bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
¿Ha tenido la descentralización un efecto importante en el desarrollo de las regiones? El caso peruano 2002-2015
Authors: Arroyo Laguna Juan
Published: July 2024

The article summarizes a preliminary study on the effect of decentralization on regional development in Peru. To this end, 61 indicators were compared from 2002, when the process started, until 2015. These indicators were grouped into four types of capital: territorial, productive, human and institutional, the latter related to the capacities of regional governments. For each capital, an index and a ranking of regions were formulated, according to the relative position that each region occupied based on its advance or regression between the baseline and the last year studied. Subsequently, comparisons and correlations were made between the indicators, to find, with support in the data and literature, explanations for variations and performances. The results indicate that the regions have had a notable territorial and productive growth, but this has been medium in human capital, with notable deficits in relation to institutional capital. All indicators of the first three types of capital grew, albeit with inequalities, which was expressed in the variations in their positions in the three rankings that were constructed. The exception was the indicators of institutional capital, which had a year-on-year variation without accumulation in the period 2002
with successive setbacks and advances. Only from 2008 did the regional governments begin to achieve some learning but in administrative aspects. In general, they show that they have learned something as contractors, but very little as social providers, being more micro-promoters of developments than macro-sponsors of the entrepreneurship of their populations and territories. The data also reveals a blockade to generate a healthy institutional framework. In this way, the decisive factors in the progress have been exogenous factors, rather than the actions of the regional governments. Regions that have turned their geographical or historical comparative advantages into competitive advantages, with national support, have prospered further. This demonstrates that the multilevel State in Peru has not yet succeeded: the country has made progress in decentralizing, but not in decentralized functioning. The study, by preliminary, opens the need for a research program.
Medios de resolución alternativa de conflictos: percepción general, satisfacción y lealtad de usuarios de centros de arbitraje en Portugal
Authors: Catarino João Ricardo , Alves Ribeiro Correia Pedro Miguel
Published: July 2024

This article, which presents a general framework of the arbitration centers in Portugal, tested the existence of statistical evidence regarding a set of relationships between latent variables associated with satisfaction and loyalty of users of these centers. In this sense, a sample of 337 users of the 11 arbitration centers sponsored by the Portuguese Ministry of Justice was used. The assessment of the validity of the research hypotheses was performed by means of a structural equation model which revealed to possess quality measures considered as good. The hypothesis of the existence of a positive and direct impact of the dimension facilities of arbitration centers in the dimension general aspects of arbitration centers was refuted. The remaining research hypotheses were confirmed by the sample, globally validating the structural model proposed for this phenomenon.
Regímenes de regulación del riesgo: una aproximación conceptual para observar América Latina
Authors: Sáez Ardura Felipe , Vallejos-Romero Arturo
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis article aims to present the so-called Regulation Regimes Approach (ERR by its acronym in Spanish) which, developed on the basis of a sociology of regulation, provides conceptual tools that would allow a deep and novel analysis of the problems that Latin America is experiencing in the field of social regulation, especially in the socio-environmental dimension. For this purpose, an epistemic movement is proposed in two moments with the intention of opening risks domains little explored by Latin American social sciences in the path of environmental sociology. The use of the notion of “concentric societies” is advocated, which provides a distinctive component of risk for Latin America. The conclusions suggest that the ERR could become a fruitful sociological work model for the study of risks, specifically in those that go beyond the control of institutions, projecting as regulatory capacities of social institutions to define, manage and control risks.
Los consorcios municipales y el desarrollo local en Puerto Rico [*]
Authors: López-Rodríguez Luz Mairym
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe decentralization of the State’s powers, through the Puerto Rico Autonomous Municipalities Act (Act N° 81, 1991), had the purpose of provide greater power to the 78 municipalities of the island for their economic and social improvement. This decentralization brought its challenges and evidenced differences in administrative capacities and human and fiscal resources. In response to these challenges, municipal consortiums have been a mechanism to address the lack of capacity in various areas, such as administrative, human resources and budgetary. They have also been one of the mechanisms developed with the main purpose of promoting local development and responding in an innovative way to problems that impact citizens, such as the fragility of the energy service and the access to water. Using secondary sources generated by consortia, government offices and local newspapers, this exploratory study aims to examine the socioeconomic impact of municipal consortia in Puerto Rico. It enquires into the premises for the creation of consortia (alliances) in Puerto Rico since the 1980s, such as labor development, local development and sustainable development. It also identifies the results, challenges and benefits they have experienced. Finally, it evaluates their capacities using the results of the administrative audits conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico. Although it cannot be categorically concluded that the consortia have promoted the local development of the municipalities, the collaborative and innovative work has allowed them to be more effective in addressing some critical problems of citizens. From the 78 municipalities, 69 participate in five consortia focused on economic development. The data reveals that the nine municipalities without participation have had the greatest population loss. In addition, while per capita income increased in both consortia and non-consortia municipalities, the largest increase occurred in the municipalities clustered in three of the five existing consortia.
Importancia de las Competencias Blandas en el Proceso de Enseñanza Aprendizaje en la educación básica y media
Authors: Zapata Berrio Gladys Elena
Published: July 2024

