bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identifying Stroke Caregivers’ Coping Strategies: The Smile that has Struggled through the Tears-A Mixed-Method Research Approach
Authors: Rahman Md Mizanur , Suut Norliza binti , Putit Zabidah binti , Arif Mohamad Taha , Said Asri bin , Suhaili Mohd Raili bin , Fadzillah Mohd , Tambi Zainab binti , Kee Ling How
Published: January 2024

Background: Sudden stroke had caused the caregivers minimal time to prepare for their role as carers. Some stroke caregivers were overwhelmed to adjust and accept new responsibilities. They need to reorganise their functions and establish new daily life routines in response to the chronic illness that happens with stroke survivors.

Objective: This study aimed to determine and explore coping strategies employed by stroke caregivers.

Methods: This mixed-method study involved 32 stroke caregivers from a community-based stroke rehabilitation centre in Kuching, Sarawak. Results: From quantitative analysis, most stroke caregivers employed problem-focused coping strategies (mean=56.66, SD=10.79), followed by emotion-focused coping strategies (mean=55.63, SD=10.29) in confronting the challenges of caring for stroke survivors. Data from qualitative findings revealed eight themes of coping strategies: adjustment to daily life, selfmotivation, sharing with other people, acceptance, avoiding thinking about the problem, hoping stroke survivors will get better, emotion suppression and self-blame.

Conclusion: This study’s outcomes provide crucial information about the burdens held by stroke caregivers when taking care of stroke survivors. Stroke caregivers need to adapt better and suitable coping strategies. This will prevent them from becoming overwhelmed by the accumulated stress from caring burdens. The long-term effect of coping strategies should positively assist stroke caregivers in managing the burdens effectively and fostering satisfaction in their life.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 130-140
SWOT Analysis on The Views of Midwives Assigned in The Delivery Room About The Effects of The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Turfan Esin Çeber , Özdemir Meryem , Bidik Nazli Unlu
Published: January 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the experiences of midwives working in the maternity ward during the COVID-19 pandemic by SWOT analysis.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive qualitative study reported following the COREQ guidelines. For the purposes of this study, 40 midwives working in the delivery room throughout the pandemic were interviewed. Research data were collected using a Personal Information Form (PIF) and a SWOT analysis interview form. One-on-one and indepth telephone interviews were conducted with the midwives. All interviews were recorded with the consent of the midwives. Collected data were transcribed and a content analysis was carried out using the MAQDA 2020 program.

Results: Data collected in the study were categorized under four main themes as “Strengths”, “Weaknesses”, “Opportunities” and “Threats”.

Conclusion: Midwives worked under difficult conditions during pandemi, so they were extremely tired and worn out. Midwives who could not go home during this difficult period gave psychological warfare because they were separated from their families. In addition, they thought that they could not provide adequate care and support to pregnant women at the time of delivery within the framework of social distance protection measures. This made them feel professionally inadequate.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 150-159
Application of Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) in Medium and Short Period Traumatic Orthopedic Surgeries
Authors: Luan Ta Duc , Phong Nguyen Tan
Published: January 2024

Objective:Application of Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) as a ventilation method has been rarely explored in short and medium period orthopedic operations. In this study, we evaluated ventilatory efficacy of LMA in patients admitted to Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital, Vietnam via a number of patient indicators including changes of pulse, blood pressure, airway pressure, SpO2 and pressure of CO2 at the end of an exhaled breath (EtCO2).

Method: A total of 154 emergency and elective surgery cases with anesthesia were selected for the study.

Result: One minute after LMA insertion to discontinuation of anesthetic, we recorded slower pulse of patients but only twenty-six cases (16.9%) required intravenous administration of atropine. Blood pressure of patients dropped after 1 minute following LMA insertion but then recovered afterward and only nine cases (5.8%) needed administration of ephedrine.

Conclusion: After surgery, only eleven (7.15%) patients experienced oral mucosal bleeding but no further special treatment was used.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 207-213
Gallstone Ileus: Unfortunate Encounter
Authors: Ya’acob Mohammad Zawawi , Mohamad Ikhwan Sani , Meng Leow Voon , Yahya Maya Mazuwin , Vellasamy Nagarajan T
Published: January 2024

Gallstone disease is a common burden that affect worldwide that carry broad spectrum of its complications and severities. Gallstone ileus (GSI) remained the rare complication that arise form gallstone disease that mainly affected the elderly population. The mainstay of treatment for GSI is to relieve the small bowel obstruction by extraction of the impacted gallstone. Surgical options for GSI remained the long-standing arguments involve single-staged procedure (enterolithotomy, cholecystectomy and fistula repair) or twostaged procedure (enterolithotomy alone, and cholecystectomy with fistula repair later). We reported a case of a 76-year-old male who presented with symptoms of small bowel obstruction and computed tomography (CT) of abdomen confirmed the presence of calcified lesion at ileum with pneumobilia which was successfully managed with two-staged procedure.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 272-275
Colorectal cancer screening in Malaysia: a critical situation that must be addressed
Authors: Teoh Soo Huat , Christelle Karen , Thew Hui Zhu , Sopian Mastura Mohd
Published: January 2024

