bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O gênero e o fim do mundo: ofensivas antigênero no Brasil
Authors: Melo Flavia
Published: June 2024

Este capítulo demonstra como as questões de gênero e sexualidade adquiriram crescente importância na política brasileira contemporânea, bem como ilustra o contexto de emergência de uma categoria que distorce o conceito de gênero, propagando o pânico moral. Essa categoria possui um poderoso conteúdo escatológico e tem exercido grande influência em decisões muito relevantes para a vida política brasileira. Concentro-me aqui no caso brasileiro, embora eventos semelhantes sejam observados em outros países, como Itália e França, Colômbia, Peru , México , Espanha. Apesar da ênfase no contexto nacional, minha análise pretende ir além das fronteiras nacionais e se somar a outras tentativas de compreensão desse fenômeno transnacional.
Ubezpieczenia gospodarcze w holistycznym zarządzaniu ryzykiem w rolnictwie (projekt UBROL) – recenzja i polemika
Authors: Walczak Damian
Published: June 2024

W latach 2020–2022 ukazały się trzy monografie w ramach projektu pt.: „Ubezpieczenia gospodarcze w holistycznym zarządzaniu ryzykiem w rolnictwie zorientowanym na zrównoważenie, wdrażanie innowacji i technologii i przeciwdziałanie zmianie klimatu” (projekt uzyskał dofinansowanie Narodowego Centrum Badań i Rozwoju (NCBR) z programu GOSPOSTRATEG). Recenzowane opracowania przygotowano ze znajomością przedmiotu badań oraz na podstawie własnych badań empirycznych. Autorzy badań reprezentowali liczne ośrodki naukowe i różne dyscypliny naukowe, z tego powodu prace mają charakter interdyscyplinarny. Prace te wzbogacają dotychczasową wiedzę nie tylko w zakresie tytułowych ub e zpi e c z eń gospoda rc z ych, lecz także rolnictwa i przede wszystkim zarządzania ryzykiem we wspomnianym rolnictwie. Patrząc całościowo na przedstawione w pracach treści, to są one, jak wskazano, interdyscyplinarne, ale w zbyt małym zakresie uporządkowane w kwestii modelu holistycznego. Dlatego też warto monografie te – po odpowiednim dopracowaniu, zredagowaniu i nieznacznym skróceniu treści – wydać w jednej części, co warto rekomendować Instytutowi Ekonomiki Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Żywnościowej – Państwowemu Instytutowi Badawczemu (IERiGŻ PIB) lub Ministerstwu Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi (MRiRW). Pozycja ta niewątpliwie stanowiłaby wybitne dzieło w zakresie kilku dyscyplin naukowych związanych z rolnictwem, byłaby cytowana i polecana praktykom, teoretykom, jak również, chociaż nie taki był zapewne cel badań, studentom. Słowa kluczowe: ryzyko, rolnictwo, ubezpieczenie, uprawy.
Sessiz İstifa: Literatür İncelemesi
Authors: Gürer Alper , Solmaztürk Ahmet Barış , Gökçe Fatma
Published: June 2024

Sessiz istifa, son birkaç yılın önemli gelişmeleri neticesinde ortaya çıkan popüler kavramlardan birisidir. Çalışmanın ana problemi sessiz istifa hareketinin doğru şekilde anlaşılmasıdır. Kavramın ele alındığı bilimsel çalışmalar ve popüler süreli yayınlar incelenerek mevcut durumun ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışanlar tarafından gerçekleştirilen sessiz istifa davranışı, çalışma koşullarına bir tepki olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Dolayısıyla sessiz istifa günümüzdeki ve gelecekteki çalışan davranışlarının ve hareketlerinin bir örneği olması bakımından önemlidir. Mevcut literatürden elde edilen bulgular çerçevesinde sessiz istifa, görevin gerektirdiğinden fazlasını yapmama, pasif kalma, geride durma davranışları olarak tanımlanabilir. Bu davranış kalıpları yeni keşfedilmiş olgular olmamakla birlikte beraber ele alındıklarında açıklanabilir, tanımlanabilir anlamlı bir yapı ortaya çıkarmaktadırlar. Kavramın sessiz olarak nitelendirilmesinin ardında ise bu davranışı gerçekleştiren bireylerin birbirinden habersiz olarak benzer davranış kalıplarını göstermiş olmaları yer almaktadır. Çalışanlarca gösterilen bu tepkisel davranışlar sessizce gelen dip dalgası gibi tüm dünyada konusu edilen bir fenomen haline dönüşmüştür. Mevcut literatürün desteklediği gibi sessiz istifanın çalışan kitlelerince anlaşılır ve bilinir hale gelmesinde iki etmenin ön plana çıktığı görülmektedir. Bunlardan ilki Covid-19 salgın sürecidir. Bu süreç içerisinde çalışma koşullarında yaşanan zorunlu ve hızlı değişimler bireylerin sessiz istifa kapsamında gerçekleştirdikleri davranışlar üzerinde hızlandırıcı ve tetikleyici bir etkiye sebep olmuştur. Diğer etmen ise sosyal medyadır. Sosyal medya ağlarında viral olan videolar sayesinde benzer durumda olup içinde bulundukları durumu ve hissiyatı tanımlayamayan bireylerin bir farkındalık noktasına ulaşması söz konusu olmuştur. Günümüzün değişen yaşam ve çalışma koşulları sessiz istifa gibi tepkisel çalışan davranışının ortaya çıkmasında oldukça elverişli bir ortam yaratmaktadır. Dolayısıyla bireylerin yaşam kalitelerini arttırmak için zorluklar karşısında her daim bilinçli ve hazır olmaları gerekmektedir.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Screening for Anti-Thyroid Activity of Moringa Oleifera (Drumstick)
Authors: Nitin N. Mali  , Gitanjali. C. Nimbalkar  , Vaibhav B. Patil
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition and anti-thyroid activity of Moringa oleifera (drumstick) extracts. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and glycosides in the extracts, indicating their potential therapeutic properties. However, saponins and tannins were not detected in any of the tested extracts. The study further examined the anti-thyroid activity of Moringa oleifera extracts through in vitro assays, which demonstrated inhibitory effects on thyroid hormone synthesis and thyroid peroxidase activity. These findings highlight the potential of Moringa oleifera as a natural remedy for thyroid disorders
Enhancing Aluminum-Alloy Composites with Interlocking: A Hybrid Casting Approach
Authors: Prof. Mohammedojer Kushkiwala  , Prof. Vinit Goswami  , Prof. Krunalkumar Babubhai Patel  , Prof. Karanbhai Rameshbhai Chenva
Published: June 2024

