bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Propriedade intelectual e saúde pública: vacinas e o impacto das licenças compulsórias
Authors: Lanzarin Aline , Fontanela Cristiani , Marocco Andréa de Almeida Leite
Published: October 2023

A propriedade intelectual contribui para o avanço da ciência e da tecnologia, trazendo respostas eficazes para muitos problemas existentes. Diante da recente pandemia causada pelo novo coronavírus, aumentou-se a discussão sobre a importância da ciência, pesquisa e inovação na área da saúde, pois inúmeras vulnerabilidades vieram à tona neste período. Por conta disso, o presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar o sistema de propriedade intelectual, com enfoque nas patentes de vacinas e compreender o mecanismo das licenças compulsórias e os gargalos enfrentados em relação à produção de vacinas. A metodologia utilizada foi a abordagem qualitativa, com enfoque dedutivo na análise das informações, baseada em pesquisa documental e bibliográfica, com consulta à legislação, relatórios de órgãos governamentais, além de livros e artigos científicos, em língua portuguesa e estrangeira. A partir disso, este estudo revela que eventual suspensão dos direitos de propriedade intelectual relacionados à COVID-19 ou o licenciamento compulsório da vacina não resolveriam os efeitos danosos da pandemia, uma vez que existem diversos gargalos envolvendo propriedade intelectual e saúde pública.
Brand Authenticity and Social Identity Theory as Drivers of Purchase Intention Towards the Sustainable Development of Vietnamese Weasel Coffee with the Mediating Role of Vietnamese Law Context
Authors: Vi Tran Thi Tuong , Quang Ho Nhut , Anh Nguyen Duc Hoai , Nam Vu Hai
Published: October 2023

Objective: This article aims to test the effect of cues signaling authenticity on purchase intention and overall brand equity, mediated by the consumer preference for authentic fruits. It also presents Brand Authenticity and Social Identity Theory as drivers of Purchase Intention towards the sustainable development of Vietnamese Weasel coffee with the mediating role of Vietnamese law context.

Method: Authors has used SPSS, AMOS and SEM method with reference on Planned Behavior concept/theory.

Result: Our findings indicate that First, creating more products is better to affect intention to buy (consumers/consumer intention). Second, social identity /value affect people and consumer intention to buy. Third, three elements (Brand Authenticity, Brand Equity, Consumer Preference) affecting intention to buy fruits of consumers

Conclusion: This study assists marketers in examining how Vietnamese customers perceive their authentic brands and their competitors, as well as what policymakers of these authentic fruit brands can do to increase customer purchase intention.
The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on the Performance of Employees in the Lebanese Banking Sector During Crisis
Authors: Al Maalouf Nada Jabbour , Daouk Amira , Elia Jean , Ramadan Muhieddine , Sawaya Chadia , Baydoun Hala , Zakhem Najib Bou
Published: October 2023

Objective: Although the importance of emotional intelligence is noted by several authors, its significance should be emphasized in jobs where crises occur, such as Lebanese banking positions. The significance of the study lies in its main aim, which is to address this gap and examine how the emotional intelligence of Lebanese bank employees affects their performance during a crisis. The aim of the study is to examine the positive impact of emotional intelligence on the performance of employees working in the Lebanese banking sector during a crisis.
 
Methodology:  To verify this aim, a questionnaire was distributed to employees working in the Lebanese banking sector during the crisis that has been affecting Lebanon. A sample of 201 respondents was obtained, and the data obtained were analyzed using SPSS.
 
Findings: It was found that employees working in the banking industry during the crisis performed better when they possessed high emotional intelligence.
 
Implications/Value: It is highly recommended that bank managers become aware of the importance of their own emotional intelligence and that of their employees, as it will directly and positively affect their performance during a crisis, thus influencing the overall performance of the sector.
A Literature Review on the Management of Preschool Teacher's Professional Competence Development in the 4.0 Industrial Revolution
Authors: Nguyen Hien Thi , Tran Van-Trung , Nguyen Sy Thu , Trinh Tung Van
Published: October 2023

Background: The era of technological revolution 4.0 has ushered in new obstacles as well as advantages for all aspects of social life, most notably bringing about significant changes in the education of countries. Technology Revolution 4.0 is a tool to support, enhance, increase efficiency, and enrich educational content. Technology enables the promotion of individual planning and organization of learning processes, thereby encouraging teachers to develop effective learning programs adapted to students' specific requirements. Faced with the challenges, preschool teachers are required to increase their professional competence and acquire the necessary skills for the teaching process.   Methods: The study's purpose was to conduct a literature review on the professional competence of preschool teachers in Industry 4.0. In addition, the study examines the administration of preschool teachers' professional development within school systems. To develop educational managers must be able to adapt to new circumstances and surmount obstacles as technology continues to advance.   Results: The findings emphasize the significant impact that technology has had on the management of schools, providing advantages such as enhanced teacher-student interaction, and preparing the groundwork for the evolution of education.   Conclusion: Therefore, training quality management is a crucial technique for assembling a team of qualified professionals who adhere to contemporary standards.
The Effect of Social Interaction and Social Support on E-Commerce Purchase Intention: UGT and TAM Theory Perspective
Authors: Putra Aditya Halim Perdana Kusuma , Hasniaty
Published: October 2023

Purpose: This study was to analyze the essence of combining the TAM and UGT theory in shaping consumer purchase intentions in e-commerce. This was accomplished by developing an empirical research model based on direct and moderating relationships on purchase intention.
 
