bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Somos liberais, e não mais escravos”
Authors: Peixoto Costa João Paulo
Published: January 2025

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a trajetória política das lideranças indígenas de Monte-mor o Novo em 1824 e na Confederação do Equador, levando em conta sua condição ambígua de minoritários na própria vila de índios, focando nos seus interesses e refletindo sobre possíveis projetos para um país em intensa transformação. Apesar da relação histórica de reciprocidade com a monarquia – semelhante à cultura política das demais comunidades indígenas aldeadas do Ceará e de outras províncias –, o que mais importava para os donos originários de Monte-mor o Novo era a garantia de suas prerrogativas e da condição plena de cidadania. A maior parte das fontes dessa história estão em dois conjuntos documentais. O primeiro é a imprensa, com destaque para o Diário do Governo do Ceará, onde será possível refletir sobre a importância da vila de Monte-mor o Novo para o governo provincial rebelde. O segundo é o livro das atas de vereação da câmara municipal da vila, por onde acompanharemos a trajetória de participação política dos indígenas. A produção de textos escritos no âmbito do governo municipal fazia dessas lideranças seus coautores. Ainda que em situação minoritária, convivendo com uma elite branca que os tolerava pelas obrigações da lei, a presença obstinada dos indígenas era repleta de significados que apontam para os projetos em disputa na formação do Estado nacional brasileiro.
“Um bom decreto”
Authors: Oliveira Seidel Isabela Fernanda de
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a imagem A Democrata- ah, o bom decreto (1790) com o propósito de entender o papel das mulheres parisienses em 1790 durante a Revolução Francesa. O trabalho comporta uma dupla-hipótese: em primeiro lugar, essa imagem serviria como um possível guia de comportamento para as   mulheres da época; em segundo, a escolha de usar palavras políticas para caracterizar as  personagens ali desenhadas é uma forma de credibilizar ou não a figura e a ideia que ela  representa – no caso, democracia. A representação que muitos dos homens com poder político desejavam firmar sobre as mulheres parisienses, durante 1790 a 1792, era a de mãe, esposa e a da casa, ou seja, da vida doméstica, privada. No entanto, mesmo  que esse fosse o papel desejado e propagado para as mulheres, elas se apropriaram e usaram as ideias revolucionárias para participar das ações políticas e se tornaram parte da mudança no período. As diversas caracterizações das mulheres durante a Revolução Francesa, sejam elas militantes, mães, esposas, peixeiras, sans-culottes ou tricoteuses, mostravam a diversidade de papeis que elas exerciam, de modo que a maioria delas fazia parte de mais de um perfil. Pela primeira vez, a participação das mulheres foi tão expressiva que o governo francês sentiu a necessidade de discutir o papel da mulher e justificar sistematicamente a exclusão das mulheres do espaço público – a justificativa é uma evidência negativa da importância daquilo que se procurava excluir.
Foreign Direct Investments and Economic Growth of an Emerging Economy: Implications for Nigeria (2009 – 2023)
Authors: M. M. Ogwuma, , C. P. Nwachukwu, , P. C. Avoaja, , E. C. Nwabeke,
Published: January 2025

The study used an ex-post facto research design to examine the relationship between economic growth (EGR) and foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nigeria from 2009 Q1 to 2023 Q4. Secondary data from the World Bank and the Central Bank of Nigeria were employed, with a regression model to explain the link between EGR and FDI. The model included variables such as net foreign direct investment (NFDI), exchange rate (EXCH), trade openness (TROPN), external reserves (EXRSV), and government debt (DEBT). The study utilized the Johansen Cointegration test, specifically the trace test, to determine the long-run relationships between the variables. Further, an error correction model (ECM) was used to assess short-run dynamics, including the speed of adjustment toward long-run equilibrium. Lastly, the study applied Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) to estimate the long-run relationships once cointegration was confirmed. The study found that net foreign direct investment (NFDI) has a statistically significant negative effect on economic growth (EGR) in Nigeria. The analysis revealed that a unit increase in NFDI results in a decrease of approximately 365.96 units in EGR. The p-value of 0.0033, which is below the 5% significance level, confirmed this negative relationship. The study therefore recommends that the Nigerian government strengthen institutional frameworks, promote sectoral diversification by attracting FDI into underdeveloped sectors, and invest in infrastructure and human capital development to foster a conducive business environment, enhance local linkages, and improve productivity for sustainable economic growth.
Clinicopathological and immunohistochemical analysis of the risk factors of recurrence of atypical lipomatous tumor/well-differentiated liposarcoma of the extremities
Authors: ZENIYA T , EMORI M , TSUCHIE H , TERAMOTO A , NAGASAWA H , MIZUSHIMA E , KEIRA T , SHIMIZU J , MURAHASHI Y , SUGITA S , HASEGAWA T , MIYAKOSHI N , YAMASHITA T
Published: January 2025

