pandemia ha impactado negativamenteen la estabilidad del negocio y debido a estas contingencias ha experimentado un cambio organizacional que requiere una nueva estructura.
Estudio de la gestión de procesos en los servicios turísticos con enfoque económico, social y sanitario tras el Covid – 19
Authors: Calderón Panta Deiby Antonio , Chica Medranda Yanina Yamileth , Barre Moreira Yomara Liseth , Chila Medranda Daniela Yajaira , Chila Medranda Daniela Yajaira
Published: June 2023

El presente trabajo investigativo se desarrolla en la parrillada restaurante “El Buen Sabor” de la ciudad de Bahía de Caráquez, Manabí-Ecuador, el mismo que ha tenido impactos negativos en el contexto de la pandemia como muchos en el sector productivo, el cual ha tenido connotación global, este micro negocio se ha visto afectado con una reducción drástica en las ventas y que ha impactado en la estabilidad del negocio. Por ello, se planteó como objetivo diseñar una estructura organizacional en base a un análisis de situación actual para mejorar los procesos de entrega de servicios con medidas de calidad, salubridad y buena atención en el restaurante tras el COVID-19. De esta manera, se realizó una investigación cualitativa y cuantitativa con el uso del tipo de estudio descriptivo y la aplicación de las técnicas de encuestas y entrevista. Como resultado, se conoció que el establecimiento ha tenido un alto nivel de reducción de la demanda de clientes y por consiguiente de sus ingresos que ha afectado la estabilidad de sus operaciones, también se conoció que gozan de un alto nivel de satisfacción al cliente en las instalaciones con un 84% y en el servicio a domicilio implementado con un 82%. Desde la teoría de diseño organizacional es necesario que los negocios que enfrentan cambios (como una crisis social, económica y sanitaria) deben revisar su estructura organizacional para rediseñarla o mejorarla, así este establecimiento con herramientas administrativas puede mejorar la situación actual y hacer de la crisis una oportunidad para crecer. En conclusión, es evidente y empíricamente comprobable la afectación negativa por la reducción de la demanda, para lo cual se desarrolló un manual de procedimientos, medidas de bioseguridad y elementos de control de inventarios, que al ser implantadas, coadyuvan a superarse y a obtener Aprendizaje Organizacional.
Diagnóstico situacional cultural de empresa turística en tiempos de sindemia Covid-19.
Authors: López López Ricardo Alfredo , Joselyn Yadira Ruiz Mejillón , Evelyn Alexandra Taipe Farías , Minalla Esmeraldas Barbara Mercedes
Published: June 2023

La presente investigación trata sobre el impacto  que género la pandemia del COVID-19 en el hotel Canoa Beach tanto a nivel de productividad como administrativo, a causa de ello se proponen reformas a nivel organizativo en la cual el hotel operara con un diseño organizativo funcional (organigrama), por otro lado debido a las restricciones impuestas por el Ministerio de Salud para evitar aglomeramiento de personas y la propagación del Covid-19, el establecimiento sigue un régimen de bioseguridad para precautelar la salud de los trabajadores y los visitantes. El método utilizado para recaudar información fue una investigación mixta en la cual se calificó tanto cualitativa como cuantitativamente, los materiales utilizados fueron entrevistas, encuestas y fichas de observación.  Lo que dio como resultado que el hotel cuenta con una buena aceptación por parte de sus clientes además que posee un buen régimen de limpieza y desinfección. En vista que la investigación realizada se concluye que a pesar de que el establecimiento no ha parado en sus actividades, este cuenta con un ingreso bajo de clientes puesto que al cierre de los aeropuertos y la cancelación de reservas que ha sufrido, por ello planeó cambiar su estructura de funcionamiento, además de utilizar las redes sociales para llegar potenciales clientes que se interesen por sus servicios.
Diagnóstico situacional del merchandising aplicado al Mercado Municipal de Bahía de Caráquez con enfoque económico, social y sanitario
Authors: Vélez Falcones Ana Cecilia , Espinoza Arauz Mayra , Herrera Bartolomé Jenny Carolina , Palma Pinto Michell Alexandra
Published: June 2023