In Malaysia, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer. Early detection through screening programmes is one of the most important public health initiatives in reducing cancer-related death. For decades, Malaysia has a colorectal cancer screening program in government-funded primary care facilities. However, screening uptake is minimal and numerous theories have been postulated. The aim of this article is to explore the possible reasons for low colorectal screening uptake among primary care physicians.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 278-280
Outcome of Early Active and Late Mobilization following Flexor Tendon Repair in Zone ΙΙ of Hand
Authors: Das Krishna Priya , Chowdhury Rumpa Mani , Rashid Mamunur , Moniruzzaman MD , Ahmed Sk Murad , Polas Ali Noor , Datta Nakul Kumar
Published: January 2024

The functional outcome of flexor tendon injury after repair depends on multiple factors. Postoperative rehabilitation protocol plays an important role after a good repair for better functional outcomes. The aim of this study is to compare the outcome between early active mobilizations versus late mobilizations after flexor tendon repair in zone-II of hand. This Quasi-experimental (Nonrandomized control trial) was conducted from July 2018 to June 2021. Total 30 patients of flexor tendon injury in Zone-II of hand presented within 3 weeks were divided into two equal groups according to envelope technique, late mobilization (No intervention group) group- A and early active mobilization (Intervention group) group-B. All the flexor tendons were repaired with polypropylene 4/0 double strand score sutures and 6/0 epitendinous continuous sutures. In group-A mobilization started after 3 weeks and in group–B, intervention was given by active mobilization which was started at the day of operation. Buck Gramcko functional criteria and Louisville system were used for assessment of final result after 6 months of surgery. Male was predominant, M: F ratio was 3.3:1. Mean age of the respondent was 32.53±9.86 years. Dominant (Right) hand involvement was 70%. Student and service holder were the common involved group. Nearly three fourth (73%) of them had sharp cutting injury. More than half (53.10%) of the injuries were found in ring and little fingers followed by index (20.30%), middle (20.30%) and thumb (6.30%). Mean time interval between injury and operation was 11 days. Adhesion formation was the commonest complication that was 40% in group A and 20% in group B. More satisfactory outcome (87.50%) was found in group- B (Intervention group), that is patients who received early active mobilization; where the level of satisfactory outcome was less (62.50%) in group-A (Non-intervention group), that is patients who received late mobilization (p-value was significant <0.05). Early active mobilization following repair of flexor tendon in zone II of hand ensures better functional outcome with minimum complication compared to late mobilization.
Bangladesh Med J. 2022 Sept; 51(3): 28-36
Obituary news September-2022
Authors: Halim Kazi Shafiqul
Published: January 2024

Abstract not available

Bangladesh Med J. 2022 Sept; 51(3): 51
Transformation of SNAC1 under Stress Inducible Promoter Rd29a Confers High Yield and Stress Tolerance in Rice
Authors: Tammi Rumana S , Biswas Sudip , Elias Sabrina M , Seraj Zeba I
Published: January 2024

Abiotic stress tolerance in plants is often induced by activation of transcription factors. An increased stress tolerance was observed in indica rice cultivar BRRI dhan55 after transforming with the transcription factor SNAC1 (stress responsive NAC1) under stress inducible promoter rd29A that minimized unexpected phenotype and metabolic burden in transgenic lines. Tissue culture independent Agrobacterium-mediated in planta transformation method was used. Molecular analyses confirmed the successful integration of the SNAC1 gene and significantly higher gene expression level in the transgenic lines. The transgenic lines showed 3:1 segregation ratio at T2 generation following the Mendelian law of inheritance. Assays for leaf disk senescence and chlorophyll content at 100 mM and 200 mM salt and survival rates at 200 mM salt and drought conditions at 12 days of water withdrawal and after recovery under water showed significantly increased stress tolerance in the transgenics lines at seedling stage compared to the wild type. Enhanced yield, spikelet fertility, and 100 grain weight were observed at the reproductive stage compared to wild type under both salinity and drought stress conditions. Thus, SNAC1 expression in plants under inducible promoter is a better choice to enhance stress tolerance and yield under salinity and drought conditions.
Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 33(2): 115-133, 2023 (December)
Analisis Perbaikan Profil Tegangan 20 kV pada Jaringan Distribusi Studi Kasus Perbaikan Profil Tegangan Ujung Penyulang BTL02 Gardu Induk Batulicin dengan Pembangunan Penyulang 20 kV Baru dan Pemasangan Kapasitor
Authors: Aprianto Aris , Azis Abdul , Evindra Afrias
Published: January 2024

The voltage profile in the distribution network is very important so that the power system is reliable and delivered with good quality. If the voltage profile in the power system does not meet the applicable standards, this will cause poor quality and continuity of the distribution network. If not resolved quickly, this can result in system failure. One of the causes of a poor voltage profile in a system is too long distribution lines. Long distribution networks can also cause large capacitance in the lines with air as the medium. With the capacitance in the line, reactive current will flow along the line and cause a drop in voltage and power losses in the system. In this paper, we will discuss improving the voltage profile on distribution lines that have end voltages that do not comply with PLN standards by planning the construction of a new 20 kV distribution line from the substation and installing capacitors as reactive power compensators in the system. These repair options will be compared by considering the profile of the system, savings, and financial feasibility when the repair options are implemented.
Utilization of Waste Types On The Quantity Of Fuel Oil Produced From The Pyrolysis Process
Authors: Tiyas Tiyas Mamuji , Hafsah Huwaida Az Zahra  , Bidadari Sholihah  , Fuji Hernawati Kusumah
Published: January 2024

