bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Family SMEs in Poland and Their Strategies: The Multi-Criteria Analysis in Varied Socio-Economic Circumstances of Their Development in Context of Industry 4.0
Authors: Siuta-Tokarska Barbara , Juchniewicz Justyna , Kowalik Małgorzata , Thier Agnieszka , Gross-Gołacka Elwira
Published: September 2023

The growing importance of family businesses in the global economy is related to the specificity of their activities, the increase in their contribution to GDP creation or providing jobs. It prompted the authors of this article to research these particular entities belonging to the small business. Considering the different economic conditions caused by the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, the aim of the work was to examine and identify the strategies implemented among family enterprises from the SME sector in Poland in the period immediately preceding the COVID-19 pandemic (2018–2019) and during this pandemic (2020–2021). It was achieved through analyzing the literature of the subject, development of our own research method, analyzing the results of primary research, presenting conclusions and making recommendations for science and economic practices. The authors formulated research hypotheses verified within the framework of the conducted research. The research is of a pioneering nature and was designed in such a way as to present the similarities and differences between the classes of enterprises under study (micro, small and medium-sized), as well as the research periods in terms of the development strategies applied by them. In this respect, appropriate research methods were selected. The study combined qualitative methods (critical analysis of existing explanations of the concept and essence of family enterprises; review of the literature on enterprise development in the light of Industry 4.0) with quantitative methods (analysis of the taxonomy of structures based on the similarity index of the studied structures; comparative analysis by cross-tabulation). To perform the research thus planned, the authors’ study on the systematization of development strategies in family enterprises was adopted. Implementing strategies among family enterprises in the SME sector seems to be crucial in their development. As the results show, this is of particular importance in crisis periods. The pandemic crisis was particular, and the functioning of enterprises during it was problematic. Some of them had to suspend their activities, some ceased their operations altogether, and those that survived were successful. The path leading to this success was the specific development strategies that were implemented by the family businesses in the SME sector surveyed. It is therefore worthwhile, both from an academic point of view and from a business practice point of view, to learn about these strategies. The authors have identified and described them and presented the resulting conclusions for the future.
Assessing the Impact of Green Training on Sustainable Business Advantage: Exploring the Mediating Role of Green Supply Chain Practices
Authors: Barakat Bashar , Milhem Marwan , Naji Gehad Mohammed Ahmed , Alzoraiki Mohammed , Muda Habsah Binti , Ateeq Ali , Abro Zahida
Published: September 2023

This study examines how green training can give businesses a sustainable competitive edge. Environmentally conscious strategies and operations result in lower costs, improved reputation, increased customer loyalty, and increased market opportunities driven by environmentally conscious consumers. Sustainable business conduct requires green training programmes to enhance employees’ environmental awareness. This study examines the effects of green training on sustainable business advantage using the literature and empirical analysis. This study also examines how green supply chain practices mediate this association. Green supply chain practices include environmentally friendly procurement, production, transportation, and disposal methods. Green recruitment involves selecting and hiring people who understand environmental issues and are committed to sustainability. This method integrates eco-friendly staff. A total of 583 Saudi manufacturing contract workers were studied. IBM SPSS Amos was used to analyse the data from model testing. Green training improves sustainable business advantage, according to the study. The study suggests that green supply chain practices mediate this relationship. Green training improves operational efficiency, resource use, and environmental performance. Green training can be applied to green supply chain practices, resulting in measurable and sustainable results. This study examines green training, recruitment, sustainable business advantage, and green supply chain practices to improve sustainability management understanding. These insights help organisations align their strategies with environmental sustainability, giving them a competitive edge in the 21st century’s ever-changing business environment.
Building Urban Resilience with Nature-Based Solutions: A Multi-Scale Case Study of the Atmospheric Cleansing Potential of Green Infrastructure in Southern Ontario, Canada
Authors: Anderson Vidya , Zgela Matej , Gough William A.
Published: September 2023

Green infrastructure is a nature-based solution that supports sustainable development and restores urban, suburban, and peri-urban environments. Using a multi-scale evaluation, this study explores the impact of the application of green infrastructure, as a form of atmospheric cleansing, on tropospheric nitrogen dioxide. The impacts are not limited to specific green infrastructure treatments nor geographic location and land use type. Using both site-specific stationary air monitoring and coarser resolution satellite derived remote sensing, this study demonstrates the nature-based remediation effect of green infrastructure on nitrogen dioxide concentrations in Southern Ontario, Canada. At these scales, remote sensing and stationary air monitoring observations support the hypothesis that green infrastructure can cleanse the atmosphere by reducing nitrogen dioxide through scavenging by trees and dense vegetation at the neighbourhood level, consistent with the findings from microscale field campaigns. The study showed a clear link between compact, built-up, industrialized areas and higher nitrogen dioxide levels at the mesoscale, particularly notable to the west of the city of Toronto. Nature-based solutions provide an opportunity to address the impacts of urbanization, increase climate resilience, and support healthy urban environments.
Less Is More for Non-Dislocated Femoral Neck Fractures: Similar Results for Two versus Three Cannulated Hip Screws
Authors: Schutte Hilde , Hulshof Lorenzo , van Olden Ger , van Koperen Paul , Timmers Tim , Kluijfhout Wouter
Published: September 2023

