bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association of red cell distribution width and its changes with the 30-day mortality in patients with acute respiratory failure: An analysis of MIMIC-IV database
Authors: Shi Yuyi , Shi Liuxian , Chen Fei , Jiang Zhipeng , Sheng Kaihui
Published: November 2023

Background

Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is a common disease in the intensive care units (ICUs) with high risk of mortality. The red cell distribution width (RDW) is one of baseline ICU indicators which can be easily available, and has been used in the long-term prognostic analyses of diseases. However, no studies have explored the role of baseline RDW and its change during hospitalization in in-hospital mortality in ARF. Herein, this study aims to explore the association between RDW and its changes and the 30-day mortality in ARF patients.

Methods

Demographic and clinical data of 7,497 patients with ARF were extracted from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database in 2012–2019 in this retrospective cohort study. Univariable and multivariable Cox regression analyses were used to explore the association between RDW and its changes and 30-day mortality with hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analyses of different baseline RDW levels were also performed. We then assessed the predictive performance of RDW changes combined with the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score on 30-day mortality using receiver operator characteristic curves (ROCs) with areas under curve (AUCs).

Results

Totally, 2,254 (30.07%) patients died in 30 days. After adjusting for covariates, we found that high baseline RDW [HR = 1.25, 95%CI: (1.15–1.37)] and RDW changes ≥0.3% [HR = 1.12, 95%CI: (1.01–1.24)] were both related to an increased risk of 30-day mortality. In patients whose baseline RDW level ≥14.9%, RDW changes ≥0.3% was also associated with an increased risk of 30-day mortality [HR = 1.19, 95%CI: (1.05–1.35)]. Moreover, the predictive value of RDW changes combined with SOFA on 30-day mortality was a little better than that of single SOFA score, with AUCs of 0.624 vs. 0.620.

Conclusion

High baseline RDW level and its changes during hospitalization was relate to the increased risk of 30-day mortality in ARF, and the predictive value of RDW changes for ARF short-term mortality is still needed exploration.
Sea urchin utilisation in Eastern Indonesia
Authors: Tamti Hartati , Ambo-Rappe Rohani , Bin Andy Omar Sharifuddin , Pagalay Budimawan , Iqram Muhammad , Moore Abigail Mary
Published: November 2023

Sea urchins have long been an important component of gleaning invertebrate fisheries and are valued for their highly nutritious gonads. Sea urchin fisheries are often unreported and unregulated, despite increasing indications of overexploitation. Data on the post-harvest utilization of sea urchins are limited, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. This study at 12 sites across four regions in Indonesia (Sulawesi, Moluccas, Nusa Tenggara, Papua) aimed to provide an overview of sea urchin utilization in eastern Indonesia. Data were collected from July to September 2020 using a questionnaire with a snowballing sampling method. There were 187 respondents (62.6% male and 37.4% female) ranged in age from 3-76 years old, and most had been collecting sea urchins for more than five years. Respondents mostly collected the sea urchins from coral reef or seagrass habitats. Four genera (Tripneustes, Diadema, Echinometra and Echinothrix) were identified. Mean catch ranged from 32 (Makassar) to 169 (Maluku Tengah) individual sea urchin per collection. Most respondents knew local names for sea urchins, especially those they collected. Almost 70% respondents used their catch mainly for home consumption, and only 4.8% respondents mainly selling their catch. Most urchins sold were whole or crudely de-spined, typically fetching IDR 500-1000 each. Additional post-harvest processing before sale included removing the gonads from the test and/or cooking, with a unit price of IDR 5,000-25,000/product. Commonly consumed raw, urchins were sometimes cooked (mostly barbecued). These data indicate a need for efforts towards socio-ecologically appropriate sea urchin conservation and fisheries management to address the widespread indications of increasing exploitation levels and declining sea urchin populations.
Hubungan Perilaku Pedagang Terhadap Kandungan Formalin Pada Ikan Teri Asin (Stolephorus Sp) di Pasar Tradisional Kota Magelang
Authors: Putri Meisilvi Rezeki Isa , Santoso Lutfi , Martini Martini
Published: November 2023

