bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reação de clones de banana prata à Colletotrichum musae em pós colheita
Authors: De Castro Sabrina Gonçalves Vieira , Mizobutsi Edson Hiydu , Mizobutsi Gisele Polete , Ribeiro Regina Cássia Ferreira , Martins Maria Josiane , Santos Isabela Oliveira , Matos Amanda Dayanne Malta , De Almeida Luciele Barboza , De Sousa Irisléia Pereira Soares , Pimenta Samy , Fernandes Martielle Batista , Moura Marielly Maria Almeida , Santos Michelle de Oliveira
Published: October 2023

Utilizar variedades de bananas melhoradas geneticamente pode aumentar a produtividade. É uma estratégia eficiente e economicamente viável no controle de pragas e doenças.  No Brasil existem poucas informações sobre os níveis de resistência dessas variedades a Colletotrichum musae agente causal da antracnose. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar clones de banana Prata resistentes a C. musae sob diferentes pressões de inóculo. Os frutos dos genótipos ‘Prata Anã Gorutuba’, ‘Gorutuba R1’, Gorutuba R2’ e ‘Prata Anã’ foram colhidos em estádio pré-climatérico. Buquês contendo três frutos foram atomizados com diferentes concentrações de conídios (0, 102, 104, 106 e 108 conídios mL-1) de C. musae, após isso foram incubados em câmara úmida (80% de umidade relativa) a 25°C. A incidência e a severidade da antracnose foram avaliadas aos 3, 6, 9 e 12 dias após a inoculação, posteriormente foi calculada a área abaixo da curva de progresso da doença. O experimento foi montado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial 4x5 (quatro genótipos de banana e 5 concentrações de esporos) com cinco repetições. Nenhum dos genótipos avaliados apresentaram resistência a C. musae. Foi observado variações nos níveis de incidência e severidade entre os genótipos. O genótipo ‘Gorutuba R2’ apresentou menor severidade quando comparado com ‘Prata Anã’. O genótipo ‘Gorutuba R1 foi o mais suscetível a antracnose quando comparado com o genótipo ‘Prata Anã’.
The Antibacterial Potency of Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract on Semau Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Against Escherichia coli
Authors: Kusmiyati  , Waangsir Ferry WF , Tokan Moses Kopong , Adu Apris A , Mallongi Anwar , Bunga Eryc Zevrily Haba
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the phytochemical constituent of Moringa oleifera leaf extract and determine the inhibition of these extract against Escherichia coli bacteria.
 
Methodology: This was a laboratory experimental study. Moringa leaves was collected from Semau Island, East Nusa tenggara, Indonesia. Quantitative testing was carried out to determine the bioactive components of Moringa leaf extract. The well diffusion method was used to test the inhibitory activity of moringa leaf extract against E. coli. The treatment were divided into 10 extract concentrations (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%,70%, 80%, 90%, 100%).
 
Results: This study showed the presence of flavonoids, phenols, alkaloids, tannins and saponins in M. oleifera leaf extract. M. oleifera leaf extract has different inhibitory properties against E. coli bacteria. Moringa extract concentrations of 10%, 20% and did not show inhibitory activity against E. coli while the others concentrations were able to inhibit the growth of E. coli. The average inhibition zone diameter for each concentration varied i.e 1.91 mm (40%), 6.27 mm (50%), 8.53mm (60%), 10.39 mm (70%), 12.80 mm (80%), 14.84 mm (90%) and 19.04 mm (100%). The most effective for inhibiting the growth of E. coli bacteria was 100%. The results of statistical analysis using repeated ANOVA tests obtained p value 0.001 (p<0.05) that means the M. oleifera leaf extract able to inhibit E. coli.
 
Contributions: We conclude that M. oleifera leaves have the potential as an antibacterial, so further studies related to the use of M. oleifera in overcoming various  environmental health problems is needed.
COMPARATOR – a Universal Application for Forensic Comparative Examinations and a Statistical Analysis of Sample Parameters
Authors: Goc Mieczysław , Jastrzębski Piotr , Semków Dorota
Published: October 2023

In recent years, both in Poland and abroad, computer analysis methods have been increasingly used in forensic examinations. The article presents the operation and functionality of the computer program called COMPARATOR which is a joint project of the Polish Forensic Associationand its Institute of Criminalistics. The COMPARATOR program is used for registration and presentation of images (samples) of handwriting, documents or their fragments as well as various types of forensic traces in 8 windows. The program allows of numerous useful operations in comparative and identification forensic analyses (including drawing, inversions, measurements, images overlay and matching). The application combines the advantages of graphic programs and spreadsheets - the user can directly perform statistical analyzes. It might also be used as a didactic aid for lecturers and speakers of diverse areas of expertise who want to present several images on the screen simultaneously in their lecturesEn los últimos años, los métodos de análisis informático se han utilizado cada vez más en las investigaciones forenses, tanto en Polonia como fuera del país. El presente artículo contiene una descripción del funcionamiento y las funciones del programa informático KOMPARATOR, que es un proyecto conjunto de la Asociación Forense de Polonia y el Instituto Forense Polaco PTK. El programa KOMPARATOR se utiliza para registrar y presentar en 8 ventanas escaneos (fotografías) de diversos tipos de objetos, verbigracia, firmas, registros textuales, documentos o sus fragmentos y otros rastros forenses (mecanoscópicos, rastros en casquillos y balas, traseológicos, antropológicos, etc.). El programa permite realizar una serie de operaciones útiles a la hora de realizar análisis forenses de identificación comparativa (por ejemplo, dibujar segmentos, ángulos, polígonos, inversiones, mediciones, superposición de imágenes y cotejo). La aplicación combina las ventajas de los programas gráficos y de las hojas de cálculo: permite realizar directamente análisis estadísticos. Asimismo, puede servir de ayuda pedagógica para conferenciantes y ponentes de diversas especialidades que deseen utilizar en sus clases la presentación en pantalla de varias imágenes simultáneamentePalabras clave: Komparator, estudios comparativos, módulo de edición, módulo de geometría, superposición y recorte de imágenes, estadísticas
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS AND THE FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
Authors: Kubas Ewa
Published: October 2023

