bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of Extension: an Effort and Guarantee to Protect Human Rights in Food Security
Authors: Asnamawati Lina , Herawati Is Eka , Yuliawati Yuliawati , Rasoki Timbul
Published: February 2024

Agricultural extension workers are expected to be able to increase farmer participation in collaborating by participating in work program activities and supporting the work program so that the expected goals can be achieved. Agricultural extension workers have a strategic role in increasing the income of farming communities. The issue of food security is not only in Indonesia, in other parts of the world the issue of food security is one of the priorities of world countries. Food is the most important basic human need and its fulfillment is part of the human rights guaranteed in the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia as a basic component for creating quality human resources. Realizing food security through agricultural extension as an agricultural country that has abundant soil fertility and local potential. The role of extension is very important to help increase agricultural productivity, support national food security and create farmer welfare. In order to examine several factors and the role of counseling that can support human rights in food security, the researchers conducted a study using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. Data analysis was done using Microsoft Excel and the Bibliometric application to capture global trends from existing research. Data collection was carried out using the Prism Protocol. An in-depth analysis was conducted on 30 articles that discussed the role of extension workers in realizing food security. Based on the research results, it is proposed that the role of extension workers needs to be increased as a determinant of welfare for farmers. The researcher recommends that there should be strategic efforts so that extension agents play a more effective role for small-scale farmers to achieve food security.
Impact Of Climate Change On Cognitive Aspect And Income Of Marn Farmers In Marginal Area In Lombok Timur District
Authors: Iskandar Muhammad Joni , Pratama Adnan Putra , Lisnawati Andi
Published: February 2024

Climate change is a phenomenon that farmers do not want to exist because the production risk it creates is quite high. Given that the ability of farmers in anticipation is still minimal with limited information and knowledge so that the potential for crop failure is large. The purpose of this study is to estimate the impact of climate change on the cognitive aspects and income of corn farmers in marginal areas. The research location was determined purposively in Jerowaru District. The research sample of 30 was determined by census in the Temodo Lestari farmer group. Estimation of the cognitive aspects uses the EPIC model with the Likerts Summated Rating Scale (LSRS) while income is estimated using the concept of total revenue minus the total cost while running a corn farming business. The results showed that more than 60 percent of farmers know about climate change and the risks it poses. While the climate change adaptation strategy for the majority of farmers has not implemented it as a result of more than 30 percent of farmers still lack information related to climate change. The income of corn farmers due to climate change is more than 40 million per hectare.
Evaluation of The Role of Social Capital in the Tea Farmer Partnership System at PT. Pagilaran Afdeling Samigaluh Kulon Progo
Authors: Trimerani Resna , Ardiani Fani
Published: February 2024

Partnership is a form of cooperation that exists between two parties, where the relationship provides benefits to each other. Partnership cooperation is generally agreed in writing and includes clear rights and obligations between both parties. The commitment that occurs between both parties is the main key in the parthership system. In addition, the role of social capital in the form of trust, norms and social networks is also needed to support the sustainability of partnership, in this case tea farmers and PT. Pagilaran. This research aims to determine the tea farmer partnership system at PT. Pagilaran Afgdeling Samigaluh and find out the role of social capital in the tea farmer partnership system at PT. Pagilaran Afdeling Samigaluh. The method used in this reseach are survey and descriptive with a qualitative approach. The research results show that the partnership system thah exists between tea farmers and PT. Pagilaran Afdeling Samigaluh is a pure partnership system (buy and drop). Apart of that, social capital in the form of trust, norms and social networks in the partnership system between tea farmers and PT. Pagilaran Afdeling Samigaluh plays a very important role in maintaining the sustainability of the partnership and of course still pays attention to the rights and obligations of each parties.
Análisis de la Reforma del Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud 2022 – 2026: una Mirada desde el Plan Decenal de Salud Publica
Authors: Lopez-Mallama Oscar Marino , Zapata Loboa Yesmin Alejandra , Banguero Mejía Karen Yiceth , Andrade Diaz Karla Viviana , Salazar Villegas Billy
Published: February 2024

Introducción: en todo el mundo, los sistemas de salud han dado prioridad al rendimiento y la calidad de los servicios de salud mediante políticas públicas específicas. Esto requiere reformar los modelos de gestión actuales y lograr sistemas de salud de alta calidad, seguros y eficientes. Estas modificaciones a los sistemas de salud en un Estado están relacionadas con las estrategias a nivel social, político y económico que son principalmente solicitadas por la comunidad para abordar las ineficiencias presentes y futuras. Objetivo: analizar la propuesta de reforma al Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud (SGSSS) para el período 2022-2026 en Colombia, desde la perspectiva del Plan Decenal de Salud Pública. Metodología: Nos permitimos recopilar datos secundarios para responder a nuestra pregunta mediante un enfoque de investigación cualitativo de tipo descriptivo y un método interpretativo -hermenéutico. Resultados: se identificaron los actores del ecosistema de salud de Colombia, sus interrelaciones, las barreras de acceso de los usuarios como geográficas, económicas y sociales; y las posibles acciones para corregirlas en la reforma. Conclusión: los ajustes principales que se llevarían a cabo en la propuesta de reforma del SGSSS se centran en aspectos relacionados con la cobertura, el medio ambiente, los recursos y el aprendizaje. Asimismo, se enfocan en la intersectorialidad, la interculturalidad y la participación.
Programa Institucional de Tutorías desde la Visión del Estudiante de un Programa Educativo de Técnico Superior Universitario
Authors: Vidal Pérez José Luis , Toledo García Javier
Published: February 2024

