bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DA SARABANDA À DIALÉTICA
Authors: Araújo Barros Vinícius Victor
Published: March 2024

Este artigo discute e detalha a maneira como Antonio Candido aborda a complexa dialética existente entre literatura e processo social. Para isso, situam-se na extensa produção do crítico três estudos distintos que versam sobre um mesmo objeto: o romance Memórias de um Sargento de Milícias (1853), de Manuel Antônio de Almeida. Considerada a descrição terminológica de Candido, bem como sua notável aversão às afiliações ortodoxas que tendem à simplificação e à imobilização do pensamento livre, procura-se incidir luz aos estudos selecionados afim de evidenciar continuidades, descontinuidades e, principalmente, afinidades teórico-metodológicas eventualmente existentes. Desse modo, pretende-se um esboço coerente do percurso das ideias estéticas de Candido ao longo de sua formação.
MORTE E AUTOFICÇÃO EM JOAN DIDION
Authors: Da Silva Lima Ana Carla
Published: March 2024

Com cinco décadas de uma produção extensa e reconhecida sobre a cultura norte-americana, Joan Didion se desloca para o protagonismo de duas obras, O ano do pensamento mágico (2005) e Blue nights (2011), o contexto de ambas é elegíaco, pois foram escritas após a morte do marido e da filha. Portanto, considerando a temática da aflição diante da morte e os rastros autoficcionais, este trabalho objetiva analisar como esses dois pilares tecem os livros (e, por extensão, a ficcionalidade) de Joan Didion. Como aporte teórico, parto, principalmente, de estudos sobre o luto de Corrêa (2012), Freud (2011) e Morin (1997); bem como de Lima e Stuchi (2018) para tratar da autoficção, entre outros.
A MORTE DE OFÉLIA EM LOOP
Authors: De Souza Melo Pedro , Caribe Yuri
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo, analisamos de que maneira a intermidialidade está presente no game Elsinore (Golden Glitch, 2019), jogo que adapta a narrativa do clássico Hamlet. Nessa adaptação, o jogador é posicionado em um espaço fronteiriço: ora ele é um leitor da história, ora precisa interpretar a protagonista tal como um ator, ora é um espectador dos eventos. Na análise crítica do objeto, partimos das reflexões sobre intermidialidade de Higgins (2012) e Glaser (2009), além das contribuições sobre o tema adaptação de Hutcheon e O’Flynn (2013) e Flanagan (2013) como uma fonte de reflexão sobre o adaptado. Por meio deste estudo, ressaltamos a potencialidade do game na promoção de experiências literárias intermídia e na reflexão da obra de Shakespeare.
UNDANG-UNDANG TENTANG PEMERINTAHAN DAERAH YANG SERING BERUBAH
Authors: Ruhyana Yayan
Published: March 2024

Seiarah panjang pemerintahan di Indonesia sering mengalami perubahan, sampai saat ini setidaknya sudah ada delapan Undang-undang yang mengatur mengenai Pemerintahan Daerah. Hal ini karena Pemerintahan Daerah bersifat dinamis, dan sepanjang persoalan Otonomi Daerah selalu berproses sesuai kebutuhan dan keinginan masyarakat itu sendiri menghendaki perubahan. Dinamika Pemerintah Daerah disesuaikan dengan dinamika pada waktu itu, seiring dengan tuntutan sosial, politik, ekonomi dan kondisi pemerintahan.
PENERAPAN AKUNTANSI BERBASIS AKRUAL DI SEKTOR PEMERINTAHAN DITINJAU DARI PERSPEKTIF SUMBERDAYA APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA PEMERINTAH DAERAH
Authors: Kamaroesid Herry
Published: March 2024

Akuntansi berbasis akrual di sektor pemerintahan sudah harus diterapkan olen pemerintah Indonesia. Kendala yang dihadapi adalah kesiapan pemerintah dalam penyiapan sumberdaya aparatur untuk melaksanakan sistem akuntansi berbasis akrual tersebut. Apalagi aturan ini sudah harus diterapkan pada pemerintah pusat maupun bagi pemerintan daerah paling lambat.sampai akhir tahun 2015 ini. Kesiapan pemerintah daerah sangatlah beragam, sesuai dengan kondisi daerah masing-masing. Namun sejauh ini sebagian besar daerah tidaklah siap untuk melaksanakan akuntansi pemerintahan berbasis akrual ini disebabkan sumberdaya aparatur yang mempunyai latar belakang pendidikan akuntansi masih sangat sedikit. Untuk mengatasi kekurangan sumberdaya aparatur ini, pemerintah daerah dapat mengatasinya dengan memberi beasiswa kepada para pegawainya untuk melanjutkan pendidikan S1 dan S2 prodi akuntansi, atau mengangkat pegawai Aparatur Sipil Negara dengan status Pegawai Pemerintah dengan Perjanjian Keria (PPPK).
Priorização de requisitos para um novo software de decisão multicritério
Authors: Ruotolo Viviane , Schuster Dahan Poiel Lima , Novaes Tainara Silva , Martins Lucyano Campos , Lima Junior Francisco Rodrigues
Published: March 2024

