bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of the Method of Galdit for Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment: A Case of South Florida
Authors: Tasnim Zerin , Tahsin Subrina
Published: December 2023

Saltwater intrusion is a growing concern for many coastal regions in Florida. Groundwater pumping in Florida has increased over the past years in order to meet the demand for fresh drinking water.  Groundwater pumping is reducing freshwater flow toward coastal discharge areas and drawing saltwater toward the freshwater zones of the aquifer.  In order to better prepare and mitigate the effects of saltwater intrusion, saltwater intrusion vulnerability maps can be created to indicate areas that may be highly susceptible.  The creation of a saltwater vulnerability map, through application of the GALDIT method, allowed us to identify areas that are highly vulnerable to saltwater intrusion.  The six factors incorporated into assessing saltwater intrusion vulnerability (groundwater occurrence, aquifer hydraulic conductivity, depth to groundwater level, distance from shore, impact of existing seawater intrusion, and aquifer thickness) allow us to numerically rank and map areas of low to very high vulnerability.  The final vulnerability map clearly identified the south eastern portion of Florida as the most vulnerable region in Florida which includes the Miami-dade, Broward, palm beach areas. Strategies need to be defined to manage the long term sustainability of the ground water underneath these critical areas.
Methodology for processing information of a multi-base phase direction finder and assessing the quality of results, taking into account failures and deterioration in the operation quality of individual MPDF bases
Authors: Nikolenko B.B.
Published: December 2023

When conducting radio-electronic monitoring (SEM) by systems of various types of basing, phase direction finding methods are widely used. To obtain both high accuracy and unambiguity of direction finding, a reusable phase direction finder (MBFP) is used. In the literature, quite a lot of works are devoted to methods for optimizing MBFP structures. In this paper, the issues of automation of accounting for failures or deterioration of the quality of work of individual MBPF databases in the process of processing direction finding information obtained during the management of SEM are considered. The determination of the bearing (guiding sine) on the radiation source with the phase direction finding method is carried out by a set of phase differences obtained at the output of a multi-phase phase direction finder (MBFP).
Creation of integrated circuits based on basic matrix crystals for the purpose of import substitution of programmable logic integrated circuits from the onboard special digital complex
Authors: Slavyansky A.O. , Beskaravayny V.A. , Latyshev A.E.
Published: December 2023

When developing blocks for processing and transmitting digital information, depending on the task, different types of integrated circuits are used (large integrated circuits, basic matrix crystal (BMC), programmable logic integrated circuits (FPGA), processors, etc.), taking into account: technical specifications, development deadlines, economic costs, and also, taking into account possible restrictions in procurement and delivery time, it is required to make a choice on the most suitable type of integrated circuits. In the course of the study, the analysis of the possibility of replacing digital computing devices implemented in the projects of the FLEX 10K50 FPGA family of Altera of imported production with semi-custom microcircuits based on the BMC 5522BTS1 series of domestic production, which perform the function of an addressable serial exchange channel as part of the equipment, due to restrictions on the use of imported electronic component base. The result of experimental testing of digital devices with a topology implemented in FPGA for the subsequent manufacture of BMC is described.
Fintech: People Awareness and Perception of Cryptocurrency—A Study in Coimbatore City
Authors:   Department of Commerce with Computer Applications, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India., Manivel Rajakrishnan , Rajalakshmi G. R. , Parimaladevi R. , Priya D.
Published: December 2023

With an advancement in technology, decentralized form of currency has emerged which is being used in transactions for various purposes, known as Crypto currency. Cryptocurrency, an encrypted digital currency created for the purpose of peer-to-peer transaction. It uses cryptography and blockchain technology to secure and keep track of each and every transaction in the whole network. The cryptocurrency even after its existence has not attained an established image and actual currency status as people are skeptical about its worth. At this juncture, people awareness and perception towards cryptocurrency, technology and its platform is the need of the hour to determine its adoption in the near future. Thus, a research paper has proposed to know the people awareness and perception level of cryptocurrency in Coimbatore as it falls in Tier II city, the study has been carried out. To attain the objectives of the study, primary data has collected from a Sample of 160 respondents, chosen using proportionate random sampling method. Statistical Tools such as percentage analysis, chi-square test, t-test, ANOVA have applied to analyze the data. The study outcome reveals that people in general are aware of the Cryptocurrency and Block chain technology. Among the socio-economic profile factors, the factors namely, education qualification and occupation have robustly influenced crypto currency technology. Besides, age group of the respondents has significant difference with their perception on crypto currency. The study recommended that policies of the Indian Government and its regulatory authority should come forward and take steps to regulate the transactions of Crypto currency as an investment option for global economic empowerment.
The Law and the Blockchain: A Speculative Guide on NFT Classification and the Laws that Govern NFT Sales
Authors:   Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, Barry University, Orlando, United States., Brandwein Brian L.
Published: December 2023

