bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF BACTERIAL CONSORTIUM TREATED CROP OF VIGNA RADIATA - LEAF AND SEED PROTEOME
Authors: Indrapriyadharshi ni Saravanamoorthy , Karthikeyan Sivashanmugam , Babu Subramaniyan
Published: December 2024

Interaction between bacteria and plant define multiple enzymes and chemical mechanism, elucidation of these mechanisms might be correlated
with protein expression. Extraction and identification of proteins from the plant tissues was achieved with the help of (2-DE) two dimensional gel
electrophoresis and mass spectroscopy. In this study we focused to identify the differentially expressed proteins by the treatment of microbial
consortium. Most of the researchers have been conducted proteomic experiment in mung bean due to it is one of the important nitrogen fixer.
Overall 28 proteins has been differentially, up regulated. Identified proteins were plays the role in the plant growth, plant hormonal, nutrient
transport and stress related functioning. Proteins were expressed in the seeds of Vigna radiata than the leaves tissue.
ZIRCONIUM POSTS SYSTEMS ON ENDONDONTICALLY TREATED TEETH
Authors: Shotarovska Vesna Jurukovska , Janeva Nadica
Published: December 2024

Objective The new concepts of non-metallic restoration have led to the development of modern materials and methods for postendodontic
treatment of endodontically treated teeth. Material And Methods To investigate and analyze the retention of zirconium posts cemented with
RelyX Unicem 2 Automix (RLX) cement with Pull-out test dentine. To examine the retention of zirconium posts, cemented with Multi Link
Automix (MLA) cement. Results The largest diameter of the posts significantly increases the resistance of fractures compared to the smaller two
diameters used in the experimental study. Conclusion The extraction force used in zirconium posts systems that were cemented with both types of
cement, the best results showed the posts systems with diameter d3, compared with other diameters.
Role of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors in Weight Loss: Understanding the Clinical Evidence
Authors: Khan Dr Ambreen , Jaafar Dr Safaa M , Khan Dr Akif Ali
Published: December 2024

Obesity is ubiquitous, affecting millions of people all over the world. Its prevalence is increasing day by day in all age groups, ranging from children to adolescents to adults. It has a significant impact on the overall quality of life. Obesity has a strong relationship with various chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus. The risk of developing diabetic mellitus considerably increases in obese individuals. Similarly, obesity in diabetic patients increases their probability of developing serious complications. Moreover, the optimal approach to managing diabetes mellitus (type 2) and obesity should be carried out by means of sustained weight loss and glycemic control. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have been shown to be a revolutionary class of medications with noteworthy weight-loss benefits in addition to their ability to lower blood sugar levels. These remarkable benefits are mentioned in detail in several different clinical trials. Additionally, diverse mechanisms have also been demonstrated comprehensively via which SGLT-2 inhibitors put forth their function of weight loss. FDA-approved SGLT2 inhibitors show a unique mechanism of action by inhibiting the reabsorption of glucose in the renal proximal tubule. By excreting glucose in the urine and by visceral fat lipolysis, these drugs provide a new avenue for weight reduction. SGLT2 inhibitors are now fundamental parts of weight-loss regimens in patients with type 2 diabetes, going beyond their original role as anti-diabetic medications. This article attempts to review the up-to-date literature on the effectiveness of this particular contemporary function of SGLT2 inhibitors.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Idowu Aladetan, Femi
Published: December 2024

Student personnel services are non-instructional functions rendered to promote quality service delivery in the school system. This study, therefore, assessed student personnel services provision in universities in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive research design of the survey type. The sample of the study was 200 students randomly selected from two purposively selected universities in Ondo State. A questionnaire instrument titled “Students’ Personnel Services Questionnaire” (SPSQ) was used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated by specialists in Tests and Measurement and tested for reliability using the test-retest technique. The reliability coefficient was 0.84. The research questions were answered using descriptive statistics of percentage and mean. Findings revealed that the level of security, transportation, power supply and lavatory services was low with mean scores of 2.35, 2.43, 2.44, and 2.11 respectively while the level of health service was moderate with a mean of 2.55. Based on the findings, it was concluded that personnel services such as security, transportation, power supply, and lavatory were grossly inadequate and of low quality in universities in Ondo State while the state of health services was good. It was therefore recommended that school authorities should ensure that buses used in conveying students are neat and they are in good condition and that there are more registered motorbikes available to convey students to their various destinations. Also, the government and the school authorities should make available adequate facilities for security personnel use such as CCTV within the campus to monitor movements in the campus
DAUN Alphitonia incana (Roxb.) Teijsm. & Binn. ex Kurz SEBAGAI ANTI-Escherichia coli: STUDI IN SILICO DAN IN VITRO
Authors:   Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Borneo Lestari, Ramadhan Hafiz , Forestryana Dyera , Jamaludin Wahyudin Bin , Hadi Ahmad Nur , Raudatunnisa Raudatunnisa
Published: December 2024

