bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intervenções farmacêuticas em pacientes com Covid-19 em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva: estudo de coorte retrospectiva.
Authors: Lenhart Gabriele , Dourado Hoffmann Tatiana , Werlang Maria Cristina , Blatt Carine Raquel
Published: July 2024

Objetivos: Descrever a atuação do farmacêutico clínico, perfil dos pacientes, medicamentos, exames, taxa de óbito e tempo de internação de pacientes internados em unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) por Covid-19. Métodos: Estudo de coorte retrospectivo não-comparado de pacientes adultos internados em UTI por Covid-19 no período de seis meses. Foram coletados os dados de dose, frequência e tempo de tratamento de antimicrobianos, corticosteroides, anticoagulantes, colchicina, ivermectina e bloqueadores neuromusculares e resultados dos exames de creatinina, D-dímeros, ALT (alanina aminotransferase), AST (aspartato aminotransferase) e bilirrubina. Bem como, o motivo, quantidade e o desfecho das intervenções farmacêuticas realizadas. Os dados referem-se aos primeiros 15 dias de internação e foram coletados do prontuário eletrônico, portal Scola® de exames laboratoriais e do sistema de inteligência artificial NoHarm®. Resultados: Incluiu-se 174 pacientes, a média de idade foi de 61,8 ± 14,1 anos, tempo de internação de 17,3 ± 14,4 dias, sexo masculino (58,0%), com comorbidades prévias (95,4%), em uso de ventilação mecânica (75,4%) e mortalidade de 58,0%. Os antimicrobianos foram mais utilizados, seguido de corticosteroides e anticoagulantes. Idade, uso de ventilação mecânica, indicação para uso de anticoagulante, alteração de creatinina e ALT foram associados com o óbito. Foi realizada uma intervenção farmacêutica a cada 13,1 prescrições avaliadas, com uma taxa de aceitação de 86,8%. Conclusões: As intervenções farmacêuticas e seus desfechos mostraram a importância do farmacêutico no cuidado do paciente crítico com Covid-19 em conjunto com a equipe multiprofissional.
Diretriz de manejo da febre no contexto do cuidado farmacêutico
Authors: Paiva da Costa Alice , De Oliveira Barbosa Ana Paula , Cardoso Sodré Alves Bárbara Manuella , Mota Pinheiro Rafael , Bié Pinto Bandeira Laís , Melo Queiroz Felipe , Mofati Boechat Marcela , Gomes de Moura Junior Nélio , Fonseca Lima Rodrigo , Marques dos Reis Tiago , Santana Rafael
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Sistematizar, por meio da prática baseada em evidências, o manejo de casos autolimitados de febre no contexto do Cuidado Farmacêutico. Métodos: Para elaboração da diretriz foi adotado o método ADAPTE como processo estruturado de revisão da literatura e construção do documento. Foram ainda utilizadas as ferramentas AGREE II e GRADE para análise dos guias de prática selecionados durante o processo e para categorização das evidências, respectivamente. Resultados: Após elaboração, observou-se que a anamnese farmacêutica é passo importante para confirmar se a febre é apenas um episódio isolado e autolimitado, se está associada a um contexto de “febrefobia” ou se inspira cuidados assistenciais mais intensivos; a duração da febre e sintomas associados, como desidratação, taquicardia persistente, taquipneia, hipertensão, são alguns sinais para encaminhamento. Dentre as medidas não farmacológicas, a ingestão de líquidos é a mais recomendada a fim de evitar desidratação. Além disso, recomendam-se ações de educação em saúde para coibir métodos inadequados de diminuição da temperatura, como banhos gelados ou com álcool, e incentivar práticas adequadas, como manter o paciente em ambiente fresco, aferir corretamente a temperatura e descartar adequadamente termômetros. Em relação ao tratamento farmacológico, deve-se avaliar com atenção a condição clínica do paciente, uma vez que o uso dos antitérmicos é indicado exclusivamente para alívio de sinais de desconforto, dando preferência ao Ibuprofeno e Paracetamol. Conclusão: Apesar de ser um processo fisiológico benéfico, a febre requer cautela em seu manejo, principalmente em relação às populações vulneráveis, como crianças nos primeiros três meses de vida, gestantes, puérperas, idosos e outras pessoas em uso de medicamentos como corticoides, imunossupressores ou em polifarmácia.
Impacto Orçamentário dos Produtos de Terapias Avançadas no Sistema Único de Saúde
Authors: Vianna Denizar , Giaretta Sachetti Camile , Campos de Carvalho Antonio Carlos , Oliveira Gesner , Saqueto Luccas , Pellizzaro André , Macedo Antonio , Mussi João Pedro , Heck Maria Paula , Portal Maia Jéssica
Published: July 2024