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have become a hot topic, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. With this new wave of digital assets, comes decisions about how to govern their transfer from user to user. Between common law and the Uniform Commercial Code, depending on the type of NFT that is transferred, there is a sliding scale of when common law would govern and when UCC would govern each respective transaction. In this paper, NFTs are classified into seven distinct categories and the laws that govern their transactions are discussed with examples.
Unified Framework for Integrating Blockchain into Supply Chain Systems
Authors:   University of Bahrain, Department of Computer Science, Collage of Information Technology, Sakhir, Kingdom of Bahrain, Saudi Arabian., Alkhaldi Bidah , Al-Omary Alauddin
Published: December 2023

The process of integrating blockchain for supply chain systems is generally viewed as a complex process, due to a combination of technical and social factors involved. To ensure undisrupted operations during the integration process, supply chain systems require support from a host of interconnected stakeholders due to the transactions involved and economic cost incurred from delays. To address the challenges that hinder the success of blockchain integration, this study proposes using a modified MOHBSchain framework along with the adoption of agile model of project management, to allow for incremental improvements to the system. This unified supply-blockchain framework serves as a solution to address the dynamic needs of supply chain systems, as it helps improve adoption by focusing on the necessary components to allow blockchain integration with various supply chain system frameworks in the shortest possible time. By prioritizing key features rather than simultaneously developing various areas for improvement, the proposed framework would be able to sustain stakeholder support, as benefits are realized immediately rather than being restricted by project schedules and deadlines. The proposed framework is then applied to a real-world case study, wherein project flow and implementation strategies are recommended to overcome challenges faced. Theoretical application of the framework does have limitations, as geopolitical, administrative, and logistical challenges are not considered.
Krypton: A Scalable, Privacy-Preserving, and Decentralized Search Engine for the Web3 Era
Authors:   Del Norte High School, San Diego, CA 92127, United States., Parikh Akshat K.
Published: December 2023

This paper presents an architectural overview and detailed design of the Krypton network, the first decentralized search engine built on Web3 principles. Krypton leverages blockchain technology, token-driven incentives, and privacy-focused features to revolutionize internet search. The proposed solution incorporates distributed storage, decentralized web crawling and indexing, a consensus mechanism, open-source search algorithms, and a privacy-focused search experience. Krypton introduces the novel concept of Proof of Learning, a machine learning protocol embedded in the search engine to facilitate the discovery of decentralized platforms and enable direct peer-to-peer networking. The system also employs decentralized cloud technologies (validators in the PoS blockchain) to promote enhanced decentralization and encryption, paving the way for a more secure and equitable internet.
Analysis of opportunities and conditions of transformation of the Russian economy
Authors: Komkov N. I.
Published: December 2023

Purpose:   is to study the reasons, possibilities and conditions for the transformation of the Russian economy during the period of overcoming the sanctions of the EU countries and the United States and the transition to a multipolar world order.

Methods:  the methodology used for conducting the research is based on a generalization of methods for analyzing the cause-and-effect relationships of complex systems using network methods, as well as information and logical models of the processes of development of socio-economic systems.

Results: the article analyzes the reasons for the transformation of the Russian and world economy in the coming years. The author shows the conditions for the formation and establishment of a market economy in our country, as well as the factors that influenced its development. The successes achieved and the bottlenecks that have formed in the Russian economy are noted. The ways of eliminating problematic situations are considered, including the possibility of restoring innovative potential, the transition of companies to strategic planning of technological development, improving decision-making mechanisms and the formation of an economic model of development in the medium term. The main results of the study are to substantiate the reasons for the transformation of the liberal economic model that has evolved in Russia during the transition to the market economy.

Conclusions and Relevance:   the article emphasizes the modern inevitability of structural and technological changes in the Russian economy. The emphasis is placed on the need to eliminate bottlenecks in the domestic economy, which, first of all, include a decrease in the potential of the innovation sphere. According to the author, among the main conditions for the transformation of the Russian economy is the transition from the evolutionary development of companies to the normative planning of technological modernization processes, the improvement of target management mechanisms, as well as the formation of forecast estimates assessments of the prospects for technological development on an innovative basis.
Assessment of opportunities for the development of organic agriculture in municipal areas
Authors: Palatkin I. V. , Pavlov A. Y. , Kudryavtsev A. A.
Published: December 2023

Purpose:  of the research is to develop a methodology for assessing the development opportunities of organic agriculture in municipal areas based on their clustering.

Methods: within the framework of the study, methods of comparing averages, grouping, clustering based on Kohonen's self-organizing neural network were used. The study was conducted on the materials of the Penza region, the complex of analyzed indicators was formed on the basis of official statistical data on municipal districts of the region. The applied approach assumes the possibility of carrying out similar calculations based on the materials from other subjects of the Russian Federation.

Results:  the study proposes a system of indicators characterizing the development potential of the production of certain types of organic agricultural products on the territory of municipal districts. Clustering of districts was carried out, as a result, 6 clusters were identified, characterized by various combinations of the values of the analyzed factors. The characteristics of each cluster in terms of opportunities for the development of organic agriculture are given. The areas of activity with the best potential are indicated, as well as the main unfavorable factors. 2 clusters have been identified that can be considered as pilot ones for the implementation of the regional program for the development of organic agriculture.

