ABSTRACT Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a public health issue affecting an increasing number of workers, representing a disease exacerbated by work with a high social, economic, and personal cost. The nature of the work performed, coupled with occupational risks in a hospital setting, significantly contribute to the disease's progression. This study aims to address the impact of this disease on work and the role of Occupational Health in the prevention of exposure to occupational risk factors in the hospital environment, which can contribute to the metabolic imbalance of type I diabetes mellitus. Methodology: The methodology included search in PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases, using keywords such as "diabetes mellitus, occupational medicine, risk factors and occupational health”. Filters were applied, considering publications from 2010 to 2024, totaling 463 works. Exclusion criteria focused on non-diabetes-related diseases, exclusive focus on Type II, and non-occupational approaches. Articles on diabetes and occupational health and safety published in Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional were also considered, in a total of five studies. Sources also included Direção Geral de Saúde Clinical Guidance, a national epidemiological study, and a technical manual on workplace diabetes, totaling 30 references in the discussion. Results: The authors report two cases of healthcare professionals from a hospital unit, both diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at the age of five. Case 1: A 35-year-old healthcare assistant with a history of depressive syndrome and recent diabetic retinopathy diagnosis. Case 2: A 57-year-old nurse with diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, undergoing treatment for osteomyelitis of the right big toe, without cardiovascular changes. In both they work or have worked in shifts, including night shifts, engaging in physically demanding tasks. Discussion/Conclusion: Diabetes is a chronic disease requiring continuous medical care and patient education, alongside support in preventing acute complications and reducing the risk of chronic complications. The incidence of new Type I Dm cases is higher between 12-14 years. During the transition to adulthood and entry into the job market, patients face disease stigma, treatment management challenges, and psychosocial workplace-related issues. Implementing preventive measures and monitoring these workers should help reduce work absenteeism, productivity loss, and income loss for the worker.

RESUMO Introdução: A Diabetes mellitus é um problema de Saúde Pública que afeta um número crescente de trabalhadores. Pode ser considerada uma doença agravada pelo trabalho com um elevado custo social, económico e pessoal. O tipo de trabalho realizado e as exposições a riscos laborais em contexto hospitalar, podem contribuir para a sua progressão, segundo alguns autores. Este trabalho pretende abordar o impacto desta patologia no trabalho e o papel da Saúde Ocupacional na evicção da exposição a fatores de risco laborais, em ambiente hospitalar, que contribuem para o descontrolo metabólico da Diabetes Melitus tipo I. Pretende-se identificar as exposições laborais que podem constituir fatores de risco modificáveis, interferem com a aptidão para o trabalho, podem aumentar a frequência de acidentes laborais e acelerar a progressão crónica da doença. Metodologia: Na metodologia de pesquisa e seleção de estudos utilizou as bases de dados PubMed, Science Direct e Google Scholar, com as palavras-chave “diabetes mellitus, occupational medicine, risk factors, occupational health”. Aplicaram-se filtros de revisão e revisão sistemática, considerando publicações de 2010 a 2024, totalizando 463 trabalhos. Critérios de exclusão incidiram em doenças não relacionadas à diabetes, exclusividade na tipo II e abordagens não ocupacionais. Foram ainda considerados os artigos sobre diabetes e saúde e segurança no trabalho publicados na Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional, num total de cinco estudos. Incluíram-se a Norma de Orientação Clínica da DGS, um estudo epidemiológico nacional e um caderno técnico sobre diabetes no local de trabalho, totalizando 30 fontes na discussão. Descrição dos casos: Os autores reportam dois casos de profissionais de saúde de uma unidade hospitalar, ambos com diagnóstico de Diabetes tipo I aos cinco anos de idade. Caso 1: Uma auxiliar de ação médica de 35 anos, com antecedentes pessoais de síndrome depressivo e diagnóstico recente de retinopatia diabética. Caso 2: Uma enfermeira de 57 anos com retinopatia e nefropatia diabética, neuropatia, em tratamento para uma osteomielite do 1º dedo do pé direito, sem alterações cardiovasculares. Ambas trabalham ou trabalharam por turnos, com trabalho noturno e com tarefas fisicamente exigentes. Discussão/Conclusão: A diabetes é uma doença crónica que requer cuidados médicos contínuos e educação do doente, juntamente com apoio na prevenção de complicações agudas e redução do risco de complicações crónicas. A incidência de novos casos de Dm tipo I é maior entre os 12-14 anos. Na transição para a idade adulta e entrada no mercado laboral, os doentes podem ser sujeitos ao estigma da doença, ter dificuldade na gestão do tratamento e/ou desafios psicossociais relacionados com o trabalho. A instituição de medidas preventivas e monitorização destes trabalhadores deverá ajudar a reduzir o absentismo laboral, a perda de produtividade e a perda de rendimento para o trabalhador.

