bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A DNA-barcoding-based approach to quantitatively investigate larval food resources of cavity-nesting wasps from trap nests
Authors: Timm Luisa , Schaal Johanna , Sann Manuela
Published: January 2024

Artificial nesting resources, also known as trap nests, have proven to be an ideal method for monitoring cavity-nesting bees and wasps, their collected food resources, and natural enemies. Nowadays, trap nests are frequently used to assess responses to environmental and biodiversity changes based on multi-trophic interaction networks. Here, we reconstructed quantitative trophic interaction networks of five apoid wasps (Trypoxylon clavicerum, Passaloecus corniger, Passaloecus gracilis, Psenulus fuscipennis, Isodontia mexicana and two vespid wasp species (Ancistrocerus nigricornis, Microdynerus parvulus) using DNA barcoding. Sampling the nests during their construction period allowed us to give an accurate count and identification of the provided food items. We recovered highly resolved bi- and tripartite networks including wasp-beetle larva, wasp-cricket, natural enemy-wasp-moth larva, natural enemy-wasp-spider, and natural enemy-wasp-aphid associations. The latter include aphid species that are known as agricultural and forest pests. Although the quantitative sampling of nests entails increased time costs, it enables not only high-quality DNA barcoding but also to reconstruct quantitative interaction networks. Thus, our approach is a highly promising monitoring tool for gaining deeper knowledge on the ecology, habitat requirements and the impact of environmental and biodiversity change on cavity-nesting bees and wasps.
A new species of krait of the genus Bungarus (Squamata, Elapidae) from Ratchaburi Province, western Thailand
Authors: Aksornneam Akrachai , Rujirawan Attapol , Yodthong Siriporn , Sung Yik-Hei , Aowphol Anchalee
Published: January 2024

We described a new species of elapid snake genus Bungarus from the Tenasserim Mountain Range in Ratchaburi Province, western Thailand. Bungarus sagittatus sp. nov. can be distinguished from all congeners by having the combination of 15 dorsal scale rows; 215–217 ventral scales; 48–56 undivided subcaudal; prefrontal suture 2.4–2.6 times length of internasal suture; anterior chin shields larger than posterior chin shields; head of adult uniform black while juvenile black with small dim white patches on temporal and parietal areas; dorsal body black, with 25–31 white narrow bands, white and black bands at midbody covering 1.5–3.0 and 4.5–6.0 vertebral scales, respectively; dorsal body black bands not intruding ventrals or intruding ventrals less than 0.5 times of width of outer dorsal scales; ventral surface of body immaculate white; ventral side of tail white with a row of dark brown triangular patches on middle pointing posteriorly; tail relatively long, tail length/total length 0.140–0.143. Genetically, the new species has uncorrected pairwise divergences of ≥ 8.29% of the mitochondrial cytochrome b from other Bungarus species. Currently, the new species is only known from the type locality.
Modified application of SAMe-TT2R2 scoring system in Asian patients with atrial fibrillation for the selection of oral anticoagulants
Authors: Jeon Seong Won , Lee Nuri , Lee Ki Hong , Ha Minjeong , Kim Changhyun , Kim Yoo Ri , Yoon Nam Sik , Park Hyung Wook
Published: January 2024

Background/Aims: The SAMe-TT2R2 score is used for assessing anticoagulation control (AC) quality with warfarin. However, it is hard to apply SAMe-TT2R2 score in Asian patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), because it has not been proven in those populations. This study aimed to validate the SAMe-TT2R2 score in Asian patients with AF and suggest a modified SAMe- TT2R2 score for this population.Methods: We analyzed 710 Korean patients with AF who were using warfarin. The AC quality was assessed as the mean time in therapeutic range (TTR). Each component of SAMe-TT2R2 score was evaluated for the relationship with AC. Further clinical factors that predict AC were analyzed. Identified factors were re-assorted and constructed as SA2Me-TTR scoring system.Results: Of the components of the SAMe-TT2R2 score, female, age, and rhythm control were associated with AC. Heart failure and renal insufficiency were newly identified factors associated with AC. The modified SA2Me-TTR score was reconstructed with the relevant risk factors (S, female gender, 1 point; A, age < 60 yr, 2 points; Me, medical history of heart failure, 1 point; T, treatment for rhythm control, 1 point; T, history of stroke or transient ischemic attack, 1 point; R, renal insufficiency, 1 point). The modified SA2Me-TTR score demonstrated an excellent relationship with the grading of AC. The modified SA2Me-TTR score ≤ 1 identified patients with good AC (hazard ratio 2.46, 95% CI 1.75–3.47).Conclusions: The modified SA2Me-TTR score was useful for guiding oral anticoagulants selection in Asian patients with AF.
Flipped classroom to teach digital skills during Covid-19
Authors: Molina-Torres Maria Pilar
Published: January 2024

This paper deals with the implementation of flipped learning as a didactic method and its use through the Moodle platform. For this purpose, a quantitative research was carried out with the intention of analyzing the perceptions of new teachers in the acquisition of digital competences that they acquire during their teaching and learning process. The sample is made up of three groups of students in the subject Didactics of Social Sciences in the third year of primary education. The results obtained show that active learning methodologies promote digital literacy in higher education and the improvement of good teaching practices. In this way, through this research, students updated their use of new educational platforms, given the lack of initial training in digital literacy. In short, we can conclude that flipped learning is a useful and innovative teaching method that combines face-to-face and online learning for the education and training of new teachers.
Humanness in Learning: Nurturing the Human Spirit in Accredited Nursing Continuing Professional Development
Authors: Graebe Jennifer
Published: January 2024

Learning is an intrinsic part of the human experience, and it is through education that individuals acquire knowledge, skills, and perspectives that shape their personal and professional lives. While learning has evolved significantly over the centuries, one constant remains—the essence of humanness in learning. This column explores the profound connection between humanness and learning, delving into how innate human qualities, such as curiosity, empathy, and creativity, shape educational experiences. It also discusses the challenges of and opportunities for infusing more humanness into nursing professional development.

