bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Laboratory Studies on the Production of Asphalt Mixture Bad 22,4 with Pet (Plastic Bottle Fibers)
Authors: Claudiu-Ionel Chicuș , Gheorghe Gugiuman , Gelu-Răzvan Gimiga , Cristian Iriciuc Silviu
Published: February 2025

Plastic is a versatile and cheap material, but extremely durable and nearly impossible to decompose in nature. Plastic waste is not only a visual pollution issue but also a global health problem, as microplastics enter the food chain, affecting both marine life and humans. Moreover, the mass production of plastic is closely linked to greenhouse gas emissions and the depletion of natural resources. Pollution caused by PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is one of the most severe forms of environmental pollution due to excessive use and inadequate recycling of these materials. PETs are mainly used in the form of containers (bottles), and because of their durability and slow degradation in nature, these objects become a major source of pollution, affecting both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Thus, the present article discusses the recycling and use of PET in the form of fibers for reinforcing asphalt pavements, similar to cement concrete applications. These fibers were added as a percentage of the optimal binder content, and Marshall specimens were fabricated to determine apparent density, water absorption, Marshall stability and flow. The results obtained are favorable.
El derecho humano de acceso a la justicia en materia laboral
Authors: Martínez Martínez Jorge
Published: February 2025

Todo modelo de justicia debe orientarse hacia el fortalecimiento del Estado constitucional de derecho; en el caso de la materia laboral, el acceso a la justicia puede lograrse tanto en sede prejudicial como en sede judicial; no obstante el incremento del trabajo por cuenta propia en los últimos años ha implicado que este derecho humano resulte difícil de alcanzarse, porque se circunscribe únicamente a las relaciones de trabajo formales.
El derecho humano de acceso a la justicia enfrenta severas limitaciones en el ámbito de la justicia laboral, puesto que en fechas recientes bajo el argumento de reorganizar las cargas de trabajo de las Juntas Especiales de la Federal de Conciliación y Arbitraje se han suprimido algunas de estas, complicando el seguimiento que las partes pueden darle a los asuntos que se encuentran sub iudice.
El referido modelo debe superar sus propias dificultades, además de las que le impone el contexto actual de las relaciones de trabajo; sin olvidar que la finalidad del derecho laboral y procesal laboral es el equilibrio de los factores de la producción; por lo cual se evidencia que tanto el modelo anterior, como el actual, impactan decisivamente en la tutela de diversos derechos humanos.
Evaluation and comparison of the impact of titanium dioxide nanocoating on frictional resistance of orthodontic stainless-steel wires: An experimental study
Authors: Suresh Karthika Edassery , Manjula K. T. , Kumar D. Chethan , Shailaja A. M. , Handique Swadhinata
Published: February 2025

Objectives

The reduction in frictional force during sliding mechanics results in accelerated tooth movement and enhanced anchorage control. Recently, coating archwires with various nanoparticles has been suggested to lower frictional forces. In the present study, the primary objective is to evaluate and compare the efficiency of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanocoated stainless-steel (SS) wires versus uncoated SS wires in reducing frictional resistance during sliding mechanics, also to assess and compare the surface roughness of TiO2 nanocoated SS wires and uncoated SS wires.

Material and Methods

Eighteen straight SS wires of 0.019 × 0.025 inches were divided into, experimental and control groups. The experimental group was coated with TiO2 nanoparticles and analyzed for surface roughness using an optical profilometer. Frictional resistance and coefficient of friction at 0.5 N and 1 N between the wires and brackets 0.022” slot size were tested using a texture analyzer.

Results

Uncoated SS wire exhibited significantly higher surface roughness (0.28 ± 0.06 Ra) compared to TiO2 coated wire (0.037 ± 0.09 Ra). The mean frictional resistance at 0.5 N and 1 N for coated wires were 2.15 ± 0.35 and 2.79 ± 0.30, respectively, while for uncoated wires, they were 1.15 ± 0.22 and 1.64 ± 0.84, indicating higher friction in coated wires. Surface analysis showed the coating peeling off after the friction test.

Conclusion

Increased frictional resistance between the wire and bracket slot in the experimental group can be contributed due to the peeling off of the coating, to strengthen the evidence on the impact of coated wires on frictional characteristics, more research is required.
Comparative analysis of double inversion recovery (DIR) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) sequences for the detection of brain white matter diseases
Authors: Kumar Dheeraj , Rastogi Rajul , Diwakar Shailendra Kumar , Gupta Shubham
Published: February 2025

Introduction

Double inversion recovery (DIR) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) are important in the study of cerebral white matter diseases. DIR is more sensitive to cortical lesions, like those of multiple sclerosis, whereas DTI provides information about white matter microstructure. The specific contribution and limitations of each technique must be known for their appropriate application at the bedside.