Abstract This study investigates day-of-the-week effects in the digital market, with a focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum, spanning from July 1st, 2020, to December 31st, 2023, in the post-COVID-19 period. Employing parametric and non-parametric tests alongside the GARCH (1,1) model, market dynamics was analized. The findings indicate the presence of a day-of-the-week effect in Ethereum, characterized by notable return variations across different days, while Bitcoin exhibits no discernible calendar anomalies, suggesting enhanced market efficiency. Ethereum’s susceptibility to these effects underscores ongoing market complexities. Disparities in calendar anomalies stem from evolving market dynamics, methodological differences, and the speculative nature of cryptocurrency trading. Furthermore, the decentralized and global market complicates the accurate identification of market-wide effects. This study provides experimental findings on day-of-the-week effects in the digital market, facilitating investors in refining trading strategies and risk management. Further research is warranted to explore underlying mechanisms and monitor regulatory and technological developments for investor insights.

Resumen Este estudio investiga los efectos del día de la semana en el mercado digital, con un enfoque en bitcoin y ethereum, abarcando desde el 1º de julio de 2020 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2023, en el período posterior al COVID-19. Empleando pruebas paramétricas y no paramétricas junto con el modelo GARCH (1,1), se analizó la dinámica del mercado. Los hallazgos indican un efecto significativo del día de la semana en ethereum, caracterizado por notables variaciones de rendimiento entre diferentes días, mientras que bitcoin no muestra anomalías de calendario discernibles, lo que sugiere una mayor eficiencia del mercado. La susceptibilidad de ethereum a estos efectos subraya las complejidades actuales del mercado. Las disparidades en las anomalías del calendario surgen de la evolución de la dinámica del mercado, las diferencias metodológicas y la naturaleza especulativa del comercio de criptomonedas. Además, el mercado descentralizado y global complica la identificación precisa de los efectos en todo el mercado. Este estudio proporciona evidencia empírica sobre los efectos del día de la semana en el mercado de criptomonedas, lo que facilita a los inversionistas refinar las estrategias comerciales y la gestión de riesgos. Se justifica realizar más investigaciones para explorar los mecanismos subyacentes y monitorear los desarrollos regulatorios y tecnológicos para obtener información de los inversionistas.

Resumen El objetivo de este trabajo es estudiar la evolución de los requerimientos de divulgación de información sobre el directorio para las emisoras de acciones en el mercado de capitales argentino. La plantea una metodología de investigación cualitativa, empleando el análisis documental como técnica de recolección de datos. Se realiza un estudio comparativo de las responsabilidades y funciones del órgano de administración bajo diferentes normativas del Código de Gobierno Societario. La aplicación práctica de estos requisitos se analiza con un estudio de caso. Mediante análisis de contenido cualitativo se identifican nueve categorías relevantes: rol estratégico, rol de control, administración de riesgos, evaluación del directorio y organización formal, composición, selección y sucesión, capacitación, presidente del directorio y secretaría corporativa y remuneración.

Abstract The aim of this paper is to study the evolution of the disclosure requirements of information on the board of directors for issuers of shares in the Argentine capital market. The research methodology used is qualitative, using documentary analysis as a data collection technique. A comparative study is carried out on the responsibilities and functions of the administrative body under different regulations of the Corporate Governance Code. The practical application of these requirements is analyzed with a case study. Through qualitative content analysis, nine relevant categories are identified: strategic role, control role, risk management, performance evaluation and formal organization, composition, selection and succession, training, chairman of the board and corporate secretary, and remuneration.