Los Programas Institucionales de Tutorías establecidos en las Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES) tienen la finalidad de contribuir en la formación integral del estudiante y coadyuvar a disminuir los elevados indicadores de reprobación, rezago y abandono escolar. Por tanto, es fundamental conocer la opinión de los estudiantes de un programa educativo de Técnico Superior Universitario sobre el Programa Institucional de Tutorías (PIT). El diseño de esta investigación fue de tipo experimental transversal con alcance exploratorio y descriptivo. La muestra fue de 32 alumnos que respondieron un cuestionario con escala tipo Likert. Los resultados indicaron que la mayoría de los alumnos poseen una visión positiva acerca del PIT; no obstante, aún existen deficiencias que deben ser atendidas para poder mejorar.
Transformación Social Rural, Paz Duradera y Competencias Docentes: Desarrollo Sostenible en una Colombia Posconflicto
Authors: Rodríguez Montoya Daniela
Published: February 2024

El artículo deja en evidencia un análisis profundo del escenario postconflicto en la educación colombiana, donde se entrelazan la búsqueda de transformación social rural, la aspiración de una paz duradera y las competencias docentes. En este contexto, se adoptó el método bibliográfico, respaldado por las técnicas de observación documental y fichaje de fuentes documentales, para realizar una exhaustiva revisión y análisis de la literatura disponible. El propósito fundamental fue ir más allá de una mera descripción de los elementos postconflicto, buscando comprender cómo estos factores se entrelazan en el ámbito educativo. El enfoque de desarrollo sostenible sirvió como lente para entender el compromiso del docente en su praxis educativa. La conclusión principal destaca la naturaleza esencial de la educación en el postconflicto como un catalizador para el desarrollo sostenible, alineado con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) 4, 9 y 16. En última instancia, se destaca la figura del docente competente cuya praxis educativa se caracteriza por una pedagogía humanizadora, que reconoce la dignidad de cada estudiante; una perspectiva esperanzadora, que inspira un futuro positivo; una dimensión restaurativa, que busca la reconciliación y la sanación; una diferenciación pedagógica, que aborda la diversidad de habilidades y estilos de aprendizaje; y una pedagogía crítica, que fomenta la reflexión y el cuestionamiento constructivo. Este enfoque holístico del docente se erige como un agente clave en la construcción de un entorno educativo que no solo responde a las necesidades postconflicto, sino que también contribuye activamente a la transformación social y la consolidación de la paz en la sociedad.
ANALISIS KUALITAS FISIK DAN MIKROBIOLOGI AIR SUMUR GALI ‎ DI KELURAHAN LAPULU KECAMATAN ABELI KOTA KENDARI ‎
Authors: Nurfadillah Nurfadillah , Irma Irma , Paridah Paridah
Published: February 2024

Air merupakan salah satu media yang dapat digunakan oleh mikroorganisme ‎patogen sebagai tempat berkembang biak dan juga sebagai tempat sementara ‎sebelum perpindahan ke manusia, sehingga air yang tercemar dapat menimbulkan ‎gangguan kesehatan. Diare adalah pembunuh utama pada anak-anak, lebih dari ‎‎1.300 anak meninggal setiap hari atau sekitar 484.000 anak per tahun. Data ‎menunjukkan bahwa kasus tertinggi penyakit diare terjadi di Kelurahan Lapulu ‎dengan total target penemuan sebesar 644 dan 88 dilayani. Penelitian ini bertujuan ‎untuk menganalisis kualitas fisik dan mikrobiologi air sumur gali di Kelurahan ‎Lapulu Kecamatan Abeli Kota Kendari Tahun 2023. Penelitian ini merupakan ‎penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif dan teknik pengambilan sampel ‎menggunakan simple random sampling. Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ‎kualitas fisik air berdasarkan parameter suhu dan bau 100% memenuhi syarat, ‎parameter total dissolved solid dan kekeruhan 75% memenuhi syarat dan 25% tidak ‎memenuhi syarat, parameter warna 100% tidak memenuhi syarat. Kualitas ‎mikrobiologi air berdasarkan parameter Escherichia coli dan Total Coliform terdapat ‎‎25% memenuhi syarat dan 75% tidak memenuhi syarat. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ‎ini adalah kualitas fisik dan mikrobiologi air sumur gali di Kelurahan Lapulu ‎Kecamatan Abeli Kota Kendari Tahun 2023 tidak memenuhi syarat berdasarkan ‎Permenkes RI Nomor 2 Tahun 2023.‎
GAMBARAN SANITASI MAKANAN YANG DISEDIAKAN DI KANTIN ‎SE-UNIVERSITAS HALU OLEO TAHUN 2018‎
Authors: Bahar Hartati
Published: February 2024