Material and Methods

We have undertaken a comprehensive review of studies on DIR and diffusion imaging with resampling of orthogonal planes methodologies. Data were extracted from reliable databases such as Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. The analysis compared the diagnostic accuracy and clinical implications of these techniques. Using machine learning, we were able to manage the multidimensional datasets successfully. Much as this technology showed promising results in improving diagnostic outcomes by easing the analysis of complicated imaging data, we took a holistic approach that gave us the vantage point to assess the strengths and limitations of DIR and DTI methodologies against medical imaging.

Results

Recent research has supported the efficacy of DIR for the detection of cortical lesions in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. DTI has been known to detect microstructural changes within white matter tracts. New imaging technologies, including AI image generation and machine learning algorithms, have significantly enhanced diagnostic power.

Conclusion

Integrating DTI with DIR has proven to be a very strong technique in white matter disease assessment, demonstrating better detection of lesions and microstructural changes. DTI is helpful in predicting clinical outcomes and helps with rehabilitation strategies. Advanced next-generation imaging techniques and machine learning algorithms improve diagnostic accuracy. Hence, continued research toward refining imaging modalities is needed to understand the precise role of white matter abnormalities in cognitive function. Future research directions in imaging for the detection of white matter diseases would come with the integration of advanced techniques, such as b-tensor encoding schemes in diffusion-weighted MRIs with machine learning.
Intermittent fasting & cardiometabolic diseases
Authors: Mishra Nalini , Mishra Vishnu Narayan
Published: February 2025

Medically speaking fasting could be defined as the ability of the body to meet its macro and micro nutrients requirements during either shortage or absence of food during a limited period of time. In human beings Intermittent Fasting (IF) regimens are most widely studied fasting methods with significant medical benefits. IF in humans ameliorates multiple metabolic & hormonal factors that are implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, type II DM, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, neuro- degenerative & cancerous illnesses, which are the leading causes of morbidity, disability and mortality in human beings. These health benefits of intermittent fasting are not just the result of weight loss or reduced free radical production. Instead intermittent fasting triggers evolutionarily developed and preserved adaptive cellular responses that evolved billions of years ago in prokaryotes and allows mammals including humans in preventing and treating diseases and having favorable effects on aging, as IF improves glucose regulation, increases stress resistance, suppresses inflammation, promotes cellular autophagy and leads to cells engage in tissue specific processes of growth, repair and plasticity. G-K switch is supposed to play a major role in this process. Overall evidence suggests that IF regimens are not harmful in healthy normal weight, overweight, or obese adults.
Piloting an event-based surveillance model in private hospitals for early detection of disease clusters, Kerala, India
Authors: Vaman Raman Swathy , Solomon Sunil , Averhoff Francisco , Landay Alan L. , Thangaraj Jeromie Wesley Vivian , Abdulkader Rizwan Suliankatchi , Joseph Flory , Cloherty Gavin , Murhekar Manoj V.
Published: February 2025

Background & objectives

Event-based surveillance (EBS) is a critical component of early warning systems for detecting and responding to infectious disease outbreaks. While EBS is widely used in public health settings, its integration into private healthcare facilities remains limited. This study undertook to pilot an EBS in private hospitals in Kasaragod, Kerala and to assess its added value in early detection of disease clusters.

Methods

Clinical nurses abstracted the data on hospitalisation dates, places of residence, and presenting illnesses from case records of patients with acute febrile illness (AFI) admitted in six private hospitals. A software algorithm analysed the data to identify spatiotemporal clustering of case-patients or deaths (signals), for syndromes of interest [acute febrile illness with rash (AFIR), acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), acute febrile illness with haemorrhage (AFIH) and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI)]. The District Surveillance Unit (DSU) verified these signals, flagged verified signals as events, and conducted a risk assessment to determine if the events were outbreaks.

Results

From May to December 2023, data from 3294 (73%) of 4512 AFI patients were analysed using the EBS algorithm. Of the 88 signals identified, 67 (76%) were due to SARI, 9 (10.3%) were due to AES, and 9 (9%) were due to AFIR. Ten signals were verified as events, of which nine were classified as outbreaks (dengue-1, H1N1-3, H3N2-1, H1N1 and H3N2 - 1, H1N1 and SARS-COV2 – 1, no pathogen detected– 2). Five outbreaks were not detected by the existing indicator-based surveillance (IBS).

Interpretation & conclusions

EBS pilot in private health facilities complemented the IBS system by early detecting outbreaks. This EBS model has the potential for implementation in other districts, especially in districts at higher risk of zoonotic spillover.
Exploring Influence of Spiritual Well-being on Caregiver Burden in Head-and-Neck Malignancy: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Vaishnav Rutam Bhalendu , Mishra Girish , Sharma Yojana , Ganjiwale Jaishree Deepak , Kumar Dinesh , Bhatt Dipali
Published: February 2025

Objectives:

Taking care of a patient with head-and-neck malignancy (HNM) entails enormous physical, emotional, cognitive and moral challenges. Caregivers frequently turn to spiritual practices such as prayer, offering and meditation to enhance inner strength and coping ability. Assessment of caregiver burden (CGB) would remain incomplete without considering spiritual well-being (SWB). We set out to assess CGB and SWB in caregivers of patients suffering from HNMs.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional study was carried out in a medical college-associated tertiary care centre after approval from the institutional ethics committee. CGB was determined using a translated version of Zarit Burden interview 22. SWB was determined by the spiritual wellbeing scale (SWBS), which was translated into Gujarati and validated. Relevant demographic data were also collected and analysed.