Cannulated hip screws (CHS) can be used for the minimally invasive fixation of non-dislocated femoral neck fractures. Usually, three screws are inserted. This study aims to determine whether fixation by two CHS leads to similar results as fixation by three CHS. Since January 2019, all patients with an indication for internal fixation by CHS were treated with two CHS and followed prospectively. Results were compared to an equal-sized control group of patients who underwent fixation by three CHS (before 2019). The primary outcome was reoperation, while the secondary outcome was screw dislocation. Since January 2019, 50 patients were treated by two CHS. Of these, 14 patients (28%) underwent reoperation versus 13 patients (26%) in the control group (p = 1.000). Reoperations included screw replacement, hemiarthroplasty, and total hip prosthesis. Three major reasons for reoperation were pain due to osteosynthesis material (n = 15), coxarthrosis (n = 4), and screw cut out (n = 3). Six weeks postoperative X-rays showed a screw dislocation of 2 mm for the two CHS group and 1 mm for the three CHS group (p = 0.330). Clinical outcomes were very similar between the groups. The overall results were good; however, the reoperation rate varied from 26 to 28%. The majority of reoperations were screw replacements. Screw dislocation seems to be more prominent in patients treated with two screws (2 mm versus 1 mm). Fixation by two cannulated hip screws is an acceptable treatment method for non-dislocated femoral neck fractures, and the insertion of a third screw does not lead to superior clinical results.
A Blockchain Based Framework for Efficient Water Management and Leakage Detection in Urban Areas
Authors: Naqash Muhammad , Syed Toqeer , Alqahtani Saad , Siddiqui Muhammad , Alzahrani Ali , Nauman Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Sustainable urban water management is essential to handle water scarcity, leakage, and inefficient distribution. This paper covers water management in urban areas, including an introduction, an overview of water management practices, the characteristics and functioning of water distribution systems, monitoring and control systems for efficient distribution, smart systems for optimization, strategies for water conservation and waste management, per capita water demand analysis, and desalination plant overviews. The article proposes a blockchain-based water management architecture with IoT sensors for accurate reporting. The framework uses blockchain technology to authenticate and share real-time data between sensors and the water distribution dashboard. It also has a modular API for water leakage detection and flow control to decrease water waste and enhance distribution. The suggested approach might enhance water management; however, its execution is complex. Maintaining the framework’s efficacy is advised. The research provides insights into water management and proposes a technology solution employing blockchain and IoT sensors for trustworthy data reporting and effective water distribution to promote sustainable urban water management.
A Novel Approach to Predict the Structural Dynamics of E-Bike Drive Units by Innovative Integration of Elastic Multi-Body-Dynamics
Authors: Steinbach Kevin , Lechler Dominik , Kraemer Peter , Groß Iris , Reith Dirk
Published: September 2023

This paper presents a novel approach to address noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) issues in electrically assisted bicycles (e-bikes) caused by the drive unit. By investigating and optimising the structural dynamics during early product development, NVH can decisively be improved and valuable resources can be saved, emphasising its significance for enhancing riding performance. The paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the e-bike drive unit’s mechanical interactions among relevant components, culminating—to the best of our knowledge—in the development of the first high-fidelity model of an entire e-bike drive unit. The proposed model uses the principles of elastic multi body dynamics (eMBD) to elucidate the structural dynamics in dynamic-transient calculations. Comparing power spectra between measured and simulated motion variables validates the chosen model assumptions. The measurements of physical samples utilise accelerometers, contactless laser Doppler vibrometry (LDV) and various test arrangements, which are replicated in simulations and provide accessibility to measure vibrations onto rotating shafts and stationary structures. In summary, this integrated system-level approach can serve as a viable starting point for comprehending and managing the NVH behaviour of e-bikes.
An Alternative Method for Estimating the Peak Flow for a Regional Catchment Considering the Uncertainty via Continuous Simulation
Authors: Brown Iain , McDougall Kevin , Chadalavada Sreeni , Alam Md Jahangir
Published: September 2023

Estimating peak flow for a catchment is commonly undertaken using the design event method; however, this method does not allow for the understanding of uncertainty in the result. This research first presents a simplified method of fragments approach to rainfall disaggregation that ignores the need to consider seasonality, offering a greater diversity in storm patterns within the resulting sub-daily rainfall. By simulating 20 iterations of the disaggregated sub-daily rainfall within a calibrated continuous simulation hydrologic model, we were able to produce multiple long series of streamflow at the outlet of the catchment. With these data, we investigated the use of both the annual maximum and peaks over threshold approaches to flood frequency analysis and found that for a 1-in-100-year annual exceedance probability peak flow, the peaks over threshold method (333 m3/s ± 50 m3/s) was significantly less uncertain than the annual maximum method (427 m3/s ± 100 m3/s). For the 1-in-100-year annual exceedance probability, the median peak flow from the peaks over threshold method (333 m3/s) produced an outcome comparable to the design event method peak flow (328 m3/s), indicating that this research offers an alternative approach to estimating peak flow, with the additional benefit of understanding the uncertainty in the estimation. Finally, this paper highlighted the impact that length and period of streamflow has on peak flow estimation and noted that previous assumptions around the minimum length of gauged streamflow required for flood frequency analysis may not be appropriate in particular catchments.
Poverty in Auckland: A historical review
Authors: Haigh David
Published: September 2023

