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Exploring Teachers’ Acceptance of Online Teaching: Post-COVID-19 Evidence from China’s Higher Education institutions
Authors: Yang Keyi , Li Chengchun , Chen Yan , Wu Min
Published: September 2024

This study aims to investigate the influence of the use of online teaching techniques on teaching performance and the willingness to use online teaching mode in the post-COVID-19 era. Based on the technology acceptance model, we collect primary data from higher education in China using questionnaires and construct relevant variables to conduct empirical analysis. Our results suggest that there is a positive and significant relationship between the use of online teaching techniques and the willingness to use online teaching mode. However, we find an insignificant effect of the use of online teaching techniques on teaching performance. Our findings provide a reasonable guideline for policymakers seeking factors to improve online education.
Is the Technology Acceptance Model just old wine in new wineskins? Exploring issues for further model development
Authors: Scherer Ronny
Published: September 2024

For about three decades, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) has been a crucial source of information for understanding the factors and processes that influence the integration of technology. The TAM has been extensively studied in various educational settings, involving students and teachers across different academic levels and specific technologies. The diverse range of applications has generated a vast body of evidence affirming the model’s relevance in education. However, despite its success, the research on the TAM still has some unresolved issues and limitations. In this commentary, I address these existing concerns and describe further areas for improvement, including the model itself, the measurement of TAM constructs, and existing gaps and conflicting findings in the current body of evidence. By shedding light on these issues, I hope to guide future research endeavors that build upon and refine the TAM.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Secondary to Cytomegalovirus Infection in a Pediatric Kidney Transplant Patient
Authors: Lopes Daniela Saraiva Guerra , Araujo Iracy de Oliveira , Gallindo Rodrigo Melo , Ribeiro Cassio Tâmara , Genesio Paula Andréa dos Santos
Published: September 2024

The association between Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and cytomegalovirus (CMV ) is already well established in the literature, "rst reported in 1967. However, this association is rare in solid organ transplant patients, although the incidence of symptomatic CMV infection is higher in this population. Due to its potential severity, high morbidity and mortality, the possibility of GBS cannot be ruled out in the case of neurological complications in transplant patients. In this report, a case of GBS secondary to CMV is described in an eight-year-old kidney transplant patient in the pediatric age group, an interval with an even greater scarcity of reports on this association. !e patient had negative antibodies (IgG and IgM) for CMV in pre-transplant tests, while the donor had positive IgG antibodies, meaning a higher risk of developing the disease. !e clinical condition began approximately two months after the transplant, with classic symptoms and the evolution of GBS. !e clinical aspects, diagnosis, treatment and evolution of the disease are discussed, in addition to the evidence in the world literature.
Analysis of Problems Faced by China's Economic Development
Authors: Liang Chenhe
Published: September 2024

The world community is taking note of China's robust momentum and quick economic expansion. China has had remarkable economic growth since enacting reforms and opening up, winning praise from all around the world for its accomplishments. As the second-biggest economy in the world today, China is a major force behind the advancement of the international economy. China is dedicated to continuing its steady progress and increasing its contributions to world prosperity in the future. But as China's economy develops further, some underlying problems have become apparent. This essay looks at the conflicts and difficulties that China's current economic development process is facing and suggests possible fixes. It points out a number of major issues, including a lack of ability for independent innovation, an excessive reliance on antiquated manufacturing techniques, a general lack of industrial standards, and an unsustainable load on the environment and resources. It will take constant commitment to research to address these problems in order to find gaps and provide workable solutions.
Analysis of Rural Elderly Care in China: Problems and Countermeasures
Authors: Zheng Qinwei
Published: September 2024

Rural elderly care is related to social stability and harmony and is a key link in rural revitalization. Properly addressing the issue of elderly care in rural areas not only ensures the basic livelihood of the elderly, but also promotes rural economic and social development, laying a solid foundation for building a harmonious society. With the rapid development of the economy, society, and urbanization, rural elderly care in China has become an important social issue that urgently needs to be solved by society and families. This study summarizes the current situation and existing problems of rural elderly care in China and conducts in-depth analysis of potential countermeasures for these problems, which has a certain reference value for the future development of rural elderly care. Through analysis, this study believes that there are four problems with rural nutrition in China, namely weak information literacy, incomplete elderly care facilities, insufficient financial security, and excessive family responsibility. Targeted recommendations are also proposed.
Financial Analysis and Investment Choice of TSMC, Bank of America and American Express
Authors: Wen Guanda
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a punctilious financial analysis of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Bank of America and American Express respectively in the semiconductor industry, bank and financial service. The investigation encompasses an analysis of recent financial indicators from the perspectives of risk assessment, profitability, and market ratio. This step will list the financial performances of these companies by reference to financial statement from Yahoo Finance including Beta, Total Debt Ratio, TAT, Profit Margin, ROA, ROE and P/E, P/B ratio etc. Then, this paper will give an exploration of asset selection challenges faced by nine distinct investor profiles including Value, Income, PEG, Index, Ratio analysis, DCF, Momentum, Insider buying Smart money and Stock buyback investors. In terms of the overall performance in the risk, profitability, and market ratio, TSMC seems to be the best choice. However, BAC can still be a choice for value investors. Leveraging established financial models, the research reveals that Momentum, Insider Buying, Smart Money and Stock Buyback investors are inclined to invest in all three stocks. This paper will also provide useful reference for the further investment analysis about these three companies.
Increasing Online Purchase Intention Based on The Integration of The Technology Acceptance Model and Theory of Planned Behavior
Authors: Nonis Maria Febriani , Miswanto Miswanto , Horacio Amancio , Brito Sr. Ervinia Martins
Published: September 2024

