bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Corporate Governance Practices and Capital Structure Decisions: A Two-Sector Comparative Analysis
Authors: Usman O. A , Alimi A.A , Adeoye M.A
Published: August 2023

Globally, many corporate failures and scandals can be attributed to inherent poor corporate governance practices and inappropriate mix of capital structure within the organization, which has led to poor performance. Meanwhile, the capital structure with the optimum balance of debt and equity is a crucial decision made by the Board of Directors to make companies successful. Specifically, the study determines the strength and direction of the relationship between board characteristics and the leverage ratio of selected consumer and industrial sectors in Nigeria. Secondary data were utilized for the study and sourced from the annual financial reports of the sampled thirteen consumer and industrial goods companies for the period of nine years between 2012 to 2020. The data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics to achieve the study objectives. Pairwise correlation and the granger causality test were used to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between board characteristics and the leverage ratio of selected companies in Nigeria. Findings revealed that both board independence (BIND) and board gender diversity (BGD) have a positive relationship with leverage (LEVR) while other variables are negatively correlated with it for both companies. Further findings revealed that only corporate governance variables that have a significant impact on consumer goods firms’ leverage also have a causal relationship with it whereas for industrial goods both the board size (BDSZ) and CEO pay slice (CEPS) have a uni-directional relationship that runs from leverage. It was concluded that the relationship between corporate governance practices and leverage can be sector-sensitive. It is therefore recommended that manufacturing companies in the country should put in place strict evaluation mechanisms to identify the most appropriate board characteristics that will help to select an optimum balance of capital structure at all time
The Mechanisms of Melatonin’s Regulatory Functions on Neural Stem Cells’ Survival, Proliferation and Differentiation
Authors: Olufemi Asuku Abraham , Tayo Ayinla Maryam , Johnson Ajibare Ayodeji , Bolaji Adeyemo Michael , Oluremi Adeyemo Racheal , Samuel Olajide Tobiloba
Published: August 2023

Neural stem cells (NSCs) are cells that can self-replicate and differentiate in the central nervous system into neurons and glial cells. The sub granular zone (SGZ) in the hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) and the sub ventricular zone (SVZ) are the two principal locations where NSCs are discovered in the adult brain. The recent identification of NSCs in adult mammalian brains has sparked a flurry of preclinical and translational research to examine brand-new strategies for treating neurodegenerative illnesses. Therefore, mobilizing endogenous NSCs has become a possible therapeutic strategy for brain repair. The main secretory substance produced and released by the pineal gland is melatonin, which has a wide range of biological functions. Melatonin has recently been shown to play a significant role in NSCs, including their proliferation, differentiation, and survival. These processes are regulated by a variety of factors such as the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, histone acetylation, neurotrophic factors, and apoptotic genes that are discussed in this review.
Lease Financing and Financial Performance of Pharmaceutical Companies in Nigeria: An Empirical Perspective
Authors: Egbuhuzor Celestine Anayo , Ugo Chibuike Camillus
Published: August 2023

This study examined the effect of lease financing on financial performance of listed pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria. The ex post facto research design was adopted for the study with a population of seven (7) listed pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria as listed by the Nigerian Exchange Group in 2022. Data were retrieved from the annual reports of the selected listed pharmaceutical companies for the period 2015 to 2021. Multiple regression (Ordinary Least Square) analysis was used to analyse the data gathered with the aid of Stata12 statistical software. The study revealed a negative and insignificant effect of lease financing on net profit margin of listed pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria. Also, it revealed a negative and insignificant effect of lease financing on return on assets of listed pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria. Therefore, it was recommended that listed pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria should increase the proportion of lease finance in their operations as evidence suggests it has a negative and insignificant effect on financial performance (net profit margin). Also, that policymakers should increase tax shield for leasing products so as to encourage firms to make use of leasing financing rather than having high credits as it has shown that most pharmaceutical companies are yet to appreciate lease financing as an alternative source of financing.
Systemic Risk and Capital Budgeting Decisions of Quoted Industrial Goods Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria
Authors: James Eglieoniso Daniel
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of systemic risk on capital budgeting decisions of quoted industrial goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Panel data were collected from annual reports of 15 industrial goods manufacturing firms. Capital budgeting was modeled as the function of exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and consumer price risk. Ordinary least square method of multiple regressions was used as data analysis method. After cross examination of the models, the fixed model was adopted. The regression summary produced adjusted R 2 from the fixed effect regression model implied that 69.9 percent variation in capital budgeting decision of the quoted manufacturing firms were attributed to changes in systemic risk while the model is statistically significant by the value of F-statistics and F-probability. The Durbin Watson statistics implies absence of serial autocorrelation. The study found that exchange rate risk is negative and significant; interest rate risk is positive and significant while consumer price risk is positive but not significant effect on capital budgeting. from the findings, it recommend that There is need for management of the manufacturing firms to formulate strategies of managing systemic risk and the implementation should not just be formulated but strategic and tactical measures should be put in place to absorb, retain and transfer systemic risk and there should be policy to fully deregulate interest rate in the financial market. Systemic risk management should be considered as part of strategic plans which need to be reviewed on a more frequent basis and macroeconomics policies should directed towards stabilizing Nigerian exchange rate to avoid depreciating naira exchange rate against key currencies that exposes t he firms to exchange rate risk
Effects of Weather and Environmental Conditions on the Power Productivity of Photovoltaic Module in Kirkuk City
Authors: Korkmaz Fatih , Aidi Sharif Montassar , Rashid Mohammed
Published: August 2023

