bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AR-Induced Consumer Experience in Hybrid Retailing
Authors: Keerthana D  , V Joy Gemini
Published: November 2024

Retail augmented reality is rapidly modernizing by redefining shopping patterns, preferences, and decision-making process. Enhanced real-world product visualization, try-before-you-buy, personalized product recommendations, product information, interactive and guided shopping experiences, marketing, and brand engagement are ways that experience value is created for consumers and retailers. In order to better understand how AR-induced experiential values affect value creation and decision-making in the retail sector, this paper will review the relevant literature. This study analyses literature through a systematic review approach using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) by reviewing 162 articles. This review identifies the need for consumers to have a value-in-use experience when using augmented reality (AR) and integrates a new conceptual framework that depicts the pathways leading to value creation for retailers and consumers in retail contexts throughout their shopping journey. Additionally, it makes recommendations for future research directions in areas of consumer perception and behavior with AR value creation and multifaceted values of augmented experience.
An Assessment on Land Suitability for Rice Cultivation Using Analytical Hierarchy Process in the Sivasagar District of Assam, India
Authors: Das Bhagya
Published: November 2024

The appropriateness of agricultural land necessitates regular accurate assessment and evaluation of fertility. Land Suitability Analysis (LSA) is one of the accurate evaluations to maintain & monitoring quality of the agricultural land. It is a necessary procedure to investigate the site suitability for any agricultural purpose. This study evaluates the land quality and rice production capacity in the Sivasagar District of Assam, India. This study used a multi-criteria Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in remote sensing & Geographic Information System (GIS) software ArcGIS to evaluate the major factors influencing rice cultivation, including soil type, water availability, and meteorological parameters. This study classifies the suitability classes into four categories as per the procedure set by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO); highly suitable, moderately suitable, marginally suitable, and not suitable. Due to the differences among the rice crop conditioning agro-ecological parameters, only 13 km2 of lands accounting 0.81% of total lands are highly suitable for the cultivation of rice, which is primarily determined by water availability considerations, land use and land cover (LULC), and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). With 21.66 km2 of available waterbodies, good groundwater prospects, an annual average precipitation of 185 cm to 214 cm, and a land surface temperature of 27.32°C to 32.63°C, projected production and suitability are declining due to inefficient management practices. Farmers in the study area must use more advanced strategies to gain greater accessibility to water resources, particularly those agricultural lands that are classified as moderately or marginally suitable.
Bibliometric Mapping of Employment Deprivation
Authors: Revankar Divya Satish , Mishra Aswini Kumar
Published: November 2024

Employment Deprivation encompasses more than unemployment and underemployment, highlighting systemic barriers to stable work. This research employs bibliometric analysis to explore its multifaceted nature, revealing significant psychological, economic, and social impacts on marginalized groups. Through mapping global scholarly contributions, it identifies key authors, countries, and seminal works and uncovers research gaps and trends. The study emphasizes the roles of race, gender, disability, and socioeconomic status in labour market outcomes, revealing the limitations of conventional unemployment metrics in fully capturing labour market outcomes. The concept of employment deprivation is proposed to address these gaps, advocating for policies that not only focus on job creation but also improve the quality of work and promote labour market inclusivity. The study demonstrates how inadequate measures of unemployment often overlook systemic challenges faced by vulnerable populations, such as access to stable employment, equitable wages, and job security. It underscores the psychological toll of prolonged employment deprivation, including the impacts on mental health, well-being, and community stability. Additionally, it explores labour market dynamics and the importance of education and skill development in improving employment outcomes. Ultimately, this research seeks to inform and influence policy interventions aimed at fostering inclusive economics growth and improving labour market conditions for marginalized populations. By offering a nuanced understanding of the systemic challenges related to employment deprivation, the study advocates for policies that not only address job creation but also enhance job quality, inclusivity, and long-term well-being for vulnerable groups.
Physical Activity Level among Physicians of the Philippine General Hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Madayag, MD Myrielle Marie D. , Ignacio, MD Sharon D.
Published: November 2024

Introduction. COVID-19 is a pandemic that shut down businesses and industries worldwide. The spread of the disease changed social behavior as residents around the world were obliged to endure lockdown and quarantine measures, reducing their physical activity.
Objective. To determine the level of physical activity before and during the pandemic among physicians.
Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 422 qualified physicians of the Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila. The data was obtained from a self-administered questionnaire.
Results. Results of the study revealed a shift of lifestyle from physically active to sedentary in 42.4-57.11% of the respondents during the pandemic. There was no change between the activity levels at work before and during COVID while there was a change in the travel and recreational activities. The results also showed that significant factors including lack of energy, fear of injury, lack of skill, resources, social influences, support seeking activities, and positive alternatives affected their activity levels.
Conclusion. During the pandemic, overall physical activity level decreased. Similarly, factors that motivate health workers to be physically active or sedentary during the COVID-19 pandemic can affect their physical activity levels. Based on this study, the hospital can create guidelines to ensure physical activity among its doctors, especially during a pandemic.
Determinants of Telemedicine Acceptance among Doctors-to-the-Barrios (DTTBs) in the Philippines
Authors: Austria, MD Edgardo Miguel V. , Lecochico, MD Carl Froilan D. , Ignacio, MD Sharon D. , Mojica, MD, MHPEd Jose Alvin P.
Published: November 2024

