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Resource-based insight applies to supply chains in high-impact journals
Authors: Costa Deborah Pimentel , de Souza Dércio Bernardes , de Souza Mariluce Paes , Medeiros Haroldo de Sá , Biavatti Emiliany Hermelinda Zimmer Simionato
Published: July 2024

The article addresses the application of the Resource-Based View (RBV) in studies related to supply chain management. The systematic review of the literature revealed the flexibility of RBV, highlighting its application in several areas, from analysis of specific resources to the understanding of phenomena in humanitarian, industrial, retail, and small and medium-sized enterprise chains. The reviewed studies show that RBV is not limited to a specific industry, but extends to different contexts. RBV integrated with other theories demonstrates its continued relevance in understanding and optimizing varied aspects of supply chains, ranging from innovation and technology to sustainability and operational efficiency. It is concluded that RBV continues to play a significant role in advancing knowledge and improving practices in supply chains, considering its application.
Literature review on antimicrobial resistance and new therapeutic strategies: Development of new antibiotics, alternative therapies and antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals
Authors: de Lacerda Dhiego Alves , Honorato Pedro Fechine , Lima Larissa Luana Lopes , Oliveira Anaylle Vieira Lacerda , da Silva Fernando Açunção de Assis , Barros Tarsila Meneses de Lacerda , Nunes Thaís Dantas , Silva Mariana Mesquita , de Assis Yuri Ferreira , das Neves Diego Formiga , Saraiva Sarah Hemmyly Honorato , Montenegro Joyce Nilane Leite
Published: July 2024

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health challenge, amplified by the indiscriminate use of antibiotics. This study reviews the development of new antibiotics, alternative therapies, and the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals as crucial strategies to address this problem.
Strategies for reducing costs in anesthesia: Examples of successful initiatives in Brazilian health institutions
Authors: de Lacerda Dhiego Alves , Honorato Pedro Fechine , Lima Larissa Luana Lopes , Oliveira Anaylle Vieira Lacerda , de Souza Neto Francisco Alencar , Celeste Hector Estrela , Miranda José Leonardo Frutuoso , de Lacerda Mikaely Andrade , Siqueira Thainá de Oliveira , Braga Thárcio Ruston Oliveira
Published: July 2024

This paper reviews strategies adopted by health institutions in Brazil to reduce costs in anesthesia services. The initiatives include the standardization of protocols, the use of generic drugs and the optimization of material resources. Results demonstrate that such measures are effective in reducing operating costs, without compromising the quality and safety of anesthetic services. Managers are encouraged to consider these practices to sustain financial efficiency and improve hospital care.
Determinants of Tax Collection from Multinational Enterprises in Tanzania
Authors: Makundi Straton , Chalu Henry , Mahangila Deogratius
Published: July 2024

Tax collection to finance public expenditure is a major challenge for developing countries. There is a concern that Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) avoid paying taxes by shifting taxable income to countries with low corporate tax rates. The paper explored the factors that determine tax revenue collection from MNEs in Tanzania. Primary data from 140 MNEs respondents, were collected, using a questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The findings indicate that the lack of comparable data for price benchmarking of transactions undertaken between MNEs to determine if they are at arm’s length affects tax revenue collection from MNEs. The availability of comparable information is critical as it enables the use by MNEs of an appropriate transfer pricing method hence appropriate tax payments. Practically, the paper highlights the need for the government to work with MNEs to address the challenge of lack of comparable data and consider the effectiveness of alternative methods to transfer pricing methods including the fixed margin method and the use of global minimum tax rate. Not including other factors which may influence tax collection from MNEs, using only primary data and use of a questionnaire to collect data are limitations that may be addressed in future studies.
Determinants of Local Destination Air Ticket Demand: A Lesson from Norwegian Airlines Operating on the Link Between Molde and Oslo
Authors: SINGOGO PATRICK
Published: July 2024

The study aimed at examining the influence of air ticket full price, air ticket happy price, car price, presence of express bus, train price, population, and seasonality on air ticket demand. Based on secondary data for the air traffic on the link between Molde and Oslo, i.e., from January 2013 to December 2019, and by using multiple linear regression analysis, it was found that air ticket happy price, train price, population, and seasonality significantly predict local destination air ticket demand. The findings are useful in explaining the determinants of local destination air ticket demand. Thus, understanding the determinants of local destination air ticket demand, i.e., air ticket price, train price, population, and seasonality, is essential in determining local destination air ticket demand to enhance managerial planning. Moreover, this study provides building blocks for the applicability of demand theory in the airline industry.
Pharmacokinetics and relative bioavailability of sitagliptin hydrochloride and sitagliptin phosphate tablets formulations: a randomized, open-label, crossover study in healthy male volunteers
Authors: Leong Chuei Wuei , Sagim Elton , Yee Kar Ming , Saharuddin Muhammad Shalhadi , Rahim Sharifah Radziah Syed Abd , Sabri Khairil , Jamaluddin Mohd Zulhairi , Ahmad Shahnun , Amran Atiqah , Tayyem Rabab F
Published: July 2024