El presente artículo analiza la imperante relevancia de las competencias en el contexto educativo contemporáneo, destacando su papel fundamental en el proceso formativo. Se examina cómo las competencias generales, tales como el saber hacer, saber ser, saber conocer y saber convivir, se manifiestan en diversas áreas del conocimiento y resultan esenciales en la interacción entre docentes y estudiantes. Se subraya la importancia de las competencias blandas, a menudo subestimadas en la formación tradicional, pero que desempeñan un rol crucial en el desarrollo integral de los individuos. Se enfatiza la necesidad de formar a jóvenes con habilidades flexibles, proactivas y con capacidad de pensamiento crítico, capaces de adaptarse a los constantes cambios y resolver problemas de manera efectiva. Además, se examina la influencia de la tecnología y la globalización en la educación, abogando por un enfoque pedagógico que promueva tanto el aprendizaje formal como el informal. Se resalta especialmente la importancia de las habilidades blandas en el ámbito laboral y personal, ejemplificando con el trabajo en equipo, la inteligencia emocional y la capacidad de resolver problemas. En resumen, se destaca la necesidad imperante de que las instituciones educativas fomenten el desarrollo de habilidades que preparen a los estudiantes para enfrentar los desafíos del siglo XXI.
Programa de Cultura de Paz, Inclusión Escolar y Orientaciones Pedagógicas para la Diversidad
Authors: Zambrano Medina Carolina
Published: July 2024

La educación inclusiva se ha convertido en una política de transformación social en el transcurrir del siglo XXI, encaminada a la construcción de un modelo educativo dinámico, equitativo, flexible y con oportunidades de integración en atención a la diversidad no solo como una estrategia pedagógica alternativa, sino como la adquisición de un estilo de vida que permita el deleite de una cultura de paz. El paradigma de la educación inclusiva dió sus primeros pasos desde los años cincuenta, cuando empezó a evolucionar la concepción de educación especial, intentando dar respuestas a la necesidad social, de brindar un sistema de educación basado en la igualdad de oportunidades, en comparación con los existentes que se caracterizaban por el desarrollo de técnicas segregacionistas, discriminatorias y de estigmatización que señalaban a modo de etiquetas a los alumnos según sus características físicas, comportamentales personales, distinguiéndose en los grupos por las diferencias, clasificándolos en personas normales y anormales.
Promover elsentido de comunidad en los niños pequeños para el avance de la equidad
Authors: Sevilla Garcia Adriana
Published: July 2024

El alto valor que otorga el sistema de educación en demostrar el avance académico individual, sumado al gran número de responsabilidades de un educador, puede influir en la intencionalidad de algunos educadores para planificar un currículo que fortalezca la participación en grupo. La educación temprana, que comprende de las edades de cero a cinco años, es a menudo unmundo que gira a gran velocidad, donde la planificación intencional puede ser un reto para algunos educadores, especialmente con los múltiplesrequerimientos de las normas educativas. El objetivo de esta investigación de tesis fue determinar y fortalecer las prácticas docentes, de los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar participantes, para el avance de la equidad. Para la recolección de datos se hicieron 12 observaciones y 12 entrevistas en los hogares de proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar. Las observaciones y entrevistas demostraron prácticas de enseñanza que promueven mayormente la individualidad, con currículos que carecen de actividades que se centren en fortalecer las actividades colectivas. Los resultados indican que los educadores desconocen partes del tema de la equidad. Ellos explican sobre sus numerosas obligaciones como proveedores y la necesidad de apoyo para la planificación de su currículo. Las observaciones, a su vez, indican que los factores principales que evitan la creación de un currículo que promueva el sentido de pertenencia y de comunidad, para el avance de la equidad, son la falta de conocimiento en el tema, el tiempo limitado para planificar y la constante presión por demostrar el avance académico de los niños. Palabras clave: Cultura, Equidad, Sentido de comunidad, Sentido de pertenencia.
https://seqa.es/actualidad-analitica-2024/actuanali-junio2024/nanosensores-analiticos-basados-en-espectroscopias-intensificadas-en-superficie/
Authors: Bartolomé Manuel ,   Universidad de Castilla la Mancha y Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada, Villaseñor María Jesús , Ríos Ángel
Published: July 2024

Esta revisión proporciona un análisis crítico sobre los principios, fundamentos y aplicaciones más relevantes de los sensores basados en el efecto de resonancia de plasmón superficial localizado (LSPR) que exhiben las nanopartículas metálicas en disolución. En particular, el estudio se centra en los sensores basados en espectroscopías incrementadas en superficie (SES). En dichas técnicas, la interacción entre el analito y el intenso campo electromagnético generado en la superficie de las nanopartículas abre la puerta a nuevos y mejorados mecanismos de transducción, consiguiendo así un incremento de la señal óptica en varios órdenes de magnitud. Actualmente, las técnicas más relevantes empleadas en este campo con fines analíticos son: fluorescencia, espectroscopía Raman y espectroscopía IR intensificadas en superficie (SEF, SERS y SEIR, respectivamente). Finalmente, se ofrece una panorámica general acerca de las aplicaciones de los sensores SES en el ámbito analítico, destacando las características más relevantes, así como su campo de aplicación.
The Development Strategy of Nationalistic Derivatives in the Chinese Animated Film Industry
Authors: Guangyuan Cao Guangyuan Cao ,   Northeast Asian Arts and Cultural Management Association
Published: July 2024

