bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La résilience des psychologues cliniciens
Authors: Ionescu Serban , Vasile Diana , Papasteri Claudiu
Published: February 2022

L’attention portée aux problèmes rencontrés par les psychologues cliniciens dans leur activité professionnelle a engendré, depuis quelques années, une approche basée sur la résilience. Aucune publication disponible n’apporte, toutefois, des informations issues de l’évaluation de la résilience chez ces psychologues et le présent article présente les premières données sur ce sujet. À cette recherche, menée à Bucarest (Roumanie), ont participé 108 psychologues cliniciens, 91 femmes et 17 hommes (âge moyen : 33,9 ans), auxquels a été administrée l’échelle de résilience Connor-Davidson (CD-RISC) à 25 items. La grande dispersion des scores attire l’attention, d’une part, sur la nécessité de l’introduction d’une formation sur la résilience au cours des études universitaires et, d’autre part, sur le développement d’une culture des soins auto-administrés chez les cliniciens.
Local and parallel finite element algorithms for the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations with damping
Authors: Wassim Eid , Shang Yueqiang
Published: February 2022

Using two-grid discretizations strategy, we present some local and parallel finite element algorithms for simulating the steady incompressible Navier-Stokes equations with a nonlinear damping term. In these algorithms, we compute a solution of the Navier-Stokes system with a nonlinear damping term on a coarse grid, and then adjust the solution by some local and parallel procedures on overlapped fine grid subomains. With the use of theoretical tool of local a priori estimate of the finite element solution, we estimate the error bounds of the approximate solutions, and derive the algorithmic parameter scalings. Finally, we give some numerical results to verify the theoretical predictions and demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed algorithms.
FDI, Energy Consumption, and Institutional Quality
Authors: Nyeadi Joseph Dery , Banyen Kannyiri Thadious , Mbilla Simon Akumbo Eugene
Published: February 2022

Being economic boosters, foreign direct investment (FDI) and financial sector development (FSD) are highly recommended for developing countries. It is therefore critical and important to examine the impact of both FDI and FSD on energy consumption. This chapter examines the link between FDI, FSD, and energy consumption in Africa and also the role of institutional quality in this context. The results establish that both FDI and FSD have a significant positive impact on energy consumption. It is also established that there is an inverse relationship between institutional quality and energy use. Finally, it is proved that quality institutions moderate the link between FDI, FSD, and energy use in Africa.
Technological Innovation and Financialization for the Environment
Authors: Nasreen Samia , Rafay Abdul
Published: February 2022

This chapter examines the asymmetric link between technological innovation and financialization in Pakistan for the period 1980-2019. The non-linear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) model proposed by Shin et al. is applied to achieve the research objective. The numerical estimates based on annual data explain that an asymmetric relationship exists between financialization and environmental degradation and between technological innovations and environmental degradation in the long run. An increase in financialization and regression in technology stimulates environmental degradation while a decline in financialization and progress in technology improves environmental quality in Pakistan. Based on empirical evidence, the research emphasizes the suitable channelization of financial institutions towards environmentally friendly projects and formulation of those policies that encourage energy-efficient technologies.
Carbon Financial Market
Authors: El Amri Adil , Oulfarsi Salah , Sahib Eddine Abdelhak , El Khamlichi Abdelbari , Hilmi Yassine , Ibenrissoul Abdelmajid , Alaoui Mdaghri Abdelouahad , Boutti Rachid
Published: February 2022

This chapter explains the drivers for carbon prices related to institutional decisions, energy prices, and weather events. The study focuses on price changes in the EU as being the most liquid carbon asset. In this regard, the daily spot price of the EU is highlighted to demonstrate the daily changes, given the high volatility in this carbon financial market. The CO2 prices depend on several determinants. This chapter constitutes an introduction to emission trading and an overview of the regulations of carbon financial markets. First, the price changes in the EU and primary energy prices are discussed. Second, the characteristics of emissions trading are introduced in terms of spatial and temporal limits, clean dark spread, and switch price. Third, a global analysis of atmospheric variables, structural variations, the subprime crisis, and the COVID-19 crisis is presented.
FDI and Environmental Degradation
Authors: Bahceci Baskurt Burcu , Celik Saban , Rafay Abdul , Oke Tayo
Published: February 2022

The factors affecting environmental quality are examined in this chapter. Along with the support of relevant literature, Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis is explained in detail to examine the impact of economic growth. In order to understand the linkage between foreign direct investments (FDI) and environmental degradation, pollution haven hypothesis (PHH) and pollution halo hypothesis (P-HH) are scrutinized. Using data of Sweden for the period 1971-2015, impacts of economic growth, FDI inflows, and energy consumption on the ecological footprint are measured. Results show that there exists a U-shaped relationship between gross domestic product per capita and ecological footprint. In the long run, the EKC hypothesis is contradicted. Additionally, FDI inflows are found to affect ecological footprint negatively, meaning that it decreases the environmental deterioration, in the long run, affirming P-HH. This study could be extended by using different econometric models, countries, and larger datasets.
The States as the Main Actors of the World Politics
Authors: Kervalishvili Irakli
Published: February 2022

