bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Salting-Out Assisted Liquid-Liquid Extraction for UPLC-MS/MS Determination of Thyroxine and Steroid Hormones in Human Serum and Fish Plasma
Authors: Urge Alemnesh Yirda , Pampanin Daniela Maria , Martino Maria Elena , Knudsen David Lausten , Brede Cato
Published: April 2023

Measuring the level of steroid and thyroxine hormones is key to understanding organism health conditions. Liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry has become the method of choice for such hormone analyses in clinical laboratories. Detection of hormones at low levels typically requires a time-consuming sample preparation, such as liquid-liquid extraction followed by solvent evaporation and re-solubilization of the sample extract. Instead, we applied salting-out assisted liquid-liquid extraction (SALLE) for the extraction of thyroxine, testosterone, cortisone, and cortisol from human serum and fish plasma samples. SALLE allowed direct injection of sample extracts. Sodium chloride and ammonium sulfate were evaluated as salting-out reagents together with four different organic solvents. High extraction recovery and reduced matrix interference were achieved by using ammonium sulfate together with 10% methanol in acetonitrile. Limits of quantification were in the range of 0.1–0.2 ng/mL and signal responses were linear (R2 > 0.997) up to at least 100 ng/mL for all hormones. The method was applied for hormone measurements in fish plasma. In conclusion, SALLE combines the simplicity of crude protein precipitation with the high analyte enrichment of a liquid-liquid extraction. Here we have presented it as a novel sample preparation method for clinical laboratories where mass spectrometry is utilized in the field of endocrinology.
Soil and Land Cover Interrelationships: An Analysis Based on the Jenny’s Equation
Authors: Rodríguez-Rastrero Manuel , Ortega-Martos Almudena , Cicuéndez Víctor
Published: April 2023

This research analyzes the relationships between “soil” and “organisms” within the framework of the Jenny equation, a fundamental expression in soil science that is the theoretical basis for modeling the complex occurrence of soils on landscapes. This analysis is based on the interpretation of the indeterminate function “f” of the equation as “statistical dependence between categorical variables”. The categories of the “soil” component of the equation have been defined as “diagnostic horizons”, and those of the “organisms” factor as synthetic types of “land cover”. After applying these criteria to 424 soil profiles studied in a region with an oceanic climate in northern Spain, a multiple correspondence analysis showed pedologically consistent groupings between diagnostic horizons and categories of climate, land cover, relief, and parent material factors. Subsequently, a bivariate analysis detailed pedologically consistent relationships between diagnostic horizons and land cover categories. In the context the scarcity of quantitative information on soil and forming factor relationships, this work provides criteria to statistically assess the role of land cover in such relationships. This soil forming factor is the one whose spatial representation is more generalized and detailed, hence its interest in the development of soil mapping models.
Polymorphism of the Prolactin (PRL) Gene and Its Effect on Milk Production Traits in Romanian Cattle Breeds
Authors: Ilie Daniela Elena , Mizeranschi Alexandru Eugeniu , Mihali Ciprian Valentin , Neamț Radu Ionel , Cziszter Ludovic Toma , Carabaș Mihai , Grădinaru Andrei Cristian
Published: April 2023

In the present study, we investigated one polymorphism of the PRL gene (rs211032652 SNP) and assessed its influence on milk production and chemical composition in two Romanian cattle breeds. A total of 119 cattle from two breeds reared in Western Romania (64 Romanian Spotted and 55 Romanian Brown) were included in the research herd. A PCR-RFLP genotyping assay was used for the identification of the rs211032652 SNP variants. Shapiro’s test and Levene’s test were used to verify ANOVA assumptions and ANOVA and Tukey’s test were employed to test the associations between PRL genotypes and five milk traits. Among the studied breeds, our results showed that PRL genotypes were significantly associated (p < 0.05) with fat and protein percentage in the milk of Romanian Brown cattle. The AA genotype was associated with a higher fat percentage in milk (4.76 ± 0.28) compared to the GG genotype (4.04 ± 0.22, p = 0.048), as well as a higher protein percentage (3.96 ± 0.32% vs. 3.43 ± 0.15%, p = 0.027) in Romanian Brown cattle. Moreover, the PRL locus favored a significantly higher fat (p = 0.021) and protein (p = 0.028) percentage in the milk of Romanian Brown cattle compared to the Romanian Spotted breed, with a difference of 0.263% and 0.170%, respectively.
Characterization of the Blood Microbiome and Comparison with the Fecal Microbiome in Healthy Dogs and Dogs with Gastrointestinal Disease
Authors: Scarsella Elisa , Meineri Giorgia , Sandri Misa , Ganz Holly H. , Stefanon Bruno
Published: April 2023