Background. Telemedicine offers a solution to healthcare access issues, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical distancing limited in-person visits. It can also be used by the Doctors-to-the-Barrios (DTTBs), who are often newly licensed physicians who have not undergone residency training yet, to remotely consult specialists and assist them in providing better healthcare recommendations to their patients. Understanding the acceptance of telemedicine particularly among DTTBs is crucial to optimizing its implementation, as local studies on this topic are lacking.
Objective. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors affecting acceptance of telemedicine by the DTTBs.
Methods. This study employed a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional research design from 2021 to 2022. Ethical approval was obtained prior to study implementation. Informed consent form was sent to all enrolled master’s students in the DTTB program. The study adapted the questionnaire utilized by Zailani et al. using a five-point Likert scale to identify the determinants of acceptance of telemedicine based on the following constructs: government policy, external supplier’s capacity, project team’s capacity, top management support, perceived usefulness, attitude, self-efficacy, acceptance of telemedicine, and organizational culture. Linear regression was performed to identify significant constructs that determine acceptance of telemedicine. All data were reported at 95% confidence interval.
Results. total of 116/180 DTTBs participated in the study. Attitude (β=0.5849, p<0.01) and self-efficiency (β=0.5327, p<0.01) together with organizational culture had a significant positive impact on the acceptance of telemedicine.
Conclusion. This study shows the current state of acceptance of telemedicine by our DTTBs. It highlights their positive attitude and self-efficiency towards telemedicine and the lack of support they receive from the government in funding and implementing telemedicine efforts despite its potential to address healthcare access issues.
Physical Activity and Fitness Level of Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital
Authors: Gelisanga, MPT Maribeth Anne P. , Ramos, PTRP Sarah Faye A. , Ang, MD, MSc Cynthia D. , Ignacio, MD Sharon D.
Published: November 2024

Background and Objectives. Physical activity (PA) and fitness level are considered key factors in public health promotion, and as such, healthcare workers (HCW) need to be physically well because they are not only responsible for themselves, but of their clients as well. Therefore, we aim to determine the PA and health-related fitness (HRF) level of HCW in a tertiary hospital, disaggregated to age, sex, work assignments, and job tenure.
Methods. A cross-sectional research design was utilized to assess HCW from the administrative, medical, nursing, and paramedical cohorts. ALPHA-FIT Test Battery was used to assess cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, lower extremity power and strength, upper body muscle endurance, balance, and body composition.
Results. Our study concurred with the results of previous studies on HCW yielding lower PA levels compared with the general population. We tested 282 participants (administrative: 97; medical: 36; nursing: 55; paramedical: 94), mean age 37.4 years, 64.54% females, 52.13% perceived average health status. Ninety percent of the HCW had PA levels below the World Health Organization’s recommended levels. The ALPHA-FIT mean score per category revealed: one-legged stance, 2.67/3; figure-of-8 run, 2.45/3; shoulder-neck mobility, 4.58/5; modified push-up, 2.05/4; hand-grip strength, 2.5/5; jump and reach, 4/4; dynamic sit-up, 2.62/3; six-minute walk test, 475.38 meters covered. There were no significant differences in PA and HRF levels across cohorts except for modified sit-ups (p<0.001) and figure-of-8 run (p=0.012). The results showed significant inverse correlation between balance and shoulder-neck mobility and age (p<0.001), and modified push ups (p=0.004). Males had significantly higher sit-up scores (p<0.001), one-legged stance scores (p=0.001), and faster figure-of-8 run (p=0.011), while females had better jump and reach scores (p<0.001).
Conclusion. Physical activity levels of HCW did not meet the World Health Organization’s recommended PA levels. Healthcare professionals who are expected to be aware of the benefits of PA and HRF have shown low to midfit levels of grip strength, upper extremity endurance, core strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Information on PA and HRF may aid in policy making on employee wellness that could highly impact health service delivery.
HRVATSKA POLITIKA U BOSNI I HERCEGOVINI TIJEKOM PRVOGA SVJETSKOG RATA – POKUŠAJ RJEŠAVANJA HRVATSKOGA PITANJA I BUDUĆEGA STATUSA BOSNE I HERCEGOVINE
Authors: Glibušić Ivica
Published: November 2024