The main purpose of the research is analysis of the states as main participants of world politics. In this regard, there are presented dates about the number of the states, their classification according to the socio-economic development (based on the GDP per capita and index of development), forms of governance (republican – presidential, semi-presidential, parliamentary; Monarchies – absolute and constitutional), administrative-territorial division (unitary and federal states), size of the territories, number of populations, geographical location, etc. Thus, it can be assumed that based on the geographic, political, socio-economic, legal, etc. factors, states differ from each other, which determines the differences in their foreign policy and national security priorities.
Global Security and Political Problems of the 21st Century
Authors: Chitadze Nika
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this research is consideration and analysis of the main security and political problems of the world, which are connected with the arms race and arms control; problems of the proliferation the weapons of mass destruction; protection of human rights; failed states; the nuclear potential of the different countries; existence of the nuclear-weapons-free zones in the different regions of the world; problems related to the reduction of the conventional arms, arms supplies, arms trade, problems of organized crime, international terrorism in the framework of which there are discussed the different types of terrorism, the methods that are used by terrorist organizations for the implementation their activities, problems related to the enlargement of democracy and violation of the fundamental principles of human rights, etc.
Food and Nutrition Security
Authors: Karmakar Asim K. , Jana Sebak Kumar
Published: February 2022

Food and proper nutrition are crucial inputs into performance and well-being. Many development programmes, projects, and policies therefore include food and nutrition security objectives. Food and nutrition are crucial inputs for the performance of the economy. But the irony is that the present food system is going to be captured by multinational actors with their shrewd politics so that the livelihoods of the most people of the globe are at stake. Amidst this, the rise of a few powerful titans, both economically and politically, is a fearful phenomenon. Such circumstances are not only dangerous for consumers everywhere but also disastrous for poor populations vulnerable to food price fluctuations. Annoyed with the world food system dominated by MNCs, the concept of food sovereignty like La Via Campesina's food sovereignty movement has come to the fore as a protest against the corporate control of the food system. The major objective of the study is to assess food and nutrition security and its link with food politics in a global perspective.
Managing Crisis Using Interconnected Devices Powered by the Internet of Things (IoT)
Authors: Schofield Mark
Published: February 2022

Disaster management's objective is to minimise the potential damage caused by disasters, to provide victims with immediate and appropriate assistance, and to ensure an effective and rapid recovery. To accomplish these goals in the aftermath of a disaster, a coordinated and efficient rescue effort is required. As a result, breadth of information about the disaster's impact is required in order to plan an immediate and effective response. The internet of things (IoT) is poised to save lives in the event of a natural disaster. This chapter proposes an IoT-based solution for planning rescue operations in the aftermath of natural disasters. This chapter is further validated through an analysis of IoT technology adoption for disaster management using the task-technology fit (TTF) approach.
Mobbing and Word-of-Mouth Communication (WOM) in the Digital Age
Authors: Senbursa Nihan , Tehci Ali
Published: February 2022

Businesses today face more intense competition than in the past as a result of advancements in information and communication technologies. Supporting employees and developing positive relationships with their managers are critical for the organization's and employees' performance. Mobbing behaviour, which is prevalent in the workplace, has a detrimental effect on employees' performance and motivation. The purpose of this chapter was to assess an organization's mobbing behaviour from a management and marketing perspective and within the context of crisis management. The chapter also aimed to determine whether employee exposure to mobbing results in a significant difference in word-of-mouth communication (WOM). The research concluded that employee exposure to mobbing resulted in a significant difference in WOM.
Exploring How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Support Start-Ups to Manage Crisis Situations for Future Sustainable Business in the Agri-Food Industry
Authors: Raji Bisola Shakirat
Published: February 2022

The agri-food industry is in the midst of a massive crisis due to low economic growth and production. Recently, the adoption of several AI technologies has aided farmers in producing thousands, thereby reducing human intervention in food production. The components of artificial intelligence, which include learning, perception, problem solving, and reasoning, have aided the agri-food business industry in identifying sustainable models for crisis management. In this chapter, the author proposes a four-stage strategic roadmap for addressing the challenges associated with implementing artificial intelligence to manage crises in the agri-food business.
Fiscal Policy Effectiveness in the Tunisian Economy
Authors: Slimani Slah
Published: February 2022

Based on Blanchard and Perotti, Perotti, and Biau and Girard approaches, this paper evaluates the fiscal policy's effectiveness in Tunisia using Structural VAR model. The results show the short-run macroeconomic efficiency of a structural increase in public spending in Tunisia with a fiscal multiplier close to 1,806, in line with Keynesian's models. However, the estimated effect of a structural increase in tax revenues on activity is non-Keynesian. This is explained by the presence of a voracity effect in the case of the Tunisian economy.
Implication of the Sustainable Development Exigencies on the Renewable Energies Sector Development in Romania
Authors: Condeianu Ovidiu , Nicolae Iuliana , Iorgovan Daniela
Published: February 2022

Assuring the fulfillment of the sustainable development exigencies represents a great challenge for any economy. The recent evolution of the renewable energies sector in Romania has imposed numerous and dramatic measures, not only for assuring the energy supply security and safety but also to increase the environmental responsibility satisfaction. The main goal of this research is to review the implication of the sustainable development exigencies on renewable energy sector development in Romania from a theoretical perspective. The research presents an analytic survey on the relationship between sustainable development exigencies and renewable energy development in Romania, with all the strengths and weaknesses of such analysis.
Problems and Prospects of Organizational Resilience
Authors: Vargas-Hernández José G. , Ali Muhammad Mahboob
Published: February 2022