Atypical lipomatous tumors/well-differentiated liposarcomas (ALT/WDLPS) are low-grade, slow-growing, and locally aggressive tumors. We investigated clinical outcomes and recurrence factors for ALT/WDLPS of the extremities. This is retrospective study across three institutions which included patients who underwent surgery for ALT/WDLPS from 2001 to 2019. We collected the data such as the patient demographics, anatomical locations of the tumors (subcutaneous, intramuscular, intermuscular, upper extreme/lower extremity), immunohistochemical data, and the resected margin status. The following variables were evaluated as potential recurrence factors: age, sex, tumor diameter, anatomical location of the tumor, immunohistochemical results, and resected margins. The 5- year local recurrence-free survival rate (RFS) was calculated and differences in survival were assessed. Sixty-two patients were identified, including 29 men and 33 women. The mean age was 63.7 years (range, 34–82 years). The average maximum tumor diameter was 15.9 cm (range, 5–28 cm). The maximum tumor diameter (≥20 cm) was significantly associated with local recurrence (p=0.042). Ten patients (16.1%) developed local recurrence, and the mean time to recurrence was 48.4 months (range, 5–161 months). In our series of 62 patients, the differences in local recurrences were not statistically significant for age, sex, tumor site, surgical margin (R0 or not) and immunohistochemical results. Tumor diameter ≥20 cm, which was the only identified factor for recurrence.
Menadione effect on isolates of bone cultures in patients with chronic osteomyelitis culture-negative
Authors: CATAÑO-CORREA Juan Carlos , CARDONA-ARIAS Jaiberth Antonio , RESTREPO María Sarah
Published: January 2025

Correct treatment of chronic osteomyelitis depends on proper identification of the bone-infecting microorganism, but it is difficult identify the specific etiology in previously treated patients and in those with implants. Small colony variants auxotrophyc for menadione had been related with false-negative results in culture of patient with chronic osteomyelitis, but menadione supplementation can increase bone culture performance. The purpose was to evaluate the effect of menadione supplementation on isolates in bone cultures, in a cohort of patients with osteomyelitis, Medellín- Colombia. We performed a study of a retrospective cohort with 40 adult patients with culture-negative and chronic osteomyelitis, supplemented with 3 doses of menadione. Effect was defined as the proportion of positive bone cultures after treatment administration. The comparison of the effect with clinical variables was made with Chi-square, Fisher and Mann-Whitney U test in SPSS 29.0. Microbiological isolates from bone culture ranged from 0% (pre- treatment) to 62.5% (post-treatment), mainly S. aureus sensitive to methicillin, coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, E. coli and Enterobacter spp. This effect did not present statistical differences according to the clinical characteristics or comorbidities of the patients. We concluded that in patients with chronic osteomyelitis and negative bone cultures, menadione supplementation produces a high proportion of isolates and identification of the etiological agent, which favors correct treatment and reduces readmissions, complications, and resistance to antibiotics.
Non-Operative Ttreatment of patients with Chondrosarcoma: An analysis of patients who refused cancer-directed surgery or patients contraindicated to surgery
Authors: MAKAR Gabriel S , UDOEYO Idorenyin F , BOWEN Thomas R
Published: January 2025

Chondrosarcomas are the second most common primary bone sarcoma. Due to chondrosarcomas relative resistance to chemotherapy and radiation, surgical treatment has become the mainstay treatment option. The purpose of our study was to understand the proportion of patients in this population who undergo non-operative treatment options secondary to various reasons and analyze the difference in survival as well as patient and cancer specific characteristics between the two groups. We retrospectively reviewed the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database for patients diagnosed with primary chondrosarcoma from 1973 to 2015. We evaluated the patients for both descriptive characteristics as well as cancer specific characteristics. We then performed a propensity matched analysis and other analyses to compare difference in cancer characteristics as well as survival. There were 3048 patients with chondrosarcoma of the bone during our study period of which 188(6.2%) patients did not undergo operative treatment either due to refusal of cancer directed surgery or contraindicated to surgery. A one unit increase in age was significantly associated with increased odds of not undergoing surgery(Odds Ratio 1.04;95% CI, 1.03- 1.05). No statistically significant difference(P = 0.9) in survival was noted between patients with long bone, grade 1 chondrosarcomas regardless of if they did or did not undergo operative treatment. This study provides data to inform the patient on their decisions for or against surgery and may assist the surgeons in counseling patients regarding the surgical treatment of chondrosarcomas. Patients not undergoing operative treatment for chondrosarcomas are at statistically significantly increased risk of mortality.
EVALUATING THE CONTENT VALIDITY OF THE ALGERIAN ENGLISH BACCALAUREATE EXAMINATION
Authors:   University of El Oued, Algeria, Djedda TAKOUACHET , Mohammed NAOUA ,   University of El Oued, Algeria
Published: January 2025

In large-scale testing, validity stands out as a cornerstone in developing and evaluating tests. This is because it helps in designing tests that yield meaningful results. In this respect, this study seeks to examine whether the English tests of the BAC examination assessed the content that test designers intended to assess. To achieve so, the present article employs a descriptive content analysis, following Bachman and Palmer’s model of test usefulness. The data are analysed through curriculum mapping to compare test tasks against learning objectives. Importantly, the obtained results have revealed partial content validity as the exam aligns adequately with the curriculum content. The findings highlight key strengths and gaps in the test’s design. Thus, a list of recommendations are offered to strengthen the two validities in the English Baccalaureate tests.
Inflation dynamics and the role of domestic factors
Authors:   Bank of Greece, Papageorgiou Dimitris , Rizos Anastasios ,   Bank of Greece
Published: January 2025

