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LIM Homeobox Transcription Factor 1 Beta associated nephropathy in an infant without Nail-Patella-Syndrome
Authors: Rahman Rehna K. , Sankar T Hari , Pachat Divya
Published: January 2025

Mutations in LIM homeobox transcription factor 1 beta (LMX1B) are associated with autosomal dominant steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. The age of presentation and clinical manifestations are quite heterogeneous and a significant proportion of patients have nail patella syndrome. We report an infant with isolated nephrotic syndrome without extrarenal manifestations associated with a sporadic heterozygous variation in LMX1B.
Association of maternal and fetal factors with quality parameters of umbilical cord blood collected from mothers undergoing cesarean section
Authors: Muthu Bharathi , Basavarajegowda Abhishekh , Subbaiah Murali , Manivannan Prabhu
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCTION:

Understanding the association between maternal and fetal factors and the quality parameters of umbilical cord blood (UCB) is essential for optimizing collection and improving outcomes in medical treatments. It helps us to improve the selection of mothers or prospective cord blood donors, thereby improving the quality of the cord blood stem cells. The study aimed to explore how the various fetal and maternal parameters affect the yield and viability of umbilical cord stem cell collection in mothers undergoing cesarean section.

METHODOLOGY:

This was a cross-sectional study wherein cord blood samples were collected from mothers who underwent lower segment cesarean section, and parameters such as CD34 count, viability, and mononuclear cell count were estimated by flow cytometry. The volume was measured. Relevant clinical details of the mothers were collected from the case records. The tests of association between categorical variables and outcome variables were assessed using the Chi-square test. Spearman rank association coefficient was calculated for univariate analyses to ascertain the relationship between continuous variables and outcomes.

RESULTS:

The number of CD34+ cell counts in the UCB correlated positively with the age of the women (Ρ = 0.263; mild positive correlation), gestational age (GA) (Ρ = 0.477; moderate positive correlation), birth weight (Ρ = 0.556; moderate positive correlation), placental weight (Ρ = 0.305; weak positive correlation), and cord length (Ρ = 0.377; weak positive correlation).

CONCLUSION:

Maternal factors such as increased GA, maternal age, prolonged duration of labor, and placental weight have a significant positive effect on CD34+ and total nucleated cell count. Fetal factors that have a favorable effect on count were increased birth weight and meconium-stained liquor.
The effect of remineralization pretreatments on the enamel bond strength of demineralized and sound enamel: An in vitro study
Authors: Shirani Farzaneh , Malekipour Mohammad Reza , Azary Maryam , Manesh Vahid Sakhaei , Gilani Amirali , Mazdak Ali
Published: January 2025

Background:

During tooth preparation, the clinician may face a hard remineralized enamel surrounding the cavity with unknown effects on the enamel bond strength. This study aims to assess the effect of remineralizing pretreatments with casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) or CPP-amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate (CPP-ACFP) on the bond strength of composite resin and sound or demineralized enamel.

Materials and Methods:

This study employed an in vitro experimental factorial design. A total of 144 enamel surfaces were prepared and randomly divided into 12 groups (G1-G12). The surfaces of G7-12 were demineralized to create a lesion (L), while G1-6 were assigned to the sound (S) enamel group. The three pretreatment protocols were CPP-ACFP, CPP-ACP, or no pretreatment for a 10-day pH-cycling period. A composite rod was bonded to the surfaces using a self-etch or total-etch bonding system. Shear force was applied, and the bond strengths of the specimens were measured. The data were analyzed using the Kruskal–Wallis test, followed by pairwise comparisons using Dunn’s test. The significance level for all tests was set at 0.05.

Results:

The sound (S) groups (33.81 ± 8.48) showed a significantly higher bond strength than the lesion (L) groups (25.77 ± 6.69). Among the pretreatments, CPP-ACFP-pretreated groups had the highest bond strength (33.86 ± 8.87). Pairwise comparisons showed significant differences between CPP-ACFP-treated demineralized enamel and control demineralized enamel in both bonding systems (P = 0.019 and P = 0.025 for Clearfil SE and Optibond FL, respectively).

Conclusion:

Pretreatment of demineralized enamel with CPP-ACFP before using total-etch and self-etch systems results in a bond strength comparable to that of sound enamel, making it clinically acceptable.
Tannic Acid Modulates Voltage-gated K+ Channels to Promote Neuritogenesis in Neuronal N2A Cells
Authors: Tsai Tien-Yao , Chuang Chin-Min , Wu King-Chuen , Yang Zih-He , Leung Yuk-Man
Published: January 2025