Salted fish is one type of food that is easily available in the market, either traditional and modern market. Formalin is widely used as a food preservative. Formalin can be harmful to health if consumed. The purpose of this study is to analyze the correlation between behavior of sellers with formaline content in salted fish sold in the traditional market town of Magelang city. This research is explanatory research, using survey methods with cross sectional approach. The population in this study is the seller salted fish who are in the traditional market Magelang city. There are four markets and the sellers are 34 people. The sample of this research is 34 sellers. The results showed that 30 of 34 samples of salted fish were tested in the laboratory were qualitatively positive for formaline. As for the formaline test on the quantitative, the average of formaline content in salted fish is 1564.422 ppm. The conclutions are behavioral factors obtained from sellers there is a relationship between seller knowledge about formaline with formaline content in salted fish (p = 0.031), there is a relationship between seller attitudes toward formaline with formaline content in salted fish (p = 0.006) and there was no relationship between the seller practice to give formaline with formaline content on the salted fish (p = 0.678). The need for supervision and counseling of related agencies. Traders should keep a salted fish in the freezer. For communities to be more padai in choosing salted anchovies and need to add knowledge about safe food for consumtion.
Liquid Mirror (Transcending Aesthetic Utopianism in Nabo¬kov’s Invitation to a Beheading and The Gift)
Authors: Mikola Gyöngyi
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Nabokov wrote his masterpiece Invitation to a Beheading interrupting his own work, writing another novel, The Gift. My hypothesis is that Invitation to a Beheading can be considered as a solution of a problem or elaboration of an idea, which was arisen during the creation of the other, the “main” book. In the present paper research I analyze the water motifs of the Invitation.. and The Gift with close reading method to demonstrate the relationship of Nabokovian reader and/or writer heroes to the art of literature, and, besides, realization of self-mimetic, self-reflective potentialities of literature as specific liquid mirror in these novels. I collate the liquid mirror concept with the parodic representations of the utopianism of Russian aesthetic tradition, first of all with Nikolay Chernyshevsky’s materialist utopia. I also study the relevance of Nietzschean concept of aesthetic redemption in connection with Nabokovian novels, and I suggest a special, synchronous, simultaneous idea of this philosophical term: in my opinion Nabokovian aesthetic redemption is confined only to the duration of writing or reading. But this real, empirical time of literary process works as a gap, transforms to a secret passage, a way through to the unknown, timeless outside.
How Does Studying Online Affect the Well-Being of Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?
Authors: Abusneneh Noor , Charles Tendai
Published: November 2023

The current paper aimed to explore the impact of studying online during the coronavirus pandemic on the well-being of a sample of students (n=74) who were classified as students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in five Dubai-based schools. An online 18-item Likert scale survey was developed and distributed among participants; however, this resulted in no statistically significant findings. However, there was a slight negative trend, suggesting that the students’ well-being was somewhat affected by studying alone in an online context. Ultimately, the study recommended the need to provide counselling programs to improve the well-being of the students with SEND due to the circumstances imposed on them by the pandemic; and highlights the need for more support services for these students when they study online.
Survey Based Risk Assessment for Advancing the Safe Industrial Railway Transportation
Authors: Nwokocha Geraldine Chika
Published: November 2023

The linkage between producers of raw materials and final consumption goods producers is an end-to-end procedure involving transport machines, equipment, and technological influence. After producing final consumption goods, they are not left idle in the company; instead, they are transported to various market utilization parts. To familiarize and evaluate risks involved in the transportation system between suppliers of raw materials to producers of goods than to final consumers of such goods, Railway transport seemed more secure and confidential. We hypothesized the value of management of possible collision risks. The outcomes herein validate this hypothesis bearing in mind possible shipping of hazardous or perishable goods for quite a more extended period. A closer consideration of the new Train Control System (TCS) in train controls can be a better idea for new market entrants.
Digital Competences and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Systematic Review Article
Authors: Egusquiza Raúl Cortez , Montenegro Luz Petronila Blas , Chávez José Antonio Manco , Poma Amparo Argüelles Romero de , Castellanos José Alberto Paredes , Paredes Dora Julia Briceño de , Rivera Pedro Ricardo Infantes
Published: November 2023

It is observed that students and professors of the different existing universities in the world have the technological tools that would allow them to continuously carry out an education strengthened by the appropriate platforms with the necessary information to answer multiple questions and tasks, this research is a work of systematic review article. The method used was PRISMA, a very meticulous and rigorous written method performed in the structure for the construction of the research, the search for information was carried out in the following databases such as Scopus, Redalyc, SproQues, SciELO, obtaining 898,276 articles or academic papers in the entire search, excluding 898,218 and considering only 58 academic papers that were selected for the research; according to the academic works carried out in 10 years, the results shown an increasing way from year 2014 to 2023, showing a big change in 2021 corresponding to the use of the tools being more frequently in students of all educational levels, due to quarantines established by governments, being them the technological tools for a synchronous virtual education; digital skills are increasingly essential in today’s labor market. Owning these skills increases employability and career opportunities. In education, digital competences enable students to access to online learning resources, collaborate on digital projects, and adapt to online education environments. Digital competences facilitate online communication and collaboration, which is crucial in a globalized and connected world.
Foster Care Being a Second Home for Abandoned Children: An Analysis on Cathy Glass’s Saving Danny.
Authors: T Chaamili Swetha G. , Jaisre V.
Published: November 2023

This paper explores the role of foster care as a secondary home for abandoned children and its significance in fulfilling the developmental needs of these youngsters. As biological parents seek support, recovery, and therapy, foster care offers a secure refuge for children and adolescents. Abuse and neglect often necessitate the removal of children and teenagers from their homes, making it imperative to find a secure environment for them. Foster care serves as a refuge for children and teenagers in need, even though it might be challenging to perceive it as a stable environment at first glance. The act of uprooting children from their homes may seem unsettling, but for those who have experienced abuse or neglect, foster care offers a stable and supportive home setting. Foster families provide essential elements like education, meals, shelter, and access to healthcare, which these children may have lacked before entering foster care. This, in turn, positively impacts their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Additionally, foster care can provide biological parents with an opportunity to focus on establishing a stable home environment where their children can eventually return. This research draws inspiration from Cathy Glass's "Saving Danny," a powerful narrative. Cathy Glass is a prolific author with a portfolio of 34 books, each of which offers valuable insights into the lives of children in foster care. Through the lens of Cathy's experiences as a foster carer, these stories shed light on the challenges these vulnerable children face and how a nurturing and loving environment can help them overcome these obstacles.
Засновник першої великої математичної школи в Україні
Authors: Герасименко Віктор Іванович , Максименко Сергій Іванович , Тимоха Олександр Миколайович
Published: November 2023

