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Leadership Role of the School Principal in Developing and Improving Learner Performance in Eswatini Schools
Authors: Tshabalala Goodness , Faremi Yinusa Akintoye
Published: November 2024

This paper reports the findings of a study on the leadership role of school principals in developing and improving learner performance in schools. In this study, principals are the most influential educational leaders whose leadership role is inseparably linked to student performance. This study examines the basics of good leadership in line with student performance and offers practical suggestions that school leaders can employ. A qualitative case study embedded within the interpretative paradigm was conducted with five purposively sampled high schools and conveniently sampled principals in the Manzini region of Eswatini. Data were generated through semi-structured interviews. The findings showed that the principal is key to ensuring learner performance; thus, he is referred to as an instructional leader. The strategies principals employ to develop and improve learner performance are establishing a clear context relevant to school goals and focusing on those goals. Additionally, setting high expectations for student achievement and providing adequate resources and appropriate staff development programmes for teachers positively contribute to improving learner performance. Based on these findings, the study recommends that school principals have a knowledge-sharing platform on leadership practices and strategies for developing and improving learner performance.
THE EFFECT OF HALAL AWARENESS IN ENHANCING MUSLIM TRAVELLERS’ EXPERIENCE AND SATISFACTION THROUGH RELIGIOUS RESPECT
Authors: Mursid Ali , Amron Amron , Hidayat Dwi Suryanto
Published: November 2024

This study focuses on halal awareness provided by halal destination providers to enhance Muslim travellers’ experience and satisfaction through religious respect. A survey involves Muslim travelers who visited halal destinations in Indonesia in 2024 with a total sample of 364. The analysis employs covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM), incorporating confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural model evaluation to validate the hypotheses. The results show the effective role of religious respect in the relationship between halal awareness, Muslim travellers’ experience and satisfaction when they visit halal destinations. The framework significantly advances the theory of destination image emphasizing the crucial aspect of halal awareness in shaping the experience and satisfaction of Muslim travellers particularly the role of religious respect as a key factor in mediating these relationships.
THE INFLUENCE OF TEAMWORK, WORK CULTURE, MORALE AND MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT PT. PEGAUNIHAN TECHNOLOGY INDONESIA BATAM
Authors: Nasution Habibuddin , Saputra Aprizal Iqbal , Susanti Ervin Nora , Azis Dhenny Asmarazisa
Published: November 2024

This study was conducted to test and analyze the effect of Teamwork, Work Culture, Morale and Motivation on Employee Performance of PT Pegaunihan Technology Indonesia, Batam. The population in this study were all employees totaling 70 people. In this study, the sampling technique used saturated sampling technique. The study used a quantitative approach using primary and secondary data. Data collection through a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability using statistical software. The analysis used in this research is multiple linear regression and partial hypothesis testing (t test) and simultaneous test (f test). The results showed that partially teamwork, work culture, work enthusiasm and motivation had a significant effect on the performance of employees of PT Pegaunihan Technology Indonesia.
Correlation of Air, Surface and Pavement Temperatures using MPU 6050 Accelerometer Sensor
Authors: Septiani Teni , HM Muhamad Rofi , Syafier Siegfried , Utomo Eko Wahyu
Published: November 2024

This research analyses the correlation between air temperature, road surface temperature and pavement temperature using the MPU 6050 accelerometer sensor and the Pearson correlation method. Temperature measurements were taken at several predetermined locations, with the data analysed to identify the correlation between the three types of temperature. The analysis showed a very strong correlation between air temperature and road surface temperature, with a correlation coefficient of 0.7845 at night and 0.9663 during the day. Similarly, there is a very strong correlation between road surface temperature and pavement temperature, with a correlation coefficient of 0.8482 at night and 0.9673 during the day. These findings indicate that an increase in road surface temperature leads to an increase in pavement temperature. It was concluded that the correlation method can be used to predict temperatures at other points without invasive direct measurements, thus preventing damage to the road due to destructive measurements. This method is recommended as an alternative in pavement temperature monitoring.
Analysis of Service Performance at Kotabumi Lampung Train Station using the Kano Method
Authors: Oktavia Amelia , Aryani Marnida , Prayogi Galih Rio , Michael Michael
Published: November 2024

The Railway Station is an essential thing in the operation of the train. Passenger trains will raise and lower passengers, both the initial destination of passengers and transit. Kotabumi Railway Station is a station whose activities are to raise and lower passengers; in this case, the train station must have excellent and effective service performance for passengers. So, it is necessary to research the level of passenger satisfaction with the benchmarks for the service performance of train stations regulated in the Minister of Transportation Regulation No. 63 of 2019 concerning Minimum Service Standards. These benchmarks are then submitted as questions to the passengers, which are then processed using the kano method to determine the level of passenger needs and satisfaction. The kano method on the level of passenger satisfaction at the Kotabumi Railway Station results in that 19 attributes are one-dimensional where service performance if fulfilled, will experience the pleasure that is balanced with the existing version, and six characteristics of satisfaction levels are in the indifferent category, namely service performance must remain maintained. Furthermore, the highest CS and DS values ​​were obtained for information on train arrivals and station operating schedules. If this service performance is fulfilled, the passenger satisfaction level is 0.77. If the service performance is not fulfilled, passenger disappointment is at -0.82, so this attribute must be a top priority.
Community Behavior towards Plastic Waste: Case Study in Nagari Batu Basa as a Traditional Village
Authors: Haq Syaiful , Hidayat Hendra , Yuvenda Dori
Published: November 2024

