bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sistema renina angiotensina e fibrose pulmonar idiopática: Qual a ligação?
Authors: Perin Fabíola Adélia , Silveira Andresa Thomé , Silva Laura Tibola Marques da , Rigatto Katya
Published: February 2024

As doenças pulmonares intersticiais compreendem um grupo heterogêneo de doenças não neoplásicas com vários graus de inflamação e/ou fibrose. Algumas com causas conhecidas, outras com etiologias variadas nem sempre identificadas, as chamadas pneumonias intersticiais idiopáticas. Entre elas, a fibrose pulmonar idiopática (FPI), considerada uma doença fibrótica prototípica1,2. A FPI é uma doença pulmonar progressiva não neoplásica, que apresenta diferentes graus de inflamação e fibrose, cuja manifestação clínica é a dispneia progressiva. A etiologia e o mecanismo fisiopatológico da doença são bastante complexos e não totalmente esclarecidos, dificultando alternativas terapêuticas eficazes. Evidências na literatura demonstram o envolvimento da Angiotensina II (Ang II), o mais estudado peptídeo vasoativo do sistema renina angiotensina envolvido na patogênese da fibrose. Nesse contexto, é possível acreditar que o desequilíbrio do Sistema Renina-Angiotensina (SRA), a favor do eixo fibrosante (Ang II/AT1) esteja associado ao desenvolvimento da fibrose pulmonar (FP) e ao comprometimento funcional dos pacientes. Por outro lado, o eixo contra regulatório e protetor do SRA, os peptídeos Angiotensina 1-7 e Alamandina, podem ser uma alternativa de tratamento da FP. Diante disso, novas interpretações sobre a participação desse sistema na fisiopatologia da FPI poderá contribuir para elucidar os mecanismos envolvidos nesta doença ainda sem cura, de alto custo para o sistema de saúde e principalmente para o desenvolvimento de terapias que melhorem a qualidade de vida desses pacientes.
Lean Thinking in civil construction with the help of methods from psychology
Authors: Sousa Anna Carolina Rodrigues de , Ramos Amanda Lemes Caldeira , Sakai Erika
Published: February 2024

Since civil construction is a field that needs human labor on a daily basis, Lean Thinking seeks a better production, with fewer errors and waste of value. For the implementation of the system, it is necessary to apply other methods, coming from psychology and capable of studying the different types of personalities, which are the Enneagram and NEO-FFI, being linked to each other. In order to verify the variation in the production of the activities in which the tools are applied, a study was carried out in the form of a questionnaire about a management system capable of increasing production and improving quality in civil construction, through the identification of the profiles of people with the greatest deficit in the identified services. The study was carried out in two works in the city of Goiânia, and it was possible to carry out a training based on the treatment mode of each profile and thus analyze the results obtained about it, the activities that were part of the study, presented a better production, progressing by 38.78% and 19.57% in works 1 and 2 respectively, thus generating savings and proving efficiency of the methods adopted.
Fisioterapia e mobilização precoce na unidade de terapia intensiva adulto: Contexto histórico, conceitos e políticas públicas
Authors: Camilo Richardson Morais , Barbosa Roberta Ribeiro Batista , Oliveira Fernando Rocha
Published: February 2024

A imobilidade em pacientes críticos pode gerar complicações que afetam a recuperação, como a atrofia muscular e fraqueza esquelética, acarretando ônus tanto para os pacientes quanto para o Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). As consequências da imobilidade podem persistir por até cinco anos após a alta hospitalar, caracterizando um problema de saúde pública, pois aumenta as comorbidades, a taxa de mortalidade e a frequência de necessidade de atendimento de alta complexidade, sobrecarregando tanto as famílias quanto o sistema de saúde brasileiro. Assim o objetivo deste estudo foi revisar a literatura narrativa sobre os benefícios da MP na UTI, visando aprimorar o entendimento desse tema, com potencial impacto positivo no cuidado aos pacientes, destacando a importância de políticas públicas aplicadas a essa área. Destaca-se que a fisioterapia e a Mobilização Precoce (MP) na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) podem contribuir para mitigar os efeitos da imobilidade. No entanto, a implementação da mobilização precoce enfrenta desafios devido à falta de diretrizes claras e barreiras institucionais, o que pode resultar na redução da qualidade de vida, dificuldades na reintegração social e profissional do paciente, além de gerar custos financeiros significativos. O Custo Adicional e Utilização de Recursos após internações críticas afeta principalmente os jovens sem comorbidades, acarretando impactos econômicos e desafios para o sistema de saúde. O Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) desempenha um papel crucial na mediação entre a demanda por fisioterapia e a oferta de serviços, embora enfrente obstáculos na promoção da saúde físico-funcional da população brasileira.
Avanços e desafios na abordagem médica em casos de violência contra a mulher: Reflexões sobre identificação, tratamento e suporte integral
Authors: Pinto Camila Karielle Sousa Carvalho , Mota Eduarda Queiroz , Cruz Gabriel Lopes da , Vieira Gabryella Trindade , Nogueira Gustavo Silva , Oliveira Hanne Karoline Lopes , Gomes Heloisa Cardoso , Negreiros Maria Eduarda Mourão , Silva Vitor Emanoel Barbosa da , Faria Yasmin Gondim de Paiva
Published: February 2024