Conclusions and Relevance: at the initial stage of the development of the organic production sector, it is important to identify growth points, types of agricultural activities in certain areas that may be the most promising within the framework of the introduction of the principles of organic farming. Given the diversity and high variability of the values of indicators that determine the potential for the development of organic agriculture in individual territories, clustering can be an effective method that allows differentiating and increasing the targeting of state support measures for the relevant producers. The application of efforts for the development of organic agriculture, taking into account the peculiarities of the formed clusters, will be more effective.
Value systems of representatives of different generations in the process of decision-making on choosing a university and educational program
Authors: Popova O. I. , Timokhina G. S. , Izakova N. B.
Published: December 2023

Purpose: is to propose the methodological approach to modeling the behavior of the representatives of generations Y and Z in the process of making decisions about choosing a university and educational program based on differences in their value systems.

Methods: the theoretical and methodological basis for studying the value systems of potential and actual university students is the theory of generations. The findings of the study are based on the methods of analysis of secondary and primary data collected through an online survey of students belonging to generations Y and Z on representative samples of 380 (Y) and 788 (Z) observations in 20 large universities in Russia, as well as the methods of analysis of statistically significant differences in value systems of two generations using T-test for independent samples.

Results: the authors proposed the methodological approach to modeling the behavior of consumers of generations Y and Z in the process of making decisions on choosing a university and educational program. Based on the results of desk and field (empirical) research, at each stage of the decision-making process on selecting an educational institution and program, differences were identified in the value systems of students of generations Y and Z, which determine their behavior: statistically significant differences were identified in 19 out of 65 variables. The study provides description of the behavior patterns of students of the two generations at each stage of the decision-making process which formed the basis for dividing students into target groups. The guidelines for differentiating marketing interactions with target groups of representatives of two generations in the process of educational interactions while making decisions are proposed.

Conclusions and Relevance: differences in the value systems of representatives of generations Y and Z cause differences in behavioral patterns at each stage of the decision-making process. Understanding these differences enables us to model the behavior of the two target groups, differentiate marketing approaches to interaction with them at the stages of the decision-making process while choosing a university and educational program as well as increase the effectiveness of educational interactions in the process of education.
Práticas de avaliação no ensino superior: Um estudo com professores portugueses
Authors: Fernandes Eva Lopes , Flores Maria Assunção , Cadime Irene , Coutinho Clara Pereira
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho examina as práticas de avaliação e a influência do Processo de Bolonha no desenvolvimento de mudança das práticas do corpo docente de cinco universidades públicas portuguesas (n = 185). Os dados foram recolhidos através de um questionário que incluiu perguntas fechadas e abertas. Os resultados indicam que os professores portugueses utilizam uma diversidade de práticas de avaliação determinada mais por eles próprios do que por fatores externos. Foram encontradas diferenças nas práticas de avaliação como resultado dos ciclos de estudo e da área de conhecimento. Este estudo em pequena escala sugere que os professores portugueses alteraram suas práticas de avaliação, mas o impacto do Processo de Bolonha não é claro.
Pedagogías activas y recreativas: la educación musical en el siglo XXI
Authors:   Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, De la Ossa Marco Antonio
Published: December 2023

