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Factors influencing the academic performance of first-year medical students
Full text linkIntroduction: during the last few years in the Faculty "Victoria de Girón" academic results in the subjects of basic cycle have shown a variable performance. There was not the expected correspondence between methodological work and academic results. Objective: to identify some factors that could influence the academic performance of first-year medical students. Methods: an observational cross-sectional study was performed, which consisted in the selection by stratified random sampling of 118 first-year medical students from the 2022 academic year of Faculty “Victoria de Girón”. A survey was applied to all students to obtain relevant information on socioeconomic and academic factors with a possible influence on academic performance. Every student was also requested to undergo the domino test which measures intellectual performance, as well as the Ten Wishes technique, the Rotter test, and the LEI (Youth Problems Inventory) to measure motivation and other personality traits. The statistical analysis consisted in the use of a classification and regression tree and association measures in double-entry contingency tables. To summarize academic performance by subjects, a position index was calculated. This index is a weighted and standardize mean, which allows for comparisons among subjects.Results: the importance of the pre-university ranking score, modulated by the student\u27s sex variable, in academic prognosis, is highlighted. Neither the student\u27s motivation, nor their IQ, but the weekly study hours reported by themselves, had a relevant association with academic results. The subjects with the worst results were OhS (Human ontogeny and Soma) with 44,1 % and SNER (Nervous, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems) 48,7 % of failures .Conclusions: The student\u27s rank at admission is the variable that best predicts academic performance, albeit with different cut-off points for male and female students.
Strategic Integration of Knowledge Management and Engineering: The Power of Representation
Full text linkThis study explores the strategic integration of Knowledge Management (KM) and Engineering within the context of Indian business organizations, emphasizing the transformative role of Representation. It investigates the impact of human-oriented and system-oriented Strategic Integration on KM process capabilities, organizational creativity, and performance. Findings suggest that system-oriented approaches, driven by IT systems and codification, play a crucial role in shaping knowledge management and fostering innovation. Effective KM process capabilities significantly contribute to organizational creativity and performance, highlighting the importance of knowledge processes in driving success. Overall, the study underscores the need for a balanced approach between human and system-oriented strategies to enhance competitiveness and innovatio
Pharmacovigilance and patient safety as a daily practice in nursing in two Latin-American countries
Full text linkThe study was conducted in Argentina and Peru, and focused on the settings of Nursing daily practice in the administration of safe medication on the axes of Pharmacovigilance and/or Patient Safety. The objective was to determine and compare Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety as Nursing daily practices in public and private healthcare contexts, in order to identify settings that could lead to errors. This research was quantitative, relational, observational, prospective, cross-sectional, and analytical, with a comparative-relational design. Two validated and reliable instruments were used. Sample size: 230 nurses (Argentina =140, Peru = 90). Results: 81.8% of Huancavelica nurses, 68.6% of Chachapoyas (Peru), 73.7% of Buenos Aires, and 60.8% of Rosario (Argentina), indicated efficient Pharmacovigilance; whereas 71.4% of Chachapoyas nurses, 65.5% of Huancavelica (Peru); 52.6% of Buenos Aires, and 44.1% of Rosario (Argentina) indicated a secured Patient Safety. In both countries, 66% of nurses took the 10 correct steps for administering the medications. Additionally, 82% indicated that the medical prescription was illegible, and 86% expressed that the prescription was filled by the doctor in full. Conclusion: In both countries, Pharmacovigilance is applied efficiently and Patient Safety is secured. A contrast was made with the alternative hypothesis where both variables were interrelated, where: X2 = 16.807, gl = 2, p = 0.000. At the same time, there are significant differences between Argentina and Peru, with a Student’s t = 3.770, gl = 229, p = 0.000
Contemporary Linguistic Trends in the Evolution of Romance and Germanic Languages in an Intercultural Context
Full text linkObjective: The article addresses a pertinent issue in contemporary linguistics: language diffusion, which arises as a result of globalisation processes in the modern world. The aim of this article is to explore the main linguistic trends in Germanic and Romance languages, analyse key challenges, and outline strategies for the preservation and development of Romance-Germanic languages within an intercultural dimension.Methods: The article is based on a comprehensive combination of comparative-historical and cognitive methods, systematic analysis, critical analysis, and sociolinguistic analysis.Results: The article described the tendency in the development of modern Romance and Germanic languages, taking into account the features of technological progress and globalisation processes in the world. It analysed the challenges faced by Romance and Germanic languages in the context of international communication, explored the potential and possible impact of information technologies on the expansion