Descriptive Literature Review Research Articles

Modeling of barrier in the adoption of omnichannel marketing: a case of Indian handloom industry

Purpose This study aims to explore the essence of the omnichannel in the handloom industry’s development and to identify, analyse and estimate the barriers obstructing the implementation of the omnichannel in the handloom industry of India. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive literature review and expert opinion are used to identify the barriers obstructing the successful realisation of the omnichannel in the handloom industry of India. Moreover, interpretive structural modeling and the matrix of cross-impact multiplications applied to classification are used to analyse and estimate the impact of these barriers. Findings This research suggests the implementation of the omnichannel is subjected to several barriers, specifically lack of government support and policies, uncertainty in business contract partners, poor reverse logistics system, etc. Originality/value This research explores the contribution of the handloom industry to the socioeconomic development of the rural and semi-urban Indian population. It also explores the need for government support for the survival and growth of the handloom industry. It also explains how omnichannel can support this industry for its survival and its overall development. Furthermore, factors inhibiting the implementation of the omnichannel in the handloom industry are identified and evaluated based on their over impact.

An Anthropological Perspective of Childbirth in the Batak Toba Tribe

This paper results from a study of the phenomenon born in the Batak Toba ethnic group. Birth in the Batak Toba society is a joy together. Not only family but even the surrounding community also rejoice. Batak Toba’s cultural values are a source of everyday behavior in the kinship system. Kinship is related to birth, which determines the position of the Batak Toba community. This study aimed to assess the process of giving birth and some of the rites performed and rarely performed in the Batak Toba tribe today. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research and literature review studies. Studies are written from various secondary sources, scientific journals, and anthropology based on the latest. The writing is carried out in a structured manner by classifying and developing various scientific sources based on the topics discussed. The analysis is carried out comprehensively to form a conclusion. The results show that the cultural practices carried out by the Batak Toba after giving birth are still carried out today. There are several themes: Postnatal care, childbirth care, efforts to maintain postnatal health, care for baby's organs, and the postnatal stages of children in the Batak Toba ethnicity, which are used for generations and traditional medicine is still running.

HLA-I allelic variants related to resistance and susceptibility to severe SARS-CoV-2 infection

Objective: Identify allelic variants of HLA I related to possible resistance or susceptibility to severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and describe this relationship. Methods: This study is a descriptive literature review based on articles published between the years 2020 and 2021 in the databases: SciELO, ScienceDirect, PubMed /MEDLINE, Capes Periodicals, BVS, Wiley Online Library; that was available in Brazilian Portuguese and English. Results: The analyzed studies demonstrated that HLA I alleles can be considered like determinants of resistance or susceptibility to COVID-19 due to their ability to bind to SARS-CoV-2 peptides, influencing in the regulation of the immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Conclusions: There is an agreement between the authors regarding the role of HLA I like a determinant of resistance and genetic susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2, where the HLA-B*46:01 was the most cited (20% frequency) as allele that confers susceptibility to the virus, and HLA-A *02: 01 and HLA-A *31: 01 were the most cited among the alleles that may confer protection against the most severe infection of COVID-19 (frequency of 19% and 18 % respectively).

The Common Cold and Influenza in Children: To Treat or Not to Treat?

The common cold, which is mostly caused by respiratory viruses and clinically represented by the symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) with mainly upper respiratory tract involvement, is an important problem in pediatric practice. Due to the high prevalence, socio-economic burden, and lack of effective prevention measures (except for influenza and, partially, RSV infection), ARVI require strong medical attention. The purpose of this descriptive literature review was to analyze the current practical approaches to the treatment of ARVI to facilitate the choice of therapy in routine practice. This descriptive overview includes information on the causative agents of ARVI. Special attention is paid to the role of interferon gamma as a cytokine with antiviral and immunomodulatory effects on the pathogenesis of ARVI. Modern approaches to the treatment of ARVI, including antiviral, pathogenesis-directed and symptomatic therapy are presented. The emphasis is on the use of antibody-based drugs in the immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy of ARVI. The data presented in this review allow us to conclude that a modern, balanced and evidence-based approach to the choice of ARVI treatment in children should be used in clinical practice. The published results of clinical trials and systematic reviews with meta-analyses of ARVI in children allow us to conclude that it is possible and expedient to use broad-spectrum antiviral drugs in complex therapy. This approach can provide an adequate response of the child's immune system to the virus without limiting the clinical possibilities of using only symptomatic therapy.

