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Os Açores, Portugal e as relações internacionais na actualidade | The Azores, Portugal and the contemporary international relations
Authors: Andrade Luís Vieira
Published: July 2023

Este artigo faz uma breve análise, em primeiro lugar, da actual conjuntura internacional, designadamente no que diz respeito aos EUA, à República Popular da China e à Federação Russa. Em segundo lugar, o papel que Portugal desempenha no âmbito das Relações Internacionais, não esquecendo, como é evidente, a relevância da Região Autónoma dos Açores e em particular a base das Lajes no âmbito da Política Externa portuguesa.
O vector açoriano na Política Externa Portuguesa | The azorean vector in the Portuguese Foreign Policy
Authors: Rocha Miguel Estanqueiro
Published: July 2023

O arquipélago dos Açores influi sobremaneira, desde há muito, na diplomacia portuguesa. Em 1871, já Andrade de Corvo defendera, no seu livro Perigos, que a aproximação de Portugal aos Estados Unidos deveria ser uma das prioridades da política externa portuguesa, dado o posicionamento geoestratégico dos Açores. Esta antevisão mostrou-se certeira no século passado, durante as duas guerras mundiais, com a instalação de bases militares norte-americanas nestas Ilhas. Desde então, os Açores tornaram-se imprescindíveis para a projecção do poder militar norte-americano no Atlântico e foram a principal razão para o convite endereçado a Portugal para aderir à NATO. Se o término da Guerra-Fria, a valorização do Pacífico e o desenvolvimento tecnológico colocaram sérios desafios à relevância do Arquipélago no sistema internacional, é mister que o alargamento da Plataforma Continental Portuguesa, só por si, dado o posicionamento geoestratégico das Ilhas, de novo lhes confira prevalência no âmbito da política externa portuguesa.
As relações transatlânticas e a centralidade dos Açores: entre passado e futuro | Transatlantic relations and the centrality of the Azores: between past and future
Authors: Fontes Paulo Vitorino
Published: July 2023

O Arquipélago dos Açores desde muito cedo desempenhou um papel essencial nas relações transatlânticas e, em especial, na relação bilateral de Portugal com os Estados Unidos e da Europa com a América do Norte. A nossa investigação, através de uma análise qualitativa e hermenêutica, pretende fazer um balanço das etapas mais importantes, das dificuldades, das soluções encontradas e dos desafios que se colocam nas relações transatlânticas, explorando a centralidade dos Açores, principalmente ao nível social, económico, científico e político. Projetando o futuro, a par do intenso intercâmbio de pessoas, comunicações e bensque enformam as relações transatlânticas, equacionaremos o papel estratégico que os Açores podem desempenhar, tanto como plataforma científica, como nas novas configurações de segurança do Atlântico, num mundo pós-guerra-fria. Concluiremos com a elucidação do renovado interesse geoestratégico e geopolítico que o arquipélago apresenta.
Research Brief: Challenging the “Re” in Formerly Armed Actor Reintegration
Authors: McFee Erin , Röders Jonathan
Published: July 2023

This research brief challenges the assumption that formerly armed actors (FAA) “re”integrate into civilian life by highlighting that experiences following membership in armed groups can lack a sense of familiarity, reversion, or return to something that once was. Leaving armed groups often involves physical displacement from an FAA’s place of origin and, even if they can return home, the individuals themselves, their families, and their communities may have undergone substantial changes during their absence because of time passing and exposure to conflict violence. Additionally, some FAAs may have never been fully integrated into their communities to begin with, such as those who were recruited as vulnerable populations or children born into rebel captivity. In light of these considerations, the brief proposes a shift from "reintegration" to "integration" in policy initiatives while emphasising the need for whole-of-society approaches with participatory programme design and implementation and psychosocial support to all conflict-affected individuals.
The Use of Essential Oils in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Small Animal Practice
Authors: McCaskill Larry
Published: July 2023

Essential oils (EO) have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Advancing to the present day, these aromatic plant-based compounds are proving to effectively treat human medical conditions as well as promote physical and mental health in maintenance programs and are supported by a growing body of scientific literature. The EO’s have a long history associated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and exhibit the TCM functions characteristic of the Five Elements, Yin and Yang and Channel affinity. The use of EO’s is growing in veterinary medicine and similar to humans, they can be administered by several routes which include inhalation (water based diffusers, nebulizers), topical (diluted, undiluted) and ingestion. It is important for safe use in domestic animals to be attentive to species differences, purity of the product, route of administration and concentration of the EO. This therapy is predominately used as an adjunct to both conventional medicine and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM) therapy and allows increased treatment flexibility and efficacy for a variety of veterinary medical conditions.
Effects of the Practice of the Game of Lipato in the Water on the Body Composition in High School Collegians
Authors: ALONGO Yvon Rock Ghislain , MOUSSOUAMI Innocent Simplice , MABOUNDA KOUNGA Paul Roger , OBELA IBATA Gency Espoir , ITOUA ONIANGUET OSSOBA Kiel
Published: July 2023

