bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nghiên cứu khả năng chữa cháy và thử nghiệm độc tính của bột chữa cháy trên cơ sở tổ hợp monoamoni photphat và một số muối vô cơ
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Mùa , Trung Tran Huu  , Trang Nguyễn Thị Thu , Đạt Nguyễn Hữu , Minh Nguyen Tien  , Huynh Hoang Ngoc  , Hoàng Ngọc Huynh , Giang Nguyen Vu
Published: September 2024

Monoamoni photphat là thành phần chính được ứng dụng nhiều trong chế tạo bột chữa cháy nhờ khả năng chữa cháy hiệu quả và độc tính thấp. Bằng phương pháp phối trộn với một số muối vô cơ khác, nhóm nghiên cứu đã tổng hợp được sản phẩm bột chữa cháy với thành phần chính là monoammonium phosphate (MAP), hợp chất phosphat vô cơ, hợp chất sulfat vô cơ, magie hydroxit, hợp chất cacbonat vô cơ và các phụ gia phụ trợ khác. Nghiên cứu này phân tích các đặc trưng tính chất như đặc tính phân hủy nhiệt, khả năng chữa cháy và độc tính sinh học của phẩm bột chữa cháy. Các phương pháp nghiên cứu bao gồm phân tích nhiệt trọng (TGA), thử nghiệm chữa cháy và đánh giá độc tính cấp tính (LD50). Kết quả cho thấy, trong quy mô phòng thí nghiệm, đám cháy được dập tắt sau 10 giây phun bột và không bùng cháy lại với mức độ độc tính sinh học "gần như không độc" theo phân loại của OECD với kết quả LD50 đạt mức an toàn
Cooperative Conditions: A Primer on Architecture, Finance and Regulation in Zurich.
Authors: Kockelkorn Anne , Schindler Susanne , Hirschberg Rebekka
Published: September 2024

Recent cooperative housing projects in Zurich have become icons of architectural design internationally. But what makes innovation in nonprofit housing possible within a largely for-profit real estate market? What has enabled Zurich’s lasting commitment to nonspeculation for more than one hundred years? How does built architecture partake in these processes — and how does its partaking expand the definition of architecture? “Cooperative Conditions” answers these questions in a systematic investigation of eight conditions that have allowed Zurich’s cooperative housing to thrive under the principles of public benefit, or Gemeinnützigkeit. By analyzing specific financial and regulatory instruments, their history, and their intersection with the built environment, this primer shows that the exceptional quality in Zurich’s cooperative housing is possible because of, not despite, the commitment to nonspeculation.
Експрес-діагностика фінансового стану підприємства: стратегічний аспект
Authors: Довбня С. Б. , Папуша І. В.
Published: September 2024

В умовах нестабільного зовнішнього середовища успішне функціонування підприємства неможливе без коректної діагностики його фінансового стану як в поточному періоді, та і в майбутньому. Тому постає потреба у розробці методики діагностики фінансового стану з можливістю його прогнозування. Метою дослідження є формування комплексного методичного інструментарію діагностики, який дозволить проаналізувати поточний та перспективний фінансовий стан підприємства. Основним підходом до написання статті є узагальнення існуючих наукових розробок та їх систематизація, логічний аналіз процесів та індикаторів фінансової діяльності, результатом якої є новий методичний підхід до діагностики фінансового стану у стратегічному аспекті. У процесі наукового дослідження було запропоновано методику стратегічної експрес-діагностики фінансового стану, сформовано поняття «стратегічна експрес-діагностика» за рахунок методів порівняння та узагальнення. Завдяки методу моделювання та таблично-графічного описано механізм стратегічної експрес-діагностики фінансового стану на основі розрахунку індикаторів, що характеризують фінансовий стан підприємства. Також використано спеціальні економічні методи дослідження – метод спостереження та збору даних, метод групування. У результаті дослідження, сформовано напрями, набір показників стратегічної експрес-діагностики. Представлено механізм розрахунку та інтерпретації отриманих результатів для ідентифікації фінансового стану підприємства за допомогою матриці результатів стратегічної експрес-діагностики, а також рекомендацій щодо його подальшої діяльності. Позитивною рисою методики є її комплексність, яка полягає, з одного боку, в розгляді всіх аспектів фінансового стану підприємства, а, з іншого боку, в оцінці відповідності фактичного рівня показників логічно обґрунтованим критеріям та дослідженні їх динаміки і прогнозуванні тенденцій. Запропонована методика має як теоретичне значення, так і практичну цінність ї може використовуватись на підприємствах для оцінки та прогнозування фінансового стану підприємства та обґрунтування фінансової стратегії. Оригінальність статті полягає у стратегічній діагностиці фінансового стану, що забезпечується дослідженням динаміки показників та оцінкою відповідності рекомендованому значенню кожного конкретного показника, та на їх основі визначення прогнозного фінансового стану підприємства. Перспективами подальших наукових досліджень є уточнення, удосконалення та конкретизація елементів представленої методики, відповідно до динамічної зміни умов середовища підприємства. Стаття має методологічний тип.
The Connection between Professional Sporting Events, Holidays and Domestic Violence in Calgary, Alberta
Authors: Boutilier Sophia , Jadidzadeh Ali , Esina Elena , Wells Lana , Kneebone Ronald D.
Published: September 2024