Sumatra Barat is a halal tourist area but many people throw rubbish carelessly. This phenomenon is a big problem, because environmental issues and waste are world issues. This study reveals the causes of people's behavior of littering using quantitative and qualitative methods. Using 30 observers who monitored community activities for 10 days. The population of this research is the people of Nagari Batu Basa, Pariangan Tanah Datar, Sumatra Barat, consisting of three Jorong (hamlet), Jorong Batu Basa, Jorong Koto Baru, and Jorong Sialahan. The results of the study reveal that people's behavior is to throw rubbish into the river because there are no regulations from the government, there are no rubbish bins, and there is no community initiative to make rubbish bins. People throwing rubbish carelessly has become a habit. People do not care about plastic waste because they do not have knowledge and understanding about plastic waste. Education about waste is also not provided to school students. Apart from that, the government does not pay special attention to plastic waste. The results of this study prove that regulations have an important role in shaping people's behavior in managing waste, especially plastic waste.
Implications of The Increase In The Government's Project Budget Ceiling For Construction Managerial In Small Qualified Contractors
Authors: Elsanema Oktri , Ophiyandri Taufika , Hidayat Benny
Published: November 2024

The government has issued LKPP regulation No. 11 of 2021 which states that small qualification contractors may handle projects up to 15 billion, which before this regulation came out small contractors could only handle projects with a maximum value of 2,5 billion. The government hopes positively for this restriction, because the gap between large and small construction companies is quite high. In order to compete for large project values, small contractors must be able to reorganize the four managerial stages of construction project implementation, namely Planning, Organizing, Actuating, and Controlling (POAC). For this reason, a study was conducted that aims to analyze the implications of increasing the budget ceiling of government projects on the construction managerial of small qualification contractors. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method by analyzing changes in construction project managerial at each stage of construction project managerial through an in-depth interview process directly with small contractors who handle construction projects worth 5 to 15 billion in fiscal years 2022 and 2023 in the Padang City government. The result of this research is that there are changes in the managerial constructors at the planning stage. At the planning stage the contractor organizes the implementation of the project so that the project can be completed within the agreed time, through the use of Man, Money, Material, Market, Machine, and Method (6M) resources. The resources that change during project implementation at the planning stage are human resources (man). With an increase in the project budget ceiling, small qualification contractors increase the number of team personnel, labor, and team competence in mastering certain competencies to support the implementation of construction projects. While the management of 5M (man, money, material, machine, and method) at the organizing, actuating, and controlling stages, small qualification contractors are able to adjust their construction managerial implementation when the project is still worth under 2,5 billion with a project whose value increases to 15 billion.
Structural Design of a 10-Story Office Building using the Special Moment Frame System (SMFS) in Padang, West Sumatra
Authors: Yunas Barkhia , Octavia Dyla Midya , Syafri Yuni Purnama , Zayu Wiwin Putri , Furqoni Fahma , Ramadhi Ramadhi , Ernawati Ernawati
Published: November 2024

Indonesia is located at the convergence of the Eurasian, Pacific, and Indo-Australian tectonic plates, making it prone to significant earthquakes, such as the Aceh earthquake and tsunami in 2004 with a magnitude of 9.1, and the Padang earthquake in 2009 with a magnitude of 7.6, both known for their severe impacts. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), there were 10,843 earthquakes in 2022. Given this high level of risk, all buildings, especially offices, must be designed to be earthquake-resistant due to high activity and user numbers. The city of Padang is categorized in Seismic Design Category D, indicating a high level of earthquake risk. The construction of a ten-story reinforced concrete building for office use is planned, referring to SNI 1726-2019 on earthquake resistance and SNI 1727-2020 on minimum loads, along with the Special Moment Resisting Frame System (SMRF). Structural analysis and modeling are conducted using ETABS software, with element dimensions based on the initial design. This analysis aims to ensure the building meets earthquake resistance requirements through response spectrum evaluation, including natural periods, inter-story drift, P-Delta effects, and checks for irregularities. Based on internal forces from ETABS V.18, reinforcement designs are prepared for structural elements such as columns, beams, slabs, and shear walls. A design capacity evaluation ensures the safety and optimal performance of the structure during an earthquake.
Study of Final Business Case Sensitivity Analysis in the Government and Business Entity Cooperation (KPBU) Project in the Drinking Water Sector
Authors: Jasmin Feby Wucika , Ophiyandri Taufika , Hidayat Benny
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to analize sensitivity of the final business case in public private partnership (PPP) projects. The outcome of this study will provide an overview and limits on changes in the parameters forming the investment. Therefore, a sensitivity analysis was carried out to changes in price, initial cost and interest. The results of the study shows the three changes show that the most sensitive parameter is price changes. Meanwhile, due to the decrease in absorption volume at the offtaker in Jakarta, two efforts were made, namely by increasing the minimum tariff to Rp. 3,846, - or by increasing the concession period to 45 years, this project can be said to be investment worthy.
The Effect of Compressive Strength Paving Blocks Utilizing Polypropylene Plastic Waste
Authors: Vetryx Vanessa Regina , Indriani Andi Marini , Utomo Gunaedy
Published: November 2024

