bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Developing an Efficient Support Vector Machine Learning Model for Mobile Charging Stations.
Authors: Ogochukwu Ezuruka Evelyn , Anigbogu S. O.
Published: September 2024

In the context of increasing global energy scarcity, optimizing electric vehicle (EV) mobile charging stations is critical for promoting sustainable transportation. This study introduces the use Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models, and Support Vector Machine (SVM) enhanced with the Adams optimizer, to address the challenge of efficient EV charging in energy-constrained environments. The models are designed to predict optimal charging station locations and schedules, with the ANN-Adams optimization fine-tuning the model parameters to improve accuracy and performance, while ensuring dynamic adaptation to fluctuating energy availability and demand patterns. This research contributes to the development of intelligent, adaptive systems for EV infrastructure, paving the way for more resilient and energy-efficient urban mobility solutions. The system employs supervised learning, where models were trained and tested on labeled datasets. The performance of the SVM models was compared to that of a Multilayer Perceptron Network (MLPN) with Adams optimization. The results showed that the MLPN with Adams optimization achieved an accuracy of 97.85%, while the SVM model had a prediction accuracy of 81%. The ANN recorded 91.29% accuracy. Both approaches significantly improved classification accuracy, model generalization on testing datasets, and reduced misclassification errors.
Teenage Dental Alignment, Self-Esteem, Parental Stress and Performance in Schools in Kenya: A Case of Dentplan Dental Surgeons in Kenya
Authors: Kathula Domeniter Naomi
Published: September 2024

The adolescent period is marked by significant physical and psychological transformations, during which dental appearance can play a pivotal role in shaping self-perception and social interactions. This issue extends beyond the individual to affect the family unit, where parental concern for their child’s wellbeing and the financial implications of orthodontic treatments contribute to heightened stress levels. This, in turn, can disrupt the supportive environment crucial for a teenager’s educational journey. By employing a descriptive research design, this study aimed to conduct an analysis of the current state of teenage dental alignment issues in Kenya, exploring their correlation with self-esteem levels and the subsequent effects on parental stress and academic performance. This study was anchored on Social comparison theory. The target population for the study comprised learners with dental misalignment, their parents or guardians and dental surgeons at Dentplan Dental surgeons in Kenya. The study purposively selected 20 learners with dental misalignment and 3 surgeons to take part in the study. The study used both structured questionnaire and Key Informant Interview (KII) for purposes of collecting primary data. The questionnaires was administered to the learners or their parents, while KII was administered to the surgeons. The quantitative data collected using the questionnaire was analyzed with the aid of SPSS using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The qualitative data gathered using KII was analyzed thematically using content analysis. The findings were presented in tables and narratives. The findings revealed that dental alignment significantly affects self-esteem and school performance among teenagers treated at Dentplan Dental Surgeons in Kenya, with an R squared value of 0.566, indicating that dental alignment explains 56.6% of the variation in these outcomes. The regression coefficients results revealed a significant positive effect of dental alignment on self-esteem and school performance, with a coefficient (B = 0.653, p-value = 0.000).The study concludes that dental alignment significantly affects self-esteem and school performance among teenagers treated at Dentplan Dental Surgeons in Kenya. In view of the findings, the study recommends that dental practitioners should prioritize comprehensive and individualized treatment plans that address both the physical and psychological impacts of dental alignment issues and they should partner with schools for dental check-ups and education early in learners life.
Faktor Penentu Harga Saham pada Perusahaan Tekstil dan Garmen di Indonesia
Authors: Putri Anita , Pakpahan Ghani Valessa , Gultom Selfi Afriani , Listya Khanti
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that influence the stock prices of textile and garment companies in Indonesia in the period 2020 - 2022, where researchers observe the phenomenon of economic turbulence due to covid and inflation that occurs after covid. This research uses quantitative methods, whose data is obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange, there are 16 populations and 6 samples were selected based on purposive samples. The findings in this study are profitability consisting of earning per share and return on equity partially influences the share price of textile and garment companies listed on the IDX. Leverage has no effect on the share price of textile and garment companies listed on the IDX. Leverage in this study consists of debt to asset ratio and debt to equity ratio.AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi harga saham perusahaan tekstil dan garmed yang ada di Indonesia dalam jangka waktu 2020 – 2022, dimana peneliti mengamati fenomena turbulensi ekonomi akibat covid dan inflasi yang terjadi pasca covid. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif, yang datanya diperoleh dari Bursa Efek Indonesia, terdapat 16 populasi dan dipilih 6 sampel berdasarkan purposive sampel. Adapun temuan pada penelitian ini adalah profitabilitas yang terdiri dari earning per share dan return on equity secara parsial memberikan pengaruh terhadap harga saham pada perusahaan tekstil dan garmen yang terdaftar di BEI. Leverage tidak berpengaruh terhadap harga saham perusahaan tekstil dan garmen yang terdaftar di BEI. Leverage dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari debt to asset ratio dan debt to equity ratio.
Analisis Prosedur Penyusunan Anggaran Operating Cost The Reiz Suites Artotel Curated Medan
Authors: Emi Emilia Contesa Lubis , Tambun Rosmaida
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the operating cost budgeting procedure at The Reiz Suites Artotel Curated Medan. The study was conducted using a case study method to deeply understand the budgeting process at the hotel. Primary data was obtained through interviews with financial managers and related staff, while secondary data was obtained from the company's internal documentation. Analysis was carried out on the stages of budgeting, factors that influence cost estimates, and cost control strategies implemented by management. The results of the study obtained include factors that influence the preparation of the operating cost budget at The Reiz Suites Artotel Curated Medan, namely internal factors, which include price estimates taken from digital marketing and the determination of the company's revenue target must increase but still with excellent service, as well as external factors that include competitive conditions in facilities in the hotel industry which are increasingly increasing.
Keywords: Budgeting, Procedures, Operating Costs
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis prosedur penyusunan anggaran operating cost pada The Reiz Suites Artotel Curated Medan. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode studi kasus untuk memahami secara mendalam proses penyusunan anggaran di hotel tersebut. Data primer diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan manajer keuangan dan staf terkait, sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dari dokumentasi internal perusahaan. Analisis dilakukan terhadap tahapan penyusunan anggaran, faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi estimasi biaya, serta strategi pengendalian biaya yang diterapkan oleh manajemen. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh antara lain faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi penyusunan anggaran operating cost The Reiz Suites Artotel Curated Medan adalah faktor internal, yang meliputi estimasi harga diambil dari digital marketing serta penetapan target revenue perusahaan harus meningkat namun tetap dengan excellent service, serta faktor eksternal yang meliputi kondisi persaingan dalam fasilitas pada industri perhotelan yang semakin meningkat
Kata Kunci: Anggaran, Prosedur, Biaya Operasional
Pengaruh Laba Akuntansi, Arus Kas Operasi, Kebijakan Dividen, dan Pertumbuhan Penjualan terhadap Return Saham
Authors: Nurfithriyani Diesy , Tohir Pohan Hotman
Published: September 2024

