bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of mRNA Vaccines in HCC Treatment
Authors:   Department of Chinese Medicine Oncology, The first Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, P.R. China., Han Rui
Published: May 2024

The efficiency of mRNA vaccines in COVID-19 prevention has been successfully approved and has been awarded by Nobel prize. However, more potential of such therapeutic approach has not been revealed yet. Developing mRNA vaccines for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) treatment holds immense potential and significance. These vaccines offer a highly targeted and precise approach to combat this aggressive liver cancer. By encoding antigens specific to HCC cells, mRNA vaccines stimulate the patient’s immune system to recognize and attack cancerous cells while sparing healthy tissues, minimizing side effects, and improving the patient’s quality of life. mRNA vaccines represent a promising avenue for HCC treatment, offering the potential for more effective, personalized, and less burdensome therapies. Their development could significantly impact the lives of HCC patients by increasing survival rates and reducing the likelihood of cancer recurrence. This article summarizes the potential advantages of applying mRNA vaccines in HCC treatment, to stimulate the enthusiasm for research in this cutting-edge field.
A Realistic Method for Diagnosing Bearing Faults of Three-Phase Induction Motor using Advanced Support Vector Machine Algorithm
Authors: Om Prakash Yadav
Published: May 2024

Bearings are one of the most crucial components of any induction motor. The faults or failure of bearings can lead to high maintenance and operational costs. To ensure the induction motor operates consistently, it is crucial to identify and diagnose bearing faults at an early stage. In this perspective, this manuscript presents a method based on least square support vector machine (LSSVM) to identify the bearing defects of an induction motor. The IM parameters, such as stator currents, input voltage, and rotor speed, were extracted using experimental setup at different loads and health conditions of bearing. Then these parameters were used to train and validate the LSSVM algorithm in MATLAB to diagnose the bearing defects. The proposed method provides 97.14% fault prediction accuracy with an RBF kernel.
A high-capacity Coverless Image Steganography Based on OMR and Mapping Rules
Authors: Nitin  Kanzariya
Published: May 2024

Securing private information during its transmission over the internet is of paramount importance, as it safeguards against unauthorized access and guarantees the integrity of data. Steganography serves as a technique for enhancing security by concealing sensitive information within digital content such as images, videos, audio, and textual carriers, thus thwarting unauthorized interception. Current methodologies involve manipulating pixels to create stego-images, effectively embedding confidential messages within the image structure. However, this approach has led to steganalysis experts uncovering these hidden messages. To address this issue, an innovative strategy for covert data concealment is proposed. This paper proposes a robust, secure, and embedding capacity coverless image steganography method using OMR and Mapping Rules. The secret information is represented by a binary string, and the bubble sheet is used to represent binary fragments. This approach ensures the confidentiality of sensitive data communicated over the internet. Notably, this approach surpasses previous alternatives in terms of embedding capacity, as substantiated by result analysis. Furthermore, it is adaptable for refinement as needed. Significantly, it exhibits remarkable resilience, safeguarding against a spectrum of attacks including scaling, color space conversion, JPEG compression, thresholding, "salt and pepper" noise, file format conversion, and steganalysis tools, among others.
Deep Learning-Based Iris Recognition System Using Unprocessed Images
Authors: Karima BOUKARI
Published: May 2024

The iris image is a powerful and distinctive feature in biometrics that serves as a reliable instrument for human identification. Extracting significant features is crucial for developing iris-based recognition systems. While preprocessing for iris region detection is typically the first step in such systems, it can often fail in real acquisition conditions, leading to decreased performance. This study proposes a new iris-based recognition system that directly exploits original (noisy) images for feature extraction, avoiding the bottleneck of preprocessing. Additionally, a multimodal architecture is proposed for both right and left iris images to strengthen the decision step. Pretrained CNN models extract features classified by SoftMax and support vector machines (SVM). The performance of the proposed system is tested on four public datasets collected under different conditions. The results show that classification accuracy for the original iris dataset without pre-processing is higher than for the normalized database due to the rich CNN features that provide more cognitive information, resulting in greater discrimination power. The CNN multi-modal recognition system achieves the best accuracy compared to most state-of-the-art models, demonstrating the strength of the proposed fusion recognition system.
Optimization Based on Computer Fluid Dynamics Finite Element Method Automotive Cooling Fan Structure
Authors: Wenpan Dai
Published: May 2024

With the continuous improvement of vehicle comprehensive technology, the heat load generated by automotive engine systems, hydraulic systems, and other devices also increases. Therefore, improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the cooling system is a key technology that cannot be ignored in the current vehicle development process. The car cooling fan is an important component of the cooling system, and its working characteristics will directly affect the cooling effect of the engine. This article uses the finite volume method of computer fluid dynamics to optimize the structure of a heat dissipation fan, analyze and define the flow field control volume required for its numerical calculation, use structured and unstructured grids to discretize the internal flow field region, select pressure inlet and pressure outlet boundary conditions, and simulate and analyze the fluid flow in the radiator based on fluid dynamics theory calculations. The orthogonal experimental method was used to analyze various performance indicators during the experimental process. The results showed that the comprehensive performance of the No. 3 optimized cooling fan was the best, with a 10.45% increase in static pressure efficiency, a 14.03% increase in dynamic pressure efficiency, and an 11.26% increase in maximum flow velocity. The optimized fan flow field streamline became more full and uniform, significantly improving the fluid dynamics performance of the air in the cooling system.
Molten salt mediated low-temperature direct roasting of spent lead paste
Authors: Yi Yang
Published: May 2024

