bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antalya İlindeki Barınak Köpeklerinde Leishmaniazisin Seroprevalansı
Authors: YILMAZ Fatih , KARACA Mehmet
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmada Antalya ilinde barındırılan köpeklerde leishmania hastalığının seroprevalansını belirlemek amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada üç farklı barınaktaki farklı cinsiyet ve yaştaki 100 adet köpekte leishmania antikorlarının belirlenmesinde “Canivet LSH Ab Rapid Elisa Test Kiti” kullanılmıştır. Kullanılan test yöntemine göre 100 köpekten 4 tanesi seropozitif olarak belirlenmiştir. Seropozitif çıkan 4 köpeğin 3 tanesi semptom gösterirken 1 tanesi asemptomatik olarak belirlenmiştir. Yine bu 4 köpeğin 3 tanesi melez ırk, asemptomatik olan köpek ise Alman çoban köpeğidir. Çalışmada kullanılan 43 erkek köpeğin 3 tanesi erkek (%6,97), 57 dişiden 1 tanesi (%1,75) seropozitif olarak tespit edilmiştir. Hastalığa ait yaş ve cinsiyet yönünden istatistik olarak Antalya ilinde barınaklarda yetiştirilen köpeklerde leishmania hastalığı yönünden yüksek bir oran belirlenmemesine rağmen hastalığın zoonoz olması nedeniyle hasta köpeklerle ilgili gerekli tedavilerin yapılarak hastalığın başka köpeklere bulaşmasının önlenmesi çalışmalarına başlanmıştır.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS E SEUS DESAFIOS PARA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO E USO DAS NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS NO ÂMBITO ESCOLAR
Authors: Santos Deniza Pereira de Souza , Silva Adinairde Neves da
Published: August 2023

O estudo se refere ao desdobramento a pesquisa realizada sobre as novas tecnologias no contexto escolar: desafios para o ensino híbrido no Colégio Estadual Previsto de Morais, de Caiapônia, Goiás pela Universidad Del Sol – UNADES – Paraguay. Dentre os diversos assunto abordados,  constitui-se um desafio para as políticas públicas brasileiras a implementação e uso das novas tecnologias no âmbito escolar, tema que foi discutido nesrte artigo. O objetivo principal do artigo foi inveastigar os desafios das políticas públicas brasileiras no que diz respeito às novas tecnologias nas escolas.  A pesquisa partiu da revisão bibliográfica, do tipo qualitativa, com coleta de dados em livros, revistas científicas e portal eletrônico. Os principais resultados encontrados evidenciaram que há muitos desafios no que diz respeito às políticas públicas destinadas à implantação e uso das novas tecnologias no âmbito escolar.  Concluiu-se que os principais desafios estão relacionados à falta de infraestrutura de algumas escolas, falta de recursos financeiros e da formação adequada de professores para o uso pedagógico das tecnologias.
ANALISIS FRAUD PENTAGON TERHADAP FRAUDULENT FINANCIAL REPORTING
Authors: Cahya Lestari Desi , Moh. Tasdik Maulana
Published: August 2023

Kecurangan ialah suatu aksi kecerobohan yang disengaja berakibat pada kerugaian buat banyak pihak dan butuh atensi spesial oleh auditor independen. Tujuan dari penyusunan ini ialah guna menganalisa faktor- faktor pada Fraud Pentagon Theory apakah terdapat pengaruhnya terhadap Fraudulent Financial Reporting alias Kecurangan Pelaporan Keuangan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian kualitatif dan data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yakni data sekunder yang bersumber dari media elektronik maupun media cetak dengan memakai metode dokumentasi yang penggunaanya berasal dari dokumen yang telah ada dan metode kepustakaan( Library Research) yang diperoleh dengan metode melalui jurnal, internet, dan yang lain sebagai metode pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian ini bersumber pada teori serta penelitian sebelumnya mendapati jika faktor- faktor yang ada pada Fraud Pentagon Theory berpengaruh positif terhadap Fraudulent Financial Reporting alias Kecurangan Pelaporan Keuangan.
A spatio-temporal fusion method based on Landsat and MODIS normalized vegetation index data
Authors: Che Xianghong , Liu Jiping , Wang Yong , Sun Qing
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) can simply and effectively reflect the growth status of plants, and has a linear relationship with vegetation coverage, thus it is an important indicator to identify vegetation growth status and coverage. However, the commonly used MODIS NDVI or Landsat NDVI cannot simultaneously achieve the high temporal and spatial resolution. To this end, we proposed a generic and automatic method to fuse MODIS and Landsat satellite vegetation index (NDVI) into daily high-resolution products which takes time series NDVI data from MODIS/Landsat as input, filters noise pixels, and generates high-resolution and high-frequency products through a fusion process of temporal-linearly interpolation to increase the temporal resolution and spatial filtering to alleviate the blocky artifacts from MODIS pixel border. The fused NDVI maps are visually compared to evaluate the performance of this method, and more quantitative assessment will be continued in the next step. This study can provide important support for large-scale long-term surface vegetation monitoring.
Analysis of the spatial extension of pineapple monocultures in northern Costa Rica using heterogeneous geographic data
Authors: Girres Jean-François , Prunier Delphine , Rodriguez Tania , Pottier Auréa , Léonard Eric , Audic Victor , Hellard Maëlane , Magnaudet Jean-Albert
Published: August 2023