Waste is a big problem for every country in the world, including cities. Currently, the city of Balikpapan is experiencing rapid economic and population growth, of course the growth also brings challenge in waste management, especially plastic waste. The type of plastic waste than we often encounter especially in coffe shops is Polypropylene (PP). In this research, pp type plastic waste is recycled as a substitute for cement in paving blocks with a composition of 30%, 40%, 50% to sand. The test conducted on this research is compressive strength. The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of PP plastic melt mixture on paving block mortar on increasing compressive strength. From the research results obtained the maximum compressive strength value for the composition of 50% Polypropylene : 50% sand with a compressive strength value of 11,83 Mpa. Similiarly, with the composotion of 40% Polypropylene : 40% sand, this value of is included in the quality D which can be used for parks according to SNI 03-0691-1996. While the 30% composition is not included in the quality.
Underconsumption as a factor of bondage (on the example of modern Russian society)
Authors: Litvyakova L.A.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the phenomenon of underconsumption as a phenomenon that arose as a result of socio-economic reforms in Russia. As a result of underconsumption, material values play a dominant role in Russian society. Post-material values do not matter, because there is no possibility to advance to the satisfaction of higher needs, based not on the value of material goods, but on spirituality, which binds society together, forming a collective as a producing basis for the development and freedom of society. Consequently, without a sense of inner freedom as a post-material value, there can be no real collective freedom. Thus, the purpose of the study is to reveal the lack of freedom caused by under-consumption, at the same time, as the importance of consumer lifestyle is widely claimed. For this purpose, demands the application of the methodology based on concepts that are critical of the negative effects of postcapitalism and considering the freedom it as a negative «phantom» phenomenon. At the same time, it is impossible not to apply as the basis of the theory asserting the need to change the value system in the conditions of consumer society, because in Russia, despite the fact that there is a tendency to libertarian values, society remains passive and is not ready to change the situation, and seeks to obtain security from the state.
The ranks of planarity of semigroups varieties
Authors: Solomatin D. V.
Published: November 2024

We study the planarity property of Cayley graphs for semigroup varieties. We prove that the rank of planarity of any variety of semigroups is either infinite or it can be any natural number. Thereby the problem of L. M. Martynov (2015) is solved and the ranks of planarity of semigroup varieties are described.
Institutionalization of science in Russia: the Golden XIX century
Authors: Sukhanova N.P.
Published: November 2024

The article deals with the problem of institutionalization of science in the Russian society of the XIX century. Science as a social institution is analyzed, for the productive existence of which special conditions are needed, a cultural climate in which science, scientific activity, the very figure of a scientist will be assessed positively by society. It is shown that institutionalization in domestic science was rather difficult, and it was only in the second half of the nineteenth century that we observe positive developments in this area, evidenced by the support of the autonomy of science by the society. Attention is focused on the ideas about science in its human dimension. As a set of ethical attitudes and values, a key component of science is formed, called the ethos of science. As a result of the study, it was established that such outstanding results in the history of Russian science could not have happened if the social environment of science created anti-conditions for members of the scientific community.
Algorithm for loading plugins that do not have explicitdependencies among themselves
Authors: Tumetcev E.A. , Zgurovets D.Y.
Published: November 2024

This article describes a solution to the problem of explicit dependencyinjection in the modular architecture of a project by automating this process. Thestages of development of a system for dynamic loading of plugins are analyzed indetail. Possible problems that may arise during the operation of the system, as well asselected methods for solving these problems are described. Examples of the operationof this system are given. At the time of writing, the project is under development,however, all the functionality described below has already been implemented and issuitable for use. A link to the project repository and test modules is in the list ofreferences. This system is a library for the design of modular architecture, the scopeof which is limited to the list given in the article below.
Dependence of the speed of the process of backing up digitalarchives of printing houses and publishers on theparameters of the operating system
Authors: Proskuryakov N.E. , Yakovlev B.S. , Arkhangelskaya N.N. , Trapeznikov E.V.
Published: November 2024