This research was conducted to determine the potential of phytochemical contents in producing antibacterial activity from 70% ethanol extract of Balik Angin leaves (Alphitonia incana (Roxb.) Teijsm . & Binn. ex Kurz) against Escherichia coli bacteria in silico and in vitro. In silico assay of 20 compounds contained in Alphitonia species against the DNA gyrase receptor using PLANTs. Anti-E.coli activity assay of Balik Angin leaves macerated with 70% ethanol solvent using the Well diffusion method. In silico studies show that β-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Rutin, Kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside, and Zizyphoiside C have binding energies with DNA gyrase that can exceed Ciprofloxacin. The antibacterial assay results at a highest concentration of 26.56 mg/ml can provide an average inhibitory zone diameter of 12.75 ± 0.2 mm with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 1.66 mg/ml (5.87 ± 1.5 mm). The 70% ethanol extract of Balik Angin leaves has the potential as an anti-Escherichia coli, supported by the content of phytochemical compounds that can act as DNA gyrase inhibitors.
Assessing Patient Safety Culture and Adverse Events Reporting Among Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ghana
Authors: Alhassan Samson , Abdulai Abdul-Malik , Amidu Farouk , Iddrisu Mohammed , Abdulai Feruza
Published: December 2024

Introduction

Patient safety is a global concern for both health professionals and the public. Research indicates that assessing patient safety culture can help improve patient safety outcomes. Nursing care strategically positions nurses at the center of patient safety promotion, and their proximity to patients makes them the drivers of patient safety. The actions of frontline staff in healthcare organizations have a notable influence on healthcare outcomes, particularly reporting of adverse events. This study aimed to evaluate the actions of frontline staff on adverse event reporting among nurses in three hospitals in the Savannah Region, Ghana.

Methods

A quantitative cross-sectional method was used to gather data from 210 respondents across three hospitals. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and hierarchical linear regression.

Results

The findings revealed that teamwork within units had a good positive rating score of 82.9%. This was followed by teamwork across hospital units (68.0%) and handover of care (69.8%). Overall, nurses demonstrated a negative attitude toward adverse events reporting (37.3%). Furthermore, enacting safety practices that had a significant relationship with adverse events reporting were teamwork across units (r = .24, p < 0.001) and handover and transition of patient care (r = .19, p < 0.001). Again, the significant predictor of adverse events reporting was teamwork across units (β = .20, p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Nurses’ perceptions of patient safety culture within and across hospital units as well as handover of patient care were positive. Though the attitude of nurses toward adverse event reporting was low, teamwork across hospital units significantly predicted adverse event reporting. Therefore, frontline staff should continually strengthen teamwork processes and handover practices to achieve the best healthcare outcomes.
Complexities of fonts in disfluent experiments
Authors: Adjah John , Ry-Kottoh Lucy Afeafa , Decardi-Nelson Agnes , Abdulai Mamah Samiratu , Sam Eric
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on how fonts selected from different families have been used to test for disfluency. The motivation and standard for choosing a particular font for an experiment are not yet clearly defined from past studies. Drawing on methods in a systematic review of 10 articles published between 2007 and 2020, this article shows that authors prefer to use sans serif fonts in fluent conditions and serifs, scripts or handwritten fonts in disfluent conditions. In this study, disfluency manipulations were limited to reducing font sizes and percentages of grey or black. The largest size used was 56pt (fluent) and 18pt (disfluent) while the smallest was 12pt (fluent) and 10pt (disfluent). We observed that the opacity values of disfluent fonts ranged between 10% and 60%, making it unclear how disfluent a font can be. Apart from font sizes, fixation time, familiarity with materials and other controls influenced the results. This article reveals that a major gap still exists in research because of a lack of standard methods for determining the fonts used for testing subjects.
Employee engagement in the South African short-term insurance sector: repositioning communication climate as a job resource
Authors: Geyer Annerie , De Beer Estelle
Published: December 2024

Measuring employee engagement is a popular means for contemporary organisations to assess employee commitment and engagement. It is evident from literature that a strong relationship exists between improved employee engagement levels and positive business outcomes. However, globally and in South Africa, employees tend not to be engaged, with non-managerial employees showing lower engagement compared to their managerial counterparts. From this perspective, disengagement, resulting in untapped employee potential, has significant financial implications.
Traditional employee engagement models list a positive communication climate as one of many job resources that contribute to improved engagement, alongside resources such as performance feedback, employee autonomy and opportunities for learning and development. Against this background, this research argues that a positive communication climate could possibly play a more expanded role in driving non-managerial employee engagement than is currently recognised.
Survey data were collected from four short-term insurance organisations in the South African financial sector. Data analysis was done using factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The results show a reasonable fit and support the notion that a positive communication climate may have an impact on all job resources, which could lead to higher levels of employee engagement among non-managerial staff.
The results show that communication climate may possibly be the foundation of job resource effectiveness. As such, management can address communication climate when seeking to improve engagement levels of non-managerial employees.
Editorial
Authors: Oksiutycz Anna
Published: December 2024

