bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of hardiness on the psychological safety of fire fighters and rescuers
Authors:   Ivanovo State University, Shmeleva Elena A. ,   Ivanovo Fire and Rescue Academy of the State Fire Service of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Kislyakov Pavel A. ,   Russian State Social University,   ) Research Institute of the Federal Service for the Execution of Punishments of the Russian Federation, Dashevsky Alexander R. ,   Ivanovo Fire and Rescue Academy of the State Fire Service of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters
Published: October 2024

Introduction. The professional activity of a firefighter is inseparable from psychological states associated with risks and challenges. Performing the tasks of extinguishing fires, eliminating emergency situations and man-made disasters, firefighters act in a team. Their hardiness, the ability to use adaptive strategies in difficult situations, the skill of constructive interpersonal interaction depends on their psychological safety. The aim of the study is to examine firefighters' resilience and its contribution to psychological safety. Materials and methods. The following methods were used: The Hardiness Survey (S. Muddy), The Security Questionnaire (Ch. Kong and L. Ahn), The Portrait Values Questionnaire (Sh. Schwartz). The study on the basis of IPSA GPSA of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia involved firefighters studying in the master's programme in the direction of “Fire Safety”. Methods of mathematical data processing (descriptive statistics, Spearman rank correlation, regression analysis) were implemented in IBM SPSS Statistics 26 package. Results. The mean scores of resilience, personal psychological safety of firefighters were above the normative values. Significant correlations were found between psychological safety and resilience of firefighters, and involvement as a component of resilience is a predictor of psychological safety with the dominance of values of caring for people and nature. Conclusion. Firefighters' willingness to take risks, sense of confidence and control, and engagement enable adaptive, resilient coping mechanisms. Firefighters' higher sense of psychological safety reflects their ability to better cope with stress, make informed decisions, work effectively as a team, and maintain their psychological well-being in high-risk and highresponsibility environments. Job involvement and commitment to the values of the profession enhance their sense of psychological safety in a teamwork environment and confidence in control. It is important for leaders of fire and rescue organisations to understand the psychological benefits based on resilience and firefighters' sense of psychological safety and to employ practices to develop them.
The relationship of technophobia and technophilia with intrasubjective factors in representatives of different age groups
Authors:   Russian State Social University, Saenko Alexsey Y.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. The implementation of “intelligent” systems capable of independently collecting, processing and analyzing information opens up wide opportunities and prospects, but also puts society in front of complex challenges and dilemmas, which is reflected in the attitude of the individual to such systems and technologies. It is important that the active integration of the latest achievements of science and technology into everyday life is commensurate with the psychological readiness of society for appropriate innovative transformations. In this regard, the issue of identifying psychological factors related to an overly open attitude to technology (technophilia) and fear of technology (technophobia) becomes extremely relevant, which will contribute to achieving a balance with regard to new technologies and increasing the reflexivity of society regarding possible technological risks in the near future. The purpose of the empirical study is to study the relationship between technophilia and technophobia in representatives of different age groups with intrasubjective factors. Materials and methods. The study involved 240 respondents aged 20 to 51 years (Mage=31.31; SD=11.54), of which 113 men (Mage=31.87; SD=12.28) and 127 women (Mage=30.81; SD=10.86). The following standardised methods were used: the Schwartz’s PVQ-21 value questionnaire, the A.B. Kupreichenko's methodology "Trust/distrust of personality in the world, self and other people", “Technophilia” and “Technophobia” scales of the attitude to technology questionnaire by G.U. Soldatova et al. Results. The specificity of technophobia and technophilia in representatives of the youthful (20-21 years old) middle (38-51 years old) age is shown. The interrelationships of technophobia and technophilia with intrasubjective factors were established: a person's trust/distrust of himself, other people, the world around him, value profile and personality traits. Predictors of technophobia and technophilia have been identified in men and women of adolescent and middle age (the second period of adulthood). Conclusion. Technophilia and technophobia, which are psychological phenomena of different content, are interrelated with the level of confidence of a person in himself/herself, the world around him/her and other people, value profile and personality traits, and the content of this relationship is revealed taking into account gender and age characteristics.
Experiencing new Learning, Interaction and Visualization Process using Augmented Reality Technology
Authors: Sidhu Manjit Singh , Ying Jee Geak
Published: October 2024

Many learning methods have changed the way students learn. One method that is achieving much attention is augmented reality (AR). AR is a technology that blends simulated and real environment during the learning, interaction and visualization process. This study explores how far AR technology has come to support students in their learning and interest in using this technology. The objective of this paper was to determine the usefulness of multiple markers interaction user interface for an AR application. A hands on practical lab was conducted with first year engineering students at UNITEN. Two AR applications were tested by the students using single marker and multiple markers for interaction. The opinions and preferences regarding the two user interfaces (also known as tangible user interface) that can be used for problem solving activities was obtained. The first AR application using single marker comprises two markers to interact with the problem presented. The second AR application using multiple markers on a single paper was used for the same purpose. These two operationally equivalent user interfaces were given to selected students to interact with the AR applications. During the hands on practical, data were collected regarding the student’s preference, effectiveness (attractive) and easy-to-use. The quantitative and qualitative analysis which followed, indicated that the multiple markers user interface was more preferred, effective and easy to use.
Mathematical Model and Program for the Sizing of Counter-flow Natural Draft Wet Cooling Towers
Authors: Opriș Ioana , Cenușă Victor-Eduard
Published: October 2024