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J Contin Educ Nurs
. 2024;55(2):53–56.]
Benefits of Seeing Health Care as a Team Sport
Authors: Trepanier Sylvain
Published: January 2024

Health care is a team sport. We have noticed that some nurses agree with this statement, whereas others balk at the comparison of their profession to a football game. It is as if the profession could be diminished by the association with a sport. We wonder why that is, and if some colleagues do not appreciate the comparison, might there be a misunderstanding of what we mean by equating health care to a team sport? This column reviews the definition of the team in the work setting and the evidence demonstrating the impact of teamwork on patients and nurses.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2024;55(2):57–58.]
Expressed Emotion in Families of People With Dementia: A Review of Scale-Based Measures
Authors: Liu Xiaoji , Mo Wenping , Takiue Keigo , Kanaya Reiko , Takeya Yasushi , Koujiya Eriko , Yamakawa Miyae
Published: January 2024

Purpose:

Research on the concept of expressed emotion (EE) has expanded in recent years but its role in dementia still requires elucidation. Understanding the role of EE in the dementia context could help in the development of appropriate interventions.

Method:

The current review synthesized relevant literature to investigate the prevalence and correlates of EE status in families of people with dementia. A comprehensive search of four databases from inception to 2022 produced 2,683 papers; 18 studies met inclusion criteria.

Results:

The use of EE criteria differed not only across cultural contexts, but even within the same cultural context. Overall, the prevalence of EE in families with dementia compared with other psychiatric conditions was not high.

Conclusion:

Specific changes in EE over time remain to be explored, and findings emphasize the need to carefully discriminate High EE status based on the cultural background of family members with dementia. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(2), 17–25.]
Factors Related to the Need for Informal Care Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Chile
Authors: Araya Alejandra-Ximena , Iriarte Evelyn , De Oliveira Giovanna , Baeza Maria Jose , Jankowski Catherine
Published: January 2024

Purpose:

To identify factors contributing to the need for informal care among community-dwelling older adults with functional impairment in Chile.

Method:

A secondary data analysis was conducted using cross-sectional data from 540 Chilean older adults aged ≥60 years (mean age = 72.2 years,
SD
= 6.22 years).

Results:

Informal care need was reported by 24.3% (
n
= 131) of participants. Among the variables that most influenced the need for informal care among older adults were hospitalization in the past 1 year, functionality, comorbidities, and multidimensional frailty (all
p
< 0.05).

Conclusion:

This study identified factors that clinicians and nurses should be aware of when caring for this population to prevent or manage the need for informal care. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(2), 43–52.]
q-Rung Orthopair fuzzy time series forecasting technique: Prediction based decision making
Authors: Ashraf Shahzaib , Chohan Muhammad Shakir , Askar Sameh , Jabbar Noman
Published: January 2024

The literature frequently uses fuzzy inference methods for time series forecasting. In business and other situations, it is frequently necessary to forecast numerous time series. The q-Rung orthopair fuzzy set is a beneficial and competent tool to address ambiguity. In this research, a computational forecasting method based on q-Rung orthopair fuzzy time series has been created to deliver better prediction results to deal with situations containing higher uncertainty caused by large fluctuations in consecutive years' values in time series data and with no visualization of trend or periodicity. The main objective of this article is to handle time series forecasting with the usage of q-Rung orthopair fuzzy sets for things like floods, admission of students, number of patients, etc. After this, people can then manage issues that will arise in the future. Previously, there was a gap in determining the forecasting of data whose entire value of membership and non-membership exceeded 1. To fill this kind of gap, we used q-Rung orthopair fuzzy sets in time series forecasting. We also used numerous algebraic components for the q-Rung orthopair fuzzy time series, which has a union, max-min composition, cartesian product, and algorithm that are useful to calculate the method of data forecasting. Moreover, we also defined the algorithm and proposed MATLAB code that facilitates the execution of mathematical calculations, design, analysis, and optimization (structural and mathematical), and gives results with speed, correctness, and precision. At the end, we tested the model using historical student enrollment data and the annual peak discharge at Guddu Barrage. Furthermore, we calculated the error to get an idea of to what extent this method is suitable.
El ciudadano Robinson y Faustino Chacón «el incombustible»: ¿Un pasaje desconocido de la vida del prócer Simón Rodríguez?
Authors: Calvo Maturana Antonio
Published: January 2024