A abordagem médica em casos de violência contra a mulher é essencial para a identificação precoce, tratamento adequado e suporte às vítimas. Profissionais de saúde desempenham um papel crucial para avaliar e tratar lesões físicas, bem como ao considerar e abordar as repercussões emocionais do abuso. Além disso, a orientação para recursos de apoio, como serviços psicológicos e jurídicos, é fundamental. A capacitação dos profissionais de saúde para lidar sensivelmente com essas situações contribui para uma abordagem integrada, recuperando a recuperação física e emocional das mulheres em situações de violência.
Music therapy as a resource for the development of music perception in cochlear implant users: Case study
Authors: Reinert Roberto Augusto Corrêa , Simões Pierangela Nota , Cunha Rosemyriam Ribeiro dos Santos
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to evaluate whether or not music therapy can help to develop music perception of cochlear implant (CI) users, thus improving their music appreciation. It is a longitudinal and prospective study that uses a mixed approach. In order to collect data, the Munich Music Questionnaire (MUMU) and the Music Perception Test BATUTA were applied, the latter being adapted to assess the perception of melody and timbre of an adult with congenital, bilateral, and profound hearing impairment (HI) who uses a unilateral CI. Eight music therapy sessions were carried out, using sound-musical activities with musical instruments to stimulate and develop music perception skills. At the end of the sessions, the musical perception test was reapplied with the result of 17 correct answers before and 20 correct answers after the music therapy sessions. The participant's responses to the MUMU indicated that music is of great importance in his life and brings him pleasure, along with emotional satisfaction. Furthermore, there was an increase in the number of correct answers and a decrease in repetitions of the BATUTA’s musical samples after each music therapy session. It was concluded that music therapy is a valuable resource for developing the music perception of individuals with hearing impairment who use CI.
Toward Innovative Recognition of Handwritten Arabic Characters: A Hybrid Approach with SIFT, BoVW, and SVM classification
Authors: Farhaoui Othmane , Rida Fethi Mohamed , Zeroual Imad , El Allaoui Ahmad
Published: February 2024

The goal of handwriting recognition has been a top priority for those who want to enter data into computer systems for more than thirty years. In several fields, the advent of handwriting recognition technology is highly anticipated. OCR technology has made it possible for computers to recognize characters as visual objects and collect data about their unique characteristics in recent years. In particular, several studies in this field have focused on Arabic writing. The use of machines to examine handwritten papers is the first step in the character identification process. The identification of specific Arabic characters is the main goal of this particular investigation. In computer vision, Arabic character recognition is very important since it's necessary to correctly recognize and classify Arabic letters and characters in manuscripts. In this research, an innovative approach based on identifying Arabic character characteristics using BoVW (bag of visual words) and SIFT (Scale Invariant Feature Transform) features is proposed. These features are clustered using k-means clustering to produce a dictionary. Following that, SVM (Support Vector Machine) is utilized to classify the word images in a visual codebook created using these terms. The proposed approach is an innovative method to deal with the difficulties associated with Arabic hand-writing recognition. The utilization of BoVW and SIFT features is expected to enhance the system's robustness in recognizing and classifying Arabic characters. The proposed approach will be experimentally evaluated using a dataset that includes a variety of Arabic characters written in various styles. The results of this study will offer important new perspectives on the effectiveness and practicality of the approach suggested
Parturition Detection Using Oxytocin Secretion Level and Uterine Muscle Contraction Intensity
Authors: Harshavardhan D , Saisree K , Ragavarshini S
Published: February 2024

The "Parturition Detection Sensor Belt," also known as the "Labor Pain Detection Sensor Belt," represents a novel advancement in maternal health monitoring. "Parturition Detection Sensor Belt" designed to simultaneously predict oxytocin levels and monitor uterine muscle contractions. This innovative system combines real-time prediction of oxytocin levels and simultaneous monitoring of uterine muscle contractions to provide a comprehensive solution for parturition detection. By integrating cutting-edge sensor technology and deep learning algorithms, the system offers precise, non-invasive monitoring during labor. The oxytocin level predictions aid in understanding maternal well-being, while the real-time uterine muscle contraction monitoring ensures early detection of labor progression. This interdisciplinary approach leverages advancements in biomedical engineering and data analysis, holding promise for improving the safety and care of expectant mothers. The "Parturition Detection Sensor Belt" has the potential to revolutionize the field of obstetrics by offering a versatile tool for healthcare providers, enhancing maternal health, and facilitating data-driven research in this critical domain. A correlation is developed between oxytocin release and muscle contraction which turns out to be nearly 0,899836. This infers that the two factors that we are considering as important parameters are having a strong association with each other
Resource allocation on periotity based schuduling and improve the security using DSSHA-256
Authors: Prathap Kumar K. , Rohini R.
Published: February 2024