Buscou-se mapear os principais produtos de terapia avançada aprovados por agências sanitárias de referência para avaliar o potencial impacto da incorporação no Sistema Único de Saúde. Para isso, definiu-se o preço a partir da metodologia de precificação aplicada pela CMED para produtos com moléculas novas e ganho terapêutico e a demanda a partir da incidência das doenças, seguindo o crescimento populacional. Como resultado, estimou-se, para os cinco anos após cenários de incorporação, impactos entre R$ 16,6 e R$ 53,0 bilhões, proporcionando subsídios relevantes para os agentes tomadores de decisão.
Factors Influencing Changes in Consumer Behavior amidst Post COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Chai Li Cheam , Luqman Azyanee , Husin Suraya , Rusok Nur Hazelen Mat , Mohd Alwi Mohd Afifie
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic had an immediate and significant impact on consumer behavior, radically changing attitudes and behaviors, as reflected in sales figures. While some researchers believed the pandemic would lead to lasting changes, others expected a return to pre-pandemic behavioral patterns. Despite this ambiguity, there has been little research on the factors influencing consumer behavior, especially about the demand for everyday goods. This study, rooted in the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the protection motivation theory (PMT), investigated the determinants of consumer behavior in the purchase of daily necessities following the COVID-19 outbreak. In light of the possibility that the pandemic could have caused a new pattern of consumer behavior during the endemic phase, a convenience sampling of 1438 respondents was conducted. Using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), the present study found that choice, information, and perceived economic stability (PES) positively affected consumer behavior, while COVID-19 and risk had negative effects. Interestingly, stress had no impact on consumer behavior. These findings provide valuable insights for companies desiring to understand and anticipate customer behavior during and beyond the pandemic. The present study not only identifies the factors influencing consumer behavior but also enables salespeople to develop strategies to proactively address changes in consumer behaviors.
COVID-19 and obesity in children: clinical and diagnostic parallels
Authors: Gorbunov S. G. , Bitsueva A. V. , Cheburkin A. A. , Odinayeva N. D.
Published: July 2024

Purpose: determination of the clinical course; laboratory and instrumental examination data; and analysis of the effectiveness of COVID-19 treatment in obese children.

Materials and methods. 50 children with COVID-19 who were obese and 50 children with this infection who had a normal body weight were under observation. All patients underwent general clinical physical examination; laboratory studies (PCR analysis of smears from the mouth and nasopharynx for SARS-CoV-2 RNA; clinical and biochemical blood tests; general urine analysis; coagulogram; blood test for proteins of the acute  phase  of  inflammation);  instrumental  studies (pulsoximetry; CT of organs chest). In addition; weight; height and body mass index were determined for all children. Statistical processing of the obtained results was carried out using the nonparametric Mann-Whitney test and the parametric Student t-test for independent samples.

Summary. 34% of obese patients had a history of other various background diseases. In this group; 76% of children had contact with acute respiratory infections in the family or organized groups. In both groups; all children had fever and intoxication; sore throat and rhinitis – in 24-36%; vomiting and diarrhea – in 10-12%. Significantly more often in obese patients; symptoms of respiratory tract damage such as cough (98% vs. 62%) and shortness of breath (36% vs. 2%) were observed. The duration of fever; intoxication; cough and shortness of breath in the group of obese patients was significantly higher compared to children in the comparison group. Obese patients had significantly higher CRP levels during hospitalization (18;6 vs. 8;4 mg/l); whereas by the time of discharge the differences had already been leveled (5;5 vs. 1;9 mg/l). In the observation group; the ferritin content was significantly higher relative to the comparison group both upon admission to the hospital (195;1 vs. 62;5 ng/ml) and after the end of the course of treatment (166;7 vs. 54;6 ng/ml). Lung damage according to CT studies in obese patients with COVID-19 was significantly more common than in the comparison group – 59;0±7;0% vs. 8;0±3;8%. They also developed grade I of respiratory failure more often; because the minimum SpO2 was lower than normal and lower relative to children with normal body weight (94;8±2;0% vs. 98;3±0;8%). Obese children required significantly longer treatment of COVID-19 relative to the comparison group for all types of therapy they received. As a result; these patients spent significantly more bed days in the hospital – 9;3±3;6 vs. 6;2±2;0.

Conclusion. COVID-19 in obese children is more severe than in patients with normal body weight; which required long-term complex treatment in a hospital.
Guidelines for the application of IUCN Red List of Ecosystems Categories and Criteria: version 2.0
Authors:   IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature
Published: July 2024

The IUCN Red List of Ecosystems is the global standard for ecosystem risk assessment and a framework for monitoring the status of the world’s ecosystems. It is part of the growing toolbox for assessing risks to biodiversity and aims to support conservation, resource use and management decisions by identifying ecosystems most at risk of biodiversity loss. By targeting a level of biological organisation above species, the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems complements The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ in supporting biodiversity conservation decision-making and action. The IUCN Red List of Ecosystems Categories and Criteria are designed to be widely applicable across ecosystem types and geographical areas, transparent and scientifically rigorous, and easily understood by policy makers and the public.
Inorganic Phosphate Effect in a Hydrogen Peroxide-based Bleaching Agent: Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties of Dental Enamel
Authors: Garcia KG , Nunes GP , Delbem ACB , dos Santos PH , Fernandes GLP , Robles HF , Lemos PBB , Danelon M
Published: July 2024

Objectives:

This in vitro study aimed to assess the impact of incorporating calcium glycerophosphate (CaGP) and sodium fluoride (NaF) in addition to 35% hydrogen peroxide concerning the enamel mechanical and morphological properties.

