bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study on the mechanical properties of biomolecules in watershed water resource management
Authors: Li Zairan , Fu Na
Published: February 2025

This study focuses on the mechanical properties of biomolecules and their interactions within the extracellular matrix in the context of watershed water resource management. We utilized a modified WEAP-MODFLOW model to explore how these interactions influence the allocation and management of water resources. The WEAP model serves as a comprehensive tool for assessing the balance of surface water supply and demand, while the MODFLOW model is employed for simulating deep groundwater flow. By integrating these models, we can examine the mechanical behavior of biomolecules and cells in response to varying hydrological conditions, thus enhancing our understanding of their role in water resource dynamics. To improve model accuracy, parameters were calibrated using observed flow data from relevant biological systems. Key evaluation metrics, including the coefficient of determination, Nash efficiency coefficient, and deviation coefficient, were employed to assess simulation accuracy. On a monthly scale, the coefficient of determination reached 0.98, indicating a strong correlation between simulated and observed values. The Nash efficiency coefficient was 0.97, reflecting high accuracy in simulating flow dynamics. Furthermore, a deviation coefficient of −12% suggests minimal systematic bias in the simulation results. During the validation phase, these metrics maintained high accuracy, with a determination coefficient of 0.97, a Nash efficiency coefficient of 0.97, and a deviation coefficient of −3.30%. These findings highlight the reliability of the improved WEAP-MODFLOW model in simulating the mechanical properties of biomolecules and their interactions with water resources, ultimately contributing to optimized water resource management strategies.
Hypoxic Brain Injury: An Updated Review for Healthcare Providers
Authors: Alshehri Mohammed Ali Mohammed , Almutiri Yosif Abdulaziz , Al Raki Manal Abdullah , Almutairi Sultan Hamoud Awwadh , Alasmr Ali Mansour Ali , Alshahrani Fahd Abdullah , Malakah -Noha Ashari , Mohammadali Tahani Abdulrahman , Fadil Ameera Ahmed , Alrasheedi Majed Obed Allah , Alrashedi Manal Suwaylim , Alsharari Saleh Sabih Saad , Alotaibi Faris Hulayyil Mohammed
Published: February 2025

Background: Hypoxic brain injury, resulting from inadequate oxygen supply to the brain, is a critical condition that can lead to irreversible neurological damage. The brain's high metabolic demand and limited energy reserves make it particularly vulnerable to hypoxia and hypoperfusion, which can arise from various causes such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or traumatic injuries. Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management strategies is essential for optimizing patient outcomes. Aim: This review aims to provide healthcare providers with an updated understanding of hypoxic brain injury, including its etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based management strategies, to improve patient care and outcomes. Methods: The review synthesizes current literature on hypoxic brain injury, focusing on its causes, mechanisms, and treatment options. It examines clinical studies, meta-analyses, and guidelines related to therapeutic hypothermia, neuroprotective strategies, and prognostic tools such as imaging, electrophysiological studies, and biomarkers. Results: Hypoxic brain injury leads to a cascade of cellular events, including energy depletion, excitotoxicity, and oxidative stress, culminating in neuronal death. Early intervention, particularly therapeutic hypothermia, has shown promise in improving neurological outcomes. Prognostic tools like MRI, EEG, and serum biomarkers (e.g., neuron-specific enolase) aid in predicting recovery. However, outcomes remain variable, with many patients experiencing severe disability or death despite aggressive treatment. Conclusion: Hypoxic brain injury is a devastating condition requiring prompt and multidisciplinary management. Advances in therapeutic hypothermia, neuroimaging, and biomarkers have improved prognostic accuracy and treatment efficacy. However, further research is needed to refine interventions and enhance long-term outcomes for patients
The Steam Educational Approach in the Pedagogical Practice of Early Childhood Teachers: Reality or Utopia?
Authors: Núñez Raúl Prada , Tarazona Mariana Elena Peñaloza , Moreno Francisco Javier Rodríguez
Published: February 2025

The STEAM educational approach with the passage of time has been contributing to the improvement of the effectiveness of the teaching process at different educational levels, since its interdisciplinary approach supported by the implementation of active methodologies such as project-based learning or gamification along with collaborative work, have allowed to ensure the active participation of students. Mixed research is carried out to report the competencies around this educational approach that exhibits a probabilistic sample of teachers linked to the official sector of a Colombian border city, who work in the Transition grade. The results show an incipient implementation process propitiated by the lack of teacher qualification around this educational approach, which demands public policies aligned with this approach that permeate school curricula together with their institutional pedagogical models and thus guarantee the development of the competencies demanded by today's society. Complementarily, the need to consider and work on the socioemotional competencies of both teachers and students was identified. It is expected that these results will contribute to the transformation of educational processes where the student is an active agent in his or her education, framed in relevant activities aimed at solving problems observed in everyday life.
The Attitudes towards National Belonging in the Primary School and its Relationship to Some Variables from the Point of View of Educational Leaders in Northern Sudan
Authors: Ghalib Mutasim Al-Rasheed
Published: February 2025