The aim of this paper is to analyze organizational resilience from the different studies with real-life exposures to gather knowledge to protect organizations against disturbances, disruptions, and disasters such as risk and crisis management, and continuity management to assess problems and prospects. COVID- 19 created a tough situation for organizational resilience all over the globe. The method employed is the conceptual view, which reflects on theoretical, empirical literature reviews and case studies depicted in an integrated manner. The Sustainable Development Goals are also related to organizational resiliencies. The authors argued that organizational resilience of management performance is linked to organizational levels and offering diversified solutions under risk and uncertainty for which appropriate decision-making criteria is needed.
The tachinid fly, Pentatomophaga latifascia (Diptera: Tachinidae), may help control Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in early spring in northern Japan
Authors: Funayama Ken
Published: February 2022

This study investigated the potential of the parasitic tachinid fly, Pentatomophaga latifascia (Diptera: Tachinidae), as a biological control agent against adult brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan. Overwintering adults of H. halys were collected from a hibernation site from 2017 to 2019, and the adults were reared at 20 °C in the following spring of each year. Almost all female and male adults parasitised by P. latifascia survived only a few days after the larvae of P. latifascia emerged, and none of the females laid eggs. Emergence of larval P. latifascia from the adults was observed from 18 days after the start of rearing, and all emergence was completed within a 20-day period. The parasitism rate of the field population of overwintered H. halys adults was about 10% each year, and the survival rates of adults of both sexes decreased by about 10%, in synchrony with the time of emergence of larval P. latifascia. These observations indicated that P. latifascia contributed to a decrease in the population density of post-overwintering adult H. halys, at least in early spring.
La sperimentazione sull'embrione umano: una nuova esigenza della scienza e della medicina?
Authors: Serra Angelo
Published: February 2022

Le tecniche di fecondazione artificiale - la cui finalità prima doveva essere il superamento della sterilità di coppia- sono divenute in realtà occasione privilegiata per ottenere "materiale umano" su cui sperimentare. Gli embrioni rimasti in soprannumero o ottenuti con fecondazioni in vitro apposite, possono essere utilizzati in studi di biologia cellulare, di genetica molecolare, di citogenetica, e biochimici. In questo articolo, l'Autore, dopo una accurata analisi della situazione attuale, valuta se esista o meno l'esigenza di utilizzare gli embrioni umani nella sperimentazione, tenendo presente che, in quanto individui umani fin dalla fecondazione, essi esigono lo stesso rispetto dovuto a chi è già nato.
La fecondazione artificiale di fronte all'etica
Authors: Sgreccia Elio
Published: February 2022

Il rapido sviluppo delle tecniche di fecondazione artificiale ha suscitato molteplici problemi di natura etica (medico-etici, etico-giuridici, etico-economici). Ma le questioni etiche fondamentali riguardano: la soppressione e/o manipolazione della vita embrionale nel corso o a causa delle tecniche di fecondazione artificiale; la scissione tra coniugalità e genitorialità all'interno del matrimonio e della famiglia; la divisione tra le due dimensioni (unitiva e procreativa) dell'atto umano. Alla luce dell'insegnamento del Magistero Cattolico sul tema, insegnamento esplicitato, in particolar modo, nel "Documento "Donum Vitae", l'Autore fornisce le chiavi di lettura per un migliore discernimento di quelle tecniche che rispettano la dignità dell'embrione umano e l'integrità dell'atto sponsale e dell'istitituto familiare.
Electrosurgical incision is safe and effective for the definitive treatment of gastric antral webs during endoscopic balloon dilatation in children
Authors: Lau Beng-Huat , Chang Paul C
Published: February 2022

Background:

Congenital gastric antral web is a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction in children. Treatment options have evolved from the traditional surgical approach to endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD). The authors would like to share their experience in using minimal invasive endoscopic techniques in the treatment of pediatric gastric antral webs.

Materials and Methods:

This is a retrospective study between 2015 and 2019. Data obtained included patient demographics, symptoms, image studies, endoscopic treatment, postoperative feeding, length of hospital stay, and outcome.

Results:

A total of four patients with gastric antral web who received electrosurgical incision (ESI) and EBD were enrolled. The median age was 12.5 months old (range 2–30 months). Recurrent vomiting was the most frequent symptom. The diagnosis was confirmed by upper gastrointestinal series and esophagogastroduodenoscopy. All patients underwent a combined procedure: endoscopic ESI of the web followed by EBD. The median duration of the procedure was 85 min. The median postoperative feeding started at 2.6 h. The median length of hospital stay after the procedure was 1.5 days. The median follow-up was 24 months. There were no recurrences or redo procedures. Follow-up of each patient was all symptom-free with adequate weight gain. The success rate was 100%.