This issue marks three years of Communicare: Journal for Communication Studies in Africa publishing in an open-access format under UJ Press. Since 2022, the journal has achieved significant milestones by retaining South Africa's Department of Higher Education accreditation and being added to the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) in 2024. Communicare is a top performing among UJ Press journals with monthly views between 1500 and 3000. These successes are attributed to the contributions of editors, reviewers, authors, readers and the production staff.
Átrio Esquerdo Gigante em Doença Valvar Mitral Reumática
Authors: Darzé Alice Cunha , Paladino Filho Antonio Tito , Rassi Amanda Marsiaj , Prazeres Carlos Eduardo , Pinto Ibraim Masciarelli Francisco , Caneschi João Marcelo , Ponte Junior Jose Roberto Tuma da , Morales Paul Salvador , Hendges Rafael Castro , Senra Tiago
Published: December 2024

O Átrio Esquerdo Gigante (AEG) é uma condição rara e mais comumente relacionada à doença valvar mitral reumática; pode ser confundido com alguns possíveis diagnósticos diferenciais quando ferramentas pouco acuradas são implementadas na sua investigação, podendo acarretar procedimentos desnecessários e particularmente perigosos neste cenário. Métodos de imagem cardíaca, tais como a Ressonância Magnética Cardíaca (RMC) podem ser úteis nesta diferenciação por sua alta resolução espacial, possibilitando tanto o diagnóstico, como a programação da intervenção cirúrgica, caso indicada. A solicitação do método diagnóstico mais acertado, entretanto, requer conhecimento sobre esta condição, levando à sua correta nsuspeição. Além disso, a escolha pela volumetria em lugar do método biplanar na RMC em casos de grande deformação atrial é mais uma forma de assegurar a acurácia dos valores obtidos.
Nem Tudo É o que Parece à Primeira Vista: Imagem Multimodal na Avaliação de Cistos Cardíacos
Authors: Guaman-Valdivieso Carlos , Aramburu Julia , Lluberas Natalia , Huart Natalia , Parma Gabriel
Published: December 2024

Massas cardíacas, embora raras, podem levar a problemas hemodinâmicos e arrítmicos importantes, mesmo quando benignas. O avanço do exame multimodal refinou o diagnóstico e o entendimento dessas massas. Apresentamos um caso de uma mulher de 85 anos, com dispneia classe II-III (New York Heart Association) há seis meses. O ecocardiograma mostrou uma massa na parede ínfero-lateral basal do ventrículo esquerdo, dilatação grave do átrio esquerdo, e regurgitação mitral moderada. A primeira hipótese era cisto pericárdico, mas o exame de ressonância magnética cardíaca (RMC) revelou uma massa intramiocárdica, e a tomografia computadorizada (TC) sugeriu um cisto hidático. Dados os sintomas não limitantes e o alto risco cirúrgico, decidiu-se pela vigilância ativa. Este caso ilustra a raridade dos cistos cardíacos e o papel essencial do exame multimodal no planejamento diagnóstico e terapêutico.
Online Learning Implementation in English Class at SMP Mutiara Singaraja During Pandemic Covid-19
Authors: Febrin Sabrina , Agustini Dewa Ayu Eka , Pratiwi Ni Putu Astiti
Published: December 2024

The study aims to describe how the implementation of online English learning with its difficulties and strategies used to deal with those difficulties at SMP Mutiara Singaraja. Researcher used descriptive qualitative research design. There was a total of twenty-seven participants, on SMP Mutiara Singaraja. Observation sheets, questionnaires, and interviews were used by researcher as data collection instruments. The results showed that the implementation of online learning at SMP Mutiara Singaraja has been conducted properly followed the Ministry of Education and Culture's guidelines, but not strictly. Even though online learning has been running for more than a year, there are still some difficulties experienced by both teachers and students. Fortunately, over the time EFL teachers and students had found their own strategies to deal with those difficulties, so they can conduct the online learning effectively.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ECONOMIC RISK AND FINANCIAL, PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
Authors: Dr. Teclah Tuwei
Published: December 2024

Financial institutions play a key role in spurring the growth of the economy. Commercial banks operate in a highly volatile environment which threatens their ability to achieve their desired goals. The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between economic risk and the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was anchored on agency and prospect theories. Longitudinal and cross-sectional research design was used. The study population was 42 commercial banks in Kenya. 32 purposively sampled commercial banks which had audited financial accounts for the years 2016 to 2021 were included in the study. Secondary panel data collected using an extraction tool validated by experts from banks and academia was analyzed using R statistical software version 4.3.2. Reliability of the data was ensured by using audited financial reports. Descriptive and inferential data analysis techniques were used. Inferential statistics used were linear mixed effects multiple regression allowing random effects to vary by banks. The study findings showed that economic risk significantly influence financial performance with high liquidity and credit risks associated with lower ROE (beta; -10.36; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): ( -18.45 to -2.27), p-value: 0.012) and (beta: -0.29; 95% CI (-0.46 to -0.13), p-value: 0.001.)The study concluded that there is a statistically significant relationship between economic risk and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Based on the findings from this study, it is recommended that commercial banks may adopt a holistic approach to risk management by emphasizing economic risks. This study may significantly benefit the government, CBK and the commercial bank management in Kenya to inform policy framework as well as the academia and researchers as far as economic risk and financial performance of commercial banks is concerned.
THE MODERATING EFFECT OF FIRM SIZE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL RISK AND THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
Authors: Dr. Teclah Tuwei
Published: December 2024