In a previous report, we showed that voltage-gated K+ (Kv) Kv1 and Kv2 channels are involved in cAMP-induced neuritogenesis of mouse neuronal N2A cells. In this report, we examined the effects of tannic acid (TA) on Kv channels and neuritogenesis in N2A cells. TA (15 μM) mildly enhanced Kv currents at −30 to −20 mV but strongly inhibited Kv currents at higher voltages, causing a preferential activation of currents at low voltages. When enhancement and suppression of Kv currents (at −20 and +70 mV, respectively) by different concentrations of TA were analyzed, TA at 4 μM produced strong enhancement at −20 mV with relatively mild suppression at + 70 mV. TA (4 μM) also promoted neuritogenesis; such promotion was suppressed by a Kv channel blocker tetraethylammonium ion, or a combination of hongotoxin-1 (blocker of Kv1.1), UK 78282 (blocker of Kv1.4) and guangxitoxin 1E (blocker of Kv2.1). Our results demonstrate, for the first time, TA at low concentrations could modulate Kv channels and thereby promote neuritogenesis.
Staff nurses’ perception of authentic leadership behavior of first-line managers and its relation to their resilience
Authors: Mohamed Shimaa Awad , Seada Abeer Mohammed , Ali Shaimaa
Published: January 2025

Background

Authentic leadership is a suitable leadership model that results directly or indirectly in more positive workplace behaviors and attitudes, including staff nurses’ resilience. When staff nurses are susceptible to workplace stress, a manager has to create workplace that is optimal for the provision of nursing care by motivating, resilience, and empowering their nurses.

Aim

The study aimed to investigate staff nurses’ perception of authentic leadership behavior of first-line managers and its relation to their resilience.

Design

A descriptive correlational design was utilized to carry out the study.

Setting

This study was conducted in a new emergency hospital (185) at El-Kasr El-Aini Teaching Hospital, which is affiliated with Cairo University Hospital.

Patients

A convenient sample of 200 staff nurses constituted the study sample.

Tools

Three tools were used: (a) personal characteristics and work-related datasheet, (b) authentic leadership questionnaire, and (c) resilience scale.

Results

The study results revealed that the total mean percentage of staff nurses’ perception of authentic leadership behavior of first-line managers was 68%. Also, 63.5 and 31% of staff nurses had high to moderate levels of resilience, while 5.5% of them had low resilience levels. Moreover, there was a highly statistically significant positive correlation between all dimensions of staff nurses’ perception of authentic leadership behavior of first-line managers and all dimensions of staff nurses’ resilience (P˂0.05).

Conclusions

The study concluded that there is a positive correlation between staff nurses’ perception of authentic leadership behavior and their resilience as r=0.61 and P=0.0.

Recommendations

The study recommended that the staff nurses’ resilience levels be evaluated, and guidelines should be developed to ensure that staff nurses are encouraged to foster good work participation attitudes.
Perception of the health team regarding the expected role of informatics nurse in a selected automated unit at Cairo University Hospital
Authors: Abed Fatma A. , Etway Eman A.E. , Ali Marwa A.E.
Published: January 2025

Background

In clinical practice, nursing informatics is crucial. In order to increase the quality of care, it is important to focus on the awareness needs of nurses in relation to nursing informatics roles.

Aim

To identify the perception of the health team regarding the expected role of the informatics nurse in a selected automated unit at Cairo University Hospital.

Design

A descriptive exploratory design was utilized in this study.

Patients

Convenient sample of nursing staff (n=70) and medical staff (n=30).

Setting

The study was carried out in two critical care units at New El-Kasr ElAiny Teaching Hospital, Cairo University.

Tool

One tool was used for data collection, consisting of three parts: the first part was personal characteristics data of nursing staff. The second part is personal characteristics data related to medical staff. The third part is related to the informatics nurse role questionnaire.

Results

There were statistically significant differences between nursing staff and medical staff regarding informatics privacy and informatics knowledge system.

Conclusion

The findings of the present study concluded that both nursing and medical staff highly perceived the role of informatics nurse.

Recommendations

Hospital administrators need to conduct training programs, workshops, and seminar to increase awareness and engagement of nurses about nursing informatics. Develop strategies to improve nurses’s informatics practice.
Orbital and adnexal sarcoidosis: Clinical presentations and management outcomes
Authors: Salim Shebin , Alam Md Shahid , Ahuja Sonam , Koka Kirthi , Pauly Marian , Krishnakumar Subramanian , Mukherjee Bipasha
Published: January 2025

Purpose:

To present the clinical features and management outcomes in a series of patients with orbital and adnexal sarcoidosis.

Methods:

This was a retrospective analysis of 19 histopathologically proven cases of orbital and adnexal sarcoidosis over the past ten years. The data analyzed included demographic details, clinical and imaging features, and management outcomes. The response to treatment was categorized based on clinical improvement at the last follow-up as complete resolution, partial resolution, or no resolution.

Results:

There were 15 (78.9%) females and four (21%) males. The mean age at presentation was 51.05 ± 14.35 years. Upper lid swelling was the most common sign (n = 6), followed by lacrimal gland enlargement (n = 5). The specific locations of involvement were orbital soft tissues (n = 8), lid (n = 5), lacrimal gland alone (n = 3), lacrimal sac (n = 1), extra ocular muscles (n = 1), and conjunctiva (n = 1). An incisional biopsy was performed on 16 patients, and an excisional biopsy on three. Of those undergoing excisional biopsy, the lesion was located in the superonasal extraconal space in one and in the superotemporal lid in two. Twelve patients (63.2%) had systemic involvement at presentation. No further treatment was necessary for patients who underwent excisional biopsy. Additional treatments included oral steroids (n = 10) and systemic immunosuppressants (n = 5). Six patients were lost to follow-up. Complete resolution of signs and symptoms was noted in 11 patients (84.6%), while partial resolution was seen in two patients. The mean duration of follow-up was 7.56 ± 12.63 months.