El estudio efectuado en el Mercado Municipal de Bahía de Caráquez – Manabí se enfoca en conocer las técnicas de merchandising, al plantearse diagnosticar la situación actual del merchandising de los productos y la percepción de los clientes del Mercado. Por lo cual, se desarrolló una investigación cuali-cuantitativa que busca describir los datos estadísticos y analizar la información recabada. Al investigar a 393 clientes se conoció que la percepción respecto al diseño y presentación de los productos es negativa por factores como el orden y salubridad; en paralelo, los vendedores revelaron una aplicación empírica de las formas de diseminar y conservar los productos, así como su preocupación por la baja rentabilidad del negocio. En la presentación de los bienes no se emplea ninguna técnica de exhibición de los productos para rentabilizar el espacio físico, además las disposiciones de los bienes no ayudan a la compra de otros para elevar el nivel de rotación y la demanda. En definitiva, los estímulos físicos y mentales que, en su mayoría, no requieren inversión monetaria y con alto impacto visual, no están siendo aplicados para guiar la conducta hacia la compra, en detrimento de su calidad e imagen con consecuencias económicas, social y de salubridad.
Caracterización de la Gestión del riesgo en Instituciones Educativas públicas de Básica y Media en un Municipio de Colombia
Authors: Castellanos Muñoz Adriana María , Olivera Albeiro Aguilar , Caicedo Nuñez Dania Patricia
Published: June 2023

En Colombia, a partir del año 2012 se adopta la política nacionalde gestión del riesgo de desastres y se establece el SistemaNacional de Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres, para todas lasempresas, organizaciones e instituciones de carácter público yprivado; de tal manera que desarrollen procesos encaminados ala disminución del riesgo y el manejo de desastres. Por tal razón,El presente trabajo de investigación, se enmarca dentro de latemática de la gestión del riesgo producto de las amenazas yvulnerabilidades en los contextos de las poblaciones humanas.La investigación de carácter descriptivo buscó analizar cómo seencuentran preparadas para la atención, gestión y contingenciadel riesgo 20 instituciones educativas de educación básica ymedia de un municipio de Colombia y a partir de allí, diseñar unaherramienta para el diseño de planes de emergencias y asípuedan prevenir y responder ante la ocurrencia de unfenómenos social, antrópico o tecnológico. Para el logro delobjetivo se visitaron las instalaciones de las institucioneseducativas, en donde se evaluó las amenazas a las que seencuentran expuestas, junto con la medición de la vulnerabilidad,lo que permitió describir que tan preparados se encuentran paraasumir una situación de emergencia. Los principales hallazgospermiten concluir que las instituciones en su mayoría no cuentancon planes de emergencia acorde a sus amenazas y nivel devulnerabilidad. En ese sentido los centros educativos deben  iniciar los procesos de actualización del plan de emergencia y la destinación de recursos para contar con los elementos mínimos requeridos para la atención de emergencias en caso de presentarse y así evitar la pérdida o afectación de vidas humanas.
Enoturismo emergente en Ecuador: Factores clave para su desarrollo en la provincia del Guayas
Authors: Castro Delia Cevallos , Lagos Reinoso Gladys , Morán Villamar Cindy , Cabrera Rojas Ana
Published: June 2023

Esta investigación tiene por objetivo explicar la situación productiva y comercial del café manabita, específicamente de Jipijapa. Este estudio nace debido a los resultados poco favorables que se han logrado con el proyecto de reactivación cafetalera que lleva a cabo el gobierno a través del MAGAP, proyecto que se ha enfocado en Manabí al ser una de las provincias con mayor producción nacional. Los productores de café en Jipijapa ascienden a 5.332, los cuales fueron tomados como población y que resultaron en una muestra de 189 productores, este trabajo es de carácter exploratorio, descriptivo, analítico documental y de campo a través de los cuales se pudo abordar el tema de estudio y conocer el estado de la problemática, siendo la encuesta el instrumento empleado para la recolección de información de fuentes primarias. Se concluyó con este estudio que existe un descontento por parte de los productores debido a los problemas que tienen que afrontar, los cuales deben ser solucionados y por los que se recomienda un compromiso de los productores y autoridades respecto a las alternativas planteadas
Cuadro de Mando Integral para la toma de decisiones y desarrollo de estrategias de sustentabilidad de un destino turístico
Authors: Carvajal Zambrano Gema Viviana , Chávez López Anabel Carolina , Rivera Dianelys Nogueira , Almeida Lino Ericka Vanessa
Published: June 2023