The main objective of this study was to show the effects of the practice of extra-curricular activities based on the game of "lipato" on the body composition and blood pressure values ??of high school students. It involved 64 subjects, aged between 19 and 22, divided into two groups: GE (32) experimental group and GT (32) control group, experimental protocol of the “lipato” game during 3 months of school holidays. The anthropometric variables of height and weight were determined with a measuring rod and a bathroom scale and the body composition variables – with the impedance meter. All these measurements are taken before and after the experiment. The results obtained show an improvement in anthropometric variables, composition in favor of the experimental group respectively (weight 25.80 ± 4.27 vs 29.90 ± 3.89, BMI 21.67 ± 1.52 vs 24.41 ± 1.39, muscle mass 25.74±4.71 vs 29.97±3.89, water mass 10.27±3.44 vs 12.35±3.60). These results suggest that the optimal practice of the "lipato" game during the holidays favors the reduction of the prevalence of overweight.
Gender and Integration of Research into the Teaching of Business Courses: A Survey of Business Lecturers
Authors: Aboagye Gabriel Kwasi , Asiedu-Boamah Benjamin , Imoro Osman , Anhwere Daniel K.
Published: July 2023

The extant literature has reiterated the influence of gender on several educational phenomena. However, none of these studies seem to focus on how the gender of a person influences their implementation of the research-teaching nexus. Again, none of these existing works has specifically examined the effect of gender on Business lecturers’ implementation of the research-teaching nexus. Therefore, this study focuses on unravelling how the gender of Business lecturers influences their integration of research into teaching. In seeking to investigate this phenomenon, the descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used to execute the task. The researchers used the census strategy to include all the 354 Business Education lecturers. A self-developed structured questionnaire was administered to these lecturers. In order to test for this hypothesis, a one-way MANOVA was adopted to compare the mean scores based on the gender of Business faculty in relation to their level of integration of research into their teaching. It was found out that there is no statistically significant difference in the linear combination of the levels of integration of research into the teaching of Business courses among the gender of faculty. In effect, gender has no place in the effective implementation of the research-teaching nexus within the context of Business Education. It is, therefore, recommended that male and female Business faculty members should be exposed to similar continuous professional development programmes and interventions as far as research integration into teaching is concerned based on the afore-mentioned findings. In effect, they should be exposed to similar levels of exposure and be encouraged to search for innovative ways of effectively integrating research into the teaching of Business courses.
A Study on the Effectiveness of Internal Control System on Commercial Banks Risk Minimization in Zambia
Authors: Mwale Avelika , Habaazoka Lubinda
Published: July 2023

Banks are in business of risk management and not risk avoidance. As such, risk management should be their core competency. To survive in this highly uncertain world, financial institutions must manage risk effectively. It is in this light that internal control systems are put in place in the banking sector to assist minimize risk. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of internal control system on commercial bank risk minimization in Zambia. The study adopted a quantitative research approach, and the study population was all auditors, internal control, and risk management personnel in Zambian commercial banks. Committee of Sponsoring Organization (COSO) internal control framework was used to identify the components of an internal control system and its effectiveness. This framework was adopted because it is a model that has generally been accepted for its prescribed model on internal control appraising. Results indicated that there is a positive and significant relationship between an internal control system and risk reduction of commercial banks at 5% significance level (p=0.00 <0.05). The study results also indicated that the internal control system present in Zambian commercial banks is effective in reducing risk.
Impact of Lean Management Implementation Practices on Operational Performance: An Empirical Study of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Sri Lanka
Authors: Jayathilake H.M.T.M. , Galahitiyawe Nilakshi W K , Herath H.M. Renuka Pushpanjalee
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this paper is to investigate and explore lean management implementation practices for operational performance in the pharmaceutical industry in Sri Lanka. The study investigates the impact of lean management implementation practices with the lean bundle on the operational performance of each business unit of the pharmaceutical industry. The methodology study has been conducted with 412 business unit managers of the pharmaceutical industry. SPSS has been used for descriptive statistics. The AMOS version has been used for structural equation modelling. SEM technique has been used to develop the measurement model. This study has investigated how lean management practices have an impact to gain operational performance in the pharmaceutical industry in Sri Lanka. Lean management practices have implemented the lean bundle TQM, HRM, JIT, and TPM to succuss the operational performance. This study has been limited only to the pharmaceutical industry in Sri Lanka and measured lean management with the lean bundle. Also, operational performance has been measured with seven dimensions. The findings of this study have given a high value to implementing lean management using the lean bundle. This lean bundle can be used to gain high operational performance in any industry.
Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crisis: Providing Access to Education and Training for Young People in East Africa
Authors: Koros Peter , Bakwaph Peter Kanyip , Nrad Rose Adamu
Published: July 2023