Methods:

Specimens of bovine enamel were chosen based on their initial surface hardness (SHi) and subsequently divided into five gel groups (n=12): 1) 35% Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) Gel; 2) HP + 0.1% NaF Gel (HP/NaF); 3) HP + 0.25% CaGP Gel (HP/CaGP); 4) HP + 0.1% NaF + 0.25% CaGP Gel (HP/NaF/CaGP) and 5) HP Blue 35% Gel (HP Blue). The bleaching gels were applied thrice, for 40 min, at intervals of 7 days each. After 21 days, the final surface hardness (SHf), integrated hardness (IH), Polydispersity Index (PdI) and Zeta Potential (Zp), surface roughness (Ra, after and before), and surface/structural analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were determined. The data were submitted to ANOVA (one-way and two-way) followed by the Student-Newman-Keuls test (α=0.05).

Results:

The addition of NaF to HP reduced demineralization by 11.5% in relation to HP (p<0.05). The NaF/CaGP association reduction is 22.8 and 20% higher in comparison to HP/NaF/CaGP and HP Blue, respectively. The IH when the PH/NaF/CaGP bleaching gel was applied, was 14% higher compared to HP and HP Blue groups.

Conclusions:

It can be concluded that the association of NaF and CaGP with the 35% hydrogen peroxide gel (HP/NaF/CaGP) significantly changed tooth enamel demineralization in terms of surface, depth, roughness, and enamel morphology.
The Impact of Instructional Leadership, Organizational Culture, and Job Satisfaction on Teacher Commitment in Primary Schools
Authors: Sucitra Diah Ayu , Hariri Hasan , Riswandi Riswandi , Handoko Handoko
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of principals' instructional leadership and organizational culture on organizational commitment through job satisfaction. This research employed a quantitative approach. The population of this study comprised all primary school teachers in Pringsewu Regency, totaling 2,736 teachers. From this population, a sample of 350 teachers was selected using the cluster random sampling technique. Data collection was conducted by distributing questionnaires using a five-point Likert scale. The data analysis technique used in this study was path analysis. The results showed that the direct effect of instructional leadership on job satisfaction was 32.2%. The direct effect of job satisfaction on organizational commitment was 17.6%. The direct effect of instructional leadership on organizational commitment was 30.6%. Furthermore, the indirect effect of instructional leadership on organizational commitment through job satisfaction was 2%, with the remaining influence attributed to other variables. Based on the study's results, several recommendations are provided, emphasizing that the principal's instructional leadership significantly contributes to organizational commitment. It is recommended that relevant parties focus on improving the principal recruitment system and providing training to principals to enhance their leadership capabilities.
Advancing Teacher Evaluation: E-Portfolio Development
Authors: Iskandar Didik , Hasani Aceng , Hidayatullah Hidayatullah
Published: July 2024

E-portfolios are increasingly common in developed countries, with over half of colleges and universities offering e-portfolio-based learning. This study aims to enhance the quality of education in vocational high schools (SMK) in Tangerang district by using e-portfolio-based assessments to evaluate and improve teacher performance. The result is an e-portfolio assessment instrument, accessible via a website, for both teachers and students. The development model employed is the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Tools used in this study include validation sheets, project scores, and response questionnaires. Based on expert and user validations, the assessment instrument received a score of 86.00%, categorizing it as 'very valid'. The reliability analysis showed an average reliability coefficient of 0.783, which is considered high. To improve the quality of education in vocational high schools (SMK) in Tangerang Regency, it is recommended to use e-portfolios to evaluate and improve teacher performance. The inputs and indicators for developing teacher performance should be managed by an application that is user-friendly and comprehensive, covering everything from activities to evaluations. Therefore, the e-portfolio application was created to enhance teacher performance and facilitate the evaluation process.
Intelligent System for the Prediction of COVID-19 Infection Based on Frequency Ratio Model and Radial Base Function Neural Network
Authors:   Ajloun National University, Shabeb Alkhasawneh Mutasem , M. Alsharo Doaa ,   Al-Balqa Applied University
Published: July 2024

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been affecting more than 213 countries worldwide since December, 2019. With more than 3.42 million deaths and more than 165 million infections. COVID-19 also is blamed for billions of dollars as an economic loss. It also has placed a huge burden on the healthcare system worldwide. Like other disease, COVID-19 initially was diagnosed by symptoms and later using laboratory tests. In some developing countries, symptoms are the only available method for diagnosis. In this study, Radial Base Function (RBF) neural network and Frequency Ratio (FR) were employed to classify COVID-19 data set and find the factors that are highly correlated with COVID-19 infection. Data set was obtained from ministry of health in Mexico. It includes 10 factors (attributes) age, sex, obesity, asthma, hypertension, CKDs, CVDs, tobacco, diabetes and pneumonia. 10-cross validation methods were employed in training RBF. RBF was initially trained using the 10 factors and later trained using the important factors that are chosen based on FR. The performance of RBF was evaluated using specificity, sensitivity and accuracy. FR model shows that only 7 factors have a strong relation with COVID-19: Age, pneumonia, Diabetes, CVDs, hypertension, asthma, sex and CKDs. The simulation results showed that RBF trained with selected factors have higher specificity, sensitivity and accuracy in comparison with using all 10 factors. In addition, RBF is compared with 5 different well-known methods.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR DAN DISIPLIN SISWA MENGGUNAKAN MODEL CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING
Authors: Ginting Pelta , Yosefa Santa
Published: July 2024