This study aims to reveal the attitudes towards national belonging from the perspective of educational leaders in primary school and their relationship to some variables (religious and historical values, teachers, extracurricular activities). The study sample consisted of (58) educational leaders in northern Sudan. The researcher designed a questionnaire to collect study data, using the descriptive analytical approach. The study data were analyzed using the social sciences package. PSS), and the results of the study showed that the level of influence of the four study variables in building attitudes towards national belonging from the point of view of educational leaders in the primary school.(Religious values ​​- historical factors - the role of the teacher - extracurricular activities) High, historical factors contribute to building positive attitudes towards national belonging (to a large extent) from the point of view of educational leaders in building positive attitudes, the teacher contributes to building attitudes towards national belonging (to a large extent) from the point of view of educational leaders, extracurricular activities contribute to building positive attitudes towards national belonging (to a large extent) from the point of view of educational leaders, there are statistically significant differences between the four variables (religious values ​​- historical factors - the role of the teacher - extracurricular activities) in terms of their impact on building attitudes towards national belonging in favor of religious values ​​according to the attitudes of educational leaders. The study recommends activating the role of the teacher and the school environment with all its motivating components to build factors of national belonging from an early age, and the primary school is important in this matter.
Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Tools for English Language Learning Among Saudi EFL University Students: The Moderating Role of Faculty
Authors: Alharbi Jamilah Maflah
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This study explores the adoption of AI tools by Saudi EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners using an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The research integrates additional factors such as perceived knowledge, engagement, and motivation to understand their influence on Saudi EFL university students' acceptance of AI tools. Research Method: Employing a cross-sectional survey design, data were gathered from 472 EFL students at King Saud University using a simple random sampling technique. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via AMOS (Version 29) in two stages: the measurement model and the structural model. Findings: The measurement model confirmed the reliability and validity of the study's constructs. The structural model tested the hypothesized relationships, revealing that perceived knowledge, engagement, and motivation significantly affect the perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEoU) of AI tools among Saudi EFL learners. Both PU and PEoU were found to significantly influence students' behavioral intention to adopt AI tools for language learning. However, no moderating effect was found for faculty in the relationship between students’ perception (PU and PeoU) and their intention to adopt IA tools. Collectively, these external variables explained 35% of the variance in PU, 43% in PEoU, 65% in the intention to adopt AI, and 36% in the actual adoption of AI tools. Significance: This research represents a pioneering effort within the Saudi educational context. By extending the TAM model to include perceived knowledge, engagement, and motivation, the study provides valuable insights into factors that influence the adoption of AI tools in English language learning. These findings can guide educators, universities, and language centers in developing strategies to enhance AI tool adoption, thereby making language learning more accessible and effective for students.
Attitudes and Expectations of Health Sciences Students Towards Artificial Intelligence‏ in Medical Education and Professional Communication
Authors: Tabishat Mohammed , Hafiz Abdu Dawood
Published: February 2025

The transition of healthcare systems towards digitalization, particularly through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), is reshaping medical practice and education. AI's role in enhancing diagnosis, patient care, and distance education is becoming increasingly significant, prompting a need for strategic planning, investment, and training in the healthcare workforce. This study focuses on the attitudes of health science students at the University of Fujairah towards AI in medical services, particularly in developing countries where AI can address personnel shortages. A literature review reveals that while health science students globally exhibit positive attitudes towards AI, gaps in knowledge and skills persist, necessitating improved educational programs. The study employs a quantitative methodology, utilizing a standardized questionnaire to assess students' perceptions of AI's impact on healthcare efficiency, patient engagement, and ethical concerns. The sample comprises 92 students, ensuring representation across various academic disciplines. Findings indicate a duality in students' perspectives: while there is enthusiasm for AI's transformative potential, concerns about data privacy and the erosion of personal interactions in patient care are prevalent. Gender differences emerge, with male students showing higher trust in AI, while female students express greater apprehension regarding data security. As students progress in their studies, they become more critical of AI's impact on personal interactions, highlighting the need for educational programs to address these concerns. In conclusion, the study underscores the importance of integrating AI education into healthcare curricula, focusing on data privacy and patient-centered approaches. Recommendations include enhancing early-year educational modules on AI and conducting further research to understand the evolving perceptions of students towards AI in healthcare. This research provides a foundation for developing strategies that ensure the effective integration of AI while maintaining the essential human touch in patient care.
Natural Occurrence of Fungi and Aflatoxins Contamination in Maize, Rice and Sorghum from Gashaka Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors: Thierry Edzili Awono Antoine , Ossamulu Ifeanyi Famous , Muhammad Hadiza Kudu , Salubuyi Susan Bekosai , Shingu Jesse Polly , Garba Umar Faruk , Emmanuel Augustine , Mahmud Abdulkabir Aloaye , Eustace Dogo , Muhammad Hadiza Lami , Justin Essia Ngang Jean , Makun Hussaini Anthony
Published: February 2025

