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Sarcoidosis Presenting as Granulomatous Mastitis, Erythema Nodosum, and Arthritis Syndrome: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Authors: Abuhammad Aseel , Albandak Maram , Ayyad Mohammed , Madia Arein , Dukmak Osama N. , Alamleh Laith
Published: July 2024

Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is a long-term inflammatory disease of the breast that usually occurs in women of reproductive age. Autoimmune mastitis is one of the most common pathological breast conditions necessitating tailored treatment. However, GM as a first clinical manifestation of sarcoidosis is uncommon. Simultaneous occurrence of GM, erythema nodosum (EN), and arthritis, termed "GMENA" syndrome, is a rare clinical entity associated with autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Herein, we report the case of a 31-year-old female patient with GMENA syndrome, who presented with a painful nodule of the left breast. Initial treatment entailed antibiotics under the presumption of a breast abscess, yielding negligible improvement. During this period, the patient developed polyarthritis and bilateral EN on the lower extremities. Histopathologic examination of the breast tissue exhibited noncaseating granulomas. The patient responded positively to prednisolone and methotrexate treatment. Literature review revealed a coherent pattern across GMENA cases. Our findings suggest that the "GMENA" syndrome represents a unique acute manifestation of sarcoidosis and highlight the necessity for heightened awareness, accurate diagnosis, and tailored therapeutic approaches for GMENA syndrome. Further research is warranted to elucidate its cause and optimize patient management. This case highlights the importance of identifying and effectively managing such interrelated clinical presentations.
Book review: Michael A. McDevitt, China as a Twenty-first-century Naval Power: Theory, Practice, and Implications
Authors: Kumar Anshu
Published: July 2024

Michael A. McDevitt, China as a Twenty-first-century Naval Power: Theory, Practice, and Implications. Naval Press Institute, 2020, 320 pp. ISBN 9781682475355.
Vulnerability Assemblages: Situating Vulnerability in the Political Economy of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Gallistl Vera , von Laufenberg Roger , Lehner Katrin
Published: July 2024

“Vulnerability” is one of the terms recently used to discuss ethical aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). Current discussions on AI vulnerability tend to individualize vulnerability, largely neglecting its political dimensions, which are rooted in systems of inequality and disadvantage. This article draws on data from a multiple-perspective qualitative interview study to explore how notions of vulnerability underpin the development and implementation of AI. Results uncover how AI designers use narratives around missing data on vulnerable populations as justifications for the creation of synthetic data that were artificially manufactured rather than generated by real-world events. Although this was a profitable business model for AI companies, these practices ultimately situated long-term care residents as voiceless in the development of AI. This contribution shows how vulnerability is situated in a political economy of AI, which understands the absence of data on vulnerable groups as a possibility of profit creation rather than a chance of fostering inclusion.
Who Shapes Environmental Policy? Power and Politics in the Renewable Portfolio Standards of U.S. States, 1997–2020
Authors: Haseloff Thomas
Published: July 2024

Climate change has been a contentious political issue in the United States for many years. Although research at the national level has documented how fossil fuel interests have inhibited the United States from adopting a serious climate policy agenda, the situation among states is more heterogeneous. Using an original data set of 48 U.S. states from 1997 to 2020, I examine how qualitative variations in state energy policies are the product of conflicts between environmental groups, fossil fuel producers, utility providers, and political parties as they vie for power and influence. I show that Democratic party power, higher political spending from environmental organizations, lower investor-owned utility market share, higher publicly owned utility market share, and lower levels of fossil fuel production and political spending lead to more stringent policies. In contrast, weaker policies are more likely in states where the prototypical opponents of climate policy, Republican politicians and oil and gas interests, have greater power.
Risk Factors for Progression of Vitreomacular Traction to Macular Hole
Authors: Allen Ariana , Zheng Yuxi , Lee Terry , Joseph Suzanna , Zhang Xinxin , Feng Henry L. , Fekrat Sharon
Published: July 2024

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and optical coherence tomography (OCT) characteristics associated with progression of vitreomacular traction (VMT) to a full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) and lamellar macular hole (LMH). Methods: A retrospective cohort study of patients with an OCT-confirmed diagnosis of idiopathic VMT and 6 or more months of follow-up was performed. Clinical data included age, sex, race, systemic comorbidities, hormone replacement therapy, corrected visual acuity (VA), subjective visual symptoms, OCT signs, and the presence of or progression to FTMH or LMH. Results: Of the 287 eyes with VMT, 48 (16.7%) progressed to MH. Twelve eyes (4.2%) progressed to LMH, and 36 eyes (12.5%) progressed to FTMH. Female sex ( P = .02), myopic refractive status in phakic eyes ( P = .02), subjective decreased VA ( P = .01), and the presence of an inner segment–outer segment junction disruption on OCT ( P = .003) were risk factors for progression from VMT to FTMH. Subjective metamorphopsia was a risk factor for progression to FTMH ( P = .001) and LMH ( P = .01). In a subgroup analysis, patients who had an FTMH in the fellow eye were significantly more likely to have VMT progress to FTMH in the study eye (24.0% vs 8.7%; P = .04). Having an LMH in the fellow eye was not a risk factor for progression to LMH in the study eye ( P = .47). Conclusions: Risk factors were found for the progression of VMT to MH that may be clinically relevant for risk-stratifying patients presenting with VMT.
A case report of disseminated cysticercosis in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Southwest China
Authors: Wei Wu-xiao , Qin Yan , Chen Hong-qiao , Meng Lian , Su Zhao-yin
Published: July 2024

Background

Cysticercosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease that poses a serious threat to public health. It is widely distributed and has a high incidence rate in China. Reports of disseminated cysticercosis worldwide are rare. This article presents a case of disseminated cysticercosis in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of southwestern China.