Theorethical Framework: This study involves 7 hypotheses that are described comprehensively in section 2. The independent variables are Benefits Perceived (BP), Ease of Use Perceived (EoUP), Risk Perceived (RP), Moderating Variables are Social Support & Social Interaction (SI), and the Dependent variable is Purchase Intention (PI).
 
Method: Furthermore, the total sample in this study involved 938 respondents, data were collected using online surveys, and the method of analysis used was PLS.
 
Results and Conclusion: The results show a close positive association between UGT and TAM theory on the consumers’ buying intentions. In addition, the findings indicate the propensity for Social Interaction & Support; thus, empirically built hypotheses specified that most TAM variables had a positive and significant effect on puberty purchase intention. Therefore, asides from where Risk Perceived confers a little influence through direct effect relationships, a positive and significant impact on purchase intention is perceived if social interaction & social support variables moderate the risk.
 
Originality/Value: This study in testing the relationship between variables is based on two theoretical approaches: UGT and TAM. Besides, measuring variables by moderation uses social support and interaction variables.
La economía ecuatoriana y los principios básicos de la economía
Authors: Pionce-Soledispa Miguel Eduardo
Published: October 2023

En los últimos dos años la política económica de Ecuador se ha caracterizado por un manejo errático, lo que ha resultado en una desaceleración económica e incluso un cambio en las expectativas económicas iniciales positivas de la población. En este estudio, se analiza la economía ecuatoriana y los principios básicos de la economía con el objeto de generar conocimientos en los futuros profesionales de la gestión pública. Se emplea un método teórico – documental, que permitió recabar información de distintas fuentes para conocer la realidad problemática del tema. En los resultados se destaca que, de acuerdo a los principios de la economía, en el 2019, el Ecuador, al centrarse exclusivamente en el aspecto fiscal, no solo se descuidó una visión macroeconómica integral, sino que se envió un mensaje al público de que la política fiscal era responsable de todos los males de la economía, incluida la necesidad de promover la austeridad, las concesiones, la monetización o la privatización de los bienes públicos. En conclusión, este análisis ha dejado un gran precedente de conocimientos en el cual se evidencia la importancia de saber cómo se han estado aplicando los principios de la economía en el Ecuador y determinar las afectaciones que ha tenido por una gran recesión a la que se suma un importante retroceso en los planes de transformación de la estructura productiva del país.
Estudio de las tácticas en redes sociales y su impacto en la visibilidad de la oferta académica universitaria
Authors: Aguilar-Zambrano Jennifer María , Gallardo-Medina Washington Marcelo , Guido-Olivier Erazo Alvarez
Published: October 2023

La influencia de las redes sociales en el ámbito del marketing universitario es de vital importancia. El propósito de esta investigación es profundizar en el potencial que las redes sociales tienen para la promoción de la oferta académica, servicios y la nombradía en la Unidad Académica de Otras Modalidades de Estudio (OME) y la Unidad Académica de Formación Técnica y Tecnológica Superior (UAFTTS) de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca. Este estudio investiga el impacto del uso de las redes sociales en la promoción de la oferta académica, empleando métodos cuantitativos para comprender con precisión la eficacia y alcance de las redes sociales en la difusión académica. Entre los principales resultados obtenidos se evidenció la mayoría de los estudiantes (75%) de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca reciben información académica por redes sociales; además, un porcentaje significativo de estudiantes (69%) están familiarizados con las estrategias de marketing que ha aplicado la Universidad; la suma de estos hallazgos revela que Facebook es la red social más utilizada por los estudiantes, seguida de cerca por Instagram.
Computational Study of Nocardiotide-A Analogues in the Development of Technetium-99m Radiopeptides for Cancer Imaging for Targeting Somatostatin Receptor 2
Authors: Sugiharti Rizky Juwita , Maharani Rani , Kartasasmita Rahmana Emran , Tjahjono Daryono Hadi
Published: October 2023

Nocardiotide-A (cWIWLVA) is a cyclic peptide with significant cytotoxicity against several cancer cells. The present research aimed to design a radiopeptide based on nocardiotide-A analogues to be labeled by technetium-99m targeting SSTR2, which is the most widely expressed receptor in several types of human cancers and used as radiopeptide target. Nocardiotide-A analogues were individually designed by replacing valine at the lead compound with lysine, arginine, histidine, asparagine, and glutamine, and this was simulated by molecular dynamics using AMBER18. A molecular docking using AutoDock 4.2 was performed and evaluated to understand the effect of chelation of technetium-99m on 99mTc-HYNIC-EDDA and 99mTc-HYNIC-tricine on the binding affinity of nocardiotide-A analogues. The molecular dynamics simulation confirmed that the designed nocardiotide-A-based peptides were stable in the binding pocket of SSTR2 for 200 ns. Moreover, the nocardiotide-A-based radiopeptides are able to interact with residues Q102, D122, Q126, and N276 by building hydrogen bonds, which are essential binding residues in SSTR2. The molecular docking simulation revealed that the best docking parameter is exhibited by 99mTc/EDDA/HYNIC-cWIWLNA and 99mTc/tricine/HYNIC-cWIWLNA with a binding free energy of –12.59 kcal/mol and –8.96 kcal/mol, respectively. Taken together, nocardiotide-A-based radiopeptides are prospective to be further developed for cancer imaging targeting SSTR2.
Advertising Media and Sales Volume in Hospitality Firms in Cross River State, Nigeria- A PPMC Approach
Authors: Eja-Osang Joseph , Enya Matthew Njobili , Nkamare Grace Stephen
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine Advertising and Sales Volume in Hospitality firms. The specific objectives were: to determine the common forms of advertising and advertising budget used in Hospitality firms, to establish the level of sales performance in Hospitality firms and to establish the relationship between advertising and sales in Hospitality firms. Data were sourced from primary using questionnaire and Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical technique was adopted. The finding revealed that there was a significant relationship between advertising budget and types of advertising used in Hospitality firms. Also shown that there was a significant relationship between level of sales performance and advertising budget in Hospitality firms. The analysis revealed that advertising budget had a significant relationship on sales performance in Hospitality firms. The study recommended that the Company should devise effective strategy on how advertising budget will lead to growth of the organization. Also recommended that management should be monitoring the activities of sales product so that marketing objectives could be properly determined.
The Role of Entreprenurship towards Economic Sustainability
Authors: Ukachukwu Euguenia N. , Ogbole Angela A.
Published: October 2023