The use of plastic has become an important and inseparable part of people's daily lives, but rapid population growth and increasing human activities produce significant amounts of plastic waste. This research aims to reduce pollution caused by plastic waste, utilize plastic waste as a source of renewable energy in the form of Fuel Oil (BBM), and analyze the ratio of waste types to the quantity of fuel produced. In this research, data was collected from various commonly found waste, such as plastic bag waste, plastic bottle waste and styrofoam waste. Then, to produce fuel, a pyrolysis process is carried out with a waste mass of 1:1:1. Based on the results obtained, plastic bottle waste produces a product in the form of 0.019kg/30 ml kerosene. Furthermore, plastic bag waste produces 0.05kg/50 ml kerosene products, as well as 2.5 ml petrol oil. And styrofoam waste produces products similar to plastic bag waste, namely kerosene 0.171kg/98 ml, and petrol oil 2.5 ml. Based on the data obtained, Styrofoam waste produces more kerosene products compared to plastic bag and plastic bottle waste. With this research, we hope that society can maximize plastic waste into economic income and reduce environmental pollution caused by plastic waste.
Modified Analytic Hierarchy Process in Formulating Health Index Model for Substation Equipment
Authors: Santika Gora Anadi , Yulianto Eko
Published: January 2024

The level of electricity consumption per capita in Indonesia has increased by 6.6% per year on average within 2009 to 2019 and is predicted to grow until 2060. Therefore, the importance of transmission system reliability has been escalated to secure the fulfillment of electrical energy needs. A good maintenance strategy needs to be carried out in order to ensure the reliability of transmission system, one of which is through implementation of asset health index. This research aims to propose a framework that combines the Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), and Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) methods to obtain a mathematical model of asset health index. Case study was conducted at PLN UIP3B Sulawesi in order to formulate health index model for medium voltage cubicle through quantifying the opinions of experts and practitioners in the field of 20 kV cubicle maintenance. The conclusions obtained are: 1) the use of framework based on FMEA, AHP, and SAW is able to produce multicriteria decision making model through objective quantitative approach; 2) the framework can be used as a tool to convert qualitative opinions into a series of quantitative weighting factors; 3) the framework was successfully applied to the case study of formulating cubicle health index model in UIP3B Sulawesi; 4) the framework has a good level of scalability so that in can accommodate further addition of other expert opinion in the future.
Analysis of Biogas Yield From Organic Waste (Vegetables, Cassava Peels And Banana Leaves)
Authors: Ramadhan Mutiara , Sukma Prasettia  , Juliana Ulfa  , Riski Yulianto Saputra  , Fuji Hernawati Kusumah
Published: January 2024

Until now, waste remains an unresolved issue; however, there is an effort to address the waste problem by utilizing it to produce biogas. Biogas is considered one of the renewable energy sources, as it can be derived from organic waste originating from markets, cooking leftovers, animal manure, and other waste materials. The purpose of this research is to analyze the biogas yield from various types of organic waste as an alternative source of biogas or renewable energy. The waste materials used in biogas production are cooking leftover vegetable waste, banana leaf waste, and cassava peel waste. The biogas production involves anaerobic fermentation over a period of 10 days. Biogas testing is conducted by measuring the mass of the produced biogas using a digital scale and determining the ignition time with a stopwatch. The results of this study reveal the mass of biogas produced and the ignition time for biogas from vegetable waste, banana leaf waste, and cassava peel waste, respectively. The values are 950 grams and 337 seconds, 905 grams and 83 seconds, and 765 grams and 60 seconds. It is found that the highest methane content is produced from cooking leftover vegetable waste mixed with cow dung compared to banana leaf waste and cassava peel waste.
Optimasi Koordinasi Rele Arus Lebih Menggunakan Metode Algortima Kunang Kunang Pada Penyulang Pantry Gardu Induk Cipinang
Authors: Rizky Kurniawan Muhammad , Dini Hasna Satya
Published: January 2024

Pantry Feeder reconfiguration at the Cipinang substation requires readjusting its relay parameters so it can work fast, selectively, and sensitively. The conventional relay parameter calculation method requires a manually iterative process, which may result in inaccuracy. To avoid this error, the parameters of the main relay (Relay CBO E146) and the backup relay (Relay Incoming Feeder) at the Pantry Feeder are set using the metaheuristic method, in this case the Firefly Algorithm. This algorithm's goal is to find the shortest relay coordination time given the relay working time limits and coordination time intervals. The optimization results obtained were validated using the ETAP application and compared with the results of conventional parameter calculation at four different fault points. The Firefly algorithm method can produce faster yet still selective relay coordination with a coordination time interval are 0.273; 0.349; 0.389; 0.456 seconds, while the conventional method is 1.072; 1.162; 1.302; 1.482 seconds.
Pengaruh Pembebanan Terhadap Efisiensi Transformator Distribusi Di PT. PLN (Persero) UP3 Garut
Authors: Fadillah Iqbal , Hidayat M. Reza , Christiono  , Iskandar Handoko Rusiana , Taryana Een
Published: January 2024