This research aims to implement the Contextual Teaching and Learning model to improve both student learning outcomes and discipline at St. Petrus Medan Elementary School. The classroom action research (PTK) involved 28 students from Phase C Class V of the 2023/2024 academic year. The research method steps start from Associating, Cooperation, Experiencing, Applying, Transferring. Data collection methods include tests, observation, and documentation. Qualitative descriptive analysis is used with process and product success criteria. Results showed significant increases in applicability such as Associating (67% to 83%), Cooperation (58 to 67%), Experiencing (83% to 100%), Applying (67% to 83%), Transferring (83% to 100%). Likewise, there was an increase in student discipline such as doing assignments on time (5.8% to 14.2%), paying attention to teacher explanations well (5.3% to 15.6%), maintaining order in class (3.7% to 12.9%), Involvement in classroom discussions (6.8% to 14.5%), Arriving to school on time (8% to 15.1%). Student learning outcomes also improved, such as Advanced Category (from 46% to 68%), Cakap (from 18% to 25%). Viable (from 29% to 0%), Growing (from 7% to 7%).
Sport, amenzi, libera circulație a lucrătorilor și cauze de interes la Curtea de Justiție a Uniunii Europene
Authors: Costaș Cosmin-Flavius , Puț Septimiu-Ioan
Published: July 2024

Ca urmare a hotărârii în celebra afacerea Bosman (1995), lumea sportului s-a schimbat și a devenit mai incluzivă în ceea ce privește naționalitatea sportivilor. Prin urmare, nu este deloc întâmplător ca echipe de succes, în special în Uniunea Europeană, să includă jucători cu o varietate de naționalități. Dar, în același timp, libera circulație a lucrătorilor și liber profesioniștilor a afectat forța echipelor naționale, din moment ce baza de selecție pentru jucătorii naționali s-a redus semnificativ. Prin urmare, pe de-o parte, legislatorii naționali încearcă să impună cote naționale pentru sporturile de echipă, pentru a securiza o bază națională de selecție. Pe de altă parte, sunt în prim plan contestațiilor judiciare îndreptate împotriva regulilor naționale de selecție a jucătorilor formați pe plan local, în special în fața Curții de Justiție a Uniunii Europene. Pornind de la o dezbatere recentă din sportul românesc, autorii urmăresc aceste evoluții și furnizează diferite argumente pentru discuția generală pe aceste teme.
Artesanato e economia criativa: o caso do projeto Sereias da Penha
Authors: Braz José Luis Rozendo , Freitas Lucia Santana de
Published: July 2024

Considerando as semelhanças existentes na literatura, o objetivo desse trabalho é analisar as interfaces entre o artesanato e a economia criativa no Projeto de Artesãs Sereias da Penha, por meio das características do produtor (saber tradicional, criatividade e competências empreendedoras); Aspectos do produto (valor simbólico e criatividade); Redes sociais (interações entre atores); e Impactos do produto (ambiental, econômico e social). Realizou-se um estudo de natureza qualitativa/exploratória, com entrevistas semiestruturadas e dados secundários. Após a análise do software ATLAS.ti, constou-se que o saber tradicional transmitido pelo artesão contribui para a economia criativa, esta que tem como fator chave o conhecimento tradicional. Ademais, o valor simbólico do produto é um atributo essencial para ambas as temáticas, visto que possui alto valor cultural. Outrossim, as interações sociais surgem como facilitadoras das capacidades criativas locais, dado que tende a fortalecer a área da economia criativa e do artesanato, nos aspectos econômicos, sociais e ambientais.
Palavras-chave: Indústrias criativas. Ofício. Artesãs.
The Krymchak Nominative as One of the Indicators of Noun Indefiniteness and the Cases of Unusual Use of it in the Biblical Translations
Authors: Ianbay Ialqyn (Iala)
Published: July 2024

The Turkic languages, including the Krymchak (=Krimchak) Jewish ethnolect of the Crimean Tatar, have no formal markers of the (in)definiteness of a noun, but a certain lexical and morphological set allow for linguists to determine the meaning of the definiteness / indefiniteness. However, also the Krymchak nominative case fulfils the role of the indefinite index in the functions of a direct object and of an attribute, which is argued in the first part of this article. Thus, the connection and opposition of the nominative with accusative and genitive cases are shown. After some remarks on the category of (in)definiteness in the Turkic languages we analyze the nominative form in the functions of subject, direct object and of attribute in comparison with accusative and genitive case forms used in the analogical functions. By comparison, their definite/indefinite meanings are revealed to be clear. Finally, we discuss the described material, and offer three tables as results. Some instances of the unusual use of the nominative case in the Krymchak Biblical translations is discussed in the second part of this paper. The cited examples are taken from written sources published during the last half century, including the Krymchak translations of Biblical books.
Implementation of Decision Support System for Ecological Environment Planning of Urban Green Space
Authors: Feng Sijing
Published: July 2024