Abstract Introduction/objective: This research aims to analyze the skills in information and communication technologies (ICT) required by the market for accountants in Brazil. Methodology: Content analysis was established as a methodological procedure, which involved checking 300 vacancies for accountants promoted by companies from all regions of Brazil. Results: The results indicate that, in addition to basic technical skills, such as knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and Microsoft packages, knowledge related to the use of ICT is required to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of communication, database analysis, the support of ICT in decision making, risk management and the optimization of organizational systems. The emphasis of the findings on communication highlights the accountant as a link between the accounting team and other areas of the company. The results also show that there are significant differences in ICT technical skills between hierarchical levels. Conclusions: Promoting the discussion of updating and improving ICT skills in the training of accounting professionals in Brazil is considered the main contribution of the study. Furthermore, there is a need for accounting professionals to invest in the acquisition and development of these technical skills in order to reach strategic and notable hierarchical positions in organizations.

Resumo Introdução/objetivo: esta pesquisa objetiva analisar as competências em tecnologias da informação e da comunicação (TIC) exigidas pelo mercado aos contadores no Brasil. Metodologia: estabeleceu-se como procedimento metodológico a análise de conteúdo, a qual envolveu a verificação de 300 ofertas de vagas para contador promovidas por empresas de todas as regiões do Brasil. Resultados: os resultados indicam que, além de competências técnicas básicas, tais como conhecimento em sistemas de gestão empresarial (ERP, em inglês) e pacotes Microsoft, são exigidos conhecimentos relacionados ao uso das TIC para aperfeiçoar a eficiência e a eficácia da comunicação, à análise de banco de dados, ao suporte das TIC nas tomadas de decisões, à gestão de riscos e à otimização de sistemas organizacionais. A ênfase dos achados acerca da comunicação ressalta o contador como elo entre a equipe contábil e as outras áreas da empresa. Os resultados também evidenciam que há diferenças significativas das competências técnicas das TIC entre os níveis hierárquicos. Conclusões: promover a discussão da atualização e do aprimoramento das competências em TIC na formação dos profissionais da contabilidade no Brasil é considerado como principal contributo do estudo. Além disso, constata-se a necessidade de os profissionais de contabilidade investirem na aquisição e no desenvolvimento dessas competências técnicas a fim de atingir posições hierárquicas estratégicas e destacáveis nas organizações.

Resumen Introducción/Objetivo: esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar las competencias en Tecnología de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) exigidas por el mercado para los contadores en Brasil. Metodología: el procedimiento metodológico adoptado fue el análisis de contenido, que involucró la verificación de 300 ofertas de empleo para contadores, promovidas por empresas de todas las regiones de Brasil. Resultados: los resultados indican que, además de las competencias técnicas básicas como el conocimiento en sistemas de planificación de recursos empresariales (ERP, por sus siglas en inglés) y paquetes Microsoft, se requieren conocimientos relacionados con el uso de las TIC para mejorar la eficiencia y eficacia de la comunicación, el de bases de datos, el apoyo de las TIC en la toma de decisiones, la gestión de riesgos y la optimización de sistemas organizacionales. La relevancia de los hallazgos sobre la comunicación destaca al contador como el vínculo entre el equipo contable y otras áreas de la empresa. También se evidencian diferencias significativas en las competencias técnicas en TIC entre los diferentes niveles jerárquicos. Conclusiones: como principales contribuciones del estudio, se destaca la necesidad de promover la discusión sobre la actualización y el perfeccionamiento de las competencias en TIC en la formación de los profesionales de la contabilidad en Brasil. Además, se señala la importancia de que los profesionales de la contabilidad inviertan en la adquisición y desarrollo de estas competencias técnicas, con miras a alcanzar posiciones jerárquicas estratégicas y destacadas en las organizaciones.

SIGNIFICANCE: The move away from LIBOR to new risk-free rates is crucial in finance. In this Commentary, I examine South Africa's readiness for transitioning from JIBAR to these new rates, especially regarding interest rate derivatives. I delve into how this shift impacts pricing, unique to South Africa's market. Using a mathematical model based on a 2 x 2 Wishart process, I analyse caplet pricing considering backward- and forward-looking rates. Comparing these caplet types reveals the complexities of pricing in this changing financial landscape. The insights shed light on challenges and opportunities for South Africa and the finance sector as JIBAR nears its end, emphasising the need for robust mathematical strategies in navigating this transition.