Este trabajo se propone arrojar algo de luz sobre la casi desconocida vida europea de Simón Rodríguez, famoso prócer hispanoamericano y maestro de Simón Bolívar. Planteamos aquí la inédita hipótesis de que, en 1803, Rodríguez se desempeñase como valedor de Faustino Chacón, llamado «el incombustible», que actuó ante los científicos del Instituto de las Ciencias y Artes de Francia, y cuyas habilidades tuvieron una considerable repercusión en la prensa europea, especialmente en la francesa y la española. Las fuentes de la época recogen un interesante debate en torno a la observación científica y los límites de lo maravilloso que habría sido alimentado por el propio Rodríguez.
Perception of Engineering Students on Social Constructivist Learning Approach in Classroom
Authors: Ngo Thi Thuy An
Published: January 2024

The social constructivist approach to teaching and learning has garnered significant interest among educators and researchers. However, further investigation into its implementation and effectiveness in the classroom is still needed. This study aims to investigate engineering students’ perceptions of social constructivist practices in their technology classes, using the constructivist learning environment survey (CLES) as its framework. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative methods was used, which included online surveys and semi-structured interviews. Analysis of data from 300 responses showed that constructivism was partially implemented in the classroom. Specifically, student negotiation emerged as the most frequently perceived dimension, while shared control was perceived as seldom occurring. Most items on the personal relevance scale were frequently perceived, highlighting the importance of integrating technology learning into students’ daily lives. Similarly, the uncertainty of technology was found to be a common experience for students. In contrast, the dimension of critical voice received mixed results, emphasizing the necessity of a learning environment that fosters student expression and meaningful discussions. These findings suggest the necessity for additional investigation and integration of social constructivist practices that emphasize the enhancement of student engagement, promotion of critical thinking, and redistribution of power within the classroom setting.
Patrimoine carcéral et médiation scientifique : le cas de la prison Jacques-Cartier (Rennes)
Authors: Bonhomme Fanny Le , Andro Gaïd
Published: January 2024

Cet article vise, sous la forme d'un retour sur expérience, à interroger les possibilités de patrimonialisation de la prison Jacques-Cartier, à Rennes, espace architectural à la fois ordinaire et exceptionnel de l'histoire carcérale française, qui a fermé ses portes en 2010. L'exceptionnelle conservation de ce bâtiment et son rachat par la métropole constituent en effet une opportunité sans précédent de penser une reconversion de la prison qui relierait la recherche scientifique et la société, tout en questionnant la place de ce « patrimoine sombre » dans l'imaginaire urbain rennais. En analysant les premiers mois du projet de reconversion mené par la métropole et en interrogeant la place des sciences sociales – notamment l’histoire - dans ce processus, cet article envisage la prison Jacques-Cartier comme une opportunité pour concevoir, dans un processus concerté et co-construit, un lieu de médiation possible entre la recherche scientifique et l’espace citoyen. Dans cette proposition réflexive et pragmatique, la place de l’histoire de la justice et de l’enfermement dans l’histoire commune et la définition de ce lieu dans l’espace urbain se pensent forcément en résonance.
Les Souverains Anonymes : des archives carcérales du « dedans »
Authors: Gagnon Simon-Olivier , Klein Anne
Published: January 2024

Au Québec depuis 1989, Souverains anonymes, une émission de radio, est réalisée avec les détenus du Centre de détention de Montréal et diffusée sur les ondes de dizaines de radios communautaires au Québec, au Canada et en France. En trente ans, elle a permis à des milliers de détenus de faire l’expérience de la prise de parole au micro à l’occasion de rencontres avec plus d'une centaine de personnalités artistiques et politiques. Dès 1999, un site web est mis en ligne qui constitue une forme d'archives des personnes incarcérées sur laquelle elles ont prise, contrairement aux archives des institutions policières et judiciaires qui sont généralement les documents par lesquels ces personnes sont saisies, que ce soit par les policiers et les juges ou par les historiens. Expression des préoccupations des personnes incarcérées, ces archives permettent non seulement d’écrire une histoire depuis la prison, mais elles sont aussi la manifestation d'un rapport au monde singulier qui se construit au fil même de la mise en archives.
D’un centre d’observation à un lieu d’exposition. Histoire(s) et mémoire(s) dans les murs de la justice des enfants
Authors: Blanchard Véronique
Published: January 2024

Cet article retrace l’histoire et les objectifs d’un lieu marqué par l’enfermement des mineurs : « Le centre d’exposition enfants en justice » à Savigny-Sur-Orge ouvert en 2002. Cet espace s’inscrit pleinement dans l’histoire du patrimoine judiciaire, puisque ce sont près de 25 000 adolescents qui ont été placés dans ce centre dit d’observation, par la justice des enfants, entre 1945 et 1974. Ces murs accueillent aujourd’hui un espace muséographié offrant aux visiteurs une médiation facilitant la compréhension de ce lieu de mémoire et d’histoire. Depuis les années 2000, le centre d’exposition réfléchit tant à sa pédagogie à destination des publics scolaires et adultes, qu’aux modalités adéquates pour accompagner les « anciens placés » dans la restitution de leur histoire singulière.
La veuve qui mit Florence à feu et à sang. La belle-mère de Buondelmonte de’ Buondelmonti, de Compagni à Bandello
Authors: Rimbert Victoria
Published: January 2024