Conclusion:

Sarcoidosis can affect any part of the orbit or adnexa, with varied presentations depending on the involvement. Excisional or incisional biopsies, along with systemic steroids and immunosuppressants in select cases, remain the mainstay of treatment.
Evaluating the combination of amoxicillin, gemifloxacin and rabeprazole therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication in young and older adult patients
Authors: Kilic Guner , Kilic Gulce , Kayar Nuket  , Durmaz Ozan , Ozkahraman Adnan , Konur Sevki , Dertli Ramazan , Kayar Yusuf
Published: January 2025

Purpose: To assess the effectiveness, safety and adverse effects of treatment regimen combining amoxicillin, gemifloxacin and  rabeprazole for eradicating Helicobacter pylori in adult population.Methods: A total of 211 patients comprising 33 patients (15.6 %) from the older adult group and 178 patients (84.4 %) from the younger  adult group who visited Van Training and Research Hospital, Turkey were included in this study. Treatment, made up of amoxicillin (1000  mg) and rabeprazole (20 mg), was administered 12 hourly and gemifloxacin (320 mg) once daily to all patients for 7 days. Thereafter, patients were evaluated for H. pylori eradication by examining antigens in feces (immunochromatographically based, qualitatively), drug  compliance and treatment tolerance.Results: Post-treatment investigations showed that H. pylori was completely eradicated in 187 patients (88.6 %), while eradication was  not achieved in 24 patients (11.4 %). In the older adult group, H. pylori was successfully eradicated in 27 of 33 patients (81.8 %). Excluding  a total of 9 patients who did not complete treatment due to side effects, H. pylori eradication was achieved in 184 of 202 patients (91 %).  Conclusion: This combination of three antibiotics exhibits a high rate of eradication of H. pylori among adult patients, even when  administered for a short period (one week). This investigation should be carried out using a larger and more diverse patient population  to validate the outcomes reported in this study.
Multidisciplinary telehealth interventions for autistic children in sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and recommendations
Authors: Agbamu Emmanuel , Balogun Kabeerat , Jasseh Mamat , Igwebuike Oluchukwu , Amoye Odunayo , Ahmed Aisha , Chernet Meskerm
Published: January 2025

History of autism is plagued by misconceptions and distortions and it is mostly attributed to spiritual causes. A comprehensive literature  search was conducted to identify studies of telehealth interventions in the management of autism in various countries, and related  challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. There were several obstacles in adopting multidisciplinary telehealth interventions (MTI) which include  poor internet, epileptic power supply, cultural beliefs, and lack of political will. This commentary compiles historical misconceptions, MTI  which could be scaled up to meet the health-care needs of autistic children in Sub-Saharan Africa and the challenges that follow.  Furthermore, it presents some recommendations for integrating telemedicine into the healthcare system. This commentary advocates the need for incorporating telehealth in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) management to improve care accessibility in sub-Saharan Africa  through a multidisciplinary telehealth approach involving health practitioners, caregivers, teachers, psychologists, behavioural therapists,  policy-makers, information technology (IT) specialists, web and applications developers, and government officials. User- friendly, low-cost telehealth models such as Applied behavior analysis (ABA), Face your fears (FYF) model, Collaborative model for  promoting competence and success (COMPASS), ImPACT program, Joint attention, symbolic play, engagement, and regulation (JASPER),  and Early start Denver model (ESDM) improve health outcomes in various countries and may be reworked for implementation in Sub- Saharan Africa. Development of appropriate telehealth infrastructure, increasing education and training of healthcare professionals and  patients, and the need for government support and funding would improve accessibility and practice of telehealth interventions.
Allicin-mediated renal protection in mitigating streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in rats through comprehensive restoration of kidney function and morphology
Authors: Dhanarasusa Sasikumar , Almuqati Afaf
Published: January 2025