Transformer efficiency is defined as the ratio of the incoming power to the outgoing electric power. Even so the ideal transformer has 100% efficiency, this ideal transformer does not exist, because the energy that goes out is always less than the energy that goes in, meaning that there is energy loss. Load imbalance in an electric power distribution system always occurs and the imbalance is in single-phase loads in low-voltage network subscribers. Due to the load imbalance, a current appears in the neutral of the transformer. Perform analysis and compare efficiency. Analysis of used load capacity is not efficient. Analysis of the results of current and voltage measurements at the substation to obtain efficiency, and transformer losses in day and night conditions using LWBP and WBP methods. In this study, observations were made regarding the transformer efficiency analysis using the Outside Peak Load Time (LWBP) and Peak Load Time (WBP) methods. The LWBP method is carried out during the day for 20 hours, while the WBP method is carried out at night for 4 hours, from 18.00 to 22.00. Then measurements were made at PT. PLN (Persero) UP3 Garut. For the highest percentage of loading which is close to the standard of 80%, namely the afternoon loading at the PDDK substation, which is 50.93%, the load used is 50.93 kVA. The night load at the CITL substation is 77.49%, the load used is 77.49 kVA. For the lowest percentage of loading that deviates from the standard 80%, namely the daytime loading at the SJRK substation, which is 16.32%, the load used is 16.32 kVA. The night load at the SJRK substation is 21.52%, the load used is 21.52 kVA. Based on observations, it is not efficient because the unused load is very large, it is recommended to use a smaller transformer capacity. The highest efficiency in the LWBP method is at the CITK substation 97.87%, the lowest at the PDDK substation 94.55%. The highest efficiency in the WBP method is at SJRK substations 95.5%, the lowest at PDDK substations is 92.1%.
Pengujian Tahanan Konduktor dan Kekuatan Hot Set Isolasi pada Kabel Solar
Authors: Pasra Nurmiati , Samsurizal Samsurizal , Suryana Nana
Published: January 2024

Kabel solar sangat berpengaaruh terhadap keamanan instalasi Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS). Kerusakan komponen maupun kebakaran dapat terjadi pada instalasi PLTS, hal tersebut disebabkan karena dimensi selubung luar dan isolasi yang tidak sesuai dengan standar EN 50396, serta tahanan konduktor yang tidak memenuhi standar IEC 60228 dapat menyebabkan isolasi putus dan membuat usia pakai kabel akan semakin singkat. Berdasarkan pengujian didapatkan kabel jenis VOKSEL memiliki nilai rata-rata ketebalan selubung sebesar 0,90 mm, rata-rata ketebalan isolasi sebesar 0,90 mm dan tahanan konduktor sebesar 4,92?/km, Untuk kabel jenis HENGTONG memiliki nilai rata-rata ketebalan selubung sebesar 0,94 mm, rata-rata ketebalan isolasi sebesar 0,87 mm dan nilai tahanan konduktor sebesar 3,20?/km, sedangkan untuk kabel jenis APAR-UNICAB memiliki nilai rata-rata ketebalan selubung sebesar 0,88 mm, rata-rata ketebalan isolasi sebesar 0,85 mm dan nilai tahanan konduktor sebesar 5,58 ?/km.  Kabel Jenis VOKSEL & HENGTONG telah memenuhi standar dari kedua pengujian yaitu standar EN 50618 untuk dimensi & IEC 60228 untuk tahanan konduktor. Sedangkan kabel jenis APAR-UNICAB telah memenuhi standar EN 50618 untuk dimensi kabel solar namun belum memenuhi standar IEC 60228 berdasarkan pengujian tahanan konduktor
Análisis Jerárquico de Conglomerados: Una Revisión Bibliográfica de los Sistemas
Authors: Andrade-Domínguez Francisco , Vivanco-Mejía Evelio , Mera-Servigon Carlos , Merizalde-Sellan Marlene
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de esta investigación consiste en analizar la teoría de sistemas, para concebir su aplicación multidisciplinaria al campo de las ciencias administrativas. La metodología se basa en revisión bibliográfica de base de datos que permite una identificación y selección sistemática de fuentes de información en relación con los sistemas. Los resultados se basan en el desarrollo de un esquema lógico y secuencial, utilizando un dendrograma que facilita la eliminación de redundancias entre los diversos conceptos explorados. La novedad del estudio radica en el desarrollo de un clúster de conceptos con un corte transversal hacia el enfoque de la planificación. Las conclusiones obtenidas a partir de esta investigación confirman que las organizaciones son entidades dinámicas y cambiantes que se ven inevitablemente influenciadas por su entorno operativo. Además, se destaca la interacción sinérgica de las instituciones desde perspectivas sistemática de isomorfismos interrelacionadas e interdependientes.
Gestión del Conocimiento y las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación para Fortalecer la Enseñanza en la Facultad de Ciencias Contables en Universidad Pública Peruana
Authors: Vergara-Moncada Raúl
Published: January 2024

