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Challenges in Implementing the Sectoral Agreement for Reverse Logistics of Electro-Electronic Products in Brazil
Authors: Souza Vamberto Oliveira de , Santos Simone Machado , Cabral Neto João Pinto
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of the Sectoral Agreement for Reverse Logistics of Electronic Products, with the aim of understanding its impact on both business competitiveness and environmental sustainability.
 
Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in theories related to logistics governance, socio-environmental impacts, and the economic implications of reverse logistics. Key concepts such as circular economy and sustainable development provide theoretical foundation for the analysis, allowing for a deeper understanding of the practices surrounding electronic waste management.
 
Method: The methodology adopted comprises a qualitative and exploratory approach, based on bibliographic and documentary research.
 
Results and Discussion: The results revealed that although there are significant challenges, such as difficulties in adapting to technological changes and the lack of adequate infrastructure for selective waste collection, the Sectoral Agreement offers valuable opportunities. It can foster cooperation between companies, government, and civil society, as well as promote clear guidelines for waste management and the implementation of practices aligned with the circular economy.
 
Research Implications: The theoretical and practical implications of this research suggest that the Sectoral Agreement can positively influence waste management practices in the electronics sector, contributing to the strengthening of the circular economy.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to existing literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of the role of the Sectoral Agreement in the reverse logistics of electronic products. Its originality lies in the innovative approach that highlights the cooperation between stakeholders and the potential benefits for competitiveness and sustainability.
Quality of Life and Aging in Place in Rural Areas: What Community Social Support Systems?
Authors: Gonçalves Hermínia , Sequeira Teresa
Published: November 2024

Objectives: To understand the importance of the rural environment factor in older people's perceptions of quality of life (QoL), explaining interactions with visions of access to health services and social support, and with expectations of access to support systems for ageing in rural communities.
 
Methodology: An experiential model inspired by symbolic interactionism, immersion and action research was adopted. Case study in the municipality of Vila Marim, located in the northern interior of Portugal. In methodological terms, the case study articulated the qualitative method and the ethnographic method, whose design can also rely on the results of a more comprehensive quantitative investigation carried out in the same parish (Sequeira, et.al, 2023). We carried out semi-structured interviews with forty-six elderly people spread over the 7 villages of the parish. And we proceeded to the observation of rural daily life, which was later systematised through categorical and discourse analysis.
 
Results: The results show how rural experiences in particular partially explain the quality of life of rural older people. The perception of quality of life is influenced by the way each individual experiences ageing, by biological, social, economic and cultural conditions. There are ambivalences marked by feelings of loneliness and scarce social support, which are stronger in isolated and mountainous areas, challenging local actors to innovate support mechanisms and strengthen access functionality.
Dynamic Modeling Of Oily Waste Generated by Oil Spills in Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Authors: Santos Marcelo Cruz dos , Guimarães Claudinei de Souza
Published: November 2024

Objective: To develop a system dynamics-based model to qualitatively and quantitatively estimate the masses of oily waste generated by containment and recovery operations following an oil spill in a marine environment.
 
Theoretical Framework: Oil spills can generate up to 30 times more waste than the amount of oil spilled. The prior estimation of the amount of oily waste generated is relevant because the waste management chain needs to be scaled appropriately to handle, treat, and properly dispose of the oily waste.
 
Method: Developed using the dynamic modeling software STELLA, the model calculates the estimated oily waste generated by containment and recovery operations applied to recover spilled oil at sea, based on a spill of 246,979.87 tons of oil from an Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO). The model calculates the daily generation of oily waste from equipment, absorbent materials, vessels, and personnel involved in the containment and recovery operations.
 
Results and Discussion: The presented modeling concluded that the estimated waste generated would amount to 290,779.63 tons, corresponding to a waste mass 17.73% greater than the spilled oil mass. In light of this result, it is evident that the proposed modeling system is an advancement for the management of oily waste in oil spill scenarios, as it provides detailed information on waste generation, enabling the minimization of socio-environmental impacts and contributing to the sustainability of the offshore oil and gas industry.
 
Research Implications: The model proves to be a predictive tool for action planning and effective and easy-to-use waste management, allowing the modeler to adjust model parameters in advance, assessing real resource and infrastructure needs in case of an accident.
 
Originality/Value: Quantifying the volumes of waste generated by responses to marine oil spills is a complex task, as there are no methods or tools that estimate them based on the implementation of response strategies. The proposed modeling system fills this gap and presents itself as a tool to improve the management of oily waste generated during offshore oil spill response operations.
Approach of family medicine physicians and dermatologists in prescribing antibiotics for treating acne vulgaris
Authors: Sharaf Abdulelah , Alquhayz Mohammed , Aldahash Norah , Sharaf Mohammed , Alsayed Saud , Almutairi Yazeed , Alfouzan Sulaiman , Alsharif Faisal , AlRowais Noura
Published: November 2024

