bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of energy improvement measures in single-family residential buildings on air pollution in the city of Uzice
Authors: Vasiljevic Jana
Published: October 2023

The majority of existing architecture in Serbia has poor thermal characteristics, and heating systems are mostly based on polluting energy sources. This problem results in the unsatisfactory ecological image of cities, and it is endangering the health of the population. Therefore, improving energy performance is becoming an increasingly common principle of design, within both new and existing buildings. The starting point of this paper is that the use of more than sixteen thousand individual heating systems within single-family households in Uzice is one of the most influential air pollutants in the city. The poor quality of energy sources and improper combustion processes release toxic substances into the atmosphere, but the cause of increased emissions of pollutants can be identified in the poor characteristics of thermal envelopes. This research explores whether there is a solution that reduces the pollution in single-family houses by changing the thermal envelope and heating system. The first part of the study points out the main characteristics of the Uzice agglomeration, air pollution and energy sources, while the second part describes the selected single-family housing location in the city. The final part of the research examines the impact of various energy improvement measures on the air pollution in the city of Uzice.
Job satisfaction of healthcare professionals in palliative care departments and factors affecting job satisfaction during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Sinanovic Scepan , Kilibarda Tatjana , Bubanj Sasa , Prodovic Tanja , Potic Srecko , Sekulic Jelena , Spasic Marko , Subotic Slobodan , Kostic Marina , Petrovic Marko , Popovic-Ilic Tatjana , Tomovic Milena , Aksovic Nikola , Milovanovic Olivera
Published: October 2023

Background/Aim. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the healthcare system, particularly healthcare providers such as nurses/medical technicians, who were obliged to adhere to strict procedures and manage their time effectively during shifts. The aim of this study was to identify internal strengths, weaknesses, threats, and challenges in palliative care management during the C OVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of nurses/medical technicians. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a 100% sample of nurses/medical technicians working in hospital-based palliative care in two clinics in Belgrade (47 respondents in total). The research instrument was a Questionnaire on Employee Satisfaction. The survey was conducted during September and October 2022. Results. Assessing the job satisfaction of nurses/ medical technicians revealed moderate job satisfaction (3.43), which was mostly influenced by appropriate financial compensation and the implementation of measures to prevent and control the spread of the COVID-19 infection. The dimensions of management that were significantly related to respondents? satisfaction were motivation and adequacy of hygienic conditions and measures to control COVID-19 (?2 = 62.83, p = 0.004 and ?2 = 36.42, p = 0.006, respectively). Conclusion. Nurses/medical technicians who experience stress at work in regular conditions tend to react the same way in different conditions, such as those related to COVID-19 infection. The most difficult challenge that the management faces is the recognition of the importance of the work of nurses/medical technicians by the community. Therefore, it is vital to respect and support the most important professional values of nurses/medical technicians, such as valuable achievements, the importance of professional challenges, personal growth and development, and independence in practice.
Impact of Guideline-Directed Statin Intervention for Primary Prevention in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Muluk Pallavi , Zhu Jianhui , Thoma Floyd , Hay Eli , Marroquin Oscar C. , Makani Amber , Aiyer Aryan , Nasir Khurram , Gulati Martha , Shapiro Michael D , Mulukutla Suresh , Saeed Anum
Published: October 2023

Objective: We examined guideline-directed statin intensity (GDSI) use and ASCVD outcomes in patients with diabetes across a contemporary healthcare system.

Research Design and Methods: Patients without pre-existing ASCVD were categorized by diabetes status and 10-year ASCVD risk (Borderline [5%-7.4%], Intermediate [7.5-19.9%], High [20%]). Mean (±SD) time to start/change to GDSI was calculated. Incident ASCVD and all-cause mortality association, stratified by ASCVD risk, was calculated by Cox regression.

Results: Among 282,298 patients, 28,807 (10.2%) had diabetes while 253,491 (89.8%) did not. Only two-thirds of intermediate and high-risk patients with diabetes received GDSI at 5-year-follow up. In fully adjusted models, patients with diabetes on no statin (versus GDSI) had significantly higher risk of stroke and mortality in intermediate and high-risk [HRmortality 1.81 (1.58-2.07) vs 1.41 (1.26-1.57); p-value for interaction <0.01) groups.

Conclusions: Significant gaps remain in GDSI use for high-risk patients with diabetes, conferring increased risk of ASCVD outcomes and all-cause mortality.
Rutas y retos ante paradigmas diversos em la construcción de la Seguridad Social
Authors: P. Ramírez López Berenice
Published: October 2023