Research has been carried out on the process of backing up digital archivesusing Windows and Linux operating systems. The main parameters were identified that affect the speed of the process of backing up digital archives. As a result of experimental and analytical studies, it has been established that the most significantfactors are the type of operating system and the form of the interface of the service utilities used. The influence of the direction of data copying was found, especially inside hard drives, where the data transfer rate is always lower than in the case ofcopying files to other media. It has been revealed that the lowest speed indicatorshave the options for copying data in a single hard disk. Recommendations on theoptimal file size for the backup process when using it on one computer and without using network technologies and external hard drives are given.
Egyptian fractions as approximators
Authors: Kosheleva Olga , Kreinovich Vladik
Published: November 2024

In ancient Egypt, fractions were represented as the sum of inversesto natural numbers. Processing fractions in this representation is computationally complicated. Because of this complexity, traditionally, Egyptian fractionsused to be considered an early inefficient approach. In our previous papers,we showed, however, that the Egyptian fractions actually provide an optimalsolution to problems important for ancient Egypt - such as the more efficientdistribution of food between workers. In these papers, we assumed, for simplicity, that we know the exact amount of food needed for each worker - andthat this value must be maintained with absolute accuracy. In this paper, weshow that the corresponding food distribution can become even more efficientif we make the setting more realistic by allowing “almost exact” (approximate)representations.
Sin lugar para “viejas rivalidades, ideologías irrelevantes y pasiones personales”: el caso de la revista Estudios de Sociología (1961-1965)
Authors: Lazarte Lautaro , Polo Melina
Published: November 2024

La consolidación de las ciencias sociales -y la sociología en particular- en la Argentina puede ser analizada a través de diversos hitos, instituciones y objetos. Dentro del último tópico, las revistas académicas cobran importancia al constituirse en medios para promover la circulación del conocimiento y la legitimación de los actores que impulsan la gesta editorial. En este artículo presentamos un análisis cualitativo de la edición completa de la revista Estudios de Sociología (1961-1965), la cual buscó funcionar como órgano de difusión y reconocimiento de la Sociedad Argentina de Sociología, proyecto de organización disciplinar alternativo al impulsado por Gino Germani y el Departamento de Sociología de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Con esto, buscamos contextualizar el momento de emergencia de esta publicación y vislumbrar las redes personales e institucionales que motorizaron la concreción de este proyecto y las temáticas y visiones de la sociología privilegiadas en sus páginas.
Religious culture and cigarette use: University students’ attitudes towards smoking based on their Islamic value
Authors: Thalgi Mohammad , Nuseirat Raedh , Bdoor Hanan , Al-Refai Nader
Published: November 2024

The current examines the influence of Islamic values on smoking behaviors among undergraduate students at Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan (N: 334). Tobacco use, in religious and cultural terms, is viewed as abhorrent; it is a significant concern for this population group. The study intends to identify how Islamic values affect the perception of students on smoking and, consequently, their smoking behavior. A self-administered questionnaire assessed sociodemographic data and the past 30 days of cigarette use. Descriptive statistics, such as frequencies and percentages, midpoint and standard deviation, and inferential statistics, such as chi-square tests, t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and hierarchical regression, were used to analyze smoking behaviors, Islamic values, and demographic attributes. The study shows that Islamic values have a strong negative attitude towards smoking; students attributed smoking to religion, family and social expectations and perceptions, health and economic implications. Further, the hierarchical regression analysis revealed that cigarette use, hookah and e-cigarette, gender, and attitude towards Islamic values were suitable predictors for cigarette use. This study advances knowledge regarding smoking behaviors from the cultural-religious perspective. It highlights the importance of historically and culturally informed gender-sensitive prevention programs that address smoking-related beliefs, attitudes, and practices. Collaboration with the Ministry of Health and media outlets to integrate Islamic values into public health campaigns can reduce smoking among university students by aligning cultural and religious beliefs with health messaging.
Virtual exchange among pre-service teachers of English as foreign language: Literature recommendations for practice
Authors: Lehotská Mačičková Nikola , Kováčiková Elena
Published: November 2024

Use of technologies and online presence is now almost inevitable in language learning. The practice of virtual exchanges (VEs) has been receiving a lot of attention among educators at all levels over the past years. This research paper sheds light on 13 VEs carried out in pre-service teacher education in the last six years and proposes its own VE design based on recommendations from the literature with the future perspective of designing a specific VE for the research. The aim of the systematic review was at first to determine the exchange and interaction set-ups and the potential gains in the terms of pre-service teachers’ skills development. Afterwards, we identified areas for improvement and proposed our design of a VE between pre-service teachers of English in Slovakia and Turkey. Some of the expected contributions of the proposed VE design are development of a linguistic and intercultural communicative competence, digital literacy, and other competences relevant for development of VEs.
Emerging trends and key themes in public financial management: A bibliometric analysis from 1977 to 2024
Authors: Detthamrong Umawadee , Chansanam Wirapong , Li Chunqiu , Chaichuay Vispat , Laochankham Sirisak
Published: November 2024