Cet article analyse le rôle de la mère Donati dans différentes narrations de l'affaire Buondelmonte de' Buondelmonti, désignée comme point de départ des querelles entre Guelfes et Gibelins à Florence. Alors que la plupart des versions médiévales occultent l'épisode préalable d'une rixe toute masculine entre les clans, les versions de Machiavel et de Bandello mettent encore plus l'accent sur la responsabilité féminine en désignant la mère Donati comme une veuve, incapable de gérer seule le mariage de sa fille, provoquant ainsi la ruine de la cité.
Transition juste en Afrique du Sud : les défis et opportunités pour la négociation collective
Authors: Osiki Abigail , Oniga Vincent
Published: January 2024

En Afrique du Sud, le changement climatique menace gravement la croissance économique et l’emploi, laissant présager que les risques à moyen comme à long termes ne vont cesser de se multiplier. Le changement climatique ne faisant qu’aggraver le tableau complexe pauvreté-chômage-inégalités qui caractérise le pays, ce dernier a tout intérêt à le contrer et à s’orienter vers une économie à zéro émission. Toutefois, le processus de transition vers une économie neutre en carbone sera coûteux d’un point de vue fiscal et entraînera des répercussions considérables sur l’emploi, la répartition des revenus et les relations de travail. À cet égard, la négociation collective joue un rôle précieux dans la lutte contre le changement climatique et la promotion de la justice distributive au-delà du lieu de travail. S’appuyant sur une analyse documentaire, cet article déconstruit le concept de « transition juste » en Afrique du Sud, ainsi que les complexités et les dilemmes qu’induit la transition vers une économie plus propre pour les travailleurs et leurs représentants, en particulier dans les secteurs à fortes émissions de carbone. Cet article avance que ces complexités découlent de la nature genrée et raciale du capitalisme sud-africain, illustrée par l’évolution historique de la négociation collective dans le pays. Il donne un aperçu de l’évolution du rôle des syndicats et de l’importance des relations de travail fondées sur la coopération comme moteur essentiel d’une transition juste.
L’activité minière à Cuba ou la difficulté de concilier enjeux sociaux, droit du travail et défense de l’environnement
Authors: Fajardo Núñez Onny , Cuevas Potrony Yadira de las
Published: January 2024

L’exploitation minière est l’une des activités qui génère le plus grand nombre de risques professionnels et environnementaux pour la société. L’exploitation des mines (à ciel ouvert ou souterraines) mérite une attention particulière, afin d’atténuer l’impact sur l’environnement et de réduire les risques professionnels liés à cette activité. C’est pourquoi la communauté internationale est toujours soucieuse de mettre en place des politiques et réglementations visant à organiser et à contrôler le travail dans les mines. Cuba y accorde un intérêt spécial, car il s’agit de l’une de ses principales activités de production et de commercialisation. Depuis le siècle dernier, l’industrie minière cubaine est l’une des plus florissantes au monde grâce à l’exploitation de divers gisements minéraux, notamment de nickel et de cobalt. Compte tenu du développement constant de l’activité minière cubaine, en raison notamment de l’exploitation accrue des mines à ciel ouvert, dans le contexte économique et social actuel, il est nécessaire d’étudier les questions liées à l’environnement au vu de la protection exigée par les travailleurs du secteur et la population en général. Cet article entend identifier les principaux défis de l’activité minière à Cuba ; présenter, en suivant leur évolution historique depuis la Constitution de la République, les principales réglementations juridiques nationales qui, envisagées sous le prisme de l’activité minière et de l’impact environnemental, créent un lien entre le droit du travail et le droit de l’environnement par l’intermédiaire de l’Institut de la santé et de la sécurité au travail.
Les intérêts protégés par le droit du travail en France : quid de la valeur environnement ?
Authors: Russo Sandra
Published: January 2024

Alors que le paradigme originel de la protection des travailleurs prend peu en compte les enjeux environnementaux, la prévention sanitaire des risques, les droits fondamentaux ou encore la responsabilité sociétale des entreprises invitent à repenser la confrontation des questions sociales et écologiques. Les instruments du droit du travail sont-ils perméables à la prise en compte de l’intérêt environnemental ? Pour répondre à cette question, le présent article s’attache à deux évolutions du droit du travail, le droit à un environnement sain et le devoir de vigilance.
Measuring safety culture among dispensing pharmacists and the effect of an educational intervention: Experience from a state sector teaching hospital of a resource limited country
Authors: Anjalee J. A. L. , Rutter V. , Hewanayake Y. P. , Samaranayake N. R
Published: January 2024

Background: It is essential to ensure that medication dispensing; a vital step in the treatment process takes place in an environment with a strong safety culture. The objectives of this study were to measure the safety culture and to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention to improve safety culture, as perceived by dispensing pharmacists of a state sector teaching hospital of a resource limited country.Methods: An interviewer administered questionnaire, developed in-house based on published literature, was initially administered to all dispensing pharmacists of the study hospital. Two weeks later, participants attended an educational workshop on safety culture. The same questionnaire was administered one month after the workshop to assess the six domains of safety culture. The mean composite scores (MCSs) and average positive response rate (PRR) of each domain were compared before and after the intervention (5% significance level).Results: Except for the domains of environment factors and documentation, other domains (human factor, communication, supervision along with reactions and responses to mistakes) obtained a PRR of more than 50%. A statistically significant difference (p>0.05) between the MCSs or PRRs of any domain was not observed after the intervention. However, results indicated an improvement in the knowledge of safety culture among pharmacists as the total number of “don’t know” responses reduced (p=0.019) after the intervention.Conclusion: The present study implies that factors such as documentation and working environment needs to be improved to establish a sound safety culture. Additionally, educational interventions alone may have a limited effect in enhancing a safety culture in the dispensing process.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis induced by COVID-19
Authors: Alahmadi Duaa , Ahmed Azhar , Borhan Walaa , Ozbuck Ahmad , Shaheen Esraa
Published: January 2024