This study explores a hybrid casting technique to reinforce aluminum-alloy composites with interlocking steel inserts. Modified cold rolling creates surface structures facilitating interlocking during solidification. Results demonstrate a 30% increase in compound strength with elevated temperatures. Conversely, reductions in piston position and melt velocity diminish strength by 41% and 30%, respectively. Concerns include the aluminum alloy melt's presolidification and gas entrapment.This research highlights the efficacy of structured cold rolling in high-pressure die casting for aluminum-alloy multi-material components.
Aspectos relevantes sobre Toxoplasma gondii y su diversidad genética en animales silvestres
Authors: Cruz De G. Héctor J.
Published: June 2024

Toxoplasma gondii es un parásito intracelular obligado de alta prevalencia a nivel mundial, presenta una gran diversidad genética, característica que le permite poder infectar a una gran variedad de hospederos como aves, reptiles y mamíferos, incluidos los humanos.  La principal forma de transmisión es a través de la ingesta de quistes tisulares y ooquistes contenidos en los alimentos poco cocidos.  Diversos estudios han indicado que a parte de lo genotipos conocidos de T. gondii, existen cepas más agresivas del parásito conocidas como exóticas o atípicas, las cuales están relacionadas con infecciones más graves en los animales silvestres, lo que provoca la disminución de especies de importancia económica y cultural en muchos países.  En esta revisión corta se utilizaron buscadores académicos de acceso abierto mediante el uso de palabras clave y páginas web relacionadas con estudios sobre la diversidad genética de T. gondii en animales silvestres.
Critical analysis and digital documentation of the transformations of heritage buildings
Authors: Bekar İrem , Izzettin Kutlu
Published: June 2024

Trabzon Hagia Sophia Mosque symbolizes significant cultural heritage with its historical diversity and distinctive architectural features. Today, this building is remarkable for its cultural transformation and historical layers. The study aims to address the transformation processes of the Hagia Sophia Mosque in the light of international conservation criteria, to understand the history of the building and to reveal the digital perspectives of this historical place. The study comprises a four-stage process: (1) investigating the building’s history through a literature review, (2) obtaining visual and technical data through fieldwork, (3) conducting a transformation analysis and generating a three-dimensional measured model, and (4) providing evaluations and recommendations on the building’s transformation and digital modeling in alignment with conservation criteria. The digital model of the building as a result of the study will be part of the preservation of such an important piece of cultural heritage for future generations. The study emphasizes the need for more effective integration of digital modeling techniques in conservation and documentation studies, extending from Hagia Sophia to various cultural heritage sites.
Cross-cultural aspects of streetscape perception
Authors: Belaroussi Rachid , Sitohang Irène , Díaz González Elena María , Martín-Gutiérrez Jorge
Published: June 2024

Public space auditing is an efficient tool for urban planning of active mobility infrastructures. It enables real estate developers and urban planners to judge the level of comfort their design of sidewalks and public places can provide. Most of the research focus on the methodology to characterize the satisfaction of a public space, but there is a lack of knowledge about inter-cultural aspects of such methods. Our main research question is whether there is consistency in the way in which French and Spanish auditors perceived an urban streetscape: would they rate a public space the same and what features would be differently audited. We selected three urban identities of a modern district representing a variety of urban form: a public place with a tramway station, a commercial street designed as a strip mall, and green residential area with leisure activities. Each of these points of view were audited by a pool of French and Spanish participants according to criteria related to buildings’ architecture and sidewalks’ design for walkability and cyclability purposes. Both virtual reality and real scenes of the public spaces were recorded in videos and provided to participants for rating purposes. Architectural ambiances were measured with qualitative scales, quality of public space was measured with two integrated indicators of pedestrian level of service, and the accordance of infrastructures for active mobility was probed with individual scales. Results from the audit suggest that some streetscape impressions may be quite similar when assessed with various types of measurement, in different cultural contexts: scale, size and architectural style stimulate the same kind of feelings, and the quality of public spaces were perceived equivalently by the two communities as well as bikeability. Dissimilarities in perception occurred for the perception of materials and general feelings of the areas, and in the rating of walkability and in preferences for walking.
Rigid and soft modularity: the case of a Beiruti shoreline
Authors: El-Khoury Roula , El Sayed Hussein Leyla
Published: June 2024