There are some days in Calgary, Alta when domestic violence is more likely to happen than other days. There is a statistically significant connection between higher rates of domestic violence and certain Calgary Stampeders’ football games as well as the arrival of the Calgary Stampede. During the 10-day-long Calgary Stampede, domestic violence calls on the seventh, ninth and tenth day of Stampede, were up 15 per cent compared to an average day. Weekends and summer months were also generally associated with the highest rates of domestic violence reports in Calgary. When it came to Calgary Stampeders’ football games, calls were higher only when the Stampeders faced off against the rival Edmonton Eskimos – with a 15 per cent increase in domestic violence reports. Grey Cup games in which Calgary played were associated with a 40 per cent increase in reports of domestic violence. However, games played by the Calgary Flames seemed to have no relationship to domestic violence calls, even those against the rival Edmonton team. Also, New Year’s Day appears to be associated with a significant spike in domestic violence, going by a four-year count of phone calls reporting domestic violence to both police and a local help line for those experiencing domestic and sexual abuse. There are also increases in calls associated with Good Friday, Easter, Canada Day, Labour Day, Valentine’s Day and Halloween. Meanwhile, the 2013 catastrophic floods in Calgary resulted in an increase in reports of domestic violence to police and the Connect help line, averaging an additional 6.6 reported incidents of domestic violence per day during the flood, 14 per cent higher than average. A correlation was also found in Calgary between the fall in oil prices and the rise in calls, with every US$10 fall in the price of West Texas Intermediate resulting in an extra call for help every two days. Since reducing domestic violence requires recognizing possible contributing factors and finding ways to counteract their effect, identifying these correlates is the first step to prevention. New places to look, based on these results, are highly charged Stampeder football games, the Calgary Stampede, weekends, summer months and certain holidays. Based on the study results, the authors recommend increasing publically funded childcare and affordable family outings; working with sporting organizations to better educate and support gender equity, healthy relationship skills and bystander skills; increasing training in social and emotional learning for parents and families; and conducting further research on the role of alcohol in domestic violence.
Where in the World are Canadian Oil and Gas Companies? 2012
Authors: Hojjati Niloo , Larson Braeden
Published: September 2024

Begun in 2011 as an internal research tool for the development of the Extractive Resource Governance Program, this study seeks to answer the vital question: Where in the world are Canadian oil and gas companies? To answer this question, we extract firm-level information from publicly traded Canadian companies in order to establish the location of their activities around the globe.1 The data collected in the “Where in the World” (hereafter WIW) project are presented through a publicly accessible interactive world map, which allows users to explore a specific country or region over time. This map can be accessed online at http://www.policyschool.ca/research-teaching/teaching-training/extractiveresource-governance/ergp-map/. For background information regarding the WIW project, including an extensive overview of the methodology, please refer to http://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Where-in-the-WorldHojjati-Horsfield-Jordison-final.pdf. For a summarized overview of the annual data gathered in 2011, please refer to http://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/ uploads/2017/06/2011-Where-in-the-World-Hojjati-Horsfield-Jordison-final.pdf. This report, as in the earlier report in this series, presents an extensive account of the global presence of Canadian oil and gas (hereafter O&G) companies in the 2012 year of study.2 In total, 228 Canadian O&G companies conducted operations in 85 countries in 2012, extending their presence to every region of the world. While North America continued to serve as the primary destination for Canadian exploration and production activities, the role of Canadian O&G service companies increased significantly in the Middle Eastern oil and gas industry, particularly in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman. This report begins with a regional overview of the international activities of Canadian exploration and production (E&P) companies, followed by a summary of the level of activities on a country basis. The report then continues by providing the same analysis for Canadian O&G service companies.
Enforcement Issues Associated with Prospectus Exemptions in Canada
Authors: MacIntosh Jeffrey G.
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the regime of prospectus exemptions in Canada. The focus is on the enforcement process, and to this end the article includes an empirical examination of enforcement actions by both the securities regulators and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). The end in view is two-fold; to provide a description of the exempt market and enforcement efforts, and to comment on whether enforcement resources are properly deployed. The latter necessarily requires a critical examination of the nature of the various exemptions, their purposes, and whether they are appropriately crafted to achieve their desired ends. That in turn requires an analysis of which issuers use the various exemptions, what types of securities are issued, and who the buyers are. Unfortunately, the Canadian data falls far short of painting a comprehensive or reliable picture of the exempt market. This is a product of many factors. Notably, many exempt financings need not be reported to the regulators. Moreover, many small private companies do not report their exempt financings even when required to do so. The extent of the under-reporting problem (from both causes) is illustrated by data from Statistics Canada suggesting that in 2014, there were about 156,000 exempt financings across Canada. However, in that year, only about 7,125 exempt financing reports were filed with the regulators. Understanding the nature of the exempt market is also hindered by the fact that not all of the provincial regulators compile statistics relating to the use of the various exemptions, and even among regulators that provide statistics, these are not published on an annual basis. Added to this, the published statistics that we have fall far short of painting a comprehensive or picture of the exempt market. The regulators do not compile cross-tabulated statistics relating to the nature of the issuers, the types of purchasers, the amount of capital raised, and the types of securities issued. Nor do they keep statistics on redemptions of prospectus-exempt securities, thus potentially yielding a material overstatement of the net amount of prospectus exempt financings each year.
Social Policy Trends- Income Support Caseloads in Alberta
Authors: Wilkins Margarita (Gres)
Published: September 2024

