bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sporotrichosis: A Comprehensive Review on Epidemiology, Clinical and Treatment of an Emerging Mycosis
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México., Rios López Giovanna Aldonza , Franco Andrea Sierra ,   Hospital General Regional No.45 del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México., Vázquez Nataly Paola Rentería ,   Hospital General Regional #1 Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, México, Hernández Nancy Marysol Guevara ,   Hospital General de Zona #2 Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Dr. Efrén Correa Magallanes. Fresnillo, Zacatecas., Galaviz Vannia Magdalena Araujo ,   Hospital general regional #1, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México., Bross Michelle Mejía ,   Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
Published: August 2023

Sporotrichosis is an emerging subcutaneous mycosis caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii. In this article, a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, clinical and treatment of this disease is presented. Relevant aspects of its geographical distribution, risk factors, zoonotic transmission and epidemic outbreaks are discussed. In addition, the clinical variability of sporotrichosis is analyzed in detail, describing its various forms of presentation, including cutaneous, lymphangitic and systemic. Diagnostic challenges associated with its similarity to other mycoses and skin diseases are highlighted, and guidelines for its microbiological diagnosis are provided. Therapeutic options are also discussed, with emphasis on the use of systemic antifungals and the consideration of surgical treatment in selected cases. Finally, the importance of comprehensive knowledge of sporotrichosis to improve early detection, effective clinical management and prevention of complications in patients affected by this fungal infection is highlighted.
Análisis del delito de estafa desde la psicología forense: una propuesta interdisciplinaria.
Authors: Pérez Martínez Armenio , López Pérez Rafael
Published: August 2023

El estudio de la estafa ha sido realizado, predominantemente, desde la jurisprudencia y la psicología jurídica; introducir en los estudios de la estafa el componente económico comportamental y valorar los posibles determinantes es una perspectiva de análisis novedosa incorporada en este artículo. El objetivo es analizar el funcionamiento de la estafa como un comportamiento fraudulento, discerniendo elementos propios de los estafadores y sus víctimas, desde una postura epistemológica centrada en la psicología forense, la criminología, la victimología y la economía conductual. La investigación es una revisión sistemática de tipo cualitativa, descriptiva, se realiza la búsqueda y análisis de fuentes primarias y secundarias de información, que se encuentran en bases de datos de alto impacto académico. Se aplica los métodos deductivo y analítico-sintético. Las conclusiones resaltan la necesidad de seguir desarrollando investigaciones que profundicen en las características de los sujetos que intervienen en el delito de estafa.
Scientific substantiation to updating drinking water quality monitoring programs
Authors: Novikova Yuliya A. , Tikhonova Nadezhda A. , Fedorov Vladimir N. , Kopytenkova Olga I. , Myasnikov Igor O. , Alenteva Olga S. , Friedman Kirill B.
Published: August 2023

Introduction. The results of systematic drinking water quality laboratory tests are the most informative sources. Recommendations on the managing of drinking water quality monitoring were developed in 2020.
The purpose of the study was to substantiate methodological approaches to updating drinking water quality monitoring programs.
Materials and methods. The results of drinking water quality laboratory tests in the Murmansk region, conducted in 2021 in accordance with the monitoring program, were used. The results were analyzed for compliance with the recommendations of the drinking water quality monitoring program. An assessment of the compliance of the results of laboratory studies with hygienic standards and public health risk.
Results. In Monchegorsk, the drinking water quality was studied at nine control points according to sanitary-chemical, microbiological, and parasitological indicators. The multiplicity of studies per year ranged from 1 to 12 studies. The quality of drinking water in Monchegorsk corresponded to hygienic standards, with the exception of single excesses in the content of chlorine residual free and colour.
Limitations. When conducting the study, the results of the monitoring were used only for 2021, the results of drinking water quality production control were not taken into account.
Conclusion. To carry out an objective drinking water quality assessment, it is necessary to update the existing programs of monitoring its quality in the settlements of the Murmansk region carried out within the framework of the social hygienic monitoring (SHM). The authors propose an algorithm for updating monitoring programs
Analisa waste material besi dalam upaya pengendalian sisa material konstruksi
Authors: Ebtha Yuni Ni Kadek Sri , Yuliana Ni Putu Indah , Sudiarta I Komang
Published: August 2023