Cloud computing has gained popularity with advancements in virtualization technology and the deployment of 5G. However, scheduling workload in a heterogeneous multi-cloud environment is a complicated process. Users of cloud services want to ensure that their data is secure and private, especially sensitive or proprietary information. Several research works have been proposed to solve the challenges associated with cloud computing. The proposed Adaptive Priority based scheduling (PBS) focuses on reducing data access completion time and computation expense for task scheduling in cloud computing. PBS assigns tasks depending on its size and selects the minimum cost path for data access. It contains a task register, scheduler, and task execution components for efficient task execution. The proposed system also executes a double signature mechanism for data privacy and security in data storage. This study correlates the performance of three algorithms, PBS, (Task Requirement Degree) TRD and (recommended a Risk adaptive Access Control) RADAC, in terms of task execution time and makespan time. The experimental results demonstrate that PBS outperforms TRD and RADAC in both metrics, as the number of tasks increases. PBS has a minimum task execution time and a lower makespan time than the other two algorithms
Descripción de la neumonía asociada a la ventilación mecánica
Authors: González Baños Yanara , Terrado Almarales Osiris Oscar , Rego Avila Heidy
Published: February 2024

La neumonía asociada a la ventilación mecánica constituye una de las principales infecciones asociadas a los servicios de salud y la principal complicación de la ventilación mecánica. La presente investigación se desarrolló con el objetivo de describir la neumonía asociada a la ventilación mecánica. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura en las bases de datos Scopus, SciELO y Redalyc, obteniéndose 37 referencias.  Esta entidad es una infección de la vía aérea inferior que produce una lesión inflamatoria aguda del parénquima pulmonar que se produce como respuesta a la llegada del microorganismo a la vía aérea distal, y que se adquiere en el hospital 48 horas después de la intubación endotraqueal. pueden manifestarse como la presentación de una serie de síntomas y signos, bien de manera progresiva o brusca, tales como disnea, fiebre, taquipnea expectoración purulenta, hemoptisis, roncus, crepitantes, hipoventilación y broncoespasmo. Su diagnóstico es clínico, radiológico y de laboratorio.
Determination of perceived quality in nursing care at a care home in Tulcán
Authors: León Revelo Erika Marcela , Morillo Cano Julio Rodrigo , Ruano Yarpaz Leonel Gerardo
Published: February 2024

Nursing care is crucial for patient satisfaction and recovery. The objective of the study is to determine the perceived quality of nursing care in a care home in Tulcán, Ecuador. Using a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with three families, complemented by direct observations at the study site. The results showed that user satisfaction is moderate due to poor verbal communication from the nursing staff, and a lack of empathy and cordiality. Patients suggest that these aspects should be improved through training. The main conclusion of the study is that better communication and treatment by the nursing staff are essential to enhance the perceived quality of service, positively influence patient recovery, and strengthen the image of the health center
INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL AND HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS: TRENDS AND IMPORTANCE
Authors: Milojević Stefan , Mitrović Aleksandra , Magdinčeva Šopova Marija
Published: February 2024

The management of intellectual capital represents a significant segment of the work of managers. The purpose of this paper is to point out the importance of intellectual capital and performance in healthcare organizations and to point out its specificities.
Analisis Hubungan antara Jenis Makanan Pendamping ASI dengan Status Gizi Baduta Usia 6-24 Bulan
Authors: Astuti Sri Andar Puji , Nadya Embun
Published: February 2024

Wasting merupakan kondisi gizi kurang yang bersifat akut sebagai akibat kekurangan asupan makanan dan terjadi dalam waktu tidak lama. Beberapa dampak gizi kurus antara lain, penurunan kecerdasan, merasa lesu, mudah marah dan rentan terhadap penyakit infeksi. Keadaan yang mempengaruhi awal tumbuh kembang salah satunya adalah pemberian jenis makanan MP ASI pada anak . Jenis MP ASI yang dapat berpengaruh pada status gizi anak akan tepat bila memperhatikan sumber bahan, cara pengolahan maupun jumlah kalori yang sesuai dengan usia anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan jenis makanan pendamping asi dengan status gizi baduta usia 6-24 bulan di Desa Lagan Jaya 2. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Rancangan pada penelitian ini yaitu korelasional analitik dengan pendekatan Cross-Sectional. Teknik sampel penelitian ini adalah total sampling sebanyak 60 Baduta. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan statistik chi square, untuk menentukan hubungan kedua variabel. Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa sebagian besar responden memiliki status gizi kategori baik sebanyak 48 anak (80 %). Sebagian besar orang tua responden memberikan anak mereka dengan MP-ASI jenis lokal yaitu buatan sendiri sebanyak 34 anak (56,7 %). Hasil uji statistik dengan rank spearman didapatkan nilai signifikansi p-value sebesar 0,013 dengan α=0,05. Kesimpulan penelitian ini yaitu ada hubungan yang bermakna antara jenis makanan pendamping asi dengan status gizi baduta usia 6-24 bulan. Ibu dengan anak usia 6-24 bulan hendaknya berusaha untuk dapat memberikan jenis MP ASI berbahan lokal yang baik dan benar demi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak yang optimal.
DAKWAH DI MEDIA SOSIAL: TINJAUAN KONSEPTUAL TERHADAP “ART OF DAKWAH” KARYA FELIX SIAUW
Authors: Yunita Pratiwi Melisya , Natuna Umar , Kartubi
Published: February 2024