Makanan merupakan salah satu kebutuhan pokok manusia untuk dapat ‎melangsungkan kehidupan selain kebutuhan sandang dan perumahan. Sumber ‎kontaminasi makanan yang paling utama berasal dari pekerja, peralatan, sampah, ‎serangga, tikus, dan faktor lingkungan sepert udara dan air. Balai Pengawas Obat ‎dan Makanan (BPOM) Kota Kendari mencatat terdapat 281 kasus keracunan akibat ‎makanan dari seluruh puskesmas dan rumah sakit yang berada di Kota Kendari ‎pada Tahun 2016. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara ‎personal higiene dan sanitasi makanan terhadap keberadaan E.coli pada sambal ‎yang disediakan di kantin Se-Univeritas Halu Oleo. Metode penelitian adalah ‎penelitian desktiptif dengan teknik pengambilan sampel mengunakan teknik ‎exhaustive sampling yaitu sebanyak 32 kantin se-Universitas Halu Oleo. Hasil ‎penelitian menunjukan bahwa Pada penelitian ini kondisi higiene personal pemilik ‎kantin sebagian besar memenuhi syarat (83,9%). Hasil penelitian ini juga ‎menunjukkan terdapat bakteri Escherichia coli pada sambal yang disediakan di ‎kantin Universitas Halu Oleo yaitu sebanyak 14 kantin positif yaitu sebanyak 45,2%. ‎Penjamah makanan harus memperhatikan sanitasi makanan dan higiene personal ‎untuk menghindari keberadaan Escherichia Coli pada makanan.‎
Identifikasi Masalah Kesehatan Serta Intervensinya Melalui Pengalaman Belajar Lapangan di Desa Lapuko, Kecamatan Moramo, Konawe Selatan
Authors: Rezal Farit , Nurfadilah H Siti
Published: February 2024

Permasalahan kesehatan adalah kesenjangan antara yang terjadi dengan apa yang dikehendaki di bidang kesehatan. Identifikasi permasalahan kesehatan merupakan hal penting yang harus dilakukan agar intervensi yang dilakukan dapat tepat sasaran karena sesuai dengan permasalahan yang terjadi, tujuan untuk mendiagnosis terhadap masalah-masalah kesehatan masyarakat (community diagnosis) serta melakukan upaya-upaya pemecahan masalah (problem solving) untuk meminimalkan terjadinya masalah kesehatan. Metode Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di Desa Lapuko Kecamatan Konawe, pada bulan Juli tahun 2023. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara menggunakan kuesioner terstruktur melalui aplikasi epiccollect yang terinstal di mobil phone kemudian diolah menggunakan komputer. Identifikasi masalah menggunakan metode USG (Urgency, Seriousness, Growth). Hasil Masalah kesehatan di Desa Lapuko adalah hipertensi, kurangnya pengetahuan ibu tentang asi ekslusif, kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat akan bahaya rokok, baik perokok aktif maupun dampaknya untuk perokok pasif dan kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai penggunaan garam beryodium saat akan ditaburkan ke makanan. Setelah dilakukan penentuan prioritas masalah menggunakan metode USG (Urgency, Seriousness, Growth) diperoleh bahwa prioritas utama dari masalah yang timbul adalah “Rokok”. Simpulan diharapkan bahwa tenaga kesehatan lebih rutin untuk melakukan sosialisasi Kesehatan kepada masyarakat terkait kegiatan pencegahan penyakit
Edukasi Kesehatan Bagi Ibu dan Calon Ibu Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Stunting di Kelurahan Lambo Kabupaten Konawe Selatan Tahun 2023
Authors: Azim La Ode Liaumin , Asfian Pitrah
Published: February 2024

Stunting adalah akibat dari kekurangan gizi jangka panjang dan merupakan masalah gizi kronis yang dipengaruhi oleh kondisi ibu/ calon ibu, masa janin, dan masa bayi/balita. Upaya- upaya pencegahan stunting wajib diimbangi dengan peningkatan pengetahuan serta keterampilan para kader dan orang tua sebagai ujung tombak pelayanan. Salah satu upaya adalah peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan dalam membantu penanggulangan masalah gizi melaluiedukasi kesehatan melaui ceramah dan pembagian lefleat. Kegiatan pada masyarakat ini mempunyai tujuan meningkatkan kesehatan keluarga melalui peningkatan pengetahun ibu balita melalui edukasi kesehatan dalam bentuk pembuatan ceramah dan pembagian lefleat. metode pelaksanaan kegaiatan ini menggunakan teknik pengabdian masyarakat dengan pendekatan deskriptif.hasil pengabdian masyarakat menunjukan bahwa sesudah diberikan materi dan dibagikan lefleta peserta penyuluhan yang tingkat pengetahuannya baik mengenai DBD bertambah dari sebelumnya yaitu ada 70 %, sedangkan yang berpengetahuan sedang ada 20%, dan yang berpengetahuan kurang ada 10%
Detection of secondary syphilis among blood donors and evaluation of gamma interferon levels
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Thi-Qar, Thi-Qar, Iraq, Atiyah Saad A. , Taher Essra D. ,   Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Thi-Qar, Thi-Qar, Iraq, Kamil Younus A. ,   Thi-Qar Health Directorate-Iraq, Thi-Qar, Iraq, Hafedh Alyaa A. ,   Department of Pathological analysis, College of Sciences, University of Thi-Qar, Thi-Qar, Iraq, Al-Marzoqi Ali Hussein ,   Department of Biology, College of Science for Women, Babylon University, Thi-Qar, Iraq
Published: February 2024