A priorização de requisitos de software é uma atividade de suma importância para a Engenharia de Software. É abordada na literatura como um problema de decisão multicritério, baseado em julgamentos de especialistas. Para lidar com a subjetividade desses julgamentos, este estudo propõe o uso do método Fuzzy TOPSIS e realiza uma aplicação para priorização de requisitos para um novo software de apoio a tomada de decisões. Os requisitos foram avaliados por três pesquisadores envolvidos no projeto de desenvolvimento. Os resultados apontaram como prioritários os requisitos relacionados ao uso de critérios qualitativos e qualitativos, e à possibilidade de atribuição de pesos aos critérios. Diferentemente das abordagens prévias, o método aplicado torna possível avaliar os pesos dos decisores utilizando termos linguísticos. Os procedimentos metodológicos adotados podem ser replicados em aplicações futuras voltadas à priorização de requisitos.
Functioning of adults with dyslexia – selected aspects
Authors: Kiliszek Joanna
Published: March 2024

The article presents the results of the author's research, the aim of which was to identify problematic situations occurring in selected areas of functioning of adult people diagnosed with dyslexia. The diagnostic survey method was used. Twenty people participated in interviews conducted online using an original questionnaire. The results indicate that people with dyslexia – despite using developed compensatory mechanisms – still experience difficult situations in various aspects of their adult lives.
FIBROMIALGIA: CONCEITO, SINAIS E SINTOMAS E TRATAMENTO
Authors: Tavares Thiago de Mello , Neves Marco Antonio Orsini , Schinko Francisco Gomes Bonetto , Cruz Thor Ferreira da , Silva Pedro Ballstaedt Gasparino da , Magnani Mirela Hoffmann , Nascimento Isabela de Oliveira , Lemos Gabriel Soares de
Published: March 2024

Introdução: A fibromialgia é uma síndrome crônica caracterizada por dor generalizada, sensibilidade aumentada em pontos específicos, fadiga persistente e distúrbios do sono. Materiais e Métodos: Este estudo utiliza a abordagem de revisão integrativa da literatura, que permite a associação de vários estudos publicados para adquirir informações sobre uma determinada área de estudo. Os resultados possibilitam buscar, avaliar e sintetizar as evidências disponíveis sobre a Fibromialgia. Revisão Bibliográfica: A fibromialgia pode ser desafiadora devido à sua natureza complexa e multifatorial.  Seu diagnóstico é baseado em critérios clínicos estabelecidos pelo American College of Rheumatology, que exigem a presença de dor generalizada por mais de três meses e identificação de “tender points” específicos. Além disso, outras condições médicas devem ser excluídas para um diagnóstico preciso. Os medicamentos frequentemente utilizados incluem antidepressivos tricíclicos, inibidores seletivos da recaptação de serotonina e noradrenalina, anticonvulsivantes e analgésicos opióides. Esses medicamentos atuam em diferentes sistemas neurotransmissores e têm como objetivo controlar a dor, melhorar o sono e reduzir outros sintomas associados. Discussão: O manejo da fibromialgia pode ser desafiador devido à sua natureza complexa e à variabilidade na resposta ao tratamento entre os pacientes. Algumas dificuldades incluem a necessidade de encontrar a combinação ideal de medicamentos para cada indivíduo, o risco de efeitos colaterais associados aos medicamentos, a presença de comorbidades que podem complicar o tratamento e a importância de abordagens não farmacológicas, como terapia física e terapia cognitivo-comportamental. Conclusão: A fibromialgia é uma condição crônica que requer uma abordagem integrada e personalizada para o tratamento. Embora os medicamentos possam ajudar a controlar os sintomas, o manejo bem-sucedido da fibromialgia muitas vezes envolve uma combinação de intervenções farmacológicas e não farmacológicas, adaptadas às necessidades individuais do paciente.
Growth and survival of pearlspot, Etroplus suratensis (Bloch, 1790) fry using practical diets incorporated with different levels of mosquito fern
Authors: UPASKAR SIDDHANT S , TIBILE RAJU M , PAWASE ANIL S , GHODE GAJANAN S , BHATKAR VARSHA R , TIJARE SONAM K , CHIKATE SURABHI D , CHARTHAD YASH V
Published: March 2024

The present study was carried out to evaluate the growth and survival of pearlspot, Etroplus suratensis (Bloch, 1790) fry using practical diets incorporated with different levels of mosquito fern, for 60 days. The fry with average length and weight of 25±0.1 mm and 0.54±0.03 g, respectively were reared at stocking density 15 fry/100 L in brackishwater. Four iso-nitrogenous (30% crude protein) and iso-calorific diets were formulated with incorporation of 0, 10, 20 and 30% powdered fermented azolla. Fry were fed at the rate of 7-8% body weight per day. The highest growth parameters and survival were recorded for control diet. However, the fry fed 10% azolla incorporated diet showed similarities in weight gain %, specific growth rate and feed conversion ratio with control group.
Morphometerical observations of intestine in Japanese quail
Authors: KARAD N M , THAKUR P N , MAMDE C S
Published: March 2024