Financial institutions play a key role in spurring the growth of the economy. However, banks operate in a highly volatile environment which threatens their ability to achieve their desired goals. The purpose of this study was to establish the moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between environmental risk and the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya.
The study was anchored on the growth of the firm theory. Longitudinal and cross-sectional research design was used. The population of the study was 42 commercial banks in Kenya. 32 purposively sampled commercial banks which had audited financial accounts for the years 2016 to 2021 were included in the study. Secondary panel data collected using an extraction tool validated by experts from banks and academia was analyzed using R statistical software version 4.3.2. Reliability of the data was ensured by using audited financial reports. Descriptive and inferential data analysis techniques were used. Mixed effects regression model to assess the moderating effect of environmental risk on financial performance of commercial banks showed that firm size significantly moderates the relationship between environmental risk and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The number of branches shows a significant moderating effect in tier 3 banks compared to tier 1, where a higher number of branches negatively affects ROA (beta: -0.22, 95% CI: (-0.31 – -0.14), p-value: <0.01). The study concluded that there is a statistically significant moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between environmental risk and the financial performance.
ATTITUDE AND COMPETENCIES OF TEACHERS AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL REGARDING CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION IMPLEMENTATION
Authors: Dr. M. Ramakrishna Reddy
Published: December 2024

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) stands as a comprehensive assessment paradigm, aiming to appraise various facets of student development consistently throughout their academic journey. This research delves into the attitudes and proficiencies of secondary school teachers concerning the adoption and execution of CCE. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data collection extended across a spectrum of secondary school environments, capturing insights from teachers across diverse settings. The study sets out to unravel teachers' perceptions, confrontations, and preparedness regarding CCE integration, thereby unveiling the underlying determinants shaping their attitudes and competencies in this realm.
The study seeks to analyze the perspectives of secondary school teachers regarding Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE), and secondly, to measure their competencies in implementing CCE. To facilitate data collection, the researcher devised two instruments: the Teacher Attitude Scale and the Teacher Competencies Scale. The present study is conducted in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh State. The total sample comprises 80 teachers employed in both government and private secondary schools. The findings anticipated from this research endeavor hold the potential to captivate the attention of policy framers, school administrative bodies, and stakeholders alike, prompting necessary actions to ensure the seamless operation of CCE within secondary educational institutions.
In light of the findings, recommendations are proposed to address the impediments hindering the effective implementation of CCE. These findings underscore the recognition among teachers of the prospective benefits that CCE promises, albeit overshadowed by obstacles such as inadequate training, resource deficiency, and insufficient institutional support. Moreover, discernible disparities in attitudes and competencies among teachers emerge, delineated by factors like tenure, subject specialization, and pedagogical methodologies employed.
KEYWORDS: Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE), attitudes, competencies, pedagogical methodologies.
Recours au cadre conceptuel de Boelen pour faire un portrait de l’évolution de la responsabilité sociale au sein d’une faculté de médecine canadienne
Authors: Cumyn Annabelle , Hatcher Sharon , Larouche Catherine , Dubé Timothy , Millette Charles-Antoine , Gagné Ève-Reine
Published: December 2024

Contexte : La responsabilité sociale (RS) prend une place importante dans les exigences d’accréditation des programmes d’études des facultés de médecine. Nous avons analysé l’évolution de la RS dans le programme de doctorat en médecine de l’Université de Sherbrooke depuis la mise en place de la délocalisation complète de la formation médicale dans deux sites distants.
Méthodologie et objectifs : Par le biais d’une approche qualitative séquentielle ancrée dans le cadre conceptuel de Boelen, nous avons effectué une analyse documentaire des plans stratégiques et des documents d’agrément entre 2005 et 2023 pour identifier les actions en matière de RS du programme de doctorat en médecine et générer un premier document sous forme de narratif et ligne de temps. Suite à trois entrevues individuelles et trois groupes de discussions avec des acteurs clés de chaque site de formation, nous avons élaboré un portrait final de la RS avec sa ligne du temps.
Résultats : Le portrait décrit comment la Faculté et son programme de doctorat en médecine ont planifié leur engagement en lien avec les besoins de santé de la population (conceptualisation), ont mis en œuvre des actions pour répondre à ces besoins (production) et ont vérifié que ces actions « ont eu le plus grand impact possible sur la santé des personnes » (utilisabilité). Cette approche a permis de démontrer le temps requis pour observer une augmentation des actions en lien avec l’utilisabilité.
Conclusions : Cette étude a permis d’identifier le travail accompli depuis 2005 en faisant émerger les forces et les défis. Cette compréhension du chemin parcouru sera partagée avec les partenaires afin d’identifier les prochaines actions selon les besoins en santé des communautés desservies. Cette approche et les constats qui en découlent pourraient inspirer d’autres facultés de médecine à faire une analyse de leurs actions en responsabilité sociale.
Investigating the Optimal Cloud Computing Infrastructure for Training Large-Scale Generative Models
Authors: - Abdul Sajid Mohammed , - Shalmali Patil
Published: December 2024