This study aims to integrate TAM and TPB to provide the best model to help predict the online shopping intentions of Shopee marketplace consumers. The sampling techniques in this study combine purposive and snowball sampling, in which 234 respondents were obtained from several islands in Indonesia. This research uses three software for data processing and testing: Microsoft Excel, IBM SPSS Statistics version 26, and IBM AMOS version 24. The findings of this study are: (a) perceived ease of use positively affects attitude, (b) perceived usefulness does not positively affect attitude, (c) perceived ease of use positively affects perceived usefulness, (d) attitude positively affects purchase intention, (e) subjective norms positively affect purchase intention, and (f) perceived behavioral control positively affects purchase intention. The findings indicate that the Technology Acceptance Model and Theory of Planned Behavior can be integrated to provide a better research model for predicting consumer intentions to shop online.
Determinant of Financial Management Behavior: Evidence From MSMES Gen-Z
Authors: Infante Yusnita Octafilia Th. A. Y. , Mardika Dhoni Rizky Widya
Published: September 2024

Gen-Z is a contemporary generation characterized by a proclivity for modern thinking. The scale of the modernization trend can distance Gen-Z from a thrifty way of managing their finances. Understanding the determinants that can enhance the quality of financial management among individuals belonging to the Gen-Z demographic is crucial. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of financial knowledge, personality factors, and locus of control on financial management behavior. The study specifically examined Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by individuals from the Gen-Z generation in Salatiga. The study's sample size comprised 257 respondents. The data-gathering approach utilized in this inquiry was the use of a questionnaire. The study used the statistical method of multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that individuals' financial management behaviour is significantly and positively influenced by their financial knowledge, personality attributes, and locus of control. These findings suggest that MSMEs should improve their understanding of financial matters, develop positive personal qualities, and cultivate a strong sense of accountability to accomplish successful financial management. MSMEs gen-z implementing effective financial management techniques are expected to demonstrate improved corporate management capabilities.
PONDOK PESANTREN MODERN: POLITIK PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DAN TANTANGAN IDENTITAS MUSLIM
Authors: Manshuruddin Manshuruddin
Published: September 2024

Pesantren is the oldest Islamic education institution in Indonesia. At first, the pesantren was known as a traditional educational institution that was taught in surau, prayer rooms, mosques, or the foyer of a teacher using the bandongan and sorogan methods. The books studied in Jurisprudence are generally written in Arabic without lines (harakat) usually called bare books (without harakat) or yellow books (because the paper is yellowish in color). Later, along with the times and advances in science and technology (science and technology), as well as the enactment of the National Education System Law, education in pesantren has been more formulated, in essence there has been an update or modernization of the pesantren education system including: a) developing curriculum in accordance times, b) complementing the means of supporting the learning process, c) developing the santes lifeskill, d) providing a vehicle for self-actualization in the community. Facing the era of globalization which has an impact on various changes both in the economic and socio-cultural fields, the Islamic boarding school is required to respond adaptively and even innovatively with a balanced knowledge of both diniyah and madiyah. So in facing the challenges of the times, pesantren must also always hold the principles of renewal while upholding the values of Islamic teachings, having guided freedom, being able to self-regulate, having a high sense of togetherness, respecting parents and teachers, love of science , independent and simple as an effort to maintain the existence and Islamic identity of its adherents.
PRAKTIK PENGELOLAAN ZAKAT PROFESI DI BADAN AMIL ZAKAT NASIONAL KABUPATEN BATU BARA
Authors: Sirait Nilna Mayang Kencana , Fikri Hasanul
Published: September 2024

Zakat is a worship that contains of two dimensions are dimension of hablum minallah or vertical domension and dimension of hablumminannas or horizontal dimension. If we do the zakat worship well, our faith quality will be increas, cleaning our heart, developing and blessing the treasure we have. When the treasure can be managed and mandate well, zakat is able to increas the people well being, ethos and work ethics, and as economic tightening institution. The golden age of Islam, zakat has opened hardly for increasing the people well-being. Zakat is managed very well and distribution aqually until to the right place.
TRADISI ISLAM DI TENGAH MODERNITAS: FILSAFAT PERENIAL (TELAAH ATAS PEMIKIRAN SAYYED HOSEIN NASHR)
Authors: Latifah Siti
Published: September 2024