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of accounting profit, operating cash flow, dividend policy, and sales growth on stock returns. The population used in this study are IDX 80 companies listed in 2021-2023. Using the purposive sampling method, 90 samples were obtained during the 2021-2023 research period. The result of this study indicate that accounting profit has a significant positive effect on stock returns, operating cash flow has no effect on stock returns, dividend policy has no effect on stock returns, and sales growth has a significant positive effect on stock returns.
AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh laba akuntansi, arus kas operasi, kebijakan dividen, dan pertumbuhan penjualan terhadap return saham. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan indeks IDX 80 tahun 2021-2023. Dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling, didapatkan 90 sampel selama periode penelitian 2021-2023. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa laba akuntansi berpengaruh positif terhadap return saham, arus kas operasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap return saham, kebijakan dividen tidak berpengaruh terhadap return saham, dan pertumbuhan penjualan berpengaruh positif terhadap return saham.
Implementasi Kebijakan Penyusunan Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah pada Kota Sawahlunto
Authors: Rafizon Delka , Ariany Ria
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the Implementation of the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget preparation policy of Sawahlunto City in Fiscal Year 2023. The method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Information obtained through observation techniques and interviews to the Sawahlunto City Government Budget Team and the Regional People's Representative Council Budget Agency. The study used the Merilee S. Grindle policy implementation model. The results obtained that the need for increased resources and the selection of appropriate programs and activities to improve the economy in the future.
 
Abstrak
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui implementasi kebijakan penyusunan Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah Kota Sawahlunto Tahun Anggaran 2023. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Informasi diperoleh melalui teknik observasi dan wawancara, kepada Tim Anggaran Pemerintah Kota Sawahlunto dan Badan Anggaran Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah. Penelitian menggunakan model implementasi kebijakan Merilee S. Grindle. Hasil diperoleh bahwa perlunya peningkatan sumber daya dan pemilihan program dan kegiatan yang tepat untuk peningkatan perekonomian di masa yang akan datang.
Natrpana domovanja in druge grožnje zdravju: razprave o higienizaciji v Avstrijskem primorju ob koncu 19. stoletja
Authors: Bratož Urška
Published: September 2024

The following paper observes the discourse developing in the Austrian Littoral (especially in Trieste) around the debates regarding hygienisation and urban sanitation. It highlights the growing social importance of hygiene in its broadest sense since the end of the 19th century, the awareness of the importance of living conditions in urban areas, and the impact of economic circumstances on infant mortality. The latter represented one of the crucial medical, hygienic, moral, and political arguments to demonstrate the lack of efforts in health prevention and the foundation for the spread of modern, progress-related (bourgeois) ideas, also through the imperatives addressing maternal care. Moreover, the quantitative part of the analysis for both Trieste and Koper indicates that the considerable proportion of deaths among children under five years of age was probably related to social deprivation, also in terms of hygiene, nutrition, prevention, and health care.
Vloga šivalnega stroja v socialni in gospodarski zgodovini vsakdanjega življenja v 19. in prvi polovici 20. stoletja
Authors: Henig Miščič Nataša
Published: September 2024

