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Addressing the Causes of Maternal Mortality in Sierra Leone
Authors: Meighan Erin
Published: September 2023

This paper explores the root causes of maternal mortality in Sierra Leone, where the maternal mortality rate (MMR) is 1,360 deaths per 100,000 live births. This issue can be traced back to poverty, limited medical resources, and a lack of education on reproductive health. While the country has made some progress in reducing the maternal mortality rate, it is not feasible to reach the global target set by the World Health Organization. Instead, a more attainable target is that of Guinea. Based on current intervention efforts and statisical data from recent surveys, this paper argues that increased efforts focusing on preventing unwanted births through family planning education and increased access to medical services can help reduce the country's MMR. Also highlighted are barriers to a successful intervention, such as a mistrust of modern medicine, cultural beliefs, and the country's weak economy.
Current Status of Quang Ninh Tourism Promotion in Electronic Newspaper and Some Policy Implications (Survey of Quang Ninh Electronic Newspapers, Tien Phong, Labor, Youth)
Authors: Thi Tuyet Minh Nguyen , Thi Minh Tam Vu , Thuy Linh Phan
Published: September 2023

Newspapers in general, and electronic newspapers in particular, play an indirect role as a "push" for the continuous development of Vietnamese tourism. During the COVID-19 pandemic recovery era, electronic newspapers are an important channel for the tourism industry to promote information and tourism services, as well as position the industry. How have electronic newspapers contributed to tourism promotion? From June 2022 to June 2023, a survey was conducted with 455 news articles from four electronic newspapers: Quang Ninh, Tien Phong, Lao Dong, and Thanh Nien, using the quantitative method of analyzing newspaper content with an analysis code table to answer the above research question within the scope of tourism promotion in Quang Ninh province. From the survey results, the authors initially identified the current situation and proposed solutions to improve the quality of advertising on electronic newspapers because Quang Ninh has such rich tourism resources, unique potential, and outstanding opportunities to develop all types of tourism, contributing to the overall growth of the tourism industry.
Surgical outcome and prognostic factors for 39 recurrent spinal hydatid cysts
Authors: Obame Fresnel Lutèce Ontsi , Dokponou Yao Christian Hugues , Mohcine Salami , Elmi Saad Moussa , Imbunhe Napoleao , El Kacemi Inas , Mouhssani Mohamed , Sahri Imad-Eddine , Abderrahmane Housni , Laaguili Jawad , El Asri Abad Chérif , Gazzaz Miloudi
Published: September 2023

Background:

Cystic bone echinococcosis accounts for 0.5–4% of all reported cases, and 45% occur in the spine. Our aim was to review the clinical and radiological features, surgery, and outcomes for 39 patients with recurrent spinal hydatidosis.

Methods:

Thirty-nine reports of patients with recurrent spinal hydatidosis (2011–2020) were followed for an average of 9.28 ± 5.60 months.

Results:

Lesions occurred in descending order in the; lumbar (48.7%), thoracic (43.6%), and cervical spine (7.7%). Total cyst resection was achieved in 28 of 39 patients (71.8%). Intraoperative cyst rupture occurred in 13 patients (33.3%). The postoperative American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) score was “good” in 82% of patients. Those with “poor” postoperative ASIA scores had a 41% incidence of recurrent thoracic hydatid cysts; further, they demonstrated significantly higher recurrence rates if cysts had ruptured intraoperatively (P = 0.001). In addition, laminectomy, subtotal original cyst resection (P < 0.007), and a thoracic location were all significantly associated with higher recurrence rates (P < 0.04).

Conclusion:

The majority of patients demonstrated improvement following surgery for cervical hydatid cysts. Notably, those with poor outcomes typically experienced intraoperative ruptures of their thoracic hydatid cysts, contributing to high cyst recurrence rates.
The Persuasive Power of Emoticons in Electronic Word-of-Mouth Communication on Social Networking Services
Authors: Qiu Lingyu , Wang Weiquan , Pang Jun
Published: September 2023

Emotional expressions are ubiquitous in electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) communication, but their effect on eWOM persuasiveness and the underlying mechanisms in the context of social networking services (SNS) have been underexplored. This research focuses on an extensively used nonverbal emotional cue in computer-mediated communication—the emoticon. Drawing on the emotion as social information model (EASI), we propose a conceptual framework to understand whether, how, and when emoticons influence the persuasiveness of eWOM on SNS. Results from a field experiment and a series of online experiments show that emoticons can increase eWOM persuasiveness through the mediating effects of enhanced recipient empathy and trust toward the sender and that these effects vary across situations. Specifically, the persuasive effect of emoticons occurs for both positive and negative eWOM when recipients and senders are close to each other. However, this effect occurs only for negative eWOM when recipients and senders have distant relationships. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings and identify several opportunities for future research.
Phishing Susceptibility in Context: A Multilevel Information Processing Perspective on Deception Detection
Authors: Wright Ryan , Johnson Steven , Kitchens Brent
Published: September 2023