This historical review of poverty in Auckland covers the period of the early European settlers through to the 1970s. The 19th century was a time of poverty for many, with little charitable aid available. The classical liberal policies of that period left any charitable work to the churches. The liberals saw their role primarily as balancing the budget. While people’s suffering might be seen as regrettable, it was not the role of government to intervene. When aid eventually became available through the hospital boards it was provided begrudgingly. An analysis of the applications for help to the hospital board in Auckland reveals the extent of poverty and suffering. Those most affected were women and children, and men of old age. The depression of 1870 to 1890 and the Great Depression of the 1930s saw malnutrition destroy many lives. The poor parts of Freemans Bay were particularly affected by extreme poverty. It was not until the introduction of the welfare state that abject poverty was controlled. In spite of these gains, the poorer parts of Auckland continued to be damaged by public policies such as the building of infrastructure (e.g., motorways) and the designation of parts of Freemans Bay for urban renewal. Since the neoliberal polices of government in the 1980s, poverty has again become a contemporary socioeconomic issue that governments are struggling to ameliorate.
Trazas textiles. Abordaje funcional de instrumental actual como aporte para el estudio de conjuntos arqueológicos (Noroeste de Argentina)
Authors: López Campeny Sara María Luisa , Mamondes Silena , Urquiza Silvana Valeria
Published: September 2023

Este trabajo se integra a una línea de investigación arqueológica centrada en el abordaje de las prácticas textiles de tradición indígena prehispánica, que toma como caso de estudio el área de la llanura central y mesopotamia de Santiago del Estero (Argentina), en momentos prehispánicos tardíos y coloniales tempranos. El presente estudio se enfocó en una aproximación etnoarqueológica al instrumental textil (útiles accesorios al telar y al acabado de las prendas) de uso actual entre comunidades tejedoras del Noroeste de Argentina, elaborado en soportes (óseo y madera) de posible disponibilidad en los sitios y períodos bajo estudio. Se efectuó un registro y caracterización de un kit de artefactos, a diferentes escalas, con el propósito de vincular su historia de vida con las huellas plasmadas en su topografía. Se sostiene la relevancia y la potencialidad de partir desde un enfoque actualístico como marco metodológico de una instancia previa al abordaje de los conjuntos arqueológicos, que aporte a la creación de hipótesis y a la exploración de indicadores de contrastación independientes que, de este modo, permitan ampliar la base interpretativa disponible para la materialidad arqueológica.
Explotación prehispánica de Rhea americana (ñandú) por grupos cazadores-recolectores del extremo meridional de la cuenca del Plata (Argentina y Uruguay)
Authors: Acosta Alejandro , Loponte Daniel , Gascue Andrés , Bortolotto Noelia
Published: September 2023

En este trabajo nos enfocamos en el registro zooarqueológico de Rhea americana (ñandú) generado por los grupos cazadores-recolectores que ocuparon el extremo meridional de la cuenca del Plata durante el Holoceno tardío. Para ello, analizamos restos óseos y fragmentos de cáscaras de huevos recuperados en 21 sitios arqueológicos. En función de su abundancia taxonómica, los patrones de representación anatómica y las modificaciones de las superficies óseas evaluamos las estrategias y tácticas relacionadas con su explotación. Se comparan y discuten estos aspectos a partir de las fuentes históricas y del registro de R. americana de otros sitios y áreas de regiones adyacentes. La información generada permite establecer que, exceptuando Cañada Saldaña, los demás sitios registran una baja frecuencia de restos óseos con predominio de las extremidades posteriores. Las evidencias vinculadas con su procesamiento indican que la presencia de R. americana sería resultado de estrategias relacionadas con su transporte y aprovechamiento diferencial basado, principalmente, en la obtención de tendones, médula y, en menor medida, de formas base para la elaboración de instrumentos. Su escasa representación arqueológica (taxonómica y anatómica) tanto en el área, como en otras regiones, pudo deberse a los costos asociados a su obtención. Al respecto, diversas fuentes históricas señalan que el ñandú no habría sido una presa fácil de capturar. Es posible que, con la conquista europea, la adopción del caballo y la importancia del comercio de sus plumas, se hayan modificado las estrategias de obtención, dado que comenzó a ser explotado sistemáticamente y en mayor escala que en tiempos prehispánicos.
Analysis of Rowing Force of the Water Strider Middle Leg by Direct Measurement Using a Bio-Appropriating Probe and by Indirect Measurement Using Image Analysis
Authors: Uesugi Kaoru , Mayama Hiroyuki , Morishima Keisuke
Published: September 2023

Rowing force of the middle leg of a water strider is one of the important factors affecting water repellency and applications in biomimetics, biomechanics, and biology. However, many previous studies have been based on estimated leg rowing force and lack some credibility. Therefore, we tried to measure leg rowing force directly by a force transducer. In this article, we report the rowing force of water striders obtained by direct and indirect measurements. In the direct measurement, water striders were set onto a sensor system and the rowing force of a middle leg of the set water striders was directly measured using a bio-appropriating probe (BAP), a kind of hook. In the indirect measurement, water striders were not fixed and the rowing force of locomoting water striders was evaluated by image analysis using a high-speed camera. As a result, we determined the rowing force by the direct measurement to be 955 μN, while the rowing force by the indirect measurement was 493 μN. We considered that the indirect measurement might lack some credibility because half the propellant energy was lost in the indirect force measurement due to various other factors.
Dynamics and FNTSM Control of Spacecraft with a Film Capture Pocket System
Authors: Huang Zhuoran , Tang Chao , Yu Qiang , Khaliel Mohamed Shehata Saleh , Wei Cheng
Published: September 2023