The present study was conducted on duodenum, jejunum, ileum, caecum and colorectum of Japanease quail. The weight of the duodenum on day 7th and 42nd was 0.47±0.05 g and 1.45±0.09 g, respectively. The length of the duodenum was found to be 8.60±0.36 cm and 14.13±0.55 cm on the same observation days. The weight and length of the jejunum ranged from 0.47±0.07 g to 1.62±0.19 g and 11.99±0.33 cm to 23.70±1.10 cm on day 7th and 42nd old birds, respectively. The values for the weight and length of the ileum were 0.30±0.03 g to 1.32±0.12 g and 10.21±0.80 cm to 20.88±1.61 cm, respectively at 7th and 42nd old birds of age. The weight and length of caecum were ranged from 0.22±0.03 g to 1.13±0.18 g and 4.13±0.07 cm to 7.69±0.30 cm. The values for the weight and length of the colorectum were 0.10±0.01 g to 0.51±0.05 g and 3.36±0.16 cm to 6.93±0.33 cm. The total length and weight of the five constituents, i.e. duodenum, jejunum, ileum, caecum and colorectum together formed the entire weight and length of the intestine which ranged from 1.55±0.08 g to 6.02±0.43 g and 37.97±1.04 to 73.34±1.61 cm, respectively at 7th and 42nd old birds of age.
Effect of combination of essential oils on in vitro methane production, volatile fatty acid fractions and feed digestibility with goat rumen flora
Authors: KUMAR RAVINDRA , SINGH J K , GURURAJ K , GUPTA S
Published: March 2024

Different combination of garlic oil (GO from Allium sativum L.), clove oil (CO from Eugenia spp.) and peppermint oil (P from Mentha piperita L.) as GO+PO (1:1), GO+CO (1:1), CO+PO (1:1) and GO+PO+CO (1:1:1) was evaluated in in vitro gas production test for their effect on total gas production, methane production, dry matter organic matter digestibility and volatile fatty acid fractions. The addition level was low (D1) at 0.25 g/L, medium (D2) at 0.5 g/L, and high (D3) at 1.0 g/L of fermentation medium. Concentrate mixture and bengal gram straw (Cicer arietinum L.) in 40:60 ratio was incubated with incubation medium containing goat rumen liquor for 24 h at 39°C in glass syringes. Three goats fed with concentrate pellet and Bengal gram straw served as donor of the rumen liquor. In vitro fluid pH varied between 6.50 to 6.59. Total gas production (mL/g DM) in control group was 154.07, at lower dose level (0.25 g/L) there was increase in gas production which significantly decreased at highest dose level. There was significant (P<0.05) decrease in the methane production (mL/g DM and mL/g DDM) on GO and PO supplementation together. At low dose level (D1, 0.25g/L) there was no statistically (P>0.05) significant difference in in vitro dry matter and organic matter digestibility with the addition of different EO combinations evaluated as compared to control except PO+ CLO (1:1). At dose level (D2 and D3) GO+PO combination led to a moderate decrease in the in IVDMD and IVOMD along with decrease in in vitro methane production. Fraction of propionic acid was higher on addition of garlic and peppermint oil together. There was relative decrease in the methanogens population with bacteria as housekeeping gene as expressed by RT-PCR amplification with GO+PO addition. Present study concluded that among the EOs combinations in vitro tested, garlic and peppermint oil combination (GO+PO) has better potential in reducing in vitro methane production with lower effect on in vitro digestibility.
IMPLEMENTACIÓN Y EVALUACIÓN DE UN AMBIENTE VIRTUAL DE APRENDIZAJE EN BLOG PARA EL MEJORAMIENTO DEL CONOCIMIENTO TEÓRICO Y PRÁCTICO DEL VOLEIBOL EN ESTUDIANTES DE GRADO SÉPTIMO
Authors: Juan Salvador Lozano Torres
Published: March 2024

El presente artículo académico surge a raíz de una investigación cuyo objetivo principal es desarrollar, implementar y evaluar un ambiente virtual de aprendizaje (AVA) alojado en un blog, con el propósito de mejorar el conocimiento teórico y técnico del voleibol en estudiantes de grado séptimo. A partir de la necesidad de plantear alternativas ante la enseñanza tradicional, la cual en muchos casos no logra abarcar todos los aspectos necesarios para un aprendizaje completo y enriquecedor mediante una metodología investigativa con enfoque cualitativo. Los resultados preliminares revelan que el AVA propuesto puede constituir una herramienta efectiva para mejorar el entendimiento y la habilidad técnica del voleibol en los estudiantes de grado séptimo. Se observa un aumento en la participación y el compromiso con el aprendizaje, lo que sugiere que este ambiente educativo enriquecedor logra involucrar e interesar a los estudiantes de manera signiĕ cativa. En conclusión, este estudio contribuye al campo de la educación al explorar y demostrar el potencial de los ambientes virtuales de aprendizaje como una opción viable y beneĕ ciosa para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje en el voleibol y, posiblemente, en otros contextos educativos. Se espera que los resultados ĕ nales de la evaluación del AVA sean de utilidad para docentes, instituciones educativas y diseñadores de materiales didácticos.
Proposal for the implementation of the DMAIC methodology as a tool to improve productivity in the manufacturing area of an organic chocolate company – 2022
Authors: Camposano-Castillo Elizabeth , Mañuico-Yupanqui Roberto , Meneses-Claudio Brian , Zarate-Ruiz Gustavo
Published: March 2024

Productivity is an indicator that allows calculating the capacity of organizations to use their resources to generate goods or services and, at the same time, to diagnose the state of the company generated by different internal and external factors. For this reason, manufacturing companies have to improve the productivity of their processes to obtain their final product through management tools and thus remain in the market. For this reason, this study proposes to determine how the application of the DMAIC methodology intervenes in the improvement of productivity in the manufacturing process of a company dedicated to the manufacture of organic chocolates, year 2022.the research was applied, it was carried out under a pre-experimental design, with a descriptive-explanatory level having as population the production of organic chocolates during 26 days and a sample of 13 days that corresponds to the period after applying the improvements. This sample was obtained by the data collection method and for its processing the Excel program was used. As a result of this study, it was obtained that with the implementation of the DMAIC methodology, productivity had an average increase of 1,75 %, going from 92,32 % to 94,07 % after applying the improvements. Regarding the elements of productivity, an average increase of 0,89 % in efficiency and 0,93 % in effectiveness was obtained. It is concluded that the DMAIC methodology as an improvement tool significantly intervenes in the increase of productivity in the processes and that its application should be of knowledge for other organizations in the manufacturing sector
Dermatología en la Práctica Médica General Vol. 8
Authors: Triviño Naula Paulina Alexandra , Rojas Suarez Olga Marina , Serrano Guerrero Sandy Susana , Rivera Ticona Alfredo Augusto
Published: March 2024

