bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using an Individual-Centered Approach to Gain Insights From Wearable Data in the Quantified Flu Platform: Netnography Study
Authors: Greshake Tzovaras Bastian , Senabre Hidalgo Enric , Alexiou Karolina , Baldy Lukaz , Morane Basile , Bussod Ilona , Fribourg Melvin , Wac Katarzyna , Wolf Gary , Ball Mad
Published: September 2021

Background

Wearables have been used widely for monitoring health in general, and recent research results show that they can be used to predict infections based on physiological symptoms. To date, evidence has been generated in large, population-based settings. In contrast, the Quantified Self and Personal Science communities are composed of people who are interested in learning about themselves individually by using their own data, which are often gathered via wearable devices.

Objective

This study aims to explore how a cocreation process involving a heterogeneous community of personal science practitioners can develop a collective self-tracking system for monitoring symptoms of infection alongside wearable sensor data.

Methods

We engaged in a cocreation and design process with an existing community of personal science practitioners to jointly develop a working prototype of a web-based tool for symptom tracking. In addition to the iterative creation of the prototype (started on March 16, 2020), we performed a netnographic analysis to investigate the process of how this prototype was created in a decentralized and iterative fashion.

Results

The Quantified Flu prototype allowed users to perform daily symptom reporting and was capable of presenting symptom reports on a timeline together with resting heart rates, body temperature data, and respiratory rates measured by wearable devices. We observed a high level of engagement; over half of the users (52/92, 56%) who engaged in symptom tracking became regular users and reported over 3 months of data each. Furthermore, our netnographic analysis highlighted how the current Quantified Flu prototype was a result of an iterative and continuous cocreation process in which new prototype releases sparked further discussions of features and vice versa.

Conclusions

As shown by the high level of user engagement and iterative development process, an open cocreation process can be successfully used to develop a tool that is tailored to individual needs, thereby decreasing dropout rates.
Using Information and Communication Technologies to Engage Citizens in Health System Governance in Burkina Faso: Protocol for Action Research
Authors: Biau Sandrine , Bonnet Emmanuel , Dagenais Christian , De Allegri Manuela , Traoré Zoumana , Ouedraogo Abdoul Wahabo , Sow Abdramane , Dubois-Nguyen Karina , Ridde Valéry
Published: September 2021

Background

Health systems are complex systems involving a vast range of actors. In West Africa, they are often not accessible or responsive. Burkina Faso has widely expressed, in its public health policy, the need to improve both access to quality care and health system responsiveness. There is also a strong wish to give more voice to citizens. To support Burkinabè institutions in achieving these goals, we have developed an action research (AR) protocol.

Objective

This paper presents the protocol that will address citizens’ participation in health policies and their empowerment through the expression of opinions, for accountability, as well as the strengthening of the health system using information and communication technologies (ICTs).

Methods

Our approach will consist of (1) enabling people to express their opinions on the health system by means of a toll-free (TF) service coupled with an interactive voice server (IVS); (2) building an information base with anonymous and reliable data; and (3) conducting information awareness-raising activities, including knowledge transfer (KT) and advocacy, social integration activities, development of OpenData platforms, and the capitalization and media coverage of governance issues. For this purpose, the AR project will be implemented in Burkina Faso. The design uses a concurrent mixed-methods approach. This AR project will evaluate the acceptability, process, effectiveness, and economic costs of the device’s implementation. We will also analyze the potential for the data collected by the device to be used to improve practices.

Results

Data collection is in progress; the TF number was officially launched on July 1, 2020, and data collection is planned to continue throughout 2021. By using mixed methods, our AR will be approached from a variety of perspectives. Mixed methods will support us in combining the partial insights into sophisticated realities from qualitative inquiries with the data analyses produced by quantitative research.

Conclusions

This AR is expected to add knowledge on how to increase the empowerment of the population, especially the most vulnerable, to participate in democratic processes and enjoy and exercise their human rights. This protocol recommends implementing a low-cost, contextually adapted technology, associated with an evidence-based approach and carried out on a significant scale. The originality of this approach lies in the fact that it introduces a real AR dimension with local communities and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), combined with an integrated strategy of KT and application throughout the project for all stakeholders.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/28780
Utility of a Machine-Guided Tool for Assessing Risk Behavior Associated With Contracting HIV in Three Sites in South Africa: Protocol for an In-Field Evaluation
Authors: Majam Mohammed , Phatsoane Mothepane , Hanna Keith , Faul Charles , Arora Lovkesh , Makthal Sarvesh , Kumar Akhil , Jois Kashyap , Lalla-Edward Samanta Tresha
Published: September 2021

Background

Mobile technology has helped to advance health programs, and studies have shown that an automated risk prediction model can successfully be used to identify patients who exhibit a high probable risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A machine-guided tool is an algorithm that takes a set of subjective and objective answers from a simple questionnaire and computes an HIV risk assessment score.

Objective

The primary objective of this study is to establish that machine learning can be used to develop machine-guided tools and give us a deeper statistical understanding of the correlation between certain behavioral patterns and HIV.