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a common chronic skin disease affecting almost 10% of the population worldwide, most of which (85%) are adolescents and teenagers. The exact risk factors and etiology of AV remain unclear. This study assessed the preferred antibiotics for AV treatment among family medicine physicians (FMPs) and dermatologists at a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Riyadh's FMPs and dermatologists. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to prescribing physicians via social media platforms. The questionnaire included demographic characteristics (e.g., years of experience and specialty), type of antibiotics (i.e., topical and systemic), preference for antibiotic therapy, and opinions on antibiotic resistance.
Results: Of the 56 prescribing physicians, 46 were FMPs, and 10 were dermatologists. Dermatologists were associated with seeing and examining more patients with AV per day (p < 0.001). Clindamycin phosphate was the most prominent topical antibiotic prescribed to adults, pediatric patients, and pregnant women with AV, and dermatologists were more likely to prescribe clindamycin to pregnant women than FMPs (p = 0.024). The most prescribed systemic antibiotics include tetracycline, doxycycline, and azithromycin. Dermatologists were likelier to believe antibiotics should not be used alone to prevent antibiotic resistance (p < 0.001), and FMPs were likelier to believe that antibiotic resistance did not spread.
Conclusion: Dermatologists showed a high preference for prescribing antibiotics to treat and manage patients with AV. Unlike FMPs, dermatologists tend to prescribe a combination of topical and systemic AV therapies. However, FMPs are less likely to believe that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are transmissible. There is clear evidence that FMPs' understanding of antibiotic prescriptions for AV treatment is insufficient and that relevant education is imperative.
Prevalence and risk factors of vitiligo in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review
Authors: Abuhalimeh Riyad , Alfarra Mohanad , Alqahtani Buthaynah , Alkahtani Turki , Masad Rahil , Alwahhabi Aljohara , Aljohani Reeman , Alanazi Fay , Alqahtany Muath , Alghuyaythat Waleed
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors and prevalence of vitiligo in the Saudi population. A comprehensive computerized search of pertinent databases was carried out to find research that satisfied the requirements of inclusion. To locate relevant studies, PubMed, SCOPUS, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were all searched. The prevalence of vitiligo among the Saudi population ranged from 0% among school children to 7%. The results indicated that genetic factors, such as family history and parental consanguinity, contribute significantly to the vitiligo prevalence in Saudi Arabia. Localized vitiligo was the most common form, with stress identified as a key trigger for disease progression. Consanguinity in marriages further increased disease prevalence, highlighting the need for genetic counseling and public awareness programs to reduce the impact of vitiligo. This study emphasized the contribution of stress and genetic predisposition to the development of vitiligo in the Saudi population. By focusing on these factors, healthcare providers can improve prevention and management strategies through genetic counseling, stress management, and community education. However, future research with more extensive population data and deeper exploration of various risk factors is essential to refine these strategies and enhance patient care.
Ring chromosome 8 [46 XY, r(8)]: array of manifestations in a 4 months old male child – a case report
Authors: Jindal Ankur , Uppal Komal , Polipalli Sunil , Kapoor Seema
Published: November 2024

Background: Ring chromosome 8 is a rare cytogenetic condition, with limited clinical and genetic characterization.
Case Presentation: We hereby report a case of a 4-month-old male child with craniofacial dysmorphism (microcephaly, aural dysplasia, anteverted nares, micrognathia, and visuo-ocular manifestations), global developmental delay, hypotonia, cryptorchidism, and other skeletal abnormalities. Investigations further facilitated the detection of semilobar holoprosencephaly, non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and mal-ascended ectopic kidney.
Result: GTG-Banding revealed a Karyotype 46 XY, r(8) in the proband, while a normal parental karyotype suggesting non-inheritance of ring chromosome.
Conclusion: A wide array of features accompany ring chromosome 8 which have not yet been delineated into a recognizable syndrome.
Eloísa del Pino Matute y M.ª Josefa Rubio Lara (dirs.): Los Estados de bienestar en la encrucijada: políticas sociales en perspectiva comparada (3.ª ed.)
Authors: Badillo Flores Pastor
Published: November 2024

Recensión del libro dirigido por Eloísa del Pino Matute y M.ª Josefa Rubio Lara, Los Estados de bienestar en la encrucijada: políticas sociales en perspectiva comparada (3.ª ed.). Tecnos. 2024, 504 pp.
Insólito y original. El diseño como discurso latinoamericanista
Authors: Buitrago Trujillo Juan Camilo
Published: November 2024

Compartiendo la preocupación por la autonomía del territorio, un grupo de diseñadores latinoamericanos definió el rol social de la profesión, mientras suturó una idea de comunidad. En eso recrearon la imagen de una hermandad de pueblos que comparten las mismas penas y que sueñan con el mismo porvenir desde que fueron pensados como repúblicas. Esa comunidad fue bautizada en Bogotá en 1980 con el acrónimo de ALADI: Asociación Latinoamericana de Diseñadores. ALADI concibió el Diseño latinoamericana de forma insólita en relación con las versiones internacionales que circulaban sobre la profesión, que además querían imponerse a la región. Un taller Interdesign organizado en México en 1978 sería el vivo disparador de enunciados originales, que emergieron en los argumentos para defender esta “gran patria” y sus prácticas culturales. “Nuestro sur convertido en nuestro norte”, como en el famoso cuadro de Joaquín Torres García. Así, un vivo latinoamericanísmo termina dándole sentido al Diseño que debería practicarse en la región. Un latinoamericanismo que se parece a una caja de resonancia —como tal vez le diría Gruzinski— en la que diversos procesos se mezclan y se amplifican. El discurso del Diseño expuesto en la fundación de ALADI, dialoga intensa e inconscientemente con las características que definen y defienden a América Latina como unidad autónoma, haciendo de esta narración del Diseño, un discurso insólito y original.
Pengaruh Kecerdasan Emosional dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja dengan Soft Skill Sebagai Variabel Intervening pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Sebelas Maret
Authors: Triatmiasih Triatmiasih , Indriayu Mintasih
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kecerdasan emosional dan motivasi kerja terhadap kesiapan kerja dengan soft skill sebagai variabel intervening pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Sebelas Maret.
TIMBULNYA REVENGE PORN AKIBAT TOXIC RELATIONSHIP DAN PERLINDUNGANNYA DALAM PERSPEKTIF VIKTIMOLOGI
Authors: Setiawan Iwan , Lubis Fahmi Zulkipli
Published: November 2024