Purpose: To evaluate the benefits of allicin, a vital garlic component, against streptozotocin-induced diabetic kidney damage in rats.
Methods: A total of thirty male albino Wistar rats were divided into five groups of six rats each, with groups II – IV induced with diabetes using a single intraperitoneal administration of streptozotocin (55 mg/kg). Group I served as normal control while Group II was untreated  diabetic control, receiving vehicle injections. Diabetic rats in Groups III and IV were treated with allicin (diallyl thiosulfinate,  DATS, 20 mg/kg/day orally for 15 days) and aminoguanidine (AG, 100 mg/kg/day orally for 15 days), respectively, while Group V rats  served as normal control rats receiving DATS only. Various biochemical, and kidney marker assessments and histological examinations  were conducted at the end of treatment.
Results: Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats exhibited significant (p < 0.05) alterations in body weight, kidney metrics, kidney markers  and renal histopathology compared to normal control (Group I). Treatment with DATS showed significant improvements in body weight,  kidney metrics and biochemical markers (p < 0.05) indicating potential nephroprotective effect against diabetic nephropathy by significantly restoring kidney weight, protein levels, albumin, potassium, sodium and other urinary markers (p < 0.05). Furthermore, DATS  effectively reversed STZ-induced renal damage with outcomes comparable to standard drug (aminoguanidine).
Conclusion:  Administration of DATS in rats with nephropathy from diabetes may have kidney protective benefits. The study highlights allicin’s  potential as a therapeutic agent in managing diabetic complications, particularly diabetic nephropathy, prompting further exploration  prior to future use.
Anti-hyperglycemic activities of Lepisanthes rubiginosa (Roxb.) Leenh. leaf and pericarp extracts in streptozotocininduced diabetic rats
Authors: Konsue Ampa , Butiman Chirapha , Luang-In Vijitra , Maneechai Suthira , Katisart Teeraporn
Published: January 2025

Purpose: To evaluate the anti-hyperglycemic activities of Lepisanthes rubiginosa (Roxb.) Leenh. Leaf and pericarp extracts in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.Methods: Doses of 500 mg/kg of the leaf and pericarp extracts were administered orally once daily to both control and streptozotocin (65  mg/kg)-induced diabetic rats for 28 days. Changes in body weight, blood glucose, triglycerides, liver and kidney function tests as well  as histopathological examination of the liver cells post-administration of the extracts were evaluated and compared.Results: Administration of 500 mg/kg of these two extracts to diabetic rats resulted in a significant increase (p < 0.05) in body weight, a  significant reduction (p < 0.05) in fasting blood glucose, and a decrease in triglycerides after 4 weeks of treatment compared to diabetic  controls, without affecting other hematological values. Liver function tests showed a decrease (p < 0.05) in aspartate aminotransferase  levels, while kidney function tests indicated a significant reduction (p < 0.05) in blood urea nitrogen levels.Conclusion: Lepisanthes rubiginosa (Roxb.) Leenh. Leaf and pericarp extract effectively lower blood glucose levels in diabetic rats by  restoring pancreatic histopathology, resulting in an increase in the size of islets of Langerhans and promoting the cells thereby leading to  increased insulin secretion.
Strategi Induktif Inquiry Terbimbing dalam Menghadapi Ketidakaktifan Peserta Didik Selama Proses Pembelajaran di SMP Negeri 2 Kota Lubuklinggau
Authors: Aulia Fairus , Nurmal Ifnaldi , Botifar Maria
Published: January 2025

Ketidakatifan peserta didik selama proses pembelajaran merupakan salah satu masalah yang dihadapi oleh guru PAI yang menyebabkan turunnya ketidakaktifan peserta didik dan kondisi peserta didik pembelajaran menjadi tidak nyaman, maka perlunya strategi induktif inquiry terbimbing yang dilakukan oleh guru PAI untuk mengatasi ketidakaktifan peserta didik. tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui hambatan guru PAI dalam menghadapi ketidakaktifan peserta didik selama proses pembelajaran, dan untuk mengetahui upaya yang dilakukan guru PAI dalam menghadapi ketidakaktifan peserta didik selama proses pembelajaran. jenis penelitian adalah penelitian kualitatif. Teknik Pengumpulan Data Seperti Observasi, Wawancara, dan Dokumentasi. Teknik Analisis Data Seperti Data Reduction (Reduksi Data), Data Display (Penyajian Data), dan Conclution Drawing/Vervacation. Teknik Keabsahan Data Seperti Perpanjangan Pengamatan, Tahap Pelaksanaan, dan Trigulasi Data. berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan disimpulkan bahwa hambatan guru PAI adalah kurang persiapan dalam mengajar, kurang melakukan refleksi, malas belajar, tidak memahami karakter peserta didik, dan kurang konsentrasi dalam belajar. upaya yang dilakukan guru PAI adalah pertama guru melakukan pendekatan berbasis keterampilan, kedua guru melakukan metode pembelajaran berbasis seni, ketiga guru melakukan teknik pembelajaran berbasis inquiry terbimbing, keempat guru menciptakan pengalaman belajar yang menyenangkan, dan kelima guru melakukan pendekatan berbasis pengalaman.
Controlling Project Cost and Time with the Result Value Concept Method (Case Study: Klaten Trasan 2 Bridge Replacement Project)
Authors: Nur Sahid Muhammad , Nusantara Indra Wahyu , Khairul Amar Tsulis Iq’bal , Magfirona Alfia
Published: January 2025

Construction projects play an important role in supporting infrastructure development. However, there are often deviations between the initial plan and actual implementation, either in terms of money or time, which can result in delays and cost overruns. This study aims to examine the implementation of the Earned Value Concept Method in controlling costs and time on the Trasan II Bridge Replacement Project in Klaten Regency. The study results prove that until week 15, the project has exceeded the plan target with a realization of 81.38%, higher than the plan of 35.21%. The SPI of 2.207813348 indicates a time performance that is ahead of schedule, but the CPI of 0.995142328 indicates the costs incurred exceeded the plan budget. The projected remaining cost (ETC) is Rp701,350,409.24, and the remaining completion time (ETS) is estimated at 4,759 weeks. In addition, analysis using the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM) identified a critical path involving seven activities with a total duration of 21 days. Rescheduling was carried out to optimize project implementation. This study provides recommendations to improve project management efficiency through periodic performance evaluation and integrated control using the Earned Value Concept Method.
Meeting Sustainable Development Goals Through Infrastructure Development to Stimulate Economic Growth in Kampong Settlements
Authors: Bawole Paulus , Sutanto Haryati
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study investigates how infrastructure development can stimulate economic growth in Kampung settlements and contribute to achieving the SDGs.
 