El presente artículo tiene por objetivo emplear el Cuadro de Mando Integral (CMI) a la gestión turística de los destinos turísticos Sucre, San Vicente, Jama y Pedernales. El desarrollo de esta investigación se ejecutó por medio del método analítico-exploratorio; las técnicas que se emplearon son las siguientes: revisión bibliográfica, matriz FODA y la Matriz Balanced Scorecard. Referente a esto el CMI es una de las técnicas de gestión con más eficacia, eficiencia y efectividad. La finalidad del CMI es desarrollar un sistema de gestión de factores claves para el éxito, basado en indicadores que faciliten su seguimiento y logro de los objetivos. De acuerdo a esto se concluye que el Cuadro de Mando Integral asegura la alineación entre las siguientes perspectivas: Financiera, Clientes, Formación-Procesos Internos y Ambiental. El desarrollo de objetivos estratégicos descritos en las perspectivas mencionadas anteriormente permitiría a los destinos turísticos promover sus productos al mercado y a su vez obtener los resultados deseados. En resumen, el CMI proporcionará a la zona de estudio una visión completa para la toma de decisiones a empresarios y autoridades gubernamentales, así también las medidas operativas para satisfacer a los clientes/turistas, nivel de innovación en los procesos y actividades operativas para mejorar la calidad ambiental en los destinos de manera sustentable, y así mejorar la economía.
ncidence of the pricing system on the performance of handcrafted wood furniture production enterprises
Authors: Tul Tipantuña Liliana Mercedes
Published: June 2023

The artisan activity has turned some areas of Ecuador into benchmarks for the manufacture of wooden furniture. The experience of the artisan is hegemonic to the technification, however, these productive units have not established guidelines that allow the artisan to have a clear financial overview, reflecting the reality of manufacturing wooden furniture, limiting the producers a futuristic vision of growth. In the research, the incidence of pricing in the financial results obtained in the last year is analyzed, with information provided by the artisans through the application of research techniques and supported by the theoretical framework. The analysis of the results allowed to know the incidence of the variables pricing and commercialization in the behavior of the financial results, making necessary the application of a simple method for the accumulation of costs, which allows a decision of prices according to the characteristics of the sector
Economic and financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on hotel entities in the municipality of Suesca
Authors: Cifuentes Bojacá Wilson Alexander , Sánchez Pirabán Edna Melissa , Rueda Castillo Nelma Alexandra
Published: June 2023

The world economy has been affected because of the COVID-19 virus, one of the most affected sectors in Colombia is the hotel industry since the measures imposed on tourism restrict its development. This is the case of the establishments that provide lodging services in the municipality of Suesca -Cundinamarca, an important tourist destination in the department of Cundinamarca, strongly impacted by this sanitary contingency. This research seeks to analyze the economic-financial impact of the pandemic on hotel entities, specifically in Suesca. This situation has left this sector vulnerable and the data collected in the research indicate that this situation considerably affected the income of these entities; however, it is essential to take into account the new alternatives implemented to keep this industry afloat, such as camping sites, glampings and cabins, which may generate an unfavorable effect financially speaking, on traditional hotels.
Crisis in the financial systems: a view from Ecuador
Authors: Ordóñez Parra Janice Licenia , Hernández Aros Ludivia , Gallego Cossio Laura Constanza , Rubio Rodríguez Gustavo Adolfo
Published: June 2023

The objective of this article is to analyze the role of the financial system in Ecuador based on different scientific theories that support the capitalization of financial institutions through the internal control evaluation process and the Basel III regulatory framework. The methodological approach responds to an exhaustive literature review and systematization of the main theories on the financial crisis considering the chronological sequence of events and processes of change over time from different events, sectors of society and variables. As a result, we obtained the contextualization of the financial system and the elements that affect them, recognizing the antecedents, contemporaneity, causes and consequences of the crisis. Concluding that the destabilization of the financial sector is a product of the impact of financial crises recognizing the importance of financial control processes in aspects of efficiency and profitability to mitigate serious economic consequences, hence the importance of considering the principles of the Basel III regulations promulgated by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to update the internal control processes, its governing regulations and its impact on the financial entity, enabling them to develop new strategies of financial intermediation.
Public policy and economic outlook in the region of Ucayali
Authors: Flores Cabrera de Ruiz Kathy , Ruiz De la Cruz Jhonn Robert
Published: June 2023

The objective of this quantitative article is to make a correlation between public policies and the outlook in the Ucayali region. Initially, some background information related to public policies and the economic outlook is presented; Then, a conceptualization of public policies is made to give a framework for analysis and action and to revert the undesirable, in an orderly manner where the actors are not reduced to the government, and above all the public part is rescued but not the politics incorporating different scientific knowledge and finally, the economic outlook is emphasized as a basis for economic development supposes legal and institutional adjustments that are made to give incentives and innovations with the purpose of creating an efficient production system and a distribution system for goods and services in the region of Ucayali. It was concluded that there is evidence to affirm that public policy is significantly related to the economic outlook in the Ucayali region of nursing respondents, with a Spearman's Rho correlation coefficient of 0.786, which presents a high correlation between the variables.
Post-Covid behavior of entrepreneurship in Ecuador
Authors: Arias Villamar John , Alume Cusme Franklyn
Published: June 2023