Kasus Kekerasan Berbasis Gender Online (KBGO) terus meningkat setiap tahunnya. Menurut Catatan Tahunan (CATAHU) Komnas Perempuan 2022, kasus KBGO tercatat sebanyak 1.721 kasus. Salah satu bentuk dari KBGO yang saat ini marak terjadi adalah revenge porn. Pada kasus revenge porn, korban dapat mengalami kekerasan fisik maupun non fisik. Kekerasan fisik bisa berupa verbal bertujuan mengancam korban hingga mendominasi agar korban terpaksa menuruti keinginan pelaku. Sedangkan kekerasan non fisik dapat berupa kerugian yang kemudian mempengaruhi semua aspek kehidupan, antara lain psikologis, tekanan mental, emosional, kerugian ekonomi, keterasingan sosial. Kehilangan kepercayaan diri hingga mengisolasi diri. Faham patriarki yang merupakan salahsatu faktor terjadinya toxic relationship yaitu faham yang memosisikan laki-laki berkedudukan lebih tinggi dari wanita sehingga mereka beranggapan dapat memperlakukan wanita atau kekasihnya sesuka hatinya dan bertindak semena-mena. Faktor ini bisa menjadi salah satu pemicu adanya korban kekerasan meliputi fisik, psikologis, seksual/reproduksi, ekonomi, sosial, sipil, hukum, dan tidak dihargainya hak asasi perempuan dalam hubungan sosial. Sehingga karenanya, Revenge porn mengarah kepada sebuah ancaman yang dilakukan oleh seorang laki-laki teman, pacar, atau mantan pacar akibat kecewa yang mendalam, ditinggal pergi, tidak ingin berpisah, memaksa untuk kembali bersama, ataupun melakukan pengancaman dan mengintimidasi wanita (korban) supaya melakukan keinginannya. Kasus revenge porn yang terjadi di Indonesia, apabila dianalisis lebih dalam, yang diangkat dan dijadikan bahan pemberitaan lebih mengungkap pelaku dan bagaimana hukuman pelaku. Korban dalam hal ini luput dari perhatian dan dipandang bahwa hanya sebatas korban saja tanpa adanya tindakan bagaimana pemenuhan hak dan perlindungan terhadap korban. Perlindungan hukum dari kasus revenge porn ini sebagaimana berdasarkan Pasal 68 sampai dengan Pasal 70 Undang-Undang Nomor 12 Tahun 2022 tentang Tindak Pidana Kekerasan Seksual, bahwa perlindungan yang diperoleh oleh Korban revenge porn yaitu terdiri dari hak atas penanganan, perlindungan, dan pemulihan, meliputi pelayanan pengaduan, kesehatan, hukum dan/atau bantuan hukum, rehabilitasi sosisal, medicolegal, dan psikologis. Pencegahan dan penanggulangan terkait kasus revenge porn ini lebih ditekankan kepada korban dengan memberikan pembinaan dan pendampingan yang dilakukan oleh instansi terkait.
Morphometric analysis of menisci in Nepalese population: A cadaveric study
Authors: Jha Anuja , Pradhan Allin , Dhungel Aryan , Kharbuja Rabita , Mishra Bibhuti Nath
Published: November 2024

Objectives:

The knee joint’s menisci are wedge-shaped cartilages between the femoral condyles and tibial plateaus. In this study, we investigated and analyzed the diverse morphological variations of knee menisci in human cadavers.

Materials and Methods:

The study was conducted on 50 menisci of embalmed cadaveric knee joints from the Department of Anatomy of Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital between January 2024 and June 2024. The study examined the morphological variations of the medial and lateral menisci by measuring their circumferences, widths, and thicknesses. Using tools such as a measuring tape, non-elastic threads, metallic pins, and a digital vernier calliper, measurements were taken at three points: Anterior, middle, and posterior thirds.

Results:

Statistical analysis with a one-sample t-test in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences revealed significant differences between the menisci. The medial meniscus (MM) was predominantly crescent-shaped with a larger inner circumference (P < 0.001), while the lateral meniscus (LM) was more C-shaped with a larger outer circumference (P < 0.001). Width analysis showed the posterior third of the MM as the widest, whereas the middle third was the widest in the LM. Thickness measurements indicated the middle third as the thickest region in both menisci (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

This study confirms distinct structural differences between the medial and lateral menisci of the knee joint. Understanding these variations enhances diagnostic precision for meniscal injuries, aiding in tailored treatment approaches.
Сопоставление пика мощностей в стандартных диапазонах ЭЭГ у испытуемых двух различных темпераментов в состоянии спокойного бодрствования
Authors: М.Н. Русалова , А.А. Митрофанов
Published: November 2024

В этом исследовании сравнивалась пиковая мощность ЭЭГ в стандартных диапазонах частот между импульсивными и самоконтролируемыми людьми во время спокойного бодрствования. Анализ пиковой мощности по всем отведениям показал, что у импульсивных испытуемых пиковая тета-мощность в различных областях мозга была значительно ниже, чем у испытуемых, владеющих собой. У самоконтрольных субъектов наблюдался тета-пик на частоте 7–8 Гц, связанный с повышенным вниманием, тогда как у импульсивных субъектов пик возникал на частоте 4–5 Гц, граничащей с дельта ритмом и связанный с мотивацией. Для других частотных диапазонов существенных групповых различий не выявлено. Результаты показывают, что импульсивность связана с преобладанием мотивационных тета/дельта ритмов без поддержки альфа-процессов внимания, что потенциально может служить маркером ЭЭГ импульсивного темперамента