Despite widespread awareness of risks, significant investments in cybersecurity protection, and substantial economic incentives to avoid security breaches, organizations remain vulnerable to phishing attacks. Phishing research has informed effective practical interventions to address phishing susceptibility that emphasize the importance of broadly applicable IT security knowledge. Yet employees still frequently fall victim to phishing attempts. To help understand why, we conceptualize phishing susceptibility as the failure to differentiate between deceptive and legitimate information processing requests that occur within the context of an employee’s typical job responsibilities. We apply this contextual lens to identify characteristics of knowledge workers’ organizational task and social context that may enhance or diminish performance in detecting deception in phishing email attempts. To test our hypotheses, we conducted a study in which employees of the finance division of a large university encountered simulated email-based phishing attempts as part of their normal work routine. We found evidence supporting our hypotheses that an individual’s susceptibility to phishing attacks is influenced by their position in the knowledge flows of the organization and by the impact of workgroup responsibilities on their cognitive processing. We contend that phishing susceptibility is not merely a matter of IT security knowledge but is also influenced by contextualized, multilevel influences on information processing. As phishing attacks are increasingly targeted to specific organizational settings, it is even more important to incorporate this contextualized information processing view of phishing susceptibility.
Catching the Fast Payments Trend: Optimal Designs and Leadership Strategies of Retail Payment and Settlement Systems
Authors: Guo Zhiling , Ma Dan
Published: September 2023

Recent financial technologies have enabled fast payments and are reshaping retail payment and settlement systems globally. We developed an analytical model to study the optimal design of a new retail payment system in terms of settlement speed and system capability under both bank and fintech firm heterogeneous participation incentives. We found that three types of payment systems emerge as equilibrium outcomes: batch retail (BR), expedited retail (ER), and real-time retail (RR) payment systems. Although the base value of the payment service positively affects both settlement speed and system capability, the expected liquidity cost negatively impacts settlement speed, and total transaction volume and technological effectiveness positively impact system capability. We identified three leadership strategies to maximize social welfare: the government mandate (GM) strategy, the fintech-inclusive (FI) strategy, and the fintech-exclusive and bank-exclusive (FE+BE) strategy. When the base value of the payment service is either low or high, the GM strategy leads to a socially optimal unified system. When the base value of the payment service is in the intermediate range, and if fintech firms have a significant technological advantage over banks, then both GM and FI strategies result in a socially optimal unified system; otherwise, the FE+BE strategy results in a socially optimal fragmented system. Further, we proposed a Shapley-value-based cost-sharing rule under the GM strategy to fairly allocate social welfare among the system participants. Our findings offer important policy insights into the optimal system designs, leadership strategies, and the government regulator’s role in shaping future innovations in the payments industry.
Pictures that are Worth a Thousand Donations: How Emotions in Project Images Drive the Success of Online Charity Fundraising Campaigns? An Image Design Perspective
Authors: Hou Jian-Ren , Zhang Jie , Zhang Kunpeng
Published: September 2023

Charity fundraising is becoming increasingly reliant on online platforms such as crowdfunding platforms. However, overwhelmingly, crowdfunding campaigns are not meeting their goals. Therefore, it is imperative to examine how the success of charity fundraising campaigns can be improved. In this paper, we focus on the design of project images on a crowdfunding website, which portray the themes and content of the projects. Employing the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) model, we investigate the relationships between image attributes (S) and image emotions (O), and between image emotions (O) and campaign outcomes (R). We developed and trained a deep neural network model to identify the emotions conveyed in the images, and then implemented it to analyze project images from a popular crowdfunding platform. We applied the obtained image emotions together with the objective image attributes and the project outcome metrics to explore from a design perspective, what image attributes evoke image emotions, and how image emotions are related to the success of charity fundraising projects. Our results confirm these relationships and further suggest that the roles of image emotions on the success of crowdfunding campaigns vary with project characteristics such as the project budget and category. In addition, the image emotions of competing projects on the crowdfunding platform were found to reduce the project’s performance. In an extended study, we conducted an online randomized controlled experiment by manipulating image attributes to reexamine the causal relationships and verify the mediating roles of positive and negative empathies between image emotions and campaign outcomes. This research contributes to the charity fundraising literature from a novel perspective of emotions in project images. It presents new and unique findings regarding the mediation roles of positive and negative empathies and the limitations of the emotion of sadness in certain types of charity fundraising. In addition, our findings provide useful insights for practitioners seeking to design successful online charity campaigns.
The Cost of Free: The Effects of “Wait-for-Free” Pricing Schemes on the Monetization of Serialized Digital Content
Authors: Choi Angela Aerry , Rhee Ki-Eun , Yoon Chamna , Oh Wonseok
Published: September 2023

Leveraging a combination of analytical frameworks and empirical assessments, this study investigates the effects of wait-for-free (WFF) pricing schemes on the monetization of serialized, digital entertainment content, which has become increasingly pervasive on online platforms. WFF pricing is a strategy in which consumers are given the option to either wait a certain amount of time to acquire digital content at no cost or pay to consume it immediately. We evaluate the extent to which habit formation and present-biased preferences driven by the consumption of addictive stock affect individual consumers’ willingness to wait (or pay) for content, which, in turn, determines the efficacy of WFF pricing. We also examine the conditions under which consumers switch from waiting for free content to instantaneously purchasing content. Our findings indicate that WFF pricing increases the sales of serialized digital content, generating new demand from customers who would otherwise forgo participation in the market. In addition, the pricing design effectively generates sustained profits in the long run. We found that most consumers who initiate a purchase either upon initial market entry or upon switching continue to purchase as new episodes become available. Moreover, the results indicate that as a user accumulates free episodes of a specific series, given extended waiting periods, the likelihood of their conversion from a wait-for-free customer to an instant-purchase customer increases. In particular, WFF pricing effectively augments the willingness to pay of low-valuation consumers as habit formation builds up through time with the free consumption of serialized content. One free episode can elevate the likelihood of consumer purchase by up to 13%. However, as the number of free episodes consumed goes beyond a threshold, the likelihood of conversion decreases. We conclude with a discussion of managerial implications that can help content providers monetize their serialized digital content products.
Natural features and geological history of mount Vottovaara (Russian Stonehenge)
Authors: Teslenok S. A. , Saushkina M. V.
Published: September 2023