Abstract. In recent years, Costa Rica has become the world's leading producer and exporter of pineapple, with more than 65.000 hectares of its territory dedicated to this crop. The development of these intensive pineapple crops is mainly concentrated in the north of the country, especially in the border area with Nicaragua. This rapid expansion in these regions has many economic, social and environmental consequences. In order to understand the local impact of this phenomenon, a first analysis of land use changes for the benefit of pineapple monocultures must be performed. For this purpose, pineapple crop delineation layers in 2000 and 2019 were provided by MOCUPP, a United Nations agency responsible for monitoring agricultural areas in Costa Rica. Landsat 5 satellite images from 1998 and 2001 were also used to generate land cover classifications. The pineapple crop delineation layers produced by MOCUPP are characterized by heterogeneous granularities and positional accuracies, complicating the analysis of land cover changes through the generation of artefacts. To address this problem, an artefact removal procedure was conducted, based on the use of minimum shape and size indicators. The assignment of land use changes to pineapple crops allowed the assessment of deforested areas between 2000 and 2019. Thus, over this period, more than 6300 hectares of forest were lost to pineapple crops, mainly in the cantons of Los Chiles and San Carlos, in the northern part of the country. Finally, this article illustrates the problems associated with the use of heterogeneous data to analyse land cover changes. To avoid these problems, the use of prior data integration procedures, such as data matching algorithms, is recommended.
Real and Virtual maps conception in web mapping: a case of cartographic support for geological exploration in Andaman deep water basin
Authors: Loginov Dmitriy
Published: August 2023

Abstract. The current task of cartographic support for geological exploration and the oil and gas industry is to meet the needs for rapid access to spatial data by specialists. The preparation of specialized data for publication in interactive web maps involves a number of technical issues. Some of them are explored in detail in case of a cartographic support for a cameral processing and interpretation of geological, geophysical and other geoscientific data in Andaman deep water basin. The points highlighted here are in fact a reflection of the role of interactive web maps, regardless of the thematic content, in the development of the Real and Virtual maps concept. The experimental work presented in this article illustrates most of the R/V transformations first developed by H. Moellering in early 1980s. Solving the operations for transformations between real maps, interactive maps, initial (raw) thematic data and cartographic databases will help enrich cartography with new methods of creating and using data, expanding and adapting the communicative conception of cartography to modern realities. An example of the web map developed also shows how the cartographer can simplify the work of professionals in other sectors, their communication with each other through the map language and its web representations. The use of web maps in the poorly studied Andaman deep water basin shows how web maps can contribute to the quality implementation of government programs for increasing exploration and the subsequent development of mineral resources.
A Holistic View on Volunteered Geographic Information
Authors: Polous Nina
Published: August 2023

Abstract. With the rise of web and online mapping technologies since the early 2000s, Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) has emerged as a significant resource for generating and disseminating diverse geographic data. VGI can be characterized in multiple ways, depending on factors such as data nature, contribution purpose, collection methods, and utilization approaches. However, specific strategies may only be applicable to certain situations, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive framework to examine the diverse challenges and solutions associated with various VGI types. Although numerous conceptual frameworks exist for specific VGI applications, such as disaster or crisis management, a more inclusive framework addressing the overall VGI landscape remains lacking. This study proposes a versatile conceptual framework that captures the multifaceted nature of VGI. The framework presents parameters and criteria for evaluating similarities and differences across the VGI spectrum, ultimately identifying major VGI types and their practical implications. The framework offers a valuable tool for systematic investigation and comparison of both static and dynamic contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of the VGI and its applications.
Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Barbara Petchenik Children’s Map Competition and exploring directions for the future
Authors: Taylor D. R. Fraser , Almeida Regina Araujo de , Sena Carla Cristina R. G. de , Reyes Nunez Jose Jesus , Sunstrum Sherri , Thumbadoo Romola V.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. The thirty-year anniversary of the Barbara Petchenik Children’s Map Competition, created by the International Cartographic Association (ICA) in 1993, will be celebrated at the 31st International Cartographic Conference (ICC 2023) in South Africa. It was initiated under the leadership of Professor D. R. Fraser Taylor, then ICA President, and its aim was to promote creative graphic cartographic representation of the world by children. A commemorative UNICEF poster was produced to support the initiative, and over past decades, Brazil has engaged in intensive school mapping work with children and researchers, some of this presented in commemorate books, including Dra. Carla de Sena’s new book “Children’s Maps: The History of the Lívia de Oliveira Competition” (2021). From 2005, ICA in collaboration with prestigious publishers (Esri Press, SinoMaps, National Geographic Institute of Spain) produced the "Children Map the World" series, which currently counts with six volumes. Submitted drawings are also used in other periodical publications as journals and books published by international and national organizations in different countries. The competition maps are sent to Carleton University Library where they are processed for digital and physical archiving and all the entries are then made publicly available at - https://childrensmaps.library.carleton.ca/. This special anniversary presents as a pivotal moment to commemorate, advance and expand the reach and import of children mapping their worlds. This presentation will review the developments in the Barbara Petchenik Childrens Map Competition over the years, and discuss some exciting new developments and directions for the future.
Transient anticyclonic eddies and their relationship to atmospheric block persistence
Authors: Suitters Charlie C. , Martínez-Alvarado Oscar , Hodges Kevin I. , Schiemann Reinhard K. H. , Ackerley Duncan
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Atmospheric blocking is a circulation pattern that describes the presence of large-scale, persistent anticyclones, which have the potential to bring severe impacts at the surface. However, the dynamical behaviour of blocks is still not fully understood. For example, the factors that determine the persistence of blocking events are not clear. In this study, the relationship between blocks and smaller-scale transient anticyclonic eddies is examined, with a particular focus on the impact of transients on the persistence of a block. Analysis is performed in two areas: the Euro-Atlantic and North Pacific, which are locations with both high blocking frequency and potential for severe impacts. Geopotential height anomalies at 500 hPa are used to identify blocking events and the anticyclonic transient eddies. This allows for a Eulerian definition of blocking, as well as a Lagrangian perspective on the eddies. It is found that anticyclonic eddies experience a northward acceleration prior to entering a block, which is indicative of ridge building ahead of the block but could also potentially provide evidence for the previously proposed selective absorption mechanism for block maintenance. A general pattern is found whereby longer blocks interact with more anticyclonic transients than less persistent blocks at all times of the year. This effect is strongest in winter and weakest in summer, which agrees with the fact that blocks are most persistent in winter and least persistent in summer. However, the strength of the anticyclonic eddy that interacts with a block, measured by its maximum 500 hPa geopotential height anomaly, has a more complicated relationship with block persistence. The strength of anticyclonic transient eddies is a more determining factor of block persistence in the North Pacific than in the Euro-Atlantic region. In the North Pacific the longest blocks interact with stronger eddies than the shortest blocks in all seasons except summer, when the reverse is true. By contrast, longer Euro-Atlantic blocks only result from stronger anticyclonic eddies in autumn and winter. We therefore conclude that the number of anticyclonic eddies that interact with a block is most important in determining its persistence, with the strength of the eddies having a more variable effect.
Peningkatan Ulang Alat Uji Putar Kritis Poros Beban Menggunakan Metode VDI 2221
Authors: Limbong Glennart , Fitri Muhamad
Published: August 2023