Autor se bavi analizom političkih procesa u Bosni Hercegovini tijekom Prvoga svjetskog rata s posebnim fokusom na hrvatsko pitanje i budući status Bosne i Hercegovine. Pred početak i tijekom Prvoga svjetskog rata kod Hrvata u Bosni i Hercegovini formirala su se tri politička pravca djelovanja što je uvelike otežalo jedinstven nastup koji je podrazumijevao rješavanje hrvatskoga pitanja. Na hrvatsku politiku u Bosni i Hercegovini utjecala su četiri politička centra moći: Beč, Zagreb, Budimpešta i Beograd. Kako su Mađari i Srbi u početku imali isti cilj – spriječiti jačanje hrvatske ideje o spajanju Bosne i Hercegovine s Hrvatskom i slabljenje austrijskoga utjecaja, Beč je još više zabrinulo približavanje srpske i dijela hrvatske politike, odnosno to što je hrvatska inteligencija promijenila pravac djelovanja prema političkoj suradnji sa Srbima. Vidjevši opasnost od mađarskoga i srpskoga agresivnog nacionalizma, a posebice od prijetnje velikosrpskoga projekta, vrhbosanski nadbiskup Josip Stadler zauzimao se za rješavanje hrvatskoga pitanja jedino kroz priključenje Bosne i Hercegovine Hrvatskoj u sklopu Austro-Ugarske Monarhije. Tijekom rata, a posebno pred njegov kraj, pokazalo se veliko nesnalaženje hrvatskih političkih predstavnika kada je u pitanju određenje državnopravnoga položaja Bosne i Hercegovine, a samim time postalo je jasno da ni hrvatski političari u Bosni i Hercegovini nisu jedinstveni glede budućega državnopravnog statusa hrvatskih zemalja. Ciljevi su rada prikazati što je utjecalo na različite stavove nadbiskupa Josipa Stadlera, bosanskih i hercegovačkih franjevaca te hrvatskih političkih predstavnika u odnosu na Svibanjsku deklaraciju, rješavanje hrvatskoga pitanja i budući status Bosne i Hercegovine. U radu će se također analizirati što je dovelo do zaokreta u hrvatskoj politici u Bosni i Hercegovini na kraju rata te kakav je bio stav Katoličke Crkve u Bosni i Hercegovini prema stvaranju južnoslavenske države. Postupci nadbiskupa Stadlera i ljudi okupljenih oko njega dovoljno jasno govore da su oni i bez Zagreba bili svjesni u kakvoj se poziciji Monarhija nalazi, a samim time i Hrvati u Bosni i Hercegovini. Međutim, kada je postalo očito da će Monarhija propasti, a to je pred sam kraj rata, tek tada hrvatski političari u Bosni i Hercegovini, dovedeni pred gotov čin, pokušavaju slijediti politički Zagreb smatrajući da će tako pronaći najbolje rješenje za Hrvate.
Ključne riječi: hrvatsko pitanje; hrvatska politika; Svibanjska deklaracija; političke podjele;
nadbiskup Josip Stadler; franjevci; status Bosne i Hercegovine
Leveraging blockchain technology to combat deception, deepfake, and counterfeit system
Authors: Gopalakrishnan T. , Ghanimi Hayder M. A. , Alam Tanweer , Sreekanth K , Purushothaman K. E. , Sengan Sudhakar , Dadheech Pankaj
Published: November 2024

Counterfeit technology propagation and deepfake systems threaten authenticity, trust, and data integrity. This research article proposes a novel technique that leverages Blockchain Technology (BT) integrated with improved chameleon hashing to combat these threats. BT integration assures transparency and immutability, while improved Chameleon Hash Function (CHF) gives secure and efficient authentication. This combined technique focuses on enhancing the prevention and detection of illegal content changes, providing a robust solution for preserving the authenticity and integrity of digital content. The proposed blockchain-assisted improved Chameleon Hashing (BAiCH) promises substantial progression in combating deception and fake systems via a cryptographically and CHF secure system. The performance of the proposed framework BACH is compared with existing state-of-the-art techniques. The BACH give a minimal Bit Error Rate (BER) of 0.098 bits and a higher Signal-Noise Ratio (SNR) of 30dB, which is efficient over existing techniques.
A blockchain-based encrypted method for obtaining and storing EHRs
Authors: Malhotra Vimmi , Joshi Sandeep , Tiwari Varun
Published: November 2024

A revolutionary technology called blockchain is being applied to many different areas of healthcare. Numerous enhanced outcomes in the medical sector have been demonstrated by it. Blockchain is still used in modern EHRs despite its improved performance in addressing data quality, availability, confidentiality, and interoperability concerns. This paper focuses on discovering the potential of blockchain technology in transforming EHR systems and providing a potential solution to these problems. We put up a framework that might be applied to adopting electronic health records in the blockchain industry. Our suggested framework aims to do two things: first, it will enable EHRs to incorporate blockchain technology; second, it will give its customers safe electronic record storage by establishing Algorand. In addition, this framework addresses the issue of scalability that blockchain technology, in general, faces by utilizing Algorand record storage, which covers both offchain and on-chain storage. The scalability, security, and integration of a blockchain-based solution are advantages that this framework offers the EHR system.
A novel approach to IoT security for intrusion detection system using ensemble network and heuristic-assisted feature fusion
Authors: Kathole Atul B. , Vhatkar Kapil , Dharmale Gulbakshee , Chiwhane Shwetambari , Kimbahune Vinod V. , Goyal Ankur
Published: November 2024

The area of “Internet of Things (IoT)” has gained popularity recently as a method for developing intelligent models. Security and privacy are regarded as the two main issues in every real-world IoT application. The security risks posed by IoT-enabled devices are serious threats to the development of the smart industry. Thus, to reduce the security dangers that emanate from IoT devices and give birth to numerous security concerns, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs) specifically tailored for the IoT sectors are important. Conventional intrusion detection systems (IDSs) are unsuitable for use in standard Internet of Things (IoT) networks for a variety of reasons, including memory, battery life, and processing power. Various Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs) have been proposed in academic research to address these problems. However, while identifying anomalies, various intrusion detection systems (IDSs) have issues with low accuracy and numerous false alarms. To counteract the shortcomings of conventional systems, it is recommended that an ensemble deep learning model be utilized to identify intrusions within the Internet of Things (IoT) domain. The final result is then determined by averaging the scores, which is accomplished by combining them. Divergent measurements are thus used to validate the model. On the other hand, by prohibiting unwanted access, the recommended method not only increases the detection rate but also improves network security.
Percepções de Meio Ambiente nos desenhos e discursos infantis
Authors: SILVA ORLANE FERNANDES , FERNANDES DE ARAÚJO ADELMO
Published: November 2024