Perennial Philosophy (Philosophy Perennis) is the most monumental work of Seyyed Hossein Nasr's thought, and with that thought he succeeded in bringing together the religion of Islam, philosophy and Science which he said would remain forever. As a universal religion Islam is a continuation of the religions that have been revealed to the apostles, starting Adam a.s. arrived at the Prophet Muhammad. the whole religion is called al-Islam, which in essence is a total surrender to God. Even so according to Nasr, even though Islam and western religions and traditions have equality in several respects, Muslims must not take Western values and views for granted. There must be check and balances, there must be criticism and auto criticism regarding Western ontology, especially dealing with modern science. The importance of criticizing the basis of modern science ontology, according to Nasr, is because ontology is the most fundamental part of the development of science.
OTONOMI DAERAH DAN PEMBIAYAAN SERTA PENGARUHNYA PADA KINERJA PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Panggabean Hadi Saputra
Published: September 2024

Regional Autonomy in the reform era along with changes in legislation regarding the management of the education financing system has had a serious impact on the education system that was initially centralizedto decentralized. This change has a positive impact on the region in the management of education, especially financing in the process of advancing education in each region, especially Islamic education. Because the needs of each region differ in conditions and problems, the central government provides a mandatory through the basic law in Law No. 22 of 1999 concerning regional government and Law No. 25 of 1999 concerning financial balance between the central government and the regions, which was later revised to Law No. 32 of 2004 concerning regional government and Law No. 33 of 2004, namely the regulation of two new regional revenue sources, namely regional balance funds and loans. With the decentralization of central authority to the regions means that a region is given the opportunity to recognize and find solutions to the problems of the region in advancing Islamic education.
PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN AGAMA BAGI GENERASI MUDA MELALUI PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN KELUARGA DI NAMU UKUR SELATAN KABUPATEN LANGKAT
Authors: Tambunan Nurhalima
Published: September 2024

This service was carried out in the South Namu Ukur Village, Sei Bingai District, Langkat Regency. This activity aims to instill an image for the younger generation to seek to increase religious understanding for family members through informal education through strengthening education in families. The specific target inthis service is to provide an understanding of the importance of education as a stronghold in responding to other forms of education. Through a coaching program that can later be carried out on an ongoing basis, it can create a resilient young generation. Youth are the next generation that physically and thought can easily accept change. The expected outcome of this dedication is that it can be published in scientific journals thathave ISSN and be additional information in the making of teaching materials in communication science courses, especially organizational communication and group communication. This dedication will be carried out in the southern Namu measuring village consisting of 10 environments including the Namu Measuring Environment, Simpang Tiga Environment, Tanjung Karo Environment, Modeling Environment, Sidodadi Environment, Siriang-jovial Environment, Suka Rame Environment, Sido Rukun Environment, Lau Workshop environment , South Namu Measuring Environment. The length of service is 2 months, the approach used is a case study by gathering various kinds of information which is then processed to get a solution so that the problems revealed can be solved.
POLA KOMUNIKASI KELUARGA DALAM PERSPEKTIF ISLAM
Authors: Susanto Agus
Published: September 2024

In the changing atmosphere of society today, families with Islamic cultural backgrounds often clash with the new values brought about by the new social system. The problem in educating teenagers is inevitable. In this case the need for certain knowledge in building effective family communication patterns so as to be able to deliver teenagers who have good emotional development. In this case parents are confronted between cultural values that are still maintained with new cultural values. His opinion quoted Friendly which explained that family communication is the readiness to speak openly to every thing in the family both pleasant andunpleasant, and also ready to solve problems in the family with conversations that are lived with patience and honesty and openness. From this, it can be understood that family communication can be established to provide something that can be given to every other family member, so that with this communication problems that occur between family members can be discussed by taking the best solution.
Is Mit Ghamr A Role Model Or A Utopia? : New Findings
Authors: Orhan Zeyneb Hafsa , Kavakcı Saime
Published: September 2024

