bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identification of distinct phenotypes and improving prognosis using metabolic biomarkers in COVID-19 patients
Authors: Santana Andressa , Prestes Gabriele da Silveira , Silva Marinara Dagostin da , Girardi Carolina Saibro , Silva Lucas dos Santos , Moreira José Cláudio Fonseca , Gelain Daniel Pens , Westphal Glauco Adrieno , Kupek Emil , Walz Roger , Dal-Pizzol Felipe , Ritter Cristiane
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the relationship between the levels of adipokines and other endocrine biomarkers and patient outcomes in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Methods In a prospective study that included 213 subjects with COVID-19 admitted to the intensive care unit, we measured the levels of cortisol, C-peptide, glucagon-like peptide-1, insulin, peptide YY, ghrelin, leptin, and resistin.; their contributions to patient clustering, disease severity, and predicting in-hospital mortality were analyzed. Results Cortisol, resistin, leptin, insulin, and ghrelin levels significantly differed between severity groups, as defined by the World Health Organization severity scale. Additionally, lower ghrelin and higher cortisol levels were associated with mortality. Adding biomarkers to the clinical predictors of mortality significantly improved accuracy in determining prognosis. Phenotyping of subjects based on plasma biomarker levels yielded two different phenotypes that were associated with disease severity, but not mortality. Conclusion As a single biomarker, only cortisol was independently associated with mortality; however, metabolic biomarkers could improve mortality prediction when added to clinical parameters. Metabolic biomarker phenotypes were differentially distributed according to COVID-19 severity but were not associated with mortality.
The Influence of Family Social Support on Resilience of Adolescent Children of International Migrant Workers
Authors: Sundayani Yana , Nurwati R. Nunung , Rusyidi Binahayati , Fahrudin Adi
Published: August 2024

The study aims to examine how much influence family social support has on the resilience of adolescent children of international migrant workers. This research is based on social ecology theory covering micro, mezo and macro levels from Zastrow, 2017. The research design used a survey, with data collection tools using a questionnaire. The sample is adolescents aged 13 to less than 18 years whose mothers are international migrant workers from areas randomly selected by cluster random sampling. Data collection instruments used Davidson's (2018) Resilience Scale to measure resilience and Bernal's (2003) Cuestinario de Apoyo Social to measure family social support. The analysis used multiple linear regression with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25 (SPSS 25) application tool to test associations. The study was conducted in 5 (five) village areas of Juntinyuat Sub-district, Indramayu Regency, West Java, Indonesia. The respondent 150 adolescent boys and girls with an average age of 16 years participated in the study. Respondents' mothers on average worked for more than 2 (two) years as migrant workers in Asia and the Middle East. Descriptive data showed that the average level of resilience was in the high category, 44% male and 56% female respondents. Research shows that family social support is most strongly associated with adolescent resilience. This means that the social support provided by the family has a very significant impact on improving the ability of adolescents when facing problems experienced in their lives as children of international migrant workers. Based on these findings, it is expected that mothers who work as international migrant workers when their children are teenagers, because of the level of resilience in the high category.
Impact of Hybrid Work Model on Job Satisfaction of Techies during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Gangisetty N. , Dias Rui , Irfan Mohammad , Mohana S. , M Sandeep Kumar , Santosh Kathari , Galvão Rosa , Varela Miguel
Published: August 2024

The rise of hybrid work models, blending remote and onsite work arrangements, has become increasingly prevalent in today's workforce, especially in the IT industry. The research aims to determine the effects of a hybrid-work model on the job satisfaction of tech professionals, focusing on key factors including onsite work, remote work, flexibility, communication, and safety. Using reliability test, CFA and structural analysis, data collected from a sample of tech professionals was analysed to measure the connection among various work arrangements and satisfaction of job. The findings reveal significant positive associations between job satisfaction for both onsite and remote work. Additionally, flexibility and effective communication emerged as important factors positively influencing job satisfaction among tech workers in hybrid work environments. Furthermore, our study underscores the importance of safety considerations in hybrid work settings. While safety showed a smaller effect size than other factors, it still exhibited a significant relationship with job satisfaction, highlighting the significance of providing a safe and secure work environment for tech professionals. These findings contribute to considering how hybrid work models impact job satisfaction in the technology sector. Employers and organisations can leverage these insights to optimise their hybrid work policies, emphasising flexibility, communication, and safety factors to enhance overall job satisfaction among tech employees.
The Impact of a Discourse Technique on Learning Advanced Writing Skills by Jordanian EFL University Students
Authors: Al-Sobh Mahmoud Ali , Al- Zoubi Samer  Mahmoud , Battah Monther Mohammad
Published: August 2024

