bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Coping profiles, depression, and body image anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic: Comparative analysis of females with thyroid diseases and a non-clinical sample
Authors: Rzeszutek Marcin , Pięta Małgorzata , Van Hoy Angelika , Zawistowska Magdalena , Grymowicz Monika , Pięta Wojciech , Gołoś Sara , Walicka Magdalena
Published: March 2023

Objectives

This study aimed to compare profiles of coping among females with thyroid disorders and females from a healthy control group regarding depression levels and body image anxiety. We also wanted to check whether subjectively experienced Covid-19-related psychological distress moderated the above-mentioned association in both groups of participants.

Method

The study sample comprised 564 females, of which 329 were diagnosed with a thyroid disease and 235 formed the healthy control group. Participants filled out paper-and-pencil or online versions of psychometric questionnaires to assess coping strategies, depression, and body image anxiety.

Results

In general, we observed higher depression intensity and a higher level of body image anxiety among females with thyroid diseases than among the healthy control group. Latent profile analysis revealed adaptive vs. maladaptive coping profiles from both study samples. Depression symptoms were significantly higher if coping was maladaptive in both the clinical and control groups. Still, there were no significant differences in body image anxiety between participants with adaptive and maladaptive coping profiles. Covid-19-related distress did not moderate the link between coping profiles, depression, and body image anxiety in either group.

Conclusion

Greater focus should be placed on the role of body image in females struggling with thyroid diseases. Bodily therapy may help these patients to cope better with co-occurring thyroid diseases and mental disorders, whose relationship is still not fully understood.
Reading the room: Autistic traits, gaze behaviour, and the ability to infer social relationships
Authors: Forby Leilani , Anderson Nicola C. , Cheng Joey T. , Foulsham Tom , Karstadt Bradley , Dawson Jessica , Pazhoohi Farid , Kingstone Alan
Published: March 2023

Individuals high in autistic traits can have difficulty understanding verbal and non-verbal cues, and may display atypical gaze behaviour during social interactions. The aim of this study was to examine differences among neurotypical individuals with high and low levels of autistic traits with regard to their gaze behaviour and their ability to assess peers’ social status accurately. Fifty-four university students who completed the 10-item Autism Quotient (AQ-10) were eye-tracked as they watched six 20-second video clips of people (“targets”) involved in a group decision-making task. Simulating natural, everyday social interactions, the video clips included moments of debate, humour, interruptions, and cross talk. Results showed that high-scorers on the AQ-10 (i.e., those with more autistic traits) did not differ from the low-scorers in either gaze behaviour or assessing the targets’ relative social status. The results based on this neurotypical group of participants suggest that the ability of individuals high in autistic traits to read social cues may be preserved in certain tasks crucial to navigating day-to-day social relationships. These findings are discussed in terms of their implications for theory of mind, weak central coherence, and social motivation theories of autism.
Climate change and health in school-based education: A scoping review protocol
Authors: Ramadani Lira , Khanal Sudeepa , Boeckmann Melanie
Published: March 2023

Taking into account the adverse impacts of climate change on human health, the importance of increasing knowledge and gaining essential skills is necessary to mitigate and adapt to its impacts and protect human health. Researchers and experts are urging for more research in the climate-health nexus, as well as calling for efforts that establish climate and health educational goals. They encourage the development of agreed upon, articulated science-based curricula and resources addressing climate-health issues. This review aims to map out the current state of integration of climate change education in school-based education across the world and identify the human health topics included. Furthermore, it aims to explore the extents to which levels of prevention and health co-benefits of climate mitigation and adaptation are covered within the framework of school-based climate change education. Five electronic databases will be searched for peer reviewed articles in English, from year 2000-to May 2022. The findings from the study will be useful to school curricula developers looking to expand climate change education. This review will also highlight potential research gaps in education on climate change-related health in schools. The scoping review was preregistered with the Open Science Framework [registration DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/8U5GK].
Causes of death of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation in Asians
Authors: Krittayaphong Rungroj , Boonyapiphat Thanita , Aroonsiriwattana Suchart , Ngamjanyaporn Pornchai , Lip Gregory Y. H.
Published: March 2023

Objectives

The aim of this study was to determine the causes of death among Asian non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) patients who were registered in a nationwide AF registry, and to investigate the differences in the causes of death in AF patients compared between those who were taking and not taking oral anticoagulant (OAC).

Methods

The COhort of antithrombotic use and Optimal INR Level in patients with non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation in Thailand (COOL-AF) study enrolled non-valvular AF patients from 27 centers in Thailand during 2014–2017 to create the COOL-AF Thailand registry. Cause of death was classified as cardiovascular (CV) death, non-CV death, or undetermined cause of death. All events were evaluated and verified by an independent adjudication committee.

Results

There was a total of 3,405 patients (mean age: 67.8 years, 41.8% female), and the mean follow-up duration was 31.8±8.7 months. Three hundred and eighty patients (11.2%) died during follow-up. CV death, non-CV death, and undetermined cause accounted for 121 (31.8%), 189 (49.7%), and 70 (18.4%) patients, respectively. Of those with a known cause of death, heart failure (10%), intracranial hemorrhage (ICH; 10%), sudden cardiac death (6.8%), and ischemic stroke (5.8%) were the most often observed causes of death. Concerning non-CV death, infection/sepsis (27.7%), cancer (5.5%), respiratory (5.2%), and major bleeding (4.5%) were the most prevalent causes of death. The use and type of OAC were found to be major determinants of ICH and major bleeding incidence.