Conclusion:

The use of ESI in combination with EBD is safe and effective for the definitive treatment of gastric antral webs in infants and children. With available expertise, it can be used safely as the first-line treatment. With the addition of ESI, it is associated with low recurrence rate and a faster recovery.
On algebraic values of Weierstrass $\sigma$-functions
Authors: Boxall Gareth , Chalebgwa Taboka , Jones Gareth A.
Published: February 2022

Suppose that

\Omega

is a lattice in the complex plane and let

\sigma

be the corresponding Weierstrass

\sigma

-function. Assume that the point

\tau

associated with

\Omega

in the standard fundamental domain has imaginary part at most 1.9. Assuming that

\Omega

has algebraic invariants

g_2,g_3

we show that a bound of the form

c d^m (\log H)^n

holds for the number of algebraic points of height at most

H

and degree at most

d

lying on the graph of

\sigma

. To prove this we apply results by Masser and Besson. What is perhaps surprising is that we are able to establish such a bound for the whole graph, rather than some restriction. We prove a similar result when, instead of

g_2,g_3

, the lattice points are algebraic. For this we naturally exclude those

(z,\sigma(z))

for which

z\in\Omega

.
Case Report: A Fatal Case of Babesiosis in a Splenectomized Male Patient from Western India
Authors: Godbole Ravi , Gaur Avantika , Nayar Priyanka , Kiruthiga Kala Gnanasekaran , D’Costa Pradeep , Manchanda Rumma , Khilari Ajinkya , Shanmugam Dhanasekaran , Muglikar Kalpana D. , Kundu Krishnendu
Published: February 2022

Human babesiosis is a rare disease, caused by Babesia species and commonly transmitted by tick bite. Although human babesiosis is known to be asymptomatic in immunocompetent hosts, clinical cases of severe babesiosis have been reported from splenectomized or immunocompromised individuals. To our knowledge, only one case of human babesiosis in India has been previously reported. Here, we report a case of severe babesiosis with high parasitemia (∼70%) in a 30-year-old asplenic farmer. The patient presented with fever, yellowish discoloration of skin, oliguria, and anemia; he eventually developed multiorgan failure syndrome and died. Peripheral blood films were prepared and used to confirm the presence of piroplasms by microscopy. Total DNA isolated from blood was used for 18S ribosomal RNA gene fragment amplification by polymerase chain reaction, which was subjected to Sanger sequencing. Although 18S sequence indicated that the Babesia species infecting the patient was similar to that of other Babesia species originating from wild mammals, species identification could not be done. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the patient-derived pathogen is distinct because it forms a separate clade in the cladogram.
Rapid Decline of Zika Virus IgM Antibodies against the NS1 Protein in Imported Israeli Cases
Authors: Lustig Yaniv , Zuckerman Neta , Koren Ravit , Katz-Likvornik Shiri , Yizchaki Mayan , Mendelson Ella , Freedman Laurence , Schwartz Eli
Published: February 2022

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy may cause severe fetal abnormalities and therefore it is important to diagnose and distinguish between recent and past Zika infection. Serological diagnosis assays detect antibodies against the envelope protein, that suffer from high cross-reactivity. In addition, reports regarding long IgM persistence prevent its use in diagnosis of recent Zika infection. Following the Zika pandemic, a novel ELISA assay based on detection of IgM and IgG antibodies against Zika nonstructural 1 (NS1) protein was developed (NS1-IgM and NS1-IgG). Here, antibodies against NS1 were assessed in Israeli travelers diagnosed with Zika. NS1-IgM and NS1-IgG antibodies from 36 travelers diagnosed with ZIKV infection were detected as early as 5 days after symptom onset. However, while IgG levels were maintained for several months, IgM levels in all samples declined rapidly and by 31 days after symptom onset, no IgM positive samples were detected. Interval-censored survival analysis demonstrated 25%, 50%, and 75% decline in NS1-IgM levels in 29 days (95% CI: 22–34), 34 days (95% CI: 29–44), and 44 days (95% CI: 34–65), respectively. Our results suggest that IgM antibodies against ZIKV NS1 are short lived and can be used as a reliable marker for diagnosis of recent ZIKV infection.
Human Toxocariasis in Israel: A Nationwide Serology-Based Analysis, 2005–2019
Authors: Boleslavsky Daniel , Manor Uri , Grossman Tamar , Sagi Orli , Ben-Shimol Shalom , Schwartz Eli
Published: February 2022

Toxocariasis is a rare and underdiagnosed disease, and data concerning epidemiological aspects of toxocariasis in Israel are lacking. We describe the epidemiology of toxocariasis in Israel. Epidemiological data of all serology tests between 2005 and 2019 were retrieved and compared with detailed demographics. Overall, 464 positive cases from a total of 10,896 tests conducted were identified, reflecting a mean positivity rate of 4.4% (yearly range, 2–22%). Over the years, a significant increase in yearly tests was noted, without a parallel change in the positivity rate. The greatest positivity was noted among males and children (< 18 years). No differences were noted when comparing urban/rural and Jewish/non-Jewish sub-groups. A significant correlation between toxocariasis incidence and dog ownership rate was observed in major cities (r[8] = 0.82, P < 0.005). Our study shows that, in Israel, toxocariasis is not restricted to specific populations or locations. The risk factor of dog contacts was reiterated by nationwide dog registration data. There is need for a seroprevalence survey to understand the disease situation more fully.
Maternal Dietary Iron and Folate Intake in the Third Trimester and Birth Outcomes: A Prospective Cohort Study at a Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana
Authors: Yeboah Agnes , Ainuson-Quampah Joana , Nkumsah-Riverson Portia , Asah-Opoku Kwaku
Published: February 2022