Methods

In total, 200 HIV-negative adult individuals across three South African study sites each (two semirural and one urban) will be recruited. Study processes will include (1) completing a series of questions (demographic, sexual behavior and history, personal, lifestyle, and symptoms) on an application system, unaided (assistance will only be provided upon user request); (2) two HIV tests (one per study visit) being performed by a nurse/counselor according to South African national guidelines (to evaluate the prediction accuracy of the tool); and (3) communicating test results and completing a user experience survey questionnaire. The output metrics for this study will be computed by using the participants’ risk assessment scores as “predictions” and the test results as the “ground truth.” Analyses will be completed after visit 1 and then again after visit 2. All risk assessment scores will be used to calculate the reliability of the machine-guided tool.

Results

Ethical approval was received from the University of Witwatersrand Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC; ethics reference no. 200312) on August 20, 2020. This study is ongoing. Data collection has commenced and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2021. We will report on the machine-guided tool’s performance and usability, together with user satisfaction and recommendations for improvement.

Conclusions

Machine-guided risk assessment tools can provide a cost-effective alternative to large-scale HIV screening and help in providing targeted counseling and testing to prevent the spread of HIV.

Trial Registration

South African National Clinical Trial Registry DOH-27-042021-679; https://sanctr.samrc.ac.za/TrialDisplay.aspx?TrialID=5545

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/30304
Disability-Inclusive Diabetes Self-management Telehealth Program: Protocol for a Pilot and Feasibility Study
Authors: Evans Eric , Zengul Ayse , Hall Allyson , Qu Haiyan , Willig Amanda , Cherrington Andrea , Thirumalai Mohanraj
Published: September 2021

Background

Individuals with disabilities and type 2 diabetes require self-management programs that are accessible, sustainable, inclusive, and adaptable. Health coaching has been shown to be an effective approach for improving behavioral changes in self-management. Health coaching combined with telehealth technology has the potential to improve the overall quality of and access to health services.

Objective

This protocol outlines the study design for implementing the Artificial Intelligence for Diabetes Management (AI4DM) intervention. The protocol will assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the AI4DM telehealth platform for people with disabilities.

Methods

The AI4DM study is a 2-arm randomized controlled trial for evaluating the delivery of a 12-month intervention, which will involve telecoaching, diabetes educational content, and technology access, to 90 individuals with diabetes and physical disabilities. The hypothesis is that this pilot project is feasible and acceptable for adults with permanently impaired mobility and type 2 diabetes. We also hypothesize that adults in the AI4DM intervention groups will have significantly better glycemic control (glycated hemoglobin) and psychosocial and psychological measures than the attention control group at the 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups.

Results

The AI4DM study was approved by the university’s institutional review board, and recruitment and enrollment will begin in October 2021.

Conclusions

The AI4DM study will improve our understanding of the feasibility and efficacy of a web-based diabetes self-management program for people with disabilities. The AI4DM intervention has the potential to become a scalable and novel method for successfully managing type 2 diabetes in people with disabilities.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04927377; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04927377

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/31689
The influence of trust, health beliefs, and technology acceptance on the intent to use an m-health platform (halodoc®) in large cities in Indonesia: an empirical study of users and non-users (Preprint)
Authors: Widyanti Ari , Salma Sheila Amalia , Muslim Khoirul , Wijayanto Titis , Trapsilawati Fitri , Arini Hilya Mudrika , Wibawa Adhi Dharma
Published: September 2021

BACKGROUND

M-health use in low- and middle-income countries is expected to overcome the widespread health system barriers such as health professional shortages, cost of services and transportation. However, the use of m-heath in those countries including in Indonesia is not as expected, probably due to low acceptance and willingness to use the m-health.

OBJECTIVE

This study observed the influence of trust, health belief, and technology acceptance on the intention to use m-health in Indonesia for both users and non-users.

METHODS

A total of 616 respondents with a balanced number of users and non-users of m-health voluntarily participated in this study by filling out a questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed based on a conceptual model integrating trust, health belief model, and technology acceptance. A total of 34 questions were administered based on the conceptual model. A five-Likert scale was used to measure the answers.

RESULTS

Interesting findings showed that among the non-users of m-health, perceived usefulness influenced the intention to use m-health more than that among those who actually used the technology. Among the users of m-health, perceived ease of use influenced the intention to use the technology more than that among the non-users. The effect of trust was not shown to be significant.

CONCLUSIONS

In general, intention to use m-health in Indonesia was significantly influenced by perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived health risk.
AN OPD BASED PROSPECTIVE EXPLORATORY STUDY OF DERMATOPHYTOSIS - FOCUS ON TREATMENT OUTCOMES, MEDICATION ADHERENCE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Authors: MUKHERJEE SOUGATA , BAGCHI CHIRANJIB , CHATTERJEE KINGSHUK , DAS AVIK , KUMAR TRIPATHI SANTANU
Published: September 2021