Recent studies have found bacterial DNA in the blood of healthy individuals. To date, most studies on the blood microbiome have focused on human health, but this topic is an expanding research area in animal health as well. This study aims to characterize the blood microbiome of both healthy dogs and those with chronic gastro-enteropathies. For this study, blood and fecal samples were collected from 18 healthy and 19 sick subjects, DNA was extracted through commercial kits, and the V3-V4 regions of the 16S rRNA gene were sequenced on the Illumina platform. The sequences were analyzed for taxonomic annotation and statistical analysis. Alpha and beta diversities of fecal microbiome were significantly different between the two groups of dogs. Principal coordinates analysis revealed that healthy and sick subjects were significantly clustered for both blood and fecal microbiome samples. Moreover, bacterial translocation from the gut to the bloodstream has been suggested because of found shared taxa. Further studies are needed to determine the origin of the blood microbiome and the bacteria viability. The characterization of a blood core microbiome in healthy dogs has potential for use as a diagnostic tool to monitor for the development of gastro-intestinal disease.
A Needs Analysis Regarding the Development of Interactive Multimedia for Learning Japanese in High Schools
Authors:   Departemen Sastra Jepang, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Komputer Indonesia, Indonesia, Maysarah D , Setiana S M ,   Departemen Sastra Jepang, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Komputer Indonesia, Indonesia
Published: April 2023

This study aims to analyze what indicators are needed in developing interactive multimedia for Japanese language subjects to provide solutions to one of the problems in learning Japanese at the high school level. This research uses descriptive research method. Respondents were students and teachers in one of private schools in Bandung. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that the use of information technology in learning Japanese at the high school level is still not optimal, so the use of interactive multimedia is expected by students in learning Japanese to increase student motivation and learning outcomes in learning Japanese. Therefore, the development of interactive Japanese learning media is required.
Perda auditiva e função cognitiva em idosos: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Paiva Karina Mary , Faustino Gonçalves Laura , André Patricia REgina Palmeira da Silva , Samelli Alessandra Giannella , Haas Patricia
Published: April 2023

Introdução. A perda auditiva em função do envelhecimento tem caráter progressivo, simétrico, bilateral e sensorioneural, afetando negativamente a participação social, a saúde mental e até questões ocupacionais. Objetivo. Avaliar as evidências em saúde na relação existente entre perda auditiva e declínio cognitivo em idosos. Método. Foi conduzida uma revisão sistemática (PRISMA), nas bases de dados Medline, LILACS, Scopus, Science Direct, busca manual e na literatura cinza, selecionando-se estudos publicados no período de 2010 a maio de 2020. Os artigos foram selecionados por dois pesquisadores independentes. Foram extraídos dados referentes às principais características dos estudos, incluindo características demográficas, tipo de estudo, avaliações realizadas, componentes avaliados e resultados obtidos. Além disso, foi avaliada a qualidade metodológica dos estudos incluídos na revisão sistemática. Resultados. Dos 218 estudos identificados nas bases de dados, apenas cinco foram incluídos na revisão sistemática. Em relação à qualidade metodológica dos artigos incluídos, a média obtida foi de 12 pontos, sendo categorizada como de alta qualidade.   Conclusão. A maioria dos estudos demonstrou associação entre perda auditiva e declínio cognitivo, destacando que a reabilitação auditiva é uma importante ação de prevenção ao estabelecimento da demência. A relação entre a perda auditiva e declínio cognitivo, assim como de um possível caminho causal, torna-se essencial para o planejamento de políticas públicas em busca de um envelhecimento ativo e saudável da população.
Direitos sociais em retrocesso: da conquista à apropriação privada
Authors: Gentil Plínio , Tagliavini João Virgílio
Published: April 2023

Trata-se de uma abordagem de direitos sociais, no âmbito da cultura dos direitos humanos, surgidos e desenvolvidos a partir de movimentos econômico-políticos. Estuda-se o fenômeno da apropriação desses direitos pelas forças dominantes e a sua gourmetização, que, aliada à institucionalização, coloca-se como dificuldade para que sejam objeto de luta por alguma concretude, o que se mostra especialmente problemático em face de uma crise mundial como a pandemia do novo coronavírus.
Inside a Métis Community: Space, Collective Trauma, and the Impact of Colonialism
Authors: Bianchini Ginevra
Published: April 2023

With Katherena Vermette’s novel The Break (2016) as a case study, this paper analyses a narrative that portrays an attempt of an Indigenous Canadian community to reclaim its voice, identity, and space. The plot is centred around the reconnection with land and culture, while tackling the complicated topic of epistemic violence inside Métis Canadian communities. The novel’s title already frames the narrative and the importance of space in this story and in Indigenous cultures: indeed, the ‘break’ is the name of the land where the sexual assault takes place. This word is used to symbolize and anticipate the ‘brokenness’ that will define the narration: sexual violence creates a crack inside an individual, but also in society. On a more metaphorical level, the ‘break’ symbolizes a fracture that Indigenous communities have experienced in their personal and cultural histories and that has led to intergenerational cycles of violence. It is a metaphor of how Indigenous spaces and cultures have been shattered and violated, both physically and symbolically, by white colonialism. Throughout the story the characters are confronting the epistemic violence consequential to colonialism that has created a division within and between them, while they try to reunite with their own identities and one another through acts of ‘resurgence.’ Despite The Break is highly characterized by trauma and ‘brokenness’, this paper highlights how its powerful narrative deals with the possibility of healing from intergenerational trauma and of breaking cycles of violence that have been imposed on Indigenous communities.
Empowering women for household economic growth in Latin America: A Systematic Review
Authors: Linares Guerrero Melva , Albán Rocío , Arias Stefanny , Tantajulca Katherine
Published: April 2023