In the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, the legislator did not refer to the principles and organization of public collections. These issues were regulated in detail, first in the Act of March 15, 1933 on public collections, and then in the currently applicable Act of March 14, 2014 on the principles of conducting public collection. However, it should be emphasized that the possibility of organizing and carrying out public collections results from the freedom of association mentioned in the Constitution, because every association that wants to achieve its goals effectively must obtain funds that make it possible.
EVOLUTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STATUS OF LUHANSK PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC BETWEEN 2014 AND 2022
Authors: Szyszkowski Artur Borys
Published: October 2023

This article analyzes in a formal-dogmatic manner legal acts regulating the functioning of the area of the Luhansk Oblast of Ukraine and the Luhansk People’s Republic established on it in the years 2014-2022. The analysis is done in the context of the people’s armed uprising of 2014 and the subsequent proclamation of the LPR and organizational changes within the LPR, as well as attempts to resolve the conflict through peace negotiations in Minsk. In the article, the author carefully reviews the legal acts and UN resolutions regarding the conflict in the Luhansk Oblast and compares the legal standing of 2014 with the legal status at the end of 2022 in an in-depth way, noticing the changes that have taken place in the constitutional system and the international legal position of the Luhansk People’s Republic in the analyzed period.
REASONS FOR ABUSE THE USE OF DIRECT COERCION AGAINST PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISORDERS – HISTORICAL ANALYSIS AND DE LEGE FERENDA POSTULATES
Authors: Łozińska-Piekarska Agnieszka
Published: October 2023

In recent years, due to ongoing pandemics and natural disasters, and armed conflicts, the state of mental health in the world is drastically deteriorating. Research shows that already about 25% of Polish society struggles with mental disorders. These persons should be subject to special protection by state authorities, and all measures applied to them, in particular direct coercion measures, should be subject to strict conditions and rules. This article aims to present the causes of abuses in the use of direct coercion measures against people with mental disorders, as well as to present solutions that would guarantee a higher level of their protection. The work also presents psychological aspects, and constitutional guarantees and other areas of law were also used to a limited extent. Although the subject is very popular and there are numerous studies on the direct coercion measures themselves, no publication has yet appeared that would try to comprehensively present the subject of their use against people with mental disorders.
ABSOLUTE INVALIDITY IN TERMS OF THE COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Authors: Majer Anna
Published: October 2023

While the sanction of invalidity in the classical view ‒ normalized by civil law and its application - does not raise any doubts, the way in which Article 6 section 2 of the Law on Competition and Consumer Protection is normalized has already provoked the doctrine to analyze this provision and its relation to the normalization contained in Article 58 of the Civil Code. Due to the specific shape of the regulation contained in the antitrust legislation, two competing currents have developed in the science of law, whose views, based on different arguments, evaluate the sanction of invalidity in Article 6 section 2 of the u.o.k.k. either as a solution analogous to that of the Civil Code, or as a provision of a special nature. This article attempts to summarize the currents worked out in the doctrine, while undertaking a dogmatic and comparative legal analysis. Undoubtedly, Article 6 section 2 of the u.o.k.k. is a kind of breakthrough in the way of understanding the sanction of absolute invalidity known from civil law.
Building Effective Marketing Partners: a Tactical Tool to Achieve Customer Retention in the Face of Strong Competitors
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria, BABATUNDE Bayode Olusanya , ONIKOYI Idris Adegboyega ,   Department of Business Administration, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria, SANUSI Bolanle M. ,   Department of Business Administration, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria, OJEWANDE Abosede ,   Department of Banking and Finance, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Published: October 2023

There is a lot of competition and constant shifting of customers in today's business environment. This study, therefore, examined the impact of marketing partners (supplier, distribution, dealer, agencies and customer networking) on customer retention. A descriptive survey research method was used, and data were collected from 356 respondents in the selected deposit money banks. Multiple regression analysis was employed to analyse the formulated hypothesis. The findings showed (R2=0.713, F-test=173.999, p < 0.05), the hypothesis was statistically significant at 5% level of significance, indicating that effective marketing partners demonstrated to be a tactical tool to achieve customer retention. The findings highlight the importance of building and maintaining cordial relationships with marketing partners to enhance customer retention in the banking industry. The study recommended that banks adjust their marketing initiatives and product offers to improve customer retention by being aware of the demands and preferences of their customers.
THE CAPITAL MARKET MATTERS - THE EXPERIENCE OF THE GRAND DUCHY
Authors:   Department of Finance, University of Economics, Varna, Bulgaria, NAYDENOVA Krasimira
Published: October 2023

