bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neuroeducación Aplicada al Crecimiento de Pequeños Emprendimientos: Un Análisis Reflexivo
Authors: Velásquez-Pérez Luís Alfonso , Aguiar-Chavarría Mauro Argely , Londoño-Cardona Germán Eduardo , Pérez-Velásquez Hugo Alejandro
Published: July 2024

Los emprendimientos o microempresas dentro del contexto Hispanoamericano, históricamente han tenido un papel fundamental para las economías de las naciones de la Región, pues aportan facilidades y accesibilidad a productos de la canasta familiar para los habitantes de los diferentes barrios y vecindarios para las clases bajas y medias de las naciones de habla hispana. Debido al impulso económico y financiero que representan los pequeños emprendimientos, se optó por realizar un estudio de revisión y reflexión en el cual se investigaron las aportaciones que las neurociencias, la psicología del consumidor, la neuroeconomía y la neuroeducación han venido haciendo en la última década para comprender el fenómeno de los pequeños emprendimientos y poder generar avances y desarrollos conceptuales a partir de la comprensión de los principios neurofisiológicos y conductuales que se correlacionan con el manejo exitoso de los emprendimientos. Este estudio ha encontrado que, las disciplinas científicas antes mencionadas, están en condiciones de entregar una alta capacidad de cualificación, formación y entrenamiento a nuevos emprendedores, con el fin de fortalecer su gestión empresarial y económica a partir de la profundización en los principios que rigen el cerebro del consumidor.
Ecuador: Escuelas Públicas y Privadas: Gestión, Docentes y Alumnos
Authors: Guamán Cuzco Vanessa Catherine
Published: July 2024

El estudio analiza la educación pública y privada en Ecuador, destacando disparidades que afectan la equidad y calidad educativa. El objetivo es comparar ambos sistemas para identificar áreas de mejora y diseñar intervenciones específicas. Se revisó literatura en bases de datos como Scopus, Redalyc, Dialnet y Scielo, junto literatura previamente seleccionada enfocada en el tema específico de este estudio. Además, se plantearon preguntas clave sobre métodos pedagógicos, prácticas docentes, resultados académicos y gestión institucional. Se evidenció una disminución en la inversión educativa pública en comparación con años anteriores, lo que puede impactar la calidad del sistema. En el sector privado, se observó una falta de apoyo a los docentes por parte de las autoridades, generando desempoderamiento. La escasez de docentes especializados también representa un desafío para la calidad educativa. En conclusión, se destaca la importancia de fortalecer la formación docente, mejorar la gestión educativa y garantizar un apoyo adecuado a los educadores para promover una educación de calidad y equitativa en Ecuador.
Reclassification of the tribe Ellescini (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Authors: Legalov Andrei A.
Published: July 2024

System of the tribe Ellescini revised. New subgenera, Pseudorytomus Legalov, subgen. nov. (type species: Curculio dorsalis Linnaeus, 1758) and Orolamus Legalov, subgen. nov. (type species: Dorytomus inexpectatus Korotyaev, 1976) of the genus Olamus Reitter, 1916, Arctolamus Legalov, subgen. nov. (type species: Dorytomus imbecillus Faust, 1883), Eudorytomus Legalov, subgen. nov. (type species: Erirhinus suratus Gyllenhal, 1835), Populolamus Legalov, subgen. nov. (type species: Curculio ictor Herbst, 1795), Mesodorytomus Legalov, subgen. nov. (type species: Erirhinus occallescens Gyllenhal, 1835) of the genus: Dorytomus Germar, 1817 are described. The subgenus Olamus Reitter, 1916, stat. nov. is elevated to genus status. New synonyms, Chaetodorytomus Iablokov-Khnzorian, 1970, syn. nov. to Dorytomus s. str. and Dorytomus ciliatus Iablokov-Khnzorian, 1970, syn. nov. to Dorytomus (Dorytomus) dentimanus Reitter, 1884, are established. A systematic list, distribution and trophic relationships are given. Keys for supraspecific taxa are compiled.
Effect of boxing exergame addition on brain-derived neurotrophic factor of elderly women
Authors: Rahmawati Nadia Rizki ,   Faculty of Medicine Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia, Tinduh Damayanti , Utami Ditaruni Asrina , Utomo Budi ,   Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, “Dr. Soetomo” General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia,   Faculty of Medicine Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia,   Sport Injury Rehabilitation Division, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, “Dr. Soetomo” General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia,   Faculty of Medicine Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia,   Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Division, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Airlangga University Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia,   Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Population Studies and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