The article deals with the issues of physical and geographical features of the territory of Mount Vottovaara (which is the highest point of the West Karelian Upland) and its geological history. It is compared with one of the most famous attractions in the UK – Stonehenge Jam. Hypotheses of the origin and formation of this area are presented. The mountain keeps a large number of secrets, the main and most interesting among which are up to 1,600 individual stones located on its top – components of an ancient cult complex. They can be fully considered seids, many of which resemble unusual stone buildings, and according to a number of researchers who played a cult role and belonged to the culture of the ancient Sami. One of the hypotheses of the origin of the Votovaara seids connects them with the manifestation of glacial exaration processes during the periods of ancient glaciations. Another explains the presence of numerous traces of paleoseismic dislocations by a strong catastrophic palaeo-earthquake that occurred at the end of the Preboreal – the beginning of the Boreal period due to the degradation of the Late Valdai (Ostashkovsky) glaciation and the тrapid removal of glacial load. There is also a hypothesis, partly related to the ancient mythology of a Worldwide Flood, or a catastrophic flood of universal scale. According to one version, it could have happened due to the fall of a large meteorite in the area of the Philippine Sea. The tangential impact of the meteorite led to a shift of the solid earth’s crust along the surface of the liquid mantle, and the shock wave passing through the earth’s crust (compression wave) formed a ridge on the territory of modern Karelia, which includes Vottovaara. Finally, there is a version of the formation of the massif as a result of a powerful volcanic eruption that occurred several million years ago.
ABCD Block Copolymers Using a Multistate Aluminum Complex
Authors: Lin Shiyun , Vasisht Maya , Massad Ramzi , Roshandel Hootan , Wong Yin-Pok , Diaconescu Paula
Published: September 2023

A ferrocene aluminum compound (salfan-H2)Al(OiPr) (salfan-H2 = 1,1’-di(2,4-bis-tert-butyl-salicylamino)ferrocene), with adjustable redox and protonation characteristics, has been synthesized and characterized, and serves as a switchable cata-lyst for ring-opening polymerization. Leveraging this versatile, multistate system, we have successfully synthesized a range of innovative copolymers, including AB diblock poly(styrene oxide-lactide) (PSO-PLA), ABC triblock poly(butyl lactone-styrene oxide-lactide) (PBBL-PSO-PLA), and ABCD tetrablock copolymers poly(ethoxy vinyl glycidyl ether-butyl lactone-styrene oxide-lactide) (PEVGE-PBBL-PSO-PLA).
A review on fault diagnosis in TCSC compensated transmission lines using various techniques
Authors: Pankaj Kumar Sahu , Rajkumar Jhapte
Published: September 2023

This study presents a comparative analysis of fault detection and categorization methods in TCSC (Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor)-compensated power systems. The analysis explores different techniques for extracting fault features from current data obtained from TCSC-compensated transmission lines. Machine learning algorithms, namely kNearest Neighbor (k-NN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) are employed to categorize the extracted features, enabling fault detection and identification. To evaluate the efficacy of the proposed method, simulation tests were conducted on a test system, considering various fault scenarios. The simulations accounted for the presence of noise and TCSC correction, reflecting real-world operating conditions. The results demonstrate the efficiency of multiple approaches in accurately and swiftly detecting and classifying faults. By leveraging the capabilities of machine learning algorithms and extracting relevant features from current data, the proposed method offers a promising solution for fault detection and categorization in TCSC-compensated power systems. The ability to operate effectively even in the presence of noise and TCSC correction highlights the robustness and reliability of the proposed approach.
Effect of job anxiety, self-efficacy, self-control and self-esteem on job performance in school teachers
Authors: Nasir Abbas , Mehar Fatima , Iqbal Fatima , Muhammad Yousaf
Published: September 2023

This paper examines the effect of job anxiety, self-efficacy, self-control, and self-esteem on job performance in school teachers. Through literature review and analysis, the research highlights the significance of understanding and addressing these variables. The study confirms that job anxiety negatively influences job performance among school teachers. Furthermore, the research reveals the importance of self-efficacy, self-control, and self-esteem in shaping teachers' performance positively. The data collected from 200 school teachers shows distinct patterns in male and female teachers regarding job anxiety and job performance. Male teachers demonstrate higher levels of job anxiety compared to female teachers, while female teachers exhibit higher job performance. Additionally, the study explores the mediating and moderating roles of self-esteem in the relationships between job anxiety, self-efficacy, and job performance.
Observation on the effect of interventional devascularization in the treatment of liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension
Authors: Bo Chen  , Donghong Shi  , Min Ai  , Longjiang Zhang
Published: September 2023