Assuring the necessary temperature and mass flow rate of the cooling water to the condenser represents an essential condition for the efficient operation of a steam power plant. The paper presents equations which describe the physical phenomena and the mathematical model for the design of counter-flow natural draft wet cooling towers. Following is given the flow-chart of the associated computer program. A case study is made to show the results of the computer program and emphasize the interdependence between the main design parameters.
Interaction via Remote Controlling in Virtual Learning Environment
Authors: Erdem Hüseyin Aşkın , Utku Semih , Çakır Şen
Published: October 2024

This work basically investigates the interaction without touching (remote controlling) method which is one of the methods to establish interaction with virtual environments. This method enables the user to navigate or modify objects in the virtual environment by interacting with it without the need to use any input devices. When the virtual environment is started, the user image is recorded via web camera and the images coming from camera are processed on computer and reflected back to the user. By this way, user can navigate through virtual environment and can interact with it. Also, this virtual application aims to enable primary school students with no skill yet in using mouse and keyboard to navigate the virtual environment. The evaluation forms related with the virtual class menus that are included in the virtual environment were utilized in the virtual application’s tests done in the classes. Statistical data retrieved from these tests were investigated in this work.
Association Rule Mining to Identify Critical Demographic Variables Influencing the Degree of Burnout in A Regional Teaching Hospital
Authors: Lee Yii-Ching , Huang Chih-Hsuan , Lin Yi-Chen , Wu Hsin-Hung
Published: October 2024

This study uses apriori algorithm of IBM SPSS Modeler 14.1 on nine questions of emotional exhaustion dimension along with ten demographic variables from a regional teaching hospital in Taiwan in 2014 to identify critical demographic variables that influence the degree of burnout. By setting up the support of 25%, confidence of 80%, and lift of 1.5, twenty nine rules are found. To further refine the rules by their similarities, seven major combinations are summarized. The major characteristics are depicted below. Female medical staffs with college/university education who are not in charge of supervisor/manager with very often direct patient contacts feel much stressful to work with people directly and all day. That is, they have relatively higher degree of burnout. In summary, four demographic variables are found to be the major variables that influence emotional exhaustion, including gender, supervisor/manager, education, and direct patient contact.
The Modern Concept of Measuring Efficiency - Implementation and Attitudes of BSC
Authors: Slavica Tomić , Ljubica Komazec , Jelena Jevtić
Published: October 2024

In modern information environment it is not enough that companies measure their results only using data from the past. BSC (Balanced Scorecard) can be considered superior to previous approaches of strategic performance management that focus only on financial measures. Balanced Scorecard includes both financial and non-financial measures that drive future financial organization performances. The research questions, which this work provides answers to, is concerned by the level of awareness of 37 surveyed managers of small, medium and large companies in the Republic of Serbia with the BSC, then identifying the degree of BSC implementation in these companies, as well as the reasons for not adopting the BSC and tests which use similar performance measures.
Behaviour of Large Cylindrical Offshore Structures Subjected to Wave Loads
Authors: DAĞLI Begüm Yurdanur , Yiğit Muhammed Ensar , GÖKKUŞ Ümit
Published: October 2024

Spar-type and monopole substructures consisting of a large-diameter, single vertical cylinders have been used as wind turbine towers, oil storage platforms, tankers and wave energy converters at deepwater region in the sea. These towers and platforms are exposed to environmental forces such as wind, wave and current. Wave force is the most effective force in the total environmental force. The body disturbs the incident wave and Diffraction Theory is used for computing the pressure distribution for designing the structure. Therefore, this study aims to present the effect of structural design of towers on dynamic behavior due to wave actions. Two different cases of structural models are selected to employ bidirectional fluid structure interaction (FSI) analysis. Diffraction Theory is utilized to investigate wave forces. Solid and fluid domains are modeled in Abaqus finite elements program. Behaviors of various types of offshore structures are evaluated and compared according to the significant stresses and displacements. The hydrodynamic pressure on the cylindrical structure surface and the diffraction forces acting on structures are presented. Mode shapes, first three natural frequencies are comparatively given.
Effect of the Composition of the Mediterranean Diet on Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, Fat Level, and Visceral Fat in Patients with Obesity
Authors: Septiadi Endry , Juliastuti Henny , Rakhmat Iis Inayati , Handayani Dewi Ratih , Afdhalah Muhammad Haekal , Ramadhan Muhammad Naufal , Hanif Fadli Nurul
Published: October 2024

