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Methods of multi-criteria optimization of technological objects: a systematic review of scientific publications for the period 2013–2023

The article presents a systematic review of scientific articles devoted to applications of multi-criteria optimization methods, published in open sources in 2013-2023, conducted in accordance with the PRISMA recommendations. The main optimization methods with respect to a set of conflicting objective functions, such as energy efficiency, accuracy of achieving final states, economic feasibility, reliability of operation, compliance with environmental standards, etc. are considered. Particular attention is paid to the theoretical foundations and practical applications of these methods aimed at increasing the efficiency of technological processes and improving the quality of decisions. The main objective of the review is to analyze the current state of research in this area, to identify trends and limitations in the use of multi-criteria methods for optimization of specific technological processes and objects. The study showed that, despite significant progress in the development of the theoretical foundations of multi-criteria optimization, the number of works aimed at applying these methods to real technological problems remains limited. The article emphasizes the importance of further research and development aimed at adapting optimization methods to the specific features of technological processes. This review aims to provide a deeper understanding of current trends and issues related to the application of multi-objective optimization methods to improve technological processes, thereby contributing to the development of research in this promising area.

Artificial Intelligence in Journalism: A Ten-Year Retrospective of Scientific Articles (2014–2023)

Academic interest in AI in journalism has been growing since 2018. Through a systematic review of the literature from 2014 to 2023, this study discusses the evolution of research in the field and how AI has changed journalism. The aim is to understand the impact of AI on journalism, based on a review of academic papers and a qualitative analysis of the most cited articles. This study combines: a systematic review of scientific articles extracted from Web of Science and Scopus (n = 699) and a qualitative approach with categorical content analysis of those with more than 50 citations (n = 59). The results (n = 699) highlight the prominence of authors from the Universities of Amsterdam and Santiago de Compostela. The United States has the largest number of authorships: 261 distributed across 99 institutions. The categorical content analysis (n = 59) shows a focus on issues like the work of the journalist, because AI is replacing journalists with repetitive and monotonous tasks, raising several questions about the role of the journalist. The findings show the rise of computational methods, highlighting the pervasiveness of AI in research, which has not been explored in previous work. Ethics, regulation, and journalism education remain under-discussed in research.

Dimensions of Corporate Governance in Public Relations Literature: A Systematic Review

Abstract This article aims to uncover the dimensions or characteristics of corporate governance in the literature of public relations that are also related to communication. We employed a methodological approach based on a systematic review of scientific articles in the field of public relations using the PRISMA method, along with content analysis through axial coding, the use of the Atlas.ti tool, and meta-analysis. After reviewing two major online research databases, Science Direct and Emerald, we narrowed our search to Public Relations Review as the fundamental scientific journal in the field of public relations. We identified 19 communication dimensions of corporate governance, consolidating related concepts into ten. The originality of this research lies in identifying key communication dimensions of corporate governance as an institutional framework for public relations. The research results reinforce the significant role of communication even in the processes of institutionalizing corporate governance.

Cardiometabolic impacts of gender-affirming hormone therapy in transgender persons: a systematic review

Introduction: Transgender persons with gender dysphoria can be treated using hormones based on estradiol and testosterone. The long-term cardiovascular effects of these therapies are not fully known. Objective: To verify the impact of gender-affirming hormone therapy on risk factors for cardiovascular events (lipid profile, glucose, and blood pressure) and cardiovascular events (acute myocardial infarction [AMI], stroke, and venous thromboembolism [VTE]) in transgender persons. Methods: A systematic review of scientific articles was performed using the PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science platforms. Results and Discussion: The search resulted in 1040 articles, of which 154 duplicates were discarded. Of the remaining 886, 837 articles were excluded, leaving 49, which were read in full. Among these, after confrontation of two researchers, 14 were selected for interpretation and final data extraction. Regarding the data obtained, 11 articles considered transgender women (TW), resulting in a population of 7154 people, with a mean age of 29 years. When interpreting the results, there was an increase in VTE and stroke events in TW compared to cis men and women. The cardiovascular risk factors did not show significant changes in the evaluated studies. Twelve studies were considered for transgender men (TM), generating a population of 4393 people, with a mean age of 26 years. A worsening of the lipid profile in TM and an increase in AMI were observed in comparison with cis women. Conclusion: Review data showed that transgender persons have a risk of increased cardiovascular outcomes and may require early intervention as a preventive measure.

