bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Dynamic analysis of the determinants of long-term microfinance interest rates: Macro and micro factors
Authors: Rauf Fawad , Wanqiu Wang , Jing Li , Qadri Syed Usman , Naveed Khwaja , Rahman Shams U. 
Published: November 2022

IntroductionA recent increase in interest rates has raised doubts about the stability of micro-finance institutions (MFI) A recent increase in interest rates has raised doubts about the stability of MFI in many countries. This has compelled governments to consider some MFI practices unethical.MethodsThis paper studies the MFI interest rates by using a dynamic panel method to identify the determining factors of the viability, financial, and social execution of microfinance firms. The research shows that the long-term interest rate evolution depends on the anticipation of loan loss rates (LLR), profit, or macroeconomic factors like inflation and the short-term current interest rate. The Study used database of 897 microfinance institutions in 106 countries and six geographic regions with a representative sample size of 5,075 observations between 2008 and 2020. The external factors considered are the market structure (Competition), economics (inflation), cultural and technological political conditions, and banking regulations in effect (regulation). Financial costs, operational costs, the write-off rate, and the average size of the loan are the most important determinant factors in MFI interest rate fluctuations.ResultsThe research find that other factors like gender, legal status, and regulations also contribute to the MFI interest rate variation. The research also discovered that there is a threshold effect in the relationship between women borrowers (WB) and the interest rate. Another important finding of this study is that MFIs do not anticipate inflation in the definition of the interest rate.DiscussionFrom an institutional point of view, it is necessary to promote competition, as the study shows that well-regulated competition helps to keep interest rates at a reasonable level.
Pain as a risk factor of depression and anxiety symptoms with multiple myeloma during maintenance therapy
Authors: Shi Hui , Ren Honglin , Tian Ying , Chen Zhe , Xu Cuiping , Lu Lu , Ma Xiaoyu , Li Xiaoyan , Chen Wenming , Guo Tong , Fan Cuizhen , Gao Wen 
Published: November 2022

ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence of depression or anxiety in patient with multiple myeloma (MM) in China during maintenance treatment and its associated influencing factors.MethodsPatients with MM (n = 160) received maintenance therapy, and control subjects (without MM, n = 160) matched on age, sex, and BMI were recruited. Patients completed questionnaires, including the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7), and the Verbal Pain Rating Scale (VPRS). Data on the Clinical characteristics, biochemical indicators of de novo MM were from the database of the Hematology Department of Beijing Chao-yang Hospital. Multiple linear regression model analysis was used to compare the differences in PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scale scores between the control group and the case group after correction for relevant variables. Multiple logistic regression models were subsequently used to analyze the correlation between the presence or absence of anxiety and depression and clinical indicators in the MM groups.ResultsDepression symptoms was present in 33.33% and anxiety symptoms in 24.68% of first-episode MM in the maintenance phase of treatment, and depression symptoms in the index-corrected MM group was significantly different from that in the control group (t = 2.54, P &lt; 0.05). Analyses of multiple logistic regressions: biochemical indicators and clinical typing were not significantly associated with anxiety and depression. Compared to the pain rating 1, the risk of depressive mood was greater in the case group with the pain rating 2 (OR = 2.38) and the pain rating ≥ 3 (OR = 4.32). The risk of anxiety was greater in the case group with the pain rating ≥ 3 than the pain rating 1 (OR = 2.89).ConclusionDespite being in clinical remission, depressive mood problems in patients with MM remain prominent. Clinicians should enhance mood assessment and management in patients with concomitant pain.
Knowledge and practices toward COVID-19 among healthcare students: A cross-sectional study at the University of Zambia
Authors: Mudenda Steward , Ngalande Nelly , Mukosha Moses , Hikaambo Christabel Nang'andu , Daka Victor , Matafwali Scott Kaba , Banda Michelo , Mfune Ruth Lindizyani , Mayoka Godfrey , Witika Bwalya Angel 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic led to the disruption of physical classes for university students globally, as large gatherings fuelled the transmission of the virus. In the efforts to mitigate its transmission and return to normality, prevention measures, including vaccination, have been encouraged. Therefore, it is critical to understand the knowledge and practices of students regarding COVID-19. This study assessed the knowledge and practices toward COVID-19 among healthcare students at the University of Zambia.Materials and methodsThis questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was carried out from August 2021 to October 2021 among 478 healthcare students (pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing, biomedical, medicine, and radiography). We used a previously validated questionnaire to measure knowledge and practice. The predictors of knowledge and practices were assessed using logistic regression with robust estimation of standard errors. Statistical analysis was conducted using Stata/BE version 17.0.ResultsOf the 478 respondents, 243 (50.8%) were females. A larger proportion, 175 (36.6%) were in Pharmacy training, and 156 (32.6%) were in their fifth year of study. The overall mean knowledge score of the participants was 87.9 (SD = 16.1), being higher at 89.6 (SD = 14.3) among medical students and the lowest at 86.7 (SD = 17.1) among Pharmacy students, although this was statistically non-significant (p = 0.488). The overall mean practice score was 60.0 (SD = 24.7), being significantly higher at 63.5 (23.4) among nursing, physiotherapy and environmental students compared to other students (p = 0.048). In multivariable analysis, the participant training program was non-significantly associated with knowledge and practice toward COVID-19. However, increased age (AOR = 1.09, 95% CI: 1.01–1.117) and residing in urban areas (AOR = 1.79, 95% CI: 1.07–3.01) than in rural areas were associated with higher odds of good practice toward COVID-19.ConclusionThe healthcare students generally showed good knowledge levels and poor practices toward COVID-19. Further, there was no evidence of a difference in knowledge of COVID-19 among healthcare students. These findings suggest the need for implementation strategies to be centered on improving the practices of students toward COVID-19.
Health Care Professionals’ Interest in Vaccination Training in Switzerland: A Quantitative Survey
Authors: Lucas Ramanathan Pia , Baldesberger Nadja , Dietrich Léna G. , Speranza Camilla , Lüthy Alyssa , Buhl Andrea , Gisin Martina , Koch Roswitha , Nicca Dunja , Suggs L. Suzanne , Huber Benedikt M. , Deml Michael J. , Tarr Philip E. 
Published: November 2022