Excessive and unhealthy fat storage is known as obesity. Both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids are highly encouraged in the Mediterranean diet. Obese patients at a Bandung clinic were studied to examine how the Mediterranean diet affects their BMI, waist size, fat percentage, and visceral fat. Analytical observational methods utilizing prospective cohort observations were employed. A systematic random sample technique was used to carry out the sampling. Participants were 34 overweight individuals who had twelve monthly food pattern assessments and two monthly examinations for body mass index (BMI), waist size, fat percentage, and visceral fat. To compare proportions between the rMED adherence groups and to look for differences in the composition of the Mediterranean diet on BMI, waist circumference, fat content, and visceral fat, we used the ANOVA test and Tuckey’s post-hoc test. In addition, the eight tenets of the Mediterranean diet were assessed using linear regression. The average age of the obese patients who followed the Mediterranean diet was 57.54 years, and 79.41% of them were female. It was found that the components of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seafood, and dairy products had a substantial impact on the body mass index of the participants, while the components of vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, seeds, meat, fish, olive oil, and dairy products did not have a significant impact on the waist circumference, fat content, or visceral fat.
Keywords: body mass index, fat content Mediterranean diet composition, obesity, visceral fat, waist circumference
Licensing Business Services Through the SiCantik Cloud Application System
Authors: Ellyana Cut Putri , Ibrahim Syafei , Suharnoko Dwi
Published: October 2024

Licensing business services through the SiCantik Cloud application system at the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services office in Banda Aceh City is an implementation of business licensing services that are integrated electronically to speed up business licensing in Banda Aceh City. By providing one-stop integrated services, people can get services that are easier, faster, and more effective. One of the regulatory targets implemented by the government is the SiCantik Cloud application system, which is a smart application for integrated licensing services for the public. The theoretical benefits based on the results of this research provide an embodiable design for the SiCantik Cloud application system at DMP-PTSP in Banda Aceh City. The practical use of this research is expected to be input and consideration in the implementation of non-business licensing services through the SiCantik Cloud application system at DPM-PTSP in Banda Aceh City. This research approach was carried out using qualitative descriptive methods through interview techniques, documentation, observation, and drawing conclusions to obtain business licensing services through the SiCantik Cloud application system in Banda Aceh City. The research results show that the business licensing services through the SiCantik Cloud application system at the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services office in Banda Aceh City mean that the applicant’s ability is only limited to fulfilling the business licensing documents being carried out.
Keywords: business, licensing, services
How Does Social Media Influence Tourist Behavior? A Conceptual Framework for Exploration
Authors: Mahajan Prachi , Gupta Bharti , Pedapalli Sarath Chandrakanth
Published: October 2024

Purpose of the study: In the era of digitalization, the introduction of social media platforms has fundamentally changed how people access and exchange information, significantly impacting various societal spheres, including the travel and tourism industry. This study presents a conceptual framework of existing literature to examine the relationship between social media and its influence on travel behaviors in choosing tourist destinations.
Methodology: An evaluation of recently published research papers, articles, and publications on social media and its influence on travel behaviors was conducted.
Main Findings: Visitors may find it challenging to sort through possibilities due to information overload and decision fatigue caused by the abundance of data. However, when it comes to information exposure, perception creation, and decision-making during the pre-trip preparation stage, social media is an essential source of travel-related information.
Applications of the study: This study highlights the multifaceted ways social media impacts travelers' decision-making processes, leading to a paradigm shift in how tourist destinations are chosen.
Novelty/Originality of the study: This study encompasses review of more than 50 sources that inludes, research papers, blogs, websites, newspaper articles, magazines topresent a comprehensive view on the said title.
Outsourcing Non-Core Services in Healthcare: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Authors: Karakolias Stefanos
Published: October 2024

Outsourcing non-core services in healthcare, such as housekeeping, IT support, catering, and security, has emerged as a popular strategy for healthcare organizations looking to reduce costs and focus on patient care. This paper presents a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of outsourcing these services, considering both financial and operational implications. Through a combination of quantitative analysis and qualitative insights from healthcare administrators, the study explores how outsourcing affects cost savings, operational efficiency, and overall service quality.
The findings indicate that outsourcing non-core services can lead to significant cost reductions—ranging from 7% to 28% depending on the service—while also enhancing operational efficiency. In particular, services such as housekeeping and IT support benefit from outsourcing due to the specialized expertise of third-party providers. Outsourced services not only reduce internal operational burdens but also contribute to a more streamlined allocation of resources toward core healthcare functions, including patient care.
However, the analysis also highlights several risks, such as loss of control over service quality and concerns related to data security, particularly when IT services are outsourced. These challenges can potentially affect the reliability of healthcare operations if not properly managed. The study suggests that healthcare organizations must implement strict service-level agreements (SLAs) and performance monitoring mechanisms to mitigate these risks and ensure continuity of high-quality service delivery.
AVALIAÇÃO DA APRENDIZAGEM NO CONTEXTO DE ENSINO REMOTO EMERGENCIAL
Authors: Neves Daniella Gualberto , Borges Regilson Maciel
Published: October 2024