Results:

(1) Patient characteristics: (i) Number of participants: 60 (37 males and 23 females). Mean age: 55.56 years, (ii) Mean time since diagnosis: 7.33 months, (iii) Type of malignancy: Buccal mucosae 31, tongue 12, hard palate 7, lip 4, others 6, (iv) Type of family: Nuclear 14, joint 46. Locale: Rural: 36, urban: 24. (2) Caregiver characteristics: (i) Mean age: 44 years, (ii) Educational status: Graduate and above: 19, undergraduate: 22, primary education: 19, (iii) Occupation: Home-makers: 13, skilled: 18, semi-skilled: 18, others: 6. (3) CGB scores: Mean: 35.30 (Standard deviation [SD] = 11.25). Mild, moderate and high burden were reported by 66.7%, 25% and 3.3% caregivers, respectively. 5% of caregivers reported no burden. (4) SWB score: Mean: 81.70 (SD = 14.84). Low, moderate and high SWB scores were observed in 1.7%, 93.3% and 5%, respectively. (5) There was a significant correlation between higher SWB and lower CGB scores at 0.01 level.

Conclusion:

Moderate/high SWB was observed in 95% of caregivers regardless of their educational, social and family backgrounds. There was a significant correlation between higher SWB and lower CGB scores.
The potential role of regenerative trichology in hair transplantation
Authors: Arora Gulhima , Mysore Venkataram
Published: February 2025

Hair transplantation is an established surgical modality for alopecia but has its potential limitations of donor availability and the procedure not addressing the underlying mechanism of action of hair loss. A successful surgical outcome is synchronized with the long-term benefits by ensuring the maintenance of the health of transplanted hair follicles and their niche, adequately dealing with epigenetic factors, lifestyle components, and senescence. Combining regenerative modalities with hair transplantation increases the benefit of surgery by addressing these concerns to a promising extent. These modalities can be used before, during, or after the surgery to ensure the longevity of transplanted hair while maintaining the health of the scalp and existing hair. The regenerative therapies and treatments that can be harnessed are medical devices, stem cells, regenerative compounds, cell-based treatments, and biomaterials. Although the use and exact mechanisms of action of how these modalities work are still in the nascent stage and need standardization, several of them have been reported to enhance surgical outcomes. The article mentions the limitations and challenges faced with the use of these modalities and is presented to discuss the current and future potential role of these treatments with hair transplantation. It is put forth as a practice viewpoint for hair transplantation surgeons.
Exposome within the Context of the Public Health Perspectives
Authors: El-Gilany Abdel-Hady
Published: February 2025

Genetics account for a small proportion of diseases, and the remaining causes appear to be environmental. The classic epidemiological approach is to study each cause-effect relationship separately. This does not consider the linked and complex interactions between different exposures throughout the life course. The exposome is a new concept in health research. It focuses on integrating environmental exposures from conception to death with the human genome to study their effects on human health. It complements but does not mirror the genome. It is dynamic and includes many domains, and the relationship between different domains is complex. These domains include the internal biological processes, the general external environment, and the external individual’s local immediate environment. Environmental exposures need to be studied to understand the causes and mechanisms of diseases to formulate prevention strategies. Many study designs, assessment tools, and methods are currently used to unravel its effects at levels of the population throughout the life span. While the application of the genome to health may be at the individual level, the exposome will be applied to the general population. Therefore, the exposome is likely to benefit public health rather than clinical practice. This narrative review aims to provide readers with the current status of exposome research, its relevance to public health and medicine, as well as its future challenges. The most important challenges are methodological and statistical issues, identification of novel biomarkers, big data management using artificial intelligence, ethical and economic considerations, integration with one health and syndemic approaches, and lastly, data sharing and international cooperation.
A rare cause of combined floppy infant: Combined oxidative phosphorylation defect: 11 due to variant in RMND1
Authors: Gowda Vykuntaraju K. , Kinhal Uddhava V. , Srinivasan Varunvenkat M. , Agrawal Sasmita Devi
Published: February 2025

Homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in the required for meiotic nuclear division 1 homolog (RMND1) gene are reported to cause combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 11. An 11-month-old boy presented with developmental delay, floppiness, and paucity of limb movements. On examination, the child had failure to thrive, dysmorphism, and a floppy. Investigations showed elevated creatinine, hyponatremia, hyperkalaemia, and metabolic acidosis. Whole exome sequencing revealed a homozygous variant known as c.1349G>C in the RMND1 gene. The child is currently on dialysis and has a mitochondrial cocktail. For any child presenting with failure to thrive, renal involvement, and myopathy an oxidative phosphorylation defect needs to be suspected.
The widespread adoption of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in the management of obesity and its implications for the anaesthesiologist and intensivist: A narrative review
Authors: Browning Taylor E. , Coy Arielle , Sehgal Vishal , Singh Surender , Jakhar Naina Singh , Sehgal Pahal , Kukreja Madhav
Published: February 2025