Case presentation

The patient, a 46-year-old male belonging to the Miao ethnic group, hailed from a region in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region known for its high incidence of cysticercosis. He had a habit of consuming raw pork and beef. With a history of recurrent consciousness disturbances and limb convulsions for five years, he presented with headaches and dizziness nine days prior. Comprehensive examinations were conducted on the patient. Ultimately, based on epidemiological history, imaging findings, pathogen testing, and pathological results, he was diagnosed with disseminated cysticercosis. Following anthelmintic treatment, the patient was discharged with clear consciousness, free from headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and seizures. The patient is currently under follow-up care.

Conclusion

It is crucial to enhance public awareness, promote health education, and cultivate good hygiene habits, as these are essential measures in reducing the incidence of cysticercosis.
Diagnostic accuracy of ESR1 mutation detection by cell-free DNA in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy
Authors: Raei Maedeh , Heydari Keyvan , Tabarestani Mohammad , Razavi Alireza , Mirshafiei Fatemeh , Esmaeily Fatemeh , Taheri Mahsa , Hoseini Aref , Nazari Hojjatollah , Shamshirian Danial , Alizadeh-Navaei Reza
Published: July 2024

Background

Estrogen receptors express in nearly 70% of breast cancers (ER-positive). Estrogen receptor alpha plays a fundamental role as a significant factor in breast cancer progression for the early selection of therapeutic approaches. Accordingly, there has been a surge of attention to non-invasive techniques, including circulating Cell-free DNA (ccfDNA) or Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA), to detect and track ESR1 genotype. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the diagnosis accuracy of ESR1 mutation detection by cell-free DNA in breast cancer patientsthrough a systematic review and comprehensive meta-analysis.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched up to 6 April 2022. Diagnostic studies on ESR1 measurement by cfDNA, which was confirmed using the tumour tissue biopsy, have been included in the study. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), positive likelihood ratio (PLR) and negative likelihood ratio (NLR) were considered to analyse the data.

Results

Out of 649 papers, 13 papers with 15 cohorts, including 389 participants, entered the meta-analyses. The comprehensive meta-analysis indicated a high sensitivity (75.52, 95% CI 60.19–90.85), specificity (88.20, 95% CI 80.99–95.40), and high accuracy of 88.96 (95% CI 83.23–94.69) for plasma ESR1. We also found a moderate PPV of 56.94 (95% CI 41.70–72.18) but a high NPV of 88.53 (95% CI 82.61–94.44). We also found an NLR of 0.443 (95% CI 0.09–0.79) and PLR of 1.60 (95% CI 1.20–1.99).

Conclusion

This systematic review and comprehensive meta-analysis reveal that plasma cfDNA testing exhibits high sensitivity and specificity in detecting ESR1 mutations in breast cancer patients. This suggests that the test could be a valuable diagnostic tool. It may serve as a dependable and non-invasive technique for identifying ESR1 mutations in breast cancer patients. However, more extensive research is needed to confirm its prognostic value.
Root resorption of primary molars and dental development of premolars in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta medicated with bisphosphonates, grouped according to age and gender
Authors: Garcete Delvalle Clara Sandibel , De Nova García M. Joaquín , Mourelle Martínez María Rosa
Published: July 2024

Background

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited disorder characterized by bone fragility and skeletal alterations. The administration of bisphosphonates (BPs) to patients with OI reduces pain, thereby improving their quality of life. The main mechanism of action of BPs is the inhibition of osteoclast action. In the oral cavity of children with OI during growth and development, physiological processes that require the function of osteoclasts occur. The aim of this investigation was to study the dental development of premolars and the root resorption of primary molars in children with OI medicated with BPs according to age and sex.

Methods

An observational and analytical study was designed. The study sample consisted of 26 6- to 12-year-old children with a confirmed diagnosis of OI treated with BPs with available panoramic radiographs. The control group consisted of 395 children with available panoramic radiographs. Both groups were divided into subgroups according to sex and age. The third quadrant was studied, focusing on the first left temporary molar (7.4), the second left temporary molar (7.5), the first left permanent premolar (3.4) and the second left permanent premolar (3.5). The Demirjian method was used to study the dental development of 3.4 and 3.5, and the Haavikko method was used to study the root resorption of 7.4 and 7.5. The Mann‒Whitney U test was used for comparisons, and p < 0.05 indicated statistical significance.

Results

The mean chronological age of the 421 patients was 9.21 years (95% CI 9.05–9.37). The sample was reasonably balanced by sex, with 52.5% (221 patients) boys versus 47.5% (200 patients) girls. Delayed exfoliation and tooth development were described in children with OI (p = 0.05). According to sex, the root resorption of primary molars and tooth development were significantly lower in boys in both groups and in girls in the OI group, but the differences between the age groups were not significant.