Background. Syphilis is one of the important blood transfusion disease that has 3 stages and characterized by latency phase. The goal of this study is detection of demographic categories related to syphilis and cell-mediated immunity in denotation of gamma interferon. Methods. The study was done in the main blood bank in Thi-Qar province-Iraq during the period from January 2020 to December 2021, the demographic data including age, gender, address and occupation. The infection was diagnosed by using TPHA technique, while, gamma interferon concentration was detected by ELISA technique according to the manufacturer instruction. Results. The study record low level of syphilis (0.5438%) among blood donors, high significant differences in the parameters of study, the age group 31-40 revealed high percent of infection (44%) and high percent of infection occur in male (99.7%). Also, high significant differences were recorded in distribution of infected donors according to occupation, where gainers (72.5%) represent the most infected group than others and the blood donors that inhabits urban area (70.19%) were most exposed to syphilis infections than those in rural areas. The IFN-γ level was high significance in the infected donors (19.651±9.009) when compared with the controls under (p value= 0.000). Conclusion. In brief, syphilis has low prevalence among blood donors in Iraqi community, with significant differences among categories of demographic data. The study revealed strong cell-mediated immune response in infected blood donors characterized by high levels of gamma interferon.
Induction of lipopolysaccharide during pregnancy will suppress IL-6 production but not activin B
Authors:   Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, Nugraha Gilang ,   Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Health, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, Aryati  ,   Department of Clinical Pathology, School of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia,   Institute for Tropical Diseases, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, Widjiati  ,   Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Surabaya, Indonesia, Notopuro Harianto ,   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, Darmanto Win ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, Sulistyono Agus ,   Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division, Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, “Dr. Soetomo” Academic General Hospital, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, Notobroto Hari Basuki ,   Department of Biostatics & Population, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, Rejeki Purwo Sri Rejeki ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

During inflammation, proinflammatory cytokines are released by various immune cells including IL-6 and activin B. Production of proinflammatory cytokines can be suppressed by estradiol and an increase in estradiol can be found in pregnancy. The aim of this study was to determine the response of IL-6 and activin b in pregnant mice through LPS induction. There were two groups of mice consisting of 8 mice which were not pregnant and 13 pregnant mice in the 2nd week. Inflammation was induced by intraperitoneal injection of LPS Escherichia coli serotype O111:B4. After 4 hours of treatment, the mice serum was collected from their intracardiac blood to measure estradiol, IL-6 and activin B using ELISA. Pregnancy significantly reduced IL-6 levels (P=0.015) but there was no significant difference in estradiol (P=0.169) and activin B (P=0.583) levels. We also found that there was no association of E2 with IL-6 (P=0.637) and activin B (P=0.306). Pregnancy influences the inflammatory response, especially IL-6. This condition can occur because during pregnancy physiological changes occur in the body which involve various complex mechanisms in regulating the immune system.
Detection of Breast Tumour Depth using Felt Substrate Textile Antenna
Authors: Yusnita Rahayu  , M. Khairon  , Khairul Najmi Abdul Rani  , Teguh Praludi
Published: February 2024

Breast cancer is a frightening type of cancer for women globally, including in Indonesia. Early detection of cancer symptoms is crucial to reducing mortality rates. Microwave imaging systems using the ultra-wideband (UWB) can detect objects, particularly in medical diagnosis. The textile antenna is the latest development in antenna technology that can be used on the human body. This antenna can be bent and adjusted to the body's complex shape. This research proposed a textile antenna using the felt dielectric substrate material operating at 3.8 GHz. The simulation results showed a return loss value of -47.5138 dB and a bandwidth of 1.4 GHz. The antenna was also tested on a breast phantom with a tumour scenario, showing higher amplitude in the quadrant with the tumour. The fabrication was done manually through laser cutting and heat-assisted bonding. The antenna made of the felt substrate material could detect breast tumours’ multiple depths or layers using the graphical user interface (GUI) programming.
Composición química de elementos minerales en café verde y tostado con relación a suelos y altitud
Authors: Puerta Gloria Inés , Bolívar-Forero Claudia Patricia , Gallego Claudia Patricia
Published: February 2024

La utilización del plástico en la agricultura genera deshechos que se convierten en contaminantes ambientales y visuales. Esta problemática tiene importancia en la mayoría de los sistemas agropecuarios, entre ellos, el sector cafetero, para el cual aún no existe la recomendación de implementar el uso de materiales con propiedades de biodegradación en el almácigo. Con el propósito de estudiar alternativas de bolsas biodegradables, se evaluaron 10 tipos de bolsas en la Estación Experimental Naranjal de Cenicafé (Chinchiná, Caldas). Durante la etapa de almácigo se determinó la materia seca de las plantas y la resistencia de las bolsas nuevas y usadas al esfuerzo mecánico con el equipo INSTRON. La materia seca evaluada en 30 plantas por tratamiento no mostró diferencias significativas para las variables peso seco de raíz, tallo, hojas y peso total, en las dimensiones de bolsa 13 x 21 cm. Por el contrario, con la dimensión de bolsa 17 x 23 cm se identificaron diferencias entre tratamientos. Las pruebas de resistencia al esfuerzo mecánico de rotura por tracción indicaron que existen bolsas biodegradables con resistencia cercana o superior a los promedios registrados en el testigo de polietileno. Los resultados permiten concluir que no existen diferencias en el crecimiento y desarrollo de las plantas durante la etapa de almácigo entre los diferentes tipos de bolsas utilizados.
Description of all limit distributions of some Markov chains with memory 2
Authors: Ganikhodjaev N.N.
Published: February 2024