The main purpose of this experimental study is to investigate the impact of a discourse technique (DT) on learning advanced writing skills by Jordanian EFL university students. It also aimed to provide university instructors with suitable techniques to help them teach writing and enhance students' writing proficiency. The participants of the study consist of 40 EFL university students majoring in English language (20 male students and 20 female students) studying advanced writing (Writing 2: Essay Writing) course at the Department of English Language and Literature. The participants were divided into two groups: experimental and control groups. The experimental group was taught using the discourse technique, whereas the control group was taught using the traditional one. To test the significance of the means, the researchers used one-way ANCOVA. The results revealed statistically significant differences between the two groups, in favor of the experimental group for those who were exposed to the training program compared to the control group members. The results also indicated that there were statistically significant differences between the groups according to gender, in favor of female students in the experimental group because they were exposed to the training program. This study provides beneficial insights into using a discourse technique and effective teaching methods to enhance the writing proficiency of EFL students.  The study recommended conducting similar studies investigating the impact of the discourse technique on EFL students’ writing skills at other universities in Jordan.
PERKAWINAN SEMARGA KETURUNAN BANGSAWAN SEBAGAI KRITERIA KAFAAH BAGI MASYARAKAT SASAK DI DESA DENGGEN KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR
Authors: Ardiyanti Baiq Nita Sari , Hasan Syafiq Riza
Published: August 2024

Pernikahan adalah hubungan spiritual dan fisik antara seorang pria dan wanita memiliki tanggung jawab bagi kedua pasangan. Suku Sasak adalah kelompok masyarakat asli di pulau Lombok. Suku Sasak merupakan masyarakat yang menjunjung tinggi adat istiadat, aturan, dan hubungan sosial. Salah satu adat istiadat yang mereka anut adalah perkawinan semarga. Garis keturunan "Lalu" suku Sasak khususnya di pedalaman pulau Lombok memberikan dampak yang cukup signifikan dalam bidang politik, sosial, dan budaya. Perkawinan Sasak dibumbui oleh hukum Islam dan hukum adat, tetapi ada juga tradisi hukum yang masih relevan hingga saat ini, yaitu hukum negara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperluas persepsi dan mengembangkan ilmu pengetahuan di bidang hukum yang mengatur perkawinan Sasak bermarga keturunan bangsawan dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif dan kualitatif untuk menjelaskan bagaimana hukum yang diterapkan pada perkawinan Sasak bermarga sebagai kriteria kafa'ah bagi masyarakat Sasak di desa Denggen dan bagaimana pandangan masyarakat dan tokoh adat terhadap perkawinan bermarga serta penyebab perkawinan bermarga di Lombok Timur. Temuan dari penelitian ini antara lain: 1. Kebiasaan menikah dalam satu marga sebagai kriteria kafa'ah yaitu agama dan nasab di Desa Denggen adalah hal yang sah selama tidak bertentangan dengan agama Islam, karena agama Islam itu sendiri bertujuan untuk memberikan kemaslahatan. 2. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pernikahan orang yang memiliki marga yang sama, seperti modernitas, agama, lokasi, cinta, pendidikan, adat istiadat atau kebiasaan daerah, dan genetik.
Kata Kunci: Pernikahan; Bangsawan; Pernikahan Semarga.
OPTIMISASI INTERAKSI BELAJAR: MENGUPAS PENERAPAN METODE CALL ON THE NEXT SPEAKER DALAM PEMBELAJARAN AKIDAH AKHLAK
Authors: Nasrodin Nasrodin , Mahmudah Mahmudah , Rohmah Nafisatur
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the application of the call on the next speaker method in learning Aqidah Akhlaq and find out the supporting and inhibiting factors of the application of the call on the next speaker method in Aqidah learning. This research uses a qualitative type of research with a case study approach. Data collection is done through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data display, data reduction, and inference. To check the validity of the data, Source Trianggulation is used. The results of this study show that the application of the call on the next speaker method in Akidah akhlak subjects has been carried out in accordance with the learning stages including planning, implementation, and evaluation and there are several supporting and inhibiting factors in the application of the call on the next speaker method in learning moral creed at MTs Darur Ridwan Parangharjo Songgon Banyuwangi.
KURIKULUM ADAB PERSPEKTIF IBNU JAMA’AH DI DALAM KITAB TADZKIRATU AL-SAMI’ WA AL-MUTAKALLIM
Authors: Maulana Latif , Hafiduddin Didin
Published: August 2024

Making students have commendable character is the most important goal of Islamic education so that it should become a complete curriculum. The position of adab and morals is placed in a very, very high position, so that a lot of concepts are found for the unification of knowledge, etiquette and morals as if two elements cannot be separated from one another. However, in reality there are still many educational institutions, including pesantren, which are minimal in habituation of manners and noble character. It is necessary to organize and organize an adab curriculum that reflects on the Qur'an and Sunnah as well as the salaf al-shalih. Thus, the researcher wants to discuss the curriculum of students' etiquette according to Ibn Jama'ah in his book Tadzkirah Al-Sami' Wa Al-Mutakallim Fi Adab Al-'Alim Wa Al-muta'allim. In this research, the writer uses a general method, namely library research which is combined with descriptive method. In general, the adab curriculum according to Ibn Jama'ah can be grouped into three types, namely: student etiquette towards himself, student etiquette in learning in an educational environment, and student etiquette when hanging out with friends. Thus, after students pass the adab curriculum, when studying, they should have sincere intentions because Allah ta'la, have the nature of Zuhud (not concerned with worldly life), Wara' (be careful), Tawadhu' (not arrogant), Qana' ah (feeling enough), patience, and other commendable traits.
PONDOK PESANTREN DAN KONTRUKSI PEMIKIRAN PENDIDIKAN K.H. IMAM ZARKASYI
Authors: El-Yunusi Muhammad Yusron Maulana
Published: August 2024