Objective: The study was planned primarily to judge the effectiveness, safety, and adherence of the prescribed treatments in dermatophytosis along with the effect on the Quality of Life (QoL) of the affected individuals.
Methods: In this prospective observational study, spanning over 5 months, participants (dermatophytosis patients) were assessed at baseline and 6 week-follow-up at study site. Information about their clinical presentation, QoL (Quality of Life) parameters, medication adherence, and adverse drug reaction (ADR) were entered in the Case Report Form (CRF) prepared by utilizing global standard tools such as 5D-itch scale, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS), and WHO-ADR reporting form respectively.
Results: Total 60 subjects (33 males and 27 females) had completed the study. Overall, tinea cruris (40%) was the most common variety followed by combination of tinea corporis and cruris (35%), tinea corporis (20%), and tinea incognito (3%). Pruritus was the predominant symptom. There was a significant (p<0.001) improvement of both 5D-itch & DLQI scores from baseline to follow-up stage (after 6 weeks). Treatment regimens were well tolerated (only eight subjects reported any adverse event such as gastric irritation and sedation). Medication adherence to the prescribed treatment was good; (mean MARS score 7.588±1.82). Mostly prescribed regimen was a combination of antifungal (oral plus topical) and antihistamine tablet (58/60, 96.66%). The most common drug combination was capsule itraconazole, luliconazole cream, and cetirizine or levocetirizine tablet with or without ketoconazole soap (35/60, 58.33%).
Conclusion: Prescribed treatment regimen for dermatophytosis was effective, tolerable, acceptable with high medication adherence and also improved the QoL of the study subjects.
IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATORS ABOUT CHANGE IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
Authors: DIVYA GOEL  , INDERPAL KAUR
Published: September 2021

Objectives: COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc in every sphere of life and medical education is no exception. To overcome crisis of this pandemic, currently, there is an entire shift in teaching in medical colleges from face-to-face classes to online classes. Virtual teaching requires both technical and pedagogical support and the present study was carried out to assess the perception of medical teachers about this change in medical education.
Methods: This analytical, observational, online, and cross-sectional study used newly developed questionnaire that was given to teachers of medical colleges of North India during lockdown period. Answers for the items were read on a five-point Likert-type scale and data was analysed using Descriptive statistics and t-test.
Results: A total of 131 participants filled the questionnaire. Out of these 70 (53.4%) were females and 61 (46.6%) were males. Many teachers (33.6%) found online tools to be easier to use and (35.1%) participants were of opinion of possessing sufficient knowledge and skills for conducting online classes but 44.3% of participants want to undergo training for this purpose. Majority of educators (67.2%) did not want to take online classes along with face-to-face classes after COVID pandemic time.
Conclusion: Online teaching in medical education is still relatively new but this crisis should be taken as opportunity to explore the potential of online platforms and should enhance technological knowledge for the benefit of future budding doctors.
PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDIES OF LEAVES OF ACACIA ETBAICA SUBSPECIES UNCINATA
Authors: SALEH KASSEM ALGFRI
Published: September 2021

bjective: The objective of the study is to analyze the microscopic, macroscopic, and physicochemical standards of the leaves of the Acacia etbaica subspecies uncinata.
Methods: Pharamacognostic studies (macroscopic, microscopic, and powder microscopy) were carried out. Physicochemical standards (ash values, extractives values, and moisture content by loss on drying) were determined. Fluorescence analysis of powdered drug was also performed.
Results: The macroscopic study showed that the leaves were bipinnate with 3–11 pairs of pinnae, each containing 7–25 pairs of leaflets. The leaflet was linear with parallel margins and a rounded at the apex, color was dark green, odor was characteristic and the taste was astringent. The characteristic microscopy of leaves showed the presence of polygonal and rectangular epidermal cells in the center of the lamina and rectangular at the edges, paracytic stomata, non-glandular trichomes, and reticulate venations. The microscopic study of petiole, rachis, and rachilla revealed the presence of elongate, swollen conical-shaped, flagelliform, and wavy trichomes. The powder microscopy also revealed paracytic stomata, trichomes with pedestals, and annular vessels. Physiochemical analysis of dried leaf powder showed total ash, acid insoluble ash, water-soluble ash, water extractive value, ethanol extractive value, and moisture content as 6.11%, 2.50%, 4.57%, 32.50%, 14.10%, and 7.26% w/w respectively. The fluorescence analysis of leaf powder was established.
Conclusion: Various pharmacognostic, physicochemical, and fluorescence parameters observed in this study will help in the identification and standardization of the leaves of A. etbaica subspecies uncinata.
DIFFERENT ULTRAVIOLET SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON ITS APPLICATION FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Authors: PROMA MUKHERJEE  , DEBARUPA DUTTA CHAKRABORTY  , PRITHVIRAJ CHAKRABORTY  , BHUPENDRA SHRESTHA  , BHUYAN NIHAR RANJAN
Published: September 2021

In routine practice, some simple and rapid analytical methods are needed for the assessment of formulations containing multiple elements, complex matrix system and for biotherapeutic products. There are several methods available for ultraviolet (UV) spectrophotometry that rely on the concept of absorbance difference, absorbance spectra, and additivity, also included in the list are simultaneous equation method, Q-absorbance ratio method, derivative spectrophotometry, ratio derivative spectra, successive ratio-derivative spectra, absorption and absorptivity factor method, and difference spectrophotometry along with multivariate chemometric methods. In this review, emphasis has been given to the theories, mathematical context, advantages, and disadvantages along with the vast applications of UV spectrophotometry. The findings further highlighted that for the analysis of drugs, UV spectrophotometry remains as one of the most simple, cheap, and promising option for routine practice in the field of pharmaceuticals.
Impact of clinical research coordinators on research output in orthopedic surgery
Authors: Berger Garrett K , Neilson John C , King David M , Wooldridge Adam N
Published: September 2021