Purpose – This study explores the utilization of Chinese traditional culture in animation, with a focus on film
derivatives. The study analyzes recent growth and challenges in the Chinese animation industry and aims to effectively
utilize Chinese culture in developing animation derivatives. Drawing insights from US and Japanese models, the
initiative aims to develop a unique Chinese animation industry, with the goal of improving global competitiveness,
cultural impact, and market expansion.
Design/Methodology/Approach – This study adopts a research methodology primarily focused on deeply mining
the rich resources of Chinese traditional culture, coupled with referencing the mature animation industry chains of
the United States and Japan, to develop a more ethnically distinctive animation film industry chain in China. The
main research methods involve literature review and case analysis, aiming to explore key issues and solutions in the
development of ethnic-oriented animation film derivatives in the Chinese animation film industry.
Findings – China’s animation industry is progressing, yet it faces challenges in derivative development, which
hinders sustained growth. Leveraging its abundant traditional culture can provide a unique competitive advantage.
Integrating insights from established US and Japanese animation industries with Chinese culture is crucial for
fostering a more ethnically distinctive animation industry in China, which holds significant promise for future
development.
Research Implications – The proposal innovatively leverages China’s traditional culture for animation growth,
providing insights for sustainable development. It highlights the significance of animation derivatives, guiding
commercial exploration. By promoting Chinese culture, it enhances the global competitiveness of animation,
facilitating international cultural exchange.
Delignification of Different Lignocellulosic Biomass Using Hydrogen Peroxide and Acetic Acid (HPAC)
Authors: Mathew Ikpe Otor , Otaraku Ipeghan Jonathan , Kareem S. A. , Oji Akuma , Ikenyiri Patience Nne
Published: July 2024

Lignocellulosic biomass will soon become the key source of feedstock for bioenergy to combat the impact of global warming and the depletion of fossil fuel resources. Lignin separation costs have been a key obstacle to bioenergy generation from lignocellulosic biomass. Pulp and paper, biofuel, and biomaterials sectors depend on wood delignification. This study examines delignification trends and advances, including standard and new methods. The study begins by explaining how delignification improves wood processability and value. It describes lignin's chemical structure and properties, highlighting its role in wood's mechanical and chemical qualities. Lignin from diverse lignocellulosic biomass sources is delignified using hydrogen peroxide and acetic acid in this study. A 1:1 hydrogen peroxide-acetic acid volume ratio was used after particle reduction. Experimental results show 96%, 89%, and 80% lignin removal efficiency for Ako, Mahogany, and mixed sawdust, respectively. A 30-minute reaction at 80°C yielded these results. The hydrogen peroxide-acetic acid mixture dignifies well and may be used in lignocellulosic biomass processing. This study also provides insights into optimizing delignification procedures and suggests approaches to improve the industrial use of lignocellulosic biomass. This study reveals that HPAC dignifies wood well. Understanding HPAC's role in the delignification of wood products could lead to developing an HPAC-based pretreatment technique that lowers the cost of biofuel generation from lignocellulosic biomass.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DI SD INPRES MUNTONG TENTANG IDENTIFIKASI KARIES DINI DAN UPAYA PENCEGAHAN KARIES GIGI DENGAN TEHNIK FISSURE SEALANT
Authors: Adam Jeanne d’arc Zafera , Ratuela Jeineke Ellen , Koch Novarita M , Sumampouw Oksfriani Jufri
Published: July 2024

Kelompok anak usia 10-14 tahun bermasalah dengan kesehatan gigi dan mulut yaitu 20,6 % pada 2007 menjadi 25,2 % pada 2013. Anak pada kelompok umur ini mengalami masalah kesehatan gigi yaitu mencapai 55,6% dengan kecenderungan DMF-T yaitu 1,8. Hasil Riskesdas (2018) mencatat proporsi masalah gigi dan mulut sebesar 57,6% dan yang mendapatkan pelayanan dari tenaga medis gigi hanya sebesar 10.2%. Adapun proporsi perilaku menyikat gigi dengan benar sebesar 2,8% (target < 1%). Perlu dilakukannya suatu program yang membantu upaya pencapaian tersebut diantaranya melaksanakan program Fit For School yang bertujuan membuat anak-anak bugar untuk sekolah dan merubah sekolah menjadi tempat yang sehat. Di dalam program tersebut membiasakan anak-anak berpilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) seperti kebiasaan mencuci tangan pakai sabun, jajan makanan bersih dan sehat, membuang sampah pada tempatnya dan menggosok gigi teratur dan benar. Bila semua itu tidak dilakukan dengan cara yang baik dan benar akan menjadi pemicu timbulnya gangguan kesehatan seperti cacingan, diare, gigi berlubang (keroposdan pelaksanaan efaluasi dimana telah diperiksa tambalan fissure silen dalam keadaan baik dan selanjutnya akan dilanjutkan dengan pelayanan kesehatan di puskesmas agar keadaan kesehatan gigi tetap sehat dan terjaga.
PKM PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI PIROLISIS UNTUK PRODUKSI BIOPESTISIDA DARI LIMBAH KULIT KAKAO
Authors: Mashuni Mashuni , Jahiding M , Kadidae La Ode , Handayani Hamid Fitri
Published: July 2024