The proposed article describes the role played by women in the different strata of society and, above all, the benefits obtained from their participation in the labor market. The objective was to describe how the empowerment of Latin American women has contributed to the economic growth of families during 2011-2021. In terms of methodology, different methodological and theoretical positions from various researchers about women's empowerment were taken to achieve an integration that allows expressing the need to show the importance of women in economic growth to ensure that the research is valuable, transparent, complete, and accurate for the users. Detailed techniques were used within the Prisma 2020 model; 23 sources of information obtained from Scopus, Redalyc, Science Direct, Elibro, Scielo, and Google Scholar were detected, for which inclusion criteria were applied, selecting 11 information bases, as well as exclusion criteria, eliminating 12 articles that were not related and did not show coherence with the research question, were not within the space-time, did not belong to the Latin American continent or agree with the subject of the study. The analytical-synthetic method was used to the extent that it allowed analyzing empowerment with each of its own characteristics and those proposed by the different researchers to synthesize and describe how Latin American women have been empowering themselves and contributing to the economic growth of families during the last 10 years. It was concluded that Latin American women have been empowering themselves significantly, thereby contributing to the economic growth of their families, where their performance has become vitally important thanks to their actions that have strengthened their leadership and skills within their communities, promoting their active participation in conservation and sustainable development, and demonstrating that greater participation of women in economic activity contributes to increasing the Gross Domestic Product, raising growth and compensating for the fall of the working population.
Analysis of global trends in scientific developments for the protection of fruit plants against frosts
Authors:   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Bublyk M.O. , Fryziuk L.A. ,   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Chorna H.A. ,   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Barabash L.O. ,   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
Published: April 2023

The main trends in scientific research on the protection of fruit plantations from spring frosts were analyzed based on the study of patent documentation of the countries of the world. China and the USA have the largest shares of patented developments by countries that have issued protection documents. The number of scientific studies on the mentioned problem and the patenting of their results increased significantly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, confirming its relevance for world fruit growing. But in the 20s of the 21st century, the number of patents issued in the USA, Canada, Japan, Ukraine, as well as WIPO and EPO decreased significantly, while those issued in China increased several times. Among all methods of protecting orchards from frost, only 15 % were patented after 2010. For devices (protective shelters/screens, their designs), 48 % of protection documents were issued after 2010. After 2010, 42 % of patents were issued on devices for protecting plantations from frost, of which only 8 % are mobile. Among all means of protecting fruit plantations from frost, only 8 % were patented after 2010. Researchers have proposed different approaches to protecting plants from frost due to the wide variety of the distribution of the value of the temperature decrease indicator and their duration in most regions where fruit crops are grown. In recent decades, the improvement of previously developed methods and means, devices and devices for protecting fruit crops from frost, and their combination in various variants to improve protection, has been carried out. Systems for controlling weather conditions in plantations and controlling frost protection devices, both remote and automatic, were also created.
Prospects of the cultivation of the genus rhododendron (Rhododendron L.) plants in the conditions of the Northern Part of the Ukraine’s Left-Bank Lisosteppe
Authors:   Pryluky Research Station of the Institute of Horticulture, NAAS of Ukraine, Mamchenko G.S. , Yezhov V.M. ,   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
Published: April 2023

The genus Rhododendron includes more than 1,000 species, a part of them is used in many countries for the ornamental purposes. In contrast, that plant is not widespread in Ukraine, because the peculiarities of its introduction have not been studied sufficiently. Our paper presents the results of the preliminary assessment of the promises for growing rhododendron 30 cultivars and species in the northern part of the Ukraine’s Left-Bank Lisosteppe. The evaluation was carried out on the parameters of winter hardiness, intensity of formation of viable seeds and shoots, and maturation of the latest, preservation of the bushes shape and reproductive efficiency. In the group of evergreen and semi-evergreen plants 67 % of the 15 researched taxa have appeared to belong to the first group of prospects for usage, i.e. almost without restrictions. 5 other taxa have been referred to group II due to the increased are classified to group II, due to increased sensitivity to early spring positive temperatures and subsequent frost damage. This group includes ‘Pearce’s American Beauty’ (Rhododendron catawbiense), ‘Geisha Orange’ (Rh. obtusum), hybrid varieties ‘Erato’ and ‘Rasputin’ and Rhododendron sichotense. In addition, the first two cultivars did not form seeds during the growing season. Among the 15 species and varieties of the studied deciduous plants, only 2 (Rh. mucronulatum, Rh. prinophyllum ‘White Lights’) belong to group II of prospects. A week maturation and increased sensitivity of shoots to the early spring positive temperatures were noted in the first species, whereas in the second species a lack of seeds in the boxes was fired, that is low genitive capacity. In the first species there was a weak maturation of shoots and increased sensitivity to early spring positive temperatures. In the second species there is a lack of seeds in the boxes, i.e. low generative capacity. Regardless of the prospects of rhododendron using in the investigation region, their successful vegetation requires utilizing the modified pH, which includes the sphagnum peat and light composted pine cones and needles (2:1).
Zonal landscape-geochemical features of the territories of fruit plants of Ukraine
Authors:   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Yehorova T.M. , Bublyk M.O. ,   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
Published: April 2023