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the clinical effect of interventional devascularization in the treatment of liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension. Methods: 80 patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension admitted between January 2020 and January 2023 were selected as research subjects. They were divided into a control group (surgical devascularization) and an experimental group (interventional devascularization) through the computer grouping method, and the effect of the treatment received by both groups were compared. Results: (i) The efficacy of the treatment received in the experimental group was 94.87%, which was significantly higher than that of the control group, which was 76.92% (P < 0.05). (ii) There was no difference in the levels of alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) between the control group and the experimental group before treatment (P > 0.05); after treatment, the levels of ALT, AST, and ALP in the experimental group were statistically significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). (iii) Compared with the total complication rate of 28.21% in the control group, the total complication rate of the experimental group was lower at 10.25%, and the statistical significance was established (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Interventional devascularization has demonstrated positive outcomes in treating liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. This is evident in the enhancement of liver function and its high safety profile. Consequently, it merits wider adoption and utilization in clinical practice.
SYARIAH FINTECH DALAM PERSPEKTIF MASLAHAH MURSALAH
Authors: Ach zainal anshari Zainal
Published: September 2023

The increasingly developing Islamic fintech in this technological era needs to be complemented by knowledge. Therefore, this research aims to understand Islamic fintech from the perspective of Islamic law using a descriptive qualitative method. The research methodology employed in this study is a literature review gathered from various sources. The results obtained indicate that Islamic fintech has become a contemporary fiqh discourse that has not been definitively addressed in the Quran and the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Hence, it relies on ijma (consensus of scholars) as its legal source. The Indonesian Ulema Council issued Fatwa DSN-MUI No.117/DSN-MUI/II/2018 regarding Information Technology-Based Financing Services with Sharia Principles. This fatwa is in accordance with Islamic Sharia and has clear legal protections outlined in legislation and regulations.
CUSTOMER PERCEPTION; E-WALLET USED AS A NON-CASH PAYMENT TOOL
Authors: Zahrah Salsabilla Aulia Az , Manafe Leonard Adrie , Tatasari Titis , Fatchurrohman Mochamad , Tenovita Sari Fajar
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine customer perceptions of Haus! Siwalankerto regarding the use of e-wallets as non-cash payments. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with excavation techniques through interviews. Retrieval of data in this study using informants as many as seven customers. This research provides valuable insights for stakeholders, including e-wallet companies, merchants, and local governments, in increasing e-wallet adoption in Haus! Siwalankerto. The indicators used to see perceptions are perceptions of convenience, usability and risk. This research shows that: First, Perceived Convenience, most customers agree that e-wallets provide many conveniences; Second, Perceived Usefulness shows that the majority of customers agree that during payment transactions they use e-wallets; Third, Risk Perception shows that a small proportion agree that e-wallet payments are very low risk. Research show, it can be seen from the large number of customer interests, it shows that almost all use e-wallet payments as a non-cash payment instrument. Then the use of e-wallets on Haus! Siwalanketo is influenced by these three perceptions.
Reflexiones sobre clima, urbanización y metropolización: Guatemala, Salvador y Nicaragua
Authors: Galán Gaitán Marcela Carolina , Rosales Montano Silvia
Published: September 2023

El presente documento representó un esfuerzo colectivo con el propósito de comprender la relación entre clima, urbanización, metropolización y sostenibilidad, y establecer la función de los habitantes de una población. El proceso bajo investigación-acción permitió que un grupo de expertos de ciudades de Guatemala, MuniGuate; Salvador, Oficina de Planificación del Área Metropolitana de San Salvador la OPAMS; y Nicaragua la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería y el área Metropolitana de Managua establecieran un diálogo e intercambiaran investigaciones y saberes durante 2021. La contribución académica y científica interpretó los fenómenos de crecimiento demográfico natural, producto de la migración, su sistema climático, resultado la vulnerabilidad social (pobreza), el estrés hídrico, la inseguridad alimentaria, entre otros. Mediante la producción de conocimiento y la formación-acción sobre el concepto clima-territorio, estos estudios conllevan la necesidad de incorporar a esta iniciativa a Honduras y Costa Rica, y de forma estratégica elaborar un Atlas de dinámicas metropolitanas centroamericanas.
PENGARUH PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIKA TERHADAP KECEMASAN DAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR MAHASISWA TADRIS MATEMATIKA UINFAS BENGKULU
Authors: Aisya Feity , Listiana Umi , Aysi Rahadatul
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the ability to understand mathematical concepts with anxiety and independence in learning mathematics in Tadris Mathematics students at UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu. A good understanding of mathematical concepts is an important aspect of learning mathematics, while anxiety and independent learning can affect performance and learning outcomes in mathematics. The approach used in this study is quantitative where this research uses a correlational research design. The sample used in this study was Tadris Mathematics students at UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu Class of 2021 who are taking lectures this semester. The instruments used included testing the understanding of mathematical concepts, the mathematics anxiety questionnaire, and the mathematics learning independence questionnaire. The description of mathematical concepts is one of the key aspects in the success of learning mathematics mathematics. The results of the information analysis show that there is a significant relationship between the description of the concept and anxiety and learning independence. Students who have a better understanding of concepts tend to have lower levels of anxiety and greater levels of learning independence. These findings indicate that conceptual understanding has an important role in reducing anxiety and increasing student learning independence. This research makes a crucial contribution to our understanding of the factors that influence students' learning anxiety and independence in mathematics. The practical implication of this research is that learning approaches that promote effective understanding of concepts can help reduce students' anxiety and increase their learning independence. Therefore, it is important for students in the Tadris Mathematics study program as prospective mathematics teachers to consider understanding concepts as a relevant factor in supporting learning success.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL AJAR BERBASIS PROBLEM BASED LEARNING DALAM BENTUK FLIPBOOK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS
Authors: Amaliyah Dina Inti , Purwoko Riawan Yudi , Kurniawan Heru , Wibowo Teguh
Published: September 2023