Penerapan teknologi produksi biopestisida dari limbah kulit buah kakao (KBK) menggunakan metode pirolisis merupakan solusi inovatif dalam mengelola limbah pertanian menjadi produk bernilai tambah yang ramah lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengubah limbah KBK menjadi biopestisida melalui proses pirolisis. Tahapan pengabdian ini meluputi, sosialisasi, strategi pemecahan masalah, pengenalan prototipe pengolahan KBK, dan pelatihan. Partisipasi mitra yaitu kelompok tani dan PT. Hasfarm Niaga Nusantara yang dilaksanakan di Desa Ponanggo Jaya Kecamatan Lambandia Kabupaten Kolaka Timur Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara. Hasil produksi biopestisida KBK menunjukkan kemampuan untuk menghambat pertumbuhan jamur pada benih tanaman kakao serta selama masa penyimpanan 6 hari benih kakao memiliki daya tumbuh sebesar 60%. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan teknologi pirolisis untuk produksi biopestisida dari limbah KBK memiliki potensi besar untuk memberikan manfaat yang signifikan bagi pertanian dan lingkungan. Diperlukan penelitian lebih lanjut dan kerjasama antara pemerintah, industri, dan petani untuk mengembangkan teknologi ini secara lebih luas dan efektif.
BAKTI SOSIAL DALAM RANGKA PEMELIHARAAN HUTAN DI MANGROVE
Authors: Wahyudi  , Irsan  , Suratini  , Usulu Elvira M. , Mamonto Andi Annisa N.
Published: July 2024

Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pemahaman menyeluh kepada Masyarakat yang bermukim disekitar Kawasan hutan mangrove tentang pentingnya menjaga kebersihan hutan dan pentingnya menjaga keselestarian ekosistem mangrove serta membersihkan Kawasan wisata hutan mangrove Kota Jayapura. Mangrove merupakan salah satu ekosistem penting yang terletak di Kawasan pesisir, mangrove mempunyai fungsi yang sangat penting bagi kelautan serta sebagai mata rantai makanan di suatu perairan yang dapat menumpang kehidupan berbagai jenis ikan, udang dan moluska. Pemeliharaan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatakn kesadaran Masyarakat bagaimana pentingnya mengrove dalam kesadaran untuk pencegahan terjadinya abrasi, diketahui betapa pentingnya hutan mangrove maka dengan ini kami menyelenggarakan bakti sosial untuk pemeliharaan hutan di Mangrove demi kepentingan bersama.
Pemberdayaan Ibu-Ibu Majelis Taklim Al Kahfi: Deteksi Asam Urat dan Edukasi Sindrom Terowongan Karpal
Authors: Adnindya Msy Rulan , Adenina Syarinta , Harahap Debby Handayati , Tamzil Nia Savitri , Kurniati Ardesy Melizah , Islamia Medina Putri , Rafli Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Masalah kesehatan sendi, khususnya sindrom terowongan karpal (CTS), sering dialami oleh ibu-ibu rumah tangga yang melakukan gerakan repetitif. Berdasarkan wawancara dengan ketua pengajian Majelis Taklim Al Kahfi, nyeri pada persendian tangan merupakan salah satu keluhan utama yang dirasakan oleh anggota ibu pengajian. Selain itu, tingkat pengetahuan mereka mengenai CTS masih rendah. Fokus pengabdian ini adalah memberdayakan ibu-ibu pengajian dalam pengelolaan kesehatan melalui deteksi dini kadar asam urat dan edukasi pencegahan CTS. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu-ibu tentang CTS, melakukan deteksi dini kesehatan melalui pemeriksaan kadar asam urat, dan memberikan informasi terkait CTS. Metode yang digunakan meliputi penyuluhan dengan alat bantu presentasi dan flyer, diskusi, skrining kesehatan menggunakan alat strip asam urat, serta evaluasi melalui pretest dan posttest. Hasil pengabdian diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman ibu-ibu pengajian tentang CTS, serta kemampuan mereka dalam mencegah dan menangani masalah kesehatan sendi. Evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan dan kesadaran kesehatan di kalangan peserta. Program ini juga memfasilitasi pembentukan kelompok pendukung di media sosial untuk pendampingan berkelanjutan.
Curcumin as Adjuvant Therapy in Mild-Moderate Covid 19
Authors: Kartika Ronald Winardi , Tendean Marcel , Yong Bernard Jonathan Christian , Sartika Katarina Dewi , Suradji Eka Widrian , Hasan Irsan
Published: July 2024

