bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mastering Digital Transformation: Insights into Trends, Challenges, and Strategic Opportunities
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence and Business Management, 2nd Street Ibex Hill Lusaka, Zambia, Tekle Kiflu Chekole , Siva Kumar Kotha Naga ,   GradXs Institution, India
Published: January 2025

The concept of digital transformation is described as an agent of change that has the potential to revolutionize industries through
the transformation of how organizational processes work and how they engage with their various stakeholders. The main trends,
challenges, and opportunities associated with digital technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, the Internet
of Things, and big data are identified in this review. In particular, the global COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the use
of these tools and stresses the importance of organizations’ ability to adapt to the current market environment. Despite that,
many segments remain challenged by the lingering remnants of pre-digital technological infrastructures, new concerns about
the privacy and security of information put in computers, and new requirements for more advanced technological literacy than
ever before. Additionally, the future of digital transformation has concerns linked with the speed of technological development
and the changing requirements of organizations. Internet intelligence and machine learning coupled with the Internet of Things
(IoT) and edge computing, 5G and block chain are some of the trends in which industry standards are altered. To optimize these
opportunities, it is therefore necessary for organizations to secure their technologies and, if possible, their talents; this will apply
more especially with growing trends in the technological world of the 21st century
Essence Dynamics: Essence Interactions, Applications and Reality. Part II
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Nigeria, Onyedikachukwu Francis Ogaeze
Published: January 2025

This paper delves into the intricate nature of the different essence interactions that shape our perceived reality, leveraging
a blend of existing empirical data and original experiments. Through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing quantum
mechanics, general physics, metaphysics, philosophy, and spiritualism, it seeks to elucidate the fundamental interplays
governing phenomena such as gravity, mass, electromagnetism, force, motion, and quantum mechanics. This exploration
promises a reexamination and unification of these principles, offering novel perspectives on the extraordinary phenomena that
underpin our reality.
By comprehending and manipulating these interactions, the potential arises to orchestrate reality towards desired ends. This
study not only unveils compelling avenues for scientific advancement but also proposes transformative technologies and
concepts, including light-speed transportation, remote viewing, communication with the deceased, alchemy, and the realization
of what is commonly perceived as magic. These visionary notions not only push the boundaries of current understanding but
also provide a captivating glimpse into the future possibilities that may await humanity.
Religion Plus Plus (Rel++) – Religion Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence
Authors:   IIT Roorkee Alumnus, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Gajawada Satish
Published: January 2025

This article is the chat between me and “Meta AI”. First part shows chat between me and “Meta AI” about “Artificial
Intelligence – A New Religion” and “Religion Plus Plus (Rel++) – Religion Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence”. Conclusions
are made in Second part.
Kedilerde omurilik yaralanmalarında travma yönetimi
Authors: Ergin Hilmican , Yazıcı Sena , Parlak Kurtuluş
Published: January 2025

Bu derleme, kedilerde omurilik yaralanmalarının yaygınlığı, nedenleri, tanısal yaklaşımları, tedavi seçenekleri ve cerrahi müdahalelerin sonuçları üzerine odaklanmaktadır. Kedilerdeki akut omurilik yaralanmaları genellikle vertebra kırıkları veya çıkıkları şeklinde ve sıklıkla trafik kazaları gibi dış faktörlere bağlı oluşmaktadır (%41-63). Bu yaralanmalar genellikle ciddi nörolojik sonuçlarla ilişkilidir ve tedavileri genellikle zordur. Tanısal yaklaşımlar arasında, nörolojik muayene ve görüntüleme yöntemleri yaralanmanın ciddiyetinin değerlendirilmesinde önemli bir rol oynar. Tedavi seçenekleri arasında konservatif yönetim ve cerrahi müdahale yer alır. Cerrahi müdahale omurilik üzerindeki baskıyı azaltmayı ve omuriliği stabilize etmeyi amaçlar. Cerrahi sonuçlar genellikle başarılı olsa da bazı komplikasyonlar ortaya çıkabilir. Bunlar arasında iyatrojenik yaralanmalar, implantla ilgili sorunlar ve enfeksiyonlar yer alır. Bu nedenle, dikkatli bir ameliyat sonrası izleme ve uygun tedavi gereklidir. Ameliyat sonrası bakım süreci; analjezi yönetimi, komplikasyonların izlenmesi ve mesane yönetimini içerir. Mesane boşaltma sorunları olan hastalar için elle boşaltma ve geçici veya kalıcı üriner kateter kullanımı gibi çeşitli seçenekler mevcuttur. Sonuç olarak bu derleme, kedilerde omurilik travmasının düşük sağkalım oranlarını, mevcut tanı seçenekleri ve uygun tedavi yönetimi ile iyileştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır.
Are cardiac and oxidant-antioxidant status different in female cats in sexual cycle
Authors: Gökçek İshak , Gözer Ahmet
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to investigate the levels of cardiac troponin I (cTnI), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) during the sexual cycle in domestic female cats. For this purpose, blood samples were collected from twenty-six cats, with an equal number of animals in each group. The cats were divided into two groups luteal and non-luteal periods based on their progesterone levels. Malondialdehyde was used to assess the oxidant status, while GSH and GSH-Px were used to evaluate the antioxidant status. Cardiac troponin I levels were measured to assess cardiac status. The results revealed no significant differences in cardiac troponin I, MDA, or GSH levels between the groups, while GSH-Px levels showed a statistically significant difference. In conclusion, further research is necessary to explore the molecular mechanisms involved in the sexual cycle of domestic female cats
Potential-density pairs for Galaxy discs with exponential or sech 2 vertical profile
Authors: Dehnen Walter , Jafaritabar Shera
Published: January 2025