Abstract We analize the Mexican peso-US dollar exchange parity the volatility using three models in order to evaluate the exchange rate risk performance and the these models capability of modeling such risk. The period June 21st, 2017 to June 21st, 2022 is marked by singular events that pressed this exchange rate parity, making it of great interest to study the tools that can be used to measure this uncertainty besides the study of the exchange rate uncertainty itself. The arrival of a left- wing politician to the presidency was an unprecedented event. At the beginning of 2020 the price war in the oil market and the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic had important effects in the world economy. Finally, the war in Ukraine added pressures to the international trade of raw materials, inducing an inflationary episode with bad expectations about the economic performance around the world. The exchange rate scenarios posed by the aforesaid events provide us with a natural context to test which of the posited volatility models offers a better fit. Unanimously, the results under the three models suggest that during the first year of the President López Obrador period the exchange rate uncertainty was reduced compared to previous levels, returning again to those minor levels after the forced closure of economic activities due to the emergence of COVID-19, even though the exchange fluctuation band has been slightly higher than before the pandemic and the war on East Europe.

Resumen Analizamos la volatilidad de la paridad cambiaria peso-dólar mexicano utilizando tres modelos con el fin de evaluar el desempeño del riesgo cambiario y la capacidad de estos modelos para modelar dicho riesgo. El periodo comprendido entre el 21 de junio de 2017 y el 21 de junio de 2022 está marcado por eventos singulares que presionaron esta paridad cambiaria, por lo que es de gran interés estudiar las herramientas que se pueden utilizar para medir esta incertidumbre además de estudiar la propia incertidumbre cambiaria. La llegada de un político de izquierda a la presidencia fue un hecho sin precedentes. A principios de 2020, la guerra de precios en el mercado petrolero y la aparición de la pandemia de COVID-19 tuvieron efectos importantes en la economía mundial. Finalmente, la guerra en Ucrania sumó presiones al comercio internacional de materias primas, induciendo un episodio inflacionario con malas expectativas sobre el desempeño económico en todo el mundo. Los escenarios cambiarios planteados por los eventos mencionados nos proporcionan un contexto natural para probar cuál de los modelos de volatilidad postulados ofrece un mejor ajuste. De manera unánime, los resultados bajo los tres modelos sugieren que durante el primer año del periodo del presidente López Obrador la incertidumbre cambiaria se redujo en comparación con niveles anteriores, regresando nuevamente a esos niveles menores tras el cierre forzoso de actividades económicas por la aparición del COVID-19, a pesar de que la banda de fluctuación cambiaria ha sido ligeramente superior a la anterior a la pandemia y la guerra en Europa del Este.

Abstract: In the period 2006-2018, just over 6 000 km of gas pipelines were installed in Mexico to form a gas-electricity chain, using private investment attracted by a business model based on the extraction of public resources. Successive neoliberal governments hastily promoted, without planning criteria or risk minimization, a large market for private companies that provided natural gas transportation services for electricity generation, resulting in an overcapacity whose budgetary dimensions and costly flaws have been evidenced by the State’s public documentation. This article provides an interpretation of the extractivist-based privatization process in the Mexican natural gas sector and details the mechanisms of the business model of the well-known Energy Reform.

Resumen: En el periodo 2006-2018 fueron construidos poco más de 6 000 km de gasoductos en México para constituir la cadena gas-electricidad, mediante inversión privada atraída por un modelo de negocios basado en la extracción de recursos públicos. Los sucesivos gobiernos neoliberales promovieron apresuradamente, sin criterios de planeación ni de minimización de riesgos, un amplio mercado para las empresas privadas que brindaron el servicio de transporte de gas natural para generación eléctrica, resultando en una sobrecapacidad cuyas dimensiones presupuestales y costosas fallas han sido evidenciadas por la documentación pública del Estado. Este artículo aporta una interpretación del proceso privatizador de base extractivista en el sector del gas natural mexicano y detalla los mecanismos del modelo de negocios de la conocida Reforma Energética.