Objectives: Health care professionals (HCPs) play an important role for patients’ vaccination decisions. To counsel patients/clients appropriately, HCPs need current factual knowledge about vaccines and strong communication skills.Methods: We conducted an online survey with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and midwives in Switzerland (01.11.2020–31.03.2021). We evaluated: 1) interest in vaccination knowledge and counseling training; 2) vaccination recommendation practices; 3) experience with vaccination counseling/administration; 4) comfort level in addressing vaccine hesitancy (VH); 5) perspectives on patient/client VH, delays, and refusals.Results: In total, 1,933 practicing HCPs responded (496 physicians, 226 pharmacists, 607 nurses, 604 midwives). 43% physicians, 31% pharmacists, 15% nurses, and 23% midwives felt comfortable counseling VH patients/clients. 96% physicians, 98% pharmacists, 85% nurses, and 91% midwives were interested in additional vaccination-related training. All professionals mentioned safety, efficacy, and side effects as topics of most interest for additional training.Conclusion: Results demonstrate a high interest among HCPs for additional vaccination-related training. In addition to factual information about vaccination, such training will likely benefit from a communication component, given the low rates of comfort reported by HCPs when counseling VH patients/clients.
A Reduction of Calcineurin Inhibitors May Improve Survival in Patients with De Novo Colorectal Cancer after Liver Transplantation
Authors: Ossami Saidy Ramin Raul , Wegener Elisa , Uluk Deniz , Dittrich Luca , Schöning Wenzel , Lurje Georg , Öllinger Robert , Modest Dominik Paul , Tacke Frank , Haase Oliver , Pratschke Johann , Eurich Dennis 
Published: November 2022