The observed inflation differentials across euro area countries, along with the divergence between the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and GDP deflator trends within countries, highlight the potential role of country-specific institutional and structural characteristics in shaping inflation dynamics in response to import price shocks. This paper investigates the role of domestic factors in shaping inflationary dynamics. It employs a Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) model to examine the macroeconomic effects of a temporary import price shock under varying degrees of real wage rigidity in the labour market. The results indicate that economies with high degrees of real wage rigidity are likely to experience higher and more persistent inflationary pressures than economies with low degrees of real wage rigidity. Real wage rigidities constrain firms from absorbing part of the higher import costs through reductions in labour costs, thus resulting in greater pass-through of input costs to final prices, which in turn generates strong and persistent inflation and adversely affects employment and output. In contrast, in economies with low real wage rigidities firms have more flexibility in managing rising import costs, thereby mitigating the negative impact on output. Additionally, the paper demonstrates a relatively straightforward methodology using national accounts data to explore the relationship between domestic factors and inflation dynamics. Case studies for the euro area and Greece reveal that the rise in domestic inflation since 2021 is largely associated with an increase in profits. Labour costs are also linked to inflationary pressures, though their contribution is relatively smaller than that of profits. In Greece, the increase in profits is primarily associated with the services sector, followed by the industry sector.
The measurement of international investment through FDI statistics: structure and results of the Bank of Greece's annual foreign direct investment survey
Authors:   Bank of Greece, Belli Styliani , Charitakis Nikolaos ,   Bank of Greece
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this article is to describe the methodology, the statistical process and the results obtained from the annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) survey conducted by the Bank of Greece. First, we make extensive reference to the OECD Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment (BMD4), which provides full and detailed guidance on the coverage and compilation of FDI statistics. After defining what FDI statistics include and illustrating the ownership structure of a multinational enterprise group under the Benchmark Definition, the analysis focuses on the instructions of BMD4 for the compilation and presentation of aggregated as well as detailed FDI statistics by partner country and by economic activity. Next, we outline the content and the structure of the survey’s questionnaires and the statistical process followed for the compilation of FDI statistics. Finally, we present the results obtained from the FDI survey at the level of stocks by partner country and by economic activity, as well as the main economies that ultimately control investments in Greece and the intermediate chains they use.
Forecasting potential output for Greece
Authors:   Bank of Greece, Anastasatou Marianthi
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a description of the current version of the production function methodology used at the Bank of Greece for assessing and forecasting potential output and the output gap. Medium-term projections are also presented: potential output growth is expected to be 1.9%, supported by Total Factor Productivity (TFP) and capital, while the negative demographics are soon to weigh on the productive capacity of the economy. At the end of the projection horizon, most of the potential output growth accrues from TFP, suggesting the need to continue implementing structural reforms. The paper concludes with a brief discussion regarding the complexities of estimating TFP.
Vaccinare in gravidanza per pertosse e influenza. un messaggio chiaro e forte
Authors: Corsello Giovanni
Published: January 2025

L’influenza e la pertosse contratte in gravidanza e nei primi mesi di vita mettono a serio rischio la salute della donna e del neonato-lattante. L’editoriale, che accompagna l'articolo "Vaccinazioni in gravidanza: occasione da non perdere" (doi: 10.53126/MEB44033), riporta tutte le ragioni per favorire, senza più dubbi, la vaccinazione della donna in gravidanza.
Trombosi venosa cerebrale associata a otomastoidite con segni di ipertensione endocranica
Authors: Troisi Angela , Pasquali Elisa , Iacono Alessandra , Farneti Carlotta , Cocchi enrico , Fernandez Ignacio Javier , Romeo Chiara , Marchetti Federico
Published: January 2025

Venous thrombosis of the cerebral sinuses can complicate acute otitis media (AOM) due to the close anatomical relationship between these structures. This condition presents a diagnostic challenge for clinicians, as it often manifests with nonspecific symptoms like headaches and carries the risk of quickly developing into intracranial hypertension. Here, we present the case of a ten-year-old child with a history of AOM who developed a headache, later diagnosed as otomastoiditis complicated by thrombosis of the sigmoid sinus and jugular-sigmoid junction. The patient required surgical intervention, along with antibiotic and anticoagulant therapy, leading to a full resolution of the thrombosis.
Dermo mail
Authors: Berti Irene
Published: January 2025

Emangioma infantile ulcerato Mastocitoma isolato
Death of a Salesman in Britain, 1949–1955
Authors: Rogers Jami
Published: January 2025

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This article traces the first productions of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman in England and Scotland, illustrating how Miller’s play quickly became important to contemporary British theater.
“Certain Private Conversations”: Miller’s Death of a Salesman Correspondence
Authors: Duddy Nicholas
Published: January 2025

