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The Use of Information Technology in SMEs: Advantages and Main Challenges
Authors: Jercan Emilia , Nacu Teodora 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
From the beginning of the 20th century, a lot of research has been conducted on how SMEs contribute to the development of innovative activities and vice versa, on how new technologies and innovation have the potential to influence small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Nowadays, given the highly competitive and dynamic business environment, SMEs are constantly and actively trying to find ways to keep up with the latest developments, which is not always an easy task. Digital technologies and innovation in business administration and other related fields are key attributes that can be seen as essential elements in the field of entrepreneurship. Thus, digitization has become a crucial factor in the business world, and its impact on SMEs cannot be neglected. Nonetheless, company size, capital and resources seem to limit SMEs’ ability to adopt digital technologies. However, countless studies argue that a smaller firm size allows SMEs to be more flexible to change. Therefore, both digital progress and innovation have become highly relevant tools for businesses to improve their performance, reduce their costs and increase their efficiency, and are seen as key factors for competitiveness, development and economic growth. With this paper we understand how Romania, with its expanding economy and support for entrepreneurs, has the potential to be a relevant player in the digital economy, although its current ranking on the level of digitization and innovation is considerably lower than the EU average.
Conceptual Framework for Unified E-Government Web Platform
Authors: Popescu Mirona Ana Maria , Barbu Andreea , Costea-Marcu Iustina-Cristina , Dumitriu Dan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Technological development has an impact on various areas, and governments from all over the world search to make a smooth transition from traditional to digital, by adopting dedicated software solutions aiming to facilitate the interaction of citizens with public institutions. These platforms are designed to improve the citizens relationship with government by facilitating various processes and tasks.
The importance of having a unified web platform is easily justified. Citizens are no longer in need of searching different platforms for their specific needs, dealing with a lot of interfaces and accounts, as all are gathered in one, maintaining a robust, complex system that is easy to use. Therefore, they would benefit from an integrated digital environment, that meet their needs and expectations, also providing security and privacy of confidential and personal information. The authors present the value of creating such an environment, that has a high technical level, that is user-centered and accessible for interactions between citizens and government.
Designing and implementing a unified e-government web platform requires the analysis of various factors and aspects such as user interface, processes, services, security measures, integration with social media platforms, collaborative environment, and many others. First, an investigation on specific literature was made to offer a context to the present research and be used as a starting point, highlighting the main factors related to e-government and the impact of this type of platforms. The model proposed by the authors encapsulates considerations on both sides: government and citizens to offer a detailed understanding on e-government platforms.
Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness in Agile DevOps with Cloud Computing
Authors: Stoica Marian , Niţu Alexandru Ionuț 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This article explores how Agile methodology, DevOps principles, and Cloud Computing fit into the software industry. The synergy study focuses on Axes Software, the oldest logistics software company in Romania. The effects of the association of these technologies during the development cycle of a software product are explored. Both their impact in the operational activities and the transformation of the development mode, as well as the financial impact, are evaluated. In the first part, theoretical aspects of Agile and DevOps ways of working and cloud technologies are explored. The amplification of the potential of the association of the three concepts is examined. With the basis formed, the paper continues with a detailed case study of Axes Software. It looks at the adoption of new technologies and way of working. Challenges and successes encountered are also considered. Key performance indicators such as release frequency, bug incidence (dropped from 72 to 4), and development velocity are examined to validate the effectiveness of this integration. The financial aspects, including initial investment and savings, are also analysed, leading to an assessment of the return on investment. Notably, deployments of new software versions now take two days instead of eleven, while the market witnessed a 275% increase in clients preferring the company’s cloud-hosted solutions over on-premises options. Finally, the effects of the association for software developers are distinguished, emphasizing continuous learning, leadership vision and supporting digital transformation.
Complex Congenital Heart Lesion - Should We Operate or Not?
Authors: Ene Claudia-Andreea , Olaru-Lego Georgiana , Coman Ioan-Mircea , Platon Pavel , Mereuță Adrian 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) is a rare congenital anomaly defined by double discordance – atrioventricular and ventricular-arterial. ccTGA frequently has associated lesions, which influence long-term survival.
The management of patients with ccTGA regarding the closure of defects and pacing strategies is often very challenging. Moreover, tricuspid valve regurgitation and its impact on the systemic right ventricle requires close monitoring and potentially timely interventions. In this paper, we present and discuss the management challenges raised by a patient with situs inversus totalis, dextrocardia, ccTGA, Ebstein anomaly of the tricuspid valve, atrial septal defect, and complete atrioventricular block.
Experimental Measurements in Schools with Natural Ventilation
Authors: Štefanič Pavol , Straková Zuzana 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Facilities for children and young people should be established in a healthy environment that is protected from external health-damaging factors, such as noise, air pollution, and negative educational influences. A school building should also be a safe and healthy environment for pupils and students, as legally required. However, although some school buildings have been renovated, most were constructed in the last century, and their indoor microclimate remains unsatisfactory. Schools must maintain optimal thermal and humidity conditions to ensure the healthy development of children and their ability to function properly in a classroom. While natural ventilation through opening windows is a good practice, it may not always guarantee sufficient air exchange, especially for schools located in busy traffic areas. This paper presents experimental measurements and a comparison between two primary schools in Bratislava, which describes the current thermal and humidity conditions in the indoor environment of both schools. Experimental measurements were carried out on five school days in each primary school to determine the thermal-humidity conditions and indoor air quality, depending on the concentrations of carbon dioxide.
Sustainable Production and Consumption from Human Needs
Authors: Restrepo Carolina Bermúdez , López Andrea Vaca 
Published: July 2024