Dietary iron and folate are nutrients of great importance during pregnancy because of the role they play to ensure optimal birth outcomes. Dietary intake has been found to decline during the third trimester. This study sought to assess the dietary iron and folate intake in the third trimester and pregnancy outcomes of women in their third trimester attending antenatal clinics at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Eighty-one participants at a gestational age of 32 weeks were recruited and monitored until delivery—from May 4, 2020 to July 1 2020—using a consecutive sampling method at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Dietary intake information was obtained based on a 52-item quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Daily supplement doses of participants were recorded. Serum concentrations of iron (ferritin) and folate were determined using ELISA microwells. The mean dietary intake of iron and folate was 13.5 ± 8.30 mg and 331.0 ± 114.0 μg, respectively. The mean intake of iron and folic acid supplements was 42.7 ± 48.8 mg and 5.5 ± 11.1 mg, respectively. Most of the participants had serum ferritin and folate levels in the normal range (82.7% and 87.7%, respectively). Almost all the participants had positive birth outcomes, and total dietary iron was a significant predictor of birth outcome (P = 0.041). The majority of pregnant women did not meet the daily recommendation for iron and folate, but adherence to daily supplement intake was good and could have accounted for the positive birth outcomes.
Assessing the Effects of Cooking Fuels on Anopheles Mosquito Behavior: An Experimental Study in Rural Rwanda
Authors: Hennessee Ian , Kirby Miles A. , Misago Xavier , Mupfasoni Jackie , Clasen Thomas , Kitron Uriel , Rosenthal Joshua P. , Hakizimana Emmanuel
Published: February 2022

Globally, cleaner cooking fuels are increasingly promoted to reduce household air pollution. However, there is concern that reductions in smoke from biomass fuels could lead to more favorable conditions for mosquitoes and potentially increase vectorborne disease risk. We investigated household entry, host-seeking, household exit, and mortality among Anopheles mosquitoes across three cooking fuel types: wood, charcoal, and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) in six experimental huts in Rwanda. Fifty laboratory-reared Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes were released each night in entry compartments outside each hut, and fuels were burned for 1 hour in the hut verandas. Collectors conducted human landing catch during cooking and for 2 hours afterward, and CDC light traps were used for the rest of the night to measure host-seeking. Differences in each outcome were assessed using generalized linear mixed models with random effects for hut, collector, and day. Cooking with LPG compared with wood and charcoal was associated with substantial increases in household entry and host-seeking. Household exit was not significantly different across fuels, and mortality was lower in LPG-burning huts compared with wood. Although these results are not directly generalizable to field conditions, they indicate a potential for clean fuel adoption to increase exposure to Anopheles mosquitoes compared with traditional biomass fuels. Additional entomological and epidemiological studies are needed to investigate changes in disease vector exposure associated with clean fuel adoption, and evaluate whether enhanced vector control interventions should be promoted in tandem with cleaner cooking fuels.
Análisis comparativo de los inimputables ante el sistema tradicional y el sistema acusatorio penal
Authors: Romero Núñez Alejandra
Published: February 2022

Según el autor José Ángel Medina Narváez. - '' inimputabilidad es la situación fáctica en que el agente del delito, al momento de realizar el hecho típico, no tiene la capacidad de comprender el carácter ilícito de aquel o de conducirse de acuerdo con esa comprensión en virtud de padecer trastorno mental''. Se realiza un análisis comparativo en el sistema tradicional penal y el nuevo sistema penal acusatorio oral, donde el sistema tradicional fue de menor relevancia para el proceso de personas inimputables. En el nuevo sistema acusatorio, que entro en vigor en el presente año 2016, se crea un nuevo proceso más factible y garantista para las personas que padecen algún desorden psicopatológico. En la federación mexicana cuando se suscitan este tipo de procesos de personas inimputables ante un órgano jurisdiccional deberá ser procesado conforme a lo establecido en el código nacional de procedimientos penales, con el nuevo sistema acusatorio oral.
Observando entre la niebla Sicarios en el Sistema de Justicia para Adolescentes
Authors: Barragán Bórquez Antonio de Jesús
Published: February 2022

En México la carencia de cifras, estadísticas y datos oficiales más o menos precisos sobre violencia criminal organizada sigue conformando una realidad. Ante elincremento de los homicidios relacionados con el narcotráfico y crimen organizado se vuelve imprescindible el recopilar información que permita primeramente,dimensionar el problema, seguido de la elaboración de análisis científicos que posibiliten un mejor entendimiento de nuestra realidad. En ese sentido, la presente ponencia es un estudio exploratorio que aborda el sicariato juvenil en el Sistema de Justicia para Adolescentes del Estado de Sonora. A partir de la revisión de expedientes judiciales y entrevistas a profundidad se logró contactar a seis jóvenes que manifestaron haber trabajado como sicarios para alguna organización criminal que operaba en el Estado, información que permitió realizar una perfilación sociodemográfica y criminológica de esta población. Este trabajo trata de resaltar la importancia que tiene el poder establecer métodos adecuados para la detección de sicarios que se encuentran recluidos en los centros de internamiento para adolescentes
Grado de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial (RSE) en las Empresas Industriales
Authors: Barrón Wilson Modesto , Zayas Campas María del rosario , González Velásquez Leticia María
Published: February 2022