La Seguridad Social en América Latina se construyó fundamentalmente bajo una lógica laborista que identificó como sujetos de derecho a los asalariados subordinados, urbanos y organizados. Adoptó la estructura de los seguros para cubrir contingencias del ciclo vital de las personas trabajadoras y su familia y se organizó en servicios públicos de responsabilidad estatal. Al resto de trabajadores y población se le brindó atención de servicios de salud en instituciones públicas y de acuerdo a las demandas, otros sectores de trabajadores se fueron insertando a los seguros sociales. Su concepción y orientación se modificó con la privatización de las pensiones públicas y la separación entre financiamiento y provisión de servicios de salud, asumidos por el sector privado.  Chile es el que inicia este modelo en 1981. El argumento fue hacerle frente al proceso de envejecimiento, incentivar el crecimiento de la cobertura y crear condiciones de sostenibilidad social y financiera. Cuatro décadas después, nueve países con gestión total o parcial privada, muestran que la cobertura se estancó y la viabilidad social no se logró y a pesar de ello, realizan reformas manteniendo la gestión privada. Diez con gestión pública están proponiendo reformas también, tratando de incluir perspectivas de género, reconocimiento al trabajo de cuidados, cerrar brechas de cobertura y de suficiencia y sostenibilidad fiscal. La pandemia de la Covid-19 mostró el estado de abandono de la salud de los latinoamericanos y de sus instituciones públicas, obligando a reformas y a proponer nuevos modelos de atención y de financiamiento. Este artículo analiza y discute lo siguiente: a) lecciones del diseño de la seguridad social y el camino recorrido; b) el difícil tránsito del derecho laboral a los derechos humanos en materia de seguridad social; c) las rutas para construir un paradigma distinto.
Plataformização e desestruturação do mercado de trabalho: o caso das empresas do setor financeiro no Brasil
Authors: Machado Cavarzan Gustavo
Published: October 2023

Este artigo busca demonstrar como o processo conhecido como plataformização do trabalho, inicialmente experimentado em setores econômicos que já apresentavam um padrão de precarização das relações de trabalho, vem se espraiando na economia brasileira. Esse processo ocorre, inclusive, em setores econômicos nos quais o trabalho apresenta historicamente padrões de alta formalização e organização sindical, como o caso dos trabalhadores e trabalhadoras do sistema financeiro. Esse último é, aqui, utilizado como estudo de caso. Na última década, as empresas financeiras atuantes no Brasil vêm passando por um intenso processo de reestruturação, o que está ancorado em inovações tecnológicas, mudanças na legislação trabalhista e na regulação do próprio sistema financeiro. Isso se tem traduzido em um processo contínuo de fragmentação e isolamento da força de trabalho do setor, inclusive mediante a concretização dos primeiros ensaios de plataformização do trabalho, desorganizando um segmento importante da classe trabalhadora no Brasil.
Será necessário rever a política de privatizações no Brasil?
Authors: Hutyra de Paula Lima Marie Madeleine
Published: October 2023

O Brasil está submetido às regras do ideário do Consenso de Washington, que exige uma política interna de equilíbrio de contas, priorizando o pagamento da dívida pública em detrimento de investimento em gastos sociais. Com esta finalidade, determina desestatizações de empresas estatais para obtenção de dinheiro para esse pagamento, embora a conta da dívida continue aumentando. O governo do Estado de São Paulo ampliou essas medidas para extinguir o Instituto Florestal, passando sua atividade de pesquisa para nova unidade com a fusão do Instituto Geológico e do Instituto de Botânica e a transferência da gestão das extensas áreas para essa nova unidade. O trabalho analisa os novos desdobramentos dessas medidas que já trouxeram prejuízos imediatos.
Kalecki e a Relação Salário - Emprego no Brasil desde Lula a Bolsonaro:
Authors: Garcia Maria de Fátima , Lima Couto Ana Cristina
Published: October 2023

O artigo apresenta uma análise da relação salário-emprego no Brasil, desde Lula até Bolsonaro, tendo como base o capítulo 08 do livro de Kalecki, onde se tem uma análise crítica da relação salário-emprego tal como preconizada pelos clássicos, elaborando assim a sua própria concepção sobre esta relação de causalidade. Em seguida, apresenta-se uma análise do mercado de trabalho brasileiro para os anos 2000, buscando responder se e até que ponto as políticas econômicas adotadas influenciam nesta dinâmica e na relação salário-emprego. Dentre as considerações finais destacam-se que nos períodos de prevalência das políticas ortodoxas a relação embute uma contradição, dadas as direções opostas assumidas pelos índices de evolução da variável emprego/taxa de desemprego vis-à-vis a variável rendimento real médio. Nos períodos de prevalência de políticas econômicas heterodoxas essa contradição não se verifica, pois as variações dos índices dão-se na mesma direção, indicando a confirmação da relação salário-emprego, conforme sugerida por Kalecki. Também pode-se dizer que essa alternância no caráter da política econômica em que se revezam heterodoxia e ortodoxia revela a disputa em torno da composição final do PIB, em que capitalistas buscam aumentar sua participação nesta composição final vis-à-vis a participação do Estado.
Entre Freud e Abraham
Authors: Turato Junior Ercílio Domingos , Campos Érico Bruno Viana , Bochhi Josiane Cristina
Published: October 2023