Currently, there is a worldwide pandemic of overweight and obesity. The consequences of obesity include noncommunicable diseases such as ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes mellitus, cancer, and premature death. Obesity is now treated as a disease. Bariatric surgery is the gold standard to treat obesity; however, pharmacological agents are now being widely adopted in the management of obesity. This only means that the number of persons on anti-obesity drugs is on the rise, and they can present for surgery, both bariatric and non-bariatric, and in the intensive care unit. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) are currently the most widely prescribed drugs for diabetes mellitus and obesity, and newer drugs are coming up. The anaesthesiologist and intensivist managing these cases need to be aware of these drugs, their pharmacology, and how they can affect the anaesthetic management and perioperative outcomes. New guidelines for these medications have been released to guide clinical practice for anaesthesiologists. We conducted a literature search related to this topic using databases and search engines (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online [MEDLINE], Embase, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar) using words such as ‘obesity,’ ‘GLP1-agonists,’ ‘semaglutide,’ ‘tirzepatide,’ ‘perioperative period,’ ‘adverse effects.’ The search revealed some systematic reviews, meta-analyses, original articles and case reports regarding the safety and efficacy of newer anti-obesity drugs and some interesting perioperative observations and clinical experiences related to their use in the surgical patient. We discuss in this narrative review the current widespread adoption of the new weight loss drugs and its implications in anaesthesia and critical care.
Systematic Review: Pengaruh Penggunaan Resep Elektronik terhadap Kejadian Kesalahan Pengobatan di Rumah Sakit
Authors: Putri Maurilla shafira , Dhamanti Inge
Published: February 2025

Electronic prescribing systems atau sistem resep elektronik dianggap mampu memudahkan proses komunikasi terkait pemberian dan pelayanan farmasi, juga membantu menerjemahkan resep dari dokter dengan apoteker, pasien, dan tenaga medis lainnya yang terkait sehingga menurukan peluang terjadinya kesalahan pengobatan pada tahap prescribing. Penelitian artikel ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara penggunaan sistem resep elektronik dengan kejadian kesalahan pengobatan di rumah sakit. Adapun metode penelitian yang dilakukan adalah menggunakan desain studi Systematic review yang dilakukan pada Mei hingga Juni 2023. Systematic review berdasarkan sumber data ScienceDirect, DOAJ, dan Google Scholar dengan kata kunci yakni, “electronic prescriptions” AND “medication errors” AND “patient safety”. Dari ekstraksi berdasarkan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi didapatkan 9 artikel terpilih.  Hasil Systematic review menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dari penggunaan resep elektronik terhadap kejadian kesalahan pengobatan di rumah sakit. Sehingga bisa disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan resep elektronik mampu menurunkan kejadian kesalahan pengobatan di rumah sakit dan meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan kesehatan.
From Love to Family Happiness: a Theoretical Model for Javanese Family*
Authors: Andayani Budi , Ancok Djamaludin , Wulan Ratna
Published: February 2025

This study empirically tested a model involving Marital Commitment, Positive Communication Style, and Family Process as mediators that support the influence of Love to Family Happiness. A total of 201 families consisting of father, mother, and one adolescent representing all the children in the family, participated in this study. Family participants have the characteristics of average numbers of children of 2-3, with spouses married for more than 10 years, with senior high school or college education level, were intact families, spouses were not in the process to divorce, and the whole family lived together. Children participants were junior or senior high school students in Yogyakarta. Participants were asked to fill in several related scales. Family Happiness Scale, Family Process Scale and Scale of Positive Communication Style responded by the three groups of participants, namely Father, Mother, and Children. Love Scale, and Marital Commitment Scale were responded by husbands and wives. To test the model Structural Equation Modeling was applied using LISREL 8.80 program. The result shows the theoretical mediating model of Marital Commitment, Positive Communication Style, and Family Process strengthen the influence of Love on Family Happiness fit with the data. This suggests that (1) marital commitment and positive communication styles are important personal characteristics for the realization of family happiness, or in other words, love is insufficient for the realization of family happiness; (2) family process has a strong role as a mediator between marital commitment and positive communication style together, on family happiness. Further concluded theoretically that the essence of the realization of family happiness is rukun that includes closeness, bonding, and caring, which manifest in cooperation among family members.
Investigating Greek EFL Coordinators’ Involvement in Online Elteachers Communities of Practice as a Means of Professional Development
Authors: Kourkouli Katerina
Published: February 2025