Background and objectives. The elderly population is growing rapidly. The aging process will result in the decline of cognitive functions. The frequency of cognitive impairment is higher in women than in men, resulting in a greater risk of decreased quality of life and dependence. Brain-derived neurotrophic growth factor (BDNF) is part of neurotrophins that play a key role in the cognitive process. Physical exercise can improve cognitive function in the normal aging process by triggering increased expression of neurotrophic factors such as BDNF, one type of which is exergame boxing. This study aims to analyze the effect of the exergame boxing addition on the brain-derived neurotrophic factor of elderly women. Materials and methods. The study subjects were 30 elderly women, divided into treatment and control groups. Participants in the treatment group practiced exergame boxing three times per week for eight weeks. Participants in both groups were required to participate in light intensity aerobic exercise five times a week for ±15 minutes. Serum BDNF levels were assessed before and after eight weeks of exercise. Results. There was a significant increase in serum BDNF levels after the addition of exergame boxing for eight weeks in the treatment group (p=0.002) with an effect size of 0,62. There was no significant increase in serum BDNF levels after eight weeks of light intensity aerobic exercise in the control group (p-value=0.480). There was a significant difference in the treatment group who received the addition of exergame boxing training for eight weeks compared to the control group who only received light intensity aerobic exercise (p=0.038). Conclusion. The addition of boxing exergame to light intensity aerobic exercise for eight weeks can improve the BDNF serum of elderly women compared to the use of light intensity aerobic exercise alone.
Association of MTHFR C677T, MTHFR A1298C polymorphism in relation to patients with autism in Thi-Qar Governorate
Authors: Nashee Roaa M. ,   Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Thi-Qar, Thi-Qar, Iraq, Al-Janabi Lamees M. , Altahan Mohammed A. ,   Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University Thi-Qar, Thi-Qar, Iraq,   College of Health and Medical Technologies, Al-Ayen Iraqi University, Thi-Qar, Iraq
Published: July 2024

Background. Recent data suggests that environmental factors may account for up to 40-50% of the variability in the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Aim. The purpose of this study was to examine the correlation between MTHFR polymorphism and the heightened susceptibility to autism in children with autism in Thi-Qar. Material and method. A comparison case-control study of blood samples collected from a cohort of 100 individuals diagnosed with autism, along with 100 healthy individuals serving as a control group. The participants were divided into two groups. The first group, known as the control group, consisted of one hundred healthy people aged between 3 and 14 years. The second group consisted of one hundred autistic patients, ranging in age from 3 to 14 years old. Results. The findings demonstrated a noteworthy elevation in the gene expression of MTHFR C677T and MTHFR A1298C in all groups of patients, in comparison to the control group. The current study showed a significant difference at p-value <0.05 was recorded the highest genotype was CT in autism patients 85% and in control group 1.43%, while the lowest genotype was TT 5% in autism patients, and in the control group 1.43%. Within the haplotype, a non-significant difference was noted at p-value <0.05, showing that the highest allele was C in the control group at 97.18%, and in autism patients at 51.35%. According to the odds ratio, it showed a significant gene frequency in autism patients than in the control group. The current study showed that a significant difference at p-value <0.05 was recorded in the highest AC genotype in autism patients at 85%, and in the control group 2.86%, while the lowest genotype was CC 4% in autism patients, and in the control group 0%. Within the genotype, a significant different at p-value <0.05 was noted, showing that the highest allele was A in the control group at 97.22%, and T in autism patients at 51.89%. Conclusion. The study data indicates a higher likelihood of ASD in individuals with the MTHFR C677T CT/CC and MTHFR A1298C AC/CC polymorphisms, suggesting a potential involvement of abnormalities in the folate/methylation cycle in autism.
Protective effects of levosimendan in scopolamineinduced mice model of Alzheimer's disease
Authors: Alwaeli Nawres Lateef ,   Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Zubaidy Adeeb Ahmed , Sadiq Mariam Hadi ,   University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Karbala, Iraq,   Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: July 2024

Objectives. Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease and accounts for approximately 70% of all dementia cases worldwide. Levosimendan is a positive inotropic agent with well-documented pleiotropic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The current research evaluated the possible effect of levosimendan alone or in combination with donepezil against scopolamine-induced mice models of Alzheimer’s disease. Material and methods. Mice were divided into five groups: the control group, the induction group (scopolamine 1 mg/kg/i.p once daily for 7 days), other groups that received the tested drugs prophylactically for 2 weeks and then induced with scopolamine together with the same doses of the tested drug for one week. These treatment groups included the levosimendan group (200 μg/kg i.p. once weekly for 3 weeks), the donepezil group (5 mg/kg i.p once daily for 3 weeks), and the fifth group received a combination of levosimendan (200 μg/ kg i.p. once weekly) and donepezil (5mg/kg i.p once daily). Cognitive performance was assessed by conducting behavioral tests (a novel objective recognition test and Y Maze test), and the levels of biological markers of oxidative stress (SOD and MDA), inflammatory cytokines (TNFα, IL1β and IL-6) and AChE in the brain tissue homogenate were measured utilizing available ELISA kits. Results. Levosimendan preserved the spatial memory and recognition function and significantly reduced: ACHE level, IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and MDA levels, and significantly increased SOD level in mice brain tissue homogenate as compared to the induction group. And the combination of levosimendan with donepezil resulted in non-significant improvement as compared to each drug alone specifically in ACHE level reduction and oxidative stress markers. Conclusions. The current study showed that levosimendan produced a neuroprotective effect against the scopolamine-induced mice models of AD. This effect may be in part attributed to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of levosimendan.
Role of Teaching-Learning Resource Availability as Moderator on Digital Technology Knowledge and Instructional Supervision Skills of Teachers
Authors: O. Butalid Chelyn
Published: July 2024