Conclusions

Children with OI treated with BPs exhibit delayed dental development of the premolars and delayed root resorption of the primary molars. Boys exhibited delays in both variables, but the differences by age subgroup were not significant. These clinical findings support the importance of clinically and radiographically monitoring the dental development and root resorption of primary teeth in children with OI treated with BPs to avoid alterations of the eruptive process.
Expression of miRNAs (146a and 155) in human peri-implant tissue affected by peri-implantitis: a case control study
Authors: Hamed Munir Nasr , Abdulbaqi Hayder Raad
Published: July 2024

Background

In literature, the levels of miRNA-146a and miRNA-155 are increased in periodontitis. Limited data are available regarding the expression of miRNA-146a and miR-NA-155 in diseased human peri-implant tissue. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the expression of miRNA-146a and miRNA-155 in human gingival peri-implant tissue affected by peri-implantitis.

Methods

After recording the clinical parameters, human peri-implant pocket tissues were harvested from sites diagnosed with peri-implantitis (n = 15 cases) in addition to healthy peri-implant sulcus tissues (n = 15 controls). The levels of miRNA-146a and miRNA-155 were assessed using real-time qPCR.

Results

Cases exhibited a significantly higher mean expression of miRNA-155 (5.2-fold increase) and miRNA-146a (2.8-fold increase) than controls. MiRNA-155 and miRNA-146a demonstrated an appropriate sensitivity (87.5% and 87.5%, respectively) and specificity (73.3% and 66.7%, respectively) in discriminating cases from controls. A moderate correlation (r = 0.544, p = 0.029) was found between miRNA-155 and miRNA-146a levels in the case group.

Conclusions

The expressions of miRNA-146a and miR-NA-155 are different between healthy and peri-implantitis affected tissues. Both miRNAs might potentially able to discriminate healthy from peri-implantitis affected tissues.
Assessment and comparative study of diosgenin doses in alleviating experimental periodontitis
Authors: Kızıldağ Alper , Alpan Aysan Lektemür , Aydın Tuğba Köseoğlu , Özdede Melih , Özmen Özlem
Published: July 2024

Background

This study was performed to determine the therapeutic effects of diosgenin (DG) which is a steroidal saponin, administered at different doses on alveolar bone loss (ABL) in rats with experimental periodontitis using immunohistochemical and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods

Thirty-two male Wistar rats divided into four equal groups: control (non-ligated), periodontitis (P), DG-48, and DG-96. Sutures were placed at the gingival margin of the lower first molars to induce experimental periodontitis. Then, 48 and 96 mg/kg of DG was administered to the study groups by oral gavage for 29 days. At day 30, the animals were sacrificed and ABL was determined via CBCT. The expression patterns of osteocalcin (OCN), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), type I collagen (Col-1), B cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl 2), Bcl 2-associated X protein (Bax), bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2), and receptor activator of NF κB ligand (RANKL) were examined immunohistochemically.

Results

Histopathologic examination showed all features of the advanced lesion in the P group. DG use decreased all these pathologic changes. It was observed that periodontitis pathology decreased as the dose increased. DG treatment increased the ALP, OCN, Bcl 2, Col-1, and BMP-2 levels in a dose-dependent manner, compared with the P group (p < 0.05). DG decreased the expression of RANKL and Bax in a dose-dependent manner (p < 0.05). ABL was significantly lower in the DG-48 and DG-96 groups than in the P group (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Collectively, our findings suggest that DG administration protects rats from periodontal tissue damage with a dose-dependent manner, provides an increase in markers of bone formation, decreases in Bax/Bcl-2 ratio and osteoclast activation.
A rapid realist review on leadership and career advancement interventions for women in healthcare
Authors: Mucheru Doreen , McAuliffe Eilish , Kesale Anosisye , Gilmore Brynne
Published: July 2024

Women represent 70% of the global health workforce but only occupy 25% of health and social care leadership positions. Gender-based stereotypes, discrimination, family responsibilities, and self-perceived deficiencies in efficacy and confidence inhibit the seniority and leadership of women. The leadership inequality is often compounded by the intersection of race and socio-economic identities. Resolving gender inequalities in healthcare leadership brings women’s expertise to healthcare decision making, which can lead to equity of healthcare access and improve healthcare services. With the aim of enhancing women’s advancement to leadership positions, a rapid realist review (RRR) was conducted to identify the leadership and career advancement interventions that work for women in healthcare, why these interventions are effective, for whom they are effective, and within which contexts these interventions work. A RRR ultimately articulates this knowledge through a theory describing an intervention’s generative causation. The Realist and Meta-narrative Evidence Syntheses: Evolving Standards (RAMESES) for conducting a realist synthesis guided the methodology. Preliminary theories on leadership and career advancement interventions for women in healthcare were constructed based on an appraisal of key reviews and consultation with an expert panel, which guided the systematic searching and initial theory refinement. Following the literature search, 22 studies met inclusion criteria and underwent data extraction. The review process and consultation with the expert panel yielded nine final programme theories. Theories on programmes which enhanced leadership outcomes among women in health services or professional associations centred on organisational and management involvement; mentorship of women; delivering leadership education; and development of key leadership skills. The success of these strategies was facilitated by accommodating programme environments, adequacy and relevance of support provided and programme accessibility. The relationship between underlying intervention entities, stakeholder responses, contexts and leadership outcomes, provides a basis for underpinning the design for leadership and career advancement interventions for women in healthcare.
Oncogenic LINC00698 suppresses apoptosis of melanoma stem cells to promote tumorigenesis via LINC00698-miR-3132-TCF7/hnRNPM axis
Authors: Mohammed Anas , Khan Ahmad , Zhang Xiaobo
Published: July 2024