To solve the problem of space debris, a film capture pocket system is designed in this paper. The film capture pocket is more flexible and reliable, compared with the space rope net. The film capture pocket system contains many flexible structures that are prone to large deformation and vibration during movement. The deformation causes large disturbances to the service spacecraft. It is necessary to establish an accurate rigid-flexible coupling dynamic model for quantitative analysis of disturbances. First, a film dynamic model is developed using high-order absolute nodal coordinate formulation. Second, an attitude tracking control law is designed by using the fast nonsingular terminal sliding mode controller and fixed time dilation observer (FxESO). Finally, combining dynamics and control principles, a virtual prototype of spacecraft with film capture pocket system is established. The simulation results show that higher-order absolute nodal coordinate formulation elements have better convergence, compared to ABAQUS finite element analysis. Meanwhile, the dynamic model simulates the deformation and vibration states of large flexible structures, during the spacecraft maneuver. The FxESO can estimate and compensate the complex disturbance. The error under fast nonsingular terminal sliding mode + FxESO control law converge more rapidly than the nonsingular terminal sliding mode + expansion observer control law. The final spacecraft attitude tracking error is about 10
−4
, indicating the effectiveness of the controller.
Collapsing glomerulopathy; a review on current studies
Authors: Baradaran Azar , Daneii Padideh , Imankhan Mahshid , Motieian Mahsa , Neshat Sina
Published: September 2023

Collapsing glomerulopathy is a rare and serious disease that is characterized by a rapid deterioration of kidney function and heavy proteinuria. This disease is a variant of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The disease is more serious than other types of FSGS, with high risks of renal failure and poor prognosis. Collapsing glomerulopathy is often resistant to immunosuppressive therapy and can rapidly result in renal failure, making diagnosing and managing this disease an enormous challenge.
Параметрический метод решения задач о математическом сейфе на графах
Authors: Гурин Артем Леонидович , Гращенко Ирина Семеновна , Савченко Лидия Владимиррвна
Published: September 2023

Рассматривается параметрический способ решения задачки о математическом сейфе на неких уникальных графах. Суть его заключается в обозначении некоторых переменных величин, соответствующих вершинам графа, определенным параметрам, которыми выражаются все остальные неизвестные. После сравнения неизвестных, выбранных специальным образом, определяются указанные параметры путем решения дополнительной системы уравнений относительно этих параметров размерности, равной числу параметров. После решения этой системы уравнений определяются все неизвестные основной системы уравнений, то есть решение задачи. В данной работе дается описание этого метода на специально подобранных примерах. Метод продемонстрирован для решения задач о математическом сейфе на примерах таких графов, как «цепь», «лестница», «окошко», которые подтвердили его эффективность. После каждого примера проводится пошаговая проверка решения задачи для каждого замка, подтверждающая, что сейф в действительности становится открытым, то есть сейф переходит в такое состояние, когда все его замки одновременно находятся в исходном состоянии, равном нулю. При проверке решения задачи учитывается тот факт, что поворот ключа в любом конкретном замке влияет на состояние взаимосвязанных замков. Кроме того, обращено внимание на исключительные случаи, когда решения не существует. Они возникают при некоторых значениях модуля основной системы уравнений тогда, когда взвешенная сумма уравнений системы не кратна ее модулю. В таких случаях для существования решения осуществляется коррекция начального состояния вектора b таким образом, чтобы взвешенная сумма уравнений системы соответствовала указанному выше ограничению. Затем задача решается по общей схеме метода.
Renal Denervation for the Treatment of Hypertension
Authors: Carvalhoo Lima Renata Melo de , de Oliveira Luciane alves , Barreto Marilia Albuquerque , de Almeida Matheus Henrick Pereira , de Melo Maria Jullia Alvares , Carvalho Lopes Bruno Renan de , Costa Nahara Hajar , Rizzato Graciano Letícia Verônica , Silva Tábata de Oliveira , de Brito Peres Augusto Henrique , Basseto Vinicius Rahal , Pissinati Gomes Maria Eugênia , Araújo Lima Fernanda Kelly , Vilas Boas Giovanna de Carvalho , Araújo Souza Ana Carolina Lustosa , da Cunha Beatriz Regis , Cavalcante Lina Borges , Amorim Duarte Dra. Aline de , Rodrigues Eduardo Fernandes , Mendes Abreu Raphael Vinicius
Published: September 2023