We present axially symmetric analytical potential-density pairs with surface density similar to the Miyamoto-Nagai model, but with more realistic vertical structure. Our models closely approximate an exponential, a sech 2, or a cored exponential vertical density profile. The latter profile has a density core of adjustable width, which provides more flexibility when modelling galaxy discs.
Evaluation of Roadway Level of Service for Pedestrian Movement: A Case Study on Katiadi Paurashava of Kishoreganj District
Authors: Ahmad Tanvir , Hossain S M Nawshad
Published: January 2025

The Level of Service (LOS) has proved to be a practical and significant “quality of service” indicator for transportation facilities and is being widely used in the transportation and planning fields. The LOS rates these facilities’ traffic operating conditions through the indicators (ordered from best to worst conditions): A, B, C, D, E and F. This LOS rating has its base on scientific measures of efficiency and on road users’ perceptions. On the whole, these measures define a LOS based on acceptable traffic operating conditions for the road user. In short, Level of service is commonly used to assess the operational quality of transportation facilities in the roadway as well as roadside conditions. The primary objective of this study is to determine the Level of Service (LOS) of the primary, secondary and access roads for pedestrian movement in the study area. This study uses the average space occupied by the pedestrian as the main performance indicator for determining the pedestrian LOS. Pedestrian perception based LOS ratings are also evaluated about various roadway characteristics (e.g. traffic safety, sidewalk/road shoulder condition, road surface condition, pedestrian crossings/intersections, street lighting system etc.) for different types of roads.
JBIP, Vol. 10, 2017 (Printed in December 2019), pp. 71-87
Assessing the Vulnerability of a Coastal Community to Storm Surge: The Case of Barangay Baseco, City of Manila
Authors: Islam Mohammad Shariful , Akter Fatema , Sharif Tanjin Binte
Published: January 2025

Disasters in the form of typhoon and storm surge-induced flooding can be very destructive for coastal communities. This study presents a quantitative framework for measuring the vulnerability of a coastal community in the City of Manila. The framework is adapted from the Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) method presented by Prabhakar (2015), drawing on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2007) concept of vulnerability. The study incorporates socio-economic factors and storm surge characteristics to ascertain the leading factors of vulnerability from a household perspective. Criteria were selected from different local and international methods used to assess climate change induced vulnerability of communities. Study findings draw on survey, key informant interview, estimation of spatial attributes and applicable published census data. The assessment results show that BASECO is highly vulnerable to storm surge impacts with an overall vulnerability score of 0.74 out of 1.00. While exposure is moderate with an index of 0.51 due to coastal flooding and extent of population exposed, sensitivity is high with 0.61 and adaptive capacity with 0.38 index value. This study suggests the updating of city’s land use plan and zoning policy based on hazard and risk information to guide medium term measures, such as relocation or settlement upgrading programs.
JBIP, Vol. 11, 2018 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 107-123
Rehabilitation of Housing for Disaster Affected People: A Case Study of Landslide at Chittagong, Bangladesh
Authors: Das Kanu Kumar
Published: January 2025

Housing provides shelter and living environment to human beings. Population growth rate, urban migration and natural disasters are making it more complicated and strenuous and also reducing the housing stock of a country. Landslide is one of the natural disasters which directly and indirectly impacts on housing every year. Chittagong the second largest city and industrial and commercial hub with the largest seaport of Bangladesh has undergone steady and rapid unplanned urbanization since independence. Chittagong urban area is facing landslide disaster in rainy season. On the other hand, the City is facing housing shortage and the shortage in the number of housing units is increasing. In this paper, it is an attempt to find out the way with a proposal of selecting a site for rehabilitation of housing scheme which is economically viable for that affected people in Chittagong City.
JBIP, Vol. 11, 2018 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 137-156
Agriculture Development in a Village at Saturia, Manikganj: A Planning Perspective
Authors: Khushi Uswatun Mahera , Ritu Saimunnahar
Published: January 2025

Agriculture plays a foremost role in the stability and progression of the economy of Bangladesh and more than 3/4 of the total population in rural areas derive their livelihood from the agricultural sector (Hossain et.all, 2018, p.1-218). Densely populated country Bangladesh is facing a massive challenge to meet up the food demand of her ever-increasing population. Bangladesh is also a country having nearby sixty-eight thousand villages (banglapedia 2014). The overall economy and national development largely depend on the villages. Most of the villagers are engaged in agriculture and it is an important source of the rural economy. This sector has also a significant combination in the national economy of the country. GDP From Agriculture in Bangladesh increased to 10739.10 BDT Million in 2019 from 10468.80 BDT Million in 2018 (tradingeconomics, 2019). For the overall economic sustainability and growth, it is necessary to improvise the agricultural sector. The study pinpoints the problems of the agriculture sector in Bangladesh and provides some recommendations based on the analysis of the existing agriculture sector in the light of various agricultural plans, policies, and strategies for the sustainable development of the agricultural sector.
JBIP, Vol. 13, 2020 (Printed in June 2021), pp. 121-138
Exploring Post Disaster Scenario in a community frequently affected by landslide using PRA Technique: A case study of Batali Hill community, Chattogram city
Authors: Kabir Irfat , Munira Sirazum , Das Joynta , Ali Md Momin , Mahfuz Shaif Md , Raja Debasish Roy , Das Tandra
Published: January 2025