Entrepreneurship is the means through which goods and services are provided to the consumers. Goods and services have been provided in the old-fashioned way without technological update as to improve patronage as well as the economy. There had been no spontaneous response to changes in environment, and subsequent non adoption of new methods of production which is militating against the economy. At this juncture, this paper discusses the roles entrepreneurship plays towards the economic sustainability through provision of improved quality products or goods/services for improved wellbeing and economy, promotion of innovation for increased patronage of goods and services and increased economy, new levels lifestyle and new goods and products promotion for higher economy. This paper concludes that entrepreneurship plays very important role in economic sustainability since it adds value to goods or products/services, responds to changes in environment by producing goods in the newest and better ways that brings about goal- oriented activities that in turn brings about target, results and achievements that are geared towards economic sustainability. Amongst the recommendations is that sentiment and favouritism should be avoided in the disbursement of the loan and should be based on merit to ensure that those with the managerial ability should be highly encouraged to enable break even and not failure based on managerial inability and acumen to perform.
Contributory Pension Scheme and Transitory Job Loss in Nigeria
Authors: Olusesan ASUBIOJO Abayomi , Esther IGBEKOYI Olusola , Emmanuel DAGUNDURO Muyiwa
Published: October 2023

Surviving the transitional period of job loss before finding a new job poses significant challenges for individuals. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate how the administration of contributory pension schemes affects transitory job loss in Nigeria. Employing an exploratory research design, this conceptual paper reviews existing literature to assess the extent of research on contributory pension schemes and transitory job loss. The study's findings revealed that individuals who lose their jobs encounter difficulties in accessing 25% of their pension contributions. These challenges arise from complex administrative procedures, non-remittance of contributions by employers, and a lack of awareness about the option to access a portion of their contributions in the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) in case of job loss. Moreover, this research indicated that contributors who experienced job loss, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, lacked a savings and investment culture, leading to financial hardship during the waiting period to access a part of their RSA contributions. It was concluded that contributors who undergo transitory job loss in Nigeria encounter obstacles in accessing their pension contributions. The study recommends that efforts should be made to simplify the administrative processes involved in accessing pension contributions to ensure a smoother withdrawal experience for contributors facing job loss.
Nexus between Dividend Payment and Earnings Quality of Quoted Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Sunday David , anafa Chinyere Joan , Nduokafor Christian Ogochukwu
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study is to ascertain the nexus between dividend payment and earnings quality of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study adopted the ex-post facto research design. It covered a period of ten years spanning from 2012 to 2021. The population of the study was44 quoted manufacturing firms out which 32 were selected as sample size using purposive sampling techniques. The data were collected from financial statement of the selected firms listed on the Nigeria Exchange Group as at 31 st December, 2021. The data were analyzed using Ordinary Least Square and operated by E-Views 11. The results showed that there is a significant and positive relationship between dividend-paying status and earning quality, there is a significant and negative relationship between dividend size and earning quality, there is a significant and positive relationship between dividend changes and earning quality, and there is a significant and negative relationship between dividend persistence and earning quality. This study concluded that there is nexus between dividend payment and earnings quality of listed manufacturing companies in Nigeria. It was recommended that, managers should maintain an increase in the value of the (cash) dividends paid divided by the net income of the year. Shareholders should watchfully evaluate the size of dividend payments: This is because managers paying bogus dividends may mask unhealthy firm performance. Managers should adopt a fluctuating rather than static dividend policy for its positive signaling effect on earnings quality. Investors should prioritize a high dividend payout since dividends offer assurance regarding the company's financial stability. The shareholders and policy regulators should be watchful of companies consistently declaring profits even in unstable times.
Social Media Use and Opinion Change Among Abia State University Students: Evidence from Experiential Data
Authors: Ukaegbu Michael Ibe , Efetobor O. Elijah , Kamalu Kingsley Kamalu
Published: October 2023

The evolution of social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., has changed the way we look at and do things, act, and expand our opinion formation and change. There are some ways in which social media can produce opinion change, influencing people’s attitudes and behaviours. The platform has become the substrate of our social interactions, and this ultimately leads to an influence on opinion formation and change. The study aims at determining social media use and opinion change among students of ABSU. Apart from finding out the exposure level of ABSU students to social media platforms, used in information sharing and exchanges, the study also specifically aims at checking if exposure to social media posts influences the opinion of students of ABSU. Anchored on the framework of Technological Determinism Theory, this study adopted the descriptive research design. Accordingly, the survey research method was adopted to address our research objectives. This study surveyed undergraduate students of Abia State University Uturu in the 2021/2022 academic session. The target population of the study is 10,062 students in randomly selected Faculties, according to information obtained from the Admissions Office. A sample of 355 was drawn using the Wimmer and Dominick Sample Size Calculator for the research population. The researcher adopted a questionnaire as the only measuring instrument in this study because of the nature of the study and the research method (Survey). Test statistics reveal that opinion change on issues among students of ABSU is highly dependent on exposure to posts on social media
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Review on Animal Models
Authors: Panda Subham Kumar , Sharma V. G. S. , Ray B.
Published: October 2023