This paper examines Greek EFL Coordinators’ involvement in online ELTeachers Communities of Practice (CoPs) and its impact on their own and their trainees’/teachers’ professional development. The study focuses on four (4) Greek EFL School Advisors who acted as Coordinators of four online CoPs training fourty-nine (49) EFL teachers using an online platform named 2gather developed by the University of Athens in the context of a national in-service professional development project in Greece. Founded on the theory of situated learning, CoPs have been defined as “groups of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis” (Wenger et al., 2002). The study involved monitoring the development of four online ELTeachers CoPs and their respective Coordinators’ patterns of involvement and response using a mixed-methods approach which combined quantitative data and qualitative research of collective case studies (Dornyei, 2007) of the four groups of teachers. A comparison of the Coordinators’ implementation of meaningful professional development (Franke et al., 2001) activities “before” and “after” their involvement in the online CoPs was carried out. Findings delineate the extent of the Coordinators’ “reformed” training practice in terms of professional development activities provided to the teachers “before” and “after” their CoP involvement as well as their report on their teachers’ and their own perceived benefit. Results also highlight the role of the Coordinators’ attitude towards the innovative model of teacher education for its feasibility and viability in Greece and contribute to furthering our understanding of effective implementation of online CoPs in the context of continuing professional development.
The Moor as a Muslim in William Shakespeare's Othello
Authors: Ghanim Fawziya Mousa
Published: February 2025

The portrait of Muslim and Islam had an effective impact on the Elizabethan stage. It was dramatized paradoxically at the stage. Mostly , Muslims (Turk, Moors, Arabs and Persian) were represented as outsiders, infidels, lustful, violent people and barbarian. At the same time, they were regarded as a great threat to Europe, particularly after the expanses of Ottoman empire. The alliance of Queen Elizabeth with the Ottoman Empire represented by its Sultan Murad 11 had opened a new era of communication, policies and cultural exchange. The Elizabethan playwrights ' writings and imagination were influenced by the tales and stories that narrated about Muslims and their actions. The stories were narrated by captives, travelers politician and traders. In addition, the Elizabethan people kept the Medieval distorted image towards Muslims' characterization . William Shakespeare(1564-1616) portrayed a controversial image of a Muslim who converted to Christianity in his famous play Othello. The study aims at analyzing the Moor's character as a Muslim and his paradoxical action throughout William Shakespeare's Othello. The paper is divided into three sections; the first one is a brief introduction. It is concentrated on the western perspective of Islam, Prophet Muhammad and the eastern people, the second section deals with the Muslim's visage on Elizabethan stage, the third section discusses the contradicting and paradoxical Islam-Christian image of Othello. The Conclusion sums up to the findings of the paper. Keywords : the Moor, Muslims, William Shakespeare and Othello 1.1.
Tailorable nanoparticles for magnetic water cleaning of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Authors: Müller Lukas , Zehetmeier Anna , Höfling Anna , Gaß Henrik , Voß Johannes , Krappmann Daniel , Rockmann Linda , Harrer Elias , Zahn Dirk , Hirsch Andreas , Halik Marcus
Published: February 2025

Anthropogenic persistent organic pollutants pose a pressing threat to the environment and human health. They can be found in water bodies all around the world at low but hazardous concentrations. Typical representatives of this contaminant class are polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Here, we present nanoparticulate core-shell water cleaning agents, which are able to remove PCBs of various chlorination degree from water. The core consists of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) providing large surface area that can be tuned via self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) composed of phosphonic acid derivates. This shell binds the pollutants non-covalently enabling facile magnetic water remediation. By employing positively charged or hydrophobic SAMs different PCBs can be preferentially removed. Furthermore, these orthogonal functionalities can be integrated in one SPION system. By combining charged and hydrophobic phosphonic acid derivates in so-called binary SAMs the removal preference can be convoluted, which works just as well in real river water. The cost-efficient availability of the base materials for these tailorable nanoparticles is complemented with recyclability laying the foundation for a sustainable water cleaning process.
Índice de Capacidade para Trabalho (ICT) dos trabalhadores administrativos, em home office no período da pandemia covid-19
Authors: Fagundes Karla , Ana Motter Arlete , Ziemer Kusma Fidalski Solena
Published: February 2025

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a percepção dos trabalhadores da área administrativa, em home office, sobre a sua saúde, segurança e conforto no período da pandemia de Covid-19. Trata-se de estudo analítico, transversal e descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa. Em duas empresas no sul do Brasil com amostra de 65 participantes, foram aplicados dois instrumentos para analisar a associação entre o escore do Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho (ICT) e o questionário semiestruturado, calculados pelo programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences - SPSS®. A amostra foi composta por 61,5% de mulheres, com idade média de 37,8 anos, 35,3% com ensino superior, 35,3% com pós-graduação, 43,0% com tempo de empresa entre 2 e 4 anos. Identificou-se significância entre o ICT e três variáveis: 90,7% (ICT Boa/Ótima/p < 0,01) que não trabalhavam em home office antes da pandemia; 58,4% (ICT Boa/Ótima /p < 0,01) com melhor qualidade do sono durante a pandemia; e 40,0% (ICT Boa/Ótima /p < 0,03) observaram impacto em alguma dimensão da vida. Observou-se boa capacidade para o trabalho entre os participantes, porém um número expressivo relatou que o home office afetou negativamente o tempo de lazer, convívio familiar e social, saúde e atingir os prazos no trabalho.
Cuidados de Saúde Amigos da Pessoa Idosa no Serviço Nacional de Saúde
Authors: Tavares Jessica , Santinha Gonçalo , P. Rocha Nelson
Published: February 2025