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a life-threatening acute mucocutaneous syndrome. It is characterized by keratinocyte necrosis and apoptosis, which affect more than 30% of the body's surface. TEN is most commonly due to an altered immunological response to specific drugs, infections, and malignancies, or it can be idiopathic. The combination of TEN and COVID-19 can have a fatal outcome if not recognized and promptly treated. Therefore, fast reporting of such cases will draw doctors’ attention to quick and right intervention. In this article, we present a 66-year-old patient with a clinical presentation of toxic epidermal necrolysis along with a coexisting COVID-19 infection. To our knowledge, this is the first case of TEN in a patient diagnosed with SARS CoV‑2 infection in Saudi Arabia.
Association of Primary Care Physician Supply with Population Mortality in South Korea: A Pooled Cross-Sectional Analysis
Authors: Koh Hyeonseok , Kwon Soonman , Cho Belong
Published: January 2024

Background: Primary care physicians perform a comprehensive role by providing continuous, patient-centered, and accessible healthcare and establishing connections with specialized care. However, the association between the supply of primary care physicians and mortality rates in South Korea has not been thoroughly investigated.Methods: This study utilized data from 229 si-gun-gu in South Korea from 2016 to 2020. The densities of primary care physicians, physicians in functional primary clinics, specialists in primary care facilities, and active physicians per 100,000 people were independent variables. Age-adjusted all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality rates per 100,000 individuals were the dependent variables. Negative binomial regression, negative binomial regression with a pseudo-panel approach, and geographically weighted regression were used to analyze the data.Results: Our study revealed a significant negative association between the density of primary care physicians and all-cause mortality. An increase in a primary care physician per 100,000 population was significantly linked to a 0.11% reduction in all-cause mortality (incidence rate ratio, 0.9989; 95% confidence interval, 0.9983–0.9995). Similar associations have been observed between mortality rates owing to cardiovascular diseases, respiratory tract diseases, and traffic accidents.Conclusion: This study provides evidence that having a higher number of primary care physicians in South Korea is associated with lower mortality rates. Future research should consider better indicators that reflect the quality of primary care to better understand its impact on population health outcomes. These findings emphasize the significance of strengthening primary care in the South Korean healthcare system to improve the overall health and wellbeing.
IMPACTOS DO CONTROLE CULTURAL E PESSOAL NO CLIMA ÉTICO E NO SUPORTE ORGANIZACIONAL PERCEBIDO PARA COVID-19
Authors: Monteiro Januário José , Lunkes Rogério João , Silva da Rosa Fabricia , Antonini Bortoluzzi Daiane
Published: January 2024

O objetivo do estudo é analisar o impacto do controle cultural e pessoal no clima ético e na percepção de suporte organizacional para Covid-19. Para coletar os dados foi aplicado um questionário nas empresas listadas na Bolsa de Valores (B3), com a obtenção de 150 respostas. Para analisar os dados foram aplicados a modelagem de equações estruturais e Fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (FsQCA). Os resultados mostram que o controle cultural e pessoal influência o clima ético das organizações. Os resultados apontam ainda que o controle cultural influencia positivamente no suporte organizacional percebido (SOP) para Covid-19, enquanto os controles de pessoal apresentam relação negativa. O estudo contribui ao sugerir que, em fase momento de crise, os controles gerenciais são modificados e por isso, o uso combinado dos controles de pessoal e cultural, determinam um alto clima ético e maior SOP relacionado às questões de Covid-19.
INFLUÊNCIA DA CULTURA ORGANIZACIONAL NO USO DOS SISTEMAS DE INFORMAÇÕES CONTÁBEIS EM ESCRITÓRIOS DE CONTABILIDADE DA REGIÃO METROPOLITANA DO CARIRI
Authors: Amurim Aldir Dias de , Silva Ivan Santiago da , Ceolin Alessandra Carla , Correia José Jonas Alves
Published: January 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a influência das dimensões da cultura organizacional no uso dos sistemas de informações contábeis em escritórios de contabilidade das principais cidades da Região Metropolitana do Cariri. Para tal, delineou-se a um estudo exploratório, quantitativo, com dados primários provindos de levantamento, no qual foi instrumentalizado e coletado via questionários. A amostra final é composta por 51 respondentes. Para o tratamento dos dados utilizou-se a análise fatorial confirmatória e a Modelagem de Equações Estruturais (PLS-SEM) com auxílio do software SmartPLS® 3. As evidências empíricas indicam que a dimensão cultural de consistência teve relação positiva e significativa com as dimensões dos sistemas de informações contábeis processamento de dados e habitualidade, e a dimensão cultural adaptabilidade também apresentou associações positivas e significativas sendo com o processamento de dados e a efetividade. O estudo contribui disseminando discussões acerca dos estudos organizacionais alinhados à tecnologia ao relacionar elementos da cultura organizacional e observar como este influenciam no uso dos sistemas de informações contábeis. No campo prático gerencial, contribui ao demonstrar configurações que moldam o comportamento que os membros dos escritórios contábeis podem desenvolver para obter sucesso na implementação e uso dos sistemas de informações, adotando essas estratégias como mecanismo e suporte para as tomadas de decisões.
RESPONSABILIDADE SOCIAL CORPORATIVA E O COMPORTAMENTO ASSIMÉTRICO DOS CUSTOS
Authors: Deconto Ana Cláudia , Hohn Gabrielle Secchi , Dal Magro Cristian Baú , Mazzioni Sady
Published: January 2024