Introduction/Study Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the comparative bioavailability of a new generic sitagliptin formulation. Methods: This was an open label, randomized, balanced, two-sequence, two-treatment, two-period, single oral dose, crossover, bioequivalence (BE) study in 30 healthy male volunteers under fasting conditions. A 100 mg single dose of sitagliptin in the form of sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate (test) and sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate (reference) tablets were administered to each volunteer, separated by one week washout period. Twenty-two blood samples were collected at pre-dose and up until 48 hours post-dose. Sitagliptin concentrations were determined via a validated LC-MS/MS method following a protein precipitation step. Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were estimated via non-compartmental analysis and then compared between the reference and test formulations by performing a multivariate analysis of variance. Results and Discussion: No statistically significant difference was found between the test and reference formulations in terms of the maximum concentration (Cmax), area under the curve (AUC), AUC0-inf, and AUC0-48. The 90% confidence intervals of sitagliptin Ln-transformed Cmax, AUC0-inf, and AUC0-48 were within the regulatory BE acceptance range of 80%–125%. Conclusion: The test formulation met regulatory definition of BE to the reference formulation under fasting condition in these healthy male volunteers.
Trends in Saudi FDA drug approvals and GMP inspections: an observational study
Authors: Alhomaidan Ali M , Alageel Mohammed Abdulaziz , Alrafie Turki Abdulaziz , Alqarni Hassan Mohammed , Khbrani Ibraheem Yahya , Alkhamis Dalal J , Alkhalifah Mohammed F , bin Jumaiah Abdualmajeed S , Dahhas Mohammed A
Published: July 2024

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority’s (SFDA) pharmaceutical products approval and regulation procedures have changed and become more sophisticated over the course of the past ten years. Although medical advances give patients more therapeutic options, issues can arise if the promotion of pharmaceuticals prompts medications that were approved on the basis of limited evidence to be used in patients for whom there is little evidence of benefit or to replace tried-and-true therapies with better known risks and comparable or superior effectiveness. These flaws in the market can lead to costs that might not be justified by enhanced therapeutic effectiveness because new medicines are sometimes more expensive than the existing forms. As the top regulatory body in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the SFDA’s long-term objective is to establish itself as a global hub of regulatory excellence and hasten patient access to medications. In this paper, we discuss the most prevalent product review gaps (Common Technical Documents (CTD) deficiencies), good manufacturing practices (GMP) inspection deficiencies noted, explore the evolution of laws and standards that impact drug regulation, examine the use of new approval programmes and standards, delineate the changes in the number of drugs approved from 2011 to 2020, and expand the role and authority of the Saudi FDA.
Biosimilar antibody drug conjugates: considerations of higher order structure and aggregation
Authors: Easton Richard L
Published: July 2024

Undoubtedly the complexity of antibody drug conjugate (ADC) molecules where three components (monoclonal antibody, cytotoxic drug and appropriate linker) are involved poses a challenge for biosimilar development. As with all biomolecule development, both novel and biosimilar, it is important to choose orthogonal analytical techniques to interrogate Quality Attributes, particularly for higher order structure (HOS) studies and investigations into possible aggregates. Examples of suitable techniques are described.
Istraživanje grobne humke na lokalitetu Desilo u Hutovom Blatu - preliminarno izvješće
Authors: Vasilj Snježana , Forić Melisa
Published: July 2024

Lokalitet Desilo nalazi se u sklopu Parka prirode «Hutovo blato« u Hercegovini točnije u Bajovcima - općina Čapljina, tek 10-tak km istočno od magistralne ceste Metković - Mostar - Sarajevo. To je jedinstven submediteranski močvarni prostor smješten unutar tipičnog ambijenta hercegovačkog krša. Lokalitet je nazvan po vrelu Desilo, jednom od brojnih vrela i jezera koje nastaju na ovom prostoru zahvaljujući masi podzemnih voda rijeke Trebišnjice, najveće ponornice u ovom kraju. S ukupnom površinom od oko 2 ha i značajnom dubinom, koja na pojedinim mjestima doseže i 10 m, Desilo je, kao vodeni kuk, duboko zavučenoizmeđu brda Pulica i Lopate, formiralo zaklonjen prostor, pogodan za prirodnu luku. Aktivna tijekom dužeg vremena, ova luka utjecala je na stvaranje jednog arheološkog pejzaža s gradinskim naseljem na brdu Lopata te nekropolom kojoj je posvećen ovaj rad.
Fish Fauna Diversity in Relation to Environmental Parameters in Muthukuda Mangroves Southeast Coast of Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Vasanthi Natarajan , Muthukumaravel Kannayiram
Published: July 2024

The seasonal variations of physico-chemical parameters on fish faunal diversity were studied in Muthukuda mangrove (Latitude 9o36’N and Longitude 78o83’E) waters from July 2022 to June 2023. The atmospheric temperature and water temperature ranged from 27.7 to 34.9°C and 25.8°C to 30.9°C respectively. The Hydrogen ion concentration of water varied from 7.3 to 8.3. The dissolved oxygen was ranged from 7.3 to 8.3. Salinity fluctuated between 10.5 to 31.9‰. The nutrients such as total phosphorus, nitrate and silicate ranged from 0.7 to 3.2 µg/l, 5.1 to 13.7 µg/l and 9.2 to 71.2 µg/l respectively. The dissolved oxygen and nutrients were found to be low in summer and high during the monsoon season. Similarly, temperature, pH and salinity were low during the monsoon season and high during the summer season. Fish faunal diversity from Muthukuda mangroves comprises 19 species representing 5 orders, 17 families and 19 genera. The order Perciformes were dominated by 13 species followed by Clupeiformes and Siluriformes 02, Gonorphynchiformes and Beloniformes with one species each. The higher diversity values in fish fauna observed in the present investigations clearly elucidated the healthy nature of Muthukuda mangroves.
Análisis Post-COVID 19 sobre la tecnología, la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de los alumnos de TSU de la Universidad Tecnológica del sur de Sonora
Authors: Gaytán Martínez Lilia Zulema , Alonso Aldana Ruth , Jiménez López Eusebio , Beltrán Márquez Yadira , Martínez Molina Víctor , Valdez Tribolet María del Socorro
Published: July 2024