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is an acute inflammatory lung injury. ARDS occurs when there is disruption in the alveolar-capillary barrier followed by the deposition of protein rich fluid inside the alveoli of the lungs. This protein-rich fluid stops the lungs from filling with enough air, resulting in less oxygen reaching the bloodstream. This depletes the organs of the oxygen that they need for proper functioning. The various clinical disorders that are associated with the development of ARDS include sepsis, pneumonia, aspiration of gastric contents, and major trauma. Human ARDS is not caused by any single event and hence there is no such existing animal model that would completely mimic Human ARDS. This review provides the various methods for insulting ARDS in animal model, along with advantage and disadvantage of each method.
Study of Anemia during Pregnancy in Multigravida Women
Authors: Nidhi  , Jha Ajay Nath
Published: October 2023

Anemia is a prevailing health issue faced by many women during their pregnancy. World Health Organisation has proposed the level of hemoglobin in women during pregnancy to classify anemia. The present work was done on 204 women subjects of Darbhanga district who were pregnant, to study the pattern of anemia specially in multigravida women. Data was collected from different antenatal units. In the present study, we deduced that maximum number of women were anemic, also anemia had a higher prevalence in women with higher parity.
Effect of Intercropping Farming and Vermicompost System on the Nutritional Quality and Yield of Rice and Pigeonpea
Authors: Rani Madhu , Kapoor Sonia
Published: October 2023

The present study explains the application of vermicompost during the cultivation of rice and pigeon pea in relay intercropping farming. This study examined vermicompost's effect on increasing yield and nutrient quality of rice and pigeon pea. In North India, Kharif crops were grown for three seasons from 2019 to 2021 in the intercropping farming system. The main crop (rice) was sown with pigeon peas (legumes) in July 2019 in rows and there were a total of 36 rows each of 6 m, of which nine rows were for rice having a distance of 70 cm between each row and pigeon peas each with a distance of 50 cm between each row and the other nine were for one row of rice and another of pigeon peas having a distance of 50 cm among them. Each type of crop was treated with control as urea and treated with vermicompost for analysis of results. The result of the study, exhibited significant increase in macro elements K & P in intercropping along with vermicompost (4320 mg/kg & 1100 mg/kg) as compared to control (4200 mg/kg& 910 mg/kg) as well as microelements Zn & Fe in treated (41.4 mg/kg & 65.6 mg/kg) as compared to control (38.2 mg/kg& 60.2 mg/kg) were found higher in vermicompost treated intercropping. Also, yield (18.01 kg/ha) and HI (Harvest Index) (0.82) were found more in intercropping treated with vermicompost as compared to conventional one treated with urea (14.23 kg/ha) and (0.62). Hence, vermicompost along with intercropping was found to be effective in increasing the yield and nutritional value of crops.
Bioseguridad en el laboratorio clínico: estrategias para disminuir el riesgo en los analistas
Authors: Guangasig Toapanta Víctor Hernán , De la Torre Fiallos Ana Verónica , Pacha Jara Ana Gabriela , Ortega Barrionuevo Jonathan
Published: October 2023

Los analistas de laboratorio clínico están continuamente expuestos a microorganismos causantes de una gran variedad de enfermedades. Los principales agentes etiológicos a los que están expuestos son el virus de la hepatitis B, el virus de la hepatitis C y el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana. Tomar medidas para disminuir el riesgo de exposición y además seguir procedimientos oportunos para reducir el impacto de un contacto es de vital importancia para el conocimiento del personal de salud. El presente trabajo es una revisión bibliográfica producto de la búsqueda de artículos científicos disponibles en bases de datos reconocidas (PubMed, Scopus y Scielo) en donde se exponen medidas efectivas para disminuir el riesgo en los analistas de laboratorio clínico. El conocer los riesgos al que el analista puede estar expuesto, el establecimiento de un protocolo efectivo y la constante actualización en materia de bioseguridad es vital para que el analista se encuentre en un entorno laboral de la máxima bioseguridad posible.
Desafíos actuales para el acceso y participación de las mujeres en la administración pública: El caso de una institución mexicana
Authors: Villalva Campos Luz María , Becerril Torres Osvaldo Urbano
Published: October 2023