Abstract Purpose: This study analyzes the static and dynamic risk spillover between US/Chinese stock markets, cryptocurrencies and gold using daily data from August 24, 2018, to January 29, 2021. This study provides practical policy implications for investors and portfolio managers. Design/methodology/approach: The authors use the Diebold and Yilmaz (2012) spillover indices based on the forecast error variance decomposition from vector autoregression framework. This approach allows the authors to examine both return and volatility spillover before and after the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. First, the authors used a static analysis to calculate the return and volatility spillover indices. Second, the authors make a dynamic analysis based on the 30-day moving window spillover index estimation. Findings: Generally, results show evidence of significant spillovers between markets, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, cryptocurrencies and gold markets are net receivers of risk. This study provides also practical policy implications for investors and portfolio managers. The reached findings suggest that the mix of Bitcoin (or Ethereum), gold and equities could offer diversification opportunities for US and Chinese investors. Gold, Bitcoin and Ethereum can be considered as safe havens or as hedging instruments during the COVID-19 crisis. In contrast, Stablecoins (Tether and TrueUSD) do not offer hedging opportunities for US and Chinese investors. Originality/value: The paper's empirical contribution lies in examining both return and volatility spillover between the US and Chinese stock market indices, gold and cryptocurrencies before and after the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. This contribution goes a long way in helping investors to identify optimal diversification and hedging strategies during a crisis.

Abstract Purpose: This paper makes a novel attempt to estimate the potential impact of credit risk on foreign direct investment (FDI hereafter), thereby focusing on a completely unexplored area in the existing empirical literature. Design/methodology/approach: To provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between credit risk and FDI inflows, the study incorporates all the eight-member economies of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC hereafter) and analyzes a panel data set, over the period 2011 to 2019, extracted from the World Development Indicators, using the suitable econometric techniques for the efficient estimations of the specified models. Findings: The results indicate a negative and statistically significant relationship between the credit risk of the banking sectors and FDI inflows. Similarly, market size and inflation rate appear to be the two other main factors behind the increasing FDI inflows in the SAARC member economies. Interestingly, the size of the market became irrelevant in attracting FDI inflows when the Indian economy is excluded from the sample due to its higher economic weight. On the other hand, FDI inflows are not dependent on the level of trade openness, with most of the specifications showing either an insignificant or negative coefficient of the variable. Practical implications: The obtained results are unique and robust to alternative methodologies, and hence, the SAARC economies could consider them as the critical inputs in formulating the appropriate policies on FDI inflows. Originality/value: The findings are unique and original. The authors have established a relationship between credit risk and FDI for the first time in the SAARC context.

ABSTRACT: Pork price fluctuations are closely related to the national economy and people’s livelihoods in China. Based on the monthly pork price fluctuations in China from January 2011 to August 2022, this study uses ARCH family models to assess the characteristics and laws of these fluctuations in China. The pork price fluctuations show obvious clustering, with external shock information from the previous month affecting the pork price in the following period; the pork market price is characterized by risk compensation, with the high risk of pork supply driving the pork price up. In addition, the pork price fluctuations are characterized by asymmetry, with a greater impact of good than of bad news on the pork price. Due to the pork industry’ low entry threshold and the existence of sunk costs, positive information on the pork market has a stronger impact on price fluctuations than negative information. To guide pork supply, we recommend improving monitoring and early-warning mechanisms in the pork market to identify the pork price volatility threshold and measure the price volatility. In addition, price index insurance products should be constantly strengthened, with different types of insurance products being offered to meeting the insurance demand of various sectors in the pig meat supply chain. ABSTRACT peoples people s 201 2022 clustering period compensation up addition asymmetry industry costs earlywarning early warning strengthened chain 20 202 2