Environmental Auditing and its Importance for Socio-Environmental Management in Organizations

Objective: To analyze the importance of environmental audit for the effectiveness of the socio-environmental management of companies. Methodology: The research consisted of a systematic review of scientific articles on the SciELO and Google Academic platforms, using specific keywords related to environmental audit and socio-environmental management. The inclusion criteria selected only scientific articles in Portuguese, available entirely on the internet and published between 2018 and 2023, excluding other types of studies and those that did not directly address the relationship between the themes. Results and data analysis: The analysis of the texts highlights the importance of environmental audits for organizations, highlighting their essential role in socio-environmental management. These audits not only identify areas of risk and ensure compliance with regulations, but also promote continuous improvements and an organizational culture focused on sustainability. In addition to boosting operational efficiency and reducing costs, they strengthen reputation and confer competitive advantages in the marketplace. While the disadvantages, such as associated costs, are recognized, the benefits of audits are considered crucial for the sustainable success of companies. Conclusion: Thus, it is concluded that environmental audits emerge as indispensable tools to mitigate environmental risks, promote sustainability and ensure competitiveness, meeting the growing social and legal demands. It highlights the need for future research to deepen the understanding of environmental audits and their practical applicability in different organizational contexts, emphasizing the importance of incorporating environmental responsibility into the strategic vision of companies.

Enhancing Cognitive Function with Electroencephalography-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces in Education

Introduction: this research delves into the transformative potential of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) in the domains of education and healthcare. The study explores their applications for cognitive disorder diagnosis and their integration into educational environments, highlighting the multidisciplinary collaboration and technological advancements driving BCI research. Objective: the primary objective is to assess the impact of BCIs on cognitive disorder diagnosis and their potential integration into educational settings. Methodology: a qualitative systematic review of scientific articles published in English and Spanish between 2010 and 2022 was conducted. A total of 84 articles were evaluated, with 68 meeting the selection criteria, focusing on BCI as the object of study associated with cognitive functions. Results: The study reveals the pivotal role of EEG technology in BCI development, particularly in diagnosing cognitive disorders such as ADHD. It highlights the applications of BCIs in cognitive training and their promising potential in enhancing education and healthcare. Interdisciplinary collaboration is identified as a driving force, fostering innovation in BCI systems. Conclusion: this research underscores that BCIs represent not only technological innovation but also a paradigm shift in how cognitive disorders are diagnosed and managed. Their integration into educational settings holds promise for tailored interventions, improving learning experiences and socialization. BCIs empower individuals with disabilities, granting them greater independence and access to various technological tools. The study's findings have profound implications for educational strategies and the overall quality of life for individuals with cognitive disorders, offering a brighter future where BCIs redefine possibilities and enhance the human experience

Adoption Of ICT By Basic Education Teachers: A Systematic Review

The current study seeks to explore the current situation of the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in basic education schools, specifically at the primary level. For this purpose, a systematic review of scientific articles related to the topic published in 2023 was carried out. Three databases were used to find the articles (Scielo, Scopus, ScienceDirect), of which, of the 1169 articles found, 18 were chosen for analysis. examination. The results were obtained that the use of ICT in primary school has mixed effects on academic performance. Its adoption requires conditions such as equity in access to devices and the Internet, development of teaching and student digital skills, curricular adaptations and adequate infrastructure. Otherwise, instead of supporting learning, poor implementation can frustrate the educational community.