Currently, both macro and micro enterprises have adapted to theneeds that the Covid-19 generated in society, however thecorporate culture is not based on earning money, but rather onrestoring the trust that was mitigated in the user. Also, the healthemergency, motivated to reactivate undertakings that benefit theconsumer, from barter of provisions, to production adaptationsalthough limited but functional for daily consumption. Ecuadorianmicro-enterprises are an example of adapting to the emergingreality, and of adopting alternatives to stay in the market, from theperspective of consumer confidence.
Design proposal for a tourism product for the Caimito community, Muisne Canton, Esmeraldas Province
Authors: Ramírez Karla Lucía , Pinos Mariela Ercilia , Murillo Stalin Martín , Estupiñan María Victoria
Published: June 2023

This research undertaken in the Caimito Community, located in the Muisne canton of the Esmeraldas Province, for which a tourism product proposal has been designed, one that will provide economic, social, and environmental benefits for the community. The first chapter of this project defines the methodology. For the second chapter, the diagnosis of the tourism system of the Caimito community was performed through the implementation of three important cards, such as: tourism characterization of communities; characterization of the demand and survey of tourist attractions, both of which allowed us to know the baseline of the community. In chapter three, a market investigation was carried out, which made it possible to obtain data through a survey directed to 384 people, most of whom were residents of the city of Quito, the natural market of the province of Esmeraldas, as a result of which we learned about the target market, its tastes, and preferences.

For the fourth and final chapter, we proceeded to elaborate a SWOT analysis and then strategies that allowed to design the tourism product proposal, based on highlighting the ecotourism, gastronomy, and ancestral culture of the Caimito community.
Proposal of tourist contents for the design of a mobile application in the city of Guayaquil
Authors: Cevallos Pincay Katia Fernanda , Zeballos Gando María Mercedes
Published: June 2023

Tourism is a social phenomenon that consists of the voluntary and temporary displacement of individuals or groups of people, mainly for recreation, rest, culture or health, who move from their usual place of residence to another place where they do not engage in any lucrative or remunerated activity, generating multiple interrelations of social, economic and cultural importance. Thanks to the tourism campaigns that have been promoted by the national government, Ecuador is known as a biodiverse country, with a variety of natural and cultural tourist attractions that attract the attention of visitors, being located on the equator, has favored us to have several regions, which are: Littoral or Coast, Andes or Highlands, Amazon and Galapagos. The city of Guayaquil, considered the economic capital of the country, is located in the Littoral Region, it is the main port of the country; it offers a variety of activities and tourist sites to enjoy the place, among which we can find recreation and leisure sites such as the Simon Bolivar Malecon; it has hosted various fairs, congresses and national and international events, such as the International Orchid Congress, International Book Fair, among others.
A comparative study of rice export levels before and during dollarization 1980-2020
Authors: Flores Rodríguez Jorge Wilson , Encalada Noboa Jorge Washington , Larrosa Larrosa Angie Yohan , Criollo Rocohano Daisy Priscila
Published: June 2023

This research focuses on a comparative study between the levels of rice exports before and during dollarization, corresponding to the years 1980-2020; thus, the information from the World Bank, Central Bank of Ecuador and SENAE is used as a data base, which eventually leads us to a non-experimental research with a quantitative approach and through the t-test was able to determine the existence of a significant change in rice exports before and during dollarization. On the other hand, the coefficient of determination allows us to appreciate that with dollarization there is a 10% incidence between price and export levels, as well as establishing that during this stage, the dependence on international relations and the high production costs influence the degree of competitiveness of the price of rice.
Technology-mediated advising for student success: Exploring selfmediated academic support for undergraduate students using AutoScholar Advisor System
Authors: Khumalo Samukelisiwe , Rawatlal Randhir , Nnadozie Victor , Mahadew Ashnie , Mpungose Cedric Bheki , Mazibuko Phakamile
Published: June 2023

This article explores the use of the AutoScholar Advisor System (Auto-Ad) to provide useful learning support analytics for self-mediated student academic support. The study is part of a pilot project for enhancing student success in a four-year undergraduate degree (BEd) programme. Adopting students’ self-authorship as an organising framework and using the Auto-Ad implemented on the learning management platform, the study involved 200 high performing undergraduate students (cum laude or summa cum laude trajectory) in a School of Education at one university. A mixed-methods approach was used to collect and analyse the data. Quantitative data were analysed based on the students’ interaction with Auto-Ad as academic learning support tool to enhance their performance through automated advising. Qualitative open-ended comments allowing in-depth insight into the students’ perceptions of their performance were also analysed. The students considered knowledge, self, and relationship to be important for achieving high performance and success. The strongest correlated factors were choice of degree, motivation, study habits, family, and relationships. Implications of these findings within the current student support systems at South African universities are discussed.
Editorial
Authors: Nieuwenhuis Jan
Published: June 2023