A avaliação, uma ferramenta que ocupa um espaço importante em todas as etapas do processo de ensino e aprendizagem, adotou novas configurações no período de ensino remoto emergencial, uma vez que também precisou ocorrer remotamente. Logo, esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a produção de conhecimento publicada sobre a avaliação da aprendizagem no ensino fundamental durante o período de pandemia. Propôs-se como metodologia a pesquisa bibliográfica realizada na plataforma Google Acadêmico e posteriormente os dados foram submetidos à técnica da Análise de Conteúdo. Os resultados mostraram que ainda existem poucos trabalhos que abarcam essa temática por ser um assunto contemporâneo. Contudo, mesmo em um período desafiador como o ensino remoto, os estudos revelaram que os processos de avaliação da aprendizagem ocorreram, e muitas vezes, mediados pelo uso de recursos tecnológicos.
EQUOTERAPIA E ESTUDANTES COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA
Authors: Carvalho Castro Felipe , Del Pino José Claudio
Published: October 2024

Este artigo se propõe a discutir a atuação da equoterapia para alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) no município de Cícero Dantas/BA. Entendendo que a ação age como facilitadora da prática educativa, percebemos que a prática contribui como disparadora no decréscimo da ansiedade, aumento da concentração e foco na atenção. Também, é um método interventivo que utiliza o cavalo como recurso cinesioterapêutico dentro de uma abordagem multidisciplinar nas áreas de equitação, educação e saúde, promovendo a reeducação e a reabilitação motora e mental do praticante. Desse modo, este breve estudo procura discutir em que a equoterapia pode ajudar no tratamento de crianças com TEA e como essa pode contribuir no ensino-aprendizagem.
TEORIA MULTIFOCAL E A ESCOLA DA INTELIGÊNCIA
Authors: Da Rosa Silveira Garros Mariana , Ripa Roselaine
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a Teoria da Inteligência Multifocal, proposta por Augusto Jorge Cury, para analisar seu subproduto, a Escola da Inteligência, por meio dos conceitos de Indústria Cultural e Semiformação. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter exploratório e bibliográfico e que recupera o pensamento constelativo de Theodor W. Adorno enquanto método. Inicialmente, delimita-se o conceito de Teoria da Inteligência Multifocal por meio do livro homônimo para localizar os fundamentos da Escola da Inteligência. Em seguida, há o mapeamento dos produtos e pacotes/serviços oferecidos pela Escola da Inteligência a partir das oito abas que compõem o seu site. Na sequência, desenvolve-se uma análise da proposta Escola da Inteligência à luz da Teoria Crítica da Sociedade para a discussão dos seguintes eixos: potencial (de)formador dos fazeres docentes; a promessa de apaziguamento, conformação e disciplinamento dos alunos; educação como produto da Indústria Cultural. Por fim, tece-se algumas reflexões teórico-críticas sobre concepções de escola, docência e de currículo diante do uso de pacotes educacionais como a Escola da Inteligência.
El Desayuno perfecto de Alejandra Kamiya ¿ amor o trabajo no pago?
Authors: Leal Marcelle Ferreira
Published: October 2024

El cuento Desayuno Perfecto, de Alejandra Kamiya, destaca el empeño de la protagonista en preparar la primera comida de la familia como un rito impecable. Narrada en segunda persona del singular y ubicada mayormente en el espacio de la casa, la trama juega con el lector con sus voces y silencios, presencias y ausencias, de manera que nos invita a una reflexión sobre los límites entre afecto y explotación. Se propone un debate en el que se analiza si el orden que se establece en la narrativa es amor o trabajo no pago. Con esta finalidad se entabla un diálogo con las teorías de la literatura (XAVIER, 2012), geografía (TUAN, 1980;1983), filosofía (BEAUVOIR, 2010; FEDERICI, 2017; 2019) arqueología (HERNANDO, 2012) y sociología (GUIMARÃES et alli, 2011; RODRÍGUEZ ENRIQUEZ (2015); SALVADOR (2007). Al problematizar las relaciones domésticas a través de la literatura, que es un arte humanizador según Antonio Candido (2011), tenemos la posibilidad de visibilizarlas y desnaturalizar los discursos que las abarcan.
Enhancing Visualization of Roman Aqueducts and Water Canalization in Volubilis, Morocco: A Study Using UAV Photogrammetry and Field Observations
Authors: Lachhab Ahmed , Benyassine El Mehdi
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the application of Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs) photogrammetry alongside field observations to enhance the visualization of aqueduct and water canalization systems in Volubilis, Morocco, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Focused on the Roman period, the research explores the aqueducts’ role in supplying water to diverse structures, including private houses, cisterns, public fountains, baths, official buildings, and public latrines. The city’s growth from the Mauretanian period to its establishment as a Roman municipality in 42 A.D. witnessed the development of significant structures and an intricate water management system. The aqueducts sourced water from the springs of Fertassa and Laksar, utilizing the topography and gravity to direct water from upland to Volubilis. In contrast to previous studies relying on surface observations and/or geophysical methods, the research herein study integrates both photogrammetry and field observation techniques. Orthomosaics maps, digital 3D models, and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) obtained from Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) surveys of Volubilis were used to illustrate the aqueducts’ orientation and direction of canalization within the city. The complex network of water systems within houses is exemplified by the House of Venus and the House of Orpheus. The study identifies three main categories: surface and subsurface canals, intra-wall conduits made of ceramic or lead, and/or a combination of both. Despite gaps resulting from the loss or collapse of entire structures, the study successfully connects water conduits from aqueducts to various locations in Volubilis. The DEM underscores the crucial role of gravity in water distribution, prompting inquiries into the mechanisms involved and suggesting potential employment of surface, siphoning, over-wall canalization, and/or a combination thereof. Photogrammetric analysis, coupled with meticulous field observations, contributes to the reconstruction of a comprehensive conceptual model of the hydraulic system of Volubilis. The latter showcases elaborate water basins, latrines, baths, and fountains, with water directed through a vertical ceramic pipe fed by underground channels originating from the main aqueduct crossing the center of Volubilis. This research provides valuable insights into Roman water supply and infrastructure management, highlighting the seamless integration of photogrammetry, field observations, and historical evidence. The findings significantly contribute to our understanding of ancient aqueduct systems and their role in sustaining urban life in the Roman city of Volubilis.
Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary September 2024
Authors: Kelly Luke
Published: October 2024