El presente estudio de investigación tiene como objetivo determinar de qué manera el Modelo de Gestión del Conocimiento incide en las Tecnología de Información y Comunicación para fortalecer la enseñanza en la Facultad de Ciencias Contables en una Universidad Pública Peruana. Respecto a la situación problemática se necesita fortalecer las competencias digitales del docente de acuerdo con una encuesta realizada en una Universidad Pública en Perú. En cuanto a la Metodología fue de tipo cuantitativo, descriptivo, explicativo, transversal y de diseño no experimental donde se aplicó técnicas e instrumentos que ayudaron a la recolección de información mediante formulario Google Forms y el Software estadístico SPSS. Como resultado se obtuvo que un 45,76% están totalmente de acuerdo y el 44,07% están de acuerdo con el modelo de gestión del conocimiento, el 6.78% no están de acuerdo ni en desacuerdo, 1.69% están en desacuerdo y el 1,69% están totalmente en desacuerdo con el modelo de gestión del conocimiento. Se concluyó que el Modelo de Gestión del Conocimiento incide en las Tecnología de Información y Comunicación para fortalecer la enseñanza.
Estudio de la Gestión de la Innovación en Empresas del Sector Agrícola de la Provincia de El Oro
Authors: Duchi-Yungan María , Mora-Sánchez Norman , Iozzeli-Valarezo Mariana
Published: January 2024

La innovación se implementa en un entorno de objetivos de desarrollo productivo a través de un sistema que incluye incentivos, tecnología y redes público-privadas. El objetivo principal de este estudio es analizar la innovación en los agronegocios de El Oro y determinar cómo incide en la competitividad del sector agropecuario. La metodología utilizada en este estudio es descriptiva y documental, con carácter científico, además está enmarcada bajo el enfoque cuantitativo. Se ha recopilado información a través de fuentes como libros, artículos de revistas y páginas del Ministerio de Agricultura, Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos del Ecuador (INEC), del Banco Central del Ecuador (BCE). Para determinar la población y la muestra de estudio, se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo, tomando como referencia datos de la Superintendencia de Compañías y Seguros (SRI), que muestran que existe un total de 899 empresas activas en el sector agropecuario. Según la revisión teórica y bibliográfica, existe poca investigación sobre este tema en el país y el sector agropecuario carece de incentivos para la investigación y el desarrollo en comparación con otros países donde se concentra la I+D, debido a sus importantes beneficios sociales y ambientales-económicos. Los sistemas de innovación son una opción y necesitan ser trabajados con los actores involucrados en estos sistemas. Las Pymes enfrentan desafíos cuando intentan implementar innovación tecnológica debido a sus limitaciones de recursos.  La formación y capacitación de las personas directamente implicadas en las actividades agrícolas es esencial para lograr resultados a nivel macroeconómico.
Estándares de Ciberseguridad Aplicables a los Sistemas Informáticos Sanitarios para Proteger los Datos Personales
Authors: Salazar-Lazo Cinthya , Avila-Correa Blanca
Published: January 2024

El avance tecnológico ha permitido gestionar electrónicamente los datos relativos a la salud a través de plataformas y sistemas informáticos para ofrecer a los usuarios mejores servicios sanitarios, no obstante, la protección de datos personales no ha sido considerada de vital importancia en el desarrollo de estos productos de software. El objetivo del presente trabajo es analizar los estándares de ciberseguridad que pueden ser aplicables a los sistemas informáticos para proteger los datos sanitarios de acuerdo con la normativa legal vigente en materia de protección de datos personales en el Ecuador. La investigación tiene enfoque documental descriptivo, en ella se realizó el análisis de los estándares de ciberseguridad y de la Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales para determinar cuáles pueden ser aplicables en el desarrollo de los sistemas informáticos y cumplir la legislación vigente. La aplicación correcta de estándares de seguridad informática o ciberseguridad minimiza riesgos de vulneración de datos, al mismo tiempo que permite a las entidades sanitarias cumplir la Ley y evitar sanciones.
La contribución especial por mejoramiento vial rural en la provincia de Manabí, y su incidencia en el presupuesto de ingresos del gobierno provincial, año 2021
Authors: Cedeño-Rodríguez Pablo , Mendoza-Fernández Verónica
Published: January 2024