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature on public financial management (PFM), aiming to identify key trends, influential publications, and emerging themes. Using data from Web of Science and Scopus, the study examines the evolution of PFM research from 1977 to 2024. The findings reveal a significant increase in PFM research output, particularly after 2010, with countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and China contributing the most publications. Central themes such as financial management, transparency, and accountability remain prominent while emerging topics like gender budgeting, health insurance, and blockchain technology reflect shifting priorities in the field. The study employed performance analysis and science mapping techniques to assess the structure and dynamics of PFM research. The analysis highlights key focus areas, including fiscal decentralization and sector-specific management, and identifies gaps in the existing literature, particularly regarding interdisciplinary and international collaboration. The results suggest that while PFM remains rooted in traditional governance and financial control, there is a growing emphasis on modern, innovative solutions to address contemporary challenges. This study’s insights provide a roadmap for future research, emphasizing the importance of transparency, technological integration, and inclusive financial policies. In conclusion, this bibliometric analysis contributes to understanding PFM’s evolving landscape, offering scholars and policymakers a clearer perspective on current trends and future directions in the field. Future research should focus on expanding interdisciplinary approaches and exploring the practical impacts of emerging PFM trends across different regions.
Infiltração de agentes policiais da Lei nº 12.850 e sua importância no combate à organizações criminosas
Authors: Calino Jean Carlos , Ambrosio Felipe Augusto Rodrigues
Published: November 2024

A presente pesquisa faz uma análise acerca da infiltração de agentes no Brasil, especialmente após a edição da Lei de Organizações Criminosas – Lei nº 12.850, e pretende examinar as circunstâncias e dificuldade que envolvem seu exercício, demonstrando a importância desse meio de obtenção de provas contra o crime organizado. O trabalho utiliza do método estruturalista, com uma abordagem fenomenológica, e enquanto a técnica de pesquisa, documentação bibliográfica e legislativa. Na primeira parte do trabalho, observa sobre o surgimento histórico das organizações e seu desenvolvimento no Brasil. Em seguida, analisa sobre o instituto da infiltração de agentes, em seus aspectos legais e práticos. No terceiro capítulo, aborda acerca dos desafios no combate ao crime organizado, e a importância da atuação do poder público e dos órgãos policiais no  desbaratamento dessas corporações do crime, indicando ainda o papel relevante da sociedade civil nesse cenário. Ao final, conclui pela importância do novo instrumento de infiltração de agentes na investigação das Orcrims, e como devem ser utilizadas junto à acurácia e perícia policiais, Indicando igualmente a necessidade de recursos e material humano qualificado para que seja executada da melhor forma, com vista à proteção da sociedade e do Estado Democrático de Direito.
O uso mediação familiar em casos de alienação parental: uma crítica ao veto do art. 9º da Lei n. 12.318/2010
Authors: Moll Diane , Ningeliski Adriane de Oliveira
Published: November 2024

A transformação da sociedade se reflete nos mais diversos âmbitos, em destaque se nota a família, que com tais transformações ao longo dos anos, traz mudanças em seus moldes, o que pode gerar conflitos. Nota-se isto, principalmente em casos de divórcio. Deste modo, muitas vezes por não conseguirem diferenciar a imagem de ex-cônjuge e genitor, um dos genitores pode não saber como lidar com o conflito e começar a influenciar os filhos de maneira depreciativa contra o outro genitor. Dessa forma, o presente artigo busca demonstrar que a mediação seria uma maneira efetiva para utilização no direito de família, principalmente em casos de alienação parental, e que o veto do uso de mediação familiar, na Lei de Alienação Parental é um retrocesso legislativo, pois a utilização deste método autocompositivo propicia a garantia do princípio do melhor interesse da criança e do adolescente, derivado disto, os filhos têm um lar acolhedor, em que apesar de separados, os pais agem em conjunto em prol dos filhos, através do reestabelecimento do diálogo. Porquanto, se utiliza o método de pesquisa dedutivo partindo da revisão de literatura, por meio da pesquisa documental, abrangendo doutrinas, jurisprudências e legislação.  Conclui-se que, a aplicação da mediação familiar é ideal para evitar casos de alienação parental, além de tornar o ambiente familiar adequado para a criação de crianças e adolescentes, sem que sejam envolvidos nos conflitos de seus genitores.
A guarda compartilhada como forma de inibição à alienação parental
Authors: Neidorf Marcela , Ningeliski Adriane de Oliveira
Published: November 2024