The article focuses on the sewing machine’s role in economic and social history. First, it examines the long development and the marketing and advertising techniques that enabled the sewing machine to find a place in people’s everyday lives. The second part of the article explores the Slovenian territory, the development of the education system, and, consequently, the development of the seamstress profession.
Slovenski pogled na spiritizem v dobi meščanstva
Authors: Perovšek Jurij
Published: September 2024

During the bourgeois era in Slovenia, a lot was written about spiritualism, its appearance, development, and characteristics. Many lectures were given, and the literature about it, published throughout the world, was followed closely. It was well known in Slovenia, and a cross-section of the contemporaneous society and politics reveals that the general opinion about it was mostly disapproving and derisive. It was perceived as superstition, deception, a sign of psychological depravity, phantasmagoria, unproven phenomena, blind faith, and as simply wrong. Catholic authors characterised it as contrary to religion and hostile to humanity and God. The liberals believed that people resorted to spiritualism because of social hardships, while the communists saw it as a dangerous poison for the working people, which could undermine their class consciousness. Spiritualism was most favoured in the mining areas.
Neporočene matere med normami in prakso
Authors: Cergol Paradiž Ana
Published: September 2024

In the Habsburg Monarchy, the civil rights of illegitimate mothers and children were primarily regulated by the Austrian Civil Code of 1811. Under this code, illegitimate children did not enjoy the same rights as legitimate ones. Nevertheless, the illegitimate father was obligated to provide for them. The extent to which this progressive principle in Austrian law was practically implemented remains uncertain. This study investigates the frequency with which illegitimate mothers pursued legal recourse when fathers refused financial responsibility for their children. Additionally, it examines how often these mothers successfully obtained paternity recognition. The paper addresses these inquiries by analysing one hundred preserved custody court files from the District Courts in Rakek, Lož, and Cerknica between 1899 and 1945, alongside other relevant civil law documents.
Effects of Work from Home in the COVID-19 Pandemic – Polish Employee’s Perspective
Authors: OLENIUCH Iwona
Published: September 2024

Before the pandemic, only 2.13% of the Poles worked remotely. COVID-19 made many Polish employees perform work from home (WFH), which was something completely new and unexpected for them. It could be assumed that the lack of previous experience and the sudden introduction of this change would cause a number of difficulties. One could suppose – based on the experience of other economies – that it would also bring some benefits for them. The purpose of the paper was to present the results of a pilot study which identified the difficulties and benefits of remote working reported by Polish employees implementing WFH due to pandemic constraints. The research was carried out in April 2021, i.e. a year after the outbreak of the disease, and the proprietary questionnaire and the survey was used. The data obtained in the research were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics methods. The analysis allowed building rankings of the benefits and difficulties of WFH and relate them to those experienced by authors from other countries, where remote working has been more common and known for years.
Effects of Loans Granted Within the Framework of Regional Operational Program on Selected Aspects of Sustainable Development of Labor Market
Authors: CHORKOWY Bartosz , BEDRUNKA-GUDANIEC Karina , GRUBIAK Michal , MACH Lukasz , FRACZ Pawel
Published: September 2024

EU funds have a positive effect on the economic development of the EU Member States. The progressive steps designed to implement decentralization of the distribution of funding offers the means for better adaptation of the support measures to the needs that arise in individual voivodeships, and thus to the sustainable development of the regions. The regional operational program of the Opolskie Voivodeship offers loans that are provided to enterprises from the SME sector, which is projected to contribute to the decrease in unemployment in the region. The relations between the investigated variables were performed by application of statistical methods: histograms, log regression and the Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM). It was noted that there is a difference between the financing prospects in terms of the dependencies between the values of the loans given to businesses and employment growth. In the 2014–2020 perspective, the regression plot is similar to a straight line, which means that statistically proportional to the increase in the value of the loan granted, the number of jobs created increases.
Determinant Variables of “Gota A Gota” (Drop By Drop) Loan as A Financing Method
Authors: BARRERA LIEVANO Jhony Alexander , PARRA RAMIREZ Sandra Miyey
Published: September 2024

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), known as Mipyme, are characterized by their significant contribution to the economy. Among the factors affecting the sustainability and longevity of such organizations is the financing they access for the development of their commercial activities. In Colombia, the illegal practice of informal lending known as “gota a gota” (drop by drop) has been prevalent, which, due to its characteristics, poses sustainability and growth challenges for MSMEs that resort to it. This research aims to determine if there is a linear relationship between variables associated with access to “gota a gota” loan. It adopts a quantitative, correlational, non-experimental, and transactional approach. A probabilistic sample of MSMEs from Bogotá city was employed, selected through simple random sampling. The main findings indicate a correlation among the analyzed variables at various levels. Additionally, two particular phenomena were identified: firstly, more than 50% of MSMEs do not have access to credit from either the formal financial sector or the informal sector, and secondly, those accessing financing from the informal system are subject to conditions imposed by lenders, including high interest rates, putting their businesses, families, and even lives at risk. The main conclusion highlights the necessity of creating financing products tailored to the needs of MSMEs by formal actors within the country’s financial system.
Special Challenges and Opportunities in the (Equity) Financing of Protech Start-Ups
Authors: SICK Tobias , BEHRSCHMIDT Harald
Published: September 2024