El presente estudio de investigación tiene como objetivo analizar la incidencia de la contribución especial por mejoramiento vial rural en el presupuesto de ingresos del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado (GAD) de la provincia de Manabí en el año 2021. Para lo cual, se desarrolla un artículo enmarcado en una metodología cuantitativo de tipo correlacional, aplicando como técnicas de recolección de datos la revisión documental y la encuesta, esta última a 6 informantes claves pertenecientes a la administración GAD Provincial de Manabí. Entre los resultados más importantes se destaca que, entre las variables existe una correlación significativa regular, de modo que, para el Gobierno Provincial de Manabí la recaudación por concepto de contribución especial para el mejoramiento de la vía rural es importante, debido a que los recursos obtenidos por la institución,  ingresan de forma favorable al presupuesto de la administración, convirtiéndose en un fortalecimiento para la ejecución de obras de inversión en virtud de impulsar la calidad de vida y el desarrollo de la provincia. Por lo que establecen un conjunto de estrategias que les ha permitido alcanzar los objetivos y metas establecidos para la recaudación en los últimos años.
Presupuesto Participativo para la Generación de Políticas Públicas. Una Visión a Partir del Discurso de la Gobernanza Institucional
Authors: Moreira-Macias Mayra , Vegas-Meléndez Hilarión
Published: January 2024

El artículo presenta como propósito investigativo identificar los principales actores (globales y locales) que impulsan el discurso de la gobernanza como estrategia que facilita el diseño de políticas públicas locales desde el presupuesto participativo; teniendo como directrices específicas:.1.- Develar las principales teorías sobre la gobernanza y su aporte al presupuesto participativo; 2.- Reflexionar sobre la importancia de la participación ciudadana y su incidencia en el diseño de políticas públicas locales. El corpus de la investigación se plantea desde el paradigma fenomenológico-interpretativo, siendo de enfoque cualitativo, su nivel es de tipo descriptivo-interpretativo, con una estrategia basada en la revisión documental/bibliográfica 
soportada en un proceso de comparación constante (saturación teórica), la cual ha sido tomada como referencia de la estrategia de análisis denominada Teoría Fundamentada (Strauss y Corbin, 2012); siendo soportada por el método fenomenológico-hermenéutico con la intención de un mejor proceso de compresión de las variables estudiadas: Gobernanza institucional, presupuesto participativo, y políticas públicas. Entre los hallazgos se encuentran componentes como: Deliberación y decisiones multilaterales, redes para el consenso y actores sociales; siendo considerados en la investigación como elementos determinantes para el éxito de un presupuesto participativo moderno desde los principios de la gobernanza institucional. La reflexión final más destacada por parte de los investigadores resulta en la necesidad de conceptualizar una gobernanza institucional desde su propio contexto socio-político, sin descuidar los principios de un modelo de gestión pública pensada en la transparencia, los acuerdos/consensos, la rendición de cuentas, y por supuesto, la participación ciudadana.
Aportes de la Gobernanza Local en el Diseño de Políticas Públicas con Visión de Desarrollo Sostenible Orientadas a los Grupos Prioritarios
Authors: Villacreses-Palma Jonathan , Bermeo-Valencia Marisol
Published: January 2024

La investigación tiene como objetivo general el contextualizar los aportes de la gobernanza local en el diseño de políticas públicas con visión de desarrollo sostenible orientadas a los grupos prioritarios; este objetivo está acompañado de unos específicos: 1.- Identificar las propuestas teóricas que sustentan la gobernanza local desde una perspectiva de desarrollo sostenible, y 2.- Revelar la percepción de los actores sociales sobre las políticas públicas orientadas a los grupos prioritarios. La unidad de estudio ha sido la Dirección de Desarrollo Humano del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado (GAD) de la Provincia de Manabí. La metodología es de perspectiva cualitativa, de estrategia de revisión documental, en la que método inductivo se hace presente al momento de que se revelan los hallazgos, el diseño es de orden descriptivo, con un método de interpretación basado en la hermenéutica. La categorización se da en bases a las fases propuestas por Martínez (2010) al momento de analizar las respuestas obtenidas en las entrevistas realizadas a los informantes claves, la estrategia de análisis de la entrevista ha sido la propuesta por la Teoría Fundamentada, desde la perspectiva de Strauss y Corbin (1990). El proceso ha generado una categoría central, denominada: Agenda de desarrollo sostenible local desde la perspectiva de una gobernanza de grupos prioritarios con la cual se puede partir como una buena praxis gerencial de la unidad de estudio analizada en este trabajo.
La Exportación de Camarón y su Efecto en las Exportaciones Tradicionales de Ecuador
Authors: Mantilla-Muñoz Steven , Loor-Carvajal Gloria
Published: January 2024