Monthly Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summaries aim to signpost FCDO and others to the latest relevant evidence and discourse on humanitarian action. It is structured around FCDO humanitarian framework themes: Protect: Protect civilians, IDPs, refugees, marginalised groups including women and girls, and humanitarian access. Prioritise: Prioritise effective humanitarian assistance to people in greatest need. Prevent: Prevent and anticipate future shocks and rebuild resilience in protracted and recurring crises. Further detail on methodology and scope at the end. Click on the hyperlinks to bring you to the relevant literature. We hope this is a useful resource and you can read all the articles produced by brilliant authors and organisations(!), but each month we also invite a guest to identify their five “star reads” from the wider list. This does not represent an organisational position or assessment of rigour, but rather a personal choice of published evidence, guidance or discourse that are of special interest or impact.
Seismotectonic activity of the Lyakhovichi fault in the Pripyat trough
Authors: Aronov G.
Published: October 2024

The main result of the work was the identification of the present-day seismotectonic regime of an active zone of the Lyakhovichi regional fault. The areal and space-time distribution of the earthquake epicenters along the fault line was reconstructed. The coordinates of the seismically active fault zone located within an area of 52.738—53.037° N and 26.830—28.034° E were determined. It was found that the distribution of earthquakes along the fault line occurred non-uniformly in space and time. The period from 2012 till 2021 was the most active one by the quantity of occurred earth quakes (169) and released total seismic energy (4.5929•109 J). The strongest earthquake with a magnitude M = 2.9 was recorded in the eastern part of the fault on September 03, 2021. Our reconstructions determined the value of seismic dislocation along the fault, which corresponded to the kinematic slip fault. To characterize the modern seismogeodynamic activity in the Lyakhovichi fault zone, a comprehensive technique based on long-term monitoring of seismic events was used. Based on the performed studies, the seismotectonic potential of the seismoactive zone of the Lyakhovichi fault was determined.
Pengaruh Rantai Pasok Halal Terhadap Kinerja Produksi Makanan UMKM
Authors: Irma Fahriani
Published: October 2024

The supply chain is a series of overall processes starting from the management, movement, storage and handling of raw materials, inventory of semi-finished goods, which ends with satisfied customers. Researchers use the R-A theory (Resource-Advantage Theory) to explain internal factors and the role of company performance. Researchers use quantitative research with survey methods with data collection techniques, namely questionnaires. The level of potential for the development of MSMEs in Jember Regency is large and continues to increase based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Jember Regency also has the largest number of MSMEs in East Java with a total of 647,416. In addition, the market coverage it has is already extensive to various cities and provinces. This is supported by data obtained from media such as Jember radar, detik.com, Tv One, and Kompas Tv. Seeing from these data, its distribution and marketing in Mayang District are areas with the highest production compared to other areas. The population in this study were all Mayang Peanut Cake MSMEs as many as 31 Mayang Peanut Cake MSME business actors in Jember Regency. The results of this study used multiple linear regression analysis by conducting a t-test (partial) and f-test (simultaneous). The results of the analysis indicate that partially the three variables in this study, namely the halal supply chain, HR quality, marketing have a positive and significant influence on production performance. Simultaneously, the three independent variables in this study have a positive and significant influence on the performance of MSME food production.
El cuidado en residencias de mayores
Authors: Urrutia Pujana Leixuri
Published: October 2024