Mengukur titik putaran kritis suatu poros diperlukan suatu alat uji yang mampu menguji putaran kritis suatu poros dengan beberapa parameter yang dijadikan acuan pada saat proses pengujian seperti beban pada poros, panjang poros, sifat material poros dan juga diameter poros. Karenanya perlu dirancang dan dibuat sedemikian rupa alat uji putaran kritis poros yang lebih fleksibel. Proses modifikasi alat uji putaran kritis menggunakan metode VDI 2221 dengan metode ini dipilih agar proses modifikasi dan pembuatan alat ini dipilih yang paling efektif. Adapun spesifikasi model alat uji ini dengan disk, serta 2 macam poros dengan panjang 600mm dan 1000mm menggunakan parameter kecepatan 1000rpm, 2000rpm, 3000rpm, 4000rpm, 5000rpm, dan 6000rpm dengan 2 macam panjang poros 600 mm sampai 1000 mm, serta dapat memutar poros sampai dengan kecepatan 2750 rpm. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah alat uji putaran kritis poros yang dapat menampilkan putaran kritis suatu poros serta dapat mengetahui defleksi yang terjadi saat terjadinya putaran kritis yang mana alat uji yang dibuat nantinya dapat digunakan sebagai alat praktikum ataupun penelitian mahasiswa dan juga bahkan penelitian dosen
Más textos dramáticos de Ramón Otero Pedrayo
Authors: Tato Fontaíña Laura
Published: August 2023

La autora de este artículo da a conocer una serie de textos de Ramón Otero Pedrayo que fueron publicados en la sección “Parladoiro” de La Noche, entre 1946 y 1949, y que, una vez recuperados, pasan a aumentar el catálogo de obras dramáticas de su autor con más de una decena de piezas. Los textos recuperados son cincuenta y tres. Todos son diálogos, bien en su totalidad, bien en su mayor parte. El artículo se abre con una presentación que revisa los estudios realizados hasta hoy sobre la obra dramática y los guiones cinematográficos de Ramón Otero Pedrayo. A continuación, y atendiendo a sus cualidades dramatúrgicas, realiza una primera clasificación de los textos recuperados en dos categorías y, por último, los agrupa por los temas habituales en la obra del autor, incluyendo un resumen de cada texto. Como apéndice incluye una edición actualizada y divulgativa de dos de esas pequeñas piezas: “Teatro de máscaras (5)” y “Ecos do soportal”, en representación de cada una de las categorías propuestas.
Agenda global da educação e expansão da Educação Superior
Authors: Lobo Gilneide Maria de Oliveira , Castro Alda Maria Duarte Araújo
Published: August 2023

Este estudo versa sobre a relação da globalização e da educação a partir da constituição de uma agenda global da educação e de sua influência na política educacional dos países em desenvolvimento. Ele evidencia a centralidade que o conhecimento adquiriu como fator de produção, desenvolvimento econômico e social, como também a sua vinculação à reatualização da Teoria do Capital Humano, que impôs novas demandas para a Educação Superior e a influência do Banco Mundial na propagação dessa concepção. O estudo destaca ainda os efeitos da agenda global na expansão das matrículas da Educação Superior brasileira nos seus níveis de graduação e pós-graduação.
Currículo e cultura escolares: rareamento de práticas de leitura de alunos empobrecidos e periféricos
Authors: Carvalho Dayane Pereira Barroso de , Silva Maria da Guia Taveiro
Published: August 2023