INCOME SUPPORT CASELOADS IN ALBERTA Number of people who collect income support in Alberta, over the period April 2005 to January 2017 The effects of lower oil prices, the difficulty of gaining approval for new pipelines, and the Fort McMurray fires have all contributed to job losses, income drops, and uncertainty about future prospects. Measures of economic health typically focus on the unemployment rate, GDP, and the number of job losses. Another useful indicator is the number of people relying on social assistance. Those receiving social assistance have often exhausted all other options – including Employment Insurance – and are now relying on this last layer of the social safety net.
Social Policy Trends – The Trade-Off Between Employment and Social Assistance Caseloads, Alberta, 2005-2017 Authors
Authors: Wilkins Margarita (Gres)
Published: September 2024

THE TRADE-OFF BETWEEN EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE CASELOADS, ALBERTA, 2005-2017 As employment falls, social assistance caseloads typically rise. Caseloads have recently increased considerably more than in the past, which may suggest a new trend Social assistance is part of a social safety net that “catches” individuals who have lost their jobs. In this issue of Social Policy Trends we plot monthly data on the number of employed persons per 100 adults aged 15-64 years, versus the number of social assistance caseloads in the same age bracket, from April 2005 to April 2017. Our attention is restricted to social assistance cases defined by the provincial government as “expected to work (ETW)” cases. Such cases are established for those who are either employable persons temporarily out of work, or adults whose market income is insufficient to meet their basic needs.
Social Policy Trends: International Trends in Female Employment Rates
Authors: Kneebone Ronald D. , Wilkins Margarita (Gres)
Published: September 2024

Women are playing a larger role in the workforce than ever before, but not in the U.S. The employment rate measures the percentage of the adult population of working age (15-64 years) that is an active participant in the labour force (full-time or part-time). A high employment rate enables countries to finance government programs with moderate rates of taxation, and in high employment countries there tends to be less pressure on social programs. Countries with low employment rates are less able to fund services and face greater social pressures. The employment rate provides a better measure of economic performance than the unemployment rate because it considers not only individuals who are unemployed but also those who have been discouraged to look for work.
Social Policy Trends: Alberta Government Program Spending
Authors: Wilkins Margarita (Gres) , Kneebone Ronald D.
Published: September 2024

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT PROGRAM SPENDING, ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION AND POPULATION Since the mid-1990s, the government of Alberta has been unable to keep spending on health care from rising faster than inflation plus the population growth rate. A fair assessment of how much the provincial government has spent on each Albertan over time requires adjustment of budget data, to remove the effects of inflation and population growth. The data in the graph reflect those adjustments. The data measure, since 1980, how much the government has spent, on average and after adjusting for inflation, on providing health care, education, and social services on each Albertan. We focus on these three areas because they are the three largest spending components for Canadian provinces, including Alberta. The graph also presents data on how much expenditures the government has had to devote to servicing its outstanding debt.
Social Policy Trends: Social Assistance Caseloads in Alberta by Family Composition
Authors: Kneebone Ronald D. , Wilkins Margarita (Gres)
Published: September 2024

SOCIAL ASSISTANCE CASELOADS IN ALBERTA BY FAMILY COMPOSITION During Alberta’s recent economic recession, most new social assistance cases were filed for single individuals. Alberta Works is a social assistance program that allows certain individuals to receive income support from the provincial government. One of the eligibility criteria is that those persons must be free of physical or mental limitations that could affect their employment opportunities. Once they are accepted into the Alberta Works program, those persons are filed under the Expected To Work (ETW) classification. This classification, and the composition of the individual’s family, determines the level of income support to which they are entitled. In 2017, a single adult was eligible to receive, from all sources, up to $674 per month in income benefits. A single parent with one child was eligible to receive $1,661 and a couple with two children was eligible for $2,608 per month. The graph on the right shows, during the period from April 2004 until May 2017, the number of ETW cases identified by the family composition of those receiving the benefits.
50 Years of Government of Alberta Budgeting
Authors: Kneebone Ronald , Wilkins Margarita
Published: September 2024

This briefing note uses a newly completed time series on the government of Alberta’s finances to present a broad overview of the government’s budgetary choices since fiscal year 1965–66. The note paints a picture using broad strokes that focuses on the government’s attempts to deal with volatile energy revenues. It shows that over the past 50 years the government has made a policy choice to allow volatility in energy revenues to create volatility in its budget. This policy choice has resulted in occasional bouts of severe spending contractions and likely encouraged higher rates of spending and lower taxation than would otherwise have been observed. These outcomes are the result of the government failing to heed the advice of economists, namely, to save energy revenues and in this way establish a steady and reliable source of revenue. In the note we describe a number of strategies the government has used over the years to reduce its reliance on energy revenue. Success came only after a dramatic cut to program spending in the mid-1990s. Only during this brief period in the mid-1990s was the government able to fund current expenditures without the need for energy revenues. To use a phrase made popular in the 2015 provincial election campaign, for that brief period in the mid-1990s, the government had managed to climb “off the energy roller-coaster.” But it could not stay off, and the government, with the support of voters, returned to a pattern of financing spending growth not with taxation but with energy revenues. At the time of writing this note, the current government is suffering the consequences of a budget based on spending and tax choices that require a heavy reliance on energy revenues to find balance. Getting off the energy roller coaster requires new revenue, cuts to program spending, or some combination of the two. To remain off the roller coaster requires a commitment of the sort previous governments have been unable to stick to.
Social Policy Trends: Domestic Violence and the Holidays
Authors: Kneebone Ronald , Wilkins Margarita
Published: September 2024