As a highly concentrated residential area, urban development and population concentration have caused serious environmental pollution problems that threaten the safety of the water and atmospheric resources that humans rely on for survival. To address this issue, the importance of urban green space (UGS) has become increasingly prominent. This paper collected data related to UGS (green space coverage, vegetation type, environmental quality, population distribution, etc.) for processing, used the entropy algorithm to build an ecological environment assessment model, and then used the particle swarm optimisation algorithm to optimise the model accordingly. Finally, a decision support system was proposed for UGS ecological environment planning, which comprehensively considered future environmental changes. Through comparison before and after the application of decision support system, this paper tested and verified several indicators such as green space coverage, biological diversity index, and climate adaptability. Among them, after the application of the decision support system, the green space coverage rate has increased year by year, and many indicators in the biological diversity index have improved significantly. The average climate adaptability of traditional UGS planning was 70 %, while the average climate adaptability of decision support system green space planning was 90 %, which has been significantly improved. The outcome shows that the system has a notable effect in improving the climate adaptation and ecological quality of the city.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on regional economic integration in the Maghreb region – an Algerian perspective
Authors: Ferdj Younes
Published: July 2024

Subject and purpose of work

This article focuses on the most evident effects of COVID-19 influenced by the elements of the regional economic landscape, emphasizing the importance of shock and crisis management plans. Algeria could benefit from revitalizing the construction of the North African bloc and enhancing cooperation in the Maghreb. The main objective of this work is to identify the most urgent challenges related to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on the regional economic landscape, and the economic integration of Algeria highlights the importance of shock and crisis management plans.

Material and methods

This study is based on a descriptive statistical analysis of the key economic indicators in the Maghreb region, with a special emphasis on Algeria.

Results

The results obtained have allowed us to outline the strategies adopted by Maghreb countries as part of economic reforms aimed at strengthening regional integration.

Conclusions

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for elements of the regional economic landscape in the Maghreb. The countries of the Maghreb should reduce barriers to trade and investment and link their infrastructure networks. They should focus their efforts on liberalizing trade in goods and services, as well as financial and labour markets.
European values: a comparative culture analysis
Authors: Krasnova Diana , Grinavica Maria
Published: July 2024

Subject and purpose of work

This study investigates the contradictions within European values and the challenges to social inclusivity, advocating for a broader perspective that recognises diverse historical and cultural contexts. It critiques Eurocentrism and explores alternative views such as Islam, Afrocentrism, and Ubuntu, proposing a more inclusive framework for global human rights and values, as well as research on social-economic development.

Material and methods

The paper uses legal, historical and political methods to analyse the European Union’s foundational in the context of rising intolerance and debates on immigration and LGBT rights, drawing on theoretical insights to highlight the significance of non-Western perspectives. Main sources are historic records and monographs by other authors.

Results

The authors identify the complexities within European values, emphasising the need for a more inclusive understanding that transcends Eurocentric narratives in the dimensions of social and economic development.

Conclusions

Advocating for an expanded dialogue on human rights, this study suggests incorporating diverse cultural philosophies to enhance Europe’s approach to inclusivity and unity.
Ethical codes for public administration – reflection of EU core values or part of national anti-corruption policy? Example of the Czech Republic and Ukraine
Authors: Goncharuk Olga , Tomoszek Maxim
Published: July 2024

This article investigates, whether the adoption of ethical codes in the Czech Republic and in Ukraine mainly aim at implementation of EU ethical framework for public administration or should be viewed as a part of national anti-corruption policy. To that end, the article will analyse, whether the ethical codes for public administration in the Czech Republic and Ukraine reflect core principles of EU ethical framework for public administration, or rather contain specific provisions aimed at eliminating corruption. The practical effects of relevant provisions, their enforcement and contribution to elimination of corruption will also be analysed. Besides analysis and comparison of the situation in the Czech Republic and Ukraine, the article aims to identify common experiences and patterns to provide generalization useful for understanding the effect of ethical codes on elimination of corruption and national implementation of European core ethical principles for public administration in wider context of Central and Eastern European post-communist countries, which are still suffering from quite significant rates of corruption and examples of maladministration.
Comparative morphometric and morphological study of the pollen of Beta trigyna, B. vulgaris and B. vulgaris subsp. maritima (Chenopodiaceae/Amaranthaceae sensu APG IV)
Authors: Tsymbalyuk Zoya M. , Ivanova Daniella , Nitsenko Lyudmila M.
Published: July 2024