This work aimed to determine fungi profile and Aflatoxin levels in maize, rice, and sorghum consumed in Gashaka Local Government, Taraba State, Nigeria. Eighteen samples of maize (6), rice (6), and sorghum (6) from markets and stores were analyzed for fungi profiling and Aflatoxins using the conventional method of identification and Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) method respectively. Forty-one fungi species were isolated in maize, 36 in rice, and 26 in sorghum. Rice samples collected from the markets had the highest mean fungal load of (12.47 ± 10.01) x 10⁴ CFU/g while sorghum samples from the market had the lowest fungal load of (2.03 ± 1.27) x 10⁴ CFU/g. The predominant genera isolated were Aspergillus sp, Fusarium, and Penicillium sp. Aspergillus flavus (14.63%) and Aspergillus tamarii (14.63%) were the most prevalent species in maize. Aspergillus niger (13.88 %) and Aspergillus flavus (11.11 %) were predominant in rice. Fusarium solani (19.23%) and Fusarium oxysporum (13.79 %) were more prevalent in sorghum. Aflatoxins analysis revealed that 16.66% and 27.77 % of the samples exceeded the 2 µg/Kg and 4 µg/Kg EU maximum regulatory limit for AFB1 and total aflatoxins, respectively, in all cereals intended for direct human consumption. Rice from the market had the highest Aflatoxin B1 contamination (15.52±0.0 µg/kg), followed by maize from the market (4.15±2.28 µg/kg). Aflatoxins G2 (2.09±0.00 µg/kg) and Aflatoxin B1 (1.87±0.18 µg/kg) were most prevalent in stored maize. This study confirms low levels of Aflatoxins contamination in cereals from Taraba State but levels in rice exceed the European Union regulatory levels, raising public health concerns.
Exploring the Tendencies in Open-Access Research in Humanitarian Logistics: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Onuralp Özdek  , Prof. Dr. Erkut Akkartal
Published: February 2025

The paper will focus on Humanitarian Logistics through a bibliometric analysis lens. Field is especially critical for managing disaster relief operations with efficient manner. Integration of technology and how well that integration is done is even more important. However, as is the nature of meta-analysis papers and literature reviews, the paper won’t be specifically about the subject matter itself but the research that is done on it. The main objective would be to gain an idea towards what the past academic literature focused on, and where to go from that point. Utilization of the VOSviewer program will enable us researchers to shine a bright light towards the unexplored areas, putting us in an almost intermediary role. Utilizing the VOSviewer bibliometric analysis tool, allowed us to explore the trends and gaps in the Humanitarian Logistics research as mentioned before. Visualization of co-citation networks, key and important authors and thematic cluster groups helped us identify the highly referenced studies and more under-explored areas. Further research into the collaboration networks shows us that there is very limited overlap between the academia and field practitioners, showing us the need for more interdisciplinary approaches. The interdisciplinary approaches particularly needed were identified as political science and information technology. Bridging the gap between academic research and practical application of technology in Disaster Logistics will only be done through shining a light on lacking areas in research shown to us by bibliometric research.
Políticas públicas, bienestar y sostenibilidad de la agroindustria azucarera mexicana
Authors: Zuale Juárez Luz Elena , Aguilar Rivera Noe , Serna Lagunes Ricardo
Published: February 2025

El agronegocio más significativo de México es la producción de azúcar de caña por su carácter socioeconómico vigente desde el siglo XVI, sin embargo, su inercia productivista y problemáticas complejas no garantizan un desarrollo sostenible en las próximas temporadas de recolección de tallos de caña de azúcar y procesamiento, por lo que se realizó un análisis del impacto socioeconómico y ambiental de las políticas públicas vigentes en esta agroindustria, como elemento de cambio, mediante técnicas participativas y análisis estadístico a diversos actores que la integran. Se determinó que para los retos y limitantes que enfrenta la agroindustria se requieren para su reconversión un marco jurídico de regulación y fomento innovador y actualizado, estrategias de organización entre todos los actores con énfasis en la sostenibilidad, y la innovación y transferencia de tecnológica desarrollada en México, diversificación productiva, prácticas de manejo sostenible, e incorporar herramientas de Agriculture 4.0 e Industry 4.0.
Advancing environmental health research in the era of global change
Authors: Olaniyan Sunday
Published: February 2025