Banking is an old institution dates back to Ancient temple banking, according to some economic historians. Due to the existence of interest, which is intrinsic to the theory and practice of banking, Muslims did shy away from banking up until the 20th century. Via some specific reasons, the idea of establishing interest-free banks emerged in early 1900s. Mit Ghamr Savings Bank established in 1963 in Egypt is accepted to be the first example of interest-free Islamic banking in the world. However, more than half a century after its establishment, there is still limited information about it. The first studies on Mit Ghamr Savings Bank contain information about the general functioning and activities of the bank. However, due to the lack of available information, questions remain unanswered as to whether Mit Ghamr Savings Bank offers new insights for the existing Islamic banking practices. Thus, there is a need for a more detailed examination of the contemporary aspects of such a structure. Based on this need, this study has been written in the light of new data, gathered from the sources not known before. The study aims to provide new information about Mit Ghamr Savings Bank and examine this information using qualitative analysis techniques. The information is discussed under ten sub-headings based on ten key characteristics of Mit Ghamr Savings Bank compared with existing Islamic banking. The data obtained in the study provides important information about Mit Ghamr Bank's establishment, vision, activities and impact. The study clarifies from which aspects Mit Ghamr Savings Bank can be a good example for current Islamic banking, and which aspects of it would be more difficult to mimic today.
Pre-Disaster Preparedness/Prevention and Mitigation Strategies for Floods: A Use Case of Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Danladi Ayuba Job , Yusuf Muritala Kolade , Dusserre Gilles , Ahmed Nasir Baba , Vechot Luc
Published: September 2024

Climate change-induced phenomena are increasingly becoming frequent and intense causing global challenges. Urbanization and population growth continue to aggravate flood events, making building resilient cities a vital way to combat them. This research reviews flood preparedness and mitigation strategies employed in developed countries to reveal flood risk management practices that promote resilience in these countries to allow adoption in struggling and developing countries such as Nigeria. The review from previous and current studies followed three methods consisting of Inclusion & Exclusion criteria, Abstract screening, and Full-text review. The findings from past studies present multifaceted measures taken to prepare for and mitigate floods and how they have enabled people and cities to live with floods, however, developing countries still face a major risk of a severe impact from flood inundation. The use case area, Lagos, was found to be continuously inundated by floods and is in grave need of better management strategies to mitigate the impact resulting from floods. The results from the review show that flood risk mitigation is primarily affected by risk perception, indicating its effect on response measures which are either structural or non-structural. This research concludes by proposing an approach or framework that is an outcome of a comparative assessment of flood risk management from developed countries to consider for the implementation of preparedness and mitigation strategies in the use case area.
A Literature Review: Radiological Computed Tomography Assessment for Congenital Renal Anomalies
Authors: Hegazy Mohamed
Published: September 2024

Congenital renal anomalies represent a diverse group of structural abnormalities of the kidneys that occur during embryonic development. These anomalies can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if not timely diagnosed and managed. This review aims to explore the key role of Computed Tomography (CT) scans in examining congenital renal anomalies by analysing peer-reviewed articles, case studies and clinical guidelines. This review outlines common anomalies, assesses CT’s diagnostic accuracy and protocols, and explores its clinical implications. A comprehensive literature search from 2019-2023 was conducted using various databases and keywords, including “congenital renal anomalies”, “computed tomography”, and “imaging protocols” to ensure the inclusion of pertinent studies. It highlights recent advancements in CT technology that address concerns about radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic quality. Ultimately, it provides future research directions for healthcare professionals to optimise CT use in diagnosing and managing congenital renal anomalies with the goal of improving patient care.
A clinical, epidemiological, Wood’s lamp and dermoscopic findings of melasma in females attending tertiary care hospital
Authors: Javed Mohammed , Afshan Gouhare , Lalith S , Guruprasad K , Ansari Humera
Published: September 2024

Melasma is a type of hyperpigmentation typically found on sun-exposed areas, particularly on the face but occasionally on the neck and forearms as well. Despite ongoing research, the exact cause of melasma is still unknown, although it is believed that both genetic factors and exposure to ultraviolet light may contribute to its development. There is a scarcity of studies that assessed the relationship between Wood's lamp and dermoscopic findings in relation to melasma. The current study was conducted to find a correlation and comparison between the observations of Wood's lamp and dermoscopy for melasma. A cross sectional study was carried out among patients with clinical features of melasma attending the outpatient department at multispecialty hospital with a sample size of 200. It was observed that out of 200 cases, mean age group was around 32 years, housewives constituted the majority 72(36%) patients followed by farmers 32(16%); 162(81%) were literate and 38(19%) were illiterate; and 127(63.5%) were using cosmetics and 73(36.5%) were not using any cosmetics; 69 (34.5%) centro-facial melasma, 130(65%) malar and 1(0.5%) with irregular melasma; 137(68.5%) were reticulo-globular, 54(27%) reticular and 9(4.5%) were globular; 10(5%) contrast enhancement, 107(53.5%) only enhancement and 83(41.5%) no enhancement. Facial hypermelanosis has long been a source of distress for patients, with the current trend of valuing physical appearance and fairness in the population only exacerbating this concern. The use of Wood's lamp and subsequently confirmed by dermoscopy has undergone significant development.
Covariation in leaf, stem and root traits across 62 Artemisia species in China
Authors:   , Liu Rong
Published: September 2024