There are possibilities of using background values, concentration clark and coefficients of biogeochemical specialization of soils for the selection of agrochemical measures and evaluation of the quality of fruit crops are indicated. The research was conducted on five agro-landscapes of fruit crops in four fruit-growing zones of Ukraine and characterized the distribution in the soil of 12 micronutrients (Zn, Co, Cu, Mo, Mn, Sr, Pb, Cr, Ni, V, Ba, Ti). It is noted that the indicator of zonal features of agrolandscapes of fruit crops is the spatial differentiation the statistical estimates of landscape-geochemical parameters, among which medians of samples (Ме) allow for the most informative and concise assessment of them. It was established that the zonal differences in the background content of Mo, Zn, Cu, Co, Sr in the soils of the territories of fruit plantations fluctuate most significantly with variation from 3 to 8 times, while Mn, Pb, Cr, Ni, V, Ba, Ti do not exceed 2, 5 times. Values of concentration clark greater than 1.5 indicate the geochemical concentration of Pb in the soils of all fruit-growing areas of Ukraine, Cu - in the Polissia zone, Mo - in the Western Forest Steppe, Zn, Cu, Co - in the Western and Central Steppe, Cu, Mo, Sr, Zn - in the Southern Steppe . This determines the expediency of minimal use of appropriate microfertilizers in the specified territories, as well as the regional need for limited use of lead preparations. Biogeochemical imbalance of nutritional microelements is manifested in each zone of fruit growing. It is characterized by an excess of Cu and a lack of Co, Mo in Polissia, an excess of Zn, Mo in the Western Forest Steppe, an excess of Zn, Cu in the Western and Central Steppe, an excess of Zn, Cu, Sr in the Southern Steppe. This indicates the possibility of widespread development of non-infectious phytopathologies, both an excess and a lack of nutrient microelements in fruit growing products in most territories of Ukraine.
Seasonal rhythm of the Actinidia arguta plants development in the conditions of the Northern Steppe on the Black Sea Coast
Authors:   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Rudnyk-Ivashchenko O.I. , Tsandur M.M. ,   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
Published: April 2023

The relevance of research on actinidia plants, which is a non-traditional uncommon fruit crop for Ukraine, is highlighted. In the conditions of introduction of the northern steppe of the Black Sea coast as a result of experimental researches dates of passing of phenological phases of two forms - female and male French selection are established. Female plants begin flowering 7 days earlier than males and bloom three days longer, regardless of the type of maturity. It was found that the biological maturity of actinidia fruits begins in the second decade of September (early - in the first), their full maturity was recorded in the late second to early third decade of September. The duration of the vegetation period of plants of different varieties and forms in the 2020 season was 229-236 days, in 2021 221-232 days, which indicates a direct dependence of plant growth and development on weather conditions. In terms of varieties, plants of medium type of development formed a yield higher than the early by 4464 g on average for two years of research. Assessment of resistance to pests and diseases in the 2020-2021 seasons showed that these objects are absent on actinidia plants, which is probably due to their absence in the new environment. The decrease in air temperature to -2… -5 oC at night in 2020 led to the freezing of young shoots and flower buds in plants of both forms. As a result, the fruit harvest was much lower than next year - 2021. For the successful cultivation of actinidia in the conditions studied, developed agronomic recommendations for the prevention of damage by low temperatures. The conclusion is made about carrying out selection works on creation of new grades of this culture, with a high level of plasticity and resistance to frosts during the growing season.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA CONTABILIDADE GERENCIAL E A ATUAÇÃO DO CONTADOR NO PROCESSO DE TOMADA DE DECISÃO
Authors: FERREIRA DOS SANTOS NATHYELLE
Published: April 2023

The work presented was intended to approach the accounting tools, where through the accountant's performance, it is possible for a company to succeed in its business, using managerial accounting, which tends to organize all the company's activities, directing -a for the right decisions. Therefore, the general objective of the work is to discuss the importance of management accounting and the role of the accountant in the decisionmaking process. Therefore, the same is justified by the importance of understanding how accounting in general can contribute to companies being successful in their actions in the globalized market. As a technique used for data collection, a bibliographical research was chosen, based on web materials, books, scientific articles, critical reviews and other texts by authors who discuss the researched theme.
ANÁLISE DA ATUAÇÃO DO LÍDER NA MARINHA DO BRASIL NA ATUALIDADE
Authors: OLIVEIRA MAGALHÃES GABRIELLA
Published: April 2023

This text intends to discuss leadership, more specifically in the military sphere. The relevance of this topic has become ever greater and more important in companies, small businesses, areas of personal life and also in militarism. Objective: To do so, we will discuss the types of leadership, skills, competencies, characteristics of the leader. Methodology: For the preparation of this work, a quantitative and qualitative approach was used. It is a bibliographic review, with a survey of information in books, articles and websites by renowned authors in the area addressed. Conclusion: In conclusion, it can be observed the need to increasingly encourage the practice of leadership among the military, regardless of rank or graduation, so that they fulfill their duties in the best possible way, according to their function within the Armed Forces.
CONHEÇO, LOGO ORIENTO: A IMPORTÂNCIA DA FORMAÇÃO DO FARMACÊUTICO EM PRÁTICAS INTEGRATIVAS E COMPLEMENTARES EM SAÚDE
Authors: CLARA DE MEDEIROS BRILHANTE ANNA , LEOPOLDO DE OLIVEIRA MIRANDA MATHEUS
Published: April 2023