Buscamos neste ensaio apresentar algumas das principais transformações pelas quais passou a psicanálise no seu desenvolvimento histórico. Nesse movimento, os chamados paradigmas pulsional e objetal foram se estabelecendo como principais referências ao campo psicanalítico. Nossa intenção principal foi conhecer como a relação de objeto está presente na teoria pulsional de Freud, sobretudo na primeira tópica. Ademais, saber como a dinâmica pulsional e o objeto se apresentam no pensamento de um dos principais psicanalistas da primeira geração, Karl Abraham. Como desdobramento deste estudo, apresentamos alguns dos efeitos de como a noção de objeto, presente nas teorias desses paradigmas, pode fundamentar diferentes noções de desenvolvimento, de psicopatologia e de manejo clínico em nossa contemporaneidade.
Instagram e COVID-19
Authors: Cunha Ana Cristina Barros da , Albuquerque Karolina Alves de , Ramos Amanda Roseira , Pazos Clara Manhães de , Veloso Stephanie Vieira
Published: October 2023

A pandemia da COVID-19 resultou em grande estresse, especialmente para populações mais vulneráveis, como mulheres grávidas e no pós-parto. Devido ao isolamento social, durante o início do período pandêmico, as redes sociais tornaram-se recursos importantes para informar e promover saúde e bem-estar. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar uma proposta psicoeducativa de intervenção positiva na forma de posts para o Instagram e sua validade de conteúdo para o enfrentamento do estresse provocado pela pandemia por gestantes e puérperas no ano de 2020. A validade de conteúdo foi avaliada por 64 juízas, que analisaram 29 posts adotando uma escala Likert de 5 pontos para validar linguagem, relevância, pertinência e apresentação da proposta. Observou-se coeficientes de validade de conteúdo acima do ponto de corte (≥ 0.80) para todos os critérios, o que indica a adequação da proposta para enfrentar os estressores da pandemia pela população alvo. Dessa forma, confirmou-se a possibilidade de utilização das mídias sociais visando o aumento no acesso a materiais de qualidade que promovem a democratização do cuidado à saúde mental.
mal e a liberdade humana
Authors: Soares de Almeida Frederico , Ribeiro de Almeida Chacon Daniel
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo objetiva realizar uma primeira aproximação à hermenêutica dos símbolos desenvolvida pelo filósofo francês Paul Ricoeur. A problemática central deste escrito diz respeito à questão do mal e da liberdade humana. No decurso de sua proposta filosófica, Paul Ricoeur postula uma dualidade antropológica fundamental, qual seja: o ser humano como, simultaneamente, falível e capaz. Ora, mesmo diante da falibilidade, o ser humano é conclamado a assumir sua humanidade, a viver em liberdade, sendo-lhe facultado fazer o bem e o mal, mesmo sem intenção expressa ou involuntariamente. Dessa maneira, a partir da complexidade dos símbolos religiosos, Ricoeur encontrará pistas para pensar o mal e a liberdade num horizonte existencial, concreto e antropológico.
Teologia a partir de Práxis de Libertação
Authors: Lisboa Antônio , V. C. de Moraes Karolayne Maria
Published: October 2023

O contexto latino-americano é marcado, há séculos, pela realidade de dominação e exploração dos povos mais vulneráveis. Hoje, apesar de contornos diferentes, essa problemática permanece ferindo a dignidade de muitos povos. A pergunta fundamental que devemos fazer é: como a Teologia pode ajudar a pensar criticamente essa conjuntura e desencadear um processo de emancipação dela? Um dos caminhos avistados trata-se da necessidade eminente de recuperar o sentido e o significado da ação e da prática como mediação fundamental do teologizar latino-americano, essencial para entender o que se desenhou no universo teológico como teologia da libertação e que pode contribuir muito para a vivência da fé cristã na realidade hodierna.  Pensar a ação e a prática, defendidas respectivamente por José Comblin e Hugo Assmann, corresponde a um processo de formação da consciência que permite olhar criticamente para a realidade e compreender a situação concreta de povos dominados, como o lugar referencial donde parte e para onde deve retornar à tematização crítica daquilo que se encontra, muitas vezes, num nível de semi-expressão, ou de teorização acadêmica, sem incidência na vida real e concreta dos indivíduos. Objetiva-se, portanto, com essa proposta, uma apresentação expositiva do significado teológico-existencial dos termos ação e prática segundo os respectivos autores José Comblin e Hugo Assmann, a partir de uma análise bibliográfica. Pode-se dizer, desde já, que viver a ação e a prática significa assumir a história como lugar da ação de Deus, por meio do Espírito, que age em cada um de nós e nos impele a viver uma vida de conversão e testemunho.
Redenção e Perdão pela Superabundância
Authors: Dentz René
Published: October 2023