6 вересня цього року виповнилося 160 років від дня народження першого академіка Української академії наук у галузі математики, засновника першої великої математичної школи на теренах України, першого директора Інституту математики ВУАН, засновника першого в Україні математичного журналу, видатного організатора вищої освіти Дмитра Олександровича Граве. Його видатні результати в галузі математики, механіки, математичної фізики широко відомі у світі, він стояв біля витоків Української академії наук, був фундатором багатьох наукових та освітніх інституцій, наукових товариств, кафедр математики і механіки. Академіку Граве — Вченому, Вчителю та Людині — присвячена ця стаття.
Introducing Prestressed Concrete
Authors: Osborn Andrew , Welden Helmuth
Published: November 2023

The article discusses the first prestressed concrete bridge built in the United States, the Walnut Lane Memorial Bridge in Philadelphia, Pa.
Why rational choice? Reconciling Kornai with rational choice theory
Authors: Kaiser Adam J. , Leeson Peter T.
Published: November 2023

János Kornai was an early and influential critic of rational choice theory, who opposed its application to interdisciplinary questions. In this paper, we attempt to show that certain contemporary uses of rational choice theory are perfectly compatible with Kornai's critique of general equilibrium theory, as well as his broader vision of economics as a mode of understanding. To do so, we leverage the insights of several “ordinary language” philosophers to demonstrate that the utility of rational choice theory derives from its grammatical properties rather than the truth values of its axioms.
Kemampuan dan Dukungan: Meninjau Orientasi Masa Depan Santri Berdasarkan Adversity Quotient dan Dukungan Sosial
Authors: Assyafii Husain Ali , Nuryanti Lusi
Published: November 2023

Previous studies show that Indonesian teenagers tend to have a low level of future orientation, which has an impact on increasing unemployment rates. There are still few studies on future orientation carried out on students who have different challenges and living conditions compared to other teenagers. This research aims to empirically examine the relationship between adversity quotient and social support on students' future orientation. This research used quantitative correlational methods with the total participants of 223 Aliyah students (high school equivalent) at the Ta'mirul Islam Islamic Boarding School, Surakarta. The results of multiple regression analysis show that there is a significant positive relationship between adversity quotient and social support on students' future orientation (F= 95.654, sig= .00) with an effective contribution of 45.1%. The categorization results show that the majority of students have a very high future orientation, 44.4%.
The Circumplex of Faith Modes
Authors: Szydłowski Piotr , Cieciuch Jan
Published: November 2023

This article presents the Circumplex of Faith Modes (CFM), a model that integrates and organizes the existing body of knowledge about the types of religiousness in the Allportian approach and related strands of research. The model was developed from the emic perspective, describing the various forms of Christian religiousness understood as the relationship between man and God within the community of the Church. Here, faith plays out in two domains: the relationship with Transcendence (God) and the relationship with the community of the Church (the psychosocial domain). In both domains, the various faith modes are described using two orthogonal dimensions: in the former domain these are (1) one’s attitude to God/relationship with God and (2) one’s attitude to the doctrine/rites/prescriptions/law; and in the latter domain the dimensions are (1) the significance/role of the religious community and (2) the role/strength of self in one’s personal attitude to God and the doctrine. The circumplex was created by superimposing the orthogonal dimensions of the two domains rotated by 45 degrees with respect to one another, with the four dimensions forming its main axes. The resulting model distinguishes and describes eight modes of faith (poles of the four dimensions), which are related to one another in specific ways and which comprise the Circumplex of Faith Modes.
Lauds by Krzysztof Penderecki – a musical transmission of a spiritual message: Поем Твою, Христе, спасительную Страсть, и славим Твое воскресение
Authors: Krawczyński Stanisław
Published: November 2023

The centre of research interest described in the article is the analysis of the relationship of the work of the eminent Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki, LAUDS I – Złożenie do grobu (Laying in the Tomb) and LAUDS II – Zmartwychwstanie (Resurrection), with the texts of the Orthodox rite of Good Friday and Holy Week Saturday. The first part of the article presents the political and historical context of the work, its influence on the choice of content and form of composition. The liturgical coherence of Penderecki’s three works is presented: St Luke’s Passion and both Lauds, as a unity combining the cohesiveness of the Paschal themes. The construction of the work itself according to the division into individual parts is discussed. Each is placed within the liturgical, timbral and semantic layers of the Holy Week liturgy and discussed in terms of its musical construction, which makes use of extremely varied and often unconventional means of artistic expression. The article concludes that Krzysztof Penderecki’s Lauds, being an artistic – not liturgical – work, subordinates the text of the service to musical needs, using it as an inspiration for the spiritual values subsequently contained in the music. It is difficult, therefore, to find in it the preservation of the liturgical canon, or its setting in the direct course of an Orthodox Paschal service. Rather, one should seek, translated into musical language, the values contained in the prayer layer of the Good Friday and Saturday rites. Crucial for all the considerations carried out in the article are the rela[1]tions between the verbal layer of the service and the form and musical layer of the work, which is an unprecedented, until then, artistic approach to the Easter rite. The whole is illustrated with examples taken from the scores of the work, referring to the descrip[1]tions presented in the article.
Curiosidad en tierra de gigantes, entre verdad y difamación
Authors: Rosero Arce Luis Germán
Published: November 2023