Com o presente artigo se pretende analisar a guarda compartilhada e a sua relevância como forma de inibir à alienação parental. Tem como finalidade analisar a família e as suas transformações no decorrer dos anos, a partir de uma abordagem geral, identificando as novas formações com fundamento nas premissas do afeto e do melhor interesse da criança ou adolescente, certificando a importância das obrigações parentais acerca dos filhos, identificar as modalidades de guarda no Brasil como consequência do poder familiar e verificar se o uso da guarda na forma compartilhada seria capaz de inibir a prática da alienação parental. Deste modo, o método de pesquisa utilizado para abordar a guarda compartilhada e a alienação parental será o dedutivo, isto é, deslocar-se de premissas gerais e reconhecidas como verdadeiras, para uma premissa particular fundamentando-a a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica, norteada sobretudo no Código Civil de 2002 e na Lei n. 12.318/2010 que dispõe sobre a alienação parental, visto que parte do pressuposto que a guarda compartilhada pode ser uma estratégia eficaz para evitar o fenômeno da alienação, pois permite que a criança ou adolescente mantenha uma relação saudável com ambos os genitores os quais possuem participação equilibrada no desenvolvimento de seus filhos. Portanto, pode-se concluir que a guarda compartilhada assegura o pleno desenvolvimento e promove o bem-estar da criança ou adolescente, isto é, pode inibir a prática de alienação parental.
High specificity and sensitivity of spot urine normetanephrine-to-creatinine ratios in the diagnosis of canine pheochromocytoma
Authors: Waldron Carly , Thamm Douglas H. , Watson-Skaggs Maegan , Vinayak Arathi
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the specificity/sensitivity and predictive values of urine spot metanephrines-to-creatinine ratios to diagnose canine pheochromocytomas and to determine whether there is a correlation between urine catecholamine levels and tumor volume.

METHODS

In a retrospective study, 32 client-owned dogs with adrenal tumors were identified (13 nonpheochromocytoma and 19 pheochromocytoma). Medical records were evaluated for patients undergoing adrenalectomy between August 2020 and August 2023. Patients were divided into groupings of pheochromocytoma and other adrenal tumor diagnosis on the basis of histopathology.

RESULTS

Urine spot normetanephrine concentrations were significantly elevated in dogs with pheochromocytomas compared to dogs with other adrenal tumors. Sensitivity was 78.9%, specificity 76.9%, positive predictive value 83.3%, and negative predictive value 71.4% for discriminating between pheochromocytoma and nonpheochromocytoma. Spot urine metanephrine concentrations were not significantly different between the 2 groups. Only 5 of 19 pheochromocytoma patients had urine normetanephrine concentrations > 4 times the upper reference limit, which is the previously established diagnostic cutoff. Median tumor volume did not correlate with normetanephrine values, nor did those values correlate to patients that experienced intraoperative complications. Twenty-one percent of cases were biochemically silent pheochromocytomas.

CONCLUSIONS

Urine normetanephrine-to-creatinine levels but not metanephrine-to-creatinine levels can potentially differentiate a pheochromocytoma from a nonpheochromocytoma.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Previously published guidelines of 4 times the upper reference limit in spot urine metanephrines testing used to diagnose pheochromocytomas will lead to a significant number of missed diagnoses.
High incidence of complications following intraoral extractions and treatment of periapical infections in the management of domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) dental disease (51 cases)
Authors: Minich David J. , Marrow Judilee C. , Sadar Miranda J. , Borsdorf Michelle C.
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVE

To describe the outcome of common medical therapies, intraoral dental procedures, extraoral surgical interventions, and resulting complications of treatment in client-owned rabbits diagnosed with dental disease.

METHODS

The medical records of 51 client-owned domestic rabbits presenting for veterinary care and management of dental disease from 2013 to 2023 at 2 veterinary teaching hospitals were reviewed.

RESULTS

Of the patients managed with coronal reduction and occlusal adjustment, none developed significant complications. Of the patients that required intraoral dental extractions, 41% developed postprocedural complications, including incomplete tooth extraction. Following periapical infection and the formation of an odontogenic abscess for which surgical intervention was implemented, 25% of patients developed complications, including abscess recurrence and sepsis. Meloxicam was the most frequently prescribed analgesic medication for all procedures reviewed. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole combination oral suspension was the most frequently prescribed antibiotic following coronal reduction, occlusal adjustment, and dental extractions, and parenteral penicillin G procaine was the most frequently prescribed antibiotic following periapical infection–related interventions. Seven patients had documentation of natural death or humane euthanasia secondary to progressive dental disease.

CONCLUSIONS

The risk of postprocedural complications during the management of dental disease must be considered and discussed given the high rate of potential complications.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

With the increasing popularity of rabbits as companion animals, dental disease is considered one of the most common reasons for veterinary care in this species. Rabbits undergoing intraoral dental procedures and extraoral surgical interventions for the treatment of acquired and progressive dental disease are at risk of developing adverse postprocedural sequelae that must be considered before attempting intervention. This report adds to the growing body of scientific literature related to the management of this challenging disease process.
Can a U.S. Supreme Court Holding Die Without the Court Itself Administering the Coup de Grâce?
Authors: Saks Michael J.
Published: November 2024