The growing threats faced by toxic metals in the environment are directly linked to industrialization, urbanization, and climate change. These processes have intensified the global distribution of pollutants such as cadmium, lead, and mercury, creating significant public health risks. Toxic metals now infiltrate ecosystems through various pathways, including air, water, and soil, contributing to both immediate and long-term health effects. The role of cadmium in inducing oxidative stress, DNA damage, and cancer, particularly among vulnerable communities living in industrial zones has been established. Similarly, lead exposure has been linked to neurotoxicity, impaired cognitive function, and increased cancer risk. Studies on metal homeostasis using model organisms, such as yeast, have advanced our understanding of how cells respond to toxic exposure and given rise to practical solutions through biotechnological interventions. Sustainable remediation strategies that incorporate green chemistry, phytoremediation, and circular economy principles are essential to address environmental contamination. The development of stronger regulatory frameworks is critical to reducing toxic metal exposure and promoting public health. Addressing these issues requires a cross-disciplinary collaboration between molecular biologists, environmental scientists, public health experts, and policymakers. This review highlights the future of environmental health research, and its focus on creating lasting, preventive solutions that not only mitigate current contamination but also reduce the risk of future environmental toxins.
The Role of Medical Libraries in the Expanding Open Access Publishing Environment
Authors: Kang Ji-Yeon , Kim Jae-Won , Lee Sujung
Published: February 2025

Open Access (OA) publishing has become a key model for promoting unrestricted access to research and significantly enhancing knowledge dissemination. Article Processing Charges (APCs), a core financial mechanism of OA publishing, require authors to pay publication fees, reshaping the roles of medical libraries. This study examines the evolving roles of medical libraries in South Korea in response to the growth of OA publishing, focusing on APC support practices. Medical libraries provide APC funding, educate researchers on OA models, develop policies, collaborate with publishers, and manage OA repositories. Innovative approaches such as the Read & Publish and Publish & Read models have been adopted to reduce financial burdens and support the sustainability of OA publishing. This study highlights how APC-based OA models redefine medical libraries' functions and suggests strategies to enhance their roles, such as strengthening collaboration with researchers, securing national support, and optimizing APC management. By expanding beyond their traditional roles, medical libraries can emerge as key players in knowledge creation and sharing. This article also addresses the challenges of OA proliferation and rising APCs, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices and offering actionable strategies to ensure the critical contributions of medical libraries to the evolving scholarly publishing ecosystem. [J Korean Med Libr Assoc 2024;51(1):23-33]
A Systematic Analysis and Review of Researcher Identification Number Systems
Authors: Park Hye Won
Published: February 2025

Advancements in information technology and electronic publishing have facilitated the rapid production and dissemination of digital materials, whereas the growth of online academic information services has enhanced researchers' access to scholarly articles and improved research efficiency. However, the issue of researcher identification remains a significant concern. This study explores the necessity and objectives of researcher identification numbers and analyzes nine prominent systems in South Korea and other countries. These findings highlight the diversity of the identification systems, including the Korean National Researcher Identifier (IRIS), International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI), ORCID, VIAF, Web of Science Researcher ID, Scopus Author Identifier, SSRN Author ID, RePEc Short-ID, and DBLP Author ID, outlining their features and limitations. The study concludes that identification numbers play a key role in addressing homonym issues and ensuring the accurate attribution of research outcomes; however, their integration and usage must consider system differences. Additionally, research support organizations, such as medical libraries, should provide guidance and training to help researchers effectively register and utilize these identifiers. By systematically analyzing the current landscape of researcher identification systems, this study aimed to enhance the interconnectivity and scholarly impact of the global research ecosystem. [J Korean Med Libr Assoc 2024;51(1):34-40]
Study on the Collections Disposal in Small Medical Libraries
Authors: Kim Ji-Eun
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the current status of collections disposal in medical libraries and to propose improvement measures for the efficient use of library space. Medical libraries in hospitals generally have limited space but house a large number of collections. Therefore, one of the librarians' tasks is to find efficient ways to utilize the space. Additionally, the lack of clear disposal regulations means that disposal decisions are often based on individual judgments by librarians. Therefore, this study first analyzed statistical data from 10 medical libraries registered in the National Library Statistics System to calculate the saturation level of collections and understand the state of holdings. It also introduces the case of A Medical Library, which has implemented collections disposal, and shares its regulations, procedures, and process. The study found several issues, including a shortage of staff, lack of regulations and manuals, unclear disposal criteria, and appropriate collection absorption rates. To address these issues, the study proposed several alternatives, such as process optimization, creation of collections disposal guidelines for special libraries, sharing of disposal big data, and development of a calculation formula for the saturation level of collections in medical libraries. Through this study, it is expected that the regulations and procedures for collections disposal in medical libraries can be systematized and that knowledge on efficient space utilization can be uncovered, thereby contributing to the operation of medical libraries. [J Korean Med Libr Assoc 2024;51(1):41-49]
A Review of the Current Status of Medical Library Newsletter
Authors: Park Jae-ok , Kim Mi-Young
Published: February 2025

A Medical Library is a specialized library that deals with a specific field of medicine, and unlike public libraries that provide cultural education and general information services, it is a library that provides specialized information and research support services. Medicine, which is ever-changing and sensitive to the latest information, always needs changes in research trends and new information resources, and users’ needs are also changing very quickly in line with this. In this study, we investigate the publishing status of medical libraries and hospital libraries that publish newsletters based on member institutions of the Korean Medical Library Association and learn about the difficulties in publishing newsletters. In addition, we would like to help libraries that want to produce newsletters by introducing a platform that will help them continue to publish and promote newsletters in the future. [J Korean Med Libr Assoc 2024;51(1):50-56]
Infraestructuras y crecimiento económico: avances y retos actuales
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Álvarez Ayuso Inmaculada , Delgado Rodríguez Mª Jesús ,   Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Romero Jordán Desiderio ,   Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Published: February 2025

