bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Native valve endocarditis of aortic and mitral valve involving left coronary artery ostium and interventricular septum: Medical and surgical therapy
Authors: Shahaliyev Ziya , Amrah Anar , Mammadov Valeh , Ismayilzada Aytaj
Published: May 2022

Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the inner lining of the heart muscle (endocardium) caused by bacteria, fungi, or germs that enter through the bloodstream. Despite improvements in its management, IE remains associated with high mortality and severe complications. The management of IE is multidisciplinary and is comprised of cardiologists, intensive care physicians, and cardiac surgeons. IE involving coronary ostium is very rare and sometimes such cases can cause acute coronary syndrome or sudden cardiac death.
In this article, we report the case of a 48-year-old man who developed infective endocarditis involving aortal and mitral valves, as well as interventricular septum and left main coronary ostium as a result of Enterococcus faecalis. The vegetation on the ostium of the left main coronary artery has not caused coronary obstruction, but because of possible embolic events, all vegetation has been cleaned and a more appropriate repairment technique has been applied.
Patient treated with vancomycin, rifampicin, and gentamicin before surgical replacement of damaged valves. We have performed aortic valve replacement, and mitral and tricuspidal valve repairment procedures. Beside of that vegetations on the interventricular septum and on the coronary ostium were extracted and damage repaired. The patient has discharged from the hospital on day 5 postoperatively without any signs of IE.
Conclusion E. faecalis-associated infective endocarditis should be included in the differential diagnosis of valvular vegetation, especially in patients with a rapidly progressing clinical course. A multidisciplinary approach to IE is critical for improving the life quality of patients by reducing mortality and preventing complications. This case also highlights the importance of collecting blood cultures before initiation of antibiotic treatment.
Cerebral perfusion protection in newborns after surgical correction of aortic coarctation with aortic arch hypoplasia
Authors: Soynov Ilya , Kulyabin YUriy , Gorbatykh Yuriy , Arkhipov Aleksey , Kornilov Igor , Ivantsov Sergey , Prokophiev Aleksandr , Yuzbashova Madina
Published: May 2022

Aim: To compare the rate of neurologic complications in infants with aortic coarctation and aortic arch hypoplasia undergoing aortic arch repair under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest or full-flow perfusion with double arterial cannulation.
Material and Methods: This pilot single-center simple blinded prospective study assessed the early postoperative outcomes in infants with aortic arch obstruction. Patients underwent on-pump repair under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (I group, 20 patients) or full-flow perfusion with double arterial cannulation (II group, 20 patients).
Results: In-hospital mortality was 5% (1 patient) in each group (p>0.05). Neurologic complications occurred in 14 (70%) patients of the 1st group and 6 patients (30%) of the 2nd group (p=0.025). The only significant risk factor was head tissue saturation according to near-infrared spectroscopy. Each percent decreased the risk of neurologic event by 6%.
Conclusion: Aortic arch repair under full-flow perfusion reduces the rate of neurologic events in infants compared to deep hypo- thermic circulatory arrest. Head tissue saturation was the risk factor of neurologic complications. Each percent decreased the risk of neurologic event by 6%.
The influence of comorbidities in the development of respiratory and pleural complications in post-op period during surgical procedures on descending thoracic aorta
Authors: Hasanzade Ashraf
Published: May 2022

Aim: The frequency and structure of emerging pulmonary and pleural complications after interventions on the descending thoracic aorta were studied.
Material and Methods: Based on the experience of interventions on the aorta in 84 patients, the influence of concomitant diseases on the incidence of pulmonary and pleural comzplications after interventions was studied.
Results: Revealed with a high degree of certainty (p≤0.05) in the group of patients with complications, patients initially had kidney disease (p=0.02), previously operated aortic aneurysm of another localization (p=0.04), arterial hypertension (p=0, 05), IHD (p<0.01), multifocal atherosclerosis (n=0.01), COPD (n=0.01), Aortic dissection IIIB type (p<0.01).
Conclusion: Taking into account the identified patterns in the development of complications, we consider it necessary to take a more thorough approach to the prevention of these complications in the perioperative period.
Diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease during the COVID-19 pandemic: epidemiology, pathophysiology and diagnosis
Authors: Musayev Oqtay
Published: May 2022

Since its evolution in 2020, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has reached pandemic levels, and there have been repeated outbreaks across the globe. The aim of this article is to provide practical knowledge and guidance to aid clinicians in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in association with COVID-19.
Past and Future Methods for Controlling Echinococcus Granulosus in South America
Authors: Poggio Thelma , Jensen Oscar , Saravia Tomas , Nuez Alejandro , Boado Lorena , Gomez Jose , Heath David
Published: May 2022