Siempre que se hable de conocimiento, la curiosidad hace parte del interés por encontrar los territorios anhelados y deseados por la inteligencia humana, realidad que de alguna manera implica compromiso, entrega y capacidad de correr riesgos bajo el imperativo de la búsqueda. Pensar hoy en los avances de la inteligencia, y esta de manera artificial, implica ponerse delante de una realidad que asombra y preocupa pero que a lavez abre nuevos horizontes de comprensión de la vida y de su madurez experiencial en el seno de las culturas. Por supuesto, la curiosidad nunca dejará de ser inherente y única en el anhelo de adquirir nuevos conocimientos y de articular los mismos con las más profundas necesidades humanas de contemplar y entender el mundo donde se habita. En este artículo se propone un breve asomo a la curiosidad como experiencia del pensamiento humano.
Ética y práctica del buen gobierno
Authors: Acosta Díaz Emilio
Published: November 2023

Desde su origen, las comunidades han considerado los acuerdos con el fin de mantener la paz y la tranquilidad, tanto de sus miembros como de las instituciones, que se autorregulan y acogen las normas nacionales e internacionales en orden a cumplir su misión; también las instituciones de educación superior se han convertido en centros de encuentro, formación académica y científica cuya finalidad se orienta a promocionar el desarrollo personal y social del ser humano considerando su ámbito físico, psicológico y espiritual. El interés por mantener armonía y equilibrio, articular misión, visión y principios teleológicos institucionales con la naturaleza y función de las instituciones, es de interés generalizado cuando se trata de alcanzar los fines y un desarrollo real y autónomo.
Desafios da centralização sindical: uma agenda para os anos 90
Authors: AMADEO EDWARD J. , CAMARGO JOSÉ MÁRCIO
Published: November 2023

RESUMO Este artigo examina os efeitos macroeconômicos, em particular os associados à inflação e à estabilização, da recente tendência à centralização do movimento sindical no Brasil. Seu argumento central é que, apesar do Código do Trabalho, houve uma tendência à centralização do movimento que, juntamente com a descentralização das negociações salariais, é um aspecto importante da atual crise de estabilização brasileira.
Considerações sobre o endividamento externo dos países em desenvolvimento
Authors: ROSSI JOSÉ W.
Published: November 2023

RESUMO Neste estudo, resumimos brevemente as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos países em desenvolvimento em relação à sua dívida externa. Também discutimos os fatores que estão por trás dos índices de endividamento mais usados. Por fim, apresentamos um resumo das principais propostas avançadas para reduzir a dívida externa dos países em desenvolvimento.
Evaluación de factores de riesgo de carne pálida, suave y exudativa (PSE) debido a las condiciones presacrificio en cerdos
Authors: Romero Peñuela Marlyn Hellen , Sánchez Valencia Jorge Alberto
Published: November 2023

El objetivo del estudio fue determinar el efecto del manejo presacrificio porcino sobre la incidencia de carne pálida, suave y exudativa (PSE) y describir los factores de riesgo. Se recolectaron un total de 20 variables relacionadas con el transporte y las condiciones presacrificio durante un período de tres meses. Se estudiaron 134 lotes (3.156 cerdos) en una planta de beneficio comercial colombiana. Se usó una regresión logística multivariada para identificar los factores de riesgo previos al sacrificio. La calidad de la carne fue descrita como una variable de respuesta binomial (1: carne normal, 2: condición PSE). La incidencia de carne PSE fue 5,8%. Los resultados indican que el peso, el tiempo de estadía en la planta de beneficio y la presencia de contusiones cutáneas incrementan el riesgo de presentación de la condición PSE (p < 0,05). El tiempo de reposo en planta entre 12,1 y 36 h incrementó de 4,3 hasta 9,9 veces la incidencia de la condición PSE comparado con tiempos de estadía en planta entre 4 y 12 h. Además, el peso de los cerdos es un factor de riesgo que incrementó la incidencia de la condición PSE (p < 0,05). Sin embargo, el tiempo de transporte no estuvo relacionado con la presencia de valores de pH bajos.
Evidencias y perspectivas del potencial antidepresivo del “alcaloide mágico” psilocibina: una revisión narrativa
Authors: Velásquez Toledo María Marcela
Published: November 2023