Objective: Understand sustainable production and consumption from human needs. Its objectives are: to describe sustainable production from human needs, to explain the relationship between human needs and sustainable consumption

Theoretical Framework: Main concepts and theories that support research from human needs and sustainable production and consumption are presented, finding strong relationships with ecological limits and circular economy, providing a solid basis to understand the context of the research.

Method: Qualitative, documentary analysis technique and systematic analysis tool of the content of scientific documents according to prism declaration, grouping publications and compiling the most prominent concepts.

Results and Discussion: For sustainable production based on human needs: socioeconomic, political and environmental factors, circular economy, sustainable production models and ecological limits; results for the relationship between human needs and sustainable consumption: motivators, patterns and determinants in purchasing behavior, promotion of responsible lifestyles and education for sustainable consumption.

Research Implications: Sustainable production and consumption contribute to satisfying the needs of communities from the context and that the consumer and producer must recognize the limits of the planet and satisfiers which allow having a responsible lifestyle and that promote well-being.

Originality/Value: Understand that although the need to be satisfied must be clear, it is essential to recognize its satisfaction from the environmental, social, and economic dimension. Its relevance lies in the relationship of elements found in the collected publications to visualize sustainable production and consumption as a strategy aimed at promoting sustainable lifestyles from the consumer's awareness, considering biophysical limits, social justice, and economic sustainability
Water-Energy-Food-Forest Nexus in The Amazon Conservation Unit
Authors: Guimarães Marcelo Macedo , Souza Mariluce Paes de 
Published: July 2024

Objective: The general objective of this research is to analyze the integration of forests into the water-energy-food nexus in a Conservation Unit in the Brazilian Amazon, aiming to verify how traditional populations, in whose areas they inhabit, use two natural and non-wood resources for their survival.

Theoretical Framework: The approach to the water-energy-food nexus emerged in the last decade around concerns such as global trends in population growth, economic growth and climate changes that place pressure on water, energy, food and forest resources.

Method: The adopted methodology uses a qualitative approach, given the importance of understanding how the water, energy, food and forest resources in the Lago do Cuniã Extractive Reserve are explored. An exploratory-descriptive type of research, with a central concern in carrying out a preparatory analysis of a known context, meanwhile little explored in the Amazon. The collection of data was carried out by means of interviews with the application of questionnaire and application of non-participant observation techniques.