Abstract. From the beginning of March to the end of August 2022, research is conducted to determine how sensitive monocrystalline solar modules are to variations in environmental factors such as dust and high temperature buildup as well as cloud cover in Kirkuk's environment. In order to evaluate how different environmental factors, affect a solar photovoltaic (PV) module, an experiment was conducted using three solar modules that were identical in all respects. The modules are cleaned on a regular basis in the morning in order to monitor the effect that the accumulation of dust will have on the surface of the dirty module during the months of April and May. According to the findings, the collection of dust has a significant impact on the daily energy yield of the module that has not been cleaned. On the other hand, this impact lasts for a very long time. The influence on the cloud cover can be seen very immediately. Because of this constraint, solar photovoltaics (PV) are an unstable source of power for remote devices, which strongly emphasizes the difficulties associated with frequently cleaning the surface of the module.
The Optimal Energy Management Methods of The Hybrid Power System
Authors: MOHAMMED OMAR HAZEM , Hashim Dina Khalid , Suliman Mohammed Y.
Published: August 2023

The hybrid renewable energy system is a particular type of energy system which can be used to reduce grid losses and improve efficiency. In general, during the design step, there are two important conditions: the first is the availability, and the second is the cost of equipment. This paper considers these restrictions and uses hybrid renewable energy sources (HRES). The problems of traditional energy are many and varied, and the percentage of the pollution that comes from it is also many, so people began to search for renewable energy sources with problems, pollution, and lower cost. Therefore, several studies have been conducted on integrating different types of renewable energies to generate electricity and meet the consumer’s needs. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the recent methods used to Improve and manage hybrid energy systems.
A Simulation Model of a System-based Concentrated Solar Power System (CSP) for Maximum Solar Energy Harvesting Applications
Authors: Aidi Sharif Montassar , Sabah Khalaf Kaesar , Anwar Omer Musa
Published: August 2023

Solar energy has piqued people's curiosity since the dawn of civilization, and the technology for harvesting it has advanced at a rapid pace. The development of technology to increase the efficiency of the solar system is of critical relevance due to the energy difficulties that civilization has been facing. Scientists have used the solar concentrated system for several years since it allows for the concentration of solar energy into a concentrate, allowing for a significant increase in energy efficiency. A parabolic dish setup is described in this article as a dish-shaped concentrating collector that reflects solar energy onto a receiver located at the focal point. This concentrator is set atop a framework with assumption of a two-axis tracking system to track the sunlight. Typically, the acquired heat is utilized directly by a heat engine constructed on the receiver that travels with the dish. Typically, the acquired heat is utilized directly by a heat engine constructed on the receiver that travels with the dish. The suggested dish could achieve very high temperatures and might be utilized in solar reactors to generate high-temperature solar fuels. Even though dishes are seldom utilized commercially for power production, engines are now favored for power conversion. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to explain the benefits of this technology in a world where fossil fuel usage is a genuine issue that society must address.
Evaluating the Impact of Weather Conditions on the Effectiveness and Performance of PV Solar Systems and Inverters
Authors: Atyia Thamir , Qasim Mohib
Published: August 2023

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have become an increasingly popular and
environmentally friendly source of renewable energy. However, the performance and
effectiveness of these systems can be significantly influenced by various weather
conditions. This paper aims to evaluate the impact of weather conditions on the
effectiveness and performance of PV solar systems and inverters. This paper utilizes a
comprehensive dataset of solar irradiance, temperature, wind speed, and other weather
parameters collected from multiple locations over an extended period. Various
performance indicators, such as power output, efficiency, and reliability, are analyzed
and compared under different weather conditions. The findings of this paper reveal the
significant influence of weather conditions on the performance of PV solar systems and
inverters. It is observed that variations in solar irradiance, temperature can lead to
fluctuations in power output and efficiency. High ambient temperatures, for example,
can negatively affect the performance of solar panels by increasing the operating
temperature and reducing their conversion efficiency. These events can cause physical
damage, reduce solar irradiance, and impair the functionality of inverters, leading to a
decrease in overall system performance. The research outcomes presented in this paper
provide valuable insights for system designers, engineers, policymakers, and investors in
the renewable energy sector.
Management of operational activities at the Regional Human Milk Collection Center: an analysis from the perspective of local intervention strategies and information systems
Authors: Orsetti Matias , Bertolini Yamila , Villaalta Andrea Fabiana , Creo Fernanda , Santillan Patricia
Published: August 2023