Sob a perspectiva de um grupo de doze crianças de uma turma pré-escolar, objetivou-se elucidar as percepções que estas detinham de meio ambiente a partir de seus desenhos e discursos. O trabalho configura-se como estudo de caso com dados construídos por meio da escuta das crianças materializadas por intermédio dos desenhos comentados (Martins, 2010) e de entrevistas com auxílio de imagens (Oliveira, 2015). O estudo revelou que os infantes percebem o meio ambiente em primazia em seus aspectos naturais, porém demonstraram compreender as relações de interdependência humana em dinâmica com o meio ambiente, o que pode sinalizar uma possibilidade de um trabalho com educação ambiental na infância que aborde além das questões naturais pertinentes ao meio ambiente, as socioambientais.
Spontaneous and post-interventional regression of cervical HPV infection
Authors:   Ostrava University, Ostrava, Czech Republic, Procházka Viktor , Skopelidou Valeria , Romanová Martina , Klát Jaroslav
Published: November 2024

Recent literature sources suggest that 15–20% of all malignant diseases have a viral aetiology. About 5% of these are caused by the human papillomavirus. The presence of papillomavirus is one of the strongest risk factors for development of a cervical pre-cancerous lesion and subsequent cervical cancer. The presented review provides a brief summary and characterisation of risk factors that influence spontaneous and post-interventional regression and persistence of papillomavirus in the cervical area. Key words: papillomavirus – conisation – cervical dysplasia – cervical cancer
Inherited thrombophilia and risk of venous thromboembolism in females in association with contraceptive use
Authors:   IV. internal hematology clinic, Faculty of Medicine of the UK and FN Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, Dulíček Petr
Published: November 2024

Venous thromboembolism is a multifactorial disease and major cause of morbidity and mortality. Absolute risk of venous thromboembolism is less than 1 per 10,000 per year in women of reproductive age. Hormonal contraception is a common risk situation for venous thromboembolism in this part of the population. The risk of venous thrombosis depends on many factors, mainly female characteristics and also the type of contraception. Hematologists can help with the choice of contraception in females with inherited thrombophilia and females experiencing thrombosis. Intrauterine devices with levonorgestrel seem to be the best option in these settings.
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Eye Muscra
Authors: Mrs. Payal Nage  , Mrs. Swati Rathod  , Mrs. Pooja Pawar  , Dr. Hingne L. D.
Published: November 2024

Mascara is a cosmetic preparation that is commonly used to enhance eyelashes. It can darken, thicken, lengthen, and/or describe e yelashes.The present investigation was conducted to dev elop herbal mascara using aloe as a natural polymer. Due to the side effect of theavailable polymer synth esis, the natural source was used.Various batches of herbal mascara were prepared and tested using the o / w emulsion process
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Neem Soap
Authors: Tidke Omkar Vishnu  , Mokashe Krushna Dilip  , Kedar Ravi Laxman  , Dr. L. D. Hingane
Published: November 2024

Herbal products have an item of global importance both medicinally and economically. Although usage of these products has increased, their quality, safety and efficiancy are serious concern in industrialized and developing countries. The herbal soap was formulated using the leaf and bark extract of Azadirachta Indica, Tulsi ayurvedic cosmetics are also known as the herbal cosmetics the natural content in the herbs does not have any side effects on the human body. All natural ingredients are readily available at local herbal markets, cosmetics are components of taking care of the skin and other body parts because of the dangerous Uv rays and other pollutants that are present in todays environment
Pengembangan Konsep Landasan Robot Beroda Omnidirection Pemindah Barang Berbahan Extrusi Profil Aluminium
Authors: Ramdan Ade , Prayoga Reka Ardi , Ramadhan Nur Jamiludin , Subekti Irham , Anjani Rifania
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana pengembangan konsep dilakukan untuk merancang sebuah landasan robot beroda omnidirection berbahan ekstrusi profil aluminium yang digunakan untuk pemindah barang. Perancangan konsep melalui serangkaian tahapan yaitu: mengidentifikasi permasalahan, menentukan struktur fungsi, mencari alternatif solusi, membangun variasi konsep, menilai variasi konsep dan menentukan konsep terpilih. Setelah melalui kesemua tahapan tersebut didapatkan kesimpulan bahwa sebuah landasan robot omnidirection dapat dibagi menjadi 2 sub fungsi yaitu: rangka landasan dan pengubah energi listrik. Kedua sub fungsi tersebut memilki 6 parameter yang dapat divariasikan, yaitu: ragam bentuk rangka, jenis material rangka, jenis bentuk batang rangka, jenis sambungan rangka, jenis roda, jenis motor. Setiap parameter dapat dicari alternatif solusinya, dikombinasikan dan dinilai sehingga mendapatkan sebuah variasi konsep terpilih yang memenuhi daftar tuntutan.
Perancangan Mesin Pembuat Chips dan Pereduksi Kandungan Kalsium Oksalat pada Umbi Porang
Authors: Pratiwi Widya Prapti , Adhiharto Riky , Abdurrahman Muhammad Ilham
Published: November 2024