Para se manter em posição estratégica no mercado, as organizações precisam controlar e gerenciar o comportamento dos custos. De forma concomitante, há o desafio de manter os investimentos em Responsabilidade Social Corporativa (RSC), mesmo em períodos de declínio nas receitas. A manutenção das ações de RSC, mesmo em períodos de crise, serve de estratégia para manter a imagem e reputação organizacional, revertidas em competividade no longo prazo. O objetivo da pesquisa é analisar a influência da Responsabilidade Social Corporativa no comportamento assimétrico dos custos em companhias de capital aberto, no contexto internacional. Para tanto, utilizou-se uma amostra de 4.935 empresas de 25 países ao longo de 10 anos, totalizando 39.487 observações analisadas por meio da técnica de regressão linear múltipla. De modo geral, o comportamento dos custos nas empresas com maiores ações de RSC se mantém assimétrico no momento de declínio das receitas. Isso decorre das escolhas dos gestores que, provavelmente, priorizam manter as ações de RSC para manter e/ou aumentar sua participação de mercado nos momentos de retomada econômica. Os achados sugerem que o desempenho satisfatório em RSC exige dispêndios financeiros para sua manutenção, muitas vezes mantidos no declínio de receitas. Os resultados reforçam a compreensão de que as ações de RSC precisam ser reconhecidas como investimento que trarão benefícios à continuidade do negócio além disso, o estudo contribui para o meio acadêmico, gestores e investidores, demonstrando a sua importância no gerenciamento dos custos e que a RSC tem sido prioridade para muitas organizações.
SATISFAÇÃO DOS ESTUDANTES DE CIÊNCIAS CONTÁBEIS MATRICULADOS NA EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA E NA PRESENCIAL NO BRASIL: UMA ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA
Authors: Morgan Beatriz Fátima , Souza Ludmila De Melo , Silva Alves Borges Rafael , Alves Moreira Souza Maurício
Published: January 2024

Este estudo compara a satisfação dos estudantes do curso de Ciências Contábeis nas modalidades de Educação a Distância e Presencial. A coleta de dados foi feita por meio de questionários aplicados em abril de 2019. Foram utilizadas técnicas estatísticas descritivas e de análise multivariada de dados, mais precisamente a estatística do Alpha de Cronbach, análise fatorial por componentes principais e regressão logística binária. Os resultados indicaram que o índice de satisfação é menor para os estudantes da modalidade a distância. Também mostraram como é relevante o envolvimento do professor para a satisfação dos estudantes. O estudo contribui para a literatura de satisfação nos cursos de Ciências Contábeis na Educação a Distância em comparação com a Educação Presencial e para o debate do modelo de educação superior que se quer no Brasil, mais especificamente na área contábil.
ĐỘNG HỌC QUÁ TRÌNH GIẢI PHÓNG LÂN CỦA PHÂN BÓN NHẢ CHẬM TRÊN NỀN THAN SINH HỌC
Authors: NGUYỄN VĂN PHƯƠNG*  , LÊ THỊ THÙY TRANG  , LÊ HỒNG THÍA  , NGUYỄN KHÁNH HOÀNG
Published: January 2024

Phân bón nhả chậm đã được báo cáo là một giải pháp bền vững thay thế phân bón vô cơ có độ tan cao. Trong nghiên cứu của chúng tôi, phân bón nhả chậm trên nền than sinh học được xi măng hóa bằng hệ MgO.MgCl2 đã được tổng hợp. Các mô hình toán học và mô hình ngâm chiết đã được sử dụng để đánh giá hiệu quả của quá trình giải phóng lân và cơ chế giải phóng của chúng. Thí nghiệm ngâm chiết cho thấy các nghiệm thức NT 4, NT 5 và NT 6 có phối liệu 50 gam than sinh học trộn lần lượt với 25 gam KH2PO4 và MgO ở các liều lượng 3,0; 6,0; 15,0 g có % P giải phóng sau 24 h là  13,7; 8,3; 1,2% đạt tiêu chuẩn phân bón nhả chậm theo tiêu chuẩn Châu Âu (yêu cầu <15%). Các mô hình động học bậc 2 và mô hình khuếch tan Higuchi phù hợp để giải thích cơ chế giải phóng lân trong các nghiệm thức. Kết quả cho thấy phân bón nhả chậm trong nghiên cứu có thể có tiềm năng đầy hứa hẹn trong ứng dụng nông nghiệp bền vững với nhiều lợi ích về kinh tế và môi trường.
An overview of Climate Change Impacts on the Health Sector for the Research Program of the National Adaptation Plan Support Project in Senegal
Authors:   Laboratoire de Physique de l’Atmosphère et de l’Océan-Siméon Fongang, Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique de l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar–Fann BP 5085, Senegal., I. Diouf , I. Sy , D. Diouf , J. A. Ndione , A.T. Gaye ,   Département de Géographie, Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines (FLSH), Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) & Centre de Suivi Ecologique (CSE), Dakar, Sénégal,   Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food) 83 Rue des Patures (Super Taco), 01 BP 4817 – Lomé
Published: January 2024