The purpose of the creation of the Human Milk Donation Network is to function as a device for knowledge and interaction between actors at different provincial, regional and municipal levels, to revalue and empower the figure of the community promoter, administrative and childcare worker as part of the health team, each in his/her role, raising awareness among the population of the importance of milk donation, strengthening promotion and increasing the number of donors, jointly elaborating (central, regional and municipal teams) local intervention strategies and establishing and integrating the information system. The objective of this paper was to describe the experience on the implementation of the Human Milk Collection Center that contributes to increase the volume of human milk for pasteurization in the human milk bank, in the HZGA Prof. Dr. Ramon Carrillo of Ciudadela in the month January to March 2022. Between the two hospital institutions, the Human Milk Bank of the HZGA San Martin de La Plata and the Breastfeeding Center of the HZGA Prof. Dr. Ramon Carrillo de Ciudadela, an effective chain of support for breastfeeding has been activated, through the Health Service Network modality, with the objective of contributing to the increase of pasteurized human milk. With this purpose, safe strategies have been promoted, which promote donation and increase the number of human milk donors, a coordinated work has been propitiated that guarantees equity of access to human milk and equal opportunities for premature or critical newborns who require pasteurized milk, when there is not enough milk from the mother's own milk, donated milk is the best alternative.
World trends in health science student publications
Authors: Gonzalez-Argote Javier , Aveiro-Róbalo Telmo Raul
Published: August 2023

Background: the training and promotion of new researchers as an essential contribution in the construction of science is now a crucial aspect in higher education. Aim: to characterize communication patterns and impact of medical science student scientific output worldwide. Methods: a bibliometric study was carried out on student scientific output in health sciences, using the Scopus database. It was defined as "article with student participation" those in which at least one author who declared in his affiliation to be a student of one of the careers in health sciences (Medicine, Dentistry or Nursing) appeared. Results: Were retrieved 21162 documents, 94,77 % were original, followed by reviews (8,25 %) and letters (5,30 %). The most productive region was the Middle East. The Biomedical categories prevailed in the study, headed by Medicine. Conclusions: the pattern of student scientific communication at a global level is characterized by a tendency to increase scientific output with a high leadership of authors from the Middle East and North America. These results reflect the rise of the scientific student movement in recent years, in terms of raising the scientific quality of graduates of health sciences careers
TRIPS (THYSANOPTERA) ASOCIADOS AL CULTIVO DE ZARZAMORA Y ARÁNDANO EN LOS REYES, MICHOACÁN, MÉXICO
Authors: Ortega-Arenas Laura Delia , Ortega-Arenas Laura Delia , Gonzalez-Hernandez Hector , Rodriguez-Leyva Esteban , Rodriguez-Arrieta Jesus Alexander
Published: August 2023

Background. Different species of thrips are listed as important pests in berries. They cause damage to leaves, flowers and fruits, which cause poor development and deformation of the berry, and loss of production; some species are associated with plant pathogens transmission. Objectives. To determine the species of thrips (Thysanoptera) associated with blackberry and blueberry and their seasonal abundance, in the producing region of Los Reyes, Michoacán, Mexico and to determine the most attractive sticky trap color to collect thrips. Methodology. The thrips were captured monthly through direct collection on the plants, and with sticky traps (yellow and blue), from April 2021 to August 2022. Results. 1,615 specimens were obtained, all from Thripidae family, belonging to four genera and six species. Frankliniella and Scirtothrips were the most abundant genera and accounted 96% of the material collected. F. occidentalis was most abundant in blackberry var. Laurita and Elvira, and S. dorsalis in blackberry var. Dasha and blueberry var. Arana. F. bruneri and F. minuta and Plesiothrips ayarsi were first recorded as occasional species, and Neohydatothrips gracilipes as frequent in blackberry var. Dasha and Laurita. The sticky yellow traps caught more thrips. The greater abundance coincided with periods of sprouting and flowering of both crops. Implications. The determination of thrips species that damage berries cultivation and their population fluctuation are fundamental for the implementation of an integrated management program. Conclusions. These results enrich the information of the Mexican fauna of Thysanoptera in berries, as well as the attraction to the color of certain traps and seasonal abundance.
Some questions on the distribution of prime gaps and some formulas involving prime gaps
Authors: Jakimczuk Rafael
Published: August 2023

In this article we present some questions on the distribution of prime gaps. Apparently the solutions of these questions are very difficult. We also obtain some formulas involving prime gaps. Our results are valid for more general integer sequences.
The Future Of Jakarta As A Global Business City After The Relocation Of Indonesia's Capital To Borneo
Authors: Dewi Marulina
Published: August 2023

This research concept paper examines the potential evolution of Jakarta's role as a global business city following the consequential decision to relocate Indonesia's capital to Borneo. The paper undertakes a comprehensive analysis of the economic, infrastructural, and socio-political dimensions that shape Jakarta's prospects in this new paradigm. Drawing from reputable sources and scholarly insights, the paper provides a structured exploration of the multifaceted implications of the capital relocation and its implications for Jakarta's position as a global business hub.
Technological Transfer Channels of Food and Beverage Processing Multinationals to Host Countries: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: RAMA Ruth
Published: August 2023