Упровадження циркулярної економіки в промисловості: літературний огляд

The article provides a literary review of the works of scientists over the past few years, who have been studying the state and prospects for the development of the circular economy, in particular in industry. Analyzing global trends that show that the rational use of resources is vital today, it becomes clear that the use of circular economy instruments represents an approach that allows business, in particular industrial enterprises, to optimize the use of energy resources, material and financial resources. The article analyzes the works of scientists over the past few years in order to identify those instruments that, in their opinion, are effective and efficient for use by industrial enterprises. The authors have selected 12 scientific works of authors from around the world. Some comparative aspects, which they consider decisive in the application of the circular economy and its instruments, are allocated. In particular, some of the scientists see an increase in the efficiency of small and medium-sized enterprises through the use of circular economy instruments; some analyze the use of this conception for large enterprises and corporations, which is no less relevant. Analyzing the selected works, it can be seen that the effective implementation of the conception of circular economy is possible with the support of the authorities through fiscal policy, the financing of pilot projects to determine the most optimal use of individual instruments of the circular economy. Other authors view the implementation of the circular economy through solutions and innovative technologies. Yet another part of the authors emphasizes the need to use cloud technologies, the Internet of Things, the achievements of the 4th and 5th industrial revolutions. The methods used by scientists in the analysis are diverse: economic and mathematical apparatus, systematic review of scientific articles selected through various systems, as well as methods of expert assessments and questionnaires. On the basis of the carried out analysis, the main directions and approaches that stimulate and increase the efficiency of the use of the circular economy in industry have been allocated.

PHYSICAL EUSTRESSORS AS POTENTIAL TOOLS TO IMPROVE CROP STRESS TOLERANCE (REVIEW)

Background. The processes occurring in plants and their seeds under stress, as well as the defense mechanisms used by plants under stress, are poorly understood, which makes it impossible to use them to increase yields.
 Purpose. Review and analysis of scientific publications, devoted to the phenomenon of stress memory acquired by plants as a result of physical stressors on their seeds and possible applications of this phenomenon in plant growing and crop breeding.
 Materials and methods. A selection and systematic review of scientific articles on the research topic for the period 2016-2023 was performed. The study consisted of the following steps: research literature search, evaluation and selection, data synthesis and analysis.
 Results. The use of hormetic effects of physical agents to stimulate seed germination of crops is effective. Responses to abiotic stresses could be 'trained' by priming so that the plant becomes better able to cope with later stress. Evidence of short-term and transgenerational memory formation following plant priming has been obtained. An epigenetic mechanism for the formation of long-term stress memory in plants as a result of a physical eustressor has been identified. The eustressor induces specific epigenetic marks associated with environmental adaptation, forming a new stress-resistant plant phenotype. Physical eustressors have the potential to impart stress tolerance to crops to enhance phenotypic characteristics to prevent yield losses.
 Conclusion. Seed treatment with physical stressors builds plant tolerance and memory to abiotic stresses, but scientific evidence on this issue is incomplete and sketchy. The understanding and application of stress memory for breeding purposes is currently limited, but it has great potential for the development of new crop varieties.

Systematic review of self-medication in students of medical and biological sciences careers

Context: Self-medication is a self-care practice. It is a frequent and widespread habit in all societies and does not distinguish between sex and age. Therefore, students are not exempt from using this practice. Aims: To carry out a systematic review of scientific articles published between 2010 and 2020 on self-medication in university students of careers related to medical and biological sciences with PRISMA guidelines. Methods: A standardized search was performed in four databases with the following terms: Automedicación (in Spanish), Self-medication, Automedication, University Student, and Students. For the selection of studies, the Rayyan® tool was used. The most relevant information on self-medication of university students was collected. Results: Fourteen articles were included and evaluated as high, medium, and low quality with the AXIS tool. The results of the study reflected a high self-medication in university students of careers related to medical and biological sciences, with a higher prevalence of self-medication in women than in men. The more knowledge these students have, the greater their self-medication and, thus, they always maintain this practice, being the most indicated causes for it the problems in the respiratory tract, headaches, and gastrointestinal problems. The main reasons for these students to practice self-medication are the knowledge they have acquired in their curricula, due to past experiences with the same symptoms and minor illnesses. Pharmacies, through friends, relatives or neighbors and home medicine cabinets are the most common places for the acquisition of medications by these students, indicating that analgesics/anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, and antipyretics are the most used medications among them. Conclusions: These students practice self-medication because they consider they have sufficient knowledge about diseases and their treatments, which gives them more confidence in making the decision to self-medicate. Subsequently, self-knowledge is a decisive reason for self-medication. Moreover, self-medication patterns regarding the use of drugs from various therapeutic categories vary among medical and biological sciences university students from different countries.