The training of large-scale generative models, such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), presents unique challenges due to their computational intensity and memory requirements. These models often require significant hardware resources, distributed frameworks, and scalable environments to manage vast datasets and extensive neural architectures. Cloud computing has emerged as a vital infrastructure for addressing these demands, offering scalable and flexible platforms that support high-performance computing, on-demand resource allocation, and specialized services. This survey explores the interplay between cloud computing and generative model training, highlighting key requirements, state-of-the-art solutions, optimization strategies, and cost-energy efficiency considerations. Furthermore, it identifies the prevailing challenges in cloud-based training environments and outlines potential future directions. The findings provide a comprehensive foundation for researchers and practitioners aiming to enhance the efficiency and scalability of generative model training through optimal cloud infrastructure.
Cálculo y Diseño de un Anillo de Desgaste de Cierre Escalonado Para Bombas Centrífugas
Authors: Carballea Cabrera David L. , Matos Ramírez Neeldes , Benítez Cortés Isnel , Miño Valdés Juan Esteban
Published: December 2024

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue calcular y diseñar un anillo de desgaste de cierre escalonado para lograr mayor eficiencia volumétrica y total respecto de los anillos de cierre lisos, usados tradicionalmente en bombas centrífugas.
Para construir los anillos se usó el hierro colado por su fácil adquisición y debido a sus propiedades físicas y mecánicas, el montaje fue mediante una prensa hidráulica. El anillo de desgaste escalonado tuvo un diámetro exterior de 96 mm con una longitud de 9,72 mm; en su diámetro interior se representan dos escalones, uno con un diámetro de 84 mm, la misma dimensión del diámetro del cuello del rodete con una longitud de 4,60 mm. El diseño logró que disminuya la pérdida del continuo flujo de agua entre el anillo y el cuello del rodete, por lo ello, aumentaron la carga que entregó el equipo y su eficiencia volumétrica.
Multifunctional home office desk design for small residential environments
Authors: Sornas Viggiani Maria Fernanda , Souza Luiz Gustavo , Inglesis Barcellos Ekaterina E. , Botura Junior Galdenoro
Published: December 2024

With the great immigration to the urban area, resulting from the Industrial Revolution in the 17th century, the living spaces have been decreasing more and more over the years. Other factors contribute to such data, such as an increase in the general population and a decrease in the number of members within a household. These spaces are often not designed to serve the user as a living and working space. However, with the significant increase in home office work, mainly due to the covid-19 pandemic, many people found themselves in the need to adapt their living space to work and where they find it more difficult. At this point, multifunctional furniture has become an excellent option for users of small spaces and who need more use. The present work used the methodology of Design for Innovation Generation, where the objective was to develop a multipurpose furniture for small environments so that it could be used as a home office. For this, the main needs of users were raised, and after identifying all the requirements, a piece of furniture was proposed, consisting of a panel and a table, which together allow its use as a fully ergonomic workspace, adjustable according to the user’s needs, and also as a living room sideboard.
Competitividad del sector manufacturero en México, Estados Unidos y Canadá 2006-2022: ventajas, desventajas y tendencias
Authors: Arroyo Arroyo Ignacio
Published: December 2024

La presente investigación busca analizar la competitividad del sector manufacturero en México frente a Estados Unidos y Canadá de 2006 a 2022 en las diferentes industrias que la conforman para identificar las ventajas, desventajas y tendencias. Se consultaron bases de datos oficiales para poder correlacionar la información mediante la estadística; especialistas en el sector (Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico, Instituto Mexicano de la competitividad, Banco Mundial, Estadísticas Canadá y la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales de los Estados Unidos); reportes y estudios. Los sectores más productivos para México en comparación a Estados Unidos y Canadá son: alimenticia, bebidas, tabaco, papel, productos no metálicos y equipo de transporte. Las menos productivas: cuero y piel, muebles, textiles y automotriz. Y las estables: madera, productos metálicos, maquinaria y metálicas básicas. Las principales ventajas: Nearshoring, ubicación geográfica, logística y mano de obra. Las desventajas para México son: alta dependencia de Estados Unidos, disrupción, transferencia de tecnología y la inflación. Y las tendencias: Incrementos salariales, sustentabilidad, convertir a los proveedores en socios, nuevas tecnologías (nube, 5G e IA), rediseño del trabajo y de la cultura laboral.
The Metalworking Sector In The Northwest Of The Gba. A Look At Local Development Focused On Smes
Authors: Goicoechea María Eugenia , Dzembrowski Nicolás
Published: December 2024