É possível abordar o pensamento ricoeuriano em um diálogo com temas teológicos, embora cientes da advertência feita por ele a respeito do cuidado em se estabelecer os limites e aproximações entre a teologia e a filosofia. A propósito, Ricoeur sempre recusou a etiqueta de “filósofo cristão”, procurando manter equidistantes a sua confissão de fé e o procedimento filosófico. Como consequência, o grande fundamento da reflexão ricoeuriana é a filosofia, embora a teologia, sobretudo através de seus estudos de exegese bíblica, também ocupe um respeitável lugar em suas pesquisas. Alguns temas são “limítrofes” entre os dois saberes, notadamente o mal, a esperança e o perdão. Este é visto por ele como uma síntese entre a história, a memória e o esquecimento. No entanto, além disso, também não pode ser pensado sem o mal e a esperança. Ou seja, apesar de nosso autor não ter elaborado uma “vertente teológica” de seus estudos sobre o perdão, como o fez em relação ao mal e à esperança, não é possível estudar a temática sem levar em consideração sua inspiração e sua abordagem teológica. Ora, Ricoeur sempre esboçou, no âmbito de suas argumentações, a percepção do sagrado e os desdobramentos no campo da fé, inclusive como pregador ocasional na capela Rockefeller, da Universidade de Chicago.
No ano em que Paul Ricoeur completaria 110 anos
Authors: Xavier Donizete José , Nobre José Aguiar
Published: October 2023

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análise do conceito de Kenosis bíblico
Authors: Veliq Fabiano
Published: October 2023

O artigo tem como objetivo fazer uma análise do conceito de Kenosis bíblico e dada a centralidade de tal conceito para o cristianismo e toda a sua história dentro da teologia cristã, buscamos traçar de maneira panorâmica, a construção desse conceito no desenvolver do primeiro século do cristianismo a partir do texto bíblico.
Paulo, e a Teologia de Fronteira
Authors: Lima Eduardo Sales de
Published: October 2023

O presente minicurso se propõe a dialogar com as teorias pós-críticas a fim de identificar possibilidades hermenêuticas válidas para interpretação de textos bíblicos em busca de um paradigma direcionado à promoção da Paz. O objetivo é ler a bíblia pela perspectiva pós-crítica, especificamente, por meio da mentalidade de fronteira. A metodologia de pesquisa será exploratória, a fonte de dados, bibliográfica, fundamentada na teoria de fronteira de Glória Anzaldúa. Para aplicação da metodologia serão estudados alguns trechos das cartas paulinas, e relacionados com elementos da episteme pós-crítica. Ao término desse trabalho espera-se que os leitores identifiquem Paulo como um teólogo de fronteira entendendo seus textos a partir da episteme pós-crítica de forma a ressignificar uma teologia voltada para o diálogo e para a paz.
Sola fide e ex opere operato
Authors: Wolff Elias
Published: October 2023

As igrejas têm os sacramentos como constitutivos da vida cristã e eclesial, uma expressão privilegiada da fé cristã. Mas elas divergem na compreensão sobre como a graça de Cristo se manifesta nos sacramentos, a eficácia sacramental. O objetivo deste artigo é aprofundar essa questão retomando as expressões clássicas sola fide, na doutrina protestante, e ex opere operato, na doutrina católica. Mostra como a teologia ecumênica na América Latina pode contemplar convergências obtidas nos diálogos sobre os sacramentos. O método é a revisão da bibliografia ecumênica sobre a relação entre fé e sacramento, sola fides e ex opere operato. A conclusão é que uma verdadeira experiência da vida sacramental é expressão da fé na graça de Cristo atuante nos sacramentos. Mesmo sem utilizar a expressão ex opere operato, as igrejas podem afirmar o seu conteúdo: a ação de Deus é a eficácia dos sacramentos que celebram.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Cholestatic Jaundice and Hepatic Involvement: An Etiology Not to Be Overlooked: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Aouroud Hala , Meryem Aouroud , Ezzahra Fatima , Krati Khadija
Published: October 2023

We present the case of a 33-year-old female patient who was admitted for evaluation of cholestatic jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, and generalized, persistent pruritus. Her symptoms had been ongoing for the past 3 months, with no history of exposure to toxic substances, hepatotoxic medications, or medicinal herbs. Additionally, she reported atypical right upper quadrant abdominal pain and inflammatory polyarthralgia. Laboratory investigations revealed normochromic normocytic aregenerative anemia (hemoglobin 8.9 g/dL), normal white blood cell count, and normal platelet count. Her C-reactive protein (CRP) was markedly elevated at 66 mg/L, and alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) levels were five times the upper limit of normal. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) was eight times the upper limit of normal, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was 13 times the upper limit of normal, and total bilirubin was predominantly conjugated (136 µmol/L). Prothrombin time (PT) was within the normal range at 88%. Abdominal imaging studies, including liver, portal vein, and hepatic veins, revealed no anomalies. Serological tests for hepatitis A, B, and C were negative. Autoimmune serology showed a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) titer of 1/520, positive anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) antibodies, and positive anti-Smith (anti-sm) antibodies. Further investigations for autoimmune hepatitis were negative. A diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with hepatic involvement was established.
Existential Psychotherapy to Improve the Meaningfulness of Life in Advanced Stage of Cervical Cancer Patients: A Case Study
Authors: Darmayasa I Made , Setiawan William Alexander , Kertiasih Ni Wayan , Hardika Gede Vasmana
Published: October 2023