This literature review focuses on the analysis of renal denervation therapy as a potential treatment for difficult-to-control hypertension. Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is a prevalent condition with various approaches to achieving control, including life style modifications, pharmacological interventions, and surgical treatments. The fluctuations in blood pressure within the kidneys occur due to the stimulation or inhibition of sensory and motor pathways in the renal nerves. Each of these modifications is linked to the underlying condition in the progression of hypertension. The employed methodology involves the ablation of renal afferent and efferent nerves using a catheter through percutaneous intervention facilitated by ultrasound.
Work-Related Pneumoconiosis
Authors: Castro Filho Argel Alves De , Ferreira Saran Gabriela Tatiana Vilela , Nunes Santos Marcelo Anderson , da Fonseca Bruna Neres Moreira , Damasceno Lucca Cardoso , dos Santos Esther Mendonça , de Oliveira Luciane Alves , Quiroga Amanda Gomes , Meireles Santos Rávila Ruthiele , de Alcântara Laianne Barros Martins , da Silva Davi Campos , Lemos Esther Calçado , Ferreira Anelise Pilar , Bezerra Barros Brianna Vitória Medeiros , Borges Damasceno Alycia Morais , Carvalho Mendes Bruna Marçal , Miranda Danilo Gomes , Amorim Duarte Dra. Aline de , Cruz de Melo Tércio Ernandes , Da Silva Lucas Carvalho , Costa Yusuf Laila Aeid da , da Costa Ferraz Rafael Augusto Alves , Rodrigues Eduardo Fernandes , Mendes Abreu Raphael Vinicius
Published: September 2023

This paper is based on a general analysis of pneumoconiosis and how it is related to work. Breathing in solid particles can cause the lung disease pneumoconiosis. The inhalation of solid particles is what causes it. Exposure to particles such as asbestos, silica, and coal dust is discussed as a central factor in the genesis of the disease, resulting in complex and specific inflammatory and repair processes for each etiologic agent. The methodological design was a comprehensive literature review between the years 2000 and 2023; the texts chosen were in the English language and searched in PubMed and SciELO databases. Coal dust in mining represents a risk, especially for workers in coal transportation and use, as well as for those involved in mineral excavation and mining. Silicosis, a disease linked to miners, resurfaces due to a lack of understanding of modern work practices.
Use of Tranexamic Acid in Trauma in a Prehospital Context
Authors: Silveira Filho Robson Natario , Lima Paiva Thomaz de Carvalho , Tenório França Breno Vasconcelos Lima , de Almeida Pedro Henrique Lins , Oliveira Costa Savyo Firmino de , Ferro Gabriel Oliveira , Rocha Pedro Cavalcante , Lima Ferreira Annie Lis de , Cordeiro de Castro Maria Luiza Lima , Barbosa Isadora Oliveira , Tenorio Vitorino Laura Beatriz , Braga Alice Cardoso , de Siqueira Nycolle Beatriz Lima , Vasconcellos Izadora Magalhães , Cavalcante Matheus Pedrosa
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Tranexamic acid (TXA) is indicated for the control and prevention of hyperfibrinolysis-induced hemorrhages because it promotes increased clot stability. 11 Since its pre-hospital use is not yet well-defined, the purpose of this article is to evaluate the scientific research on its mechanism of action, indications, and contraindications to supplement the risk-benefit discussion.
Methodology: The current study is a literature review, the database of which was taken from the SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online) and Pub Medplatforms.
The method of determining the forces in the tendon apparatus of human fingers
Authors: Panchenko S. P. , Mametiev A. O. , Naumenko L. Yu. , Chernyshov S. A. , Zub T. O.
Published: September 2023

Being one of the most functionally loaded systems, the human hand and its anatomical structures are damaged quite often. Thus, injuries to the interphalangeal joints account for up to 60 % of all hand injuries. Post-traumatic arthrosis, contractures with persistent pain syndrome, stiffness and ankylosis of the joints are distinguished among the consequences of hand joint injuries. With the development of the endoprosthesis method, the use of which allows to restore the lost function of the organs of the musculoskeletal system, new opportunities are opening up in the rehabilitation of patients with various injuries of the joints of the hand.

However, when using this method, there are certain complications associated with the wear of the implant, the reaction of the surrounding tissues to the material from which the prosthesis is made, and the design features of endoprostheses.

That is, the success of treatment when using endoprostheses depends to some extent on the design of the implant. It is possible to carry out a primary analysis of the effectiveness of the proposed design of the endoprosthesis with the help of specialized software complexes.

Despite the power of specialized software, building digital models of biological objects and performing calculations is quite a difficult task. In order to carry out a numerical study, in addition to knowing of the geometry of objects and their mechanical properties, it is also necessary to understand the conditions of interaction between the model fragments and the loading scheme.

Aim. Develop a technique for analytical determination of forces in the tendons of the fingers.

Materials and methods. The research was carried out using the provisions and methods of theoretical mechanics and resistance of materials. As a calculation case, this paper proposes to consider the determination of forces in the tendons of the index finger of the right upper limb.

Results. As a result of the performed calculations, analytical expressions were obtained to determine the forces that occur in the flexor tendons of the index finger.

Conclusions. The obtained analytical expressions allow us to estimate the magnitude of forces that occur in the tendons of the fingers. The results of the calculations can be used in the construction of digital models of the fingers and perform numerical studies.
Modern hepatoprotection: a narrative review of existing approaches and prospects for the use of biotechnological drugs
Authors: Hladkykh F. V. , Bielochkina I. V. , Koshurba I. V. , Chyzh M. O.
Published: September 2023

The prevalence of acute and chronic liver diseases is increasing worldwide, which affects the quality of life and can lead to dangerous, life-threatening complications. Almost 50.0 % of all cases of acute liver failure are caused by drugs, and the overall mortality due to drug-induced liver injury reaches 5.0–11.9 %. In 2020, the hospital incidence of diseases of the digestive organs in Ukraine amounted to 430,593 cases among the adult population, of which 11,976 were fatal.