Traditional pyrometallurgy for recovery of spent lead paste suffered from high energy consumption, massive reducing agent and toxic SOx gas emission. Here, a sustainable molten nitrate salt mediated approach was proposed to realize low-temperature (500 °C) direct roasting of waste lead paste. Efficient desulfurization could not be realized via single direct smelting of the mixture containing spent lead paste, Na2CO3 and NaNO3. The introduction of Na2CO3 desulfurizer could promote the chemical conversion with PbSO4, while the process still required relatively high temperature above 900 °C to realize relatively high desulfurization efficiency. After the introduction of NaNO3 molten salt into spent lead paste-Na2CO3 system, the original solid-solid reaction in spent lead paste-Na2CO3 system was changed to solid-liquid-solid contract, providing more reaction probability between Na2CO3 and PbSO4 phase in spent lead paste. As a result, high-purity lead oxide powders were obtained with 98.7% desulfurization and 99.2% lead recovery ratio. A profit of $378.2 per ton spent lead paste could be achieved from the economically evaluations. The proposed novel pyrometallurgy approach eliminated the emission of harmful SOx from the decomposition of PbSO4 phase and releases of lead containing wastewater, offering a robust lead oxide recovery substitute from secondary lead resources while possessing significant environmental and economic benefits.
Soft Acoustic Metamaterials: from 3D locally resonant metafluids to soft porous gradient index metasurfaces
Authors: Brunet Thomas
Published: May 2024

Soft acoustic metamaterials are classes of functional materials for acoustics achieved by means of soft matter techniques such as microfluidics, chemical formulation or self-assembly [1]. In this talk, I will review our achievements in that field that allowed us to fabricate the first 3D acoustic metamaterial with a negative index [2]. To do that, we took benefit from the strong low-frequency Mie-type resonances of “ultra-slow” micro-beads randomly dispersed in a water-based gel. The soft porous silicone rubber material used to make these soft porous particles, not only exhibits ultra-low sound speeds ( 40m/s), but also shows a strong dependence of its sound speed on the porosity [3], providing thus a material with an acoustic index varying over a wide range of values. By assembling thin stripes made of these soft porous silicone rubbers with different porosities, we have recently proposed to fabricate soft gradient-index metasurfaces, alternatively to our 3D locally resonant metafluids, for wavefront shaping. The ability of these flat and ultra-thin acoustic lenses will be demonstrated through various underwater ultrasound experiments such as beam steering, ultrasound focusing and vortex beam generation [4]. Finally, I will report on 3D underwater ultrasound focusing experiments performed with a quasi-flat high-index acoustic lens [5] whose focal length can be tuned by hardening or softening the material thanks to UV light [6].
Agroecology in the belly of the beast: Reflections and contradictions from the U.S. Agroecology Summit 2023
Authors: Horner Catherine , Caswell Martha , Anderson Colin , Mendez V , Anderzen Janica
Published: May 2024

In February 2023, the Institute for Agroecology (IFA) was formally recognized by the University of Vermont. We are a group of scholars who aim to leverage our privileges and positions within the academy to support farmers, activists, and move­ments in the struggle for agroecology and food sovereignty. International collaborators have often asked us to consider how we can do more to build out agroecology in the United States—the so-called “belly of the beast” of industrial agriculture and racialized capitalism (Robinson, 2021)—and how we can act, from the U.S., to support the growth of agroecology in other places. . . .
Grassroots agroecology advocates challenge funding objectives focused on U.S. Department of Agriculture
Authors: Wills Mollie , Tovar-Aguilar J. Antonio , Naylor Patti
Published: May 2024

First paragraphs: In the spring of 2023, members of the organiza­tions in La Via Campesina’s North America region who participate in the Seeds, Agroecology, and Biodiversity Collective became aware of plans for a summit on agroecology to take place in Missouri in May 2023. At the time, the Summit website stated that “The primary goal of the meeting is to elevate agroecology in the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) portfolio and ulti­mately increase the quality and quantity of public funding available for agroecology research.” Although this goal was later edited, the U.S. Agroecology Summit 2023 was partially funded by USDA NIFA. As members of the global peasant movement La Via Campesina, and as supporters, promoters, and practitioners of the principles of agroecology, we recognize the dangers of involving the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in our growing but fragmented movement, especially through funds allocated by the USDA for research into agroecology. Here in the United States, it is our responsibil­ity to ourselves and to peasants around the world to insist that any research, promotion, or discus­sion of agroecology be grounded in food sover­eignty, feminism, Indigenous knowledges, and bio­diversity, and to defend its fierce demand to end imperialism, capitalism, patriarchy, neoliberal market-based economies, free trade, false climate solutions, and corporate control of globalized food systems and resources. . . .
AVRUPA’DAKİ AŞIRI SAĞIN MÜLTECİ SÖYLEMİ: İSVEÇ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Halhalli Bekir
Published: May 2024