Cervical cancer is still a problem for women's reproductive health in Indonesia. Apart from the fact that the incidence rate is still high, cervical cancer in Indonesia still has high morbidity and mortality rates. In Indonesia, it is estimated that there are 40 thousand new cases of cervical cancer each year. Cancer patients experience various existential needs covering emotional, psychological, and spiritual areas. This qualitative research aims to find out how the existential picture of cervical cancer patients. The research subjects were women aged 49 years and 30 years. The research design was a case study. Both subjects were diagnosed with cervical cancer 1.5 years ago and underwent treatment at Prof Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar. The subject experienced a conflict of meaning after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Subjects feel a burden on the family, are not accepted by the environment, isolate themselves, ashamed of having cervical cancer. Existential psychotherapy is one of the treatments for cancer patients to increase the meaning of their lives. As a result, the subject has realized positive things about himself such as self-potential, goals, beliefs, and hopes for his life again. This made the subject do positive things when he returned from Prof. Ngoerah General Hospital so that he feels more meaningful.
Model of Parents’ and Teachers’ Cooperation in Developing Learners’ Religious Character
Authors: Febriani Afifah , Ottilapoyil Shanajasmin , Zulfikri Zulfikri , Mayesta Maia
Published: October 2023

Parents and teachers are the most prominent figures influencing learners’ religious character as parents are the first teachers for children since childhood. Moreover, teachers play an essential role in developing learners’ character for they dominantly engage with children during their educational phase. Thus, cooperation between these two figures is highly required for religious character formation in living their future phase. This research aims to find an appropriate platform on how to model the cooperation between parents and teachers to educate the religious character. This research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach in four selected elementary schools in one of the Indonesian cities. The source of data was taken using in-depth interviews with fifteen informants (six parents, six teachers, and three students) selected using the purposive sampling technique. In addition, the research team also conducted direct observation at the research location to reinforce the interviews. All interview and observation data were thematically analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive analysis model. The research findings found eight models of cooperation carried out by parents and teachers in educating the religious character of students, namely, getting used to reading prayers every time they start activities, instilling the importance of honesty, upholding diversity and respect for others, controlling worship activities with a daily worship book, setting a disciplined learning schedule, getting used to reading the Quran, paying attention to children's socialization in the home and school environment, creating an Islamic environment at home and school. This finding can be used as an example for parents and teachers in raising students with a religious character.
RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP STRATEGIC PLANNING A COGNITION PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Laksono Ferrynela Purbo
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this paper is to explore the cognition aspects of strategic planning in rural entrepreneurship. The research is a case study in Patuk sub-district, Gunung Kidul district, Special Region of Yogyakarta. Patuk Sub-district has great potential. Rural entrepreneurs can develop it. Cognition aspects are determinants for rural entrepreneurs. This research is qualitative research using a case study. The method in this research uses in-depth interviews and FDG. The result of the research is that the cognition aspect is one of the determinants of success in determining the strategic planing. With sufficient knowledge, rural entrepreneurs can develop the right strategic planning, so they can compete and survive. Unfortunately, their knowledge is limited. The cognitive aspect comes from the rural internal environment and the rural external environment The rural internal environment itself consists of rural communities where entrepreneurs are located.. The value adopted by rural communities has an impact on rural entrepreneurship. The external environment is a support system from outside the community. The rural entrepreneurs need a support system. For this reason, rural entrepreneurs need external encouragement. The external environment comes from the government and universities. The government provides support in the form of policies and programs that support rural entrepreneurs. Universities provide knowledge for business development
“Sorry, one more time”: The Role of Resolution Strategies in a Virtual Exchange partnership
Authors: Guill-Garcia Patricia
Published: October 2023

With new technologies rapidly developing and the growing relevance of communicative competence in language education, Virtual Exchanges (VEs) are receiving increased attention in research within the framework of the Interaction Hypothesis. One of the intrinsic elements of interaction is Negotiation of Meaning (NoM), a process in which students attempt to solve communicative issues. Nevertheless, few studies have scrutinised how students solve these breakdowns in VE interaction. The purpose of this paper is to identify the most employed resolution strategies in three online audio-visual interactions. The participants are university students from Japan and Spain who carried out one-hour Zoom interactions. Methodology-wise, Clavel-Arroitia’s categorisation was adapted to the purposes of this study in order to identify the strategies in the corpus. The results illustrate how certain factors (language proficiency, cultural background, and communicative dynamics, among others) condition the strategies employed, emphasising the complexity of foreign language learners’ interaction.
An Analysis of Animal Metaphors in Episodes of Gender Violence Reported in Spanish and Canadian Newspapers
Authors: López Irene
Published: October 2023

This article explores animal metaphors in episodes of gender-based violence reported in Spanish and Canadian newspapers. It analyzes the most common zoomorphic representations of female victims in real cases of gender-based violence documented in the news in Spain and Canada from 2006 to 2022. The research shows how the bestial iconography articulates discourses of gender-based violence and how the male perpetrator sees the abused woman through an animal lens to dehumanize, sexualize, exert, and even justify his violent actions.
La Corte Penal Internacional frente al espejo
Authors: Martín Martínez Magdalena María
Published: October 2023