This article offers a characterization of the metal-mechanical sector in the northwest of Greater Buenos Aires, particularly in the districts of José C. Paz, San Miguel and Malvinas Argentinas. Based on approaches to local development, we focus on the geographical dimension of the economic framework and SME entrepreneurship. The research includes georeferenced surveys of economic units, cataloging and analysis from a territorial dimension; and also visits to establishments and interviews with their top managers. With this, we seek to advance in the construction of knowledge about the organization of work in metalworking SMEs in the region, their potential for articulation in value chains and weighing the non-economic dimensions of local development.
Management By Results In The Modernization Of Municipal Public Management
Authors: Lozano Ríos Marco Antonio , Delgado Bardales José Manuel
Published: December 2024

The objective of this review article was to analyze the results-based management model to improve the modernization of public management in municipalities, with a descriptive approach, the bibliographic review technique, the explanatory and inductive method, having reviewed studies related to the topic raised. that have scientific rigor and whose publication is recent; They demonstrate that the characteristics of management for results in municipal management, is focused on public action to optimize processes that achieve the maximum effectiveness, efficiency and effectiveness of their actions to achieve the government objectives of improving citizen well-being; and the characteristics of the modernization of municipal public management, is supported by various administrative systems linked to each other, and it is rather the procedural and attitudinal factor of the servers that limit an effective implementation. It is concluded that management by results will allow state public agencies to provide quality services, where the modernization of public management allows better use of administrative systems, which are reflected in the correct use of public resources, where our main indicator is the satisfaction of the population.
The Construction Process And Application Of A Quality-Innovation Relationship Model
Authors: Reyes Chacón David Arturo , Rivera González Gibrán , Ayala Garay Alma Velia
Published: December 2024

This paper describes the construction and application of a relationship model between the quality and innovation variables in the context of the agricultural machinery industry in Mexico. The model allows the degree of maturity of each of the variables to be weighted, assigning a value to each component and element to analyze their relationship. Thus, the construction process is presented in four stages and its application in an agricultural machinery manufacturing company located in Mexico. It shows that quality positively but indirectly affects innovation, through the strengthening of the intermediate variable that drives innovation.
Furthermore, results suggests that quality promotes incremental rather than radical innovation, by driving rational innovation, in which companies can ensure commercial viability. Finally, the limitations of the work are exposed in the work and its validation through the application in other industries and contexts is suggested.
Apertura Comercial Y Crecimiento Económico: Una Aproximación Empírica
Authors: Romero Stéfani Mauro Ignacio
Published: December 2024

El crecimiento económico tiene efectos beneficiosos sobre el bienestar general de una sociedad. Identificar y analizar sus factores determinantes se vuelve fundamental para mejorar las decisiones de política económica. Entre dichos factores, los efectos de la apertura comercial son ampliamente debatidos en la literatura. Si bien hay diversos trabajos que estudian la relación apertura comercial - crecimiento económico, los resultados son heterogéneos y difieren según el nivel de desarrollo de las economías, la variable de apertura que se considere, entre otros condicionantes.
El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo principal indagar la existencia de una relación entre la apertura comercial y el crecimiento económico en un amplio grupo de países desarrollados y en desarrollo, considerando distintas medidas de apertura, y así esbozar recomendaciones de política económica impulsoras del crecimiento. La hipótesis central es que la apertura comercial ejerce un efecto diferente sobre la tasa de crecimiento económico según el grado de desarrollo de las economías y la variable de apertura analizada. Para el cumplimiento del objetivo se utilizaron estimaciones paramétricas para el período 1960-2019, y se construyeron medidas de apertura alternativas al indicador convencional definido como la suma de exportaciones e importaciones en relación al Producto Bruto Interno (PBI). Los resultados obtenidos en este trabajo difieren según el nivel de desarrollo de los países analizados y las medidas de apertura utilizadas.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РОЗВИТКУ ТЕПЛОВОГО СТРЕСУ У ПЕРЕПЕЛІВ
Authors: Крикун В. , Коренєва Ж. , Родін О.
Published: December 2024

Стрес – це комплекс неспецифічних реакцій організму тварин на дію стрес-факторів, які здатні критично порушувати постійність внутрішнього середовища організму, а при тривалій дії навіть можуть стати причиною загибелі організму В птахівництві виділяють основні типи стресу: технологічний, екологічний, аліментарний та внутрішній. Найбільш поширеним є технологічний стрес, що має прямий зв'язок з різкими змінами умов утримання птиці. Аліментарний стрес виникає у зв’язку з потраплянням в організм птиці кормів, що забруднені неякісними інгредієнтами (тяжкими металами, мікотоксинами та іншими речовинами). Внутрішній стрес пов'язаний зі станом здоров’я птиці. Але яким би не був стресовий фактор, він завжди сприяє розвитку змін на клітинному та молекулярному рівні, що значно погіршує стан здоров’я та продуктивність птиці. В сучасних умовах, саме тепловий стрес є найактуальнішою проблемою птахівництва. Сприяють розвитку теплового стресу аномальна спека та відключення електричного струму. У птахів відсутні потові залози і це ускладнює терморегуляцію. Основна причина зниження продуктивності при температурному стресі у перепелів, полягає в: зменшенні кровопостачання яєчників в наслідок перерозподілу кровообігу з метою видалення з організму зайвого тепла; зменшенні маси яєчника; порушенні фізіологічних механізмів, що мають зв'язок з гормональною регуляцією. Зменшення продуктивності має зв'язок: з збільшенням часу між кладками двох яєць в одному циклі; зменшенням товщини шкаралупи внаслідок порушення мікроструктури як органічної, так і мінеральної її складової. Причинами є зниження споживання корму, а разом з ним і кальцію. Збільшення споживання води сприяє збільшенню об’єму вмісту шлунково-кишкового тракту, порушенню обмінних процесів та всмоктування поживних речовин, прискоренню проходження кормової маси через шлунково-кишковий тракт. Розвиток запальних процесів в кишечнику сприяє порушенню площі всмоктування, підвищенню проникності токсичних речовин та мікроорганізмів в кровоток та печінку. За тривалої та посиленої дії температури в організмі перепелів порушуються терморегуляторні процеси, що призводить до підвищення загальної температури тіла птахів.
МІСЦЕ ПРЕБІОТИКІВ У АНТИБІОТИКОТЕРАПІЇ
Authors: Неледва Я. , Кушнір В.
Published: December 2024