The aim of the study: to characterize modern approaches to hepatoprotection and prospects of biological therapy based on data from open sources of information.

Materials and methods. Publications were selected based on the PubMed, ClinicalKey Elsevier, Cochrane Library, eBook Business Collection, and Google Scholar databases, which covered information about modern approaches to the treatment of liver diseases.

Results. Patients with chronic liver disease are at risk of extrahepatic complications related to liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension, as well as organ-specific complications of certain liver diseases. These complications can impair the quality of life and increase morbidity and mortality before and after liver transplantation. With chronic damage to the liver by toxic substances, the development of fatty dystrophy against the background of connective tissue changes in the form of nonspecific reactive hepatitis is more often observed. Hepatoprotectors are a pharmacotherapeutic group of heterogeneous drugs that prevent the destruction of cell membranes and stimulate the regeneration of hepatocytes. According to the Anatomical Therapeutic and Chemical classification of drugs (ATC classification), hepatoprotectors take their place in the group of drugs affecting the digestive system and metabolism (A), intended for the treatment of diseases of the liver and biliary tract (A05). One of the promising directions of biological therapy in patients with liver pathology is the use of means obtained from the fetoplacental complex.

Conclusions. Cell therapy in clinically significant volumes is an actual area of modern hepatology. The most promising directions of biological therapy in clinical hepatology are the use of mesenchymal stem cells, agents obtained from the fetoplacental complex, and gene therapy.
Mirosław Michalak, Konteksty kulturowe średniowiecznego eposu irańskiego Garšāspnāme i ich źródła. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa UW, 2020, ISBN: 978-83-235-4271-1
Authors: SKUPNIEWICZ Patryk
Published: September 2023

Book Review
Suppression of environmental health scientists: real-world examples as a basis for action
Authors: Agay-Shay Keren , Soskolne Colin L. , Richter Elihu D. , Finkelstein Yoram , Lindert Jutta , Etzel Ruth A.
Published: September 2023

Pressures on epidemiologists, toxicologists, and on public health scientists to suppress their work are known to occur worldwide. In this article, we share six stories from environmental health scientists about the pressures they faced in their jobs after bringing public health problems to light. The method used to document each of the stories was to invite scientists who attended meetings of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology to tell their own stories of having experienced research suppression. We then extracted the salient features of each experience into a coherent story, providing references as corroboration where possible. The specific purpose in going public with the six stories presented in this article is to open a conversation to better equip colleagues to stand up to pressures to suppress their work. By publicly sharing the pressures experienced by these scientists in attempts to suppress their scientific work, including intimidation, harassment, threats and/or bullying, other scientists may be better able to withstand such pressures. In the absence of a larger collection of stories, we are unable to identify common approaches taken against suppression. It appears that a focus on scientific excellence and tenacity are two major factors likely to have contributed to the ability to withstand pressure. We encourage others to tell their stories. Bringing examples of these instances to attention will make them familiar enough to be less intimidating should others experience anything similar. Additional documented experiences will expand the base of stories and thus help colleagues to withstand the pressures wielded by special interests. Shining a light on these pressures will remove barriers, not only to advancing the science, but also to protecting the public interest.
Avaliação da qualidade microbiológica em queijos coalhos artesanais e industrializados, comercializados no estado do Ceará
Authors: de Albuquerque Maria Clara , Oliveira dos Santos Fonetenelle Raquel , Portela Pereira Júlio Otávio , Soares Coutinho Maria Gleiciane , Capistrano Camurça Portela Masu
Published: September 2023

Avaliação da qualidade microbiológica em queijos coalhos artesanais e industrializados, comercializados no estado do Ceará
Condições higiênico-sanitárias de sorveterias da cidade de Sobral-CE: Uma avaliação da qualidade do produto servido
Authors: Silva Lima Maria Elenice , Carneiro de Barcelos Samuel , Camelo Passos Antonia Ariana , Alves Teixeira Sá Daniele Maria
Published: September 2023

Condições higiênico-sanitárias de sorveterias da cidade de Sobral-CE: Uma avaliação da qualidade do produto servido
Importância dos procedimentos de boas práticas de fabricação em unidade de alimentação e nutrição Uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Barroso Vasconcelos Raquel , Lima de Araújo Paolo Germanno , Pinto Farias Mirla Dayanny , da Silveira Queiroz Herlene Greyce
Published: September 2023

Importância dos procedimentos de boas práticas de fabricação em unidade de alimentação e nutrição Uma revisão de literatura
Aplicação da ferramenta de tempos e métodos no processo produtivo de bolos em panificadora na cidade de Sobral-CE
Authors: Oliveira Lima Francisca Shely , da Silveira Queiroz Herlene Greyce , Teles César Leiliane , Lima de Araújo Paolo Germanno
Published: September 2023

Aplicação da ferramenta de tempos e métodos no processo produtivo de bolos em panificadora na cidade de Sobral-CE
Las prácticas socioeconómicas de los sindicatos y la economía obrera. Aportes teórico-metodológicos desde un estudio de caso
Authors: Haidar Julieta
Published: September 2023

Este trabajo se interesa por las prácticas socioeconómicas del sindicalismo, entendidas como aquellas prácticas orientadas a contribuir a la satisfacción de las necesidades de desarrollo de los trabajadores. El objetivo es poner de relevo y analizar a través de qué prácticas socioeconómicas y en qué medida los sindicatos, en tanto organizadores de los trabajadores para sí, han contribuido a la economía obrera.