Conclusion

Death due to ischemic stroke was responsible for only 4.7% of all deaths in Asian AF patients. Non-CV death, such as infection/sepsis or malignancy, was more far more prevalent than CV death in Asian AF patients. An improved integrated care approach is needed to reduce the prevalence of non-CV death in Asian AF patients.
Hubungan Status Gizi dengan Kualitas Hidup Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Karenina Nadia , Zulkarnain Zulkarnain , Dimiati Herlina , Nauval Iflan , Murzalina Cut
Published: March 2023

Latar belakang. Kualitas hidup merupakan persepsi individu mengenai berbagai hal yang dirasakan di berbagai aspek penting dalam hidupnya. Banyak faktor yang dapat memengaruhi kualitas hidup seseorang, salah satunya adalah status gizi. Sebagai penerus bangsa, status gizi anak harus menjadi perhatian agar kualitas hidup anak yang baik dapat tercapai.Tujuan. Untuk menilai hubungan antara status gizi dengan kualitas hidup anak usia sekolah dasar di Kota Pariaman.Metode. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian cross-sectional. Sebanyak 104 anak berusia 8-12 tahun berpartisipasi dalam penelitian. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara cluster random sampling. Kuesioner PedsQL digunakan untuk menilai kualitas hidup anak. Untuk menilai status gizi anak ditentukan berdasarkan IMT dari hasil pengukuran berat badan dan tinggi badan.Hasil. Mayoritas responden berjenis kelamin perempuan (55,8%), usia 11-<12 tahun (28,8%) dengan mean usia adalah 10,13 tahun, riwayat lahir cukup bulan (74%), tinggal dengan kedua orang tua (95,2%) dan lingkar perut <25th (58,6%). Responden dengan status gizi normal didapatkan paling banyak, diikuti oleh overweight dan underweight. Sebagian besar kualitas hidup anak adalah baik di seluruh domain dengan kualitas paling baik berada pada domain fungsi fisik. Dari hasil uji Korelasi Spearman diperoleh bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara status gizi berdasarkan IMT terhadap kualitas hidup anak di seluruh domain.Kesimpulan. Tidak terdapat hubungan antara status gizi dengan kualitas hidup anak usia sekolah dasar di Kota Pariaman di seluruh domain. Hal ini tidak berarti bahwa dengan tidak memerhatikan status gizi anak maka tidak akan memengaruhi kualitas hidupnya. Hasil berbeda mungkin didapatkan tergantung faktor lain yang memengaruhi populasi.
Rasio Neutrofil-Limfosit sebagai Prediktor Kejadian Syok pada Demam Berdarah Dengue pada Anak di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Wangaya, Denpasar
Authors: Prijanto Stephanie Angela , Suryawan I Wayan Bikin , Suarca I Kadek
Published: March 2023

Latar belakang. Pada DBD, perubahan leukosit kurang dari 5.000 sel/mm3 dan jumlah neutrofil yang lebih rendah dari limfosit sering mendahului trombositopenia/peningkatan hematokrit, sehingga dapat memprediksi kebocoran plasma pada periode kritis. Tujuan. Mengetahui kemampuan nilai NLR untuk mendeteksi terjadinya syok pada anak dengan DBDMetode. Penelitian cross-sectional dilakukan bulan Mei 2022-Juni 2022 dari rekam medis pasien usia 1 sampai 18 tahun dengan DBD menurut kriteria WHO tahun 2011. Nilai NLR hari ke-4 dianalisis dengan kurva ROC untuk menentukan cut-off point, AUC, sensitivitas, spesifisitas. Dilakukan uji hubungan antara nilai cut-off NLR dengan kejadian syok pada DBD. Analisis multivariat dilakukan terhadap status gizi, riwayat infeksi dengue, serta pemberian resusitasi cairan sebelum onset syok.Hasil. Dari 75 orang, 51 (68%) orang mengalami DBD tanpa syok dan 24 (32%) mengalami DBD dengan syok. Nilai cut-off NLR adalah 0,835, dengan sensitivitas 0,875, spesifisitas 0,843, AUC 0,938 (95% CI: 0,886-0,991), p=0,000 dan OR 37,625 (95% CI: 9,042-156,566). Dengan uji Chi-square, didapatkan hubungan signifikan antara cut-off NLR dengan kejadian syok. Analisis multivariat menunjukkan hubungan signifikan antara NLR (OR: 39,576 (95% CI: 8,751-178,975), p= 0,000) terhadap kejadian syok.Kesimpulan. Nilai NLR hari ke-4 sejak onset awal demam sebesar 0,835 dapat digunakan sebagai prediktor terjadinya syok pada DBD.
MAPEAMENTO E ANÁLISE DE VULNERABILIDADE SOCIAL NO MUNICÍPIO DE BARCARENA-PA
Authors: Freitas Stephanie Jael Negrão de , Pimentel Márcia Aparecida da Silva , Ramos Edson Marcos Leal Soares , Sodré Giordani Rafael Conceição , Tavares Paulo Amador , Souza Joyce Gama
Published: March 2023