The occurrences of the landslide at the Chattogram City Corporation Area is usual than other cities for excessive rainfall & hill cutting. The study aims to understand the post-disaster scenario due to landslide in Batali Hill community using PRA tools concerning community response of handling the difficulties. The study area Batali Hill has been chosen based on historical events & losses for being illiterate & poor respondents on that community; the Participatory Rural Appraisal techniques have been adopted to collect field data by emphasizing community capacities & effects of the landslide. To assess the situation of the community after the disaster the positive as well as the negative impacts are determined & also the extent of losses due to landslide has been determined. On the contrary, the external spatial opportunity to build strength against the disaster to influence the recovery level of the community can be determined. The losses of property, lives, injured, & other scarcities on the different seasons have been emphasized here with the role of government & non-government contribution. The broader issues in the context of all over the country have been discussed critically & the suggested strategies with impacts were based in local contexts to reduce the loses & increases community sustainability, which is not always suitable for a broader range.
JBIP, Vol. 13, 2020 (Printed in June 2021), pp. 139-152
Desafíos y beneficios de la implementación del aprendizaje basado en proyectos en bachillerato especialidad contabilidad
Authors: Gallegos-Gallegos Christian , Chimbo-Shiguango Sisa , Ordoñez-Vivero Rosa , Reigosa-Lara Alejandro
Published: January 2025

El trabajo de investigación titulado "Desafíos y beneficios de la implementación del aprendizaje basado en proyectos en bachillerato especialidad contabilidad" tiene como objetivo es identificar los beneficios y desafíos asociados con la implementación del Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos en la especialidad de contabilidad, en la Unidad Educativa Comunitaria Intercultural Bilingüe “Nuevos Horizontes”, utilizando un enfoque mixto que incluyó encuestas y entrevistas. Los resultados mostraron que el 67% de los docentes coincidieron en que el ABP mejora la comprensión de los conceptos contables. Entre los beneficios del ABP, se destacó el interés genuino de docentes y estudiantes en promover un aprendizaje más activo y significativo, así como el desarrollo de habilidades de resolución de problemas. Además, se observó un consenso en cuanto a los beneficios del ABP, como un mayor compromiso estudiantil, una comprensión más profunda de los conceptos y el desarrollo de habilidades prácticas y de trabajo en equipo. Sin embargo, se identificaron desafíos importantes en la implementación del ABP, como la gestión del tiempo y los recursos, la necesidad de asegurar la participación equitativa de los estudiantes y alinear los proyectos con los objetivos de aprendizaje. Los docentes enfatizaron la importancia de una cuidadosa planificación y ejecución de los proyectos prácticos, así como la necesidad de proporcionar orientación y apoyo adecuados a los estudiantes durante todo el proceso.
Valoración de la plataforma educativa "kahoot" para mejorar la enseñanza de los contenidos ortográficos en la asignatura de lengua y literatura
Authors: Alcívar-Lucas María , Alcívar-Lucas Gabriela
Published: January 2025

El objetivo general de esta investigación fue evaluar el impacto del uso de Kahoot en la enseñanza de la lengua y literatura en estudiantes de bachillerato. Se utilizó una metodología cuantitativa, descriptiva y correlacional, trabajando con una población de 108 estudiantes de cuatro aulas. Se aplicó una encuesta estructurada que midió diversas dimensiones relacionadas con la percepción y efectividad, como actitud, facilidad de uso, diversión, efectividad percibida, aplicabilidad, y desarrollo de habilidades en lengua y literatura. El principal hallazgo de la encuesta reveló que los estudiantes tienen una percepción positiva hacia el uso de la herramienta, con medias de 3.57 para la estrategia educativa Kahoot y 3.66 para el desarrollo de habilidades en lengua y literatura, en una escala de 5 puntos. Además, la correlación de Spearman mostró una relación positiva significativa (r = 0.872, p < 0.01) entre la percepción de Kahoot y el desarrollo de habilidades, indicando que los estudiantes que valoran positivamente a la aplicación tienden a reportar un mayor desarrollo de habilidades en lengua y literatura. La principal conclusión es que es una herramienta efectiva para mejorar la motivación, el rendimiento académico y el desarrollo de habilidades en lengua y literatura. Sin embargo, la variabilidad en las respuestas sugiere que su efectividad puede depender del contexto y de la implementación específica en el aula.
La garantía de la motivación, un candado reforzado en materia penal
Authors: Andrade-Borja Jorge , Uday-Subia Carla , Flores-Flores Aracely
Published: January 2025

La motivación es un derecho fundamental de todos los ciudadanos que al activar la tutela judicial efectiva debe ser garantizada. Para el cumplimiento de este derecho se ha establecido un criterio de suficiencia al motivar una decisión. En el ámbito penal por los actuales pronunciamientos de la Corte Constitucional, la motivación ha tomado un giro oportuno creando un candado reforzado en protección de los procesados, estableciéndose estándares adicionales de motivación que los juzgadores deben observar y cumplir al pronunciamiento de una sentencia de condena. Lo que, sin duda, coadyuva a una apropiada administración de justicia.
Auditoría tributaria preventiva e impacto en el impuesto general a las ventas en las empresas de transportes de carga por carreteras
Authors: Hayashida-Marchinares Marcos
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: Determinar la manera en la que la Auditoría Preventiva Tributaria impacta en el Impuesto General a las Ventas en empresas de transportes de carga por carreteras en la región Lima 2024. Método: El tipo de investigación fue cuantitativa. Se trabajo con información de 5 empresas de transportes de carga por carreteras. Se aplico la técnica de encuestas por cuestionario, análisis documental y encuesta al personal que labora en el departamento de contabilidad, de cada empresa. Resultados: la auditoría de prevención tributaria en las empresas de transportes de carga por carreteras del total de encuestados se determinó que el 44.12% están totalmente de acuerdo, con la aplicación de la Auditoría Preventiva Tributaria y el 35.29% están de acuerdo con la auditoría preventiva tributaria. Conclusión: La auditoría preventiva tributaria aplicado a empresas de transportes de carga aumento de manera significativa la aceptación en el año 2024.
Desarrollo de capacidades para el debate pericial contable
Authors: Porras-Aguirre Rosario
Published: January 2025