Антибіотикотерапія є фундаментальним компонентом ветеринарної медицини, необхідним для лікування бактеріальних інфекцій різних видів тварин. Однак застосування антибіотиків часто призводить до ненавмисних порушень шлунково-кишкової мікробіоти, що призводить до дисбактеріозу та пов’язаних із ним проблем зі здоров’ям. Пребіотики, які є неперетравлюваними харчовими волокнами, які вибірково стимулюють ріст корисних кишкових бактерій, стали цінним допоміжним засобом у боротьбі з цими побічними ефектами. У цій статті досліджується роль пребіотиків у підтримці здоров’я кишечника під час антибіотикотерапії у ветеринарії. У ньому обговорюються механізми, за допомогою яких пребіотики сприяють відновленню корисних мікробних популяцій, переваги, які спостерігаються у худобі та тваринах-компаньйонах, а також потенціал синбіотиків - комбінації пребіотиків і пробіотиків - для покращення терапевтичних результатів. Інтеграція пребіотиків у схеми лікування антибіотиками пропонує багатообіцяючу стратегію пом’якшення негативного впливу антибіотиків, підтримки імунної функції та підвищення загальної ефективності лікування. Майбутні дослідження мають бути зосереджені на оптимізації використання пребіотиків, включаючи визначення видово-специфічних ефектів, відповідних доз і часу введення для максимізації переваг у різних ветеринарних контекстах.
A Conceptual framework of teacher and student strategies in the use of science textbooks through a systematic literature review
Authors: Ridzuwan Anis Zulaikha , Halim Lilia , Wan Mohammad Wan Muna Ruzanna
Published: December 2024

Science education is a critical aspect in driving the progress of a country and Science textbooks play a role in its widespread use throughout the world. This systematic literature review aims to explore the strategies of teachers and students in the use of science textbooks. Therefore, this survey has analyzed 220 journal articles through four steps based on PRISMA, namely, identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion. A total of 35 journal articles selected between 2014 and 2023 were obtained from Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and ERIC databases. To identify themes from the data obtained, a thematic analysis was carried out. The results of the review of journal articles show several strategies and functions of textbooks in Science education. For teachers, textbooks are used as teaching guides, resources for teaching preparation, reading materials and training resources for students. Teachers also use other resources such as the Internet and YouTube as teaching support materials to the textbook content to address errors identified in textbook and for additional information. Meanwhile, students use school textbooks by reading, referencing diagrams, practice questions, and search for analogies. At the same time, students use various textbook as additional support materials and refer to online learning resources. A conceptual framework demonstrating the textbook usage strategies by teachers and students was established. A possible future research is to explore innovative teaching methods that use technology such as interactive digital sites that can support teaching and learning with school science textbooks.
Visual Analysis of Project-based Learning Research Based on Citespace
Authors: Haijian Duo , Ishak Nor Asniza
Published: December 2024

This study used Citespace 6.3. R1 visualization analysis software as the research instrument and Web of Science core collection as the data source to screen and visualize the relevant literature on project-based learning from 2019 to 2022. Research indicates that the number of articles on project-based learning published in 2022 is the most in 5 years. And then it shows a downward trend. China and the United States are the two countries with the most published literature on project-based learning. Computer science, engineering education, and virtual reality are disciplines closely related to project-based learning. Dependent variables as critical thinking, collaborative learning, team learning appeared more frequently in the articles.
Investigating Students Attitudes in Engineering Science Course: An Analysis using the Tripartite Model
Authors: Subramaniam Geetha , Md Saleh Zubaidah , Mohd Shariff Munira
Published: December 2024