Plants have a wide variety of trade-offs and correlations between traits that cannot be fully understood from a single organ or a small number of traits. In this thesis, we focused on 62 species of a single genus, Artemisia, and detected the trait covariation pattern among three functionally very different but equally important organs, i.e. leaves, stems and roots, at a broad geographical scale in China.
The findings of this thesis highlight the necessity of incorporating multiple organs in trait-based research to gain a comprehensive understanding of plant ecological strategies and their responses to environmental changes. The selection of plant organs in ecological research should be informed by a rigorous consideration of the research objectives, rather than the availability and measurability of the organs in question. For example, stems are a more reliable indicator than leaves for monitoring and predicting plant responses to changing environmental conditions in order to understand community assembly. The consistent patterns of trait covariation across taxonomic and ecological scales and environmental gradients suggest that the fundamental ecological strategies are conserved, aiding in the prediction of community dynamics and species coexistence under varying environmental scenarios. Nevertheless, it is essential to exercise caution when applying these theories to finer scales, such as the subgenus level to ensure accurate ecological interpretations. Overall, the findings of this thesis have enhanced our theoretical understanding in trait-based ecology. This knowledge may also be useful for a better understanding of the ecology and resource economy of the many Artemisia species known to have medicinal (e.g. anti-malaria), anti-pathogen or anti-herbivore properties or uses in food or drinks, i.e. to make the best use of their natural ecosystem services.
Systematic review of the influential aspects in digital entrepreneurship in the years 2019-2023
Authors: Acosta Karla Rebeca , Lara Diana Ivonne Llanos
Published: September 2024

The present study focuses on analyzing the impact of various factors on the development of digital entrepreneurship in Peru during the period 2019-2023. Through a systematic review of academic literature in databases such as Dialnet and Redalyc, topics such as digital marketing, economic growth, the gender gap and educational inclusion were explored. The results obtained reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the adoption of digital strategies in companies of all sizes, turning digital entrepreneurship into a key driver for economic growth at the national and international level. The importance of adaptation to new technologies, creativity, customer orientation and collaboration in strategic networks for the success of digital ventures in the Peruvian context is highlighted.
AÇÕES SOCIOEDUCATIVAS DE SUPORTE BÁSICO À VIDA PARA PROFESSORES DA REDE PÚBLICA DE ENSINO DE TERESINA
Authors: Estrela Juliana Cardoso , Moura Gustavo Fonseca de , Oliveira João Paulo Lucena , Silva Deilany Vitoria Bezerra da , Brito Camille do Carmo , Resende Maria Vitória Sousa , Rabelo Lia Vanessa Vieira Sousa , Miranda Henrique Evelim Menezes Rodrigues de , Aguiar José Amável Rio Lima de , Leal Josiane Machado , Araújo Gilderlene Alves Fernandes Barros
Published: September 2024

Introdução: Tal projeto de extensão tratou-se de uma palestra dinâmica com demonstrações sobre Suporte Básico à Vida (SBV) na escola CETI Professor Balduíno Barbosa de Deus para os funcionários da instituição. Objetivos: Realizaram-se ações socioeducativas sobre o SBV para as equipes profissionais docentes da escola CETI Professor Balduíno Barbosa de Deus, onde promoveu-se uma palestra sobre manejo de reanimação cardiopulmonar e manobras de desengasgo, e distribuíram-se panfletos socioeducativos para os funcionários da escola. Método: Efetivaram-se parcerias com diretores do SAMU Estadual e com a diretora da escola para a realização de uma palestra sobre SBV, no refeitório da escola. A palestra, mediada por estudantes de medicina e agentes do SAMU, focou no funcionamento operacional do SAMU. Estadual e SBV, incluindo identificação e manobras para parada cardiorrespiratória e engasgo. Distribuíram-se panfletos informativos e a ação foi registrada e divulgada por duas redes de TV. Resultados: Fortaleceram-se conhecimentos sobre SBV, atitudes de como checar segurança do local, responsividade do paciente diante situações de engasgo ou parada cardiorrespiratória - em lactentes, crianças e adultos - e a forma de solicitar socorro de maneira eficiente, para funcionários da escola. Conclusão: Compreendeu-se a efetividade da ação em relação à implementação das demonstrações sobre o SBV, com interação dos professores e funcionários da escola, de maneira ativa, por ser evidenciada a boa aceitação e aprovação destes ao fim do projeto. Componentes do projeto se colocaram à disposição de novas ações para ampliar ainda mais o conhecimento de funcionários das escolas públicas sobre SBV e engasgo.
Effectiveness of Coping Strategies for Stress and Anxiety for Parents (Caregiver) of Cerebral Palsy children using Thumb Abduction Splint
Authors:   Maharaj Vinayak Global University  , Professor and Dean, Thakral Dr Hema Kapoor , Dwivedi Dr Amitabh Kishor ,   Faculty of Occupational Therapy  JSS Medical College, JSS academy of Higher Education and Research Mysuru2
Published: September 2024