This paper analyzes the difficulties that PropTech start-ups face in raising capital by utilizing equity financing as a source of finance. PropTech is an intrinsic marriage of technology and real estate in a single platform, making this platform very demanding and hugely capital-intensive for procurement, adaptation to new ideas, and intensification. Current research fails to provide in-depth information on the financial circumstances of the PropTech startups, presenting a gap for research. Several startups have succeeded in striking a balance by exploring opportunities in smart partnerships and using advanced technology to accelerate processes and investor networks. Government grants and tax concessions are useful tools that can be used to lighten the financial stress and the promoting of innovations. Looking at digital trends, investments like Airbnb, WeWork, and Compass companies can guide to efficiently adapt to challenges and conserve leadership in the global markets. While equity financing presents significant opportunities and challenges for PropTech start-ups, those that effectively leverage these strategies can achieve sustainable growth and success in a competitive market. Through the implementation of the literature review, case studies, and expert opinion techniques, this research closely explores the topic of equity financing for PropTech companies. The findings suggest introducing investors into strategic partnerships they need, promoting credibility among stakeholders, providing a means of raising funds, and ease of exit strategies. Still, on the contrary, it also brings to light the challenges of ownership dilution risk, complex valuations, and high investor expectations.
Econometric Models for Optimal Decisions in Mining Industry
Authors: BULEARCĂ Marius , NEAGU Cornelia , FISTUNG Daniel , SIMA Cristian
Published: September 2024

This paper intends to present different models for the decision-making process in mining enterprises. In the beginning, the most significant parameters of optimization problems, along with criteria optimization models are introduced, while both quantitative and qualitative optimization criteria are identified next in the article. The paper deals then with introducing the main issues related to optimal decision models in the mining industry through linear programming and the problem of re-optimizations. The analysis continues by presenting the mathematical formulation of linear programming, giving general considerations on applicability in the mining industry, and providing an example of a linear programming problem in the mining industry. Hence, the rest of the paper is dedicated to some numerical examples, first of a model of the optimal planning of the exploitation of the panels regarding the production of copper and gold, and second, giving a numerical example of the linear programming problem in the mining industry, to demonstrate its validity in investment decision-making for mining exploitation.
Profitability Transmissions Among Polish Economic Sectors
Authors: WIERZBIŃSKI Marek , WIERZBIŃSKA Zofia
Published: September 2024

Dynamics is one of the key attributes defining the modern economy, the most constant element being change. The economic situation changes over the years – affecting the asset and financial situation of the constituent entities, but also as a consequence of changes taking place within those entities. Also to be included in the network of dependencies is the interaction of economic actors, the effects of which are visible with more or less delay. Entities in the market economy are interested in maximising their value, and one of the intermediate objectives in pursuit of the main objective is to maximise profitability, i.e. the entity’s ability to generate profits. This ability, in the long term, is a determinant of the entities’ functioning and development. Consequently, business entities commonly analyse the level of their profitability, most often comparing it to industry results – to position the effects of their activities against those of their competitors. It is much less common to analyse the level of profitability in relation to entities in other sectors, without considering them as a direct benchmark in the assessment. What is underestimated, however, are the interrelationships and dependencies that exist between sectors and which may, over a certain period of time, have a significant impact on the situation of other sectors.
JUDICIALIZAÇÃO DA SEPARAÇÃO LITIGIOSA E AS CONSEQUÊNCIAS DECORRENTES NA SAÚDE MENTAL DOS FILHOS
Authors: Medeiros Glória Aparecida , Budde Cristiane
Published: September 2024

A família, quando funcional, torna-se o pilar que sustenta os filhos na sua trajetória de vida. Na ruptura do casal conjugal, atinente à sua inabilidade para lidar com o luto e definição da guarda dos filhos, esse convida a entrar em cena o judiciário como terceiro em quem deposita uma possível solução dos seus conflitos. Compreender as implicações das separações litigiosas na saúde mental dos filhos, foi o que motivou esta pesquisa. Para tanto, usou-se como metodologia uma revisão bibliográfica, buscando embasá-la em base de dados de artigos e pesquisas encontrados no Scielo, Lillacs e outras plataformas eletrônicas, bem como bibliotecas físicas e virtuais. Optou- se por material, em sua grande maioria, de autores nacionais. Notou-se que, não obstante, existem artigos e pesquisas acadêmicos relativos a trabalhos de conclusão de curso, dissertações de mestrados e teses de doutorados, uma gama deles referia-se a trabalhos de servidores dos tribunais do país, ativos ou não mais. Considerando a complexidade do trabalho da perícia forense nas Varas da Família e da Infância e Juventude, o conhecimento relativo a profissionais mais experientes contribui e facilita para a prática de quem está começando. Notou-se que não é o litígio em si o que pode levar ao adoecimento mental dos filhos, e sim a forma como o deslinde acontece, a exacerbação dos conflitos que se inicia mesmo antes da judicialização. Desta maneira, inferiu-se o quão relevante é o bom exercício da parentalidade, não obstante os genitores não sejam mais um casal.
ALIMENTAÇÃO GLOBALIZADA: A UNIFORMIZAÇÃO DOS HÁBITOS NUTRICIONAIS
Authors: Silva Icaro Gleison Batista da , Araújo Nelcioney José de Souza
Published: September 2024