The research was conducted to determine the validity, practicality, and validity of problem-based learning teaching modules in the form of flipbooks to improve students' critical thinking skills in Phase E. The type of research used was research and development (RD) using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The subjects of this study were class X students (Phase E) and educators at SMA N 1 Prembun. Data was collected using interviews, questionnaires, and test questions. Interview sheets, validation questionnaires, practicality questionnaires, and test questions were used as instruments in this study. The data obtained were then analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that the problem-based learning module in the form of a flipbook will improve students' critical thinking skills in Phase E concentration. 1) is valid with a yield proportion of 80%; 2) practical for educators with a proportion yield of 86%; and 3) effective with an n-gain score of 0.78. Based on this, problem-based learning modules in the form of flipbooks to improve students' critical thinking skills in Phase E can be used in educational units with appropriate characteristics. The use of flipbooks is not limited to student worksheets; all independent curriculum modules are in flipbooks.
Population-based estimates of COVID-19 period prevalence and cumulative monthly incidence in New York City: A comparison of estimates from three surveys, July–August 2020
Authors: Peebles Kathryn , Witt Michael , Caton Jo-Anne , Sanderson Michael L , Perlman Sharon E , Fernandez Steven , Dumas Sarah E , Alroy Karen A , Burkey Andrew , Ruther Nicholas , Sokolowski John , Gwynn R. Charon , Gould L Hannah , Seligson Amber Levanon
Published: September 2023

Background Diagnosis-based surveillance of COVID-19 underestimates COVID-19 burden. Questions about COVID-19-consistent symptoms were added to three population-based surveys to obtain representative estimates of COVID-19 period prevalence and monthly cumulative incidence. Objective To evaluate if estimates of COVID-19 period prevalence and cumulative monthly incidence differed when collected from surveys with different sampling frames and modes of administration. Methods Data were collected from adult New York City (NYC) residents via the Community Health Survey (CHS) (sampling frame: random digit dial with dual landline and cellphone frame; mode: phone) and the Citywide Mobility Survey (CMS) (sampling frame: probabilistically selected panel; mode: online) in July 2020 and via CHS and Healthy NYC (sampling frame: probabilistically selected panel; mode: online and phone) in August 2020. Persons with COVID-19-like illness (CLI) were identified based on reported symptoms in the past 30 days. To obtain COVID-19 estimates, CLI estimates were adjusted by the proportion of laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections among citywide emergency department CLI visits in which patients received SARS-CoV-2 testing. We used t-tests to compare estimated CLI period prevalence in July 2020 between CHS and CMS and CLI period prevalence and cumulative monthly incidence in August 2020 between CHS and Healthy NYC. Results CLI period prevalence was similar between CHS and CMS during July (12.2% vs. 9.9%, respectively, p=0.511); COVID-19 period prevalence was 1.7% and 1.3%, respectively. In contrast, CLI period prevalence was higher per Healthy NYC during August 2020 than CHS (18.1% vs. 11.3%, p=0.014); COVID-19 period prevalence was 0.7% and 0.4%, respectively. CLI cumulative monthly incidence in August was similar (5.7% and 4.0%, respectively; p=0.246) in both surveys. Conclusions Because estimates of CLI were not consistently different by sampling frame or mode of administration, additional research to understand the cause of differences between CHS and Healthy NYC can support use of symptom-based surveillance to monitor COVID-19 trends.
Effect of Chitosan-PMAA-Nutrients Slow-release Fertilizer on Germination of Falcataria moluccana (Miq.) Barneby & J. W. Grimes
Authors: Madani Hilmi Naufal , Wijayanto Nurheni , Hartoyo Adisti Permatasari Putri
Published: September 2023

Slow-release fertilizer (SRF) with chitosan (CS) coating as a supply of plant nutrients is an alternative to the efficient use of conventional chemical fertilizers and reduces environmental pollution. However, its potential in woody plants is limited. This study aimed to analyze the effect of SRF on Falcataria moluccana germination and SRF phosphorus release rate. This study used SRF from polymerizing CS with methacrylic acid (MAA) to trap nutrients (CS-PMAA-nutrients SRF). The seeds of F. moluccana were germinated at six concentrations SRF: without fertilizer (F0), SRF CS dose 0.5% weight 0.03 g (F1), SRF CS 0.5% 0.01 g (F2), SRF CS 0.7% 0.03 g (F3), SRF CS 0.7% 0.01 g (F4), and conventional fertilizer (F5) for 21 days. SRF can increase the germination of F. moluccana. F4 increased normal sprout (10%) and germination power (16%) of F. moluccana. Furthermore, SRF with a concentration of 0.01 g produced a higher germination value than a concentration of 0.03 g. The release rate of SRF’s nutrients was slower (91.80% phosphorus) than conventional fertilizers. SRF application can reduce nutrients lost and increase the efficiency of nutrient absorption. Hence, it can improve F. moluccana growth.
Cavernous Sinus Syndrome: An Unusual Diagnosis
Authors: Dias Antunes Joana , Bertão Maria Inês , Gonçalves André , Loureiro Luísa
Published: September 2023