En la actualidad es de vital importancia que las empresas se puedan sumar a los esfuerzos para mejorar la situación económica y social del lugar donde están insertas. La Responsabilidad Social Empresarial (RSE), se puede definir como el compromiso que adquiere una empresa ante sus grupos de interés y la sociedad en general. Se trata de la integración voluntaria por parte de las empresas de las preocupaciones sociales y ambientales en sus operaciones comerciales y en las relaciones con sus interlocutores. Todas las empresas deben cumplir con el código de ética de los negocios, respecto a la aplicación de la justicia y la equidad, para enfrentar situaciones que presentan conflictos éticos entre los empleados, clientes, proveedores o la sociedad en general. La presente investigación es enfocada a las Medianas Empresas Industriales del sur de Sonora, con el propósito fundamental de conocer los Avances en la implementación del modelo de Responsabilidad social empresarial (RSE). Así mismo, se trata también de identificar si su esquema organizacional corresponde al modelo de empresa socialmente responsable. Posteriormente, los resultados nos muestran las áreas de oportunidad y todos los aspectos en las cuales las empresas industriales pueden mejorar estas prácticas de responsabilidad social.
FAKTOR – FAKTOR PENYEBAB DROP OUT PENGOBATAN PADA PENDERITA TUBERCULOSIS DI KABUPATEN SIDOARJO
Authors: Sholihah Fitriyatus
Published: February 2022

Tuberculosis (TB) adalah penyakit infeksi pada saluran pernafasan yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Penyakit ini menyerang paru, tetapi dapat juga menyerang organ tubuh lainnya. Pengobatan TB memerlukan waktu yang lama dan keteraturan dalam minum obat sampai pasien dinyatakan sembuh. Karena pengobatan memerlukan waktu yang lama maka sering penderita TB mengalarni drop out (DO) dari pengobatan. Data Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Sidoarjo Tahun 2011 –2015 menunjukkan bahwa pasien TB yang memilih drop out pengobatan mengalami kenaikan setiap tahunnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui faktor penyebab drop out pengobatan pada penderita TB di Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Jenis penelitian adalah sensus, pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuisioner. Pengolahan data menggunakan teknik analisis faktor dengan 29 responden. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa faktor penyebab DO pengobatan pada penderita TB di Kabupaten Sidoarjo adalah faktor personal dan sosial , riwayat sakit dan pendidikan, serta jarak rumah dengan pusat kesehatan
Features of the Turkmen Model of Development in the Period 1991-2020
Authors: Tsapko O.
Published: February 2022

The article comprehensively examines the main components of the Turkmen model of development. In particular, it is noted that today Turkmenistan, compared to other post-Soviet countries, has hardly been affected by modern processes of reforming public life and economic sphere on the basis of democracy, rule of law, building a civilized market and a full-fledged civil society. The author of the article gives a detailed description of modern informal clan structures in Turkmenistan, clarifies their nature and the degree of influence on the functioning of the state and legal system of the country. In particular, it is concluded that the decisive role in the formation of the peculiarities of the Turkmen model of development was played by clan - tribal groups, which have developed here historically. The dominant role among them in public authorities today is occupied by Akhal Tekins.The period of formation of the Turkmen model of development was conditionally divided into two stages. The first stage covers the chronological framework from 1991 to 2006; it is connected with the rule of the first president of the country S. Niyazov. Characteristic features of this period were that proclaimed in the Constitution of Turkmenistan, the construction of a democratic society was replaced by the transition to a “national classless society of a fundamentally new type” at the center of which is the president with unlimited power and cult of personality. The second stage concerns the beginning of 2007 and to the present day. It is connected with the rule of G. Berdymukhamedov. Despite some attempts to democratize the existing systems of government, the activities of the new leader, as well as his predecessor, is characterized by the secrecy and family-clan nature of the ruling elite.A significant place in the article is also given to the study of the peculiarities of economic development of the country, in particular in the field of investment activities. In addition, the main factors influencing the evolution of modern Turkmen foreign policy from a policy of neutrality to isolationism are identified. The author of the article also notes the existence in the modern political system of Turkmenistan of a kind of institutional-legal vacuum, which ultimately leads to the formation of a cult of personality in the country. All this has become a significant obstacle to the process of forming a modern institutional structure in the country.
The Effect of Ethanol Extract and Fruit Fraction of Chayote (Sechium Edule (Jacq.) Swartz) on Oxidative Stress and Leptin Leptins in Wistar Brain White Rats (Rattus Novergicus Sp.) High-Fatty Diet Induced Obesity
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Veronika Siska , Siahaan Jekson Martiar
Published: February 2022