This study aims to find the concept of da'wah on social media according to the book "Art of Da'wah" by Ustadz Felix Siauw. The research method used is library research using Fazlur Rahman's double movement hermeneutical analysis technique. The research results show that there are four important concepts in implementing da'wah on social media, namely maddah, uslub, washilah, and mad'u. A holistic understanding of these four concepts in the strategy for developing da'wah on social media, including selecting relevant da'wah material, an attractive visual delivery style, an understanding of the characteristics of social media as an effective da'wah medium, and a good understanding of the target audience. The implication is the importance of the right approach in conveying da'wah messages to a wide audience, especially the younger generation who are familiar with social media. The results of this analysis contribute to understanding the concept of da'wah according to Felix Siauw and its implications in the development of da'wah on social media, and can serve as a guide for preaching on social media.
Exploring the potential benefits of an online music-based meditation programme for family carers of people with dementia
Authors: Kelly Lisa , Togher Katie , Connolly Rosie , Killeen Betty , Richardson Ita , Moss Hilary
Published: February 2024

This study explores the potential psychosocial benefits of an online music-based meditation programme for family carers of people with dementia. Previous literature identifies the benefits of music and mindfulness in separate capacities for the promotion of wellbeing, positive mood and reducing isolation for family carers of people with dementia. No known literature currently exists combining meditation and music online specifically for this demographic. Thirteen family carers were recruited and participated in the study, attending a 30-minute session each week over four weeks. Additional music-based meditation resources were provided to be accessed outside the intervention at a time convenient to the participants. Data was collected through eight in-depth semi-structured interviews post intervention and analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). There was an overall positive response from participants as the majority noted that participation in the programme had a positive impact on their mood, provided an opportunity to relax and practice self-care, process difficult emotions, and reduce feelings of social isolation. The facilitation of the programme in an online format allowed participants to access the intervention from the comfort of their home environment and negated potential barriers such as organising care, geographical location, mobility issues or access to transport. Findings from this study can be used as a base on which to develop further research in this area.
Music therapy through the screen with children with autism: Reflections on the differences between in-person and online improvisation
Authors: Suvini Ferdinando M. , Longo Agostino , Giusti  Marco
Published: February 2024

Ο Ferdinando Suvini, ο Agostino Longo και ο Marco Giusti έχουν δουλέψει μαζί πολλά χρόνια και συνεργάζονται στο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα Florence Music Therapy και στο Πρώτο Πρόγραμμα Εξειδίκευσης στη Μουσικοθεραπεία και τον Αυτισμό (2022). Η συνέντευξη αυτή, στην οποία ο Μarco απευθύνει ερωτήσεις για τον Ferdinando και τον Agostino, πραγματεύεται διαφορετικές θεματικές περιοχές στον τομέα της μουσικοθεραπείας κατά τη διάρκεια της πανδημίας COVID-19 προκειμένου να συζητηθεί η ανάγκη για τροποποίηση των τεχνικών παρέμβασης κατά τη μετάβαση από τη δια ζώσης στη διαδικτυακή εργασία. Ξεκινώντας από μερικές σκέψεις σχετικά με τη βιβλιογραφία για τη διαδικτυακή αυτοσχεδιαστική μουσικοθεραπεία, τόσο πριν από τον COVID-19 όσο και κατά τη διάρκεια της πανδημίας, συζητούμε για το εάν η αυτοσχεδιαστική μουσικοθεραπεία θα μπορούσε να είναι μια εφικτή μέθοδος για διαδικτυακή εργασία με παιδιά και νέους με αυτισμό. Ιδιαίτερη προσοχή δίνεται στις κατευθυντήριες γραμμές για την εργασία με παιδιά με αυτισμό. Προκειμένου να διευκρινιστούν καλύτερα κάποια συγκεκριμένα θέματα, περιλαμβάνονταιμερικά κλινικά παραδείγματα παιδιών και νέων με αυτισμό. Σκοπός αυτής της συνέντευξης είναι να απεικονίσει και να εξερευνήσει διαφορετικές μεθόδους παρέμβασης που εμπλέκονται στη μετάβαση από τη δια ζώσης στη διαδικτυακή μουσικοθεραπεία, με μια συγκεκριμένη ομάδα ασθενών. Τα κλινικά παραδείγματα δείχνουν ότι η διατήρηση των αρχών που παρουσιάζονται στις κατευθυντήριες γραμμές θεραπείας για την αυτοσχεδιαστική μουσικοθεραπεία με παιδιά με αυτισμό είναι εφικτή ακόμα κι αν η διαδικτυακή εργασία απαιτεί προσαρμογές και τροποποιήσεις στις προτεινόμενες τεχνικές. Ο κύριος σκοπός των αναστοχασμώνπου παρουσιάζονται είναι η διερεύνηση και η κατανόηση του πώς η αυτοσχεδιαστική μουσικοθεραπεία αλλάζει όταν μεταβαίνει από τη δια ζώσης στη διαδικτυακή εργασία.
The Effect Of Good Corporate Governance, Company Size, And Leverage On The Integrity Of Financial Statements
Authors: Susandya Anak Agung Putu Gede Bagus Arie , Suryandari Ni Nyoman Ayu
Published: February 2024