Cavernous sinus syndrome is characterized by ophthalmoplegia, diplopia, facial hypoesthesia, Horner syndrome and proptosis. The authors present a clinical case of an 89-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with complaints of vomiting, severe left frontotemporal headache, photophobia, left ptosis and diplopia with less than 24 hours of evolution. Neurological examination revealed ptosis and limitation of all eye movements in the left eye. Cranioencephalic computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed an expansive lesion with expression in the suprasellar cistern and in the left cavernous sinus, suggestive of a macroadenoma with signs of hemorrhagic transformation. Cavernous sinus syndrome has several etiologies, as cerebrovascular diseases, infectious diseases, and trauma. In addition to the clinical history and physical examination, imaging tests are essential to determine the etiology behind this syndrome.
O ESTUDO DA SOCIOLOGIA NO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Oliveira Rafael Jacson da Silva Carneiro de
Published: September 2023

O artigo busca refletir sobre a importância do processo da inserção da Sociologia nos currículos do Ensino Médio, haja vista que o papel da Sociologia no Ensino Médio está em formar o cidadão consciente a partir de uma melhor compreensão lógica e dos fatores que dinamizam a realidade social. A referida disciplina como formadora do pensamento crítico é um importante instrumento de construção de uma educação emancipatória, deve ser compreendida por suas lutas históricas para ser inserida no currículo escolar. No que diz respeito à metodologia utilizada, escolhemos a bibliográfica e documental a apartir de materiais que versam sobre o assunto. Os estudos e as leituras foram norteados pela categoria de análise sobre a inserção da disciplina de Sociologia no currículo escolar tendo como fio condutor a etapa do ensino médio. Assim, no material utilizado para a produção da pesquisa, se destaca a base de dados Scielo, com os artigos científicos dos periódicos da Capes, as teses e as dissertações do site do Governo Federal, com os documentos educacionais oficiais e as revistas de Sociologia da internet.
OS SABERES DA MATA DO ENGENHO UCHÔA: Fragmentos de uma tese
Authors: Silva Laudiélcio Ferreira Maciel da
Published: September 2023

Descubra os saberes que circulam pela Mata do Engenho Uchôa e do seu entorno com o livro OS SABERES DA MATA DO ENGENHO UCHÔA: Fragmentos de uma tese. Explore a educação para além dos muros da escola e aprenda sobre a importância da dimensão ambiental da educação como tema transversal. Compre agora e amplie seus conhecimentos.
COMUNIDADES QUILOMBOLAS: OS DESAFIOS VIVENCIADOS NO ACESSO AOS SERVIÇOS DE SAÚDE
Authors: Costa Alice Micaela da Silva , Almeida Victória Cristine Melo , Quaresma Tatiane Costa , Fernandes Franciane de Paula , Oliveira Sheyla Mara Silva de , Moraes Waldiney Pires , Valentim Lívia de Aguiar
Published: September 2023

A comunidade quilombola é denominada como um grupo étnico-racial com características culturais próprias, históricas e afins que se formaram nos tempos de escravidão no Brasil. Esse grupo social constitui uma população altamente vulnerável e com os piores indicadores de saúde devido a menor possibilidade de acesso aos serviços e cuidados de saúde e, consequentemente, estão mais suscetíveis ao adoecimento, à mortalidade e à baixa qualidade de vida. Diante disso, nota-se a necessidade de fortalecer a equidade para a população quilombola, visto que ainda são vítimas do racismo institucional nos serviços de saúde e sofrem diariamente com a falta de profissionais capacitados para atender suas demandas, bem como o difícil acesso da comunidade e a distância dos serviços de saúde em relação às suas moradias.
TUBERCULOSE EM POVOS INDÍGENAS
Authors: Lima Vanessa Kemilly Gomes , Souza Pâmela Karen Oliveira de , Quaresma Tatiane Costa , Fernandes Franciane de Paula , Oliveira Sheyla Mara Silva de , Moraes Waldiney Pires , Valentim Lívia de Aguiar
Published: September 2023