The Bulgarian capital market is not founding its place in the national economy for more than 30 years, and the market infrastructure is far from world standards, at least as far as the central depository is concerned. The government is a major shareholder in CD (Central Depository) and BSE (Bulgarian Stock Exchange) and is not doing enough for their development and integration. The state is also absent as a factor in the development of securities trading. The example of Luxembourg shows that the capital market can be a driver of the national economy and a factor for growth, which is why it should be recognized. The stated goal of the research also sets the limitations in the present study - it is an overview and uses a comparative analysis of indicators for economic development and trading in financial instruments. The analysis shows that government guidance of capital market development can become a major factor for remarkable growth, and this can be achieved by small economies as well.
PROGRAMA DE ACTIVIDADES RELACIONADAS CON EL USO DE LAS TECNOLOGÍAS DE INFORMACIÓN Y COMUNICACIÓN EN LA PRAXIS PEDAGÓGICA DE LOS DOCENTES DE MEDIA GENERAL DEL MUNICIPIO GRAN SABANA DEL ESTADO BOLÍVAR
Authors: Silva Erasmo José Silvestre da
Published: October 2023

El uso de las tecnologías de información y comunicación, facilitan hoy en día la actividad académica, de ahí que son herramientas que funcionan como soporte al proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Motivado a esto la presente investigación tiene como objetivo principal las estrategias de formación en las tecnologías de información y comunicación dirigida a los docentes de educación media general del municipio Gran sabana del estado Bolívar. El mismo se llevó a cabo a través de una investigación de campo bajo la modalidad de proyecto factible. Para el desarrollo del mismo se tomó como muestra a los docentes que laboran en la institución. Para la obtención de la información de la muestra se consideró como técnica el cuestionario del tipo dicotómico, contentivas de un total de 20 ítems al cual se le aplicó para su validación. Obteniendo como resultado que el mismo se encontraba entre los rangos de aceptabilidad para ser aplicado a la muestra de 20 docentes. Una vez recopilada la información se procedió a tabular los datos, así como analizarlos porcentualmente para luego ser presentados en diagramas de barras para su mejor comprensión. Finalmente se pudo concluir que las tecnologías de información y comunicación son una valiosa herramienta que podría ayudar a los sujetos cognoscentes que integran la institución, a definir estrategias de gerencia de los recursos tecnológicos disponibles para la potenciación de sus aplicaciones, la maximización de los beneficios y la adecuada adopción de los cambios que origina la apropiación de este tipo de recursos en el ámbito educativo.
TÜRKİYE’DE İLETİŞİM EĞİTİMİ: MÜFREDATLAR ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: TÜZÜN Sümeyra
Published: October 2023

Fakültelerin bölüm bazlı oluşturdukları müfredatlar, öğrencilerin alana yönelik teorik, teknik ve pratik donanımlarla yüklenmesini ve mezuniyetlerinin ardından mesleki alanlarında istihdam edebilmelerini amaçlamaktadır. Bu sayede öğrenciler entelektüel anlamda kendilerine gereken bilgileri edinirken aynı zamanda meslek hayatlarında kendilerine bir yer edinmelerini sağlayacak yetkinlikleri de elde etmektedirler. Bu çalışmada, iletişim fakültelerinde yer alan bölümlerin müfredatlarının bahsi geçen yetkinlikleri öğrencilerine sağlayıp sağlamadığı, sektörün beklentilerine uygun öğrenciler yetiştirip yetiştiremediği, sürekli değişmekte ve gelişmekte olan dünyanın şartlarına uygun olarak müfredatlarını da güncelleyerek öğrencilerine uluslararası standartlarda eğitim verip veremedikleri incelenmektedir. Bu bağlamda, beş devlet üniversite ve beş vakıf üniversitesindeki iletişim fakülteleri ele alınmıştır. Fakültelerin sahip oldukları bölümler ve bu bölümlerin müfredatları incelenmiştir. Derslerin teknik, teorik ve pratik kapsamda değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında ele alınan müfredatların verileri MAXQDA 2022 programına aktarılmış ve veriler niceliksel içerik analizi yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda devlet üniversitelerindeki teorik-pratik-teknik derslerin AKTS dağılımlarında teori derslerin baskın olduğu görülmektedir. Bununla birlikte teorik-pratik derslerde bir dengenin olduğu görülmektedir. Teknik derslerin AKTS dağılımları ise düşüktür. Vakıf üniversitelerinde pratik derslerin baskın olduğu görülmektedir. Pratik-teorik dersler yönünde bir denge söz konusudur. Bunun yanı sıra sahip olduğu farklı bölümler sebebiyle, vakıf üniversitelerinin teknik derslerinin AKTS dağılım ve oranlarının yükseldiği görülmektedir.
TİKTOK’UN SOSYAL GÖSTERGEBİLİMSEL YÖNLERİ ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: AŞÇI Sinan
Published: October 2023

TikTok, sosyal medya platformlarının sürekli dönüştüğü bir ortamda, kısa videolarıyla kullanıcıların dikkatini çeken ve içerikleriyle etkileşim biçimlerini yeniden şekillendiren kültürel bir fenomen olarak ele alınmaktadır. Bu makalede, TikTok sosyal medya platformunun sosyal göstergebilimsel yönleri tartışılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, makale, TikTok kullanıcı arayüzünün sağladığı ve yaygın kullanılan iletişimsel imkânlar dahilinde platformun sosyal göstergebilimsel bir inceleme ile nasıl ele alınabileceğini ortaya koymaya çalışmaktadır. TikTok sadece video paylaşmak ve canlı yayın yapmak için kullanılan bir sosyal medya platformu olarak, kullanıcılara farklı etkileşim yöntemleri (yorum, beğeni, sanal hediye, vs.) sunmasıyla sosyal göstergebilimden yararlanılarak değerlendirilebilmektedir. Diğer bir deyişle, kültürel referansları stratejik olarak aşılayan TikTok, paylaşılan sembollerin ve kodların etkileşiminden ortaya çıkan göstergebilimsel bir etkileşim merkezi olarak ele alınabilmektedir. Sosyal göstergebilimsel bir mercekle TikTok, içerik oluşturucuların ve izleyicilerin, zaman, kültür ve duyguları aşan anlatılar örerek, işaretlerin karmaşık etkileşiminde dinamik bir ekosistem sunmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda, TikTok’un kolektif ve görsel ya da anlamsal çıkarım için en iyi sosyal medya kaynaklarından biri olduğu görülmektedir.
SATISFAÇÃO DO PACIENTE NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Feijão Lucas Evangelista Alves , Santos Bruna Kérsia Vasconcelos , Carvalho Débora Rocha , Paiva Calebe Lamonier de Oliveira Costa , Da Costa Júnior Francisco Ivanildo , Cunha Esthela Sá , Vieira Camilla Araújo Lopes
Published: October 2023