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This article examines Arthur Miller’s correspondence to further explore the dramaturgy and legacy of Death of a Salesman. Drawing on the Arthur Miller Papers held at the University of Texas at Austin’s Harry Ransom Center, the article analyzes the notes, letters, and telegrams the playwright accumulated over his lifetime. Within twelve months of Salesman opening on Broadway, Miller received more than a thousand letters discussing the play, and this correspondence only increased as Willy Loman’s tragedy appeared on stages across the world. Along with fan mail, Miller’s correspondence includes exchanges with actors, directors, and producers. Collectively, these archival documents illuminate his dramaturgy, his relationship with artistic collaborators, and the global impact of Salesman on readers and audiences over decades.
Making Bombs in the Hinterlands: The Manhattan Project and Regional Displacement in Cormac McCarthy’s The Passenger and Stella Maris
Authors: Hardwig Bill
Published: January 2025

McCarthy chooses the unfamiliar location of Oak Ridge to weave his novel The Passenger into the modern horror of an atomic age, a new concern in his work as a focus of sustained attention. He also uses the historical moment of the World War II weapons race to return in his last novels to a very familiar theme in his fiction—governmental overreach and its detrimental effects on those less connected to the power hierarchies associated with the government. There are scarcely no bigger governmental initiatives in the nation’s history than the Oak Ridge and Los Alamos projects during World War II, where the government developed world-class laboratories, uranium-enrichment plants, and nuclear bombs and testing facilities out of nothing in some of the most isolated and geographically daunting places in the nation. McCarthy ties the Manhattan Project laboratories in Oak Ridge to a larger story about early twentieth-century social planning and experimentation that led to the displacement of local citizens as seen in the formation of the Great Smokies Mountains National Park, the TVA river-damming projects, and the formation of the Oak Ridge nuclear facility that was a key part of the Manhattan Project in World War II.
Meaninglessness, Indifference, Suicide, and Incest: The Philosophical Pessimism of Cormac McCarthy’s Stella Maris
Authors: Elmore Rick , Elmore Jonathan
Published: January 2025

While pessimism has long been a central theme of the scholarly engagement with McCarthy’s oeuvre, Stella Maris and The Passenger offer his first full-throated defense of philosophical pessimism, Alicia Western’s principled insistence on the objective meaninglessness of existence and the indifference of the universe to human life the basis for her understanding and critique of mathematics, language, consciousness, madness, suicide, and the optimistic, common-sense view of reality. Read alongside the work of philosophical pessimists such as Thomas Ligotti, Eugene Thacker, Joshua Foa Dienstag, and Authur Schopenhauer, this article shows how philosophical pessimism offers, for McCarthy, a roadmap for thinking through how humans ought to live, as well as a fundamental critique of Western culture. Hence, this article shows that one finds in Alicia’s philosophical pessimism a continuation of McCarthy’s career-long critique of Western culture, as pessimism is shown to be at the very core of McCarthy’s philosophical and literary project.
Performance/Philosophy: Micro- and Macro- Philosophical Approaches in the Theatrical and Performing Arts—Rethinking the “Analytic”/“Continental” Divide
Authors: Bennett Michael Y.
Published: January 2025

This symposium discusses the differences between philosophers of theatre (seen as coming out of the so-called “analytic” tradition) and performance philosophers (who, it is generally presumed, take a “Continental” approach). The two articles as part of this symposium attempt to rethink what we call, and how we conceptualize, these two approaches in a manner both meant to be more accurate and also less divisive.
Da tragédia à governança dos comuns: a importância dos povos indígenas no desenvolvimento regional sustentável
Authors: Carlos Avancini Persch Hudson , Eulalio de Lima Gabriela
Published: January 2025

Esta pesquisa teve como escopo discutir acerca da importância dos povos indígenas no desenvolvimento regional sustentável, tendo como base os princípios da governança dos comuns de Elinor Ostrom. O objetivo geral foi explorar como esses princípios podem ser aplicados para fortalecer as práticas de gestão das comunidades indígenas, considerando a relação entre preservação de recursos naturais e desafios contemporâneos. Foram estabelecidos objetivos específicos com o fito de analisar a teoria dos bens comuns e a Tragédia dos Comuns, avaliar os princípios da governança dos recursos comuns, investigar a governança dos povos indígenas na busca do desenvolvimento sustentável e examinar o papel das Terras Indígenas na preservação ambiental. A metodologia dotada baseou-se em pesquisa qualitativa, explicativa, e foi sustentada por fontes bibliográficas e documentos legais. Os resultados prévios indicaram que os Povos Indígenas exercem um papel vital na preservação ambiental, garantindo a redução do desmatamento e das emissões de CO2.
Conflito entre Capital e Trabalho: uma tentativa de conciliação e uma alternativa à CLT aos Pequenos e Micro Empreendedores
Authors: Sarai Leandro , Chiarello de Souza Pinto Felipe , Mallmann Ramos Taís
Published: January 2025

Com base na legislação, na doutrina e na jurisprudência, o presente estudo, pelo método hipotético-dedutivo, procura construir um modelo de negócio jurídico alternativo à relação de emprego regida pela Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT), mas sem desrespeitar os direitos dos trabalhadores. A inovação do estudo está no tratamento das situações em que um dos agentes possui capital e os demais apenas força de trabalho. Conclui-se que o principal aspecto a legitimar esse negócio, de modo a não representar burla à legislação trabalhista, é a divisão equitativa do lucro.
La debilidad de la inversión empresarial en España tras la pandemia: un análisis basado en la EBAE
Authors: Fernández Cerezo Alejandro , Puente Díaz Sergio , Veiga Duarte Rubén
Published: January 2025

Motivación

Durante los últimos años, la inversión empresarial ha experimentado una notable debilidad en España. Este artículo analiza la evolución reciente de dicha inversión, sus factores condicionantes y el papel de los fondos Next Generation EU (NGEU), utilizando para ello información procedente de un módulo específico de la Encuesta del Banco de España sobre la Actividad Empresarial (EBAE).