This paper explores spatial systems of modularity on the shoreline of Ein el Mrayseh located in Beirut. The modular systems are studied from a contextual lens while observing different modular interventions as design strategies on this shoreline. The Ein el Mrayseh corniche is one of the few remaining public spaces of Beirut, and is considered one of the most important outlet for the city residents. It is used by different types of groups, from different classes and backgrounds. Based on a series of observations, the paper analyses modular interventions by different stakeholders on this stretch. Two terms were coined: rigid and soft modularity, as linguistic and analytical modes to understand the spatial practices of Ein el Mrayseh. The paper argues that the users of this public space have developed soft modular strategies - dynamic and in constant flux, as a mean to tame the rigid modular strategies enforced on the site and to appropriate the space.
Effects of supplementing pistachio skins in the diet on growth performance and the fatty acid profile of Biceps femoris and Longissimus dorsi muscles in rabbits
Authors: Attard George , Liotta Luigi , Lopreiato Vincenzo , Chiofalo Vincenzo , Di Rosa Ambra Rita
Published: June 2024

Pistachios, a delicacy food product produced mostly in Sicily, generate significant amounts of skins during processing. This by-product has been incorporated in growing/finishing rabbit diet formulations. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 6% pistachio skin inclusion in rabbit grower/finisher diets on the meat characteristics. One hundred and fifty healthy Martini rabbits (male and female) were weaned at 30 d of age and body weight (IBW) of 0.82±0.05 kg. The animals were assigned to one of the two treatment groups to be homogeneous for weight and sex. Diets were as follows: (1) a treatment diet (TRMT) with a 6% incorporation of pistachio skin meal, and (2) a control diet (CTRL) without the integration of pistachio skin meal. During the experimental period (from 30 to 63 d of age), rabbits were weighed individually on day 30, day 42 and day 63 of the trial. Weight gain, daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio were calculated. The loin and hind leg were carefully deboned and the Biceps femoris (BF) and Longissimus lumborum (LL) muscles were minced and homogenised. The treatment group fed a diet with 6% pistachio skins showed no adverse effects on the growth performance or carcass characteristics and did not trigger any physiological or clinical changes or show deleterious effects on the rabbits. Overall, while the total fat quantity did not register as significant in any of the muscles from either diet, significance was recorded with regard to the quality of the fatty acids profile between the two diets and between both muscles. The analysis of the BF and LL muscles of the TRMT group showed a significant increase in monounsaturated fatty acids (3.2, and 3.0%, P=0.008 and 0.041, respectively) and in the polyunsaturated fatty acids groups (4.8 and 3.8%, P=0.032 and 0.023, respectively), and a decrease in the saturated fatty acids group (–7.2 and –6.1%, P=0.014 and 0.020, respectively) compared with the CTRL group. In particular, both linoleic and α linolenic fatty acids registered a significant increase in the BF muscle, while only the linoleic acid registered a significant increase in the LL muscle of TRMT compared with the CTRL group (P<0.05). Although rabbit meat offers excellent nutritional and dietetic properties in itself, this study confirms that it can be further enhanced to be considered as functional through diet manipulations.
Pastured rabbit systems and organic certification: European union regulations and technical and economic performance in France
Authors: Gidenne Thierry , Fortun-Lamothe Laurence , Huang Yayu , Savietto Davi
Published: June 2024

In the European Union (EU), organic rabbit farming (ORF) remains uncommon (≈50 farms), found mainly in France, and to a much lesser extent in Austria, Switzerland, Spain and Italy. As rabbits are herbivorous, ORF is based mainly on grazing. This review summarises information on the functioning and performance of rabbit farming systems in France, with organic certification and/or access to pasture. Recent studies have quantified the grass intake (30 to 80 g dry matter/d/rabbit) and growth rate of rabbits on pasture (15 to 30 g/d). ORF has an extensive production cycle with a mean of 2.7 parturitions per doe and per year. The main concerns for the farmers developing ORF include available land and managing health and feeding. However, in France, a herd with 40 does on 4 ha (of pastures and complementary crops), can provide a halftime minimum salary. Since January 2022, a new regulation on ORF is applied for all EU member countries that recommends a maximum use of pasture but nevertheless allows farmers to keep a herd with 40 does on only 200 m² of pasture. It also does not require rotating rabbits on the pasture between batches of animals, wich increases the risk of parasitism. A smartphone application (GAELA) was recently developed to assist with daily management of rabbit farming, and to build a database of technical benchmarks to support the development of organic and pastured rabbit farming in France.
Consumer perception of supplementing rabbit diets with seaweed to reduce antibiotic use in rabbit production in Spain
Authors: Al-Soufi Sabela , Vivero-Saavedra Carlota , Pernas Ana María , Miranda Marta , López-Alonso Marta
Published: June 2024