Aim:
To describe the efficacy of clinical research coordinators (CRCs) in terms of research output among faculty, residents and medical students.
Materials & methods:
We analyzed and reviewed departmental research output from the 3 years prior to the hire of 3 CRCs compared with the 3 years following.
Results:
From 2014 to 2016, the department output was a total of 27 peer-reviewed publications, 16 oral presentations and 33 poster presentations. From 2017–2019 there was a 52% increase in publications (n = 41), 131% increase in oral presentations (n = 37) and a 61% increase in poster presentations (n = 53).
Conclusion:
The implementation of CRCs has markedly increased tangible research output and trainee involvement. This role may serve as a valuable model for other academic departments.
Detección de anticuerpos contra Histoplasma capsulatum, complejo Paracoccidioides y complejo Sporothrix schenckii en Canis familiaris, mediante la prueba de inmunodifusión en gel de agarosa. municipio Caroní, estado Bolívar, Venezuela
Authors: Cermeño Julman R , Ortiz Julio C , Quintero Ana K
Published: September 2021

Los hongos dimórficos, Histoplasma capsulatum, complejo Paracoccidioides spp. y complejo Sporothrix schenckii son los agentes causales de la histoplasmosis, paracoccidioidomicosis y esporotricosis, respectivamente. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la presencia de anticuerpos contra H. capsulatum, complejo Paracoccidioides spp. y complejo Sporothrix schenckii en perros domésticos (Canis familiaris) del municipio Caroní, estado Bolívar, Venezuela. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo, descriptivo y transversal. Se recolectaron al azar 200 muestras de suero de igual número de perros pertenecientes a 10 localidades del municipio Caroní. Mediante la técnica de inmunodifusión en gel de agarosa, se buscaron anticuerpos específicos contra antígenos de H. capsulatum, complejo Paracoccidioides spp. y complejo Sporothrix schenckii. El 9,0% (n=18) de los caninos estudiados mostraron anticuerpos contra H. capsulatum, 7,0% (n=14) contra Paracoccidioides spp., 1,0% (n=2) para ambos hongos y 1,5% (n=3) para complejo Sporothrix schenckii; siendo ubicados, la mayoría de estos, en las localidades de San Félix y Unare. La detección de anticuerpos específicos contra Histoplasma capsulatum, complejo Paracoccidioides spp. y complejo S. schenckii en los perros, sugiere que estos agentes están presentes en el municipio Caroní. Probablemente, los humanos que habitan esta zona tengan una exposición similar a estos hongos y por tanto, el diagnóstico de las condiciones causadas por estos agentes debe ser considerado en esta área geográfica.
Knowledge and Misconceptions Regarding SLE Among Medical Students at King Abdulaziz University
Authors: Bawazir Yasser M. , Jali Ibtisam
Published: September 2021

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and misconceptions regarding SLE in sixth-year medical students in order to verify their understanding of the general aspects of SLE and provide recommendations to improve their learning experience.
Methods: We created a two-part 25-item questionnaire of 25 questions to assess studentsâ€™ knowledge about epidemiology, clinical manifestations, complications, management, and prognosis of SLE, preferred ways of learning, and opinion on which specialties should include learning about the disease. The questionnaire was distributed to the participants through Google Forms.
Results: A total of 200 students from King Abdulaziz University responded to the questionnaire. The prevalence of adequate knowledge among students was 39.5%. There was a significant statistical difference between students with adequate knowledge and those without adequate knowledge according to the number of cases seen during training. There was a higher prevalence of adequate knowledge among female students and those who had a family history of SLE. Most students answered correctly the basic questions about SLE, while there were weak points in the questions about epidemiology and clinical manifestations. The preferred way of learning about SLE indicated by most respondents was to see patients in the wards and analyze the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. Most students chose internal medicine and rheumatology as specialties that should include learning about SLE.
Conclusion: The findings reflect the need to improve the teaching of chronic medical diseases treated on an outpatient basis and to modify the medical school curriculum so as to prepare future physicians to deal with such cases.
Russian as a Foreign Language Teaching in a Higher Educational Establishment of the Republic of Belarus in Conditions of Closely Related Bilingualism
Authors: Grinberg Svetlana A.
Published: September 2021

The study relevance is caused by the special language situation in Belarus which is in close attention of modern linguists for several decades. Russian-Belarusian languages interaction is a special type of bilingualism which has specific features due to the common fate of the Belarusian and Russian people, genetic relationship, and language systems kinship. In Belarus the processes of generation and perception of the text in Russian language take place against a special psychological background of the Belarusian language system which creates the effect of the so-called unbalanced bilingualism. As a result one language system comes into contact with another causing interference. A serious problem in Belarus is the spontaneously russified version of the Belarusian language - Trasyanka. The goal of author is to identify the main problems of foreign students language adaptation in conditions of Belarusian-Russian bilingualism. Studying Russian in Belarus foreign students have to deal with texts in the Belarusian language, with colloquial speech and, of course, use words, terms, names in the Belarusian language. The author comes to the conclusion that foreign students do not experience any special communication difficulties from the Belarusian language unfamiliarity. The teacher of Russian as a foreign language, however, has a different, special task - to ensure a harmony among the culture of the language being studied (Russian), the culture of the host country (Belarus) and the national culture of the student.
Anticipation and Mechanisms for Resolving Interethnic Conﬂicts
Authors: Kugay A. I. , Zakharova I. V.
Published: September 2021