11 Eylül 2022 tarihli seçimlerde İsveç Demokratları (Sverigedemokraterna), aşırı sağın en büyük kazananlarından biri olarak belirmiş, ve İsveç’in istisnacılığını sonlandırmıştır. Oyların %20.5’ini alan İsveç Demokratları, Avrupa’da yabancı ve göçmen düşmanlığı platformunda büyük kazanımlar elde eden son aşırı sağ parti olarak yerini almıştır. İsveç Demokratları, son on yıl içerisinde İsveç'in siyasi manzarasını, hükümetin oluşumunu, siyasi gündemi ve karar alma mekanizmalarını önemli ölçüde etkilemiştir. Bu çalışma, göç ve mülteci kabulünün Avrupa’daki popülist aşırı sağ partilere ve politikacılara verilen desteğin üzerindeki etkisini incelemektedir. Avrupa'da artan göç, aşırı sağ partilere artan destekle ilişkilendirilmiştir. Jimmie Åkesson liderliğindeki aşırı sağ İsveç Demokratları Partisi’nin seçim başarıları, genel olarak Avrupa’da ve özellikle İsveç’teki artan mülteci akışlarıyla ilişkilendirilmiştir. Bu çalışma, İsveçlilerin İsveç Demokratlarına neden destek verdiklerini ve bu durumun onların göç algılarıyla olan ilişkisini incelemekte ve içgörüler sunmaktadır. Aşırı sağ literatür taramasının sonuçları, en laik, liberal ve refah seviyesi yüksek Avrupa ülkelerinden biri olarak bilinen İsveç’te, İsveç Demokrat Partisi’nin mülteci sorununu nasıl bir avantaja dönüştürdüğünü ileri sürmektedir.
Nitel araştırma yaklaşımına sahip bu çalışma yorumsamacı geleneğe dayanmaktadır. Bununla birlikte çalışmanın konusu itibarıyla göç ve göçmen dönemlerinde yükselen aşırı sağın seçim analizleri gibi hususların tespiti noktasında nicel verilerden de yararlanılmıştır. Ayrıca, göçmenler ve aşırı sağ partiler arasındaki ilişkiyi iredelemek amacıyla resmi istatistiklerin yanı sıra uluslararası kuruluşların ve sivil toplum örgütlerinin verilerinden istifade edilmiş, ilgili literatürdeki ikincil kaynaklardan da yararlanılmıştır.
SAĞLIK YATIRIMLARI, SEZARYEN ORANLARI VE BEBEK ÖLÜM HIZI İLİŞKİSİ: BİR PANEL VERİ ANALİZİ YAKLAŞIMI
Authors: Konca Murat
Published: May 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, çeşitli sağlık yatırımları ile sezaryen oranlarının bebek ölüm hızına etkisini araştırmaktır. Bu kapsamda, 1.000 kişiye düşen hekim sayısının, satın alma gücü paritesine göre Amerikan doları olarak kişi başına düşen sağlık harcamasının, 1.000 kişiye düşen hastane yatağı sayısının ve sezaryen oranlarının 1.000 canlı doğumda bebek ölüm hızı üzerindeki etkisi ortaya konmuştur. Çalışmada, 2015-2019 dönemine ait verisine ulaşılabilen 33 Ekonomik İşbirliği ve Kalkınma Örgütü üyesi ülkeye yer verilmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre, hekim sayısı ve sağlık harcaması, bebek ölüm hızını negatif yönde etkilemektedir ancak bu değişkenlerin etkisi istatistiksel olarak anlamlı değildir (p>0,05). Hastane yatağı sayısı, bebek ölüm hızını istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir şekilde negatif etkilemektedir (p
INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONS BETWEEN COFFEE PRICES AND THE GROWTH OF SELECTED COFFEE EXPORTING COUNTRIES
Authors: Kuloğlu Eşref , Akar Nuri Çağrı
Published: May 2024

Coffee, one of the most important commodities traded in the world, is mainly grown in Latin America and Africa under certain altitudes and climatic conditions. In this study, causality relationships between world coffee prices and GDPs of four coffee producer countries, two from Latin America (Brazil and Colombia) and two from Africa (Kenya and Ethiopia), were tested. Using the series from 1981-2021, the relationships were investigated empirically with Engle-Granger cointegration analysis, error correction model, and Toda-Yamamoto causality methods. According to the analysis, while unidirectional causality between GDP and world coffee price was found for Brazil, Colombia, and Kenya, there was no causality for Ethiopia. As a result of the Engle-Granger cointegration analysis, which tests the long-term relationship, a significant relationship has been found between GDP and coffee prices for all selected countries. According to the results of the error correction model results model that tests the short-term relationship, the relationship between GDP and world coffee price is obtained for Brazil and Colombia. However, such a relationship could not be found in Kenya and Ethiopia.
İŞLETMELERDE İNOVASYON ÇALIŞMALARININ KURUMSAL İTİBAR ALGISINA ETKİSİ
Authors: Kacır Ümit , Sönmez Feriştah
Published: May 2024