This research examines the possibility of food and beverage (F&B)-processing multinational corporations serving as a viable conduit for the international diffusion of technology. It utilises existing literature to analyse three potential avenues through which technology transfer occurs from these corporations to host sectors: contract farming, domestic collaboration for innovation, and spillover effects of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In specific instances, these firms might provide support to local innovators through financial assistance or complementary resources. Additionally, they may actively facilitate technology transfers to particular types of local partners and they may generate demonstration effects. Nevertheless, the prevailing evidence consistently indicates that the impact of FDI on the host sector is generally limited or selective. The findings of this study cast doubt on the overly optimistic views held by international organizations and host governments regarding FDI in the food sector as a major source of cutting-edge technology for host countries. The incentives offered to food and beverage multinationals should be carefully calibrated to strike a balance between acknowledging potential benefits to the sector's innovation system and maintaining a realistic perspective on the actual outcomes. This study combines and analyses three separate empirical lines of research in parallel to offer factual elements for a policy debate. By integrating these different research approaches, the study aims to contribute to a well-informed discussion on relevant policy matters.© 2023 The Author(s). Published by RITHA Publishing. This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
THE RESULTS OF SEPTOPLASTY IN PATIENTS WITH VARIOUS FORMS OF DEVIATED
OF THE NASAL SEPTUM USING THE TECHNIQUE OF EXTRACORPOREAL
REMODELING AND REPLANTATION OF THE SEPTUM
Authors: Garibyan Araik , Gevorkyan Sona , Chahoyan Angela , Harutyunyan Armen
Published: August 2023

Objective: To present the results of extracorporeal septoplasty in patients with various forms of deviated of the nasal septum, using
the technique of replantation of the septum and to discuss the advantages and limitations.
Materials and methods: The work is based on clinical observations of 164 patients with curvature of the nasal septum from 2018 to
2023. All patients underwent a standard otorhinolaryngological examination, spiral computed tomography CT of the nose and paranasal
sinuses in coronary and axial projections.
Endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity carried out by an endoscope of the Karl Storz company. Nasal breathing is objectively
evaluated with the help of the "PC 300 nose manometer" by ATMOS, which allows to register the pressure in one half of the nose
while the patient breathes through the other.
A modified "extracorporeal" septoplasty is used, which consists in the complete isolation and temporary removal of the deformed
quadrilateral cartilage, followed by its correction and reimplantation. The operation was performed under general anesthesia with
performed oral intubation.
Results: No complications were observed during the operation, the patients were satisfied with the aesthetic and functional results of septoplasty. Complications were noted in the remote postoperative period. long-term swelling of the mucous membrane of the nose (partially obstructed nasal breathing), which was stopped by taking antihistamines, in 5 patients. In all clinical observations, stable support of the cartilaginous part of the nasal septum and the absence of its secondary deviation were obtained, which also directly affects the harmonic aesthetic results of the shape of the external nose and free nasal breathing.
The indicators of the rhinomanometer showed a significant improvement in nasal breathing and are approaching the values accepted as the norm.
Conclusions: Extracorporeal septoplasty in patients with various forms of curvature of the nasal septum is an effective surgical technique that gives optimal functional results.
TENTING POLE ABUTMENT TECHNIQUE FOR THE EASY RECONSTRUCTION OF SEVERELY RESORBED ALVEOLAR RIDGES
Authors: Sohn Dong-Seok , Lui Albert , Choi Hyunsuk
Published: August 2023

Dental implant-supported oral rehabilitation is a widely used procedure in modern dentistry. However, implant placement on an atrophic alveolar ridge remains a challenging task due to the insufficient quantity and poor quality of bone. To address this issue, various surgical techniques have been employed to overcome vertical bone deficiency at implant sites, including guided bone regeneration (GBR) using non-resorbable barrier membranes or titanium mesh, onlay block grafting with intraosseous or extraosseous bone blocks, distraction osteogenesis, sandwich osteotomy with an interposition bone graft, and the ramus split bone technique.
These surgical procedures are not without their drawbacks, however. They can be technically challenging, require longer surgery times, and result in significant postoperative patient discomfort. Additionally, because the implants are not placed simultaneously, the patient's edentulous healing period is prolonged.
The utilization of tenting pole implants and abutments in conjunction with GBR procedure is a safe and effective technique for advanced ridge augmentation. This procedure has minimal complications. Future investigations are required to validate the effectiveness of this technique.
Desarrollo de Competencias Específicas de la Matemática
Authors: Alcaraz Núñez Bertha , Moreno Galeana Luz Amada
Published: August 2023

En el presente estudio de investigación surge por la necesidad de desarrollar lascompetencias matemáticas en estudiantes de tercer semestre de la Licenciatura enEducación Secundaria con especialidad en matemática del Centro de Actualización delMagisterio-Acapulco en la asignatura de Observación y Práctica Docente I. Para larealización de esta investigación fue necesario observar al estudiante para determinar silogró la competencia matemática a través de su práctica docente.Es muy importante mencionar que el plan y programa de estudios de educaciónbásica (2011), contempla un nuevo modelo educativo que es el desarrollo de lascompetencias básica en los estudiantes. Por otro lado el plan y programa de estudios de lalicenciatura en educación secundaria (1999) de nivel superior, no considera el desarrollo delas competencias en ninguna de sus áreas, en este caso el estudio que se llevó a cabo fueespecíficamente en el área de la matemática.
Competencias Docentes para la Enseñanza de Nivel Superior en Entornos Virtuales
Authors: Arriaga Nabor Ma. Oralia , Chávez Arcega Marco Antonio , Ramírez Covarrubias Alma Cristina
Published: August 2023