This study examines the physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges that children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their parents face, particularly focusing on the thumb-in-palm deformity that limits hand function. While splints can help improve hand function, the care demands often increase parental stress and anxiety, impacting their mental health. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of providing thumb splints alongside coping strategy training, compared to splints alone, on perceived stress and anxiety levels in parents of children with CP. In this study, 30 parents were assigned to either an experimental group (n=15) or a control group (n=15). Both groups received thumb splints for their children's deformities. The experimental group participated in 12 coping strategy sessions over three months, while the control group received standard care. Mental health outcomes were measured pre- and post-intervention using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Generalized Anxiety Scale (GAD). Results showed that post-intervention stress and anxiety scores in the experimental group were significantly lower than pre-intervention levels, demonstrating improved mental health outcomes. The experimental group, which received both splinting and coping strategies, showed greater improvement in PSS and GAD scores compared to the control group, which received splints alone. These findings suggest that combining splinting to address CP-related functional limitations with targeted coping strategies provides additional benefits in reducing parental stress and anxiety. Equipping parents with effective coping techniques empowers them to better manage care demands and supports their overall mental well-being. Keywords: Thumb Abduction Splint, Anxiety, Stress, Parents, PSS, GAD, Cognitive
The Power of Big Data Analytics for the Competitive Performance of Digital Startups in an Emerging Economy
Authors: Zanetti Neves Ana Paula , Zilber Silvia Novaes , Luiz Lopes Evandro
Published: September 2024

In emerging markets, digital startups (DS) play a critical role in driving innovation and addressing socio-economic and environmental challenges. Their importance extends beyond mere survival to achieving superior competitive performance (CP). A critical factor influencing the performance of DS is their resources and capabilities, with Big Data Analytics Capability (BDAC) emerging as particularly critical for startups that manage large volumes of data and aim to achieve operational and market success by strategically leveraging its power. However, the effectiveness of BDAC can vary, and deeper analysis is needed to understand these differences. Many DS failures can be attributed to an inability to systematically analyze data, which leads to poor decision making and underscores the need for stronger BDAC. Based on the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory, this study examines the level of BDAC in 270 Brazilian digital startups, all of which have been in operation for at least three years. Using Partial Least Squares (PLS) regression with PLS-SEM, the research shows that startups with higher levels of BDAC tend to have better operational and market performance, suggesting that investments in BDAC can yield significant returns in terms of sustainable competitiveness and growth; furthermore, investments in training programs to enhance the data analysis skills of DS personnel are important to leverage the quality job in Brazil.
J. Moix, y F. M. Kovacs (Coords.) (2009). Manual del dolor. Tratamiento cognitivo conductual del dolor crónico. Barcelona: Paidós.
Authors: ANTEQUERA JURADO Rosario
Published: September 2024

Book review:J. Moix, y F. M. Kovacs (Coords.) (2009).Manual del dolor. Tratamiento cognitivo conductual del dolor crónico. Barcelona: Paidós. CITE AS:Antequera Jurado, R. (2010). Reseña: Manual del dolor. Tratamiento cognitivo conductual del dolor crónico. Apuntes de Psicología, 28, 341-343.
La calidad de la atención educativa que reciben los menores residentes con sus madres en los centros penitenciarios españoles
Authors: JIMÉNEZ MORAGO Jesús M
Published: September 2024

In the wider context of a investigation whose objetive was to study the development of children who live with their mothers in penitentiary centres up until three-years-old, an evaluation was carried out of the quality of educational attention offered by nursery schools within the four mothers and baby units who depend on state penitentiary administration. The instrument used was the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (Harm, Cryer, and Clifford, 1990). The data reveal that the quality of educational attention notably varies from one centre to another: while in some cases the average score can be considered acceptable (4 of a possible of 7), in others it is cleary insufficient (2,2). The aspects more highly scored were classroom interaction and language activities; on the other and, the lowest scores were for personal care routines and learning activities. Finally these punctuations are compared with those of external public nursery schools and some suggestions are made to improve the quality and conditions in which these programs are offered to the children.
¿Enfermera o paciente? La mujer del enfermo alcohólico
Authors: VALLECILLO DURÁN Luis F , REBOLLEDO GIL Gloria , TEJEIRO SALGUERO Ricardo
Published: September 2024

discover the psychological damages that the alcoholism of the husband provokes in his wife or companion. Likewise, the study was searching the existence of possibly relations between the alcoholism of her husband, and certain types of characters, attitudes and conducts of the wife. Using the Big Five Questionnaire, and a questionnaire ad hoc, we analyzed the personality profile of 60 alcoholic people and his wives. According to the results, the women who lives with and alcoholic is in a bigger risk of emotional and psychosomatic diseases, anxiety, learned helpness, and social inhibition. Programs that aim to support people who live with alcoholics may pay attention to these risks.
Abordaje clínico y comprensión de un trastorno de estrés: el mobbing
Authors: CASADO CAÑERO Francisco Dionisio
Published: September 2024