Este estudo teve como objetivo principal analisar como o currículo e a cultura escolares acabam por rarear as já escassas possibilidades de consolidação das práticas de leitura de alunos empobrecidos e periféricos. A metodologia é predominantemente qualitativa, com característica descritiva, a partir de uma experiência etnográfica. Como instrumento de construção de dados, realizou-se observação sistemática no primeiro semestre letivo de 2022, ocorridas uma vez por semana, sempre no mesmo dia, durante as aulas de língua portuguesa dos três 1os anos do turno vespertino. Os registros foram documentados em um diário de campo. Os resultados destacam que o currículo do Novo Ensino Médio (NEM), quando aplicado em territórios periféricos e empobrecidos, prioriza o mercado de trabalho em detrimento do pensamento crítico. Constatou-se, também, insatisfação entre os professores e falta de orientação para implementação do NEM. A falta de ênfase na leitura e a inclusão de disciplinas eletivas sem diretrizes claras prejudicam os objetivos educacionais de formação leitora.
Ley de Inclusión Escolar en Chile: desafíos de gestión para establecimientos particulares subvencionados
Authors: Benavides Moreno Nibaldo Enrique , Reyes Araya Daniel , Alarcón-Leiva Jorge
Published: August 2023

Chile tiene uno de los sistemas sociales más segregados del mundo, ocurre lo mismo en su sistema escolar. En este contexto se promulgó en 2015 la llamada “Ley de Inclusión Escolar”. El presente texto analiza los alcances que para agentes escolares claves de la región del Maule (Chile) reviste la implementación de esta política, comenzando por caracterizar al sector llamado “particular-subvencionado”, para luego describir sinópticamente la política. La metodología de trabajo es cualitativa de alcance exploratorio y se implementó mediante una entrevista semiestructurada a directivos de escuelas particulares subvencionadas, propietarios de establecimientos y secretarios regionales ministeriales de educación. Los resultados coinciden en que es necesario ocuparse de materias esenciales como mayor trabajo con los actores directivos, docentes y padres, observándose la necesidad de reforzar principios básicos de la ley: inclusión e igualdad de oportunidades educativas.
Spray Application Characteristics of Bio-pesticide Solutions through Hydraulic Nozzles
Authors: Manish Kumar  , C. R. Mehta  , K. N. Agrawal  , V. K. Bhargav  , V. Bhushana Babu
Published: August 2023

A study was conducted for efficient delivery of bio-pesticides for controlled spray application by selecting proper nozzles and operating parameters. The spray parameters of two different classes of bio-pesticides (bacterial-based Bacillus thuringiensis and fungalbased Beauveria bassiana) were evaluated for discharge by three different sizes of hollow cone nozzles (1.14, 2.31 and 3.56 mm in diameter) at four operating pressures (145, 245, 345 and 445 kPa). The discharge, spray width, cone angle, coefficient of uniformity (CU), volume median diameter (VMD), droplet volume fraction at 90 % (DV0.9) and 10 % (DV0.1), and span of water solution and two bio-pesticide solutions were measured. The results indicated that there was no significant difference in mean discharge, spray width and cone angle among water, bacterial-based bio-pesticide (BBP) and fungal-based bio-pesticide (FBP) solutions. But, these spray parameters for the selected solutions differed significantly (p<0.001) with different sizes of nozzles and operating pressures. There was significant difference (p<0.001) in CU when bio-pesticide was added to water. The type of spray solution, nozzle orifice diameter and pressure had significant effects (p<0.001) on mean VMD, DV0.1, DV0.9 and span of spray. The means of solutions showed that the values of droplet spectra were highest for FBP solution, followed for BBP solution and water-only solution. It was concluded that the bio-pesticide solutions can be effectively sprayed with hollow cone nozzle having diameter of 3.56 mm at 145 kPa operating pressure.
Enfermedad de Castleman multicéntrica e infección por virus Epstein Barr en paciente con infección por vih
Authors: Kuljis Gisela , Zitto Teresa , Vetrano Teresa , Cacace María Elisa , Bomparola Carolina , Flores Alejandro
Published: August 2023

La enfermedad de Castleman (ECM) es un desorden linfoproliferativo y con un pronóstico desfavorable, que se lo ha asociado a la infección por el virus herpes humano tipo 8 (HHV-8). El mecanismo supuesto de acción del HHV-8 sería la secreción de interleuquinas (IL) virales, homólogas a IL humanas tales como IL-6 e IL-10. La coinfección por HHV-8 y virus Epstein Barr (EBV) es bien conocida en pacientes con infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana tipo 1 (HIV-1). Estos gamma-herpesvirus se asocian a trastornos linfoproliferativos que son favorecidos por la inmunosupresión. Puede presentarse en el contexto de un buen estado inmunológico y su tratamiento se basa en el uso de quimioterapia. La reactivación del EBV latente es favorecida por la infección por HIV-1 y el uso de drogas inmunosupresoras, determinando un potencial riesgo para el desarrollo de nuevos desórdenes linfoproliferativos.