There are situations where the data sequence does not depend on past values. As can be expected, the additional history of memory often has the advantage of offering a more precise predictive value. By bringing more memory into the random process, one can build a higher order Markov model.
In this paper we consider 2-state Markov chain with memory 2 generated by Hamiltonian with competing interactions and describe its all limit distributions.
Does urbanisation have an impact on the trophic ecology of the Algerian hedgehog Atelerix algirus in northern Algeria?
Authors: Zidane Amina , Sahki-Benabbas Ilham , Rahal Mohamed Ayoub , Moulaî Riadh
Published: February 2024

The Algerian hedgehog, which is an endemic Mediterranean species, is a nocturnal and terrestrial insectivorous mammal. Atelerix algirus’ populations are widespread in various habitats comprising human agglomeration, such as rural, suburban or natural ecosystems. However, the impact of the habitat’s characteristics on its diet remains unknown in Algeria. To contribute to a better understanding of this question, we have analysed 158 faeces samples of the Algerian hedgehog in three different areas: urban, suburban and natural area.

The findings show that the Algerian hedgehog is an opportunistic species. It feeds on several classes of Arthropoda, but the harvester ant Messor barbarus dominates largely its menu with AR = 74.81% in the diverse habitats. Furthermore, the HAC and FCA analyses confirm the positive impact of the level of urbanisation and the anthropogenic activity on the Algerian hedgehog prey richness in the north of Algeria (79 prey species and 5574 individuals ingested in the urban area, compared to 64 prey species and 3188 individuals ingested in the natural zone).
LifeWatch ERIC: papers collection on original datasets and new e-services for the biodiversity and ecosystems’ scientific community
Authors: Arvanitidis Christos , Basset Alberto , van Tienderen Peter , de Moncuit Lucas , Huertas Olivares Cristina , Di Muri Cristina , Mellado Ana , Los Wouter
Published: February 2024

Papers including articles that are produced because of the activities of LifeWatch ERIC, in the context of its second implementation period (2022 - 2026) and through the implementation of its new Strategic Working Plan, are published in this special collection. The articles include data papers, papers describing the development and functioning of analytical services and papers describing any other research outcome, produced either by LifeWatch ERIC or by any collaboration with any other ERIC, Research Infrastructure, global aggregator or other legal entity.
How Implementing a Digital Competency Management System Reduced Nurse Training Cost and Improved NPD Practitioner Satisfaction in a Pediatric Hospital
Authors: Margallo Dionne , Walker-Vischer Lisa , Godin Margaret
Published: February 2024

Background:

Traditional competency evaluations and manual tracking created a problem within one organization. Subjective competency assessments and inconsistent recordkeeping resulted in increased organizational costs. These factors increased the workload of nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners, leading to job dissatisfaction and turnover.

Method:

The project lead evaluated how implementing a digital competency management system (CMS) affected nurse training costs and assessed NPD practitioners' satisfaction after the digital CMS conversion.

Results:

A cost analysis compared training costs before and after implementation of a digital CMS. A pre- and postsurvey compared NPD practitioners' satisfaction before and after digital implementation. A digital CMS provided a centralized repository and educational platform, which saved $500,000 in training costs and increased NPD practitioners' job satisfaction by decreasing workload and creating meaningful mechanisms to accurately assess staff knowledge and skills.

Conclusion:

The NPD practitioners showed tangible outcome measures and return on investment by combining adult learning and technology.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2024;55(5):239–245.]
Education for Health Care Providers on Implementation of Trauma-Informed Care in Practice
Authors: Coleman Elizabeth
Published: February 2024

Background:

Traumatic experiences can adversely affect a child's health. These effects often continue into adulthood, especially when trauma is not addressed. Although the evidence shows benefits with addressing trauma earlier in life, trauma-informed care of children is underused in primary care. Health care providers (nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians) report gaps in knowledge of trauma-informed care and in their comfort level addressing trauma in primary care.

Method:

This project investigated the use of continuing education sessions to increase health care providers' knowledge and readiness to implement trauma-informed care into their practice.

Results:

The education sessions improved health care providers' knowledge and comfort with trauma-informed care.

Conclusion:

This intervention improved providers' readiness to implement trauma-informed care into their primary care practice.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2024;55(5):246–252.]
El pasado incómodo de matadero Madrid: espacio de represión de la mendicidad en la posguerra
Authors: Martínez Aranda M. Adoración
Published: February 2024