This study compared EEG peak power in standard frequency bands between impulsive and self-controlled individuals during quiet wakefulness. Analysis of peak power across all leads showed that in impulsive subjects, peak theta power in various brain regions was significantly lower than in self-controlled subjects. Self-controlled subjects showed a theta peak at 7–8 Hz, associated with increased attention, whereas impulsive subjects peaked at 4–5 Hz, bordering on the delta rhythm and associated with motivation. For other frequency ranges, no significant group differences were found. The results show that impulsivity is associated with a predominance of motivational theta/delta rhythms without support for alpha attentional processes, which could potentially serve as an EEG marker of impulsive temperament.
МЕЖПОЛУШАРНАЯ АСИММЕТРИЯ ИНТЕГРАЛЬНЫХ И ЕДИНИЧНЫХ (ЛОКАЛЬНЫХ) ПОКАЗАТЕЛЕЙ СВЯЗЕЙ РИТМОВ ЭЭГ ПРИ ПОВЕДЕНЧЕСКОМ ПРОБУЖДЕНИИ
Authors: И.А. Яковенко , Н.Е. Петренко , О.Н. Ткаченко , В.Б. Дорохов
Published: November 2024

Целью исследования являлось изучение межполушарной асимметрии ЭЭГ здорового человека при поведенческом пробуждении из II стадии дневного сна при выполнении психомоторного теста. Задачей — исследование амплитудно-амплитудного взаимодействия (cross-frequency coupling) ритмов ЭЭГ в этих же условиях. Регистрировалась многоканальная ЭЭГ во время выполнения испытуемыми психомоторного теста. Полученные отрезки ЭЭГ обрабатывали с помощью непрерывного вейвлет-преобразования на основе “материнского” комплексного Morlet-вейвлета. Для оценки амплитудно-амплитудного взаимодействия ритмов ЭЭГ использовали коэффициент корреляции Кендалла. Для выявления регионарных особенностей взаимодействия ритмов ЭЭГ использовались матрицы (5 × 5 – по числу ритмов) коэффициентов корреляции между основными частотными диапазонами колебаний ЭЭГ. Выявлена межполушарная асимметрия по интегральному показателю, которая формируется за счет связей дельта-тета, дельта-гамма и альфа-гамма в правом полушарии мозга. Показано разнообразное взаимодействие ритмов в зависимости от области отведения. Количественная оценка связей по областям мозга также выявила межполушарную асимметрию. При этом характер асимметрии менялся в зависимости от отведения по сравнению с интегральным показателем. Отмечено некоторое преобладание числа достоверных связей ритмов ЭЭГ в правом полушарии в отведениях F4, C4, P4, T6, O2, тогда как в левом полушарии – в отведениях FP1, T3.

The aim of the study was to study the interhemispheric asymmetry of the EEG of a healthy person during behavioral awakening from stage II of daytime sleep when performing a psychomotor test. The task is to study the amplitude—amplitude interaction (cross-frequency coupling) of EEG rhythms under the same conditions. A multichannel EEG was recorded during the performance of a psychomotor test by the subjects. The obtained EEG segments were processed using a continuous wavelet transform based on the “mother” complex Morlet wavelet. The Kendall correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the amplitude-amplitude coupling of EEG rhythms. To identify the regional features of the interaction of EEG rhythms, matrices (5 × 5 – by the number of rhythms) of correlation coefficients between the main frequency ranges of EEG oscillations were used. An interhemispheric asymmetry in the integral indicator was revealed, which is formed due to the connections of delta-theta, delta-gamma and alpha-gamma in the right hemisphere of the brain. A diverse interaction of rhythms is shown depending on the area of the lead. Quantitative assessment of connections across brain regions also revealed interhemispheric asymmetry. At the same time, the nature of the asymmetry varied depending on the lead compared to the integral indicator. There was a slight predominance of the number of reliable connections of EEG rhythms in the right hemisphere in the leads F4, C4, P4, T6, O2, whereas in the left hemisphere – in the leads FP1, T3.
The transfection potency of lipid nanoparticles containing mRNA depends on relative loading levels
Authors: Liao Suiyang , Wang Shuangyu , Wadhwa Abishek , Birkenshaw Alex , Fox Kevin , Cheng Miffy Hok Yan , Credo Irafasha C. , Magana Armando Alcazar , Bathula Nuthan Vikas , Ho Chiao Hao , Cheng Melody , Foster Leonard J. , Harder Kenneth W. , Ross Colin J.D. , Cullis Pieter R. , Blakney Anna K.
Published: November 2024

When formulating mRNA into lipid nanoparticles (LNP), various copy numbers of mRNA are encapsulated, leading to a distribution of mRNA loading levels within LNPs. It is unclear if the mRNA loading level affects the functional delivery of the message. Here we show that depending on the mRNA loading level, LNPs exhibit distinct mass densities and can be fractionated via ultracentrifugation. Upon fractionation, we investigated if mRNA loading levels influence LNP sizing, lipid composition and morphology. We further conducted in vitro and in vivo functional delivery of mRNA and found that the LNP fraction with highest mRNA loading levels were the least transfection competent.
Menopausal hormone therapy: modern approaches to use and prescription. A review
Authors: Paukov Sergei V. , Levakov Sergei A. , Sheshukova Natalia A.
Published: November 2024