The various Countries of South America (Peru, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina) all have problems with Echinococcus granulosus s.l in humans. Control of the disease in dogs and grazing animals began in Uruguay in 1879, and continues in all countries from various beginnings until 2022. Our objective is to describe the new vaccine to prevent grazing animals from acquiring E.granulosus s.l., and to predict the possible high degree of control using the addition of the vaccine to the normal control procedures even when programmes address many practical difficulties.
The recombinant vaccine was used under field conditions using the same protocol in sheep, goats and llamas older than 2 months and up to 6 years: Two injections, one month apart and annual booster. The baseline and the final evaluation were carried out by necropsy in control programmes included in Argentina (Chubut, 2007-2013; Río Negro 2009-2017) and in Chile (Alto Biobio, 2016-2020; Aysen 2020-2022).
Elimination of echinococcosis have been successful only in insular countries. In consequence, to validate a model supporting the One Health approach that might be reproducible successfully in different regions of South America is required. Including the socio-cultural understanding and the environmental context is mandatory to optimize the use of the vaccine under these operational conditions.
The EG95 vaccine, made in Argentina, has been tested, and continues to be tested, in Argentina and Chile, and more recently in Peru. Furthermore, the vaccine, now available, is being made in large quantities in Argentina and China, and appears to be an additional control technology that may allow elimination of E.granulosus s.l. from South America. The best control strategies appear to be dog treatments and regular vaccination of sheep and goats for 10 years until all old sheep have been removed. If dogs or grazing animals enter from outside the controlled environment, treatments will need to be continued. The vaccine also seems to reduce E.granulosus s.l. cysts reaching infectivity for dogs, and has some effect against Fasciola hepatica.
Predictive Ability of Prognostic Markers in Cystic Echinococcosis with Bile Leakage
Authors: Kara Salih , Korkut Ercan , Aksungur Nurhak , Altundas Necip , Ozturk Gurkan , Yildiz Metin , Yeni Mustafa
Published: May 2022

Objective: The most important post-surgical complication of cystic echinococcosis (CE) is cystobiliary communication and bile leakage in terms of mortality and morbidity. Therefore, we aimed to predict bile leakage using prognostic markers before the operation.
Materials and Methods: All patients hospitalized with the diagnosis of CE in the Hepatobiliary Surgery Service of Atatürk University Research Hospital between 2011 and 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients who were operated for CE and developed postoperative leakage were included in the study. Prognostic markers were calculated using preoperative laboratory tests. And these values were analyzed according to the recovery time of the patient.
Results: The mean recovery time of postoperative biliary fistula was 13.97 ± 7.33 days. No mortality was observed in the patients. The mean prognostic nutritional index (PNI), the neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet–lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values were 48.68 ± 8.46, 3.09 ± 2.61, and 149.34 ± 86.17, respectively. PLR significantly affected the recovery times. An increase in PLR meant a prolonged recovery period. PNI and NLR had no significant effect on the recovery times of biliary fistula.
Conclusion: In patients with a high PLR value, caution should be exercised in terms of postoperative biliary fistula. PLR can be used as a marker if the cyst is to be intervened in the preoperative period.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the timing of dental care in elderly peruvians
Authors: Garcés-Elías María , León-Manco Roberto , Del Castillo-López César , Agudelo-Suárez Andrés , Beltrán Jorge
Published: May 2022