Este estudio examina críticamente la legislación vasca que regula las residencias de mayores, centrándose específicamente en los retos que plantea su alto nivel de feminización y precariedad. Adoptando un enfoque ecléctico que integra teorías postestructuralistas y estructuralistas, y utilizando el método WPR de Bacchi, esta investigación analiza cómo la legislación construye y perpetúa discursos en torno a la naturaleza feminizada y precaria de la atención residencial. Partiendo de investigaciones anteriores sobre la asociación entre asistencia social y feminidad, este estudio analiza los supuestos y los retos del actual marco normativo. Los resultados revelan que la legislación simplifica en exceso estas cuestiones, atribuyendo su persistencia a la inactividad de las trabajadoras y a la falta de educación y formación en materia de género. Sin embargo, esta representación pasa por alto la naturaleza de género de los problemas, la estructura jerárquica de las residencias de mayores y la influencia de las tradiciones culturales en juego. Además, en el contexto más amplio de un Estado del bienestar neoliberal marcado por la privatización, la disminución de los niveles de trabajo y la reducción de los derechos laborales, la legislación puede perpetuar involuntariamente los sistemas capitalistas patriarcales. Al arrojar luz sobre estas complejidades, este estudio pretende fomentar una comprensión más matizada del trabajo de cuidados, abogando por el reconocimiento de su valor y promoviendo prácticas de cuidados equitativas e inclusivas que defiendan los derechos y el bienestar de las mujeres cuidadoras.
Violación y muerte social
Authors: Mann Bonnie
Published: October 2024

Una violación que no conlleva violencia física que ponga en riesgo la vida, que es cometida por algún conocido de la víctima y/o que no es denunciada por la víctima (la cual denominaré violación cotidiana) incita las siguientes dos preguntas: “¿Por qué la víctima no luchó o huyó?” y “¿Por qué no le contó a alguien más?” Recientemente, estudios sobre la “inmovilidad tónica” basados en depredación animal han presentado una explicación fisiológica de las experiencias de inmovilización que tienen lugar durante la agresión sexual. La yuxtaposición de la depredación animal con la agresión sexual cotidiana genera una pregunta: ¿Cómo es que una respuesta que, en animales, está reservada para escenarios letales y sin salida se presenta en casosde violación en los que la víctima no teme morir y no presenta lesiones físicas extremas? Los estudios sobre inmovilidad tónica en animales no nos ayudan a responder a esta pregunta ni a explicar por qué las mujeres deciden no denunciar cuando son víctimas de una violación. Una exploración filosófica acerca del sentido de la inmovilidad tónica en casos de agresión sexual nos ayuda a justificar la yuxtaposición de escenarios de vida o muerte con casos de violación en los que la vida no está en peligro y nos permite entender las razones por las que las mujeres guardan silencio tras una agresión sexual. La violación es acompañada por sentidos históricos profundos que pueden ser encapsulados en la noción de “muerte social”, la cual en los EstadosUnidos está asociada con la conquista colonial, la esclavitud y el empobrecimiento. El espectro de la muerte social asedia la violación cotidiana y produce respuestas de vida o muerte.
Ferrero García, Emilio. El derecho de sufragio femenino en el constitucionalismo español. Especial referencia a la Constitución de 1931
Authors: Martín Guardado Sergio
Published: October 2024

Este artículo reseña :  Ferrero García, Emilio. El derecho de sufragio femenino en el constitucionalismo español. Especial referencia a la Constitución de 1931. Madrid: Aranzadi, 2024, 235 páginas.
Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Çevre Tutumlarının Belirlenmesi ve Çevre Davranışlarının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Öznur Muz Feyza Nehir , Aydoğan Gedik Sevil , Yücel Ezgi , Arslantaş Didem , Ünsal Alaettin
Published: October 2024

Çevre davranışlarının geliştirilmesi için toplumda çevre sağlığı konusunda farkındalık oluşturularak bilgilendirilme yapılması; çevre bilincini benimsemiş nesillerin yetişmesi ve daha bilinçli, daha sorumlu bireylerin artması için atılması gereken adımların başında gelmektedir. Çalışmada bir üniversitenin tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinin çevreye yönelik tutumlarının belirlenmesi ve çevresel davranışlarının değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma kesitsel bir çalışma olup çalışma grubunu bir üniversitenin Tıp Fakültesinde öğrenim gören 874 (%55,21) öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Anket formda bazı sosyodemografik özellikler, Çevresel Davranış Ölçeği ve araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan çevreye yönelik bazı sorular yer aldı. Anketler öğrenciler tarafından çevrim içi olarak dolduruldu. Analizler için Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis ve Spearman korelasyon testleri kullanıldı. Katılımcıların %37,5'ini (n=328) preklinik sınıflar, %62,5'ini (n=546) ise klinik sınıflar oluşturdu. Çalışmada 21 yaş ve altında olanlar, kadın cinsiyet, preklinik sınıflar, kendini çevre dostu olarak tanımlayanlar, çevre bilinci ve çevre sağlığı konusunda herhangi bir toplantıya katılmış ya da eğitim almış olanlar, evsel atıklarını organik/cam/plastik gibi gruplara ayıranlar, çevreye zararlı olabilecek atıkları izole edenler, kısa mesafeli seyahatler için araba kullanmayanlar ve tek kullanımlık malzeme kullanımından kaçınanların Çevresel Davranış Ölçeği puanları daha yüksek idi. Ölçekten alınan puan ile çevresel tutumlara ilişkin maddeler arasında orta düzeyde pozitif korelasyon bulundu (r=0.616; p<0.001). Çalışmamızda tıp fakültesi öğrencileri gibi topluma örnek teşkil eden kesimden çevre davranışı ve tutumlarının daha olumlu olması beklenmektedir. Çevre davranışının daha olumlu hale getirilmesi için geri dönüşüm projelerinin desteklenmesi, öğrenim müfredatlarına çevre bilincine yönelik ders programlarının eklenmesi ve çevre sağlığı alanında yeni araştırmaların yapılması önerilebilir.
Esculin-Induced Apoptosis and Suppression of Leukemia Surface Markers in HL-60 and THP-1 Cells: A Potential Selective Anticancer Agent
Authors: Meriç Neslihan , Özbayer Cansu
Published: October 2024