Setiap proyek konstruksi akan selalu memunculkan dampak yang positif dan negatif,  satu dampak negatif yang muncul akibat pembangunan adalah munculnya sisa material konstruksi atau yang disebut dengan construction Waste yang dapat memicu permasalahan baru. Terjadinya Waste ini tidak dapat dibiarkan begitu saja karena dapat mengganggu proses pelaksanaan pembangunan secara keseluruhan dan merugikan bagi pemilik atau kontraktor sendiri. Hal ini akan memakan banyak tempat di dalam area proyek yang terbatas, sehingga perlu dilakukan penanganan yang serius, yang sudah tentu hal ini akan semakin menambah biaya proyek secara keseluruhan. Penelitian dilakukan pada salah satu pembangunan gedung Hotel di Bali, pada tahap pekerjaan struktur. Adapun skup pekerjaan yang dikerjakan adalah Basement 1 dan 2, lantai ground, Mezanine, Lantai 2 dan 3. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis kuantitatif yaitu menghitung volume material besi berdasarkan gambar shop drawing dan berdasarkan kebutuhan lapangan. Secara singkat penelitian ini diawali dengan mengumpulkan data sekunder, melakukan perhitungan kebutuhan material besi berdasarkan shop drawing, menghitung kebutuhan material besi di lapangan, kemudian menentukan waste besi berdasarkan selisih antara kebutuhan gambar dengan yang terpasang di lapangan. Pada penelitian ini diameter besi yang digunakan adalah D25, D22, D19, D16, D13, D10, dan f8. Total kebutuhan besi yang dihitung sesuai gambar shop drawing adalah 1.621.214 kg, dan kebutuhan besi sesuai yang terpasang di lapangan adalah 1.714.052 kg. Adapun rincian waste besi berdasarkan jenis pekerjaanya adalah pile cap waste 7,0%, Sloof waste 6,5%, kolom waste 5,0%, balok waste 7,0%, plat lantai waste 6,0%. Sehingga rata-rata waste besi adalah  6,3%.
Integrated Marketing Communication Strategies and Rebranding of Telkom Kenya
Authors: Kamau Faith , Mberia Hellen , Ndavula John
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to establish the effectiveness of integrated marketing communication strategies on rebranding of Telkom Kenya from Orange.

Methodology: Questionnaires and interview guides were used to obtain qualitative and quantitative data with most of the quantitative data collected through questionnaires administered to the 80 respondents, representing subscribers. The questionnaires were administered online through Google Forms while one on one interview sessions with the key informants from Telkom Kenya conducted using interviews guides. Collected data was cleaned, coded and entered into the computer for analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 21. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical approaches. Qualitative data was analyzed through thematic analysis. Findings were presented in table, graph and narrative text formats.

Findings: Key finding was that the joint effect of advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing and other forms of IMC was significant on the success of rebranding in Telkom Kenya. Regression analysis of the variables showed that sales promotion (p=.004) and direct marketing (p=.028) were significant (p<0.05) compared to advertisement whose effect on rebranding was 0.138 i.e. p>0.05.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The theory of persuasion may anchor future studies in the telecommunication providers. The study recommends that the telecommunication companies need not only to plan their rebranding but to ensure that they embrace IMC that is driven through application of current information and communication technologies. Collaboration with the government is vital in crafting a regulatory framework that fosters fair competition and supports the telecommunications industry's growth. Engaging in dialogue with regulatory authorities will also help address any potential barriers to the company's rebranding efforts and ensure compliance with relevant policies. Furthermore, the government's involvement in public awareness campaigns can help promote the rebranded Telkom Kenya as a trusted and reliable player in the market. This collaboration could include joint initiatives to expand telecommunication infrastructure, enhance digital literacy, and bridge the digital divide, thereby showcasing Telkom Kenya's commitment to national development goals.
Appraisal Support Dynamics for Protestant Clergy and Their Spouses on Marital Satisfaction in Dagoretti South Sub-County Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Emusugut Eunice , Asatsa Stephen , Okumu Sheba
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine appraisal support dynamics for protestant clergy and their spouses on marital satisfaction in Dagoretti South Sub-County Nairobi, Kenya.

Methodology: This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed method design. The study used a sample size of 273 protestant clergy and their spouses, chosen using a simple random sampling technique for quantitative, and 12 participants who were purposefully selected for qualitative, low and high performance on levels of marital satisfaction. The ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMSS) and the Scales of Perceived Social Support were used to collect quantitative data, with the former having a reliability coefficient of 0.834 and the latter of 0.954, respectively. The researcher used both standardized questionnaires and an in-depth interview guide questionnaire to obtain data. Descriptive analysis and thematic analysis were used to examine the data. The data was presented in form of tables. SPSS version 23 for the social sciences was for inferential analysis.