The Integrity of financial reports is defined as the extent to which the financial statements presented show true and honest information. Two things become the primary qualities in financial reports, namely relevance, and reliability. This study aims to empirically determine the role of good corporate governance and financial performance on the Integrity of financial statements. The variables used in corporate governance are institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and independent commissioners. Financial performance using company size and leverage. The population in this study are property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018-2021. The samples in this study were 16 property and real estate companies determined based on the purposive sampling method. The analytical tool used to test the hypothesis is multiple linear regression. The results of this study indicate that institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and firm size harm the Integrity of financial statements. The amount of institutional and managerial ownership does not make financial reports more relevant and reliable. The presence of an independent commissioner positively affects the Integrity of financial reports, and it can be considered as overseeing the process of making financial reports. While leverage does not affect the Integrity of financial statements, the low level of corporate debt cannot guarantee that financial statements are presented with high Integrity. Future research can develop this research by observing the effectiveness of the company's internal audit team. The internal audit team has an important role in the Integrity of the entity's financial statements.
KONTRIBUSI TENAGA KERJA DALAM KELUARGA TERHADAP PENDAPATAN USAHATANI CABAI RAWIT (Capsicum frutescens L.) DI LANDASAN ULIN UTARAKECAMATAN LIANG ANGGANG BANJARBARU
Authors: Fitriadi Subhan , Triatmoko Eddy , Fenny Refiana  , Melianti Eni
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this research is to know the revenue,the eksplicit cost ,income and , feasibility. This research was conducted in September - Desember  2022 at village  Landasan Ulin Utara Banjarbaru regency.    The Purposive  sampling methode used was by observing 11  farmers in  village Landasan Ulin Utara  who planted  cayenne pepper plant. The Average result of the revenue is Rp. Rp82.632.727/farmer., the average Eksplicit cost is  Rp. 5.435.622,20/farmer, and Average income Rp. 77.197.105,08/farmer,contribution of labours in the family 6,85%/farmer.  and From  this result of development of farming cayenne pepper plant.We believe that it has good prospect and revenue, of the average income ,tecnicall and economically. The contribution of labors in the family can increase farmers’ income and it should be always optimized
Analisis Pendapatan Usaha Ternak Ayam Kampung (Gallus Domesticus) Skala Rumah Tangga Di Kwt Kampung Iwak Kecamatan Banjarbaru Utara Kota Banjarbaru Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan
Authors: Wasdiyanta  , Zuraida  , Ramadhana Sri , Maisufah
Published: February 2024

Community Service with the Title Analysis of Household-Scale Village Chicken Livestock Business Income was carried out at KWT Kampung Iwak, North Banjarbaru District, Banjarbaru City in November 2022, using a case study method on Mrs. Maisaroh's farm. The results obtained are the variable costs of free-range chicken farming for 1 harvest in 3 months of Rp. 1,229,583.32 and the cost of depreciation for 3 months is Rp. 105,249.99 so the income of free-range chicken farming for 1 harvest is Rp. 5,170,416.68
Varianten der Mitbestimmung in der Corona-Krise – Eine Typologie betrieblicher Austauschbeziehungen zwischen Interessenvertretungen und Arbeitgebern in der Pandemie
Authors: Holst Hajo , Niehoff Steffen
Published: February 2024

Der Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit der betrieblichen Mitbestimmung in der Corona-Krise. Vor dem Hintergrund einer theoretischen Perspektive, die die politische Ökonomie der Mitbestimmung mit der politischen Kultur der Austauschbeziehungen verbindet, werden die Beziehungen zwischen Interessenvertretungen und Arbeitgebern in der Bewältigung der Pandemieherausforderungen untersucht. Mit Hilfe einer Clusteranalyse und anhand von Fallstudien werden fünf Mitbestimmungsvarianten identifiziert, die jeweils auf einem spezifischen Interaktionsmodus zwischen Arbeitgeber und Interessenvertretung basieren und die zudem mit deutlichen Unterschieden in der Einhaltung der Mitbestimmungsrechte der Betriebs- und Personalräte und dem Stellenwert von Beschäftigteninteressen in den betrieblichen Corona-Maßnahmen einhergehen. Die Befunde sind nicht nur von wissenschaftlichem Interesse, sondern auch mitbestimmungspolitisch relevant: Die Typologie der Mitbestimmungsvarianten zeigt, dass sich die schon länger anhaltenden Polarisierungstendenzen der betrieblichen Mitbestimmung während der Pandemie weiter verschärft haben. Methodisch basiert der Beitrag auf einem Mixed-Methods-Ansatz. Knapp 2.000 Betriebs- und Personalräte aus allen Branchen beteiligten sich im Frühjahr 2021 und Frühjahr 2022 an den Surveys des Arbeitswelt-Monitors „Arbeiten in der Corona-Krise“; parallel wurden 35 qualitative Interviews mit betrieblichen Interessenvertreter*innen geführt.
Various problems of general relativity with and without a gravitational field
Authors: Borisovich Morozov Valery
Published: February 2024

A consistent principle of equivalence is formulated. An example of the necessity of strict observance of Einstein’s rule for the transformation of tensor coordinates is given. The problem of a homogeneous stationary gravitational field is being solved. All metrics with non-zero curvature. A metric for the space of constant curvature, different from the De Sitter space, is found. A stationary space with a cosmological redshift has been discovered, which creates the effect of accelerated expansion. It is shown that the plane-parallel motion of gas in a force field obeys the law of compression-expansion of the shock adiabat.
Corrupt behavior in public organizations: ethics, rationalization, and socialization for an integrated reading
Authors: Fierro Paolino , Varriale Luisa , Ferrara Maria
Published: February 2024