A avaliação da satisfação dos usuários desempenha um papel crucial na avaliação da excelência dos serviços e na detecção de oportunidades de aprimoramento. Esse estudo tem como objetivo identificar através da literatura os fatores relacionados à satisfação do paciente na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de natureza exploratória e descritiva, focalizando produções científicas completas publicadas no intervalo de tempo compreendido entre 2018 e julho de 2023. A busca por essas produções ocorreu nas bases de dados da Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO) e Base de dados de Enfermagem (BDENF). Os descritores e termos alternativos utilizados foram: satisfação do paciente, satisfação do usuário, serviços de Saúde, atenção primária à saúde e atenção básica utilizando os operadores booleanos AND e OR. Os artigos selecionados foram publicados em periódicos nacionais. Após os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 08 artigos foram selecionados para a construção do trabalho. A satisfação do paciente refere-se à avaliação subjetiva e emocional que os indivíduos fazem sobre a qualidade e a adequação dos serviços de saúde ou outros serviços aos quais tiveram acesso. É uma medida que reflete o grau de contentamento, conforto e cumprimento das expectativas do paciente em relação à experiência que teve ao receber atendimento ou utilizar os serviços. Conclui-se que o nível de satisfação geral encontra-se satisfatório, no entanto a APS como porta de entrada para os demais serviços necessita reformular o modelo atualmente adotado visando ampliar o acesso à saúde.
AS INFLUÊNCIAS DA AUDITORIA GOVERNAMENTAL NO TRIBUNAL DE CONTAS DO ESTADO DE RONDÔNIA
Authors: Oliveira Elaine Barbosa de Jesus , De Souza Naiara Meireles , Rossoni Estela Pitwak
Published: October 2023

Este trabalho teve como objetivo principal analisar o processo de auditoria governamental no Tribunal de Contas do Estado de Rondônia (TCE/RO) e suas influências. Para isso, um levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado e de modo complementar, uma revisão da literatura foi construída com base no método de relatório para revisões sistemáticas e meta-análise (PRISMA). E assim, foi possível observar que nenhum trabalho tratou sobre questões relacionadas a auditoria governamental do TCE/RO. Além disso, as principais conclusões foram que o processo de auditoria no TCE/RO ocorre por meio das fases de planejamento, execução, relatório e monitoramento, seguindo as premissas dos procedimentos de auditoria do Tribunal de Contas da União. Além disso, constatou-se que a maioria dos conselheiros foram escolhidos por influência política, sendo que 28,6% indicados pelo governador do estado com aprovação da assembléia legislativa e 71,4% indicados pela assembléia legislativa.
A IGREJA CRISTÃ DENOMINADA CONTEMPORÂNEA E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES
Authors: De Carvalho Ricardo Alexandre , De Godoi Vanessa Tatiane , Dos Santos Fernanda Maciel Felix , Faria Ederson Almir Tavares
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo intitulado a igreja cristã denominada contemporânea e suas implicações têm como objetivo mostrar as evoluções que a igreja vem sofrendo, e destacar que o não enquadramento dentro dos movimentos já existentes na história da igreja, gera um novo movimento conhecido como contemporâneo. Para o desenvolvimento do trabalho, adotou-se como metodologia a pesquisa bibliográfica. Quanto à abordagem, optou-se por uma análise teórica, ancorada nos seguintes procedimentos: Pesquisa Bibliográfica a partir da revisão de literatura sob a temática abrangendo enciclopédias, coleções, livros, artigos. Como resultado, espera esclarecer dúvidas quanto ao surgimento deste novo movimento.
Savunma Sanayiinde Katmanlı İmalat ile Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi
Authors: ERSOY Kıvılcım
Published: October 2023

Katmanlı imalat teknolojisi (additive manufacturing [AM]) sunduğu tasarım esnekliği, optimize edilmiş yapılar ve malzeme-ler ile ağırlık azaltımı, daha az parça ve birleştirme adımı, daha az atık, az sayıda üretim için daha kısa üretim süresi gibi teknik avantajlarla son yıllarda popüler hale gelmiştir. Geleneksel tedarik zincirinde devrim yapma potansiyeli ile öne çıkan katmanlı imalat süreçleri, merkeziyetçi olmayan üretim ve tedarik yapısı ile savunma sanayiinde de büyük bir potansiyele sahiptir. Bu makalede, eklemeli imalat süreçleri tedarik zinciri bakış açısından gözden geçirilecektir. Gelecekteki savaş ortam-larında değer zinciri senaryolarının katmanlı imalat teknolojileri ile ulaşabileceği potansiyel değerlendirilecektir. Makalede katmanlı imalat teknolojilerinin savunma ve uzay sanayiide kullanıldığı güncel örneklere yer verilirken, bu yöntemlerin daha da çok kullanım bulabilmesi için iyileştirilmesi gereken yönlerine de değinilmiştir.
Prevention of Postoperative Infections: Assessment of Current Preventive Measures to Minimize the Risk of Infections Following Surgery, Including Antibiotic Administration and Sterilization Techniques
Authors: Chipantiza Barrera Mayra Viviana , Díaz Vacacela Blanca Patricia , Pallango Espín Blanca Ofelia
Published: October 2023