Günümüz dünyasında işletmeler yoğun rekabet ortamında güçlü kalabilmek amacıyla yeniliklere uyum sağlama çabası içerisindedirler. Piyasa koşullarında mücadele edebilmek amacıyla inovasyon faaliyetlerine yönelmek işletmeler tarafından çok fazla tercih edilmektedir. İşletmeler inovatif çalışmalar yürütürken, paydaşları nezdindeki itibarlarını korumaya da özen göstermektedirler. Bu çalışmanın amacı, işletmelerde yürütülen inovasyon faaliyetlerinin, işletmelerin kurumsal itibarlarına etkisini incelemektir. Bu doğrultuda, Aydın ili içerisinde faaliyet gösteren ihracat işletmelerinin orta ve üst düzey yöneticileriyle yüz yüze anket uygulaması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Anket uygulaması ile elde edilen verilere araştırma hipotezleri doğrultusunda T- Testi, ANOVA, korelasyon ve regresyon analizleri uygulanmıştır. Ek olarak, çalışmada anket yöntemiyle elde edilen verilerin bulgularını desteklemek amacıyla yine Aydın ili içerisinde faaliyet gösteren bir ihracat işletmesinin orta ve üst düzey yöneticileriyle yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat tekniği uygulanmıştır. Yapılan analizlerin bulgularına göre, inovasyon çalışmalarının işletmelerin kurumsal itibarlarını çeşitli boyutlar temelinde etkilediği sonucuna varılmıştır. Ayrıca inovasyon faaliyetleri ile kurumsal itibar arasında pozitif yönlü bir ilişkinin olduğu saptanmıştır. Ek olarak, yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat tekniği olan nitel araştırma tekniğinin bulgularının nicel yöntem bulgularını destekler nitelikte olduğu görülmüştür.
THE IMPACT OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' INDIVIDUAL HEALTH PERCEPTIONS ON INTERNET ADDICTION LEVELS
Authors: Filiz Mustafa , Karagöz Yalçın
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of university students' individual health perceptions on the level of internet addiction. Additionally, the study aims to reveal differences in internet addiction and individual health perceptions among students based on various demographic variables. A total of 286 students from Düzce University participated in the study. The data collection tools used were the Internet Addiction Scale and Individual Health Perception Scales. It was found that the students' levels of internet addiction were low, while their individual health perceptions were at a moderate level. The average internet addiction scores were relatively higher for male students, those enrolled in formal education, and those with a moderate income level compared to other groups. It was observed that the level of health perception did not vary according to students' income status, gender, type of settlement, and type of education. A weak relationship was identified between university students' health perceptions and internet addiction. These findings contribute significantly to understanding the relationship between internet addiction and health perceptions among university students. However, it should be noted that further research is needed to better comprehend the complexity of this relationship. This study may serve as a foundation for future research aiming to develop effective intervention strategies against internet addiction.
TRANSPORTATION ON THE DICLE AND FIRAT RIVERS IN ANCIENT AGES
Authors: Akın Enver
Published: May 2024

While the Tigris and Euphrates rivers turned Mesopotamia into an agricultural paradise with the survival of people, it seems that living on these rivers with boats and rafts was no longer possible with the Chalcolithic Age. On these two rivers, which originate in Anatolia and flow into the Persian Gulf after merging, previously only the needed goods between Anatolia and Mesopotamia were transported from north to south. However, in later periods, trade began to be carried out through water connections to cities far from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Mesopotamia. These transportation activities, carried out with boats and rafts such as Mashoof, Isbiyah, Guffa, Kalaku, Coracle, Balams and Safinahs, turned into a major economic sector in Mesopotamia. The city of Hit, which constantly produced these vehicles for more cargo transportation and safer journeys, became an important industrial center of its time. Since the transportation services on the rivers, which became the locomotive of the Mesopotamian economy, turned into an activity that concerns almost everything, it can be seen that the periodical city authorities introduced some laws and rules for the more orderly and safe operation of these means of transportation.
Presença de Sludge intra-amniótico e relação com desfecho obstétrico desfavorável
Authors: Barros Bianca Firme Soneghet , Reis Helena Lucia Barroso dos , Borges Luiz Frizzera , Barros Ana Lara Rodrigues Monteiro de , Borges Filho Henrique Zacharias , Mello Madalena Oliveira Bandeira de
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência de desfechos obstétricos desfavoráveis em gestantes com diagnóstico ultrassonográfico de Sludge, descrevendo a importância clínica da presença de patógenos sexualmente transmissíveis e da classificação da microbiota vaginal dessas pacientes. Métodos: Neste estudo descritivo foram estudadas 16 gestantes de uma clínica privada na região metropolitana de Vitória, Espírito Santo, desde o diagnóstico de Sludge intra-amniótico até o desfecho obstétrico. Sludge, pela tradução direta do inglês “lodo”, é caracterizado como achado ultrassonográfico, com implicações clínicas pouco conhecidas, muitas vezes descrito como aglomerados de escamas fetais, vérnix, leucócitos ou bactérias. Foram realizadas anamnese, revisão de prontuários e coleta de dados das pacientes. Na ultrassonografia foi avaliado comprimento dos colos. Em 11 dessas pacientes, coletou-se material vaginal para estudo de reação em cadeia da polimerase (PCR) com pesquisa de patógenos causadores de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST), e realizou-se bacterioscopia com avaliação da flora local. Resultados: Média de idade foi 30 anos, sendo quatro com gravidez gemelar e dez primíparas. Uma não apresentava colo curto. Todas as pacientes foram internadas com antibioticoterapia conforme protocolo institucional vigente, progesterona via vaginal e corticoideterapia. Das 15 gestações com resolução até o momento, seis evoluíram para parto vaginal espontâneo e nove com interrupção via alta, 77,7% com indicação obstétrica, sendo as mais prevalentes rotura prematura de membranas e gemelaridade. Em 60% dos casos, ocorreram partos prematuros e óbito fetal intraútero em um caso. A taxa de internação em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN) foi de 53,3%, com média de 20 dias. Nas coletas vaginais, encontrou-se Ureaplasma urealyticum em duas pacientes, Ureaplasma parvum em quatro, Chlamydia trachomatis em duas, vaginose bacteriana em duas e candidíase em duas. Conclusão: Sludge e colo curto estiveram relacionados com partos prematuros nessa casuística. Também foi observado 63,6% (7/11) de patógenos relacionados a IST na coleta do PCR. Houve ainda elevada prevalência de gemelaridade e rotura prematura de membranas.
Use of Geosocial Dating Apps and Sexual Risk Behaviors of University Students in the Federal District
Authors: Mariz Fabiana Nunes de Carvalho , Langkamer Marcos Filipe Bueno , Pereira Luíza de Lima , Marques Cristhine Campos , Araújo Carla Nunes de
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Assuming that digital culture influences people´s behavior, it is important to understand how this affects sexual life. Objective: To investigate the impact of the use of relationship apps on sexual risk behaviors of university students of health courses in the Federal District (DF). Methods: This study is a descriptive, cross-sectional and quantitative research. University students were selected by electronic draw. Results: Everyone who answered the research (n=112) had internet access, but only 17% mentioned the use of relationship apps. Two people said they were looking for fun, 16 for meeting people, none were looking for a sexual partnership, and one did not want to answer. The most preferred app was Tinder (84.2%). The frequency of use of the most reported apps was monthly. Among the 74 people who had sexual intercourse at some point in their lives, 40.5% reported having with people they met on the internet, and of these, 30% did not use a condom in their last intercourse with the person they met on the internet. Conclusion: By analyzing the use of apps, it is understood that these enable connections between people and most of them meet in person at some point, which may result in sexual intercourse. In the present study, few people indicated the use of apps, but it can be inferred that a considerable part of the sample are potential users of this tool, either due to internet access or because they have already found sexual partnerships over the internet. Thus, it is important to observe and broaden the understanding of how risky sexual behavior, such as unprotected sex, can influence the sexual relations of students who already use apps and who may one day use them.
Mulheres vivendo com HIV e câncer de mama em hospital terciário de São Paulo: características epidemiológicas, clínicas e sobrevida global
Authors: Zambone Mila Meneguelli Miranda , Linhares Iara Moreno , Freitas Gabriella Boufelli de , Sales Marcio Felipe , Andres Marina de Paula , Filassi José Roberto
Published: May 2024