Background: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of ethanolic extract of chayote on oxidative stress of obese white rats of wistar strain (Rattus novergius Sp.) induced by a high fatty diet. Method: This study uses a type of experimental laboratory research design post-test randomized controlled group. Researchers measured the effect of treatment (intervention) on the experimental group by comparing the experimental group with the control group. The sample was obtained by a simple random sampling method. Experimental sites and other research materials can be said to be homogeneous. This study will measure MDA levels as a biomarker of oxidative stress, IL-6 as a sign of inflammation, bodyweight as obesity, leptin levels as a biomarker of appetite and lipid profile levels. The research was conducted at the Biomedical Laboratory of FK UMI and started the acclimatization process, giving experimental animal surgery treatment at the animal house of FK UMI Results: The results of the study concluded that the effect of chayote ethanol extract can affect oxidative stress which has potential as anti-obesity and hypolipidemia and antioxidants. Conclusion: Ethanol extract and chayote fruit fraction have antiobesity
The Effect Of Princess Shame Leaves Ethanol Extract On Vitiligo
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Defi Defi , Julianto Endy
Published: February 2022

Background: Vitiligo is a skin disease caused by the destruction of melanocytes with depigmented macular characteristics, multifactorial predisposing factors, and precipitating factors such as trauma, sunburn, stress, and systemic disease. Mimosa Pudica has bioactive compounds that are efficacious for healing wounds, repairing cell tissue, stopping bleeding, asthma, diabetes, jaundice, leprosy, hydrocele, hemorrhoids, fistulas, scrofula, and conjunctivitis. Method: Based on the results of several studies, the technique of collecting & analyzing the cream of Mimosa Pudica leaf extract was by evaluating the cream of the Mimosa Pudica leaves, testing the pH by dissolving the cream product which was diluted using aquadest and then measured with a pH meter. The production of the Mimosa Pudica leaf extract was done by maceration using 96% ethanol. Results: Mimosa Pudica extract succeeded in preserving salak fruit, increasing the regeneration and proliferation of liver cells, overcoming hypopigmentation skin disease, and also inhibiting melanosis in shrimp. Conclusion: Mimosa Pudica (Mimosa pudica L.) The five parts of the plant (i.e. panchang) - leaves, flowers, stems, roots, and fruit belong to the category of powerful antioxidants used as medicine in ethnomedical systems of care.
Instagram Sebagai Medium Komunikasi Risiko Orang Tua Kepada Anak Selama Pandemi Covid-19: Studi Netnografi Komunitas Pola Asuh Virtual
Authors: Muamar Jihad
Published: February 2022

Instagram sebagai media sosial populer ketiga di Indonesia memiliki peran besar di masa pandemi Covid-19, yakni sebagai medium komunikasi risiko efektif yang menyalurkan informasi yang menjangkau khalayak luas. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bagaimana unsur strategi unggahan postingan ditinjau dari tiga kajian, yakni tema sebagai unsur pengelompokkan bahasan sejenis, fungsi komunikasi sebagai unsur layanan informatif, edukatif, motivatif, serta bentuk yang merupakan unsur penggunaan fitur Instagram sebagai media penyaluran komunikasi. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan paradigma konstruktivisme, pendekatan studi netnografi dengan parameter unggahan data analisis penelitian adalah postingan terkait komunikasi risiko tentang kesehatan anak di masa Covid-19 yang diperoleh melalui unggahan ketiga akun komunitas virtual: @ayahbunda_; @parentalk.id; dan @gaia_parenting. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui uji triangulasi multiple times yang melibatkan dua jenis data, yakni primer (proses arsip, elisitas, dan catatan lapangan), dan sekunder (kajian artikel dan re-post terhadap postingan terkait). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi komunikasi risiko tentang kesehatan anak via Instagram oleh ketiga akun komunitas virtual bersifat dinamis, artinya terdapat penerimaan dan penolakkan dari khalayak. Tema upaya preventif, fungsi informatif, dan bentuk foto menjadi kebutuhan penting bagi target khalayak, yakni para orang tua di saat masa pandemi. Kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa diperlukan strategi efektif dalam melakukan komunikasi risiko tentang kesehatan anak di masa pandemi.
Vulnerability Assessment to Climate Change of Households from Mabacan, Sta. Cruz and Balanac Watersheds in Laguna, Philippines
Authors:   University of the Philippines Los Banos, Arias Jamie Kim , Dorado Rowena , Mendoza Maria Emilinda , Ballaran, Jr. Vicente , Maligaya Hazel
Published: February 2022

The Province of Laguna has been identified as one of the most vulnerable to climate change. Despite the various efforts of the local government unit, the province still suffers massive damages brought about by typhoons, flooding and landslides. This signals the need for a better strategy to manage climate change related hazards. As a first step, it is necessary to characterize the vulnerability of households in the province. This study contributed towards this end a descriptive analysis of household exposure to impacts of climate related hazards and estimating a household’s vulnerability index using the Vulnerability as Expected Poverty (VEP) approach. The mean VEP for a per capita monthly poverty threshold of US$1.25 is 37%, 41% for US$1.5 and 46% for US$2.0. Among the different sectors, those dependent on aquaculture/fishery had the highest incidence of vulnerability followed by those dependent on employment in the manufacturing sector. In terms of geographical location, households in the coastal areas were found to have the highest incidence, followed by those in the lowland and lastly those in the midland to highland areas.
Agro-environmental Sustainability of Conventional and Organic Vegetable Production Systems in Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines
Authors:   University of the Philippines Los Banos, Oliquino-Abasolo Anacorita , Zamora Oscar
Published: February 2022