Rabbit meat consumption has gradually decreased in Spain and rabbit production systems face some challenges related to high mortalities caused by gastrointestinal diseases, which are difficult to control owing to limitations on antibiotic use. The inclusion of seaweeds in the rabbit diet as prebiotics can potentially reduce the need to use antibiotics, as already observed in other types of livestock. The aim of this survey was to study the rabbit meat and seaweed consumption habits of the population of a municipality in Galicia (NW Spain) and the willingness of the population to choose seaweed-fed rabbit meat over other rabbit meat, to determine whether this new product would be accepted by consumers. Rabbit meat consumption, despite being minoritarian, is more frequent in the surveyed population compared to other regions in Spain, and great importance is attached to home-produced rabbit meat. Most respondents have a positive image of rabbit meat and highlighted its nutritional value. The acceptability of seaweed-fed rabbit meat was high, as two thirds of the respondents stated that they would choose this product over other types of rabbit meat. Most respondents agreed about the environmental benefits of this feeding strategy, highlighting the reduction in antibiotic use and the higher quality of the product as benefits. Nevertheless, this strategy should be properly communicated, to guarantee its success in attracting environmentally concerned consumers.
An assessment of static and dynamic balance effectiveness in one-leg stance of young footballers
Authors: Sinulingga Andrew Rinaldi , Pontaga Inese , Slaidiņš Kristaps
Published: June 2024

Purpose

Balance allows multidirectional lower limb movements that improve technical football skills and reduce injury caused by match activities. This study aimed to evaluate the static and dynamic balance of preferred and nonpreferred legs during unipedal stance in young footballers and investigate correlations between the two types of balance across each parameter.

Methods

Forty-three youth players (mean age = 15.81 ± 1.33 years, height = 179.50 ± 6.14 cm, body mass = 69.73 ± 9.35 kg) were involved in this study. Static balance was assessed via ellipse area (EA), perimeter length (P), anterior-posterior deviation (APD), medial-lateral deviation (MLD), trunk deviation (TD), average anterior-posterior speed (AAPS), and average medial-lateral speed (AMLS). The total stability index (TSI) and trunk total deviation (TT D) dynamic parameters were also examined.

Results

None of the static balance parameters showed significant differences between standing on the preferred and nonpreferred legs. Similarly, no meaningful distinctions were observed between the preferred and nonpreferred legs in terms of dynamic balance parameters. Overall, static and dynamic balances indicated no correlation, although minor connections were found between parameters: TT D and EA (r = 0.332; p = 0.03), TT D and MLD (r = 0.335; p = 0.02), and TT D and TD (r = 0.423; p = 0.01)

Conclusions

The balance evaluation in young football players should incorporate dynamic and static assessments because the postural control outcomes in these two tasks are independent. Participants underwent testing for both static and dynamic balance, revealing no noticeable differences between their preferred and nonpreferred legs.
Generic motor tests as tools to identify sports talent: a systematic review
Authors: Marinho Blena , do Amaral Fabrício Vasconcellos Vieira , Luz Leonardo Gomes de Oliveira , Guimarães Guilherme Locks , Batista Luiz Alberto , Chagas Daniel das Virgens
Published: June 2024

Despite motor coordination being an underlying capacity for the execution of sports motor skills, more information is needed if its evaluation can contribute to identifying sports talent. Furthermore, more needs to be known about which types of generic motor tests can predict the future sporting performance of young athletes of different ages. The objective of this study was to evaluate the literature on the use of generic motor tests, which assess levels of general evolution, in identifying young talents in sport. This systematic review was carried out based on the PRISMA protocol, with a search that was undertaken in two stages: an electronic search of studies written in English in PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, and SPORTDiscus; and a search directed to articles written in Portuguese and Spanish in the LILACS , IBECS and SciELO databases. Twenty articles were included in the review: 12 cross-sectional, 6 longitudinal, and 2 retrospective. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed based on ST ROBE. No studies were classified as low-quality. The results suggest that generic motor tests may be important in the talent identification process, since the level of motor coordination is associated with sports performance and, as such, is important for performance discrimination and prediction. The predominance of studies analysed adolescents, males, soccer and the KTK (Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder) motor test. It seems plausible to recommend that sports professionals apply the findings of this study in youth sports performance and practice environments.
The Nordbord usefulness in football: a systematic review of the pros and cons
Authors: Koukouras Dimitrios , Tere Atharva , Koukouras Petros , Jemni Monèm
Published: June 2024