Mulheres vivendo com HIV têm maior sobrevida nas últimas décadas com o advento das terapias antirretrovirais; paralelamente, o diagnóstico de câncer de mama está aumentando nessa população. Os dados da literatura são inconclusivos sobre a relação entre a infecção pelo HIV e o câncer de mama. Quanto aos protocolos de rastreamento, diagnóstico e tratamento, a maior parte dos serviços segue condutas semelhantes às aplicadas para a população sem HIV. No Brasil, os dados sobre a incidência, o rastreamento e a evolução das neoplasias em pacientes que vivem com HIV são escassos. O presente estudo visou descrever o perfil epidemiológico, relacionar a idade ao diagnóstico do câncer de mama, avaliar os fatores de risco para câncer de mama nessa população e a evolução dessas pacientes atendidas no Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP) e no Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (ICESP), entre 2008 e 2023. Foi realizada uma coorte retrospectiva, com análise de prontuários de todas as pacientes com câncer de mama e HIV atendidas no Setor de Mastologia desse serviço, e foram incluídas 60 pacientes com os diagnósticos e CIDs compatíveis com câncer de mama (C509), carcinoma in situ da mama (D05) e, simultaneamente, HIV (B22), o que representa a maior casuística nacional até o momento. Nessa coorte, as mulheres apresentaram diagnóstico de câncer de mama mais jovens do que a população geral e sobrevida global maior que em outras coortes já estudadas de pacientes com câncer de mama vivendo com HIV em outros países. Ao analisar essa população, foi possível pensar em políticas de saúde direcionadas para o ajuste do rastreamento mais adequado para esse grupo de mulheres, assim como estratégias para maior acesso à realização de exames e orientação populacional.
De víctimas de un sistema, a protagonista de nuestras propias historias
Authors: Vergara Brunet Aurora , Benítez González Jorge
Published: May 2024

Mariela Serey es de aquellas mujeres que “no se rinden”, a pesar de las adversidades que ha sufrido en su vida familiar y laboral. En algún momento, un parlamentario le sugirió la idea de ser CORE, pero ella tenía otro interés y respondió, “lo único que me podría interesar es dejar consagrado el Derecho al Cuidado en la nueva Constitución. Acto seguido, es elegida Constituyente por el Sexto Distrito de la V Región. Realizamos la presente entrevista, en pleno desarrollo constituyente y al calor de las discusiones que se estaban dando en el mes de abril del presente año 2022…
Una reflexión sobre los umbrales cuantitativos en los modelos de depósito de las cuentas anuales y su posible impacto en el tamaño empresarial en España
Authors: Maza Luis Ángel
Published: May 2024

Este documento examina cómo los umbrales del tamaño empresarial, que establecen requisitos en la información financiero-contable, pueden influir en las decisiones de crecimiento de las empresas en el contexto económico de España. Se han identificado posibles efectos no deseados que actúan como obstáculos para el crecimiento empresarial, especialmente en los umbrales relacionados con el número de empleados. Además, se proponen mejoras para alinear intereses y objetivos, ofreciendo alguna alternativa que contribuye a equilibrar estos aspectos y que enriquece la discusión sobre su efectividad.
THE USE OF YOUTUBE AS MEDIA TO IMPROVE SPEAKING SKILL STUDENT'S IN THE ELEVENTH GRADER OF SMAN 3 SAMPANG
Authors: Bahiroh Arikah
Published: May 2024