Environmental burdens of the different components of conventional and organic vegetable productions systems in Tayabas, Quezon were evaluated using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach. The study quantified the material inputs, outputs and emissions in a defined boundary, from land preparation to transport to market. Impact categories evaluated were global warming (GWP), acidification (AP), eutrophication (EP) and human toxicity (HTP) potentials based on the functional units of 1 kg and 1 ha production area. Conventional vegetable farming contributions to global warming potential was 2.12E-01 kg CO2 equivalent kg-1 of vegetable which was 43% higher than organic farming (1.21E-01 kg CO2 equivalent kg-1 of vegetable). Acidification potential of conventional (4.76E-03 g SO2 equivalent kg-1 of vegetable) was 23% higher than organic vegetable production (1.06E-03 g SO2 equivalent kg-1 of vegetable). Organic farming contributed 3.03E+00 kg PO4 equivalent kg-1 of vegetable potential eutrophication which was 16% higher than conventional with only 4.70E-01 kg PO4 eq kg-1 of vegetable. The application of chemical pesticides of conventional farms contributed to human toxicity potential calculated for both soil and air compartments. Cypermethrin had the highest total human toxicity in soil and air with 7.88E+06 g 1,4 DCB-eq ha-1 and 1.84E+02 g 1,4 DCB-eq ha-1, respectively. Organic farms had zero human toxicity potential in this study since organic farmers did not use synthetic pesticides.This study provided evidence on the possible environmental contributions to emissions of conventional and organic vegetable production systems
Diversity and Distribution of Freshwater Fish Assemblages in Lake Taal River Systems in Batangas, Philippines
Authors:   University of the Philippines Los Banos, Corpuz Mark Nell , Paller Vachel Gay , Ocampo Pablo
Published: February 2022

An ichthyofaunal survey was conducted to evaluate the diversity and distribution of freshwater fishes in Looc, Magapi (inlets), and Pansipit (outlet) rivers surrounding Lake Taal (Batangas, Philippines) during the wet (July) and dry season (January) of 2011. The study collected 3,342 individuals comprising 37 species (19 families). In terms of fish species richness, 36 species were identified in Pansipit, whereas Looc and Magapi had 21 species each. The fish samples were mostly included eurayhaline, secondary freshwater fishes. The three most abundant groups were eleotrids, cichlids, and gobiids. Shannon-Weiner’s diversity indices ranged from 2.17–3.05, which suggest that the studied rivers were moderately to slightly impacted. Significant differences in the composition and abundance of native and introduced fishes for the two sampling seasons were also observed (P<0.05), with native species being generally more diverse and abundant than non-native species. A high similarity level (>76%) was computed in the abundance data among the studied rivers. Canonical correspondence analysis identified the distance to the adjacent sea, depth, and vegetation as the most important environmental parameters influencing the distribution of fish assemblages. Baseline dataset from this study can be coordinated to concerned entities as a rational basis for future conservation and rehabilitation endeavors of Lake Taal river systems.
Hazards Index Analysis of Gamma Emitting Radionuclides in Selected Areas Around the Uranium Mine Sites at Erongo Region, Namibia
Authors:   North-West University, Njinga Raymond Limen , Tshivhase Victor Makondelele , Kgabi Nnenesi Anna , Zivuku Munyaradzi
Published: February 2022

This study measures the 226Ra, 232Th and 40K activity concentrations using gamma spectrometry to asses first order exposure risks for the persons residing in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund towns in Erongo Region, Namibia. The concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in the soil samples vary from 14.94 Bq kg-1 to 48.24 Bq kg-1, 17.68 Bq kg-1 to 52.51 Bq kg-1 and 162.58 Bq kg-1 to 259.35 Bq kg-1, respectively, with average values of 30.38 ± 11.28 Bq kg-1, 32.58 ± 10.09 Bq kg-1 and 203.62 ± 27.00 Bq kg-1 in Walvis Bay town. For Swakopmund town, the concentrations vary from 71.38 Bq kg-1 to 155.80 Bq kg-1, 41.63 Bq kg-1 to 131.58 Bq kg-1 and 360.82 Bq kg-1 to 761.76 Bq kg-1, respectively, with average values of 99.59 ± 24.39 Bq kg-1 90.90 ± 31.99 Bq kg-1 and 553.07 ± 107.17 Bq kg-1. The radium equivalent activity (Raeq ) calculated for the same composite soil samples varies from 62.14 Bq kg-1 to 126.69 Bq kg-1 with an average value of 92.64 Bq kg-1 in Walvis Bay town. In Swakopmund town, it varies from 172.32 Bq kg-1 to 332.66 Bq kg-1 with an average value of 273.43 Bq kg-1. The average values of absorbed dose and annual effective dose (outdoors) are found to be 42.20 nGy h-1 and 123.98 nGy h-1, 0.05 mSv y-1and 0.15 mSv y-1 in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund towns, respectively. The average excess lifetime risks of cancer (ELRC) in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund towns were 1.81 x 10-4and 5.33 x 10-4, respectively. This implies that 1 person out of 5555 persons in Walvis Bay town and 1 person out of 1876 persons in Swakopmund town may be affected of cancer related diseases.