A alimentação é influenciada pela localidade e pelo contexto social. Este artigo buscou explorar medidas permanentes no ambiente escolar que possam promover a saúde e aumentar a conscientização sobre a importância de uma alimentação mais saudável. A metodologia empregada combina abordagens qualitativas e quantitativas. No campo qualitativo, serão realizadas observações em campo e revisões de literatura relacionadas ao tema de estudo. Em áreas urbanas, a disponibilidade de alimentos frescos versus a presença de estabelecimentos que vendem comida processada influencia significativamente os hábitos alimentares das populações locais. Estudos realizados em escolas situadas em diferentes contextos socioeconômicos mostram que esses ambientes podem perpetuar hábitos alimentares inadequados, especialmente onde o acesso a alimentos saudáveis é limitado. Isso resulta em um ciclo contínuo de escolhas alimentares pobres, afetando negativamente a saúde das comunidades. A análise dos chamados espaços obesogênicos evidencia que tanto o ambiente físico quanto o social têm um papel crucial na formação dos hábitos alimentares, refletindo e perpetuando desigualdades estruturais. Portanto, é essencial entender essas influências para desenvolver estratégias eficazes que promovam uma alimentação saudável e reduzam as disparidades de saúde nos diferentes contextos sociais e econômicos.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DAS DOENÇAS ENDÓCRINAS E METABÓLICAS NO ESTADO DO PARANÁ ENTRE 2019 E 2023
Authors: Rossi Larissa , Pescador Marise Vilas Boas
Published: September 2024

Esse artigo buscou caracterizar o perfil epidemiológico das doenças endócrinas e metabólicas no estado do Paraná no período de 2019 a 2023. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa e descritiva com abordagem retrospectiva por meio de dados do Departamento de informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DataSUS). As características epidemiológicas foram analisadas em relação a internação e óbitos a partir de variáveis como ano, sexo, raça, faixa etária e doenças mais prevalentes no período de 2019 a 2023 no Paraná. O estudo ocorreu no período de 2019 a 2023 no Paraná, como resultado houve 71.278 internações e 2.448 óbitos por doenças endócrinas, metabólicas e nutricionais, sendo a principal causa de ambos o diabetes mellitus. A principal faixa etária acometida foi acima de 80 anos. Conclui-se que as doenças endocrinológicas e metabólicas apresentaram alta taxa de internações e mortalidade, sendo o diabetes mellitus o mais prevalente, além disso, houve predominância na terceira idade e na cor branca. É imprescindível a prevenção primária acerca destas comorbidades, como também, um diagnóstico precoce e um tratamento adequado para obter bons resultados e evitar suas consequências.
A RESPONSABILIZAÇÃO ADMINISTRATIVA E CIVIL DE PESSOAS JURÍDICAS PELA PRÁTICA DE ATOS CONTRA A ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA
Authors: Almeida José Márcio de , Souza Priscila Ferreira dos Santos
Published: September 2024

O administrador não é responsável por atos ilícitos de outros administradores, salvo se com eles for conivente, se negligenciar em descobri-los ou se, deles tendo conhecimento, deixar de agir para impedir a sua prática. Com a promulgação da Lei nº 12.846, de 1º de agosto de 2013, aqueles que praticarem, contra a administração pública, atos visando benefício próprio ou de terceiros, serão responsabilizados civil e administrativamente. O referido diploma legal busca inibir atos que atentem contra os princípios da administração pública (legalidade, impessoalidade, moralidade, publicidade e eficiência), por via da responsabilização de seus agentes. Não obstante o rigor da referida legislação, com frequência a imprensa tem noticiado grandes escândalos contra os interesses da administração. O presente artigo tem por objetivo ressaltar a importância da Lei Anticorrupção e, nesse diapasão, abordar a responsabilização dos dirigentes administrativos, a violação do dever de diligência, os atos lesivos contra a administração pública, quais as sanções que podem ser aplicadas, dentre outros.
SÍNDROME DE SUSAC: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Lima Antonio de Jesus , Carvalho Georgia Ribeiro , Melo Isadora Leal Galvão Navarro e , Rodrigues Marcela Sales de Lucca
Published: September 2024

Este artigo teve como objetivo fornecer uma análise abrangente da síndrome de Susac, abordando suas formas de apresentação, complicações, fisiopatologia e estratégias terapêuticas atuais. Esta revisão narrativa de literatura foi realizada com base em artigos disponíveis na U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed) e publicados nos últimos anos. Os descritores utilizados foram “Susac Syndrome”, “Diagnosis”, e “Therapeutics”. Foram selecionados 9 artigos que oferecem informações relevantes sobre a síndrome de Susac, suas manifestações clínicas, complicações neurológicas, visuais e auditivas, além de abordagens terapêuticas. A revisão destacou a importância da ressonância magnética e da angiografia fluorescente no diagnóstico precoce, assim como a necessidade de monitoramento contínuo por audiometria. Apesar do avanço no uso de terapias imunossupressoras e biológicas, como a imunoglobulina intravenosa e o rituximabe, a resposta ao tratamento permanece variável, e a recorrência dos surtos representa um desafio constante. Conclui-se que, embora avanços tenham sido feitos no entendimento e tratamento da síndrome de Susac, há uma necessidade urgente de padronizar critérios diagnósticos e terapêuticos, além de fomentar pesquisas sobre novas terapias imunomoduladoras e biomarcadores que possam melhorar os desfechos clínicos dos pacientes.
FATORES DE RISCO E TÉCNICA CIRÚRGICA NA COLELITÍASE: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Bonifácio Mariana Abrantes Maciel , Fontes Natan Oliveira , Negrini Leonardo Nogueira , Cunha Maria Gabrielly Correa
Published: September 2024