The formation of a harmonious environment that promotes personal development is a necessary component for each person and for the functioning of the community, regardless of the form of its political structure. Creating a harmonious environment includes, among other things, working to maintain a positive inter-ethnic environment. To do this, it is necessary to conduct constant monitoring and work to support a harmonious inter-ethnic background. The article deals with the peculiarities of the inﬂuence of immersion in the interethnic environment and self-determination in the community on the individual, the inﬂuence of the communicative connection between representatives of diﬀerent ethnic groups on the functioning of the community.
Ways to Achieve Comprehensive Development of the City: The Experience of Leningrad of the 70–80s of the Twentieth Century and Its Relevance
Authors: Labudin A. V. , Zakharova N. V.
Published: September 2021

In the article examines the problem of complex development of the metropolis on the example of Leningrad of the late seventies and early eighties of the twentieth century and proposed ways to solve it. The emphasis is on the urgency of this problem in the context of a qualitatively new stage of development of Russian society.
El efecto de las TIC en el desempeño educativo: el análisis de la comprensión lectora
Authors: Formichella María Marta , Alderete María Verónica
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de este trabajo es estudiar el efecto de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y de la comunicación (TIC) sobre los resultados educativos. Para ello, se estima un modelo econométrico de panel de datos con efectos fijos ajustado por heterocedasticidad para una muestra de 52 países participantes del Programa Internacional de Evaluación de Alumnos (PISA). Se plantea la hipótesis de que las TIC inciden positivamente en el desempeño educativo y los resultados hallados la verifican. Se observa que las TIC vinculadas al hogar, en especial el acceso a banda ancha, así como aquellas relativas a la escuela poseen un efecto significativo y positivo sobre los resultados de la prueba de lectura.
Informality and tax evasion. An experimental test among female entrepreneurs in Bogotá
Authors: Calderon Diaz Mayda Alejandra , Manrique Chaparro Olga Lucia , Jade Day Samantha Chloe
Published: September 2021

The majority of informal entrepreneurs and workers in Bogota are women, most of whom do not have social security provision or job stability.This research investigates to what extent female entrepreneurs in the city of Bogota, Colombia, prefer to situate their business in the informal labor market. Some theorists as represented by De Soto, argue informality occurs due to a preference-based rational decision to avoid paying taxes, while others consider it to be primarily related to an “escape” from poverty as a unique option. The study used an experiment, featuring a tax evasion game targeting500 women participants, formal and informal entrepreneurs, from the city of Bogota. The null hypothesis of the study was tested using Chi-square (X2) and inferential statistical model at a 5% level of significance. The findings revealed that a significant difference between attitudes towards taxation in formal and informal female entrepreneurs in Bogota does not exist.
Movilidad humana: venezolanos en Cúcuta y Villa del Rosario, su satisfacción en el territorio
Authors: Zambrano Miranda Mario de Jesus , Galvis Rodríguez Diana Carolina , Sierra De Rodríguez Olga Marina , Toloza Martínez Claudia Elizabeth
Published: September 2021

Este trabajo pretende contribuir al conocimiento de las nuevas dinámicas de la movilidad de los grupos poblacionales de venezolanos que llegan a Cúcuta y Villa del Rosario. Siguiendo una metodología cuantitativa, se desarrolla una estimación de la probabilidad de satisfacción con el territorio al que se migra a partir de un modelo de regresión de respuesta cualitativo logístico. En la investigación se observa que el empleo, la jefatura del hogar y las horas trabajadas son las variables más influyentes en la satisfacción de los migrantes. Para el caso de las ayudas recibidas por esta población, se identifica que su incidencia es mayor cuando se complementa con empleo. Las mujeres en general son las más satisfechas, en especial las jefes de hogar.
Brecha de género en el mercado laboral colombiano en tiempos de la Covid-19
Authors: Ramos Barroso Cristina Isabel , Bolivar Restrepo María Cristina
Published: September 2021

El propósito de este trabajo consiste analizar el impacto que ha traído la crisis de salud pública mundial derivada de la Covid-19 , para la mujer y su rol en el mercado laboral colombiano. El estudio busca evaluar la dinámica de los principales indicadores laborales en hombres y mujeres y verificar si la emergencia sanitaria ha contribuido a ampliar la brecha de género en le mercado de trabajo.  La estrategia empírica consiste en un análisis estadístico sobre los principales indicadores laborales extraídos de la Gran Encuesta Integrada de Hogares (GEIH) para el año 2020, elaborada por el Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadísticas (DANE), así como la revisión documental sobre las principales vertientes existentes en los estudios de género y el mercado laboral. Como principal hallazgo se tiene que en la mayoría de los indicadores laborales, en particular la tasa de desempleo, inactividad y sectores críticos, la Covid-19 ha contribuido al incremento de la brecha laboral entre hombres y mujeres en el mercado de trabajo.
Medidas de economía de bienestar que destruyen empleo en la economía digital
Authors: Sánchez-Bayón Antonio
Published: September 2021