This paper focuses on education in emergencies and protected crisis in Eastern Africa and possible ways to provide access to education and training for young people who are affected by these artificial and natural disasters. It examines and explores four main problems which are famine and drought, HIV and AIDs, COVID-19 and wars. The work is meant to examine how these pandemics disrupted education and left millions of children and youth out of school, making young people to suffer the loss of homes and loved ones and access to education and a safe learning environment. This work is qualitative research design that is based on secondary data from the internet, interview, observation, interactions and personal experience. The finding shows that right to education is linked to better lives for all people and therefore, education in emergencies must be a priority in the response to all types of crises.
Relation of Amiodarone Level with Total Protein Level in Blood Plasma of Covid 19 Hospitalized Patients with Ventricular Heart Arrythmia
Authors: Stoykova Slavena , Tashkov Wladislav
Published: July 2023

During Covid 19 global pandemic numerous patients were in urgent need of hospital treatment. Some of them had different known concomitant diseases, various accompanying conditions and comorbidities. Others with clean medical history developed all of a sudden severe complication because of the Sars-CV2 infection. Medical professionals of different fields, including ophthalmology, surgery, neurology, joined Covid 19 teams after urgent retainment. Patients enrolled in this study were hospitalized because of Covid 19 and needed treatment for ventricular arrythmia as well. Amiodarone blood tests were performed using an adapted HPLC method verified for over 10 years of continuous observations.
Electronic Waste Management and Institutional Theory: Any Lessons for Nigeria?
Authors: Agu Benedict Okechukwu
Published: July 2023

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) and/or Information Communication Technology (ICT) has enabled great changes in the modern ways of living all over the world, and Nigeria is not an exception. The usage of EEE and/or ICT has also brought exponential increase in electronic waste (e-waste) and has become the fastest growing waste stream in the world. It is hazardous to the human health and the environment when handled in a crude informal manner and a material of great value when handled in both informal and formal environmentally sound manners. The current way EEE and/or ICT is produced and consumed in Nigeria comes with externalities that include wastage of resources, release of greenhouse gases and toxic substances during informal management of e-waste. This is because at present Nigeria does not have adequate formal facility for the separation, storage, transport and disposal of e-waste. This article discusses e-waste management in Nigeria by using primary and secondary materials and the lessons Nigeria can learn by the deployment of institutional theory for the environmentally sound management of this genre of waste, as an approach that can be utilised to enhance the structures, schemas, rules, routines and norms as authoritative processes that are coercive, normative and mimetic for the environmentally sound management of electronic waste in Nigeria.
Revisit Intention Model on Urban Tourism Basis by City Tour Bus with Destination Image as Intervening Variable
Authors: Boediman Surya Fadjar , Djati Sundring P. , Anon Nurbaeti , Brahmantyo Himawan , Sulartingrum Sri
Published: July 2023

Tourists visiting urban tourist destinations choose mass transportation modes that make it easier to travel and avoid the risk of congestion, and there is connectivity between the city center and domestic and international airports so land transportation by bus is needed.

The promotion mix and service quality will have an influence on the image and tourist attractiveness of a city and its influence on revisit intentions in urban tourist destinations. The purpose of writing this research is to analyze (1) the promotion mix, (2) the quality of service performed by city tour bus managers in Jakarta, (3) the indirect effect of the promotion mix and service quality on revisit intention and then determine (4) the city tour bus management model.

This study uses a quantitative design with a positivistic paradigm on the implementation of the promotion mix and the quality of city tour bus services in Jakarta which has an influence on revisit intention with the intervening destination image variable. The method of determining the sample uses purposive sampling. The hypothesis will be tested using path analysis to measure the correlation coefficient through a questionnaire with an ordinal scale on a Likert scale with a Structural Equation Model (SEM) approach based on Partial Least Square (PLS) to measure the Structural Inner Model and Outer Model. The results obtained in this study are the influence of the promotion mix and service quality on the destination image and significantly influence revisit intention.
Study Behaviors of Moire Wavelength and Histogram with Different Spacing Shift
Authors: Mohammad Elham Jasim , Taha Rawaa Yaseen , Al-Mter Ahmed Jassam
Published: July 2023

Our paper is focused on theoretical software used to discuss and study the moire wavelength and histogram with different spacing shift using MATLAB. A moire pattern is the interference of two similar overlapping patterns. There are many different situations in which you can notice moire patterns. For example, in the field of physics, and based on the principle of wave interference, the emergence of moire patterns in the tissue can be attributed to a phenomenon that occurs in multiple conditions of wave interference called the phenomenon of beat. Moire wavelengths with 0 and 0.2 spacing shift were studied in this research. By the distance between two consecutive, it is possible to determine the moire wavelength, where, when the fringe is bright, the interference is constructive and the consecutive is at its highest value, but when the fringe is dark, the interference is destructive and the consecutive is at its minimum value. Moire patterns and histograms with 0 and 0.2 spacing shift square grids were also studied. Image histogram is based on the luminance's frequency. The 'imread' function was used to load an image, and the 'imhist' function was used then to display the image histogram.
Gardner's Theory's Impact on English Language Teaching: A Constructive Analysis
Authors: Qasserras Lhoussine , Qasserras Mohammed
Published: July 2023