Se presenta el caso de un paciente con enfermedad de Castleman asociado a la infección por HIV-1 y HHV-8, que presentó como complicación post-quimioterapia reactivación de infección EBV. Se realizó una revisión del concepto de ECM y la relación patogénica entre los virus HIV-1, HHV-8 y EBV.
HPV - Guía de Manejo Multidisciplinario
Authors: Cahn Pedro
Published: August 2023

Este libro, publicado por edi- ciones Nueva Librería, con la autoría de Laura Svidler Lo- pez, Gisela Presencia, Gabrie- la Sidra, Rita Pastore y 19 cola- boradores, aborda, tal cual lo indica su título, la problemáti- ca del papiloma virus del hu- mano desde diferentes pers- pectivas. Infectologos, proctó- logos, ginecólogos, bioquími- cos y cirujanos generales con- tribuyen desde sus discipli- nas a elaborar una guía prác- tica para el manejo de la infec- ción por HPV. Desde el diag- nostico a la prevención y los aspectos psicosociales, el li- bro presenta al lector un tex- to ágil, de fácil consulta, con abundancia de tablas, arbo- les de decisión y fotografías a color, lo que facilita la lec- tura y el aprendizaje.

La amplia prevalencia de esta infección de transmisión se- xual en la comunidad y su asociación con neoplasias del tracto genital femenino, el pene y la región anorrectal, hace necesario contar con un material de consulta rápida como el aquí reseñado.

La reciente extensión de la va-cuna para HPV para varones pre púberes, sumada a la indicación preexistente para niñas y ad lescentes realza aún más la importancia de expandir la divulgación científica.

Merece destacarse la edición, muy cuidada en papel ilustración, distribuida en 6 capítulos y 21 secciones, lo que permite la consulta rápida sobre temas puntuales

El libro, publicado en 2014 ha sido reeditado en 2016, lo cual evidencia el interés que el mismo ha despertado.

HPV – Guia de manejo multidis-ciplinario es un buen aporte a la educación médica de posgrado.
Biterapia con atazanavir/ritonavir más raltegravir versus terapia triple en segunda línea: Ensayo ARTE
Authors: Figueroa María Inés , Sued Omar , Cesar Carina , Patterson Patricia , Yamamoto Cleyton , Fink Valeria , Luna Norma , Camiro-Zúñiga Antonio , Gun Ana , Cahn Pedro
Published: August 2023

Antecedentes: La terapia dual ha surgido como un nuevo concepto para el tratamiento del VIH. Este estudio tenía como objetivo comparar un régimen dual basado en ATV/r + RAL (TD) frente a estándar de tres drogas con ATV/r + TDF/FTC (TT) luego del fracaso de un primer esquema ba- sado en INNTR.ClinicalTrials.gov, Número: NCT01829802.

Método: Estudio piloto abierto, multicéntrico y aleatoriza- do. Resultado primario: proporción de sujetos con ARN del VIH-1 menor a 50 copias/mL en semana 48 (S48). Resulta- dos secundarios: discontinuaciones asociadas a eventos adversos (EA), tiempo transcurrido hasta la supresión viral, desarrollo de mutaciones de resistencia a la integrasa y proteasa, cambio en recuento de CD4.

Resultados: De los 57 participantes seleccionados, 34 fue- ron asignados aleatoriamente para recibir: TD (n: 18) o TT (n: 16). En semana 48, 67% (n: 12/18) en TD tuvo respues- ta virológica y 88% (n: 14/16) en rama según el análisis FDA, intención de tratamiento/expuestos (p = NS) y 73% (TD) y 93% (TT) según análisis por protocolo (p = NS). El cambio de CD4 entre basal - S48: +119 y +52 células/μL en DT y TT, respectivamente. Cuatro participantes en TD y uno en TT presentaron fracaso virológico en la semana 48. Un participante desarrolló una mutación de resistencia a integrasa (155H).

Conclusión: ATV/r+RAL como terapia dual de segunda línea mostró una tendencia al fracaso virológico más frecuente, en comparación con TT, aunque el estudio piloto no tenía potencia para demostrar esta diferencia. Este estudio está registrado en ClinicalTrials.gov, Número: NCT01829802.
HIGH PERFORMANCE WORK SYSTEM AND ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR
Authors: , Abdul Sattar Shah Shazia Aman Jatoi, Sobia Shafaq Shah
Published: August 2023

This research aims to examine the influence of High Performance Work System (HPWS) on organizational innovation Pakistan, with a focus on the mediating variable of Innovative Work Behavior (IWB) in the health sector of Pakistan. The study's sample comprises 530 doctors from the public and private hospitals within Sindh province of Pakistan both sectors. Data analysis was conducted using Smart PLS. The findings revealed that the intervening effect of IWB was partial, indicating its significant role in facilitating the correlation of HPWS with organizational innovation. Furthermore, the statistical hypotheses were accepted, confirming the presence of HPWS indicated positive and significant impact on both IWB and organizational innovation. The findings cast light on the significance of implementing HPWS in hospital settings to cultivate a culture of innovative work behavior, thereby enhancing organizational innovation. The current research adds to the existing reservoir of knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the mechanism by which HPWS influences innovation-related outcomes. These insights have practical implications for hospital management, emphasizing the need to prioritize and support HPWS practices to foster a more innovative work environment among healthcare professionals.
The manager and the accounting information system in small companies
Authors: Jammoussi Imen , Mroua Mourad
Published: August 2023