Over the past decade we have witnessed an explosion in the number of studies focusing on education in times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the vast number of articles in this edition of Perspectives in Education will focus on education during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will start by looking at several other topical issues related to education in times of crisis.
Range extensions of Pacific bone-eating worms (Annelida, Siboglinidae, Osedax)
Authors: Berman Gabriella , Johnson Shannon , Seid Charlotte , Vrijenhoek Robert , Rouse Greg
Published: June 2023

First described in 2004 off California, Osedax worms are now known from many of the world's oceans, ranging from 10 to over 4000 m in depth. Currently, little is known about species ranges, since most descriptions are from single localities. In this study, we used new sampling in the north-eastern Pacific and available GenBank data from off Japan and Brazil to report expanded ranges for five species: Osedax frankpressi, O. knutei, O. packardorum, O. roseus and O. talkovici. We also provided additional DNA sequences from previously reported localities for two species: Osedax priapus and O. randyi. To assess the distribution of each species, we used cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) sequences to generate haplotype networks and assess connectivity amongst localities where sampling permitted. Osedax frankpressi, O. packardorum, O. priapus, O. roseus and O. talkovici all had one or more dominant COI haplotypes shared by individuals at multiple localities, suggesting high connectivity throughout some or all of their ranges. Low ΦST values amongst populations for O. packardorum, O. roseus and O. talkovici confirmed high levels of gene flow throughout their known ranges. High ΦST values for O. frankpressi between the eastern Pacific and the Brazilian Atlantic showed little gene flow, reflected by the haplotype network, which had distinct Pacific and Atlantic haplotype clusters. This study greatly expands the ranges and provides insights into the phylogeography for these nine species.
First case of medullary osteogenic sarcoma of the pelvis: 12-year follow-up of reconstruction with hemipelvis allograft after resection
Authors: Öztürk Recep , Kekeç Ahmet Fevzi , Güngör Bedii Şafak
Published: June 2023

A 45-year-old male patient with low-grade central osteosarcoma (LGCO) in the periacetabular region underwent wide resection, fresh frozen hemipelvis allograft reconstruction, and total hip prosthesis. To the best of our knowledge, this case is the first example of low-grade osteogenic sarcoma in flat bones. Aseptic loosening of the acetabular cup was observed 44 months after the operation, and it was revised with a constrained acetabular cup. Recurrent subluxation due to constraint ring failure and cup malposition was observed at 89 months after the revision surgery. Revision operation was performed with cage + non-constrained cup. Twelve years after the first operation, he is in exceptionally functional and disease-free condition. He can walk unlimited distances without pain. Radiographs show complete union at the junction of the allograft and disease-free bone.

In conclusion, fresh frozen hemipelvis allograft is one of the best reconstructive options following hemipelvectomy because of its potential durability and capacity to restore pelvic stability and preserve functionality.
First record of Cybocephalus nipponicus (Coleoptera, Cybocephalidae) in Romania
Authors: Pintilioaie Alexandru-Mihai , Mate Jason
Published: June 2023

Cybocephalus nipponicus Endrödy-Younga 1971 is recorded for the first time in Romania. An up-to-date map of its distribution in Europe is presented, together with pictures of the male collected at ‘Dunele Marine de la Agigea’ nature reserve.
Small flies with high conservation value: first reliable record of Hyperoscelis veternosa (Diptera, Canthyloscelidae) from Romania supported by DNA barcode data
Authors: Keresztes Lujza , Terec Andrei Bogdan , Jancsó Boróka-Zsuzsánna , Dénes Avar Lehel , Dénes Anna
Published: June 2023

Here we present the first reliable record of the rare Hyperoscelis veternosa Mamaev and Krivosheina, 1969 from the headwaters area of the Someșul River, Apuseni Natural Park, Romania. Species level identification was made by detailed examination of the single female genitalia, supported by DNA barcode data. The new finding confirms the presence of the species in Romania, whereas a very old, single and doubtful record from the Bucharest area dates back to 1900 needs further confirmation. The presence of the second species of genus Hyperoscelis from Romania is of high conservation value, and confirm the persistence of a relict biodiversity of an old-growth forests-spot in the Carpathians.
Expanding Specialty Area Recruitment to Address Nurse Vacancies
Authors: Zoss Kerry , Cortez Leticia , Norris Kristi
Published: June 2023

Hiring nurses during and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was challenging because of limited availability of travel nurses and a decreased volume of experienced RNs, particularly in specialty areas. A tailored on-boarding and orientation structure was designed to support the new graduate nurse resident's successful transition into specialty practice. For each specialty area, a standardized six-part process was developed for determination of specialty area standards of practice, collaboration with department leaders, use of a standardized precepting model, identification and implementation of an orientation pathway, and finally, evaluation of outcomes.