K.H. Imam Zarkasyi provides evidence of the success of Islamic boarding school education, namely; The results of his scientific and spiritual education are in the form of mental provisions that will be used as capital for life, and with strong spiritual and mental capital, obtained while studying at madrasas and Islamic boarding schools, it is proven that he has the courage to live and find his own way of life; as farmers, traders, businessmen, teachers, preachers, officials and others. The courage to live encourages him to like work, without waiting for job opportunities provided by others. On the spiritual and mental aspects, namely Faith and Piety are invaluable driving forces for fulfilling the aspirations of the nation, and it would be better if these mental capitals were accompanied by adequate skills. But keep in mind, that a person's ability and enjoyment of work does not lie in the skills he already has, but in the underlying mentality and being the driving force. History records that many heroes have fallen from madrasas and Islamic boarding schools, and those who are still alive do not expect rewards or service stars
Studying the Effect of Problem-Based Learning on Mathematics Achievement of Elementary Students
Authors: Ahmad Bashir , Zulfiqar Asia , Bajwa Ruqia Safdar
Published: August 2024

This research aimed to study the impact of problem-based learning on the mathematics achievements of elementary students. Employing a quasi-experimental design with pre and post-tests, the study used convenient sampling to draw its sample from public elementary schools in district Multan. 498 students from 20 public elementary schools participated, with one school undergoing intervention. In this school, the sixth-grade class was divided into two groups: the experimental group (n=25) received problem-based learning instruction, while the control group (n=27) received conventional teaching. A test based on three chapters of the mathematics course, aligned with the lower levels of Bloom’s taxonomy, was administered both before and after the intervention. Test scores were analyzed using SPSS, employing descriptive and inferential statistics to derive conclusions. Results indicate a significant improvement in the achievement of the experimental group following the problem-based learning intervention, while only a slight change was observed in the control group. Additionally, the findings suggest that girls outperformed boys in mathematics, contrary to existing research. Limitations and suggestions for future research were also discussed.
Social Media Engagement and Purchase Intentions: The Role of Influencer Attributes
Authors: Zaidi Uzma
Published: August 2024

This particular research endeavor is directed towards the precise identification and determination of the key attributes possessed by individuals who hold significant influence on social media platforms. These attributes have been found to exert a considerable impact on the level of engagement that consumers have with socisal sources, as well as their intention to make a purchase through these media channels. A total of eight distinct characteristics have been discovered through this research, and it has been revealed that each of these characteristics directly influences the success of social media influencers in shaping public mentality and the development of mindset. These identified characteristics include homophily, knowledge, credibility, trustworthiness, congruence with the product, entertainment value, educational value, and attractiveness. Among the vast array of factors that were considered in this study, it was determined that the entertainment value associated with social media influencers demonstrated the strongest correlation with customer engagement. This correlation can be observed both directly and indirectly, as external and internal effects play a role in influencing customer engagement. Furthermore, the findings of this investigation also showed that, out of all the aforementioned traits, the credibility of the influencer had the greatest impact on the willingness of customers to make a purchase. In addition to contributing to the field of influencer marketing research, this study proposes a unique and innovative methodology. This methodology is based on the empirical characterization of the directions of interactions and the magnitude of their respective effects. The ultimate goal of this methodology is to minimize variability and provide a more comprehensive understanding of the influence that social media influencers have on consumer behavior. By employing such a methodology, researchers can gain valuable insights into the dynamics of influencer marketing and develop strategies to optimize its effectiveness.
Anxiety, Depression, Coping Styles, and Perceived Social Support Among University Students: A Mediation and Moderation Analyses
Authors: Parungao Arold
Published: August 2024

This study examined the association between anxiety, depression, social support, and coping strategies, particularly among higher education students undergoing a distinct developmental transition phase and confronting substantial difficulties. A quantitative approach utilizing inquiry techniques such as surveys and experiments was used with a sample of six hundred eighty-five (685) higher education students enrolled at a State University. Based on the results, the researcher concluded that higher education students exhibited moderate levels of anxiety and depression. The study identified that these students engage moderately in problem-focused, emotion-focused, and avoidance-focused coping, showing diverse strategies to address stress. They also reported moderate perceived social support, emphasizing the importance of relationships with family, friends, and significant others. A significant positive relationship was found between elevated anxiety levels and increased depressive symptoms. Coping styles were significant in mediating the impact of anxiety on depression, with problem-focused coping being a major mediator. Emotion-focused and avoidance-focused coping also significantly mediated this relationship. Contrary to expectations, perceived social support did not significantly moderate the relationship between anxiety and depression. Family support showed a trend toward moderating the anxiety-depression relationship, suggesting a potential influence that needs further exploration. Support from friends and significant others, such as romantic partners and mentors, did not significantly affect this relationship, indicating that these types of support may not be crucial in this context.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Psychological Stress in Bangladeshi Women: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study
Authors: Nahar Nasreen , Parveen Sharmin , Mahbub Md. Shahriar , Ferdous Rabeya Nahar , Yasmin Nahid , Ghosh Supriti Rani , Jinia Farhana Akter , Shams Nadiah
Published: August 2024

Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common disorders affecting pregnant women which increases their vulnerability to psychological stress compared to non-GDM pregnant women. Being a mother is already a significant life-changing and stressful condition. Developing diabetes during pregnancy will make women's psychological stress levels considerably higher, as well as lead to pregnancy-related complications and a poor neonatal outcome. Therefore, this study aims to explore and compare the psychological stress of GDM in pregnant women with non-GDM women. Methods: This cross-sectional comparative study investigated the diabetes-related distress using the Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) and the Problem Areas in Diabetes Scale-5 (PAID-5) in purposively selected 75 pregnant women with GDM and compared them to 75 non-GDM women attending for antenatal checkup at BIHS General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Results: Average age of the pregnant women was 27.71±5.10 (GDM mean= 29.48±4.57, Non-GDM mean= 25.95±5.02). Pregnant women with GDM had more stress (57.3%), more anxiety (46.7%) and more depression (61.3%) compared to non-GDM women (p<.001). According to DASS-21, among all women with GDM, 25.3% had moderate stress, 22.7% mild depression and 29.3% extreme-severe anxiety. According to PAID-5 scale, more than half (63%) of the GDM women had diabetes related emotional distress. Conclusion: Women with GDM are more likely to have psychological distress compared with non-GDM pregnant women. Digital technology-based intervention like psychological education can be considered to improve access to diabetes care, specifically targeted at urban women living in a nuclear family could achieve better pregnancy outcomes.
Fine particles production in sand under triaxial compression
Authors: Sadok Feia  , Xavier Clain  , Jean Canou  , Jean Sulem  , Siavash Ghabezloo
Published: August 2024

An experimental study, carried out in laboratory using a triaxial apparatus, proposes toevaluate the influence of grain size, grain shape and confining stress in fine particles production insand specimen subjected to triaxial loading. 16 triaxial tests were conducted on specimens of aninitial density index of 0.90 using the pluviation technique, with three different sands and underinitial confining pressure of 100, 400, 800 and 1200 kPa. The experimental results show that thefine particles production is considerably affected by confining stresses, even at low values (100kPa), and also by grain geometry. The experimental results show also that the fine particlesproduction increase with the strain level during the shearing test.
Contribution of the geographic information system for groundwater to the mapping of subterranean waters in the region Djelfa (Algeria)
Authors: Miloud Koussa  , Mohamed-Tewfik Bouziane
Published: August 2024

The Djelfa region characterized by a semi-arid climate. The quality of groundwater is among the problems that are becoming increasing concern in the region. The physico-chemical characteristics of water are severely affected by high salinity of them. This research is devoted to the use of geographic information systems GIS, for drawing maps of the main parameters that can reveal the spatial variation of physical and chemical characteristics of water to achieve a good estimate of its quality. Mapping is the first step in the creation of geographic information systems. The aim of our work is to present a tool for decision making that can establish useful maps to study the water quality of the Djelfa region.
Extraction liquide-liquide du cobalt(II) par la N-(2-hydroxybenzylidene) aniline
Authors: Amel Aidi  , Djamel Barkat
Published: August 2024

The liquid–liquid extraction of cobalt(II) from sulfate medium with N-(2- hydroxybenzylidene)aniline is studied with the following parameters: pH, concentration of the extractant and the nature of diluent. The solvent extraction of cobalt(II) in different diluents leads to third phase formation. The stoichiometry coefficients of the extracted complexes are determined by the slope analysis method. The extaction constants are evaluated for the different diluents. The extraction is better in the following order: cyclohexane > toluene > chloroform.
Study and optimization of the windows’ impact on thermal comfort and energy efficiency (Case of offices in a hot and arid climate)
Authors: Mohamed-Amine Khadraoui  , Leila Sriti
Published: August 2024

Controlling the thermal environment and reducing the energy consumption of buildings across the façade are a difficult challenge for architects, especially in a desert climate. The windows in particular play an important role in the tandem of the thermal operation of the building and the comfort of the users. The objective of this article is to study and optimize the impact of windows, their material and proportional characteristics on the thermal comfort and energy efficiency of office buildings in a hot and arid climate. The investigation is based on an empirical approach (measurements taken in situ on real cases) as well as on a numerical simulation study with the TRNSYS program. Several parameters have been studied such as surface temperature, ambient temperature and energy consumption. The results showed that facade windows are a determining factor in the thermal exchanges between the building and its environment and that the key parameters that condition these exchanges are the windows ratio (glazed area) and the type of glazing. The judicious choice of the windows ratio combined with an appropriate choice of the type and composition of the glazing improves the thermal comfort of the users and ensures the energy performance of the building.
Experimental study of solar adsorption refrigeration device
Authors: Mohamed-Ali Djebiret  , Brahim Abbad  , Adel Benchabane  , Maamar Ouali  , Ferhat Yahi  , Mohand Berdja  , Amar Rouag
Published: August 2024