Introdução: A bronquiolite aguda é a principal causa de hospitalização em lactentes, especialmente em crianças menores de dois anos, sendo frequentemente causada pelo vírus sincicial respiratório (VSR). A doença gera grande impacto clínico e financeiro, exigindo a revisão de suas abordagens terapêuticas e de prevenção. Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é realizar uma revisão bibliográfica sobre os tratamentos atuais utilizados no manejo da bronquiolite aguda em lactentes, com foco nas intervenções terapêuticas mais recentes e seu impacto na evolução clínica dos pacientes. Métodos: Foi realizada uma busca sistemática nas bases de dados PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus e SciELO, com critérios de inclusão e exclusão pré-definidos. Foram analisados 25 estudos que abordavam tratamentos, fatores de risco e estratégias preventivas da bronquiolite aguda em lactentes. Resultados e Discussão: A maioria dos tratamentos para bronquiolite permanece centrada em cuidados de suporte, como oxigenoterapia e hidratação, com eficácia limitada para broncodilatadores e corticosteroides. A imunoprofilaxia com palivizumabe mostrou-se eficaz na prevenção em grupos de alto risco, mas seu alto custo restringe a aplicação generalizada. Fatores de risco, como prematuridade e exposição ao tabagismo passivo, estão associados à maior gravidade da doença, justificando a personalização do tratamento para esses pacientes. Conclusão: A revisão reforça a necessidade de intervenções personalizadas para lactentes com fatores de risco elevados e destaca o papel da prevenção na redução da morbidade. Investimentos em novas terapias e o aumento do acesso à imunoprofilaxia são essenciais para melhorar o manejo clínico da bronquiolite aguda.
Automated detection of regions with persistently enhanced methane concentrations using Sentinel-5 Precursor satellite data
Authors: Vanselow Steffen , Schneising Oliver , Buchwitz Michael , Reuter Maximilian , Bovensmann Heinrich , Boesch Hartmut , Burrows John P.
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Methane (CH4) is an important anthropogenic greenhouse gas, and its rising concentration in the atmosphere contributes significantly to global warming. A comparatively small number of highly emitting persistent methane sources are responsible for a large share of global methane emissions. The identification and quantification of these sources, which often show large uncertainties regarding their emissions or locations, are important to support mitigating climate change. Daily global column-averaged dry air mole fractions of atmospheric methane (XCH4) are retrieved from radiance measurements of the TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) on board on the Sentinel-5 Precursor (S5P) satellite with a moderately high spatial resolution, enabling the detection and quantification of localized methane sources. We developed a fully automated algorithm to detect regions with persistent methane enhancement and to quantify their emissions using a monthly TROPOMI XCH4 dataset from the years 2018–2021. We detect 217 potential persistent source regions (PPSRs), which account for approximately 20 % of the total bottom-up emissions. By comparing the PPSRs in a spatial analysis with anthropogenic and natural emission databases, we conclude that 7.8 % of the detected source regions are dominated by coal, 7.8 % by oil and gas, 30.4 % by other anthropogenic sources like landfills or agriculture, 7.3 % by wetlands, and 46.5 % by unknown sources. Many of the identified PPSRs are in well-known source regions, like the Permian Basin in the USA, which is a large production area for oil and gas; the Bowen Basin coal mining area in Australia; or the Pantanal Wetlands in Brazil. We perform a detailed analysis of the PPSRs with the 10 highest emission estimates, including the Sudd Wetland in South Sudan, an oil- and gas-dominated area on the west coast in Turkmenistan, and one of the largest coal production areas in the world, the Kuznetsk Basin in Russia. The calculated emission estimates of these source regions are in agreement within the uncertainties in results from other studies but are in most of the cases higher than the emissions reported by emission databases. We demonstrate that our algorithm is able to automatically detect and quantify persistent localized methane sources of different source type and shape, including larger-scale enhancements such as wetlands or extensive oil- and gas-production basins.
Development of a total variation diminishing (TVD) sea ice transport scheme and its application in an ocean (SCHISM v5.11) and sea ice (Icepack v1.3.4) coupled model on unstructured grids
Authors: Wang Qian , Zhang Yang , Chai Fei , Zhang Y. Joseph , Zampieri Lorenzo
Published: September 2024