In very small organizations, the role of the manager in the choice and implementation of tools is predominant. In these entities, resources are scarce and accounting information systems are not very formalized. In this research work, we therefore sought to identify the typical profile of this manager and to understand his propensity to use accounting data. Several recent studies have highlighted the relevance of the concept of organizational bricolage to analyze the practices of small businesses. With this in mind, we have sought to explore the ways in which managers of small businesses use accounting information systems. For this, we opted for the qualitative research method based on semi-structured interviews with managers of small Tunisian companies. To conduct this study, we used a qualitative methodology. 36 companies were selected for study. The cross-site case study was favored because it maximizes generalization bias. Finally, the profile of the manager has an influence on the SIC and induces a type of MSE. The results of our research led to the conclusion that there are three types of small business leaders: survivalists, emerging and structured.
Elastic properties evaluation of banana-hemp fiber-based hybrid composite with nano-titanium oxide filler: Analytical and Simulation Study
Authors: Saxena Tanvi , Chawla V.K.
Published: August 2023

In recent years, nano-filler-based hybrid composites have gained significant attention from the research community; The nano-filler-based hybrid composites can have potential applications in numerous sectors. Nano-fillers are bringing a leading development in material science and natural fibers-based composites. The present study considers the impact of various weight percentages of nano-titanium oxide (NTiO2) fillers (2%, 4%, and 6%) on the elastic features of novel hybridized banana-hemp fiber-reinforced epoxy composites. The proposed composite is analyzed for its elastic properties like longitudinal and transverse elastic modulus, axial Poisson's ratio, and axial shear modulus using homogenized micromechanical models, namely, Mori-Tanaka (M-T) model, Generalized self-consistent (G-SC) model and Modified Halpin-Tsai (M-HTS) model. The composite is modeled using one layer of banana fiber, one layer of NTiO2 and epoxy, and one layer of hemp fiber. All three layers of the composite are arranged in the sequence of banana fiber at 450, a layer of NTiO2 and epoxy at 00, and hemp fiber at 450. The proposed composite's vector sum deformation and strength are examined by employing the ANSYS APDL application. The results obtained in this study are compared with the experimental work mentioned in the literature. The composite reinforced with six weight% NTiO2 has the highest mechanical strength, and the modified Halpin-Tsai (M-HTS) model is the most effective in calculating the elastic features of the proposed composite. In addition to the above, the hybridization effect for the proposed composite is also estimated to analyze the tensile failure strain of banana and hemp fiber in the proposed hybrid composite structure.
Push-out tests on steel composite sections with engineered cementitious composite
Authors: Nikbakht Ehsan , Gad Mahmoud , Chang Jia Wei
Published: August 2023

This paper investigates the shear strength and failure modes of steel-concrete-steel (SCS) sandwich composite member with Engineered Cementitious Concrete (ECC) and explores the influences of various shear connectors such as headed stud and bolt on shear behavior of SCS sandwich composite member by carrying out push-out testing program. Based on the test results in this study, the failure modes and the load-slip behavior of the specimens are investigated. In addition, the experimental results on the shear resistance of the headed stud connector with various connector spacing and numbers of connector is compared and explored.
The Innovations Regarding the Use of Zinc and Selenium Ions in Cancer Therapy
Authors:   Str. Barca, 21, Bucuresti-Sector 5, Bucuresti, 41116, Bucuresti, Romania., Lungu Ionut
Published: August 2023

Zinc is part of the micronutrients class and it is essential for all organisms. The growth and development organisms in human subjects depend stricltly on zinc
Analysis of MLH1 promoter methylation by different methods in colorectal tumors
Authors:   Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay, Esperon Patricia
Published: August 2023

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancerrelated death worldwide, affecting both men and women. A genetic CRC characteristic is the presence of microsatellite instability
Metastatic renal cell carcinoma presenting as gastric ulceration: Case series & literature review
Authors:   University of Missouri School of Medicine, Scott Keela R
Published: August 2023

Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) accounts for approximately 3% of all adult malignancies. RCC has a propensity to metastasize along the hematogenous route
Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (KDRT) dalam Pernikahan Dini Perspektif Teori Maqashid Syari’ah
Authors: Mutakin Ali , Mustafa Fitri , Khaeruddin Khaeruddin , Al Falah Dzia
Published: August 2023

The concrete age restriction for marriage has been regulated in Law No. 1 of 1974, which was later revised into Law No. 16 of 2019. The law states that marriage will be permitted if both the bride and groom have reached the minimum age of 19. This restriction certainly has a strong philosophical basis ranging from juridical basis to issues of reproductive health and mental readiness (maturity). This  research is a qualitative research with   a statutory approach (statute approach) and a conceptual approach.  Data is obtained through library research, both primary and secondary data sources.  This study concluded that, domestic violence that occurs as a result of marriage carried out by both spouses of the bride and groom where one or both are not old enough as stipulated at 19 years, has a serious impact both on the continuity of the household and others. Maqashid shari'ah whose basis is benefit, either in order to realize the welfare itself or to reject the evil, in order to see the phenomenon of domestic violence that occurs in marriage at an early age. Daf'u al-Dlarar in order to reject domestic violence has at least a significant role to play in resolving such phenomena.
Hypertensive Disorders (HDP) In Pregnancy at the Bono Regional Hospital in Ghana
Authors:   Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Kumasi, Osei Asamoah Derrick , Tabong Philip Teg-Nefaah ,   University of Ghana P.O. Box LG 25. Legon, Ghana, Kwaku Donkor Emmanuel ,   Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Kumasi, Gyanteh Yaw Owusu ,   Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Kumasi, Addai-Darko Kwadwo ,   Bono Regional Hospital Sunyani
Published: August 2023