This work presents an experimental study of a solar adsorption refrigeration device using activated carbon AC-35 /methanol as working pair. The studied device is designed, realized and tested in the Development of Solar Equipment Unit, UDES, Tipaza (Algeria). The adsorption and desorption tests, carried out on the experimental device, were conducted inside the laboratory using a halogen lamp as an energy source instead the sun. The lamp is installed perpendicularly to the surface of the tubular adsorber to test four radiation levels: 800, 820, 1000 and 1020 W/m². A calculation code is developed, using the Dubinin-Astakhov mathematical model, to evaluate the thermodynamic coefficient of performance, COP th , of the experimental device. Thus, a parametric study is presented to examine the influence of the construction material and the weight of the adsorber on the COP th , the amount of cold produced in the evaporator, Qf, and the total heat supplied to the system, Qc.
A new frequency analysis for diagnosis of bearing defects in induction motors using the adaptive lifting scheme of wavelet transforms
Authors: Wafa Bentrah  , Salim Sbaa  , Nadjiba Terki  , Noureddine Bessous
Published: August 2024

This work describes a novel and effective application of the adaptive wavelet transformfor the detection of bearing faults on induction motor stator current. This transform is based on athree-step nonlinear lifting scheme: a fixed prediction followed by a space-varying update and a noadditive prediction. This transformation technique is used in a diversity of applications in digitalsignal processing and the transmission or storage of sampled data (notably the compression of thesound, or physical measurements of accuracy). Many faults in induction motor have beenidentified as bearing defects, rotor defects and external defects. Experimental results confirm theutility and the effectiveness of the proposed method for outer raceway fault diagnosis under noload and full load conditions.
El análisis de las políticas públicas para el fortalecimiento de las industrias culturales y creativas: una revisión documental-bibliométrica de la literatura
Authors: Gómez-Reyes Flor Marleny , Catalá-Pérez Daniel , De-Miguel-Molina María
Published: August 2024

Este artículo realiza una revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre políticas públicas en industrias culturales y creativas, con el objetivo de identificar su evolución, corrientes de pensamiento y nuevas tendencias de investigación en la materia. La metodología utilizada es el análisis de contenido y bibliométrico de literatura, apoyado en herramientas de análisis como Scopus, WoS, Excel, VOSviewer, Tree of Science y RStudio Cloud. Los gráficos de análisis conjunto se realizaron con Github. Los resultados muestran que la literatura referente al objeto de estudio inicia formalmente en los años 90, fortaleciéndose en los comienzos del siglo XXI y evolucionando sus conceptos alrededor de su incidencia en el desarrollo de los países. Esta evolución se puede clasificar en cuatro clústeres temáticos principales: 1) enfocado en investigaciones hacia la innovación y el conocimiento, 2) economía creativa, 3) desarrollo de las ciudades y 4) economía cultural. El clúster 1 se muestra más disperso en la graficación realizada, producto de la exploración de artículo, mostrando así la nueva tendencia que marca los cambios de los procesos económicos en los países, autores nuevos y direccionando la atención hacia el “conocimiento” y la “innovación” que se teje alrededor de los sistemas de las políticas públicas, la economía, las empresas y la incidencia de las sinergias de estos conceptos en el desarrollo económico, urbano y regional. Como principal aporte, esta investigación brinda base y soporte bibliométrico a los académicos y creadores de políticas públicas en industrias culturales y creativas sobre por qué las nuevas investigaciones se deben centrar en el clúster 1, encaminadas en la quinta revolución industrial y los cambios que trajo a esta materia la pandemia de la COVID-19.
La transferencia del aprendizaje en el contexto de la Administración Pública: una revisión sistemática de la literatura empírica
Authors: Asensio Menchero María
Published: August 2024

La transferencia del aprendizaje en la Administración Pública es esencial para la gestión de recursos humanos, ya que implica la aplicación en el trabajo de los conocimientos y habilidades adquiridos durante la formación. Este estudio investiga los factores que influyen en dicha transferencia tras la finalización de cursos de formación laboral. Los objetivos específicos son: a) comprender el proceso de transferencia al entorno laboral; b) identificar los elementos de los cursos que facilitan o dificultan esta transferencia; y c) reconocer las características de los participantes y del entorno que afectan la transferencia. Dada la creciente importancia de la formación en la Administración Pública, este estudio teórico busca profundizar en la evaluación de la formación y su impacto en la calidad de la gestión pública. Una mejor comprensión de este proceso permitirá a directivos, formadores y funcionarios optimizar la formación, mejorar los resultados y, en última instancia, elevar la calidad de los servicios ofrecidos.
ADOÇÃO DO PADRÃO ALIMENTAR VEGETARIANO POR MULHERES NO PERÍODO GRAVÍDICO E SEUS DESDOBRAMENTOS NA SAÚDE: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors:   Karina Mondadori Garcia, Lisbôa Anna Clara Fenato de , Souza Aline Araújo , Silva Ana Beatriz dos Santos da , Pereira Ana Luiza Fialho , Xavier Letícia Lira , Vasconcelos Maria Milena Guimarães , Reis Paula Martins dos , França Rayane Felipe de , Silva Vivian Mikelly Estevão da
Published: August 2024