Since 2016 and the introduction of Nordbord to the world, a variety of sports and disciplines have used the device to inform everyday decision-making, such as post-match recovery, to assess players’ readiness for the next fixture and mitigate the risk of injury. The objective of this paper was to examine the use of Nordbord across all football (soccer) levels and present practical recommendations concerning its application and potential limitations as a tool for measuring eccentric strength of the knee flexors (ESKF) incorporating the critical role of hamstring eccentric strength (HES) in injury prevention and performance enhancement. Twenty-nine studies were identified and met the inclusion criteria. The review shows that although Nordbord has potential as a practical and cost-effective method of measuring HES, the findings on the validity and reliability are conflicting. Furthermore, the study highlights several topics where the Nordbord could be recommended to stakeholders, as a tool to assess post-match recovery, prevention of hamstring injuries, and rehabilitation, as well as used as a performance indicator for balance, sprint, and change of direction performance. However, the review showed that ESKFs could be affected by fatigue and training volume, therefore, there is a need for normative values for different ages, genders, levels, and positions. Furthermore, the need for standardized methods and normalized data gathering, are argued as pivotal points to establish the Nordbord as a valuable alternative to the isokinetic dynamometer.
Locomotor activities of female football players: analysis of training and competition
Authors: Neves Andreia , Martins Francisco , Gouveia Élvio Rúbio , Leite Marta , França Cíntia
Published: June 2024

Purpose

In female football, a growing concern has emerged regarding assessing and monitoring strategies, particularly on locomotor activities. This study evaluated locomotor activities during training sessions and official matches of female football players according to their field position.

Methods

Twenty-four semi-professional female football players aged 20.1 ± 3.4 years were included in the analysis: five central defenders, four wide defenders, seven central midfielders, four wingers, and four forwards. Data collection included 105 training sessions and 26 official matches. The Global Positioning System examined distance variables, accelerations, and decelerations actions.

Results

Significant differences were observed in training sessions for total distance
(p < 0.01). Wingers (5.60 ± 1.44 km) and wide defenders (5.42 ± 1.35 km) covered significantly greater total distances compared to the other field positions. During official matches, differences in players’ locomotor activities were more evident among field positions, particularly in sprinting (p < 0.01), and in the number of accelerations and decelerations (p < 0.01). Central defenders showed more distance covered in sprinting (77.8 ± 64.9 m), while wide defenders presented greater acceleration (44.3 ± 23.0) and deceleration actions (57.2 ± 26.5).

Conclusions

Data on players’ locomotor activities based on field position might help understand players’ profiles. This information is useful to guide clubs and coaching staff in the player recruitment process, and to support a better organisation of the training plan.
ANALISIS PROMOSI CASHBACK PADA E-COMMERCE BUKALAPAK DALAM PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI SYARIAH
Authors: Edi Jatmiko  , Siti Kholijah  , Fitri Utami
Published: June 2024

Online shopping in e-commerce has become a habit of Indonesian people, this trend started with the Covid-19 pandemic. There are various factors that motivate Indonesian consumers to shop online. One of them is a cashback promotion. This research method uses library research. The results of this research are that cashback is often considered a marketing strategy that aims to attract customer attention. This cashback practice can be classified as khiyar ghabn in the context of Islamic law. The function of khiyar in buying and selling transactions is to provide the ability for the transacting parties to consider long-term consequences in order to avoid regrets in the future. Thus, it can be said that cashback is permitted because it is a form of deception aimed at persuading customers, as implemented in platforms such as bukalapak. Cashback is considered permissible because it does not involve elements of usury and is included in the khiyar ghabn category.
Resilience and Hope in Healthcare: A Cluster Analysis of Age, Gender, and Occupation in Medical Workers
Authors: R Wapano Mary Rachelle
Published: June 2024

This study examines the relationships among age, gender, job occupation, resilience, and hope in healthcare professionals This study employs a cross-sectional design to analyze the relationships between resilience, hope, age, gender, and job occupation. Resilience Scale-14 and Hope Scale were employed to measure resilience and hope among diverse healthcare workers. Statistical analyses showed no significant interaction between age and gender on hope. The study found that hope levels did not significantly differ across age and gender, indicating that hope is a universal psychological construct in healthcare settings. The absence of a moderating effect of job occupation on the resilience-hope relationship indicates that resilience may be a universally beneficial trait for all healthcare roles. Cluster analysis revealed unique patterns within the workforce, highlighting the potential for interventions tailored to specific demographic and occupational profiles. This finding suggests that hope interventions can be applied broadly across demographic groups within healthcare settings. These findings have implications for developing supportive frameworks in healthcare organizations and guiding future policies that aim to enhance resilience and hope among healthcare practitioners.
Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) Poisoning: A Case with a Fatal Outcome
Authors: Attia Khaliq  , Rashid Amir , Karamat Ali  , Laila Yaseen
Published: June 2024

In developing countries, people use Paraphenylenediamine, a highly toxic substance, for suicide and self-harm. It is more common in populations with lower socioeconomic classes and educational backgrounds. The female-to-male ratio is higher. The most common complications are oedema of the upper airway tract and renal failure. The mortality rate is higher due to late hospital presentation and a lack of specific antidotes. The treatment of Paraphenylenediamin poisoning is conservative. In this case report we are presenting Paraphenylenediamine poisoning with a fatal outcome.
A Rare Case of Sino-Nasal Teratocarcinosarcoma (Response to Induction Chemotherapy)
Authors: Rauf Muhammad Haris , Asma Asghar  , Ali Zafar Sheikh,  , Anis-ur-Rehman,  , Kashif Siddique,
Published: June 2024