Este es un estudio crítico y comparado de Economía Política, desde el enfoque de Economía Global y Gestión Intercultural, en el que se revisan fundamentos y se retiran velos de confusión. Se parte de la crisis de la COVID-19, que ha resultado un acelerador en la transición digital y la transformación laboral. Durante la crisis ha crecido la polarización entre dos tipos de colaboradores, los knowmads y los freeriders, quienes carecen aún de adecuada regulación propia, por lo que se pretende su encaje en categorías obsoletas. Desde los Gobiernos, se están aplicando medidas económicas tradicionales (proteccionistas), como el salario mínimo, agravándose el problema (con un efecto negativo en cascada). Con este estudio, se pretende alertar sobre el riesgo de colapso abrupto de la caduca economía de bienestar estatal, de modo que la transición digital y sus relaciones laborales no se frenen, sino que se realicen a tiempo y de manera pacífica.
Análisis de políticas públicas en el Perú ante la crisis derivada de la Covid-19
Authors: Meza Riquelme Mauricio Jorge Serafín , Condori Pereyra Abigail Rosse , Encalada Carbajal Daniela Andrea
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de la investigación es analizar las medidas de políticas públicas implementadas por el gobierno peruano en la dimensión sanitaria y económica para contener la COVID-19. Para ello se basa en información secundaria, información de datos oficiales de entidades estatales que han permitido construir indicadores, utilizando Ms Excel y el SPSS. Mediante una revisión teórica de las políticas públicas, se presenta las medidas implementadas en Perú comparadas con otros países. Se demuestra las razones por las que las políticas no fueron efectivas. El trabajo concluye con propuestas para mejorar las medidas de política pública.
Revisión bibliográfica sobre inclusión financiera como estrategia de recuperación y de crecimiento fintech
Authors: Cardona Daniel
Published: September 2021

El presente artículo pretende dar un acercamiento a la inclusión financiera digital desde la visión post- COVID-19 como posible herramienta de desarrollo y resiliencia. Mediante un seguimiento bibliográfico de análisis institucionales, investigaciones académicas e informes de entidades relevantes, se hace un mapeamiento de los aportes y recomendaciones sobre la temática en materia de recuperación económica. En los resultados se confirma la trascendencia de la inclusión financiera digital como elemento aportante a la reconstrucción y fortalecimiento del flujo económico y del tejido financiero, y se proponen acciones para su correcta adopción.
QUEM CUIDA DOS IDOSOS? NARRATIVAS DE CUIDADORES FORMAIS EM ILPI
Authors: Justo Ana Maria , Peterle Thiago Dos Santos
Published: September 2021

O Brasil passa por um processo de envelhecimento populacional e o cuidador tem sido um profissional importante no atendimento da população idosa. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo conhecer o perfil do profissional cuidador de idosos em Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos (ILPI), bem como compreender sentidos a ele atribuídos à sua entrada e manutenção na profissão. Realizou-se estudo de caráter exploratório e descritivo, cuja coleta de dados foi realizada por meio da técnica de entrevista narrativa com quinze cuidadoras de idosos. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva para os dados de caracterização e análise lexicográfica do tipo Classificação Hierárquica Descendente, com auxílio do software Iramuteq, para analisar o corpus textual. Os resultados apontam uma entrada na profissão não planejada, entretanto, evidencia-se que as cuidadoras de idosos se identificaram com a profissão e consideram continuar nessa carreira. A partir das entrevistas, é possível considerar a profissão em três dimensões complementares: os cuidados básicos dirigidos aos idosos, que configuram a parte mais técnica do cuidado; as relações pessoais e a interação com idoso como formadores de vínculo; e os aspectos afetivos e emocionais construídos ao longo da vivência na profissão, que parecem ser motivadores da manutenção dos cuidadores no trabalho. Tais resultados apontam que, para além da formação, há necessidade de se desenvolver espaços para escuta e elaboração da prática cotidiana de trabalho, fortemente marcada por envolvimento afetivo e emocional.
ANÁLISE DE APLICATIVOS MÓVEIS PARA CUIDADORES DE IDOSOS EM PLATAFORMAS DIGITAIS
Authors: Epaminondas Jocênio Marquios , Carneiro Ana Catarine Melo de Oliveira , Félix Rodrigo Alexandre , Vilaça e Silva Karla Helena Coelho
Published: September 2021

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar aplicativos móveis disponíveis nas plataformas Play Store e App Store para cuidadores de idosos no Brasil. Foram analisados aplicativos na língua portuguesa que atuam como instrumentos de auxílio no cuidado ao idoso e/ou que promova a relação comercial entre cuidador de idoso profissional e família. Como resultado da busca, foram encontrados 247 aplicativos que se encaixassem nos perímetros da pesquisa. Após critérios de exclusão, restaram 28 aplicativos que foram organizados em categorias, sendo que dezoito aplicativos apresentaram função de aproximar profissionais/serviços e familiares/idosos, sete para auxílio ao idoso, cuidador profissional ou familiar, três para monitoramento do idoso, quatro para registro de informações do idoso e cinco pertencem a mais de uma categoria. Conclui-se que há aplicativos disponíveis nas lojas virtuais com temas voltados para o cuidado do idoso e que promovem relacionamento entre os familiares e o idoso assistido. Todavia, evidenciou-se a necessidade de inclusão de novas funcionalidades e ajustes para melhoria da usabilidade dos aplicativos.
FACE TO FACE, UM PROJETO DE INCLUSÃO E INTERGERACIONAL
Authors: Violante Marta
Published: September 2021