Las pedagogías activas y creativas poseen un relevante espacio y atención en la didáctica de la música de diferentes etapas educativas. A ellas, entendidas de una manera muy amplia y comprendiendo actividad como antónimo de pasividad, está dedicado este libro, que conjuga quince capítulos y una introducción. Los dieciocho autores, once mujeres y siete hombres que firman las distintas secciones (Patricia Uribes Serrano, Constanza Rincón Prat & María Victoria Rodríguez García, Elena Cuesta Álvaro, María Dolores Tomás Navarro, Jonnathan El Barouki Luncz, Teresa Barrientos Clavero, María Fernández-Avilés García de la Rosa, Ana Martínez Hernández, Omar León Jiménez, Narciso José López González & Raquel Bravo Marín, Sara Navarro Lalanda, Vicenta Gisbert Caudeli & Víctor Navarro Maciá, Francisco Javier Romero Naranjo, Alfonso Elorriaga Llor y Marco Antonio de la Ossa Martínez, que también actúa como editor del volumen), abordan distintos temas acerca de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de la música en bandas, escuelas de música, Educación Infantil, Primaria, Secundaria, conservatorio y universidad.
Neuroprotective properties of Na+/H+-exchanger isoform-1 inhibitor in experimental POAG
Authors: Pobeda Anna S. , Spasov Alexander A. , Zhukovskaya Olga N. , Shchurovskaya Kristina V. , Solovev Nikolai V. , Kulikovskaya Valentina A. , Pokrovsky Vladimir M. , Patrakhanov Evgeny A. , Turpakova Anastasia V. , Ustinova Anna I.
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Worldwide glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss. The processes associated with the loss of retinal ganglion cells are multifactorial and have much in common with neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore the search for means to prevent the death of retinal neurons is an important task of modern pharmacology.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on male Wistar rats. Glaucoma was modeled by injecting a 1% solution of hyaluronic acid into the anterior chamber of the eye. The IOP level was recorded on the 0th, 63rd and 73rd days of the experiment. The effectiveness of the drugs was evaluated based on the results of ophthalmoscopy, electroretinography, followed by the determination of gene expression.
Results and Discussion: In the group with RU-1355 correction, the fundus picture improved; the index in the group was 18.0% lower compared to the model. The introduction of the RU-1355 compound provided an increase in the a-wave amplitude by 18.1%, and b-wave amplitude by 39.0% relative to the group with pathology. The most pronounced effect was observed on the expression level of BDNF, Bcl-2, Caspase 3 and NF-κB p65, which indicates that the compound has the capacity to influence the slowdown of the apoptosis process through an increase in the neurotrophic factor and the anti-apoptotic factor Bcl-2.
Conclusion: RU-1355 has neuroprotective properties, which was expressed by a decrease in ophthalmoscopic manifestations, preservation of the b-wave amplitude of the electroretinogram and the influence on gene expression of factors involved in apoptosis and neuroprotection. Based on the pharmacological activity of the RU-1355 compound in relation to POAG, further study of its action against other retinal diseases is promising.
Influence of additive noise on chimera and solitary states in neural networks
Authors:   Saratov State University, Ryabchenko Andrey , Rybalova Elena ,   Saratov State University, Strelkova Galina ,   Saratov State University
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this work is to study numerically the influence of additive white Gaussian noise on the dynamics of a network of nonlocally coupled neuron models which are represented by FitzHugh–Nagumo oscillators. Depending on coupling parameters between the individual elements this network can demonstrate various spatio-temporal structures, such as chimera states, solitary states and regimes of their coexistence (combined structures). These patterns exhibit different responses against additive noise influences. Methods. The network dynamics is explored by calculating and plotting snapshots (instantaneous spatial distributions of the coordinate values at a fixed time), space-time diagrams, projections of multidimensional attractors, mean phase velocity profiles, and spatial distributions (profiles) of cross-correlation coefficient values. We also evaluate the cross-correlation coefficient averaged over the network, the mean number of solitary nodes and the probability of settling spatio-temporal structures in the neuronal network in the presence of additive noise. Results. It has been shown that additive noise can decrease the probability of settling regimes of solitary states and combined structures, while the probability of observing chimera states arises up to 100%. In the noisy network of FitzHugh–Nagumo oscillators exhibiting the regime of solitary states, increasing the noise intensity leads, in general case, to a decrease of the mean number of solitary nodes and the interval of coupling parameter values within which the solitary states are observed. However, there is a finite region in the coupling parameter plane, inside which the number of solitary nodes can grow in the presence of additive noise. Conclusion. We have studied the impact of additive noise on the probability of observing chimera states, solitary states and combined structures, which coexist in the multistability region, in the network of nonlocally coupled FitzHugh–Nagumo neuron models. It has been established that chimera states represent more stable and dominating structures among the other patterns coexisting in the studied network. At the same time, the probability of settling regimes of solitary states only, the region of their existence in the coupling parameter plane and the number of solitary nodes generally decrease when the noise intensity increases.
New Horizons in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Brief Look-up at Emerging Approaches
Authors: Zare Afsaneh , Iraji Aida , Zare Shahrokh , Koohi-Hosseinabadi Omid , Bagheri Fateme , Tanideh Romina , Tanideh Nader
Published: December 2023

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic and prevalent musculoskeletal condition that is the underlying cause of disability in most patients worldwide. Even though the pathophysiology of KOA has not yet been fully understood and includes a wide range of risk factors, current therapeutic options are temporarily palliative rather than curative. In recent years, new strategies have focused on the curative agents. As part of this review, we highlight the latest treatment approaches for KOA.
Effect of Interventions on Informal Caregivers of Older Adults: A Scientific Mini Review
Authors: Zhylkybekova Aliya , K. Koshmaganbetova Gulbakit , M. Grjibovski Andrej , Glushkova Natalya
Published: December 2023

The growing number of older adults with long-term health issues has led to more family members becoming informal caregivers. These caregivers play a crucial role in providing care to their elderly loved ones. However, this caregiving can be physically and emotionally demanding, affecting the caregivers’ own well-being. This scientific mini-review examines various ways, known as “interventions,” that can help ease the challenges faced by informal caregivers and improve their quality of life. These interventions can include things like training programs, support groups, or using technology to assist caregivers. To get the most up-to-date information, we looked at the recent systematic reviews and studies published in the last 5 years. We searched for this information in three widely recognized electronic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus with full text. These interventions show promise in making life easier for informal caregivers and improving their quality of life. This mini review intends to offer insights into how these interventions can be beneficial, serving as a resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers working to enhance the well-being of both caregivers and the elderly individuals they care for.
Future Prospects for Assessment of General Movements in Developing Countries
Authors: Zhussupova Zhanna , Ayaganov Dinmukhamed , Zharmakhanova Gulmira , Mamedbayli Ayten
Published: December 2023