The current study was set to evaluate whether teaching etiquette significantly moderates the relationship between intercultural sensitivity and work fulfillment of teachers. In this study, the researcher selected the 212 public elementary school teachers in Maa District, Davao City as the respondents of the study. Stratified random sampling technique was utilized in the selection of the respondents. Non-experimental quantitative research design using descriptive-correlational method was employed. The data collected were subjected on the following statistical tools: Mean, Pearson Moment Product Correlation, and Heirarchical Regression Analysis. Descriptive analysis showed that digital technology knowledge, instructional supervision skills of teachers, and teaching-learning resource availability in Maa District, Davao City. were described as extensive. Further, correlation analysis demonstrated that there is a significant relationship between digital technology knowledge and instructional supervision skills of teachers in Maa District, Davao City when moderated by teaching- learning resource availability. Evidently, heirarchical regression analysis proved that teaching-learning resource availability significantly moderates the interaction between digital technology knowledge and instructional supervision skills of teachers in Maa District, Davao City.
A Study to Effect of Reminiscence Therapy on Psychological Well-Being among Elderly Residing in Selected Old Age Home
Authors: J Navaneethan , Padmavathi P , Gijo Y. Shajin
Published: July 2024

Background: As getting older progresses, aged people go through a variety of challenges which influences their psychological well-being as properly. memory therapy for the aged improve their psychological well- being through lowering despair, main to higher lifestyles pleasure, impression of amour, save you dementia, lowering solicitude and inspiring older folks to communicate and engage.  Objectives: To evaluate the level of psychological wellness among elderly earlier than and after management of memory therapy. Materials and Methods Pre-experimental one organization pre and posttest layout.  Participants: Fifty elderly citizens who meet the inclusion standards have been selected by using non-probability consecutive sampling approach.  Selection Criteria: Inclusion standards covered elderly of 60 years and above age of each genders. Pretest turned into finished on 50 samples the usage of changed Ryff’s scale and reminiscence remedy changed into applied. post test completed the use of the identical device.  Results: The look at findings concluded that memory therapy changed into powerful in improving the psychological properly-being of the aged with paired t-check cost 18.02 large at p<0.05. No association among the psychological properly-being parameters and the demographic variables.  Conclusion: The present examine evaluated the effectiveness of memory remedy on the level of the despair amongst aged humans. The take a look at findings discovered that there was a sizeable difference in the pre- check and post -take a look at level of psychological wellbeing among elderly people.
Analysis of Opaque, Peel-Off and Flex Rejects in the Electro Plating Process Using the Six Sigma Dmaic Method
Authors: . Mulyadi , Eko Putra Fibi , Anggun Sari Putri
Published: July 2024

The modern manufacturing industry is faced with increasing pressure to achieve high levels of quality while remaining efficient in its production processes. One of the challenges faced by PT. Plating services in electroplating production have a high reject rate, which can cause increased costs and have a negative impact on the company's reputation. PT. Jasa Plating in the production process still has a high number of rejects, the rejects are dominated by opaque, peel-off and spots. PT. Plating services for each production contribute a high average of 2% defects per day, DPMO 20,000 and Sigma value 3.55. Quite a few rejections resulted in a decrease in turnover and increased production costs. The costs incurred due to these rejects are an average of Rp. 1,268,593 per day and an average of Rp. 35,698,907 per month as a result of data collection from January – September 2023. In this business process, this is very detrimental for the company. The aim of this research is to suppress blurry rejects, peel-offs and spots in the electro plating process at PT. Plating Services. The steps taken in conducting research include: identification stage, data collection and processing, analysis and recommendations for improvement, and conclusions. The method used in this research is the Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analysis, Improvement, Control) method. Through analysis, you can find several factors that cause high reject rates, including operational errors, discrepancies in the production process, or raw material quality problems. After implementing the improvement plan, then evaluate the results. This can include re- measuring the DPMO, analysis of the resulting products to see a decrease in reject rates, and comparisons between before and after implementing improvements. From the comparison results after the repairs were carried out, the data before the repairs were carried out, the NG amount was 1.99%, the DPMO was 6,646 and the Sigma value was 3.98. After improvements to NG 0.84%, DPMO 2,791 sigma value 4.28. Factors causing high levels of blurring, peel-off and spots, namely insufficient or excessive cleaning of the metal surface before the electroplating process, can cause problems such as peel-off. Contamination of the electroplating solution by foreign materials can cause blurring and flecks in the final layer. Machinery or equipment that is not properly calibrated, or experiences wear and tear, can produce products that do not meet standards. Variations in temperature, time, or electric current in the electroplating process can produce inconsistent coatings. Carefully monitor and control process-parameters to ensure stability.
„A bűntelen falu.”
Authors: Dános Valér , Fazekas-Pátyodi Szandra
Published: July 2024