Occurrences of domestic violence spike on January 1st each year. The figure presents data showing the average number of occurrences of domestic violence in Calgary each day between December 22nd and January 10th, recorded from 2013 to 2017. Our focus is on occurrences of domestic violence that result in an intervention by police and satisfy a definition of criminal behavior used by Statistics Canada. These occurrences typically involve criminal offenses such as assault, criminal harassment, sexual offences, or homicide.
Enhancing Fashion Image Generation with GAN
Authors:   Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, S Aswin Raj , Hemavathi Mrs. R ,   Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology
Published: September 2024

Abstract—In this systematic review, we conducted a thorough examination of existing research concerning generative adversarial networks (GANs), focusing on their application in the fashion domain. Through the utilization of the Scopus database, a total of 933 publications pertaining to the use of GANs in fashion from 2017 to 2023 were identified. Ultimately, 22 relevant records were selected and examined based on the GANs' topologies, losses, inputs, and outputs. These findings formed the foundation for investigating the unique aspects of GAN methodology within the realm of fashion. Given the vast scope of fashion, a wide range of recognized methodologies have been adapted for this field. However, no approach has demonstrated clear superiority in the context of fashion. By conducting a comprehensive analysis of the literature, we identify the advancements, challenges, and research gaps in the field. Additionally, we propose potential directions for future investigations, aiming to inspire researchers to explore new horizons and drive innovation in this rapidly evolving domain. Keywords— Vanilla GAN, fashion, adversarial networks
Enhanced Security for ATM Machines Using Facial Recognition and OTP
Authors: Shinde Trupti , Nandre Tanuja , Wable Gaurav
Published: September 2024

In recent years, the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks has exposed significant vulnerabilities in traditional ATM security systems, primarily those relying on Personal Identification Number (PIN)-based authentication. This paper presents an advanced security framework that combines biometric facial recognition with a One-Time Password (OTP) system to create a dual-factor authentication mechanism aimed at fortifying ATM security. The integration of these technologies addresses the shortcomings of conventional PIN-based systems, offering a robust solution to prevent unauthorized access and reduce fraud. The proposed system utilizes machine learning algorithms for facial recognition, ensuring reliable and accurate user identification under various conditions. Complementing this is an OTP sent to the user's registered mobile device, which adds a secondary layer of verification. The results from the implementation show a significant decrease in unauthorized access attempts and fraudulent activities, thereby enhancing the overall security of ATM transactions without compromising on user convenience. Keywords: ATM security, facial recognition, OTP, biometric authentication, dual-factor authentication, fraud prevention
Ambience: an operating system for IoT microservices
Authors: Bakir Fatih , Wang Sierra , Ekaireb Tyler , Pearson Jack , Krintz Chandra , Wolski Rich
Published: September 2024

Increasingly, the heterogeneity of devices and software that comprise the Internet of Things (IoT) is impeding innovation. IoT deployments amalgamate compute, storage, networking capabilities provisioned at multiple resource scales, from low-cost, resource constrained microcontrollers to resource rich public cloud servers. To support these different resource scales and capabilities, the operating systems (OSs) that manage them have also diverged significantly. Because the OS is the “API” for the hardware, this proliferation is causing a lack of portability across devices and systems, complicating development, deployment, management, and optimization of IoT applications. To address these impediments, we investigate a new, “clean slate” OS design and implementation that hides this heterogeneity via a new set of abstractions specifically for supporting microservices as a universal application programming model in IoT contexts. The operating system, called Ambience, supports IoT applications structured as microservices and facilitates their portability, isolation, and deployment time optimization. We discuss the design and implementation of Ambience, evaluate its performance, and demonstrate its portability using both microbenchmarks and end-to-end IoT deployments. Our results show that Ambience can scale down to 64MHz microcontrollers and up to modern x86_64 servers, while providing similar or better performance than comparable commodity operating systems on the same range of hardware platforms.
Legal Responsibilities of Taxpayers Intentionally Not Reporting SPT Correctly
Authors: Rogantino Sampetua Pasaribu
Published: September 2024