The well-being of children is crucial for a nation’s demographic, economic, and intellectual prospects. Developing countries face an increasing number of children with disabilities, primarily attributed to congenital developmental defects, neurological disorders, and other health issues. Neurological disorders pose significant challenges to realizing the full potential of children and society. Early intervention is essential for improving functional outcomes in infants with neurological impairments. General Movements (GM) assessment, a predictor of subsequent neurological outcomes, plays a vital role in early detection. However, its widespread implementation in developing countries is limited. This article explores the history of GM assessment, its current state in developing countries, and the potential for mobile applications to revolutionize early assessments and interventions in developing countries.
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Modern Anatomy Education Through Mental Rotation Training and 3D Technological Integration
Authors: Shirazi Reza , Bakhshalizadeh Shabnam
Published: December 2023

Mental rotation is a crucial cognitive skill for understanding spatial relationships and three-dimensional aspects, especially in the study of anatomy. However, students with limited mental rotation abilities often face challenges when translating two-dimensional anatomical depictions into three-dimensional mental models. This article explores the impact of mental rotation skills on anatomy learning and proposes strategies to enhance these skills. It discusses the limitations of traditional and digital resources and introduces the concept of Stereoscopic 3D visualization technology (3DVT) and clay-based modeling (CBM) as effective teaching methods. Additionally, the article emphasizes the importance of pre-assessing students’ visual-spatial abilities and integrating a variety of teaching tools to create a comprehensive and enriched learning environment in anatomy education.
Processed Foods and Gut Health: A Mini Review of Microbiome Responses
Authors: Baspakova Akmaral , R. Zhilisbayeva Kulyash , A. Umbetova Aigerim , Zh. Abitova Anara
Published: December 2023

The present mini review delves into the intricate nexus between processed foods and gut health, with a focused exploration of the dynamic responses exhibited by the gut microbiome. The ubiquity of processed foods in contemporary diets has prompted inquiries into their potential ramifications for human physiological well-being. Given the acknowledged centrality of the gut microbiota in sustaining holistic health, deciphering the nuances of how processed foods impinge upon its constitution and functionality assumes critical significance. By methodically scrutinizing recent empirical investigations, this mini review elucidates the multifaceted manners through which processed foods interface with the complex web of the gut microbial consortium. It meticulously delineates alterations in microbial taxonomic diversity, community richness, and ecological equilibrium, thereby elucidating the putative mechanistic underpinnings driving the possible impact of processed food consumption on physiological equilibrium. Furthermore, the review cogitates upon the broader translational repercussions of these microbiome perturbations, cogently contemplating potential correlations with pathophysiologies encompassing but not limited to inflammation cascades, metabolic perturbations, and immune homeostasis dysregulation. By synthesizing the current compendium of empirical insights, this mini review proffers cogent perspectives into the intricate interplay between processed foods and gut health. It substantiates the exigency for augmented investigative endeavors, whilst advocating for judicious dietary selections that foster resilience and equilibrium within the intricate milieu of the gut microbiome.
Stem Cell- and Stem Cell-Free-Based Therapies: Pros and Cons
Authors: Mobarak Halimeh , Rahbarghazi Reza , Mahdipour Mahdi
Published: December 2023

The efficiency of stem cell (SC)-based therapies has been proven in numerous animal and human studies. Along with the differentiation into several lineages, it is quite evident that SCs convey significant therapeutic effects in a paracrine manner via releasing various nano-sized extracellular vesicles (EVs) containing cytokines and bioactive factors. Notably, recent trials have stated the lack of stability and durability of the transplanted SCs at the site of injury for long periods, leading to the restrictions of SC in regenerative outcomes. Thus, EVs especially exosomes (Exos) gained much attention for therapeutic purposes and delivery purposes to the injury site. In contrast to whole-SC-based therapies, Exos can be used with fewer side effects. However, it should not be forgotten that both whole-SC- and cell-free-based options possess inherent pros and cons that necessitate being carefully evaluated before application in the clinical setting. Here, the effectiveness and limitations associated with whole-SCand SC-free-based therapies in the clinical setting are briefly discussed.
A Qualitative Study on Urinary Tract Infections Among Adult Patients in Bost University Hospital, Helmand
Authors: Rahman Arian Abdul , M. Tidman Dr. Melanie , Khpalwak Abdul Tawab , Khan Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the leading cause of hospital visits worldwide, significantly impacting patients with underlying illnesses. To effectively manage UTIs, it is essential to understand the causes of these conditions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of UTIs and identify the contributing factors among adult patients attending Bost University Hospital (BUH). A cross-sectional study involved 1768 patients from the internal medicine department at BUH. Among these patients, 125 (7.07% of total visitors) were diagnosed with UTIs, 108 of whom were interviewed.
The findings revealed that 57 of 108 patients (52.7%) experienced recurrent UTIs. Most diagnosed UTI patients were female (77.7%), and 92 of the 108 participants were married. The participants reported various signs and symptoms, including burning, dysuria, fever, frequency, abdominal pain, cloudy urine, urgency, chills, dribbling, and blood in urine.
The outcomes of this study will provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and public health organizations seeking to address the factors contributing to UTIs. However, it is essential to acknowledge the study's limitations, such as the relatively small sample size and the fact that it was conducted exclusively among patients visiting the outpatient department of BUH's internal medicine department. Although these findings may not represent the general population, they are a starting point for further research.
Nacionalismo e Pluralidade: uma interface entre o Pensamento Político de Hannah Arendt e a Psicanálise de Freud
Authors: DE MADEIRO ROSEANE TORRES
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho se situa na interface entre a Filosofia Política e a Psicanálise, sendo seu objetivo investigar o conceito de nacionalismo, contrapondo-o ao de pluralidade, enquanto uma condição do humano, tomando como fundo os processos identificatórios. Para desenvolver o objetivo proposto, nos debruçamos sobre a obra de Hannah Arendt, visando os conceitos de nacionalismo e pluralidade, bem como compreender o modo como tais conceitos compuseram o pensamento de sua filosofia política. Dentro deste contexto, os conceitos de massa e identificação foram costurados à discussão, já que uma massa é liderada por um líder com quem os indivíduos que a compõem estabelecem uma forte relação de identificação. Neste aspecto, a teoria freudiana colaborou com os conceitos de massa e identificação. Ao longo deste trabalho, foi desenvolvida a hipótese de que o nacionalismo consiste em uma estratégia política de cunho psicológico: uma pretensa promessa de união, de pertencimento, de unidade social e interna. Esta é uma pesquisa, em sua íntegra, teórica e bibliográfica. Como resultado, vimos que a interface entre a Filosofia e a Psicanálise se revelou como um campo frutífero para a abordagem do fenômeno do nacionalismo, no contexto da atual política contemporânea nacional.
Sustentabilidade e gerenciamento de resíduos: medidas para redução de resíduos em uma unidade de alimentação e nutrição hospitalar no município de Redenção – PA
Authors: De Deus Ricardo Jorge Amorim , Skrivan Alessandra Gomes
Published: December 2023