"Dermatología en la Práctica Médica General Vol. 8", representa una contribución invaluable al campo de la dermatología clínica y su integración en la práctica médica general. Este volumen, el octavo de una serie ampliamente aclamada, continúa con la tradición de excelencia académica y relevancia clínica que caracteriza a los libros publicados por Cuevas Editores. Una obra magistral que aborda de manera comprensiva y accesible una amplia gama de enfermedades dermatológicas comunes y menos comunes, relevantes para la práctica médica general.
Tres caminos de desindustrialización
Authors: Herrera Bartis Germán
Published: March 2024

Este trabajo realiza un análisis estilizado de las trayectorias de desindustrialización de los Estados Unidos, el Reino Unido y la Argentina. Asimismo, se utiliza una taxonomía propuesta por el economista Robert Rowthorn para caracterizar cada una de estas tres trayectorias en función de su articulación con la evolución de otras variables clave, tales como la actividad agregada, la productividad y el surgimiento de nuevos sectores dinámicos. El análisis sugiere que los Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido representan ejemplos de lo que la literatura ha de­nominado desindustrialización positiva, en el primer caso, producto de la propia ma­durez del pro­ceso de desarrollo económico y, en el segundo, como resultado de una re-especialización sectorial hacia servi­cios transables de alta productividad. En cambio, el recorrido de la Argentina ilustra un caso arquetípico de desindustrialización negativa, donde la involución del sector manufacturero fue paralela al deterioro integral de las principales variables económicas y sociales.
Desindustrialização em São Paulo até o início do século XXI
Authors: Sampaio Daniel Pereira , Etulain Carlos Raul
Published: March 2024

Realiza-se um estudo sobre a ocorrência de desindustrialização no estado de São Paulo no início do século xxi. Utiliza-se de indicadores clássicos de desindustrialização para o estado de São Paulo e suas principais microrregiões. Argumenta-se que São Paulo, principalmente sua capital e região metropolitana, tem papel central na explicação da desindustrialização brasileira por ter o maior e mais diversificado parque industrial nacional e papel central nas articulações produtivas e regionais. Conclui-se que a economia paulista continua a ser o principal centro econômico do país, passando por transformações em sua estrutura produtiva e reconfiguração de sua capital e região metropolitana frente aos avanços do padrão de acumulação financeira.
La desindustrialización de Argentina
Authors: Laría Patricia Inés , Rama Verónica , Rivero Ivana , Rodríguez Joaquín
Published: March 2024

La desindustrialización argentina integra el escenario global capitalista de estancamiento y financiarización con predominio de regímenes de crecimiento neoliberales y neodesarrollistas. Procesando series de fuentes oficiales y académicas, nacionales e internacionales, el trabajo presenta ciclos y observa la evolución relativa de la manufactura asociada al crecimiento económico. Analiza el valor agregado de la industria manufacturera por habitante (VABI ph) 1875 - 2019, el índice de desindustrialización relativa internacional (IDRI) 1970 – 2019, la industrialización en relación con el ingreso per cápita (curva de U invertida) y el empleo industrial desde 1940 a 2019.
Entre 1975 y 2002 la industria argentina retrasó estructuralmente su posición respecto del mundo, los países en desarrollo y las naciones exportadoras, evidenciando un proceso políticamente inducido de desindustrialización prematura, de notable magnitud en el empleo. Entramados transectoriales de actividades intensivas en tecnología, maximizando los eslabonamientos en el territorio, son la alternativa política a la orientación exportadora tradicional.
IMPROVING LEARNING ORGANIZATION AND PRACTICAL COMMUNITY THROUGH KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Sinaga Dameria
Published: March 2024

A learning organization is one of the popular concepts in management literature in the 1990's. Learning is a deliberate effort by someone to change behavior out of an interaction. The implications of the learning organization are collective learning, question and answer sessions. The manager expects colleagues are a part of a learning organization. Practice community is the combination of work and learning.
Our Experience with 3 Patients on Management of Obesity and Diabetes with Diet and Aggressive Weight Loss
Authors:   Department of Nutrition Department the Mountain Springs Cardiac Clinic Nyeri, Chepngetich Purity , Wagana Dr Lois L.N. ,   Department of Nutrition Department the Mountain Springs Cardiac Clinic Nyeri
Published: March 2024