Kendala utama yang dihadapi pada proses pengolahan umbi porang adalah keseragaman ketebalan chips porang dan kandungan kalsium oksalat yang tinggi. Umbi porang melalui tiga tahapan untuk dapat menjadi chips porang : pencucian, perajangan, dan perebusan. Rancangan mesin pada penelitian ini merupakan kombinasi dari mesin pencuci, perajang dan perebus. Cara kerja dari mesin ini adalah memasukkan umbi porang pada hopper, lalu porang mengalami proses pencucian dengan bantuan sikat pencuci yang berputar dengan gerakan translasi dari screw conveyor. Setelah itu umbi porang masuk ke ruang perajangan dengan output berbentuk chips. Selanjutnya chips tersebut direbus dengan larutan NaCl untuk mereduksi kandungan kalsium oksalat pada umbi porang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi perancangan VDI 2222 meliputi merencana, mengonsep, merancang, dan penyelesaian. Proses perancangan dan validasi komponen kritis dilakukan menggunakan Software CAE (Computer Aided Engineering). Setelah melalui proses perancangan dihasilkan rancangan mesin dengan kapasitas produksi 500 kg/jam.
Nervous Conditions:The exploration of Gender issues and the positon of the black woman in society and architecture
Authors: Mosidi Ntetleng Orepa
Published: November 2024

This study is based on my earlier research on the notion of a Nervous Condition. Literary works by African women, like Dangaremba’s novel Nervous Conditions, informed this research. The research examines the intricate encounters of black African women in society and architecture. A position evolving from engagement with Bell Hooks’ assertions on contextual feminism.Moreover, the paper discusses the spatial mobility of black women, their displacement and misrepresentation, the language of socialization culturally and architecturally, and the exclusion of black women from architectural pedagogies. This study will use examples of gender dynamics to highlight the experiences of African women, specifically Tswana women, as a microcosm. This method examines the concepts underlying cultures that marginalize black women in comparison to their white and male counterparts. The narratives thus perpetuate race and gender biases instead of confronting them.The study proposes a new narrative that acknowledges the contributions of black African women. Historically, women designed and constructed their homes, crafting their own narratives. Therefore, the research is a tribute to my past self and the young black African women who seek to see themselves in architectural discourse.
The Need for an Intersectional Approach in Mobility Planning to Consider the Future of Reproductive Work and Care Practices in Brazilian Cities
Authors: Linke Clarisse Cunha , Brandão Rossana Tavares
Published: November 2024

Urban mobility is a central theme in the debate on the future of cities. Investments in the area, however, remain aligned with the hegemonic and neoliberal narratives that guarantee productive work, following a patriarchal, white, colonial, and heteronormative paradigm. Simultaneously, it defines and structures the daily routine of reproductive and care practices. The growing precariousness of work and urban systems makes the working class vulnerable and, fundamentally, those responsible for work and reproductive care – generally black women.There is interest in addressing the gender issue in mobility, and sensitive and responsive approaches emerge, but they are not transformative. The traditional technocratic logic of planning, which ignores lived experience, shows how the rights agenda has been approached through a utilitarian discourse without considering its practical effects, evidenced in the theory of social reproduction and in the intersectional perspective. This article explores the potential of an intersectional feminist approach to mobility planning, through a literature review, considering how the concept of lived space can be used as a methodological tool to present women's experiences in mobility and question the dominant discourse that addresses environmental and social issues without considering local demands effectively.
Dismantling and re-creating a non-existent archive. In the quest of Várnay Marianne* a first among Hungarian woman architects
Authors: Kovács Dániel
Published: November 2024

As part of the Hungarian Women Architects research programme (2022–2025), this study examines the role of Várnay Marianne in Hungarian and international architecture and aims to define a new position for her by refining the expectations regarding architectural production and oeuvre. Várnay graduated from the Budapest University of Technology in 1924, the first woman to do so. She went abroad for an internship to escape the conservative local environment. As Le Corbusier refused her application, she went to work in Prague. On her return to Hungary, she participated in numerous competitions, designed and built, but the authorship of her best-known work has been called into question in the course of this research. The fact that her archives remain hidden and that she left no known descendants makes it very difficult to study her work. Despite these shortcomings, Várnay’s most important characteristic must be seen in her work as a publicist, as she made an obvious attempt to define the added value that women can offer in architecture. In a sense, she can be seen as an activist, the first in Hungary to attempt to give true substance to the concept of the “woman architect”.
Casa (incompleta) de muñecas. La vivienda de las trabajadoras del servicio domestico en la vivienda burguesa española (1950 - 1970)
Authors: García-Asenjo Llana David , Echarte Ramos José María
Published: November 2024