Background: Coronavirus (Covid-19) has spread rapidly to more than 200 countries, including Indonesia. Adjuvant therapy of Vitamin C, D, Zinc has become beneficial for Covid-19 treatment to improve the immune system, while Curcumin is still not standard therapy. Curcumin can stimulate specific immune cells and can reduce oxidative stress. There is currently no scientific evidence showing that the addition of Curcumin can protect COVID-19, especially as an anti-inflammation and anticoagulant effect.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Ukrida  Hospital from January -June  2021. The inclusion criteria are Mild-Moderate Covid-19 use on Curcumin and Supplement therapy ( Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and zinc). Data analyses with SPSS v.20 use Anova test and Kruskall Walis test. This study had been approved by The Institutional Board of the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Krida Wacana, Indonesia (No. 1053/SLKE-IM/UKKW/FKIK/KE/II/2021).
Research Objectives: To see the effect of Curcumin as an additional therapy from Covid-19 by clinical and laboratory inflammation indicators of the usefulness of Curcumin are such as ratio neutrophil/lymphocyte,  ratio platelet/lymphocyte, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-Reactive Protein ( CRP), and  D Dimer.
Results: There were 246 cases, with 62.6% male and  56.5%  female taking Curcumin. Curcumin has a good effect in reducing inflammation and coagulation in mild-moderate Covid-19. Patient who got Curcumin or without Curcumin as additional supplement therapy   shows patient that got Curcumin has decreased inflammatory markers N/L ratio (p = 0.041), P/L ratio (p = 0.040), ESR (p = 0.013 ), and CRP ( p= 0.045). Curcumin also has an anticoagulant effect that shows a decrease of  D-Dimer ( p= 0.020).
Conclusion: Curcumin is beneficial in mild-moderate Covid-19 as an anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant.
Case Series: Upper Airway Obstruction in Post-Acute Sequelae of Covid-19 (Pasc) Infection Due to Subglottic Stenosis
Authors: Rizki Niken Ageng , Mushahigo Mushahigo , Santjoko Mikael Fernando
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Post-Acute Sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC) manifestations can lead to upper airway obstruction, especially in patients with a history of intubation. Tracheal intubation can cause damage to the subglottic, the lowest part of the larynx; SARS-CoV-2 infection damages not only the pulmonary system but also the trachea. Subglottic stenosis is an abnormality in the form of narrowing of the airway in the subglottic area. This case series demonstrates that subglottic stenosis needs to be broadly understood as it contributes to PASC and should be considered an airway emergency.
Objective: To emphasize the symptoms and signs of subglottic stenosis in patients with prolonged intubation and to show the correlation between the respiratory tract symptoms and factors contributing to airway obstruction.
Case:  We present 2 cases, one month after discharge from the hospital; a 55-year-old man and a 32-year-old man. both came with stridor, dyspnoea, intercostal retractions one month after being hospitalized due to covid-19 infection
Conclusion: There are many symptoms and signs that may occur with shortness of breath, making diagnosis difficult. It is necessary to conduct investigations to establish the diagnosis and find the cause of shortness of breath. Early tracheostomy shortens days on the ventilator, intensive care unit, and hospital and should be considered for patients in the intensive care unit at risk for more than seven days of intubation.
Prediction of Arterial Blood Gas from Venous Blood Gas: How Far We’ve Come
Authors: Siswanto Putri Alief , Indriastuti Endah
Published: July 2024

Venous blood gas has been extensively studied as a replacement for arterial blood gas, which remains the gold standard despite some drawbacks. Many question the validity of venous blood gas for a routine clinical practice application. Arterial and venous pH are clinically interchangeable with a consistently narrow mean difference (bias: 0.03) and limits of agreement (LOA: -0.1 to 0.1). In contrast, arterial and venous pCO2 demonstrate a wide LOA (-20 to 20), while arterial and venous pO2 have a more pronounced difference. Many prediction studies showed a high correlation between arterial and venous pCO2 (r>0.7) yet a poor correlation between arterial and venous pO2 (r<0.3), suggesting a non-linear relationship. Leveraging the predictive power of artificial intelligence is paramount to modeling complex non-linear relationships between venous and arterial blood gas parameters, which may improve the estimation of arterial blood gas using venous samples.
Bankowość elektroniczna w Polsce w opinii klientów indywidualnych w świetle wyników badania własnego
Authors: Mazurek Weronika
Published: July 2024

W kontekście dynamicznego postępu technologicznego bankowość elektroniczna jest obecnie nowoczesnym oraz wygodnym środkiem komunikacji klienta z bankiem na odległość. Co istotne, nabiera ona stale rosnącego znaczenia jako powszechnie akceptowane oraz kluczowe narzędzie do zarządzania finansami we współczesnym społeczeństwie. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie wyników badania wśród klientów indywidualnych posiadających rachunek bankowy. Badanie skupia się na zrozumieniu, w jaki sposób bankowość elektroniczna kształtuje nawyki klientów oraz wpływa na ich preferencje. W ramach badania postawiono dwie hipotezy badawcze. Pierwszą z nich jest to, iż zauważa się rosnącą tendencję wypierania bankowości tradycyjnej przez bankowość elektroniczną oraz zastępowania gotówki płatnościami elektronicznymi. Natomiast drugą jest to, iż klienci postrzegają bankowość elektroniczną jako bezpieczny i godny zaufania sposób kontaktu z bankiem. Wyniki badania wskazują na rosnącą popularność bankowości elektronicznej, zwłaszcza wśród młodszych klientów, którzy cenią jej wygodę, oszczędność czasu i elastyczność. Jednakże, konieczne jest ciągłe inwestowanie w bezpieczeństwo usług oraz edukację klientów, aby skutecznie zarządzać zagrożeniami związanymi z bankowością elektroniczną. Wnioski z badania mają istotne znaczenie dla sektora bankowego, który musi dostosować się do zmieniających się preferencji klientów i rosnących oczekiwań w zakresie bezpieczeństwa.
L’accès aux services de fertilité pour les femmes lesbiennes, bisexuelles ou pansexuelles et les personnes queer, trans ou non-binaires : une revue rapide des écrits scientifiques
Authors: Côté Isabel , Fournier Claudia , Aslett Anna , Lavoie Kévin
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Lesbian, bisexual, and pansexual (LBP) women as well as transgender, queer, and non-binary individuals (TQNB) often rely on medically assisted reproduction (MAR) to build their families, but do not always have access to these services. Currently, there appears to be no literature that comprehensively reviews, from an ecosystemic perspective, the main factors determining LBP women's and TQNB people's access to MAR.

Objective: This rapid review aims to identify, from an ecosystemic perspective, the factors described in the scientific literature as influencing LBP women's and TQNB people's access to MAR.

Methods: A literature search using 11 search engines identified 22 articles presenting results of recent empirical studies (2018-2023) using various methodologies. Relevant results were subjected to thematic analysis, and identified factors were classified within an ecosystemic model.