Background: Food system refers to the elements and activities related to producing,processing, distributing , consuming food and its effects in our day to day lifestyle. Diet and lifestyle therapy is the cornerstone of therapy for healthy living especially for patients with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Objective: This article gives our practical experience on management of Obesity and Diabetes with diet and aggressive weight loss. The components of healthy lifestyle therapy includes a package of; reduced calorie intake,increased physical activity and patient education. Results Patient Y [male] In December 2022 was 98kg.The Random blood sugar was 11.2mmols and HbA1C was 5.8%. On taking diet history he consumed red meat without restriction.No much physical activity.Consumed high starch diet.Diagnosed of Prediabetes. After one month of nutrition consultation; Lost 3kg through a low starch high protein diet. Exercised moderately by walking 30-45 minutes thrice a week. After four months there was drastic improvement.Lost Up to 8kg. B] Patient P[female] In January 2023 had 104 kgs.Had Random blood sugar of 10.2mmols, HbA1C 5.8%. She had been eating one banana everyday for breakfast.Consumed a lot of matoke and potatoes in her meals occasionally. Did not exercise. Diagnosed with Prediabetes and hypertension.Triglycerides were elevated. After one month of nutrition follow up, she had lost 5kg.Random blood sugar dropped to 6.4mmols C]Patient M[MALE] On the visit to the clinic ,he weighed 145 kg, Random blood sugar was 8.4mmols. Consumed red meat daily of measurable amounts.No exercise at all since most of his work is involved with lots of driving to work.Was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes,Hypertension, Dyslipidemia. After 2 months of close nutrition monitoring, Random blood sugar improved drastically.Weight dropped to 136kg. Conclusion of the study: From the three patients, moderate exercise has really improved their health to greater heights.Helped increase insulin sensitivity ,we opine as a result blood sugar levels drop. Cutting down on animal protein consumption such as red meat and eggs.Has lowered triglycerides and total cholesterol levels. Consumption of low carb diet and exercise contributes to weight loss Regulating the food system, especially on consumption, significantly promotes a healthy lifestyle. Keywords: diet, Random blood sugar,HbAIC,triglycerides
Are Deep Frying Practices Employed by Food Vendors in Mtwapa and Junju Communities of Kilifi County Safe? An Exploratory Study
Authors:   North Coast Medical College, Mkamburi Kilian. M , Nkirigacha Evayline. M ,   Pwani University, Mbogoh Patricia. M ,   Pwani University, Nanua Jackin. N ,   Chuka University
Published: March 2024

Background: Deep fat frying practices are shown to influence the concentration of toxic aldehydes in frying oils and the fried foods. Consumption of foods with high amounts of toxic aldehydes is linked with increased risks of developing chronic diseases such as some forms of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and diabetes. Surveys from low and medium-income countries have shown high concentrations of toxic aldehydes in food and frying oil samples from food vendors. There are limited studies in Kenya investigating deep frying practices and whether they promote generation of toxic aldehydes or not. This study determined the common deep-frying practices employed by food vendors in Mtwapa and Junju locations in Kilifi County and determined the concentrations of toxic aldehydes in in-use frying oils randomly collected from food vendors in the study area. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. Food vendors (n=90) who deep fried their foods were interviewed on deep frying practices like the type of frying oil and pan make and shape, temperature regulation, frying duration, type of foods fried, recycling and storage of frying oil among other practices. Oil samples from mahamri and fish (n= 20) were collected from the field and chemically analysed in triplicates for primary oxidation status expressed in peroxide values and the concentration of toxic aldehydes expressed in Peri-anisidine values (PAV) using SPECTRO UV-18 MRC at absorbance of 350nm. Results: Frequently fried foods were Mahamri (38%, n=41), viazi karai (30.6%, n=33), and fish (10.2%, n=11). All respondents used frying oils of unknown smoking point, 95% used pans that formed rust, all used trial-and-error when regulating frying temperatures, on average recycled their oil three times characterized with poor storage and 73% discarded their oil when the color changed to dark brown. Sixty percent of the mahamri oil samples and 70% all of fish oil samples had PAV above Codex recommended limits of 8.0 mEq/Kg. Conclusions: Deep fat frying practices reported in the present study portray unsafe practices that promote formation of toxic aldehydes. The high toxic aldehydes observed from the majority of the chemically analysed oil samples corroborate the findings that the deep-frying practices are unsafe and therefore, might be exposing the public to toxic aldehydes linked with undesirable health outcomes. Existing literature further supports these conclusions. Keywords: Deep frying practices, concentration of toxic aldehydes, generation of toxic aldehydes, deep fried foods, frying oils
Potential for Behaviour Change among Kenyan Type 2 Diabetes Service Users: An Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Health Belief Model
Authors:   Department of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Chester, Waithaka Eva Njambi ,   Department of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Chester
Published: March 2024