Findings: The results of this study showed a small but statistically significant negative correlation between appraisal support dynamics and marital happiness. The dynamics of appraisal support had little effect on marital happiness.  Couples whose feedback-giving styles are more combative tend to report lower levels of happiness in their marriages. On the other hand, this could mean that accessing appraisal support is difficult for protestant clerics and their spouses because of their positions in society as religious authorities who are expected to showed highest standards of moral values, which could further strain their relationships.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study was anchored on The Family Stress Theory which was propounded by McCubbin & Patterson in 1983. The study recommends that the protestant clergy and their spouses set up peer to peer support groups that will enable them to overload their marital challenges. This study recommends that the counselling psychologists board should develop a clergy centered psychotherapy that elevates appraisal support in areas of marital relationship.
Hubungan Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru Dengan Hasil Belajar IPS Siswa Kelas V SD IT Cendekia Pematangsiantar Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023
Authors: Sintya Ayu , Fhadillah Icha Willna , Febriyanti Shella Dwi , Bagariang Dewi Sarlina , Sitompul Hamela Sari
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran kompetensi pedagogik guru, gambaran hasil belajar IPS Kelas V dan hubungan yang signifikan antara kompetensi pedagogik guru dengan hasil belajar IPS Kelas V SD IT Cendekia Pematangsiantar. Sementara manfaat penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menambah wawasan dan ilmu pengetahuan yang berhubungan dengan pendidikan, sehingga memberikan kontribusi dalam upaya meningkatkan kualitas sekolah sehingga sekolah mampu mengoptimalkan proses pembelajaran dengan menekankan pada kompetensi pedagogik guru. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode ex-post facto karena fakta yang dikumpulkan sudah ada sebelumnya, dan bersifat korelasional karena yang akan diselidiki adalah pengaruh antara variable. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas V SD IT Cendekia Pematangsiantar. Sehingga, sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 23 siswa kelas V SD IT Cendekia Pematangsiantar yang merupakan penelitian populasi. Variabel babas dalam penelitian ini adalah Kompetensi Pedagogik (Variabel X) sedangkan variabel terikatnya adalah Hasil Belajar Siswa (Variabel Y). Hasil penelitian bahwa ada pengaruh antara kompetensi pedagogik guru terhadap hasil belajar siswa SD IT Cendekia Pematangsiantar. Setelah menganalisis data penulis menemukan bahwa angka  lebih besar dari pada  pada signifikan 5% (0,425 > 0,413). Dengan demikian maka hipotesis alternatif (Ha) diterima sedangkan hipotesis nol (Ho) ditolak. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara kompetensi pedagogik guru terhadap hasil belajar siswa.
Kemampuan Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru Sekolah Dasar dalam Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter pada Peserta Didik Kelas IV UPTD SD 122380
Authors: Sihombing Melany , Tarigan Elya Novita , Damayanti Sri , Sitohang Angelo , Sitompul Hamela Sari
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan di UPTD SD 122380 Jln. Kain Suji yang memiliki tujuan utuk mengetahui Kemampuan Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru Sekolah Dasar Dalam Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter Pada Peserta Didik Kelas IV UPTD SD 122380. Pembahasannya dilakukan secara diskriptif. Data yang dikumpulkan didapatkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi dan catatan lapang. Pengumpulan data ini dilakukan secara seksama dan berkelanjutan sehingga diperoleh data deskripsi yang mengarah pada sebuah kesimpulan. Dalam pelaksanaan program pendidikan karakter di SD Negeri 122380 Jln. Kain suji, peran guru sebagai pendidik sangat utama. Karena proses pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter ini diintegrasikan dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar pada setiap mata pelajaran. Kemudian diwujudkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari dan untuk dijadikan sebagai pembiasaan. Dalam hal ini tidak lepas dari peran penting guru, yang tidak hanya mengajar dan mengejar target kurikulum saja tetapi lebih penting juga dalam memberikan contoh dan teladan bagi siswa-siswanya, serta memberikan arahan dan bimbingan, dan akhirnya menjadi suatu budaya tersendiri bagi sekolah. Guru mengarahkan peserta didik agar dapat memetik nilai-nilai yang terdapat dalam mata pelajaran yang diterimanya, kemudian guru dan siswa merealisasikan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
Análisis del sistema penal juvenil en la legislación de Ecuador y el nuevo paradigma de justicia restaurativa
Authors: Cabrera Cabrera Santiago Vladimir , Maldonado Ordoñez Jorge Alberto
Published: August 2023

El presente artículo de investigación se centra en la importancia de regular la Justicia Restaurativa en el Sistema Penal juvenil de Ecuador, con sus diferentes programas y sus beneficios, para lo cual se utilizarán los métodos científico, analítico y hermenéutico. Se ha planteado regular el nuevo paradigma de la Justicia Restaurativa desde los estándares internacionales e indicar cuáles son las formas de terminación anticipada en la legislación de Ecuador como enfoque restaurativo en la justicia penal juvenil, de igual forma se recurrirá al derecho comparado de la legislación de México y Perú, para demostrar que al tener regulada la justicia restaurativa en el sistema penal juvenil, guiará a los operadores de justicia para un proceso imparcial, especializado y encaminado a la resocialización y reeducación de las y los adolescentes en contacto con el sistema penal, así como la reparación del daño causado a la víctima, garantizando de esta manera los Derechos Humanos de las partes intervinientes.
Comparative Financial Performance and Firm Valuation Analysis: A Malaysian Logistics Service Provider Case Study
Authors: Seow Richard Yeaw Chong
Published: August 2023

This study examines the financial performance of Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Berhad (TNLHB) in the past five financial years (FY2018 to FY2022) ending on 31st March 2022. Data from the audited annual reports were used to conduct financial analysis, covering profitability performance, capital structure and solvency analysis, working capital and liquidity analysis, risk assessment, and firm’s valuation. Peer comparison is used to provide benchmarking analysis. Comparatively, TNLHB has lower profitability ratios, lower solvency ratios, and lower liquidity ratios. The lower profitability was a result of weaker revenue generation and less operational efficiency in profit generation. The lower solvency ratios and liquidity ratios connote a weaker financial position. The top three risk exposures are market and competitive risks, operational risks, and financial risks. Based on a three-method approach, TNLHB is valued between RM0.78 to RM0.93. This paper contributes to the extant literature on performance analysis and firm valuation.
SISTEMA PRODUTIVO POR ORDEM DE PRODUÇÃO: UMA BREVE REVISÃO
Authors: Volpe Luiz Felipe Martins , Ferreira Pedro Luis , Munhoz Marcelo Rodrigo , Gonçalves Gustavo José Correa , Ribeiro Fernando Sabino Fonteque
Published: August 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma breve revisão sobre o sistema produtivo por ordem de produção, destacando seus benefícios na indústria. Explora-se a importância de um software de gestão integrada (ERP) para sua efetividade, juntamente com ferramentas de apoio, como roteiro de fabricação, estrutura de item e padrão descritivo de materiais. O sistema produtivo por ordem de produção mostrou-se uma estratégia eficaz para o gerenciamento e controle das atividades produtivas, resultando em fluxo de produção otimizado, melhor utilização de recursos e redução de custos operacionais. Destaca-se a flexibilidade na execução da produção, redução de estoques desnecessários, melhoria da qualidade, aumento da produtividade, melhor controle dos recursos disponíveis e rastreabilidade dos insumos. Este artigo enfatiza que o sistema produtivo por ordem de produção, aliado a um ERP e ferramentas adequadas, é uma estratégia valiosa para empresas que buscam aprimorar a gestão da produção, obter redução de custos, aumentar a eficiência e satisfazer os clientes em um mercado competitivo.
A SAÚDE MENTAL DAS CRIANÇAS DURANTE A PANDEMIA DA COVID- 19: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Barbosa Gonçalves de Vasconcelos Cecília , Martins Coutinho Fabrícia , Silva Gouveia Irene Maria , De Araújo Motta Carolina , Pires Lana Galinhares Emanuely , Pereira de Oliveira Mércia , Álvaro Ferreira Spósito Pollyanna
Published: August 2023