Ideas principales

Por componentes de la cesta de consumo, en 2023 el gasto medio en bienes duraderos (en particular, en automóviles) y semiduraderos (en particular, en ropa y calzado) presentó la mayor caída en términos reales con respecto a 2019, mientras que el consumo destinado a ocio y cultura se situó próximo a sus niveles previos a la pandemia.

Por tipos de hogar, las mayores brechas en los niveles de consumo medio por hogar con respecto a los previos a la pandemia se observan en los hogares con rentas altas y en aquellos en los que el sustentador principal tiene una edad entre 35 y 54 años o es de nacionalidad extranjera.

Las diferencias en la evolución del consumo por tipos de hogar están relacionadas con la heterogeneidad entre hogares tanto en la evolución de sus ingresos como en la composición de la cesta de consumo —en concreto, el distinto peso que tiene en esta el gasto esencial (alimentación, alquiler, agua y energía)—.
Estrategias para potenciar la sostenibilidad y crecimiento de las pymes: caso de estudio lana plus
Authors: Villalva Vásquez Vivian Nicole , Villalva Cárdenas Edgar Enrique , López Molina Luis Andrés , Villalva Cárdenas Marco Antonio
Published: January 2025

En el competitivo mercado de Ecuador, Lana Plus, es un emprendimiento dedicado a la venta de lanas que busca asegurar su sostenibilidad y crecimiento. La investigación tiene como objetivos analizar el mercado de lanas, explorar nuevas oportunidades de venta y mejorar la gestión financiera. La hipótesis plantea que la implementación correcta de estrategias permitirá superar los desafíos y consolidar su presencia. Este enfoque es crucial para fortalecer la competitividad y asegurar el éxito a largo plazo. Para el desarrollo se aplicó una metodología compuesta, donde se emplearon entrevistas no estructuradas, encuestas y revisión bibliográfica. Se utilizó la metodología Design Thinking para fomentar la creatividad y empatía, aplicando técnicas específicas para entender el emprendimiento y sus necesidades.
En los resultados más importantes se destacó la importancia e impacto que tiene en los consumidores un correcto manejo de redes y la influencia del precio y variedad en su toma de decisiones. El análisis revela que la diversificación de productos y una mayor presencia en redes sociales mejoran el interés del cliente. La oferta de servicios adicionales, como talleres, aumenta la satisfacción. Para ser competitivo, es crucial invertir en la importación de lanas, lo que permitirá reducir precios y ampliar la base de clientes.
Desafíos actuales del derecho a la protección de la salud en El Salvador
Authors: Alfaro Alvarado Alberto
Published: January 2025

Señora Editora.
Hago referencia a la correspondencia «La importancia del derecho sanitario en la legislación en salud»i, publicada en el volumen 7, número 2 de la revista Alerta. Es posible afirmar que el derecho a la protección de la salud es un ejemplo de progreso en la relación entre los derechos sociales y los derechos fundamentales, cuya inclusión en los textos constitucionales es uno de los mayores logros del constitucionalismo del siglo XX. Este derecho, que es una auténtica demanda ético-jurídica derivada de la dignidad, la libertad y la igualdad inherentes a la persona humana, ha suscitado debates sobre su justiciabilidad y la competencia de los tribunales para protegerlo.
Factores de riesgo para neumonía asociada a ventilación mecánica en hospitales de tercer nivel
Authors: Rivera Rosales David Daniel , Ramos Hernández Héctor Manuel , Mendoza Elmer Wilfredo
Published: January 2025

Introducción. En El Salvador la neumonía asociada a ventilación mecánica es la tercera infección más frecuente asociada a la atención sanitaria, con un alto impacto por sus costos de atención. Objetivo. Analizar los factores de riesgo para desarrollar neumonía asociada a ventilación mecánica en hospitales de tercer nivel de El Salvador durante el 2022. Metodología. Estudio de casos y controles, la muestra se calculó para un nivel de confianza del 95 %, potencia del 80 %, Odds ratio (OR) de 2,5, y con una relación de tres controles por caso. Los criterios de inclusión para casos fueron pacientes ventilados que se diagnosticaron como neumonía durante el 2022 con confirmación bacteriológica por cultivo de secreción respiratoria, los controles fueron pacientes con ventilación mecánica mayor a 48 horas sin neumonía posterior a 72 horas de extubación, la información se obtuvo de los expedientes clínicos. Se utilizó un modelo de regresión logística para determinar los factores de riesgo. Resultados. Se revisaron 206 expedientes, 52 casos y 154 controles, el dato de laboratorio más frecuente fue la leucocitosis con un 78,6 % de los casos, y el patógeno aislado con mayor frecuencia fue Acinetobacter baumannii con 27,8 % de aislamientos; el sexo masculino (OR: 4,94; IC95 %: 1,56-15,66), el trauma (OR: 10,52; IC95 %: 2,73-40,59) y los días de intubación (OR: 1,24; IC95 %: 1,14-1,36) fueron factores independientes de riesgo estadísticamente significativos. Conclusión. El sexo masculino, el antecedente de trauma y los días de intubación fueron factores de riesgo para neumonía asociada a ventilación mecánica en hospitales de tercer nivel de El Salvador.
Podcasts como ferramenta para comunicação científica: um estudo sobre a divulgação da Ciência da Informação
Authors: Martineli Costa Camila , Couto Corrêa da Silva Fabiano
Published: January 2025