Behavioural factors associated to eating habits, increased physical activity and reduction in behaviours that are sedentary are important for preventing, managing and influencing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Since human behaviour is complex, theoretical frameworks have been developed to help improve the success of different interventions that purpose to change behaviours. This study assessed the use of the health belief model to describe potential for behaviour change among Kenyan T2DM service users. A cross sectional research design was adopted. A quantitative methodology was used. The location of the study was Thika Level 5 Hospital. The target population of the study was T2DM service users, aged 20-70 years, and attending Thika level 5 hospital diabetes clinic. The sample size for the study was 346 service users. Purposive sampling was used in selecting the sample size. A questionnaire was used in data collection. Data collected was cleaned, coded and entered into SPSS version 26.0 for analysis. Items related to the patients’ demographic information were assessed through frequencies and percentages. Items testing behaviour change based on the health belief model were subjected to exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Results for the study were presented in form of tables. Through EFA, the study found that behaviour change among Kenyan T2DM service users attending Thika Level 5 Hospital diabetes clinic is based on four constructs of the health belief model: susceptibility to heart attack or stroke, intention to exercise, perceived benefits of exercise and healthy eating and healthy eating intentions (cues of action). The study therefore concludes that behaviour change is perceived differently among T2DM service users. Therefore, it is recommended that health awareness messages and counseling for T2DM patients should utilize the health belief model constructs to come up with effective interventions for promoting behaviour change. A “one size fits all” approach is not recommended when coming up with interventions towards behaviour change. Key Words: EFA, HBM, behavior change, T2DM
The Effect Of Mergers And Acquisitions On The Financial Performance Of Companies Listed On The Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Buana Sukma Genta , Santoso Wahyu Purbo , Puri Pustika Ayuning
Published: March 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a common strategy in business development in today's global market. This study aims to analyze the effect of M&A on the financial performance of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Data is collected from companies that experienced M&A during a certain period, focusing on financial variables such as profitability, liquidity, leverage, and sales growth. The panel regression analysis method was used to test the research hypothesis. The results show that M&A has a significant influence on the financial performance of companies on the IDX. Specifically, the findings show an increase in profitability and sales growth after M&A, while liquidity tends to decrease in the short term after the transaction. Leverage may also fluctuate depending on the capital structure and financial policies the company implements post-M&A. This study provides valuable insights for stakeholders in the Indonesian capital market, including investors, fund managers, and regulators, to understand the implications of M&A on firms' financial performance. The practical implications of this study can assist firms in planning and evaluating their M&A decisions more carefully to increase firm value and reduce the risks associated with such transactions.
LA ETICA EN LAS ORGANIZACIONES ACTUALES
Authors: RAMÍREZ RIVAS MARÍA DE LOS ÁNGELES , BARBOSA JOSÉ EDUARDO DO COUTO
Published: March 2024

La ética está presente en cada una de las conductas del ser humano y, enconsecuencia, se hace presente en todos los aspectos de la dinámica empresarial,aflora en el dilema que surge al decidir con la exclusiva orientación de la libertad sinque la norma explicita produzca su claridad, habla de la parte más íntima, casi secretay discreta, también en sí misma y hasta hermética de lo personal. El articulo tienecomo objetivo, reflexionar sobre la importancia de la ética en el accionar de lasorganizaciones en la actualidad. La metodología fue documental, haciendo un arqueoen fuentes bibliográficas y electrónicas de diferentes autores expertos en el temainvestigado. Los resultados se orientan a entender la ética debe estar presente entodas las actividades de la organización, desde su direccionamiento estratégico,convirtiéndose en una dimensión cultural, dentro de las responsabilidades másperentorias que se plantean las organizaciones actuales. Las conclusiones destacanque la ética, además de revelar una conciencia individual y un compromiso personal,ahora también responde a un alcance grupal, organizacional y cultural.Palabras Claves: Ética, organización, ética empresarial, cultura, valores.
OS AVANÇOS DO DESENVOLVIMENTO ORGANIZACIONAL: veredas da pesquisa acadêmica das Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
Authors: DE LIMA THALES BATISTA
Published: March 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma análise bibliométrica da produçãocientífica nas ciências sociais aplicadas sobre o Desenvolvimento Organizacional pormeio de artigos encontrados no Spell.org e Portal Capes entre os anos de 2000 e2021. Fundamenta-se o desenvolvimento organizacional em termos de conceitos eseus desdobramentos desde o surgimento na década de 1970 até os dias atuais,refletindo o panorama do tema inserido nas ciências sociais aplicadas. Para isso,adota-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura de caráter descritivo e abordagemqualitativa. As categorias de análise abrangem a descrição das revistas selecionadas,autorias e os respectivos anos de publicação. Também há a área de formação eatuação profissional dos autores, além das referências mais utilizadas nos trabalhoslevantados. Por fim, analisa-se os tipos de pesquisa, técnicas de coleta e análise dosdados usados. Os resultados mostram que esta temática teve uma redução noquantitativo de sua produção acadêmica nas últimas décadas, sendo difusa aabordagem do tema. Os estudos mais recentes revelam associações com temáticasmais especificas do comportamento organizacional. Portanto, o artigo conclui que nãohá pesquisas recentes que envolve esse tema no contexto organizacional, sendofundamental que pesquisadores investiguem motivos de tal incipiência.
Effect of Vibration on Acute and Chronic Back Pain After Spinal Anesthesia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Shahinpour Shervin , Refahi Fatemeh , Ali Nazemian Nader
Published: March 2024

Background: Post-spinal anesthesia back pain often initiates with needle insertion and may persist for months, particularly among young women following cesarean section. Mechanical vibration has been proposed as an effective method to alleviate this pain. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of vibration on reducing pain experienced during needle insertion, as well as its effects one week and one-month post-puncture. Methods: This randomized clinical trial enrolled patients undergoing spinal anesthesia for various surgical procedures. Patients were randomly assigned to either receive routine spinal anesthesia or spinal anesthesia combined with vibration. Demographic data were collected, and pain levels during needle insertion and back pain were assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS). Results: A total of 64 patients were included in the study. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of the number of attempts required for needle insertion (P = 0.341), the predominant anatomical level, or the needle approach (midline or paramedian). Ultimately, pain experienced during needle insertion, back pain after one week, and back pain after one month did not differ significantly between the two groups (P = 0.562, P = 0.14, and P = 0.267, respectively). Conclusions: The results of the present study showed that vibration at the site of needle insertion during spinal anesthesia had no effect on acute and chronic back pain on subsequent follow-up due to spinal anesthesia.
A Comparative Study of Hospitals in Yasuj, Iran, in Terms of the Implementation of the Health System Planning and the Quality of Medical Services
Authors: Shamsodin Ismail , Alamdari Ahmad , Mohammad Hosseini Sarvak Vahid , Mohammadhossieni Servak Raziyeh
Published: March 2024