Abstract. As the demand for increased resolution and complexity in unstructured sea ice models is growing, higher demands are also placed on the sea ice transport scheme. In this study, we couple the Semi-implicit Cross-scale Hydro-science Integrated System Model (SCHISM, v5.11) with Icepack (v1.3.4), the column physics package of the Los Alamos sea ice model (CICE); a key step is to implement a total variation diminishing (TVD) transport scheme for the multi-class sea ice module in the coupled model. Compared with the second-order upwind scheme and the finite-element flux-corrected transport (FEM-FCT) scheme, the TVD transport scheme is overall superior when evaluated based on conservation, accuracy, efficiency (even with very high resolution), and strict monotonicity. Although it is slightly weaker than FEM-FCT in terms of accuracy alone, the TVD scheme still outperforms the other two schemes in comprehensive performance. The new coupled model outperforms the existing single-class ice model of SCHISM in the case of Lake Superior. For the Arctic Ocean case, it successfully reproduces the long-term changes in the sea ice extent, sea ice boundary, concentration observations from satellites, and thickness from in situ measurement.
Predicting particle catchment areas of deep-ocean sediment traps using machine learning
Authors: Picard Théo , Gula Jonathan , Fablet Ronan , Collin Jeremy , Mémery Laurent
Published: September 2024

Abstract. The ocean's biological carbon pump plays a major role in climate and biogeochemical cycles. Photosynthesis at the surface produces particles that are exported to the deep ocean by gravity. Sediment traps, which measure deep-carbon fluxes, help to quantify the carbon stored by this process. However, it is challenging to precisely identify the surface origin of particles trapped thousands of meters deep due to the influence of ocean circulation on the sinking path of carbon. In this study, we conducted a series of numerical Lagrangian experiments in the Porcupine Abyssal Plain region of the North Atlantic and developed a machine learning approach to predict the surface origin of particles trapped in a deep-ocean sediment trap. Our numerical experiments support the predictive performance of the machine learning approach, and surface conditions appear to provide valuable information for accurately predicting the source area, suggesting a potential application with satellite data. We also identify factors that potentially affect prediction efficiency, and we show that the best predictions are associated with low kinetic energy and the presence of mesoscale eddies above the trap. This new tool could provide a better link between satellite-derived sea surface observations and deep-ocean sediment trap measurements, ultimately improving our understanding of the biological-carbon-pump mechanism.
Antarctic sensitivity to oceanic melting parameterizations
Authors: Juarez-Martinez Antonio , Blasco Javier , Robinson Alexander , Montoya Marisa , Alvarez-Solas Jorge
Published: September 2024

Abstract. The Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) has experienced accelerated loss of ice over the last decades and could become the main contributor to sea level rise in the coming centuries. However, the associated uncertainty is very large. The main sources of this uncertainty lie in the future scenarios, the climatic forcing and, most notably, the structural uncertainty due to our lack of understanding of ice–ocean interaction processes, in particular, the representation of subshelf basal melt. In this study, we use a higher-order ice sheet model to investigate the impact of these three sources of uncertainty on the contribution of the AIS to sea level in the coming centuries in the context of the Ice Sheet Model Intercomparison Project for CMIP6 (ISMIP6) but extending the projections to 2500. We test the sensitivity of the model to basal melting parameters using several forcings and scenarios simulated in the CMIP5 and CMIP6 ensembles. Results show a strong dependency on the values of the parameter that controls the heat exchange velocity between ice and ocean as well as the forcing and scenario. Higher values of the heat exchange parameter lead to higher sea level rise, with the contribution depending on the forcing–scenario configuration and reaching in some cases more than 3 m in sea level equivalent by the end of 2500. Idealized simulations considering the individual effects of the atmospheric and the oceanic forcing have been performed, demonstrating that the oceanic forcing plays a dominant role over the western sector of the AIS, while the atmospheric forcing is more important for the eastern sector and the interior.
Testing the Effectiveness of Influential Factors Affecting Customers’ Intention to Use Chatbots (Case Study)
Authors:   Al Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Jordan, Mousa Mousa Mohammad , Mohammed Zaiem Imad ,   Carthage University, Tunis, M Zami Ahmad ,   )  Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim Jadalla Najwan
Published: September 2024

This Study to identify Testing the effectiveness of Influential Factors Affecting Customers’ Intention to use Chatbots. The study found a high impact of the influencing factors (Ease of Use, Trust, Benefit, Interaction) on customers’ intention to use chatbots, & Telecommunications companies’ reliance on chatbot systems in service provision processes contributes significantly to raising the level of service provided by them. The study recommended that encouraging researchers to conduct more studies concerned with chatbots & addin, g other influential factors to measure intention to use, work to keep pace with Technological developments, Educating Customers about the Use of Chatbots.
Medicamentos de alto precio: un problema de Derechos Humanos para la salud pública global
Authors: Braga Menéndez Florencia
Published: September 2024

Los editores de la Revista del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires les propone a nuestros lectores la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre temas que se encuentran en debate en la comunidad científica. Para ello hemos invitado a exponer sus posiciones sobre la cobertura de medicación de alto costo a dos prestigiosos referentes del tema con miradas contrapuestas a partir de una situación clínica. A continuación les compartimos las reflexiones del Dr. Carlos García y la Lic. Elizabeth Braga menéndez a partir del siguiente escenario hipotético:
El responsable de salud de una localidad recibe la solicitud de cobertura de una medicación de alto costo para el tratamiento de una enfermedad degenerativa en un niño de 4 años.
Se trata de una medicación cuya aprobación está siendo considerada por la Food and Drug Administration (FDA) de los Estados Unidos  y ha demostrado ser segura y retrasar en 4 meses la pérdida de pautas madurativas en forma significativa, pero no modifica el mal pronóstico evolutivo de la enfermedad.
La comunidad se encuentra muy afectada por la situación de la familia, y los medios de comunicación están pendientes de las novedades relativas al caso.
Revisores 2022
Authors: Revista del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
Published: September 2024