O envelhecimento demográfico evidencia a necessidade de adaptação dos sistemas de saúde ao perfil de comorbilidade das pessoas idosas. Contudo, estes encontram-se ainda orientados para situações de doença aguda. Neste sentido, a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) propôs um conjunto de Princípios Amigos da Pessoa Idosa que procuram otimizar a prestação de cuidados a esta população. Neste artigo apresenta-se o resultado de uma avaliação à atual adaptação dos prestadores de cuidados de saúde aos Princípios da OMS e os meios necessários para a sua operacionalização no Serviço Nacional de Saúde. Foi aplicado um inquérito por questionário aos administradores dos cuidados primários e hospitalares, abrangendo um total de 173 entidades. Para aprofundar o conhecimento da temática, foram realizados três estudos de caso envolvendo 11 entrevistas a atores-chave com intervenção no domínio da saúde. Os resultados mostram que os prestadores analisados não estão adaptados na globalidade aos Princípios da OMS, principalmente no que respeita à formação dos profissionais e ao sistema de gestão. Os principais desafios são a falta de recursos humanos e financeiros e as infraestruturas desadequadas. Como facilitador é assinalada a colaboração entre os serviços de saúde, sociais e as autoridades locais. É recomendado o desenvolvimento de um sistema de acreditação que incentive a aplicação destes Princípios em todo o mundo.
Implicações políticas e sociotécnicas para integrar os serviços de atenção primária e de telessaúde na pandemia:
Authors: Camacho Novaes de Oliveira Amanda , Mallet Toueg Adriana , Baptista Silva Angélica
Published: February 2025

Serviços de telessaúde ainda estão desconectados da atenção primária em saúde no Brasil. Esse artigo relata os percalços de um projeto de intervenção para conectar as teleconsultas ao prontuário eletrônico de Unidade Básica de Saúde, integração que não foi bem-sucedida apesar dos esforços empreendidos no sentido de integração de sistemas por organização social realizadora de mais de 60 mil atendimentos na modalidade de telessaúde durante a pandemia de COVID-19 na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Trata-se de estudo descritivo de natureza qualitativa na forma de relato de caso, utilizando a abordagem sociotécnica. Aspectos éticos, socioeconômicos, políticos e históricos que dificultaram a execução da pesquisa são evidenciados. A proteção e a ausculta aos profissionais de saúde da atenção primária devem ser prioridade para a melhoria da qualidade do atendimento à população. Conclui-se que um mapeamento diagnóstico em nível municipal da informação em saúde e das ferramentas digitais produzidas pela Atenção Primária é necessário a fim de medir os obstáculos para a informatização do cuidado.
Análise da aplicação de recursos destinados ao serviço de saúde em Teresina
Authors: Gomes Helen Maria da Silva , Borgert Altair
Published: February 2025

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o perfil dos custos com serviços de saúde financiados pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), mortalidade e natalidade por mil habitantes em Teresina/PI, entre 2004 e 2020. Através de dados disponibilizados pelo Sistema de Informações Contábeis e Fiscais do Setor Público Brasileiro, utilizaram-se as variáveis referentes às subfunções da área de saúde para a descrição dos custos e a média por usuários do sistema. Além disso, calcularam-se indicadores de mortalidade e natalidade para verificar a sua relação direta com tais gastos. Como resultados, tem-se que o serviço de saúde apresentou maior destinação de recursos no decorrer dos anos, cujo maior valor observado em todas as contas foi em assistência hospitalar e ambulatorial, em 2020, o que enfatiza o cuidado com a pandemia por COVID-19. As análises inferenciais identificaram que maiores investimentos na área de suporte profilático e terapêutico e alimentação e nutrição apresentam uma capacidade de redução dos indicadores de mortalidade, assim como um crescimento nos valores atenção básica, assistência hospitalar e ambulatorial, alimentação e nutrição, produção hospitalar e ambulatorial por habitante podem resultar no aumento da natalidade.
Estratégias e ações na gestão municipal de saúde: fórum com formuladores de políticas públicas e gestores
Authors: Danelon Lopes Fabiane , Guimarães Moraes Suzana , Morgado Flávio
Published: February 2025