Background: Today, the implementation of the health system plan has led to the reduction of people's payments and to equitable access to health services and the improvement of the quality of services. Objectives: The current research was conducted with the aim of a comparative study of hospitals in Yasuj, Iran, in terms of the implementation of the health system plan and the quality of medical service. Methods: The statistical population of the present descriptive study was 380 patients at Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Yasuj, 150 patients in Shahid Rajaei Hospital and 300 patients in Imam Sajjad Hospital, all located at Yasuj, Iran. According to Morgan's table, 181 patients at Shahid Beheshti Hospital, 108 patients at Shahid Rajaei Hospital and 169 patients at Imam Sajjad Hospital were included as the statistical sample. All the participants completed the questionnaire and the implementation status of the health system plan and the quality of medical services. One-way ANOVA was used to analyze the statistical findings. All statistical operations were performed using SPSS v.18 software Results: The results of the the present study indicated that the health system implementation status of Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Imam Sajjad Hospital and Shahid Rajaei Hospital in Yasuj was favorable. These findings indicated that the health system plan in Yasuj were properly and correctly implemented. Moreover, the quality of medical services at Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Imam Sajjad Hospital, and Shahid Rajaei Hospital in Yasuj were satisfactory. Also, the results showed that there is was no significant difference in the quality of medical services in Yasuj hospitals (P = 0.44 & F = 0.81 & 455 & 2 F). Correspondingly, the results disclosed that there was no significant difference in the implementation status of the health system plan of hospitals in Yasuj city (P = 0.39 & F = 0.93 & 455 & 2). Conclusions: Medical centers should continuously evaluate the quality of their services, since improving the quality of medical services encourages patients to follow their treatment instructions correctly and on time, and also accelerate the progress of treatments and achieves the main therapeutic goal of treating patients.
Effect of Respiratory Telerehabilitation on Pulmonary Function Parameters and Quality of Life in Patients with COVID-19: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Deldar Kolsoum , Khodabandeloo Farnoosh , Kargar Nayere , Basiri Reza , Froutan Razieh , Mazlom Seyed Reza
Published: March 2024

Background: Given the heightened impact of post-COVID-19, active involvement in the rehabilitation process, particularly in respiratory rehabilitation, is essential for these patients. This study addresses the urgent need for developing and evaluating remote respiratory rehabilitation methods post-COVID-19, focusing on enhancing patients' quality of life and pulmonary function. Objectives: The study aimed to investigate how respiratory telerehabilitation influences pulmonary function and the quality of life in this patient population. Methods: In this randomized controlled clinical trial, 60 COVID-19 patients from two major hospitals in Mashhad were evaluated during 2021 - 2023. The control group received a training booklet and an incentive spirometer, while the intervention group participated in a telerehabilitation program. This program involved four-week daily respiratory rehabilitation exercises conducted online using the Skyroom platform. At the end of each session, the patient's fatigue and shortness of breath were assessed using the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale and the number of physical exercises completed. All patients completed the Quality of Life (QOL) Questionnaire and undertook the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation (SPO2), maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), fatigue, and shortness of breath were measured on the day of discharge and two and four weeks post-discharge. Covariance (ANCOVA) and repeated measures analysis of variance (RMANOVA) were analyzed for data analysis. Results: In both baseline-adjusted and fully-adjusted ANCOVA models, the results indicated a significant intervention effect after 4 weeks for MIP (73.43 ± 5.77), SPO2 (96.90 ± 1.21), Borg scale score (9.77 ± 1.59), and MWT6 (455.90 ± 37.70), (all P < 0.0001), with significantly higher changes observed in MIP, SPO2, Borg Scale score, and MWT6 after 2 weeks as well as after 4 weeks in the intervention group than the control groups. Also, in both models, the results indicated a significant intervention effect after 2 weeks as well as 4 weeks for physical functioning, role physical, vitality, social functioning, role emotional, Physical Health Scale score, and total SF36 score (60.37 ± 6.93) (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Using bidirectional audio and video communication in the telerehabilitation of COVID-19 patients significantly improved their pulmonary function and QOL. Based on these findings, it is recommended that this method be considered as an integral component in rehabilitation programs for COVID-19 patients.
Replication of Changing Hearts and Minds? Why Media Messages Designed to Foster Empathy Often Fail (Gubler et al., 2022)
Authors: Prochazka J. , Pandey S. , Castek O. , Firouzjaeiangalougah M.
Published: March 2024

This paper focuses on computational reproducibility and robustness replicability of Gubler et al.’s(2022) studies which examine the effect of media messages on empathic concern, dissonance, and out-group policy attitudes. The original paper tests four hypotheses using two online experiments with large samples from one US state (N1=5,800; N2=2,200). Regarding the first experiment, we successfully reproduced the effect that initial antipathy weakens the effect of humanizing treatment on empathic concern (H1). However, we show that the moderating effect is negligible and has little practical significance. Moreover, the individual effect estimates in our analyses slightly differed from the original paper due to different procedure of data cleaning and minor coding errors in the original paper. The most relevant difference was the opposite effect of gender than reported in the original paper. We also show that empathic concern might mediate the effect of humanizing treatment on attitudes toward immigrants (H3). The original study rejected the mediation hypothesis due to not finding a total effect of humanizing treatment on attitudes. In contrast, we found that humanization treatment has a positive indirect effect on attitudes through empathic concern. At the same time, it also has a direct negative effect on attitudes. For the second experiment (H1, H2a, H2b, H3), we attempted to reproduce the results using a different software. We partially succeeded once receiving support from the authors of the original study. We note throughout the report issues we have encountered. Reproduction, Replication, Research Transparency, Open Science, Economics, Political Science, Persuasion, Political Communication, Empathic Concern
Profil Asam Amino Cacing Laut Nyale Eunice Fucata Dari Perairan Wanokaka, Kabupaten Sumba Barat
Authors: Marabi Deksi Umbu , Ndahawali Suryaningsih
Published: March 2024