Results and Discussion: The results demonstrate that studies with a nexus approach with four elements provide no understanding of the exploration of sustainable development in the environment of conservation units. Furthermore, the study reveals that maintaining forest resources improves water quality not only, but also controls erosion and resilience against droughts and floods; Contributing to the energy supply, in addition, contributes to the safety of feeding the residents of the conservation unit.

Research Implications: For public policy makers, the results demonstrate the need for management practices for the conservation of forests, protection of the quantity and quality of existing rivers and lakes in the conservation unit and protection of aquatic and agricultural ecosystems.

Originality/Value: The originality of the article is in the analysis of the role of addressing water, energy and food within an area of ​​environmental protection in the Amazon, and by including the element forest it was possible to find out its triangulation with the other elements and their implications for economic, social and economic factors. you set the mood.
Conceptions of The Instruction of Maxima And Minima Problem-Solving to Calculus Students: A Study on University Education
Authors: Maz-Machado Alexander Maz , Francisco-Calderón José Alejandro , Madrid María José , Rodriguez-Baiget María Josefa 
Published: July 2024

Theoretical Framework: The teaching of calculus is indispensable in many scientific careers, and maxima and minima problems hold a prominent place among its contents. However, students often encounter difficulties solving optimization problems.

Objective: Considering this, our study aims to determine the perception of calculus teachers regarding the importance of contextualization and the use of diverse resources when they teach these problems.

Method: Our study has a descriptive nature and to achieve our goal, a sample of university calculus professors from the Dominican Republic was analyzed using a Likert-type test.

Results and Discussion: The results demonstrate a favorable trend towards contextualization and the integration of resources in teaching maxima and minima problems, although some professors still prefer traditional methods based on textbooks.

Research Implications: The findings highlight the importance of exploring contextual teaching strategies, promoting resource diversity, and adopting innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance learning, comprehension, and student motivation.
Feminisms, Dworkin and Abortion
Authors: Rosa Viviane Lemes da 
Published: July 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate Brazilian legislation, Dworkin's studies and feminist critical theory regarding abortion with the aim of understanding how feminisms can generate criticism of Brazilian legal regulation and Dworkin's conclusions on the topic.

Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. Feminist critical theories and Dworkinian theory stand out, providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation.

Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises the hypothetical-deductive method and data collection was carried out through bibliographical documentary research, notably from research sources consisting of scientific articles, books, periodicals and collections.

Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that (i) different feminisms contribute to confronting sexist oppression; (ii) by guaranteeing the material equality of people, the Federal Constitution is feminist and the acts of the three Powers should be revised accordingly; (iii) the decriminalization of abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy will be decided by the Federal Supreme Court in ADPF 442, but there is a favorable understanding in HC 124/306; (iv) Dworkin's interpretive theory proposes Law as integrity and analyzes abortion from the American context, when the Supreme Court presented a permissive precedent; (v) Dworkin understood abortion as a collective issue because it involves collective values ​​and the intrinsic good of life, which is of state interest, which would justify the State demanding certain responsibilities via regulation; (vi) Dworkin criticizes the author of radical feminism and cites the author of femininity feminism, which is widely criticized for the idealization of motherhood and for enabling sexist aspects; (vii) for the Law, abortion is not a religious, moral or ethical discussion, it does not require consideration between the community's religious rights and other rights, but it is a choice of the pregnant woman and its regulation depends on scientific medical criteria. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized in light of the theoretical framework, highlighting the implications and relationships identified. Possible discrepancies and limitations of the study are also considered in this section.

Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of criminal law. These implications could include the (de)criminalization of abortion.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by approaching a critical view of abortion for Dworkinian theory from feminisms. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by its questioning of some Dworkinian moral assumptions about abortion.
ПОЛІТИКА “РОЗЗБРОЄННЯ” ЯК ПЕРЕДУМОВА УПОКОРЕННЯ УКРАЇНСЬКОГО СЕЛА В УМОВАХ “ВЕЛИКОГО ПЕРЕЛОМУ” 1929 – 1933 рр.
Authors: КОРНОВЕНКО Сергій , КОМПАНІЄЦЬ Олексій 
Published: July 2024

Мета статті – з’ясувати механізми та засоби “роззброєння” українського села у 1920-х – на початку 1930-х рр. у контексті подолання опору політиці радянської влади на селі. У ширшому розумінні – дати відповідь на ключове питання: чому селянство, маючи колосальну чисельну перевагу, програло змагання за майбутнє, було силоміць взяте під контроль і жорстоко умиротворене? Методологічною основою дослідження є конкретно-історичний, порівняльно-історичний та аналітичний методи. Наукова новизна. У статті сформульовано авторське визначення та розкрито сутнісні риси “роззброєння” селянства в Україні протягом 1920 – 1930-хрр. Висновок. “Роззброєння” українського села у 1920-х – на початку 1930-х рр. був комплексом гібридних заходів, розпочатих радянською владою у 1919 р. з метою взяття селянства під контроль та позбавлення його засобів для ведення повстанської боротьби та подальшого опору політиці більшовиків. “Роззброєння” не зводиться лише до процесу “викачування” із села зброї, яка накопичилася в ньому в умовах закінчення Першої світової війни, революційних подій 1917 – 1921 рр., а також селянського опору політиці більшовиків у 1920-х – на початку 1930-х рр. Автори пропонують розглядати “роззброєння” села в ширшому контексті – як систему гібридних комбінованих урядових заходів, спрямованих як на “вилучення” зброї (у військовому розумінні), так і на руйнування традиційних селянських інститутів (роззброєння як позбавлення всіх засобів, у тому числі моральних і вольових, для ведення боротьби, які пропонувала альтернативу в умовах створення радянського образу “нового суспільства”, “нового селянина”. Поступова ліквідація на селі інститутів, альтернативних радянським, створила передумови для упокорення українського села в період “великого перелому” 1929 – 1933 рр.
بناء مقياس الانتماء المهني لمدرسي التربية الرياضة في المديرية العامة لتربية صلاح الدين الباحثان
Authors: مشعان زيدان خلف حمد , فيصل خلف ابراهيم 
Published: July 2024

هدفت الدراسة الى:

بناء مقياس الانتماء المهني لمدرسي التربية الرياضية في المديرية العامة التربية صلاح الدين.
التعرف على مستوى مقياس الانتماء المهني لمدرسي التربية الرياضية في المديرية العامة التربية صلاح الدين.
التعرف على ابعاد وعوامل مقياس الانتماء المهني لمدرسي التربية الرياضية في المدارس الثانوية في المديرية العامة لتربية محافظة صلاح الدين.

واستخدم الباحثان المنهج الوصفي بالأسلوب المسحي، وتكون مجتمع الدراسة من مدرسي التربية الرياضية في المدارس الثانوية في المديرية العامة لتربية صلاح الدين وقد بلغ عددهم (291) مدرسا، وتم استخدام اسلوب الحصر الشامل في تحليل بيانات المجتمع، وبلغت عينة التحليل الاحصائي (139) مدرسا، واستخدم الباحثان الحقيبة الاحصائية لمعالجة البيانات.
وتوصل الباحثان للاستنتاجات التالية:

في الانتماء الوجداني تتطابق القيم الشخصية للمدرس مع قيم وتطلعات ادارة المدرسة.
في الانتماء الاستمراري يشعر المدرس بالانتماء الصادق للمدرسة ويشعر بالفخر في عمله في المدرسة.
يتبع المدرس اخلاقيات تشمل معايير سلوكية ويلتزم بالوقت والمحافظة على اسرار المهنة.
تأثير استخدام التدليك المائي في إعادة تأهيل إصابة مفصل الكاحل لدى لاعبي الضرب الساحق بالكرة الطائرة للشباب
Authors: محمود علي محمد عباس  , الربيعي سامر سعدون عبد الرضا 
Published: July 2024