En los últimos años las infraestructuras han experimentado cambios estructurales en su provisión y financiación que las han situado de nuevo en el centro de los debates económicos. El interés por determinar si estos cambios pueden afectar al crecimiento económico ha servido también para revisar qué se conoce sobre esta relación. Este trabajo ofrece una panorámica de las principales cuestiones tratadas en esta literatura y presta especial atención a los aspectos más novedosos incorporados a este análisis.
La actual crisis financiera: ¿El fin de la liberalización financiera?
Authors:   University of Cambridge, Arestis Philip , Troncoso Baltar Carolina ,   University of Cambridge, Cavalcante Anderson ,   University of Cambridge
Published: February 2025

La crisis financiera reciente ha puesto en tela de juicio el papel de la política monetaria al mismo tiempo que se han reabierto los debates acerca de una nueva regulación y la necesidad de los controles prudenciales de la actividad bancaria. Este artículo señala que los orígenes de la actual crisis financiera pueden explicarse por dos elementos interrelacionados que han venido funcionado desde la década de los setenta: las políticas de liberalización financiera implantadas tanto en las economías desarrolladas como en desarrollo y la política monetaria basada en la macroeconomía del llamado nuevo consenso. Esta nueva política estaba centrada en la política monetaria, con la casi total desaparición de la política fiscal, y, en concreto, su instrumentalización mediante los continuos cambios en los tipos de interés como forma de controlar la inflación. El efecto de ambas actuaciones ha sido crear una liquidez y una deuda familiar en las principales economías mundiales, en particular en EE.UU. y el Reino Unido de una magnitud extraordinaria, que está en el origen de la actual crisis.
La macroeconomía de la 'financiarización': un enfoque de etapas del desarrollo
Authors:   Economics for Democratic and Open Societies, Palley Thomas I.
Published: February 2025

Este trabajo analiza el concepto de financiarización mediante un enfoque de «etapas de desarrollo». El artículo repasa la historia de la financiarización y su evolución por diferentes etapas desde el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. El trabajo analiza su historia utilizando un marco macroeconómico kaleckiano simple, centrándose en cómo los cambios en 1) los patrones de remuneración, 2) la ingeniería financiera de las empresas, 3) las evaluaciones de los activos de mercado, y 4) el comportamiento en materia de endeudamiento de las empresas y de los consumidores afectan a los resultados macroeconómicos. El hecho de que la financiación sea un fenómeno a largo plazo y expansivo en sus etapas iniciales e intermedias, hace que sea extremadamente difícil de contrarrestar. En efecto, tanto la política como el proceso político tienen un sesgo contrario a implantar cambios durante los buenos tiempos, el coste político del cambio es inmediato y directo, mientras que el beneficio es el evitar un posible problema futuro.
Cambios en la estructura financiera en América Latina: Brasil, México y Argentina
Authors:   UNAM, México, Correa Vázquez Eugenia , Vidal Bonifaz Gregorio ,   UNAM, México, Rodríguez López Patricia ,   UNAM, México
Published: February 2025

Este trabajo analiza las etapas de las reformas estructurales emprendidas en América Latina, conocidas como las reformas del Consenso de Washington, y el comportamiento de los flujos de inversión directa extranjera durante el mismo periodo. Se estudian los resultados de las reformas financieras de «tercera generación» y los cambios en la estructura de los mercados financieros en los países de la región, en particular en los casos de Argentina, Brasil y México, países que concentran la mayor parte de la inversión extranjera directa y de inversión de cartera, de la deuda pública de la región y de la inversión de los inversores institucionales. El objetivo es entender los cambios estructurales en los sistemas financieros a partir de la expansión de los inversores institucionales como nuevos agentes determinantes en el curso tomado por las reformas financieras y en la dinámica de los mercados en los últimos años.
Controlar los productos financieros peligrosos mediante un principio de precaución financiera
Authors:   University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Epstein Gerald , Crotty James ,   University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Published: February 2025

Entre las causas principales de la peor crisis económica desde la Gran Depresión se encuentran los productos financieros extremadamente complejos, opacos y de alto riesgo tales como las collateralized debt obligations y los credit default swaps. Los reguladores, los compradores, e incluso muchos emisores de estos productos estructurados y complejos no entendían cómo funcionaban en tiempos de calma y, mucho menos, en tiempos de extrema tensión del mercado. Estos productos no sólo han contribuido a causar la crisis sino que también han hecho que sea más difícil de resolver. Como respuesta, basándose en una analogía con la Federal Drug Administration, un grupo de analistas ha propuesto que sea una autoridad reguladora del gobierno denominada ASPEF (Administración para la Seguridad de los Productos y la Estabilidad Financiera) la que apruebe los productos financieros antes de que salgan al mercado.
At the heart of the matter: household debt in contemporary banking and the international crisis
Authors:   School of Oriental and African Studies, dos Santos Paulo L.
Published: February 2025