The source of revenue in Indonesia was divided into two: domestic revenue and foreign revenue. In this regard, tax was one of the sources of domestic revenue. The tax was also one of the largest revenue sources for Indonesia. The tax collected by the state on its citizen included income tax, value added tax, sales tax on luxury goods, revenue stamp, and certain land and building tax. Likewise one of the cases that would be analyzed by the recent research was how was the legal sanction given to the taxpayers who intentionally not reporting tax return properly. Thus, it could reduce state income and hamper public welfare. Such problem was really unfortunate and unexpected since this problem could lead state losses in terms of infrastructure development or national or international economy. The research design used in arranging this recent research was normative research. Article 39th of Tax Law has regulated that whoever deliberately failed to submit his tax return, or submit the tax return, but the information and content was false and incomplete, which might harm state revenue, would be subject to criminal sanction. The fulfillment in tax payment was really required, but when this thing was not fulfilled by those taxpayers, they would be subject to legal sanction, since they did not fulfill what they were supposed to do. The sanction would be in form of administrative sanction and also criminal sanction. Those legal sanctions were more prioritized for the taxpayers who deliberately failed to submit their tax return properly, which might subject them to legal sanction.
PEMBERDAYAAN DAN OPTIMALISASI POTENSI DESA PAYA LIPAH MELALUI PENGEMBANGAN INFRASTRUKTUR DAN PENGOLAHAN HASIL LAUT
Authors: Shalihul Nasir Muhammad , Rizal Muhammad , Ratna Sari Sinaga Dewi , Arismawati Resti , Ramanda Adam , Kholidiah Siagian Nur , Milia Wahyuni Siregar Eka , Dika Saran , Yardiani Windi , Anliza Rahmi Amelia , Khairunnisa  , Amir Fazri , Azuar Rizal Teuku , Syabriyana Maliya , Firdasari  , Kurnia Sari Ceni Febi
Published: September 2024

Kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Tematik yang dilaksanakan di Desa Paya Lipah, Kecamatan Peureulak, Kabupaten Aceh Timur, bertujuan untuk memberdayakan masyarakat setempat melalui pengembangan infrastruktur dan optimalisasi potensi hasil laut. Program ini melibatkan mahasiswa dari berbagai disiplin ilmu, yang bekerja sama dengan masyarakat dalam melaksanakan berbagai kegiatan yang bermanfaat. Salah satu program unggulan adalah pembangunan rumah prisma untuk penjemuran kerupuk ikan bandeng, yang menggunakan plastik ultraviolet. Teknologi ini memungkinkan proses pengeringan berlangsung lebih efisien dan higienis, meskipun terjadi perubahan cuaca. Selain itu, kegiatan pembuatan kerupuk ikan bandeng dan produk olahan laut lainnya bertujuan untuk meningkatkan nilai tambah dan pendapatan masyarakat. Selain fokus pada pengolahan hasil laut, program ini juga mencakup pengembangan infrastruktur desa, seperti pembangunan gapura desa yang bertujuan untuk memperindah dan memperjelas identitas desa. Pembuatan peta desa berbasis sistem koordinat geografis juga dilakukan untuk memudahkan akses informasi tentang kondisi geografis dan administrasi desa. Hasil dari kegiatan KKN ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kesadaran dan partisipasi masyarakat dalam memanfaatkan teknologi dan potensi lokal untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan mereka. Program ini juga memperkuat hubungan antara mahasiswa, masyarakat, dan pemerintah desa, yang bersama-sama berkomitmen untuk pembangunan desa yang berkelanjutan.
Hybridisation in English Newspapers in Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Mohammed Nurul , Hashim Azirah
Published: September 2024

Over the decades, Bangladesh has experienced many language contact situations. Based on history, there are many instances of the presence of Urdu, Perso-Arabic, and Hindi (Sanskrit) words within the Bengali language. As a result, when Bangladeshi newspapers use English, there are common Bengali loanwords throughout the articles, derived from the region’s developmental process. The motivation behind this study is to look at hybridisation in Bangladeshi English newspapers and to determine their functions in relation to the socio-cultural and political contexts in which they are found. This study is being conducted as a qualitative textual content analysis. The data were collected from three national dailies namely, The Daily Star, The Independent and The News Today. This study strives to create a corpus of contact expressions based on these newspapers; delineate the types of Bengali and other loan words used in the corpus and reasons for their use; and examine the results in relation to the language ecology. The analysis of data in this study shows that hybridisation is one of the most language contact features found in the English dailies in Bangladesh which contributes to the higher number of loanwords in English and are often used by people in different domains within Bangladesh.
Terug naar de menselijke maat in de handhaving van socialezekerheidsfraude
Authors: Mein A.G.
Published: September 2024

Terug naar de menselijke maat in de handhaving van socialezekerheidsfraude

In dit artikel wordt, aan de hand van een analyse van het rapport van de Parlementaire enquêtecommissie fraudebeleid en dienstverlening, een omslag beschreven in het denken over de handhaving van de socialezekerheidswetgeving. Van streng ten aanzien van mogelijke fraude naar meer ruimte voor maatwerk op basis van de persoonlijke omstandigheden van het geval. Ten grondslag aan deze ontwikkeling ligt een ander mensbeeld.
A Study on the Effect of HMR Product Selection Attributes on Satisfaction, Mediated by Retail Brand Trust
Authors:   Dongguk Business Research Institute, Shim Hye-Eun , Chung Jibok
Published: September 2024