Introdução: Os podcasts científicos têm o potencial de tornar a ciência mais acessível e compreensível para o público em geral. Este artigo apresenta uma pesquisa quali-quantitativa, descritiva, cujo objetivo é descrever o fenômeno da comunicação em podcasts, especificamente os programas que tratam de comunicação e divulgação da Ciência da Informação e suas áreas correlatas. Metodologia: a pesquisa foi conduzida utilizando a plataforma Spotify e a coleta de dados foi feita manualmente usando terminologias da Ciência da Informação para filtrar os resultados. Resultado: através dos dados coletados, podemos ressaltar o número expressivo de trinta e sete (37) programas e novecentos e sessenta e dois (962) episódios, sendo que vinte e dois (22) desses podcasts consistem em produções brasileiras de divulgação científica. Conclusão: através dos dados coletados, foi possível visualizar um panorama dos podcasts de divulgação científica da Ciência da Informação e suas áreas relacionadas, assim como identificar informações relevantes para o desenvolvimento de novos estudos.
Sacred Sounds and Contested Spaces: Navigating Musical Ambivalence in NASFAT’s Islamic Worship Practices in Nigeria
Authors: Adejube Samuel Ayoola , Ajala Adebola Zainab
Published: January 2025

Music occupies a contested space within Islamic worship, reflecting tensions between tradition, cultural adaptation, and contemporary spiritual practices. While many religious traditions, including Christianity and African Traditional Religions in Nigeria, seamlessly integrate music into worship, Islamic perspectives on music remain complex and ambivalent. This study explores the reception of music within the Nasrul-Lahi-il Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), a prominent Muslim prayer organisation known for its innovative approaches to Islamic practice. Employing ethnographic methods, including interviews and observation at the Samonda branch in Oyo State, Nigeria, the research investigates how NASFAT members navigate the intricate relationship between music and sacred spaces. Findings reveal that NASFAT adherents exhibit a nuanced understanding of music, recognising its pedagogical and spiritual potential for enhancing religious education and fostering devotion. However, significant ambivalence persists, with respondents distinguishing between the permissibility of music in secular versus liturgical contexts. While music is embraced during informal gatherings for its ability to convey sacred teachings and build community, its inclusion in formal worship settings remains contentious, with clerics citing concerns about preserving the sanctity of sacred spaces. This research concludes that music, as a dynamic form of spiritual expression, plays an essential role in fostering religious engagement and communal identity. It calls for a re-evaluation of traditional perspectives that restrict its liturgical use, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of music’s potential within Islamic worship practices. The findings contribute to broader discussions on religious identity formation, cultural innovation, and the evolving role of music in Islamic worship.
“Hallelujah”, “Iye”, “Hosannah”: Investigating the Conversational Dynamics in Prayers of the ESOCS Church
Authors: Amadi Gabriel Ndamzi
Published: January 2025

This study utilizes Conversational Analysis (CA) theory to examine the discourse and conversational dynamics in the prayers of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim (ESOCS) Church, a spiritually vibrant community known for its fervent, linguistically rich prayers. ESOCS prayers are rooted in distinctive traditions that incorporate scriptural references, ritualistic expressions, and emotional outpourings, offering a rich domain for linguistic analysis. The study analyzes 4 prayer samples, selected from an initial pool of 45 prayer recordings collected across 22 ESOCS church branches worldwide, focusing on dialogicity, foregrounding, cohesion, adjacency pairs, and prosody. The findings reveal that an interactive exchange between linguistic structure, cultural practices, and spirituality characterizes ESOCS prayer dialogue. Dialogicity, rhetorical strategies, and prosody play a significant role in fostering the congregation's active engagement, unity, and reverence. Furthermore, cohesion techniques and the use of adjacency pairs reflect the cultural values that shape the prayer experience, enhancing both clarity and emotional depth. This investigation offers insights into the unique conversational dynamics of ESOCS prayers and contributes significantly to the growing literature on religious discourse analysis, particularly, in the context of prayers.
Características de las empresas familiares de la ciudad de San Lorenzo del año 2022
Authors: Leiva Ojeda Miguel Ardenis , Portillo Gutiérrez Andrea María , Patiño Villalba Daniela Monserrath
Published: January 2025