Vál is a village in Fejér county, in the Martonvásár district. According to the latest Central Bureau for Statistics survey (2023), it has 2558 inhabitants. It is a special settlement with a rich history and traditions and an excellent location. What deserves special attention is the recent change in public security in the settlement. In the last three years, it could be rightly called a ‘crime-free village’. The spectacular improvement started in 2016, when the number of known crimes dropped to a fraction of the previous level. Mayor Tamás Bechtold, Member of Parliament Zoltán Tessely and Head of the Police Station Zsolt Kovács, who are responsible for different areas of the village, have created something special, and we asked them about it in this month’s interview.
In our July monthly interview, Valér Dános, Editor-in-Chief, and Szandra Fazekas-Pátyodi, Editor-in-Chief, had the opportunity to ask Mayor Bechtold and Captain Kovács about the beginning of the cooperation, the joint achievements and the future tasks.
Na galáxia digital, questões sobre literatura e digitalidade
Authors: ROCHA REJANE CRISTINA , SALGADO LUCIANA SALAZAR
Published: July 2024

Este artigo parte da constatação das dificuldades relacionadas à legibilidade da literatura em contextos de ensino, para refletir a respeito das condições sociotécnicas da sua produção, circulação e leitura. Reflete-se a respeito da vinculação da literatura digital a uma dada noção de literatura relacionada com as ideias de desvio e de dificuldade, para questionar de que maneira os mídiuns digitais se colocam, no tempo presente, como dispositivos que encetam disposições a princípio incompatíveis com o que se compreende como leitura literária.
Experiencia estética, computabilidad, decolonialidad: intervenciones de
Permanente obra negra
(digital) en el dominio algorítmico
Authors: KOZAK CLAUDIA
Published: July 2024

En vinculación con la versión digital de
Permanente obra negra
, de Vivian Abenshushan et al. (2019), el artículo interroga formas de apertura de experiencia estética en búsqueda decolonial al interior del dominio digital. Para ello, articula reflexiones en torno de categorías centrales en el pensamiento de Walter Benjamin –entre otras, su noción de experiencia y su vinculación con una escritura fragmentaria, sin orden prefijado, cuya imagen es la de un fichero tridimensional–, para compararla con la noción de base de datos en cuanto forma cultural de las sociedades informatizadas contemporáneas, en la que la literatura digital se inscribe, pero a la que también muchas veces contesta. Si en las sociedades informatizadas la experiencia organizada desde las bases de datos tiende a ser concebida en términos de información computable, el artículo analiza una pieza de literatura digital que, a partir de su trabajo con ficheros, bases de datos y archivos revueltos, abre el juego a un experimentalismo crítico, disruptivo y en proceso decolonial en tiempos de colonialismo de datos.
Towards a revision of the Palaearctic species of Aphodius Hellwig, 1798, subgenus Liothorax Motschulsky, 1860 (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae)
Authors: Angus Robert B. , Maté Jason F. , Angus Elizabeth M. , Král David
Published: July 2024

The Palaearctic species of Aphodius Hellwig, 1798, subgenus Liothorax Motschulsky, 1860 are revised using a combination of chromosome analysis, molecular phylogenetics and morphological statistical analysis. Sixteen species are recognised, one of which is shown to comprise two subspecies. Based mainly on the morphology of the aedeagal endophallus and the phylogenetic analysis, they are placed in two groups: the. niger group, apparently monophyletic, comprising Aphodius (Liothorax) niger Illiger, 1798, A. (L.) muscorum (Ádám, 1994), stat. rest., A. (L.) felixsp. nov., A. (L.) bellumgerenssp. nov., A. (L.) bameulisp. nov., A. (L.) krellisp. nov., A. (L.) isikdagensis (Balthasar, 1953), A. (L.) albertisp. nov. and A. (L.) wilsonae Maté et Angus, 2005, stat. rest.; and the plagiatus group, almost certainly paraphyletic, comprising A. (L.) plagiatus (Linnaeus, 1767), including A. (L.) p. plagiatus and A. (L.) p. sinoplagiatussubsp. nov., A. (L.) rodrigoisp. nov., A. (L.) discoidesA. Schmidt, 1916, stat. rest., A. (L.) rutilipennis (Baudi di Selve, 1870), stat. rest., A. (L.) chellalasp. nov., A. (L.) kraatzi Harold, 1868, and A. (L.) rusakovi Gusakov, 2004. A key to the species is given as well as details of their morphology, distributions, and habitats.
Bivalves of superfamily Galeommatoidea (Mollusca, Bivalvia) from western South Africa, with observations on commensal relationships and habitats
Authors: Valentich-Scott Paul , Griffiths Charles , Landschoff Jannes , Li Ruiqi , Li Jingchun
Published: July 2024