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) is one of the leading causes of maternal, neonatal, and infant mortality. Several studies have suggested that the occurrence of HDP may be dependent on environmental factors. Although, several countries have documented the prevalence of HDP with its mode of delivery and birth outcomes, and some parts of Ghana have data on these, little is known about the prevalence of HDP in the Bono Region. This study would therefore be conducted to determine the prevalence, the type of delivery, and birth outcomes of women with HDP in the Bono Regional Hospital. This was a retrospective cohort study. Guided by a data extraction sheet, a review of all pregnancies that were reported to the hospital between 1st January 2016 and 31st December 2019 was done. For each month, the percentage of mothers who presented with any of the HDPs was calculated. Maternal age, parity, birth weight, mode of delivery, birth outcomes, and occurrence of Gestational Hypertension (GH), preeclampsia, and Eclampsia were variables evaluated and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows, version 26.0. It is expected that the study would provide the data required to put in place interventions to improve birth outcomes among people with HDP.
Assessing the State of Sustainable Procurement Practices in Ghanaian Tertiary Institutions
Authors:   Catholic University of Ghana, Fiapre, P.O. Box 363, Sunyani, Dauda Sophia , Nchor Wisdom Akannobe ,   Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University, Wa, Owusu-Mensah Matilda Maaboah ,   Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Quama Food Processing Co. LTD, Asawase- Ejisu, Ashanti Region
Published: August 2023

This study assessed the state of sustainable procurement practices in Ghanaian tertiary institutions. The adoption of sustainable procurement practices has gained significant attention due to the growing emphasis on the environmental, social, and economic impact of organizations and their suppliers. It aimed to determine the extent to which sustainability principles were incorporated into procurement practices, identify challenges faced in adopting sustainable procurement, and identify factors that could influence sustainable procurement adoption. A quantitative approach was used, and data is collected through a structured questionnaire administered to procurement officers in Ghanaian tertiary institutions. The questionnaire included statements of sustainability practices, challenges of adoption, and factors influencing adoption. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the adoption of sustainable procurement practices in Ghanaian tertiary institutions is a low to moderate state. Respondents show disagreement in areas such as following up on environmental and social performance, ensuring the well-being of the less privileged, and including reporting on environmental and social issues. However, respondents express moderate agreement in considering alternatives to purchasing, such as reusing, recycling, and hiring. Challenges in adopting sustainable procurement practices were identified, including difficulty in accessing suppliers of sustainable products, suppliers' lack of understanding of sustainability concepts, and low commitment of management to sustainability adoption. Factors that can influence sustainable procurement adoption are also explored, including demystifying the perceived cost of sustainable products, encouraging top management support and policy implementation, providing sustainability training for staff, and enforcing governmental laws and regulations on sustainability. The study highlights the need for increased awareness and implementation of sustainable procurement practices in Ghanaian tertiary institutions. It emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges and promoting factors that facilitate adoption. By incorporating sustainability principles into procurement practices, these institutions can contribute to a more sustainable future, where resources are used efficiently, waste is minimized, and social well-being is prioritized.
Seguro de desempleo: Una política de rescate social ante las consecuencias laborales de la pandemia en Guatemala.
Authors: Velásquez Pérez Luis Guillermo
Published: August 2023

La aparición de la pandemia Covid-19 obligó la implementación de medidas de confinamiento y restricción a la movilidad que afectaron los puestos de trabajo en todo el mundo. En el caso guatemalteco, también revelaron una serie de incumplimientos y debilidades históricas en el seno de la institucionalidad laboral. En ese sentido, este artículo indaga en la viabilidad de implementar un seguro de desempleo administrado y operado por el Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social, una conquista de la década revolucionaria (1944-1954), como una política inmediata y de largo plazo para la recuperación económica, la protección frente al desempleo y el mejoramiento de la búsqueda de puestos de trabajo.
La Cuarta transformación y el Neocorporativismo. Impacto de la reforma laboral sobre el núcleo del sistema político mexicano
Authors: Setien Escamendi German
Published: August 2023

La victoria de Andrés Manuel López Obrador en las elecciones presidenciales de 2018, fruto del apoyo mayoritario a su mensaje de transformación del país, situó al nuevo presidente y el movimiento político que lo acompañaba ante la necesidad de impulsar reformas que atañen al núcleo del sistema político corporativo que ha imperado durante ocho décadas en México.