Results: The identified factors are (1) at the microsystemic level, support from the social network and healthcare personnel; (2) at the exosystemic level, healthcare personnel's awareness of sexual and gender diversity, adequacy of information and documentation, organizational logic of fertility services, cost of services, legislation; (3) at the macrosystemic level, heterocisnormativity as a cross-cutting influence.

Discussion and conclusion: To ensure access to MAR for LBP women and TQNB people, a comprehensive and multi-level approach is necessary. Suggestions for health practices and public policies are proposed.
Le rôle infirmier auprès de personnes aînées en milieux d’hébergement depuis la pandémie de COVID-19 : protocole d’une revue de la portée
Authors: Lento Sonia , Déry Johanne , Dubé Véronique , Lavoie Audrey
Published: July 2024

Introduction: The nursing role in elderly care has received increased attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is therefore essential to better understand the enactment of the nursing practice through professional activities carried out in long-term care facilities since the pandemic.

Objective: To identify and synthesize the activities performed by nurses caring for elderly persons in long-term care facilities since the COVID-19 pandemic through a scoping review of literature from 2020-2023. A framework combining the Nursing Role Effectiveness Model by Irvine et al. (1998) and the Cadre de référence sur l’exercice infirmier auprès des personnes hébergées en centre d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (2018) will allow for the identification of independent, dependent and interdependent nursing activities in these settings.

Method: The review will follow the scoping review method of the Joanna Briggs Institute (Peters et al., 2020). We will query CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO databases to identify empirical studies published in English and French from 2020 to 2023. The selection of relevant studies will be carried out independently by 2 reviewers. Data on nursing activities will be extracted, categorized, and analyzed in line with the scoping review framework.

Discussion and Research Spin-offs: This research will identify nursing activities since the COVID-19 pandemic through recent studies that have addressed this topic in the context of long-term care facilities. Recommendations will be made concerning activities that are infrequently or not at all carried out by nurses, as well as factors that influence these activities.
Se souvenir des soins intensifs : un protocole d’étude mixte prospective sur les perspectives et l’acceptabilité du journal de bord
Authors: Gareau Stéphanie , Gallani Maria Cecilia
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Intensive care units (ICUs) cater for the most critically ill patients. On discharge, these patients may be left with several incapacitating sequelae. This combination of physical, cognitive, and psychological symptoms is known as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). Relatives may also suffer from a form of PICS (Post Intensive Care Syndrome – Family [PICS-F]). A diary could help reduce the mental health symptoms of PICS or PICS-F. This document, containing narrative information about the patient’s stay in the ICU, aims to fill in the gaps in the patient’s memory and to contextualize disturbing memories, which are thought to be at the root of psychological suffering. This preventive intervention remains underused or studied in Quebec (Canada).

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the acceptability of the ICU diary in 2 Quebec ICUs by patients discharged from the designated ICU, relatives, nurses, and members of the multidisciplinary team. A second objective will be to explore the recommendations of those stakeholders surrounding the modalities of the intervention.

Methods: This mixed-methods study will take place on 2 ICUs in a tertiary hospital located in Quebec City. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted with 4 groups of 6 to 8 participants representing the stakeholders of the intervention. An acceptability questionnaire will be administered to participants.

Discussion and Research Spin-offs: This study will guide the application of this intervention and advocates active participant involvement in the development of the tool.
A modernização da educação médica no Brasil: o financiamento da Fundação Rockefeller e a Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto em um contexto de desenvolvimento (1951-1964)
Authors: Marinho Maria Gabriela Silva Martins da Cunha , Batista Ricardo dos Santos , Porto Paloma , Nemi Ana , De Campos Cristina
Published: July 2024

Objective/Context: This article discusses the modernization of medical education in Brazil between 1951 and 1964, following the creation of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP, for its initials in Portuguese) at the University of São Paulo (USP). The analysis emphasizes the tensions in the rapprochement between Zeferino Faz, the founding director of fmrp, considered a communist, and the Rockefeller Foundation (RF), an international philanthropic agency, for the development of basic sciences such as biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology. Methodology: The documents used in the study were collected at the Rockefeller Archive Center in New York and the Historical Museum at the Ribeirão Preto Medical School and analyzed using the evidential paradigm proposed by Carlo Ginzburg. The evidential paradigm pays close attention to small details in the document, considered “signs” of processes that are not very explicit. Originality: The original contribution of this text consists of a better understanding of the strategies used by the rf to finance the fmrp, which differed in many moments from its institutional norms and the anti-communist orientation of the North American government. This finding contrasts with an entire contemporary bibliography that reiterates the persecution of these individuals. Conclusions: The study reveals the contradictions in the trajectory of Zeferino Vaz and the actions of the rf in search of the desired modernization of medical education in Latin America.
Uremic toxin indoxyl sulfate induces trained immunity via the AhR-dependent arachidonic acid pathway in end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
Authors: Kim Hee Young , Kang Yeon Jun , Kim Dong Hyun , Jang Jiyeon , Lee Su Jeong , Kim Gwanghun , Koh Hee Byung , Ko Ye Eun , Shin Hyun Mu , Lee Hajeong , Yoo Tae-Hyun , Lee Won-Woo
Published: July 2024