Em 2006, o Pacto pela Saúde introduziu uma nova forma de política pública baseada em acordos entre gestores, que trouxe novas responsabilidades para as secretarias municipais de saúde. Diante disso, esta pesquisa objetiva diagnosticar os desafios, as dificuldades e as vivências de gestores municipais de saúde perante as mudanças ocorridas na gestão do SUS, principalmente na gestão orçamentária. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, realizado por meio de um fórum virtual e assíncrono com 11 gestores de saúde municipais da região do centro-oeste do estado de São Paulo, com base em cinco pautas relacionadas ao financiamento do SUS, à execução orçamentária e à prestação de contas. A análise de conteúdo permitiu identificar como os principais desafios de gestão as seguintes categorias: governança; compreensão do sistema; captação de recursos; aprendizagem; perfil do gestor; melhoria de processos; instrumentos de gestão; e trabalho em equipe. Conclui-se que esses achados facilitarão a criação de estratégias para melhoria da gestão orçamentária de saúde.
Desafios da Atenção Primária à Saúde na perspectiva de enfermeiros gestores: das múltiplas funções às influências político-partidárias
Authors: Lima Herika do Nascimento , De Miranda Crispim Costa Laís , Magali Fortuna Cinira , Cristina Pereira do Nascimento Oliveira Keila
Published: February 2025

A Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) se constitui em um desafio para a gestão uma vez que assume a responsabilidade de prover atenção universal, integral, equânime, eficiente e eficaz para atender às necessidades de saúde da população. O presente estudo tem como objetivo discutir os desafios da APS segundo a perspectiva de enfermeiros gestores. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório-analítico, de abordagem qualitativa, que contou com a participação de 20 enfermeiros gestores da APS. As informações foram produzidas por meio de entrevista com roteiro semi-estruturado. Os achados foram organizados utilizando o método da Análise Temática proposta por Minayo e interpretados à luz da Teoria da Complexidade de Edgar Morin. Os resultados evidenciaram que a vivência dos enfermeiros gestores de APS é permeada de desafios de vastas etiologias. Apreender sobre estes desafios, permite refletir como as práticas de gestão podem ser aprimoradas através do aperfeiçoamento das competências gerenciais e do desenvolvimento de habilidades.
Business model for fresh and Indigenous food roadside stall-type market to
promote utilizing community cultural ground of the Khemmarat walking street,
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Authors: Utto G. , Utto W.
Published: February 2025

Community member participation is important to area utilizations of the community
cultural ground of the walking street, Khemmarat district, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.
This research was purposely undertaken to develop a business model for a roadside stalltype market newly established along the alley connecting both the cultural ground and the
walking street. The market hypothetically leads its customers to participate in cultural
ground activities, subsequently promoting cultural area utilizations. The present research
methodologically was conducted using a qualitative approach: purposive sampling, indepth interviews and focus groups as data collection techniques. Respondents included
potential market sellers, regular walking street customers, voluntary groups managing the
cultural ground, subdistrict municipality officers, and current walking street entrepreneurs.
The business model canvas (BMC model) was utilized as a tool for developing the market
business model. The BMC model comprises nine organizational business elements into
which the data collected were analyzed and categorized. Target customers are local
customers who regularly visit the walking street, especially elderly, housewives, young
couples, and disabled persons. The value proposition of the market delivered to the target
customers is fresh and Indigenous foods including Mekong fish (both processed and
fresh), and snacks. Fresh vegetables in particular are organically grown and certified by
the participatory guarantee system (PGS), to serve customer needs for health benefits and
affordability. The market is the physical marketing channel, whilst the online channel is
also employed, however to a lesser extent. The voluntary group and the subdistrict
municipality arranged the market and its essentials including bamboo stalls, electricity and
trash cans. The sellers are responsible for the costs of their products and transport. Not
only can the marketing activities generate reasonable incomes for all sellers, but they also
lead the market customers to participate in the cultural ground events, subsequently
increasing participatory extents approximately two-fold. In all, the business model
developed for the roadside stall-type market practically can promote the utilization of the
community cultural ground of the Khemmarat walking street.
SITUATING SOCIAL GROUP WORK AS A METHOD OF SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION IN THE ECONOMIC INCLUSION OF WOMEN, YOUTH, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Masilo Daniel Tuelo
Published: February 2025

Objective: The purpose of this study is to situate social group work as a mode of social work intervention in the economic inclusion of South African women, youth, and people with disabilities. Financial social workers should carry out these interventions.
 
Theoretical Framework: This paper has adopted two theoretical frameworks: the empowerment approach and social development theory. There is no doubt that individuals experiencing poverty and unemployment are categorized as disempowered. This also applies to women, youth, and persons with disabilities in South Africa. Therefore, interventions that seek to empower them are of great importance. Conversely, social development refers to a broader developmental process's 'social aspects'. It integrates economic, ecological, political, gender, and social dimensions into a multifaceted approach aimed at improving living standards and promoting the well-being of individuals
 
Method: This desktop paper uses a literature review as its research approach. The literature evaluation draws on various sources, including media, government publications, academic articles from journals, and theses and dissertations.
 