La pandemia del COVID 19 trajo grandes problemas a las sociedades, pero también grandes enseñanzas, sobre todo en el campo de la educación. La aparición repentina de esta enfermedad provocó un cambio drástico en las actividades escolares y dejó al descubierto la vulnerabilidad de las universidades, sobre todo en la deficiencia de plataformas educativas y en la preparación del profesorado para las clases en línea. EL COVID 19 enfrentó a los alumnos a problemas tecnológicos y de aprendizajes, y a los profesores los obligó a cambiar la planeación y la ejecución de los procesos de la enseñanza. Hoy en día es necesario conocer qué efectos positivos tuvo esta enfermedad en los alumnos que cursaron clases en línea durante la pandemia, y determinar si como consecuencia del aislamiento ahora están equipados con equipos de cómputo, si han cambiado en la manera de aprender y si sus profesores también hicieron cambios en la enseñanza. En este artículo se presenta un análisis sobre las implicaciones del COVID 19 en la tecnología, la enseñanza y los aprendizajes en los alumnos de Técnico Superior Universitario (TSU) de la Universidad Tecnológica del Sur de Sonora. Se aplicó un cuestionario conformado por 22 preguntas sobre tres ítems a los alumnos de la carrera de Desarrollo de Negocios y se usó la estadística básica para evaluar la información. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que hubo implicaciones positivas derivadas de la Pandemia de COVID ya que en la etapa Post-COVID se incrementó el uso de la tecnología en la enseñanza y en los aprendizajes.
Assessing community perceptions on diabetes in a rural area in Sudan 2023: A study on knowledge, behaviour, and practice
Authors: Sawsan A Omer  , Abdulhadi MA Mahgoub  , Mustafa Alhamed  , Mohannad A Elmubarak  , Mohab A Elmubarak  , Mohammed A Elmubarak  , Mouda A Elmubarak  , Mehad A Elmubarak  , Mehad A Elmubarak  , Mehad A Elmubarak
Published: July 2024

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar level. It becomes a hidden epidemic in developing countries including Sudan, with significant impact on health and economic resources. Good knowledge and behaviour towards D.M is essential to decrease the burden of the disease on individuals. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) concerning diabetes mellitus among the general population in a rural area in Sudan. Methodology: A community-based cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted over several months, in 2023, involving 140 participants from the general population in a rural area in Sudan. A well-structured KAP questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and practice related to diabetes. The responses were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: The majority of participants were females (52.9%), and males were (47.1%). Age Distribution: Majority aged 45-59 years (32.9%). There was a diabetic member in the family in 54.3%. A significant association exists between having a diabetic family member and knowledge about normal blood sugar levels (p=0.002) and symptoms of diabetes (p=0.024). The overall net result of good knowledge in this study was 63.2%, good attitude 67.6% and good practice was found in only 55.5%. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed good knowledge and attitude with average practice towards diabetes. Addressing the gap in KAP through targeted education, robust healthcare systems, and international cooperation can significantly improve diabetes management and patient outcomes.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE CARE OF PALLIATIVE PATIENTS: GOVERNMENT STANDARD OR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE?
Authors: Лисовский Олег Валентинович , Кузнецова Юлия Васильевна , Аль-Харес Милад Мтанусович , Иванова Алена Николаевна , Гавщук Максим Владимирович , Завьялова Анна Никитична
Published: July 2024

Существующие национальные рекомендации по манипуляциям сестринского ухода являются основным источником информации для среднего медицинского персонала хосписа. Большую роль в технике выполнения процедур играет оснащенность медицинского учреждения оборудованием, изделиями медицинского назначения, расходными материалами. Имеют также значение локальные рекомендации специалистов, имеющих большой клинический опыт в паллиативной помощи. Медицинские сестры хосписа руководствуются различными источниками для получения информации о технике выполнения медицинских манипуляций, в результате чего выполнение медицинских услуг даже внутри одной организации выполняется по-разному. Включение некоторых обязанностей по уходу за больными в должностные обязанности других специалистов может приводить к несогласованности действий медицинского персонала. Стандартная операционная процедура (СОП) как документально оформленная локальная инструкция разработана не в каждом учреждении, оказывающем паллиативную помощь. Для стандартизации способов ухода за больными целесообразно разработать и использовать СОПы, которые учитывают как оснащенность, так и клинический опыт специалистов хосписа.

Existing national guidelines on nursing care manipulations are the primary source of information for hospice nurses. A major role in the technique of performing procedures is played by the equipment of a medical institution, medical products, and consumables available. Local recommendations of specialists with extensive clinical experience in palliative care are also important. Hospice nurses are guided by various sources to obtain information about the technique of performing medical manipulations, as a result of which the delivery of medical services, even within the same organization, is carried out differently. The inclusion of some of the duties of caring for patients in the job responsibilities of other professionals can lead to inconsistency in the actions of medical personnel. The standard operating procedure (SOP), as a documented local instruction, has not been developed in every institution providing palliative care. To standardize patients’ care, it is advisable to develop and use SOPs that take into account both the equipment and clinical experience of hospice specialists.
Desempeño laboral en una universidad pública de la Amazonía Peruana
Authors: Pashanasi-Amasifuen Beto , Palomino-Alvarado Gabriela del Pilar , Gárate-Ríos Jhonny
Published: July 2024