La formación de docentes en entornos virtuales en la educación superior conlleva laadquisición de nuevas competencias para la interacción educativa, que permitan desarrollarhabilidades que van más allá del simple conocimiento y la adquisición de destrezas en lasactividades que comúnmente debe realizar un tutor. El presente trabajo se realizó en laUniversidad Autónoma de Nayarit. Se utilizaron datos obtenidos del programa académicode Ciencias de la Comunicación, ofertado a distancia durante los periodos de 2004 a 2006.Se indagó el impacto de las competencias docentes y la intervención pedagógica enrelación a factores inherentes al proceso de enseñanza- aprendizaje. Se realizaron análisisestadísticos para determinar los factores que intervinieron en el desarrollo del mismo.
Factores que influyen en la motivación para aprender matemáticas en estudiantes de una Preparatoria de la Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
Authors: García Ángeles Liliana , Estrada Esquivel Ana Luisa
Published: August 2023

En este trabajo se presentan los resultados de una investigación mixta, se estudiaronlas creencias de los estudiantes de una preparatoria de la Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit.Se aplicó una encuesta a una muestra probabilística de 620 de una población de 1,416estudiantes de los tres grados. Encontrando altos porcentajes de creencias en contra de lasmatemáticas, su enseñanza y su contexto social.
Turismo Rural Sustentable y la Pesca Ribereña de Camarón con Tapos, Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de Nayarit.
Authors: García Carmona José Benito , López Flores Priscila Lizzette , Fonseca Morales María Alicia
Published: August 2023

Ante el avance de la cultura Occidental y manifiesta en la Norteamericana quepor más de tres décadas, con una actitud hegemónica,homogenizante y excluyente,sustentada en la política económica neoliberal y su mundo globalizado,respaldada porun libre mercado y un mundo democrático, que a subsumido a las culturas originariasimponiendo sus marcas y modelos mercadológicos como lo son las grandes cadenas deempresas multinacionales como MacDonals, Walmart, Coca Cola,Levi´s, Burger King,Sears, Blockbuster, entre muchas más, hacen hoy que sus propias ciudadanías busquenlo diferente lo alternativo, manifiesto esto por sus propios turistas que buscan en losdestinos turísticos de los países en vía de desarrollo industrial y económico, susproductos alternativos al modelo occidental altamente contaminante, hacen de suspoblaciones que practican el turismo
Impacto de los anuncios televisivos de alimentos y bebidas en las preferencias de consumo de los alumnos de la Primaria Amado Nervo de Tepic, Nayarit
Authors: Gutiérrez Parra Kenya , Enciso Arámbula Rosalva
Published: August 2023

La presente investigación aborda el impacto de los anuncios televisivos dealimentos y bebidas en las preferencias de consumo de los alumnos de la PrimariaAmado Nervo en Tepic, Nayarit. Donde los participantes son los alumnos de sextogrado sección A. Se evaluó la relación existente entre los productos anunciados entelevisión y la preferencia de consumo de alimentos y bebidas por los alumnos, y siexiste un control legal de la publicidad sobre alimentos y bebidas dirigidas a los niños.La metodología utilizada en la presente investigación, es de enfoquecuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo, donde se documenta el factor de la influenciamediante un cuestionario de indagación. Los resultados muestran que el 100 por cientode los alumnos consumen productos anunciados en televisión y que más del 60 porciento de ellos los consumen más de tres días a la semana.
Aportes de la Implantación del Sistema Administrativo de Calidad (SAC) como parte de la Reforma Administrativa, en la gestión educativa y escolar de la UAN
Authors: Campos Ochoa J. Isabel , Heredia Quevedo Enedina , Barajas Ibarra Denisse Paulina
Published: August 2023

Con la Reforma Universitaria, nuestra Institución se planteó mejorar la gestióninstitucional, fomentando la cultura de la planeación y rendición de cuentas, así comoimplantar un sistema de gestión de la calidad basado en las orientaciones de las normasISO 9000, denominado Sistema Administrativo de Calidad (SAC).El sistema se implanta durante 2004, y en 2005 son certificados los primeros 37procesos definidos como estratégicos por la administración universitaria, en 2006fueron incorporados los procesos de control escolar a nivel central y en 2008 se ampliala cobertura de control escolar hacia las Unidades Académicas. En 2009, el SAC seimplanta en las primeras 29 Unidades Académicas, y en 2010, son incorporadas alalcance del Certificado de Calidad, demostrando que dichos procesos se desarrollabanconforme a los estándares internacionales de la Norma ISO 9001.
Influencia del Facebook en la relación de pareja
Authors: LGarcía Rivera Lilia Alejandra , Enciso Arámbula Rosalva
Published: August 2023