In Peru, there is low dental service use among older adults, in addition to a social gradient for use. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered complex scenarios characterized by inadequate access to health services, with greater impact on vulnerable population groups such as the elderly. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the time since last dental care visit among elderly Peruvians. It was a cross-sectional study conducted on a population of 5247 respondents in 2019, and 5066 respondents in 2020. The study considered the answers of people who responded to the question on the last time they had received dental care, extracting a total 4045 subjects for 2019 and 3943 for 2020. The dependent variable was time since last dental care measured in years, while the variables on health, geographic and sociodemographic characteristics were grouped within three dimensions. A descriptive bivariate and multivariate analysis was applied by means of multiple linear regression to analyze the behavior of the variables. Time since the last dental care visit was 7.93 years (SD=8.03) in 2019 and 7.94 years (SD=7.28) in 2020. A hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis was performed, where no variable in the 2019 model was significant; while for 2020, health, geographic, and sociodemographic characteristics variables were significant. In the analysis where the ‘year’ variable becomes independent, only model 4, which considers all variables, was valid (p=0.018). The variables ‘area of residence’ and ‘wealth index’ were also significant. To conclude, the 2020 pandemic year for COVID-19 had no impact on the time since last dental care visit among elderly Peruvians, though factors such as area of residence and wealth index were found to be associated with the time since last dental care visit.
Comparison of osseointegration in areas grafted with deproteinized bovine bone and native bone. A preclinical study
Authors: Quiroz Victor , Lima Júlia , Pinotti Felipe , Marcantonio Rosemary , Marcantonio Jr Elcio , Oliveira Guilherme
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the osseointegration of implants placed in rat tibia sites grafted with Deproteinized Bovine Bone (DBB) and Native Bone (NB). Twenty-eight rats were divided into two groups according to the type of substrate in which the implants were to be placed: NB – implants placed in native bone; DBB – implants placed in areas grafted with DBB. In the DBB group, the bone defect was made and filled with the bone substitute 60 days before placing the implant. The animals were euthanized 15 or 45 days after implant placement. Osseointegration was assessed by the removal torque, volume of mineralized tissues around the implants (BV/TV), bone-implant contact (%BIC), and bone between threads (%BBT). The implants placed in NB presented higher removal torque (8.00 ± 1.26 Ncm vs. 2.33 ± 0.41 Ncm at 15 days and 22.00 ± 2.44 Ncm vs. 4.00 ± 1.41 Ncm at 45 days), higher %BV/TV (47.92 ± 1.54% vs. 33.33 ± 4.77% at 15 days and 70.06 ± 0.91% vs. 39.89 ± 5.90% at 45 days), higher %BIC (39.68 ± 5.02% vs. 9.12 ± 5.56% at 15 days and 83.23 ± 4.42% vs. 18.81 ± 7.21% at 45 days), and higher %BBT (34.33 ± 5.42% vs. 13.24 ± 8.72% at 15 days and 82.33 ± 3.13% vs. 22.26 ± 8.27% at 45 days) than the implants placed in DBB grafted areas. The degree of osseointegration was lower in implants placed in the area grafted with DBB than in NB in rat tibias.
Efficacy of two low-level laser therapy protocols following lower third molar surgery – a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial
Authors: Ferreira Geovane , Prado Lucianna , Santos Kleber , Rodrigues Lívia , Valladares-Neto José , Torres Érica , Silva Maria
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to test two low-level laser therapy protocols by evaluating pain control, swelling and trismus in the postoperative period of lower third molar surgeries. This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial. Patients presenting two symmetrically impacted mandibular third molars were included. One side was randomly assigned for LLLT applied immediately after surgery (T1) and then after 24 (T2) and 48 hours (T3) (Protocol A). The other side received LLLT applied immediately after surgery and placebo after 24 and 48 hours (Protocol B). LLLT was given by intraoral application (660nm, 5 J/cm2, 10 s, 20 mW, 4 points) followed by extraoral application (789 nm, 30 J/cm2, 20 s, 60 mW, 8 points). The placebo application was similar to that of the experimental side but with laser simulation. The primary outcomes were pain control, swelling and trismus intensity at T1, T2, T3 and 7 days after surgery (T4). Data were analyzed by ANOVA repeated measures and Wilcoxon test (p< .05). The final sample consisted of 21 patients (42 teeth). There were no statistical differences for pain level between protocols A and B over time (p= .909), although the amount of analgesic medication was lower with protocol A at T2 (p=.022). There were no differences in swelling (p=.958) or trismus (p=.837) between the protocols used over time. Both protocols performed similarly for pain control, swelling and trismus. Therefore, for practical reasons, a single laser application in the immediate postoperative period could be indicated for the management of postoperative discomfort in lower third molar surgery.
Ability of two reciprocating Nickel-Titanium instruments for gutta- percha/sealer removal in simulated curved root canals
Authors: Boetto Ana , Arce-Brisson Georgette , Zmener Osvaldo , Pameijer Cornelis , Della-Porta Roberto , Picca Mariana
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to compare the capacity of two reciprocating NiTi instruments in removing gutta-percha/sealer material from simulated curved root canals (SCRC). The time required for filling material removal was also recorded. Twenty SCRCs were divided into two groups of 10 (n=10) samples each. In Group 1, the SCRC were prepared to a R25 Reciproc Blue instrument (RCPB; VDW, Munich, Germany). In Group 2 the SCRC were prepared to a Primary WaveOne Gold instrument (PWOG; Dentsply, Ballaigues, Switzerland). In both groups, the canals were filled with matched-taper single gutta-percha cones and AH Plus sealer. Filling materials were removed with R25 RCPB (Group 1) and PWOG (Group 2). The amount of remaining gutta-percha/sealer was calculated at three predetermined levels of evaluation located at 2, 6 and 10 mm from the WL and expressed in percentages. Canals re-treated with RCPB contained significantly less remaining gutta-percha/sealer compared to canals prepared with PWOG (P=0.02). The RCPB instruments required significantly less time to complete the retreatment procedures (P<0.01). No unwinding or instrument separation was noted. RCPB instruments removed significantly more gutta-percha/sealer from simulated curved root canals than PWOG. However, neither of the tested instruments completely removed all filling materials.
Cyberchondria and Associated Factors Among Brazilian and Portuguese Dentists
Authors: Serra-Negra Junia Maria , Paiva Saul , Baptista Ana Sofia , Cruz Alex Junio , Pinho Teresa , Abreu Mauro Henrique
Published: May 2022