Background and Objectives: After liver transplantation (LT), long-term immunosuppression (IS) is essential. IS is associated with de novo malignancies, and the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increased in LT patients. We assessed course of disease in patients with de novo CRC after LT with focus of IS and impact on survival in a retrospective, single-center study. Materials and Methods: All patients diagnosed with CRC after LT between 1988 and 2019 were included. The management of IS regimen following diagnosis and the oncological treatment approach were analyzed: Kaplan–Meier analysis as well as univariate and multivariate analysis were performed. Results: A total of 33 out of 2744 patients were diagnosed with CRC after LT. Two groups were identified: patients with restrictive IS management undergoing dose reduction (RIM group, n = 20) and those with unaltered regimen (maintenance group, n = 13). The groups did not differ in clinical and oncological characteristics. Statistically significant improved survival was found in Kaplan–Meier analysis for patients in the RIM group with 83.46 (8.4–193.1) months in RIM and 24.8 (0.5–298.9) months in the maintenance group (log rank = 0.02) and showed a trend in multivariate cox regression (p = 0.054, HR = 14.3, CI = 0.96–213.67). Conclusions: Immunosuppressive therapy should be reduced further in patients suffering from CRC after LT in an individualized manner to enable optimal oncological therapy and enable improved survival.
Hoax dan Masyarakat Akademik di Kota Makassar
Authors: Wijaya Zulham , Abdullah Suparman , Mengge Buchari , Irsan Irsan 
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this research is to understand the process of the academic community being exposed to hoaxes in the city of Makassar. The problem of this research is focused on the process of the academic community exposed to hoaxes? In analyzing the problems raised, the researcher uses an analytical knife from Jean Boudrillar's theory of Hyperreality. Data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation with qualitative analysis. Determination of informants using purposive sampling in accordance with the classification of informants that have been determined, namely those with Masters and Doctoral education who work as lecturers and actively use social media. The results show that the academic community who actively uses social media has a tendency to use social media to get the latest information in accordance with the interests and paradigms of the academic community. In the information they are interested in, there are hoaxes, facts and opinions which then experience superficial meaning. From any information that has shallow meaning and is reported repeatedly without any comparison news, it will become an accepted truth, including hoax news.
Analisis Yuridis Terhadap Pencurian Hasil Kebun Kelapa Sawit Rakyat Setelah Terbitnya Peraturan mahkamah Agung (Perma) No. 2. Tahun 2012
Authors: Ginting Sejahtera Immanuel , Isnaini Isnaini , Zulyadi Rizkan 
Published: November 2022

he rise of criminal acts of theft of oil palm plantations is mainly due to law enforcement that is not firm in the sense that it cannot have a deterrent effect on perpetrators of criminal acts. This is because many of the theft cases have a value of less than Rp. 2,500,000, so it is considered a minor crime. This causes people who have lost most of their livelihoods to feel frustrated, causing some people to lose their minds by taking vigilante actions. Based on this, the formulation of the problem in this study: 1) What are the legal rules regarding theft after the issuance of Perma No. 2 of 2012 in Indonesia. 2) How to steal people's oil palm plantations afterithe issuanceiof Perma No. 2 of 2012 in the Legal Area of Hinai Police, Langkat Regency. 3) How to prevent the loss of smallholder oil palm plantations due to theft of plantation produce which is categorized as a minor crime. The research method used is descriptive method, while the data analysis technique uses qualitative. The results of the study show that the legal regulations regarding light theft after the issuance of Perma Number 2 of 2012 in Indonesia are increasingly less strict. This is because the criminal threa in Article 364 of the Criminal Code, which is only 3 months old, means that suspects or defendants of minor crimes cannot be subject to detention, and the examination procedure used is a quick examination procedure. If referring to the provisions in the Criminal Code and Perma No. 2 of 2012 concerning the limits of adjustmen for minor crimes, then the act is categorized as a minor crime However, if the Plantation Law is used, the perpetrator of a crime will be subject to a threat of 4 years in prison. The police as law enforcer basically do not agree with the issuance of Perma No. 2 of 2012. Theft of people's oil palm plantations after the issuance of Perma No. 2 of 2012 in the Legal Territory of the Hinai Police, Langkat Regency, has long been a concern considering the losses caused to oil palm farmers. However, the handling of the perpetrators of the theft of people's garden products tends to be done by mediating, namely seeking so that the victims of theft can get proper compensation for the crops stolen by the perpetrators. The ways that can be done to prevent losses to oil palm plantation farmers due to the theft of their plantation products are: excluding the theft of people's plantation products from minor crimes by implementing the Plantation Law, carrying out strict law enforcement against gardeners who have been harmed by ninja, and urging the farming community to supervise their gardens more by collaborating among farming communities to narrow the space for thieves.
Medium Effect Size: Korelasi Internalisasi Bentuk Tubuh Ideal dari Media dan Drive for Thinness
Authors: Sugiarto Amanda Anyza , Yudiarso Ananta 
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this article is to analyze the impact of internalizing ideal body portrayed by media to drive for thinness. Previous researches directly estimate effect size of mass media exposure to body dissatisfaction with the result of small effect size. This meta-analysis considers cognitive dimension in body image evaluation which individuals do, and thus taking ideal body internalization after mass media exposure as one of the variables and analyze the effect size of this variable to drive for thinness. The articles used in this research are taken from ScienceDirect, Psychnet, Springer, Willey Library, Frontiers in Psychology, and Sage Journals database. Several inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, resulting in 16 articles to be analyzed further. From 16 studies with the total of 5,042 participants, it was found that internalization of ideal body shape affected by mass media contributes medium effect size (r = 0.5) to drive for thinness, which means internalization of ideal body image from mass media only affect drive for thinness moderately. The data used heterogene with no publication bias. It can be concluded that internalization of ideal body image from media is not the only factor which causes drive for thinness. Gender, cultural background, age, and internal factors like self-concept and conformity also contribute to the development of drive for thinness within individuals.
Riqueza e fertilidade filosóficas do neoplatonismo no medievo
Authors: Calixto Pedro 
Published: November 2022