Wegener’s Granulomatosis Revealed by Bilateral Orbital Inflammatory Pseudotumor: a Case Report and Literature Review

Purpose: To describe the chronology and the extent of orbital involvement in a case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). Methods: Descriptive case report and literature review. Results: A thirty-two years old male consulted with the following complaints: A retro-orbital discomfort in both eyes, a bilateral fast progressive proptosis and a decrease in visual acuity in the left eye. Eye examination revealed a proptosis, ptosis, epiphora and a motility restriction and peripheral corneal ulcer infiltrates with nodular scleritis in the left eye. A palpable orbital mass was located in the sub temporal orbit in both eyes. Orbit magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unveiled a diffuse and elongated enlargement of both lacrimal glands with enhancing mass in the superior lateral aspect of both eyes globe. The diagnosis of an orbital pseudotumor was suspected. The biological work-up revealed a high blood levels of inflammation markers and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (c-ANCA). The diagnostic of active systemic granulomatosis with polyangiitis was then made. Conclusion: As seen in this case, clinicians should consider a differential diagnosis of granulomatosis with polyangiitis in patients with an orbital pseudotumor mimic aspect.

Transformation of last-mile delivery as a method of improving customer experience in the Russian Federation

Aim. The presented study aims to analyze transformations that last-mile delivery has undergone during the years of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in the Russian Federation, considering that, on the one hand, the final stage of delivery is considered the most problematic part of the delivery process, and on the other — the last mile is often a factor determining the customer’s choice and satisfaction when interacting with the company.Tasks. The authors identify problems that companies face due to changes in customer behavior and experience; search for possible solutions to these problems; analyze how satisfaction with the quality of last-mile delivery affects the customer’s decision to order goods from a particular supplier.Methods. This study uses the method of descriptive literature review, as well as methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, and generalization.Results. Today, customer experience is as important an element of brand perception as product offering. Customers constantly seek more personalized, convenient, and secure ways to receive delivery services. Research shows that many buyers consider efficient and fast delivery a priority when making a purchase, not the price of goods. The increasing customer demand for quality of service and the boom in e-commerce have led to the development of new last-mile delivery methods that optimize the quality of customer service and contribute to building a strong relationship between the customer and the brand.Conclusions. Improving the quality of customer service through last-mile logistics can be a powerful tool in the competition, as delivery often turns out to be a key factor influencing the consumer’s purchase decision. The result of this study is the formation of an idea about the possible future development and prospects of last-mile delivery.

DERMOCOSMETICS

The objective of this research was to raise a discussion about Dermocosmetics and the technological trends applied in cosmetics and dermocosmetics, and which is the importance of the pharmaceutical professional in this health/beauty segment. Dermocosmetics are products that bring in their composition pharmacological active compounds with therapeutic activity, which are similar to dermatological medicines for topical use. That is, they are products that go beyond the epidermis, with actives that reach the deepest layers of the skin and that bring better results, acting from the inside out. While dermocosmetics general physiological changes, causing changes in the skin, traditional cosmetics work with instant action. They improve the momentary appearance, but do not act on the real causes of these problems. The methodology used in this research was the descriptive qualitative literature review, with bibliographic bases obtained through theses, monographs, scientific technical articles, books, periodicals and virtual library. The period of publications collected for the research was from 2010 to 2021, in Portuguese and English.

MEDICINAL BIOMAGNETISM FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY

Obesity is a chronic disease that affects a large part of the population and can develop several outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and some types of cancer. As a result, it favors negative aspects both for the individual and for the public power. Faced with this problem, there is a need for new forms of treatment to improve the quality of life of these patients and reduce public spending. New alternatives to traditional medicine are needed for complementary non-drug treatments. Among them is Medicinal Biomagnetism (MB), a technique developed by Dr. Isaac Goiz Durán, which aims to promote body homeostasis using medium intensity magnets. It is believed that this tool can act positively in the control management, and improvement of fluid retention in the body in obese individuals. Objective: This study aims to present and compile the MB 3D Protocol for the treatment of obesity with the published evidence on Static Magnetic Fields (SMFs) applied in obesity. Materials and Methods: Qualitative and exploratory descriptive literature review. Results: Some studies were found that demonstrated that MB therapy can be beneficial for the treatment of obesity. The 3D Protocol has therapeutic potential to produce positive effects, being able to balance the body’s homeostasis by helping to regulate metabolism. Conclusion: Treatments with SMFs have beneficial effects on several aspects of obesity, which supports future studies that evaluate the results of applying the 3D Protocol in this area.