El rol de las mujeres en la sociedad ha sido determinado por el contexto histórico y social que permite condiciones de desigualdad entre hombres y mujeres en los ámbitos de convivencia familiar, las esferas educativas, políticas y de participación en la economía. En todas ellas, a las mujeres se les ha posicionado bajo un rol secundario, no obstante, el zeitgeist ha tornado incuestionable e inaplazable su inclusión en las políticas públicas y, en general, en la administración de un país. El presente artículo se esfuerza en mostrar los avances en armonización jurídica en México para impulsar su participación y acceso a los puestos directivos. Así mismo, ofrece los resultados de una investigación original en la que se indagan las condiciones de participación de las mujeres de una institución pública educativa en México. Entre los principales hallazgos se identifican: la relación persistente entre el género y la distribución de las principales tareas de cuidado y crianza, la relación entre el género y las oportunidades y obstáculos en el desempeño y desarrollo laboral y la importancia de incorporar estos análisis en la construcción de estrategias que impulsen el cambio estructural y social necesario.
Fracturas de cadera en adultos mayores: un enfoque actualizado sobre su manejo
Authors: Maldonado Maldonado Darwin Antonio , Meza Calvache Johanna Mercedes , Gutiérrez Paneluisa Cesar Alexis , Simbaña Arteaga Melany Dayana , Paredes Cerón Jessica Maricela , Tinillo Chasi Elena Alejandra
Published: October 2023

Las fracturas de cadera (FC) en adultos mayores son una de las principales causas de hospitalización, sin embargo, la falta de consensos para el adecuado manejo inicial, tratamiento y su seguimiento durante la hospitalización hace que aumente la morbimortalidad, además de transformarse en un problema socioeconómico creciente. Se busca resumir de manera práctica y sencilla el adecuado manejo inicial, las opciones de tratamiento tanto conservador como quirúrgico y su adecuado seguimiento, con el fin de disminuir la morbimortalidad. Se trata de un estudio de revisión el cual incluyó 21 artículos, la búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos de PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE y Google Académico de los últimos 6 años. Se identificaron estudios ortopédicos relacionados el manejo de las fracturas de cadera en pacientes de tercera edad. Se excluyeron los estudios que no cumplieron con los criterios anteriores. Los pacientes de edad avanzada con FC deben tener una evaluación inicial integral, garantizar una adecuada evaluación para que el paciente ingrese en condiciones óptimas a la cirugía. La resolución quirúrgica ideal está dentro de las 48 primeras horas, tratar de prevenir las complicaciones mecánicas precoces, instaurar una fisioterapia temprana, y prevenir fracturas a futuro mejorará la funcionalidad y esperanza de vida.
La evaluación en matemática. Una correlación con los procesos de enseñanza
Authors: García Galo , Valarezo Osler
Published: October 2023

La evaluación de los aprendizajes en matemática, juega un papel crucial para reflexionar sobre los procesos de enseñanza, para ello, es importante entender cómo se correlaciona la evaluación y dicho proceso. Se analizó la evaluación de aprendizajes de matemática y su correlación con el mejoramiento de los procesos de enseñanza en estudiantes de Tercero de Bachillerato General Unificado de la Unidad Educativa Rodolfo Chávez Rendón. Se empleó un paradigma positivista, cuantitativo, correlacional-descriptivo, con diseño no experimental; que permitió a los autores el análisis y descripción tanto de la evaluación, como del proceso de enseñanza. Se aplicaron los instrumentos ficha de observación y encuesta personal; con estos, después de la recolección, se procesó los datos y se calculó la correlación de las variables, este estudio obtuvo un Rho de Spearman de 0.877, lo que determina que la correlación es directa y significativa. Además, se propuso un modelo de evaluación que promueve un enfoque más integral, basado en los indicadores y criterios de evaluación. Finalmente se sugirió reflexionar constantemente sobre el proceso de enseñanza para alcanzar una evaluación más precisa y consistente.
Significance and challenges of DNA profiling in medicolegal setup of Pakistan
Authors: Abbas Hafiz Muhammad , Erum Faiqa , Gillani Ali Hassan
Published: October 2023

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) serves as a unique genetic blueprint, inherited from our parents, making it an ideal identifier of individuals. The application of DNA analysis has revolutionized the field, leading to accurate and reliable results that have helped solve complex cases and bring justice to victims. This article focuses on the DNA-based reports in criminal justice system, as well as the accompanying challenges, emphasizing the necessity for particular DNA-based laws. The DNA discovery opened up new paths and the improvement of DNA identification and its incorporation into legal system has offered significant assistance in settlement of criminal and civil matters. Primarily, DNA proofing is used in a paternity dispute in Pakistan. Overall, the integration of DNA analysis into forensic science has significantly enhanced the process of investigating and resolving criminal cases. However, the necessity for laws and standards to allow its use for forensic reasons in Pakistan has long been recognized.
A review on fingerprint as an identification tool in the discipline of forensics
Authors: Shakeel Manahil , Syed Shahzada Khurram
Published: October 2023

The unique and reliable method for identifying someone in the forensic field from decades has been fingerprints. The science of fingerprint recognition has advanced over the time. Initially finger prints were used to record business transactions and has progressed to its present utilization in biometric security systems and even as authentic evidence in courts proceedings across the globe. Dactylography, another name for the study of fingerprints, or dermatoglyphics has long been acknowledged as a reliable method for identifying people, in forensic investigations especially. Because they are detailed, distinctive, difficult to alter, and durable across a person's lifetime, human fingerprints are suitable as permanent markers of human identification. Authorities like the police can simply utilize fingerprints to locate those who are trying to hide their identity or to locate the deceased or incompetent, such after a natural calamity, for instance.
Forensic entomology as an advanced tool in crime investigation
Authors: Arshad Talha , Naeem Muhammad
Published: October 2023