En Argentina, las principales prácticas socioeconómicas de los sindicatos son la negociación colectiva y la acción social, las cuales han tenido distintos niveles de complejidad y alcances o efectos sobre las necesidades obreras, según las dinámicas de las relaciones de fuerza con el capital. A partir del estudio de caso del sindicato Luz y Fuerza Capital Federal en dos etapas –una de expansión (1958-1975) y otra de crisis (1976-2002)–, se realizan aportes teórico-metodológicos que dan cuenta de la importancia económica y política de estas prácticas para la lucha de los trabajadores, y para el campo de estudios sobre el sindicalismo.
Problemas y desafíos de la enseñanza de la Ciencia Política en la Argentina
Authors: D’Alessandro Martín , Gantus Diego J.
Published: September 2023

A pesar de los sostenidos procesos de crecimiento e institucionalización de la Ciencia Política en la Argentina, los problemas vinculados con la enseñanza universitaria a nivel de grado no han sido abordados como otras dimensiones disciplinares. Este artículo ofrece los resultados de un ciclo de conferencias sobre el tema, así como los resultados de una encuesta sobre amenazas, violencia y acoso en las aulas politológicas. Se argumenta que, a pesar de que los desafíos son relativamente similares a lo largo del territorio argentino, los abordajes y las salidas propuestas no tienen coordinación. Asimismo, se sostiene que la situación del respeto a mujeres y estudiantes en general es tanto grave como extendida en el tiempo.
La evaluación de las prácticas participativas, un desafío inherente para el desarrollo territorial
Authors: Guardamagna Melina , Benedetto Andrea
Published: September 2023

El presente artículo integra la línea de investigación que se viene desarrollando desde el Centro de Estudios de Innovación Institucional (CEII-UNCuyo/CONICET), a partir de los enfoques del análisis de políticas públicas, la participación ciudadana y el desarrollo territorial. Se parte de la afirmación de que la participación tiene un rol ineludible en los procesos de desarrollo. En consecuencia, el objetivo del trabajo es reflexionar críticamente sobre cuáles deberían ser las dimensiones de un instrumento orientado a evaluar las prácticas participativas implementadas en procesos de políticas, principalmente las orientadas al desarrollo del territorio.

En trabajos anteriores, se avanzó en la definición de un conjunto de dimensiones y criterios que permitieron analizar y evaluar cómo se diseñan, implementan y evalúan los mecanismos de participación ciudadana, así como también la forma en que se trabajan los aportes de política que surgen de los mismos, fundamentalmente en la escala subnacional y local de gobierno. El análisis comparado de diversos casos de América Latina y el Caribe arrojó resultados preliminares que dan origen a la preocupación actual por continuar discutiendo los alcances y limitaciones de las dimensiones y criterios necesarios para evaluar la forma en la que la ciudadanía se hace parte de la gestión de las cuestiones públicas.
Institucionalización incremental a través del “giro ideológico”. La Iglesia Católica y los movimientos sociales en la política pública de adicciones en Argentina
Authors: Ferreyra Fausto Gabriel
Published: September 2023

El objetivo general del artículo es aportar a la comprensión de las líneas de continuidad que signaron las interacciones entre el Estado y la sociedad civil organizada por sobre el “giro” ideológico ocurrido en Argentina en 2015. Se centra en las políticas públicas de prevención y asistencia de las adicciones, y da cuenta de la existencia de un proceso de institucionalización incremental de nuevos actores sociales (organizaciones ligadas a la Iglesia Católica y distintos movimientos sociales) en esta arena. Favorecido por la renovada centralidad de la territorialidad en las relaciones socioestatales, la vigencia de nueva legislación nacional en materia de adicciones y el fortalecimiento de la influencia política de la Iglesia, dicho proceso no solo se extendió más allá de la transición en el gobierno, sino que profundizó su tendencia amplificada y generó efectos duraderos sobre las políticas de la Secretaría de Políticas Integrales sobre Drogas de la Nación (SEDRONAR).
La lógica del verdugueo: legitimación de la violencia por agentes penitenciarios del Servicio Penitenciario Bonaerense
Authors: García Acevedo Marina , Di Marco Martín Hernán
Published: September 2023