Introduction: the incidence of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) is a growing concern in contemporary healthcare due to its implications for patient prognosis and the additional costs it incurs on the healthcare system. While various preventive strategies have been employed, such as antibiotic administration and diverse sterilization techniques, the current landscape necessitates a meticulous evaluation of their efficacy in minimizing SSIs.Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of current preventive measures, including prophylactic antibiotic administration and sterilization techniques, in minimizing the risk of postoperative infections.Methodology: a systematic review of the literature was conducted, which included randomized clinical trials, cohort studies, and prior reviews, to assess the impact of preventive strategies on the incidence of SSIs. The databases consulted were MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library.Results: the systematic review initially identified 85 relevant studies, of which 35 met the inclusion criteria. After a thorough analysis, only 12 articles remained that confirm the effectiveness of preventive measures, especially the administration of prophylactic drugs and advanced sterilization techniques, in reducing postoperative infections. The studies provide solid evidence of the reduction in infection incidence through these strategies.Conclusions: current preventive measures, including antibiotic administration and advanced sterilization techniques, appear to be effective in reducing SSIs. However, careful monitoring is essential to prevent the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains. A multidisciplinary approach that combines various preventive strategies is recommended for more effective management of SSIs
Battle of the Gr8’s: A Game-Based Strategy to improve academic writing skills of Grade 8 Learners
Authors: Hipolito Yosef Eric , Cathleen Joyce T  , Camille Verinice I. Gabriel  , Erika Joy B. Verayo
Published: October 2023

This classroom action with the goal of overcoming the students' academic writing challenges by enhancing the students' mechanics, organization, grammar, style, and composition determined the effectiveness of the researcher-made game-based strategy as an intervention on enhancing the academic writing skills of selected Grade 8 students in English at Goldenville School of Montessori Inc. for the school year 2022-2023. To determine the academic writing skills of the participants of the study before the intervention, pre-writing that requires students to compose a narrative essay on a specific topic has been administered. The students identified with difficulties were subjected for the intervention. The researchers held post-writing activities that determined the effectiveness of the game-based strategy in their academic writing performance in English. With a Purposive sampling method as the sampling technique to identify the ideal participants of the data gathering procedure, the researchers found several results after the implementation of the proposed intervention, specifically the significant difference between the scores of the respondents in the pre-writing and post-writing using the five-week intervention plan for Grade 8 students. Further analysis pondered that there was a significant difference in the academic performance between the pre-test and post-test scores of the Grade 8 students in terms of the game-based strategy in improving the academic writing skills of those students. Through the implications, the recommendations: conduct similar studies for Grade to Grade 10, implement this similar intervention to all quarters/grading periods and use differentiated instructional materials to make the game livelier and to catch the attention of the students.
Diseño y construcción de un tatuaje tecnológico para monitorear el ritmo cardíaco
Authors: Cervantes López Miriam Janet , Rivera García Guadalupe Esmeralda , Ramírez Vázquez Juan Carlos , Llanes Castillo Arturo , Cruz Casados Jaime
Published: October 2023

La salud cardiovascular es un aspecto fundamental de la calidad de vida de las personas en la sociedad moderna, el ritmo cardíaco, como indicador vital desempeña un papel crucial en la monitorización de la salud y el diagnóstico de afecciones cardíacas; la necesidad de herramientas efectivas y no invasivas para medir y registrar el ritmo cardíaco ha impulsado la evolución de la tecnología médicas y de dispositivos wearables. El ritmo cardíaco es uno de los indicadores más críticos de la salud humana, la capacidad de monitorear de manera continua y precisa el ritmo cardíaco es esencial para la detección temprana de problemas cardíacos, la gestión de enfermedades crónicas y la optimización del rendimiento físico. El objetivo de esta investigación fue el diseñar y desarrollar un tatuaje tecnológico para monitorear el ritmo cardiaco de las personas.  La metodología empleada se dividió en cinco fases: análisis del funcionamiento de los equipos tradicionales para medir el ritmo cardiaco, entrevista con un médico especialista en el tema, diseño de los circuitos para el tatuaje tecnológico, diseño del circuito final para el tatuaje tecnológico y desarrollo físico del tatuaje tecnológico. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que las mediciones obtenidas con el tatuaje electrónico y las reportadas por el médico utilizando esfigmomanómetro no tuvieron diferencias significativas. El dispositivo tipo tatuaje tecnológico es funcional ya que las mediciones en relación al otro método son mínimas.
Impacto de la COVID-19 en el personal de enfermería
Authors: Solís Mazón Mónica
Published: October 2023