La investigación caracterizó el desempeño laboral del personal administrativo en una universidad pública de la Amazonía Peruana. Utilizando un diseño no experimental descriptivo, se aplicó una encuesta a 74 trabajadores (16 docentes, 30 administrativos, 28 personal de servicio) para evaluar competencias laborales, comportamiento organizacional y satisfacción laboral. El análisis descriptivo muestra que el 83.3% del personal administrativo tiene dominio cognitivo suficiente, el 93.3% utiliza sus habilidades de manera efectiva, y el 80% usa su creatividad en el trabajo. Además, el 96.7% toma decisiones oportunas y el 83.3% utiliza nuevas tecnologías. En comportamiento organizacional, el 100% cumple con sus labores, y el 83.3% considera favorable el desempeño laboral de sus compañeros. La satisfacción laboral es alta, con el 80% satisfecho con su trabajo y el 73.3% con el desempeño de sus compañeros. Las conclusiones indican que, aunque el desempeño laboral es generalmente positivo, hay áreas de mejora, especialmente en la colaboración y la práctica de la cultura organizacional. Se recomienda fomentar la colaboración y mejorar la comunicación para aumentar la satisfacción y el desempeño laboral.
Impacto da gamificação e de grupos de apoio no ensino-aprendizagem de programação em um curso de Ciência da Computação
Authors: Mundim Pedro C. C. , Barbosa Daniel M. , Silva Gláucia Braga e , Silva Thais Regina de M. B.
Published: July 2024

Nos cursos de Computação, a alta evasão e reprovação em disciplinas introdutórias de programação é notável, demandando abordagens inovadoras para melhorar o desempenho dos alunos e amenizar este quadro. Este trabalho visa avaliar o impacto de duas iniciativas uma de gamificação e uma de grupos de estudos no desempenho dos alunos do curso de Ciência da Computação da UFV-Florestal no primeiro ano de curso. Compreender se essas iniciativas influenciam o desempenho dos alunos nessas disciplinas é crucial. Para alcançar esse objetivo, foram coletados e analisados os dados dos discentes do curso, comparando os resultados dos participantes e não participantes das iniciativas. Os resultados indicaram um impacto positivo no desempenho acadêmico e no engajamento dos alunos participantes.
Uma Pesquisa Qualitativa do Contexto de Ensino em Requisitos de Software no Brasil
Authors: Macedo Maria Alice de Souza , Bezerra Carla , Coutinho Emanuel
Published: July 2024

Este estudo investiga o ensino de Engenharia de Requisitos em cursos de Tecnologia da Informação no Brasil, a partir de uma análise qualitativa realizada em três fases: Survey Exploratório, Entrevistas e Análise Temática. Como resultados, nossa pesquisa identificou nove temas principais e 32 códigos específicos, destacando desafios como a implementação de práticas realistas. Essas descobertas fornecem aos educadores percepções inestimáveis para enfrentar as demandas em constante evolução da indústria de software, adaptando as metodologias de ensino às exigências atuais.
Integração, Inovação e Inclusão: A Contribuição do PET Computação da UFPel
Authors: Jurgina Laura Quevedo , Mackedanz Tiago , Rosa Júnior Leomar Soares
Published: July 2024

Este artigo apresenta a integração de inovação e inclusão nas ações do Programa de Educação Tutorial (PET) em Computação da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), destacando sua contribuição para a formação acadêmica e profissional dos estudantes envolvidos. No cenário educacional contemporâneo, marcado pela necessidade de aliar conhecimento técnico a competências transversais, o PET Computação sobressai pela sua abordagem proativa, promovendo não apenas a excelência acadêmica, mas também a responsabilidade social e o compromisso com a inovação. As ações implementadas abrangem desde o aprofundamento teórico e prático em áreas emergentes da tecnologia até iniciativas de inclusão digital e projetos com impacto direto na comunidade. Este estudo detalha tais atividades, ressaltando sua importância tanto para o desenvolvimento acadêmico dos estudantes quanto para a democratização do acesso ao conhecimento tecnológico e promoção de uma sociedade mais informada e justa.
Uma Arquitetura Pedagógica para o Ensino de Lógica de Programação: Lições Aprendidas a partir de um Projeto de Extensão
Authors: Portilho Filipe J. , Amaral João V. F. , Rodrigues Nicole A. , Pereira Junior Cleon X. , Costa Newarney T.
Published: July 2024

Este trabalho apresenta uma arquitetura pedagógica (AP) para o ensino de lógica de programação utilizando a linguagem de programação Python. A AP foi estruturada em torno dos sete pilares, dentre eles domínio do conhecimento, objetivo educacional e suporte da tecnologia digital. Utilizando uma página web vinculada ao Google Colab, a tecnologia digital foi incluída para facilitar a estruturação do conteúdo. Esta abordagem foi implementada em um projeto de extensão direcionado a estudantes do ensino médio em uma escola pública. Assim, conclui-se que o ensino de lógica de programação apoiado pela AP, nesse cenário, pode contribuir para a aprendizagem dos estudantes.
Construção de uma ontologia para seleção de profissionais em TI
Authors: Diniz Wellynton , Andrade Adelma , Valença Marcela , França César
Published: July 2024