La psilocibina es un alcaloide psicodélico producido naturalmente por diversas especies de hongos, especialmente del género Psilocybe, cuyo uso por parte de culturas precolombinas ha sido ampliamente documentado. En la última década, tras años de estigmatización y restricción de uso, se han reactivado las investigaciones sobre las potencialidades terapéuticas de este psicodélico clásico para el tratamiento de múltiples trastornos psiquiátricos, entre ellos el trastorno depresivo mayor. La depresión es un desorden afectivo del estado de ánimo cuya prevalencia mundial se ha incrementado considerablemente en los últimos años y cuyo tratamiento con fármacos convencionales tiene limitada eficacia. Los hallazgos recientes señalan que la psilocibina, en cambio, pueden tener un efecto antidepresivo rápido y sostenido, incluso en individuos con depresión resistente al tratamiento. Aunque aún no se han dilucidado por completo los mecanismos subyacentes a dicho efecto, se ha planteado que estaría mediado por cambios a nivel de neurotransmisión, de plasticidad estructural y funcional y de conectividad de diferentes redes cerebrales. En esta revisión narrativa se presenta una síntesis de la evidencia clínica a favor del efecto antidepresivo de la psilocibina, se exponen algunos mecanismos de acción plausibles que han sido objeto de estudio y se discuten algunos interrogantes y perspectivas del uso del alcaloide en el ámbito clínico.
Biosemiosis: de la percepción a la cognición
Authors: Morales Campos Arturo
Published: November 2023

La percepción puede proponerse como uno de los factores centrales que propician el inicio de procesos semiósicos. La complejidad de esta primera fase cognitiva exige una perspectiva trans e interdisciplinar. Así, desde una postura biosemiótica, trataremos de proponer uno de los conceptos centrales de esta novel teoría, a saber, ‘biosemiosis’. Para ello, nos apoyaremos en ciertos experimentos emanados de las neurociencias. Esta vinculación, en la actualidad, ya no debe resultar extraña si comprendemos que, en nuestro caso, el ser humano es una entidad compuesta por dos esferas fundamentales: la biológica y la cultural. Nos encontramos en un momento en el que el Universo puede entenderse como una enorme red interconectada. Así, la cooperación entre diferentes campos del conocimiento permitirá una mejor comprensión de dichas redes.
¡Y azul seré hasta que me muera! De la imitación y del aguante entre hinchas reunidos en “barras bravas” de Bogotá
Authors: Castro Lozano John Alexander
Published: November 2023

El objetivo del artículo es interpretar la participación en lo festivo y la permanencia en lo violento —entre los hinchas agrupados en las barras bravas— como formas de socialización en la constitución de la memoria, la configuración de la identidad y el surgimiento de nuevos modos de estar juntos. En este aspecto, a través de la imitación (el referente conceptual o lo etic) y el aguante (el referente empírico o lo emic) es posible entender a los aficionados en las barras bravas. La imitación y el aguante —como referentes para entender la socialización— pueden constituir una relación entre las experiencias y los testimonios con las repeticiones y la memoria; las semejanzas y las diferencias con las oposiciones y la identidad y los sentidos de pertenencia y los vínculos comunitarios con las adaptaciones y con el estar juntos. Por último, en lo relacionado a la metodología se optó por la etnografía con un enfoque interpretativo.
Grade 4 Rural Learners' Views and Learning Experiences That Address Social Justice in Postapartheid South Africa
Authors: Mbhiza Hlamulo , Nkambule Thabisile
Published: November 2023

The complexity and dynamic nature of rural contexts and schools present intricacies for teaching and learning practices, understanding the challenges learners experience, as well as the overall educational achievements within the South African context. We argue that learning is fundamentally a social phenomenon that occurs within communities, making it important to explore the strengths, diversity, as well as learning challenges presented by the rural context to learners given that they learn in rural schools and classrooms daily. The symbolic interactionism framework was used to understand emergent meanings in the process of interacting with primary school learners, and how learners made sense of their experiences of learning in rural schools. A qualitative phenomenological research methodology was espoused to unearth learners' experiences of the rural contextual conditions in relation to learning. Photo-elicitation group interviews were used to collect data from eight learners from three different schools, and the data were analysed using a thematic approach. The findings revealed that children are aware of the conditions that shape their learning in rural schools. The information provided by the learners shows that much is yet to be done by the postapartheid government to address issues of equity and social justice through education in South Africa.
The Preparation of Virgin Coconut Oil Using Acid from Passion Fruit Extract at Different Temperature and Incubation Time
Authors: Ayuningtyas Inggrit Pangestu , Broto Wisnu
Published: November 2023

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is a liquid coconut product with a translucent color, a characteristic coconut aroma, and long shelf life. VCO can be made in various ways, including enzymatic, centrifugation, acidification, etc. In this study, the acidification method was used to manufacture VCO whereby the acid used is sourced from passion fruit. This study aims to determine the effect of passion fruit juice addition on the preparation virgin coconut oil. Several variables were employed in the current study, including passion fruit volume of 5 and 8 ml, incubation time of 12 hours and 24 hours, and incubation temperature of 36 and 48 °C in a Factorial Design. The amount of coconut was 660 grams and 660 ml distilled water. The results showed that the production temperature greatly influenced the free fatty acids produced. The best treatment was obtained on VCO with 8 ml passion fruit addition, 12 hours of formation time and 48°C incubation temperature, with 0.12% free fatty acids.
Analysis of the Differences in Length of Stay of Covid-19 Patients with a History of Comorbids and Without a History of Comorbids on the Impact of Hospital Financing in Central Sulawesi Province in 2023
Authors: Kunoli Firdaus J , Saleh Azizah , Taha Masri Dg
Published: November 2023