Face to Face, financiado pelo programa FACES da Fundação Montepio, foi um projeto de inclusão e intergeracional promovido pelo Orfeão de Leiria em que as artes serviram de veículo de inclusão. O Projeto decorreu entre outubro de 2018 e dezembro de 2019 e contou com a participação de jovens do Lar de Santa Isabel (Leiria) e alunas do Conservatório Sénior do Orfeão (CSOL). Pretendeu-se com este projeto contribuir para aumentar as competências pessoais, sociais e artísticas de jovens institucionalizadas, através de ações de valorização pessoal e desenvolvimento de práticas artísticas, num contexto intergeracional e contribuir para aumentar o sentimento de bem-estar físico, social e mental das pessoas seniores, através do estabelecimento de relações pessoais e sociais e desenvolvimento de laços com jovens institucionalizadas. Para alcançar os objetivos, desenvolveram-se três atividades principais: oficinas de artes performativas de frequência semanal; um programa de formação, assente em ações de valorização, desenvolvimento pessoal e mentoria, em sessões individuais e de grupo; e, como produto do trabalho desenvolvido, três apresentações públicas.
RELAÇÃO ENTRE O ESTADO NUTRICIONAL, DIETA E DIAGNÓSTICO DE IDOSOS INTERNADOS EM UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Authors: Fischer Maiara De Queiroz , Baelz Katiele , Dalmonte Katiane Schmitt , Poll Fabiana Assmann
Published: September 2021

A identificação do estado nutricional dos idosos tem influência direta nas intervenções nutricionais. Para tanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi identificar e relacionar a via de administração dieta, o estado nutricional e a faixa de idade de pacientes idosos internados em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Foi realizado um estudo transversal e retrospectivo, com fichas de avaliação nutricional de idosos admitidos em uma UTI entre os anos de 2013 a 2015. Foram utilizadas as variáveis: sexo, idade, índice de massa corporal (IMC), circunferência do braço (CB), adequação da CB, diagnóstico principal e via de alimentação. Utilizou-se o teste de qui-quadrado para avaliar a associação entre as variáveis, considerou-se um nível de significância de p < 0,05. Foram selecionados 168 pacientes com idade média de 72±8,4 anos, 61,9% do sexo masculino, houve prevalência de excesso de peso, seguido de eutrofia através do IMC. A via de alimentação predominante foi a oral. A maioria das internações foi relacionada a doenças cardiovasculares. Houve diferença significativa entre a faixa de idade com a via de alimentação (p=0,004) e a adequação da CB (p=0,001) e entre a via de alimentação com o IMC (p=0,031) e adequação da CB (p=0,001). Os resultados evidenciaram a predominância do excesso de peso e a via oral como forma de alimentação mais prevalente entre os idosos.
PROGRAMAS DE PREPARAÇÃO PARA APOSENTADORIA NO BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: De Freitas Vieira Jaqueline Finelli , Graeff Bibiana
Published: September 2021

Introdução: As principais leis relacionadas à velhice no Brasil preconizam a promoção de programas de preparação para a aposentadoria (PPA) por instituições públicas e privadas, como ação preventiva e promotora de uma sã e digna qualidade de vida na fase pós-aposentadoria. Objetivo: Identificar e analisar na literatura as impressões de trabalhadores sobre PPAs implementadas ou em vias de implementação no Brasil. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa e exploratória. Feita a partir de uma revisão de literatura, selecionando-se artigos, teses e dissertações publicados entre janeiro de 2012 e setembro de 2018, com as palavras-chave: “preparação” e “aposentadoria”; “planejamento” e “aposentadoria”, e os termos em inglês “retirement” e “preparation”; “retirement” e “planning”, nas bases de dados: Google Acadêmico, Periódicos Capes, Scielo, Psycinfo, Ageline e Web of Science. Resultados e Discussão: Foram selecionados treze estudos, que revelam um predomínio de impressões positivas dos participantes sobre os PPAs, todos oferecidos por instituições públicas. Alguns dos benefícios em participar dos PPAs relatados foram: a troca deexperiências e o compartilhamento de conhecimentos, adquirir uma nova visão da etapa da aposentadoria, impacto positivo nas relações familiares e até um repensar na espiritualidade. Conclusão: Sugere-se que o poder público estabeleça incentivos para que mais instituições promovam PPAs. Na medida em que os ganhos identificados pelos participantes dos PPAs englobam desde uma melhoria da autoestima individual, um impacto positivo nas relações familiares e sociais, até novas perspectivas de atuação profissional ou de voluntariado, infere-se que boas e contínuas estratégias de facilitação da transição do fim do vínculo empregatício para a aposentadoria podem impactar positivamente não apenas os trabalhadores, mas também as famílias, a sociedade em geral e o próprio Estado.
UM ESTUDO SOBRE LETRAMENTO DIGITAL PARA IDOSOS COM O APOIO DE UM APLICATIVO MÓVEL PERSONALIZÁVEL
Authors: Zaine Isabela , Rodrigues Kamila Rios da Hora , Viel Caio César , Cunha Bruna Carolina Rodrigues da , Batistoni Samila Sathler Tavares , Pimentel Maria Da Graça Campos , Cachioni Meire
Published: September 2021