Municípios são os locais ideais para estudos sobre vulnerabilidades sociais, por serem unidades territoriais onde emergem fragilidades sociais e os conflitos são latentes. Por essa razão, o objetivo deste artigo foi operacionalizar empiricamente o conceito de vulnerabilidade social, através de um indicador de vulnerabilidade com integração de dados socioeconômicos do Censo 2010 do IBGE para mapear e analisar situações de suscetibilidade em escala municipal em Barcarena-PA. Para isso, classificou-se a vulnerabilidade utilizando um estudo de análise fatorial no software SPSS 24 e, posteriormente, visualizaram-se os dados no software QGIS 3 para identificação dos recortes espaciais vulneráveis. Os resultados mostraram que a grande maioria dos setores censitários se encontra em situação de vulnerabilidade de moderada a alta. Em seguida, os 10 setores censitários mais vulneráveis foram ranqueados, constatando-se que as zonas críticas se localizam na região das ilhas, rural e bairros de ocupação espontânea em Vila dos Cabanos e na velha Barcarena. Destaca-se a existência de diferenças sociais entre o distrito planejado (Vila dos Cabanos) e um não planejado (sede de Barcarena). Constata-se assim que município possui muitas disparidades, as quais necessitam de um enfrentamento e intervenção de políticas efetivas urgente.
RELAÇÃO ENTRE PRECIPITAÇÃO E TURBIDEZ EM CURSOS D’ÁGUA NO ESPÍRITO SANTO
Authors: Penedo Pedro Henrique Silva , Garcia Giovanni de Oliveira , Cecílio Roberto Avelino , Zanetti Sidney Sara , Roza Mariza Pereira de Oliveira
Published: March 2023

A água é um recurso natural insubstituível para a manutenção da vida na Terra. Para o consumo humano, a depreciação de sua qualidade pode ter consequências diversas no abastecimento público. Sendo assim, objetivou-se relacionar a turbidez com a precipitação de 50 bacias hidrográficas cujos mananciais são utilizados para abastecimento público no Estado do Espírito Santo. Foram selecionados 50 pontos de adução de água bruta empregada no tratamento e fornecimento à rede de abastecimento público, utilizando-se suas médias mensais de turbidez de 48 meses, de 2006 a 2008. As bacias hidrográficas foram delimitadas com a utilização de um modelo digital de elevação hidrologicamente consistido, obtido em ambiente SIG. Os dados de precipitação foram espacializados utilizando a técnica geoestatística krigagem ordinária. Foi realizada a análise de regressão entre a turbidez e a precipitação resultando em equações com R² entre 0,01 e 0,89 para o período todo; R² entre 0,01 e 0,96 para o período seco (abril a setembro); e 0,04 e 0,88 para o período chuvoso (outubro a março). A relação entre Tr e Pm é um bom indicativo para predição de níveis de turbidez, porém recomenda-se utilizar períodos de análise mais longos para maior precisão dos ajustes.
ANÁLISE DAS RELAÇÕES ESPACIAIS DOS CASOS CONFIRMADOS E ÓBITOS DA COVID-19 NO PERÍODO DE MARÇO A AGOSTO DE 2020 NO ESTADO DE PERNAMBUCO, BRASIL
Authors: Candeia Bruna Araujo , Candeias Ana Lúcia Bezerra , Tavares Junior João Rodrigues
Published: March 2023

Modelando os dados da COVID-19 e elaborando mapas temáticos, foi possível analisar padrões de comportamento espaço-temporal do novo coronavírus em Pernambuco. Sendo possível identificar: 01- Os maiores números de casos e óbitos estão relacionados aos municípios de maior PIB per capita; 02- A dispersão da doença acompanha as direções da rede principal de rodovias federais; 03- Os mapas temáticos dos municípios agregados aos números de casos e óbitos repercutem na propagação articulada e intensa de padrões em blocos de municípios conectados por rodovias na linha do tempo, vide Serra Talhada, São José de Belmonte, Mirandiba, Salgueiro e Parnamirim; 04- Outros municípios como Santa Maria da Boa Vista e Orocó se apresentam isolados com menos casos, assim como Belém do São Francisco e Carnaubeira da Penha, pequenos blocos isolados com menos casos e óbitos, analogamente a Ibimirim e Custódia; já Águas Belas e Serra Talhada apresentam-se fora da propagação em bloco, os  “municípios-ilhas”. Revelando, assim, um comportamento de propagação da doença, de municípios isolados ou articulados em torno e ao longo de eixos viários federais. As BR-104 e 232 assumem influência regional e as estradas estaduais e vicinais podem ter contribuído para maior "capilaridade" da disseminação da COVID-19.
A Relação entre os Padrões de Lineamentos e os Movimentos de Massa no Município de Vitória (Espírito Santo, Sudeste do Brasil)
Authors: Pimentel Thiago Borini , Bricalli Luiza Leonardi
Published: March 2023