RESUMO: As flutuações do preço da carne suína estão intimamente relacionadas à economia nacional e à subsistência das pessoas. Com base na flutuação mensal do preço da carne suína na China de a janeiro de 2011 a agosto de 2022, este estudo usa os modelos da família ARCH para avaliar as características e as leis das flutuações do preço da carne suína na China. Nossos estudos mostraram que as flutuações do preço da carne suína apresentam agrupamento óbvio, e as informações de choque externo do mês anterior irão interferir no preço da carne suína no período seguinte. O preço de mercado da carne suína tem as características de “risco de recompensa”, e o “alto risco” do preço da carne suína. Observa-se uma tendência de alta, mostrando que as oscilações do preço da carne suína são caracterizadas por assimetria. Devido ao baixo limiar de entrada da indústria de suínos e à existência de “sinking cost”, as informações positivas sobre o mercado de suínos têm um impacto mais forte nas flutuações de preços do que as informações negativas. Recomenda-se melhorar o monitoramento do mercado de carne suína e o mecanismo de alerta precoce, esclarecer e identificar o limite de volatilidade do preço da carne suína e melhorar o sistema de seguro financeiro da indústria suína. RESUMO pessoas 201 2022 óbvio seguinte risco recompensa, recompensa , recompensa” alto Observase Observa se alta assimetria sinking cost, cost cost” negativas Recomendase Recomenda precoce 20 202 2

Abstract Fish consumption is the main path of human exposure to Hg and may represent a risk to public health, even with low Hg concentrations in fish, if consumption rates are high. This study quantifies, for the first time, the Hg concentrations in nine most commercialized species in the São Luís (MA) fish market, where fish consumption is high, and estimates human exposure. Average Hg concentrations were highest in carnivorous species, yellow hake (Cynoscion acoupa) (0.296 mg kg-1), the Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) (0.263 mg kg-1), whereas lowest concentrations were recorded in iliophagous Mullets (Mugil curema) (0.021 mg kg-1) and the Shorthead drum Larimus breviceps (0.025 mg kg-1). Significant correlations were observed between Hg concentrations and fish length in two species: the Coco-Sea catfish (Bagre bagre) and the Atlantic bumper (Chloroscombrus crysurus), but not in the other species, since they presented relatively uniform size of individuals and/or a small number of samples. Risk coefficients, despite the relatively low Hg concentrations, suggest that consumers should limit their consumption of Yellow hake and Atlantic croaker, as they can present some risk to human health (EDI > RfD and THQ > 1), depending on the frequency of their consumption and the consumer’s body weight. high quantifies time MA (MA market Cynoscion acoupa 0.296 0296 0 296 (0.29 kg1, kg1 kg 1 , Micropogonias undulatus 0.263 0263 263 (0.26 Mugil curema 0.021 0021 021 (0.02 kg-1 0.025 0025 025 kg1. . CocoSea Coco Sea Bagre bagre Chloroscombrus crysurus, crysurus crysurus) andor or samples coefficients EDI 1, 1) consumer s weight 0.29 029 29 (0.2 0.26 026 26 0.02 002 02 (0.0 kg- 0.2 2 (0. 0.0 00 0. (0 (

ABSTRACT This study aimed to analyze the economic viability of the implementation of a mechanized harvesting of broilers where the activity is carried out entirely manually. The viability indicators used were net present value (NPV), net future value (NFV), net uniform value (NUV), discounted payback (DP), and internal rate of return (IRR). Scenario analysis, sensitivity, and Monte Carlo simulation were performed in the present study. The results showed that the initial investment was US$ 1,868,302.76. The average price paid by the slaughterhouse to third-party manual harvesting companies was US$ 18.17 per thousand broilers, which was converted into revenue in the cash flow of the project. The cash flow result was positive at US$ 22,256.14 over the entire study period considering a daily catch of 144 thousand broilers. The results of the economic viability analysis were NPV of US$ 64,786.23, NFV of US$ 333,382.11, NUV of US$ 735.19, DP of 13.82 years, IRR of 0.965 monthly, and modified IRR of 0.933 monthly. These values prove the economic viability of implementing the project considering the market conditions at the time of the study. The analysis of scenarios showed great sensitivity to the exchange rate and the price of fuels. The Monte Carlo simulation highlighted a moderate risk of negative NPV, emphasizing the importance of considering this variable when making decisions. Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of mechanized harvesting, such as increased efficiency and reduced labor costs, make it a promising alternative to manual harvesting, even for small to medium-sized poultry industries. manually , (NPV) NFV, (NFV) NUV, (NUV) DP, (DP) IRR. . (IRR) US 186830276 1 868 302 76 1,868,302.76 thirdparty third party 1817 18 17 18.1 2225614 22 256 14 22,256.1 6478623 64 786 23 64,786.23 33338211 333 382 11 333,382.11 73519 735 19 735.19 1382 13 82 13.8 years 0965 0 965 0.96 monthly 0933 933 0.93 fuels decisions challenges costs mediumsized medium sized industries (NPV (NFV (NUV (DP (IRR 18683027 86 30 7 1,868,302.7 181 18. 222561 2 25 22,256. 647862 6 78 64,786.2 3333821 33 38 333,382.1 7351 73 735.1 138 8 13. 096 96 0.9 093 93 1868302 3 1,868,302. 22256 22,256 64786 64,786. 333382 333,382. 735. 09 9 0. 186830 1,868,302 2225 22,25 6478 64,786 33338 333,382 18683 1,868,30 222 22,2 647 64,78 3333 333,38 1868 1,868,3 22, 64,7 333,3 186 1,868, 64, 333, 1,868 1,86 1,8 1,