Case is a health problem experienced throughout the world. The increasing spread of the Covid virus in Indonesia has resulted in hospitals designated by the Ministry of Health being unable to accommodate patients infected with Covid. Analysis of the differences in treatment duration for Covid-19 patients with comorbidities and without comorbidities is important to know so that the prognosis of patients with comorbidities can be predicted, so that Covid-19 patients with comorbidities can receive more optimal special health services so that the death rate due to Covid-19 can be maximally prevented. and can reduce costs for treating Covid-19 patients. The aim of this research is to analyze the difference in length of stay for Covid-19 patients with and without a history of comorbidities in Central Sulawesi Province in 2023. This research uses a cross sectional type of research . The population in this study was 9 6 samples. The sampling technique used was Accidental Sampling, data analysis used was bivariate analysis with the Mann Whitney test. The results of the study showed that the highest length of stay was for Covid patients who underwent short-term treatment with a proportion of 88.5% and those with a history of comorbidities had the most comorbidities with a proportion of 63.5%. The results of the Mann Whitnay statistical test show that there is no difference in the average frequency of length of stay for Covid-19 patients with a history of comorbidities and without comorbidities. with the value ρ Value 0.512. The advice in this research is that it is hoped that the hospital, especially the Health Promotion section, will always disseminate health education about the factors that influence the length of stay and treatment of Covid-19 patients with and without comorbidities. Covid cases accompanied by comorbidities are mostly age. Furthermore, it is necessary to provide education on Covid prevention through leaflets and Covid pocket books at Posyandu for the elderly
Association of Quadriceps Angle (Q Angle) with Gender, Anthropometric Measurements and Quadriceps Muscle Strength in Healthy Young Adults
Authors: Soni Jaykumar , Aghara Kosha
Published: November 2023

Background: Quadriceps angle is the angle produced between the quadriceps muscle and the patellar tendon, which is also known as Q angle. It is also regarded as a key component for the correct knee posture and movement. Q angle is frequently employed as a diagnostic indicator for knee-related issues such as anterior knee pain, degenerative knee disorders, osteoarthritis etc. It has a great clinical and biomechanics significance and this angle gives useful information about alignment of lower limb. Present study shows association of Q angle with gender, various anthropometric measurements and Quadriceps muscle strength. Methods: Total 150 healthy young individuals (20 male and 130 female) between the age of 18 to 30 years from the different constituent institutes of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University were included in the study. Q angle was measured in degrees by using universal goniometer on both sides. Anthropometric measurements - Height, weight. Body mass index, Waist and Hip circumference, Intercondylar distance between femur and Quadriceps muscle strength were measured. Results: In this study, the correlation between Q angle and Anthropometric measurements were analyzed. The mean Q angle on right side was 18.87 and on left side was 18.87. Bilaterally, no significant differences were found in Q angle. The angle of right and left side was significantly correlated with weight, height, BMI, intercondylar distance and quadriceps muscle strength. However, these angles are not correlated with WHR. Conclusion: This study supported positive correlation of weight and BMI with Q angle; negative correlation of height, intercondylar distance of femur and quadriceps muscle strength with Q angle. Although, no significant correlation was found between Q angle and WHR.
Strategies For Support Based on The Articulation of Secondary and Higher Education in Accordance with Educational Gaps
Authors: Ed Fernando Augusto Poveda Aguja , Mican Edgar Olmedo Cruz , Guerrero Lugo Manuel Barbosa , Hidalgo Luis Bernal , López Juanita Ruiz
Published: November 2023

The development of an articulation process from the point of view of secondary education and how it is articulated with higher education generates new management models that shows that the applied point recognizes the case of the school Institución Educativa Distrital El Rodeo, hereinafter (I.E.D.) with the student population of the eleventh grade, it is sought to respond to What importance has the directive management in the processes of articulation of secondary education with higher education to facilitate the continuous improvement of the educational quality? In order to develop this problem, the processes of directive management are analyzed, under the analysis of the research that will allow visualizing the antecedents, which have been previously worked in favor of the strengthening of the educational quality from the articulation in secondary education. The methodological approach that was applied to address this qualitative approach and the instrument applied was through questionnaires applied to eleventh grade students and teachers who guided the subjects in the middle school stage, the value of the findings recognizes the importance of articulating education with the productive sectors and regional development.
Distribution And Adsorption of Mercury in Abandoned Mines in The Laberinto - Tambopata -Puerto Maldonado Sector
Authors: Contreras Liz Andrea Peña
Published: November 2023