The paper presents a review of domestic and foreign literature on modern ideas about target groups for menopausal hormone therapy, the features of its use and practical recommendations for prescribing.
Um PARA ALÉM DAS SMART CITIES: PERSPECTIVAS INCLUSIVAS E DEMOCRÁTICAS
Authors: Campana Késia Mábia , Schonardie Elenise Felzke
Published: November 2024

RESUMO: O artigo tem por objetivo o exame para além da coexistência entre sociedade e tecnologia, ou seja, para além das versatilidades, atributos e externalidades das smart cities. Com lastro na teoria crítica da tecnologia proposta por Feenberg, desbravam-se as possibilidades de democratização das tecnologias, demonstrando que as smart cities também são ferramentas para reivindicações estruturais dos citadinos, pois contribuem para novas frentes de humanização e inclusão. Para aperfeiçoar tal desiderato, recorre-se à filosofia sennettiana para a construção de cidades mais abertas, plurais, éticas e modestas, mediante a participação conjunta entre técnicos e leigos. Por fim, a articulação orquestra alguns exemplos de smart cities mundiais, cuja alavanca triunfante elegeu, dentre outros atributos, a educação como antídoto apto ao combate das externalidades urbanas.
PALAVRAS-CHAVES: Construtivismo; Democracia; Inclusão social; Smart Cities; Tecnocracia.
A LEI DO ATO MÉDICO E O CRIME DE EXERCÍCIO ILEGAL DA MEDICINA
Authors: Peres Wanderley Mayrinkellison
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo se propõe a analisar o crime de exercício ilegal da medicina a partir das disposições na Lei do Ato Médico – LAM (Lei 12.842/2013), sob o prisma da regulação. Essa lei regula a amplitude e os limites da atuação do profissional médico. Assim, uma interpretação restritiva desta norma sobre a legitimidade do exercício de ato médico, especialmente com relação aos procedimentos invasivos previstos no seu artigo 4º, poderá trazer consequências não apenas administrativas e cíveis, mas também implicações criminais, como o cometimento em tese do crime de exercício ilegal da medicina (artigo 282 do Código Penal), caso algum profissional venha a praticar atividade que seja considerada atividade exclusiva de médico. Recentes decisões do Poder Judiciário vêm reforçando a proteção à atividade médica, alijando profissionais que historicamente aturaram em atividades que passaram a ser consideradas ilegais após a edição da LAM. Tais restrições podem afetar diretamente aspectos regulatórios como a liberdade de profissão, a restrição à entrada e a livre iniciativa, o direito adquirido e a saúde pública, princípios constitucionalmente protegidos.
ASSESSING THE FINANCIAL LITERACY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE OPERATORS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Adeyombo Adewale Adewuyi , Ogunlusi Christopher Femi , Oyelude Opeyemi Oluseun , Oyebode Abiodun Oluwaseun
Published: November 2024

Objectives: This study assessed the financial literacy of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Osun State, Nigeria, recognizing their critical role in local and national economic development. The research aimed to explore the relationship between financial literacy and financial behaviour among SME operators and to identify factors influencing financial literacy.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study was grounded in Behavioural Finance Theory, which suggests that financial decisions are influenced by psychological and behavioural factors, helping to understand how financial literacy shapes the financial behaviour of SME owners and managers.
 
Method: A quantitative approach was used, targeting registered members of the Nigerian Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI) in Osun State. From a population of 1,622 business owners and managers, a sample of 313 respondents was selected using the Krejcie and Morgan formula. Structured questionnaires were employed for data collection, ensuring reliability and comprehensive coverage.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings revealed a weak but statistically significant relationship between financial literacy and financial behaviour among SMEs in Osun State. While operators showed awareness of financial concepts, they struggled to effectively apply this knowledge in their decision-making. The results emphasize the need for targeted financial education and greater access to financial tools.
 
Research Implications: This study offers valuable insights for policymakers and educators by advocating for a holistic strategy to improve financial literacy. Enhancing financial knowledge and resource access can foster economic growth and sustainability among SMEs.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes to the limited literature on SME financial literacy in Nigeria and highlights the importance of addressing behavioural factors to improve the financial well-being of SMEs.
Safety evaluation of an extension of use of the food enzyme α‐amylase from the non‐genetically modified Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain AE‐BAA
Authors:   EFSA Panel on Food Enzymes (FEZ), Zorn Holger , Barat Baviera José Manuel , Bolognesi Claudia , Catania Francesco , Gadermaier Gabriele , Greiner Ralf , Mayo Baltasar , Mortensen Alicja , Roos Yrjö Henrik , Solano Marize L. M. , Sramkova Monika , Van Loveren Henk , Vernis Laurence , Cavanna Daniele , di Piazza Giulio , Liu Yi
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The food enzyme α‐amylase (4‐α‐d‐glucan glucanohydrolase; EC 3.2.1.1) is produced with the non‐genetically modified microorganism Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain AE‐BAA by Amano Enzyme Inc. A safety evaluation of this food enzyme was made previously, in which EFSA concluded that this food enzyme did not give rise to safety concerns when used in eight food manufacturing processes. Subsequently, the applicant has requested to extend its use to include one additional process and to revise the use levels. In this assessment, EFSA updated the safety evaluation of this food enzyme when used in a total of nine food manufacturing processes. As the food enzyme‐total organic solids (TOS) are removed from the final foods in two food manufacturing processes, the dietary exposure to the food enzyme‐TOS was estimated only for the remaining seven processes. Dietary exposure was calculated to be up to 5.833 mg TOS/kg body weight per day in European populations. Based on the previous evaluation, the assessment of the new data and the revised dietary exposure, the Panel concluded that this food enzyme does not give rise to safety concerns under the revised intended conditions of use.
EMPOWERING RURAL YOUTH: A MEDIA STRATEGY FOR FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TACKLING UNEMPLOYMENT
Authors: V. Sundararaman  , M. Jebakumar
Published: November 2024