A partir da Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos, observamos a importância das logísticas de sustentabilidade. Além do reaproveitamento adequado, devemos considerar o processo produtivo, já que o setor de restaurantes contribui significativamente para gerar resíduos sólidos orgânicos passíveis de reaproveitamento, como o resto ingesta, porém existem poucas ações relacionadas aos impactos ambientais causados pela produção de refeições destinadas à coletividade. O presente estudo propõe implantar medidas sustentáveis envolvendo o conceito de economia de recursos e minimização de resíduos. A pesquisa caracteriza-se por ser descritiva e experimental e viabilizou um modelo de ações de sustentabilidade e responsabilidade ambiental que, também, deve ser empregada no uso integral dos alimentos. Vale ressaltar que o uso de recursos naturais deve ser feito de forma consciente e os biodigestores são uma solução viável ao produzir biogás e biofertilizante. O presente trabalho identificou que ações socioambientais podem obter resultados satisfatórios na mitigação da produção de resíduos.
“As Verdadeiras Fadas destas Passagens”: imagens da infância nas vitrines de uma avenida amazônica
Authors: Pinho Relivaldo , Amin Vanda Do Socorro Furtado
Published: December 2023

Já se tornou famosa a citação de Walter Benjamin, tomada de Michelet, segundo a qual “cada época sonha a seguinte”, como também já se toma a obra desse autor como um trabalho que possui não apenas um viés, mas, em grande parte, fundamentos antropológicos. São com essas duas perspectivas metodológicas, a filosófica e a antropológica em Benjamin, que este texto é construído. Objetiva-se estudar, a partir dos textos do escritor alemão, como o espírito que erigiu essa modernidade “ecoa” no espírito contemporâneo das vitrines de uma Avenida amazônica, a Braz de Aguiar, em Belém do Pará, mais especificamente, na representação da infância nesses espaços. Temáticas como o vidro, a moda, os magasins de nouveautès, a boneca, a infância e o sexo, e conceituações, como fantasmagoria, fetiche e fotografia, que estão presentes nos estudos Benjaminianos, aqui reverberam, “prendendo-se” ao objeto, evocando-se com ele, e demonstram que os sonhos do século XIX ainda suscitam imagens na Amazônia do século XXI.
O empreendedorismo e os indicadores de desenvolvimento e gestão fiscal no estado do Paraná
Authors: Martins Renan Gimenez , Bernardo Luciana Virginia Mario , Farinha Maycon Jorge Ulisses Saraiva
Published: December 2023

Ao longo da história do estado do Paraná, percebe-se investimentos governamentais para o fomento de atividades que possam diversificar sua economia. Mediante a essa característica, este estudo analisou os índices de empreendedorismo dos municípios do estado do Paraná e relacionou essas informações com indicadores de desenvolvimento e gestão fiscal. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva e de natureza quantitativa, de modo que foram adotados como população os 399 municípios do estado. Este estudo utilizou os indicadores Índice Firjan de Desenvolvimento e de Gestão Fiscal e informações disponibilizadas pela Junta Comercial do estado de referência. Os resultados identificados mostram que nos últimos anos houve maior quantidade de abertura de empresas se comparado ao encerramento. Além disso, as regiões que possuem maior variação de abertura de empresa estão nos municípios com maior quantidade de população.
A utilização de macrófitas aquáticas pelas populações tradicionais do Alto Solimões, Amazonas
Authors: Matos Gabriane Da Silva , Da Cruz Jefferson , Lima Renato Abreu
Published: December 2023