Cyberchondria is a psychopathological behavior that affects people who compulsively consult the internet, by searching the symptoms of different pathologies from which they believe they are suffering, and when influenced by what they read, are sure they have some of these diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the cyberchondria level and associated factors among Brazilian and Portuguese dentists. A total 597 Brazilian and Portuguese dentists participated in this cross-sectional study. They were contacted via WhatsApp and asked to complete an online questionnaire on the Google Forms platform, from January 17 to 31, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sociodemographic information was collected and cyberchondria was measured using the Portuguese language version of the Cyberchondria Severity Scale. Binary logistic regression models were used to estimate the unadjusted and adjusted Odds Ratio (OR) and corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) for the association of cyberchondria and covariates. Each covariate was individually included in the regression model, and the unadjusted OR (95% CI) was estimated. Most participants were Brazilian (62.8%), women (75.5%), married (60.5%) and with children (55.6%). Average age was 42.1 years (+ 12.5). In the final model, it was found that with each increase of one year in age, the chance of a high level of cyberchondria decreased (OR=0.97; 95% CI 0.95-0.98). Brazilian dentists were 1.85 times more likely (95% CI 1.25-2.75) to have a high level of cyberchondria than Portuguese dentists. Women were 1.62 times more likely (95% CI 1.07-2.44) to have a high level of cyberchondria than men. It was concluded that young age, Brazilian nationality, and female gender favored the high level of cyberchondria among the participants in this sample during COVID-19 pandemic.
Saliva sampling methods. Cariogenic streptococci count using two different methods of saliva collection in children
Authors: Cornejo Celina , Salgado Pablo , Molgatini Susana , Gliosca Laura , Squassi Aldo
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of two methods for collecting saliva samples from infants under 2 years of age for cariogenic streptococci (CS) count. Two collection methods were applied in 11 infants. In Method (A), saliva samples were collected by swabbing the inner cheek mucosa and floor of the mouth in figure of eight motions with a sterile cotton swab until it was soaked. In method (B), saliva samples were collected by aspiration of 1 ml of saliva with a sterile plastic syringe on the floor of the mouth, after stimulation with glove. The samples were cultured in modified Gold’s broth (MSMG), and on trypticase, yeast extract, sucrose, cystine and bacitracin culture medium (TYSCB). In method (A), the swab with the sample was unloaded in situ on TYSCB and placed in PBS medium for transport. Then, 100 μl of the eluate was seeded in MSMG. In method (B) 100 μl were seeded in TYSCB and 100 μl in MSMG. Both culture media were incubated under capnophilic conditions for 48 hours at 37 °C. Colony forming units (CFU/ml) were counted by calibrated operators (kappa = 0.75). The presence of cariogenic streptococci (CS) (Streptococcus mutans-Streptococcus sobrinus) was determined by qPCR in the samples collected by both methods. The CFU/ml counts in MSMG differed significantly between methods (p = 0.021). In TYSCB, the recovery of CFU/ml was higher in method (A), without significant difference (p = 0.705). The molecular technique detected presence of CS, with no difference between collection methods. Collecting saliva samples by swabbing proved more effective in terms of recovery of microorganisms, and did not affect the detection of presence of CS by molecular techniques.
El Acuerdo de Oslo: un estudio del proceso de paz del conflicto árabe-israelí
Authors: Berdia Asad
Published: May 2022

El Acuerdo de Oslo es uno de los procesos de paz más importantes entre Israel y los palestinos destinado a resolver el conflicto imperante. Aunque este acuerdo puede verse como un proceso en curso, el conflicto sigue siendo el tema más preocupante en el Medio Oriente. Este artículo describe la identificación de conflictos y la revisión de la literatura relacionada con la Declaración de Principios sobre los Acuerdos Provisionales de Autogobierno (DOP) y el proceso de formalización del Acuerdo de Oslo. La conversación entre las dos partes involucró, entre otros, la interpretación de derechos, linderos, vivienda y otros. Hay diferentes perspectivas y puntos de vista con respecto a este acuerdo. En cambio, este artículo analiza los Acuerdos de Oslo, incluidos Oslo I y II, que se firmaron en 1993 y 1995 para lograr la seguridad en el Medio Oriente.
PENDAMPINGAN DIGITALISASI KEWIRAUSAHAAN UMKM TERDAMPAK COVID-19
Authors: Dwanita Widodo Zandra , Eni Maryanti Istinganah , Harsono Mugi , Darmaningrum Kurniawati , Adiyani Rini , Wijiastuti Sri
Published: May 2022

The second-year Covid-19 pandemic becomes an emergency pandemic in Indonesia. Economic movement begins to creep gradually to get out of recession. Covid-19 exerts a great effect on MSMEs around us. We, as the academicians implementing tridharma (three pillars) of university, are responsible for realizing the expectation and the ideals of our brothers/sisters who establish MSMEs and fighting for surviving amid Covid-19, and make this the background of current community service.   

This community service activity was conducted in Jaten Village area, Jaten Sub District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java Province, with the MSME actors being the target of program. This activity was conducted for one day to maximize the facilitation of entrepreneurship digitalization as the attempt to boost the economic growth rate in MSMEs affected by Covid-19 through mojo and siapik application. This activity implementation was done used training and facilitation method. These two methods were implemented by giving information, role play, FGD, simulation, practice, and reflection.  

The output of activity is to improve the sale performance through digitalization, to give added value to entrepreneurial knowledge thereby helping MSME actors in vending their product and service. The enthusiasm of MSME actors to keep stepping forward vigorously to pass through Covid-19 gives them positive energy to fight for recovering their family economy. The activity ran well and effectively.
Intervenciones cognitivas en niños y niñas: aportes desde el marco de la diversidad del desarrollo
Authors: Giovannetti Federico
Published: May 2022

En las últimas décadas se ha generado un creciente interés en el diseño de intervenciones cognitivas orientadas a promover el desarrollo de procesos ejecutivos y autorregulatorios en niños y niñas de diversas edades. Sin embargo, la evidencia muestra que no todas las intervenciones alcanzan sus objetivos. En el presente escrito se propone, por un lado, repensar los discursos que fundamentan el diseño e implementación de intervenciones cognitivas en pos de evitar nociones normativistas del desarrollo. Por otro lado, se buscará abordar las limitaciones de las intervenciones cognitivas desde una perspectiva relacional que comprenda al desarrollo de los/as niños/as en términos de su complejidad y diversidad. Por último, se enunciarán algunos abordajes y direcciones futuras que podrían beneficiar al avance del área.
Análisis psicométrico del Cuestionario de Empatía de Toronto, aplicado a una muestra española
Authors: Rodríguez Jiménez Juan Manuel , Vega Rodríguez María Teresa
Published: May 2022