Las exportaciones tradicionales engloban los sectores más significativos de las exportaciones no petroleras en Ecuador; su progresivo crecimiento ha propiciado la diversificación de la economía y la disminución de la dependencia del petróleo en el país. Durante los últimos años, la exportación de camarón ecuatoriano se ha destacado como líder indiscutible, ocupando una posición preeminente en el mercado internacional. El objetivo de esta investigación se centró en analizar las exportaciones de camarón y su efecto en las exportaciones tradicionales de Ecuador, periodo 2015-2022. Para el alcance del objetivo, se decribió la evolución de las exportaciones del camarón, y se identificó el crecimiento de los demás rubros de las exportaciones tradicionales, para con ello formular un modelo econométrico que identifique las elasticidades de los productos en las exportaciones tradicionales. La metodología utilizada tuvo un enfoque mixto, no experimental, en un grado longitudinal-evolutivo; así mismo, se empleó una base de investigación causal comparativa que permitió analizar la relación causa-efecto de las exportaciones de camarón ecuatoriano en un rango de tiempo específico dentro del rubro de las exportaciones tradicionales; se aplicó el método de investigación documental, adoptando enfoques deductivos, y analíticos; los datos fueron procesados mediante un modelo econométrico de series de tiempo, bajo el método de mínimos cuadrados ordinarios (MCO), requiriendo la utilización del software Gretl. Los resultados evidenciaron que el camarón tiene elasticidad “inelástica”, ya que cuando el camarón aumenta en 1%, sus exportaciones, las exportaciones tradicionales aumentarán en 0,49 puntos porcentuales; los demás productos de las exportaciones tradicionales, por cada 1% de aumento, aportarán la cantidad de 0,43 puntos porcentuales. Se concluye que, aunque la exportación de camarón es inelástica, tiene un efecto importante en las exportaciones tradicionales, debido a su predominante participación y significativa aportación a este rubro y a la economía nacional.
XYZ Biotech: A Fictional Business Development Case Utilizing Quantitative Tools to Evaluate a New Antibody-Drug-Conjugate Opportunity for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Authors: York John M. , Rodriguez Jennifer , Sepe Kayla , Patel Shivan
Published: January 2024

Multiple considerations must be evaluated with a new acquisition or license in biopharmaceutical business development. This case utilizes a fictional company, XYZ Biotech, to illustrate the quantitative considerations in evaluating an antibody-drug combination product in the metastatic breast cancer (mBC) space. The steps shown in this case also include the development of a market model to define the potential size of the market opportunity, a weighted benefit pricing model to evaluate the present price, and a net present value model to estimate projections from the product. The case also engages multiple qualitative considerations as part of the discussion section. It concludes by offering several nuanced questions at the end to stimulate discussion around the analysis, probe additional considerations needed for a business case, and analyze what other elements or issues would drive a decision. In the appendix is a short case summary of key facts for participants to develop solutions and share in class before reviewing the case narrative.
Leveraging Differentiated Human Resource Systems to Foster Workplace Creativity: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Eyamu Samuel , Wanyama Seperia Bwadene , Ayebale Dan
Published: January 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, creativity is a crucial factor in driving success. Numerous studies have looked at the connection between human resource systems and creativity, but they frequently consider workers as a homogeneous group, disregarding the unique differences between individuals in an organization. To address this limitation, we provide a conceptual framework that demonstrates how ‘differentiated’ human resource systems can effectively promote creativity across various hierarchical levels of an organization. This work clarifies the multifaceted nature of human resources’ involvement in nurturing creativity and may pave the way for future research in this field.
The Impact of Social Networking Site on Social Well-Being During the Pandemic
Authors: Jackson Theodore , Kim Don
Published: January 2024

This research examines the impact of social distancing on social well being and academic performance during the COVID-19 pandemic and how social networking sites (SNS) may moderate this relationship. Social distancing has been implemented globally to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, leading to temporary closures of educational institutions and social networks, causing negative psychological effects such as distress, tediousness, and loneliness. This study hypothesizes that social distancing negatively affects social well-being, and social well-being positively affects academic performance. Furthermore, we suggest that SNS use may moderate the relationship between social distancing and social well-being, weakening the negative effect; to do so, the current study develops a research model with three hypotheses, emphasizing the impact of social distancing and SNS use on social well-being and academic performance during the pandemic. To test our research model, 103 college students were surveyed. Partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modeling was employed to analyze our data, and these analyses provided empirical support for the proposed hypotheses. We believe our model extends our knowledge of (1) the traditional theories related to SNS use and social well-being, (2) the impact of SNS use on academic performance, and (3) moderator and mediator in the relationships between SNS use, social well-being, and academic performance.
Programming Self-Efficacy in Higher Education Research: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Kantathanawat Thiyaporn , Chinchua Siwalai , Tuntiwongwanich Somkiat
Published: January 2024

The goal of the systematic literature review (SLR) was to provide an overview of the concepts and factors associated with programming self efficacy (PSE) from 2017 to 2021 in Scopus (215) and the Web of Science (310) academic indexes. From the initial 525 articles identified, 405 were left after duplication identification. Using further criteria such as article years must be between 2017 and 2021 in English, and through a peer-review process, 60 remained. These 60 papers were then analyzed using a set of questionnaires, from which 36 articles were excluded. Finally, 24 articles were selected for further analysis and to answer the study’s research questions. Results revealed that student success in information communication technology (ICT) and computer programming courses was from making the learners aware of their programming abilities. Therefore, higher education (HE) institutions should be encouraged to review learners’ abilities in programming and their related perceptions. Finally, institutions should create a relevant learning strategy using tools appropriate for improving education quality.
Analysis of Gamification in b-Learning in University Higher Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Authors: López Núñez Henry , Guevara Cesar , Bassante Núñez Viviana , Viera Pérez Diego
Published: January 2024