Speaking is a skill of comprehending the meaning to pronounce something fluently and accurately. In EFL learning, many students must know pronunciation grammar, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension. the teacher do many ways and many learning methods to improve their students' speaking skills. this study aims to describe the strategy of using YouTube to improve speaking skill and to describe the result of using YouTube to improve speaking skill. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with field notes observation and interview documentation to obtain data. The informants used purposive sampling with the category of students being the most able to speak in class, resulting seven English students at the SMAN 3 Sampang as the sample. The results of this study could conclude students were very enthusiastic and pleased in using Youtube as a media to improve talks and strategies for the use of YouTube media to improve students’ speaking skills to fit with YouTube media.
Estrés laboral y calidad de atención del profesional médico en el programa de atención domiciliaria ESSALUD Lima 2023
Authors: ma Eddy , Cruz Gloria , Sernaque Fernando
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: determinar la influencia del estrés laboral en la calidad de atención de los médicos del Programa de Atención Domiciliaria de EsSalud de Lima, 2023. Método: estudio cuantitativo descriptivo, correlacional, diseño no experimental, transversal, la población estuvo conformada por 170 médicos del servicio de Programa de Atención Domiciliaria (Padomi), la muestra es censal; se emplearon dos cuestionarios, para estrés el de Maslach y para calidad de atención el de Parasuraman, ambos debidamente validados. Resultados: coeficiente de correlación Rho de Spearman de -0.424 indica que existe relación negativa entre las variables además se encuentra en el nivel de correlación moderada y siendo el nivel de significancia bilateral p<0.01 (altamente significativo), se rechaza la hipótesis nula y se acepta la hipótesis general. Conclusión: el estrés laboral se relaciona negativamente con la calidad de atención del profesional médico en el programa de atención domiciliaria EsSalud de Lima- 2023.
Uso de redes sociales y autoestima de adolescentes en una institución educativa de Boconó, Trujillo, 2023
Authors: Marín José , González Alfredo
Published: May 2024

La investigación surge de la posibilidad de que el continuo crecimiento del uso de redes sociales pueda influir en la autoestima de los adolescentes, para ello se planteó como objetivo determinar la relación entre el tiempo de uso de redes sociales y la autoestima de adolescentes de 12 a 15 años en la Unidad Educativa “Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Fátima” Boconó, Trujillo, 2023. Metodología: estudio descriptivo, diseño transversal y de campo. La muestra estuvo conformada por 30 estudiantes y fue seleccionada a conveniencia. Para medir la autoestima se utilizó la escala de Rosenberg. Resultados: 53,3% femenino, edad 11 a 14 años, media aritmética de 12,73 años, mediana 13 años, desviación estándar de 0,944 años. El mayor porcentaje de estudiantes encuestados usó TikTok (80,0%), seguido de Instagram (60,0%) y Facebook (43,3%). Además, 56,7% usan las redes sociales diariamente por un tiempo de 1 a 3 horas. Se evidenció un nivel de autoestima alto (50,0%), media (43,3%) y bajo (6,7%). Se concluye que no existe relación entre el nivel de autoestima según tiempo diario de uso de redes sociales.
Financial Technology Services, Government Regulations and Financial Inclusion of Small-Scale Fish Farmers in Homa Bay County, Kenya
Authors:   Kenyatta University, Opiyo Fredrick Omondi
Published: May 2024

This study explored the impact of FinTech and Government Policies on Financial Inclusion for small-scale fish farmers in Homa Bay County, Kenya. The study focused on how access to finance has been widened through agency banking, mobile money and online banking services among these people who had low incomes or were marginalized. The research also examined whether government regulations affect the relationship between fintech channels and financial inclusion. The study was underpinned by Innovation Diffusion Theory, Financial Intermediation Theory, Technology Acceptance Theory and Public Interest Regulation Theory. This study employed causal research design with a sample size of 495 small scale fish farmers using stratified random sampling technique that yielded 144 respondents. Data analysis involved multiple regression, correlation analysis and diagnostic tests that utilized SPSS 26.0 for data analysis. The results showed that agency banking; mobile money services and online banking together explained 58.1% of variation in financial inclusion among the farmers indicated by R squared of 0.581.The findings revealed that Agency Banking had significant effect on financial inclusion (β = .231, p = .001 < .05), as well as Mobile Money Services (β = .196, p = .019 < .05) and Online Banking Services (β = .410, p = .000 < .05). Therefore, the study concludes that Agency Banking; Mobile Money and Online Banking play important role in enhancing financial autonomy among small scale fish farming communities through increased access to bank accounts, secured transactions processes and agent incomes respectively. In view of the findings, the study recommends that financial institutions together with fintech companies should invest in platforms which are user-friendly safe secure meant for use by small holder dairy farmers themselves. Keywords: Agency banking, Mobile money services, Online banking services, Government regulations, Financial technology services, Financial inclusion
Comparative Analysis of Had Kifayah and Multidimensional Poverty Index as Poverty Measurement in Malaysia
Authors: Zailani Muhammad Nooraiman , Abd Razak Najihah
Published: May 2024