Esta pesquisa objetivou conhecer como populações ribeirinhas da região do Alto Solimões utilizam as macrófitas aquáticas em seu dia a dia. Foram realizadas entrevistas e a aplicação de questionários semiestruturados com as populações ribeirinhas de duas localidades do Alto Solimões a fim de conhecer o nível de conhecimento, percepção e utilização de macrófitas aquáticas pelos moradores de ambas as localidades. Em relação ao conhecimento sobre as Macrófitas aquáticas foi observado que a maioria dos moradores conhecem as macrófitas aquáticas em ambas as localidades e as utilizam para alimentar os peixes e outros animais, para tratamento de feridas, tumores, asma, dores de cabeça, alimentação humana e para artesanato. Dessa forma, nota-se que após a realização desta pesquisa, a população ribeirinha da região do Alto Solimões possui conhecimentos diversificados e de grande importância acerca dos vegetais estudados que foram as macrófitas aquáticas e que estes conhecimentos não foram adquiridos em escolas, mas sim em vivências familiares e que foi passado ao longo das gerações, de modo que alguns usos das plantas, como por exemplo a confecção de artesanatos, estão sendo perdidos com o passar dos anos, o que pode ser relacionado ao fato da população ter sido representada por moradores mais jovens.
Conhecimentos e usos tradicionais associados aos recursos faunísticos na Comunidade Quilombola do Jacarequara (nordeste paraense, Amazônia oriental)
Authors: Aviz Manoel Fagno , Santos-Fita Dídac
Published: December 2023

A pesquisa objetivou caracterizar e registrar os conhecimentos dos moradores da comunidade quilombola do Jacarequara, município de Santa Luzia do Pará, Pará, referentes às práticas de uso das principais espécies de fauna silvestre. A partir de um enfoque etnozoológico e etnoecológico, buscou-se obter os dados por métodos qualitativos e quantitativos, perpassando a observação participante e utilização de entrevistas semiestruturadas, além da utilização de listas livres (free listing). Os dados revelaram a existência de cinco categorias de uso que envolvem uma diversidade de espécies animais, informações que compõem um riquíssimo conhecimento etnozoológico essencial para a apropriação e utilização efetiva dos recursos. Tais recursos faunísticos se mostram essenciais para o modo de vida tradicional da comunidade, sendo um dos componentes principais da dieta alimentar e das práticas zooterapêuticas ali existentes. Percebe-se que as características ambientais estão diretamente relacionadas às escolhas de utilização dos recursos faunísticos, assim possíveis alterações socioambientais influenciadas por atores externos podem ter grande influência nas práticas e saberes tradicionais da comunidade, os quais podem exercer importante papel em medidas de gestão e conservação que considerem a proteção dos recursos e a valorização do conhecimento ecológico tradicional.
Mobil İletişim Sektöründe Hizmet Tutsaklığı: Algılanan Hizmet Kalitesi ve Kurumsal İmajının Etkisi
Authors: Odabaş Sargın Mehtap , Özhan Dedeoğlu Ayla
Published: December 2023

Tüketiciler günlük hayatta kısıtlandığı bir hizmet ilişkisine girdiğinde kendisini tutsak hissetmektedir. Hizmet pazarlamasında ele alınan algılanan hizmet kalitesi ve kurumsal imaj kavramlarının hizmet tutsaklığıyla ilişkisi henüz yeterli düzeyde incelenmemiştir. Bu bağlamda, çalışma, müşterilerin hizmet kalitesi algısı ve kurumsal imaj değerlendirmelerinin seçenek eksikliği nedeniyle hissedilen hizmet tutsaklığına etkisini mobil iletişim sektörü özelinde belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bulgular, seçenek boyutu bakımından hizmet tutsaklığı duyguları üzerinde hizmet telafisi faktörü haricinde algılanan hizmet kalitesi ve kurumsal imajın genel olarak anlamlı etkisi olmadığını göstermektedir. Güç ve kontrol boyutu bakımından operatörün teknik performansının, müşteri hizmetleri performansının, hizmet telafisinin ve kurumsal imajının tüketicinin hizmet ilişkisine isteyerek girmesinde, operatöre duyulan güven, adil fiyat algısı ve kurumsal imajın tüketicinin hizmet ilişkisinden istediği zaman ayrılabilmesinde etkisinin olduğunu görülmektedir. Ses boyutu bakımından teknik performans haricindeki algılanan kalite boyutlarının ve kurumsal imajın hizmet tutsaklığı üzerinde anlamlı etkisi olduğu bulunmuştur. Çalışma algılanan hizmet kalitesi ve kurumsal imaj kavramlarını hizmet tutsaklığı bağlamında ele alarak hizmet pazarlaması literatürüne katkı sağlamaktadır.
Anahtar kelimeler: Hizmet Tutsaklığı, Algılanan Hizmet Kalitesi, Kurumsal İmaj, Mobil İletişim Sektörü
JEL Sınıflandırması: M30, M31, L96
Kendi Kendine Liderliğin Yaşam Bağlılığına Etkisi Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Arslan Aysel , Gül Hasan
Published: December 2023