In an environment where the HMR market is rapidly increasing and various competing products are emerging by distribution channel, this study aims to identify the main factors to consider when consumers choose HMR and analyze the mediating effect of brand trust by distribution channel in the relationship between selection attributes and customer satisfaction. The results of the study showed that in the relationship between HMR selection attributes (convenience, health, quality, and variety) and customer satisfaction, each factor had a statistically significant positive (+) effect. In particular, convenience had the biggest impact on customer satisfaction. This shows that while consumers consider convenience, health, product quality, and variety, convenience is an important factor in customer satisfaction. In addition, as a result of analyzing the mediating effect of brand trust, it was found that brand trust acts as an important parameter in the process of HMR product selection and customer satisfaction in the relationship between HMR selection attributes (convenience, health, quality, and diversity) and customer satisfaction. Consumers tend to choose HMR products based on brand credibility and thereby shape customer satisfaction. This confirms that the brand symbolizes the quality and reliability of the product, and that consumers choose the product based on their trust in the brand and experience satisfaction.
Efeitos do uso de Cannabis medicinal no tratamento da dor relacionada ao câncer: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Santos Ayra Lisiane Ferreira dos , dos Santos Eduardo Salomão Rodrigues Nascimento , Dibai Filho Almir Vieira , Gomes Cid André Fidelis de Paula , Pinto Caroline de Menezes , Souza Cesário da Silva
Published: September 2024

Introdução: A dor, considerada uma experiência sensitiva que pode estar associada a lesões pode agravar o sofrimento em pacientes com câncer. Objetivo: Identificar a eficácia de produtos derivados do gênero Cannabis no tratamento da dor relacionada ao câncer em comparação com os demais tratamentos para a dor e placebo em pacientes oncológicos. Material e métodos: Revisão sistemática que seguiu o checklist PRISMA para sua elaboração. A pergunta de pesquisa foi elaborada através da estratégia PICO, sendo os termos de busca “Cancer pain”, “Cannabis” e “Cannabinoids”. As buscas por estudos foram realizadas nas bases de dados PubMed, Embase e CENTRAL. Resultados: Os estudos selecionados possuem como intervenções predominantes o uso de extratos de Canabidiol (CBD), Tetra-hidrocanabinol (THC) e CBD e THC compostos (Nabiximols); os principais desfechos analisados foram o alívio da dor e sintomas relacionados ao câncer. Conclusão: O uso de derivados da Cannabis para tratar a dor não demonstrou superioridade em relação aos tratamentos convencionais ou ao placebo.
Manejo farmacoterapêutico da insônia primária: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Martins Arely Priscila Gomes , Gomes Ana Beatriz Siqueira Portela , Vieira Marina Duarte Gama , Acioli Juliana Reis Moura Lippo , Basílio Victória Karollynne Vasconcelos , Silva Ana Paula Fernandes da
Published: September 2024

Introdução. O sono é primordial para manter o equilíbrio metabólico, neurológico e cognitivo do indivíduo, logo quando alterado de forma súbita ou prolongada pode desencadear efeitos nocivos à saúde física e/ou mental. Nesse contexto, inicialmente identificada como um sintoma, a insônia tornou-se reconhecida como um transtorno por gerar sofrimento ou dano funcional e tem se tornado frequente na prática clínica, atingindo mais de 30% da população idosa afetando além da cognição, a atenção, o equilíbrio e as tarefas diárias. Objetivo. Evidenciar as terapêuticas atuais utilizadas para o manejo da insônia, como forma de promover o bem estar físico e mental assim como maior qualidade de vida para a população insone. Metodologia. Foram avaliados artigos disponíveis nas bases de dados U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes Health (PubMed), Scielo e Science Direct. A identificação e seleção dos artigos foi realizada considerando como critérios de inclusão texto completo; últimos 5 anos; inglês. Resultados. Foram identificados 897 artigos a partir dos descritores utilizados nessa revisão. A seleção baseada na análise dos títulos e resumos bem como a leitura completa dos manuscritos resultou em 22 artigos elegíveis para análise. Conclusão. A terapia com sedativos-hipnóticos, como benzodiazepínicos e drogas z, tem sido predominante nos consultórios, embora seus efeitos colaterais como maior propensão a quedas e fraturas, potencial de dependência e processos demenciais sejam conhecidos. Nesse sentido, alternativas terapêuticas como os antagonistas dos receptores de orexina, estão sendo, cada vez mais, alvo de estudos, e o manejo da insônia deve ser individualizado a cada paciente, de modo a suprir as necessidades e diminuir efeitos adversos indesejados.
Avaliação após tratamento em piscina terapêutica para portadores de Distrofia Muscular de Becker
Authors: Lazzareschi Leandro , Cunha Márcio Fernandes da , Filoni Eduardo , Ocon Carlos Alberto , Braga Cristina , Andrade Erinaldo Luiz de , Santos Gleyce Kelly de Brito Brasileiro , Sudré Roberta Cristina das Rocha , Freitas Alessandro de , Marreira Marcelo , Cavalcante Fabrício Vieira , Silva Alexandre
Published: September 2024