The study was conducted in the Laberinto Sector. It determined the distribution and adsorption capacity of mercury in the soil, how the physical-chemical characteristics of the soil influence the adsorption, and the entry of mercury into the vegetation. An area of 20 km2 was studied, applying the Soil Sampling Guide of the Ministry of the Environment, using the Circular Grid sampling, obtaining 4 Quadrants (A, B, C, and D) with 8 sectors, extracting a total of 33 samples, with 17 samples for physical-chemical study. For the vegetation samples, it was based on the Inventory Guide of Flora and Vegetation of the Ministry of the Environment, obtaining a total of 21 samples. The concentration of mercury in soil and vegetation samples was analyzed in the laboratory by atomic adsorption analysis, and the adsorption capacity was obtained by the Langmuir Isotherm formula. As a result, the distribution of mercury concentration is not homogeneous in the study area, and the concentration of mercury in the soil does not exceed the Environmental Quality Standards of the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment but does exceed the standards of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP). The adsorption capacity of mercury decreases as the mercury concentration increases, being fundamental to the physical and chemical characteristics of the soil in the entry of mercury into the plants. The concentration of mercury in vegetation exceeds the maximum standards allowed by the European Union Commission by Regulation.
YPR-ángulos de alineación para arreglo de cometas de captación de energía eólica: α,β,γ-coeficientes de control y mantenimiento de patrones de flujo regenerativos
Authors: Sandoval-Ruiz Cecilia
Published: November 2023

Esta investigación propone maximizar la eficiencia de un sistema captador de energía, a través de cometas eólicas incorporando una técnica de remediación del patrón de flujo, para el restablecimiento de las condiciones ambientales. El método de diseño plantea un modelado matemático en VHDL para los ángulos de alineación (YPR: yaw, pitch, roll) del arreglo de captadores eólicos, para establecer una tecnología cognitiva de actualización del sistema, minimizando los componentes hardware para el control activo de flujo y disminuyendo el impacto ambiental de los aerogeneradores. Se obtiene como resultado las ecuaciones de soporte en función de coeficientes de optimización α,β,γ del sistema eólico, considerando trayectorias sobre curvas cíclicas y transmisión por levitación magnética, para el control, mantenimiento y reconfiguración de patrones de flujo regenerativo. Esto permite concluir acerca de la importancia de diseñar mecanismos de remediación como patrones de vórtices a partir del control de ángulos de salida del captador eólico, en un compromiso por obtener un sistema sostenible.
Fertilización del maíz (Zea mays L.) sembrado en época alternativa con diferentes fuentes de nitrógeno en el sur de Paraguay
Authors: Ortiz Aldo Andrés , Quintana Lidia Augusta , Scholz Ruth Fabiola
Published: November 2023

En el Paraguay unos de los cultivos más tradicionales y masivamente cultivado por los productores es el maíz, la obtención de altos rendimientos depende de prácticas de manejo como la época de siembra y el manejo de la fertilización, la investigación se realizó con el objetivo de evaluar el efecto de la fertilización con distintas fuentes de nitrógeno aplicados en dos momentos en época tardía de siembra. Se utilizaron como fertilizantes nitrogenados: Urea 30 kg ha-1 Nitrógeno (N) liquido 30 kg ha-1, Urea 60 kg ha-1, N liquido 60 kg ha-1, Urea 90 kg ha-1, N liquido 90 kg ha-1 y dos momentos de aplicación (estado vegetativo V3 y V6). El diseño experimental fue arreglo factorial dispuesto en bloques completos al azar, se consideraron dos factores: dos fuentes de N y tres dosis de cada fuente. Se evaluaron el peso de 1000 granos, rendimiento de granos y la eficiencia agronómica del nitrógeno (EAN). El peso de 1000 granos mostró ser influenciado tanto por los momentos de aplicación, así como por las fuentes de N y la interacción entre ambos, el rendimiento no presentó efecto en la interacción de los factores, mientras que estos factores individualmente presentaron efecto sobre esta variable, la EAN no presentó efecto ante los momentos de aplicación. N liquido 30 kg ha-1 aplicado en estado fenológico V6 se podría recomendar como practica de fertilización del maíz sembrado en época tardía en el sur de Paraguay.
La violencia estructural contra la mujer indígena mexicana
Authors: Vera Pérez Buenaventura Loreto
Published: November 2023

Este artículo tiene el propósito de adentrarse al estudio sobre la participación de las mujeres y los jóvenes en las comunidades indígenas mediante el programa nacional asistido por Consejo Nacional de Ciencia, Humanidades Y Tecnología. La manera de reconocer esta presencia, es la existencia de 68 grupos étnicos que representa la diversidad cultural de nuestro país reconocido en la Constitución de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. El objetivo es detectar las prácticas de violencia y discriminación simbólica en las estructuras sociales e institucionales en las mujeres indígenas de la región Sierra y Huasteca para orientar acciones de prevención y promoción de los derechos fundamentales desde la perspectiva de género en el espacio social indígena. La perspectiva teórica está basada en las diferenciaciones y entendida la violencia estructural a partir del concepto de género como principio diferenciador. La comunidad indígena es un espacio social que determina las dinámicas cotidianas de sus integrantes desde la perspectiva del propio reconocimiento de su historia, trayectoria, su lengua y sus sistemas normativos en que se organiza la vida de las mujeres y hombres donde se acentúa las diferenciaciones desde las dominaciones, no solamente masculinas, sino estructural e históricamente construidas.
Condiciones sociales, tecnológicas, organizativas y la productividad empresarial de la fabricación de piezas
Authors: López Ortellado Nilda , Cruz Ortega Frank
Published: November 2023