We are presenting a rare case of sino-nasal teratocarcinosarcoma. A 43-year-old male patient presented with repeated    episodes of epistaxis and headache for 3 months. On examination, the ENT consultant noticed a mass in the right nasal cavity for which biopsy was performed and CT scan advised. Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma was diagnosed on biopsy and immunohistochemistry. CT Face followed by PET/CT showed a FDG-avid soft tissue density mass in the right nasal cavity extending locally with a standardised uptake value of 7.4 with no distant metastasis. Surgical debulking is the first line of treatment as per the literature; however, in this case, the multidisciplinary tumour board initiated induction chemotherapy of 02 cycles of CISP/DOC owing to marked local extension of the tumour. Subsequent CT scan of the face shows a good treatment response with shrinkage of the sinonasal mass. After successful chemotherapy, the patient is now scheduled for radiotherapy and subsequently follow-up to assess the response.
Correlation of Socioeconomic Status And Anemia in Children Under Five Years of Age
Authors: Niazi Summyah , Babar Aysha , Mengal Mahwash , Liaqat Ibrahim , Adil Raheela , Iqbal Shama
Published: June 2024

Objective: To find the correlation between socioeconomic status and anaemia in children under five years of age.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Tertiary Care Hospital Mirpur Khas, Pakistan from Jan to Oct 2021.
Methodology: The study included 500 subjects. Children who were less than 5 years old and presented to the hospital along with one of their parents were included. Demographic and socioeconomic data were measured.
Results: The study involved 500 children aged 1–5 years, with 44.6% male and 55.4% female. The majority were aged 0–1 years, and 16.8% were aged 3-5 years. The socioeconomic status of the participants varied, with 63.6, 20.6, and 15.8% having low, medium, and high levels. The frequency of anaemia (haemoglobin <11 g/dl) was 66.2% among participants, with 50.2% from low socioeconomic status, 11.2% from medium and high status, and higher rates among males.
Conclusion: The results of this study highlighted the disparities between socioeconomic status and health issues, underscoring the need for targeted interventions aimed at improving communities' economic status and mitigating the factors that increase population vulnerability
Cognitive Impairment and Its Correlation with Depression
Authors: Khan Sikandar Ali , Jalil Jawad , Sajjad Mehreen
Published: June 2024

Objective: To determine the correlation between the severity of depression and cognitive impairment.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Psychiatry, Combined Military Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan from May 2016 to December 2016.
Methodology: The cross-sectional study was conducted on outpatients in the Department of Psychiatry at Combined Military Hospital Gujranwala. The diagnosis of depression was made based on the WHO's ICD10 diagnostic criteria, and symptom severity was assessed using the Beck Depressive Inventory. Deirdre M. used the Montreal Cognitive Assessment version 7.1 to assess cognitive impairment.
Results: Eighty-six subjects were included in this study. A comparison of cognitive impairment and depression revealed that in a total of 16 subjects with minimal depression, only 5 had cognitive impairment; in 14 subjects with mild depression, 11 showed cognitive impairment; 26 subjects had moderate depression, out of which 18 showed signs of cognitive impairment; and among 30 subjects with severe depression, there was cognitive impairment in 25 individuals. The Spearman correlation showed a weak correlation of 0.321 (p<0.001).
Conclusion: A high level of depressive symptoms, although weak, is significantly correlated with cognitive impairment.
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Published: June 2024

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Comparative Evaluation of Available Immune-Chromatographic Tests Used for Detection of Plasmodium Species, A Tertiary Care Hospital Experience
Authors: Rafique Nabila , Naeem Mohammad Abdul , Khan Maria , Asghar Muhammad Bilal , Farooq Zohra , Umar Sobia
Published: June 2024

Objective: To test the sensitivity of locally available strips for the detection of Plasmodium Vivax and Plasmodium Falciparum species at a tertiary care hospital.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Armed Forces Institute of Transfusion, Rawalpindi Pakistan, done over one week during Nov 2021.
Methodology: Four different commercially available brands of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests were taken. They were tested against venous blood sample taken from only one patient who had lab detected Malaria. Light microscopy showed trophozoites of both Plasmodium Vivax and Falciparum. Nine serial dilutions of different strengths were made from blood sample. These dilutions were tested against commercially available four different Rapid Diagnostic Tests strips.
Results: Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests kits from all the four brands which were commercially available showed positive results for Plasmodium vivax up to 1:512 dilutions. However, only one brand Rapid Diagnostic Tests kits showed positive results with Plasmodium falciparum in 1:2 dilutions, in addition to Plasmodium vivax.
Conclusion: The commercially available Rapid Diagnostic Tests Immunochromatographic Technique have high sensitivity in diagnosing Malaria, but are not resolute when it comes to speciation, particularly for Plasmodium falciparum.
Short-Term Outcome of Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: A Single Center Experience in A Developing Country
Authors: Ahsan Aliya Kemal , Sangi Rumana , Shaikh Abdul Sattar , Khokhar Rajab Ali , Rehman Mujeeb ur , Bangash Sohail Khan , Zaki Saad Bader , Patel Najma
Published: June 2024