The measurement of poverty is an essential instrument for comprehending the socio-economic well-being of a nation’s population and devising effective strategies to mitigate it. Currently, zakat institutions in Malaysia rely on the Had Kifayah (HAK) method to categorise an individual's poverty status by classifying their asnaf status. On a larger scale, the establishment of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) presents an alternative method for assessing poverty, emphasising the non-monetary dimensions of deprivation that individuals may experience. This study conducts a comparative analysis of two distinct poverty measurement frameworks, namely, HAK and the MPI to assess their applicability and effectiveness in capturing the multifaceted nature of poverty in Malaysia. The study employed an extensive literature review and comparative analysis of the two different poverty measurement tools. The findings of this study contribute to the ongoing debate surrounding the choice of poverty measurement tools in Malaysia. It sheds light on the advantages and shortcomings of both Had Kifayah and the MPI in capturing the complex and evolving nature of poverty in the country. The study recommends that zakat institutions complement the HAK method by incorporating the MPI, which can effectively measure the degree of deprivation that an asnaf may encounter.
Factors Influence on the Buying Interest among Muslim Consumers of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises' Snacks in Pasar Lama Tangerang, Indonesia
Authors: Prasanti Noviana , Mufti Mufti Afif , Suminto Ahmad Suminto , Pangestu Gilang , Abidin Taufiqul Alvin
Published: May 2024

Pasar Lama Tangerang is a famous culinary destination in Tangerang that has been attracting tourists for decades. MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in the existing food and beverage sector dominate the market and attract interest from various groups. This study aims to examine the influence of Attitudes, Social Factors, Behavioral Control, Religiosity, and Location on Interest in Buying Snacks for Muslim Consumers in Pasar Lama Tangerang. The research involved distributing questionnaires to 100 Muslim consumers, using a non-probability sampling method known as Purposive Sampling. The collected data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis in the SPSS program. The results of the study show that social factors and behavioral control have a significant effect on the buying interest of Muslim consumers. Meanwhile, Attitude, Religiosity and Location do not show a significant influence on the buying interest of Muslim consumers at Pasar Lama Tangerang.
The Effect of Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and Macroeconomic Variables on Indonesia’s Sharia Stock Index (ISSI) over the Period 2012-2021
Authors: Huda Miftahul , Alfirania Aulia Nuri , Suminto Ahmad , Fajlurrahman M. Afif Haidar
Published: May 2024

This research aims to test and analyze the influence of foreign indices in the form of DJIA and macroeconomic variables in the form of inflation, BI-Rate, exchange rate, and world gold prices on ISSI over the period from 2012 to 2021. This research uses quantitative methods with secondary data in the form of time-series. The analytical techniques used are the VAR and VECM. The research used data processing in the form of e-views 12 software.  The results of this study show that in the long-term DJIA, BI-Rate, and exchange rate have a significant positive effect on the ISSI. Meanwhile, inflation variables and gold prices in the long term have a significant negative effect on ISSI. In the short-term, only inflation variable has a significant negative effect on ISSI. Meanwhile, other variables in the form of DJIA, BI-Rate, exchange rate, and world gold price did not have a significant effect on the ISSI. The results of this research can be used as additional information and considerations for companies in carrying out policies related to investment and can be used in anticipating the effects of macroeconomic changes for the stability of company value. In such a way, companies are able to consider them when choosing which investments and businesses need to be aware of the macroeconomic factors in a nation that can affect stock performance.
Motivating Factors in Contributing to Socio-Economic Objectives during the Pandemic of COVID-19: The Case of Malaysian Takaful Operators
Authors: Mohamad Puad Noor Aimi , Jamlus Rafdi Nurauliani , Zainudin Norlita
Published: May 2024

Malaysian takaful businesses have established their legitimacy with notable gains in market structure and net contribution income. Takaful is one of the most important financial products for wealth protection. Despite its significance, less than 50% of Malaysians as a whole have access to takaful. Takaful operators are governed by pertinent laws in addition to adhering to Shariah standards because they are professional organisations with the authority to operate in providing Shariah-compliant protection coverage to society. The Life Insurance and Family Takaful Framework initiative is one of the approaches from a regulatory perspective. Socioeconomic problems are also seen from the perspective of the Takaful operation institution itself. It is definitely intriguing to learn how the two perspectives are combined to provide the desired result for the entire Malaysian community. The main objective of this study is to explore the motivating factors of Takaful Operators in contributing for socio-economic objectives during the pandemic of Covid-19. To achieve the objective, ten takaful operator respondents will be questioned to get their thoughts on the subject. The research objectives also are in keeping with the Value-Based Intermediation for Takaful (VBIT) framework, which was created to provide inclusive protection for disadvantaged or underserved societal sectors and to solve key socioeconomic challenges.
Understanding Tax Compliance among Sole Proprietors: A Theory of Planned Behaviour Analysis
Authors: Shaharuddin Noor Suhaila , Palil Mohd Rizal , Ramli Rosiati , Maelah Ruhanita
Published: May 2024