ABSTRACT: We use the ARIMA-GARCH model to estimate the shocks of COVID-19 on Chinese agricultural markets and utilize the ARDL-ECM model to estimate the integration relationships between Chinese and international agricultural markets which are based on the effective market hypothesis theory and daily trading data of US, UK, China and India. The main study findings showed that COVID-19 has a significant negative impact on agricultural product market, specifically, India suffered with the greatest negative impact, followed by the UK, the US and China. Further, this study results revealed that Chinese grain markets that are considered strategic places have not been separated from international markets, but there still exist segmentation phenomena among non-strategic agricultural markets. ABSTRACT ARIMAGARCH ARIMA GARCH COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 ARDLECM ARDL ECM UK specifically Further nonstrategic non COVID1 1 COVID-

RESUMO: Utilizamos o modelo ARIMA-GARCH para estimar os choques da COVID-19 nos mercados agrícolas chineses e utilizamos o modelo ARDL-ECM para estimar as relações de integração entre os mercados agrícolas chineses e internacionais que se baseiam na teoria da hipótese de mercado eficaz e nos dados comerciais diários dos EUA, Reino Unido, China e Índia. As principais conclusões do estudo mostram que a COVID-19 tem um impacto negativo significativo no mercado de produtos agrícolas, especificamente, a Índia sofreu o maior impacto negativo, seguida pelo Reino Unido, pelos EUA e pela China. Além disso, os resultados deste estudo revelam que os mercados chineses de cereais, considerados locais estratégicos, não foram separados dos mercados internacionais, mas ainda existem fenômenos de segmentação entre os mercados agrícolas não estratégicos. RESUMO ARIMAGARCH ARIMA GARCH COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 ARDLECM ARDL ECM Unido especificamente disso cereais estratégicos COVID1 1 COVID-

Abstract This article describes research conducted to determine which variables influence the opportunity evaluation by emerging market entrepreneurs. The study was conducted with quantitative research techniques, using data from 124 entrepreneurs in micro and small Brazilian enterprises. Hypotheses were tested with confirmatory analyses and using Structural Equations Modelling. According to previous research, results demonstrated that the smaller the perceived risk, the more positively the entrepreneurs will evaluate opportunities, affecting their propensity to act. However, the results of tests to measure correlations between the occurrence of cognitive biases and other variables were not significant, contradicting previous work that has stated that correlations exist. The findings support the concept that variables ignored when analysing our decision-making process are relevant to the result of our decisions. Besides, they may result in inconsistent illusions that can lead the decision-maker into unwarranted confidence in their capacity to understand whether an assessment of opportunity, which is inherent to the entrepreneurial process, is truly an opportunity or an illusion. techniques 12 enterprises Modelling risk opportunities act However significant exist decisionmaking decision making decisions Besides decisionmaker maker illusion 1