O mercado de TI cresce rapidamente, mas o recrutamento de profissionais qualificados é desafiador devido à falta de padronização nas competências técnicas. O estudo desenvolveu uma ontologia para representar essas competências, usando dados de recrutamento do Porto Digital em Recife/PE. Um algoritmo foi criado para calcular a similaridade entre vagas e candidatos, validando a ontologia e o algoritmo. A validação comparou avaliações manuais de profissionais de TI com avaliações automáticas do algoritmo, mostrando eficiência semelhante aos métodos tradicionais de seleção.
Byjutech: criação de bijuterias sustentáveis com tecnologia
Authors: Silva Eliza Matos da , Santos Amanda Alves dos , Martins Sara Stela S. T. , Santos Sylvana Karla S. L.
Published: July 2024

A obsolescência programada gera uma expectativa no aumento do descarte de dispositivos eletrônicos, resultando em resíduos que perduram no meio ambiente por longos períodos. Neste contexto, foi concebida a proposta de criação de bijuterias a partir de peças recuperadas de dispositivos eletrônicos, como teclado e placas de circuito impresso. A ideia do projeto consiste em gerar a reflexão sobre o consumo exagerado de tecnologia. Os resultados refletem uma resposta positiva e encorajadora daqueles que tiveram a oportunidade de interagir com o projeto e construir suas próprias bijuterias, peças únicas e feitas pelos próprios usuários.
“Era uma vez Lovelace”: Explorando a Contribuição Feminina na Computação por meio de um Jogo Didático
Authors: Farias Sara L. de , Santana Thalia S. de , Silva Maria Luiza F. , Braga Ramayane B. , Braga Adriano H.
Published: July 2024

Durante muito tempo na humanidade, a história da Computação foi contada sob uma perspectiva masculina, invisibilizando grandes contribuições de mulheres. Visando trazer maior visibilidade para estes nomes importantes na tecnologia, elaborou-se um jogo didático de tabuleiro para o ensino da história das mulheres na Computação. O jogo possui 27 cartas e adota como marco as gerações de computadores. Foram efetuadas quatro aplicações do jogo, coletando percepções dos participantes, que relataram alto nível de desconhecimento sobre as figuras femininas e seus feitos, ao mesmo tempo que consideraram o jogo como atraente e com regras claras e compreensíveis.
Platons Philosophie der Zahlen
Authors: Vogel Moritz
Published: July 2024

The study examines the significance of numbers in Plato's metaphysics and philosophy of mathematics with the aim of reassessing the testimonies of Plato in Aristotle. In careful interpretations of Plato's dialogues Politeia, Timaeus and Parmenides, the significance of numbers for the determinacy of our thinking is revealed. On this basis, the Aristotelian testimonies of Plato's theories of principles, numbers and mathematics are critically assessed and reinterpreted. In some cases, e.g. with regard to the relationship between Platonic ideas and numbers, Aristotle's account is substantially corrected. The study also shows in detail the influence of ancient mathematics on Plato's philosophy.
Problemáticas invisibilizadas en revistas de moda: una mirada desde la Comunicación Responsable Corporativa y las Relaciones Públicas
Authors: De Uriarte Kuri Adriana , Hernández Flores Hilda Gabriela
Published: July 2024

A inicios del siglo XX, algunas revistas de moda empezaron a incluir menos fotografías comerciales y a dar más sentido social a su portada y contenidos. Las imágenes que rompen el silencio en las propuestas editoriales ayudan a concientizar problemáticas sociales invisibilizadas. En este contexto, el papel de las organizaciones mediáticas y la función de las relaciones públicas (RRPP) cobran relevancia al posicionar una mirada inclusiva de estas situaciones. La investigación tuvo como objetivo identificar las problemáticas sociales, vinculadas con la mujer,  que transmite Vogue en su fotografía de portada a través del análisis de códigos y signos gráficos para reconocer si el mensaje es responsable o no. Para ello, considera la fotografía de portada de las ediciones Vogue Polonia “Love & Intimacy” (Mayo y Junio 2020), Vogue Portugal “The Madness Issue” (Julio, 2021) y Vogue Grecia “Everybody” (Marzo, 2022), estudiadas desde la semiótica visual (Eco, 1968), semiótica del color (Costa, 2003) y Comunicación Responsable (CR) (Hernández–Flores, 2019), para conocer en qué medida dichas fotografías denuncian problemáticas invisibilizadas y construyen -o no- un mensaje gráfico responsable. La metodología es cualitativa, descriptiva y no experimental, con técnica de análisis de contenido que identifica códigos y signos no verbales para establecer la presencia o ausencia de la Comunicación Responsable. Los resultados iniciales revelan mensajes medianamente responsables respecto a la visibilización de las problemáticas silenciadas, imágenes del cuerpo de la mujer sin estigmas en relación con los problemas que atraviesan. En las conclusiones destaca que aún cuando el objetivo principal de las fotografías no es generar conciencia social sino vestir la portada afín a este tipo de problemas, esto contribuye a exhibir las problemáticas invisibilizadas entre sus públicos ya que permiten reflexionar sobre contenidos culturales y sociales y el cómo un mensaje gráfico visto como un todo logra conciencia y reflexión más acorde con sus lectores.
Abordagens da acessibilidade e da inclusão nos bacharelados em Relações Públicas em universidades públicas brasileiras
Authors: Josilene Ribeiro Oliveira , Pachu Hamad Ferreira Hanna , Fernandes Paiva Jamile Miriã
Published: July 2024