The evolution of university higher education has led to the incorporation of innovative learning modalities such as “blended learning”, a combination of face-to-face and online teaching. An emerging element in this context is gamification, which applies elements of game design in education to improve student motivation and performance. This research analyzes the effectiveness of gamification in b-learning in university higher education and the contexts of application in the literature. A qualitative methodology was used, including descriptive and conceptual analyses based on the critical interpretation of literature documents, following the guidelines of the PRISMA statement. The findings show that gamification can increase student participation, engagement, and interest in learning. Elements of game design, such as narrative, feedback, competition, and reward, were identified that can be applied in education. In summary, the systematic review demonstrates that gamification can be an effective strategy for improving student motivation and performance in b-learning in university higher education. However, it is important to carefully design gamification to avoid negative effects.
Instagram
Authors: Gilliard Debora , Baalbaki-Yassine Sally , Hoffman David Lynn
Published: January 2024

This case explores the rise of Instagram from its founder’s desire to share photos of his passion to successful funding, launch, and eventual purchase by Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. Starting from an application, it is now a successful technology company. The case provides students with an example of a successful technological innovation, launch, development of an enterprise, and eventual harvest. While the company is popular among some users, younger generations may grow tired and see it as it as an “older” user’s platform as they now view Facebook. Can the company maintain its popularity, continued growth, and withstand governmental, societal, and parental concerns?
Replies to Hatzimoysis, Hufendiek and Sievers, Majeed, Gerrans, and Whiting
Authors: Cochrane Tom
Published: January 2024

The concerns of each commentary are addressed in turn. I clarify and defend the claims of The Emotional Mind with regards to the plausibility of automatic responses to representational content, the distinction between emotions and bodily feelings, the influence of social contexts upon emotional responses, the complex issue of whether emotions are modular or form natural kinds, the nature of pain asymbolia, and the nature of emotional authenticity.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR DETERMINING THE TRANSFER PRICE OF THE LOANS
Authors: KALOVA DAGMAR
Published: January 2024

Associated enterprises integrated into business groups may use the capital resources of the group. When setting the remuneration for their use, they must ensure that prices between them are set according to the rules of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The core document is the Transfer Pricing Guidance on Financial Transactions. Based on the results of a qualitative analysis (content and contextual analysis of the document), the aim of the article is to systematize the procedures used to determine the transfer price in financial transactions such as loans and borrowings where the parties are related parties (hereinafter referred to as "intra-group loans"). The decision-making process is illustrated by means of a flow chart that establishes the basic decision framework, or the individual steps leading to the selection of an appropriate transfer pricing method for intra-group loans.
Visual Rebranding Desain Kemasan Produk Olahan Gula Jahe Seduh UMKM Berkah di Kabupaten Banyumas
Authors: Wahyu Herta Tri , Sarmini Sarmini , Subarkah Pungkas
Published: January 2024

Abstrak Produk gula jahe seduh menjadi salah satu produk olahan rempah di Kabupaten Banyumas tepatnya di Kota Purwokerto. UMKM “Berkah” mencoba memasuki terobosan baru dalam mengejar tren gaya hidup sehat yang kekinian. Untuk meningkatkan eksistensi di khalayak konsumen dari produk ini, maka dilakukan proses rebranding terkait desain kemasan. Mengingat pentingnya proses rebranding, hal ini dilakukan untuk menyampaikan nilai tambah dan citra brand UMKM “Berkah” kepada konsumen. Metode dalam penelitian kualitatif ini menggunakan pendekatan Analisis USP (Unique Selling Proposition), Analisis SWOT, dan Analisis STP (Segmenting, Targeting, dan Positioning). Proses pengambilan data dengan wawancara agar nantinya mendapat informasi yang tepat dan mendalam. Melalui serangkaian tahapan perancangan dan pengujian mendapatkan respon yang positif untuk mengembangkan produk UMKM lebih dikenal oleh konsumen. Hasil penelitian ini adanya keterbaharuan desain kemasan pada produk olahan gula jahe seduh “Berkah” yang digunakan untuk keberlangsungan proses penjualan. Ada harapan bahwa melalui penelitian ini, produk olahan gula jahe seduh “Berkah” akan dapat bersaing bersama kompetitor lainnya. Kata Kunci: desain kemasan, gula jahe, rebranding, UMKM AbstractGinger Sweetened Sugar Products became one of the spice-processed products in the Banyumas District precisely in Purwokerto City. UMKM “Berkah” is trying to enter a breakthrough in pursuing the trend of a healthy lifestyle. To increase the existence in the consumer audience of this product, then carried out a rebranding process related to packaging design. Given the importance of the rebranding process, it is done to convey added value and image of UMKM brand 'Berkah' to consumers. The methods in this qualitative research use the USP (Unique Selling Proposition) analysis, SWOT analysis, and STP analysis approaches. (Segmenting, Targeting, and Positioning). The process of data collection with interviews to obtain accurate and in-depth information. Through a series of design and testing stages get a positive response to develop UMKM products better known by consumers. The result of this research is a renewal of the packaging design on the processed products of ginger sugar "Berkah" used for the sustainability of the sales process. It is hope that through this research, the processed ginger sugar product "Berkah" will be able to compete with other competitors. Keywords: ginger sweetened sugar, MSME, packaging design, rebranding