La pandemia de la COVID-19 es considerada como la crisis de salud global que más ha afectado a la humanidad en los últimos años, producto del impacto que ha generado en las sociedades y en los profesionales de la salud, entre quienes se encuentran los representantes de la ciencia del cuidado, quienes se han visto muy vulnerados y expuestos a salir perjudicados en la praxis profesional, por todos los factores de riesgos de la COVID-19. A partir de lo indicado, el presente estudio se realizó con el objetivo de analizar el impacto de la COVID-19 en el personal de enfermería. Siendo desarrollado con una metodología de enfoque cualitativo, con un tipo de investigación documental, fundamentada en revisiones bibliográficas apoyadas del análisis sistemático y reflexivo de investigaciones retrospectivas relacionadas a la temática estudiada, que fueron encontradas en bases de datos académicas y científicas, entre las que resaltan Scielo, Science Direct, Dialnet, Reciamuc, en las que se han presentado artículos originales y científicos en revistas indexadas, libros, entre otras fuentes. En los resultados encontrados, se evidencia principalmente un impacto físico, psicológico, familiar y social en el personal de enfermería, en quienes fue común encontrar manifestaciones abundantes de estrés, fatiga, síntomas depresivos, ansiedades, riesgo de estrés postraumático, entre otros efectos generados por el impacto de la COVID-19. En conclusión, a pesar de todos los hallazgos que demuestran los múltiples desafíos enfrentados por el personal de enfermería, han sido parte de los profesionales con más resiliencia y realización personal ante este fenómeno global.
The Effectiveness of Travel Agent Contracts in Increasing The Number of Booking at The Café - International Buffet Restaurant
Authors: Ni Made Mahayuni  , Ni Nyoman Triyuni  , I Ketut Astawa  , I Putu Budiarta
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Travel and leisure demand reach a considerable number through tourism development. In accommodating travel and leisure needs, the solution was found by using a third party to arrange the itinerary. This is how travel agent existence could be used as a marketing strategy. This trick also done by The Café - International Buffet Restaurant. This research was conducted to analyze the implementation of travel agent contracts in increasing the number of bookings and identify the most effective travel agent contracts in advancing the number of bookings.

Research methods: Regarding finding the result, this research used the quantitative technique by applying the effectiveness formula and categorizing the result with the effectiveness level. The result is performed using tables, numbers, percentages, and charts processed by Microsoft Excel. In describing the explanatory, it uses descriptive analysis, which uses quantitative techniques to interpret the meaning of the result. The results will be solved as information on the problem formulation, conclusion, and suggestion.

Results and discussion: The implementation of travel agent contract Chinese market and travel agent contracts in the non-Chinese market are the objects of this research.

Implication: Based on the analysis, the travel agent contract in the non-Chinese market is more effective in increasing the number of restaurant bookings regarding its contribution exceeding the target that must be achieved.

 

Keywords: Effectiveness, travel agent contract, restaurant booking
The Contribution of Online and Offline Travel Agent Reservations to Increase Room Occupancy at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
Authors: Ni Luh Ayu Feby Handayani  , I Ketut Sutama  , Ni Putu Wiwiek Ary Susyarini  , Putu Yunita Wacana Sari  , I Made Sudiarta
Published: October 2023

Purpose: This research focuses on the contribution of room reservations and occupancy. The problem under investigation is to compare the contributions of online and offline travel agents to room occupancy. This study aimed to determine the magnitude and comparison of the gift of online and offline travel agents to room occupancy at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali.
Research methods: Data were collected using observation, documentation, and a literature study with a quantitative and qualitative descriptive approach.
Results and discussion: The results of this study indicate that in 2018 online travel agents contributed 36,88% and offline travel agents contributed 23.74% of the total room occupancy for a year, 78.95%; in 2019, online travel agents contributed 38.55%, and offline travel agents contributed 24.69% of the total room occupancy for a year 84.39%, and in 2020 online travel agents contributed 34.04% and offline travel agents contributed 23.34% of the total room occupancy for a year 19.25%.
Implication: Based on that, it shows that reservations through online travel agents have a more significant contribution than offline travel agents. Online and offline Travel Agents with the most dominant assistance were Citrip, with a 9% donation, and Kliknbook and Mandira, contributing 3%. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the gift of online and offline travel agents decreased significantly due to many cancellations.
 
Keywords: reservation, online travel agent, offline travel agent, room occupancy.
The Nexus Between Domestic Investment and Economic Growth in Middle East and North Africa Countries. Do Patents Matter?
Authors: BAKARI Sayef , El WERIEMMI Malek , YEDDER Nadia Ben
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we try to search the effect of patents on the relationship between domestic investment and economic growth. Data for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries over the period 1998 – 2022 are applied for panel data analysis. Empirical analysis validates that domestic investment impact positively on economic growth. However, patents don’t have any incidence on economic growth. Also, the outcome of domestic investment on economic growth attests to be not influenced by patent. Copyright© 2023 The Author(s). This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Impact of Leverage, Capital Intensity, Inventory Intensity, Cash Effective Tax Rate on Tax Avoidance: Assessment for Energy Sector Corporate
Authors: Maha Putra Donny , Putri Kirana Andrea
Published: October 2023

This study looks at how the Cash Effective Tax Rate (CETR) explicitly evaluates the effects of leverage, capital, and inventory intensity on tax avoidance. The present study was undertaken on the energy sector businesses listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period spanning from 2016 to 2019. A purposive sampling strategy was employed to choose 22 companies, comprising a dataset of 88 observations. The data were subjected to analysis and hypothesis testing using the STATA software. A panel data estimation model determination test was conducted, which indicated that the standard effect model was appropriate for this research. The testing steps encompass many statistical procedures: the classical assumption test, panel data regression analysis, coefficient of determination test, and partial test. The study revealed a notable favorable impact of leverage and inventory intensity on CETR. In contrast, the effect of capital intensity on CETR was shown to be statistically insignificant. The results of this study support the positive accounting theory, which says that managers choose assessment methods and measure financial statement elements based on self-interest and opportunistic behavior. Specifically, management may opt for strategies that minimize tax liabilities or align with the company's goals, such as efficient contracting behavior, which aims to mitigate the risk of tax avoidance. Implications for Tax authorities in Indonesia should consider financial indicators, notably leverage, and inventory intensity, as valuable indicators of potential tax avoidance, particularly within the energy industry.
Kontaktzone Bonn
Authors: Stahl Heiner , Schwarz Angela
Published: October 2023