Senegal, a coastal country in the semi-arid Sahel region, faces significant risks associated with climate variability and climate change. Climate change is already affecting vulnerable people’s wellbeing and it’s expected to contribute to the (re)emergence of vector-borne, some water-borne and heat-related diseases, which will have disastrous consequences on the country’s fragile health system and socioeconomically vulnerable population. Our contribution to the National Adaptation Plan support Project - Global Environment Fund (NAP-GEF) aims to support community- based epidemiological surveillance and the design/maintenance of health information systems in order to improve planning, decision-making, and public health response. Our methodological approach aims to build a detailed climate and health database to describe the spatio-temporal characteristics of the climate-health relationships at national scale. Considering various indices of targeted diseases, we assess the degree of transmission of those diseases in Senegal for different historical period (1950-2014 and projections (2015-2100) based on a combination of the Shared Socio-Economic Pathways (SSPs) produced within the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project, phase 6 (CMIP6). Selected diseases include malaria, meningitis, dengue and Chronic – non communicable to heat waves. The project will strengthen institutional capacity to mainstream climate related risks within the Ministry of Health’s strategies and governance model, enabling a public health system framework to support long-term and sustainable adaptation funding and programs. The project is being implemented jointly with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD) and the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS). The findings in the project will guide and operationalize community-based early-warning systems and adaptation strategies specific to local climate-sensitive diseases in targeted regions in Senegal, which will feed into the national health prevention, response, and care strategies adapted to the needs of local communities. Development of scientific evidence and a knowledge management system get started in this study about the links between climate change and health through the launch of studies in collaboration with research institutions. However, barriers or limitations to integrating climate change data and information into health policies have also been identified.
Effectiveness of a Teaching-Learning Program in the Regulating of Emotions Based on Gross’s Model on Social Competence among Tenth Grade Students in Amman
Authors: Alfandi Ali Atwa , Zoube Rifa Rafe
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to verify the effectiveness of a teaching-learning program in regulating emotions based on the Gross model on social competence of students in the tenth grade in Amman. The study sample consisted of (47) students from Othman Bin Affan Basic School affiliated to the Directorate of Education for the District of the Kasbah of Amman. The students were intentionally chosen and randomly distributed into two groups: an experimental group and a control group.To achieve the objectives of the study, the program was built based on the Gross Model of Emotion Regulation, and the social competency scale which was developed by Lafi (2017) was used on four dimensions (social skills, self-control, academic skills and social compatibility) after assuring its validity and reliability.The results showed statistical significance at the level of significance (α ≤ .05) between the two groups in favor of the experimental group in all dimensions of the scale due to the Gross model-based emotion regulation educational program. The study recommended that this programme be implemented by teachers, counselors, and scholars in order to increase students’ social competence.
The Effect of Using a Problem Based Learning Strategy on the Acquisition of Financial concepts and Motivation to Learn the Financial Culture Suject among the Tenth-Basic Grade Female Students in Jordan
Authors: Al-Rahahleh Nadeen Emad , Al-Saaideh Monim A.
Published: January 2024

This study aimed at investigate the effect of using a problem-based learning strategy on acquiring financial concepts and enhancing motivation to learn financial literacy among tenth grade students in Jordan. To achieve the purposes of the study, a purposeful sample of (60) basic eight grade students were selected and distributed randomly on the study groups: the experimental group and the control group (30, 30( respectively. The experimental group was taught using the problem- solving based strategy while the control group was using the conventional methed, the results showed that there were statistically significant differences on the acquisition of financial concepts, and motivation to learn Inclinations among students in favor of experimental group. In light of the results, the study recommended to use the problem-based learning strategy by financial literacy teachers in the classroom.
The Effectiveness of Administrative Decision-Making Among Middle School Principals in the North Region within The Green Line and its Relation to Crisis Management in light of Corona Pandemic from Teachers’ Point of View
Authors: Khalaileh Nasmat Yousef , Ashour Mohammad Ali , Jawarneh Tareq Yousef
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to investigate the degree of effectiveness of administrative decision-making among middle school principals in the North region within the Green Line and its relationship to crisis management in light of the Corona pandemic from the teachers' point of view. The study used the correlational descriptive methodology and the questionnaire as a study tool after confirming its validity and reliability. The sample consisted of (362) middle school teachers, who were chosen using simple random sampling. The results showed that the degree of effectiveness of administrative decision-making and the level of crisis management among middle school principals in light of the Corona pandemic were high, and the existence of a positive correlation between the effectiveness of administrative decision-making and the level of crisis management among middle school principals in light of the Corona pandemic. The study recommended delegating to principals more power that enables them to take decisions in a decentralized manner, and to form crisis management committees at the school level to be in permanent session.
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE(CKD) PATHOGENESIS IN AYURVEDA PARLANCE- A REVIEW!
Authors: Dang Poonam , Badyal Sakshi , Dhawan Puneet , Tiwari H.S.
Published: January 2024