Essa pesquisa tem como objetivo principal analisar e relacionar os padrões de lineamentos com a ocorrência de movimentos de massa no município de Vitória (Espírito Santo, Brasil). A metodologia utilizada se constitui em análises de gabinente e de campo. Em gabinente, foram confeccionados Mapas de lineamentos a partir da técnica de extração manual, utilizando ferramentas do ArcGIS 10.5, sobre um Modelo Digital de Elevação (MDE) com diferentes iluminações artificiais (escala 1:110000) e Ortofotos Digitais (escala 1:25000) e geradas rosetas de orientação. Em campo, as estruturas geológicas foram identificadas e analisadas a partir dos lineamentos identificados em gabinete e suas orientações foram medidas (bússola brunton). Estes dados foram integrados e analisados a partir dos registros de movimentos de massa da Defesa Civil Municipal, referentes ao período entre 2006 e 2020. Foi possível verificar os padrões de orientação de estruturas geológicas dominantes na área (NNW-SSE e NW-SE, seguidos por NE-SW), contemplando todas as fraturas medidas. Na escala regional, ocorreram mais movimentos de massa nas proximidades de lineamentos de orientações NNW-SSE, NW-SE e NE-SW. Na escala local esses processos ocorreram com mais frequência nas proximidades de lineamentos de orientações NNW-SSE, NNE-SSW e NE-SW. A análise dos dados demonstra a importante relação entre os lineamentos e as ocorrências de movimentos de massa com as estruturas geológicas regionais e os eventos neotectônicos do estado do Espírito Santo, nas rochas alteradas do embasamento pré-cambriano e nos depósitos cenozoicos. Os dados revelaram a associação entre a densidade de estruturas geológicas e a ocorrência dos movimentos de massa, uma vez que o aumento da densidade é diretamente proporcional ao de ocorrência destes processos, com exceção da classe de densidade Muito Alta, que apresentou pouca representação espacial.
The Relationship between Lineament Patterns and Mass Movements in the Municipality of Vitória (Espírito Santo, Southeast Brazil)
Authors: Pimentel Thiago Borini , Bricalli Luiza Leonardi
Published: March 2023

The main objective of this research is to analyze and relate lineament patterns to the occurrence of mass movements in the municipality of Vitória (Espírito Santo, Brazil). The methodology used consists of cabinet and field analyses. In a cabinet, Lineament Maps were made from the manual extraction technique, using ArcGIS 10.5 tools, on a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) with different artificial lighting (scale 1:110000) and Digital Orthophotos (scale 1:25000) and orientation rosettes generated. In the field, the geological structures were identified and analyzed from the lineaments identified in the cabinet, and their orientations were measured (Brunton compass). These data were integrated and analyzed from the Municipal Civil Defense mass movements records, referring to the period between 2006 and 2020. It was possible to verify the orientation patterns of dominant geological structures in the area (NNW-SSE and NW-SE, followed by NE-SW), including all measured fractures. At the regional scale, more mass movements occurred near NNW-SSE, NW-SE, and NE-SW orientation lineaments. At the local scale, these processes occurred more frequently in the vicinity of NNW-SSE, NNE-SSW, and NE-SW orientation lineaments. Data analysis demonstrates the important relationship between lineaments and occurrences of mass movements with regional geological structures and neotectonic events of the Espírito Santo in altered rocks of the Precambrian basement and Cenozoic deposits. The data revealed an association between the density of geological structures and the occurrence of mass movements since the increase in density is directly proportional to these processes, except for the Very High -density class, which presented little area representation.
Die Folgen der Digitalisierung für die Unternehmensverantwortung
Authors: Lautermann Christian
Published: March 2023

Digitalisierung der Wirtschaft bedeutet auch digitale Unternehmensverantwortung. Welche Handlungsfelder gehören dazu? Worauf kommt es in den Unternehmen an? Und was muss sich in Unternehmen verändern, damit Digitalverantwortung ihren gebührenden Stellenwert erhält?
Tamaño de repeticiones CTG no aumentado en la transmisión de un padre con alelo expandido: falsa sospecha de fenómeno de contracción
Authors: Goñi Ros Nuria , Sienes Bailo Paula , González Tarancón Ricardo , Martorell Sampol Loreto , Izquierdo Álvarez Silvia
Published: March 2023

Objetivos

La distrofia miotónica tipo 1, conocida también como enfermedad de Steinert, es un desorden multisistémico crónico, degenerativo e incapacitante de expresividad clínica muy variable provocado por una expansión heredada de manera autosómica dominante de la repetición del triplete citosina-timina-guanina, localizada en la región 3′ no codificante del gen DMPK (19q13.3).

Caso clínico

En este estudio, presentamos el caso de una familia con varias expansiones de la repetición CTG intergeneracionales, con un caso adicional de falsa sospecha de fenómeno de contracción, debido a las limitaciones de la técnica TP-PCR.

Conclusiones

La inestabilidad meiótica de las repeticiones de (CTG)n provoca anticipación genética. De este modo, a lo largo de las sucesivas generaciones, se ha hallado un incremento del tamaño de la mutación DM1 y un fenotipo más severo en los individuos afectados. Aunque es extremadamente infrecuente, en la transmisión de padres a hijos, también puede producirse una disminución en el número de repeticiones CTG, siendo esta más frecuente en la transmisión paterna.
Dynamical analysis of a reaction–diffusion mosquito-borne model in a spatially heterogeneous environment
Authors: Wang Jinliang , Wu Wenjing , Li Chunyang
Published: March 2023

In this article, we formulate and perform a strict analysis of a reaction–diffusion mosquito-borne disease model with total human populations stabilizing at H(x) in a spatially heterogeneous environment. By utilizing some fundamental theories of the dynamical system, we establish the threshold-type results of the model relying on the basic reproduction number. Specifically, we explore the mutual impacts of the spatial heterogeneity and diffusion coefficients on the basic reproduction number and investigate the existence, uniqueness, and global attractivity of the nontrivial steady state by utilizing the arguments of asymptotically autonomous semiflows. For the case that all parameters are independent of space, the global attractivity of the nontrivial steady state is achieved by the Lyapunov function.
Np(V) azide complexes with electroneutral N-donor ligands
Authors: Grigoriev Mikhail S. , Charushnikova Iraida A. , Fedoseev Alexandr M.
Published: March 2023