Pollen morphology of Beta trigyna, B. vulgaris and B. vulgaris subsp. maritima, last of those studied for the first time, was investigated using light and scanning electron microscopy, based on 10 herbarium specimens. The aim of the study was to provide detailed data on the pollen characteristics of these taxa to identify similarities and differences between them. Pollen grains are pantoporate, spheroidal, circular in outline; small- and medium-sized. Exine sculpture is nanoechinate, tectum is psilate or psilate-perforate. Pore membranes are nanoechinate. Diagnostic relevance of the characters of pollen grains is discussed (pollen and pore diameters, distance between pores and between pore centres, nanoechini size and density, number of nanoechini on pore membranes, structure of columellae). UPGMA dendrograms based on palynological data support the differentiation of B. trigyna (section Corollinae), B. vulgaris and B. vulgaris subsp. maritima (section Beta). The obtained characteristics of pollen grains of Beta species can be used in spore-pollen analysis, especially in identifying the impact of human economic activity in the past.
Effective Characteristics of a Clinical Instructor as Perceived by Bachelor Student Nurses
Authors: Buzieh Samah AbduLateif
Published: July 2024

Introduction & Background: The quality of clinical training that student nurses get during their practical experience determines the quality of nursing education (Munangatire, et al., 2023; D'Costa, 2016). Nurses play a crucial role in patient care and handling in a variety of health care work environments. Effective clinical environment plays a critical role in preparing nursing and midwifery students by influencing them for learning, which is facing significant problems. One of these issues was the discovery of a significant gap between theory and practice this revealed by many studies (M. AlMekkawi et al., 2020; Boru, 2018; D'Costa, 2016; Peranginangin, 2019). The main responsibility for preparing nursing students is following down on the shoulders of clinical instructors. Therefore, the effective of characteristic of clinical instructors was a pivotal role during the gap in previous studies that concerned determining the instructor effectiveness to be evaluated (Bifftu et al., 2018) was more difficult, there is no research or study in West Bank in Palestine discuss this issue.
 
Aim: The purpose of this study is to explore the characteristics of effective clinical instructors from the bachelor (BScN) students’ perspective.
 
Method: Quantitative cross-sectional descriptive study. To examine how Bachelor's nursing students view clinical teachers' effectiveness, how data was collected and evaluated, and whether demographics affected replies. At An-Najah National University in the West Bank, Palestine, the college of medicine and health sciences' nursing and midwifery department will perform this research.  A convenient sample of third- and fourth-year nursing students who met the study's inclusion criteria volunteered to participate, and 100 granted written consent. May–June 2022 questionnaire. In a 2016 Cairo University study by Ismail, Aboushady, and Eswi, the Nursing Clinical Teacher Effectiveness Inventory (NCTEI) was utilized to quantify clinical teacher instructor effectiveness in Arabic. Since 1985, Knox & Mogan developed this.
 
Results: The bulk of the 76 participants were female 49 (64.5%) and male 27 (35.5%). The average student age was 21.11. Fourth-year students were 32 (42.1%), although third-year students 44 (57.9%) were mostly female (61.2%). Five-domain ordering. The best percentage among the number of students per clinical instructor was 4 students.
 
Discussion and Conclusions: Clinical instructors must possess effective characteristics to promote clinical teaching practice as the student nurses expected. The finding indicated that the teaching ability had the highest rate (mean 89.79) as the most important characteristics of clinical instructors then nursing competence, evaluation, interpersonal relations, and the lowest one was the personality. This result was consistent with other studies. Clinical instructors need to be oriented to the domains of effective clinical characteristics to present themselves as effective in clinical teaching ability as a role model.
Selectivity of Entomopathogens to the Predator Ceraeochrysa Cubana (Hagen, 1861) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)
Authors: Loureiro Elisângela de Souza , Devoz Gabriel Luiz Reis , Pessoa Luis Gustavo Amorim , Oliveira Inessa Steffany Torres de , Oliveira Izadora Araujo , Mesa Natalia Elizabeth Soto
Published: July 2024

Objective: The objective of this work is to evaluate the interaction of entomopathogens and synthetic insecticide with the predator C. cubana, in the larval, pupa, and adult stages.
 
Method: Bacteria, entomopathogenic viruses, and synthetic insecticide were applied directly to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd instar larvae of C. cubana, with a volume of 2 mL of syrup per repetition. Total mortality after ten days, the percentage of pupation, mortality in the pupal stage, and insects that reached the adult stage were evaluated. The data on total mortality, pupation, mortality in the pupal stage, and insects that reached the adult stage were subjected to analysis of variance (F test), the means were compared by the Scott-Knott mean grouping test at 5% probability.
 
Results and Discussion: The synthetic insecticide provided 100% mortality for C. cubana larvae. The biological products did not provide significant pathogenic action in any of the evaluated parameters and can be used together.
 