The Galeommatoidea are a diverse but little-studied group of small bivalves, well known for the symbiotic relationships many species have with a range of invertebrate taxa. Four species collected from the Western Cape region of South Africa were examined and illustrated, providing new details on their habitat preferences, and depicting the mantle structure of live specimens for the first time. Brachiomya ducentiunussp. nov., is described herein, and an additional record of Montacuta substriata (Montagu, 1808) is reported from South Africa. Brachiomya ducentiunus and Montacuta substriata have obligate symbiotic relationships with different burrowing echinoids, while Kellia becki (WH Turton, 1932) and Melliteryx mactroides (Hanley, 1857) are free-living. DNA data and phylogenetic analyses are provided for three of the species.
Du format d’inscription au format d’écriture. Le pouvoir des mots dans l’espace public polonais et français
Authors: Gôrnikiewicz Joanna
Published: July 2024

Dans le cadre de cette contribution, l’emploi injonctif de l’infinitif est étudié à partir d’un corpus de panneaux repérés dans l’espace public, appréhendé comme un macro-objet d’écriture. Le travail propose d’interroger la place et la fonction de cette forme grammaticale directement prédisposée à la réalisation d’actes de langage directifs ainsi que son alternance avec l’impératif en français et en polonais dans deux genres écrits de l’incitation à l’action. Compte tenu de la perspective adoptée, la notion de « format » a été étendue à tout type d’inscriptions, indépendamment de leur nature (visuelle ou sonore). Cette démarche a permis de montrer autant les similitudes que les différences les plus saillantes dans la construction d’un discours de l’autorité dans les deux langues et d’avancer des hypothèses sur certaines non-correspondances ponctuelles.
Barrières à l’accès et renoncement aux soins des étudiants de l’université de Lomé au Togo : portrait et analyse des facteurs explicatifs à partir d’une enquête ad hoc
Authors: Alowou Amèvi Patrice , Ataké Esso-Hanam , Pélissier Aurore
Published: July 2024

Cet article analyse les barrières à l’accès et le renoncement aux soins des étudiants de l’université de Lomé au Togo, à partir d’une enquête ad hoc auto-administrée en ligne. Les étudiants qui renoncent aux soins (72 %) ne bénéficient pas d’une assurance maladie (91 %) et sont majoritairement des hommes (68 %). Le fait d’être une femme, le niveau d’éducation du père et la possession d’une assurance maladie sont des facteurs qui protègent contre le renoncement aux soins. Alors que nos résultats plaident en faveur de l’extension de l’assurance maladie aux étudiants, ils soulignent également la nécessité d’une meilleure connaissance de leurs besoins et préférences afin de promouvoir leur accès aux services de santé. Classification JEL : I13, I14
Social Isolation and Loneliness: Modern Pandemic of a Psychosocial Determinant of Health
Authors: Hall Mei-Hua , Xiao Yunyu , Öngür Dost , Torous John , Jeste Dilip V.
Published: July 2024

Social connectedness is a fundamental aspect of human nature. Over the last two decades, there has been a behavioral pandemic of social isolation and loneliness globally. Social isolation and loneliness affect people of all ages and constitute an increasingly important social determinant of mental health (SDoMH). Chronic loneliness and isolation trigger neurobiological mechanisms and behavior alterations that contribute to a cascade of adverse health consequences. Feeling lonely and socially isolated are associated with a higher likelihood of mortality and are more common and more severe in people with serious mental illnesses. The rapid growth of technology and social media, globalization, and societal polarization, are likely to be an underlying threat of rising social isolation and loneliness. However, technology can also be utilized in various ways to address social isolation and loneliness. We discuss strategies and interventions for combating the loneliness pandemic at individual and community levels.

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Psychiatr Ann.
2024;54(7):e196–e201.]
Social Determinants of Health for Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Authors: Joshi Pallavi , Tampi Rajesh
Published: July 2024

Dementia is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States and leads to significant distress, disability, and economic burden. Social determinants of health (SDoH) are the nonbiological factors that impact health outcomes, functioning, and quality of life. Cumulative effects of SDoH across a lifespan can affect the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). While there is significant research on the biological factors of ADRD, the SDoH of ADRD are not well characterized. In this article, we review the SDoH that contribute to ADRD. Economic instability, poor education access and quality, poor health care access, unsafe neighborhoods, environmental pollution, lack of social engagement, and racial discrimination can increase the risk of ADRD. Prevention and intervention strategies to combat social isolation include technology-based interventions such as pet robots and dementia-friendly communities.