En Argentina, los estudios sobre burocracias policiales y judiciales muestran que el ejercicio de violencia en los servicios penitenciarios es extendido y se inscribe en los mismos contextos institucionales. A partir de los estudios de las profesiones y de la violencia, el objetivo de este artículo es analizar las narrativas laborales de agentes varones del Servicio Penitenciario Bonaerense para explorar las lógicas de legitimación de las prácticas violentas y sus mecanismos informales. Se realizaron entrevistas abiertas y semiestructuradas a suboficiales y oficiales, así como observaciones en penitenciarías (2016 y 2019). Se identificaron prácticas ritualizadas en el ingreso a las penitenciarías que dan cuenta de instancias socializadoras de violencia. Cuatro prácticas fueron identificadas, que recubren el carácter de hitos biográficos: “bienvenidas”, “derecho de piso”, “pasajes” y “castigos”. Se propone la lógica del “verdugueo” como marco general de aprendizaje de reglas informales y formas de violencia entre los mismos agentes penitenciarios.
Comunicación política y estrategia electoral en la campaña de Donald Trump
Authors: Abreu Colombri José
Published: September 2023

La irrupción del empresario Donald John Trump en el panorama político estadounidense tuvo una gran trascendencia mediática y social, desde el mismo momento en el que se anunció su candidatura a las primarias republicanas de 2016. Tanto en una dimensión académica como en una dimensión periodística, la retórica y la agenda de Trump han generado una ruptura del orden previamente establecido para analizar los procesos electorales. Situado fuera del oficialismo del Partido Republicano, el candidato fue capaz de ilusionar a todos los sectores de la “América” conservadora y ampliar la masa social de su partido, mediante una estrategia electoral ciertamente agresiva y ambiciosa. Dicha estrategia se fundamentó en una transformación de los estándares sobre los que se concebía la comunicación política y la difusión de programas políticos a la ciudadanía. La campaña republicana fue capaz de neutralizar la iniciativa política de Hillary Clinton y la superioridad presupuestaria del Partido Demócrata, a través de un discurso lleno de promesas y alusiones dirigidas hacia la ciudadanía, que todavía sufría las consecuencias económicas del desastre financiero de 2008.
Salud de los trabajadores de salud
Authors:   , Manoukian Daniel Esteban
Published: September 2023

El vínculo del trabajo, y más específicamente, las modalidades que adopta el proceso de trabajo en distintos momentos históricos, contribuyen a determinar el proceso salud-enfermedad de los distintos grupos humanos. Este es un estudio epidemiológico descriptivo, de corte transversal, de tipo cuantitativo, que analizó las jubilaciones por invalidez otorgadas en Neuquén a los trabajadores de la red pública de salud en el período 2010-2019. Entre los principales resultados del estudio destaca que el 76,8% de los jubilados por invalidez son mujeres, quienes tienen 1,26 veces más chances de culminar su vida laboral por invalidez que los varones. El análisis de la asociación agrupamiento – jubilación por invalidez muestra que el grupo de "operativos" es el de mayor riesgo (2,6 veces superior) y cuando se combina la variable agrupamiento con el sexo de los trabajadores jubilados por invalidez, se verifica que los varones profesionales tendrían mayor riesgo que las mujeres profesionales de culminar anticipadamente su vida laboral. El promedio de años de vida laboral perdidos es de 5,47 por cada trabajador jubilado por esta causa (7,87 años ara los varones y 4,74 años para las mujeres). El estudio de las causas que motivaron la incapacidad muestra que el 65,2% corresponden a tres grupos de problemas de salud: enfermedades del sistema circulatorio (81 – 25,0%), trastornos mentales y del comportamiento (65 – 20,1%) y enfermedades del sistema osteo-muscular y del tejido conectivo (65 – 20,1%). También se estimó el impacto económico de las jubilaciones por invalidez considerando los costos directos y los devenidos al tener que reemplazar a los agentes retirados. Se avanzó en el análisis de los dispositivos dedicados al cuidado de la salud de los trabajadores de salud concluyendo que los actuales son endebles y que se requiere diseñar e implementar un plan integral de cuidado de la salud de los trabajadores de salud hoy ausente. Se dejaron planteados interrogantes que pueden dar lugar a nuevas líneas de investigación para profundizar en el estudio de las relaciones entre el trabajo y la salud y se propusieron recomendaciones para la recolección de información sistematizada y útil a los efectos de diseñar e implementar un plan integral de cuidado, además de otras de directa aplicación para mejorar la salud del trabajador.
The Role of Perceived Ease of Use, Trust, Product Knowledge and Perceived of Convenience on Intention to Use of Sharia Banking Card
Authors: Tawil Muhammad Risal , Muhammad Subandi  , Moch Arif Hernawan  , Prety Diawati  , Kraugusteeliana K
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of perceived usefulness, perceived convenience, product knowledge and trust partially on the intention to use the sharia banking card, to analyze the effect of perceived usefulness, perceived convenience, product knowledge and trust simultaneously on the intention to use the sharia banking card and to find out which variable most influences interest in using a sharia banking card. The scope of this research is the people of DKI Jakarta who are interested in using sharia credit cards. The variables used in this study are perceived usefulness (X1), perceived ease of use (X2), product knowledge (X3) and trust (X4) as independent variables, and interest in using (Y) as the dependent variable. This research was conducted on residents of DKI Jakarta who are interested in using Islamic credit cards. The sample is part of the number and characteristics possessed by the population. influence of each independent variable Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Convenience, Product Knowledge and Trust on interest in using the sharia banking card is the variable Perceived Usefulness does not affect interest in using the sharia card. Perceived ease of variable influences interest in using the sharia card. The Product Knowledge Variable influences the interest in using the sharia card.