Nada hace sospechar en la visita física o virtual a Matadero Madrid. Centro de Creación Contemporánea, que en algunas de sus naves se recluyó a la población mendiga de Madrid en la inmediata posguerra. El Parque de Mendigos de Matadero configuró un dispositivo más en el ejercicio de la represión de la mendicidad, traspasado por un régimen totalitario que identificaba la miseria material con la miseria moral. En el duro invierno de 1941, tras la orden del Gobernador Civil Primo de Rivera de retirar a todos los mendigos de las calles de la capital, cientos de ellos acabaron pereciendo de hambre y frío en las naves del Matadero. Quienes sobrevivían fueron distribuidos según su perfil: los varones sanos, destinados a una Colonia Agrícola en Boadilla del Monte; de las mujeres jóvenes se hizo cargo el Patronato de Protección a la Mujer; y de los niños, Auxilio Social. La desmemoria de este espacio patrimonial emblemático de Madrid nos interpela para ofrecer esta aportación desde una mirada etnográfica, a través de la lectura con lente antropológica de prensa y documentación de archivo. Este análisis pretende acercarse a la experiencia del tratamiento hacia una capa de población categorizada como mendiga, que, si bien ha sido históricamente estigmatizada, configuró un fragmento de víctimas especialmente vulnerables durante el período franquista, y con el tiempo, completamente olvidadas.
Falanxi wenxue [La Littérature française] (1923) et le 4 Mai : historiographie, édition et modernité
Authors: Zhen Yang
Published: February 2024

Les premières histoires de la littérature française en chinois sont publiées après le lancement du Mouvement pour une nouvelle culture, en 1917. Toutefois, toutes ces histoires ne sont pas conformes à l’esprit du Mouvement. Falanxi wenxue [La Littérature française], publié par Yuan Changying en 1923 à la Commercial Press, en est un exemple. L’ouvrage est inclus dans la « Petite Collection encyclopédique », dont l’inspiration vient de la lecture que Wang Yunwu, rédacteur en chef de la collection, a faite à la fin des Qing de The Encyclopædia Britannica [Encyclopédie britannique]. L’apparition de Falanxi wenxue dans la collection tient aux relations personnelles entre Wang Yunwu et Yuan Changying, plutôt qu’à un projet d’introduire de manière systématique les littératures étrangères en Chine. Dans Falanxi wenxue, Yuan Changying condamne la littérature du Moyen Âge et loue le clacissisme et les Parnassiens. Cette position s’accorde avec le goût de l’auteure pour la tenue et avec sa passion pour la mythologie grecque. Yuan Changying apprécie Louis XIV et goûte peu l’esprit de liberté porté par le romantisme. Le même contraste se manifeste entre l’éloge fait par Yuan Changying de la prospérité de la société européenne et la condamnation de son libéralisme. L’écart entre Falanxi wenxue et l’esprit du 4 Mai s’avère encore plus clair à travers la comparaison avec Faguo wenxueshi [Histoire de la littérature française] de Li Huang, marquée par le progressisme de l’époque.
Developing Interculturally Effective Global Leaders
Authors: Bittinger Michael , Yngve Katherine N.
Published: February 2024

This chapter examines the creation of a uniquely innovative program explicitly addressing the cultural agility of first-year students. To develop interculturally effective global leaders, pre-freshman were asked to undergo two sequential cultural immersion experiences within a few short months – studying abroad before officially matriculating on campus, then participating in a first-semester leadership module while transitioning from high-schoolers to college students. The program's purpose has been to deliver a developmental experience that could provide an impactful foundation for students' collegiate careers. This chapter contributes to the literature by investigating the effects of an innovative program model and the understudied population of pre-freshman with a particular focus on assessing intercultural development. Findings, along with an extended narrative description of the program's evolution over a decade, provide practical implications for the design, implementation, and assessment of intercultural, leadership-based programing conducted at home and abroad.
Ethical and Environmental Implications Associated With the Application of Nanotechnology
Authors: Eddy Nnabuk Okon , Garg Rajni , Ukpe Richard Alexis , Akpanudo Nyeneime William , Abugu Hillary , Garg Rishav , Anjum Ansar , Anand Balu
Published: February 2024

Nanotechnology is gaining wider acceptability in the global system because of the wider scope of its applications and the vast expectations for future demands. However, some research documents have reported on the potential toxicity of some nanoparticles to life, but the current status in our society seems to be much more concerned with the advantages than the considerations of both factors. It seems indicative that a critical review of the toxicological consequences of nanoparticles should move forward in Pari Pasu with researchers working on their existing and newer applications. However, this cannot be achieved without sound ethical considerations. The ethical concern should embrace opposition to the use of nanoparticles in the fabrication of lethal autonomous weapons, unbiased evaluation of hazards and risks, nonmaleficence, etc. This literature-based review examines nanoparticle ethics and ecotoxicity.
The Fusion of Fog Computing and Intelligent Technologies for Parkinson's Disease Care
Authors: Wadhwa Heena , Kaur Mandeep , Sharma Ochin , Oo Htet Ne , Tandon Righa , Kaur Gagandeep
Published: February 2024

The usage of desktop computers and other smart devices is spreading rapidly over a wide range of professions. These advanced systems use a range of applications and sensors to produce information. Massive amounts of information are constantly being created and stored by all smart devices. As a result, businesses constantly create and store enormous volumes of information. The amount of information produced by various types of sensors is growing as a result of the growth of IoT. Due to the exponential development in the amount of information being created and the inability of traditional databases to manage a wide variety of organized and unorganized information types, big data analytics is now the subject of a lot of studies. Moreover, various developed frameworks and smart detection of Parkinson's disease are discussed to design sustainable solutions for patients. This chapter will focus on various areas in the health sector that can improve using fog computing and provide optimized solutions to certain issues such as latency.
A Review of the Literature on Automated Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis Methods Using Machine Learning
Authors: Kaur Amandeep , Goyal Sonali , Batra Neera , Chauhan Rakhi
Published: February 2024