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive disorder involving declining kidney functions over years. The
disorder is associated with a broad spectrum of presenting features, including breathlessness, oedema, nausea, loss
of appetite, weight loss, etc. CKD is highly prevalent worldwide. The solution of choice for CKD is either kidney
transplantation or blood purification treatments such as haemodialysis (HD). Such medical procedure involves an
arduous journey for the patients. Hence, such patients often resort to alternative medicines to improve their quality of life. Ayurveda treatment modality not only offers a good solution for the same, providing parallel support to
HD patients, thereby improving their quality of life, but in some instances, it depicts auspicious results, thereby
substituting the official medicine. Ayurveda caters to its vital principles, as they play a pivotal role in electing the
treatment, hence an in-detail study to find the Dosha(biological humour), Dushya (affected tissues), Strotas(circulatory channels) etc., involved in the manifestation and progression of the disease, thereby formulating its
pathogenesis is utmost essential because proficiently practised Ayurveda modality complying its basic concepts is
capable of definitely yielding reliable & optimal results when applied for disease management.
MANAGEMENT OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IN AYURVEDA PER-SPECTIVE – A CASE STUDY
Authors: M P Mahesh , bhattathiripad Meera , M D Adithyan , Sunandana M N
Published: January 2024

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease with a relapsing nature. It is a very chal-lenging disease affecting a patient during the most active period of his life, i.e., 20 to 40 years of age. The main features are anorectal bleeding with increased frequency of bowel evacuation, general debility and abnormal structural pathology in the descending colon, particularly the sigmoid colon. Modern medical science has no permanent curative and safe treatment for this disease. Thus, the following article discusses the method of treat-ment of the disease using Ayurvedic treatment by shamana aushadhis (Guloochyadi kashayam, Hinguvachadi gulika, Dadimashtaka choorna, Dhanvantharam gulika etc). Based on the signs and symptoms observed in the patient, a treatment protocol was advised. It can become a new way to achieve effective and safe care treatment and significantly improve a patient’s condition.
A patient aged 64 years. The Male complained of pain in the abdomen, very bad-smelling mucous discharge in the morning while defecating, loss of appetite, feeling of swelling in the anal region, and pain in HIP bilaterally. Based on the patient’s condition, prakruti and samprapti ghatak (pathological factors) a treatment protocol was designed with the shamana chikitsa. The combination of various powdered herbs like Guloochyadi kashayam, Hinguvachadi gulika, Dadimashtaka choorna, Dhanvantharam gulika etc were advised to the patients with prop-er dietary instructions and restrictions. The treatment protocol effectively reverses the main symptoms, and it could be extended in future cases by using different combinations of drugs based on other Ayurvedic parameters to obtain even better results. It showed marked improvement in the patient’s condition. According to one’s Pra-kriti and combinations of various potential ingredients, diets and lifestyle recommendations, it worked on overall disease management. The management strategy was efficacious in improving the patients’ main issues. The case was treated with compound ayurvedic medicines over 3 months with remarkable improvement, which is evident. The outcome of this clinical study will reveal further the effect of ayurvedic medicine on IBD.
MANAGEMENT OF ASRIGDRA W.S.R. TO DUB- CASE STUDY
Authors: Ayubkhan Mulla Sanam , Bharat Gire Mayuri , Keshav Chavan Pallavi , Wakshe Ram Kisan
Published: January 2024

In Ayurveda, the most common bleeding disorders in women are referred to as Asrigdara and are characterised by Pradirana (excess excretion) of Raja (menstrual blood). In modern medicine, it is called "Dysfunctional Uter-ine Bleeding." Despite their high costs, hormonal therapy, anti-prostaglandins, and anti-fibrinolytic agents have not proven their definitive efficacy in modern medicine; their side effects have resulted in hormonal imbalances. In Ayurvedic classics, all gynaecological disorders are classified as Yonivyapad. Charaka Acharya Raktapra-dara is described as Pradara Roga by Charaka Aacharya. Excessive vaginal white discharge is referred to as Shweta Pradara and excessive or heavy menstrual bleeding is referred to as Raktapradara. It is known as Pra-dara due to pradirana (excessive excretion) of raja (menstrual blood) and Asrigdara due to dirana (excessive excretion) of Asrk (menstrual blood). Menorrhagia is treated with Haemostatic, analgesic, and hormonal thera-pies in modern medicine, which has limitations. As a result, an integrated and comprehensive therapeutic inter-vention in Ayurveda is required to prevent recurrence. Sodhana and Shamana therapies are recommended, but if Rugnabala is low, only Shamana is recommended. Many herbals and herbo-mineral preparations are mentioned in Ayurveda to treat Asrgdara and related symptoms, and these can be used according to Anubandha Dosha and Lakshana. Because Asrgdara is primarily caused by Vata Pitta Dosha, Kashaya Rasa and Pittashamaka Chikitsa may be used. Ayurvedic formulations aid in the breakdown of Asrgdara pathogeneses and their recur-rence.