La situación económica de España hasta los años 70 hizo del trabajo doméstico la primera alternativa para las mujeres que emigraban a la ciudad. Era un empleo precarizado y basado en la división sexual del trabajo, una actividad sin reconocimiento social ni protección laboral. Contar con servicio doméstico era un símbolo de estatus social relativamente económico y la configuración arquitectónica de las viviendas reflejaba esta circunstancia, especialmente en los bloques de pisos burgueses. Los trabajadores domésticos internos, mayoritariamente mujeres, dejaron de ser un privilegio de la oligarquía del régimen y se pusieron al alcance de una burguesía creciente que percibía su presencia como una forma de distinción. El presente texto analizará la realidad habitacional de estas trabajadoras, aplicando la perspectiva de género al análisis de las viviendas de lujo urbanas que tuvieron en estás décadas un extraordinario desarrollo. A través de esta mirada, que incluye la consideración del trabajo reproductivo y los aspectos laborales y sociales implícitos en cualquier proyecto, se pretende ampliar el estudio de unas arquitecturas que fueron claves en la consolidación de la modernidad en España y en las que empleadores y empleadas compartían los límites de un recinto, pero no el espacio vivible.
The long and the short: Women’s career narratives in the Australian architectural profession
Authors: McFayden Alison , Matthewson Gill
Published: November 2024

The statistics on women in the architecture profession in Australia tell a persistent story of women having short careers in the profession and relative invisibility. The careers of the individual women are also very difficult to track – they leave few archival traces. One method to deal with this challenge is to follow careers in ‘real time’. This is the aim of a project underway in Australia which builds on a study conducted in 2012–2013. This study revealed how a series of taken-for-granted structural and cultural conditions and interactions permit and reproduce gender inequity in career advancement in architecture. The new project will re-interview a number of the original participants to record and analyse their understandings of their career over the past decade. By collecting and analysing the career narratives of different generations of women working in architecture over time, the project aims to develop further insight and ‘make visible’ some of the intangible aspects of careers and the forces that shape them. This analysis will then be able to inform those starting out in careers as well as historians. Importantly, this paper will demonstrate how a longitudinal study situated within feminist theory can ‘make visible’ women’s contributions in recent history.
Women writing chains: Mapping citations between women in architecture past, present and future
Authors: Pérez Martínez Sol
Published: November 2024

This paper examines how women in architecture refer to previous generations of women in their writing, preventing their erasure and constructing chains of references as a form of a historical sorority. It argues that studying the citational practices of women in architecture presents a path to more inclusive architectural histories. As Sarah Ahmed explains ‘citation is feminist memory’ acknowledging ‘those who helped us find our way when the way was obscured’. Through reference analysis, scholars can unearth sources and help construct an intellectual network of women in architecture rather than a collection of solo heroic figures.In this paper, I use Susana Torre’s 1981 article ‘Space as Matrix’ as the starting point for a network of relations of women in architecture, analysing its past, present and future. This paper will trial a form of visualising these connections for writing new architectural histories, thus sharing a new method for feminist research and the starting point for a close study of the ties of Torre’s work with other women in architecture. Thus, this paper proposes to make visible women in architecture not as single authors but as groups of women connected by their citational practices, an intellectual network composed of women writing chains.
Los archivos a travès de de la ética feminista del cuidado : herramienta de análisis crítico y postura de investigación para reconstruir otra historia de la arquitectura
Authors: Gloesener Justine
Published: November 2024

Cada vez son más numerosos y esenciales los estudios feministas que revalorizan las historias y contribuciones de mujeres arquitectas, proponiendo nuevos relatos sobre la historia de la arquitectura, en los que los archivos desempeñan un papel fundamental. En este artículo, se aborda cómo una lectura de género de los archivos de un proyecto moderno belga condujo a utilizar la ética feminista del cuidado como herramienta de análisis crítico y como postura de investigación. El ‘grand ensemble’Droixhe, construido en Lieja en los años 50, ofrece viviendas sociales, espacios verdes y diversas instalaciones destinadas a las tareas domésticas y al cuidado. Durante las siguientes décadas, el barrio sufre una serie de transformaciones que conllevan a la desaparición de estos espacio colectivos y a la degradación del conjunto en general. Por un lado, la ética del cuidado como gafas/lente de análisis permite observar, revelar y criticar el lugar del cuidado en este conjuto residential y las divergencias entre curar y cuidar (o viceversa). Por otro lado, se utiliza como postura de investigación para preservar y organizar los archivos descuidados e incompletos. Analizando la documentación de Droixhe, es posible trazar la evolución del complejo y revelar una pérdida de cuidado a lo largo de sus transformaciones. Cuestionar los archivos arquitectónicos desde la perspectiva de la ética feminista del cuidado permite una lectura más inclusiva e interseccional de la historia de la arquitectura, donde el género y otras vulnerabilidades no pueden separarse, sino que son un constituyente mutuo. Esto abre nuevas perspectivas para una ciudad más cuidadora, feminista, igualitaria y respetuosa con lo existente y sus habitantes.
Intersectionality and Architectural History: Diversity and on how address conjointly race, gender, and class issues
Authors: Charitonidou Marianna
Published: November 2024