Integrative and Complementary Health Practices (ICP), also called by the World Health Organization (WHO) (WHO, 2002) as traditional medicines, were instituted by the Ministry of Health (MH) in 2006 through the National Policy for Integrative Practices in Health (PNPIC). Most of the care is provided at the Basic Health Units (BHU) in the Primary Care component. The data from the MS report that considering primary care and services of medium and high complexity, there are currently 25.197 health facilities in the country offering ICPs. The pharmacist can perform all 29 practices that are offered in the Unified Health System (SUS), provided that has the proper training. The Ministry of Education (MEC), through Resolution 6/2017, establishes Curriculum Guidelines for pharmaceutical training that include education in PICs. Therefore, it is clear the importance and necessity of the movement of educational entities to implement the new Guidelines required by the MEC for Pharmacy Courses in the country.
Effects of a Competency-based Learning Environment for Elementary Health Instruction
Authors:   INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, Kwon Mi Kyung , Lee Hyun Kyung , Lee Myung Geun
Published: April 2023

The study tried to analyze effects of a competency-based learning environment for elementary school health education. Basically, it attempted to prove the effectiveness of the competency-based learning environment paradigm, which is one of the key topics in the era of 4th industrial revolution in the field of elementary health education. Two homogeneous groups were selected, at the outset, out of the 5th grade classes at an elementary school located in Seoul and experimented with them. As a result, first, there was a statistically significant difference in the health core competency between the groups. Second, there was a statistically significant difference in the health inclusive competency between the groups. This study will contribute to systematizing a theoretical paradigm of competency-based learning environment, which would be a vital theory in the field of educational technology for the era of 4th industrial revolution.
Application of color extraction methods and k-nearest neighbor to determine maturity avocado butter
Authors: Ardianto Wina  Fadia , Sriani Sriani , Hasugian Abdul Halim
Published: April 2023

Computerization requires system testing and further system development, namely color feature extraction with KNN. Avocado is one that has a high protein content in it. This research uses the KNN algorithm method and feature extraction in order to get more effective results, the purpose of this research is to make it easier for people to choose the ripeness level of butter avocados because people still don't know about the maturity level of butter avocados. In this study, testing was carried out by bringing the avocado fruit closer to the cellphone camera connected to the researcher's internet, after which the application will automatically match the color of the avocado. to the system, the system will produce output based on that color with output in the form of the ripeness level of the avocado, whether it is ripe, ripe, half ripe, rotten and also generates information on how much longer the avocado will ripen. All stages of system development are carried out by analyzing data first, then taking sample data, training and testing datasets, then the results of the system will become benchmarks. The test data in this study used several types of avocado objects, namely: Raw, Half Ripe, Ripe, Ripe, Rotten. It consisted of 55 data samples consisting of 11 raw avocado samples, 11 half-ripe avocado samples, 11 ripe avocado samples, 11 ripe avocado samples and 11 rotten avocado samples. Obtained euclidean distance values ​​for each type of avocado butter. After that, the sum is done to get the overall level of accuracy by adding up the total euclidean distance with the total euclidean distance for each type of avocado. After getting the added value multiply it by 100%. Then the overall accuracy results obtained are 98.38%.
VII Reunión Ordinaria de la Asamblea General de la OEI. Informe final
Authors: - -
Published: April 2023

La Asamblea General es la suprema autoridad de la OEI y está integrada por Representantes o Delegaciones oficiales del máximo nivel de los Estados Miembros. Es, asimismo, la instancia legislativa que establece las políticas generales de la OEI, estudia, evalúa y aprueba el Plan de Actividades de la Organización, el Programa y Presupuesto global y fija las cuotas anuales, además de elegir al Secretario General por el período correspondiente.

La VII Reunión Ordinaria de la Asamblea General de la OEI se celebró en Buenos Aires, Argentina, durante los días 26, 27 y 28 de octubre de 1994. A continuación reproducimos el Informe Final de dicha reunión.
Honduras. Plan Nacional de Desarrollo Educativo, 1994-1997
Authors: - -
Published: April 2023

El desafío de fin de milenio que tiene la educación hondureña es enorme y se refleja en el testimonio que a diario nos brinda la realidad nacional. El paradigma educativo que hasta hoy se ha sostenido, pone a la niñez y juventud de Honduras en manos de un sistema educativo caracterizado por una organización altamente centralizada, que se mueve con extrema lentitud y que no ha sido capaz de producir cambios curriculares relevantes, en consonancia con las necesidades nacionales y la dinámica de las transformaciones mundiales.