La conmemoración del 25º aniversario de la adopción del Estatuto de Roma (ER) de la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI), acaecida el 17 de julio de 1998, ofrece motivos sobrados para repensar la labor que esta institución viene desempeñando desde hace más de dos décadas. Tanto la propia CPI como la doctrina ius internacionalista destacan la importancia de contar con balances y hojas de ruta periódicos para mejorar su funcionamiento. En esa línea, el objetivo del presente trabajo consiste en examinar, sin ánimo de exhaustividad, aquellos logros que, con sus luces y sombras, conforman las señas de identidad de la CPI, trazando una línea de continuidad a modo de puente entre el pasado y el presente, imprescindible para anticipar su futuro. Analizaremos la evolución experimentada y los avances alcanzados por la CPI recurriendo al método deductivo y a su propia jurisprudencia, para finalizar con una reflexión crítica sobre algunos de los grandes retos pendientes con el propósito de contribuir, siquiera de forma modesta, a impulsar el progreso de la CPI y promover el reconocimiento de su rol clave en la lucha global contra la impunidad.
Developing a model of work duration under the influence of risk events in the implementation of life cycle contracts for large energy construction projects
Authors: Bezpalov Valery , Goncharenko Liudmila , Fedyunin Dmitry , Lochan Sergey , Avtonomova Svetlana
Published: October 2023

Projects implemented under life cycle contracts have become increasingly common in recent years to ensure the quality of construction and maintenance of energy infrastructure facilities. A key parameter for energy facility construction projects implemented under life cycle contracts is their duration and deadlines. Therefore, the systematic identification, monitoring, and comprehensive assessment of risks affecting the timing of work on the design and construction is an urgent practical task. The purpose of this work is to study the strength of the influence of various risks on the duration of a project implemented on the terms of a life cycle contract. The use of the expert assessment method allows for identifying the most likely risks for the design and construction phases, as well as determining the ranges of deviations from the baseline indicator. Using the obtained expert evaluations, a model reflecting the range and the most probable duration of the design and construction works under the influence of risk events was built by the Monte-Carlo statistical method. The results obtained allow monitoring and promptly detecting deviations in the actual duration of work from the basic deadlines set in the life cycle contract. This will give an opportunity to accurately respond to emerging risks and build a mutually beneficial relationship between the parties to life cycle contracts.
Algebraic Lie Algebra Bundles and Derivations of Lie Algebra Bundles
Authors: MONİCA M. V. , RAJENDRA R
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we define algebraic Lie algebra bundles, discuss some results on algebraic Lie algebra bundles and derivations of Lie algebra bundles. Some results involving inner derivations and central derivations of Lie algebra bundles are obtained.
Effects of coenzyme Q10 in a propofol infusion syndrome model of rabbits
Authors: Kilicaslan Banu , Akinci Seda B , Saricaoglu Fatma , Yılbas Savas O , Ozkaya Burcu A
Published: October 2023

Background

Coenzyme Q (CoQ) might be the main site of interaction with propofol on the mitochondrial respiratory chain in the propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS) because of the structural similarity between coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and propofol.

Aim

To investigate the effects of CoQ10 on survival and organ injury in a PRIS model in rabbits.

Methods

Sixteen male New Zealand white rabbits were divided into 4 groups: (1) propofol infusion group, (2) propofol infusion and CoQ10, 100 mg/kg was administered intravenously, (3) sevoflurane inhalation was administered, and (4) sevoflurane inhalation and CoQ10, 100 mg/kg intravenously, was administered. Arterial blood gas and biochemical analyses were repeated every 2 h and every 12 h, respectively. Animals that were alive on the 24th hour after anesthesia induction were euthanized. The organ damages were investigated under light and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

Results

The propofol infusion group had the highest troponin T levels when compared with the other three groups at the 12th hour. The propofol + CoQ10 group had lower troponin T levels when compared with the propofol and sevoflurane groups (P < 0.05). Administration of CoQ10 decreased total liver injury scores and total organ injury scores both in the propofol and sevoflurane groups. The propofol and sevoflurane organ toxicities were attenuated with CoQ10 in liver, gallbladder, urinary bladder, and spleen.

Conclusion

The addition of CoQ10 to propofol and sevoflurane anesthesia prevented the propofol-associated increase in troponin T levels at the 12th hour of infusion and decreased anesthetic-induced total liver and organ injury scores.
Fibrosarcomatous dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: a rapidly growing 30 cm mass on the posterior scalp
Authors: Lerttiendamrong Bhoowit , Annoppornchai Pavinee , Promniyom Pasu
Published: October 2023

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, slow-growing sarcoma of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, accounting for around 5 cases per million per year. Fibrosarcomatous transformation of DFSP occurs in 10%–15% of DFSP cases, with a higher risk of local recurrence, metastasis, and death. We present a case of a male in his 30s with a complaint of rapidly progressive mass in the occipital region of the head. Within 1 year, the mass enlarged by >30 cm. Physical examination revealed a skin-colored 40×30 cm mass with an overlying skin necrosis at the posterior scalp. Brain, neck, and chest computed tomography (CT) scans were performed. The mass was surgically excised by wide excision with a 2 cm margin. Pathological report confirmed fibrosarcomatous DFSP Grade 3 with decreased CD34 expression. Delayed reconstruction of free flap and split-thickness skin graft were subsequently performed. No recurrence was detected 3 months postoperatively.
Biometric differentiation of growth traits in pullet breeds in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Adeoye Adelani Abayomi , Oyeleye Olubisi Oluseun , Udoh Jessie Ezekiel
Published: October 2023