O uso de sistemas computacionais para cuidados com a saúde deidosos é cada vez mais comum. No campo da educação, no entanto,as investigações enfocam mais em questões técnicas de desenvolvimento ou em adaptação de tecnologias, e não no processo deensino-aprendizagem e aplicabilidade do uso de dispositivos móveis.Este trabalho buscou estimular, monitorar e avaliar o uso dessesdispositivos no ambiente natural por idosos participantes de cursosde alfabetização e letramento digital. Também buscou promover novasmetodologias para práticas de alfabetização e letramento digital paraidosos. Foi realizado um estudo de viabilidade explorando o uso deum sistema denominado ESPIM, como um novo recurso pedagógicoem cursos como este. O ESPIM permite a profissionais de diferentesáreas construírem programas de intervenção para realizar coletas dedados de forma remota com suas populações de interesse. Essapopulação responde a perguntas programadas pelos profissionaisusando um aplicativo móvel. As perguntas planejadas podem serquestões abertas, de múltipla escolha, de escolha única, solicitaçãodo envio de mídias como áudio, vídeo ou imagens. Neste estudoqualitativo, por duas semanas consecutivas, os participantes receberam alertas e instruções, por meio desse aplicativo, para realizaratividades práticas em casa sobre o conteúdo aprendido em salade aula. Os resultados obtidos descrevem um comportamentopositivo dos participantes em termos de engajamento na execuçãodas atividades de casa, e também descrevem feedbacks sobre oaplicativo, tais como facilidades e dificuldades, autonomia no usoe adesão ao recurso tecnológico como forma de apoio a cursoscomo o supracitado.
The future for the replacement cost in the International Public Sector Accounting Standards
Authors: Izzo Teresa , Paolone Francesco , Pozzoli Matteo
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this paper is to review academic literature and professional practice guidance in relation to the replacement cost (RC) method of valuation in public sector financial accounting. The replacement cost is regarded as being the most appropriate basis for the determination of fair value when the fair value of the asset could not be reliably determined using market-based evidence (Wyatt, 2009). However, several problems persist in RC definition and application, underlining the lack of a uniform approach in the current valuation standards. The paper explores the current adoption of RC by performing a content analysis of the latest financial statements published by International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) adopter jurisdictions across the globe. The analysis highlights interesting patterns in the use of RC and provides an empirical base for further investigations. Additionally, the research offers useful insights to stimulate professional and academic debate on the replacement cost method, particularly in view of amendments proposed by the recently published Exposure Draft.
TABLIGHI JAMAAT SCHISM: RESPONSES AND CHANGES OF ITS MEMBERS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Achmad Achmad
Published: September 2021

ThisÂ studyÂ is an analysis of the Tablighi Jamaat schism in India, various responses,Â and changes that have occurred to its members in Indonesia. Using a socio-anthropological and historical approach, the results of this study show that the schismÂ thatÂ occurredÂ was caused by the conflictÂ over the struggle for the highest authority of the movement of its leaders in India.Â The fragmentation after the death of In'mul Hasan further sharpened the contestation among its senior members, until the Tablighi Jamaat split into two groups.Â First, those who declared Maulana Sa'ad as their sole leader and identified themselves as the Nizamuddin group. Secondly, those who supported the internationalÂ ShuraÂ system and identified themselvesÂ asÂ theÂ Shura 'AlamiÂ group.Â In Indonesia, these two groups are also developing, building demarcation lines from each other, claiming each other as the authenticity of the truth,Â and carrying out da'wah in accordanceÂ withÂ the directions of their respective elders. After the schism, both of them were transformed into a new organizational structure in accordanceÂ withÂ the interests of their respective groups.
THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF NAHDLATUL ULAMA AND MUHAMMADIYYAH LEADERS IN FACING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Nasih Ahmad Munjin , Faizin Nur , Sultoni Achmad , Thoriquttyas Titis
Published: September 2021

The study on the theological perspective of religious leaders upon the Covid-19 pandemic is essential to prevent the Covid-19 transmission. This study aims to portray the theological perspective related to the destiny (al-qada' and al-qadar) of NU and Muhammadiyah leaders in Indonesia during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study is a quantitative-descriptive analysis. The data is collected through the validated and distributed semi-open questionnaires using a google form to the 175 respondents living in Java, Sumatera, Sulawesi, and Kalimantan. This study reveals that the theological perspective of Indonesia's religious leaders upon the Covid-19 pandemic followsÂ Ahlussunnah wal Jama'ahÂ theology teaching on fate proposed by al-Ghazali, al-Baqilani, al-Juwaini, and other scholars who have similar views. Moreover, this study also affirms that NU and Muhammadiyah as moderate organizations in the aspect of destiny. Most NU and Muhammadiyah religious leaders have theological views stating that the Covid-19 pandemic is God's ordeal and test, while others believe it is God's torment and punishment.Â Â