El estudio consiste en las diferentes características que poseen las empresas familiares, sinimportar el sector de la actividad económica a la cual se dedican. El objetivo es conocerlas características que presentan las empresas familiares localizadas en la ciudad de SanLorenzo. El diseño de la investigación es no experimental y de corte transversal. El enfoquede investigación es cuantitativo, ya que utiliza la recolección de datos numéricos para analizarlos resultados de forma estadística y la descriptiva. La muestra fue seleccionada de maneraintencional, compuesta de 16 empresas del sector familiar que se sitúan en la avenida SanPedro en los tramos de Pirizal hasta Israel, delimitando intencionalmente a los participantes.Se aplicó un cuestionario de 9 preguntas cerradas a todas las empresas que voluntariamenteparticiparon. Los resultados representativos muestran que una gran mayoría de las empresasfamiliares estudiadas se encuentran desarrollando actividad terciaros correspondiente al rubrode comercios y servicios, también se puedo apreciar que estas optan por el tipo de sucesiónsin testamento con la idea de ser entregada al pariente más próximo (hijo/a, esposo/a, padres,hermano/a) algunas indicaron que aún no tienen pensado a quien transferir. Otra característicamarcada de las empresas es que cuentan con un liderazgo muy presente del fundador, ya que,buscan herramientas para resolver los diferentes conflictos que puedan presentarse e invertir enimplementar nuevas innovaciones.
Percepción de la funcionalidad familiar en pacientes con trastornos mentales en el Hospital Psiquiátrico de Asunción
Authors: Madelaire Bettina , Maggi Carol , Delvalle Sosa Claudio , López González Óscar Ramón
Published: January 2025

Este estudio se llevó a cabo en el Hospital Psiquiátrico de Asunción, donde se evaluó lapercepción de la funcionalidad familiar en pacientes con trastornos mentales. El objetivofue determinar dicha percepción en una muestra de 125 pacientes. Se utilizó un enfoquecuantitativo, descriptivo de corte transversal, aplicando la Escala Apgar familiar para evaluar elfuncionamiento familiar. Los resultados mostraron que el 36.8% de los participantes percibióuna buena funcionalidad familiar, mientras que un 63.2% reportó algún nivel de disfunción. Lamayoría de los participantes eran mujeres (59.2%) y el grupo de edad más representado fue elde 48 años o más. Los diagnósticos más comunes fueron depresión (33.6%) y trastorno bipolar(26.4%). Los cuidadores principales identificados fueron los padres y la pareja de los pacientes.Estos hallazgos subrayan la importancia de intervenciones centradas en la familia y programasde apoyo para mejorar la salud mental, así como la necesidad de rehabilitación laboral y apoyopara la inserción en el mercado de trabajo, debido a la alta prevalencia de desempleo entre lospacientes.
The Effect of the Implementation of Finger Print Attendance, Punishment with Discipline Rewards as an Intervening Variable on the Discipline of Employees of the Tinatapura Maternal and Child Hospital (RSIA)
Authors: Juniarti Sawitri Ellena , Hattab Syahruddin , . Vidyanto
Published: January 2025

Employee discipline is a crucial factor in improving the quality of services in the health sector. The Tinatapura Maternal and Child Hospital (RSIA) faces challenges in maintaining employee discipline, which has a direct impact on the quality of patient service. This study aims to analyze the effect of the implementation of finger print attendance, punishment system, and reward on employee discipline at RSIA Tinatapura, with discipline as an intervening variable.
The method used in this study is Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM), which is processed using SmartPLS 4 software. The research data was obtained from 160 respondents with various characteristics, such as length of work, gender, education level, and age. This study examines the relationship between finger print attendance, punishment, reward, and employee discipline.
The results showed that finger print attendance had a significant influence on rewards, while punishment had a direct effect on increasing rewards. Rewards were shown to have a significant influence on employee discipline, while the direct relationship between finger print attendance and employee discipline was not significant, which suggests that the influence was mediated by rewards.
This research provides practical implications for RSIA Tinatapura in developing policies based on modern attendance technology, as well as balanced reward and punishment policies to improve employee discipline. This policy not only improves operational efficiency, but also contributes to improving the quality of maternal and child health services in hospitals.
AN OVERVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL CALIBRATION SYSTEMS AND THEIR ROLE IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
Authors:   LLP «GEOID», Kemerbayev N.T. , Mussina G.A. ,   LLP «GEOID», Shkiyeva M.K. ,   LLP «GEOID», Samarkhanov K.B. ,   LLP «GEOID», Batalova A.T. ,   LLP «GEOID», Rakhimzhanov A.N. ,   LLP «GEOID»
Published: January 2025

The article provides examples of the use of gravimetric observations to monitor the
environmental situation of mineral deposits. Such measurements are usually made by
a group of devices. A high level of accuracy requires the consistency of all instruments
used, which is achieved by calibration. An overview of gravimetric calibration systems,
which play a key role in accurate and reliable measurement of gravity acceleration on the
Earth’s surface, is given. Calibration bases are necessary to ensure metrological control and
improve measurement accuracy in such fields of Earth sciences as geodesy, geophysics,
geology and other related disciplines. This article discusses different gauge systems used
in different countries, including Russia, Poland, Croatia, Switzerland, Canada, Austria,
Germany, China, Estonia, Finland, Iran, Brazil, and also in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Investigating the Promises and Perils of Generative AI in EFL Learning in Higher Education: A Literature Review
Authors: Nguyen Thanh Huyen , Hoang Thi Ngoc Hien
Published: January 2025