Hypnoteaching dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab

Arabic Learning faces problems in the post-pandemic period. Students experience demotivation in learning so that learning outcomes decrease. For this reason, innovation with the hypnoteaching method is needed to provide positive suggestions and motivations so as to arouse enthusiasm for learning Arabic. The purpose of this study is to describe how educators apply hypnoteaching in Arabic learning. The method used is descriptive analysis or literature review that produces descriptive data from various research results about the experience of educators in implementing hypnoteaching in Arabic learning. Hypnoteaching is carried out with six steps, namely self-motivation, pacing, leading, using positive words, giving praise, and modelling. Basically, hypnoteaching makes the learning environment comfortable and conducive for students so that learning outcomes are optimal.

Implementation of Anesthesia Ethics to Improve Medical Professionalism

This research aims to increase the professionalism of medical personnel in the field of medicine, especially poly surgery. Research methodology with descriptive qualitative literature review design. Data collection techniques by collecting information from electronic reading sources. This type of research is an analysis of medical journals with primary subjects from several hospitals in Indonesia for analysis based on inclusion criteria such as patients experiencing postoperative anxiety and insecurity, this results in weak physical health due to psychological influences. Data analysis using source triangulation. The research results describe that the medical and health sciences field has ethics and a professional attitude that needs to be realized to increase a sense of comfort and trust in the medical world. From the results of several findings, it was stated that the action decisions taken by medical science were still in agreement or had yet to be mutually agreed upon. They emphasise the element of compulsion because of the conditions requiring it. Patients do not have a voluntary attitude in agreeing to medical action. Such influence becomes a consideration that rules and agreements, the volunteers of doctors and patients must be realized with awareness and voluntarism. If two things are realized, it can increase the value of medical professionalism, especially in anaesthesia.

Implementation of Anesthesia Ethics to Improve Medical Professionalism

This research aims to increase the professionalism of medical personnel in the field of medicine, especially poly surgery. Research methodology with descriptive qualitative literature review design. Data collection techniques by collecting information from electronic reading sources. This type of research is an analysis of medical journals with primary subjects from several hospitals in Indonesia for analysis based on inclusion criteria such as patients experiencing postoperative anxiety and insecurity, this results in weak physical health due to psychological influences. Data analysis using source triangulation. The research results describe that the medical and health sciences field has ethics and a professional attitude that needs to be realized to increase a sense of comfort and trust in the medical world. From the results of several findings, it was stated that the action decisions taken by medical science were still in agreement or had yet to be mutually agreed upon. They emphasise the element of compulsion because of the conditions requiring it. Patients do not have a voluntary attitude in agreeing to medical action. Such influence becomes a consideration that rules and agreements, the volunteers of doctors and patients must be realized with awareness and voluntarism. If two things are realized, it can increase the value of medical professionalism, especially in anaesthesia.

Promoting Positive Youth Development Through Outdoor Physical Activity As An Alternative To Growing Life Skills; Narrative Literature Reviewer

Outdoors is one of the educational and recreational media that is expected to be able to bring out creativity and stimulate someone to be able to control their emotions about uncertainty over achieving goals in life. The method in this research is descriptive qualitative and narrative literature review. Data collection techniques using library research. Types of data using textual or conceptual. Aspects of analysis include definitions, concepts, views, thoughts and arguments. The source of data in this research is secondary data and refers to life skills or the term '5C' (Competence, Confidence, Character, Connections, Compassion/ Caring) in the development of strength-based youth as contained in the positive youth development program. (Lerner et al., 2005; Lerner et al., 2015) Research result; relation to outdoor physical activity as an alternative to fostering life skills through positive youth development programs that structured and unstructured outdoor recreational experiences can foster self-concept and enhance the development of motor skills and academic achievement as well as bring about competence and increased self-efficacy. In conclusion, outdoor experiences during adolescence can develop life skills that last a lifetime.

Manfaat Mentimun (Cucumis Sativus) Perspektif Islam Untuk Kesehatan

Allah SWT has mentioned in the Qur'an one fruit that is good for the body, namely cucumber Cucumber is a very good fruit and has many benefits, consuming it which contains lots of nutrients and anti-oxidants will be a solution to problems in maintaining a healthy body. There have been many studies on the benefits of cucumber content. The method used in writing this journal is descriptive qualitative and literature review method. The data collection technique used was to collect data from various sources of literature from journals and other literary sources. Allah SWT has mentioned cucumbers in the Al-Qur'an surah AlBaqarah verse 61, besides that it was also narrated by Aisyah R.A, (the wife of Rasulullah SAW) that Rasulullah SAW always ate cucumbers mixed with dates, the benefits according to Aisyah could form a fat body that ideal. Cucumber plants are included in the type of seasonal or short-lived fruit vegetable plants. Cucumber plants grow in vines (creeping) in the form of bushes or shrubs, and the height or length of the plants can reach 2 meters or more. Cucumber is a family of Cucurbitaceae and can be a source of natural antioxidants because it contains vitamin C and flavonoids which can break free radical reactions. Cucumber can be used for treatment, namely to lower blood pressure, cure jaundice, improve urination, maintain bone health, canker sores, anti-cancer, prevent dehydration, hypertension, and destroy kidney stones