The use of research on insects and other arthropods in court proceedings is known as forensic entomology. When forensic insects are discovered on a human body or at the crime scenes, their biodiversity, biology, ecology, and behavior can reveal details about the period since death and occasionally even the reason of the death. The forensic insects have been utilized in criminal investigations from decades, they have only recently become a very well-known and separate field in forensic investigations. Knowledge of local insect assemblages and population dynamics is crucial in medico-legal entomology for a successful criminal investigation when monitoring and analyzing insects on a corpse. Forensic entomology comprises three subspecialties, namely urban, stored goods, and medico-legal. The insects that colonize corpses provide valuable insights into the decomposition process. In cases where traditional methods for determining the time since death are limited, Calliphoridae, a family of flies, provides crucial evidence. Two well-established approaches for estimating the post-mortem interval rely on the development of maggots and the succession patterns of insect species. Forensic entomology has gained significant popularity among criminal investigators and forensic entomologists, leading to the emergence of various related fields.
A general review on the identification and detection of saliva for forensic testing
Authors: Batool Syeda Farwa , Khalid Nayab , Sultana Humaira
Published: October 2023

Saliva is the biological evidence that is most frequently discovered at crime scenes. Because it is clear, there will be no indication that the liquid has been altered by the offender. Saliva is often utilized as biological evidence in forensics and is particularly useful in identifying a person's sex, ABO blood type, uniqueness, biomarkers, microbiological signature, or habits. The importance of saliva as essential forensic evidence and the numerous ways it can appear at a crime scene are covered in this review article. Over past few decades, various collecting and detection techniques have been discussed. The data that is now accessible have been attempted to be gathered, showing the benefits and drawbacks of various identification methods. All of the published and reported literature from 1980s through 2023 has been consulted to gather the pertinent facts. Forensic casework's main objective is to identify evidence to lay the foundation for additional inquiry. Saliva can be found as a puddle or stained substance, however, because to its transparency, its identification is difficult. The discovery and description of numerous proposed approaches or techniques over the years has aided in detecting and recognizing saliva as confirmation.
ИЗБРАННЫЕ ПЕРЕВОДЫ С ДРЕВНЕАРМЯНСКОГО/SELECTED RUSSIAN TRANSLATIONS FROM CLASSICAL ARMENIAN
Authors: АРЕВШАТЯН СЕН
Published: October 2023

Данное переиздание пяти русских переводов Сена Аревшатяна древнеармянских научных и философских сочинений подготовила Гоар Мурадян. Она вновь сопоставила переводы с оригиналами и в некоторых случаях предложила иные интерпретации трудных и неоднозначных мест, поместив их в комментариях в конце книги. Эти комментарии, а также предисловие редактора отражают новые издания, переводы и исследования публикуемых текстов, последовавшие за работами Сена Аревшатяна и вышедшие за прошедшие десятилетия.
BERGERAK DAN DIAMNYA GUNUNG DALAM AL-QUR'AN MENURUT FAKHR AL-DIN AL-RAZI
Authors: Rifaannudin Mahmud , Alauddin Faiz
Published: October 2023

Gunung merupakan salah satu ciptaan Allah yang luar biasa membuat manusia takjub dengan ketinggiannya dan kebesarannya. Al-Qur’an telah menyebutkan dua istilah yang berbeda dalam mendeskripsikan fungsi gunung, pertama menggunakan istilah Tsub?tu (sebagai pasak) dan kedua menggunakan istilah Mur?ru (berjalan), tentu keduanya mempunyai maksud dan fungsinya tersendiri. Fakhr Al-D?n Al-R?z? mengibaratkan pergerakan bumi (daratan) ini seperti kapal, Jika kapal berada diatas permukaan air, maka kedua sisinya akan terombang ambing, dan jika benda-benda berat ditempatkan di kapal itu atau diturunkannya jangkar, maka kapal itu akan menetap di permukaan air. Allah Swt menciptakan daratan di atas permukaan air, yang pada hakikatnya daratan itu bergolak dan timbul, maka Allah Swt menciptakan gunung-gunung yang berat ini di atasnya, supaya daratan ini bisa menetap di atas permukaan air. Penciptaan gunung-gunung di muka bumi ini seperti pasak yang ditancapkan pada bola yang mencegah daratan dari gerakan yang tidak stabil, sehingga mencegah daratan tenggelam akibat pasang surutnya air laut, dan supaya daratan ini tidak miring.
ADH’FAN MUDH’AFAH DALAM TEKS DAN KONTEKS RIBA
Authors: Fajarwati Erika Aulia
Published: October 2023

Riba menjadi bahasan yang mempengaruhi dinamika ekonomi menjadi kompleks. Riba diartikan sebagai ziyadah atau tambahan yang mengandung unsur eksploitasi. Al-Qur’an tidak secara eksplisit menyebut tentang bentuk keharaman riba. Para ulama berbeda pendapat terkait riba yang dimaksudkan al-Qur’an. Masyarakat Islam berasumsi bahwa segala bentuk tambahan termasuk bunga bank digolongkan riba. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada kata adh’fan mudh?’afah atau berlipat ganda dalam QS. ?li-‘Imran: 130, untuk melihat teks dan konteksnya terkait riba. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kepustakaan library research dengan metode content analysis. Dari penelitian ini diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa bunga bank dan riba merupakan hal yang berbeda. Riba yang haram adalah riba yang bersifat eksploitasi.
PENDEKATAN TEKSTUAL; KONTEKSTUAL DAN HERMENUETIKA DALAM PENAFSIRAN AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Hanif Mkhai hanif yuli edi z
Published: October 2023