Agenda Setting in Social Networks and the Media during Presidential Elections

This article examines the role of social media and journalistic media in presidential electoral processes. A systematic review of scientific articles published from 2012 to 2022 was conducted. The results indicate that the media has a significant influence on public perception and the political agenda during election campaigns. Furthermore, the importance of evaluating political leaders in the voters' decision-making process is emphasized. In summary, the article provides valuable insights into how the media can shape the narrative and public opinion during presidential elections.

Systematic review on the anxiolytic and hypnotic effects of flower extracts in in vivo pre-clinical studies published from 2010 to 2020.

Anxiety disorders are prevalent conditions in the world population, whose standard approaches include pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and combinations of these interventions. Different classes of psychopharmaceuticals are recommended as the first line of drugs to treat these disorders, which can have several adverse effects, treatment resistance, dependence, and drug-drug interactions making it necessary to search for new therapeutic agents. In particular, diazepam (DZP), a prototype drug from the group of benzodiazepines, has been commonly used and evaluated for its efficacy and safety in different anxiety disorders in clinical trials. DZP is also the most widely used reference standard in in vivo pharmacological assays of natural compounds. However, translating the results obtained in different rodent species and physiological anxiety tests instead of psychopathological animal models that can be of clinical application remains challenging. A systematic review of scientific articles published between 2010 and 2020 that included in vivo pre-clinical tests to define the anxiolytic, sedative and/or hypnotic effect of flower extracts is proposed. PRISMA and Rayyan were used for the selection of studies using four databases (Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, and QInsight), using the keywords: "Animals," "Anxiolytic," "Diazepam," "Elevated Plus Maze," "Flower Extracts," "Insomnia," "In vivo," "Mice," "Open Field Test," "Pre clinical" and "Sedative." The characteristics of anxiety studies in animal models, other studies related to locomotor activity, and the hypnotic effect of the extracts were compiled. Twenty-four articles were included, 21 of them performed the animal model of anxiety-like behavior of the elevated plus maze, seven the open field test, and six the light-dark box test. The locomotor activity was evaluated in 10 studies after the administration of the extracts to the animals to define their sedative effect, where only one defined that the extract (Matricaria chamomilla) had a sedative effect. The plants declared with this type of activity were Achyranthes aspera, Alcea aucheri, Brassica nigra, Cananga odorata, Carthamus tinctorius, Chrysanthemum indicum, Citrus aurantium, Couroupita guianensis, Echium amoenum, Erythrina berteroana, Gardenia jasminoides, Hibiscus tilliaceus, Lavandula officinalis, Lawsonia inermis, Matricaria chamomilla, Melia azedarach, Nerium oleander, Passiflora incarnata, Plumeria rubra, Salix aegyptiaca, Syzygium aromaticum, Tagetes erecta, Tilia americana. Although this review showed that some flower extracts have an anxiolytic effect as effective as diazepam, their therapeutic utility in anxiety disorders remains to be extensively demonstrated. Hence, more reliable and predictive behavioral tests and appropriate strategies for the experimental designs are needed to obtain more conclusive evidence with clinical significance.

Competencia digital docente para la mediación en ambientes virtuales mixtos

As a result of the confinement due to the global pandemic of covid-19, teachers and students found themselves in the inevitable situation of suddenly moving from the traditional face-toface model to virtual environments, with the demand for new digital skills and computer resources. The purpose of this scientific article was to describe the digital teaching competence, the main problems that the educational community faced to join virtual environments, as well as the proposals that originated to perform expeditiously in this new modality. The research was based on a systematic review of scientific articles on digital teaching competence in virtual environments in the context of the pandemic, in the Scopus database, with the support of Redalyc, Scielo, Dialnet, Elsevier and Google Scholar. The results show that the digital teaching competence still does not present an optimal level, so the most recurring solution proposal is the training and development of the digital teaching competence. Since to date the direction followed by the actors involved in virtual learning is uncertain, this investigation culminates by proposing an alternative solution.