El presente artículo busca demostrar la importancia de la preparación del Contador Público en su especialización como Perito Contable, fundamentalmente en el desarrollo de capacidades para la sustentación y oralización del Informe Pericial Contable durante el debate pericial en el Juicio Oral. Se trata del examen pericial, llamado así en el art. N° 181° del Nuevo Código Procesal Penal (Nuevo Código Procesal Penal, 2006). La metodología empleada fue análisis documental de tipo no experimental y transversal, enfocándose en la legislación actual del Perú sobre el debate pericial. Se analiza la legislación compaginando los escritos de manera inductiva para establecer la necesidad de una adecuada preparación del Contador Público para su participación en el Juicio Oral. La técnica de investigación consiste en recolectar normativa relevante que refiera al Informe Pericial Contable como medio de prueba judicial. Los resultados obtenidos destacan la necesidad de una buena preparación del Contador Público para desempeñar su rol de Perito Contable en el Juicio Oral, dependiendo el éxito de la adecuada preparación para la sustentación en la etapa de oralidad del Informe Pericial Contable, lo cual es crucial para su aceptación y valoración como medio de prueba judicial por la Administración de Justicia.
Trabajo Social y la Perspectiva Profesional en la región Litoral o Costa de la Provincia de Manabí, año 2019-2024
Authors: Mieles-Alcívar Johanna
Published: January 2025

La perspectiva de la profesión de Trabajo Social es un tema que requiere un análisis profundo para comprender los cambios significativos que se han generado en los últimos tiempos. Esta investigación se focaliza en la Región Litoral del Ecuador, con énfasis en la provincia de Manabí, con el objetivo de analizar la situación actual de la profesión en esta área, las opiniones y objeciones de los profesionales del sector, así como sus reflexiones sobre los avances en el campo durante los últimos cinco años. El objetivo principal fue analizar las perspectivas profesionales del Trabajo Social en la región litoral o costa de la provincia de Manabí. Para ello, se empleó una metodología cualitativa y descriptiva con el uso del nivel de investigación explorativo a su vez complementada con la investigación-acción participativa (IAP), con el fin de obtener una comprensión profunda de la población de estudio, compuesta por los profesionales del sector. Los primeros hallazgos revelaron que muchos profesionales destacan que los programas de especialización y maestría han contribuido a potenciar sus conocimientos y a aumentar la visibilidad científica de la profesión, tanto en el ámbito práctico como en el de la investigación. Sin embargo, otros señalan que las mallas curriculares deberían poner un mayor énfasis en la práctica profesional, para mejorar la formación integral de los futuros trabajadores sociales.
Factores agronómicos en el cultivo y producción de café arábica en Zongolica, Veracruz
Authors: García-Zavaleta Jaime , Quintero-Fuentes Martha , Bautista-Sánchez Rogelio , Mendoza-Loyo Octavio
Published: January 2025

El rendimiento en la producción de café arábica es esencial para la economía agrícola de Zongolica, Veracruz, ya que un rendimiento alto y sostenido satisface la demanda y mantiene la competitividad en el mercado. El objetivo de la investigación es identificar cómo factores como el uso de fertilizantes, el análisis de suelos, la altitud sobre el nivel de mar, la cantidad de superficie sembrada, el mantenimiento de una buena nutrición, el monitoreo de la temperatura y la humedad, el monitoreo constante de plagas y enfermedades, la edad del cultivo, el promedio de kilos cereza y pergamino cosechados al año influyen en el rendimiento del café arábica en Zongolica. El municipio ubicado en la región montañosa central del estado de Veracruz, tiene una topografía accidentada y un clima templado-húmedo, con altitudes entre 71 y 2800 metros sobre el nivel del mar, lo que lo hace ideal para el cultivo de cafés de alta calidad. A través de un cuestionario aplicado a 44 productores, se recopiló información general del productor, sobre la producción, comercialización y sostenibilidad. El análisis de datos mediante el coeficiente de correlación de punto biserial reveló correlaciones significativas entre las variables estudiadas, destacando la importancia de ciertas prácticas agromicas para mejorar la producción. El estudio concluye que es fundamental adoptar un enfoque integral que considere todos estos factores para garantizar la calidad y viabilidad económica del café arábica en Zongolica.
Los trabajadores sustitutos de personas con discapacidad: debate doctrinal y constitucional
Authors: Zurita-Medina Héctor , Intriago-Veliz Sandy , Martínez-Pérez Odette
Published: January 2025