A pandemia da Covid-19 não ameaçou somente a saúde física da população, mas também a saúde mental, em especial, das crianças. Objetivo: o objetivo do presente trabalho foi discutir sobre a saúde mental das crianças durante a pandemia da Covid-19 no intuito de traçar estratégias que minimizem o impacto advindo desse cenário pandêmico. Método: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura utilizando as bases de dados Scielo e LILACS, no qual foram incluídos artigos completos, publicados entre 2020 e 2023, indexados no idioma português e inglês. Resultados e discussão: foram encontrados 151 artigos, sendo que após aplicação dos critérios de elegibilidade, 14 foram incluídos na revisão. Os principais sintomas relacionados à saúde mental manifestados pelas crianças durante o período pandêmico foram a depressão, a ansiedade, o estresse, o medo e a diminuição da interação social. Além disso, observou-se um aumento do tempo de tela, o que pode trazer inúmeros prejuízos. A pandemia da Covid-19 impactou de forma negativa na saúde mental das crianças. Conclusão: é necessário que sejam executadas estratégias de enfrentamento para minimizar os efeitos negativos, tais como suporte psicológico, a criação de ambientes saudáveis para prática de atividades física, lazer, acolhimento das famílias, no intuito de promover a saúde desse público em seu significado mais amplo.
A INFLUÊNCIA DOS ESTEREÓTIPOS DE GÊNERO E DO PERTENCIMENTO ÉTNICO-RACIAL NA ESCOLHA DOS(AS) JOVENS ADOLESCENTES NOS CURSOS TÉCNICOS INTEGRADOS AO ENSINO MÉDIO NO IF BARBACENA
Authors: De Oliveira Cíntia Caroline , Dos Santos Valentim Silvani
Published: August 2023

O artigo pretende analisar por meio de pesquisa qualitativa e quantitativa como os estereótipos de gênero e o pertencimento étnico-racial influenciam na escolha dos(as) jovens adolescentes nos cursos técnicos integrados ao ensino médio no Instituto Federal do Sudeste de Minas Gerais – Campus Barbacena (IF Barbacena). Em busca de compreender o contexto macro social do público pesquisado, utiliza-se o conceito de interseccionalidade, cunhando pelas estudiosas do feminismo negro, para destacar a incidência das desigualdades sociais vividas pelos(as) estudantes que cruzam as diversas avenidas identitárias, principalmente as de raça e gênero durante o seu percurso acadêmico, e como esses marcadores incidem na escolha dos cursos técnicos integrado ao ensino médio. Por meio dos referenciais teóricos, analisamos as questões de gênero, étnico-raciais e sociais como o conjunto das expressões das desigualdades sociais engendradas na sociedade capitalista e a sua incidência na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica (EPT). Os dados quantitativos foram coletados pela Plataforma Nilo Peçanha, tendo como recorte histórico os últimos cinco anos. Tal recorte temporal deve-se ao fato de representar um pedaço obscuro na história da democracia e educação brasileira, onde esta vem sendo vítima do desmantelamento e sucateamento, bem como a sociedade vem presenciando altos níveis de complexidade em suas relações socias, principalmente pós impeachment da Presidente Dilma Rousseff, perpassando por um cenário de um governo autoritário, a desvalorização da mulher, dos negros e dos povos originários.
Relação entre aleitamento materno e asma
Authors: Freitas Santos Victória Cristiny , Meira Emilly Peixoto
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: analisar a relação entre amamentação materna e asma. Materiais e Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. Na primeira etapa foi formulada a seguinte questão norteadora: “O aleitamento materno exerce influência na prevenção da asma?”. Foi realizada a busca científica por meio das plataformas PubMed e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), utilizando os seguintes descritores indexados nos Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS): breast feeding, asthma e prevention and control, os quais foram agrupados utilizando-se o descritor booleano AND. Resultados: foram selecionados seis estudos publicados entre 2014 e 2022, realizados em diferentes países, como Estados Unidos, China, Paquistão, Noruega, Canadá e Japão. Os estudos utilizaram diferentes métodos, incluindo estudos de coorte, transversais e caso-controle.  Foi demonstrado que a amamentação exclusiva por um período de quatro a seis meses está associada a um menor risco de desenvolvimento de asma em crianças pré-escolares. No entanto, a duração da amamentação por mais de seis meses não parece oferecer proteção significativa contra a asma. Além disso, a amamentação por mais de seis meses pode atenuar os efeitos de outros fatores de risco, como parto por cesariana e histórico familiar de alergia. Conclusão: o aleitamento materno pode exercer influência na prevenção da asma em crianças. No entanto, para obter conclusões mais sólidas, são necessários mais estudos, preferencialmente com amostras homogêneas, incluindo mecanismos subjacentes e a interação de outros fatores.
Research on the Trade-In Pricing Strategy of New Energy Vehicle Producers Considering the Consumers' Heterogeneous Behavior
Authors: Zhang Xiaoqing , Yuan Xigang , Li Wenbo , Wang Yongjian
Published: August 2023