A Distrofia Muscular de Becker (DMB) é uma doença genética, recessiva autossômica ligada ao cromossomo X, atinge indivíduos do sexo masculino e caracteriza-se por uma perda progressiva da força muscular. Manifesta-se por volta dos 12 anos de idade, com perda da marcha após os 25 anos, evoluindo para o óbito com aproximadamente 45 anos de idade. Objetivo: Analisar a resposta de 03 irmãos portadores de DMB, quanto à qualidade de vida (QV), independência funcional, marcha e capacidade respiratória, quando submetidos a tratamento em piscina terapêutica. Métodos: Os indivíduos foram avaliados antes, durante e depois do programa de exercícios aplicado em 18 semanas, com sessões de 60 minutos, três vezes por semana através dos instrumentos SF-36, Índice da Marcha Dinâmica, Índice de Funcionalidade de Barthel e capacidade respiratória com Voldyne e Peak Flow. Resultados: QV: Indivíduo I manteve-se estável na capacidade funcional e melhorou quanto à saúde mental; Indivíduo II melhorou quanto à capacidade funcional, aspectos físicos, estado geral de saúde e saúde mental; Indivíduo III melhorou quanto a capacidade funcional e aspectos físicos e piorou nos domínios vitalidade e saúde mental. Capacidade funcional: os Indivíduos I e III mantiveram-se estáveis e o II apresentou melhora. Desempenho da marcha: Indivíduo I apresentou leve declínio e os II e III permaneceram estáveis. Quanto à capacidade respiratória todos apresentaram melhora. Conclusão: Os casos avaliados respondem positivamente ao tratamento em piscina terapêutica, em relação à QV, independência funcional, marcha e capacidade respiratória.
ASSESSMENT OF E-GOVERNMENT INTERVENTIONS TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 11 IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Vyas-Doorgapersad Shikha
Published: September 2024

Objective: The objective of this article is to examine and address the implementation status of the e-government interventions in the context of South Africa.
 
Theoretical Framework: E-government processes can play a significant role in enhancing service deivery and achieving SDG 11's goal of establishing cities that are safe and sustainable. How these concepts can be used to offer smart services to community members is investigated in the article.
 
Method: The study is qualitative and offers desktop analysis of data available in public domain. The data is compiled through literature and document reviews, and further analysed using document and conceptual analysis.
 
Research Implications: The study identifies various challenges related to e-government processes (focus) in South African context (locus). The study questions whether South Africa is e-ready to meet with the demands of globalised technologoical reforms? A further concern is whether municiplaities are capacitated enough to embrace technological processes of offer 'smart services'?
 
Originality/Value:  The study contributes by suggesting the need to capacitate both internal and external customers to utilise technologiocal platforms of servide delivery effectively and efficiently.
Investigation Of Burnout Levels And Their Relationship With Serum S100B Levels İn Emergency Department Staff
Authors: Bozkuş Gamze , Gülen Bedia
Published: September 2024

Objective: Burnout syndrome is characterized by physical, emotional, and mental symptoms. This study aims to investigate the relationship between S100B protein levels and burnout syndrome and depression in emergency department staff.
Materials and Methods: The study included nurses and paramedics working in the emergency department of our university hospital. Depression levels and burnout severity were assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) before shifts. Blood samples were collected before and after shifts to measure S100B levels. Results were compared with S100B levels, and data were analyzed using SPSS.
Results: The study included 29 nurses (65.9%) and 15 paramedics (34.1%). Participants had an average emotional exhaustion score of 27.2 ± 7.4 (median (IQ) = 28 (22.3-33.0)), depersonalization score of 11.3 ± 4.1 (median (IQ) = 11 (9.0-13.8)), and personal accomplishment deficiency score of 30.0 ± 6.4 (median (IQ) = 28.5 (25.0-35.8)). The average BDI score was 34.4 ± 8.0 (median (IQ) = 33.5 (29.0-36.8)). Pre-shift S100B levels were 77.0 ± 21.8 (median (IQ) = 72.4 (66.4-80.6)), while post-shift S100B levels were 113.0 ± 129.6 (median (IQ) = 72.5 (65.7-87.8)). A statistically significant increase in S100B levels was observed between pre- and post-shift (p = 0.046). However, there was no significant correlation between post-shift serum S100B levels and emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, personal accomplishment deficiency, or BDI scores (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Although there is a significant change in S100B levels before and after shifts, S100B levels are not correlated with BDI scores and MBI dimensions. These findings suggest that while S100B may not be a long-term predictor of burnout and depression in emergency staff, it could be used to determine shift durations for effective management.
Proceso de secularización de los conjuntos conventuales franciscanos en elYucatán virreinal
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Román Kalisch Arturo
Published: September 2024

El objetivo del trabajo es el de describir el proceso histórico de secularización de los conjuntos franciscanos por el clero secular y establecer los cambios tecnológicos en los procesos constructivos que modificaron la espacialidad interna y la volumetría exterior de los conjuntos doctrinales y parroquiales, así como sus respectivas capillas de visita, en el actual estado de Yucatán. A través del análisis de la información documental disponible y de la observación directa de los elementos tecnológicos en las edificaciones franciscanas y seculares se determina tanto el proceso de secularización como las soluciones constructivas adoptadas en ellas. Se verá que las soluciones constructivas permitieron una consolidación material eficiente y rápida de estos conjuntos como consolidación de sus territorios.
Short-term effectiveness of epidermis dermis fascia kinesiotaping technique in myofascial pain syndrome on upper trapezius: A multi-center, double-blind, randomized clinical study
Authors: Geler Külcü Duygu
Published: September 2024