Theoretical Framework: This study explores informal housing development by low-income communities along urban rivers. These dwellings meet basic needs and foster a community-oriented environment, with both men and women contributing to household incomes through informal sector work despite economic challenges.
 
Method: A quantitative descriptive approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews, direct observations, and document reviews. Interviews captured community members' experiences and perspectives, while participatory efforts established a shared vision with local communities.
 
Results and Discussion: The KOTAKU program has boosted economic progress in Yogyakarta’s Kampung settlements, especially among middle- and low-income residents. Transforming garbage dumps into access roads supports the local economy and river cleaning, while communal waste processing improves environmental quality and addresses the needs of people with disabilities, the elderly, and children.
 
Research Implications: The study highlights how active community participation in infrastructure development—from surveys to maintenance—improves living conditions and sustainability in low-income Kampung settlements.
 
Originality/Value: This research links field research with community participation, emphasizing the empowerment of Yogyakarta’s riverside kampung communities through sustainable infrastructure development, which enhances economic opportunities, environmental quality, and quality of life.
Research and Conceptual Landscape of Food Waste and Business Models in the Context of the Circular Economy: A Literature Review at the Intersection of SDG 2 – Zero Hunger and SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption And Production
Authors: Yoğun Kardelen , Yıldırım Nihan
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study reviews the existing literature on sustainable business models for food waste management within the circular economy context. The findings aim to map the research landscape, highlight significant contributions, and suggest future research directions to inspire further studies in this domain.
 
Theoretical Framework: Business model innovation is crucial for companies to remain competitive and sustainable, with a focus on integrating environmental considerations. The circular economy, emphasizing renewable and closed-loop product life cycles, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional economic models. In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented.
 
Method: Using bibliometric analysis and mapping, this study examines the intensity, influence, and key topics of research articles, journals, and authors from 2016 to January 2023 via Scopus. Keywords were selected based on prior studies, and a Prisma diagram was adapted. A descriptive approach is used for frequency analysis, while co-occurrence clustering reveals literature evolution, topic interlinkages, and research focus areas to guide future studies.
 
Results and Discussion: This study highlights the critical role of business models in addressing food waste within the circular economy and sustainable production and consumption contexts. By mapping recent literature and research trends from 2016-2023, the study identifies essential concepts such as sustainable and circular business models, circular food systems, and food waste recovery methods, digitalization's role, alongside themes like zero waste, food sustainability, smart cities, urban recycling, and upcycling.
 
Research Implications: To understand the research trends, orientations, concepts, and interrelations between these concepts, this study presented a literature review on food waste and business models for 2016-2023. The paper discusses some essential concepts surpassing all industries and waste types in the sustainability context: circular economy, sustainable business models, and circular business models. The study calls for further research and well-structured roadmaps to enhance the global impact of food waste business models and facilitate a shift toward circular economy frameworks.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by revealing in the integration of food waste management with retail and supply chain dynamics, underscoring the need for collaborative solutions and sustainable packaging innovations. This analysis contribute to reflecting the accumulated knowledge landscape to the research and practice community and elaborating on the research gaps and possible research venues to guide future practices.
Cultural Brokerage in Driving Mangrove Conservation for Climate Mitigation, Indonesia
Authors: El-Amady M. Rawa , Mahalli Amru
Published: January 2025

Objective: To identify the agency of cultural brokers work to build mutual awareness, facilitate cross-cultural communication, and create a new culture for cilmate mtigstion.
 
Theoretical Framework: The main teory is  Ortner (2001) as an effort to understand the agency of cultural brokers to mobilize groups for self-managed conservation by local communities, how to understanding the influence of individuals within social and cultural contexts to build new values through mangrove conservation.
 
Method: This research is qualitative, employing a phenomenological approach, with data collected over the years 2021 and 2023 through immersion in the community, conducting observations, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed descriptively based on thematic analysis.
 
Results and Discussion: The cultural brokers play a vital role in independently driving mangrove conservation by building agency, facilitating communication, education, and mentoring, leading to the establishment of mangrove ecotourism.The communication conducted by cultural brokers involves not only two parties but multiple stakeholders, as this study shows cultural brokers connecting the interests of local communities with those of companies and international climate regimes.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are the development of the cultural broker concept, which not only brings together two major cultures, the concept of cultural brokers also plays a role in building the agency construction of the society that will be developed with new values in a new culture.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes academically to the development of the concept of cultural brokers and practically serves as a reference for conservation planning.
Contribution of Economic Variables to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 16): The Case of G20 Countries
Authors: Ketenci Seyit Taha , Kubar Yeşim
Published: January 2025

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of selected macroeconomic variables on the global peace index.
 