La presente investigación se realizó con un enfoque cuantitativo del tipodescriptivo en donde se analizó las afectaciones que Facebook genera en la relación depareja en estudiantes y personal administrativo del área de Ciencias Sociales yHumanidades de la Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit (UAN), los objetivosdeterminados fueron el conocer con qué frecuencia utilizan la red social, el tipo deinformación que intercambian y con quién, así también se analizó a quienes afecta mása hombre o a mujeres.
La Importancia de las Relaciones Humanas para la Calidad en el Servicio Turístico
Authors: Flores Rodríguez Diana Araceli , García Castillón Dania del Carmen , Olimón Robles Amalia Yolanda , Piña Méndez María Francisca
Published: August 2023

La actividad turística siempre ha sido muy sensible a los cambios de actitud de losprestadores de servicio tanto de las áreas de atención directas como de las indirectas, por loque la conjunción de factores donde interviene la calidad, las relaciones humanas y elservicio, hacen que los destinos se conviertan en lugares exitosos.Por lo tanto, las relaciones armónicas en todas sus manifestaciones de las empresasturísticas, de las instituciones que participan y de la comunidad anfitriona son los elementosfundamentales que norman la convivencia entre las diferentes culturas que desarrollan talactividad.
The Effect of Ginger Compresses on Dysmenorrhea in Young Women in The Semanggi Village Surakarta
Authors: Shinta Fitri Nur , Susilowati Tri
Published: August 2023

Background: Most of teenage girls who are menstruating experience several symptoms and the largest number of these symptoms is heartburn or menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea). One of the therapies that can be done for women who experience dysmenorrhea is ginger compresses. The general content in ginger can also provide a warm effect and cause enlargement of the veins which will increase blood circulation to the cell membrane so that the uterine muscles relax. Objective: To determine the effect of ginger compresses on dysmenorrhea in young womens in Semanggi Village. Methods: Quantitative research with quasi experiment design using one group pre-test – post-test design, non-probability sampling technique, using purposive sampling method with a sample of 43 respondents, research instrument through NRS (Numeric Rating Scale) questionnaire. Results: After analyzing the data using the wilcoxon test, the p-value (0.000)<0.05 was obtained. Conclusion: There is an effect of ginger compresses on dysmenorrhea in young women in the Semanggi Village, Surakarta.
Qualitative Analysis of West African Economic and Monetary Union Decades’ Economic Growth
Authors: Coulibaly Siriki , Guei Pierre
Published: August 2023

The study analyses the long growth rate period contribution to human development in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) from 1996 to 2019 introducing time and institutional indicators effects analyses. Time and institutional effects both greatly improve model's diagnostics statistics. Time effects reduce growth variable coefficient and its significance, but not institutional effects. Combined effects inhibit growth contribution to human development. It appears essential to increase the resiliency of growth and the efficiency of government institutions.
Uso de técnicas no farmacológicas para favorecer el estado emocional durante la aplicación del método Ponseti en pacientes pediátricos con pie equino varo congénito en Bogotá, Colombia
Authors: Niño-Vargas Hannie Jhuliana , Cantor-Cruz Francy , Cifuentes-Álvarez María Ligia , Quevedo-Blanco Sonia Mercedes , Zorro-Cerón Sandra Patricia , Soto-Caro Natalia , Yomayusa-González Nancy
Published: August 2023

Introducción. Durante la aplicación del método Ponseti (MP), el niño puede mostrar incomodidad, tensión muscular o movimientos corporales que hacen del procedimiento una experiencia desagradable y estresante para pacientes, familiares y personal de salud.
Objetivos. Describir los desenlaces de la aplicación de técnicas no farmacológicas (TNF) para el favorecer el estado emocional durante la atención estándar de pacientes con pie equino varo congénito (PEVC) tratados con el MP, el nivel de satisfacción del paciente y su familia con la atención recibida y la calidad de la atención en salud, y evaluar los posibles factores asociados al éxito de la aplicación de las TNF.
Metodología. Estudio observacional descriptivo realizado en una cohorte de 21 niños atendidos en una clínica Ponseti de Bogotá (Colombia) entre febrero y noviembre de 2021. Las TNF se aplicaron en dos esquemas diferenciados por los sentidos estimulados. Los datos se describen usando medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión (prueba de Shapiro-Wilk), y la asociación exploratoria entre tener éxito en los esquemas de TNF y las variables se determinó con la prueba de chi-cuadrado (p≥0,05).
Resultados. La mediana de edad fue 4,5 meses y el primer esquema de TNF fue exitoso en el 66,67% de los pacientes (97 consultas). El nivel de satisfacción de los cuidadores fue alto (86,07%). El equipo sanitario reportó que el procedimiento fue “extremadamente fácil” o “muy fácil” (86,07%-88,52%). Se identificaron como posibles factores asociados exploratoriamente al éxito del primer esquema de TNF el sexo, antecedente de tratamiento con MP, y nivel de satisfacción del cuidador con la atención recibida.
Conclusión. Las TNF mejoran el estado psicoemocional del niño, facilitando la aplicación del MP y aumentando la satisfacción del cuidador y del equipo sanitario con las sesiones de tratamiento.
Tuberculosis vertebral posterior a infección por SARS-CoV-2 en un niño: reporte de caso
Authors: Jiménez-Marín David , Toro-Posada Álvaro , Arroyave-Rivera Sergio Andrés , García-Gil Juan José
Published: August 2023