Diperlukan berbagai pendekatan untuk merefleksikan nilai-nilai universal Al-Qur’an dalam kehidupan masyarakat yang beragam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan penggunaan pendekatan tekstual, kontekstual, dan hermeneutika dalam pemahaman Al-Qur’an, sebagai upaya untuk memahami teks dengan konteks yang sesuai dengan kehidupan masyarakat. Pendekatan tekstual lebih berfokus pada analisis gramatikal dan pemahaman harfiah, sedangkan pendekatan kontekstual melibatkan pemahaman ekstra-teks dan keterkaitan dengan situasi dan kondisi saat teks Al-Qur’an diturunkan. Pendekatan hermeneutika berfokus pada pemahaman teks dan interpretasi maknanya, dengan mengakui pentingnya konteks sosial, politik, budaya, dan sejarah dalam pemahaman fenomena budaya. Hermeneutika kontekstual menekankan hubungan antara teks dan dunia di sekitarnya.
PERSPEKTIF ISLAM TENTANG MODERASI BERAGAMA: ANALISIS TAFSIR MAUDHU’I
Authors: Fatihatusshofwa Maulida , Akbar Muhammad Haekal Fatahillah , Nashrullah Muhammad Hamzah , Muhyi Asep Abdul
Published: October 2023

Diskursus kebebasan dan kemajemukan beragama di Indonesia telah lama disorot oleh para elemen negara dan para cendekiawan Tanah Air. Pada akhirnya jalan keluar satu-satunya yang ditemukan hingga saat ini adalah dengan menerapkan konsep moderasi dalam beragama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan akan esensi moderasi beragama ditinjau dari sudut pandang Islam, dan menjadi bahan referensi juga kajian yang patut dibaca kemudian ditelaah tentang masalah klasik yang menjadi sorotan tentang umat dan pegangannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode maudu’i (tematik) yang sepenuhnya merupakan penelitian kualitatif. Sumber referensi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dokumen cetak dan digital, baik berupa kitab, buku, jurnal, essay, dan referensi lain yang relavan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam sudut pandang Islam, moderasi dalam beragama berarti mendahulukan sikap toleran dalam perbedaan, keterbukaan dalam menerima keberagaman (inklusivisme), baik beragam dalam aliran atau madzhab ataupun beragam dalam beragama. Di Indonesia, eksistensi pemikiran moderat dalam beragama telah ada sejak lama. Hal ini dapat dibuktikan dengan mengidentifikasi beberapa hal, yaitu, pertama, kesejahteraan masuknya Islam ke bumi Nusantara; kedua, selama sepanjang sejarah para ulama terkenal telah memberikan respon pada dinamika laju pemikiran yang terus berkembang hingga saat ini; ketiga, para tokoh Islam kian menghadapi konstruk sosial yang semakin dinamis yang mengharuskan mereka agar lebih berupaya membangun masyarakat dengan merespon berbagai modernitas yang selalu berkembang.
MAKANAN PEMBERIAN AHLI KITAB
Authors: Wahidah Luluk Khusnul , Nurrohmah Nina , Farhati Wahdah
Published: October 2023

Kehidupan sosial manusia terjadi karena faktor alamiah, saling memenuhi kebutuhan, dan saling ketergantungan. Salah satu contoh kegiatan saling memenuhi kebutuhan adalah terkait dengan kegiatan saling memb  eri baik sesama umat muslim ataupun non muslim. Dalam Al-Qur’an, Allah SWT telah menerangkan halalnya makanan pemeberian dari ahli kitab, tetapi tidak disebutkan secara rinci terkait dengan makanan apa saja yang dihalalkan, dan siapakah yang disebut dengan ahli kitab itu sendiri. Maka, pada penelitian ini Penulis akan menggali makna makanan apa saja yang dihalalkan, dan siapakah kategori ahli kitab yang dimaksut dalam ayat tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode kepustakaan atau library research, yaitu dengan cara mendeskripsikan dan menelaah teori limit yang digunakan Syahrur dalam menafsirkan Al-Qur’an, kemudian menganalisis permasalah yang diangkat dengan metode yang digunakannya. Teori limit hadir dengan sebuah pendekatan ijtihad yang di rasa stagnan dan kurang selaras dengan perkembangan zaman. Pada penelitian ini juga mengemukakan pendapat ‘ulama salaf ataupun kontemporer, sebagai sebuah rujukan sekaligus perbandingan terhadap tawaran baru yang digunakan Syahrur dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan yang diangkat. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa halal mengonsumsi makanan pemberian ahli kitab, tentunya dengan beberapa syarat terntentu. Adapun yang disebut dengan ahli kitab pada zaman sekarang adalah orang di luar Islam yang tetap meyakini Allah sebagai satu-satunya Tuhan, dan tetap berpegang teguh pada kitab yang telah Allah turunkan. Namun dalam proses penentuan hukum ini, Muhammad Syahrur banyak mengesampingkan pendapat-pendapat ‘ulama salaf, sahabat dan bahkan sunnah Nabi sekalipun. Anggapan yang diungkapkannya bahwa sunnah Nabi merupakan sebuah ijtihad yang bersifat lokal-temporal, menjadikan penafsiran ini tidak merujuk kepada satupun hadits sebagai metode penafsiran. Bahkan, perkataan Nabi hanya dijadikan sebagai sebuah perbandingan yang layak untuk dikomentari.
Cultural Competence in Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review
Authors: Aboshaiqah Ahmad
Published: October 2023