Pese al esfuerzo que el Estado ha hecho en materia de ampliación de cobertura y mejoramiento de la calidad educativa, la escuela de hoy, lejos de ser una respuesta a las necesidades de todos los hondureños, continúa siendo un espacio en el cual se reproduce la inequidad social. La escuela educa de manera diferenciada, fomentando desigualdades entre hombres y mujeres, zonas urbanas y rurales, barrios residenciales y urbano-marginales, legitimando hábitos y actitudes que conducen a validar la injusticia social.
V Conferencia Iberoamericana de Educación, «Declaración de Buenos Aires».
Authors: - -
Published: April 2023

Este año, con motivo de la celebración de la Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno en San Carlos de Bariloche, el Gobierno argentino, a través de su Ministerio de Cultura y Educación, conjuntamente con la Secretaría General de la OEI, han convocado la V Conferencia Iberoamericana de Educación, que se celebrará en Buenos Aires los días 7 y 8 de setiembre de 1995.

La reunión de Ministros de Educación adquiere, en este caso, una especial relevancia, ya que los Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno, en la Cumbre de octubre, analizarán monográficamente el tema «La Educación como factor esencial del desarrollo económico y social».

El documento que a continuación se presenta pretende analizar esa relación entre educación y desarrollo y contribuir a profundizar en un debate de capital importancia para nuestras sociedades, de forma tal que los responsables del sector educación cuenten con un elemento más para la elaboración de las conclusiones y recomendaciones que elevarán a los primeros mandatarios iberoamericanos.
Digital Time With Parents para mejorar las competencias digitales básicas en educación inicial
Authors: Cortijo Osores Geraldine del Carmen , Aguinaga Doig Silvia Georgina
Published: April 2023

Existen muchos estudios de tecnología digital en profesores y estudiantes, sin embargo, en padres de familia la literatura previa es escasa, posiblemente porque no se había considerado la importancia de las tecnologías de la información en esta población, más aún en circunstancias por las que se convirtieron en coprotagonistas de los procesos educativos en la virtualidad. El estudio se propuso aplicar talleres para mejorar las competencias digitales básicas en educación inicial. Procede con el diseño pre experimental (pre y pos prueba) para una muestra de 42 participantes seleccionada por muestreo no probabilístico intencionado y como resultado relevante cuenta, que la mayoría de los sujetos participantes, elevaron en 11 puntos los promedios iniciales, hallazgos verificados luego de la aplicación del programa. Del estudio se concluye que una causa determinante sobre las debilidades anunciadas se debe a que los sujetos participantes no corresponden a la generación tecnológica, constituyendo desafío que afrontaron docentes, padres y niños. Finalmente, se logró determinar que el programa contribuye a los desempeños de los acompañantes en la educación remota y por ende mejora los aprendizajes de niños y niñas en aras de fortalecer procesos pedagógicos mediados por la tecnología digital.
SUSTAINABILITY ASSURANCE: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: Dal nial Hawariah , Azmi Anna , Zakaria Zarina
Published: April 2023

This study reviews the sustainability assurance literature to evaluate the
intellectual development of the field. It also demonstrates the role of assurance
to enhance not only credibility and reputation but also adds more value to
firms’ planning, monitoring, and accountability. Assurance level is another
notion of sustainability assurance, which is the requirement for sources to be
considered as reputable. It highlights the requirement for sources from the
aspects of time spent, procedures, and assurance process. This study covers
four types of assurance levels, namely reasonable assurance, limited assurance,
hybrid, and not specified.
CHALLENGES TOWARDS PERFORMANCE OF START-UP COMPANIES DURING COVID-19: THE CASE OF JOHOR START-UPS
Authors: Md Akhir Nur Atikah Aliah , Adam Sabrinah , Mohd Fuzi Nursyazwani
Published: April 2023

This conceptual study aims to highlight the difficulties start-ups had in Johor during the COVID-19 pandemic. The issues that the start-up faces include those related to finances, human resources, support mechanisms, marketing, and crisis management. These are the independent variables in this study. Performance of the start-up is the dependent variable in the meantime. This study will adopted quantitative approach and the analysis will used IBM SPSS version 26. The survey will be conducted on start-up companies in Johor which have been active for 1 year until 9 years of operation and consist of maximum 80 employees. The conceptual framework created in this study may be utilised as a manual to assist start-up owners in dealing with a variety of difficulties during a pandemic outbreak or economic downturn.
THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABILITY ASSURANCE AND PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS ON INVESTMENT DECISION-MAKING IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INVESTING
Authors: Dal nial Hawariah , Azmi Anna , Zakaria Zarina
Published: April 2023

Assurance reporting for non-financial information, such as sustainability reporting, is no longer guaranteed for quality, which led to differences in individual investors’ investment decision-making regarding social responsibility investing (SRI). This is mostly due to the report’s relative novelty and the unregulated nature of practices reported by the company. While professional accountants play a major role in the assurance market, other professionals also contribute to the overall proportions. Hence, this study endeavours to extend the literature on the type of assuror and the level of assurance by examining how they influence individual investment decision-making when they attempt to achieve the best environmental goals for their investment funds through the evaluation of environmental reporting assurance options. The goal of the study is to propose a conceptual model from the individual investors’ point of view, and evaluate the role of personal characteristics by using the Big Five Inventory (BFI) measurement as a possible moderator between the types of assurors and the level of assurance in decision-making.
MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY @SAMASEBENGKULUOFFICIAL IN INCREASING THE CUSTOMER BUYING INTEREST (STUDY OF @SAMASEBENGKULUOFFICIAL AS THE 1ST STORE OF SAMASE PRODUCT IN THE CITY OF BENGKULU)
Authors: Afriansyah Joni , Adhrianti Lisa , Gushevinalti Gushevinalti
Published: April 2023