This paper, drawing on Marxist political economy, conceptualizes the phenomenon of activities of banks as determinants of the current crisis. The main argument is the most significant aspect of recent changes in banking activities has been the turn towards individual wage income as a source of bank profits. This can be summarized in two ideas. 1) the conflict between households and financial firms that leads to an over-indebtedness of the former during a context of disadvantageous social relations for borrowers, and 2) the existence of theoretical reasons that argue that the economic recovery is difficult because the negative impact on the household consumption. Hence, it is argued that the recession will have an unprecedented length in the absence of a significant public intervention in the labour and financial markets.
Financialisation' in a comparative static, stock-flow consistent post-kaleckian distribution and growth model
Authors:   Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK), Hein Eckhard
Published: February 2025

Into an analytical stock-flow consistent postkaleckian distribution and growth model the following transmission channels of ‘financialisaton’ are integrated. i. ‘Financialisation’ is assumed to affect distribution between firms and rentiers in the short run, and distribution between capital and labour through a dividend-elastic mark-up in firms’ price setting in the medium run. ii. Firms’ investment is affected through a ‘management’s preference channel’ and an ‘internal means of finance channel’. iii. Consumption is influenced via distribution of dividends in the short run and via a reduction in the labour income share in the medium run. In the model the total effect of ‘financialisation’ is derived, the development of firms’ outside finance-capital ratio is endogenised, and the medium-run stability and viability of the financial structure and of capital accumulation is checked.
Economía vasca 1980-2010: tres crisis y una gran transformación
Authors:   Gobierno Vasco, Alberdi Larizgoitia Alberto
Published: February 2025

El artículo pretende dar cuenta sumaria de la gran transformación que ha vivido la economía vasca durante los últimos treinta años a caballo de tres crisis económicas, tanto en términos de desarrollo como de modelo productivo. Para ello, tras brindar una breve perspectiva histórica, se describe en primer lugar la situación de partida caracterizada por una fuerte crisis estructural para luego analizar los principales rasgos del proceso de transformación habido desde entonces en términos de crecimiento, productividad, acumulación de factores productivos, rentabilidad del capital, distribución de la renta, desequilibrio del mercado de trabajo y del sector exterior, competitividad y cambios en la oferta productiva. Posteriormente se analiza el papel desempeñado por el sector público vasco, en términos económicos y de políticas públicas, para en una parte al final extraer algunas conclusiones relevantes para el futuro a medio y largo plazo de la economía vasca y los retos a los que se ha de enfrentar.
Políticas de empleo y cohesión social
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco, Zubero Beaskoetxea Imanol
Published: February 2025

A pesar de carecer de capacidad normativa propia en tal materia, la Comunidad Autónoma de Euskadi ha desarrollado su propia política activa de empleo (PAE) mediante planes interinstitucionales con las diputaciones forales, las corporaciones municipales y el Gobierno vasco. Fruto de esta actividad, un abanico de programas para mejorar la formación y la capacitación para el empleo, incentivar la contratación, fomentar el espíritu empresarial y la asunción de riesgo, impulsar el reparto de trabajo o el relevo laboral, etc. Se han creado al mismo tiempo diversas entidades especializadas (Egailan, Agencias de Desarrollo, Hobetuz, Behargintzak, etc.) Otras instituciones y entidades (INEM, organizaciones sociales y sindicales) han sido igualmente agentes de la PAE en el País Vasco. Además se han puesto en práctica políticas de protección y mejora de la situación de personas excluidas del mercado de trabajo, como son las políticas pasivas de empleo y las políticas de lucha contra la pobreza y la exclusión social. Estas segundas, ampliamente desarrolladas en la CAE, han sido iniciativas pioneras e innovadoras en España.
Política de vivienda y suelo: el parque público de vivienda en alquiler como asignatura pendiente
Authors:   IKEI, Corral Antonio
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo da un repaso a la política de vivienda desarrollada por el Gobierno vasco, en el desempeño de su competencia exclusiva en esta materia. El artículo describe en primer término los instrumentos organizativos propios que se han venido configurando a lo largo del tiempo para llevar a cabo la política autonómica de vivienda y analiza y evalúa seguidamente la materialización de la misma en los sucesivos Planes Directores de Vivienda y Suelo. Finalmente, y desde la perspectiva de la compleja situación económica e inmobiliaria actual, se hacen una serie de reflexiones sobre la futura política de vivienda en el País Vasco.
Balance de dos décadas de políticas de desarrollo agrario y rural en el País Vasco
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco, Murua Mujika Juan Ramón
Published: February 2025