Background. Nursing staff are typically multi-national, especially in Saudi Arabia, and Saudi nurses deal with multicultural patients, which creates a culturally diverse atmosphere. As a result, cultural competence is essential. Aim. To assess cultural competence among nurses in Saudi Arabia Methods. A systematic review was performed to assess cultural competence among nurses in Saudi Arabia. Findings. The study provides in-depth summaries of 11 papers included in this review. No studies published before 2014 investigated the cultural competence of Saudi Arabian nurses. However, the authors noted a sharp rise from 2020 in the number of studies dealing with this issue. Sample sizes ranged from 11 to 650 participants. Three studies were qualitative compared to eight quantitative studies. Seven studies focused on staff nurses, one on academic nurses, two on nursing students, and one on nurse leaders. Three concentrated on the academic setting, seven on clinical settings, and one on community settings. Most studies collected data from surveys, while a few used interviews and cross-sectional methodologies. Conclusion. Healthcare systems should be structured to encourage the empowerment of nurses from different nationalities and build effective communication policies to improve cultural competency among nurses. Future research should look at the relationship between individual training programs designed to increase cultural competence and their effect on the quality of patient care. Also, further research should incorporate a more diverse range of cultures. Keywords: Cultural competence, nurses, Saudi Arabia, patient outcome, knowledge, skills, attitude.
Male Gender alone may be a bad Prognostic Factor in Sickle Cell Diseases
Authors: Helvaci Mehmet Rami , Pappel Valeria , Piral Kubra , Ozer Selim , Camlibel Mehpare , Sencan Huseyin , Davran Ramazan , Abyad Abdulrazak , Pocock Lesley
Published: October 2023

Background: Sickle cell diseases are inborn and destructive processes on vascular endothelium, particularly at the capillaries. Methods: All patients were included. Results: We studied 222 males and 212 females with similar ages (30.8 vs 30.3 years, p>0.05, respectively). Smoking (23.8% vs 6.1%, p<0.001), alcohol (4.9% vs 0.4%, p<0.001), transfused red blood cells (RBCs) in their lives (48.1 vs 28.5 units, p=0.000), disseminated teeth losses (5.4% vs 1.4%, p<0.001), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (25.2% vs 7.0%, p<0.001), ileus (7.2% vs 1.4%, p<0.001), cirrhosis (8.1% vs 1.8%, p<0.001), leg ulcers (19.8% vs 7.0%, p<0.001), clubbing (14.8% vs 6.6%, p<0.001), coronary heart disease (CHD) (18.0% vs 13.2%, p<0.05), chronic renal disease (CRD) (9.9% vs 6.1%, p<0.05), and stroke (12.1% vs 7.5%, p<0.05) were all higher, and autosplenectomy (50.4% vs 53.3%, p<0.05) and mean age of mortality were lower in males (30.2 vs 33.3 years, p<0.05). Conclusion: The sickled or just hardened RBCs-induced capillary endothelial damage initiates at birth, and terminates with multiorgan failures even at childhood. Although RBCs suspensions and corticosteroids in acute, and aspirin with an anti-inflammatory dose plus low-dose warfarin plus hydroxyurea both in acute and chronic phases decrease severity, survivals are still shortened in both genders, dramatically. Transfused units of RBCs in their lives, disseminated teeth losses, COPD, ileus, cirrhosis, leg ulcers, clubbing, CHD, CRD, and stroke were all higher, and autosplenectomy and mean age of mortality were lower in males which can not be explained by effects of smoking and alcohol alone at these younger mean ages, relatively. Key words: Sickle cell diseases, sickled or just hardened red blood cells, capillary endothelial edema, myocardial infarction, stroke, sudden deaths, male gender
Red Blood Cell supports prolong the Survival in Sickle Cell Diseases
Authors: Helvaci Mehmet Rami
Published: October 2023

Background: Hardened red blood cells (RBCs)-induced capillary endothelial damage initiates at birth in sickle cell diseases. Methods: Patients with red blood cells (RBCs) transfusions of less than 50 units in their lives were put into the first and 50 units or higher were put into the second groups. Results: There were 224 cases in the first and 92 cases in the second groups. Mean ages were similar in them (28.9 vs 30.0 years, respectively, p>0.05). Although the lower prevalence of autosplenectomy (56.2% vs 45.6%, p<0.05), male ratio (45.5% vs 64.1%, p<0.001), white blood cells (WBCs) (14.931 vs 15.346/µL, p<0.05) and platelets (PLTs) (435.670 vs 498.310/µL, p= 0.005) counts, painful crises per year (3.8 vs 8.4, p= 0.000), smoking (12.0% vs 17.3%, p<0.05), clubbing (7.1% vs 15.2%, p<0.01), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (6.6% vs 20.6%, p<0.001), leg ulcers (11.6% vs 21.7%, p<0.01), stroke (5.8% vs 11.9%, p<0.05), chronic renal disease (CRD) (4.9% vs 14.1%, p<0.001), coronary heart disease (CHD) (4.0% vs 8.6%, p<0.05), and mean age of mortality (29.5 vs 34.6 years, p<0.05) were all higher in the second group. Conclusion: Although the lower prevalence of autosplenectomy, male ratio, WBCs and PLTs counts, painful crises per year, smoking, clubbing, COPD, leg ulcers, stroke, CRD, CHD, and mean age of mortality were higher in the second group. So autosplenectomy may be a good, and male gender alone may be a bad prognostic feature that can not be explained by smoking alone at the younger age, and RBCs supports prolong the survival. Key words: Sickle cell diseases, hardened red blood cells, capillary endothelial damage, capillary endothelial edema, myocardial infarction, stroke, red blood cell supports