Research Implications: Success in pest management depends, among other factors, on biotic interactions between existing organisms. When two or more organisms are used for biological control, interactions occur between both, and research proves both the occurrence of synergistic interactions, demonstrating the possibility of coexistence of these agents within the same environment, and antagonistic ones, observing negative effects, such as the action of entomopathogens on beneficial insects.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes to the knowledge of interactions between entomopathogens and predators, aiming to evaluate the action of entomopathogens on natural enemies, enabling the joint use of these biological control agents in integrated pest management, promoting more sustainable agriculture.
The US Political Agenda in Relation to the Countries of the Eurasian Economic Union: Problems and Contradictions
Authors: Shevchenko E. S.
Published: July 2024

The problematic field of political interaction between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is constructed under the influence of actualizing national priorities of external political players in view of the strategic and resource significance of the post-Soviet space in general. Attention is focused on the contribution of extra-regional and transnational subjects to the development of political and economic space of the EAEU. Political presence of the United States, as well as Western and European states in this region is increased. In this context, we are talking about the intersection and competition of geostrategic, political, economic and other goals of existing political participants in the framework of interstate exchange. On the one hand, it creates some additional factors and mechanisms of manifestation and expansion of conflict-causing precedents, on the other hand, it leads to the emergence of qualitatively new opportunities for opening special political potential, strengthening the status-role positions, establishing the bilateral and multilateral ties, etc. In the end, real prerequisites are created for transformation the symbolic nature and activity significance of the EAEU in the context of domestic political and supranational processes. In this sense, the conceptual basis and tool of American media publications in the direction of actualization the US political agenda in relation to the EAEU countries are interesting. The ideological, semantic and technological features of The Washington Post publications on the topic of political relations between the United States and other foreign policy actors with the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia are analyzed. As a result, it is determined that political participation of the United States in this region is built in the focus of creating the restraining factors for stabilization of political and economic partnership of the EAEU participant countries in the framework of the concept of Greater Eurasia. The existing institutional and functional potential of the post-Soviet states is used for negativization of political and regional role and strengthening of geopolitical opposition of the Russian Federation and the PRC. Particularly, the most frequently published topics in relation to political problems of the EAEU are the Russian participation in a special military operation on Ukrainian territory and foreign policy participation of foreign states in the main processes of Eurasian integration.
IMAGINING WAR RAPE GEOGRAPHIES: VIOLENT CARTOGRAPHY OR CARTOGRAPHY OF VIOLENCE?
Authors: STAN-DRAGOTESC Andra-Mirona
Published: July 2024

In the context of global social, political, economic and cultural interactions, wartime violence against women is publicly addressed in a framework of international (power) relations and (re)actions. An important shift in discourse on this topic was identifying and recognizing wartime rape as a weapon of war, rather than a by-product of conflict. Additionally, representations of this particular form of violence in the global public sphere have multiplied and diversified. In this context, identities and power relations are constantly (re)produced, (re)framed and (re)positioned through discourse, while imaginary (b)orders are being drawn. Space is being identified through rape, which gives it meaning and situates it on the map. The following analysis illustrates the ambivalent and problematic consequences of presenting and representing the rape of women during wartime in relation to processes of imagining/identifying places. It does so by critically engaging representations of wartime rape in the Congo. Eventually, the article unveils a problematic discursive terrain where mapping rape in order to address it can indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally, fuel a culturally violent social cartography and the production of imaginative rape geographies.
EDUCATION FOR DEMOCRATIC CITIZENSHIP IN POST-CONFLICT SOCIETIES: THE CASE OF KOSOVO
Authors: TOCI Ajsela , VILA Jubjana
Published: July 2024

Democratic education has been considered an effective way to transform long-lasting conflicts into more integrative visions. The case of Kosovo is relevant for this study considering that education has always been at the center of the dispute between Kosovo Albanians and the Serbian community and the parallel education systems constructed in identity lines have created ethnic divisions between the two communities in the public sphere. For deeply divided societies, the challenge stays in the ability to promote diversity, respect for human rights, and inclusive institutions. Considering the impact of democratic education on individual attitudes, this study explores the integration of democracy and civic identity teachings in the secondary school curricula in Kosovo. Through the combination of text analysis of civic education textbooks of secondary educational system and interviews with experts that were actively involved in the curricula organization and the overall education system in Kosovo, the study aims to identify patterns of teaching on democratic concepts and civic identity, together with the teaching and learning methodology. Findings show that democratic norms and values are discussed theoretically but a need-based or a more practical approach to the different perceptions of conflicting identities and socially inclusive strategies must be incorporated.
From the Invasion to the October Protests: Iraq’s Search for Stability Caught in U.S.-Iran Crossfire
Authors: İPEK FATİH OĞUZHAN
Published: July 2024

Iraq was a significant regional power during the Saddam Hussein regime, especially in his first years of reign. However, the Gulf Wars and the end of the Cold War almost wiped-out Iraq’s military and political capabilities in the region. Beginning with Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990, the country was smothered under harsh UN sanctions and invasive weapons inspections. Ironically, the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq gave a huge room for Iranian influence on Iraqi politics, which harbored a U.S.-Iranian battle for influence. The U.S.-Iran competence and successive Iraqi governments’ failure to deliver services to Iraqi people met with a heavy backlash as massive anti-government protests that began in 2015 forced the Iraqi governments to introduce reform programs. In particular, the October Protests of 2018 challenged the Iraqi elite’s political influence on Iraqi politics and prompted them to lead technocrat governments. In the years since, Iraq’s politicians have been trying their utmost to convert Iraq from a conflict-torn and oil-dependent nation to one that is a significant player in the Middle East.
Perlindungan Hak Investor Reksadana dari Pelanggaran yang Dilakukan oleh Manajer Investasi
Authors: Muhamad Pahrul Roji A
Published: July 2024