This study explores the vital role of media in shaping entrepreneurial awareness and proposes a comprehensive media strategy to bridge the gap between rural youth and entrepreneurship opportunities. In recent days, the term 'unemployment' has become increasingly prevalent, particularly among young graduates in the Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu. The lack of employment opportunities in their hometowns has led them to migrate to urban centers like Chennai and Coimbatore. Promoting entrepreneurship awareness and knowledge is crucial for empowering rural youth to establish their ventures. This study aims to formulate a media strategy that enhances awareness and fosters an entrepreneurial mindset. The findings reveal that while rural youth have a basic awareness of entrepreneurship, there is a lack of in-depth knowledge, particularly regarding skill development and funding schemes. The study explores the media accessing patterns of rural youth, with a focus on preferred platforms such as WhatsApp and YouTube. The media strategy developed aims to leverage these platforms to disseminate entrepreneurship-related information. The study concludes by emphasizing the potential of this strategy to improve awareness, empower rural youth, and contribute to the economic growth of their communities.
HOPE, TENDERNESS AND EMPATHY: ECOLOGICAL CULTURAL TRAUMA IN BRANDON HOBSON'S THE REMOVED
Authors: Harshavarthini V. , Muthukumaravel S.
Published: November 2024

The environmental crisis has a major impact on the lifestyle well-being, behavioural changes, and health issues of indigenous people. The emotional imbalances such as low self-esteem and prolonged grief of the individuals from their life experiences are related to worldliness. This research paper focuses on the sensitive turmoil of indigenous people and their ethical standards of living with cultural identity and individuality in a prominent state. Constructive memories pave the way for traumatic disorders of heterogeneous perceptions in various aspects that have a connection with ecological cultural mayhem. The intercultural, intergenerational trauma with the diversity of changes in the ecosystem accumulates in every crisis. Hope, Empathy, Tenderness, and Fulfilment are deep and irreplaceable for all the creatures in this world. In the novel, The Removed, Brandon Hobson (2021) uses ecological substances as an emotional support system when the complexities of personal behavioural conspiracies happen in the characters' lives. The wide range of critical views observe the influences of emotional, ecological, cultural, historical, and spiritual approaches are related predominantly which demonstrates the necessity of the sociological aspects among the complex characters. The context accesses and facilitates the indigenous environmental and cultural portrayal in the respective significant novel.
SUSTAINABLE WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN IT PROFESSIONALS: A STUDY ON INNER PEACE, RESILIENCE, AND MENTAL STRESS IN INDIA’S METROPOLITAN IT HUBS
Authors: Rawat Harish , Singh Reena
Published: November 2024

The present research aims to analyze the correlation between Work Life Balance, Inner Peace, Resilience, and Mental Stress among IT professionals working in the metropolitan regions of India, where new advancement in technology, high performance pressure, and availability of connectivity influences the employees’ health adversely. Responding to the call for more quantitative studies to investigate WLB’s antecedents, the present study utilized a sample of 250 IT professionals to analyze the direct and indirect impact of WLB on MS through the mediating variables of IP and RES. Moderation analysis and LPA added further understanding of how such relationships change with respondent age, experience, gender and revealed that respondents can be grouped based on their levels of stress and resilience.So, the findings shown that WLB directly reduce MS and inner peace and resilience act as the mediators in between. According to the moderation analysis carried out, WLB was more useful for MS among the older and more experienced professionals. Three profiles were identified through latent profile analysis meaning recommendations could be made for specific interventions concerning each type of learner. The study emphasizes aspects such as boundary management capability, mindfulness, and general resilience trainings as mental stress reducers.This research will fill gaps within the literature about occupational health and stress resilience particularly within the Indian IT industry and informs the necessity of culturally sensitive interventions in stressful jobs. Policy and practical considerations include organizational suggestions for flexible work, mindfulness and resilience programs and work-life border policies. It is the rationale of this research for offering practical recommendations for enhancing mental health and organizational performance in stressful IT environments.
लोकचेतना के परिप्रेक्ष्य में मीराबाई की भक्तिभावना
Authors: AK Bindu
Published: November 2024

साहित्य,संस्कृति,दर्शन एवं कला से सुसंपन्न भारत की विशेषता रही है अनेकता में एकत्व की भावना। यह कोई गर्वोक्ति नहीं अपितु वास्तविकता है कि विश्व की सर्वोत्कृष्ट संस्कृति भारतीय संस्कृति है। इसकी परिधी में विश्व राष्ट्र के विकास के ‘वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम’ के सारे सूत्र निहित हैं। अनेक पुण्यात्माओं को जन्म देनेवाले इस दिव्य भूमि में प्राचीनकाल से ही महान संतों,तपस्वियों,योगियों,पराक्रमी योद्धाओं,समाज सुधारकों , साधकों व विचारकों ने अवतरित हो मानव जाति एवं समाज को अपने कर्मों द्वारा मार्गदर्शन किया है। संस्कृति के मूल मंत्र ‘वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम’ को समग्र विश्व में प्रचारित-प्रसारित करने का मुख्य साधन साहित्य रहा है। इसी भारत भूमि में रामायण,महाभारत जैसे महान ग्रंथ रचे गये थे,जो भारत की अमूल्य संस्कृति के दस्तावेज़ हैं। लेकिन भूमंडलीकरण,भूमंडीकरण,उदारीकरण आदि के असर से आज दुनिया बदल गयी है। हमारी परंपरा,संस्कृति,इतिहास,दर्शन आदि का ह्रास सांस्कृतिक सत्यानाश का संकेत करता है। उदारचरित्र से लघुचेतना में परिवर्तित मानव ही इसकेलिए जिम्मेदार है। अहम की चिंता से उत्पन्न अपसंस्कृति संसार के अस्तित्व केलिए खतरनाक हो रहा है। इसी संदर्भ में मीराबाई और उनकी भक्ति पर विचार करना अत्यंत प्रासंगिक एवं समय की मांग है।
IMPACT OF WOMEN COMPOSURE IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Authors: Shaikh Mubeen Amir
Published: November 2024