Over the last twenty years, the concept of Multiple Intelligences (MI) as presented and developed by Howard Gardner, has been widely accepted within the realm of education. The theory has also revolutionized the English Language Teaching, with plenty of merits to both teachers and learners. The implementation of the MI theory has not been without challenges. Many educators have applied the concept but have yet to be presented with a full range of criticism or research on the topic. Indeed, this systematic review tends to explore in depth the merits and shortcomings surrounding the MI theory and its potential practice in the education sphere. By addressing these areas, the paper seeks to help teachers and practitioners understand the challenges and limitations inherent in the MI theory, and ultimately improve its application in the EFL classroom.
Effects of Internet Banking on Growth of Access to Loans of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Authors: MOKUOLU Joseph Oluseye , ADETAYO Hezekiah Olufemi , OBADEMI Lekan Emmanuel
Published: July 2023

The study analyzed the effects of internet banking payments system innovations on the growth of access to loans of deposit money banks (DMB) in Nigeria using annual data from 2004 to 2021 proxies by mobile banking/payment and electronic/internet payment as internet banking payment system and total loans disbursement of DMB as proxy of growth of access to loans. Studied variables were sourced from various issues of the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. Econometric test of ordinary least square was employed to explain the degree of relationship among mobile banking/payment, electronic/internet payment and total loans disbursement of DMB in Nigeria. The regression test involved student t-test for individual significant level, f-test for overall significant of the model, R-square test for contributive effect of the explanatory variables and Durbin Watson test for autocorrelation test. Evidence from these tests indicated that the variables passed through these tests and proved unbiased. The result connoted that all internet payment systems and mobile payment systems have a positive and significant effect on total loan disbursement of DMB by 30.82% and 69.79% respectively. Hence, based on the empirical and statistical discoveries, the main finding is that internet banking systems influence total loan disbursement of DMB directly and significantly.
Influence of Husband Involvement during Antenatal Clinic on Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs among Mothers Attending Well Baby Clinics in Nakuru County-Kenya: A Quasi Experimental Study
Authors: Kibaru Elizabeth G. , Otara Amos M.
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Male involvement is associated with improved maternal and newborn outcomes as they play a vital role in decision making in health seeking.

Objective: To determine the influence of husbands’ accompaniment to the antenatal clinic on maternal knowledge of neonatal danger signs (NDS) after nurses’ capacity building.

Study design: A quasi experimental study.

Method: Eight health facilities were selected at random among facilities in Nakuru County. Mothers attending well baby clinics with children <1 year were interviewed using structured questionnaires. Analysis was done using the SPSS software (version 23).

Results: Two different cohorts of 414 mothers each were interviewed at baseline and at the end with 176 (42.5%) and 200 (48.3%) of mothers respectively being accompanied by husbands for antenatal clinic. At baseline they were likely to identify inability to breastfeed, convulsions and hypothermia as NDS and these were statistically significant with p <0.004, P< 0.003 and P< 0.033 respectively. Identification of more 3 NDS increased from 37 (21%) at baseline to 99 (49.5%) with all mentioning at least one NDS at the end point.

Conclusion: Male partner accompaniment to antenatal care was found to have a positive correlation to maternal knowledge of NDS with nurses’ capacity building playing a big role.
Legal Construction of Civil Servant Investigator (CSI) Coordination Obligations to the Police in Investigating Money Laundering
Authors: Nurlaily Hasrina
Published: July 2023

Civil Servant Investigators (CSI) can investigate money laundering (ML) crimes. The process of investigating money laundering by CSI is contained in Law 8/2010 and in the Indonesian Constitutional Court No. 15/PUU-XIX/2021 Decision. Given that CSI is governed by and works in tandem with the Indonesian National Police, these laws still call for greater regulation for CSI to fulfill and apply the multidoor system concept and the rapid, simple, and low-cost principle as crime investigators for ML. This study aims to clarify why it is critical to implement legal construction in connection with the ML investigation by CSI under the relevant concepts and principles to maximize the handling of ML in the future. This paper used normative juridical, statutory, and conceptual approaches. The findings of this study are expected to serve as a guide for the CSI in investigating ML during transferring the findings of investigations to the Public Prosecutor, leveling perceptions among law enforcement officials, and providing support for investigators balanced with coordination and cooperation among officials so that effective and efficient law enforcement can be achieved.
Testicular Atrophy Following Unilateral Herniotomy in Children: A Single Centre Experience
Authors: Kevin Emeka Chukwubuike , Chukwuma Paulinus Igweagu , Livinus Patrick Anijunsi
Published: July 2023