Este artículo analiza la figura del trabajador sustituto en el Ecuador, una medida establecida en la Ley Orgánica de Discapacidades para permitir que un familiar o cuidador de una persona con discapacidad severa asuma su lugar en el ámbito laboral. A través de un enfoque cualitativo y un análisis descriptivo-explicativo, se revisa el marco legal, las implicaciones sociales y económicas, así como los desafíos que presenta la implementación de esta figura. Se exploran tanto sus logros en cuanto a la inclusión laboral como sus limitaciones, destacando la falta de garantías laborales específicas para los sustitutos y los desafíos administrativos que enfrentan. Finalmente, se proponen recomendaciones para mejorar el régimen jurídico de los trabajadores sustitutos y se analizan sentencias clave que han influido en su desarrollo.
Implementación efectiva de las tecnologías del aprendizaje y el conocimiento en el área de ciencias naturales en la educación secundaria
Authors: Bustamante-Noriega Carlos , Ramon-Tandazo Cristhian , Vergel-Parejo Elizabeth , Mesa-Vazquez Jorge
Published: January 2025

Este estudio analiza la implementación efectiva de las Tecnologías del Aprendizaje y el Conocimiento (TAC) en el área de Ciencias Naturales en la Educación Secundaria. La investigación aborda el problema de que, a pesar de los beneficios documentados, la integración de las TAC en la enseñanza de las ciencias aún enfrenta desafíos como la falta de capacitación docente y la integración curricular inadecuada. El objetivo principal de la investigación es evaluar el impacto de la integración efectiva de las TAC en el mejoramiento del rendimiento académico en el área de Ciencias Naturales en el contexto ecuatoriano. Para ello, se realizó un diagnóstico inicial del nivel de conocimiento de los estudiantes, se implementaron herramientas digitales didácticas que integraban diferentes TAC, como simulaciones, animaciones y laboratorios virtuales, y finalmente se evaluó el progreso en el aprendizaje. Los resultados revelaron que la implementación efectiva de las TAC en la enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales mejoró significativamente el rendimiento y la motivación de los estudiantes, así como su comprensión y retención de los conceptos clave. Estos hallazgos proporcionan evidencia empírica que respalda la adopción de las TAC en la educación científica, superando los desafíos existentes a través de una integración curricular adecuada y la capacitación docente. En conclusión, este estudio destaca el potencial de las TAC para transformar y enriquecer los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje en el área de Ciencias Naturales en la Educación Secundaria.
Calidad de servicio y satisfacción del cliente en la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Junín
Authors: Chávez-Bravo Jandry , Bernardo-Vélez José
Published: January 2025

Este artículo busca analizar la relación entre la calidad del servicio y su impacto en la satisfacción del cliente de la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Junín Ltda. La metodología aplicada adopta un enfoque cuali-cuantitativo, caracterizado por ser una investigación no experimental, transversal, y correlacional lo que permite evaluar la efectividad organizacional en función de la satisfacción de los usuarios. Mediante un proceso metodológico riguroso se estudian las variables satisfacción del cliente, y la percepción de la calidad del servicio utilizando la correlación de Spearman (rho). Los resultados indican una percepción favorable respecto a los procesos analizados, pese a que se identificaron áreas de mejora en las dimensiones evaluadas. A pesar de que el índice de correlación entre las variables es sustancialmente significativo entre las variables estudiadas, se demostró que ambas tienen un alto impacto poniendo en manifiesto la interrelación directa y notable entre ambos factores. Con el fin de proponer estrategias de mejora desde un perspectiva operativa y práctica, se sugiere la implementación de la matriz 5w+1h herramienta que permite delimitar acciones específicas para la optimización de la calidad del servicio y el incremento de la satisfacción del cliente.
Estrategia didáctica circense en educación física para la inclusión de estudiantes con trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad
Authors: Padilla-Mina Juan , Romero-Ibarra Orlando , Maqueira-Caraballo Giceya
Published: January 2025

La educación física contemporánea ha experimentado avances en la práctica del ejercicio físico, de ahí la necesidad de implementar herramientas metodológicas inclusivas que favorezcan la inserción de los estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales a este tipo de actividad. El estudio tuvo como objetivo diseñar una estrategia didáctica circense en educación física para la inclusión de estudiantes con trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH). La investigación realizada es de tipo no experimental, con enfoque cualitativo, por su alcance es descriptiva-explicativa. Se empleó un muestreo no probabilístico intencional, el criterio de inclusión-exclusión fue la existencia de la mayor cantidad de estudiantes con TDAH, en consecuencia, la muestra se definió por el 4to de EGB, con un total de 35 estudiantes, de ellos dos presentan trastornos del neurodesarrollo. Los métodos y técnicas de investigación empleados, del nivel teórico, el analítico-sintético, inductivo-deductivo válidos durante el estudio de la fundamentación teórica y el sistémico estructural funcional, en la elaboración de la estrategia didáctica circense, como métodos empíricos, la observación y la entrevista realizada al colectivo pedagógico. La validación del estudio se efectuó mediante la técnica del grupo focal, fundamentado en obtener criterios valorativos de la perspectiva metodológica sobre la efectividad y aceptabilidad de la propuesta. La importancia se determina en lograr implementar enfoques didácticos innovadores que combinen el desarrollo integral con la inclusión educativa. Los resultados indican que la estrategia didáctica circense, connota la participación e inserción de estudiantes con TDAH, destacando la flexibilidad y adaptabilidad a diferentes contextos escolares.
Treatment of Dorsal Pain with Intrafascial Injections
Authors: Kersschot Jan
Published: January 2025