Kontinuitätslinien staatlicher Kommunikationspolitik und der Arbeit mit der Presse in der frühen Bundesrepublik. Im Bundeskanzleramt und im Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung agierten in der Nachkriegszeit Männer, die auf vielfältige Erfahrungswerte in der staatlichen Presse- und Informationsarbeit aus der Zeit des Deutschen Reiches zurückgreifen konnten - vom Kaiserreich über die Weimarer Republik bis zum Ende des nationalsozialistischen Regimes. Insbesondere die Erfahrungen aus den zwölf Jahren der Diktatur und ihrer staatlichen Medienlenkung flossen als Wissensbestände und erprobte Praktiken in die Aufbauarbeit ab 1949 mit ein. So entstand in der jungen Bundesrepublik keineswegs sofort eine Arbeit mit der Presse und der Öffentlichkeit, die den Gepflogenheiten eines liberalen und demokratischen Rechtsstaates sowie den Informationsbedürfnissen einer offenen und kritischen Mediengesellschaft Rechnung getragen hätte. Vielmehr wirkten bestehende Strukturen sowie Akteurinnen und Akteure der dreißiger und frühen vierziger Jahre fort. In ihrer Betrachtung des Bundeskanzleramtes und des Presse- und Informationsamtes der Bundesregierung verknüpfen Angela Schwarz und Heiner Stahl kultur- und medienhistorische Zugänge mit einer Mentalitätsgeschichte staatlicher Öffentlichkeitsarbeit.
Ahasver, der Ewige Jude
Authors: Och Gunnar
Published: October 2023

Eine kulturwissenschaftlich fundierte Darstellung des brisanten Themas in Text- und Bilddokumenten von der Frühen Neuzeit bis in die Moderne. Es ist ein im kollektiven Gedächtnis fest verankerter Mythos: das Los des Ahasver, des Ewigen Juden, von dem erzählt wird, dass er dem auf dem Kreuzweg schmachtenden Christus die Rast missgönnt habe und dafür zu ewiger Wanderschaft verdammt worden sei. Die Wurzeln der Überlieferung reichen bis ins Mittelalter zurück, doch erst zu Beginn des 17. Jahrhunderts beginnt der Stoff sein hohes Wirkungspotential zu entfalten. Ahasver wird zu einer plastischen und zugleich mirakulösen Figur, die ihren Siegeszug quer durch Europa antritt. Ein antijudaistischer Ton ist dabei nicht zu verkennen. Und auch wenn im Laufe der Zeit identifikatorische Formen der Aneignung den Mythos durchdringen, bleibt doch die Gefahr judenfeindlicher Aktualisierung präsent, wie nicht zuletzt die NS-Propaganda zeigt. Das Buch verfolgt die ebenso erstaunliche wie ungeheure Karriere dieser Figur von der Frühen Neuzeit bis in die Moderne, wobei das Augenmerk vor allem den brisanten Dokumenten des deutschen Kulturraums gilt. Ob Goethe, Heine, Wagner oder Celan – sie alle sind Stimmen eines Chors, der gerade in seiner Dissonanz bezeugt, dass Mythos und Protagonist das Schicksal teilen, nicht sterben zu können.
Kreativität
Authors: König Christoph
Published: October 2023

Rilke schrieb seinen Gedichtzyklus »Duineser Elegien« in dem langen Jahrzehnt von 1912 bis 1922. Ein Werkkomplex entstand, der die zehn großen, kanonisch gewordenen Elegien umfasst und ebenso »Fragmentarisches« – so nannte Rilke einen zweiten Band, der mit dem Zyklus im Jahr 1923 erscheinen sollte. Dazu kam es freilich nicht. Die Lektüren von Christoph König gelten allen Gedichten des Zyklus und des Fragmentarischen jeweils individuell. Sie entfalten den Werkkomplex unter dem Gesichtspunkt der „Kreativität“. Die Frage lautet: Welches sind die Bedingungen, die die Gedichte jeweils möglich machen? Eine Wiegebewegung zwischen Zauberei und Redlichkeit zeigt sich, die die großen Themen Liebe, Tod, Krankheit und vor allem Kunst erfasst. Diese Redlichkeit besteht in der Skepsis, die sich stets durchsetzt - die Gedichte wissen, dass sie von etwas Transzendentem nur träumen, es aber nicht fassen können. So bleibt dem Dichter allein die Gedankenarbeit in der Sprache. - Ein Epilog zur Kritik der Überwältigung beschließt die Lektüren. Das Buch bildet mit seinen Interpretationen das Gegenstück zum ersten, von Christoph König herausgegebenen Band der neuen historisch-kritischen Ausgabe der „Werke“ Rilkes, der die „Duineser Elegien und die zugehörigen Gedichte enthält.
Menschenbildung durch Musik
Authors: Schenk Dietmar
Published: October 2023