This study aims to determine the marketing mix 7P marketing communication strategy applied by @samasebengkuluofficial and find out the strategy of the AIDAS analysis of the 7P marketing mix of @samasebengkuluofficial in increasing the buying intention. This research use descriptive qualitative approach. The object of this research is from the @samasebengkuluofficial activity in terms of the data needed. Research data were analyzed in three ways, namely reducing data, presenting data, and finally drawing conclusions. The results of this study showed @samasebengkuluofficial directly as a company implementing and implementing a marketing mix 7P marketing communication strategy. Then knowing and analyzing the AIDAS analysis strategy through marketing mix 7p. The implication of this research is that being a marketing is certainly not easy, it requires expertise in communicating the message to be conveyed to consumers. Good delivery will attract the attention of the interests of relations, visitors, and customers in the city of Bengkulu or even outside the province. This research is expected to provide a good contribution for all marketing and business of @samasebengkuluofficial in the city of Bengkulu in increasing the costumer buying intention.
FACTORS AFFECTING TRUANCY PROBLEMS AMONG SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Mohd Yusuf Bibi Noraini , Abd. Rahim Razinda Tasnim , Mohd Yusof Syagul Yuhanis
Published: April 2023

Truancy among school students, both in primary and secondary schools, is a common main discipline problem faced by any educational institutions. The problem is not only confined domestically but is a global phenomenon facing the educational institutions, which needs to be concertedly addressed by the school’s management, community, educationist, and the government. The primary aim of this research is to understand the factors causing truancy problems among school students in Malaysia. The pivotal approach is to review on past research studies from established and reliable journal databases, research articles, and online news related to this topic. There are five (5) main factors and causes of truancy problems, these being student’s attitude, peers influence, parents, teachers, and lastly mental disorders. The results of this study can be taken as useful guidelines in understanding truancies in Malaysian schools, thereby enabling all stakeholders, educationists, and non-educationists, to collaboratively articulate proper plans to manage and address future truancy problems not only in schools but also in the educational fraternity.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF VACATION TO MALAYSIAN FAMILY WELLBEING: DESIGNING AND ANALYSING INSTRUMENT
Authors: Mohd Shariff Nurhazani , Zainol Noor Azimin , Yusof Noor Suhaila , Hasbullah Fauwaz , Chai Cheng Ho , Mansor Noor Sazali
Published: April 2023

Nowadays, family vacation is becoming one of the most essential sectors of the tourism industry. It is a fact that family tourism and vacation provide benefits to family relationships, lifetime memories, communications, marriage, family happiness and also family wellbeing. A preliminary study involving 30 respondents was conducted to further design and analyse the instrument used to explore the contribution of vacation to the Malaysian family wellbeing. Several questions were proposed to fulfil the study; (1) Does vacation strengthen family bonding? (2) Does vacation contribute to the lifetime memories among family members? And (3) Does vacation create good communication among family members? The findings contributed to further study by using the tested instrument to fulfil the goal of the National Family Policy Malaysia (NFP) which aims to develop prosperous, healthy and resilient families to ensure social stability families. It significantly will support the Principle 4 of NFP which is to produce strong family relationships, a culture of sharing resources and mutual responsibilities to ensure family wellbeing. Further, the study is also significant to invigorating domestic tourism and ensuring business continuity by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry.
The method of resolving functions for solving a pursuit problem with integral constraints on player controls
Authors: Mamadaliev N.A. , Mustapokulov Kh.Ya. , Abdualimova G.M.
Published: April 2023

In this paper, we study pursuit game problems described by a system of equations with a retarded argument under integral constraints on the players' controls. The proposed scheme uses the ideas of the method of resolving functions. Modifications of methods (i.e., the first and so-called third methods) [1,3,12] of pursuit are proposed in the case when integral constraints are imposed on the players' controls. Sufficient conditions are obtained for the possibility of completing the pursuit in a finite time.
Delta-functions on recurrent random walks
Authors: Manivannan V.R. , Venkataraman M.
Published: April 2023

If a random walk on a countable infinite state space is reversible, there are known necessary and sufficient conditions for the walk to be recurrent. When the condition of reversibility is dropped, by using discrete Dirichlet solutions and balayage (concepts familiar in potential theory) one could partially retrieve some of the above results concerning the recurrence and the transience of the random walk.
A new Aegistohadra (Gastropoda: Camaenidae) from southwest China
Authors: Wu Min
Published: April 2023

A new camaenid Aegistohadra baii sp. nov., close to Aegistohadra delavayana but having smaller and more conical shell and anatomically different, was described from Yunnan, southwest China. Helix seraphinica Heude, 1889 was confirmed to be an Aegistohadra species based on structure of genital organs. Cryptozona yunlongensis Chen Y., Chen D. et Zhang, 1997 was transferred to Aegistohadra based on shell and genital characters.
PEMBENTUKAN POLAS (POLISI ASRAMA) SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN SCABIES PADA ANAK PONDOK PESANTREN SEBERANG KOTA JAMBI
Authors: Widia Widia , Febriyanti Tiara Amidhea , Zebua Vian Setiahati , Putri Suci Liana , Veriza Ervon
Published: April 2023

ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Scabies merupakan penyakit kulit menular yang banyak ditemui pada anak pesantren disebabkan oleh lingkungan yang kurang baik, personal hygiene yang buruk, pengetahuan yang kurang sehingga terjadinya risiko penularan penyakit scabies. Tujuan PKM untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan mencegah scabies setelah edukasi penyakit scabies pada anak Pondok Pesantren Seberang Kota Jambi. Metode: Pemberdayaan masyarakat dengan pembentukan POLAS (Polisi Asrama). Kemudian polisi asrama diberikan penyuluhan tentang scabies dan pelatihan penyuluhan agar polisi asrama mampu memberikan penyuluhan kepada santri lainnya. Pengumpulan data dari data primer yang diperoleh dari wawancara dan kuesioner ini akan dilakukan pada bulan Juli-September 2022 dengan jumlah partisipasi sebanyak 36 orang siswa dan 3 orang guru. Hasil terbentuknya POLAS (Polisi Asrama). Hasil: Diperoleh peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan tentang scabies pada polisi asrama dari 61% (pre test) menjadi 100% (post test) dan peningkatan pengetahuan santri lainnya tentang scabies setelah diberikan penyuluhan oleh polisi asrama dari 57,30% (pre test) menjadi 98,46% (post test).Kesimpulan: Terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan pada kader Polisi Asrama (Polas) yang dibentuk untuk pencegahan penularan scabies.

ABSTRACTBackground: Scabies is an infectious skin disease that is often found in Islamic boarding school children caused by an unfavorable environment, poor personal hygiene, lack of knowledge so that there is a risk of scabies transmission. The aim of PKM is to increase knowledge and skills in preventing scabies after scabies education for children at Seberang Islamic Boarding Schools, Jambi City. Method: Empowering the community by forming POLAS (Asrama Police). Then the hostel police were given counseling about scabies and counseling training so that the hostel police were able to provide counseling to other students. Data collection from primary data obtained from interviews and questionnaires will be carried out in July-September 2022 with the participation of 36 students and 3 teachers. The result of the formation of POLAS (Polisi Asrama). Results: Result showed an increase in knowledge and skills about scabies in the boarding police from 61% (pre test) to 100% (post test) and an increase in other students' knowledge about scabies after being given counseling by the boarding police from 57.30% (pre test) to 98 .46% (post test) Conclusion: There was an increase in the knowledge of the Dormitory Police cadres (Polas) who were formed to prevent scabies transmission.
RELAKSASI REBOZO PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER-III DI KLINIK PRATAMA TANJUNG & PMB ASNI SITIO
Authors: Hutabarat Julietta , Suryani Suryani , SN Tri Marini
Published: April 2023

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Gerakan Relaksasi Rebozo membantu memberikan ruang pelvis lebih luas untuk ibu sehingga bayi lebih mudah menuruni panggul dan proses persalinan menjadi lebih cepat. Pengabdian masyarakat bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu hamil Trimester III tentang Relaksasi Rebozo dan meningkatkan keterampilan pendamping persalinan melakukan Relaksasi Rebozo secara mandiri di Klinik Pratama Tanjung & PMB Asni Sitio.Metode: Pengabdian masyarakat menggunakan dua pendekatan yaitu penyuluhan dan demonstrasi. Mengevaluasi dampak penyuluhan kepada ibu hamil dilakukan pre dan posttes dan redemonstrasi oleh pendamping persalinan tentang teknik Relaksasi Rebozo sampai mampu melakukannya secara mandiriHasil: Terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang Relaksasi Rebozo, dari kategori kurang (91.67%), menjadi kategori baik (66.67%). Lebih lanjut, 100% pendamping persalinan mampu melaksanakan Teknik Relaksasi Rebozo secara mandiri.Kesimpulan: Pengabdian masyarakat penyuluhan dan demontrasi mampu memingkatkan pengetahuan ibu hamil dan keterampilan pendamping persalinan dalam melakukan Teknik relaksasi Rebozo pada ibu hamil trimester III.

ABSTRACTBackground: The Rebozo Relaxation Movement helps provide a wider pelvic space for the mother so that it is easier for the baby to descend the pelvis and the delivery process will be faster. Community service aims to increase the knowledge of Trimester III pregnant women about Rebozo Relaxation and improve the skills of birth attendants to do Rebozo Relaxation independently at the Pratama Tanjung Clinic & PMB Asni Sitio.Method: Community service uses two approaches, namely counseling and demonstrations. Evaluating the impact of counseling to pregnant women is carried out pre and posttest and re-demonstration by birth attendants about the Rebozo Relaxation technique until they are able to do it independentlyResults: There was an increase in the knowledge of pregnant women about Rebozo Relaxation, from the poor category (91.67%) to the good category (66.67%). Furthermore, 100% of birth attendants were able to carry out the Rebozo Relaxation Technique independently.Conclusion: Community service counseling and demonstrations are able to increase the knowledge of pregnant women and the skills of birth attendants in performing the Rebozo relaxation technique in third trimester pregnant women.