Thermal Spring Waters as an Active Ingredient in Cosmetic Formulations

Background: Thermal waters have been showing different beneficial effects on the skin due to their physicochemical composition. The beneficial effect of thermal water in the treatment of some skin diseases may thus justify its use as an active ingredient in cosmetic formulations. The main objective of this work was to demonstrate the potential of incorporating thermal water as an active ingredient in cosmetic formulations. (2) Methods: A descriptive literature review was carried out by the analysis of scientific articles in PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Twelve thermal spring waters were found (Avène, Blue Lagoon, Comano, Cró, Dead Sea, La Roche-Posay, Monfortinho, Saint-Gervais, Salies-de-Béarn, São Pedro do Sul, Uriage and Vichy) with potential as an active in cosmetic products, demonstrated through in vitro studies evaluating the different activities/properties and clinical trials in healthy volunteers or with skin pathologies. (3) Results: For these studies, in natura thermal water as well as incorporated in cosmetic formulations were used. In in vitro studies, most thermal waters have been shown to have activities on membrane fluidity, skin barrier repair, antiradical, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, proliferative activity, regulation of processes involved in ageing and moisturizing properties. In clinical trials, cosmetic thermal waters reduced skin discomfort through their soothing and exhibited moisturizing and anti-irritant properties. (4) Conclusions: The effect of thermal waters on the skin and the absence of side effects reported in different studies allows them to be used as an adjuvant or in the treatment of various skin disorders and may play an important role in the cosmetics industry. However, further clinical trials are needed to assess their effectiveness and safety.

Revisiting and updating the state of library open source software research

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to revisit and update Palmer and Choi (2014), which conducted a descriptive literature review on open source software (OSS) studies published by the end of February 2013 in the library context.Design/methodology/approachThe same article search and filtering procedures used in Palmer and Choi (2014) were used, resulting in a total sample size of 105 articles. These articles were then examined based on the same six variables (i.e. publication year, publication outlet, software type, article type, library type and article topic) from Palmer and Choi (2014) along with two new variables (i.e., study country and prolific authors).FindingsThe volume of research articles was found to be in a downwards trend since 2010. As suggested by Palmer and Choi (2014), survey research increased and was found to be the second most popular article type. Regarding library types, the proportion of articles in the context of academic and research libraries was found to have expanded even further. As to article topics, perceptions, which investigates users’ (or non-users’) various perceptions towards OSS, was newly added and was ranked fourth. Given the maturity of the research stream, two new variables (i.e., study country and prolific authors) were examined, and the findings from analyzing them are also presented.Originality/valueBy examining library OSS articles published between March 2013 and February 2022, this study uncovers changes and developments in the research since Palmer and Choi (2014), which provides a picture of where the research stands now with several updated and new implications.

Effectiveness of mind body medicine

A descriptive literature review of articles where mind–body interventions were used for various conditions including pediatric, obstetric, chronic illnesses, chronic pain, neurology, and oncology conditions was conducted. The aim of this study was to evaluate the evidence for the efficacy of mind–body interventions used in pediatric, obstetric, chronic illnesses, chronic pain, neurology, and oncology conditions. A literature search was done using electronic databases such as MEDLINE, PubMed, Google, and Google Scholar. The search terms included relevant MeSH terms, and Entry Literature sources published internationally up to June 2021 were included in the study. Terms in PubMed and keywords were identified by brainstorming. The keywords “Mind Body therapies in Antenatal and postnatal care, Paediatrics, Neurology, Autism, and Mental illnesses” were searched. There was no restriction on the period of publication of the studies. All the studies fulfilling the search criteria were included in the study. The mind–body therapies that were considered for inclusion were yoga, meditation, relaxation, breathing exercises, biofeedback acupressure, acupuncture, and hypnosis. These therapies show efficacy in providing symptomatic relief in conditions such as anxiety, depression, autism, menopause, dysmenorrhea, and chronic pain. While used as an adjunct in the treatment of cancers, mind–body therapies were found to have great evidence of efficacy. However, many studies lack large sample sizes and matched control groups. Mind–body therapies are efficacious in many ailments of public health significance. They are easy to administer, cost-effective, and not known to have many side effects. Mind–body therapies could be integrated as an adjunct to mainstream medicine. Their effective use could reduce the cost and burden on the health-care system.