Corruption has been receiving an increasing attention by scholars and practitioners, also due to the growth of corrupt behaviors in both private and public organizations worldwide. Focusing the attention on public context, discretion is an unavoidable element of administrative action, which derives from the incompleteness of contracts and the information asymmetries that characterize every agency relationship. A further element of uncertainty within agency relationship is represented by subjective elements of those who commit fraudulent behaviors (rationalization) and by contextual elements that push for socialization and, therefore, acceptance by the group of such behaviors, by going to inhibit group control able to prevent its commission. Thus, the main problem arises of monitoring possible degenerations in administrative behavior. For this purpose, a combination of institutional and organizational strategies and ethical strategies could be interesting and desirable. This conceptual study provides an innovative and integrated reading of the corruption phenomenon through the lens of agency theory (AT) and organizational behavior (OB) approaches, where codes of ethics and codes of conduct play a crucial role as tools for guiding and controlling the behavior of public officials. The codes define a system of moral and reputational incentives, in addition to criminal and administrative sanctions, aimed at increasing the ethical capital of administrations and managing “gray areas” that are not adequately regulated. This chapter aims to provide an integrated framework, combining AT and OB approaches, to discuss such strategies related to ethical and social issues.
Fast Fashion: The Illusion of Choice for Modern-Day Slaves
Authors: Kanti Chakrabarti Nirmal , Yadav Kanchan
Published: February 2024

The twenty-first century is characterized by the advent of peak consumerism, where the preferences of the global consumer take precedence over everything. For the fashion industry, a trend of creating, using, and discarding fast and cheaply made clothes and accessories have been booming, characterized aptly as ‘fast fashion’. However, this trend comes at a severe cost, as the brunt of the same is being borne by millions of workers, primarily women and children, employed at the sweatshops of the developing South Asian nations. Working at deplorable conditions for pennies per hour, without any formal employment benefits in place, the basic human rights of these workers are being violated daily. While several international human rights documents emphasize that every nation must provide basic human rights to all of its people, that remains nothing but a fever dream for millions of such workers. Against this backdrop, this chapter provides a background of the garment sweatshop industry, followed by an analysis of the human rights violations therein. Then, it moves on to an exploration of the international legal instruments that can be utilized to counter this issue. Finally, it suggests some practical ways out for the nations most affected by the same.
The Dilemma of Freedom: A Chinese Story in the Coolie Diaspora to Cuba (1847–1853)
Authors: Cepeda Hernando
Published: February 2024

Chinese coolies’ hiring during 1847–1853 represents a traumatic historic moment in global labor history. First that all, British and French notions of freedom rejected slavery form of domination, but industrial economies, such as sugar Caribbean enterprise, demanded a cheap labor force. Based on public statements published in British newspapers and private documentation found in Colombian and Cuban archives related to the process of hiring the Chinese labor force, this paper pursues a profound analysis and explanation of the firsts years of coolie contracting, depicting a convulse scenario of disputes among farmers, dealers, and coolies between the frame and the meaning of freedom.
Recent Advances in Electroanalysis Techniques Used for Morphine in Managing Postoperative Pain
Authors: Latwal Mamta , Panday Ganesh
Published: February 2024

Determination of a particular drug in pharmaceutical preparations and biological fluids is critically important in pharmaceutical and medical sciences to avoid its overdose. Effective analysis requires sensitivities at ppb level or even less in the biological fluids with high selectivity. Morphine is a potent analgesic drug that is used to relieve severe pains like postoperative pain, labor pain, and cardiac pain. It is a μ-opioid agonist which acts directly on the central nervous system to relieve pain. It is very important to monitor the doses of morphine in the patient’s body under examination since the overdose may cause disruption to the central nervous system. As the applications of analytical instruments are progressing, modern electrochemical methods are attracting interest for the analysis of therapeutic agents or their metabolites in medical samples since these methods are economic and can detect extremely low concentrations approximately 10 ng/ml. A review of the principles and application of modern electroanalytical techniques, namely, cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, square wave voltammetry, and amperometry, is presented. The use and advantages of these techniques at different electrodes for the detection of morphine have been discussed. The analytical applications of these techniques to pharmaceutical compounds in dosage forms and biological media are also discussed.
Integrating the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) with an Eye Tracker: Feasibility and Initial Validation
Authors: Braw Yoram , Ratmansky Motti , Goor-Aryeh Itay
Published: February 2024

This chapter details the integration of a Numerical Rating Scale (NPRSETI) with a portable eye tracker, enabling the assessment of pain in conditions in which verbal communication and use of hands are limited (e.g., advanced Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS). After detailing the construction of the NPRSETI, we describe its validation in an outpatient pain clinic. More specifically, thirty chronic pain patients performed the NPRSETI and filled a conventional NPRS (order was pseudo-randomized). Eye movements, including gaze direction and additional eye movement measures (e.g., saccade rate), were recorded, while participants rated their pain using the NPRSETI. The study’s findings indicated no significant differences in pain severity ratings of the NPRSETI and conventional NPRS. Notably, ratings using the two scales were highly correlated (r = 0.99). NPRSETI’s ratings were also strongly associated with participants’ currently experienced pain rating using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). The findings provide initial proof of concept for integrating conventional pain rating scales with an eye tracker and validate the NPRSETI compared with the well-validated and commonly used NPRS. Enhanced usability and decreasing costs of eye trackers will ease the additional research mandated to validate these preliminary findings and hopefully advance their integration into clinical practice.
Scrambler Therapy in Acute and Chronic Pain: A Review
Authors: A. Tolley James
Published: February 2024