Can a holding by the U.S. Supreme Court interpreting a provision of the U.S. Constitution—which holding the Court never reversed or qualified—ever be treated as a nullity by lower courts? Suppose the reasoning on which that holding stands has come to be recognized as so unsound, so contradicted by every interpretive theory one could deploy on its behalf, that the holding stands on thin air, with nothing to support it. Could such a holding properly be ignored by lower courts as having no force? Can a lower court act contrary to the holding, or must it continue to enforce the holding unless and until the Supreme Court explicitly repudiates it? This article explores that question through the vehicle of a case that squarely illustrates the issue.
PECES DE LA QUEBRADA PINTUYACU, CUENCA DEL RÍO ITAYA, AMAZONÍA PERUANA
Authors: RUIZ TAFUR Kevin Morgan , DÁVILA PANDURO Edgar Leonardo , CHUQUIPIONDO GUARDIA Carlos Tobias , GARCÍA-AYALA James R.
Published: November 2024

El presente trabajo corresponde a un inventario de peces, realizado entre agosto y setiembre del 2019, en tres sitios de muestreo en la quebrada Pintuyacu, tributario de la cuenca del río Itaya, en la Amazonía peruana. En base a 504 individuos analizados, se identificaron 117 especies, correspondientes a 33 familias y 8 órdenes. El orden más diverso fue Characiformes (65 especies, 55.6%), seguido de Siluriformes (31 especies, 26.5%). A nivel de familia Characidae presento la mayor riqueza de especies con 24 especies (20.5%). Las especies más abundantes fueron Stethaprion erythrops (13.1%, 66 individuos), Knodus smithi (13.1%, 66 individuos) y Bujurquina peregrinabunda (6.2%, 31 individuos). Se registraron especies de uso ornamental y de consumo. No se registraron especies amenazadas y la mayoría se clasificaron en preocupación menor (LC), según los criterios de la IUCN. El presente estudio es el primero en presentar una lista de la ictiofauna presente en la quebrada Pintuyacu y consecuentemente el primer inventario publicado para la cuenca del río Itaya. Lo cual pone en evidencia la necesidad de continuar realizando inventarios.
Impact of Credit in Rural Settlements of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Authors: Silva Jonathan Roberto da , Rabêlo Olivan da Silva , Teixeira Raoni Florentino da Silva , Nishimura Fábio Nobuo , Durante Luciane Cleonice , Venere Paulo César
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of credit from the National Agrarian Reform Program (PNRA) on the income of family plots allocated by the National Institute of Agrarian Reform (INCRA) in the state of Minas Gerais, aiming to identify the correlation between the credit provided and the income generated.
 
Theoretical Framework: Credit programs aimed at family farming enable the development of their activities in a sustainable, regulated manner and in compliance with environmental preservation, facilitating the construction and improvement of production systems according to each producer’s needs.
 
Method: The study uses data collected from the RADIS/UFMT Project, in agrarian reform settlements in Minas Gerais state, Brazil, were processed and systematized using the Propensity Score Matching (PSM) regression model, with the use of Stata 16® software.
 
Results and Discussion: The most accessed credit line by the beneficiaries was the Semi-arid line. The hypothesis that credit granted by the National Agrarian Reform Program (PNRA) is positively correlated with the income of plots allocated to families settled by INCRA is confirmed, showing an approximate 19% increase in the income of plots compared to those without access to credit. That is, for every R$1.00 of credit provided to the plot, there is an approximate increase of R$0.19 in income.
Knowledge, awareness, and attitude of auricular hematoma among university students in Aseer region: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Qibti Abdulaziz , Aldukain Ali , Aldukain Mona , Asiry Ali , Alqarni Ali , Sehmah Mohammed , Alqahtani Seham
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aimed to determine the level of awareness of university students regarding auricular hematoma in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A survey was conducted among 310 randomly chosen university students in the Aseer region. A validated questionnaire was used to evaluate demographic data on the students' perception, knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward first aid and preventive measures of auricular hematoma.
Results: The results revealed significant gaps in knowledge about auricular hematoma among university students. Only 65% of participants reported some exposure to information about the condition, with just 30% correctly identifying its causes. However, most participants exhibited a positive attitude toward protective measures and expressed a willingness to adopt them if provided with appropriate information about sporting facilities.
Conclusion: The study highlighted the need for educational methods to increase awareness and knowledge regarding auricular hematoma among students.
Diabetes and the risk and outcomes of peptic ulcer bleeding: a systematic review
Authors: Alenazi Thamer , Alanazi Meshal , Al-Abbas Reem , Salamah Sahar , Alsaffar Ali , Alanazi Waleed , Alrokun Bushra , Alsuhaimi Mohamed
Published: November 2024