of intercultural contacts between these languages within the framework of international interaction, and offered the authors’ recommendations for strengthening the positions of Romance and Germanic languages in the modern world. The study has established that the main trends in the evolution of Romance and Germanic languages are the intrinsically opposite trends of globalisation and de-globalisation, social changes (political correctness of terminology, in particular), technological progress, the influence of subcultures and their sociolects, and the development of new forms of communication. Conclusions: The key factors affecting the Romance and Germanic languages were such modern norms and values as the desire for equality and diversity, the democratisation of communication forms, and the formation of neologisms that have arisen as a result of a change in the hierarchy of values under the influence of various types of political correctness
Research on the effect model of immersive design in interactive advertising
Full text linkIntroduction: The impact of immersive design in interactive advertising focuses on how visuals in Virtual Reality (VR) and interactive elements influence user engagement. With the growing adoption of immersive technologies, advertisers seek innovative ways to enhance ad performance and optimize user interaction. A high grade of Deep Learning (DL) was used towards the enhancement and prediction of advertisement (ad) performances yet the limitations include insufficient consideration of dynamic user behavior, challenges in analyzing complex multi-modal ad content, and difficulties in generalizing findings across diverse ad formats and user demographics. Objective: The research aims to develop a model that analyzes and predicts the impact of immersive design elements in VR interactive advertising on user engagement. The goal is to leverage innovative DL approaches to focalizing advertising efficiency and improving results of interactions with users. Method: A novel Momentum Search-Driven Intelligent ResNet Architecture (MS-IRA) is proposed, combining an enhanced ResNet model with momentum-based optimization techniques. The dataset comprises engagement measurements, including clicks, time spent, and conversion rates throughout multiple types of ads, as well as interactive and visual ads. Through enhanced persistent associations, the IRA technique improves the feature extraction, and preprocessing enabling it possible to recognize complicated trends in immersive VR ads. Furthermore, by adjusting parameters, MS accelerates up training, assuring faster convergence and improved modeling correctness.Result: The suggested MS-IRA approach accurately facilitates the optimization of immersive advertising designs and improves the interactive advertising efficiency and user interaction results by improving the convergence and model accuracy (AUC with 0.98) in predicting user engagement and ad effectiveness. Conclusion: By leveraging DL techniques, the research offers valuable insights into immersive design strategies, contributing to the evolution of interactive advertising and user-centered engagement approaches.
Utilising visual arts and design for the preservation of Ukraine’s cultural heritage
Full text linkIntroduction: The paper reveals the role of visual cultural practices and design in preserving Ukrainian cultural heritage. The relevance of the study is that our country is in a state of war, so cultural monuments are often destroyed both due to underfunding and physical damage during shelling.Objective: The study aims to reveal the role of visual cultural practices and design in preserving Ukrainian cultural heritage. The object of the study is Ukrainian cultural heritage.Methods: The following methods were used in the work: description, analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalisation, systematic, and visualisation. Results: The article reveals the role of visual cultural practices and design in preserving Ukrainian cultural heritage. It describes the development of design and visual cultural practices at present, their essence, and trends. It also determines how visual practices and design influence contemporary Ukrainian culture. Finally, it establishes that design and visual practices reflect the mentality of the Ukrainian people. The impact of a full-scale invasion on preserving cultural monuments and cultural heritage is characterised. The problems of preserving Ukrainian cultural heritage due to insufficient funding and military actions are identified.Conclusions: Cultural heritage requires special care, and its preservation is becoming a matter of national security. At the same time, modern design and visual practices are constantly improving, which leads to a growing need to introduce new approaches to preserving cultural heritage. In addition, given the risks of non-preserving cultural heritage, more and more attention is being paid to modern digital technologies in this area
Performance Evaluation of Water Management Planning in Karbala City, Iraq