Apresentar ao pesquisador da história da filosofia os fundamentos e o quão rico e fértil são as contribuições do Neoplatonismo no decorrer da Idade Média, o objeto da organização deste volume. Para tal foram mobilizados grandes especialistas da área que generosamente colaboraram na elaboração do presente número da Revista de Ética e Filosofia Política da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.
Palavras-chave: Neoplatonismo, Filosofia Medieval, Plotino, Gnosticismo, Proclo, Agostinho, João Escoto Erígena, Al-Kindi, Alberto Magno, Mestre Eckhart, Nicolau de Cusa, Ficino
O intelecto, os inteligíveis e a ignorância: hierarquia e polêmica antignóstica no tratado 32 (v, 5), 1 – 3, 2 de Plotino
Authors: Santoprete Luciana Gabriela Soares 
Published: November 2022

Nosso objetivo é mostrar que, para Plotino, supor um inteligível ignorante (como o Éon Sabedoria de alguns textos gnósticos) no interior do Intelecto constitui uma ameaça ao próprio estatuto do Intelecto como verdadeiro Intelecto. Da mesma forma, aceitar que a ignorância de um Éon seja a causa do universo sensível ameaça a definição do Princípio Primeiro como o princípio último de toda a realidade, pois implica na ideia de que o universo sensível não foi criado como resultado de uma processão indefectível do Princípio Primeiro e da contemplação infalível de seu Princípio original, mas por causa da decadência e da queda de um Éon que desconhece seu Princípio Primeiro, que ele não contempla. Demonstramos assim que, portanto, para refutar o mito valentiniano, foi fundamental para Plotino definir o estatuto do Intelecto e do universo inteligível e a hierarquia ontológica dos níveis de realidade. A definição da relação entre os inteligíveis e o Intelecto nos capítulos 1 e 2 do Tratado 32 (V, 5) constitui o ponto central para estabelecer, no restante do tratado, o lugar e o estatuto do Uno e do criador do universo sensível, denominado por Plotino como a Alma do Mundo, Demiurgo ou Zeus, assim como sua representação hierárquica triádica dos níveis de realidade sob a forma do mito hesiódico de Urano, Cronos e Zeus.

Palavras-chave: Plotino, Gnosticismo, Intelecto, Tratado 32 (V, 5)
La misura dell’amore in Agostino
Authors: Di Silva Maurizio Filippo 
Published: November 2022

L’obiettivo del presente articolo è mostrare che, come sostentuto da Armstrong, il pensiero agostiniano si caratterizza per un’attitudine positiva nei confronti del mondo sensibile e del corpo. A tal fine, saranno analizzate le riflessioni di Agostino presenti nel primo libro del De Libero Arbitrio e nel decimo libro delle Confessioni. La presente indagine si articolerà in tre momenti. In primo luogo, esaminerò le analisi dell’Ipponate relative alla natura del peccato per mostrare che, per Agostino, agire bene è amare i beni eterni. In seguito, traccerò le riflessioni agostiniane dedicate al peccato e all’ordine della natura umana per chiarire perché, per l’Ipponate, dominare le passioni è realizzare la propria natura. Infine, esaminerò le analisi agostiniane dedicate ai concetti di uti e frui per mostrare cosa l’Ipponate intenda per uso corretto dei beni temporali e per dominio della ragione sulle passioni. Sarà così possibile evidenziare che, per Agostino, contenere le passioni non significa astenersi da esse e allontanarsi dalle creature, ma utilizzare entrambe correttamente.
Parole chiave: Agostino; peccato; mondo sensibile; uti; frui.
Antropologia de Charles de Bovelles para o homem científico de hoje
Authors: Grégoire-Sylvestre Gainsi , Calixto Pedro , Fernandes Manoel Abreu 
Published: November 2022