Theoretical Framework: This research provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding the relationship between economic factors and peace by highlighting key concepts such as sustainable development goals (SDGs), peace economics and development theories.
 
Method: Using data from G20 countries covering the period 2008-2022, the effects of inflation, GDP per capita, foreign direct investments, growth rate, exchange rate and consumption expenditures on the peace index were examined with panel data models.
 
Results and Discussion: According to the analysis results; the inflation rate, foreign direct investments (fdi) and growth rate among the variables in the established model were statistically insignificant, while per capita income, exchange rate and final consumption expenditures were statistically significant.
 
Research Implications: This research contributes to understanding of the relationship between economic development and peace. Theoretically, it reveals how economic factors shape peace and the interaction between sustainable development and peace; while in practical terms, it emphasizes the integration of peace strategies with economic growth and inequality for governments and international organizations. The results can be applied in areas such as peace economics and development policies.
 
Originality/Value: This study brings an innovative approach to the literature by investigating economic factors’ effects on peace and offers contributions to the integration of sustainable development and peace strategies. The findings can help governments and international organizations shape peacebuilding and development policies more effectively.
Monogenic Diseases and IVF: Their Challenge in Emerging Technology
Authors: Bedir Ali Zeki , Dündar Dila Gül
Published: January 2025

Objectives: Spontaneous abortions are often associated with chromosomal abnormalities, mitochondrial diseases, anatomical disorders, or infections and require investigation. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is known as an effective method for parents with chromosomal abnormalities to have children, but it should be evaluated in every case.
 
Theoretical Framework: Congenital myopathies are a group of clinically, genetically, and histopathologically heterogeneous conditions characterized by pathological structural changes in muscle fibers. These diseases are monogenic and can sometimes occur even in IVF pregnancies.
 
Method: A 3-month-old male infant was weak and unable to hold his head up. The baby, the first surviving child from the family's 7th pregnancy. Chromosomal analysis was performed on the mother and father. A balanced translocation t(5;9) was detected in the father. In the seventh pregnancy, IVF and all prenatal genetic screenings were performed. The baby was born on time and via cesarean section. Whole exome sequencing (WES) performed on the patient identified a pathogenic variant in the TMP3 gene. The patient's clinical presentation was consistent with congenital myopathy 4B(CMYP4B).
 
Results and Discussion: It may not always be possible to identify monogenic diseases. In such cases, IVF pregnancies will also carry risks.
 
Research Implications: Chromosomal abnormalities, mitochondrial diseases, and anatomical disorders sometimes occur even in IVF pregnancies. In such cases, IVF pregnancies will also carry risks.
 
Originality/Value: Even if IVF pregnancies are considered thoroughly planned, they carry risks despite the current and developing treatment we have. More detailed information, including healthcare professionals, may be needed on this subject.
An Extension of Social Exchange Theory and Green Human Resource Management to Explain Employee in-Role Green Performance: Insights for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Vietnamese Hospitality Industry
Authors: Hung Ta Huy , Luu Thi-Minh-Ngoc , Nguyen Phuong Mai , Phung Danh Thang
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study examines the role of ethical leadership and green human resource management (GHRM) in fostering employee green behavior and in-role green performance to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the Vietnamese hospitality industry.
 
Theoretical Framework: A research model extending social exchange theory and GHRM was developed to examine the influence of ethical leadership and GHRM on employee green behavior and in-role green performance.
 
Method: A self-administered survey was conducted with 573 employees working in four- and five-star hotels in Vietnam. Structural equation modelling analysis was employed to test the proposed hypotheses.
 
Results and Discussion: Our research findings validate the application of social exchange theory in examining the effects of GHRM policies on employee green behavior (EGB) and in-role green performance (INPE). Our research confirmed that ethical leadership has the strongest impact on GRHM and in turn, GHRM positively impacts INPE. Furthermore, our study also highlights the mediating role of EGB in the relationship between GHRM and INPE in the hospitaliy industry.
Research Implications: This study provides recommendations for hotels to enhance their policies toward achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).
 
Originality/Value: The hospitality industry plays a crucial role in economic and social development by creating jobs and promoting economic structural transformation in many countries, including Vietnam. However, despite these significant contributions, the hospitality industry also negatively impacts the environment, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable development within this sector. In such a context, this research is among a few studies to provide empirical evidence that emphasizes the role of ELD and GHRM in directing EGB and INPE in the Vietnamese hospitality industry.
Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Autonomous Operation, Emotional Intelligence: Key Drivers of Industry 6.0 and Sustainabile Development Goals (SDG-8,9,12,17) for Business Sustainability in the Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Murugan Marirajan , Prabadevi M. N.
Published: January 2025

Objective: The objective of the study investigates the extent to which specified programs and machines are activated and achieve business sustainability through sustainable development goals (SDG-8,9,12,17) in Industry 6.0. This report analyses the current situation from 2013 to 2024 and assesses the influence of Industry 6.0 on the oil and gas sector within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
 
Theoretical Framework: Digital transformation progresses from Industry 5.0 to Industry 6.0 globally within the oil and gas sector, with only certain regions achieving totally autonomous operation, while the majority are endeavouring to attain such autonomy. The industrial revolution is realized through Industry 6.0, which is accomplished by implementing autonomous operations utilizing robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, machine learning (ML), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), blockchain technology, and cloud computing within the oil and gas sector. Based on the study, proposed model proposes with autonomous operation through Industry 6.0 techniques and business sustainability.
 