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Provision of Oral Care in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit: Survey of Nursing Staff Training, Confidence, Methods, Attitudes, and Perceived Barriers
Authors: Croft Kayla , Dallal-York Justine , Miller Sarah , Anderson Amber , Donohue Cara , Jeng Eric , Plowman Emily K.
Published: June 2023

Background:

Poor oral health is associated with adverse outcomes in critical care settings. Although provision of oral care is a fundamental aspect of nursing practice, both formal training and practice among nursing staff remain unclear.

Method:

Cardiothoracic intensive care unit nurses were recruited to complete a 16-item survey regarding training, confidence, methods, prioritization, and barriers to provision of oral care.

Results:

A total of 108 nurses participated (70% response rate). Formal training in oral care was reported by 38%, most frequently reported as less than 1 hour (53%) in duration. Of the respondents, 70% reported confidence in providing oral care. Nine methods and 16 products were identified, with variability in the frequency of provision. Prioritization of oral care was rated most frequently as moderate (53%), with 28% reporting barriers.

Conclusion:

Despite limited formal training, surveyed nurses reported confidence in providing oral care. Methods, frequency, and prioritization were variable. Both development of formal curricula and evaluation of adherence to standardized protocols for oral care are warranted.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2023;54(7):313–321.]
On generalized $ \Im_b $-contractions and related applications
Authors: Rashid Muhammad , Sarwar Muhammad , Fawad Muhammad , Mansour Saber , Aydi Hassen
Published: June 2023

In this manuscript, using the idea of $ b $-simulation functions, certain common fixed point results via generalized $ \Im_b $-contractions are investigated in the context of b-metric spaces. These findings generalize and supplement various numbers of established results from the existing literature. Examples and applications are also provided for the authenticity of the presented work. Besides, we ensure the existence of a unique common solution for systems of Volterra-Hammerstein integral and Urysohn integral equations, respectively, by applying the established results.
A new class of Shariah-compliant portfolio optimization model: diversification analysis
Authors: Lim Doong Toong , Goh Khang Wen , Lee Lam Hong
Published: June 2023

This study proposes a novel Shariah-compliant portfolio optimization model tested on the daily historical return of 154 Shariah-compliant securities reported by the Shariah Advisory Council of Securities Commission Malaysia from 2011 to 2020. The mathematical model employs an annual rebalancing strategy subject to a Conditional Value-at-Risk (CVaR) constraint while considering practical and Islamic trading concerns, including transaction costs, holding limits, and zakat payment. To validate the model, the optimal portfolios are compared against an Islamic benchmark index, a market index, and portfolios generated by the mean-variance model, as well as a forecast accuracy test by the Mean Absolute Percentage Error and Mean Absolute Arctangent Percentage Error. Furthermore, this study examines the inter-stock relationship within the generated portfolios using correlation and Granger causality tests to identify the diversification performance. Results show an outperformance of the model in offering portfolios with higher risk-adjusted returns under a comparably short computational time and an indication of generally well-diversified portfolios by the weak correlations between securities. The study further noted that the model is adept at risk management in addition to higher forecast accuracy during financial crises by showing remarkably fewer causal relationships during bear markets in 2011, 2014, and 2020. The findings of an inversed relationship between portfolio risk and the number of causalities between securities offer new insights into the effect of dynamic relationships between securities on portfolio diversification. In conclusion, the proposed model carries higher moral and social values than the conventional models while portraying high potential in enhancing the efficiency of asset allocation, contributing to economic diversification and the scarce literature on Islamic portfolio optimization modelling. The study also supports the substantially increasing demand for Shariah-compliant strategies following globalization and the changing demographic of the real financial world with growing priorities of social and sustainability values.
Improved whale swarm algorithm for solving material emergency dispatching problem with changing road conditions
Authors: Jiang Huawei , Zhang Shulong , Guo Tao , Yang Zhen , Zhao Like , Zhou Yan , Zhou Dexiang
Published: June 2023