Background: A reduction in testicular mass (testicular atrophy) may occur as a complication of hydrocele/hernia repair in children (herniotomy). The aim of this study was to evaluate for testicular atrophy in children who underwent herniotomy for hernia or hydrocele repair. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective study of children aged 15 years and younger who had unilateral herniotomy at the pediatric surgery unit of a teaching hospital in Enugu, Nigeria. Preoperatively and postoperatively (at least 6 months apart), the volumes of both testes were assessed using ultrasound. These specific testicular volumes were compared to determine the degree of change in unilateral testicular volumes relative to the contralateral testis. For the index study, any reduction in testicular volume of more than 20 percent is considered testicular atrophy. Results: A total of 258 cases of herniotomies were seen during the study period. The mean age of the patients, at diagnosis of testicular atrophy, was 2 years, range of 1 to 3 years. About one-fifth (53) of the patient showed more than 20% reduction in testicular volume relative to the contralateral testis. There were more hydroceles than hernias and all the patients had herniotomy. Stitch related complications were the most common post-operative complication. Conclusion: Herniotomy for pediatric inguinal hernia and hydrocele is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in children. However, this procedure is not without complications, testicular atrophy may occur. This study has shown that up to 20% of the children who underwent herniotomy may come down with testicular atrophy.
Placenta Percreta with Bladder Invasion: Case Report
Authors: Mahtate Mariam , Slaoui Aziz , Cherradi Soukaina , Zeraidi Najia , Lakhdar Amina , Kharbach Aicha , Baydada Aziz
Published: July 2023

Background: Placenta previa with bladder invasion is an uncommon and serious pathology, involving the maternal prognosis. However, as the rate of cesareans has increased, the disease has become more common. Case presentation: We present the case of placenta previa percreta in 34 weeks of amenorrhea, gravida 2 para 1, with a history of a single caesarean section 5 years prior. Initially admitted for threat of premature delivery, we found a totally covering placenta previa with accretization sign and suspicion of bladder invasion. Abdomino pelvic MRI confirmed the diagnosis of placenta previa percreta. During monitoring, the patient presented an acute fetal distress requiring an emergency fetal extraction. She underwent a caesarean section for fetal rescue followed by a total hysterectomy requiring the removing of the anterior part of the bladder. Conclusion: With a rising rate of cesarean sections, the risk of placenta accreta spectrum is increasing as well. Obstetricians and clinicians should be vigilant in prenatal diagnosis, especially if the risk factors are present. Multidisciplinary approach for preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative management can significantly improve maternal and fetal prognosis.
Iterative Bile Duct Repair
Authors: Lamara Abdelhak , Nini Badreddine , Zatir Sofiane
Published: July 2023