Results and Discussion: The results and discussions in the paper indicate that different types of group work are relevant for achieving the economic inclusion agenda of women, youth, and persons with disabilities. The issues of poverty and unemployment, along with their effects, are common concerns for women, youth, and persons with disabilities. To address this, self-help groups are essential, as they allow members to be active participants and decision-makers on matters that provide opportunities for economic inclusion.
 
Research Implications: Financial social workers must conduct research to assess and establish the scale of economic exclusion of women, youth, and people with disabilities to identify those who may require economic empowerment interventions using group work as a method of practice in social work
 
Originality/Value: Financial social work is a new area of specialization in South Africa, and it has received little attention despite its potential importance in improving people's socioeconomic conditions, particularly those affected by poverty, unemployment, and other economic shocks.
Exploring the Precision Teaching Model in Nursing Vocational Education under the Context of Digital Transformation
Authors: Dong Chaoqun , Qi Wenhao , Zhu Xiaohong , Wang Bin , Lou Xiajing , Yao Jiani , Shi Yankai , Wang Bingsheng , Li Sixie , Liu Xin , Cao Shihua
Published: February 2025

As the world advances into the digital age, the rapid development and deep integration of digital technologies are driving profound transformations across industries and education. The digital transformation of nursing vocational education has become an inevitable path for its future development. Emerging technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual reality (VR) are infusing nursing education with fresh dynamics and methodologies. With the support of big data, educators can collect and analyze vast amounts of educational data, gaining deeper insights into students' needs and learning progress. This enables the implementation of personalized teaching plans and the dynamic adjustment of instructional content and methods in line with students' actual conditions. Online education platforms facilitate active interaction and communication between teachers and students, further enhancing learning outcomes. Students, on the other hand, can study according to their individual learning needs, pace, and schedules, thus improving both learning efficiency and results. Furthermore, pre-class and post-class practical exercises are supported through diverse digital resources, offering more flexible and comprehensive learning support to guide educational activities. The precision teaching model not only aligns with the demands of the era but also signifies a profound reform in educational approaches, impacting educational content, teaching methods, and assessment systems. This model places students at the core of teaching, emphasizing the development of personalized and practical skills, making nursing education more tailored and intelligent. Digital transformation not only enhances learning efficiency and outcomes but also paves the way for the future development of nursing vocational education.
A Study on the Errors of Machine Translation in Political Propaganda Texts of the Energy Field
Authors: Chen Man
Published: February 2025

In this study, the paper “China’s Energy Development in the New Era” was selected as the research object, and three representative machine translation tools, Baidu Translate, Google Translate and ChatGPT, were used. Through comparative analysis, this study aims to reveal the differences in the number and types of errors shown by these three translation tools in processing specific texts, and provide implications for post-editing.
Research on the Innovation Mechanism of Ideological and Political Education for College Students under the Background of High-Quality Employment
Authors: Cheng Mingze , Dong Gaowei
Published: February 2025

Under the task of moral education, the importance of ideological and political education for college students has been increasing, and it has become the key to the reform and development of modern college education. With the increasing difficulty of the employment of contemporary college students, improving the employability of students and promoting the high-quality employment of college students has become a practical problem that colleges and universities must pay attention to. In this regard, colleges and universities should adhere to the concept of three-in-one education, promote the deep integration of employment education with ideological and political education, and lay a foundation for the development of high-quality employment for contemporary college students. In this context, this paper carries out research, summarizes the problems of ideological and political education by analyzing the positive impact of ideological and political education on high-quality employment, and proposes strategies for the construction of innovative mechanisms of ideological and political education for college students under the background of high-quality employment.
Discussion on the Integration and Practice of Student Management and Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities
Authors: Ren Bin
Published: February 2025

With the deepening of education reform, the integration of college student management and ideological and political education should be further optimized, teachers should actively look for new integration methods, work ideas, in order to better achieve the integration of student management and ideological and political education work, greatly improve the effect of student management and ideological and political education work. In view of this, this article will carry out an analysis of the integration of college student management and ideological and political education, and put forward some strategies, only for colleagues’ reference.
Exploration of Stratified Teaching Pathways for Advanced Mathematics in Higher Vocational Colleges: Taking Tarim Vocational Technical College as an Example
Authors: Liu Decheng , Gao Qian , Ma Linjie , Wu Yue
Published: February 2025

In view of the large difference in higher mathematics learning ability among students in newly built colleges and universities, this paper puts forward the implementation of stratified teaching. Taking Tarim Vocational and Technical College as an example, this paper analyzes the present situation of education and teaching and advanced mathematics teaching in the school and puts forward the implementation path of advanced mathematics-stratified teaching. It mainly includes the selection and compilation of textbooks according to local conditions, the use of information technology means, diversified assessment and evaluation of students, the establishment of extra-curricular tutoring mechanism, the establishment of a group as a unit of help and supervision system, the use and mining of digital teaching resources and other paths to effectively teach students according to their talents and achieve the purpose of education.