To overcome the problem of easily falling into local extreme values of the whale swarm algorithm to solve the material emergency dispatching problem with changing road conditions, an improved whale swarm algorithm is proposed. First, an improved scan and Clarke-Wright algorithm is used to obtain the optimal vehicle path at the initial time. Then, the group movement strategy is designed to generate offspring individuals with an improved quality for refining the updating ability of individuals in the population. Finally, in order to maintain population diversity, a different weights strategy is used to expand individual search spaces, which can prevent individuals from prematurely gathering in a certain area. The experimental results show that the performance of the improved whale swarm algorithm is better than that of the ant colony system and the adaptive chaotic genetic algorithm, which can minimize the cost of material distribution and effectively eliminate the adverse effects caused by the change of road conditions.
When Heritage Becomes Horizon: The Acquisition of Extra-Territorial Citizenship among Lebanese in Argentina
Authors: Cañás Bottos Lorenzo , Plasil Tanja
Published: June 2023

The sedentariness of the nation-state (emerging from its territoriality) sets it at odds with human mobility of different types and scales, but particularly so with international migration. In this article we are concerned with the different strategies states deploy for the construction of nationhood and citizenry when faced with immigration and emigration. We focus on heritage and horizon to think citizenship practices as they relate to Levantine immigrants in Argentina, their descendants, and the relationships established with modern-day Lebanon. We are particularly interested in the moment of transformation from foreigner to national and from non-citizen to citizen. We further point to the misalignment between the ways in which different Lebanese institutions promote extra-territorial citizenship, and the motives latent citizens express for pursuing it. We show that the acquisition of Lebanese extra-territorial citizenship is not based on pragmatic motives but is the result of a re-ethnicization attempt and that there are inverted configurations of heritage and horizon in Argentine and Lebanese citizenship and nationality practices.
Faire du sur-place sans jamais pouvoir prendre place : l’interminable arrivée de jeunes maghrébins sans-papiers à Genève
Authors: Fneich Sahar , Felder Maxime , Stavo-Debauge Joan
Published: June 2023

Cet article analyse l’expérience de jeunes maghrébins nouvellement arrivés à Genève. Précarisés par leur parcours d’errance, sans statut légal, ils trouvent à Genève une infrastructure d’accueil qui leur permet de se nourrir et de dormir au chaud. Cependant, cette hospitalité a un coût : elle leur demande de suivre un parcours quotidien déterminé et rythmé par les services délivrés à heures fixes dans différents lieux d’accueil. Ce mode de vie combine mobilité et immobilité, donnant aux nouveaux arrivants l’impression de faire du surplace. Ceux-ci s’aménagent alors des échappatoires, notamment dans des conduites délictuelles, mais trouvent rarement d’autre issue que de reprendre la route. Nous analyserons ici les caractéristiques de cette hospitalité particulière à travers quatre épreuves qu’ils rencontrent : se familiariser, habiter, gagner sa vie et se projeter. Ce qui rend ces épreuves souvent insurmontables tient tant dans l’orientation et l’organisation de l’infrastructure d’accueil que dans la situation spécifique de ce groupe de jeunes sans-papiers.
Le rôle des cadres (nord-)africains dans des filiales chinoises de construction en Algérie
Authors: Rouibah Hicham
Published: June 2023

Sur les chantiers de la nouvelle ville de Bejaïa, au centre-est de l’Algérie, deux filiales chinoises (China Railway Construction Corp. et China Communications Construction Compagny), chargées de la construction de la moitié d’un projet de logements publics, décident en 2017 de s’autofournir en granulats nécessaires à la construction. Pour ce faire, les filiales doivent s’appuyer sur les capitaux fixes déjà bien implantés dans la région mais surtout compter sur deux cadres peu communs dans leur rang : un ingénieur algérien et l’autre malien ; chacun ayant une mission spécifique afin de convaincre les autorités algériennes de leur attribuer cette internalisation des agrégats. À l’aide d’une méthode mixte (observations, entretiens et analyse documentaire de l’entreprise), nous décrivons ce processus inédit dans l’histoire de l’implantation des groupes chinois de construction en Algérie.
Vestígios de representações sobre a carteira escolar nas conferências efetuadas na Exposição Pedagógica do Rio de Janeiro (1883)
Authors: Etienne Baldez Louzada Barbosa  , Juarez Jose Tuchinski dos Anjos
Published: June 2023