The fascial system represents an intricate network within the human body, comprising both superficial, myofascial and visceral layers. Regional fascial dysfunctions can be related to overuse, trauma, sports activities, stress and posture. Fascial dysfunction has been associated with both diminished range of motion as well as regional pain. Unfortunately, these fascial lesions are not visible on ultrasound or MRI (yet). Glucopuncture, a novel injection technique, involves the administration of 5% sugar water injections to address both range of motion as well as pain. This article presents a 59-year-old female patient with back pain who underwent glucopuncture for dysfunction of the superficial fascia. She experienced significant pain relief (from 6/10 to 0/10) following glucopuncture into pain points found in the dorsal midline. This clinical case highlights the potential of palpation-guided glucopuncture as a simple, cost-effective method for modulating regional pain. However, further research is necessary to fully ascertain the efficacy and safety of glucopuncture for treating fascial pain. We also require more scientific data to explain how exactly these injections work.
Reference Values of Touch Sense Threshold from an Adult Brazilian Cohort
Authors: Diogo Silva , Paula Fontana Ana , Katia Gomes Maria , José Roberto Lapa e Silva , Carlos Julio Tierra-Criollo
Published: January 2025

Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments have been widely used in clinical practice to evaluate touch sense in healthy subjects and in the population of risk of neuropathies as Diabetes Mellitus and leprosy patients. It is an effective and low-cost clinical tool indeed, however, it is an instrument of low sensitivity with subjective responses. In the 1980s, a procedure was proposed for the psychophysical assessment of touch sense by sine-wave electric current stimulation. This assessment was based on studies that suggested sinusoidal electric stimuli of several different frequencies would excite sensory fibers of different diameters, increasing the selectivity of the stimulation. This study aims to evaluate and describe touch sense perception threshold of a healthy Brazilian cohort using sine-wave electric stimulation. Reference values of Current Perception Threshold (CPT) were registered in upper limb nerves of 100 healthy subjects, 57 (male) and 43 (female). All subjects had the ulnar, median, and radial nerves evaluated with a sine-wave electric stimulator called NEUROSTIM® to quantify the CPT for the frequencies 1Hz, 250Hz and 3000Hz.

The CPT reference values for the Ulnar Nerve varied between 484µA - 1003µA for the 3000Hz frequency, 168µA - 322µA for the 250Hz and 122µA - 571µA for the 1Hz frequency. For the Median Nerve varied between 468µA - 1321µA for the 3000Hz frequency, 168µA - 386µA for the 250Hz and 168µA - 437µA for the 1Hz frequency. For the Radial Nerve varied between 516µA - 1350µA, 144µA - 533µA and 173µA - 342µA for each frequency respectively.

The NEUROSTIM evaluation protocol seems to be effective, objective, and able to be replicated for touch sense evaluation in healthy subjects. Having CPT reference values to a Brazilian adult healthy cohort can help professionals in the clinics to have a better understanding, management and treatment of diseases affecting touch sense, such as leprosy, diabetes mellitus and others.
The Essential on the Alagille Syndrome and the Associated Oral Manifestations
Authors: El mehdi Hariri , Mohammed Sellouti , Hind Ramdi , Rachid Abilkacem
Published: January 2025

The Alagille Syndrome (SAG), known as syndromic ductular paucity, is a multisystemic hereditary disorder of autosomal dominant transmission with a prevalence of 1/70000 live births. SAG is caused by a mutation in the Jagged1 gene (JAG1), a ligand encoding a Notch receptor that plays an important role in determining the fate of the developing cell. SAG is characterized by the association of chronic cholestasis with cardiac, ocular, skeletal and facial features. Other signs described as minor may include renal, pancreatic, and oral manifestations. The objective of our article is to provide an update on this rare syndrome and the associated oral manifestations.
Effect of Early Vs Late Intubation on Outcomes in Critically ill Patients with COVID-19 A Protocolised Approach
Authors: VU Akhilesh , P Vivek , J Naveen , K Swathy , Mithun Rathenmurugan , Sreelekshmi Sreenath , PR Sudhakaran , OV Oommen
Published: January 2025

Introduction: COVID-19 related ARDS (CARDS) is associated with high mortality. Optimal timing of intubation in these patients is still under research. Early intubation could avoid alternate means of oxygenation like High Frequency Nasal Canula (HFNC) or Non Invasive Ventilation(NIV), which prevents Self Inflicting Lung Injury (SILI) in patients breathing spontaneously. At the same time intubation itself may generate aerosols and delaying of intubation may mean patient could be managed with other means of oxygenation thus preventing Ventilator Induced Lung Injury (VILI). Moreover, the concept of SILI is not supported by scientific data. This study investigated the effect of timing of intubation on 28-day mortality in CARDS patients.

Methodology: A retrospective observational study was performed in patients admitted in COVID ICU, between January 1st and August 31st 2021, requiring ventilation. Following data collection patients were categorised into two groups. ‘Delayed ’intubation group consisted of patients receiving Non Re-Breathing Mask (NRBM) /HFNC /NIV initially and got intubated after 24 hrs of ICU admission. The remaining patients who were intubated within 24 hrs comprised the ‘early’ intubation group. The decision for early intubation was made by following the institution protocol for ventilatory management.

Results: Among 114 ventilated patients 56 were intubated within 24 hours and 58 were intubated after 24 hours. The 28-day mortality in early and delayed intubation group were 39.7% and 60.3% respectively (p = 0.01). In early intubation group duration of mechanical ventilation (5±1.4), length of ICU stay (7.3±2.1) and hospital stay (9.4±4) were significantly less compared to delayed intubation group (p value <0.05).