Clinical signs, such as the description of a variety of movement symptoms and medical observations, are frequently used to diagnose Parkinson's disease (PD). Conventional diagnostic techniques may be subjectivity-prone since they rely on the interpretation of motions that may be challenging to identify because they are occasionally imperceptible to the human sight. Meanwhile, early Parkinson's disease non-motor symptoms may be slight and brought on with a variety of other illnesses. Therefore, it might be difficult to diagnose this disease in the early stages because the symptoms are frequently disregarded. To classify this disease, machine learning methods have been created. This chapter includes a review of the literature for works released through 2023 utilizing the number of databases in order to give a thorough outline of machine learning methods used in the identification and classification of PD.
IoT-Based Accelerometer Sensors for Early Detection and Continuous Monitoring of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
Authors: Deepa Thilak K. , Kalaiselvi K. , Bhuvaneswari R. , Prakash U. M. , Kumaresan K. , Matheen Mohammed Abdul
Published: February 2024

Accelerometer-based IoT wearable sensors for PD symptom detection and assessment are discussed in this chapter. Accelerometers measure PD-related movement patterns and tremors in the IoT system. These discrete body sensors collect non-invasive, real-time data for early symptom detection and continuous monitoring. Accelerometers can track symptoms such tremors, bradykinesia, and postural instability. It also emphasizes early PD detection and how it might improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare expenditures. The integration of machine learning algorithms for data analysis further enriches the capabilities of these wearable sensors, enabling the identification of subtle changes in motor function over time. This chapter concludes that IoT-based accelerometer sensors can transform Parkinson's disease monitoring. By detecting, analyzing, and personalizing care, these sensors may enhance PD patients' lives. IoT accelerometers provide early intervention and better management of this complex neurological disorder.
Selection of Gait Parameters for Differential Diagnostics of Patients With De Novo Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Sharma Shweta , Gusain Urvi , Goyal Kanu , Goyal Manu , Sharma Parul
Published: February 2024

Early detection of a disease empowers medical professionals to initiate interventions at a stage when treatment can be most effective, enhancing the well-being of patients. Unfortunately, Parkinson's disease (PD) remains notorious for its difficult detection in preliminary stages, resulting in delayed treatment and poor patient outcomes. Gait analysis along with machine learning plays a critical role in the early and accurate diagnosis of PD, revolutionizing how we detect and manage this disorder. Machine learning algorithms, when fed with vast amounts of gait data, can effectively learn to detect patterns indicative of PD with accuracy. These algorithms can analyze subtle gait features that clinicians may find difficult to recognize, resulting in more trustworthy and objective judgements. Therefore, in this chapter, the authors delve into the critical significance of machine learning in early identification of de novo Parkinson's disease by utilizing gait analysis as well as parameter selection for smooth algorithm performance.
Exploring Corporate Events as Tourism Consumption
Authors: Ferreira Jessica Patrícia , Sousa Bruno Barbosa , Costa Nuno
Published: February 2024

The purpose is to identify and explore the tourism consumption of corporate events through team building activities, providing answers and solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. This research presents a mixed methodology through the qualitative study of the behaviour of companies towards their consumption and the quantitative exploration of the benefits and satisfaction created by corporate events, supported by the analysis of the market offer of team building activities. The results obtained and the associated discussion form and answer the critical questions of the research, designed as a theoretical platform for future research dedicated to the theme, has opened the way to the relevance of market segmentation and the importance of linking the concepts of tourism and team building. From the discussion of the potential of the team building product as a tourism product, it was concluded that, from a holistic point of view, tourism benefits from the consumption of these products and offers answers to the demand of this market.
Understanding the Habits of Chinese Tourists in Slovenia to Be Considered in the Aftermath of the Pandemic
Authors: Ursic Erika Dzajic , Raspor Andrej , Ljubotina Predrag
Published: February 2024

This research aims to explain the data obtained on satisfactory factors and characteristics of Chinese tourists regarding their stay in Slovenia. Following contemporary trends in changing Chinese outbound preferences, Slovenia can use its attractive destinations, especially the existing natural, cultural, and human potentials (HR), to attract and satisfy this vital segment of foreign tourists. Furthermore, this study aims to show what internal marketing of the Slovenian hospitality sector has to focus on after the Covid-19 pandemic regarding Chinese tourists. The data was obtained with a questionnaire, which we later analyzed and incorporated the theoretical model to underlay the most crucial factors of travel satisfaction. Finally, the results show the possible future direction of (internal) management dedicated to this specific, long-distance tourist market in the post-Covid-19 recovery.
Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Azad Yashpal , Kumar Amit
Published: February 2024

In the rapidly evolving technological landscape, the pervasive integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought to light the pressing need to address the ethical dimensions associated with its widespread adoption. This study comprehensively explores AI ethics for ethical decision-making in the digital era. It offers a structured guide for aligning AI with ethical principles, emphasizing transparency, bias mitigation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in AI deployment. Additionally, it delves into the evolving AI landscape, highlighting potential societal impacts. It calls upon policymakers and stakeholders to engage in persistent dialogue and to remain adaptable in the face of a continuously transforming technological environment, advocating for the continuous refinement and adaptation of regulatory frameworks. This framework acts as a compass for ethically sound AI decisions, fostering a responsible, human-centric approach. It aims to forge a symbiotic relationship where AI uplifts society while upholding ethical values, making it a tool for societal betterment.
ImGame Project
Authors: Gintere Ieva , Rovithis Emmanouel , Bakk Ágnes Karolina , Misjuns Alvis
Published: February 2024