Method: Researchers have gathered numerous empirical articles, case studies and book chapters to thoroughly investigate the topic and its domains. This study employs a literature review methodology, concentrating mostly on the oil and gas service industries within GCC nations.
 
Results and Discussion: Researchers discovered that the oil and gas service industry encounters difficulties in achieving fully automated procedures devoid of human interaction Industry 6.0 will attain corporate sustainability via total autonomy. The second scenario involves artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and emotional intelligence (EI) enabling Industry 6.0 to attain favourable results.
 
Research Implications: The research study suggests that the implementation of Industry 6.0 in the oil and gas service sector remains mostly at a conceptual stage in most areas.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to engineering services in oil and gas industry, entrepreneur’s emotional intelligence and autonomous operation during the defined period were not evaluated and it added value in the engineering service sector to mitigate their issues to have better business sustainability.
Diseño de una propuesta educativa en educación física para fomentar andar al colegio en adolescentes
Authors: Saucedo-Araujo Romina Gisele , Huertas-Delgado Francisco Javier , Molina-García Javier , Lara-Sánchez Amador Jesús , Chillón Palma , Mitas Josef , Herrador-Colmenero Manuel
Published: January 2025

Introducción: Promover la actividad física entre los adolescentes requiere metodologías innovadoras que hagan las intervenciones educativas más atractivas y efectivas.
Objetivo: Implementar y evaluar una intervención escolar integrada en las lecciones de educación física, utilizando la aplicación móvil Mystic School para promover la actividad física entre adolescentes.
Metodología: Participaron 62 estudiantes (de 14 a 15 años) y 2 profesores de educación física en España. Sus percepciones fueron evaluadas mediante entrevistas personales y analizadas cualitativamente con el software NVivo.
Resultados: Los estudiantes disfrutaron de las lecciones de educación física, considerándolas más atractivas que las tradicionales, y expresaron su deseo de más sesiones. Aunque la aplicación Mystic School fue vista como una innovación divertida, un profesor encontró confuso el sistema de puntos y recompensas, y otro sugirió mejoras en usabilidad y atractivo tras observar mayor compromiso estudiantil.
Discusión: Los hallazgos sugieren que integrar metodologías y tecnologías innovadoras, como la aplicación Mystic School, puede aumentar el compromiso de los estudiantes en las lecciones de educación física. Sin embargo, el feedback mixto resalta la necesidad de refinar las herramientas tecnológicas para mejorar su usabilidad y atractivo. Estos resultados coinciden con la literatura, que subraya la importancia de diseños intuitivos y bien estructurados para maximizar el potencial de las tecnologías educativas.
Conclusiones: Estudiantes y profesores percibieron la propuesta educativa y la aplicación Mystic School como innovadoras y capaces de mejorar las lecciones de educación física. La colaboración entre investigadores, docentes y familias, junto con intervenciones extendidas y herramientas optimizadas, ofrece un enfoque integral para programas educativos efectivos.
Efecto de un programa de actividad física y educación nutricional para la mejora de hábitos saludables en educación primaria
Authors: Navidad Cobo Lorenzo , Villodres Gracia Cristina , Padial-Ruz Rosario
Published: January 2025

Introducción: la obesidad infantil se ha convertido en un problema grave de salud, por lo que es necesario el diseño de programas escolares que den solución a esta situación.
Objetivo: el objetivo de este trabajo es determinar el efecto de una intervención preventiva de la obesidad infantil en escolares de primaria, centrada en la educación nutricional y el aumento de la actividad física, a través del uso de las nuevas tecnologías como elemento motivador.
Metodología: la muestra está formada por 80 estudiantes del tercer ciclo de Educación Primaria, 38 chicos y 42 chicas de edades comprendidas entre 10 y 13 años. Para el desarrollo del programa de fomento de la actividad física y de la alimentación saludable, los participantes se dividen en dos grupos que llevan a cabo el mismo programa, pero un grupo además utiliza la aplicación móvil «Class Dojo» como refuerzo del mismo.
Resultados: se observaron diferencias significativas pre-post en ambos grupos siendo éstas algo superiores en el grupo que utiliza la aplicación móvil y una diferencia significativa del grupo que usa la aplicación móvil en cuanto a actitudes, creencias e intenciones en alimentación saludable, motivación y adherencia al programa.
Conclusiones: el programa de intervención mejora la condición física, nivel de actividad física y la alimentación y que el uso de una aplicación móvil mejora las actitudes, creencias e intenciones en alimentación saludable, la motivación y adherencia a dicho programa.
Impact of paralympic sports on the resilience of people with disabilities: evaluation and key analysis
Authors: Andrade Dantas Karollyni Bastos , Gastélum-Cuadras Gabriel , García-Fernández David Arnoldo , Prado Reis Francisco , Martin Dantas Estélio Henrique
Published: January 2025