Two new Np(V) azide complexes with electroneutral N-donor ligands of terpyridine derivatives have been synthesized and structurally characterized: [(NpO2)(Cl-Terpy)(N3)(H2O)] (1) and a centrosymmetric dimer [(NpO2)(EtO-Terpy)(N3)]2·2CH3OH (2). The coordination polyhedra of Np atoms in compounds are pentagonal bipyramids with “yl” oxygen atoms in apical positions. The equatorial plane of the bipyramid in complex 1 is formed by: a nitrogen atom from an anion, three nitrogen atoms from an electroneutral Cl-Terpy ligand and an oxygen atom of a water molecule. The equatorial plane of bipyramids in dimer 2 is formed by five nitrogen atoms: two atoms from two anions [N3]− and three atoms from EtO-Terpy. In compound 1, the anion [N3]− acts as a monodentate ligand, and in compound 2, the anion [N3]− is a bidentate-bridging ligand.
Self and Others: Empirical and Neuropsychoanalytic Considerations of Superego and Conscience
Authors: Hassert Derrick L.
Published: March 2023

Freud's mature theorizing about human morality entrenched the functioning of the superego in anxiety stemming from the fear of punishment, a view with which many later psychoanalysts took issue, producing a debate as to the distinction between superego and conscience. This debate would later be mirrored more broadly in academic psychology concerning distinctions between shame and guilt. This is an area where the clinical observations and theoretical discussions of psychoanalysis have subtly guided research in cognitive psychology and the cognitive and affective neurosciences. These areas, in turn, have both clarified and supported psychoanalytic theory and practice without negating the rich phenomenological and theoretical basis on which psychoanalysis rests.
DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES IN PATTERNS OF AGEING SOCIETY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Kočanová Denisa , Kováč Viliam , Serzhanov Vitaliy , Buleca Ján
Published: March 2023

Population ageing is a demographic issue that emphasises the need to be interested in the lives of the most vulnerable population group: the elderly population. The paper investigates the ageing process and their relations among the European Union member countries from 2009 to 2019. These countries are assessed and dispersed to the appropriate clusters according to several indicators related to the areas that affect the lives of the elderly population: namely, the health status, the labour market conditions, and financial security. The focus is on the age group 55 years and over as it is a disadvantaged age group in the job application process regarding ageing society. It is a significant aspect of public finance system. The European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions, the Labour Force Survey, and the European System of Integrated Social Protection Statistics data are involved. The quantitative approaches are applied in the cluster analysis and followed by the panel data linear regression analysis. The dendrograms visualise the three clusters representing the mutual relations and the ageing patterns among the explored countries. The heat maps are created to prove the potential relations among the observed countries. The panel regression model demonstrates that the three variables – part-time employment, the income inequality, and the material and social deprivation – are statistically significant in all the regression models for the whole area and the three clusters. The analytical outcome could be applied as a valuable resource to government and national representatives. It can help identify the objectionable determinants for a custom policy and implement appropriate measures to improve the situation of the elderly population.
MANAGEMENT REFLECTIONS ON INNOVATIONS IN DIGITALIZATION, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON DEGREE OF WORK AUTONOMY
Authors: Stacho Zdenko , Stachová Katarína , Lukáč Michal , Kupec Václav , Petrů Naděžda
Published: March 2023

The objective of this research study is to identify the degree of implementation of innovations in the field of job digitalization and to identify whether jobs allow employees to maximum autonomy in the performance of their work. This study uses Computer Assisted Self Interviewing (CASI) to meet this objective and to test the hypotheses. Data distribution and collection were conducted throughout the year 2020; the research sample includes 841 companies from the EU 27 international environment. The holistic finding is that economic sector does not show significant differences in current levels of or expectations for innovations in the field of digitalization. This finding demonstrates that digitalization is a phenomenon that is not only linked to certain specific industries of the economy, but that affects the economy as a whole. The authors’ research demonstrates that EU 27 businesses, regardless of the sector in which they operate, are aware of the need to innovate in digitalization in order to remain competitive.
Effect of complex agent concentration on the structural and morphological properties of CuAlS2 thin films prepared by chemical bath deposition technique
Authors:   College of Agriculture, University of Anbar, Iraq, Taher B. Y. , Ahmed A. S. ,   Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: March 2023

CuAlS2 thin films have been prepared on glass substrates by chemical bath deposition (CBD) technique at a substrate temperature (Ts) 75C, pH value 10.5, and fixed deposition time 40 minutes. In this study effect of molar concentrations (0.03, 0.05, and 0.06 M) of complex agent Na2EDTA on structural, morphological, and topological properties of deposit thin films were studied by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) with cross section, and atomic force microscopy (AFM), respectively. The result showed that all prepared films were amorphous structures. The cross section analysis showed a good adhesion between prepared films and glass substrates, average thickness of films was affected by concentration of complex agent, where was low at 0.03 and 0.06 M, while was high at 0.05 M. The prepared films showed homogenous and uniform spherical nanoparticles with average grain size (64 to 79 nm) increased with increasing complex agent concentration. AFM images showed that the prepared films at 0.05 and 0.06 M had the same structures as conical and spherical shapes with the homogenous distribution on the surface of the films compared with that at 0.03 M. Also, the surface roughness, and root mean square (rms) roughness were varied in the range (0.33 to 1.74 nm) and (0.44 to 2.34 nm), respectively, where the less roughness were found at 0.05 M complex agent. The prepared films at 0.05 M complex agent showed the best properties which can be useful for many applications in optoelectronics devices.
Role and Importance of the City Architect Institute in the Paradigm of Spatial Planning of Small Municipalities in Slovenia
Authors: Slak Tomaž
Published: March 2023