Trained immunity is the long-term functional reprogramming of innate immune cells, which results in altered responses toward a secondary challenge. Despite indoxyl sulfate (IS) being a potent stimulus associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related inflammation, its impact on trained immunity has not been explored. Here, we demonstrate that IS induces trained immunity in monocytes via epigenetic and metabolic reprogramming, resulting in augmented cytokine production. Mechanistically, the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) contributes to IS-trained immunity by enhancing the expression of arachidonic acid (AA) metabolism-related genes such as arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (ALOX5) and ALOX5 activating protein (ALOX5AP). Inhibition of AhR during IS training suppresses the induction of IS-trained immunity. Monocytes from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients have increased ALOX5 expression and after 6 days training, they exhibit enhanced TNF-α and IL-6 production to lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Furthermore, healthy control-derived monocytes trained with uremic sera from ESRD patients exhibit increased production of TNF-α and IL-6. Consistently, IS-trained mice and their splenic myeloid cells had increased production of TNF-α after in vivo and ex vivo LPS stimulation compared to that of control mice. These results provide insight into the role of IS in the induction of trained immunity, which is critical during inflammatory immune responses in CKD patients.
Deciphering deep-sea chemosynthetic symbiosis by single-nucleus RNA-sequencing
Authors: Wang Hao , He Kai , Zhang Huan , Zhang Quanyong , Cao Lei , Li Jing , Zhong Zhaoshan , Chen Hao , Zhou Li , Lian Chao , Wang Minxiao , Chen Kai , Qian Pei-Yuan , Li Chaolun
Published: July 2024

Bathymodioline mussels dominate deep-sea methane seep and hydrothermal vent habitats and obtain nutrients and energy primarily through chemosynthetic endosymbiotic bacteria in the bacteriocytes of their gill. However, the molecular mechanisms that orchestrate mussel host-symbiont interactions remain unclear. Here, we constructed a comprehensive cell atlas of the gill in the mussel
Gigantidas platifrons
from the South China Sea methane seeps (1100m depth) using single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) and whole-mount
in situ
hybridisation. We identified 13 types of cells, including three previously unknown ones, and uncovered unknown tissue heterogeneity. Every cell type has a designated function in supporting the gill’s structure and function, creating an optimal environment for chemosynthesis, and effectively acquiring nutrients from the endosymbiotic bacteria. Analysis of snRNA-seq of
in situ
transplanted mussels clearly showed the shifts in cell state in response to environmental oscillations. Our findings provide insight into principles of host-symbiont interaction and the bivalves’ environmental adaption mechanisms.
Comparative transcriptomics reveal a novel tardigrade-specific DNA-binding protein induced in response to ionizing radiation
Authors: Anoud Marwan , Delagoutte Emmanuelle , Helleu Quentin , Brion Alice , Duvernois-Berthet Evelyne , As Marie , Marques Xavier , Lamribet Khadija , Senamaud-Beaufort Catherine , Jourdren Laurent , Adrait Annie , Heinrich Sophie , Toutirais Geraldine , Hamlaoui Sahima , Gropplero Giacomo , Giovannini Ilaria , Ponger Loic , Geze Marc , Blugeon Corinne , Couté Yohann , Guidetti Roberto , Rebecchi Lorena , Giovannangeli Carine , De Cian Anne , Concordet Jean-Paul
Published: July 2024

Tardigrades are microscopic animals renowned for their ability to withstand extreme conditions, including high doses of ionizing radiation (IR). To better understand their radio-resistance, we first characterized induction and repair of DNA double- and single-strand breaks after exposure to IR in the model species Hypsibius exemplaris. Importantly, we found that the rate of single-strand breaks induced was roughly equivalent to that in human cells, suggesting that DNA repair plays a predominant role in tardigrades’ radio-resistance. To identify novel tardigrade-specific genes involved, we next conducted a comparative transcriptomics analysis across three different species. In all three species, many DNA repair genes were among the most strongly overexpressed genes alongside a novel tardigrade-specific gene, which we named Tardigrade DNA damage Response 1 (TDR1). We found that TDR1 protein interacts with DNA and forms aggregates at high concentration suggesting it may condensate DNA and preserve chromosome organization until DNA repair is accomplished. Remarkably, when expressed in human cells, TDR1 improved resistance to Bleomycin, a radiomimetic drug. Based on these findings, we propose that TDR1 is a novel tardigrade-specific gene conferring resistance to IR. Our study sheds light on mechanisms of DNA repair helping cope with high levels of DNA damage inflicted by IR.
Forecasting Carbon Emission Using ETS Exponential Smoothing, ARIMA and Regression with ARIMA errors Techniques
Authors: Feng Jiali , Huang Baoli
Published: July 2024

Forecasting Carbon Emissions Using Time Series Analysis Global warming is one of the most difficult and complex problems facing the world today, and forecasting carbon emissions has become a worldwide challenge. In this study, we try to use three models Exponential Smoothing (ETS) model, seasonal ARIMA and error regression Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model to train the data of carbon dioxide emissions in a region of the United States from 1990 to 2015, to simulate and forecast the carbon emissions in the United States, and to find out the optimal forecasting model.
Atrapamiento y análisis del movimiento de partículas dieléctricas mediante la técnica de pinzas ópticas
Authors:   , Moreno Martínez Antonia Angélica
Published: July 2024

Las pinzas ópticas son una innovadora técnica en el campo de la física experimental que ha permitido estudios en diferentes disciplinas. Este trabajo busca analizar el movimiento de partículas esféricas y dieléctricas atrapadas ópticamente en un sistema de agua con bajo número de Reynolds, mediante la adquisición de datos en tiempo real y el análisis numérico con herramientas tales como la correlación del desplazamiento y la densidad espectral de potencia.
Nanostructural characterization of surfaces and interfaces of Portland cement mortars using atomic force microscopy
Authors: Barreto Matheus de Faria e Oliveira , Gontijo Marcelo Robert Fonseca , Teles Carolina Parreiras , Araújo Fabiana Faria de
Published: July 2024