Bile duct trauma during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality, reduces survival and long-term quality of life and may cause legal proceedings. The frequency of occurrence is poorly determined due to the fact that most accidents remain undeclared. The circumstances of the trauma, the serious lesions often accompanied by infectious syndromes, biliary peritonitis responsible for visceral failure (hepatic, renal) and malnutrition are indeed often not mentioned in the operative reports. Iterative repair attempts by the same team at the origin of the trauma increase the lesions and make their management more difficult.
RELAÇÃO ENTRE OS SERVIÇOS FORNECIDOS PELA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA E O CUIDADO INTEGRAL DA POPULAÇÃO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Costa Kauê Contro , Gaban Roberta Del Monaco , Lourenço Múcio Cevulla da Silva , Secco Leonardo Campanharo , Creazzo Karoline Devus , Ferrante Sabryna Kutka , Gemignani Elizabeth Yu Me Yut , De Alcantara Sousa Luiz Vinicius
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Analisar a relação entre os serviços fornecidos pela Atenção Primária e o cuidado integral da população. Método: Foram usadas as seguintes bases de dados: LILACS e MEDLINE. Seguindo os critérios de exclusão e inclusão, analisaram-se 21 artigos, publicados entre os anos de 2013 e 2022 na literatura nacional e internacional. Resultados: Os atributos mais bem avaliados foram os relacionados à promoção da saúde, principalmente no que diz respeito ao controle de doenças crônicas, diagnóstico precoce e redução da morbimortalidade, além dos aspectos de prevenção à saúde, principalmente relacionados à vacinação e campanhas de conscientização, além da realização de exames e ações educativas. Enquanto os piores desempenhos foram os recursos e a infraestrutura, a desigualdade, a capacitação dos profissionais da saúde, a participação ativa dos pacientes e da comunidade nos processos de cuidado, a operacionalização dos serviços e a dificuldade de implementar protocolos e diretrizes clínicas baseadas em evidências. De modo geral, verificou-se que a oferta de serviços de saúde integrados e coordenados pela APS é fundamental para garantir um cuidado integral da população, abrangendo aspectos biopsicossociais e culturais. Conclusão: A adoção de práticas e estratégias para o cuidado integral e a coordenação do cuidado na APS são essenciais para a garantia de um sistema de saúde eficiente e efetivo. Superar os desafios ainda existentes requer um esforço conjunto de gestores, profissionais de saúde e pacientes, com investimento em recursos humanos, infraestrutura e capacitação, além da promoção da participação ativa da comunidade nos processos de cuidado.
PREVENÇÃO EM SAÚDE: A CITOLOGIA ONCÓTICA E O CÂNCER CERVICAL – REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Nogueira Helena Rubini , Jacomoni Cínthia Pereira , De Alcantara Sousa Luiz Vinicius
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Contextualizar a prática do exame citopatológico do colo uterino na literatura, de 2017 a 2022. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, que visará apresentar síntese e análise crítica acerca da temática visada. A pesquisa foi realizada na base de dados Pubmed, a partir das palavras chaves “Papanicolaou test” e da combinação “Papanicolaou test” AND “Brazil”. Os critérios de inclusão foram: artigos com texto completo disponível gratuitamente, sendo estas revisões, revisões sistemáticas ou meta-análises no recorte temporal de 2017 a 2022. Deste modo, dentre os 36 artigos encontrados, foram selecionados 28. O principal critério de exclusão foi não serem citados métodos de rastreio e diagnóstico do câncer de colo uterino como foco dos estudos. Resultados: A partir da revisão realizada evidenciou-se a importância da contextualização desde a fisiopatologia do câncer de colo de útero, contrastando com a epidemiologia mundial e brasileira, assim como tratar das estratégias de rastreio e diagnóstico utilizadas, e das questões relacionadas ao acesso às mesmas. Conclusão: Destaca-se o uso da compreensão acerca de sua fisiopatologia no desenvolvimento de métodos de rastreio e diagnóstico, sendo aqui os principais destacados: citologia oncótica. Evidencia-se ainda, tanto fatores facilitadores quanto dificultadores nestas estratégias, como: aspectos culturais e morais, conhecimento sobre a própria evolução deste câncer, acesso e acolhimento advindos dos profissionais e Serviços de Saúde, dentre outros.
ANÁLISE DOS PRINCIPAIS INDICADORES DOS EXAMES COLPOCITOLÓGICOS REALIZADOS EM SÃO CAETANO DO SUL
Authors: Jacomoni Cínthia Pereira , Nogueira Helena Rubini , De Alcantara Sousa Luiz Vinicius
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Analisar os principais indicadores dos exames colpocitológicos realizados em São Caetano do Sul. Método: A presente pesquisa trata-se de estudo ecológico, com análise temporal que utilizou dados secundários referentes aos indicadores dos exames colpocitológicos em São Caetano do Sul, entre os anos de 2013 e 2021. A evolução do desempenho dos componentes de processo e resultado características clínicas dos exames foi avaliada tomando como base os indicadores pactuados para o Programa de Rastreamento do câncer do colo do útero. Para criar os indicadores de qualidade dos exames, levou em conta as seguintes características: i. Adequabilidade; ii. Dentro da normalidade; iii. Intervenção resultado; iv. Intervenção da coleta; v. tempo de exame; vi. Motivo do exame; vii. Período preventivo; viii. Atipias de células escamosas; ix. lesão intraepitelial de baixo grau; x. lesão intraepitelial de alto grau; xi. ASC-H; xii. ASC-US. Para a análise de tendência, foi utilizado o modelo de análise linear generalizada de Prais-Winsten. Resultados: Os resultados do presente estudo mostram que há uma tendência geral de crescimento da prevenção secundária em todas as faixas etárias entre 25 e 64 anos. Já os dados da intervenção da coleta, que correspondem ao intervalo de tempo em dias entre a data da coleta do exame e sua chegada ao laboratório para análise, apresentaram-se crescentes. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a prevenção e o rastreamento do câncer cérvico-uterino são essenciais para a redução da morbimortalidade, uma vez que é possível detectar a doença na fase inicial e obter um bom prognóstico.
ANÁLISE DO TEMPO PORTA-BALÃO NOS PACIENTES ATENDIDOS COM INFARTO AGUDO DO MIOCÁRDIO COM SUPRADESNIVELAMENTO DO SEGMENTO ST EM UM HOSPITAL TERCIÁRIO DE SANTA CATARINA
Authors: De Melo Amanda Horstmann , Bacca Caroline de Oliveira Fischer , Lopes Samantha Cristiane , Ramos Nicolas , Helbok Ottávia de Vasconcelos Zainho Helbok
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Verificar o tempo porta-balão dos pacientes com Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio com supra desnivelamento do segmento ST (IAMCSST) atendidos na Unidade de Pronto Atendimento de um hospital terciário de Santa Catarina. Método: Realizou-se um estudo observacional, transversal, documental, retrospectivo, aplicado e de campo, no qual foi realizada a coleta de dados em um hospital de nível terciário em um município de Santa Catarina, com o levantamento de 247 pacientes atendidos em setor de emergência, no período de janeiro de 2016 a dezembro de 2021, com o diagnóstico de IAMCSST, submetidos à intervenção coronária percutânea. Resultados: Os resultados evidenciaram uma prevalência do gênero masculino, sobretudo em pacientes por volta dos sessenta anos, portadores de hipertensão arterial e/ou com histórico de tabagismo. Destes, cerca de 233 pacientes apresentaram tempo porta-balão adequado, corroborando para desfechos favoráveis. Além disso, revelou-se discreta relevância quanto às variáveis do atendimento, no que tange ao trimestre, turno do dia e dia da semana em que os pacientes foram atendidos. Conclusão: De acordo com os resultados obtidos, percebe-se a relevância da adequação do tempo porta-balão conforme o que é preconizado na literatura, ao passo que permite melhores condições assistenciais aos pacientes com IAMCSST e menores custos à instituição.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Infarto do Miocárdio com Supradesnível do Segmento ST. Angioplastia Primária. Síndrome Coronariana Aguda.
Teaching Design and Practice Research of Japanese Basic Writing Course: Centered on the Generation of Internal Driving Force in the Learning Process
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Wei Meiping
Published: July 2023