Nusa Tenggara is a traditional ritual that is carried out once a year with the aim of catching indigenous Nyale worms in its coastal waters. Nyale sea worms are members of the Annelida phylum which have been identified around 9,000 species and mostly consist of 8,000 species of Polychaeta. Nyale worms are also known by many names, including Pyak worms, Laor worms and sea worms in general. The Kendari coastal community believes in consuming sea worms as a traditional medicine, because some of the chemical compounds present in sea worms are thought to have properties that contain high protein content with efficacious properties for treating various diseases. The amino acids of sea worms consist of 2 types of acids, namely essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids which consist of 15 subindicators of amino acids. The highest essential amino acid is found in arginine, namely, 7355.37 ± 7.21. in fresh marine worms while in freeze dry marine worms that is 2537.55 ± 1.46.
Bakhtin’s Others and Writing As Bearing Witness to the Eloquent “I”
Authors: Kumamoto Chikako D.
Published: March 2024

Mikhail Bakhtin’s dialogism and his irenic view of the cultural other inform this article that builds the multiple voice of the eloquent “I” as a dialectic self-construction where codes of meaning are inscribed. The eloquent “I” cultivates a deepened self-dialogue and offers students an epistemological and rhetorical discipline, bearing witness to their imaginative, meaningful interiority and their written, public articulation of it.
Beyond “Gotcha!”: Situating Plagiarism in Policy and Pedagogy
Authors: Price Margaret
Published: March 2024

Plagiarism is difficult, if not impossible, to define. In this paper, I argue for a context sensitive understanding of plagiarism by analyzing a set of written institutional policies and suggesting ways that they might be revised. In closing, I offer examples of classroom practices to help teach a concept of plagiarism as situated in context.
All Good Writing Develops at the Edge of Risk
Authors: Lovas John C.
Published: March 2024

Using a variety of common forms from first-year composition, this paper examines the purposes of CCCC, transformative experiences at professional conferences, and the elements of my literacy autobiography. I then argue for recognition of the knowledge-building role of writing programs in two-year colleges and for a “write to work” principle, calling for full pay for all who teach required writing courses. Originally, this manuscript was a speech integrated with a PowerPoint® presentation using more than 100 slides (text, photographs, and music), which cannot be fully represented here.
Discursive Conflict in Communities and Classrooms
Authors: Roberts-Miller Trish
Published: March 2024

Communitarianism and compositionists’ use of the concept of “communities of discourse,” while intended to promote inclusive discourse, can easily fall prey to the myth of progressivism, ignoring the relative costs of discursive conflict or the pressures of consensus and conformity.
Writing Development in the College Years: By Whose Definition?
Authors: Curtis Marcia , Herrington Anne
Published: March 2024

Drawing upon their longitudinal study of four undergraduate writers and focusing on the progress of one of them, the authors question assumptions that confuse skills assessment with the measurement of academic and personal development. They argue for a broader view of writing development and a teaching approach that fosters it.
Suddenly Sexy: Creative Nonfiction Rear-ends Composition
Authors: Bishop Wendy
Published: March 2024

Suggests that there is a real chance right now for letting the possibilities of creative nonfiction infuse, improve, and invigorate the teaching of composition. Concludes that when allowed to explore literary nonfiction, writing students will develop a substantial set of strengths from which to undertake other disciplinary writing challenges as they explore past and present with an eye to the future.
Location, Location, Location: The “Real” (E)states of Being, Writing, and Thinking in Composition
Authors: Mauk Johnathon
Published: March 2024

Illustrates how significant numbers of college students are "lost": they are unsituated in academic space. Suggests a rigorous exploration of the changing academic space outside of school offices and off campuses. Presents 4 assignments that provide a conceptual place (a topic) while also prompting students to make meaning out of the people–places that constitute their daily lives.
Television and the Teenage Literate: Discourses of Felicity
Authors: Mackey Margaret
Published: March 2024

Investigates questions of what the New London Group calls "multiliteracies." Looks carefully at various texts associated with the television show "Felicity" and considers what they have to say about contemporary popular literacies. Considers how "Felicity" acts as a kind of core sample, extracted from the broader soil of popular culture to help explore some workings of contemporary literacies. Discusses implications for the English classroom.
“Goodbye, Mr. Hip”: Radical Teaching in 1960s Television
Authors: Brittenham Rebecca
Published: March 2024

Taking the 1969–74 classroom “dramedy” Room 222 as a case study, and setting it in the context of a range of portrayals of teachers and teaching from the period, the author raises the questions about the positive portrayals of committed teachers. These portrayals, along with positive views of community involvement and a multicultural environment, might have progressive aspects not allowed for by assumptions that such realist commercial productions inevitably co-opt any urge toward radical critique. She argues that such a rethinking might also offer teachers a way to reconsider and communicate with our students about current popular culture.