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo investigar as abordagens da inclusão e da acessibilidade nos bacharelados em Relações Públicas ofertados por universidades públicas brasileiras, preenchendo uma lacuna percebida na literatura da área de comunicação e nos estudos sobre educação inclusiva no ensino superior, cujo foco geralmente é a formação de professores pelos cursos de licenciatura. Adotando o método qualitativo, realizou-se uma pesquisa documental, tendo como objeto as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais e Projetos Políticos Pedagógicos de 13 graduações em relações públicas, ministradas de forma presencial e com status de ativas para o Ministério da Educação brasileiro. A partir da análise de conteúdo, aponta-se que apenas parte dos cursos de Relações Públicas contemplam a inclusão e a acessibilidade em seus currículos e que as graduações estão atualizando seus respectivos Projetos Políticos de Curso. Como contribuição principal, propõe-se uma classificação de quatro níveis de abordagem da inclusão e acessibilidade nas instituições de ensino superior: político-institucional; político-assistencial; didático-metodológico; científico-experimental.
The Effect of Pre-Pregnancy BMI and Parity on the Duration of Breastfeeding During Exclusive Breastfeeding
Authors: Vidya Trias Novita Regina , Harnussanti Pratiwi
Published: July 2024

Obesity is a condition of a person who experiences overnutrition, especially fat accumulation which causes the body to weigh more than normal body weight, indicated with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 29.9 kg/m2. Several international pieces of research state that obese mothers fail to breastfeed exclusively. Aside from maternal BMI, maternal characteristics also support exclusive breastfeeding. Maternal characteristic factors include age, parity, and mother’s education. This study aims to determine the correlation between pre-pregnancy BMI and maternal characteristic factors with the duration of breastfeeding during exclusive breastfeeding. This research is quantitative research using a cross-sectional descriptive-correlational method with a retrospective approach. The number of samples in this research was 300 mothers who met the inclusion criteria with the purposive sampling technique. Data were collected and processed statistically using the Chi-Square test and T-test to determine factors related to breastfeeding duration and the linear regression test with the backward method to determine the most influential factor on breastfeeding duration. The Chi-Square test results showed that all variables were related to the duration of breastfeeding with a p-value <0.05. The linear regression test showed that the factors that had a significant effect on the duration of breastfeeding were pre-pregnancy BMI and parity with a significance of 0.00, judging from the coefficient B factor value of 0.285, parity had a more dominant effect. Pre-pregnancy BMI and parity are the most influential and interrelated variables in exclusive breastfeeding, where primiparous mothers with obesity are more at risk for exclusive breastfeeding failure than obese multiparous mothers.
Cybersecurity in Onion Routing Environments: Strategies to Thwart Cyber Threats
Authors:   Computer Science Department, College of Basic Education, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, Kareem Karwan Mustafa
Published: July 2024

Onion routing networks, or darknets, enable anonymous communication, protecting user privacy and attracting cybercriminals. This paper analyzes cybercrime in these networks, including drug trafficking, fraud, and hacking. The challenges seen in the detection and mitigation of these crimes arising as the result of strong anonymity and explore countermeasures such as law enforcement, technological solutions, and policy interventions have been discussed, as also highlighting of the limitations of current measures and proposals for future research, with emphasis on the need for interdisciplinary approaches combining technical, legal, and social perspectives.
Barack Obama and the Rhetoric of Religious Experience
Authors: Crick Nathan ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: July 2024

In discussions of the role of "faith" in political discourse, attention almost always turns to a politician's explicit references to "God" or some recognized scriptural authority. However, the assumption that any rhetoric called "religious" must sanction some established institution or doctrine denies the possibility of a rhetoric of religious experience grounded less in metaphysical actuality than in narrative possibility. This essay draws from the work of John Dewey to define the rhetoric of religious experience as a distinct genre of speech from the more traditional rhetoric of religion and then uses this lens to interpret the rhetoric of Barack Obama as both candidate and as President. Through exploration of Obama's writings and speeches, I propose that this rhetoric offers a way of channeling the religious impulse that is consistent with the ethics of a pluralistic democracy which makes possible moments of collective overcoming.
Positive Impact of Using α-Fe2O3 Nanoparticles as Dietary Supplements on Some Haematological Parameters of an Economically Important Minor Carp Labeo bata (Hamilton, 1822)
Authors: Mondal Sampa , Chatterjee Nilanjana , Bhattacharjee Baibaswata
Published: July 2024

A simple low-cost wet chemical method is employed to synthesize α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) and different samples are synthesized by varying the calcination temperature. Microstructural characterizations confirm the excellent quality of synthesized α-Fe2O3 NPs having different sizes. The synthesized NPs are used as dietary supplements of an economically important minor carp Labeo bata (F. Hamilton, 1822) to investigate the effects on some haematological parameters (haemoglobin, red blood corpuscle, and haematocrit) of the fish. Significant improvements in haemoglobin (Hb), red blood corpuscle (RBC), and haematocrit (Hct), are observed owing to the treatment with α-Fe2O3 NPs. Increasing Hb, RBC, and Hct can be associated with the increased absorption of iron in its nano form into the fish body via dietary supplements. Our data further demonstrate that the hematological effect of L. bata becomes more favourable as the concentration of NPs rises and or the size of the NPs falls, up to a certain level.
Original Review of Environmental Physiology: Photosynthesis and Systematic Metabolomics
Authors: Liu Huan
Published: July 2024

This article has comprehensively summarized the photosynthesis system in plant, illustrated by representative case studies. The improvement in both study theory and research method of physiological responses to various environmental stress have been substantially discussed in each part.
STEM-Based Instrument Integration: Enhancing Systems and Science Skills in Teaching
Authors: Likita Egy Razka , Abdurrahman Abdurrahman , Hasnunidah Neni , Jalmo Tri
Published: July 2024