Taking as its starting point the increasing importance of the role of digital curators within institutions holding architectural archives, the paper aims to elaborate tools coming from intersectional theory and practice in order to produce an understanding of how women and black men are represented in teaching architectural history in an ensemble of emblematic schools of architecture. More specifically, the paper, through the elaboration of concepts and tools coming from the theory of intersectionality, examine how aspects concerning gender and race can be taken into account when establishing a curriculum of teaching architectural history. It is based on the hypothesis that visualisation strategies can show the evolution of the role of women and black people in architectural discourse. Drawing upon Kimberlé Crenshaw’s work, and on the impact of the theory of intersectionality on digital humanities and digital labour studies (Crenshaw 1991), the paper aims to shape a method of digital curation able to conjointly address issues of race, gender, class, ability, sexuality, or other categories of difference while interpreting the primary sources. Particular emphasis is placed on the fact that the intersectional perspective is the endeavour to interrogate its own positionality and the very processes of knowledge production, the paper also explores how visualisation strategies can show the evolution of the role of women and black people in architectural discourse.
Em busca das pioneiras da arquitetura e urbanismo no Brasil: desconhecimento histórico e crítica historiográfica
Authors: Belarmino Camila Almeida
Published: November 2024

Esta proposta de trabalho consiste em uma recuperação histórica das trajetórias das pioneiras da arquitetura e urbanismo do Brasil, com destaque para suas formações, atividades profissionais e estratégias de luta em torno da conquista de direitos. O recorte temporal parte da primeira arquiteta formada em 1914 na Escola Nacional de Belas Artes, único curso de arquitetura do Brasil até 1930, até o ano 1945, quando a arquitetura se desvinculou das Belas Artes e estabeleceu a Faculdade Nacional de Arquitetura.O objeto de estudo em questão confronta a historiografia oficial da arquitetura e urbanismo, ao trazer à tona as primeiras arquitetas que são praticamente desconhecidas no Brasil. Portanto, se coloca como tarefa o reconhecimento dessas personagens na área de arquitetura e urbanismo. As profissionais serão apresentadas como agentes na consolidação dos campos da arquitetura e do urbanismo nas esferas do ensino, trabalho e movimentos sociais, sem perder de vista as relações estruturais entre arquitetura, urbanismo e gênero. O foco da análise está nas relações entre agentes, a fim de tecer uma alternativa de compreensão das trajetórias, tendo em vista a crítica às narrativas centradas nos sujeitos e no ideal do grande mestre.
Along the Way: MORE than a Congress
Authors: Vilaplana Amelia , Saree Equal , Novas Ferradás María , Amoroso Serafina
Published: November 2024

We, all feminist architects and researchers - Amelia Vilaplana, the architectural studio Equal Saree, María Novas and Serafina Amoroso - met during the seminars held in Lisbon in 2015 on the theme Matrices, organized by Patricia Santos Pedrosa. This congress aimed to continue the symposium ArquitectAs. Redefining the Profession, which took place in Seville in 2014 and was organized by Nuria Álvarez Lombardero. Based on what we learned from these two events, it seemed important to us to continue the congress in order to both reinforce the work developed in previous editions and attempt to open the debate in a transdisciplinary manner, inviting contributions that could enrich the discussion from fields outside academia. This also included highlighting participatory practices and urban experiences carried out by or in collaboration with public administrations, among others.
La Red Interconectada, una proposición
Authors: Zellner Bassett Paola
Published: November 2024

A medida que el Archivo Internacional de Mujeres en Arquitectura (IAWA) completa su cuarta década en funcionamiento, se detiene para reflexionar sobre sus objetivos originales dentro del contexto del cual surgió; una iniciativa entre muchas contribuyendo al esfuerzo por preserver el legado de las mujeres en la arquitectura. El IAWA busca no sólo comprender mejor su papel en el contexto actual sino también reimaginar su contribución a un futuro equitativo, presentando aquí una propuesta.
#ArquitectasenelMapa, an Interactive Digital Map of Architectures Designed by Women in Spain, 1965-2000. Academic Research for Societal Transfer
Authors: Pérez-Moreno Lucía C.
Published: November 2024

This text is a reduced version of the invited lecture given on October 4, 2023, in the context of the VI International Conference on Architecture and Gender held in Valencia, Spain. It explains the methodology and ideas behind the digital platform #ArquitectasenelMapa, which is a societal transfer result of the 5-year-long research project MuWo—"Women in Spanish (post)Modern Architectural Culture, 1965-2000", coordinated by the University of Zaragoza (Spain) between 2019 and 2023 and funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, the Spanish State Research Agency, the European ERDF funds, the Spanish Women's Institute, the Spanish Ministry of Equality, and the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT). The conference presented the MuMo project's general lines of research, its methodology, the most relevant academic outcomes, and its collaborative insights. The aim was to discuss how scientific research can create digital results transferable to society so that the general public can access new knowledge. The platform #ArquitectasenelMAPA is the primary societal transfer outcome of the MuWo project: it is an interactive digital map in which to compile, geo-position, photograph and date high-quality works of architecture designed and built by women architects throughout the Spanish territory between 1965 and 2000.
Bare-knuckle
Authors: Claudio Crespo Yazmín M.
Published: November 2024

To exhibit the metaphor of bare-knuckle fighting or "a puño limpio" as a lens through which Puerto Rican cultural identity and resistance are understood, focusing on the intersections of sport, art, architecture, feminism, and activism. Drawing on the work of Chicano feminist and cultural theorist Gloria Anzaldúa, the metaphor of "making face" reflects how boxing is emblematic of identity construction and resistance. Boxing, a national sport in Puerto Rico, symbolizes the endurance and opposition of the Puerto Rican people, offering a vivid illustration of resilience both in the ring and in broader socio-political contexts.
Percutaneous cryoablation of renal tumours under computed tomography guidance: methodology of the procedure
Authors: Guziński Maciej , Krajewski Wojciech , Tomczak Wojciech , Nowak Łukasz , Łaszkiewicz Jan , Chorbińska Joanna , Chełmoński Adam , Małkiewicz Bartosz , Szydełko Tomasz
Published: November 2024

Purpose

The incidence of renal cell carcinoma has been steadily increasing over the past two decades, raising the need for minimally invasive approaches. We sought to present the methodology of the percutaneous cryoablation (PCA) procedure developed based on one year of experience with 81 PCA procedures.