In this paper we trie to understand analyze in a clinical line the mobbing, its relation with other stress disorders in working places, like bourn-out or sexual abuse in working places. We analyze this problem in a clinical line and we propose a treatment strategy in the line of cognitive coping skills training.
La regulación aversiva en las interacciones madre-niño en díadas con historia de maltrato infantil
Authors: VITE SIERRA Ariel , LÓPEZ RODRÍGUEZ Florente
Published: September 2024

We observed the interaction between mother-child dyads with history of physical abuse under two conditions: free and academic. Our aim was to gather further evidence with regard to aversive regulation processes in coercive relationships. Mother and children’s behavior were coded on different categories and analyses of sequential dependencies and temporal sequences were run. These analyses are sensitive to thenegative and positive reinforcement processes that are supposed to operate in coercive relationships as proposed by the obedience and maternal indiscrimination hypotheses. The results indicate the role of negative reinforcement as an important factor in physical abuse, because it was observed that the behavioral episodes were more adjusted tothe mother’s demands than to the child’s demands. In general, the study additionally suggested that the mothers are inconsistent before the child’s behavior, and that they usually fail in supervising the completion of instructions.
Mobbing: una aproximación general al fenómeno
Authors: Martínez Pecino Roberto
Published: September 2024

In today's workplace mobbing is a problem of mayor relevance. The goal of this paper is not to thoroughly analyse mobbing; instead we highlight principal aspects of the problem and offer an ample understanding of it's relevance to different fields of psychology. We define mobbing and clarify some misconceptions of the term. We discuss the hierarchical direction of the abuse, the phases of the phenomenon and the strategies of the abuser. We describe relevant aspects of both the personality of the abuser and that of the victim; including the effects on the victim. Finally, we discuss the methodologies of the studies done on mobbing. We also compare mobbing to other phenomena outside the workplace.
Orientación y psicoterapia familiar con niños y adolescentes con enfermedad crónica
Authors: LANZAROTE FERNÁNDEZ M Dolores , TORRADO VAL Elena
Published: September 2024

A child chronic illness diagnosis is an event that disturbs the family functioning. Sometimes is necessary an psychologists intervention. These families cope stressful situations that may hurt them in an individual, conjugal or family level. Orientation and Family Therapy techniques are very useful tools to broach these cases. This paper regard to the description, explanation and understanding of a teenager cancer diagnosed on 2004 family functioning. We will try to develop some final phase aspects of the psychotherapy intervention where were treat some difficulties that concern to the illness chronic course and the re-entry in the normal life after the oncological treatment finish. CITE AS:Lanzarote Fernández, M.D. & Torrado Val, E. (2009). Orientación y psicoterapia familiar con niños y adolescentes con enfermedad crónica. Apuntes de Psicología, 27, 457-471.
Relación de pareja y sintomatología depresiva de la mujer: implicaciones clínicas desde una perspectiva de género
Authors: MORENO FERNÁNDEZ Alicia , RODRÍGUEZ VEGA Beatriz , CARRASCO GALÁN María José , SÁNCHEZ HERNÁNDEZ José Javier
Published: September 2024

This article presents a research conducted with a Spanish sample of married women with children (divided into a community group and a clinical group of depressed patients). The goal of the research was to evaluate in the global sample and in both groups the association between marital intimacy and several aspects of marital power, on one hand, with the level of marital adjustment and depressive symptomatology. Several psychosocial variables usually associated with depressive symptomatology were also assessed. The results establish a strong and significant association between the level of intimacy and the different aspects of marital power (educational and economic resources, communication strategies, the division of tasks and decision making, and the degree of equity and equality) with the depressive symptomatology of women. Clinical implications for individual or couples psychotherapy are drawn from these results. CITE AS:Moreno Fernández, A., Rodríguez Vega, B., Carrasco Galán, M.J. & Sánchez Hernández, J.J. (2009). Relación de pareja y sintomatología depresiva de la mujer: implicaciones clínicas desde una perspectiva de género. Apuntes de Psicología, 27, 489-506.
Alojamientos protegidos para enfermos mentales crónicos (1): perfil epidemiológico, síntomas, calidad de vida y autoestima en dos muestras de sujetos
Authors: Ramos León José Manuel , Martínez López Manuel Jesús , Cuevas Yust Carlos , Perona Garcelán Salvador , La Viana Cuetos Margarita , Luque Calvo Pedro Luis , Navarrón Cuevas Emilia , Hervás De La Torre Agustina , Dorado García Remedios , López Pardo Andrés
Published: September 2024