Scrambler therapy utilizes a device and technique that delivers a non-invasive electro-analgesic treatment regimen to patients in pain, both acute and chronic. It has been used in many patients suffering from neuropathic pain and other causes of pain that have been resistant to other treatment modalities, including oral analgesics, opioids, and nerve blocks. It operates using a specific protocol that requires training and experience but can be quite effective and lead to prolonged pain relief when administered appropriately. This chapter will review the relevant theory and mechanism of scrambler therapy and discuss the studies that have been conducted to evaluate its efficacy in a variety of pain disorders.
ERAS Protocols and Multimodal Pain Management in Surgery
Authors: Rodriguez Gustavo , Whiting Emma , Lee Juliet
Published: February 2024

Pain is inherent to trauma and surgery, either by direct tissue trauma or by the activation of a surgical stress response characterized by endocrine, metabolic, and immunologic responses. Most pain from trauma and surgery is nociceptive in nature, but patients may also experience inflammatory and neuropathic pain. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the clinical context, patient factors, the type of trauma injury and surgery, the extent and degree of tissue involvement, and the severity of the response when deciding on pain management choices. In the past, surgery was approached mostly in an open fashion and led to a greater stress response and pain. Over the last 30 years, the minimally invasive approach with laparoscopic and robotic surgery has improved the experience of patients with regard to peri-operative pain. In addition, the advent of enhanced recovery protocols have sought to minimize this surgical stress response through targeting of pain control and pain management regimens. This chapter will focus on enhanced recovery after surgery protocols and multimodal pain regimens and will consider trauma and cancer patients as examples of surgical patients who benefit from this type of approach.
Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Serial Injection Triple Nerve Block before and after Cementless Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty in Femoral Neck Fracture
Authors: Ha Lee Dong , Wook Huh Jung
Published: February 2024

Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) is a common treatment for femoral neck fractures, but post-surgery pain can delay recovery. This study retrospectively analyzed 87 BHA patients from 2016–2020, categorizing them into two groups: Group I (n = 42) received serial injection nerve blocks (SINB) before and after surgery, while Group II (n = 41) did not. Pain was measured using a visual analog scale at multiple time points post-surgery. The groups were also compared for hospital stay length and perioperative complications. Results indicated that Group I patients, who received SINB, had significantly lower pain scores at most time intervals post-surgery and exhibited fewer instances of postoperative nausea, vomiting, and delirium. Using ultrasound-guided SINB not only provided superior pain relief but also minimized the need for narcotics and their side effects, like nausea and delirium.
Potential Contribution of Green Rooftops to Rainwater Management in Urban Areas in São Miguel Island, Azores
Authors: Quadros Sílvia , Porteiro João , Silva Luís , João Barros Maria
Published: February 2024

The Azores archipelago is located in the North Atlantic Ocean, including nine volcanic islands. The Azores climate, temperate oceanic, is influenced by the Azores anticyclone, being characterized by high air humidity indices, low thermal amplitude, abundant precipitation and persistent wind. Like other urban areas, Ponta Delgada, in S. Miguel Island, suffers from high impermeabilization with all the negative environmental consequences that arise. As such, the present chapter intends to discuss the opportunity of greening rooftops in urban areas in S. Miguel Island (performing a survey of the roofs and the corresponding area that could be used) showing the advantages that could arise, regarding the environmental performance improvement (e.g., building water storage and heat balance) and their role in the minimization of extreme weather events effects (e.g., urban wastewater infrastructure). As a first step toward evaluating the contribution of these infrastructures in the urban areas of the Azores, a green rooftop pilot study using plants and local substrates has been designed, to be built in the near future.
Неоромантизм прози Лесі Українки як переосмислення традиції реалізму
Authors: Подлісецька Ольга Олегівна
Published: February 2024

В статті досліджується процес зміни стильових тенденцій у прозі Лесі Українки. Проаналізовано заголовки оповідань та внутрішню спрямованість ранніх оповідань та оповідань початку XX ст. Виявлено ознаки неоромантизму та імпресіонізму на ґрунті реалізму в досліджуваних оповіданнях. Зроблено висновок про новий спосіб опису дійсності в оповіданнях Лесі Українки: її проза зосереджена на внутрішньому світі героя та відходить від спрощеного детермінізму.
PPR2028 Research into impact of changing current MOT requirements - Behavioural insights
Authors: Hitchings Jack , Avis Annie , Holcombe Alice , Dhammi Rimmi
Published: February 2024