The characterization of Portland cement mortars is very important in the study of the interfaces and surfaces that make up the system mortar/ceramic block. In this sense, scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive (X-ray) spectrometer are important tools in investigating the morphology and chemical aspects. However, more detailed topographic information can be necessary in the characterization process. In this work, the aim was to characterize topographically surfaces and interfaces of mortars applied onto ceramic blocks. This has been accomplished by using the atomic force microscope (AFM) – MFP-3D-SA Asylum Research. To date, the results obtained from this research show that the characterization of cementitious materials with the help of AFM has an important contribution in the investigation and differentiation of hydrated calcium silicates (CSH), calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2, ettringite and calcium carbonate by providing morphological and microtopographical data, which are extremely important and reliable for the understanding of cementitious materials.
Condições de trabalho, segurança e saúde ocupacional da construção civil
Authors: Barreto Matheus de Faria e Oliveira , Gontijo Marcelo Robert Fonseca , Teles Carolina Parreiras , Araújo Fabiana Faria de
Published: July 2024

O número de pequenas e médias empresas de construção civil no Brasil é substancialmente maior que as de grande porte, empregando uma grande quantidade de trabalhadores. Porem, o índice de acidentes de trabalho nas pequenas e médias empresas é, muitas vezes, superior ao das grandes empresas da construção civil. O cenário atual da construção civil é de vigoroso crescimento embalado pelos programas de aceleração do crescimento (PAC) e de habitação popular do governo federal, além da oferta generosa de crédito imobiliário que fomenta a construção de edificações residenciais em todo Brasil. Porém com todo o crescimento do setor os problemas com as condições de trabalho, saúde e segurança ocupacional dos trabalhadores ficam cada vez mais evidentes. O setor da construção civil é recordista em acidentes de trabalho de grande gravidade, ou seja, com mortes e incapacitantes. Assim procurou-se apresentar as condições de trabalho, saúde e segurança ocupacional na construção civil apresentando sugestões para melhorar o cenário do acidente de trabalho e do adoecimento ocupacional. Nesta pesquisa utilizou-se estudos de caso, em empresas de pequeno e médio porte do setor da construção civil que atuam no seguimento de infraestrutura e edificações residenciais. Também foi proposto soluções para a melhora dos índices de acidentes no trabalho, a saúde e a qualidade de vida no trabalho destas empresas.
Estruturas metálicas galvanizadas a fogo: perigos a saúde dos trabalhadores
Authors: Barreto Matheus de Faria e Oliveira , Gontijo Marcelo Robert Fonseca , Teles Carolina Parreiras , Araújo Fabiana Faria de
Published: July 2024

A galvanização a fogo é um importante processo industrial de proteção de peças metálicas com sobreposição mecânica de zinco que garante durabilidade e grande resistência contra corrosão ao aço, sendo muito utilizada em estruturas metálicas destinadas as obras civis de infraestrutura, construções metálicas, tubulações, peças mecânicas e diversas outras aplicações. Porém o processo industrial de galvanização é responsável pela geração de vários resíduos, efluentes líquidos e gasosos perigosos a saúde dos trabalhadores e ao meio ambiente, dentre eles o ácido clorídrico e o cromo hexavalente, que devem ser controlados por meio de processos industriais de minimização da geração, reciclagem e destinação adequada destes resíduos. Neste sentido foi feito um estudo de caso em uma empresa metalúrgica com duas linhas de galvanização que após várias notificações dos órgãos ambientais tomou a decisão de recapacitar todos os processos de tratamento de resíduos e a concepção dos projetos são mostrados e discutidos neste artigo indicando que empresas galvanizadoras podem conduzir suas atividades sem afetar a saúde de seus trabalhadores e o meio ambiente, desde que possua os processos de tratamento adequados.
Assessment of Soil Nutrient Status for Arecanut Cultivation in Karnataka, India
Authors: R. Jayaprakash, , Malage Arun , Jyothikiran. S,
Published: July 2024

The inherent capacity of soil is referred to as soil fertility. To estimate the soil and plant nutrient requirements and fertility status, a variety of methodologies and techniques are commonly being used. It is essential to diagnose plant nutrient deficiencies by analyzing the soil with several chemical techniques. The study was conducted at four hoblis viz, Chitradurga, Bharamasagar, Hireguntanuru and Turuvunuruhoblis of Chitradurga taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka under the department of Soil science and agicultural chemistry, College of agriculture, Shivamogga KSNUAHS, Shivamogga during 2022 – 23. The survey was employed in farmer fields under arecanut cultivation on random basis along with Geo-coordinates of each sample.  Soils were slightly alkaline (6.90) to strongly alkaline (8.70) with higher salt concentration (EC 1.12 dS m-1 at 25° C) in most of the soil samples. The organic carbon content was low to medium (5.44 g kg-1), with higher content in Hireguntanuruhobli. Available nitrogen and potassium were low to high and available phosphorus was low to medium in range. Exchangeable calcium and magnesium content were high and most of the soils were sufficient. DTPA- extractable micronutrients in soils were low, except copper, showing deficiency in most of the soil samples. Soil fertility status assessment of soils under arecanut crop in central dry zone of Chitradurga taluk helps in the developing sustainable management plan for improving the fertility and productivity of a crop.