A descriptive literature review of Recognition of Prior Learning for vocational learners in emergency medical care in South Africa

A descriptive literature review of Recognition of Prior Learning for vocational learners in emergency medical care in South Africa

Evolution of Mercosur intra-regional trade from 2016 to 2020

The first attempts at the Latin American integration process showed a highly pragmatic character, without many concerns for medium and long-term projects. The main concern was to expand intra and extra-regional trade. However, since the 1980s (the decade considered the lost decade for Latin America), when the external debt crises and the adjustment policies recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led the region to a higher poverty rate due to the social costs of such policies, Latin America has been rethinking its integration. The creation of LAIA (Latin American Integration Association), in 1980, replacing LAFTA (Latin American Free Trade Association), in 1960, and its sub-regional integration have changed Latin America’s economic growth trajectory from the 1990s. Within the scope of LAIA, Mercosur was created in 1991, with the objective of promoting intra and extra-regional trade expansion through the elimination of tariff barriers among its members, implementing a Common External Tariff. The full members of Mercosur are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The bloc also has associated members: Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana and Suriname and observer members, namely Mexico and New Zealand. This work was developed to verify whether Mercosur, with the elimination of tariff barriers between full members and the Common External Tariff, has been able to meet its main objective, which is to expand intraregional trade among its members. Therefore, the main objective was to verify whether there was trade expansion between the bloc's full partners between the years 2016 and 2020. The methodologies used for this purpose were descriptive statistics and literature review. Aiming to evaluate the annualized rate of change of trade in the period covered, it was decided to use the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), which is a differential of this research. The results showed that within the bloc, Brazil had Argentina as its main trading partner. It was observed that there was an expansion of intraregional trade between 2016 and 2018, followed by a considerable reduction of this trade during the period 2019-2020, but that Brazil still continued to be the member that obtained the largest intra-regional trade balances. Paraguay, in turn, did not show the same trend of commercial reduction for all other partners in 2019 and 2020. In addition, in 2020, even with the COVID 19 pandemic, Paraguay managed to increase its exports to Brazil and Argentina, showing a contrary trend only to their exports to Uruguay. Uruguay, in turn, expanded its imports from partners throughout the period, except for Paraguay in 2020, where its exports exceeded imports. With regard to Argentina, its exports to members began to fall in 2019 and increased in 2020, especially in relation to Brazil. The country also drastically reduced its imports from Brazil and Paraguay in 2019 and 2020, although it also considerably expanded imports from Paraguay

A non-systematic, descriptive literature review of observational research on anxiety during the first COVID-19 pandemic phase.

Fear of contagion, together with the consequences of mitigation strategies, are often cited as causes of high levels of anxiety in the general population in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is unclear whether published reports make it possible to distinguish between normal and pathological anxiety. We conducted a non-systematic, descriptive literature review on observational studies reporting the prevalence or frequency of anxiety symptoms in non-clinical settings published between July and December 2020. Seventy-six studies were included. Two were conducted through telephone contact while the remainder were conducted on the internet. Factors associated with greater presence/severity of anxiety symptoms were sociodemographic variables (e.g., age, gender, employment, place of residence, living conditions, marital status, and educational level). Thirty publications (39.4%) reported data on a comparison group, including samples of general populations from different geographic regions or in different periods. Only 16 studies (21%) included some estimation of the functional impairment of detected anxiety symptoms. Only seven of the studies that estimated functional impairment had comparison groups. None of the studies included in this review contain sufficient contextual or descriptive information to determine whether the reported high levels of anxiety are normal reactions of subjects in high-stress situations or actual psychiatric disorders.

Peranan Perilaku Kepemimpinan Transformasional Dalam Mencegah Terjadinya Kelelahan Kerja Yang Kronis Pada Pekerja di Masa Pandemi Global Covid-19

The global Covid-19 pandemic has had an unfavorable impact on workers in Indonesia. Several employee surveys conducted in Indonesia and abroad show an increase in employee burnout. In general, the cause of this is increased work stress resulting from dynamic situations during the global COVID-19 pandemic, such as a reduction in employees, changing working hours, new working habits, and other things that can increase workers' stress. One of the things that organizations or companies can do to prevent the occurrence of chronic work fatigue in workers is to provide leaders from the lowest to the highest levels to have transformational leadership behavior. This study conducted a descriptive literature review on these two variables and showed that transformational leadership behavior has a key role in the behavioral characteristics possessed in reducing or inhibiting the occurrence of employee burnout.