Neste capítulo, exploramos a complexidade da tuberculose (TB), uma doença conhecida desde o século XIX, causada por diferentes agentes etiológicos, com destaque para o Mycobacterium tuberculosis, também chamado de bacilo de Koch. Descrevemos suas características, incluindo a resistência a álcool-ácido, a transmissão principalmente respiratória e a importância da sua abordagem na saúde pública. Destacamos como a população indígena no Brasil enfrenta um risco significativamente maior de contrair a TB em comparação com a população geral. Abordamos as políticas de atenção à saúde indígena, incluindo a Política Nacional de Atenção à Saúde dos Povos Indígenas (PNASPI) e o papel das Equipes Multidisciplinares de Saúde Indígena (EMSI). Discutimos a busca ativa de sintomáticos respiratórios indígenas como parte das estratégias de saúde, bem como os desafios na manutenção da saúde e no controle da tuberculose nessa população, como a falta de infraestrutura nas aldeias e o abandono do tratamento. Abordamos a importância da assistência culturalmente competente e do acesso efetivo aos serviços de saúde para os indígenas. Finalmente, enfatizamos a necessidade de políticas públicas eficazes e metas de controle da tuberculose específicas para a população indígena, destacando a importância de respeitar suas crenças e culturas enquanto se busca prevenir e tratar essa doença desafiadora.
SITUAÇÃO DE SAÚDE DAS POPULAÇÕES RIBEIRINHAS NA PANDEMIA DA COVI-19
Authors: Santos Cássia Maria Branco dos , Silva Gabriel Cunha da , Quaresma Tatiane Costa , Fernandes Franciane de Paula , Oliveira Sheyla Mara Silva de , Moraes Waldiney Pires , Valentim Lívia de Aguiar
Published: September 2023

As comunidades ribeirinhas são grupos populacionais que estão localizado às margens dos rios. Esse grupo populacional é historicamente marcado por mazelas e desigualdades sociais e na saúde, vivendo em condições de vulnerabilidade social, como a pobreza extrema, habitações em palafitas e ausência de saneamento básico. Outra característica dessas comunidades é as longas distância dos centros urbanos. A covid-19, representou um momento de crise que atingiu todos os segmentos da sociedade, mais ainda o da saúde. Na realidade das comunidades ribeirinhas, a pandemia da covid-19, exacerbou ainda mais as mazelas já existentes, configurando impactos na situação de saúde dos ribeirinhos. Tal fato foi evidenciado pela ausência ou pouca efetividade das políticas públicas em saúde, representado pela ausência da assistência em saúde e a pouca informação sobre a covid-19 dentro das comunidades, bem como, a insistência de um plano de enfrentamento da pandemia voltado para essa população específica. Dessa forma, esta pesquisa destaca a necessidade da efetivação das políticas públicas em saúde nas comunidades ribeirinhas, bem como, a necessidade de pesquisas futuras sobre a temática, haja vista, a escassez de estudos sobre o tema.
OS PRINCIPAIS DESAFIOS DA ASSISTÊNCIA DE ENFERMAGEM NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA EM TERRITÓRIO INDÍGENA NA AMAZÔNIA: UM ESTUDO INTEGRATIVO
Authors: Silva Blendon Queiroz da , Aquino Leanna Silva , Quaresma Tatiane Costa , Fernandes Franciane de Paula , Oliveira Sheyla Mara Silva de , Moraes Waldiney Pires , Valentim Lívia de Aguiar
Published: September 2023

Este estudo busca apresentar as principais dificuldades vivenciadas pela equipe de enfermagem em territórios tradicionais indígenas, bem como as particularidades culturais de saberes e práticas, analisando até onde a enfermagem pode interferir e agir com seus conhecimentos técnico-científicos. O estudo também proporciona a reflexão da importância da assistência de enfermagem dentro dos territórios indígenas, as políticas de cobertura e a atuação, visando o papel da enfermagem na medicina tradicional indígena e na assistência ao pré-natal da mulher indígena. As fragilidades que cercam a enfermagem em área indígena interferem diretamente no cuidado e atenção das populações tradicionais indígenas.
Desenvolvimento de Jogos 3D no Unity
Authors: Luz Elber Alves da , Costa Jaidson Brandão da
Published: September 2023

O propósito deste livro é disponibilizar assistência para que os iniciantes e os intermediários possam se educar e desenvolver jogos em 3D utilizando a engine Unity. O material será divido em seções que aumentam em complexidade, indo desde os conceitos fundamentais até técnicas intermediárias, de modo que os leitores possam andar em uma rota de estudo que tenha estrutura e esteja adaptada a sua capacidade.
Construção de uma ontologia de referência para o domínio da HIV/aids
Authors: Costa Danielli dos Reis , Guarnier Thayza Sacconi , Santos Andréia Soprani dos , Bubach Susana , Rissino Silvia das Dores , Teixeira Maria das Graças da Silva
Published: September 2023

O uso da Tecnologia da Informação está presente nos mais diversos domínios, inclusive no da saúde, ao utilizar várias metodologias e ferramentas computacionais. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar o modelo conceitual baseado em ontologia sobre o domínio HIV/aids denominado OntoHI. No processo para desenvolver a OntoHI adotam-se a metodologia SABiO e a ontologia de fundamentação UFO, além do conhecimento de especialistas da área da saúde, o que garante a representação da realidade. Artefatos da ontologia aqui apresentados: representação gráfica, glossário de termos, questões de competência. O controle de qualidade se dá através dos processos de validação e verificação das questões de competências. A OntoHI possibilita a integração com representações de outros domínios. Pode ser utilizado como artefato para a construção de ferramentas computacionais, principalmente sistemas de informações e aplicativos móveis para acompanhar o tratamento de pacientes, além de poder ser expandida para se adaptar a novas situações.
Pela democracia e saúde: uma trajetória de múltiplas vozes e da ecologia de saberes
Authors: Souto Lucia Regina Florentino
Published: September 2023