This research aims to describe STEM-based practicum instrument componentinstrument to stimulate students' system thinking skills based on the views of teachers and students. This research involved 50 middle school science teachers in Lampung Province. The method used in this research is a mixed method with explanatory sequential design to obtain quantitative and qualitative data through questionnaires and interviews. The results of the research show that teachers and students have a positive perception towards the development of STEM-based practicum instrument component. This research found the fact that there are some difficulties experienced by teachers in the use of STEM-based practicum instrument component. Teachers believe that the use of STEM-based practicum instrument component can stimulate the system thinking ability and have an impact on the improvement of students science process skills.
Yetişkin Hasta Düşmelerinin Önlenmesinde Kullanılan Risk Değerlendirme Araçlarının Etkinliği: Sistematik Derleme
Authors: Bayraktar Emel , Özdemir Sercan , Türk Gülengün , Karaçam Zekiye
Published: July 2024

Giriş: Hasta düşmeleri sağlık bakım kuruluşlarında yatan hastalar için önemli bir hasta güvenliği sorunu olmaya devam etmektedir. Düşmelerin önlenmesinde önemli rollere sahip olan hemşireler uygun risk değerlendirme araçlarını kullanarak düşmelerini önleyebilmektedir.
Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı daha önce yapılan çalışma sonuçlarına dayalı olarak yetişkin hasta düşmelerinin önlenmesinde kullanılan risk değerlendirme araçlarının etkinliğinin belirlenmesidir.
Yöntem: Bu çalışma, sistematik derleme niteliğindedir. Çalışma, PRISMA kontrol listesi takip edilerek gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın taraması Mart 2022'de, ‘’hasta düşmeleri’’, ‘’düşme riski tanılama’’, ‘’düşmeleri önleme’’ anahtar kelimeleri ile elektronik veri tabanlarında gerçekleştirilmiştir. İncelenen makalelerin Kalite değerlendirmesinde Joanna Briggs Enstitüsü tarafından yayınlanan tanımlayıcı test doğrulama çalışmaları için JBI kritik değerlendirme kontrol listesi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Tarama sonucunda veri tabanlarından toplam 8.040 kayıta ulaşılmıştır. Kayıtların değerlendirilmesi sonucunda 50 makalenin tam metni incelenerek 25 makale seçilmiştir. Sistematik derlemeye dahil edilen araştırmalarda retrospektif, kesitsel, tanımlayıcı, kohort, geçerlik-güvenilirlik, deneysel, metedolojik, vaka kontrol ve prospektif gözlemsel çalışma desenleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırmalarda 23 farklı düşme riski tanılama ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmamıza dahil edilen makalelerin JBI kontrol listesine göre yapılan kalite değerlendirme sonucunda on dört araştırmanın iyi (%80-100), on araştırmanın orta ve bir araştırmanın da vasat (%50) düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Sonuç: Bu sistematik derleme ile düşme riski tanılama ölçeklerinin hasta düşmelerinin önlenmesinde etkili olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
MCF-7 Meme kanseri hücre hattında farklı Salvia türlerinin antikanser etkisi
Authors: Sever Aydın , Erdoğan Mehmet
Published: July 2024

Meme kanseri dünya genelinde geniş bir kitleyi etkileyen önemli bir kanser türüdür. Büyük bir kitleyi etkilemesi ve meme kanseri kaynaklı ölüm oranının yüksek olması sebebiyle bu hastalığa karşı tedavi yaklaşımları ve bu hastalıktan korunma süreci büyük önem taşımaktadır. Geleneksel kanser tedavisinin yan etkilerinin ve maliyetinin fazla olması ve dünya üzerinde toplumun büyük bir kesiminin bu tedavilere ulaşmakta güçlük çekmesi sebebiyle alternatif tedavi yaklaşımları ve kanserden korunma yöntemleri ilgi uyandırmaktadır. Bitkiler kanser tedavisinde ve korunma sürecinde uzun süredir kullanılmaktadır. Adaçayı türleri dünyanın birçok yerinde sağlığa faydalı olması sebebiyle tüketilmektedir. Bu çalışmada; 3 farklı adaçayı türünün meme kanseri hücre hattında gösterdiği antikanser özelliği araştırılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre; kullanılan adaçayı türlerinin MCF-7 meme kanseri hücre hattında canlılığı anlamlı düzeyde azalttığı p < 0.0001, koloni formasyon yeteneğini düşürdüğü P < 0.0001, yara iyileşme kapasitesini azalttığı tespit edilmiştir.
NÂBÎ’NİN GAZELLERİNDE TEFÂHÜR
Authors: Ulu Ümmüsü Selen
Published: July 2024