Melanoma progression depends on melanoma stem cells (MSCs), which are distinguished by the distinct dysregulated genes. As the key factors in the dysregulation of genes, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) take great effects on MSCs. However, the underlying mechanism of lncRNAs in MSCs has not been extensively characterized. To address the roles of lncRNAs in MSCs, LINC00698 was characterized in this study. The results revealed that LINC00698 was upregulated in MSCs, showing its important role in MSCs. The further data indicated that the LINC00698 silencing triggered cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase and apoptosis of MSCs. LINC00698 could directly interact with miR-3132 to upregulate the expression of TCF7, which was required for sustaining the stemness and the tumorigenic potency of MSCs. At the same time, LINC00698 could bind to the hnRNPM protein to enhance the protein stability, thus suppressing apoptosis and promoting the stemness of MSCs. Furthermore, the in vivo data demonstrated that LINC00698 was essential for tumorigenesis of MSCs via the LINC00698-miR-3132-TCF7/hnRNPM axis. Therefore, our findings contributed novel insights into the underlying mechanism of melanoma progression.
A nanozyme-functionalized bilayer hydrogel scaffold for modulating the inflammatory microenvironment to promote osteochondral regeneration
Authors: Hu Chuan , Huang Ruipeng , Xia Jiechao , Hu Xianjing , Xie Dingqi , jin Yang , Qi Weiming , Zhao Chengliang , Hu Zhijun
Published: July 2024

Background

The incidence of osteochondral defects caused by trauma, arthritis or tumours is increasing annually, but progress has not been made in terms of treatment methods. Due to the heterogeneous structure and biological characteristics of cartilage and subchondral bone, the integration of osteochondral repair is still a challenge.

Results

In the present study, a novel bilayer hydrogel scaffold was designed based on anatomical characteristics to imitate superficial cartilage and subchondral bone. The scaffold showed favourable biocompatibility, and the addition of an antioxidant nanozyme (LiMn2O4) promoted reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging by upregulating antioxidant proteins. The cartilage layer effectively protects against chondrocyte degradation in the inflammatory microenvironment. Subchondral bionic hydrogel scaffolds promote osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) by regulating the AMPK pathway in vitro. Finally, an in vivo rat preclinical osteochondral defect model confirmed that the bilayer hydrogel scaffold efficiently promoted cartilage and subchondral bone regeneration.

Conclusions

In general, our biomimetic hydrogel scaffold with the ability to regulate the inflammatory microenvironment can effectively repair osteochondral defects. This strategy provides a promising method for regenerating tissues with heterogeneous structures and biological characteristics.

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Intracytoplasmic sperm injection versus conventional in vitro insemination in couples with non-male infertility factor in the ‘real-world’ setting: analysis of the HFEA registry
Authors: Paffoni Alessio , Vitagliano Amerigo , Corti Laura , Somigliana Edgardo , Viganò Paola
Published: July 2024

Background

In assisted reproductive technology (ART), the choice between intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and conventional in vitro insemination (IVF) remains a pivotal decision for couples with female or unexplained infertility. The hypothesis that ICSI may not confer significant improvements in live birth rates in the absence of a male infertility factor was explored in this study.

Methods

This was a retrospective collection of data recorded by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) in the UK from 2005 to 2018 and analysed through regression analysis models on both the entire dataset and a matched-pair subset. First fresh ART cycles were analysed according to the insemination technique in order to compare live birth as the main outcome. Cycles were included if complete information regarding infertility cause, female age, number of oocytes retrieved, allocation to ICSI or IVF, and treatment outcome in terms of live birth was available. Matching was performed at a 1:1 ratio between IVF and ICSI cycles according to the cause of infertility, female age, number of oocytes, and year of treatment.

Results

This study, based on 275,825 first cycles, revealed that, compared with IVF, ICSI was associated with higher fertilization rates and lower cycle cancellations rates. However, ICSI was associated with a lower chance of implantation and live birth than IVF in cycles with female-only infertility: in the entire dataset, the adjusted odds of having a live birth decreased by a factor of 0.95 (95% CI 0.91–0.99, p = 0.011), while in the matched-pair analyses it decreased by a factor of 0.91 (95% CI 0.86–0.96, p = 0.003) using ICSI compared to IVF. For unexplained infertility cycles, the adjusted odds ratios for live birth in ICSI compared to IVF cycles were 0.98 (95% CI 0.95–1.01) in the entire dataset and 0.97 (95% CI 0.93–1.01) in the matched-pair analysis.