La medición de la empatía presenta problemas asociados tanto a la propia definición, como a la naturaleza del constructo, así como a la escasez de investigación sobre el mismo. Como consecuencia, los profesionales disponen de un número limitado de pruebas psicométricas dedicadas a su medición. Por ello, el presente trabajo tiene como finalidad analizar las propiedades psicométricas de una versión en español del Toronto Empathy Questionnaire, un instrumento diseñado para medir de forma unidimensional la empatía, así como su adecuación para su uso en población española en actividades de investigación. Ha sido aplicado a una muestra heterogénea compuesta por 573 sujetos, 65% mujeres (N=373) y 35% hombres (N=201). Los resultados indicaron que para obtener una prueba parsimoniosa se debería crear una escala reducida de 11 ítems, en lugar de los 16 ítems de la escala original. La nueva escala no sería estrictamente unidimiensional, debido a que en el Análisis Factorial Exploratorio fueron aislados cuatro componentes, agrupados en torno a tres dimensiones diferentes.
La importancia de investigar la presentación de preguntas de elaboración para la facilitación de la comprensión del discurso: brechas en la investigación actual y futuras direcciones.
Authors: Pispira Joselyn , Cevasco Jazmín
Published: May 2022

La comprensión del discurso es central para la participación social y el desempeño en el ámbito educativo. Estudios previos sugieren que la realización de tareas de elaboración la facilitan, dado que promueven que los lectores se involucren con el texto, y lo procesen más profundamente. Entre ellas, las preguntas de elaboración (tales como: ‘Por qué la oración que leíste es cierta?’) tienen un rol destacado. Considerando la importancia de facilitar la comprensión de textos para el ámbito educativo, el objetivo de esta revisión narrativa es presentar estudios que han examinado el rol de estas preguntas en la comprensión del discurso narrativo y expositivo por parte de estudiantes de distintos niveles educativos y con distintas lenguas, con el fin de destacar contribuciones y brechas en la investigación actual, y señalar preguntas pendientes para la realización de futuros estudios. Entre ellas, se destacará que estudios previos no han tendido a examinar el interjuego entre la presentación de preguntas y la modalidad de presentación del material, ni a presentar materiales extensos que involucren discurso espontáneo, o que traten acerca de problemáticas sociales actuales. A su vez, se propondrán aplicaciones al ámbito educativo, las cuales pueden brindar herramientas al docente. Se espera que este trabajo contribuya a destacar la necesidad de plantearse nuevas preguntas de investigación que contribuyan a promover la comprensión del discurso que los estudiantes procesan durante el dictado de clases, durante su participación social en el ámbito cotidiano, y que traten acerca de temas de relevancia social actual.
2022/1 EELC’s review of the year 2021
Authors: Bruun Niklas , Dorssemont Filip , Even Zef , Houweling Ruben , Hrdlicka Marianne , Kerr Anthony , Kun Attila , Lhernould Jean-Philippe , Petrylaitė Daiva , Ratti Luca , Vos Jan-Pieter
Published: May 2022

2022/1 EELC’s review of the year 2021

Various of our academic board analysed employment law cases from last year.
2022/2 Unions have no veto over employer negotiations with staff (UK)
Authors: Hopper David , Salisbury Kerry
Published: May 2022

2022/2 Unions have no veto over employer negotiations with staff (UK)

The Supreme Court has confirmed that recognised trade unions do not have a veto over employers making direct offers to their members to change terms and conditions of employment. Employers must, however, follow and exhaust the collective bargaining processes with their recognised unions before they may make direct offers with a view to resolving an impasse that has arisen.
2022/3 Liability for late implementation of EU law following ruling from the ECJ (DK)
Authors: Clasen Christian K.
Published: May 2022

2021/3 Liability for late implementation of EU law following ruling from the ECJ (DK)

The Danish Ministry of Employment has been held liable for a protracted legislative process following the ECJ’s ruling in the Ole Andersen case (C-499/08), which concluded that the Salaried Employees Act was not compliant with Directive 2000/78/EC concerning equal treatment in employment and occupation (prohibition of discrimination on grounds of age).
2022/4 Legal requisites for age thresholds in employer-funded pension plans (GE)
Authors: Traber Othmar K.
Published: May 2022

2022/4 Legal requisites for age thresholds in employer-funded pension plans (GE)

The Federal Labour Court of Germany has continued to specify the requirements for the legality of age limits in employer-funded pension plans under German law. In this case, according to the Court, the employer could impose a maximum age of 55 as a requirement of entry to the company pension plan.
2022/6 Narrow scope of the ‘special circumstances’ defence for not consulting on collective redundancies confirmed (UK)
Authors: Hopper David , Salisbury Kerry
Published: May 2022

2022/6 Narrow scope of the ‘special circumstances’ defence for not consulting on collective redundancies confirmed (UK)

In a case arising from the sudden collapse of a construction company, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed the limited scope of the ‘special circumstances’ defence for not consulting on collective redundancies.
2022/7 Dismissal for violation of Covid-19 quarantine order (AT)
Authors: Tinhofer Andreas , Göschl Isabella
Published: May 2022

2022/7 Dismissal for violation of Covid-19 quarantine order (AT)

The Supreme Court has decided that the summary dismissal of an employee for violating a Covid-19 quarantine order by appearing at work is effective and justified.
2022/8 Port Labour Act not in conflict with the Belgian Constitution (BE)
Authors: Franco Heleen , Hick Julien
Published: May 2022

2022/8 Port Labour Act not in conflict with the Belgian Constitution (BE)