Em entrevista à Reciis, a médica sanitarista Lucia Souto conta como seu trabalho em medicina comunitária a motivou à pesquisa científica, a fim de compreender as desigualdades que persistem no Brasil. Atuante em diversos movimentos populares e conferências nacionais voltadas à área da saúde, a pesquisadora faz um panorama sobre a trajetória das conferências nacionais de saúde, particularmente da 8ª à 17ª, realizada neste ano de 2023. Considera que houve um aumento da participação popular na garantia do direito à saúde. A sanitarista afirma que uma sociedade democrática não pode existir sem uma popularização radical dos meios de comunicação e informação, nos quais se manifeste uma pluralidade de vozes e uma ecologia dos saberes. Lucia Souto é chefe da Assessoria de Participação Social e Diversidade do Ministério da Saúde.
Análisis de la descarga submarina en dos sectores de la costa oriental de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Authors: Carretero Silvina , Rapaglia John , Rodrigues Capítulo Leandro , Kruse Eduardo
Published: September 2023

La descarga de agua dulce subterránea en el mar (SGD: sigla en inglés) es un proceso natural que ocurre en la interfase continente-océano y es de importancia en la dinámica costera. En la costa oriental de la provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina (Partidos de La Costa y Pinamar) se planteó como objetivo detectar la descarga de agua dulce desde el acuífero arenoso hacia el Océano Atlántico aplicando balance de masas de 222Rn como trazador y mapas de flujo subterráneo. Se midió la actividad del 222Rn en el agua subterránea en perforaciones y en transectas a 300 m de la línea de costa. En base a la obtención de la profundidad en los pozos de la red de monitoreo existente se construyeron mapas isofreáticos. La SGD para La Costa resultó en 0,37 m3/m/d según la hidrodinámica y 3,5 m3/m/d según el radón. Para Pinamar estos valores fueron de 0,66 y 0,55 m3/m/d respectivamente. La presencia de sedimentos en suspensión del Río de la Plata tendría influencia sobre las mediciones de radón incrementando los valores de descarga en La Costa, mientras que en Pinamar la ausencia de los mismos permitió la obtención de resultados similares por ambas metodologías.
Conflictos en el uso del suelo y ocupación del territorio en la región los ríos Losada- Caño Perdido, municipio de la Macarena, Meta (2002 a 2016)
Authors: González Escobar Carlos Humberto , Vargas Gutiérrez Lorenzo Andrés
Published: September 2023

En este capítulo se analizan las transformaciones físico-espaciales de los paisajes boscosos de la región comprendida entre el Río Losada y Caño Perdido, sector sur del Parque Nacional Natural Tinigua y Cordillera de Los Picachos. El análisis se basa en la historia de uso, ocupación y poblamiento del Río Losada – Caño Perdido, el cual refleja un conjunto de procesos de orden social, económico y político que se concretan fundamentalmente en cuatro aspectos: la extrema debilidad del capital social; los altos niveles de violencia, asociados con la presencia de actores armados organizados (guerrilla y militares); la profundización de las economías extractivistas (madera, cultivos de uso ilícito, procesamiento y tráfico) y la alta fragilidad ambiental de la región.
Comparative Studies of selected browses of South-Southern part of Nigeria with particular reference to their proximate and some anti-nutritional constituents in different locations
Authors: Edet JE  , Gboshe PN
Published: September 2023

The study was carried out to determine the influence of locations on the proximate chemical composition and some anti- nutritional components of some samples of browse plant leaves. Five samples each of the leaves of commonly utilized browse plants were sourced from each study location, these were; Gmelina arborea, Daniella oliveri, Sarcophalus, latifolia, Vitex doniana and Ficus thoningii. These were harvested from Obubra in Cross River State and Idoro in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and used for the study. Generally, few variability was recorded in both locations with values of percentages crude protein (CP) (17.50 to 26.25), crude fibre (26.15 to 45.30), Ash (5.15 to 14.90), ether extract (1.99 to 13.60), nitrogen free extract (7.20 to 41.51) and moisture content (26.29-73.20) which appeared to be relatively higher in samples from Akwa Ibom. The concentration of anti-nutritional factors were generally also low in both location. Phytate 0.21 to 4.03, oxalate 0.35 to 13.30, saponins 0.002 to 3.60, tannin content ranged from 0.35 to 5.10 and alkaloids 0.001 to 2.38. The results showed that the browse plants studied have good levels of nutrients, low and safe levels of anti-nutritional factors. Based on these results, it is therefore recommended that, the browse plants may be actively used in the feeding of livestock in the two locations where it is even seem to be luxuriant and available during the dry season.
Research on the public sector's strategic management process based on dynamic capabilities
Authors: Dai Yuhang  , He Rui
Published: September 2023

Strategic management is a prominent subject within the realm of government governance and change, holding considerable importance for government organizations in their pursuit of precisely understanding economic and social trends and regulations, as well as enhancing administrative efficiency and effectiveness. This article enhances the conventional three-stage public sector strategic management model by differentiating between resources at various stages of the strategy and taking into account both internal and external factors in order to investigate the role of dynamic capabilities in the strategic management process. The objective is to develop a model of strategic management that incorporates dynamic capabilities.