In practice, trade-ins are offered by new energy vehicle (NEV) producers and include trade-in-for-new fuel vehicles and trade-in-for-NEVs. By using the game-analytical method, we mainly analyze the optimal pricing strategy of NEV producers when they provide both of the above-mentioned trade-in services. The results show that automobile producers should consider the production cost of new vehicles and the trade-in rebate when they provide a trade-in strategy. On the one hand, when the production cost of new vehicles is high but the trade-in rebate is very low, automobile producers do not provide the trade-in service. On the other hand, when the production cost of new vehicles is very low but the trade-in rebate is very high, automobile producers should provide trade-in services to heterogeneous consumers. Moreover, when the heterogeneous behavior of consumers is strong and the innovation value of new-generation fuel vehicles is low, automobile producers should choose the preannounce pricing strategy. Otherwise, these producers should adopt the dynamic pricing strategy.
 
Received: 4 May 2023 | Revised: 27 June 2023 | Accepted: 25 July 2023 
 
Conflicts of Interest
Wenbo Li is an Editorial Board Member for Green and Low-Carbon Economy, and Lead Guest Editor of the special issue, and was not involved in the editorial review or the decision to publish this article. The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Xiaoqing Zhang: Conceptualization, Software, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization. Xigang Yuan: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Visualization, Project administration. Wenbo Li: Validation, Supervision, Funding acquisition. Yongjian Wang: Formal analysis, Investigation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Supervision, Funding acquisition.
A Systematic Review and Research Agenda of Body Image and Fashion Trends
Authors: Shetty Kasturi J. , Kotian Suphala
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Fashion is an important aspect of day-to-day life. There are various factors influencing fashion trends such as social, cultural, political, environmental, and psychological factors. A bigger interest in fashion has developed at present. This study is conducted to prove the importance of fashion trends to understand and develop the dynamic capacities to guarantee long-term Success the fashion. In clothing and apparel products, the aesthetic sphere is socially and culturally grounded. All groups have their likes and dislikes. This study explores clothing practices and personality traits among young college students. Daily choices of clothing depend on social, economic, and psychological reasons. Social recognition is a major part of an individual’s identity, attitude, and self-evaluation. Hence this article synthesizes many scholarly research articles on wearer perception, published in a few of the globally familiar journals.
Design: The study was able to identify the key influencing variables and essential constituent aspects of the young adolescent’s fashion consciousness. This paper pertaining to the research agenda of body image and fashion trends, extensively evaluated personality traits of young adolescents for this study.
Findings/ Results: This literature synthesis establishes that the concept of body image and clothing is highly interrelated. This study focuses on depicting the correlation between fashion adoption and personality traits. The researchers have found that the drive for a well-dressed fashionable presentation is highlighted among men and women. Social comparison and objectification together determine their confidence. Some expressed that they used to dress to confirm their selves young. Here we want to explore that fashionable clothing, accessories, makeover are the main means to meet their needs to be fashionable. Through clothing self-descriptions of a person can be presented. Discussion of the concept of self-presentation is included in this research taking into consideration of individual behavior according to their clothing, personal values, interest, religion, culture, and customs.
Originality/ Value: Clothing practices reflect one's standard. Sociology is being used to study clothing and human confidence after being well-dressed. This review of literature focuses on the relationship between human behavior and fashion. Information in this review will be useful for the referrer to understand the social psychology of fashion. Body makeover illustrates the impact of changing standards of attractiveness on appearance in the presentation of one’s self.
Paper Type: Literature Review
COMO A COMUNICAÇÃO PODE PIORAR O CLIMA ORGANIZACIONAL?
Authors: Andrian Nathally Heloise , Cassandre Marcio Pascoal
Published: August 2023

RESUMO 

O presente artigo tem como objetivo demonstrar como a comunicação pode piorar o clima organizacional, já que é por meio da comunicação violenta, repleta de julgamentos, apatia, competitividade, desrespeito e indiferença que os colaboradores podem sofrer no ambiente organizacional. Para isso, realizou-se uma pesquisa exploratória-descritiva, qualitativa e quantitativa, utilizando como ferramenta o questionário, que teve como público alvo, principalmente, aqueles que trabalham ou já trabalharam em uma organização. Como resultado da pesquisa, pode-se perceber que os efeitos de uma comunicação violenta vão além do impacto no clima organizacional, ela também pode afetar a saúde mental de quem recebe esse tipo de comunicação e colaborar para a maior rotatividade de trabalhadores. No artigo também foi elaborado um checklist com exemplos de comunicações violentas no ambiente de trabalho, para que chefes, gestores e os colaboradores em geral, possam fazer uma autoanálise e reflexão da comunicação violenta dentro do seu ambiente organizacional, pois, os prejuízos deste tipo de comunicação são diversos e na sua radicalidade pode levar até a fatalidades.