In its judgment of 25 November 2021, the Belgian Constitutional Court has upheld the obligation to call on recognised dock workers for the activity consisting of preparing trailers on a dock for shipment with a vehicle specifically intended for that purpose (known as a ‘tugmaster tractor’). The obligation to rely solely on recognised dock workers for the performance of port work is justified, among other things, by the need to improve safety in port areas and to prevent accidents at work. The identical treatment of, on the one hand, the loading and unloading of ships in the strict sense and, on the other hand, the activity of preparing trailers on a dock for shipment with a tugmaster tractor, does not breach the principle of equality and non-discrimination. Therefore, equal treatment of both types of port labour, with regard to the obligation to call on recognised dock workers, is reasonably justified.
2022/9 The organisation of working time in a company must not infringe employees’ rights to weekly rest (RO)
Authors: Suciu Andreea , Oprea Andreea
Published: May 2022

2022/9 The organisation of working time in a company must not infringe employees’ rights to weekly rest (RO)

The Iaşi Court of Appeal in Romania has upheld a decision issued by the Vaslui Tribunal which found that an employee cannot be the subject of disciplinary action for the refusal to perform work during their weekly rest notwithstanding that a working time schedule imposed by the employer was based on the applicability of an internal company policy.
Synoptic Climatology of Air Temperatures behind Extreme Cyclone Events over the Bay of Bengal of Southern Bangladesh
Authors: Farukh M. A. , Hossen M. A. M. , Badhan M. A. , Sarker M. S. H. , Das A. C.
Published: May 2022

Cyclones have occurred more frequently in recent decades in a disaster-prone country like Bangladesh. Twenty-two (22) extreme cyclone events that occurred from 1975-2014 were investigated in this study with respect to air temperature climatology. Air temperature, sea level pressure, rainfall, relative humidity (Rhum), and sunshine hours (SShr) have been analyzed to find out the impact of air temperatures behind cyclogenesis. Historical cyclone data were obtained from Bangladesh Meteorological Department; Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics and Disaster Preparedness Centre (AIT). Historical weather data was collected from the Climate Division of BMD. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Clustering were used to find out the whole atmospheric air temperature impact on cyclogenesis. The NCEP–NCAR reanalysis data were used to find out the distribution of air temperature anomaly over Bangladesh and Bay of Bengal (BB). Among the 22 cyclones, cluster 2 belongs to 9 cyclones and cluster 3 comprises of 12 cyclones. Clusters 2 and 3 indicate that temperatures of about 34 to 35°C were mostly responsible for the formation of a total of 21 cyclones from 1975 to 2014. The existence of a relatively cooler zone (strong negative anomaly) near to surface level, in association with a relatively warmer zone (strong positive anomaly) at 850, 700, 500, and 300hPa level were firmly responsible for cyclogenesis over BB. The larger, warmer air mass in the upper atmosphere could have a significant impact on the development of huge instability throughout the entire atmospheric column, potentially leading to the formation of extreme weather phenomena such as severe cyclones in southern Bangladesh.
Enseñanza de las Habilidades Lingüísticas del Inglés y Logro de Competencia Comunicativa
Authors: Acosta Ricardo
Published: May 2022

Los escasos logros que se vienen observando en quienes participan en programas de inglés con la finalidad de aprender a comunicarse en dicha lengua, instan a revisar el rol de la forma en que se enseñan las habilidades lingüísticas del inglés, escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir (listening, speaking, reading, writing) en el logro de la competencia comunicativa a la que se aspira. A partir del análisis e interpretación de la información documental obtenida, este trabajo presenta un recuento de los principales conceptos relacionados con la enseñanza ya sea integrada o segregada de las habilidades lingüísticas y advierte sobre la necesidad de redirigir la manera en que se enseñan las habilidades lingüísticas, promoviendo una mayor integración de las mismas con el fin de lograr buenos niveles de competencia comunicativa.
Validación de Pruebas de Inglés EFL de Bajo Riesgo
Authors: Garcés Pablo
Published: May 2022

Ya sea que un candidato esté presentando una prueba de “alto” riesgo como el TOEFL o una de “bajo” riesgo, como el examen de final de un nivel, las repercusiones de una calificación errada siempre tienen un impacto importante. Es por eso que las pruebas de alto riesgo son constantemente sometidas a procesos de validación, mientras que sus contrapartes de bajo riesgo rara vez lo son. Este trabajo de investigación ha dirigido su atención a un curso de inglés EFL de una institución panameña con el objetivo de determinar la validez de las pruebas utilizadas en el programa, consideradas de “bajo” riesgo. El tipo de investigación realizado es aplicada, descriptiva, mixta, no experimental y transversal. Se evaluó: la validez basada en el contexto, la validez basada en la teoría, la confiabilidad de los resultados y las características de los candidatos. Se estudiaron las pruebas institucionales del curso de inglés EFL de una institución panameña. En la misma, la mayoría de los profesores utilizan la plataforma LMS Schoology para aplicar sus exámenes de fin de curso. Se tomó una muestra en junio de 2018 que contenía el registro de las pruebas finales de los niveles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 y 15; ya que estos son los niveles cuyos profesores utilizaron la plataforma en ese período. La muestra contenía un total de 340 aplicaciones. Se encontraron importantes deficiencias en la evaluación de validez basada en el contexto y en la confiabilidad de los resultados; mientras que en la evaluación de validez basada en teoría y la de las características de los candidatos se obtuvieron resultados muy positivos. Se aportaron una serie de recomendaciones entre las cuales se encuentran: la creación de pruebas orales institucionales, la creación de una sección de evaluación auditiva y la profundización de los estudios de confiabilidad, entre otras.
El Amor a Pesar de la Guerra: Breve Selección de Poesía de la Sobrevivencia en Colombia
Authors: Hoyos Guzmán Angélica
Published: May 2022