Conclusions

Compared with IVF, ICSI was associated with a reduction in live births when ART was indicated due to female-only factors. Additionally, no significant improvements were associated with the use of ICSI in cycles with unexplained infertility. Our findings impose a critical reevaluation regarding the use of ICSI over IVF for cases with female-only factors and unexplained infertility.
Successful case report of congenital long-segment complex tracheal stenosis treated with sliding tracheoplasty associated with pulmonary artery vascular ring
Authors: Cirerol Enrique R. Leal , Fol Jose Mora , Valdez Carlos Max Luna , Osta David Arellano , Nájera Jorge Fonseca , Ubaldo Jesús Monroy , González María Magdalena Ramírez , Guerrero Valery Selene Valadez , Brenes Guzmán Sofia
Published: July 2024

Background

Congenital tracheal stenosis is a rare structural obstructive disorder affecting a segment of the trachea. It is often caused by complete or nearly complete cartilaginous rings narrowing the airway. Approximately 50% of cases are associated with abnormal left pulmonary artery rings.

Case presentation

We present the case of a 4-month-old female infant with complex congenital tracheal stenosis associated with a left pulmonary artery vascular ring and congenital heart disease. The patient underwent successful surgical intervention involving repair of the congenital heart defect and reimplantation of the pulmonary artery, followed by sliding tracheoplasty in one surgery procedure. Postoperative outcomes were favorable, with successful extubating and resolution of respiratory symptoms.

Conclusions

Sliding tracheoplasty proved an effective treatment option in this complex case, highlighting its reproducibility and favorable outcomes in managing congenital tracheal stenosis.
Informing the development of antipsychotic-induced weight gain management guidance: patient experiences and preferences – qualitative descriptive study
Authors: Fitzgerald Ita , Crowley Erin K. , Ní Dhubhlaing Ciara , O'Dwyer Sarah , Sahm Laura J.
Published: August 2024

Background

Antipsychotic-induced weight gain (AIWG) is a substantial contributor to high obesity rates in psychiatry. Limited management guidance exists to inform clinical practice, and individuals with experience of managing AIWG have had no or minimal input into its development. A lack of empirical research outlining patient values and preferences for management also exists. Recommendations addressing weight management in psychiatry may be distinctly susceptible to ideology and sociocultural values regarding intervention appropriateness and expectations of self-management, reinforcing the need for co-produced management guidance. This study is the first to ask: how do individuals conceptualise preferred AIWG management and how can this be realised in practice?

Aims

1. Explore the management experiences of individuals with unwanted AIWG. 2. Elicit their values and preferences regarding preferred management.

Method

Qualitative descriptive methodology informed study design. A total of 17 participants took part in semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was undertaken using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Participants reported that clinicians largely overestimated AIWG manageability using dietary and lifestyle changes. They also reported difficulties accessing alternative management interventions, including a change in antipsychotic and/or pharmacological adjuncts. Participants reported current management guidance is oversimplified, lacks the specificity and scope required, and endorses a ‘one-size-fits-all’ management approach to an extensively heterogenous side-effect. Participants expressed a preference for collaborative AIWG management and guidance that prioritises early intervention using the range of evidence-based management interventions, tailored according to AIWG risk, participant ability and participant preference.

Conclusion

Integration of this research into guideline development will help ensure recommendations are relevant and applicable, and that individual preferences are represented.
Study of Surface Treatments for Restoring Flexibility in Leather Conservation: Focusing on the Physical Properties of Treated Leather
Authors: Yoo Soo Jung , Park Ji Sun
Published: August 2024

In this study, to investigate the physical properties of surface treatments for restoring the flexibility in leather conservation, six surface treatments, including NYPL(New York Public Library) leather dressing, Polymerized oil, SC6000, Ester wax, Klucel G(2% w/v in ethanol) and Cellugel were selected and applied to artificially aged leather specimens and subjected to aging experiments again, and then observed by visual and microscopic observation, color changes and flexibility. As a result, Klucel G, which is used to treat Red-rot, showed the best results in terms of dimension and color change, and also showed a good effect in improving flexibility. Polymerized oil is also considered to be a suitable surface treatment that maintains flexibility in the long term, although it has a large color change.
Conservation Measures for Media Art According to Technological Changes: Color Reproducibility Comparison for Conservation of Artwork Using Video Display
Authors: Bae Geon Min , Chung Kwang Yong
Published: August 2024

Artworks using display devices require conservation treatment due to aging or discontinuation of media. However, irreversible conservation treatment methods such as modification and change of existing media may be included, which may infringe on the right to secure the originality and maintain the identity of the work. Accordingly, a comparative study on the theoretical background and color reproduction elements was conducted to provide basic data for mid to long-term conservation to confirm the possibility of replacing works using discontinued CRT with LCD. Video art is a modern art form that uses video technology as an artistic expression medium and has technology dependence. Therefore, as the conversion of the used medium is appropriate, the materials added in the conservation process are seen as part of securing the originality in terms of ‘material conservation’. An experiment was conducted to compare the color characteristics of CRT and LCD. As a result of the experiment, it was confirmed that the luminance and chromaticity stability of LCD was relatively excellent through the measurement results of spectral distribution, chromatic change difference, background dependence, and time stability, confirming the possibility of alternative application.
Habilidades sociais e potencial empreendedor
Authors: Godoi Rezende Michelli , Cordeiro Freitas Lucas
Published: July 2024