Conclusion: Decision for intubation is complex and multifactorial which is usually individualized depending on the clinical condition. Early intubation is associated with improved survival rates and reduced duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay & length of hospital stay in severe CARDS patients.
Evaluation of Bacteria Associated with Ready to Eat Rice in the Niger Delta South-South Nigeria and Their Susceptibility
Authors: MA Christopher , VF Nyoyoko , E Owowo Etanguno , AE Uyoh
Published: January 2025

This study was carried out to investigate the organisms associated with ready-to-eat rice in Ezeke and Madonna Cafeteria, Catholic Prayer Ministry (CPM) Elele cafeteria rice in Niger Delta and their Antibacterial Susceptibility. The study was done using standard microbiological methods. A total of Ten samples were collected aseptically from different cafeteria to avoid contamination and taken to the laboratory for bacteriological analysis which include microbial count using serial dilution and colonies were counted using illuminated colony counter, Gram staining and characterization. Total Aerobic plate count in Madonna and Ezeke cafeteria were 9.1 2 ± 0.42 and 9.04 ±0.39, respectively. The most predominant bacteria pathogens isolated in this study include Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus and Escherichia coli. Antibacterial susceptibility pattern of Gram-positive bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus showed 100% resistance to a moxicillin, roceptin, erythromycin, septrin, zinnacef .Highest sensitivity was observed in gentamycin. Bacillus species was significantly (p? 0.05) sensitive to septrin (69.2%) and significantly (p?0.05) resistant to pefloxacin (11,84.6%), streptomycin (12,92.3%), erythromycin (13,1 00%) and zinnacef (13, 100%). For antibacterial susceptibility pattern of Gram, negative bacteria. All isolated bacteria were significantly resistant to gentamycin, perfloxacin, tarivid and streptomycin. Shigella species was resistant to all isolated bacteria. Escherichia coli were significantly sensitive to chloramphenicol and augmentin (7.87.5%). Proteus species was significantly sensitive to Chloramphenicol (6,100%) and ciprofloxacin (5,83.3%) This confirmed that pathogenic bacteria can exist in cooked foods even though they may physically appear to be quite wholesome. Proper steps and good hygiene practice should be employed and good measures should be taken to ensure that the occurrence of these organisms in foods is kept within limit to reduce the risk of bacteria.
Professional Identity of educators who teach mathematics: looking for evidence in National Curriculum Guidelines
Authors: Gonzaga Bruno César Cardoso , Paula Enio Freire de
Published: January 2025

This article stems from a multi-paper research work within a professional master’s degree program, guided by the following question: What are the possible spaces for discussions about professional identity in the National Curriculum Guidelines regarding initial and continuing teacher education? From the perspective of Carlo Ginzburg’s evidential paradigm, this paper discusses how elements linked to the characterization of the professional identity of teachers who teach mathematics (TTMs) are presented in the National Curriculum Guidelines for the Education of Basic School Teachers (2006, 2015, 2019a, 2029b and 2020). Our work aimed to find problematizations about (i) the knowledge and expectations of prospective TTMs regarding the profession, (ii) vulnerability and sense of action, and (iii) political commitment. Among the results, we identified processes that aim to attribute other meanings to terms from the field of teacher education and the silencing of discussions on political commitment and the valuing of teaching work.
THE PRESENT STATE OF AFFAIRS AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF THE PRISON SYSTEM IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Authors: VLACH FRANTIŠEK , ČERVENKA PETR , KOLOUCHOVÁ TEREZA
Published: January 2025

This paper focuses on the current development of the Czech prison system, which feels the strain from prison overcrowding, the need to improve resocialization programmes, and to lower penological recidivism. The paper places particular emphasis on the growing share of women serving prison sentences. An additional area of discussion highlights the need for economic sustainability of the prison system. Said proposals could improve the financial circumstances of the prison system and raise the chances of successful prisoner reintegration into society, precisely because of the employment rate. This paper aims to illustrate the significance of the restorative approach in justice (in contrast to the retributive approach) in combination with economic effectiveness that it can assist in ensuring a stable prison system.
Risk Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus and Spike Protein on Cardiac Tissue: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Šerý O , Dziedzinska R
Published: January 2025

The global COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to significant morbidity and mortality, with a profound impact on cardiovascular health. This review investigates the mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2's interaction with cardiac tissue, particularly emphasizing the role of the Spike protein and ACE2 receptor in facilitating viral entry and subsequent cardiac complications. We dissect the structural features of the virus, its interactions with host cell receptors, and the resulting pathophysiological changes in the heart. Highlighting SARS-CoV-2's broad organ tropism, especially its effects on cardiomyocytes via ACE2 and TMPRSS2, the review addresses how these interactions exacerbate cardiovascular issues in patients with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Additionally, we assess both direct and indirect mechanisms of virus-induced cardiac damage, including myocarditis, arrhythmias, and long-term complications such as 'long COVID'. This review underscores the complexity of SARS-CoV-2’s impact on the heart, emphasizing the need for ongoing research to fully understand its long-term effects on cardiovascular health.
“Form Follows Function”: The Developmental Morphology of the Cardiac Atria
Authors: Neradilova C , Gregorovicova M , Kovanda J , Kvasilova A , Melenovsky V , Nanka O , Sedmera D
Published: January 2025