This research explores the critical role of women's composure in the hospitality industry, focusing on how their emotional stability, resilience, and interpersonal skills contribute to the industry’s operational success and customer satisfaction. Women in hospitality often encounter high-stress environments that require a balanced demeanor to handle diverse clientele, resolve conflicts, and maintain team morale. By analyzing real-world scenarios and drawing from interviews with industry professionals, this paper examines how women’s ability to remain composed under pressure enhances both guest experiences and team dynamics. The findings indicate that composure not only positively impacts immediate service quality but also strengthens long-term customer loyalty and business reputation. This study advocates for increased support and resources for women to nurture these attributes, emphasizing the need for gender-sensitive policies that recognize and harness the unique strengths women bring to the hospitality industry.
Prevention of exam stress in students
Authors: Potupchik T.V.
Published: November 2024

A review of information about exam stress was conducted. The most pronounced manifestations of exam stress are hemodynamic disorders and psychosomatic disorders. Various preventive measures are highlighted, including compliance with general recommendations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, autogenic training and psychological support for students. Methods of drug prevention of exam stress with the use of magnesium preparations and sedative phytopreparations, such as Nervo-vit, are proposed.
What you need to know about children repellants
Authors: Kutsenko V.P. , Yasynova A.Ya. , Seliverstov P.V. , Ledentsova S.S.
Published: November 2024

Blood-sucking insects are not only carriers of diseases, but can often increase the severity of the disease. Approximately 700,000 people die every year from complications associated with etiological pathogens carried by blood-sucking insects. In addition to the epidemiological danger, mosquitoes create discomfort and can disrupt human activities outdoors and indoors. Personal protective measures consist of using an integrated approach that includes physical and chemical barriers. There are not so many cardinal differences in the methods and means of controlling mosquitoes in adult and children›s preparations. But a number of nuances must be taken into account when choosing them. The safety factor is fundamental. The active ingredients DEET and IR3535 are most commonly used in repellent formulations for children. In addition, to protect babies from mosquitoes, products based on essential oils of plants are used. Repellents are available separately for children and adults. Products for children have a more natural composition and contain a lower concentration of active ingredients than repellents for adults. To protect children, it is preferable to use products with IR3535.
Consequences of pregnancy and childbirth among women of different age groups
Authors: Pavlova M.A. , Ostrovskaya I.V.
Published: November 2024

The article describes the results of a study of the prevalence of various negative effects of pregnancy and childbirth among women of different ages, conducted on the basis of thematic groups on the Internet. A questionnaire survey was used as a research method. Respondents answered questions about their body weight before pregnancy and after delivery, the body weight they gained during pregnancy, the presence of diseases that appeared during pregnancy and persisted after it. The results of the study showed that the negative effects of pregnancy and childbirth are quite common among women of different age groups. According to the respondents, pregnancy had mainly negative effects on their health. The most common negative consequences of pregnancy and childbirth among the respondents were: deterioration/ loss of hair, hemorrhoids, memory impairment, and weight gain.
What you need to know about children repellants
Authors: Nechaev V.N. , Chernenkov Yu.V. , Eiberman A.S. , Vologina A.P.
Published: November 2024

In women up to 37 weeks of gestation, premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) complicates up to 3% of pregnancies, causing every second case of early termination of pregnancy. In 48% of cases, PROM in the early stages is associated with an infectious factor and congenital pathology. The present study analyzed the occurrence of PROM depending on the gestational age, as well as comparing cases of prolonged and preterm pregnancy with premature rupture of amniotic fluid, as well as intrauterine pneumonia and sepsis in preterm infants. newborns from mothers with prolongation of pregnancy and without it. Most often, for the prevention of purulent-septic complications, women with PROM give birth within the next 6–12 hours after the outflow of water, but this decision is not always correct, because the outcome of PROM depends on many factors, and the birth of a fetus in the early stages often leads to pathological consequences, the development of respiratory failure (syndrome of respiratory disorders, pneumonia), neurological symptoms (intraventricular hemorrhage, cerebral ischemia), as well as hemodynamic disorders (hypotension, rhythm and conduction disorders).
Treatment of Dental Diseases in Children: A Guide for Nurses in Pediatric and Family Dentistry
Authors: Brudyan G.S. , Mikhailov V.D.
Published: November 2024

The article is an overview of modern approaches to the treatment of dental diseases in children, with an emphasis on surgical treatment. The main focus is on the role of the nurse in the treatment process, including patient and family support, as well as interaction with the dentist.
DESIGN OF A PORTABLE PHOTOTHERAPY UNIT FOR HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA USING SURFACE MOUNTING DEVICE LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
Authors: Herwiningsih Sri , Anggraeni Dewi , Dewi Mustika , Ismoyo Daniswara Prayoga
Published: November 2024