 

Palavras-chave: Comunicação. Comunicação violenta. Clima organizacional. Conflito.
Prediction of Surface Tension of Heteroatom-Rich Fuel Fractions from Pyrolysis of Oil Shale
Authors: Järvik Oliver
Published: August 2023

In this work, a brief overview of the methods for calculating surface tension and analyze various methods for calculating Parachor and surface tension for Kukersiite shale oil fractions. Using experimentally measured data on the surface tensions, densities and average boiling points of the industrial gasoline and middle oil fractions of oil shale, a
proposed correlations for calculating both the surface tension at 20°C and for calculating the temperature dependence of the surface tension (in the temperature range from 10 to 180°C). These correlations enable the calculation of surface tension at 20°C and the temperature dependence of the surface tension with a relative accuracy of ±5.5%. The resultingcorrelation also makes it possible to find temperature dependencies of the surface tension of alkanes and oil fractions, for example, with an error generally below 10%
Efectos del COVID-19 en las microempresas en Panamá
Authors: Valverde Batista Reyes Arturo
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de la investigación es evidenciar los efectos de la pandemia sanitaria del COVID-19, en las microempresas en Panamá. El proceso metodológico incluye la utilización de las Tablas Input – Output 46 x 46 del año 2019 de la República de Panamá para estimar los efectos del COVID-19 con los datos del VI Censo Económico Nacional proporcionados por el Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo (INEC). Los resultados evidencian la pérdida de 6,061 agentes económicos microempresariales, y en consecuencia empleos, ingresos, compras y gastos, es decir 4,520; $.910 millones y $.845 millones de dólares, respectivamente en la economía panameña. El aporte de esta investigación es tener información importante para instituciones dedicadas al fomento de dichas unidades, en el caso de Panamá, para la AMPYME, como también para gobiernos locales, investigadores, académicos, etc., utilizar las TIO´s como método innovador y abrir el camino a investigaciones, manifestando el cambio estructural y tecnológico.
emprendimiento como componente que fortalece la vinculación con la sociedad de los estudiantes universitarios.
Authors: Burbano Cabrera Jaime Santiago , Campi Cevallos Cumandá Fanny , Bazantes Zoila Piedad , Sánchez Salazar Tanya
Published: August 2023

El emprendimiento es una actividad en la cual un individuo identifica una oportunidad para desarrollar un negocio y mejorar su calidad de vida, utilizando recursos que le permitan obtener beneficios para sí y para la sociedad y estos se adquieren mediante el conocimiento y la praxis. La Universidad juega un papel muy importante que ayudará a los estudiantes en su formación a través de la realización de talleres de vinculación y prácticas preprofesionales, lo que propenderá al desarrollo integral y al perfil de egreso de los estudiantes para desempeñarse en el campo laboral. Se intuye que el emprendimiento es necesario en la sociedad pues conduce a los empresarios a aplicar la creatividad con ideas innovadoras y con conciencia social. Es pues, a partir de una necesidad donde el ser humano despierta su interés por crear su negocio para asegurar su estilo de vida familiar; además, contribuye a satisfacer las necesidades de la sociedad. El presente estudio, tiene como objetivo, demostrar la percepción de los estudiantes sobre el emprendimiento y su aporte en los procesos de vinculación con la sociedad y el perfil de egreso. La metodología aplicada, es la encuesta a estudiantes de los diferentes niveles de la carrera de Comercio y a emprendedores de la ciudad de Babahoyo. Los resultados obtenidos permitieron concluir en que los estudiantes han adquirido habilidades y actitudes emprendedoras en los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje y mediante el proceso de vinculación, en charlas con emprendedores en los diferentes entornos, siendo capaces de iniciar otros retos para generar nuevas oportunidades permitiéndoles ser más creativos, proactivos e innovadores.
Incidencia de la motivación en el desempeño laboral del personal administrativo en la educación superior en Panamá
Authors: Córdoba-García Nancy , Álvarez Nilena , Gálvez-Córdoba Carlos
Published: August 2023

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo determinar la incidencia de la motivación en el desempeño laboral del personal administrativo de educación superior en una institución de nivel público y particular ubicado en Panamá. La investigación se enmarca en el diseño no experimental, de campo y nivel descriptivo – correlacional. La población de estudio es de setenta y cinco (75) trabajadores administrativos pertenecientes tanto a la institución de educación superior pública como particular ubicado en Panamá, la muestra fue de tipo no probabilístico intencional aleatoria de selección simple, pues correspondió a la cantidad de treinta y seis (36) trabajadores administrativos para la institución pública y treinta y seis (36) para la institución particular. Para la recolección de información se utilizó la técnica de la encuesta con el apoyo instrumental del cuestionario, la cual se estructuró en cuatro (4) apartados: a. Situación actual sobre la Motivación y su Incidencia en el Desempeño Laboral; b. Características propias de la Motivación que Impulsan el Desempeño Laboral; c. Elementos de la Motivación que Inciden en el Desempeño Laboral; d. Debilidades que presenta la Institución en relación a la Motivación como determinante en el Desempeño laboral. Al respecto, el estudio concluye que la institución pública siendo del Estado a pesar de que existe falta de motivación en el ámbito de integración y sentido de pertenencia, en sus colaboradores existe cierta autoestima que le incentiva seguir laborando; por su parte, en la institución particular esta situación no es perceptible, pues estos procuran llevar a cabo sus funciones debido al incentivo económico.
Determinación del estado nutricional en niños y adultos mayores en barrios periurbanos
Authors: Darroman- Hal Constantino , Ayala-Esparza Verónica , Martín-Estévez Lizette , Bustamante Cruz Rosa Erlinda
Published: August 2023