هدف البحث إعادة تأهيل إصابة مفصل الكاحل لدى لاعبي الضرب الساحق بالكرة الطائرة للشباب، والتعرف على تأثير استخدام التدليل المائي في إعادة تأهيل إصابة مفصل الكاحل لدى لاعبي الضرب الساحق بالكرة الطائرة للشباب، واستخدم الباحثان المنهج التجريبي ذو المجموعة التجريبية الواحدة كونه انسب المناهج لمعالجة مشكلة البحث، واختير مجتمع البحث بالطريقة العمدية وهم لاعبي الكرة الطائرة للشباب في محافظة ديالى مقسمين على مجموعة من الأندية، واختيرت عينة البحث بالطريقة العشوائية وهم اللاعبين المصابين في مفصل الكاحل للشباب في نادي الخالص الرياضي بالكرة الطائرة البالغ عددهم (5) لاعبين.
من خلال النتائج التي ظهرت توصل الباحثان إلى طريقة التدليك المائي أسهمت بشكل إيجابي في إعادة تأهيل مفصل الكاحل لدى لاعبي الضرب الساحق بالكرة الطائرة للشباب، إذ أن طريقة التدليك المائي أسهمت في تدفق الدم إلى مكان الإصابة واسرعها في الاستشفاء، من خلال فترات العلاج والراحة، ويوصي الباحثان إلى الاهتمام بالمؤشرات الفسلجية عند اعداد المناهج التدريبية من خلال طبيعة التمرينات والراحة وطرق العلاج، تطبيق طريقة التدليك المائي على العاب أخرى في علاج مفصل الكاحل، ولكافة الفئات، وضرورة اطلاع المدربين على نتائج الابحاث التي تجري على اللاعبين لفائدتها عند وضع المنهاج التدريبي، توفير قسم للعلاج الطبيعي مع الأجهزة والمستلزمات الطبية في الأندية الرياضية فضلاً عن كادر متخصص للحيلولة دون تفاقم الإصابات وعدم قدرة اللاعبين على الاستمرار في اللعب.
Association between PITX2 polymorphism and androgenetic alopecia in the Indian population
Authors: Murugan Manoranjani , Sadasivam Ilakkia Priya , Manoharan Aarthi , Jayakumar Swetha , Vetriselvan Yogesh , Samuel Melissa Shaelyn , Sambandam Ravikumar 
Published: July 2024

Background
Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness, is a common form of hair loss influenced by environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors. According to recent research, the PITX2 gene may play a key role in the pathophysiology of androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

Objectives
This study examines the association between genetic variants of the PITX2 gene and AGA risk.

Methods
The genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples collected from 70 male AGA patients and 60 non-androgenetic alopecia controls. The isolated DNA was quantified and the genotype for three PITX2 polymorphisms (rs2200733, rs10033464, and rs13143308) was identified using TaqMan assays. The statistical analysis was done to determine the allele frequency of genetic variants between AGA and non-AGA groups.

Results
The demographic profile of the study population showed that the AGA and non-AGA groups differed in age. The AGA group had higher blood pressure, a higher prevalence of smoking, alcohol consumption, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and a higher incidence of family history. Through genetic analysis, significant correlations were found between AGA risk and specific PITX2 polymorphisms, significantly with the rs2200733 allele (OR = 6.08, p < 0.001*), the rs1003464 G allele (OR = 2.02, p < 0.019*) and the rs13143308 showed GT genotype (OR = 4.26, p < 0.001*).

Conclusion
Based on our findings, the PITX2 polymorphisms may play a vital role in the development of AGA. This study also found the interactions between genetic and environmental factors in AGA pathogenesis.