Hyperbilirubinemia is a condition of a high bilirubin level in newborns causing a yellowish color on newborns’ skin and sclera. One of the treatment methods commonly used for hyperbilirubinemia is phototherapy in which newborns are exposed to visible light, especially within the green-blue spectrum. This study aimed to design a prototype of a portable phototherapy unit for newborns with hyperbilirubinemia. The phototherapy unit was designed by using a Surface Mounting Device Light Emitting Diode (SMD LED) with a wavelength of 400-520 nm as a light source which was attached to a fabric inside a box made of acrylic. The SMD LED strips were arranged with a spacing of 5 cm between the SMD LED arrays. The system was equipped with a monitoring system using SHT11 as a temperature and humidity sensor as well as a timer to adjust the duration of exposure and the LCD. The prototype was tested by irradiating various concentrations of artificial bilirubin solutions with a blue light produced by the phototherapy unit. The results show that the system can reduce the concentration of artificial bilirubin solution with an average reduction of 30.8%. The system shows the potential to be used as a portable phototherapy unit, further improvement on the efficacy, safety and comfort of the unit is required.
Pengaruh Remunerasi dan Sertifikasi Dosen Terhadap Kinerja Dosen di Program Pascasarjana Universitas Mataram 2024
Authors: Hakim Mansur , Mustari Mohamad , Asrin Asrin
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara remunerasi dan sertifikasi dosen terhadap kinerja dosen di lingkungan Program Pasca Sarjana Universitas Mataram salah satu universitas negeri di Provinsi Nusa Temggara Barat. Populasi penelitian adalah dosen tetap Program Pascasarjana. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survey. Penelitian ini menggunakan angket sebagai alat pengumpulan data. Sementara untuk analisis data kuatitatif menggunakan path analisi (analisis jalur), analisis ini menggunakan regresi. Populasi dan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah semua dosen Program Pascasarjana Universitas Mataram. Metode sampel yang digunakan adalah metode random sampling yaitu, pengambilan sampel anggota populasi secara acak.
O DEVIDO PROCESSO DIGITAL NA PERSPECTIVA PROCESSUAL E CONSTITUCIONAL: PARA ALÉM DA TRANSPARÊNCIA ALGORÍTMICA
Authors: Engelmann Alana Gabriela , Engelmann Wilson
Published: November 2024

Nos últimos anos, o avanço tecnológico tem transformado di
versos aspectos da sociedade, incluindo o funcionamento do sistema jurídico.
AUTORIA E INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL
Authors: Bauer Maiara Ubinski , Weyermüller André Rafael
Published: November 2024

O rápido avanço da tecnologia está continuamente abrindo
possibilidades novas e inimagináveis. Os computadores estão se tornando cada vez mais capazes de realizar uma ampla gama de tarefas, incluindo atividades criativas.
PROBLEMAS JURÍDICOS PARA CONTROLAR LA DISCRIMINACIÓN ALGORÍTMICA
Authors: Rodríguez José Julio Fernández
Published: November 2024

La principal razón de la incerteza del mundo convulso que
nos rodea en este siglo XXI es el desarrollo tecnológico, ahora sumido en unas pautas disruptivas que no somos capaces de vislumbrar de manera prospectiva.
Azul ou rosa? Ministra Damares e os campos em polêmica
Authors: Pereira Clara Cristiana Odilon , Nascimento Lucas
Published: November 2024

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O tratamento de discursos passíveis de criminalização no âmbito da linguística forense
Authors: Silva Welton Pereira e , Lenhardt Jordana
Published: November 2024

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MODELOS PSICOSOCIALES PARA LA PROMOCION DE SALUD Y PREVENCION DE ENFERMEDADES
Authors: BARRA ALMAGIA ENRIQUE
Published: November 2024

Debido a que la promoción de salud y la prevención de enfermedades dependen en un alto grado de las creencias, actitudes y conductas concretas de los individuos, se han desarrollado varios esquemas conceptuales o modelos para integrar los diversos factores que permiten predecir y controlar las conductas relacionadas con la salud. En este artículo se revisan sintéticamente cuatro modelos psicosociales: el Modelo de Creencias de Salud, el Modelo de la Acción Razonada, el Modelo de la Conducta Planificada, y el Modelo de Información- Motivación-Habilidades Conductuales. Estos modelos constituyen valiosas herramientas, tanto para la investigación como para las intervenciones en promoción y prevención.
UNA PERSPECTIVA CULTURAL DE LA DONACION DE ORGANOS Y TEJIDOS
Authors: ALARCON ANA MARIA , HERMOSILLA ELIZABETH , ANCAVIL ELSA , MALIQUEO VILMA , CERDA ANGELINE , PALMA EMA
Published: November 2024

Este es un estudio cualitativo realizado con 92 pacientes mapuches del Hospital Regional de Temuco durante el año 1997. Su propósito fue explorar la opinión de los pacientes mapuches acerca del tema de los transplantes y donación de órganos. Los resultados develaron que la mayoría de los pacientes mapuches estuvieron en desacuerdo con la donación de órganos y transplantes. Los pacientes fundamentaron su opinión en las reglas y normas propias de la cultura mapuche que les impediría someterse a este tipo de procedimientos. Los pacientes que estuvieron de acuerdo con la donación de órganos y transplantes mencionaron que este procedimiento debería ser realizado sólo con la familia y/o personas de la misma identidad étnica y cultural: "mapuche". Los datos de este estudio constituyen el primer paso hacia una mejor comprensión de la relación entre ética y cultura.