El presente estudio se enfoca en determinar el estado nutricional de ciertos grupos vulnerables en barrios periurbanos de la provincia de Los Ríos,2018, como lo son los niños entre 1 a 10 años y los adultos mayores. Está encaminado a mitigar las patologías nutricionales más comunes, con la finalidad de mejorar la calidad de vida de dicha comunidad. La metodología aplicada en la investigación fue cuantitativa y se realizó mediante la aplicación de encuestas a pobladores de los sectores de la provincia de Los Ríos por parte de los estudiantes y profesores de la Carrera de nutrición y dietética. El estudio tuvo un carácter descriptivo. Las preguntas estuvieron dirigidas a indagar sobre enfermedades más frecuentes que afectan a la población, acceso a servicios de salud comunitario, recepción y manejo de los alimentos, conocimiento sobre nutrición, alimentación e higiene alimentaria. Los resultados muestran una incidencia elevada de afecciones nutricionales, y diabetes, como conclusión, se determinó el estado nutricional de los niños y adultos mayores sujetos del estudio en donde se evidencio que el 72% de los niños y el 80,5 de los adultos presento dolencias nutricionales, así como alteraciones metabólicas. anemia, desnutrición, sobre peso y obesidad.
Identification and quantification of cinnamic acid derivatives in Cichorium intybus seed and its extract by High- Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode-Array Detector (HPLC-DAD) and Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrophotometry (LC-MS/MS)
Authors:   R&D Centre, Himalaya Wellness Company, Makali,  Bengaluru – 562162, India, Prakash N. S. , Reddy Devendra , Sundaram R. , Babu U.V. , Sharath L. , Bindu I. , Surendra Chennu
Published: August 2023

A sensitive method coupling high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with diode –array detector (DAD) and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (MS) was optimized for separation, identification, and quantification of cinnamic acid derivatives in Cichorium intybus seed and its extract. Cinnamic acid derivatives such as chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid and Chicoric acid were quantified using respective standards. Apart from 4-o-Caffeoylqunic acid, other cinnamic acid derivative such as 3-o-caffeoylquinic acid was also identified and quantified by UV and MS/MS spectra and calculated as total caffeoylquinic acids using 4-o-caffeoylqunic acid as standard in the seed and its extract. Other cinnamic acid derivatives such as 1,3-dicaffeoylqunic acid, 1,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 3, 4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, dicaffeoylquinic acid-1 and dicaffeoylquinic acid-2 (two unknown) were identified and quantified by UV and MS spectra and calculated as total dicaffeoylquinic acids using chlorogenic acid standard in the seed and its extract. The total cinnamic acids were quantified by calculating the sum of chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, chicoric acid, total caffeoylquinic acids(4-o-caffeoylquinic acid and 3-o-caffeoylqunic acid) and total dicaffeoyl-quinic acids(1,3-dicaffeoylqunic acid, 1,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-dicaffeoyl-quinic acid, 3, 4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, dicaffeoylquinic acid-1 and dicaffeoyl-quinic acid-2). The Phytochemical screening of C. intybus seed and its extract revealed that this plant is a rich source of cinnamic acid derivatives so, these markers (cinnamic acid derivatives) can used for routine quality control of Cichorium intybus seed and its extract.
Antimicrobial potentials of plant extracts against drug resistant bacteria
Authors:   Himalaya Wellness Company, Dehradun- 248001, Farooq S. , Mehmood Zafar ,   Himalaya Wellness Company, Dehradun- 248001, Dixit A. K. ,   Himalaya Wellness Company, Dehradun- 248001
Published: August 2023

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious and growing threat to human health. The development of new antibiotics is limited and slow. The tradition of synergy in herbal medicine is being used as a source of research ideas. The in vitro findings were that most of the research reported synergy both within plants and between plants and antibiotics. Whole plant extracts and combinations of compounds were shown to be more effective antimicrobials than isolated constituents. New sources of antimicrobial drugs need to be identified and improved strategy should be developed to combat multidrug resistance problem in pathogenic bacteria. Plant extract and phytochemicals demonstrating antimicrobial action needs to be exploited for their synergistic action between extracts and with antibiotics to exploit it in modern phytomedicine and combinational therapy. In the present study alcoholic extracts of medicinal plants were screened for their antimicrobial efficacy against drug resistant bacteria. The extracts of Hemidesmus indicus,and Carum copticum, showed promising action against one or more drug resistant bacteria with MIC ranged from 0.53 mg/ml to 7.80 mg/ml which has indicated their potential to be exploited in antimicrobial therapy and combination drug therapy after careful evaluation in vivo model.
FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILISATION OF POSTNATAL CARE SERVICES AMONG MOTHERS AT KAJJANSI HEALTH CENTER IV, WAKISO DISTRICT NABAKOOZA TABITHA DIPLOMA IN NURSING. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors:   , Nabakooza Tabitha , Nansereko Hasifa
Published: August 2023