The role and importance of the city architect, once an essential element in the planning and development of cities both in our country and in comparable environments, has nowadays been lost in the complex legislation for spatial planning, which although redefines it, but does not define qualitative qualifications for it (other than a licensed architect and licensed spatial planner), or any executive powers and responsibilities. An overview of the situation especially in smaller municipalities (that is, excluding Ljubljana and Maribor), an overview of the legislation and the way municipalities operate in the planning of space in smaller cities in Slovenia shows the need to reconsider the introduction of this type of institute. Today, urban development takes place in the framework of differently structured and staffed departments for space within local communities (municipalities). The majority of decisions are left to the local community (in some cases even exclusively) by spatial planning professionals, selected in public tenders based on the criterion of the lowest bid price. Larger cities with a larger critical mass of the professional public take less risk in these decisions and are at the same time significantly better equipped in terms of personnel. The Spatial Planning Act (ZUreP) already in previous versions introduced the mandatory activity of a municipal urban planner, which was supposed to be synonymous with the previous definition of a city architect. In the article, a critical view of this institute is derived through analysis. The guidelines (as recommendations to the municipalities), warnings and references for further harmonization in this field also are given. For an easier presentation, an example of the organization of the institute of the city architect in the Municipality of Novo mesto, which was put into practice in 2014, well before the adoption of ZUreP-2, is added at the end.
Tenofovir-induced hypophosphatemic osteomalacia: how do bone mineral density, trabecular bone score and proximal hip geometry change with treatment?
Authors: Joseph Aneez , Cherian Kripa Elizabeth , Kapoor Nitin , Paul Thomas V
Published: March 2023

Tenofovir-induced osteomalacia secondary to proximal renal tubular dysfunction is not an uncommon complication known to occur. A 46-year-old woman was referred for the evaluation of osteoporosis which was diagnosed elsewhere. She had polyarthralgia, bony pains and proximal muscle weakness of 1 year duration. She was diagnosed to have HIV infection and was on antiretroviral therapy that consisted of tenofovir, lamivudine and efavirenz for the past 12 years. She had attained menopause 5 years back. On examination, she had bone tenderness, proximal myopathy and painful restriction of movement of her lower limbs. Investigations showed features of renal tubular acidosis, hypophosphatemia and raised alkaline phosphatase that were suggestive of osteomalacia. X-ray of the pelvis showed diffuse osteopenia and an MRI of the pelvis done showed multiple insufficiency fractures involving the head of femur on both sides. Following this, her tenofovir-based regimen was changed to abacavir, efavirenz and lamivudine with addition of neutral phosphate supplements and calcitriol. On follow-up after 6 months, she had significant improvement in her symptoms as well as in the bone mineral density at the lumbar spine (33.2%), femoral neck (27.6%), trabecular bone score (13.2%) and reduction in the buckling ratio at the narrow neck (6.3%), inter-trochanteric region (34%) and femoral shaft (28.8%). Tenofovir-induced osteomalacia is encountered in individuals on prolonged treatment with tenofovir. Treatment consists of changing to a non-tenofovir-based regimen, as well as supplementation of phosphate and calcitriol. Treatment results in remarkable improvement in symptoms and most densitometric indices.

Learning points

Tenofovir is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) and is a major drug in the treatment of retroviral and hepatitis B infections.

Tenofovir-related hypophosphatemic osteomalacia is related to proximal tubulopathy and is not an uncommon occurrence.

Treatment mandates changing to a non-tenofovir-based regimen with supplementation of neutral phosphate and calcitriol.

Treatment results in a significant improvement in bone mineral density, trabecular bone score and hip geometric parameters.
Describir el funcionamiento de los biobancos a nivel internacional a partir de la NTC-ISO 20387:2020
Authors: Cardenas Suárez Diana Mercy , Torres Amado Jennifer
Published: March 2023

Dentro de la investigación biomédica, los biobancos se han convertido en un recurso de datos esencial.  El uso de material biológico proveniente de múltiples fuentes primarias es una necesidad para los investigadores que buscan generar nuevo conocimiento. De esta necesidad nacen los biobancos, que se definen como repositorios de especímenes biológicos y sus datos asociados, para el fomento de la investigación científica y biomédica. 
 