A Exposição Pedagógica no Rio de Janeiro ocorreu durante os meses de agosto e setembro de 1883 e havia sido prevista como um evento concomitante ao Congresso de Instrução Pública, que não foi concretizado devido a questões políticas e financeiras. O acompanhamento das notícias sobre os referidos eventos, em jornais e periódicos brasileiros da década de 1880, evidencia representações da Exposição como aquela que seria detentora de orientações de materiais e mobiliário escolar, que poderiam ser executadas em prol da instrução pública brasileira. Neste estudo, o foco se volta para a análise do mobiliário escolar referenciado nas Conferências efetuadas durante a Exposição Pedagógica, tendo como escopo central a compreensão de como as carteiras escolares foram ali representadas.
La contribución de las escuelas al aire libre a la innovación tecnológica del pupitre entre tradición y modernidad
Authors: D'Ascenzo Mirella
Published: June 2023

El ensayo se propone investigar la contribución del movimiento internacional de escuelas al aire libre a los pupitres escolares. La necesidad de un entorno educativo eminentemente al aire libre condujo a la búsqueda de nuevas soluciones tecnológicas más adecuadas que las del tradicional ambiente escolar interior. A partir de la bibliografía existente sobre pupitres escolares en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX y sobre escuelas al aire libre en la primera mitad del siglo XX, se identifican algunos casos de innovación tecnológica a nivel internacional. Utilizando catálogos comerciales de material escolar, fuentes de archivo inexploradas, patentes y fotografías, se hará hincapié en las innovaciones tecnológicas y pedagógicas de los pupitres escolares de exterior en Italia, aún poco conocidas.
A materialidade do ambiente adequado à alfabetização
Authors: Leme Andressa Caroline Francisco , Lima Ana Laura Godinho
Published: June 2023

O artigo caracteriza as recomendações acerca do ambiente escolar adequado à alfabetização das crianças, contidas em livros destinados aos professores e publicados no Brasil entre 1930 e 1990. Nesse período, observa-se a transição do predomínio do ideário escolanovista ao dos preceitos do construtivismo nesses textos. Essa mudança se manifesta nos modos de pensar a organização do ambiente escolar e a sua importância no aprendizado das letras: se no primeiro momento, a preocupação maior era com a criação de um ambiente sadio, posteriormente, passou a ser com a organização de um ambiente pedagógico. Por outro lado, permaneceu a tendência a fundamentar as recomendações na psicologia da criança.
From the Periphery to the Centre: An Autoethnographic Account of Positionality, Practices and Behaviours of Racialised Minority Leaders (RMLs) as Gatekeepers
Authors: Mutwarasibo Fidèle
Published: June 2023

The disproportionate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on racialised minorities (RMs) in the UK and globally, along with the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, have pushed organisations in the corporate, public and third sectors to act on the representation of racialised minorities. Consequently, racialised minority leaders (RMLs) with social, cultural, and political capital have been in demand to join newly created consultative roles. Problematising the practices of RML as gatekeepers, this paper adopts an autoethnographic research design drawing on Critical Race Theory, and the concepts of social, cultural and political capital. The study findings articulate RMLs’ journey to gatekeeping positions, the influence they acquire and how they facilitate and/or impede access to their communities. This research contributes to emerging research on hard-to-reach racialised minorities and gatekeeping by problematising practices and behaviours of RM gatekeepers and arguing for collaboration, mentoring and succession planning in RM leadership.
Factors affecting the safe sexual behaviors of Korean young adults by gender: a structural equation model
Authors: Moon Nalae , Kang Hyunjin , Heo Su Ji , Kim Ju Hee
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the factors that influence safe sexual behaviors of Korean young adults and identify differences by gender.Methods: This study aimed to determine which factors affected safe sexual behaviors based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Data from 437 Korean young adults (in their 20s and 30s) were collected via online survey between January 3 and January 28, 2022. The questionnaire included items on sexual body image, sexual role perception, sexual attitudes, sexual socialization, sexual communication, and safe sexual behaviors. Structural equation modeling was performed.Results: According to the overall model fit of the hypothetical model, the final model was acceptable and explained 49% of safe sexual behaviors. Sexual attitudes (β=–.70, p<.001) and sexual communication (β=.53, p<.001) directly affected safe sexual behaviors, and sexual role perception (β=.42, p<.001) indirectly affected safe sexual behaviors in a combined model. There were gender differences in the path from sexual attitudes (β=–.94, p<.001) and sexual communication (β=.66, p<.001) to safe sexual behaviors and from sexual body image (β=.27, p<.001) to sexual communication.Conclusion: Sexual attitudes and sexual communication were predictors of safe sexual behaviors, which differed by gender. Strategies that consider sexual attitudes, sexual communication, sexual role perception, and differences between men and women should be developed to improve the safe sexual behaviors of young adults.