Este artigo investigou as associações e relações de predição entre o repertório de habilidades sociais e o potencial empreendedor de universitários de diferentes áreas acadêmicas de uma instituição de ensino superior. Foi utilizada a metodologia quantitativa do tipo correlacional e o delineamento de comparação com grupo estático para analisar grupos de sujeitos no início e final de curso. Concluiu-se que a expressão de sentimentos positivos e o autocontrole/ enfrentamento foram preditores significativos do potencial empreendedor. Verificou-se que os estudantes dos cursos de humanas possuem menos intenção de empreender do que os estudantes de exatas e biológicas.
Disponibilidade estendida no trabalho dos servidores da Polícia Federal no Brasil
Authors: Augusto Pereira Bastos Sérgio , Domingos Leite Júnior Arthur
Published: July 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar os efeitos da disponibilidade estendida no trabalho sobre a exaustão emocional, o distanciamento psicológico e o conflito trabalho-família, a partir do uso de tecnologias de informação e comunicação (TIC). As percepções dos servidores da Polícia Federal do Brasil (PF) foram analisados por modelagem de equações estruturais com estimação por mínimos quadrados parciais. Os resultados indicaram que o uso das TIC após o expediente impacta a disponibilidade estendida, e esta impacta negativamente o distanciamento psicológico, bem como potencializa conflitos na relação trabalho-família. Não foi confirmada a relação negativa entre disponibilidade estendida e exaustão emocional.
Middle manager e Formação da Estratégia na Open Strategizing
Authors: Rodrigues Alan , Lavarda Rosalia Aldraci Barbosa
Published: July 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender como ocorre a inter-relação entre middle manager, formação da estratégia e práticas de open strategizing. Adotamos a abordagem qualitativa, com um estudo de caso como método. A coleta de dados foi por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, levantamento de documentos e observação direta. A análise dos dados ocorreu por meio da análise da narrativa e comparação teórico-empírica. Os resultados apontaram que as atribuições do middle manager e a forma articuladora como ele interage com os colaboradores e setores organizacionais, o caracterizam como protagonista a partir das práticas estratégicas integradoras no processo de abertura da estratégia.
Efeito bumerangue entre a participação cidadã e a cidadania
Authors: Alves Amorim Amanda Florense , Cavalcante Carlos Eduardo
Published: July 2024

A participação cidadã sob a lente do Individualismo metodológico de Hayek demonstra que são os indivíduos quem tem a capacidade de agir e interagir, sendo estes agentes de mudança no contexto social. Nesse sentido, os tipos de motivações dos mesmos em se envolverem nas questões públicas da sua comunidade impactam os diferentes níveis de participação. Ademais, a premissa que norteia este ensaio é a ideia de que maiores níveis de participação estimulam a democracia para o exercício de uma cidadania ativa, e esta cidadania oportuniza mais participação, gerando assim o que chamamos de efeito bumerangue.
Governança corporativa e resiliência
Authors: Karagrigoriou Galanos Aliki , Rabelo Dutra Vanessa
Published: July 2024

Apesar da governança corporativa não ser frequentemente associada com a resiliência organizacional, elas são estritamente ligadas. Objetiva-se analisar detalhadamente a maneira em que a literatura tem abordado esses dois conceitos juntamente ao revisar sistematicamente artigos publicados nas bases de dados Web of Sciente e Scopus.  Encontramos que apesar dos autores estarem começando a interconectar a resiliência e a governança corporativa, mais discussão é necessária especialmente em termos de reconhecimento da resiliência como objeto de estudo.  Esse artigo contribui, principalmente, observando o estado da arte relacionada a governança corporativa e a resiliência mostrando aos pesquisadores os limites do conhecimento na literatura.
Capital intelectual e o desempenho dos institutos federais
Authors: Navarro Diana Lúcia Ramos Balbino , Bezerra Francisco Antonio
Published: July 2024

O presente estudo tem como objetivo verificar a influência dos gastos relacionados com o capital intelectual e de seus componentes (capital humano, capital de cliente e capital estrutural) sobre o desempenho da educação nas instituições de ensino, especificamente nos Institutos Federais, nos anos de 2017 a 2019, com base no Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM). Utilizou-se o modelo dos Métodos Quadrados Ordinários (MQO). Os resultados evidenciaram que o capital intelectual e o capital humano se relacionaram positivamente com as notas do ENEM.
Revolução 4.0 e o trabalho de motoboys e bikeboys de aplicativo
Authors: Costa Gabriel Resende , Carvalho Neto Antônio , Martins Diniz Daniela
Published: July 2024

Objetivando compreender os impactos das mudanças catalisadas pela revolução 4.0 no trabalho de motoboys e bikeboys de aplicativos, realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa envolvendo entrevistas com 24 trabalhadores de delivery. Os resultados evidenciaram que as tecnologias catalisadas pela revolução 4.0 se fazem muito presentes no cotidiano destes trabalhadores. Por um lado, tais tecnologias permitiram a emergência de novas formas de trabalho, que muitos entrevistados consideraram uma oportunidade de geração de renda, aliado à flexibilidade de horário e à liberdade de “ser seu próprio chefe”. Por outro, paradoxalmente, a mesma tecnologia que “liberta” o trabalhador pode ampliar o controle sobre ele.
Relação entre políticas e práticas de equidade de gênero, barreiras e ascensão na carreira
Authors: Cançado Vera L. , Consceição Kenya Aparecida dos Santos , Silva Wendel Alex Castro Silva , Nunes Thiago Soares
Published: July 2024