En Colombia no se cuenta con lineamientos estandarizados para la   adecuada   implementación de Biobancos, como consecuencia, los  centros  de investigación puede estar perdiendo beneficios y competitividad,  requiriéndose  promover el uso de estándares internacionales como la Norma ISO 20387,  la cual brinda lineamientos para implementar requisitos generales para la competencia, la imparcialidad y la operación coherente de biobancos.  Acorde a los resultados de la investigación, no se identifican en el Colombia biobancos certificados en esta norma.
El objetivo fundamental de este artículo de reflexión es indagar y conocer la estructura organizativa de biobancos actuales a través de un análisis de los elementos estructurales que los constituyen frente a los requisitos definidos en la norma ISO 20387:2020, con el fin de describir su funcionamiento a nivel internacional contribuyendo al desarrollo competitivo de los biobancos nacionales.
Para lograr este objetivo se realizó   una primera etapa de  revisión de literatura, identificando 30 artículos referentes, se continuó con  una exploración de 20 biobancos a los cuales en una tercera etapa se les realizó  un análisis de cumplimento de los requisitos de la norma, finalmente se trianguló  la información para describir los aspectos de estructura, recursos, generalidades,  procesos y sistemas de gestión de la calidad, concluyendo con  su viabilidad y beneficios de implementación
Covid-19 en la población indígena del Cauca, visibilidad de la vulnerabilidad estructural como un reto para la gestión en salud
Authors: Rodriguez-Rojas Yuber Liliana
Published: March 2023

La propagación del COVID-19 generó una serie de retos para los países, no solo a nivel de la atención en los servicios de salud por el aumento de número de casos, lo que implicó aumento de las instalaciones, equipos y profesionales de la salud, sino las múltiples manifestaciones clínicas que tenía el desarrollo de la enfermedad. El objetivo de este artículo es reconocer el comportamiento del Covid-19 y determinar si los determinantes estructurales como es el estrato socioeconómico, afiliación al sistema de seguridad se relacionan con la presencia y evolución de la enfermedad. Para ello, se hizo un análisis de los casos reportados al Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia de Salud Pública de la población indígena del Cauca-Colombia, determinando la frecuencia de presentación de la enfermedad y una posible definición de riesgo de mortalidad (OR).  Los resultados evidencian que los indígenas que se encuentran en el sistema de seguridad social subsidiada (OR=19,5 p=0,000) y en un estrato socioeconómico 1 (OR=17,9 p=0,052), tienen mayor probabilidad de tener Covid-19. Se evidencia que determinantes estructurales se asocian positivamente con la posibilidad de tener Covid-19 en los pueblos indígenas del Cauca.
Moda sostenible en Colombia: ¿utopía o posibilidad
Authors: Acosta Reina Laura Camila
Published: March 2023

El siguiente texto busca generar una postura crítica frente a la aplicabilidad del concepto de moda sostenible en la industria textil colombiana. Lo anterior se analiza desde una mirada holística que permita conocer el manejo y características de esta propuesta en los mercados textiles nacionales e internacionales, de cara al desafío de implementar prácticas sostenibles en toda la cadena de valor de la industria de la moda
Motivación personal y gestión de ventas: posibilidades en el desarrollo empresarial
Authors: Buitrago Juan Diego
Published: March 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es mostrar al lector la importancia de la motivación personal en el desempeño laboral y cómo diseñar un plan motivacional en conjunto con una gestión de ventas eficiente para llevar a las organizaciones a su máximo potencial. Para esto se hace una amplia recopilación de información y, tras un análisis de resultados, se presentan los aspectos que se deben tener en cuenta para este desarrollo.
El emprendimiento y valor social desde la industria textil
Authors: Medina Pulido María Alejandra
Published: March 2023

El siguiente artículo de reflexión pretende conocer la relación existente entre los emprendimientos y el valor social desarrollado desde el sector de las confecciones en Colombia. Para lograr una reflexión concreta al respecto se plantean tres momentos. Como punto de partida está la conceptualización de un emprendimiento social y las diferencias entre este y un emprendimiento tradicional o de negocios. Posteriormente, es tomada en cuenta la industria textil, su trayectoria histórica, económica y de empleabilidad en el país, a través de una interpretación de diferentes factores pertenecientes al sector de confecciones. Finalmente, se identifica y caracteriza a las empresas que hacen parte de la industria textil que tienen como objetivo misional alguna causa social. En la búsqueda de reflejar el equilibrio que debe existir entre los elementos económicos, de rentabilidad y las causas sociales, se da a conocer el caso de la Fundación Creaciones Miquelina, una organización que integra óptimamente estos dos factores, llevándola a una sostenibilidad por casi 200 años de existencia hasta la actualidad.
Estructuración de la guía de implementación del Modelo Integrado de Planeación y Gestión a partir de sus dimensiones
Authors: Olivera Espinosa José Erney
Published: March 2023

Este artículo presenta los resultados de un trabajo de investigación que tuvo como objetivo principal estructurar una guía que permita implementar el Modelo Integrado de Planeación y Gestión en las entidades públicas, a partir de cada una de sus dimensiones. Para esto se inicia con la revisión de literatura sobre la implementación de este modelo en el sector público, y considerando como caso de estudio la Dirección Territorial Meta del Ministerio de Transporte, se estructuró y valido la guía referida a través de la consulta a expertos, incluyendo la definición y descripción de los instrumentos que facilitan su adaptación y cumplimiento. Es necesario resaltar la importancia de que las instituciones del sector privado materialicen la implementación de este modelo, desde una perspectiva práctica, y puedan apalancar su aplicación, aprovechando los resultados de los procesos investigativos que se han ido adelantando en el tema, lo cual permite una complementariedad y un uso de las herramientas definidas que facilitan su gestión.
Kognitive Verzerrungen bei der Erstellung von Jahresabschluss und Lagebericht
Authors: Harms Sören Guntram , Ahn Heinz , Clermont Marcel
Published: March 2023