La reforma laboral de 2019 fue la mayor apuesta del nuevo gobierno en este sentido, transcurridos más de 3 años desde su aprobación, el presente artículo indaga sobre los resultados obtenidos y las potencialidades y limites que la 4T ha evidenciado en cuanto a la transformación del neocorporativismo se refiere.
Representación política de las demandas del movimiento LGBTQ+ en el proceso constituyente chileno (2021-2022)
Authors: Ivankovic Silva Fabiana
Published: August 2023

Este artículo describe la forma en que las demandas del movimiento LGBTQ+ fueron representadas en el proceso constituyente chileno (2021-2022) y el papel que en ello tuvo la presencia de constituyentes de la diversidad sexual. A partir de entrevistas y una extensa revisión documental, se identificaron seis demandas centrales dentro del movimiento, las que tuvieron una representación sustantiva en la discusión y propuesta constitucional. Los resultados evidencian que en ello fue relevante la actuación de los constituyentes LGBTQ+, pero también de representantes feministas, de izquierda y centroizquierda; concordando con la literatura en la importancia que presentan los «aliados» para que grupos minoritarios impulsen sus agendas en los procesos políticos.
Un ascenso al gobierno en medio de una crisis del sistema político: La trayectoria del Frente Amplio chileno y sus limitaciones
Authors: Nogué Axel , Barozet Emmanuelle
Published: August 2023

En este artículo analizamos si, más allá de su discurso, el Frente Amplio y sus partidos han logrado sortear de una manera distinta la crisis que afecta al conjunto del sistema de partidos en Chile. Por una parte, el presente artículo contribuye al análisis de la trayectoria del Frente Amplio desde su emergencia hasta su ascenso al poder en 2022. Por otra parte, interroga, más allá de su éxito electoral, sus problemas de enraizamiento y construcción de respuesta a los problemas sociales en un contexto de crisis económica, social e institucional. Para ello, usamos principalmente entrevistas a militantes del FA y de otros partidos, fuentes internas y de prensa.
El discurso político de la dictadura cívico-militar chilena
Authors: Vargas Palacios Natalia Andrea
Published: August 2023

El 18 de octubre de 2019 significó un terremoto para la política nacional que no sólo abrió la posibilidad de un cambio constitucional, algo impensado durante los gobiernos anteriores, sino que también en torno a los discursos relacionados con una revisión de los “logros” de la dictadura a la espera de la reivindicación de lo que se consagró como una “revolución” y “gesta patriótica” en torno a una de las más sangrientas dictaduras de la región. Dado el contexto chileno actual, es preciso preguntarse cuál fue el cambio entre el periodo anterior a la dictadura cívico-militar ¿Existen valores e ideas que persisten en la discusión política actual? y de existir ¿Qué papel desempeñan estas referencias a la dictadura en el contexto político nacional actual?
Dear Government, Take Action against Climate Change
Authors: Venuti Edgelynn
Published: August 2023

Each year the Margaret Chase Smith Library sponsors an essay contest for high school seniors. The essay prompt for 2023 asked students to consider what the proper role of government should be in responding to the issues surrounding climate change.
WHY DID RUSSIA INVADE UKRAINE? PLAUSIBLE THEORETICAL EXPLANATIONS
Authors: Kapitonenko Mykola
Published: August 2023

This paper examines three major theoretical frameworks to explain Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine. It is argued that although the war caught many by surprise, it can still be explained by at least several International Relations theories. President Putin’s decision may be erroneous but it should be treated as rational.

The purpose of this research is to suggest theoretical frameworks suitable for understanding and evaluating the key foreign policy and security decisions taken by the current Russian leadership. It is assumed that the moves and choices taken by the Kremlin, in particular on the eve of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, resulted from the way decision-makers had perceived the threats and options of the time. It is also assumed that International Relations as a scientific discipline has relevant explanations and frameworks for dealing even with such seemingly irrational decisions like the one taken before the invasion. Political leaders are not going mad; they rather act within specific environments framed by available information and some basic theoretical assumptions.

This article focuses on examining Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through the lenses of security dilemma, rational decision-making and power transition process. The author argues that each of these approaches can provide a coherent explanation of a strategic logic behind the decision to wage war. Moreover, by using each of these instruments it may be possible to assess Russia’s foreign and security policy beyond its Ukrainian direction, and also in a retrospect.

An interstate war in a modern world is assumed to bear extremely high costs and generate high risks. Because of that, wars are so rare. But this does not imply that wars are impossible. At different levels and under certain conditions, launching a war may still seem to be the best course of action, in particular for revisionist states, even if it a choice between the bad and the worst.
I KNOW MY TRUTH… NOW TELL ME YOURS: FROM ACTIVE MEASURES TO COGNITIVE WARFARE IN THE RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE
Authors: Burke Paul , Henschke Adam
Published: August 2023

In recent years, international attention has been turned to the ways that states use disinformation to further their own political ends. Propaganda, information conflict and active measures have long been a tool of statecraft, but the parallel development of information and communication technologies with increased levels of internal discord and social tension within states have made such disinformation campaigns both more effective and more worrying. This paper provides a brief history of Soviet “active measures”, before examining the role of Russian disinformation and cognitive warfare in Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The examination of this topic is not solely confined to a description of the methods used; it also highlights some of the ethical issues involved in Russia’s use of cognitive warfare and its heavy reliance on disinformation. Whereas information warfare focuses on controlling the flow of information, cognitive warfare instead has a more subtle yet potentially more damaging goal of shaping not simply what people think, but how they think and how they react to information. One of the significant features of the current conflict in Ukraine is the role that disinformation is playing in both driving and describing the conflict, and this paper explores the history and ethical implications of modern cognitive warfare, particularly in relation to the current conflict in Ukraine.