Este artigo objetivou identificar a relação entre políticas e práticas de equidade de gênero, barreiras e ascensão na carreira das mulheres em uma empresa logística. Foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa, exploratória e descritiva, com 311 respondentes. Os resultados demonstraram que quanto maior a percepção sobre a adequação de políticas e práticas, menor a percepção de barreiras sociais, organizacionais e individuais; e quanto maiores as barreiras sociais e organizacionais, menor a percepção de possibilidade de ascensão na carreira. Portanto, investir em políticas e práticas de equidade de gênero pode contribuir para reduzir a discriminação de gênero nas organizações.
Mães exaustas, pais nem tanto
Authors: Da Costa Diekmannshenke Iasmin , Salles Helena , Barcellos Rebeca
Published: July 2024

Momentos de crise, como da COVID-19, expõem desigualdades e implicam retrocessos para as mulheres. Para analisar esses efeitos, neste artigo problematizamos o dispositivo materno como um aspecto identitário que impacta a vida profissional das mulheres. Através da metodologia da história oral temática, ouvimos 11 trabalhadores, homens e mulheres. Os resultados indicam que a pandemia impactou diferentemente suas rotinas de trabalho. No entanto, este impacto não pode ser explicado apenas pela desigualdade de gênero e divisão sexual do trabalho. Identificamos a maternidade como característica identitária, que se articula ao gênero para estruturar subordinações e perpetuar o desempoderamento.
Impacto das práticas ambientais sobre a alavancagem
Authors: Chagas Gabrielle , Florencio dos Santos Josete , Bezerra Correia Neves Camila , Almeida Moisés
Published: July 2024

Este estudo investigou o impacto das práticas ambientais na alavancagem de empresas com ações comercializadas na B3 em 2022, utilizando uma amostra de 326 empresas com dados financeiros disponíveis no Economatica. A análise de regressão logística revelou uma relação negativa entre a alavancagem e as práticas ambientais, isso sugere que as empresas que adotam essas práticas podem reduzir seus níveis de endividamento. Este estudo contribui para o aprofundamento da compreensão das interações entre práticas ambientais e estrutura de capital das empresas, fornecendo informações importantes para pesquisas futuras nesse campo.
ESG guidelines for agribusiness
Authors: Julkovski Dulcimar José , Sehnem Simone , Stenger Elisete Aparecida Ferreira
Published: July 2024

Brazil is one of the main players in global agribusiness and leads the production and export of agricultural commodities. Companies that adopt strategies and business models, aligned with ESG guidelines, will differentiate themselves and create security for the maintenance and growth of the business. This article investigates how ESG (Environmental Social and Governance) guidelines can contribute to integration systems in Brazilian agribusiness. The work is a systematic literature review using the Parsifal® Software which resulted in 126 analyzed articles. We contribute to theory with 126 guidelines for ESG in agribusiness and to managerial practice with techniques and applications. We suggest future studies that address empirical evidence demonstrating ESG performance in different business models, as well as investigating how ESG impacts risk management to generate financial performance.
Contexto laboral de startups de uma capital nordestina
Authors: Silva Rocha Ana Raquel , De Souza Evaristo Jorge Luiz , Batista-dos-Santos Ana Cristina
Published: July 2024

Tendo por objetivo avaliar as características do contexto de trabalho de startups de uma capital do Nordeste brasileiro, realizou-se um estudo quantitativo com 105 pessoas situadas nesse contexto. Os dados foram coletados através da aplicação da Escala de Avaliação do Contexto de Trabalho (EACT). Os resultados apontam avaliações satisfatórias em quase todas as dimensões, com exceção para a organização do trabalho. Conclui-se que as características do contexto de trabalho do campo da pesquisa são, predominantemente, positivas. Contudo, há achados que se contrapõem ao indicado pela literatura, justificando-se a implantação de planos de ação voltados, principalmente, para a organização do trabalho.
International scientific production in entrepreneurial, innovative and business ecosystem
Authors: De Resende Ribeiro Olívia Carolina , Moreira Bueno Ademir , Barroso Alves Elizeu , Terezinha Tessaro Neliva
Published: July 2024

This paper aims to analyze how the studies regarding entrepreneurial, innovative and organizational ecosystems are set, establish what theoretical connections exist, and build a future agenda. As for the methodology, the study carried out a bibliometric research. The database was collected from the Web Of Science. The results suggested that: the publications and citations have been considerably expanding since 2014; the debate prevailed in China and the United States of America; the papers show inter and multidisciplinary characteristics; in the field, prevailed the texts that study the entrepreneurial ecosystem and seek to deepen the concepts and analysis.
Educação e suporte institucional no desenvolvimento da orientação empreendedora individual
Authors: De Moura Bastos Paulo Sérgio , Amboni Nério
Published: July 2024