The research aimed to gain insights into the attitudes of first-semester Engineering Science students towards their Engineering Science classes, as well as to investigate whether gender has an impact on these attitudes. A total of 182 students were involved in the data collection process, which included completing a comprehensive questionnaire comprising 20 items rated on a Likert scale. The questionnaire covered affective, behavioral, and cognitive components across five distinct sections.Following this, the gathered responses underwent quantitative analysis using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25, including computations of mean values, standard deviations, percentages, and frequencies. The results revealed that the majority of students displayed positive attitudes towards learning physics, with significant variations observed based on the students' gender.These findings have the potential to inform targeted interventions aimed at addressing the underlying barriers to achieving quality physics education for all students especially in context of Polytechnic Malaysia.
Materia y tiempo en La Ciénega. Aportes al estudio de paisajes aldeanos del Noroeste Argentino (500 AC - 900 DC)
Authors: Salazar Julián , Franco Salvi Valeria Leticia , López Lillo Jorge A.
Published: December 2024

Los paisajes aldeanos se construyen a partir de superposiciones materiales que se estratifican a través de largos periodos, pero tienden a caracterizarse desde una imagen que es el resultado final y acumulado de heterogéneas prácticas de habitar de numerosas generaciones en lugares recurrentes. Este trabajo presenta los resultados de las investigaciones arqueológicas realizadas en La Ciénega (departamento Tafí del Valle, provincia de Tucumán), orientadas a caracterizar la variabilidad y dinámica temporal de los paisajes aldeanos del área de valles y quebradas del Noroeste argentino. En dos campañas sucesivas se concretaron excavaciones en una unidad residencial compuesta y en un espacio monticular que permitieron conocer novedosos contextos materiales, datados por 11 fechados radiocarbónicos. En base a los estudios estratigráficos, arquitectónicos, materiales y cronológicos se discuten la temporalidad y las lógicas sociales que dieron sustento a la compleja estructuración del paisaje del primer milenio de la Era Común en el área de estudio.
Türkçe Dersi Geçme Not Ortalamasının Yükseltilmesine İlişkin Öğretmen Görüşleri
Authors: Ayan Leyla , Karagöz Beytullah
Published: December 2024

Dil, insanlar arasında iletişimi sağlayan temel araçtır. Ana dili ise çocuğun önce ailesinden daha sonra toplumdan ve okullardan planlı bir şekilde öğrendiği dildir. Ana dili becerilerinin geliştirilmesi dilin dört temel becerisi olan dinleme, konuşma, okuma ve yazma becerilerinin geliştirilmesiyle mümkündür. Ana dili becerilerinin okullarda planlı bir şekilde geliştirilmesinde temel unsur Türkçe dersidir. Türkçe derslerinde öğrencilerin dört temel dil becerisinin geliştirilmesinin yanı sıra dil sevgisi, dil bilinci ve dili günlük hayatta kullanma gibi hedefler de kazandırılmaya çalışılır. Türkçe dersinin uygulayıcıları ise Türkçe öğretmenleridir. Bu çalışma, 2023 yılı Okul Öncesi Eğitim ve İlköğretim Kurumları Yönetmeliğinde Ekim ayında yapılan son değişikliğe göre Türkçe dersi geçme not ortalamasının yükseltilmesine ilişkin öğretmen görüşleri ve önerilerini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Nitel araştırma yöntemine uygun olarak yürütülen bu çalışmada, öğretmen görüşlerini belirlemek için yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Katılımcıları, 2023-2024 eğitim-öğretim yılında Tokat ve Bursa illerinde devlet okullarında görev yapan 25 Türkçe öğretmeni oluşturmaktadır. Elde edilen bulgular kategorize edilerek yorumlanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda öğretmenler, Türkçe dersi geçme not ortalamasının yükseltilmesinin öğrencilerin temel dil becerilerini ve Türkçe dersine yönelik bakış açısını olumlu yönde etkileyeceğini belirtmişlerdir. Ayrıca araştırma sonuçlarından hareketle temel dil becerileri, dil bilinci ve sınavlara yönelik önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
The Effect of Ultrasound and Core Stability Exercise on Increasing Lower Back Functionality in Adolescents
Authors: Pertiwi Jasmine Kartiko , Ghufroni Afif
Published: December 2024

Background: Myogenic low back pain is a disorder characterized by pain in the lower back. Low back pain can have an impact on impaired functional ability. Some of the factors causing functional disorders are physiological factors, poor body posture, and unergonomic work postures. Adolescents are a group that is vulnerable to experiencing functional decline in the lower back due to pain in the lower back as a result of the demands of activity during the learning process, by spending most time sitting, and having busy learning schedules, which make physical activity tend to be low, which can result in decreased lower back functionality. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of ultrasound and core stability exercise on functional abilities in sufferers of myogenic low back pain in adolescents.
Methods: The research design was pre-experimental with a one-group pre-and post-test design. From a total population of around 100, after simple random sampling, 57 subjects were obtained with measurements using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).
Results: The results of the normality test data analysis using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, ODI pre-test 0.072, and ODI post-test 0.157, and for hypothesis testing using the paired sample t-test P 0.000, so that there is a significant difference.
Conclusion: The clinical implications could be the influence of providing ultrasound and core stability exercises on improving lower back function in adolescents. So the hypothesis is accepted.