In order to change the phenomenon of passive Japanese learning, this paper investigates and analyzes the generation of driving force in the process of Japanese learning. Following the natural law of the cognitive process, the teaching design is carried out by using the mechanism of learning internal drive and various teaching methods. Based on the concept of “knowledge continuum” in the learning process, the author divides the entire semester into five stages in the teaching design of the basic Japanese writing course, and sets the classroom in each stage as a flipped classroom. After half a year of teaching practice, the author inspected the after-class feedback, the after-class teaching reflection log, and evaluated the teaching practice through a questionnaire survey. Through the analysis, it is found that the lagging of students’ learning concept is one of the factors affecting the teaching reform. In addition, the dialogue and interactive classroom has played a role in promoting students’ active learning, which is helpful to the generation of internal driving force in the learning process of students.
An Empirical Study on Employment Competitiveness of Colleges and Universities in Henan Province, China
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Wang Miaodan , Shang Min , Fan Guofeng , Wang Mengjie , Peng Liling , Shang Moyi
Published: July 2023

With the implementation of “enrollment expansion” in universities, the number of college graduates in China has increased sharply, the job market has been impacted, and the employment problem of college graduates has become increasingly prominent. We take Henan Province, a major province of the college entrance examination, as an example to study employment competitiveness of undergraduate colleges and universities, combined with the development of education in the current era and the social demand for talents. Firstly, the correlation degree between 12 indicators and employment competitiveness was determined by the grey correlation degree model; Secondly, the G1-entropy weight combination weighting method was used to assign weights to each index; and then the WRSR comprehensive evaluation method was used to classify and evaluate the employment competitiveness of undergraduate universities in the province. The results show that colleges and universities of the same grade have similar problems and can communicate with each other, and can carry out group development and promotion of the relevant important indicators combined with subject characteristics.
Analysis on the Connotative Development Path of Law Education in Chinese Applied Undergraduate Universities
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Li Bing
Published: July 2023

Chinese applied undergraduate universities are the main body of cultivating socialist legal talents and play an important role in the law education system. However, due to the failure to export legal talents needed by society, the employment of law graduates has been depressed, and the contradiction between supply and demand of talents has existed for a long time. In recent years, law education has shifted from expanding the scale to improving the quality, and it has become a consensus to take the road of connotative development. Application-oriented undergraduate law majors should avoid homogeneity in the connotative development, locate their positions according to the economic and social development of the region where the universities are located, highlight the training direction of application-oriented and compound legal talents, and reform practical courses to build a team of teachers integrating knowledge and practice to achieve the goal of talent training.
Impact of European integration on the transformation of the media of the republic of Bulgaria
Authors:   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Burdiak Vira
Published: July 2023

The author analyzes the present day media of the Republic of Bulgaria and studies the changes they underwent during the period of preparation for accession and its membership in the European Union. The author expresses the important role that the media played in the European integration process, reflecting its impact on social and political life of the state. The democratization of the society has contributed to a significant transformation of the media system and methods of its management. Bulgaria was able to synchronize its media legislation with European norms and standards, which led to a positive dynamics in the development of the media market, TV and radio broadcasting in particular. Bulgaria’s EU integration led to positive transformation of the media policy and media legislation improvement. The European integration process is currently the main priority of Bulgaria’s foreign policy. The EU membership gave Bulgaria the opportunities to develop democratic institutions, including the media system, which in turn allowed Bulgaria to achieve greater internal stability. The Republic of Bulgaria has not yet reached the standards of the European information policy in the field of ethnic issues, but after joining the EU there are tangible positive changes in the improvement of this sphere.
Efficiency of governments and its factors: theoretical and methodological context and some manifestations on the example of eastern European countries
Authors:   Akademia Nauk Stosowanych Gospodarki Krajowej, Białobłocki Zbigniew
Published: July 2023