Pregnancy and vegetarianism associated with each other have signs of nutritional insecurity, however, the vegetarian diet shows benefits to the health of individuals at any stage of life. According to the vegetarian dietary pattern, there are different types of diets that are described according to the consumption of foods of plant origin. The proposed objective seeks to identify the impact of a vegetarian diet on the health of pregnant women. The methodology included original and review articles that correlated vegetarian diet and pregnancy, after defining the inclusion and exclusion criteria, publications were selected from 2019 to 2024, in the databases Pubmed, Virtual Health Library (VHL), MedLine and Cochrane Library, in Portuguese and English. From the findings, it was identified that studies indicate that the vegetarian dietary pattern is associated with a good health prognosis and disease management, especially those associated with pregnancy such as gestational diabetes mellitus, as long as there is a search for the prevention of deficiencies nutrients, such as vitamins D and B12 or iron and calcium. Thus, vegetarian diets indicate benefits for the health of pregnant women as long as they are correctly guided by professionals, and can help in the management of diseases, as long as there are no nutritional deficiencies.
OS DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES DO FAZER PROFISSIONAL DO GESTOR ESCOLAR NO CAMPO DA INCLUSÃO ESCOLAR
Authors: Garcia Liduina de Jesus Costa , Ribeiro Mílvio da Silva
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho tem como tema “Os Desafios e Possibilidades do Fazer Profissional do Gestor Escolar no Campo da Inclusão Escolar.” O referido trabalho tem como abrangência discursiva discorrer sobre a inclusão escolar tendo como eixo de debate a gestão na escola. Trata-se de uma temática relevante no campo acadêmico, pois evidencia um profissional importante na liderança dos mecanismos que teoricamente está à frente organização burocrática e pedagógica da escola nos dias atuais. O objetivo de escrevê-lo foi refletir sobre os pressupostos teóricos e práticos sobre atuação do gestor escolar como parte integrante do processo inclusivo na escola. Tendo como foco investigativo dois questionamentos, são eles: Quais os fundamentos legais que fundamentam o fazer educacional da inclusão escolar nos dias atuais? Quais os desafios e possibilidades do gestor escolar atuar no chão da escola numa perspectiva de ratificar a política inclusiva na escola? Respaldada por tais focos investigativos é de extrema importância evidenciar que o gestor escolar tem papel importante como mediador da educação inclusiva no espaço escolar, devido suas ações à frente da execução dos caminhos legais que norteiam a inclusão escolar nos dias atuais.
HIPERALDOSTERONISMO PRIMÁRIO: UM RELATO DE CASO PRIMARY HYPERALDOSTERONISM: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Amorim Camila , Castro Guilherme , Torres Daniel , Cesário Jon , Azevedo Beatrice , Rocha Hiquelme , Mota Hana , Vitoriano Beatriz , Oliveira Enzo , Júnior Luiz
Published: August 2024

O hiperaldosteronismo primário é uma condição em que há produção excessiva e desregulada de aldosterona. É uma causa subdiagnosticada de hipertensão secundária, associada a elevado risco cardiovascular. Este estudo relata o caso de um paciente de 49 anos, com história de hipertensão arterial que apresentou baixas respostas aos anti-hipertensivos. Após anos de convivência com o distúrbio, foi diagnosticado com hiperaldosteronismo primário. Níveis elevados de aldosterona sérica, aumento da relação aldosterona-renina e hipocalemia revelaram a suspeita. A ressonância magnética demonstrou a presença de um adenoma cortical na glândula adrenal direita, confirmado pela adrenalectomia e biópsia subsequente. O relato destaca o hiperaldosteronismo primário como uma condição possível em pacientes com hipertensão refratária. Optou-se pela adrenalectomia direita total através de cirurgia laparoscópica. O procedimento mostrou-se eficaz na cura da hipertensão por hiperaldosteronismo primário.
THE ART OF HUMAN DIGNITY AND THE HUMAN DIGNITY OF ART: EDITORIAL
Authors: Lal Felicia
Published: August 2024

Art is integral to being human. Art gives us meaning and challenges us. For some, art is so confronting that they seek to ban or destroy it. In this Special Issue we want to contest the bounds and legality of art to emphasise the human dignity of art and in turn challenge the art of human dignity. What does the regulation of art really say about us as humans?
SEEING THROUGH THE IMAGE: ART, DIGNITY, AND RESPONSIBILITY
Authors: Arnold Bruce Baer , Bonython Wendy
Published: August 2024