A ciência, inicialmente prevista para servir ao homem, se desvia de sua finalidade original e começa a ameaçá-lo. A questão se põe, então, com acuidade em saber qual homem corresponderia à ciência de hoje. Face à visão fortemente cientificista do homem, caberia, entre outros, recorrer a Charles de Bovelles (1479-1566), a quem se deve recorrer para retornar a um conhecimento de si, que é o conhecimento da atividade de sua alma que, por seu turno, deve conhecer o corpo. A philautia (amor de sua condição humana) torna-se, pois, o ponto de partida de uma antropologia filosófica sapiencial em uma perspectiva de conhecimento de si, pelo “sistere in homine” (permanecer no homem) para uma verdadeira ipsologia (discurso de si sobre si). O humanismo encontrado deve, então, se abrir, segundo Bovelles, à transcendência, a este traço de Deus sempre no homem que a ciência busca apagar.

Palavras-chave: Homem - científico - Ipsologia - Conhecimento - Philautia - Humanismo
Foley, soundscape e música ubíqua em processos criativos audiovisuais
Authors: De Andrade Morandi Thiago , Luiz Schiaovoni Flávio 
Published: November 2022

O som em produções audiovisuais é elemento essencial para que os filmes causem maior impacto e proporcione uma estética relacional com seus espectadores. Este breve estudo traz alguns levantamentos realizados em vídeos diversos que utilizam como proposta de processos criativos a técnica de foley (1), soundscape (2) e música ubíqua (3). 1. Foley é uma técnica de realizar o som no estúdio com efeitos sonoros relacionados à interação humana com o mundo; 2. soundscape na tradução literal é paisagem sonora, conceito de Murray Schafer, com aplicações diversas; 3. música ubíqua é a criação de composições musicais utilizando aparelhos tecnológicos ubíquos, este campo de estudo muito se assemelha a forma com que são feitas as técnicas de foley e captação de paisagens sonoras. Buscamos trazer em mais detalhes cada um destes conceitos e técnicas adotadas. Como exemplos trazemos algumas produções recentes realizadas nos últimos anos e duas criações artísticas feitas por XXX em 2018.
Artista-burocrata
Authors: Gervilla Lucas , Lobo Ferraz de Andrade Patrícia 
Published: November 2022

São apresentadas novas obrigações no processo artístico contemporâneo, convertendo o artista no que os autores chamam de artista-burocrata. São brevemente levantadas algumas características e editais e mecanismos de financiamento criados durante a pandemia e como o artista-burocrata teve que adaptar-se à elas. Por fim, são mencionadas as principais habilidades do artista-burocrata.
A compreensão de números e operações numéricas no sistema de numeração decimal como referência para a prática pedagógic
Authors: Oliveira Raquel Gomes de , Nascimento Caique Alves do 
Published: November 2022

Alunos do 6º ano da Educação Básica têm demonstrado desempenhos insatisfatórios quanto à aprendizagem e à consolidação de conceitos e operações matemáticas relacionadas ao Sistema de Numeração Decimal (SND), que nos levaram a realizar uma pesquisa com o objetivo de analisar dificuldades apresentadas por alunos de 6º ano no desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades relacionadas ao domínio de propriedades do SND, às ideias subentendidas nas operações de adição, multiplicação, subtração e divisão e aos seus respectivos algoritmos. As ações metodológicas caracterizam uma pesquisa de métodos mistos concomitantes. Os resultados mostraram que dificuldades relacionadas ao Sistema de Numeração Decimal demonstradas por esses alunos são maiores para a utilização de algoritmos quando comparadas com aquelas para identificar a operação matemática a que se referem. Concluímos que dificuldades demonstradas com algoritmos, em sua maioria, expressaram a não consolidação, por esses alunos de 6º ano, da aprendizagem sobre os conceitos de agrupamento e posicionalidade que compõem o Sistema de Numeração Decimal. Entendemos que estes resultados e conclusão possibilitam referenciar para a formação docente do professor de Matemática perspectivas para o ensino-aprendizagem de conceitos e operações relacionadas ao Sistema de Numeração Decimal e suas propriedades, dada importância de se consolidar esses conceitos curriculares tanto para a continuidade nos estudos, como para uma plena convivência social.