Introducción. La tuberculosis osteoarticular en niños es una condición infrecuente que representa un pequeño porcentaje de las infecciones extrapulmonares por Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Presentación del caso. Niño de 30 meses con antecedente de que COVID-19 que fue llevado al servicio de urgencias por dolor en la marcha, imposibilidad para la bipedestación y dolor severo en posición decúbito. El paciente tenía niveles de reactantes de fase aguda elevados y mediante tomografía computarizada y resonancia magnética nuclear se evidenció destrucción de L3 con pérdida de la médula ósea, colapso vertebral y colección de fluido, así como compromiso de L4. Posteriormente, en una biopsia abierta se encontró colección de fluido con secreción, con resultado negativo en cultivos de bacterias y resultado positivo en prueba molecular de detección de Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Una semana después del ingreso, se inició manejo farmacológico antituberculoso y se inmovilizó con ortesis toracolumbosacra. En un nuevo ingreso al servicio de urgencias, se realizó drenaje quirúrgico por dehiscencia de la herida, secreción y febrícula. Sin embargo, en un control posterior se encontró espondilodiscitis en L3 y L4, y abscesos epidurales. Finalmente, una vez terminado el manejo con ortesis, en un último control se observó que el paciente presentaba cifosis toracolumbar residual, pero no tenía signos de compromisos radicular o medular, ni de déficit osteoarticular.
Conclusión. La tuberculosis vertebral es una condición infrecuente en población pediátrica, por lo que es importante tener una sospecha clínica en todos los niños con síntomas típicos de la enfermedad.
Low Back Pain Diagnostic Approach
Authors: Molla Leonard , Preza Krenar , Simaku Artan
Published: August 2023

Low back pain is one of the leading causes of primary care and emergency room visits and job-related disability in many countries [1]. Back pain is sorted into three categories, differentiated by the duration of symptoms. Acute back pain, which is the focus of this article, is classified as pain lasting 6 weeks or less, subacute back pain is pain that has been present between 6 and 12 weeks, and chronic back pain is pain that persists longer than 12 weeks. Etiologies of low back pain include (but are certainly not limited to) mechanical injury (e.g., muscle sprain or spasm, ligament strain, facet joint disruption), arthritis, sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy), spinal fracture, malignancy, connective tissue disease, infection (e.g., vertebral osteomyelitis, epidural abscess), cauda equina syndrome, metabolic causes (e.g., hyperparathyroidism), abdominal or retroperitoneal visceral or vascular processes, psychogenic pain, and malingering. Careful history-taking and physical examination are crucial to diagnosing the etiology of back pain. This review presents the current state of science regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.
Forensic medicine examinations of some Albanian victims after the end of the Kosova war of 1999
Authors: ÇIPI Bardhyl , HALITI Naim , SINAMATI Admir
Published: August 2023

After the end of the war in Kosovo in 1999, forensic medicine examinations of Albanian victims began to be carried out, mainly by foreign teams, but a part of them also by two teams of forensic medicine doctors from Albania assisted by Kosovar forensic doctors. Methods: As it is known, forensic medicine is a science that is more involved than other disciplines in the events that occur in any period of time, having a close relationship with criminology (the science of the scientific study of criminal phenomena), where the latter receives data highly valued by forensic medicine. Precisely, in such a broad perspective, are also analyzed the forensic data of the cases examined by us. At the beginning of this study, the impressions of the situation in Kosovo after the war are given with pictures of the corpses killed by the Serbian army and paramilitaries, followed by the results of the examinations of many corpses or their remains by us during our stay there. Then some other forensic documents are analyzed, including the book: “Quai des ombres” (Paris 2012) by Professor Lecomte, director of the Medical Institute of Paris, in which, among other things, she shows her memories of the examinations she carried out, of the corpses of Kosovar victims immediately after the end of the Kosovo war. Results: From everything that was seen and examined by us, as well as from the analysis of other materials, the idea was reinforced that the tragic events that preceded the war in Kosovo can be considered as one of the culminating points of the genocide murders to the Albanian people from its neighbors. But in contrast to all the previous genocidal murders, accurately proven by the numerous forensic examinations of the Albanian victims, the Albanian people reacted more decisively and persistently by creating the KLA (Kosovo Liberation Army) that fighted with the Serbian army and paramilitaries. On the other hand, these massacres were recognized and shocked the entire civilized world, especially the USA, which quickly intervened and freed Kosovo once and for all from the Serbian yoke. Conclusion: It is concluded that: Forensic medicine in its broadest sense constitutes very important evidence for the detection of genocidal murders. In the recent genocide against the people of Kosovo, the forensic evidence, undoubtedly invalidates forensic arguments of Serbia in an irrefutable manner, the completely unimportant, often even false, according to which the Albanians were who have killed the Serbs. Keywords: Kosovo, forensic evidence of genocide, Serbian genocide against Albanians of Kosovo, Kosovo war.
Self-care in chronic diseases. The patient-caregiver dyad in the Albanian reality
Authors: CIPA Lindita , De MARIA Maddalena
Published: August 2023