The study presents the authors' research for the purpose of designing ImGame, a virtual environment inviting users to playfully learn about the concept of immersion and its historical antecedents. The authors describe ImGame's current pre-production stage and examine the basic characteristics of the feeling of immersion. They intend to deepen the current understanding of the immersive experience in art, taking into account its broad cultural connotations. The article suggests that the aesthetics of immersion can be classified into two psychological modes that have not been explicitly defined in the discourse of immersivity: a calm reflection and one of awe. From the technical standpoint, the project offers a simple handling of triggering animations and events of the game as well as storing of their state in order to create gamification elements, interactions for quizzes and other activities for ImGame or any other game using the a-frame framework to create WebXR experiences.
Image analysis of seeds and machine learning as a tool for distinguishing populations: Applied to an invasive tree species
Authors: Felix Francival Cardoso , Chagas Kyvia Pontes Teixeira das , Araújo Fernando dos Santos , Medeiros Josenilda Aprigio Dantas de , Vieira Fábio de Almeida , Torres Salvador Barros , Pacheco Mauro Vasconcelos
Published: February 2024

Invasive species threaten crops and ecosystems worldwide. Therefore, we sought to understand the relationship between the geographic distribution of species populations and the characteristics of seeds using new techniques such as seed image analysis, multivariate analysis, and machine learning. This study aimed to characterize Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit. seeds from spatially dispersed populations using digital images and analyzed their implications for genetic studies. Seed size and shape descriptors were obtained using image analysis of the five populations. Several analyses were performed including descriptive statistics, principal components, Euclidean distance, Mantel correlation test, and supervised machine learning. This image analysis technique proved to be efficient in detecting biometric differences in L. leucocephala seeds from spatially dispersed populations. This method revealed that spatially dispersed L. leucocephala populations had different biometric seed patterns that can be used in studies of population genetic divergence. We observed that it is possible to identify the origin of the seeds from the biometric characters with 80.4% accuracy (Kappa statistic 0.755) when we applied the decision tree algorithm. Digital imaging analysis associated with machine learning is promising for discriminating forest tree populations, supporting management activities, and studying population genetic divergence. This technique contributes to the understanding of genotype-environment interactions and consequently identifies the ability of an invasive species to spread in a new area, making it possible to track and monitor the flow of seeds between populations and other sites.
Efficiency of absorption, translocation, and use of nitrogen by water-stressed coffee
Authors: Martinez Herminia Emilia Prieto , Bohorquez Cesar Augusto Avellaneda , Cecon Paulo Roberto
Published: February 2024

Climate change and the expansion of agricultural lands to low-fertility soils have prompted studies on the effects of water and nutritional stress on nutrient uptake and use. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of absorption, translocation, and use of N in coffee cultivars under water stress (WS) and different N doses. The experiment was performed hydroponically and arranged in a 4 × 2 × 4 factorial randomized block design with three replications. These factors consisted of four coffee varieties, two N doses, and four levels of WS. At the end of the experiment, the dry matter production, N concentration, and N accumulation of plants, as well as nutritional efficiency indices were evaluated. The data were subjected to analysis of variance and regression. The results showed that in plants previously well-supplied with N, N stress induces greater allocation of dry matter in roots, mitigating the effects of subsequent water deficits on shoot dry matter production. Young Mundo Novo plants subjected to N stress followed by increasing water stress maintained a high utilization efficiency (UE). Young Acauã plants well-supplied with N, maintained their N utilization efficiency up to -1.6 MPa of water stress; however, when they were N starved, they underwent a drastic reduction in UE at potentials below -0.22 MPa.
Macrospora leaf spot development conditions and resistance/tolerance of Brazilian commercially grown maize genotypes
Authors: Wordell Filho João Américo , Ducatti Rafael Dal Bosco , Nesi Cristiano Nunes
Published: February 2024

Macrospora leaf spot (MLS), caused by the fungus Stenocarpella macrospora, is one of the most important diseases affecting maize in Brazil. However, there are no MLS-resistant cultivars commercially available. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the lesion expansion rate of MLS in four maize genotypes, leaf wetness duration (0-, 6-, 12-, 18-, 24-, 30-, 36-, 42-, and 54-hour post-inoculation), disease development severity in three maize genotypes, and resistance/tolerance levels to MLS in 141 maize genotypes commercially grown in Brazil. The estimates were performed using logistic models adjusted to the parameters analyzed, except for resistance/tolerance levels, which were analyzed using proposed severity and resistance scales. The experiment was carried out at the Laboratory of Plant Phytopathology of the Epagri/Cepaf, Santa Catarina State, Brazil, from 2016 to 2020. Disease resistance was significantly different among genotypes and fungal isolates. However, none of the genotypes showed resistance or high tolerance levels to MLS. Leaf wetness duration influenced maximum disease severity, and lesion expansion rate differed significantly among the genotypes tested. All information generated in this study is essential for breeding programs of maize for MLS resistance