Objective: To note short-term outcome of patients undergoing tetralogy of fallot repair.
Study Design: Retrospective longitudinal study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pediatric Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Karachi Pakistan, from Sep 2020 to Feb 2021.
Methodology: A total of 113 patients under 25 years of age who underwent tetralogy of fallot correction were included. Pre-operative information, echocardiography, investigations and history of the patient were noted. Intra-operative and post-operative information and surgical procedure were also noted. Short-term outcome included data up to discharge or death of the patients enrolled.
Results: Mean age was noted to be 9.40+5.01 years, with 59(52.2%) of the patients undergoing tetralogy of fallot repair were male. Mean saturation of peripheral Oxygen (SpO2) at the time of surgery was noted to be 79.27±.34. There were 76(67.3%) patients without history of previous surgery. Mean cardiopulmonary bypass time was noted to be 106.04±40.59 minutes. Mean aortic cross-clamp time was recorded to be 58.79±27.90 minutes. Additional procedures were required in 68(60.2%) patients. Mean duration of hospital stay was 13.96±8.68 days while mean duration of ICU stay was 87.04±69.37 hours. Mortality was reported in 3(2.7%) patients.
Conclusion: Low mortality and low post-operative morbidity were noted among patients undergoing tetralogy of fallot repair.
Machine Learning Techniques for Classification of Stress Levels in Traffic
Authors: Fenerich Amanda Trojan , Romanelli Egídio José , Catai Rodrigo Eduardo , Steiner Maria Teresinha Arns
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study is to apply Machine Learning techniques for predicting and classifying the stress level of people commuting from home to work and also to evaluate the performance of prediction models using feature selection. The database was obtained through a structured questionnaire with 44 questions, applied to 196 people in the city of Curitiba, PR. The classification algorithms used were Support Vector Machine (SVM), Bayesian Networks (BN), and Logistic Regression (LR), comparatively. The results indicate that the classification of stress levels of new instances (people) as “high” or “low” can be performed using the LR technique (presenting the highest accuracy, 83.67%).
Febrero-abril
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: June 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 43, No. 476, 1988: 559-564.
Los derechos económicos, sociales y culturales en El Salvador
Authors: Montes Segundo
Published: June 2024

No abstract available.
 
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 43, No. 476, 1988: 515-538.
Comportamiento reproductivo de la juventud
Authors: Sermeño José A.
Published: June 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 43, No. 476, 1988: 487-514.
Campus No. 4
Authors: Editor El
Published: June 2024

It contains: XI Congress of Marketing and Business Administration: Business Trends ; Entrepreneurship workshops ; UCA Employment Expo 2017 ; U Social Camping 2017 ; First Congress of Accounting and Auditing.
Realidad Empresarial No. 4, 2017: 45-48
Homilía en la beatificación de los mártires Rutilio Grande, Manuel Solórzano, Nelson Lemus y Cosme Spessotto
Authors: Rosa Chávez Cardenal Gregorio
Published: June 2024

No abstract available. 
Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 38, No. 114, 2021: 209-2014.
Job satisfaction amongst employees in the department of education in eThekwini region, South Africa
Authors:   , Ndaleni-Sibiya Lindiwe Memory
Published: June 2024

The case study was conducted in the Department of Education, Umlazi and Pinetown district in the eThekwini region. The study was confined to managers of Umlazi and Pinetown employees, out-of-service employees and office-based employees and explores how job satisfaction influences employee turnover in the department. The researcher examines how the working environment of the Department’s districts influences job satisfaction. The study further examines the correlation between job satisfaction and employee turnover at the Department of Education, as well as how intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors influence job satisfaction. A mixed methods approach employed both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. For qualitative data, seven managers and four out-of-service employees were interviewed for in-depth understanding of the challenges affecting job satisfaction. Quantitative data were collected from 238 employees on their feelings and perceptions regarding job satisfaction. The quantitative data were analysed through SPSS 28.0, while thematic analysis was utilised for qualitative data. Recommendations are provided in the final chapter on how to improve and enhance employee loyalty and the level of job satisfaction. The recommendations seek to assist the Department of Education in eThekwini region to improve employee job satisfaction, job performance and employee loyalty with the aim of attracting and retaining high-quality skilled employees.
Scaling up Private Sector Financing for Climate Change Adaptation: A Mixed Method Study of Microfinance Institutions in Zimbabwe
Authors: Hlatshwayo Edson , Mpundu Mubanga
Published: June 2024