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the degree of resilience in people with motor disabilities, both those who do and do not practice para-sports.
Methodology: This cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted with 351 para-athletes (PDAP - X̄ = 30.9 ± 11.7 years) and 90 non-practicing individuals with motor disabilities (PDNP - X̄ = 31.6 ± 9.3 years). Data collection was performed using a Google Forms questionnaire that included assessments of socioeconomic profile and resilience profile using the Wagnild and Young Resilience Scale. The data were analyzed using Chi-Square non-parametric tests, with significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: Both groups displayed homogeneous characteristics. Notably, 79.5% of para-athletes were male, while 40.0% of non-athletes were white. Most had incomplete high school, with a higher percentage among para-athletes (40.1%). The most common labor activity was "Works and takes care of family" (38.8%). PDAP scored higher in self-sufficiency (∆% = 22.0%, p = 0.037) and serenity (∆% = 51.2%, p = 0.025). In total, 81.6% showed high resilience, with PDAP significantly more likely to be in the high resilience category (∆% = 44.3%, p = 0.008). Given that the calculated power of this experiment indicates an 88% possibility of extrapolation to other sample groups (with a β error = 12%), these findings are robust and highly generalizable. Conclusion: Despite their physical disabilities, para-athletes demonstrated higher resilience than non-athletes, suggesting that para-sports may help them overcome physical limitations.
Exploring the Link between Human Resource Management Practice and Employee Performance in the IT Sector: A Case Study of Karnataka State
Authors: Kshitija T Kanagale  , Dr. G.R. Junnaykar  , Sanjeev Ajatrao
Published: January 2025

This research article aims to understand the effect of human resource management practices on employee performance in IT sectors. This study helps in evaluating the relationship between Human Resource Management practices and worker performance. The main objective of this research paper is to study the exploring of HRM practices on employee’s performance and to suggest the improvement in HR Practices. A questionnaire is distributed to the IT employees at the beginning of the study to gather data. To conduct the study, statistical methods are used and hypotheses are formulated. Applying statistical methods, the data is examined. The survey is limited to employees in IT-related businesses. The conclusions and findings are provided based on the data collected. The present research further shows that since employees now have a more favourable opinion of HRM procedures, there has been a decrease in absences from work and an increase in earnings for the company.
personagens leitoras de persuasão (1818)- uma figuração da transição de poderes entre a aristocracia e a burguesia
Authors: Cano Caporale Camila
Published: January 2025

Resumo: O objetivo principal deste trabalho é verificar a transitoriedade nas relações de poder, por meio da análise dialética dentro dos aspectos figurados pela leitura e seus leitores, procurando compreender, historicamente, como tal questão se configura entre membros da aristocracia e burguesia inglesa, no romance Persuasão (1818) escrito por Jane Austen. Mais precisamente, o estudo se concentrará nas seguintes personagens leitoras: membros da família Elliot, os personagens da marinha inglesa, a saber, os capitães Wentworth, Harville e Benwick e também o clã do almirante Croft, com quem, ao longo do romance se travam as discussões acerca de textos literários. Partindo de uma perspectiva dialética contaremos prioritariamente com as discussões teóricas postuladas pelo crítico Fredric Jameson, em seu livro intitulado Inconsciente Político, a Narrativa Como Ato Socialmente Simbólico (1992).
cabeleira de Ofélia
Authors: Genelhu Fagundes Mônica
Published: January 2025

O nome Ofélia evoca um complexo imagético que se expande para muito além do texto dramático de Shakespeare. Recriada em performances teatrais e cinematográficas, na obra plástica de artistas que a representam incansavelmente e na literatura que obsessivamente a reinventa, a personagem se desgarra de um enredo que lhe reserva, talvez, um papel secundário, para assumir estatuto autônomo e incorporar uma gama de sentidos, por vezes antitéticos, que vão refletir muito do contexto que a recebe e reinterpreta, projetando nela valores e ideais. Neste trabalho, inserido no projeto “Metamorfoses de Ofélia: travessias portuguesas”, atentamos para o poema “Meridional – Cabelos”, de Cesário Verde, cuja imagem dominante – a cabeleira da amada – se revela rastro de uma Ofélia que transita entre tempos, mídias e culturas, e concentra aspectos fundamentais da personagem e de seu destino: a fluidez, a metamorfose, o erotismo e a morte. Em franco diálogo com Baudelaire, por sua vez devedor da obra plástica de Delacroix e da interpretação de Harriet Smithson (a mais famosa Ophelia dos palcos parisienses), Cesário Verde introduz por meio da sinédoque poética um perfil feminino flagrantemente finissecular – a belle dame sans merci – e instaura um espaço de experiência delirante e sinestésica, bem ao gosto simbolista.