El sector agrario y el medio rural vascos vienen experimentando una profunda transformación desde hace varias décadas. Tras el establecimiento de la autonomía las políticas sectoriales y del medio rural recibieron un impulso importante, si bien con la integración de España en la Comunidad Económica Europea quedaron sometidas a las líneas marcadas por la PAC y sus sucesivas reformas. Desde la década pasada las políticas de desarrollo rural están recibiendo nuevo impulso en detrimento de las políticas sectoriales, aunque al mismo tiempo se observa un solapamiento y mezcolanza entre los programas de desarrollo rural, de desarrollo agrario y políticas agroambientales, que a la postre confunden y mezclan objetivos y dificultan su obligado seguimiento y evaluación. Los programas de desarrollo rural aplicados tienen logros notables en su haber, sin embargo conviene discernir en la medida de lo posible lo que es atribuible a dichos programas o a la bonanza económica que hemos disfrutado.
La política de infraestructuras de transporte en la Comunidad Autónoma Vasca
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco, Moreno Díaz José
Published: February 2025

Sin grandes sobresaltos, y a partir de la iniciativa marcada por el Plan Director del Transporte Sostenible, en la que el Gobierno Vasco recupera la planificación para enmarcar sus actuaciones a medio plazo y asume la responsabilidad en el desarrollo de las políticas, la política de transporte en la CAPV ha siso bastante homogénea. Parece que el aumento cuantitativo de la inversión sea el eje central de la política de transporte. Por el contrario, los aspectos relativos a las fórmulas de financiación y gestión de las infraestructuras no ocupan un espacio relevante en las reformas recientes. En este trabajo se pretende revisar las tendencias recientes de las políticas en materia de infraestructuras de transporte y de su distribución modal, bajo la hipótesis de que para mejorar la eficiencia y la eficacia del sistema de transporte en la CAPV, cada vez tienen menos importancia las nuevas inversiones en este tipo de infraestructuras y más las ganancias de bienestar derivadas de reformas en los sistemas de gestión y financiación.
Política de transporte: dinámica reciente y tendencias de futuro
Authors:   Leber Planificación e Ingeniería, S.A., Murga Mikel
Published: February 2025

En el primer apartado de este trabajo se destacan varias características de nuestra trayectoria reciente: a) el enfoque sectorial que ignora la intrínseca transversalidad temática e institucional del transporte, b) la ausencia de rigor y de transparencia en la evaluación y justificación de inversiones, y c) la inevitable «entropía» del sistema «transporte + urbanismo», tanto a nivel de síntoma como de catalizador de la dinámica reciente. En el segundo se abordan las tendencias de futuro: el gran reto de nuestra demografía, el previsible impacto tecnológico, el resurgimiento del concepto de ciudad, y el mayor protagonismo de la iniciativa privada en la oferta y gestión de la movilidad de personas. Finalmente en el tercero se concluye en la necesidad de reconceptualizar el sistema de transporte, lo cual conduce a reconocer al transporte como un medio, y no como un fin en sí mismo, adoptar un enfoque sistémico, y poner énfasis en la diversidad de respuestas individuales, basadas en gran medida en percepciones que matizan los parámetros objetivos del sistema.
La política energética vasca. La historia de una gran transformación y los retos de un cambio de paradigma
Authors:   Naider, Barredo Iñaki
Published: February 2025

La transformación energética en estos 30 años de historia ha estado marcada por dos grandes líneas de trabajo. En primer lugar, conseguir un sistema económico más eficiente en cuanto a la utilización de la energía y, en segundo lugar, realizar un enorme esfuerzo de diversificación energética marcado, en primera instancia, por la gasificación del país y, más recientemente, por la explotación de recursos energéticos renovables. El presente artículo aporta información objetiva sobre la magnitud e importancia de la transformación energética experimentada con la incorporación de indicadores de demanda, oferta y precios de la energía, en relación a la evolución de las principales macromagnitudes económicas. Además, describe las principales políticas llevadas a cabo, expone y valora los hitos más característicos de las mismas y, finalmente, aporta ciertas reflexiones sobre la importante revolución energética mundial a la que nos enfrentamos y los retos que se presentan, así como las oportunidades que se abren.
RELATO DE CASO: TRATAMENTO COM TERAPIA POR PRESSÃO NEGATIVA
Authors: Vanzela Evelise Alves , Carabaja Katia , Nagai Daniela Kuromoto , Tortelli Deisi , Pedron Giovanna Nogueira , Paula Elizangela Gonçalves de , Chotti Amanda Bonfim , Amora Viviane Kayser
Published: February 2025