O artigo tem por objetivo geral analisar as contribuições da educação empreendedora (EE) e do suporte institucional (SI) no desenvolvimento da orientação empreendedora individual (OEI). Os dados foram coletados via questionário junto a 222 estudantes dos Cursos de Graduação em Administração, bacharelado, presenciais em três Instituições de Ensino Superior Públicas da Grande Florianópolis, Estado de Santa Catarina. Os achados demonstraram que a EE e o SI contribuem no desenvolvimento da OEI dos estudantes pesquisados em termos de inovação, proatividade e propensão ao risco, reforçando os achados de pesquisas já realizadas e a identificação de espaços incrementais.
Indicadores de sustentabilidade empresarial direcionado ao setor sucroenergético
Authors: Moreira Josicleide , Lima Eduardo , Souza Bruno , Menezes Júnior Raimundo
Published: July 2024

Este artigo objetiva conceber, a partir do Grid de Sustentabilidade Empresarial, um sistema de indicadores que contemple as dimensões econômica, ambiental, social e cultural, para identificar o nível de sustentabilidade de empresa do setor sucroenergético. É de abordagem quantitativa, e o formulário serviu para a determinação de escores. Resultou na concepção de um Sistema de Indicadores de Sustentabilidade Empresarial, que permite a comparabilidade entre as empresas do setor, tanto em relação a cada dimensão analisada como em relação ao índice agregado e o seu posicionamento no Grid.
Estudo da intenção de compra de cervejas artesanais
Authors: Santos de Castro Nícolas , De Oliveira Inácio Raoni , Daniela Rodrigues Maurinice , Bachion Ceribeli Harrison
Published: July 2024

Este estudo busca compreender os fatores que determinam a intenção de compra de cervejas artesanais dos consumidores brasileiros. A abordagem empregada é quantitativa e utilizou-se a técnica de Equações Estruturais. Os resultados do modelo revelaram uma influência positiva dos construtos avaliados na intenção de compra. Destacou-se o construto satisfação com a cerveja com R² = 0,991. O modelo contribui para o entendimento das determinantes por trás da escolha dos brasileiros por cervejas artesanais e, com isso, auxilia na fidelização de clientes.
Programa Mulheres SIM
Authors: Peres Morona Mariene , Pezarico Giovanna
Published: July 2024

As políticas públicas desempenham importante papel no enfrentamento de  problemas vivenciados  por mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade social. Assim, o presente artigo apresenta algumas sínteses de estudo desenvolvido entre os anos de 2021 a 2023, que objetivou  analisar o Programa  Mulheres Sim,  programa de extensão desenvolvido pelo Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina - São Lourenço do Oeste – SC, a partir da perspectiva da análise de políticas públicas e suas repercussões para o desenvolvimento regional. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa, de campo e documental. Como resultados são apresentadas caracterizações relativas ao Programa Mulheres Sim, bem como, a identificação de atores políticos relevantes na sua implementação, além dos alcances e limites enfrentados pelo Programa.
Economic policy uncertainty and performance of the Brazilian stock market
Authors: Binotto Daniel Londero , Marschner Paulo Fernando
Published: July 2024

The objective of this research was to analyze the relationship between economic policy uncertainty and the Brazilian stock market. The research adopted a quantitative, descriptive and econometric approach. The operationalization of the study involved collecting data from the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index and Ibovespa between January 2006 and December 2022. Data analysis was carried out using autoregressive vector models. The results showed a bidirectional relationship between the variables. An increase in uncertainty resulted in a reduction in market performance, while an increase in market performance led to a decrease in uncertainty levels.
Characteristics of the Market for Audit and Consulting Services
Authors: Arabyan Knarik , Stadnik S.
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes the market for auditing and consulting services under sanctions and summarizes the trends and features of its development.
Professional Standards As an Integral Part of the Process of Transformation of Internal Control and Audit
Authors: Vetrova I. , Mel'nik Margarita
Published: July 2024

. The article analyzes the current professional standards, shows the effectiveness of their application and the real impact on strengthening cooperation between employers and educational organizations that train specialists in this field. New requirements have been formulated for the content of professional standards, in particular, for a clearer definition of generalized labor functions characterizing the qualification requirements of employees of control bodies of different levels, the content of labor functions of specialists of different skill levels, requirements for the training and organization of their activities. The directions of expansion and improvement of the organization of work on internal audit and control in existing economic entities have been identified.
On the Definition of the Object, Subject and Subject of Accounting Knowledge
Authors: Mislavskaya N.
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes the approaches of modern philosophy of science to defining the fundamental concepts of an object, subject and subject that arise in the process of conducting both scientific research and the practical activities of economists in the field of accounting and accounting (financial) reporting. The author argues his own point of view on the issue through a retrospective analysis of the views of philosophers and comes to a conclusion about the social nature of the concepts under consideration. This conclusion substantiates the prospects for clarifying modern generally accepted views on the object, subject and subject of accounting science and practice.
A System of Indicators Characterizing the Effectiveness of the Implementation of the Bankruptcy Procedure
Authors: Starkova M. , Chayka Nadezhda , Guskov Sergei
Published: July 2024

The article presents criteria for the effectiveness of bankruptcy proceedings, the signs and indicators that characterize them, as well as a methodology for calculating the effectiveness of bankruptcy proceedings. With the help of a comprehensive analysis of the bankruptcy estate in order to determine the directions for its effective management, it is possible to create a mechanism for effective management in the bankruptcy procedure. The methodology is aimed at finding reserves for satisfying creditors’ claims, strengthening control over the use of the bankruptcy estate and improving the regulation of bankruptcy procedures.