Climate change poses significant risks to vulnerable communities, particularly in developing countries like Zimbabwe. Adapting to these changes necessitates substantial financial resources, often exceeding the capabilities of public funding alone. This paper investigates the potential for scaling up private sector financing for climate change adaptation through microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Zimbabwe, employing a mixed-methods approach that integrates quantitative data analysis with qualitative insights from key stakeholders. The quantitative component analyzes financial data from various MFIs to assess their current capacity and performance in funding climate adaptation projects. The qualitative aspect involves interviews and focus group discussions with MFI managers, clients, and regulatory bodies to understand the challenges and opportunities within the sector. This dual approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the landscape of private financing for climate adaptation. Findings reveal that while MFIs face significant barriers such as limited financial literacy among clients, inadequate regulatory support, and high operational costs, there are also notable opportunities. These include the development of innovative financial products tailored to climate adaptation, leveraging technology to reduce costs and improve outreach, and fostering stronger public-private partnerships. The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at enhancing the role of MFIs in climate adaptation financing. These recommendations include improving regulatory frameworks to support MFI operations, increasing investment in capacity building for both MFIs and their clients, and encouraging collaborative efforts between public and private sectors. This research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable development finance by demonstrating the pivotal role of microfinance in enhancing community resilience to climate change.
Reminiscing over six decades of global scientific journey (1962-2024): Sedimentary processes, environments, deposits, deformation, fossil fuels, Climate change and groupthink
Authors:   Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA, Shanmugam G
Published: June 2024

Abstract: This review is based on my Address delivered as the Chief Guest at the 39th Convention of the Indian Association of Sedimentologists at Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu, India on December 6 2023, Wednesday Morning, just after the Inauguration of the above Convention (Shanmugam, 2023f). My scientific journey from Annamalai University to America and beyond is composed of the following attributes: 1. Covering a span of 62 years (1962─2024). 2. It began unexpectedly, but owes it to the great motivation of Prof. T. N. Muthuswami Iyer. 3. It began with no specific long-term agenda. 4. While, at Mobil Oil Company, fortunately, many research projects were assigned to me. 5. Thus inducing, enabling and culminating in over 150 projects - as a student, researcher, teacher, and consultant. 6. Duration of projects varied from just 3 months in some to about10 years in a few cases. 7. These Projects taught me to transform many obstacles to opportunities. 8. By investing 100% of my energy, focus, and efforts, irrespective of the Project being small or very large. 9. All the projects pursued are based on empirical data derived from drill cores, outcrops, and experiments. The underpinning of all my research work has always been to unravel the truth, without the distraction of Groupthink. 10. Thus, the unstinted devotion to work and research enabled the publication of almost every research topic during the past 62 years resulting in over 380 published works, including five Elsevier books. The Convention Address was thus a glimpse of the scientific journey undertaken, in terms of (1) People: Scientists and others, (2) Projects: >150 (Global), (3) Publications: >380, (4) Recognition: Several, (5) Nature Photography: Norway, China, Ecuador, Spain, India, China, Saudi Arabia, and, (6) A Perspective.
IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA COUNTING BOX PADA MATA PELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN SISWA KELAS 1 SD NEGERI 3 GUNUNG TUA
Authors: DALIMUNTHE NUR MEILANI , SIREGAR LENNI HAYATI , SOFIYAH KHOTNA
Published: June 2024

Pembelajaran matematika yang masih rendah disebabkan karena berbagai permasalahan. Salah satu permasalahan dalam pembelajaran dalam pembelajaran matematika yaitu anggapan dari sebagian besar siswa bahwa matematika adalah pelajaran yang sulit dan membosankan, sehingga banyak siswa yang kurang menyukai pelajaran matematika bahkan menjadikan matematika sebagai salah satu pelajaran yang harus harus dihindari. Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi penggunaan media berhitung dalam pembelajaran matematika di sekolah dasar. Metode pengajaran yang melibatkan media berhitung diimplementasikan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap konsep matematika. Penelitian in menyoroti efektivitas penggunaan media berhitung dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berhitung siswa serta memperdalam pemahaman mereka terhadap konsep-konsep matematika yang diajarkan. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media berhitung secara siginifikan meningkatkan pemahaman siswa dalam pembelajaran matematika di sekolah dasar, menghasilkan dampak positif dalam pencapaian akademis mereka.
Simulations of the collection of mesospheric dust particles with a rocket instrument
Authors: Pineau Adrien , Trollvik Henriette , Greaker Herman , Olsen Sveinung , Eilertsen Yngve , Mann Ingrid
Published: June 2024

Abstract. We investigate the collection of dust particles in the mesosphere with the MESS (MEteoric Smoke Sampler) instrument that is designed to fly on a sounding rocket. We assume that the ice particles that form in the polar mesosphere between 80 and 85 km altitude in summer contain meteoric smoke particles; and these should be collected with MESS. The instrument consists of a collection device with an opening and closure mechanism, as well as an attached conic funnel which increases the sampling area in comparison to the collection area. Dust particles are collected either directly after passing through the instrument or indirectly after colliding with and fragmenting on the funnel wall. We calculate the dust and fragment trajectories in the detector to determine the collection efficiency for different particle sizes, rocket velocities, and heights, and we find the final velocities and the temperatures of the particles. The considered design has a sampling area of 62.78 mm diameter and a collection area of 20 mm diameter. For the conditions at the rocket launch site in Andøya, Norway, we estimate the collection of meteoric smoke particles contained in the ice particles to be ∼ 1012–1014 amu mm−2. The estimated temperatures suggest that the composition of these smoke particles is not affected by the collection. Our calculations also show that keeping the instrument open above 85 km altitude increases the amount of small smoke particles that are directly collected. The directly collected smoke particles are heated as they decelerate, which can affect their composition.