El siguiente listado incluye a los profesionales que realizaron la revisión de trabajos enviados a la Revista del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires durante el año 2022.
La tarea realizada en forma altruista por los pares evaluadores es determinante para que nuestra publicación pueda cumplir su compromiso de difundir el conocimiento científico con elevados estándares de calidad.
Por tal motivo, la Dirección Editorial les agradece profundamente a todos ellos, su dedicación, responsabilidad y honestidad intelectual.
The role of older Australians in addressing the housing crisis: spare bedrooms, taxation, and the pension.
Authors: Bryant Lyndall
Published: September 2024

Census data indicates there may be as many as 13 million spare bedrooms in existing Australian homes, at a time when rental stress, homelessness and the cost of living are all at crisis point. This paper proposes a novel approach to the housing debate, identifying older homeowners and their empty bedrooms as a potential immediate boost to affordable rental supply. By examining existing tax and pension arrangements in relation to rental income, this paper suggests policy measures that may incentivise older Australians to take in a lodger, thus providing much needed affordable rental stock whilst assisting with their cost of living.
(Des)Encontros entre os mundos da formação e do trabalho: Retratos sociológicos de diplomadas/os em Ciências da Educação pela Universidade do Porto
Authors: Correia Miguel , Vaz Henrique
Published: September 2024

O crescente corte da linearidade entre os mundos da educação/formação e do trabalho suscita reflexões profundas em torno das trajetórias académicas e profissionais, e das suas articulações. A partir da construção de 21 retratos sociológicos de diplomadas/os em Ciências da Educação com uma inserção no mercado de trabalho entre os 7 e os 15 anos, procurou-se construir ideais-tipo relativamente às trajetórias académicas (linear, de especialização, de reformulação e de reconstrução) e profissionais (de continuidade – linear, irregular e desqualificante; e de descontinuidade – deliberada e induzida) com o objetivo de alcançar um entendimento amplo sobre as suas articulações. Em suma, descrevem-se os principais obstáculos académicos (e.g., nomenclatura dos/as diplomadas/os) e profissionais (e.g., desqualificação do diploma) destas/es diplomadas/os com vista a debater as formas que as/os mesmas/os encontraram para navegar por estes dois mundos e concretizar os seus objetivos pessoais e profissionais (e.g., aprendizagem contínua e contextualização do conhecimento prático).
Desengajamentos morais na crítica ao discurso de ódio: análise de comentários a notícias online sobre o massacre de Suzano
Authors: Andrade Fernando Cézar Bezerra de , Gonçalves Catarina Carneiro , Nascimento Vital Fabrício do
Published: September 2024

Desengajamentos morais permitem avaliar a violência sem se implicar moralmente nem reconhecer essa contradição ou enfrentar conflito psíquico (Bandura, 1999). Logo, seu emprego evidencia participação na mesma cultura de violência que fomenta massacres. Em pesquisa quanti-qualitativa, com base de dados textual de 982 comentários a notícias online sobre o massacre em uma escola de Suzano-SP (2019) e processada pelo Iramuteq, obtivemos significatividade estatística para o termo ódio. Diferentes empregos dessa palavra foram submetidos à análise de enunciação (Bardin, 1977), com o objetivo de analisar desengajamentos morais em textos que comentaram notícias publicadas pela Folha de São Paulo. Interpretamos tais conteúdos pelo nexo entre usos do termo e a cultura da vaidade e do tédio (La Taille, 2009c). Identificamos desengajamentos morais por difusão e por deslocamento de responsabilidade, além de desumanização. Tais contradições cognitivo-morais lastreiam a cultura de violência, que está nos fundamentos de massacres nas escolas.
O brincar das crianças em tempos digitais: a produção de discursos na Educação
Authors: Habowski Adilson Cristiano
Published: September 2024

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Educação em Direitos Humanos, corpo e Inclusão Sociodigital
Authors: Campos Israel , De Paula Silva Maria Cecília , Neves Bárbara Coelho
Published: September 2024

Este artigo objetiva investigar a Educação em Direitos Humanos no curso “COVID & Human Rights” (EDH) no aplicativo da Anistia Internacional. A fim de alcançar esse objetivo, foram entrevistados um profissional e quatro ativistas voluntárias(os) da Anistia Internacional. Em termos de fundamentação teórica, foram analisadas as dimensões do Corpo e da Inclusão Sociodigital, através do curso de Educação em Direitos Humanos da Anistia Internacional. Como considerações para o momento alcançadas, se destaca a grande proximidade entre a EDH e a categoria Corpo, bem como a relevância da Inclusão Sociodigital para o avanço de uma Educação que seja cada vez menos excludente.