En este ensayo presento una breve muestra de poemas publicados entre 1980 y 2019 que hacen parte del sensorium de la poesía testimonial en Colombia, como manifestación de la sobrevivencia y política de amor frente a las políticas y economías de guerra que marcan el estado de exepción y violencia permanente en el país. Ubico una escritura política comprometida con sus propias manifestaciones imaginarias para hacer justicia desde la manifestación del amor como sentimiento social y democrático.
Fútbol Femenino, Un Gol al Machismo: Una Mirada Global y Local a los Procesos de Violencia e Inequidad de Género
Authors: Salas de la Hoz Ana Margarita
Published: May 2022

El objetivo de este escrito es identificar, en el marco de la violencia e inequidad de género, los cambios en los contextos deportivos locales de acuerdo a las experiencias de las jugadoras que pertenecieron a la selección femenina de fútbol en el departamento del Magdalena[1] durante el año 2014; mediante entrevistas y visitas a escenarios deportivos. Se presenta una discusión relacionada a las dinámicas del fútbol como representación de la modernidad, ya que en este deporte se acopian muchas de sus premisas. En consecuencia, analizamos cómo las características de la ciudad de Santa Marta, Colombia (marcas simbólicas y culturales, institucionalización, variación lingüística, entre otros) moldean las formas de violencia e inequidad de género.

 

[1] Magdalena es uno de los 32 departamentos de Colombia. Su capital es el Distrito de Santa Marta. Se encuentra ubicado al noreste del país, en la región Caribe.
Sexoturismo: Arrancando Infancias
Authors: Rendón Borja Liztey Milagros
Published: May 2022

Actualmente el turismo, es uno de los negocios que genera más ganancias, pero que así mismo deja como resultado la actividad ilegal denominada Sexoturismo, esta es una tendencia que está aumentando en Colombia en los últimos años, la cual consiste en convertir a los niños en objetos sexuales que luego son comercializados a turistas en su mayoría extranjeros que ven la oportunidad de satisfacer sus deseos y ocio sin interrupción de la justicia. Esto lo que evidencian es el grado de vulnerabilidad en que se encuentran los infantes locales, el déficit que tiene el estado para erradicar el flagelo y los factores económicos, sociales, familiares que influyen en la decisión de los niños y jóvenes que los obliga a la prostitución , y posteriormente la explotación sexual infantil.
Migrantes Venezolanos en Colombia, entre la Xenofobia y Aporofobia; una Aproximación al Reforzamiento Mediático del Mensaje de Exclusión”
Authors: Barandica Perilla Margarita
Published: May 2022

La población venezolana que actualmente cruza la frontera de su país en búsqueda de salidas a la grave crisis humanitaria desatada en el último periodo en su territorio, llega a distintos países del mundo. En el caso de Colombia, país limítrofe de Venezuela, en la actualidad registra la tasa más alta de llegada de migrantes y refugiados desde ese país. Actualmente en Colombia se presenta un contexto preocupante que muestra lo recurrente que se ha vuelto el rechazo, discriminación y ataques hacia los refugiados. Estos comportamientos que deshumanizan y atacan la dignidad no son comunes hacia el resto de ciudadanos foráneos. Se observa, por ejemplo, que el colombiano no rechaza ni violenta al extranjero que llega al país con intenciones de invertir en él, algo que ocurre de manera contraria hacia el venezolano sin aparente poder adquisitivo y que llega al país en busca de refugio. Esta caracterización de la valoración del rechazo hacia los venezolanos muestra evidencia de que el problema es mucho más complejo y profundo, lo que permite plantear la tesis de que, en Colombia los venezolanos enfrentan una discriminación fundamentada en la condición socioeconómica que presenten y podrían estarse enfrentando a una situación de xenofobia y aporofobia, siendo reforzado el mensaje de exclusión por la configuración de los discursos mediáticos.
Evaluación del desempeño de Universidades Panameñas a través de los indicadores de Rankings Universitarios Internacionales
Authors: Esquivel Roxana
Published: May 2022

El propósito de esta investigación es analizar el posicionamiento de las universidades panameñas en cuanto a calidad académica e investigación en dos de los rankings internacionales del año 2018: el QS Latin America Ranking y el Ranking Iberoamericano de Instituciones de Educación Superior (SCImago). Para esta investigación se han analizado los indicadores de la Reputación académica, la Reputación del empleador y la Proporción de Profesores por Alumno, indicadores evaluados en el QS Latin America University. En este estudio se analizaron además indicadores como Output, Colaboración Internacional, Impacto Normalizado, Publicaciones de Alta Calidad, Liderazgo Científico y Excelencia, seis factores fundamentales en el SCImago Institution Ranking.