Full text linkIntroduction: Karbala, a significant religious tourist destination, faces increasing water demand due to rapid population growth. The city primarily relies on the Al-Husseiniya River, a tributary of the Euphrates River, and groundwater sources comprising 1,837 active wells with an average discharge rate of 0.014 m³/s. The irrigated land area is estimated to be 49.312 km².Objectives: The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of current water management strategies in Karbala, identifying infrastructure limitations and proposing sustainable solutions to improve water supply. It also seeks to analyze the impact of population growth on water resources and promote public participation in water conservation. Finally, the goal is to develop a comprehensive framework for water planning and management to ensure short- and long-term sustainability.Methods: This study evaluated the current water management strategies by analyzing internal and external water sources, considering population growth and infrastructure limitations. A mixed-method approach was employed, integrating quantitative data from water utility reports and qualitative insights from stakeholder interviews. The project was designed for a duration of six years, divided into two phases: the first from 2025 to 2030 and the second from 2030 to 2035.Results: Despite partial reliance on the town\u27s water supply system, Karbala faced a significant shortfall in meeting demand due to rapid population growth and infrastructure issues. Private connections and alternative sources provided some relief, but interruptions in supply persisted.Conclusions: Addressing these challenges was essential for ensuring a sustainable water supply for Karbala’s growing population. Studying urban water supply in Karbala identified service delivery issues and provided insights for policymakers, NGOs, and academics to develop solutions and guide future research
The Impact of ABO Blood Types on Spontaneous Miscarriage and Cytomegalovirus Infection Iraq
Full text linkIntroduction: Blood groups are linked to diseases as receptors for pathogens, influencing spontaneous abortion. Understanding these factors is crucial for effective risk factor management. Objective: To elucidate the connection between blood types, Rh factor, and the incidence of spontaneous abortion while also examining its association with the dissemination of antibodies to cytomegalovirus. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 200 pregnant women found that cytomegalovirus seroprevalence was higher in those experiencing spontaneous abortion compared to those not. Rh factor and blood types were also assessed using agglutination. Results: The prevalence of CMV percentage was statistically significant (P≤ 0.001) in the abortion group CMV IgG (93.0%, 20.0%) and CMV IgM (22.0%,1.0%). Blood group O+ was the most prevalent among pregnant women who had experienced abortion and CMV IgG latent infection, whereas blood group B+ was the most common in the healthy group. Additionally, the Rh factor did not demonstrate any statistical significance about abortion or the spread of the virus. Conclusion: CMV is widespread among pregnant women in the Diyala Governorate. Also, Blood group O+ is associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion and is also linked to a higher likelihood of CMV IgG latent viral infection in aborted women.
Creation of a company for the industrialization and marketing of frozen potatoes in the Chambo Canton-Ecuador
Full text linkThis research work focused on carrying out an analysis for the creation of a company dedicated to the industrialization and marketing of frozen potatoes in the Chambo canton, province of Chimborazo. Its main objective was to evaluate the viability of the project from the productive, technical, administrative, legal and economic perspectives, thus seeking to contribute to the economic development of the canton. A theoretical framework was used that addresses key aspects related to the industrialization and commercialization of frozen potatoes. The review of the literature made it possible to substantiate the identified variables, providing a comprehensive solution to the problem posed and guaranteeing that the decisions made were based on evidence and prior knowledge. In addition, a methodology was implemented that included techniques and tools, such as surveys directed at farmers and consumers. This process resulted in a significant diagnosis of the demand for the product, as well as a market study that showed notable interest and positive acceptance towards frozen potatoes, suggesting promising potential in the sector. The financial evaluation, which included the break-even point, return on equity (ROE), discount rate and net present value (NPV) of 1 for every dollar invested, confirms the viability and profitability of the project throughout the five years analyzed, indicating that the company will generate significant profits and support the investment and development of this initiative
Diversity of theoretical sources in the ecuadorian constitution
Full text linkIntroduction:One of the greatest challenges for justice operators in any society is the lack of understanding of the genesis, scope, and meaning of the norms governing their people, especially when these have constitutional status. This lack of comprehension can undermine the effectiveness of the legal system, rendering it merely declarative and inert instead of an effective structure for collective life and the exercise of fundamental rights.Methods:While an empirical study on the application of the Ecuadorian Constitution in the ordinary and special jurisdictions since its enactment in 2008 can be conducted, the results would be largely quantitative. Therefore, it is essential to carry out a theoretical, historical, critical, and analytical study of the foundations that support the Ecuadorian constitutional proposal to understand its true impact on the legal system.Results:Only through rigorous analysis is it possible to assess the nature and scope of the Constitution, ensuring that it functions as a substantive and effective norm. Its proper application is crucial to consolidating a constitutional state of rights and justice, where fundamental principles and guarantees are not only formally recognized but also effectively enforced.Conclusions:In this context, the prevailing philosophical and theoretical currents of contemporary law that influenced the Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly are examined, with Garantism and Principlism standing out as the dominant approaches shaping the current legal framework.