Within the artistic world, many have argued that a respect for dignity and human rights stems from debates concerning artistic freedom. However, when considering human rights and dignity, one must step out of conventional discussions and consider the recipients of the art to identify legal and ethical inequities concerning the contexts and subjects artistically expressed. This article argues that art imposes an obligation upon the viewers’ engagement where the embodiment of human forms are depicted. It argues for an ethic of responsibility.
NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND: ARTISTIC RISK AND POTENTIAL IN THE NEW YORK SUBWAY
Authors: Christian Matthew
Published: August 2024

New York City lives by public transit and for thirty years its underground commutes have been illuminated with spontaneous, round-the-clock, freelance artistic performance. That public right to perform, granted by a forward-looking court decision in 1985, has thrilled New Yorkers and defined the subway for visitors. Despite this, the legal status of performance has remained unclear to many city residents, engendering official harassment of many performers. Sadly the astounding success of New York City's tolerant performance regulations has garnered little concern or attention among transit authorities and urban planners to date.
THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL: AN ASSET-BASED APPROACH TO STREET ART
Authors: Wheatley Jarrod Linkston
Published: August 2024

This paper is written from the perspective of Street Art Murals Australia (‘SAMA’), a social enterprise which takes an asset-based and community development approach to street art. SAMA fosters a creative outlet for youth and encourages community involvement through the development of legal avenues of street art. SAMA also recognises the importance of a vibrant street art culture to a more inclusive society, urban renewal and beautification, and creative economies. The current legal and regulatory measures concerning street art, taken by local and state governments in Australia, could be replaced with an approach which recognises the benefits of a self-regulating street art culture and community public art intervention. Society has much to gain by placing street art in the public art domain rather than relying purely on punitive measures. Young street artists deserve to be able to express their artistic and creative freedom in public spaces.
ONE PERSON’S VANDALISM IS ANOTHER’S MASTERPIECE
Authors: * Crisp
Published: August 2024

The way we perceive and react to urban art depends mostly on where it takes place as well as our preconditioned ideas about what constitutes art or vandalism. Art is very subjective and unfortunately, in most cities around the world, it is politicians and law enforcement who are deciding what should or should not be in our streets. I am a street artist who has been painting for over six years in urban spaces around the world. I have experienced vastly different reactions depending on which country’s walls I am painting on. Ironically, I have found that you get a higher proportion of better quality and more appreciated works in cities such as Bogota, Colombia, where the laws are more liberal. Compared to cities where street art is highly illegal, it actually encourages a higher proportion of lesser quality, quickly completed tags and pieces. I found criminalising urban art does more damage to individual lives and society. The fact is, graffiti writing and street art can never be stopped, therefore, society and cities need to make informed, positive decisions regarding its laws and their implications for artists. I feel both artists and government officials can win through dialogue and compromise.
WOLVES AMONG US: SOME BRIEF REFLECTIONS ON THE “BONA FIDES” OF GENDERED VIOLENCE IN COMPUTER GAME ART
Authors: Jardine Adam
Published: August 2024

The classification of computer games in Australia is a subject of expert discourse, but is not, itself, an expert function.  It is carried out by community representatives (the classifiers), speaking for the community of reasonable people and applying their standards, while assessing the “impact” of classifiable elements on both reasonable people and the especially vulnerable.  It is an inherently personal analysis, but the personal is an imagined space (the “reasonable person” or “reasonable adult”).  This blog or reflection-type article brings the personal back to a real space, of flesh and blood: the author’s.  It starts from the author’s experience of discomfort playing three computer games featuring violence against women or girls: The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead: Season Two, and The Last of Us.  It breaks down the author’s response to understand why he reacted the way he did, focusing, in particular, on his assessment of whether the violence was justified.  It then offers some brief suggestions on how such a response could influence classification, given the existing rules: at least if the author’s experience is identifiable with the, or a, reasonable person’s.
THE ART OF HUMAN DIGNITY AND THE HUMAN DIGNITY OF ART: FULL ISSUE
Authors: * Griffith Journal of Law & Human Dignity
Published: August 2024

Art is integral to being human. Art gives us meaning and challenges us. For some, art is so confronting that they seek to ban or destroy it. In this Special Issue we want to contest the bounds and legality of art to emphasise the human dignity of art and in turn challenge the art of human dignity. What does the regulation of art really say about us as humans?
No Way Out?
Authors: Chen Bruce
Published: August 2024