Mortalidad en gestantes con COVID - 19 durante el periodo 2020-2021 en Latinoamérica

Objective: To conduct a review on mortality in pregnant women with COVID-19 during the 2020-2021 period in Latin America. Methods: A systematic review of scientific articles published from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021, was carried out in the Medline databases via PubMed, SciELO, Google Scholar. The question was: What is the mortality in pregnant women with COVID-19 during the 2020-2021 period in Latin America? through the controlled descriptors: “Pregnant women”, “COVID-19”, “Mortality”. Population: Pregnant women, Exposure: COVID-19, Outcome: Mortality. Results: One of the most vulnerable populations were pregnant women, as they are more susceptible to developing serious viral infections due to the physiological adaptations that occur during pregnancy. After the selection process, we included 10 studies that showed results. They were developed in pregnant women with a positive COVID-19 test and had a study population varying between 40 and 29,416 participants. Mortality in intensive care units was found to be 49% in Mexico City. A study in 8 Latin American countries reported that 86.4% of women were infected before delivery and 60.3% in the third trimester. Studies coincide in describing comorbidities in pregnant women with COVID-19, among which hypertensive disorders stand out. Conclusion: This study provides information about maternal mortality associated with COVID-19 among women in Latin America. In addition, pregnant women were found to present health barriers to accessing intensive care unit services.

Amistad y educación del carácter: una revisión sistemática

This paper presents a systematic review of scientific articles on friendship and character education (CE) published between 2007 and 2021. It seeks to identify the dominant theo- ries from which CE is approached, how friend- ship is understood in the studies, and what specific relationship is built between friend- ship and character; in other words, the extent to which it is posited that friendship can be harnessed to acquire virtues. Results indicate a prevalence of a psychological approach to CE, linked to an instrumentalist perspective on friendship, which associates it with certain benefits. However, this approach is closely followed by a philosophical–moral view that understands friendship as a good in itself and, consequently, highlights its humanizing potential. The Aristotelian framework for un- derstanding friendship and character stands out within this approach. The relationship be- tween friendship and character in the selected articles is explored through 5 categories that emerged in the analysis: 1) friendship for char- acter; 2) character for friendship; 3) friendship and transgressions; 4) teachers’ and students’ perceptions of the influence of friendship; and 5) analysis of programmes that include friendship in the curriculum.

Combined methods in addiction psychotherapy. Systematic review of the Addiction journal .

The article is a review and presents the results of research conducted in 2022 using the method of systematic review of scientific articles published in the English-language Addiction journal, i.e. the oldest journal on addiction which has a long history of publishing (since 1884) by the Society for the Study of Addiction. The review question was the following: What treatment methods currently used in the psychotherapy of addictions in adults can be combined to optimize the recovery process of patients with disorders associated with the use of psychoactive substances, in light of the systematic review of the Addiction journal from 19932022? The results of research conducted in accordance with the assumptions of the PRISMA standard indicate the most frequently combined methods, referring to the cognitive-behavioural approach with pharmacotherapy, elements of motivational dialogue and motivation training. The results of the study canbe used to distinguish research variables for broader meta-analytical studies or to conduct further field research in addiction treatment.

The Relevance of Capability Approach to Evaluate Living Standard: A Systematic Review

Capability scholars employ the Amartya Sen’s approach to evaluate living standards. While this original type of approach supports of well-being and individual living standards, its recent expansion into a new approach by using the capability approach together with other approaches. However, the operationalizing capability approach, whether original from Amartya Sen or blended with other theories, is still in use nowadays and has emerged to examine the relevance of the theory of capability approach. To evaluate the relevance of the implemented Sen’s capability approach, the author conducted a systematic review of 1,456 peer-reviewed articles from the JStor and ScienceDirect databases related to the capability approach to assessing living standards. The results of this study including 39 articles, only 1 article showed that Sen’s capability approach does irrelevant and the 38 others proved that the capability approach still relevant to implemented in economic development and many field studies to evaluate the living standards of society. This study evaluates the relevance of the implemented Amartya Sen’s capability approach by conducting a systematic review of scientific articles around the worldwide in JStor and ScienceDirect databases. The author conducted a systematic review of 1,456 peer-reviewed articles from the JStor and ScienceDirect databases related to the capability approach. The screening process was analyzed in the Rayyan program and following PRISMA guidelines. Almost all previous studies proved that the idea from Amartya Sen about the capability approach still relevant to use until now. Studies that assess human living standards can continue in using a capability approach from the idea of Amartya Sen. This study conducted a systematic review of all scientific evidence with different research approaches published for their relevance to assessing living standards . Keywords: capability approach, Amartya Sen, living standard. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55463/hkjss.issn.1021-3619.60.65