In this study the psychopathology symptoms, the quality of life and the self- esteem of two samples of patient mental chronic are compared, some housed in protected lodgings and others while waiting for making it. It is also described the epidemic profile of the patients. This type of lodgings is presented for some decades like the alternative to the traditional psychiatric hospitals that worked in the practice as residential resources. Their utility has been considered from different points of view, at clinical, assistance, functional and economic level. Contrary to other discoveries, in our study a better quality of the patients' life is not appreciated that live in this lodgings in front of those that don't make it. Neither they are better psychopathologically neither they have bigger self-esteem. Methodological modifications are suggested in the design to control certain variables that can influence in the results.
El cumplimiento del contrato psicológico y su relación con la cultura organizacional para nuevos y veteranos: un análisis multigrupo
Authors: TOPA CANTISANO Gabriela , MORALES DOMÍNGUEZ José F , PALACÍ DESCALS Francisco
Published: September 2024

A study into changes in the psychological contracts held by newcomers into the Spanish Army is reported. Two samples of professional soldiers (newcomers N1= 222 and N2= 143) and veterans (N= 386) completed questionnaire measures. First, responses were compared showing that newcomers’ psychological contracts change during organizational socialization and these changes were generally toward the insider norms of experiencedsoldiers. Moreover, results of structural equation modelling suggested that organizational culture predicts psychological contract fulfillment. The implications of the relationships between organizational culture and psychological contract are discussed.
La paternidad: un camino en construcción
Authors: TORRES VELÁZQUEZ Laura Evelia
Published: September 2024

Currently, due to the social changes of men and women, the role of the father has suffered diverse modifications; it has gone from a rigid and dominant model to a more flexible and equivalent structure. The father has gone from merely an economic provider to a provider of care, affection, teachings, formation, and economic provision. Given that to be a father is one of the experiences that is most valued by men in this study analyzes the different paternal aspects in Spanish males along with their formation as fathers, their responsibilities, their fears, their limitations; their concept of fatherly authority, theirsatisfactions, and the differences and similarities with the  paternity of their fathers. This study come upon males are in transition from a traditional model to a new unfinished model, they do not have a model to adhere to, and they have changed with respect to the paternity of their fathers.
Calidad de vida en las personas mayores
Authors: SANDUVETE CHAVES Susana
Published: September 2024

The term “quality of life” is quite relevant when we talk about elderly people. Sometimes elderly people do not receive services from a global perspective of their situation and only have an assistance level of intervention. The general objective of this paper is to propose ways to improve intervention practice in elderly people after describing what has been done for last 10 years. First, we present a literature review to describe main characteristics of intervention program for elderly people in literature. Second, we propose ways to improve interventions from different Psychological and methodological points of view. Finally, we apply these results to a case study and we propose some ways to improve future intervention programs designs for elderly people.
Percepción de competencia y adiestramiento profesional especializado relativos al VIHISIDA en estudiantes yprofesionales de la salud: el estigma como un indicador de necesidad
Authors: ROSA RODRÍGUEZ Yarimar , VARAS DIÁZ Nelson
Published: September 2024

Stigma is defined as the devaluation of a person due tothe possession of a characteristic that has negative social meanings. Since the onset of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, 1 ivi ng with Hl y entails a social stigma. Research has documented stigma manifestations among health professionals. These manifestations are particularly dangerous since they might entail Iack of services for people who uve with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This study had as its goals to explore: (a) the perceived level of competence of students and health professionals for delivering services to PWLHA, (b) their opinions regarding their completed and needed training, and (c) the existence of stigmatizing attitudes towards PLWHA. The sample includes 80 participants (40 students and 40 professionals) from the fields of medicine, nursing, psychology and social work. Results evidence that participants have received training in HIV but these did not address important social issues such as myths, fears, and stigma. lmplications to future research and for the development of interventions to address stigma in health scenarios is discussed.
Perfil clínico de la población con Trastorno de la Conducta Alimentaria atendida en una Unidad de Salud Mental
Authors: DUCTOR RECUERDA María Jesús
Published: September 2024

In this study we present results obtained from the analyses of 33 variables, grouped in: demographic, familiar antecedents, personal antecedents, disorder history, DSM-IV diagnostic and treatment, as well as the results obtained using different psicometric scales (BDI, HARS; EAT-40, BITE and BSQ) in a group of pacients with eating desorders that where attended from October 2001 to October 2002 in our Hospital. Epidemic and clinic profiles are described. We find our pacients are single young women, good performance students, mid class, their parents are married, and there is usually associated patology in other family member. With a long-term disorder evolution, and other psychiatry patology associated, they are treated in the Mental Health service or hospitalized in theEndocrinology service.
Los adolescentes y los videojuegos
Authors: León Jariego Rodrigo , López López Mª José
Published: September 2024

The appearance of video games as a form of child and adolescent entertainment has raised a great deal of debate and concern about the possible negative consequences they could have on the development and the behaviour of those that play with them on a regular basis. In this study, 207 adolescents aged 10 to 17 from different primary and secondary schools in Huelva were selected. The results indicate that this activity is quite extended among youths, with certain differences related to gender: most video game players are male, and they spend more than twice the time on this activity than female players. On the other hand, video players and non video players do not differ significantly on academic achievement or the basic structure of personality.