Background: Mothers are so much vulnerable to complications after child delivery which can greatly affect their health to the extent of claiming their lives these complications are preventable if the mothers utilize the PNC services put in place. This study aimed to find out the factors influencing the utilization of postnatal care services among mothers at Kajjansi health center IV, Wakiso district. Methodology: A descriptive quantitative cross‑sectional study was conducted at Kajjansi health center IV, Wakiso district. A questionnaire was administered after obtaining informed consent from 36 respondents that were present at the time of data collection. These were selected using a simple random sampling method. Results were tabulated, analyzed using Microsoft Excel, and presented using frequency tables, pie charts, and graphs. Results: This study established that the majority of 32(88.9%) of the respondents were aged between 20 - 30 years, and nearly all, 33(91.7%) lived in towns. 23(63.9%) of the respondents had information about post-natal services and 21(58.3%) of them, their society encouraged them to seek medical care after giving birth at the health facility; 28(77.7%) said that their cultures did not encourage mothers to deliver without help from a health care provider whereas nearly two thirds 23(63.9%) of them said nurses and midwives treat the mothers in a good way as they go to seek for postnatal care services Conclusion: Mothers used PNC services and the factors below; women’s residence, awareness of post-natal services, wealth status, marital status, occupation, antenatal care attendance, place of delivery, perceived accessibility of health facilities, and access to mass media messages, and many others were associated with greater use of PNC service. Recommendations: Educational programs with special emphasis on post-natal care services and mandatory participation in educational programs for all stakeholders are highly recommended to enhance the utilization of post-natal care services.
The Academic Performance and Comprehensive Examination Performance of The Graduate School Students of Baguio Central University
Authors: Lopez Perfecto M.
Published: August 2023

This research was conducted primarily to look into the existence of the relationship between the level of academic performance and the level of comprehensive examination performance of the Graduate School students of Baguio Central University. Specifically, it sought to answer the following queries: Demography of the subjects in terms of gender and graduate degree program; their level of academic performance; their level of comprehensive examination performance; and if their level of comprehensive examination performance is associated with their level of academic performance. The research design employed was the quantitative design. The general weighted average (GWA) and the average ratings obtained by the subjects in comprehensive examination were used as the data for analysis. The study revealed the following results: the female subjects outnumbered their male counterparts; their academic performance is much higher and better compared to their comprehensive examination performance. The Chi-square Test and the Pearson’s (r) Coefficient Correlation both proved that there exist no relationship between the level of academic performance and the level of comprehensive examination performance. The subjects of the current study manifested a very high level of academic performance compared to their level of performance in the comprehensive examinations. The nature of the questions given in the comprehensive examinations is discussion type. Therefore, the Graduate School students who will still be taking the comprehensive examinations must strive to discuss more intensively and extensively the topics on the different subject areas and fields of specialization included in the said examinations.
Confronting racism in nursing
Authors: Simons Sarah , Francis Ruth
Published: August 2023

The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing continues its vital work.
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Authors: Beaudet Oriana
Published: August 2023

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PREGNANT WOMEN FOLLOW-UP IN THE OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT CONSIDERING THE INTRODUCING ALGORITHM OF PRENATAL MONITORING
Authors: ШАРГАЕВА Н.В.
Published: August 2023

365 pregnant women who had been followed-up in the out-patient department by the developed algorithm with ultrasound screening, were examined. Somatic and obstetrical-gynecological anamnesis, the outcome of the pregnancy and labour, early neonatal period were studied. The screening terms for ultrasound examination, using cardiotocography and dopplerometry for menace fetus diagnostics, different types of treatment chronic intrauterine fetal hypoxia were grounded. It was revealed that new method for pregnant women follow-up in the antenatal clinic provide better perinatal outcomes.
TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF MENIERE''S DISEASE PATIENTS
Authors: Латышева В. Я. , Михновец В.П.
Published: August 2023

Meniere's disease is related to heavy proximal states which lead to significant inability to work, loss of a profession and quality of life. It has been defined that prompt diagnostics of the disease, complex conservative and operative treatment with early integration of medical rehabilitation into Мeniere's disease therapy promote reduction of inability to work, rapid relief of symptoms, social adaptation of patients in families and society, and improvement of quality of life.
SONOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFUSE DISEASES OF LIVER
Authors: Красавцев Е. Л. , Ермолицкий Н. М. , ПЕРМИНОВА М.Н.
Published: August 2023

At ultrasonic examination of 866 patients the most frequent appearance of various forms of chronical hepatitis in them has been revealed. The second place took diffuse changes of the liver which could not be referred to the chronical hepatitis or to hepatocirrhosis. At sonographic examination, signs of the chronical hepatitis were most frequently defined in men, and diffuse changes of liver parenchyma were defined in women. According sonographic data, changes in structure of liver were most frequently met at chronical viral hepatitis-C and chronical hepatitis of non-viral etiology; changes in structure of spleen - at chronical viral hepatitis-B.