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İnsanlar amaçları olan ve amaçlarını gerçekleştirmek için çaba gösteren sosyal varlıklardır. İnsanların ya da bir arada yaşayan insan gruplarının düşünce ve arzularının belirgin hale gelmesinde ve amaçlarına ulaşmalarında liderlik olgusunun payı büyüktür. Bireyleri ya da grupları belirlenen amaçlar doğrultusunda etkileyerek yönlendirme yeteneğine sahip olan liderler, kendi yaşamlarını da amaçları doğrultusunda düzenleyebilecek güce sahiptirler. Kendisini hedeflerine odaklayarak bu çerçevede tutum ve davranış sergileyen kişi aslında kendi kendisinin lideri olmaktadır. Her iki manada da liderlik örgütsel yaşam için önemli bir kavramdır. Örgütlerde istenilen, örgütsel amaçların gerçekleşmesi yanında bireysel hedeflere de önem verilmesi, her ikisinin birbirleriyle uyumlu bir biçimde gerçekleşmesidir. Böylece bireylerin mutlu ve verimli çalışmaları sağlanacak, yaşama olan bağlılıkları artacaktır.
Bu çalışmada bireylerin kendi kendine liderlik davranışlarının yaşam bağlılıklarına olan etkisi ölçülmek istenmiştir. Bu bağlamda hazırlanan anket Orta Karadeniz bölgesinde yer alan bir ildeki Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası üyelerinden oluşan bir örneklem grubu üzerinde uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler SPSS programı ile analiz edilerek raporlanmıştır. Analizler sonucunda işletme sahiplerinin kendi kendine liderlik davranışlarının yaşam bağlılıklarını pozitif yönde ve anlamlı düzeyde etkilediği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Kendi Kendine Liderlik, Yaşam Bağlılığı, Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası
JEL Sınıflandırması: M1, M10, M12
2008 Büyük Durgunluğu ve TCMB Para Politikası: Banka Kredileri Kanalı ve Büyüme Özelinde Ampirik Bir Analiz
Authors: Beyiz Zafer
Published: December 2023

Büyük durgunluğun küresel boyuttaki yayılma etkisi, merkez bankalarınca krize karşı tasarlanan para politikalarını da şekillendirmiştir. Para politikası uygulamalarında ilklerin yaşandığı kriz sürecinde Fed başta olmak üzere merkez bankalarının çoğu geleneksel olmayan ve makro-ihtiyati niteliğe sahip politikalar ve araçlar kullanmışlardır. Bu araçlarla, parasal aktarım kanalları üzerinden krizin olumsuz etkilerinin en aza indirilmesi ve makroekonomik büyüklüklerin denge düzeylerine ulaştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Kredi kanalı, çoğu ekonomi ve özellikle de gelişmekte olan ülke ekonomileri için en etkili parasal aktarım kanallarından biridir. Bu çalışmada TCMB’nin 2011M01-2019M09 dönemindeki para politikası; sanayi üretim endeksi(GSYH), toplam krediler (tüketici+KOBİ), kamu bütçe harcaması, USD/TL döviz kuru ve ağırlıklı fonlama maliyeti(AOFM) değişkenleri kullanılarak, Toda-Yamamoto nedensellik yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular; ilgili dönemde kredi miktarından ve AOFM’den GSYH’ye doğru nedenselliğe işaret etmektedir. Krediler, AOFM ve USD/TL kuru değişkenleri arasında da çift yönlü nedensellik ilişkisi mevcuttur. Ayrıca kamu bütçe harcamasından, kredilere, AOFM’ye ve USD/TL döviz kuruna doğru tek yönlü nedensellik tespit edilmiştir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Büyük Durgunluk, Makro-İhtiyati Politika, Finansal İstikrar, Kredi, Toda – Yamamoto.
JEL Sınıflandırması: E51, E52, E58
Tax Capacity and Tax Effort in Turkiye and the European Union Countries: An Empirical Application
Authors: Serin Şeref Can , Demir Murat
Published: December 2023

An efficient tax system is pivotal for effectively implementing fiscal policy and fostering economic development. The extent to which a tax system realizes its full potential determines its efficacy. Nevertheless, existing literature highlights that various economic, social, demographic, and institutional factors can impose limitations on realizing potential tax capacity, thereby constraining the level of tax effort. In this context, this research’s principal objective is to assess tax efforts spanning 1995 to 2021 for 27 European Union member states, 3 European Economic Area nations, and Turkiye. Within this framework, our regression analysis attempts to unveil the influence of critical factors affecting taxable capacity, including sectors with inherent tax challenges, international trade dynamics, the scope of the shadow economy, and the level of financial development. The findings of our study shed light on several noteworthy trends. Northern European countries exhibit a notably higher level of tax effort than the remaining sample countries and Turkiye, which lags behind the sample’s average tax effort level. Furthermore, the study postulates that enhancing financial development and curbing the shadow economy can contribute to the expansion of fiscal space by bolstering tax capacity. Key Words: Tax Capacity, Tax Effort, Tax Policy, Panel Data Analysis JEL Classification: H20, E62, 023