This study explored the possibility of bleeding from peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) in diabetic patients and to understand how diabetes might influence the outcomes of this condition. A thorough computerized search of relevant databases was carried out to locate research that met the inclusion criteria. A comprehensive search was conducted on PubMed, SCOPUS, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science to locate relevant material. The dataset comprised of 5 studies involving 27,263 participants, with 12,769 (46.8%) being males. Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been linked to a higher incidence of postoperative complications like PUB, especially in high-risk groups such as the elderly, hemodialysis users, and people with chronic renal disease. Although the association is less clear in the general population, studies consistently showed that diabetic patients with peptic ulcer complications, such as bleeding, experience higher short-term mortality rates. These findings highlighted the need for heightened clinical vigilance in managing peptic ulcer disease among diabetic individuals, especially those with comorbid conditions. Higher mortality and an increased risk of PUB are linked to DM, particularly in high-risk groups like those with chronic kidney disease or on hemodialysis. Although the link is less clear in the general population, diabetic patients with PUB face poorer outcomes. Early detection and preventive strategies in diabetic patients, especially those with comorbidities, are essential for reducing complications. More study is required to fully comprehend glycemic management in PUB risk.
"We are Water Warriors":
Authors: Woodard Rebecca , Batres Spezza Stephanie , Varelas Maria , Diaz Amanda , Dougherty Bridget , Rosario Maria , Soto Gustavo , Rodriguez Alex Benito , Phillips Nathan , Tsachor Rachelle , Kotler Rebecca , Rock Ronan
Published: November 2024

Elementary-aged children with a team of science, theater, and literacy educators performed the Chicago Global Water Dances in 2023. Global Water Dances (GWD) is an international initiative to raise awareness about water issues, promote sustainability, and inspire action to protect water resources through dance performed by a local body of Water. Through the Chicago Global Water Dances, children articulated several messages about the necessity of, and right to, clean water and highlighted the collective responsibility to protect this precious resource.
Zines and Water:
Authors: Hagey Tiffany
Published: November 2024

This water stimulus packet was developed to model College Board’s Advanced Placement Seminar Performance Task Two stimulus packet. The intention to offer students opportunities to practice skills and strategies needed to work through a text set and successfully then conduct further water-issue research. In particular, this text set aimed to give junior students a varied base of knowledge about water issues, both locally and globally, while identifying thematic connections and using it to launch their own research. This specific lesson centered around AP Seminar students individually reading a book chapter and organizing their key takeaways and summarized text in the form of a pocket zine.
Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among the population of the Arctic region of Russia
Authors: Korotkov D. A. , Solovyov I. A. , Mordovsky E. A. , Baranov A. V. , Kurochkina O. N.
Published: November 2024

Relevance. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most significant contributor to the global disease burden. CVDs are still the top leader in the nosology of death causes among the population of most countries and globally. Specific climate and geographical conditions in the Russian Arctic are responsible for high CVD risks; poor transport accessibility of some northern territories lead to restricted availability of sophisticated medical care to patients.

The objective of the study is to characterize the epidemiology and dynamics of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among the population of the Komi Republic (KR) throughout 2009 to 2022.

Methods. For 2009 through 2022, an epidemiological analytical study (ecological study) was carried out regarding cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among the KR population (in the North-West Russia) using federal statistical observation formats; statistical data were recruited from the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) and the Unified Interdepartmental Information Statistical System (EMISS). Statistical analysis included calculation of mortality-to-incidence ratio (MIR) and incidence-to-prevalence ratio.

Results and discussion. For 2009 through 2022, the average annual CVD incidence rate among the KR population stood at (23.1 ± 0.5) ‰, with (277.3 ± 5.9) ‰ prevalence rate. A significant increase (from 21.0 to 29.3 %) in the proportion of coronary heart diseases (CHDs) in the nosology of primary morbidities was noted. The incidence-to-prevalence ratio showed multidirectional dynamics, with positive (growth rate in 2009–2022: +64.5 %) values for arterial hypertension (AH) vs. negative (growth rates: +31.8 and +23.7 %) values for CHDs and cerebrovascular diseases (CCVDs). The cardiovascular mortality rate in 2003–2017 decreased by 29.1 %showing an upward trend since 2018. MIR for CHDs, AH and CCVDs decreased by 33.4, 52.9 and 23.7 % respectively.

Conclusion. CVDs remain the main cause of the disease burden in the KR population. The registered trends in morbidity and mortality rates due to major CVDs shows efficient performance of regional cardiology care.
Estimación del tiempo de muerte por análisis bioquímico del humor vítreo humano
Authors: Ramírez Hernán , Arredondo Jorge Luis
Published: November 2024

Se analizaron las concentraciones de sodio y potasio en muestras bilaterales de humor vitreo en 115 cadáveres ingresados al anfiteatro del Hospital Universitario del Valle, Cali, Colombia, con respecto al tiempo transcurrido en minutos entre el momento de muerte, y el de la toma del espécimen (TPMM). Se encontró un índice alto de correlación para concentración de potasio vs. TPMM (r= 0.85), con alta significancia estadística (p < 0.00000001). La incorporación de la concentración de sodio en el modelo mejora su capacidad predictiva, por lo cual se sugiere analizar el efecto, en estudios similares, de otras sustancias descartadas por la literatura. No hubo diferencia significativa entre las muestras de ambos ojos. Esta determinación puede ser de utilidad en casos médicos-legales en que sea necesario estimar con mayor precisión el tiempo de muerte.