Multiple chronic diseases mostly affect people over 65 years old, when age-related changes, complicated by physical, cognitive, and emotional problems accelerate functional decline. This increases the elderly population to a high risk of deterioration of their health condition and predisposes to various chronic diseases. Objective: Patient self-care and the caregiver’s contribution to patient self-care is the main purpose of this study. Observation of the patient to reduce the burden of the disease and obtain better results for their life. Methods: Is a multicenter transversal study at zero time, the study provides for the administration of a validated questionnaire in the Albanian language and addressed to a sample of 30 patient-caregiver dyads in the Albanian population, using specific tools to evaluate the management of the chronic pathology and the patient’s self-care skills and the caregiver care framework. Results: Patients were mainly male (53%) with an average age of 74 years. The average reported selfcare for maintenance score was 57.63, for monitoring the score was 55.00 and for management was 59.11. For the caregivers the most prevalent subjects were female (60%) with an average age of 60 years old. The average reported score for the contribution of caregivers at selfcare maintenance was 47.08, at selfcare monitoring was 55.00 and at selfcare management was 59.00. Discussion: This study seeks to determine self-care maintenance, monitoring, management, and confidence by including sociodemographic and clinical variables to assess care outcomes in dyads in the context of multiple chronic conditions. Keywords: chronic illness, chronic disease, nursing care, self-care.
Sex education among young adults
Authors: MULGECI Kujtim , CELA Kristi
Published: August 2023

Sex education relates to the dissemination of information regarding human reproductive system, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, childbirth, puberty, menstruation, and menopause. In Albania, sex education began to become part of the education system for the first time in 1995. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the level of education for sexual health among young adults and to ponder upon the effects of current sex education available for them and the possibilities of improvement. Methods: The study included 200 subjects 72.9% female (n=146) and 27.1% males (n=54) with age range from 18 to 23 years old. Results: The main source of information for sex education turns out to be the Internet (53.8%). This form of education has had a considerable effect on the subject’s sexual life, as half of the subjects think this information is enough for them. 67% of the sample (n=134), think that they need more information regarding sex education. Regarding the knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases, it turns out that the subjects are more informed about HIV/AIDS (96%). They were less informed about condyloma acuminata, HPV, chlamydia and syphilis. The most used protective method is the condom (66.5%), followed by emergency pills (11.2%) and oral contraceptives (7.6%). Conclusion: Sex education among young adults in Albania results promising, as this sample of young adults was knowledgeable about STT and protection. Keywords: sex education, sexually transmitted diseases, protective measures.
Sosialisasi Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan di Desa Tutuwaru Pulau Letti Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya
Authors: Litualy Janet Wilsye , Leunupun Engrith Grafelia , Killay Thimotina , Kamaruddin Sitti Fatimah , Batkunde Adonia Anita , Kriswantini Dwi , Sitanala Theresia F.
Published: August 2023

Pajak merupakan peralihan kekayaan dari rakyat kepada kas Negara yang menjadi sumber pendapatan Negara dan dipergunakan untuk kepentingan masyarakat. Tindak lanjutnya, kemudian ditetapkan Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya Nomor 5 Tahun 2019 tentang tata cara pemungutan Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan Perdesaan dan Perkotaan. Peraturan ini sebagai dasar hukum bagi pengenalan pajak daerah Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya. Permasalahan yang terjadi di Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya adalah kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat untuk membayar pajak bumi dan bangunan karena kondisi rentan kendali yang cukup sulit dijangkau sehingga masyarakat sulit mengakses informasi terkait dengan PBB dan juga kurangnya sosialisasi kepada masyarakat terkait pentingnya kesadaran untuk membayar pajak. Oleh karena itu, Program Studi Akuntansi PSDKU UNPATTI mengusulkan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat kepada pimpinan PSDKU Universitas Pattimura dan melakukan kordinasi serta pendekatan dengan Pemerintah Desa Tutuwaru sebagai mitra Program Studi agar kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dapat dilaksanakan di Desa Tutuwaru Pulau Letti Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya. Metode kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dengan metode ceramah, diskusi dan tanya jawabuntuk mengedukasi masyarakat desa tentang pentingnya membayar pajak bumi dan bangunan dengan hasil yang didapat dari kegiatan ini yakni masyarakat mendapatkan pengetahuan mengenai pentingnya pajak bumi dan bangunan serta bagaimana cara perhitungannya
Web-Based Melviana Health Clinic Information System
Authors: Brahma Fahrezi Rendi
Published: August 2023

In today's globalization era, nscience and technology are developing very rapidly, especially information technology. Human need for everything is required to be more efficient, for example it is very clear from the development of information technology, the work that originally still uses a lot of manual systems at this time has begun to decrease, because it began to practice to a computerized system. Because with a computerized process any work will be easier to do. In the process of developing data and information needs that are growing longer, has encouraged better handling of data and information so that each element can be implemented optimally the author to get information relevant to the topic and problems that will or are being researched. The information can be obtained from scientific books, research reports, yearbooks and written sources both printed and electronic.