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Psychiatr Ann
. 2024;54(7):e216–e222.]
Therapeutic Interventions for Prevention of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Orthopedic Surgeons
Authors: Armando Chenée , Voulo Morgan , Plafcan Dean , Herickhoff Paul
Published: July 2024

Orthopedic surgery is a physically demanding specialty. The factors contributing to musculoskeletal injury among surgeons often stem from positioning the patient, using non-ergonomic instruments, maintaining static postures, and performing repetitive movements. This article focuses on exercise techniques intended to combat the most common problematic static postures held during procedures. Each exercise explained in this article is organized into “preop,” “intraop,” and “postop” components. Preop includes strengthening movements, intraop provides postural recommendations, and postop focuses on mobilization and recovery. This article aims for efficient body conditioning, targeting the muscular posterior chain and supporting elements. [
Orthopedics
. 2024;47(4):e214–e216.]
LGBTQIA+ Competence: A Pedagogical Paradigm Shift in Graduate Nursing Education
Authors: Stanton John L. , Swanson Susan L. , Davis Philip , Wright Phyllis
Published: July 2024

Background:

The omission of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) content in graduate nursing education leaves people who identify as sexually or gender diverse (SGD) with poorer health across the life span and a 12-year shorter life expectancy relative to heteronormative counterparts.

Method:

An educational intervention was paired with an optional academic-community–based clinical immersion in LGBTQIA+ health with the goal of improving health equity for people who identify as SGD. Masters of Nursing students (
N
= 11) from adult specialties participated in a two-credit elective in LGBTQIA+ health. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes (competency) preand postcourse completion were measured.

Results:

Students showed a 62% improvement in competency results with 100% of students opting into the LGBTQIA+ clinical immersion.

Conclusion:

Teaching LGBTQIA+ health content is a requisite to advancing health equity for all, including people who identify as SGD. Until curricula become inclusive, clinical education should look for unique ways, such as clinical immersion, to ameliorate the shortfall.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2024;63(X):XXX–XXX.]
Vitrectomy With tPA for Submacular Hemorrhage Following Domestic Abuse
Authors: Busquets Miguel A. , Rifai Fareed
Published: July 2024

A 35-year-old woman presented with visual acuity of 20/400 due to submacular hemorrhage 24 hours after confirmed domestic abuse with blunt trauma to the head. Surgical intervention with pars plana vitrectomy, subretinal tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) injection, and fluid-air exchange yielded prompt resolution of the pathology, regaining functional vision of 20/40 and an ability to return to work within one week.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2024;55:734–736.]
Arte feminista comprometido y artistas chilenas feministas en tiempos de cambios y fricción (1964-2024)
Authors: Avendaño Lynda
Published: July 2024

El artículo reflexiona, desde un corpus de artistas y de obras específicas, sobre el arte feminista comprometido y sobre artistas chilenas feministas -y sus gestos feministas- en contextos “de cambio o de fricción”. Se centra en artistas feministas chilenas que han desarrollado un arte contestario y provocador de diálogos, surgido de distintas prácticas artísticas como la pintura, la instalación o la performance: Patricia Israel, que creó junto a Alberto Pérez la serigrafía América Despierta en 1972; la producción performática creada por Lotty Rosenfeld, ‘Una milla de cruces sobre el pavimento’, en 1979; grupos performáticos de mujeres como la Brigada Laura Rodig, que durante y después del Estallido social de 2019 han tenido un destacado papel con obras de arte y ciudad. Las artistas nombradas no solo han energizado con sus acciones a la comunidad en su conjunto, sino que le han permitido un despliegue anímico y conceptual para exigir justicia (respeto por los derechos humanos, dignidad, igualdad de derecho para las mujeres) y han respaldado con su accionares la búsqueda de nuevos acuerdos sociales, más democráticos.
Sur la circulation du modèle corporatif fasciste dans le monde : agents, réseaux, effets
Authors: Pasetti Matteo
Published: July 2024

Dans l’historiographie récente sur la dimension transnationale du fascisme, un rôle de première importance a été attribué à la circulation du modèle corporatif que le régime de Mussolini a commencé à construire à partir du milieu des années 1920. Il a été démontré, qu’à partir de ce moment-là, de nombreux intellectuels et hommes politiques de divers pays du monde, non seulement d’extrême droite mais aussi d’inspiration idéologique différente, ont commencé à regarder de près le laboratoire corporatif fasciste, dans lequel un système sans précédent de représentation des intérêts et de régulation des relations de travail, de type étatique et autoritaire, était en train d’être créé. L’Italie fasciste est ainsi devenue le point de référence du débat déjà en cours sur le corporatisme en tant que solution possible à certains problèmes cruciaux de la société de masse moderne : l’organisation syndicale des travailleurs et le conflit de classe ; le développement économique et la gestion technocratique du système de production ; la recherche d’une « troisième voie » entre la démocratie libérale et la révolution communiste.Dans cet article, nous examinerons la manière dont le corporatisme fasciste a été présenté comme un cas exemplaire à l’échelle mondiale, destiné à influencer à la fois le débat politique, juridique et économique et les expériences législatives similaires mises en œuvre dans d’autres régimes. En particulier, nous nous concentrerons sur les principaux canaux de diffusion du modèle italien (propagande fasciste à l’étranger, réseaux académiques, circuits politiques) et sur les effets de cette circulation transnationale de l’idéologie fasciste.
Was there a Portuguese economic corporatism? Political economy, transnational ideas and institutions in Salazar’s New State
Authors: Garrido Álvaro
Published: July 2024