O estudo apresentado descreve o relato de experiência do acompanhamento do tratamento de uma ferida em nível ambulatorial, pelo enfermeiro aplicando a terapia por pressão negativa no curativo do paciente, realizado no período de 24/06/2019 até 13/11/2019 quando o paciente teve prescrição de alta. O paciente foi acompanhado nas consultas do enfermeiro prescrito e tratado com terapia por pressão negativa, que demonstrou a cicatrização da ferida por completo nesse período. No dia 24/06/2019 foi iniciado pela equipe da Unidade de Saúde com o tratamento em domicílio e instalação da TPN (terapia de pressão negativa) na deiscência abdominal. A primeira troca dos kits ocorreu três dias após a instalação. No total foram realizadas 6 trocas em intervalo semanal. A alta do TPN ocorreu no dia 16/08/2019, iniciando com curativo de cobertura de Hidrofibra com prata e cobertura secundária de curativo cirúrgico filme transparente com troca de em média duas vezes na semana até o mês de novembro com diminuição da lesão sem apresentar complicações secundárias.
TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA E SUA RELAÇÃO COM A EPIGENÉTICA: UMA REVISÃO DOS IMPACTOS NO DESENVOLVIMENTO INFANTIL
Authors: Oliveira Carolliny Texeira Neves , Andrade José Pedro Lima Marinho de , Sampaio Lídian Sarah Rocha Vieira , Jardim Marco Túlio Silva , Gomes Kleber Alves
Published: February 2025

Objective: To analyze how epigenetic mechanisms influence the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in childhood and analyze the implications of these influences for diagnosis and therapeutic approaches. Methods: An integrative literature review conducted in December 2024, using databases such as PubMed, SCIELO, and Acervo+ Index Base. The search utilized descriptors such as "Autism Spectrum Disorder”, “Autistic Disorder”, “Epigenomics”, “Multifactorial Inheritance” e “Developmental Disabilities", combined with the Boolean operator “AND”. Articles published between 2014 and 2024, with full text available in Portuguese, were included, while duplicated, incomplete, or out-of-period studies were excluded.
Results: The final sample consisted of 9 articles, which indicated a significant relationship between prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal risk factors and the development of ASD. Key factors such as exposure to pesticides, prematurity, advanced parental age, and perinatal complications were highlighted. Epigenetic mechanisms such as DNA methylation and histone modifications were associated with changes in neurological development. Conclusion: Epigenetics plays a central role in understanding ASD by linking genetic and environmental factors to neurological development. Future studies are needed to further explore the mechanisms involved and promote personalized diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, contributing to the quality of life for affected children and their families.
PESQUISAS QUALITATIVAS, SEMELHANÇAS E DIFERENÇAS: ETNOGRAFIA, AUTOETNOGRAFIA E NETNOGRAFIA
Authors:   2 3 4, Marques Stella MarisSouza , Oliveira Izadora Lemes de , Bomfim Leandro de Paulo , Marques Rafaella Freitas , Dias Marina Abreu
Published: February 2025

A Ciência é um processo sistemático voltado para compreender, interpretar e atuar sobre a realidade. Ela se orienta por questões previamente formuladas, fundamentando-se em princípios e métodos que garantem a construção consistente do conhecimento. Considerando que os métodos científicos representam as estratégias mais confiáveis criadas pela humanidade para organizar e controlar os elementos que envolvem um fato, permitindo a construção de uma compreensão precisa dos fenômenos, o escopo desse artigo é conceituar, bem como realizar aproximações e distanciamentos entre três métodos, quais sejam, etnografia, autoetnografia e netnografiaf através da revisão narrativa de literatura. Como resultado, temos que, apesar dos três métodos compartilharem semelhanças, como o foco no contexto sociocultural, o uso de métodos qualitativos e a flexibilidade metodológica, essas abordagens diferem em aspectos fundamentais. Notadamente, a etnografia ocorre em campos presenciais e físicos, enquanto a autoetnografia parte do mundo interno do(a) pesquisador(a) para explorar as questões socioculturais e a netnografia se concentra no ambiente notadamente virtual. Desse modo, as diferenças encontradas tornam cada método adequado a contextos e objetivos distintos, ampliando as possibilidades da pesquisa qualitativa. Em conjunto, essas abordagens enriquecem o campo da pesquisa qualitativa, promovendo uma compreensão mais ampla e contextualizada da experiência humana em suas múltiplas dimensões.
Research on the Dual-track Talent Cultivation Path of Business English + Cross-border E-commerce Under the Background of Vocational Education Moving Overseas
Authors: Li Weina
Published: February 2025

With the in-depth development of globalization and the continuous progress of information technology, cross-border e-commerce has become an important part of international trade. As one of the media tools for international business communication, the integration of business English and cross-border e-commerce is an innovative development direction for the transformation of business English majors and talent cultivation in vocational colleges. They must accurately meet the needs of the international market and industry to explore an effective path for the cultivation of dual-track skilled talents of Business English + Cross-border e-commerce, and cultivate interdisciplinary talents with "profound literacy, skilled language, creative thinking, proficient skills, and technical operation" to satisfy the needs of professional development, workplace communication and cross-cultural communication. One major and multiple abilities of comprehensive application-oriented technical talents is conducive to deepening the integration of industry and education and school-enterprise cooperation, serving regional economic development, and building a modern industrial system.