The study aimed to characterise three breeds of pullets based on their biometric differentiation and the effects of age on their body linear measurement. The three breeds of pullets under consideration were Noiler (N), FUNAAB Alpha (FUN), and ISA Brown (ISA). This study used two hundred and five pullets raised from a day old. At the 19th, 21st, and 23rd week of rearing, the pullets were weighed individually, and linear body measurements were taken. There was no significantly different effect (p > 0.05) between FUNAAB Alpha and Noiler breeds in all the traits considered at week 19, while a significant difference (p < 0.05) was observed between ISA Brown and others in all the traits except in breast girth (FUN-11.57 and ISA-10.46) and wing length (N-7.45 and ISA-6.97). The significant effects of breed and age occurred especially on the body weight for all the three ages under consideration (p < 0.05). There was a positive relationship between body weight and body measurements in all three breeds of pullets under investigation. The increase in the growth rate of any of the components increased live weight gain. The body weight of pullets could be determined accurately using body measurements such as wing length, wing span, and breast girth.
Quality requirements for static liquefaction test of soil in triaxial apparatus
Authors: Lipiński Mirosław J. , Wdowska Małgorzata , Puspitaningrum Intan
Published: October 2023

Since in the field of research concerning liquefaction phenomenon, the largest database exists for triaxial tests, this type of apparatus was selected as the most relevant. Available data concerning laboratory research on liquefaction tests for identification of undrained response of sand indicated that the results are very sensitive to even smallest incorrectness in the testing procedure. Besides, due to a complex nature of liquefaction phenomenon, it was considered prudent to undertake some efforts directed to increase the objectivity of tests. Therefore, before commencement of the actual test program for investigation of undrained response of soil, it is necessary to carry out some preparatory experimental work consisting of application of indispensable modification necessary for enhancement of a quality of a triaxial test. The paper presents the key issues pertaining to the implementation of the experiment. Significance of these modifications for desired characteristics is emphasized. Relevance of some upgrading of the equipment for liquefaction tests is exemplified.
Application of Clay–rubber Mixtures for the Transportation Geotechnics—the Numerical Analysis
Authors: Jastrzębska Małgorzata , Łupieżowiec Marian
Published: October 2023

The use of waste materials (including rubber) in industry is one of the most important issues in terms of environmental protection. One of such applications is the use of soil–rubber mixtures in backfills or lower layers of embankments or road structures. The numerical analyses of the behavior of a clay–rubber mixture layer built into a road embankment are presented in this article. An elastic-perfectly plastic model with a Coulomb–Mohr yield surface was used in the finite element analysis. The parameters of soil–rubber mixtures adopted for the analysis were estimated on the basis of triaxial tests: monotonic (UU—unconsolidated undrained, and CU—consolidated undrained) and cyclic (CU) performed with low frequency (f = 0,001 Hz). The triaxial tests were carried out on mixtures of kaolin (K) and red clay (RC) with the addition of 1–5 mm rubber granulate (G) in the amount of 5–25% by weight. Numerical analyses included a static plate load test (VSS) of a layer made of a rubber–soil mixture built into the embankment and testing the stability of embankments using the c–ϕ strength reduction procedure. The results of laboratory tests confirm the necessity of testing soil–rubber mixtures each time before their use in embankments. The observed overall decrease in shear strength and stiffness of the tested material is variable and depends on the type of soil and the content of rubber waste. Satisfactory results of the analysis were obtained, both in terms of the values of layer stiffness modules and slope safety factors, which allows for the conclusion of the possibility of using soil–rubber mixtures (with the recommended granulate addition up to 30% by weight) in the layers of road embankments and (depending on the road class) in the lower layers of the pavement structure.
The Role of Digital Literacy and Generic Skills on Student Physics Learning Outcomes
Authors: Darmaji* Darmaji , Astalini Astalini , Kurniawan Dwi Agus , Nursulistiyo Eko , Perdana Rahmat , Prameswari Nirmala
Published: October 2023

Digital literacy is a form of literacy that is very important for students to master along with technological developments. This digital literacy can be applied in learning, one of which is in learning physics. The urgency in this study is that it is hoped that the application of digital literacy in physics learning can improve student learning outcomes and generic skills. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of applying digital literacy in learning physics on the learning outcomes and generic skills of class A and class B students. This study used a mixed methods research type. Then the data in this study were processed using SPSS 26 software to find values from the regression analysis. The results of the regression test function to determine the effect of implementing digital literacy on student physics learning outcomes. Based on the regression test, it is known that sig. 0.05, namely 0.001, which means that there is an effect of applying digital literacy in learning physics on student learning outcomes and 0.05, namely 0.000, which means that there is an effect of digital literacy on generic skills. The conclusion obtained is that there is an effect of applying digital literacy in physics learning to student learning outcomes and generic skills, where in class B the effect is greater in terms of grades or student learning outcomes
The Effect of a Scientific Approach Based on Problem Based Learning Models on Students Science Problem Solving Skills at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Jelita* Jelita , Nuraida Nuraida
Published: October 2023