This report details the work and findings of the behavioural insights investigation undertaken as part of a wider project investigating the impact of making changes to the current MOT system in the UK. The overall aim of this work was to provide evidence on specific topics relating to possible changes to the current MOT for light vehicles to ensure that it is kept up to date with developing technologies and best practice. The focus of this behavioural insights work was to investigate both the behavioural and attitudinal response of motorists to changes to MOT scheduling, as well as to understand how motorists respond to vehicle malfunction warning indicators. A semi-systematic evidence review, a public survey of 499 vehicle owners from across the UK, and a series of four focus groups were conducted as part of this study. Findings drawn from across these research tasks suggest that any change to the current MOT system in the UK that reduces or delays the frequency of MOT testing would not be well-received by the majority of the public and likely have a negative impact on overall vehicle safety. If the MOT frequency was to be reduced, some claim they would take on more responsibility for checking and maintaining their vehicle. However, others admit that they would be unlikely to take on this responsibility, which suggests that they would accept that their vehicle would go unchecked between MOTs and potentially risking safety. This latter group presents an obvious concern and must be considered if any changes are to be made regarding the frequency of the MOT.
Evaluation of Sacrum Measurements in Healthy Individuals and Patients with L5-S1 Spondylolisthesis
Authors: Erbek Esin , Dogan Nadire Unver , Oztürk Mehmet , Akdam Neriman , Fazliogullari Zeliha , Karabulut Ahmet Kagan
Published: February 2024

Objective: In recent studies, the relationship between sacrum morphology and orientation and spondylolisthesis has gained importance. The present study aimed to compare the morphometry of the sacrum between patients with L5-S1 spondylolisthesis and healthy subjects on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) images.
Methods: In this study, abdominopelvic MDCT images of 191 individuals (age range 20-92 years; 101 males and 90 females; 56 patients diagnosed with L5-S1 spondylolisthesis and 135 healthy individuals) were retrospectively evaluated. In this study, the sacrum parameters (Intercornual distance (ICD), sacral hiatus length (LHS), anteroposterior diameter of hiatus at the apex of sacral hiatus(APCWHSA), sacral height (SH), sacral table angle (STA), sacral table index (STI), S1 superior angle (S1A), sacral slope(SS)) evaluated morphometric and morphological in healthy individuals and patients with L5-S1 spondylolisthesis. Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was used to test the normality, which is one of the parametric test assumptions, of the data.
Results: Age parameter was found statistically significant higher in the patient group (p<0.001). STA, S1A, SH, LHS and APCWHSA measurements were found to be significantly higher in the healthy group. (p<0.001, p<0.001, p=.008, p=.005, and p=.002, respectively). STI and ICD were found to be significantly higher in women in the healthy group (p=.031, p=.010), while SH parameter was found statistically significant higher in men in the healthy group (p=.007). SS was found statistically significant lower in the healthy group (p<0.001). S1A, L5-S1 spondylolisthesis was found statistically significant higher than Grade 1, Grade 2 according to the degree of slippage (p=.045).
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that sacral morphology is important in the development or at least progression of spondylolisthesis.
A Science Mapping Analysis of Brazilian Literature on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Authors: Grillo Ricardo , Borba Alexandre , Slusarenko da Silva Yuri , Lucamba Agnelo , Brozoski Mariana
Published: February 2024

Objectives: Bibliometrics serves as a valuable tool for assessing scholarly articles. The objective of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of Brazilian literature on oral and maxillofacial surgery across various years.
Methods: Following the principles outlined in the Leiden Manifesto, a bibliographic search was conducted on the Web of Science using oral and maxillofacial terms. Parameters such as number of citations, citations per year, authors, and publication year were examined. Visual representations of authorship and keywords were generated using VOSviewer. These steps were essential for compiling a comprehensive list and comparing it to all published articles on the topic. Statistical tests were carried out, with significance determined at a 95% confidence interval.
Results: A ranking comprising 71 articles across seven different subject areas was compiled, with variables discussed individually. The USA leads in terms of publication volume, followed by Brazil. Noteworthy authors and institutions were identified through citation analysis. The visualization of data was assessed, and findings regarding subscription versus open access articles were discussed. The importance of selecting appropriate keywords was also highlighted.
Conclusions: This study presents a thorough bibliometric analysis of Brazilian literature on oral and maxillofacial surgery. The presence of Brazil among the top ten most prolific countries in oral and maxillofacial surgery underscores its significant contribution to the global discourse and advancements within the field. It serves as a valuable reference and source of inspiration for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, academics, and researchers.
Köy Okullarındaki Eğitim Kahramanlarının Zorluklarla Dolu Yolculuğu: Öğretmen ve İdarecilerin Karşılaştığı Sorunlar
Authors: Demir Yıldız Canan , Budancamanak Cihad
Published: February 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, köy okullarında görev yapan yönetici ve öğretmenlerin karşılaştıkları sorunların belirlenmesi ve değerlendirilmesidir. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan fenomenoloji yöntemine göre tasarlanmıştır. Bu çalışmada, araştırma verilerini toplamak için yapılandırılmış görüşme teknikleri kullanılmıştır. Toplanan veriler betimsel analiz ve sürekli karşılaştırma yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma grubunu 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yılında Muş ili Malazgirt ilçesinde görev yapan 27 katılımcı oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada nitel veriler, araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen açık uçlu görüşme formu aracılığıyla elde edilmiştir. Veriler betimsel analiz tekniği ile analiz edilmiştir. Veri analizine göre öğretmen ve yöneticilerin karşılaştıkları sorunlar 5 kategoriye ayrılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulardan hareketle, öğretmen ve yöneticilerin okulların altyapısının yetersiz olduğuna, eğitimdeki eşitsizliklerin giderilemediğine, çözülmemiş sorunların öğretmen ve yöneticilerin motivasyonunu azalttığına ve öğretmen iletişimini temelde yönetici konumunda olan kişilerin yönlendirmesi gerektiğine dikkat çekilmektedir.