Reksadana memiliki daya tarik investasi yang tinggi di Indonesia dengan peningkatan jumlah investor dan aset kelolaan yang signifikan selama 7 tahun terakhir. Namun, penyalahgunaan dana oleh manajer investasi reksadana menjadi masalah serius yang menuntut peningkatan perlindungan hak-hak nasabah melalui regulasi yang lebih kuat dan upaya pencegahan yang efektif. Oleh sebab itu, penelitian ini hendak meninjau kasus pelanggaran investasi reksadana yang pernah terjadi di Indonesia dan apa saja bentuk perlindungan hak nasabah reksadana. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan yaitu melalui metode normative. Penelitian ini menggunakan sumber data sekunder, dimana merupakan data yang diperoleh dari studi kepustakaan seperti melalui buku, artikel, peraturan perundang-undangan dan hasil penelitian. Penelitian ini terbatas pada analisis peraturan dan konsep hukum yang mengatur perlindungan hak nasabah reksadana, tanpa melibatkan regulator, manajer investasi, dan investor. Hal ini dapat membatasi pemahaman holistik terhadap keseimbangan perlindungan hak. Durasi penelitian yang singkat hanya fokus pada rincian kasus pelanggaran PT. Minna Padi Aset Manajemen dan PT. Narada Aset Manajemen, hasilnya mungkin mencerminkan situasi pada periode tertentu. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa perlindungan hak investor reksadana telah diatur secara baik dalam berbagai peraturan perundang-undangan. Di Indonesia, telah terjadi berbagai kasus pelanggaran hak investor reksadana atas kesalahan manajer investasi. Adapun perlindungan yang dilakukan yakni dengan melikuidasi perusahaan manajer investasi reksadana untuk mengembalikan dana investor dan pelarangan aksi korporasi manajer investasi dan perintah penyelesaian pembayaran efek investor oleh OJK. Hal itu diharapkan dapat memulihkan kerugian investor reksadana, sekaligus efek jera manajer investasi agar tidak melakukan kesalahan tersebut.
Pengaruh Religiusitas terhadap Niat Pembelian Produk Keuangan Syariah dengan Mediasi Literasi Keuangan Syariah
Authors: Muria Indah Nur Rochmawati B.S  , Wiwik Lestari
Published: July 2024

Pertumbuhan produk keuangan syariah di Indonesia cukup menarik perhatian, hal tersebut karena niat membeli produk keuangan syariah masyarakat Indonesia yang relatif rendah. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh religiusitas terhadap niat membeli produk keuangan syariah dengan mediasi literasi keuangan syariah. Metode penelitian menggunakan survei dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Subyek penelitian ini merupakan masyarakat Jawa Timur yang beragama Islam dan sudah berpendapatan. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 346 responden, dengan teknik non-probality dalam mengambil sampel. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan statistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa religiusitas berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap niat membeli produk keuangan syariah. Literasi keuangan syariah secara signifikan memediasi pengaruh religiusitas terhadap niat beli produk keuangan syariah. Tetapi pengaruh langsung religiusitas terhadap niat beli lebih tinggi daripada melalui mediasi literasi keuangan syariah. Keterbatasan dalam penelitian ini terdapat pada sampel yang kurang merata di wilayah Jawa Timur.
Strategy for Accelerating Development of the National Sharia Economic and Financial Committee (KNEKS) Efforts to Improve Sharia Financial Institutions in Indonesia
Authors: Efendi Sugianto
Published: July 2024

Sharia economic and financial development is directed as one of the pillars to strengthen national economic resilience to improve community welfare, in encouraging Sharia economic and financial development adhering to the vision of Sharia economic and financial development which places it as a rational choice for society, namely providing benefits and value In addition, in carrying out economic activities better, sharia economic activities and financial products can become a lifestyle for everyone, so that sharia economics and finance are not exclusive things, but make them inclusive and universal by the principles of rahmatan lil alamin. This research uses a qualitative approach because the type of data used leads to qualitative data with an emphasis on in-depth issues, including the important role of the National Sharia Financial Economics committee, the data sources needed and obtained by the author directly from observations of transactions in using online facilities. as well as documents from the internet. Other data sources relate to literature and library materials, both from books and journal articles related to Islamic financial economics. In the context of Sharia finance, encouraging the Indonesian Sharia finance industry to become a global player with an international reputation and credibility. KNEKS is one of the breakthrough steps to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of implementing national development plans in the Sharia finance and economic sector. Through KNEKS programs it is hoped that goals can be achieved that will produce real results for the general public and the world community.