Inmitten der Turbulenzen der Weimarer Zeit setzte sich Leo Kestenberg (1882–1962) für ein fast utopisches Ziel ein: Menschenbildung durch Musik. Die Welle der Revolution trug den Sozialisten und Busoni-Schüler Kestenberg 1918 ins preußische Kultusministerium. Inspiriert von der Hoffnung, dass sich eine Erneuerung des Musiklebens im Zuge gesellschaftlich-kultureller Veränderungen ermöglichen lässt, wollte er "Volksbildung" und Neue Musik miteinander verbinden. Er konnte erreichen, dass Franz Schreker, Ferruccio Busoni, Arnold Schönberg und Paul Hindemith nach Berlin berufen wurden, unterstützte einen jungen Komponisten wie Ernst Krenek und gilt als Spiritus Rector der Kroll-Oper unter Otto Klemperer. Angesichts immer neuer Krisen mündete der Aufbruch der frühen Zwanzigerjahre jedoch notgedrungen in eine Politik der Bewahrung. Heute gilt Kestenberg, der 1933 nach Prag floh und später in Israel lebte, in erster Linie als ein Repräsentant der Musikpädagogik. Dieses Buch behandelt dagegen seine weitgreifenden kulturreformerischen Ideen und die kulturpolitische Dimension seines Wirkens.
Female with Atraumatic Abdominal Bruising
Authors: Pacheco Zachary S. , Johnson Grace , Shufflebarger Erin F.
Published: October 2023

Case presentation: We describe the case of a 38-year-old female patient with a history of lupus presenting with atraumatic abdominal pain and ecchymosis. The ultimate diagnosis of abdominal lupus erythematous panniculitis was determined based on physical exam and imaging findings.Discussion: Lupus erythematous panniculitis is a rare diagnosis, but consideration is important as early recognition and treatment is important to reduce pain and lessen the possibility of irreversible disfigurement and unnecessary costs to affected patients.
57-Year-Old Male Veteran with Recurrent Fevers
Authors: Chu Eileen , King Samantha A. , Bontempo Laura J , Windsor T. Andrew
Published: October 2023

A 57-year-old male veteran presented to the emergency department for recurrent fevers for 10 days. The patient was febrile but had an overall benign physical exam. This interesting case explores the broad differential diagnosis and evaluation in a patient who presents with fever of unknown origin.
A Previously Healthy Infant with Lemierre Syndrome in the Emergency Department: Case Report
Authors: Kosoko Adeola Adekunbi , Clement Omoyeni O.
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Lemierre syndrome (LS) is a rare condition with a high mortality risk. It is well described in older children and young adults involving bacteremia, thrombophlebitis, and metastatic abscess commonly due to Fusobacterium infections. Young, pre-verbal children are also susceptible to LS; thus, careful attention must be given to their pattern of symptoms and history to identify this condition in the emergency department (ED). Case Report: A 12-month-old previously healthy boy with a recent diagnosis of acute otitis media and viral illness presented to the ED with a complaint of fever. Additional symptoms developed at the head and neck and were noted on subsequent ED visits. Advanced imaging revealed significant lymphadenopathy and deep space inflammation extending to the mediastinum. Subsequent imaging confirmed extensive sinus and deep vein thromboses, consistent with LS. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was the only organism identified. After surgical debridement, appropriate intravenous antibiotics, and heparin anticoagulation therapy, the patient experienced full recovery after prolonged hospitalization.Conclusion: A febrile infant with multiple acute care visits and development of lymphadenopathy, decreased oral intake, decreased cervical range of motion, and sepsis should raise suspicion for Lemierre syndrome. The medical evaluation of deep neck spaces and deep veins should be similar to that of older children and adults with LS, including advanced imaging of the head and neck. However, medical management should particularly target MRSA due to its emerging prevalence among infantile LS cases. Further research is necessary to determine the optimal management strategies of LS for this age group.
Spontaneous Coronary Sinus Thrombosis Detected by Point-of-care Transthoracic Echo: A Case Report
Authors: Berrin Lily Leitner , Howell Kaitlen , Foote Amanda , Mullings Jordan , Desai Akash , Montgomery Martha , Barbant Sophie , Nagdev Arun
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Coronary sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare condition, primarily occurring after instrumentation of the heart, with no prior reported cases diagnosed via point-of-care ultrasound or of spontaneous occurrence without predisposing medical or surgical history. Patients typically present with critical illness, and CST has a reported mortality of 80%. Case Report: We present a case of a healthy 38-year-old male with chest pain one hour after cocaine use, with an electrocardiogram pattern consistent with Wellens syndrome, whose point-of-care cardiac ultrasound revealed CST. Conclusion: This uncommon ultrasonographic finding has never been reported in the emergency medicine literature to our knowledge. It can be recognized by the clinician sonographer during standard point-of-care transthoracic echocardiogram.
A Man with Severe, Left Lower Quadrant Abdominal Pain
Authors: Wen Ta-Jen , Su Yu-Te , Ke Hung-Yen , Lai Kuan-Cheng
Published: October 2023

Case presentation:  An 84-year-old man presented to the emergency department with sudden, left lower quadrant cramping pain. Because critical hypotension was noted, point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) was performed immediately. The study revealed a pulsatile flow extravasating from the left common iliac artery into the left psoas muscle with hypoechoic para-aortic fluid collection. Discussion: Common iliac artery rupture is rare and has nonspecific clinical presentations. A quick disposition can be made with a combination of clinical manifestations and POCUS results.
Retropharyngeal Hematoma Causing Airway Compromise After Tissue Plasminogen Activator Administration: A Case Report
Authors: Provenza Christian , Habermann Arun Christian , Williams Theron , Metter Jeffrey , Walker James Richard
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), commonly used for treatment of acute ischemic stroke, is associated with life-threatening bleeding intracranially as well as surrounding the airway. Case Report: A 78-year-old year old male who presented with stroke symptoms and after tPA administration developed a retropharyngeal hematoma requiring intubation and surgical intervention. Conclusion: Numerous threats to the patient’s airway can develop after tPA administration. While angioedema is the most common cause, it is important to be prepared for other causes related to hemorrhage.