Issues related to tax compliance represent a significant challenge for tax administrations worldwide. Addressing these concerns is crucial, as non-compliance can lead to substantial losses in government revenue. Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the foundational theoretical framework, this study investigates the determinants of compliance behavior among sole proprietors. Questionnaires were sent to a sample of sole proprietors in Malaysia and were completed by 225 respondents. The results showed that the TPB variables were able to explain 44.7 percent variance in behavioural intention to comply with the tax laws. The sole proprietors' intention to comply with tax regulations was significantly influenced by their attitude toward compliance and their perceived behavioral control. However, it was observed that subjective norms do not exert any influence on the decision of whether to comply with tax laws or not. The findings imply that tax authorities should prioritize addressing attitudes, as favourable attitudes toward the tax system appear to be a key driver of increased tax compliance among sole proprietors. By fostering positive perceptions and attitudes regarding the tax system, tax authorities may enhance overall compliance levels within this specific taxpayer group. In conclusion, this study contributes to the existing body of tax literature and offers initial insights for Malaysian tax policy makers seeking to comprehend the determinants of behavioral intentions regarding tax compliance
Kajian Isu Keluar Islam di Malaysia: Kebebasan Beragama atau Jenayah Syariah
Authors: Samudin Siti Aisyah , Mohd Chabidi Aisyah
Published: May 2024

Kajian kualitatif yang dijalankan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis serta mengupas isu-isu keluar Islam yang sering didengari yang mana masyarakat sendiri telah keliru dan menyatakan bahawa sama ada keluar Islam itu merupakan suatu jenayah ataupun suatu hak kebebasan agama yang boleh mereka tuntut. Ini kerana permohonan keluar Islam ini tidak akan berlaku jika ianya mempunyai pertahanan yang kukuh dari sisi perundangan. Beberapa permasalahan dari sudut undang-undang telah menjadikan mahkamah syariah telah beralih bidangkuasa ke mahkamah sivil. Oleh hal yang sedemikian, dalam penulisan memfokuskan isu perundangan dan pentadbiran yang berkaitan dengan kes keluar Islam sekaligus mencadangkan solusi untuk perkara berkenaan. Oleh itu, hasil dari kajian ini adalah untuk memberi kesedaran kepada masyarakat keluar Islam merupakan satu kesalahan jenayah syariah, bukannya suatu hak kebebasan agama yang ditindas.
Human Development towards Leadership according to Al-Māwardī in Al-Adab Al-Dunya Wa Al-Din: An Analysis
Authors: Mahmod Abdul Haiy , Mokhtar Halim , Amat Misra Mustafa Kamal , Aini Zulkefli , Marlon Abdullah Muhammad Yusuf
Published: May 2024

Human development is a crucial aspect of leadership. Cultivating exceptional individuals is not an easy task and it requires effective methods and efforts to shape them from the beginning. Various approaches have been introduced to achieve the objectives and goals outlined through institutions, educational systems, the dissemination of information on social media, and so forth, but they are still less effective in influencing a person's leadership. This is due to factors and qualities that are lacking in an individual's leadership. Therefore, this study aims to identify the elements of human development in the book “al-Adab al-Dunya wa al-Adin" by al-Māwardī. The research methodology in this article is qualitative, using content analysis methods. The findings reveal two crucial elements, namely adab al-nafs and adab al-riyadah wa al-istislah in shaping human development. In conclusion, with these two elements in the development of an individual, it will influence the ethics and character of that leader.
Kesalahan Berkahwin Tanpa Kebenaran bagi Orang Islam di Malaysia: Tinjauan Berdasarkan Perspektif Syarak dan Undang-Undang
Authors: Borhanuddin Siti Aishah , Samah Mahamatayuding , Mat Hussin Mohd Norhusairi
Published: May 2024

Abstrak
Perkahwinan merupakan kontrak sivil dan ibadah yang sah dilangsungkan tanpa bergantung kepada istiadat, prosedur dan kehadiran pegawai tertentu bahkan kitab-kitab fiqh klasik tidak meletakkan keperluan merekodkan perkahwinan secara rasmi. Dalam menjaga kemaslahatan dan keturunan, tindakan mengkodifikasikan perundangan untuk merekodkan perkahwinan telah digubal sejajar dengan kemajuan masa kini. Pelanggaran kepada aturan perundangan ini akan membawa kepada kesalahan matrimoni perkahwinan tanpa kebenaran berdasarkan elemen serta konsep kesalahan dari sudut syarak dan undang-undang. Oleh itu, artikel ini akan meninjau konsep perkahwinan tanpa kebenaran secara syarak dan undang-undang yang digunakan pada masa kini. Penumpuan mengenai keperluan untuk melangsungkan perkahwinan dari sudut syarak dan prosedur perkahwinan berdasarkan Undang-undang Islam turut dihuraikan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif secara dokumentasi yang bersifat deskriptif serta mengaplikasikan kaedah penganalisaan data melalui kandungan berdasarkan artikel, buku dan statut undang-undang yang berkaitan dengan kesalahan berkahwin tanpa kebenaran. Hasil kajian mendapati meskipun terdapat perbahasan mengenai perkahwinan yang tidak sah dari segi syarak seperti masalah dari sudut perwalian, namun takrifan kesalahan berkahwin tanpa kebenaran lebih hampir dengan istilah undang-undang keluarga Islam berdasarkan jenis-jenis kesalahan. Undang-undang keluarga Islam dilihat turut mengkategorikan perkahwinan tanpa kebenaran dalam dua bentuk iaitu kesalahan berhubung dengan pendaftar dan kesalahan dengan mahkamah sekaligus menonjolkan keseimbangan dan keunggulan perundangan Islam di negara ini tanpa perlu menafikan hukum syarak yang sedia ada.