The ability to solve problems shows a person’s ability to think critically by using the reasoning and knowledge they have. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a scientific approach based on problem based learning on students’ science problem solving skills at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Aceh Tamiang. This research is quantitative research with an experimental method. The population is all students of class V MIN 2 Aceh Tamiang, totaling 60 people and the sample used is VA class as the control class and VB class as the experimental class. Each class consists of 30 people. The research instrument was a test in the form of an essay totaling 3 questions of indicators of problem solving skills namely identifying problems, describing various strategies, solving problems, and solving problems systematically. From the results of the data analysis, the class average value was obtained. The experiment was higher than the control class with a difference of 54.67 and an increase of 63.87%. The findings from the hypothesis testing indicate a significance level of 5%. The calculated t-value 18.41 exceeds the critical t-value 2.41 for the shown degrees of freedom 18.41 or the two-tailed significance value 0.00 is less than 0.05. Consequently, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. The conclusion is an effect of a scientific approach based on problem learning on students’ science problem solving skills at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Aceh Tamiang and this approach is good for learning science
Biology-Critical Thinking Skills of High School Students in Terms of Gender and School Location
Authors: Ramadhani* Suci Hatru , Karyanto Puguh , Sugiharto Bowo
Published: October 2023

Students' critical thinking skills (CTS) in Indonesia are still relatively low. This study describes students' and the relationship between CTS and their gender and school location. The research was conducted using a cross-sectional survey method. The sampling technique was convenience sampling involving 91 men and 134 women from 7 public high schools in Bener Meriah district which are located in rural areas and 4 are located in urban areas. Students' CTS were measured using essay tests collected via google form and the results were analyzed descriptively. Furthermore, a correlation test was carried out between gender and students' school location on CTS with the Pearson correlation in the SPSS 25 program. The results showed that the value of students' CTS who attended urban areas had an average score of 48.6, while those who attended rural areas of 36.6. The average score of the boys was 39.4, while the average score of the girls was 50.3. The relationship between gender and CTS shows a value of 0.217, while the relationship between school location and CTS shows a value of -0.117. It was concluded that students who attend schools in urban areas have superior CTS compared to those in rural areas and female students are superior to male students. The relationship between school location and gender on students' CTS is low
Profile of Students' Environmental Literacy and the Needs of Science Teaching Materials Integrated with the Local Potential of Rawa Bento Based on Problem Based Learning
Authors: Fahlevi* Aditya , Prasetyo Zuhdan Kun , Suyanta Suyanta , Nurohman Sabar , Astuti Sri Rejeki Dwi
Published: October 2023

The achievement of environmental literacy of students in Indonesia still faces various problems. Even though environmental literacy is one of the important literacy for students to have. This study aims to determine the profile of environmental literacy among junior high school students and the need for integrated science teaching materials based on problem based learning (PBL) at Rawa Bento. The population of this study consists of junior high school students from six schools in Kerinci Regency. The research sample includes 90 students selected using a purposive random sampling technique. Data collection is conducted through instruments such as tests to measure environmental literacy and student response questionnaires to determine the need for integrated science teaching materials based on PBL at Rawa Bento. The data in the study are analyzed using quantitative descriptive analysis techniques. The research findings are as follows: 1) the majority of students have low to moderate levels of environmental literacy. 38.9% of students still have a low level of environmental literacy, 54.4% fall into the moderate category, and only 6.7% are in the high category; 2) the lowest ability of students is in analyzing the impacts resulting from environmental issues; 3) there is a need for the development of integrated electronic teaching materials based on PBL at Rawa Bento to enhance students' environmental literacy. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the environmental literacy of students from six schools in Kerinci Regency is in the medium category
Development of Sound Wave E-learning Material by Integrating Contextual Teaching with Smartphone to Improve Students’ Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
Authors: Fauziah Lailatul , Asrizal* Asrizal
Published: October 2023

Twenty first century skills are necessary for students to solve problems and be successful in learning. One of the core subjects of 21st century skills is learning and innovation skills. Learning and innovation skills include critical thinking and creative thinking skills. Problems found in the field show that students' critical and creative thinking skills are still low. The solution is to develop sound wave E-learning material by integrating contextual teaching with smartphones to improve students' critical and creative thinking skills. The purpose of this study was to determine the results of the needs analysis, the validity test, and the practicality test of the use of e-learning material. The research method used is the Hannafin and Peck development model which consists of needs analysis, design, and development and implementation. The research data were in the form of questionnaires, performance questions, validation and practicality instruments. Data analysis used a Likert scale, using Aiken's V formula to analyze the validity level and statistical analysis formulas to analyze the practicality of e-learning material. The results of the analysis showed that students' critical and creative thinking skills were still low. Then the developed e-learning material are valid with a value of 0.89 and the level of practicality is very good with a value of 86.52. Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded that the sound wave e-learning material by integrating contextual teaching with smartphone are valid and practical so that they can be used in the learning process