The corporatist ideas associated with the dictatorship regime of António de Oliveira Salazar (1932-1968) were prominently expressed through a set of institutions created by the State to promote social order and to govern the economy. This institutional bureaucracy was particularly dense and resilient, as it withstood various social and economic changes, including external shocks. Based on previous historiographical contributions, namely from the history of economic thought, this article explores the interaction established in the Portuguese case between the transnational dissemination of corporatist ideas and the political construction of institutions governing the economy and interests. A critical analysis of the doctrinal rhetoric of Portuguese corporatists, who always exalted the ‘national and specific’ character of Salazar’s corporatism, will help to identify forms of transnational circulation of corporatist economic ideas. More than a political economy of Portuguese corporatism, there was an emulation of foreign authors, especially Italian, and an instrumental adaptation of ideas and institutions.
Assisting Teachers With Grieving Students
Authors: Tharpe Kimberly
Published: July 2024

The educational setting has provided students with supports in the event of emotional struggles such as grief. Teachers are often the first individual a student seeks for support and some understanding. This chapter involves dividing the content into logical, structured sections that guide educators and counselors through understanding the role of the school, school counselors and teachers when effectively assisting grieving students. Issues of grief associated with the impact of COVID and the school will be addressed. A brief theoretical background examining relational developmental systems (RDS) metatheory as a conceptual framework will be discussed understanding the outcomes of school relationship and connectivity. Additionally, specific strategies for school counselors will be provided, to utilize when assisting teachers with grieving students.
Preschool Teachers' Views on Digital Games
Authors: Arici Elçin Yazici
Published: July 2024

The use of digital technology is very important to support children's learning and development in the preschool period. With the rapidly developing technology, the types of games played by children have also changed. Digital games have gradually replaced traditional games. According to the relevant literature, there are studies highlighting teachers' perceptions about the benefits and obstacles of the use of digital games. These studies mostly focused on primary, secondary, and high school education, and there are a limited number of studies covering preschool teachers. This study aims to investigate the opinions of preschool teachers regarding the integration of digital games into the educational process. The opinions of 20 preschool teachers were collected with a semi-structured interview form. The interview form consisted of two parts. While the first section includes demographic information about teachers, the second section includes questions about how preschool teachers perceive the opportunities and challenges related to digital games. Data was collected via Google Forms. The findings show that the teacher's role is critical in incorporating digital games into the educational process. In addition, it points out that teachers are an important guide in integrating the education process into the digital platform. Recommendations and implications for the use of digital games in classroom applications are discussed.
Investigation of Parents' Digital Literacy Levels Regarding the Use of Mobile Technology in Early Childhood
Authors: Güneş Habibe , Genç Zülfü , Uğraş Mustafa
Published: July 2024

This study aims to understand parents' knowledge and perceptions about mobile technologies and their attitudes towards their children's use of mobile technologies at an early age. According to the preliminary findings of the study, although parents frequently use tablets, smartphones, or laptops in their daily lives, they expect their children to stay away from these technologies. The results of the study suggest that parents need to reconsider their approach to digital parenting. In addition, parents will receive recommendations on selecting appropriate content, implementing effective filtering and security measures, and choosing content suitable for the intended use of mobile technologies. These recommendations will help parents improve their digital parenting skills and positively impact their technological literacy, enabling them to be effective role models for their children.
Integrating Game-Based Learning and Mobile Learning in Early Childhood Education
Authors: Manditereza Blandina
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this chapter was to report on a literature review study pertaining to educating early childhood teachers and stakeholders on creating an immersive learning environment that exploits the benefits of mobile learning and game-based learning (GBL). Further, this chapter sought to increase the corpus of knowledge regarding game-based learning within the early childhood curriculum, an area of research that needs further exploration. Mobile learning and game-based learning (GBL) are practical and valuable educational tools for preschoolers because they promote social and cognitive engagement as an effective learning strategy. Previous research focused on GBL for children aged three to six, which addressed the unique learning needs of children by incorporating game elements to elicit immersive experiences. Hence, this reinforces the strategy of play-based learning and engagement as a cognitive and social development imperative. Importantly, this chapter's contributions will empower politicians, parents, and educators to make informed decisions on the benefits of integrating mobile learning and GBL with the early childhood curriculum to enhance learning outcomes.
Ethical and Social Concerns Using Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Setting
Authors: Dall'Acqua Luisa
Published: July 2024

High-tech innovations are rapidly revolutionizing the healthcare industry, transforming how diseases are detected, diagnosed, and treated. These advances include artificial intelligence for more precise diagnoses. The reliability of AI, through validation, reducing, as far as possible, opacity, errors, and possible discrimination due to technological and/or human causes is today a huge debate. It is essential to rethink the training of health professionals dynamically, with a flexible review of the study programs by interdisciplinary commissions, to combine the various competencies of AI in a transversal and interdisciplinary way. This chapter explores major bioethical issues emerging from the development and use of artificial intelligence in medical settings.
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Workplace Violence Prevention
Authors: Carcarino Immacolata
Published: July 2024