The article is dedicated to analyzing various theoretical, methodological, practical and empirical manifestations, factors and correlations of the effectiveness of governments on the example of Eastern European countries. Despite the variability of the conclusions, it was stated that: party governments are less stable than non-party governments; party governments are more effective than non-party governments; systems of governance implemented within party governments are more effective than systems of governance implemented within non-party governments; democratization contributes to the growth of performance indicators of governments and systems of governance. At the same time, it was found that the parameters of government effectiveness depend both on governmental and non-governmental, political and inter-institutional factors, including the degree of political representation at the level of party and electoral systems. In general, it was stated that democratic governance is more effective in its inherent political parameters than authoritarian one, although democratization processes due to the development of political pluralism are not always the reasons for increasing indicators of government stability and efficiency. It was therefore argued that stability and efficiency of governments are not always directly, proportional or mutually conditioned.
Status of coagulation system in adolescent rats exposed to hypoxia during prenatal development
Authors: Jafarova G.G.
Published: July 2023

The goal of the research was to investigate the physiological indicators in the hemostasis of adult offspring developed under prenatal hypoxia conditions. Chronic hypoxia conditions were created during different periods of the pregnancy. Three-month-old white rats that had completed the period of puberty were used in the experiments. Clinical analyses of the main indicators of the coagulation system were performed to assess the state of the hemostasis system. The effect of intrauterine hypoxia on the "mother-fetus" relationship was manifested by prolonged pathological changes in the blood coagulation and expressed changes in the liver parenchyma at the later stages of development.
Pengaruh Foreign Activity, Pertumbuhan Penjualan, Dewan Komisaris Independen Dan Komite Audit Terhadap Tax Avoidance
Authors: Akbarudin  , Kiswanto
Published: July 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh foreign activity, pertumbuhan penjualan, dewan komisaris independen dan komite audit terhadap tax avoidance. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2018-2020. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan adalah 59 perusahaan dengan unit analisis sebanyak 162 perusahaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder yang didapat dari laporan annual report perusahaan. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif dan analisis statistik inferensial. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan analisis regresi data panel menggunakan Eviews 9. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa foreign activity dan komite audit tidak berpengaruh terhadap tax avoidance. Pertumbuhan penjualan dan dewan komisaris independen berpengaruh negatif terhadap tax avoidance.
Designing Website-Based Administration Management Information System
Authors: Khoirunnisa Nurfitria , Haryati Haryati , Jubaedah Eulis , Rostiawati Tia
Published: July 2023

Administration is one of the essential things for the running of an organization. If in an organization the administrative management is good, the organization will also be able to run well. The current administration can be used for decision-making, evaluating the activities carried out, and even knowing whether or not the organization is being run. The same happened at the Informatics Management Student Association (HIMMI) at the Subang State Polytechnic campus. Administrative management that is carried out is still conventional by storing documents in several storage folders so that there is a buildup of documents. Even documents will be scattered everywhere. Making letters is still done by checking the last number on the general ledger, so it has difficulty to make letter numbers. The submission of letters is hampered because it takes a long time because goes through a fairly long flow. Therefore, a solution was found, namely the Design of a Website-Based Administration Management Information System using the Waterfall method to assist secretaries in managing secretarial administration at the Informatics Management Student Association. The result obtained is an administrative management information system that can facilitate the storage of documents that have been integrated with the database. In addition, the system can simplify the process of issuing outgoing letters, overcome the problem of double mail numbering, streamline the attendance process, provide a timeline of work programs, and can provide information related to the reports needed. The test results conducted using the black-box testing method on 102 test items were declared 100% valid. It showed no errors or failures in the system at the time of running.
Implementing ISO 9126 in Quality Testing for Information Systems for Menu Ordering Using QR Codes in Panongkrongan Shop
Authors: Triyanto Alvin , Prisilia Gia , Saputra Yogi
Published: July 2023

Panongkrongan Shop is a business that emphasizes the quality of its service. The limited number of employees serving customers has an impact on services that are not optimal, such as ordering errors, delays in ordering menus, price discrepancies because prices are not updated on the menu, transaction errors, and are also prone to loss of order data because the recording is still done manually. A menu ordering system can be built to reduce this problem. However, in its use, the system must be of good quality to support the store's operational activities. The poor quality of the system can cause errors so that those who use it can experience financial losses. For this reason, it is necessary to develop a quality measurement system to run correctly and meet ISO 9126 quality standards. Based on the test results, the system meets ISO 9126 standards with a total score of 91.9% with a functionality aspect of 95.3%, reliability of 83.7%, usability of 93.5%, efficiency of 89.0%, and portability of 98%. Improvements are needed in the reliability aspect, namely in maturity and fault tolerance, so that the system can be even better in terms of quality for error handling and maturity.
Cultivando malas hierbas. Biodiversidad, diseño, cultura y percepción
Authors: Escuer Lorena , Carballo Gabino
Published: July 2023

La idea de “mala yerba” aparece ya en el texto del “Tratado de Agricultura General” de Gabriel Alonso de Herrera de 1513 como un tema recurrente en el cultivo de cosechas, junto con las plagas de orugas e insectos, entro los muchos males que amenazaban entonces la agricultura. Herrera delimitaba así en su texto las buenas prácticas del agricultor de la época, que incluían la introducción de un orden extremo en la apariencia d ellos campos, al tiempo que delimitaba el que será el principal campo de batalla de la guerra ser humano contra la naturaleza, la producción de alimentos.