Esculin, a natural coumarin compound primarily derived from Cortex fraxini, is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Leukemia, a type of hematological cancer, is characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of white blood cells and has high mortality rates. In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential anticancer effects of esculin (Esculetin-6-Glucoside) on leukemia cell lines, focusing on how this compound could be utilized in cancer treatment through apoptotic pathways. Our experiments used acute promyelocytic leukemia (HL-60) and acute monocytic leukemia (THP-1) cell lines. Cancer cell counting and viability analyses were conducted using the MTS assay(5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4,5-dimethylthiazol)-3-(4-sulfophenyl) tetrazolium inner salt assay). Apoptosis was assessed using FITC-labeled Annexin V and propidium iodide. Caspase-3 activation, cytochrome C release, leukemia cell surface markers, and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were analyzed via flow cytometry. Our results demonstrated that esculin can induce apoptosis in leukemia cell lines. Additionally, leukemia surface markers post-treatment were statistically significantly reduced post-treatment in both cell lines. HL-60 and THP-1 cells exhibited different cellular responses in terms of MMP, Caspase-3, and Cytochrome C activities; HL-60 cells were more resistant to esculin treatment, while THP-1 cells were more sensitive. These findings suggest that esculin could become a potential agent in cancer treatment by targeting apoptotic pathways. However, more in vivo studies and preclinical modeling are needed to understand the anticancer effects of esculin fully. Evaluating its efficacy against different cancer types could further expand the therapeutic potential of this compound.
Real-time robust liver and gallbladder segmentation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy using convolutional neural networks: an analysis
Authors: Ghobadi Vahideh , Ismail Luthffi Idzhar , Wan Hasan Wan Zuha , Ahmad Haron , Rashidi Ramli Hafiz , Norsahperi Nor Mohd Haziq , Tharek Anas , Hanapiah Fazah Akhtar
Published: October 2024

Aim: Images in different laparoscopic cholecystectomy datasets are acquired using various camera models, parameters, and settings, with the annotation methods varying by institution. These factors result in inconsistent inference performance of the network model. This study aims to identify the optimal network model architecture for liver and gallbladder segmentation from several options. Then, the performance and robustness of the optimal network model are evaluated using an independent dataset that is not included in the training.

Methods: The public dataset, CholecSeg8k, was utilized as the input for the network model training, validation, and testing. A local private dataset from KPJ Damansara Hospital, Selangor, Malaysia, was used for testing purposes only. For the implementation of liver and gallbladder segmentation, segmentation models, a public Python library was employed.

Results: Among the experiments, highly accurate liver and gallbladder segmentation results were achieved using the feature pyramid network (FPN) architecture as the network model, with the Inception-ResNet-v2 architecture as the network backbone. The best-trained network model resulted in a loss of 0.070955, a mean intersection over union (IoU) score of 0.95896, and a mean F1-score of 0.9773 on the test set. However, visualized results for the private dataset contained considerable false-negative areas.

Conclusion: The proposed automated technique has the potential to serve as an alternative to the conventional indocyanine green injection along with near-infrared fluorescence imaging (ICG-NIRF)-based method for liver and gallbladder segmentation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Future work will focus on enhancing the results of the private dataset. Additionally, a surgeon-assistant robotic arm that will use the liver and gallbladder segmentation results for camera steering will be analyzed.
KONTROL SLIDING MODE ADAPTIF DENGAN VAKSINASI DAN TREATMENT PADA MODEL PENYEBARAN TUBERKULOSIS
Authors: Ayu Regina Wahyudyah Sonata
Published: October 2024