En esta investigación se realizó el análisis de las influencias de las condiciones sociales, tecnológicas y organizacionales en un proceso productivo de una planta industrial que produce piezas de repuestos para industrias, ubicada en la ciudad de San Lorenzo en Paraguay. Con el objetivo de recopilar y analizar los datos relevantes, se empleó una metodología mixta que combinó diferentes tipos de análisis para el desarrollo de la investigación. Específicamente, se utilizó un diseño exploratorio secuencial, el cual permitió obtener una visión detallada y completa de los factores involucrados. Para recopilar información, se realizaron encuestas, entrevistas y análisis de datos secundarios. Además, se ejecutaron evaluaciones técnicas con el fin de obtener una comprensión más profunda de los procesos productivos en la planta industrial dedicada a la producción de piezas. Todos los instrumentos de recolección de datos fueron validados mediante pruebas piloto, lo que garantizó la calidad y confiabilidad de los resultados obtenidos. A partir de los datos recopilados y analizados, se identificaron los elementos y factores que tenían un impacto significativo en los niveles de productividad de la planta industrial. Estos hallazgos proporcionaron una base sólida para proponer estrategias de optimización tanto en el ámbito productivo como en el organizacional. Se desarrollaron propuestas específicas que permitirían a la industria adaptarse de manera efectiva a las condiciones industriales imperantes en Paraguay.
Sex Differences in the Efficacy of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Blood Pressure Lowering and Cardiac Remodeling: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Laven Sophie , Meijs Daniek , Alsalhi Zenab , Vaes Esmée , Wilmes Nick , Luik Eveline , Vesseur Maud , Haas Sander , Doha Chahinda , Spaanderman Marc
Published: November 2023

Background: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in females. While treatment of high BP is essential in the global prevention strategies of CVD it is assumed that effectiveness of pharmacological treatment may be different across sexes. Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate sex-stratified effects for angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) on blood pressure (BP), heart rate and cardiac function in female compared to male hypertensive individuals. Design and methods: We performed a series of systematic reviews and meta-analysis after we systematically searched PubMed and EMBASE for studies evaluating the effects of the five major groups of antihypertensive medication from 1945 to May 2020. We included randomized control trials and observational studies in humans (≥18 years) investigating Beta-blockers (BB), angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), calcium channel blockers (CCB), and diuretics. In this study we analysed data on ARB’s. Studies had to present both baseline and follow-up measurements of at least one of the outcome variables of interest and present their data in a sex-stratified manner. Data on BP, heart rate and cardiac function were retrieved from studies. Mean differences between baseline and follow-up were calculated using a random-effects model. Intervention effect was assessed for the acute (0-14 days), subacute (15-30 days) and chronic (>31 days) phase. Results: The search strategy resulted in 73,867 hits. After first screening based on title and abstract, 15,130 articles were suitable for full text screening. After excluding all studies that matched our exclusion criteria, 205 studies were eligible for analysis for the five antihypertensive drugs. Studies investigating ARB´s (n=17) were used in this review. ARB decreased BP significantly but comparably in both female and male; systolic BP -18.2 mmHg (95% CI, -24.8; -11.5) vs -20.1 mmHg (95% CI, -26.7; -13.6) and diastolic BP -11.6 mmHg (95% CI, -14.7; -8.4) vs -12.3 mmHg (95% CI, -16.4; -8.1). Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) did not change significantly in either group. Left ventricle (LV) mass was only reported in males and did not change statistically significant -11.8 g (95% CI, -25.6; 1.9). Conclusion: ARB’s decreased BP in both female and male hypertensive patients substantially but comparably.
Brecha de género en los ingresos laborales en Ecuador: un análisis de su evolución en el periodo 1995-2021
Authors: Urquidi Manuel , Chalup Miguel , Serrate Liliana
Published: November 2023

La brecha de ingresos laborales entre hombres y mujeres en América Latina es un obstáculo para lograr la igualdad de género y el desarrollo sostenible. En Ecuador, si bien no se observa una brecha pronunciada en ingresos a nivel agregado, se aprecia que persiste una brecha no explicada. A pesar de que las mujeres, en muchos casos, tienen un mejor perfil laboral que los hombres, su nivel de ingresos no refleja ese mejor perfil laboral, lo que sugiere la existencia de sesgos de género. También se aprecia que la brecha total existe entre trabajadores del sector informal, en el área rural y en trabajadores por cuenta propia. Además, se percibe una diferencia de ingresos heterogénea, pero a favor de los hombres en la mayoría de las ocupaciones. Para analizar la brecha de ingresos laborales por género en Ecuador entre 2000 y 2021 se utilizaron las Encuestas Nacional Empleo, Desempleo y Subempleo ENEMDU realizadas por el Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos de Ecuador (INEC) y armonizadas por el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo. Se presentan dos metodologías para estimarla: la descomposición Blinder-Oaxaca y la de Ñopo. El análisis en el tiempo de más de dos décadas muestra una reducción de la brecha de total ingresos laborales en el periodo analizado, y al mismo tiempo parece apuntar a la existencia de discriminación de género. Esto indica que se requieren esfuerzos adicionales para comprender esta disparidad. El análisis muestra que, si bien la brecha total se ha reducido, como en muchos otros países de la región, la reducción de la brecha total en general está asociada a la brecha explicada, y no a una reducción de la brecha no explicada que se mantiene en el tiempo.