Shortly after COVID-19 was recognised as a national threat to Australia, in late March 2020 the Commonwealth Government prohibited Australian citizens and permanent residents from travelling overseas, with severe criminal penalties for non-compliance.  The overseas travel ban, made under human biosecurity emergency powers under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth), caused significant outrage.  Australia was seen as an outlier in its approach to interfering with the rights of citizens and permanent residents to exit the country.  The ban engaged a citizen’s fundamental common law right to depart from Australia, and a person’s human right to leave their own country.  This article analyses the relevance and limits of two statutory interpretation principles protective of those rights – the principle of legality and presumption of consistency with international law.  It examines the treatment of those principles in the Full Court of the Federal Court case of LibertyWorks Inc v Commonwealth of Australia [2021] FCAFC 90.  The article concludes that the Full Court’s decision was underdeveloped with respect to the principle of legality.  It draws further observations including on the willingness of courts to deploy ‘rights-based’ interpretive principles to broad statutory emergency powers.
State Complicity in the Extralegal Killing of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan
Authors: Alexander Christopher , Sato Mai
Published: August 2024

Since 1984, at least 274 Ahmadi Muslims have been extralegally killed in Pakistan on account of their faith. Despite these killings being committed almost exclusively by non-state actors, this paper probes the extent to which such violence can be traced back to the state. We employ the brutalisation thesis  to demonstrate how two landmark shifts in the law — the formal declaration of Ahmadis as ‘non-Muslim’ and the introduction of the death penalty for blasphemy — have, in conjunction with discriminatory policy and inflammatory rhetoric, shaped the sociocultural landscape so profoundly as to inspire anti-Ahmadi violence. By mapping data on the extralegal killing of Ahmadi Muslims against these pivotal events, we argue that the state’s curation of an environment in which anti-Ahmadi violence is both enabled and condoned renders the extralegal killing of Ahmadi Muslims by non-state actors so indivisible from the state as to be deemed state sanctioned.
Ensuring the Right to a Fair Criminal Trial Using Communication Assistance
Authors: Mackay Anita , Giuffrida Jacqueline
Published: August 2024

Given the emphasis on verbal testimony in Australian criminal trials, witnesses and accused experiencing communication barriers due to vulnerabilities such as age (i.e., child witnesses), cultural or language background (in particular, Indigenous Australians), physical disabilities, and mental impairment or cognitive disabilities may require support to provide evidence. Around Australia, such support is increasingly being provided by communication assistants or intermediaries. This paper argues that such assistance is a precursor to a fair trial, which is an international human rights law obligation stemming from Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (‘ICCPR’), as well as a common law right. There are gaps in coverage of communication assistance/intermediary schemes, including the complete absence of specific legislation and assistance in the Northern Territory, the limited eligibility criteria in jurisdictions that have introduced schemes, the lack of provision for Indigenous Australian people and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (‘CALD’) backgrounds, and lack of provision for vulnerable accused (only two jurisdictions provide assistance to accused). These gaps should be addressed to ensure the right to a fair trial.
A Bit of History
Authors: Burnside Julian
Published: August 2024

I was invited to write this article on the 10th anniversary of the Griffith Journal of Law & Human Dignity, reflecting on key moments in my career.
Restoring Human Dignity: Some Reflections on the Right to Repair & Medical Devices and Assistive Technologies
Authors: Wiseman Leanne , Kariyawasam Kanchana
Published: August 2024

The Right to Repair movement, defined broadly as the ability to have products repaired at a competitive price using repairers of choice, gained even more support from the community during the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals worldwide reported issues with the ongoing maintenance of crucial medical equipment. The ability to keep lifesaving medical equipment operational is not only relevant in hospital settings but is fundamentally important for those individuals in our community, particularly those in remote regions of Australia, who need to rely upon medical devices in their day-to-day lives. This article examines these complex issues in light of the findings of the Australian Productivity Commission’s Right to Repair inquiry that barriers currently do exist to medical device repair and that a review be conducted of the medical device market and current regulations.
10th Year Anniversary Editorial – 2012 to 2022
Authors: Ardill Allan
Published: August 2024

Founded in 2012, the Griffith Journal of Law & Human Dignity celebrates a decade of publishing. To mark the achievement, the Editorial Board invited our esteemed inaugural authors to write for the Journal again, together with scholars having an enduring connection to Griffith University. This editorial provides the context for the Anniversary Issue with a brief history of the Journal.
Striking the Balance: A Human Rights Approach to Consent for People with Dementia in Residential Aged Care
Authors: Barry Lise , Parsons Rachel
Published: August 2024

Older people are often stigmatised as ageless and sexless individuals. This perception, and the increasing need for care as people age, means that many older people are subjected to prejudices when entering residential aged care facilities, and denied opportunities for sexual expression. This paper considers the often-forgotten human dignity of people with dementia in aged care facilities, and the need to provide opportunities for sexual expression. The paper considers the broad capacity spectrum for individuals with cognitive impairments and the difficulties of assessing decision-making abilities.  Drawing on international human rights instruments, the paper identifies rights to intimacy and sexual expression, and argues that those rights should be recognised in reforms to aged care legislation and policy. The paper considers some of the existing barriers to intimacy and sexual expression, including staff attitudes, and, taking New South Wales as an example, existing criminal legislation which provides a narrow view of consent. Recommendations are made with respect to emphasising the intrinsic benefits of intimacy and sexual expression for all people, regardless of age or cognitive impairment.