Languages of origin and education in Europe: A systematic review

AbstractEuropean education policies have tended to cultivate linguistic hegemony and preserve cultural uniformity, which has made it difficult for schools to support different cultural backgrounds. This has contributed to the promotion of artificial monolingual interactions that reinforce linguistic decapitalisation processes. The aim of the review on which this article reports was to investigate the treatment and education of languages of origin in Europe. We present findings from a systematic review of scientific articles published during the period 2010–2020. The main findings indicate that language and nationality are equated in European discourses and that public policies are promoted accordingly. These articulations draw on models that alternate between assimilationism and multiculturalism. Both assimilationist and multiculturalist approaches are detrimental to the supposed objective: that of promoting multilingualism. Thus, it is urgent that a consensus be reached, and certain public policies and educational practices promoted which are respectful of linguistic diversity, since the future social cohesion of our multicultural societies depends on this.

Food Disorder during the SARS-COV-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Introduction: Eating disorders are not restricted to changes in eating habits, but also involve physical and emotional changes in individuals. These habits can lead to several consequences on health and quality of life. To point out the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the lives of individuals with eating disorders and report its consequences on the quality of medical care, interpersonal relationships, and mental health in the context of social isolation. Materials and Methods: A systematic review of scientific articles was carried out from August to December 2021. The target files for the study were written between the years 2019 to 2021. The modalities of articles included were cohort type, randomized clinical trials and non-randomized, and case reports. Finally, to evaluate the variables, the method “The GRADE approach” was used. Results: A total of 43 articles were found. The notorious negative impact on the mental health of patients during the pandemic was observed, whether due to social, economic, and even media situations. The emergence of three major problems stands out: social restrictions, functional impairments, and limitations of access to professional support. Consequently, as a way of seeking comfort, many people used food as a method of relief, increasing the intensity and incidence of overweight/obesity and worsening emotional well-being. On the other hand, other individuals started to practice excessive physical activity, which also becomes harmful. Another unfavorable factor for the health of individuals was the commitment to medical care, due to the various safety protocols and restrictions imposed against the spread of the virus and the population's own fear. Conclusion: The pandemic had a great impact on individual and collective quality of life, as evidenced by the studies found. However, its long-term consequences are still unclear. There was a proven accentuation in cases of psychiatric disorders (such as anxiety and depression) and in eating disorders, especially in the young adult population and, in general, individuals with a history of mental and eating disorders.

Actions aimed at reducing, reusing and recycling waste in the construction of buildings

Being responsible for the generation of more than 50% of urban solid waste poses incessant challenges to the construction industry. Commonly called rubble, civil construction waste (RCC) causes major environmental impacts when an order of priority of actions in forwarding the management of discarded materials is not observed. It is a situation that requires the application of practices that aim to reduce, reuse and recycle (3R's) the waste generated by civil construction at construction sites. This work aims to present good practice guidelines, through an action plan, for the reduction, reuse and recycling of RCC in construction sites. The methodology included a systematic review of scientific articles considering the indications of the PRISMA method (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses). It also included a field research, with seven case studies, with five works located in the city of Recife and two works located in the city of Caruaru, both in the State of Pernambuco, in which we sought to investigate waste management in the works and the actions reduction, reuse and recycling carried out at construction sites. The results showed the identification of reduction actions applied to the management of services, materials and equipment used in the execution of works and good practices of reuse and recycling for the main construction materials, such as: concrete, wood, plastic, plaster and metal. The main contribution of this work was to identify and describe good practice guidelines for better management of civil construction waste in terms of the 3R's.
 
 KEYWORDS: Reduction. reuse. Recycling.