Material and methods

The percutaneous cryoablation programme at Wroclaw Medical University Hospital has been successfully operating for a year. During this period, patients who were ineligible for partial nephrectomy either because of numerous comorbidities or strong preference against surgery were treated with PCA. Each procedure was conducted with the close cooperation of an interventional radiologist and a urologist.

Results

Over the past year, 81 procedures in 74 individuals have been performed and thoroughly analysed. The mean and median effective radiation doses were 12.57 mSv and 10.76 mSv, respectively. Comprehensive details of our workflow are described within the body of the manuscript.

Conclusions

Percutaneous cryoablation is a technically effective treatment approach for carefully selected individuals with small renal masses. However, starting a PCA programme from scratch necessitates creation of detailed protocols, as well as close interventional radiologist and urologist cooperation. This review outlines the established workflow and shares insights gained from one year of experience with percutaneous cryoablation.
Fair value als zinvolle grondslag in de jaarrekening; ‘Different bases of measurement for one purpose’
Authors: ter Hoeven Ralph
Published: November 2024

Dit artikel is een vervolgstudie op de door mij gehouden oratie in 2006, die in december van dat jaar is opgenomen in dit maandblad. De essentie van het artikel is om situaties te analyseren waarin fair value een relevante, nuttige waarderingsgrondslag is voor de jaarrekening. Het gaat dan niet om een incidentele toepassing van fair value, zoals bij fusies en overnames, maar om een continu te gebruiken grondslag voor de waardering van activa of verplichtingen. Ten opzichte van 2006 wordt een extra situatie gevonden waarin historische kostprijzen beter niet kunnen worden gebruikt en dat betreft de situatie waarin de onderneming door rekeninghouders of beleggers gedwongen kan worden activa te verkopen. Het gemengde waarderingsmodel waarin historische kostprijzen en marktwaardes als grondslagen simultaan worden toegepast voor elk specifieke situaties, blijft de voorkeur verdienen vanuit het door het Conceptual Framework geformuleerde doel van de jaarrekening.
Conceptuele raamwerken en beginselen in 100 jaar MAB
Authors: Hoogendoorn Martin
Published: November 2024

In dit artikel wordt een overzicht gegeven van de mate waarin in 100 jaar MAB aandacht is besteed aan conceptuele raamwerken van de IASB en de RJ en aan algemene beginselen. In 97 artikelen is dit onderwerp op meer of minder uitgebreide wijze behandeld. De meeste artikelen hebben betrekking op het Conceptual Framework van de IASB en op het voorzichtigheidsbeginsel en het realisatiebeginsel. In de loop der tijd zijn de inzichten over aard en toepassing van deze beginselen gewijzigd.
Leve het 100-jarig jubileumnummer!
Authors: Majoor Barbara
Published: November 2024

Een jubileum mag gevierd worden en zeker het 100-jarig jubileum van het MAB. Daarom een themanummer waarin artikelen zijn opgenomen die het verleden met het heden en de toekomst verbinden. We besteden aandacht aan lessen uit het verleden voor het accountantsberoep en nemen u mee op een tijdreis van 100 jaar door de diverse vakgebieden waarover we vele onderzoeksartikelen, essays en columns hebben gepubliceerd in dit blad.
Leadership Style and Job Satisfaction on Retention among Nurses in A Healthcare Facility
Authors: Arbel O. Chato,
Published: November 2024

Nursing organizations must keep their nurse workforce intact to maintain a strong nursing workforce. In Cebu City Health Department, nurse retention presents a significant challenge that impacts both patient care and the stability of healthcare systems. This study, conducted during the second quarter of 2024, employed a quantitative, descriptive-correlational research design to examine how leadership styles and job satisfaction affect nurse retention in healthcare facilities. As such, this study investigated the effect of leadership style and job satisfaction on nurse retention in healthcare facilities during the Second Quarter of 2024. The statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between leadership style and nurse retention, with an R-value of 0.5068 (p-value = 0.00), indicating that effective leadership strongly influences nurses’ decisions to stay. Additionally, job satisfaction also plays a crucial role, as evidenced by an R-value of 0.2133 (p-value = 0.0274), demonstrating that higher job satisfaction contributes to better nurse retention. Therefore, both leadership style and job satisfaction are key factors in retaining nurses. To increase Nurse Retention rates, healthcare Organizations should improve working conditions, create reward programs, such as recognition programs, allow flexible work arrangements, invest in leadership development, ensure regular feedback, and encourage employee communication. Thus, they should create supportive workplaces where everyone feels involved.