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the efficacy of epidermis dermis fascia (EDF) kinesiotaping (KT) technique on pain intensity, number of active trigger points (TrPs), cervical range of motion (ROM) angles, and disability levels in patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) on upper trapezius (UT) muscle. Patients and methods: Between January 2019 and January 2020, a total of 180 patients (21 males, 159 females; mean age: 35.9±9.0 years; range, 18 to 56 years) with MPS were included. The patients were randomized into either KT with EDF technique (Group 1) or sham KT (Group 2). Outcome measures were Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score, number of active TrPs, cervical ROM angles, and Neck Pain Disability Scale (NPDS). Results: Both groups improved in terms of all outcome parameters except for cervical flexion and extension angles in Group 2. The VAS pain scores significantly decreased in Group 1 (p<0.05), compared to Group 2. The number of active TrPs (p=0.001) and NPDS scores (p=0.016) of Group 1 significantly improved than Group 2. Cervical flexion (p=0.001), extension (p=0.001), and left and right lateral flexion angles (p<0.0001) significantly improved in Group 1. Cervical left (p=0.001) and right (p<0.0001) lateral flexion angles significantly improved in Group 2. There was no significant difference between the groups regarding cervical ROM angles. Conclusion: Our study results suggest that KT with the EDF technique is an effective method in reducing pain and number of active TrPs, improving disability and cervical ROM angles.
CURRENT TRENDS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HPV VACCINES IN VIETNAM:A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: La Que Lam  , Do Thi Thanh Toan
Published: September 2024

Our study described the phased implementation of HPV vaccination programs targeting adolescent girls and next expansion efforts, which achieved high coverage rates in pilot areas through school-based and health center-based strategies. Despite these successes, the overall vaccination uptake remains low with the barriers such as financial constraints, logistical difficulties, and cultural barriers. Clinical trials have confirmed the vaccine's high efficacy and safety, consistent with global data. Key advancements in the program include leveraging school infrastructure for vaccine delivery and integrating the HPV vaccine into the National Expanded Program on Immunization. Effective communication strategies and robust community engagement have been pivotal in addressing misconceptions and increasing acceptance. During this literature review, we systematically searched for scientific articles and related documents from online databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, selecting studies related to the development and implementation of HPV vaccines in Vietnam. Articles lacking sufficient data or relevance to the research topic were excluded. In the future, continued efforts should focus on sustainable funding, public awareness, and logistical improvements to enhance vaccine accessibility, particularly in remote regions. International partnerships and adherence to global best practices are also crucial for further progress. This review underscores the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate HPV-related disease burdens in Vietnam, offering valuable insights for global public health initiatives
PLANEAMIENTO ESTRATÉGICO PARA UNA EFICIENTE GESTIÓN ORGANIZACIONAL EN LA EMPRESA INVERNEG S.A., CUENCA-ECUADOR
Authors: Fuentes Constante Diego Ricardo , Palacios Palacios David Bolívar , Cabrera Hermida María del Pilar
Published: September 2024

El papel del marketing en la optimización de recursos humanos dentro del contexto del planeamiento estratégico se revela como un elemento crucial para la productividad y prosperidad de la empresa Inverneg S.A. El marketing, al ser abordado desde una perspectiva estratégica, no solo se limita a la promoción de productos o servicios, sino que también actúa como un catalizador para la gestión eficiente de los recursos humanos y los activos de la organización haciendo especial énfasis en los deseos de los clientes. El propósito de este artículo es analizar la influencia del planeamiento estratégico con enfoque en marketing para una eficiente gestión organizacional en la empresa Inverneg S.A., en la ciudad de Cuenca. Para alcanzar este objetivo, se llevó a cabo una investigación cualitativa y bibliográfica, en la cual se realizó una revisión de los principales aportes teóricos sobre marketing, planeamiento estratégico y gestión organizacional. Asimismo, se analizó este proceso, a través de una entrevista semiestructurada a cada miembro del área directivo, táctico y operativo. Se concluyó que es un procedimiento constante y sistemático que brinda a las organizaciones la capacidad de establecer sus metas y objetivos, así como las estrategias para alcanzarlos. La orientación hacia el marketing implica que las organizaciones deben dirigir sus esfuerzos hacia la satisfacción de las necesidades y deseos de sus clientes. En el caso de Inverne S.A., se pudo identificar que la empresa ya cuenta con un planeamiento estratégico que incorpora un enfoque en marketing. No obstante, se considera que existe margen para mejorarlo y lograr una gestión organizacional aún más eficaz.
Implementasi Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Materi Teks Negosiasi Berbantuan Aplikasi Anyflip pada Siswa Kelas X SMA Gajah Mada Medan
Authors: Sari Indah Purnama , Syafrayani Putri Rizki , Hatta Tengku Aldy
Published: September 2024

Proses penelitian dan pengembangan bahan ajar materi teks negosiasi berbantuan aplikasi anyflip pada siswa kelas X SMA Swasta Gajah Mada Medan dengan model ADDIE, yaitu analisis (analysis), desain (design), pengembangan (development), implementasi (implementation), dan evaluasi (evaluation). Bahan ajar yang telah diproduksi di validasi oleh ahli materi, ahli desain dan guru Bahasa Indonesia. Hasil uji validasi diperoleh rerata persentase penilaian validator materi dari 74,36% setelah perbaikan bahan ajar menjadi 80,48% dengan kriteria sangat layak, rerata persentase penilaian validator desain dari 77,69% setelah perbaikan bahan ajar menjadi 81,53% dengan kriteria sangat layak, dan rerata persentase penilaian guru bahasa Indonesia 85% dengan kriteria sangat layak. Selanjutnya, hasil uji repon siswa diperoleh rerata persentase penilaian adalah 84,94% dengan kriteria sangat baik.