Der Beitrag thematisiert kognitive Verzerrungen (Biases), die im Rahmen der Rechnungslegung auftreten können. Unter Einordnung in den Prozess der Abschlusserstellung werden ausgewählte Biases mit Bezug auf die Bilanzierung und die Anfertigung des Lageberichts erörtert. Auf dieser Grundlage werden Empfehlungen gegeben, wie sich die Einflüsse solcher kognitiven Verzerrungen reduzieren lassen.
Effect of content and particle size of used beverage carton pieces on the properties of HDPE composites
Authors: Kuzmin Anton Michailovich , Ayrilmis Nadir , Özdemir Ferhat , Kanat Gürdal
Published: March 2023

This study investigated the tensile properties and thermal behavior of virgin and hot press molded HDPE composites filled with different particle size and content of used beverage cartons which were the Tetra Pak® cartons. The mechanical properties of the composites were positively influenced by particle size of the used beverage carton, such that the smallest particle size gave the highest tensile strength and tensile modulus. The tensile strength of the specimens decreased with increasing filler content (40 to 70 wt%), while the tensile modulus rose. Furthermore, the filler size and its content affected the thermal behavior of the specimens. Calorimetry analysis of composite specimens showed that melting temperature and enthalpy values of virgin HDPE and recycled-HDPE decreased with increasing Tetra Pak® content. In all composite groups produced by adding Tetra Pak®, the degree of crystallinity decreased as a function of Tetra Pak® addition compared to the pure HDPE. Increasing particle size adversely affected the crystallization degree, which decreased with increasing particle size while the HDPE maintained its crystalline form. As for the recycled-HDPE composites, the degree of crystallization was reduced by increasing the Tetra Pak® content, but this was still noticeably higher than that of the HDPE.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis for the General Practitioner
Authors: Theisen Alexandra , Tarvin Stacey E.
Published: March 2023

Musculoskeletal complaints are common among children in the primary care setting. Joint pain can be categorized as either inflammatory or noninflammatory (also known as mechanical), and differentiating between these 2 categories affects a physician’s differential diagnosis and plan for evaluation. Patients with inflammatory arthritis will frequently present to the primary care physician with musculoskeletal complaints. Specific features in the history and physical examination distinguish juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) from other musculoskeletal etiologies. (1)JIA is the most common cause of inflammatory joint pain in children younger than 16 years, with a variable worldwide incidence; in Europe and North America, the incidence is approximately 7.8 to 8.3 per 100,000, with prevalence rates between 12.8 and 45 per 100,000. (2) It is thought that as many as 8 million children in the world have chronic arthritis. (2) Given its prevalence, it is important for the primary care physician to be able to appropriately recognize this condition and in doing so prevent a delay in diagnosis and management. Arthritis is a common cause of disability in children, and complications of JIA can be severe. Many therapies used in JIA have adverse effects and contraindications (specifically vaccinations and teratogen exposure) that require recognition by the primary care physician. This article discusses the differences between inflammatory and noninflammatory joint pain, the diagnosis and various categories of JIA, long-term outcomes and complications associated with JIA, and the general management of JIA with special emphasis on adverse effects and contraindications of therapies.
Green supplier selection problems with data scaling and production frontier estimations in a DEA model
Authors: Dobos Imre , Vörösmarty Gyöngyi
Published: March 2023

Considering ecological issues in supplier evaluation and management alongside business considerations is getting more recognition among firms. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is one of those methods, which is frequently suggested by the literature to support management decisions. However, the data requirements of the method should be an important consideration. The literature often addresses the issue of desirable outputs and undesirable input as an important data related problem in case of the ecological use of DEA. This paper will present a new solution to manage these data problems along with connecting the evaluation of management criteria, environmental criteria and total cost aspects. The proposed environmental supplier selection problem is an extension of a former paper. The new model examines the effect of inventory related costs, such as EOQ costs of inventory holding or ordering costs on the selected supplier, extended with newly introduced scaled values of input and output indicators. The usage of scaled values is motivated by the problem of invariance to data alteration. In addition to the uncertainty of the data, the paper looks for a functional relationship between the input and output criterion values and the efficiency that can be assigned to them using DEA.
Methodology of recreation in the structure of the educational space
Authors: Zaytzev Viacheslav , Iermakov Sergii , Hagner- Derengowska Magdalena
Published: March 2023

Background and Study Aim. The aim of the study is to present the methodological aspects of health, healthy lifestyle and recreation of students in higher educational institutions.

Materials and Methods. Sources of information are publications in domestic literature. A total of 37 publications were selected.

Results. The historical moments of recreation and the conceptual definition of recreational activities are presented. Certain characteristics of types and functions of recreation, recreational system, recreational zoning, placement and correlation of active recreation facilities are given. An important factor in conducting recreational activities is: the desire of students; high professional level of doctors, rehabilitologists, instructors, methodologists of medical physical culture.

Conclusions. Recreation is a collective concept and it reflects mainly active and passive recreation of a person outside of labor, educational, scientific and other activities. Such activities are aimed at the formation, restoration, strengthening and preservation of health. The most favorable environment are sanatorium and health-improving institutions.

Keywords: higher educational institution, student, teacher, recreation, active recreation, passive recreation.