Arapça bir sözcük olup övünme ve büyüklenme gibi anlamlara gelen fahriye, edebiyat terimi olarak şairlerin kasidelerinde kendileri ve şairlikleriyle övündüğü bölümün adı olmuştur. Genellikle methiye bölümünden sonra gelen fahriye kısmı, şairin kendi söyleyiş gücü ve şiir kabiliyeti hakkında yaptığı abartılı bir övünç olarak kendisini göstermekte, arka planda ise kasidenin sunulacağı devlet büyüğüne usta bir şair tarafından methedildiğini hissettirmektedir. Genellikle kasidelerde yer bulan tefâhür, bazı şairler tarafından gazel nazım şeklinde de kullanılmıştır. Şairler gazellerinde özellikle mahlaslarının geçtiği makta beytinde tefâhüre başvurmuştur. Nâbî’nin ise çoğunlukla gazellerinin makta kısmında olmakla birlikte herhangi bir beytinde de tefâhürde bulunduğu görülmektedir. Nâbî, nasihat üslubunun da bir getirisi olarak gazellerinde şiirin nasıl olması gerektiğine dair açıklamalarda bulunmuş ve bu yönde nazmettiği şiirleri ideal şiir olarak kabul edip söz konusu şiirleriyle övünmüştür. Dolayısıyla gerek kasidelerde gerekse gazellerde başvurulan tefâhür, şairin abartılı bir övüncü olması yanında poetik söylemi de beraberinde getirmektedir. Çalışmada da Nâbî’nin gazellerinde tefâhürde bulunduğu beyitlerden hareketle hem Nâbî’nin kendi şiirlerini nasıl nitelediği hem de Nâbî’ye göre bir şiirin taşıması gereken hususların neler olduğu ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu bağlamda Nâbî’nin gazelleri, “Ma’nâ Yönünden Tefâhür”, “Yeni Bir Tarz Getirdiğini Belirtme ve Tazelik Yönünden Tefâhür”, “Başka Şairlerden Üstün Olma İddiası Yönünden Tefâhür”, “Üslup Yönünden Tefâhür”, “Nev-zemin Bulma Yönünden Tefâhür ve Nazireye Davet”, “Çok Şiire Sahip Olma Yönünden Tefâhür” ve “Diğer Klasik Unsurlar Yönünden Tefâhür” olmak üzere yedi alt başlığa ayrılarak incelenmeye çalışılmıştır.
Comparative analysis of leukemia and risk estimation in working age population between provinces of Ecuador
Authors: Gómez-García Antonio Ramón , Fernandez-Moreira Esteban , García-León Xavier , Gómez del Moral Manuel
Published: July 2024

Leukemia is associated with exposure to radiation, benzene derivatives, and pesticides. Previous research has documented an increase in work-related leukemia in the Latin American Andean region. To date, there are only few studies in Ecuador on the impact of oil exploitation on adjacent indigenous communities. Our study aims to show the impact of leukemia on the working-age population. For the calculation of morbidity and mortality rates, we used hospital discharge and death records from the National Institute of Statistics of Ecuador. These data were collected and adjusted to the corresponding province’s population for further analysis. Large differences were observed between provinces in adjusted rates of leukemia mortality and morbidity in the working-age population. The variations in altitude among different areas in Ecuador give the provinces a distinct geographic identity. Likewise, the provinces with the highest morbidity and mortality rankings, such as Azuay, Loja, Imbabura, and Tungurahua, have an average altitude above 2000 meters. As a result, there are variations in the average temperature, exposure to solar and cosmic radiation, and mining and farming methods. The observed differences warrant the future collection of geolocation data for affected individuals. This could help to better understand how leukemia cases have demogrpahic hotspots in the country, identify possible risk factors associated with the disease in each region, and design more effective prevention and control strategies.
Placebo Effect: The Stem of Seminal Studies with Active Treatment Neurobiological Mechanisms, And Implications for Parkinson’s Disease with Deep Brain Stimulation
Authors: Jitvootthikai Thanapat ,   Trinity International School (TRIS), Bangkok, Thailand
Published: July 2024

Despite long standing controversies about the therapeutic validity of placebo due to its administration of inert substances, placebo emerges for its efficacy to amplify the therapeutic benefits of active medical interventions through patients’ psychological beliefs and expectations. Advances in neuroimaging and utilization of hormonal agonists have elucidated underlying brain mechanisms and biochemical pathways such as the endogenous opioid systems. This research synthesizes pivotal studies on placebo effect, including Beecher’s 1995 analysis; whereas, Hróbjartsson and Gøtzsche’s 2001 meta analysis refuted its clinical significance. In-depth interaction in the assumption of additivity between placebo and active treatment as well as deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease reveals the placebo’s prominence in brain reward mechanisms. Moreover, placebo mechanisms induce significant neurotransmission in the endogenous opioid systems and several brain regions including periaqueductal gray. Further inquiries are necessitated for precision in examining the role of expectation, emotions, interactions with test administrators, as well as genetic levels.
Influence of Quality of Human Resources, Wages, Labor Force on Job Opportunities in Banten Province
Authors: Ardiyanti Anita , Felina
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze quality of human resources, wages, population growth, and the labor force on employment opportunities in West Nusa Tenggara Province either partially or simultaneously. The research method uses a quantitative approach using time series secondary data with a period of 8 years, namely 2015-2022. The dependent research variable is Job Opportunity (Y) Independent variables namely, quality of human resources (X1), wages (X2), and labor force (X3). Data collection through a documentation study, the collected data were analyzed with multiple linear regression, then tested using the T-test, namely that workforce (X3) have no significant effect on Job Opportunities. Meanwhile, the variables Quality of Human Resources (X2) and Wages (X3) have a significant effect on Job Opportunities in Banten Province. while the F-test simultaneously shows that Quality of Human Resources, Wages, the labor force have a significant effect on Employment Opportunities in the Province of Banten. This conclusion has shown that employment opportunities, and the impact of i fluctuations are caused by a slowdown in the export sector, and also a slowdown in investment growth. Labor force growth does not affect employment opportunities. Because the increase in population is not balanced with infrastructure, and investment.