Esta investigación demuestra que los bajos puntajes en los indicadores de los rankings internacionales, y por ende, la escasa presencia de las universidades panameñas en los Rankings, constituye uno de los grandes desafíos en calidad académica y cultura investigativa, lo que debe llevar al mejoramiento de la enseñanza, la competitividad, la innovación y la docencia de las instituciones a nivel superior.
Transformational Leadership in Higher Education in Panama
Authors: León Smith Mariana
Published: May 2022

This article reviews the literature on transformational leadership, applies it to the unique context of higher education, and elaborates on an educational intervention in transformational leadership to faculty supervisors at higher education institutions in Panama. A mixed-methods study evaluated the impact of the intervention on the perspectives and attitudes of the participants. The results demonstrate that the professional development program was effective in generating reflections among faculty supervisors that reflected a deep understanding of the importance of transformational leadership as a tool to influence faculty and potentially generate higher levels of faculty engagement.
Don't Just Build: Bridge the Gap
Authors: Vizcaino Alida , Lobo Jose
Published: May 2022

This article addresses issues of reading and interpreting construction from architectural, social, educational, and religious angles. We argue in this essay that reading the landscape of a city and the intricacies of a community are the same as reading a book. This reading act implies a very complex process that includes not only comparing and analyzing visual, historical, socio-cultural, and verbal information to connect the dots of inequality. It also involves acting within a social realm to bridge the gap between the silenced voices of the disenfranchised and the voices of power holders. Two examples of social builders in regards to this topic have been provided.
Coaching, Liderazgo y Habilidades Blandas en las Empresas en Panamá
Authors: Alves Ribeiro Fátima
Published: May 2022

La investigación tenía como objetivo analizar el uso del coaching y su relación con el desarrollo del liderazgo y de otras habilidades blandas y describir el estatus del coaching en las empresas en Panamá. Se entrevistaron 20 empresas, 7 multinacionales, 5 regionales y 8 nacionales, de media a grande dimensión, en la ciudad de Panamá, con procesos de coaching en los últimos tres años. La información fue recogida entre marzo y julio de 2018, y la misma fue analizada a través de estadística descriptiva y análisis de contenido. El desarrollo del liderazgo y de la comunicación fueron simultáneamente las motivaciones y los beneficios percibidos más mencionados por las empresas para implementar procesos de coaching. Los procesos efectuados por coaches externos derivan mayoritariamente de necesidades puntales y enfocan en niveles gerenciales y directivos. Cerca de un tercio de las empresas consideró tener una cultura de coaching. La mayoría de las empresas no consideró aplicar instrumentos para medición de los beneficios. La investigación aportó conocimiento sobre la utilización del coaching en las empresas en Panamá, principales motivaciones y beneficios percibidos a nivel de desarrollo del liderazgo, competencias y habilidades blandas.
Evaluasi Program Belajar Literasi-Menulis di Prodi Magister PAK STT Ekumene Jakarta Melalui Model CIPP
Authors: Fernando Andreas , Etnasari Anjaya Carolina
Published: May 2022

Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the program using the CIPP (Context Input Process and Product) model for the learning to write program in the PAK Masters Study Program, Ecumenical Theology College Jakarta, which is labeled the Active Writing Masters program. The results of this evaluation are concluded: first, in terms of context, the Master of Active Writing program is very important and needed by the PAK Masters Study Program. Second, in terms of input, the program refers to the vision and mission of the PAK Masters Study Program. Third, in terms of process, the implementation of the Master of Active Writing program has been carried out well as an extra-curricular activity. Learning materials and implementation methods are as needed. Fourth, in terms of products, the results of the program are the publication of scientific papers or student research reports in several journals. Broadly speaking, the Master of Active Writing program has answered the needs and objectives set by the PAK Masters Study Program, STT Ecumenism, Jakarta.Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan evaluasi program dengan model Context Input Process and Product) terhadap program belajar menulis di prodi Magister PAK Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Ekumene Jakarta yang diberi label program Magister Aktif Menulis. Hasil evaluasi ini disimpulkan: pertama, segi konteks, program Magister Aktif Menulis sangat penting dan dibutuhkan oleh prodi Magister PAK. Kedua, segi input, program tersebut mengacu kepada visi misi prodi Magister PAK. Ketiga, segi proses, penyelenggaraan program Magister Aktif Menulis telah dilakukan dengan baik sebagai kegiatan ekstra kurikuler. Materi pembelajaran dan metode pelaksanaan sesuai dengan kebutuhan. Keempat, segi produk, hasil program tersebut yaitu diterbitkannya karya tulis ilmiah atau laporan penelitian mahasiswa pada beberapa jurnal. Secara garis besar program Magister Aktif Menulis telah menjawab kebutuhan dan tujuan yang ditetapkan prodi Magister PAK STT Ekumene Jakarta.
La idea de justicia en la resolución de conflictos en la Central Única Distrital de la Ronda Campesina de Acora
Authors: Espinoza Coila Michael , Ponce Flores Galimberty Rossinaldo , Chura Godoy Cecilia Candy , Arqque Monzón Rocio Leonarda , Larico Mamani Deycy , Ccopa Callata Luz Mery
Published: May 2022

El valor del presente trabajo es mostrar desde el quehacer directo y real, no desde la teoría o la normatividad la dinámica de una Justicia comunal, con las actividades que realizan los ronderos, y que estamos seguros, engrosará los ya bastantes trabajos que se vienen desarrollando en torno al pluralismo jurídico desde el lado del altiplano del sur peruano, a fin de propiciar en un corto tiempo a futuro que se pueda tener en nuestro país la coexistencia de sistema y ordenes jurídicos reconocidos y protegidos, a través de un estado también plural e intercultural que pueda finalmente ser congruente con el tipo de sociedad y culturas que tenemos en el Perú.