In the world, more than 743 million persons have experienced at least one form of violence or harassment at work. The key to reducing workplace violence incidents is prevention. Introducing, or improving, dedicated training activities can provide all employees with useful and life-saving tips and tools. In addition, awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion should be promoted to create a solid culture of respect in the organization. Artificial intelligence can offer valid support in all the above-mentioned solutions, and this chapter highlights its role in this holistic approach to workplace violence prevention, with an initial introduction to the milestones of its development, starting from 1950. The role of artificial intelligence in the prevention of workplace violence events is to enhance the already available solutions from a physical security point of view, but also in terms of education and training.
Developing a Strategic Framework for Aligning Human Resource Management Practices With Sustainability Goals
Authors: Chaker Bassem , Damak Chedli
Published: July 2024

In the face of an urgent call for environmental sustainability, this book chapter focuses on the pivotal intersection of human resource management (HRM) practices and organizational culture within the imperative of environmental sustainability. Recognizing organizations as integral components of the broader ecosystem, the chapter explores the transformative potential of aligning HRM practices with a culture centered on environmental responsibility. Targeting a diverse audience of professionals, scholars, and stakeholders, the chapter offers a comprehensive guide, providing insights and strategies to navigate the multifaceted challenges of sustainability. Covering topics from defining HRM to exploring leadership influence, the chapter presents a roadmap for fostering a workplace ethos that promotes both employee well-being and ecological health. Through theoretical exploration and real-world examples, it aims to contribute substantively to the discourse on sustainable business practices and guide organizations toward a socially responsible and ecologically sustainable future.
A Sustainable World
Authors: Yigit Sureyya
Published: July 2024

The concept of sustainable development reflects a complex balance between different perspectives on the relationship between the environment and economic and social development. The genesis of sustainable development comes from the Brundtland Commission, established by the UN in 1983. Its report, “Our Common Future”, presented the term “sustainable development” as development that meets the needs of generations. Present without compromising the possibilities of those of the future to satisfy their own needs and sought to meet both the demands for an environmental protection agenda and those of ensuring the development of countries with a lower level of development. The concept seeks to satisfy present generations' needs without compromising future generations' possibilities, relying on three key factors: society, economy and environment. Likewise, the main idea is to promote the transition of society and the environment towards a bearable future. This chapter investigates the challenges it faces in the 2020s.
Application of Phytoremediation Principles to Remediate Air Pollutants in the Climate Change Era
Authors: Nyika Joan , Dinka Megersa Olumana
Published: July 2024

Air pollution is a growing environmental concern worldwide, which is closely associated with climate variation and change as well as global warming whose effects are deleterious. Phytoremediation describes a technique of using plants and plant-based microbes to detoxify air pollutants and is a promising technique to reverse the current pollution state. This book chapter explores on the various subsets of phytoremediation and their applicability in detoxifying air of pollutants such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and inorganic pollutants. Findings based on literature show that the method is widely used and attracting contemporary scientific research due to its viability and eco-friendly nature. Several examples of microbes and their host plants used in this process as well as the pollutants they decontaminate are provided herein. In conclusion, the application of the technique should be enhanced and optimized through further research.
A Holistic Study on India's Sustainable Economic Development and Global Challenges
Authors: Kumar Santosh , Meher Bharat Kumar , Ramona Birău , Popescu Virgil , Anand Abhishek
Published: July 2024

This book chapter reviews the long-term impact of Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (% of GDP), Industry (including construction), value added (% of GDP), Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP), Services, value added (% of GDP), Imports of goods and services (% of GDP), Exports of goods and services (% of GDP), and Trade (% of GDP) on India's GDP growth (annual %) from 1960 to 2022. We employed ADF and PP unit root tests to examine the variables' stationarity. This study utilized different econometric techniques, including the ARDL bound-testing strategy and the Johansen co-integration procedure, to establish the long-term co-integrating relationship between the variables. The empirical results obtained by the ARDL bound-testing method validate the existence of a significant long-term co-integrating relationship among the variables. The long-run results demonstrated that most of the macro-economic variables have a substantial positive effect on India's GDP growth.
The Role of Corrosion Inhibitors
Authors: Garg Rajni , Garg Rishav , Eddy Nnabuk Okon
Published: July 2024

Corrosion inhibitors are a vital component in the prevention of metal degradation, which is a significant issue affecting various industries worldwide. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the role of corrosion inhibitors in mitigating corrosion-related problems. The classification, mechanism of action, and applications of corrosion inhibitors, highlighting their effectiveness in different environments and industries have been reviewed. The chapter also explores recent advancements in the development of green corrosion inhibitors as sustainable and eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors, as well as future directions for research in this field. The review aims to provide a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and industries seeking to understand and combat corrosion-related issues.