This research examines the design of adaptive sliding mode control in a tuberculosis (TB) disease spread model, considering uncertainties within the model. The TB model involves five state variables (susceptible individuals, vaccinated individuals, individuals with latent TB infection, individuals with active TB infection, and individuals under treatment) and three control input variables consisting of vaccination and treatment. The objective of this control design is to reduce the number of susceptible individuals, individuals with active TB infection, and the number of individuals under treatment by tracking the given reference functions. Stability and convergence of tracking errors of the controlled system are proved using the Lyapunov Stability Theorem. Numerical simulations are conducted to evaluate the performance of the designed control under various parameter uncertainty conditions. Based on the simulation results, it is shown that the adaptive sliding mode controllers guarantee the convergence of tracking errors is achieved despite the presence of uncertainty in the model.
Impacto da desinfeção de hortofrutícolas no consumo de água e no seu perfil microbiológico
Authors:   Eurest Portugal, Lda., Rua Miguel Serrano, n.º 9,  4.º Piso, 1495-173 Algés, Portugal, Oliveira Beatriz ,   Nova Medical School,  Campo Mártires da Pátria,  n.º 130, 1169-056 Lisboa, Portugal, Roseira Ana ,   Eurest Portugal, Lda., Rua Miguel Serrano, n.º 9,  4.º Piso, 1495-173 Algés, Portugal, Espanhol Catarina ,   Eurest Portugal, Lda., Rua Miguel Serrano, n.º 9,  4.º Piso, 1495-173 Algés, Portugal, Viana Isa ,   Eurest Portugal, Lda., Rua Miguel Serrano, n.º 9,  4.º Piso, 1495-173 Algés, Portugal, Ferreira Rita ,   Eurest Portugal, Lda., Rua Miguel Serrano, n.º 9,  4.º Piso, 1495-173 Algés, Portugal
Published: October 2024

A manipulação de alimentos crus pode ter impacto na segurança alimentar, pelo que é frequente a desinfeção dos hortofrutícolas com recurso a produtos à base de cloro. Contudo, têm-se levantado questões sobre a sua segurança para a saúde pública e meio ambiente. É também importante considerar o impacto da desinfeção destes hortofrutícolas no consumo de água. O presente estudo teve como objetivos avaliar o impacto da desinfeção de hortofrutícolas no consumo de água (fase I) e no seu perfil microbiológico (fase II). Na fase I, quantificou-se a água consumida na lavagem com água potável (V0) e desinfeção com hipoclorito de sódio (70 ppm) seguido de enxaguamento (V1). Verificou-se que o volume médio de água consumida em V0 representa 30% e em V1 representa 70%. Na fase II, foram realizadas análises microbiológicas às amostras de hortofrutícolas sem lavagem (T0), lavados com água potável (T1) e submetidos a desinfeção com hipoclorito de sódio (70 ppm) seguido de enxaguamento (T2). Não se verificaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas no perfil microbiológico dos hortofrutícolas entre as três etapas. Os resultados obtidos revelam que a desinfeção destes hortofrutícolas poderá ser dispensável. A eliminação deste procedimento pode levar à poupança média anual de 20 531 477 L de água. Estes dados salientam a importância de reduzir o consumo de água, sem comprometer a segurança alimentar, contribuindo para os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável definidos pela Agenda 2030.
Intervenção alimentar e nutricional na diverticulose do cólon
Authors:   Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro,  Quinta de Prados,  5000-801 Vila Real,  Portugal, Teixeira Liliana , Sampaio Mónica ,   Serviço de Cirurgia  Geral - Unidade de Cirurgia  Colorretal da Unidade  Local de Saúde de Santo  António, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar,  4099-001 Porto, Portugal, Magalhães Vânia ,   Serviço de Nutrição da  Unidade Local de Saúde  de Santo António,  Largo do Prof. Abel  Salazar,  4099-001 Porto, Portugal,   EPIUnit - Instituto  de Saúde Pública da  Universidade do Porto,  Rua das Taipas, n.º 135,  4050-600 Porto, Portugal,   Laboratório para a  Investigação Integrativa e  Translacional em Saúde  Populacional (ITR) da  Universidade do Porto,  Rua das Taipas, n.º 135,  4050-600 Porto, Portugal
Published: October 2024

A diverticulose do cólon consiste na presença de alterações anatómicas em forma de bolsa na parede do intestino grosso, passando a designar-se doença diverticular quando se desenvolvem sintomas. Por sua vez, a doença diverticular, subdivide-se em doença diverticular sintomática não complicada, diverticulite aguda ou crónica (não complicada ou complicada), hemorragia diverticular e colite associada à diverticulose. Têm sido descritos diversos fatores modificáveis que influenciam o desenvolvimento e o tratamento destas condições, em particular a alimentação. Esta revisão temática teve como objetivo descrever e analisar a influência de determinadas opções alimentares e nutricionais na prevenção e no tratamento da diverticulose e da doença diverticular. Foram selecionadas meta-análises, revisões sistemáticas, revisões temáticas, recomendações e trabalhos originais publicados entre 2013 e 2023 disponibilizados nas bases de dados Pubmed e Scopus. Da leitura efetuada, verificámos que a obesidade e a ingestão de álcool são fatores de risco para a diverticulose. Uma maior ingestão de fibra e de vitamina D poderá diminuir o risco de doença diverticular, contrariamente à ingestão de álcool. Não foi encontrada associação com a cafeína. A relação com os oligossacarídeos, dissacarídeos, monossacarídeos e polióis fermentescíveis ainda carece de mais investigação. Em relação aos alimentos, o consumo de frutos oleaginosos, sementes e grãos aparenta diminuir o risco de doença diverticular. Já o consumo de carne vermelha parece ter um papel negativo. No tratamento, a recomendação de ingestão de fibra é diferente de acordo com o subtipo de doença diverticular e a utilização da nutrição artificial pode contribuir para um melhor prognóstico.