In most disciplines, especially education, the spread of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has been a hot topic. Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT (generative pre-trained transformer) in 2022, GenAI has garnered worldwide interest; as a result, the advent of GenAI has had significant applications for a number of fields, including language instruction. The teaching and learning of English as a foreign language (EFL) in higher education could be greatly improved by GenAI. This narrative review provides an overview of GenAI’s background, its promising future, and functions in assisting English language learners, after which the difficulties that EFL students may have when using GenAI in their learning process are presented. Finally, the review presents findings on the benefits and limitations of GenAI, followed by a discussion of its implications. This study aims to equip EFL instructors and learners with the knowledge needed to leverage GenAI effectively, fostering more successful and interesting learning environments.
Digital Branding in Retail Enterprises
Authors: Bondarenko Olena
Published: January 2025

Digital branding is a crucial driver of growth and development within the retail sector, particularly in the context of the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The increasing influence of digital channels and technologies on consumer experiences has made digital branding an essential strategy for establishing and promoting brand identity, fostering consumer engagement, and communicating a brand’s value proposition. In contrast to traditional branding, which primarily relies on physical touchpoints, digital branding utilizes online platforms to facilitate personalized, real-time interactions, and targeted engagement, thus enabling brands to forge deeper and more meaningful connections with consumers. This study examines the key components of digital branding, highlighting its distinct advantages over traditional branding approaches. Specifically, digital branding offers the capacity to reach diverse and geographically dispersed audiences across multiple digital touchpoints. The shift toward an integrated branding strategy, combining both digital tools and traditional methods, is essential for retailers seeking to maintain competitive advantage in an increasingly complex market environment. In this regard, omnichannel strategies, which effectively merge physical stores with digital platforms, have become indispensable for sustaining consumer engagement and driving sales. The growing investment in digital branding technologies underscores its escalating importance in modern retail strategies. Recent market data reveals that consumer behavior and market trends are shifting towards greater digital engagement, and retailers must remain responsive to these changes in order to thrive. As evidenced by the rapid growth in digital branding investments, businesses that adopt innovative digital strategies are more likely to enhance consumer relationships and achieve superior business outcomes. Key trends influencing retail digital branding in 2024 include the integration of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and advanced data analytics. These technologies are reshaping brand-consumer interactions, enhancing personalization, improving brand differentiation, and elevating the overall customer experience. As the digital ecosystem continues to evolve, it is essential for retailers to continually assess and refine their digital branding strategies. Embracing digital transformation is not only critical for staying competitive but also for establishing long-term success by building sustained, meaningful relationships with consumers in the modern retail environment.
Sustaining Productivity of Egyptian Water Resources Under Climate Changes – A Review
Authors: Abdeen Sayed
Published: January 2025

One of the biggest economic and social concerns of the century will be the issues of water resources in the arid regions of the Mediterranean, where mismanagement of water resources is a threat to sustainable development. Egypt is one of the nations that will face significant issues due to its steady portion of the Nile water. Climate change influences the spatial and temporal distribution of water supplies and the amount of crop evapotranspiration. In addition, water use in agriculture is by far the highest and is frequently criticized as being the least efficient. So, gaining more output per unit of utilized water is the idea behind improving agricultural water productivity. Identifying water resources and improving water productivity techniques are essential in making the most effective use of agriculture in the Mediterranean regions. Freshwater resources in Egypt include the flow of the Nile, precipitation, and groundwater. Egypt also uses a variety of low-quality water sources including treated wastewater and agricultural drainage water, and desalination is also utilized to provide residential water for several regions along the Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts. In this paper, water resources in Egypt, its irrigation systems, methods of water-saving and improving water productivity are discussed.
Influences of Enterobacter asburiae, Vermicompost Rates and Irrigation Water Types on the Soil Fertility, Peanut Yield and Quality
Authors: Nguyen Van Chuong
Published: January 2025

The effects of vermicompost (VC) application combined with Enterobacter asburiae inoculation and river water irrigation significantly improved soil fertility in order to promote growth, yield and quality, and reduce arsenic uptake by peanuts, which were grown on As-contaminated soils and irrigation water. This research was conducted in Phuochung, Anphu town, Angiang province, Vietnam. The field research was performed in a 2x2x2 factorial randomized complete block design with four replications. Treatments were designed in three factors such as factor (A): VC (0.0 and 10.0 t/ha application); factor (B): E. asburiae, (inoculation and non-inoculation); and factor (C): irrigation water (river and deep well water), respectively. The results showed that applying 10t VC per ha combined with E. asburiae inoculation and non-As-contaminated water irrigation increased soil chemical properties, agronomic indicators, yield components, yield, and quality, and reduced As accumulation in peanut stems and seeds compared to control (non VC application, non E. asburiae inoculation, and deep well water irrigation). Moreover, the three factors, VC, E. asburiae inoculation and type of irrigation water, showed strong interaction among the agronomic traits, yield components, and yield of peanuts.