Although the heart atria have a lesser functional importance than the ventricles, atria play an important role in the pathophysiology of heart failure and supraventricular arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation. In addition, knowledge of atrial morphology recently became more relevant as cardiac electrophysiology and interventional procedures in the atria gained an increasingly significant role in the clinical management of patients with heart disease. The atrial chambers are thin-walled, and several vessels enter at the level of the atria. The left and right atrium have different structures and shape. In general, both atrial chambers have the venous part, the appendage, and the vestibule; different aspects of each part allow us to distinguish morphologically between the left and right atrium. The human atrial conduction system consists of the sinus node and the atrioventricular node with no histologically specialized conduction pathways in the atrial chamber and an interatrial connection. The data show that the propagation of the impulse depends mainly on the myocardial architecture in the atria and the orientation of the myocytes plays a significant role in conduction. To complete the picture, it is also important to know how the atria develop and what is the embryonic origin of its different structures, as this may play a role in the development of some pathological conditions such as atrial fibrillation or certain types of congenital heart defects. Functional impairment of the atria can in some situations severely compromise heart pumping function, and conversely, can support it if other areas are damaged, balancing the blood flow to the body for some time.
Erken Çocukluk Çağı Çürüklerinin Tedavisinde Gümüş Diamin Florürün Yeri ve Etki Alanlarıyla İlgili Yapılan Çalışmaların Derlenmesi
Authors: Karaduran Büşra , Koruyucu Mine
Published: January 2025

Diş çürüğü dünya genelinde en sık görülen halk sağlığı sorunlarından biridir. Çocuklarda oldukça yaygın olarak görülen tiplerinden Erken Çoculuk Çağı Çürükleri (EÇÇ) bu dönemde en sık görülen kronik hastalıklardan biridir ve çocukların sadece ağız sağlığını olumsuz yönde etkilemekle kalmaz genel sağlık durumunu, beslenmesini, büyüme ve gelişimini, yaşam kalitesini ve sosyal hayatını olumsuz yönde etkileyebilmektedir. Yönetiminde ve tedavisinde kullanılmak üzere geçmişten günümüze çok çeşitli planlamalar yapılmış ve yeni materyaller geliştirilmiştir. Diş çürüğünün durdurulmasında en yaygın olarak kullanılan florür içerikli ajanlara gümüşün eklenenerek etkinliğinin arttırılması düşünülmüş ve Gümüş Diamin Florür (GDF) içerikli solüsyonlar geliştirilmiştir. Uygulaması kolay, basit ve noninvaziv bir solüsyondur. Çürük dokusu üzerinde antibakteriyel ve remineralize edici etkinliğinin olduğu, çürüğün ilerlemesini durduğu yapılan çalışmalarda gösterilmiştir. En önemli dezavantajının ise diş dokularında siyah renklenmeye neden olabilmesi olarak bildirilmektedir. Hangi konsantrasyonun ve hangi uygulama protokolünün kullanılmasının daha iyi sonuçlar vereceğine dair daha çok çalışmaya ihtiyaç bulunmaktadır. Bu derlemenin amacı EÇÇ tedavisinde kullanımı gittikçe yaygınlaşan GDF içerikli solüsyonların etki alanları ile ilgili yapılan çalışmaların derlenmesidir.
Erkek Üreme Sisteminde SARS-CoV-2 RNA’sını Hedefleyen miRNA’ların ve Potansiyel Hedef Genlerinin İn Silico Olarak Belirlenmesi
Authors: Hekim Neslihan , Güneş Sezgin , Ergün Sercan
Published: January 2025

Amaç: Dünya genelinde milyonlarca mortalite ve morbiditeye neden olan SARS-CoV-2 enfeksiyonu insanlarda moleküler düzeyde çok sayıda farklı patolojiye sebep olmuştur. Yapılan çalışmalar bu virüsün erkek üreme hücreleri üzerine etkili olabileceğini göstermiştir. Bu çalışmada, SARS-CoV-2 enfeksiyonunun miRNA’lar aracılığı ile infertiliteye nasıl sebep olabileceğinin in silico araştırılması amaçlandı.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Sağlıklı testis dokusunda en yüksek oranda ifade edilen miRNA’lar Tissue Atlas'tan elde edildi. Bu miRNA’lar arasından COVID-19 RNA’sını hedeflediği belirlenen miRNA’lar miRDB veri tabanından listelendi. Elde edilen liste makine öğrenimi algoritmasını kullanan miRWalk veri tabanı ile karşılaştırıldı. Ortak hedefler deneysel olarak doğrulanmış miRNA-hedef etkileşimleri veri tabanı olan miRTarBase ve sonrasında TargetScan ile eşleştirildi.
Bulgular: COVID-19 RNA dizisini hedefleyen ve in silico olarak endojen seviyelerinin etkilendiği tespit edilen testis dokusuna özgü miRNA’lar belirlendi. Bunlardan hsa-miR-195-5p, hsa-miR-16-5p, hsa-miR-15a-5p, hsa-miR-15b-5p, hsa-miR-497-5p ve hsa-miR-424-5p’nin mir-15/16 ailesinin, hsa-miR-30c-5p, hsa-miR-30b-5p, hsa-miR-30a-5p’nin ise mir-30 ailesinin üyeleri olduğu ortaya çıkarıldı. Bu miRNA’ların potansiyel hedef genlerinin arasında hücre döngüsü başta olmak üzere, DNA hasarı, apoptoz, spermatogenez ve viral cevapla ilgili olan ABL2, BCL2, PLEKHA1, WNK3, CCNT2, DICER1, CCND1, CCND2, CCND3 ve WEE1 genlerinin olduğu gösterildi.
Sonuç: Bu çalışma SARS-CoV-2 enfeksiyonu ile beraber testis dokusuna özgü miRNA’ların ve potansiyel hedef genlerinin ifadesinin değişebileceğini göstermektedir, böylece SARS-CoV-2 enfeksiyonunun erkeklerde testis üzerine etkisini moleküler olarak açıklamaya yardımcı olabilir.