Resumo Este artigo descreve uma pesquisa realizada para determinar quais variáveis influenciam a avaliação de oportunidades por empreendedores de mercados emergentes. O estudo foi realizado com técnicas de pesquisa quantitativa, utilizando dados de 124 empreendedores de micro e pequenas empresas brasileiras. As hipóteses foram testadas com análises confirmatórias e usando Modelagem de Equações Estruturais. De acordo com pesquisas anteriores, os resultados demonstraram que quanto menor o risco percebido, mais positivamente os empreendedores avaliarão as oportunidades, afetando sua propensão a agir. No entanto, os resultados dos testes para medir as correlações entre a ocorrência de vieses cognitivos e outras variáveis não foram significativos, contrariando trabalhos anteriores que afirmavam a existência de correlações. Os achados apoiam o conceito de que variáveis ignoradas ao analisar nosso processo decisório são relevantes para o resultado de nossas decisões. Além disso, pode resultar em ilusões inconsistentes as quais podem levar o tomador de decisão a uma confiança injustificada em sua capacidade de entender se uma avaliação de oportunidade, inerente ao processo empreendedor, é realmente uma oportunidade ou uma ilusão. emergentes quantitativa 12 brasileiras Estruturais percebido agir entanto significativos decisões disso empreendedor ilusão 1

Resumo Introdução O trabalho é um dos principais determinantes do estado geral de saúde. Para pessoas que sofrem de transtorno mental grave, conseguir um emprego é um ponto crucial em sua recuperação, razão pela qual encontrar, adquirir e manter um emprego são objetivos fundamentais para intervenções de terapia ocupacional nessa população. Objetivo Conhecer os resultados das intervenções de terapia ocupacional baseadas no modelo Individual Placement and Support sobre a inserção no mercado de trabalho e a qualidade de vida de pessoas com transtorno mental grave. Método Uma revisão foi conduzida de acordo com os critérios estabelecidos pelo Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). As buscas foram realizadas nos seguintes bancos de dados: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus e Cochrane. O risco de viés foi avaliado usando a ferramenta Review Manager Web. O protocolo de revisão foi registrado no PROSPERO: CRD42023418778. Resultados Doze estudos foram incluídos. A idade dos participantes variou de 18 a 53 anos, com predominância do sexo masculino. Os resultados vocacionais demostram que a taxa de emprego foi pelo menos 20% maior no grupo de apoio individualizado ao emprego do que no grupo controle. Não foram encontrados achados conclusivos para os resultados não vocacionais. Conclusão : Os resultados sugerem que esse modelo é eficaz na integração ocupacional de pessoas com transtorno mental grave. São necessários estudos futuros com maior rigor metodológico para confirmar a eficácia desse modelo em variáveis não profissionais. saúde grave recuperação encontrar população MetaAnalyses Meta Analyses PRISMA. PRISMA . (PRISMA) dados PubMed Science Cochrane PROSPERO CRD42023418778 CRD incluídos 1 5 anos masculino 20 controle profissionais (PRISMA CRD4202341877 2 CRD420234187 CRD42023418 CRD4202341 CRD420234 CRD42023 CRD4202 CRD420 CRD42 CRD4

Abstract Introduction Employment is one of the main determinants of general health status. For people suffering from serious mental disorders, obtaining a job is a crucial point in their recovery, which is why finding, acquiring, and maintaining a job are fundamental objectives for occupational therapy interventions with this population. Objective Find out the results of occupational therapy interventions based on the Individual Placement and Support model in the labor market insertion and quality of life of people with severe mental disorders. Method A review was conducted according to the criteria established by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Searches were carried out in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane. Risk of bias was assessed using the Review Manager Web tool. The review protocol was registered at PROSPERO: CRD42023418778. Results Twelve studies were included. Participants ranged in age from 18 to 53 years, with predominance of males. Vocational results show that the employment rate was at least 20% higher in the individualized employment support group than in the control group. No conclusive findings were found for non-vocational outcomes. Conclusion The results suggest that this model is effective in the employability of people with severe mental disorders. Future studies with greater methodological rigor are needed to confirm the effectiveness of this model in non-professional variables. status disorders recovery finding acquiring population MetaAnalyses Meta Analyses PRISMA. PRISMA . (PRISMA) databases PubMed Science Scopus Cochrane tool PROSPERO CRD42023418778 CRD included 1 5 years males 20 nonvocational non vocational outcomes nonprofessional professional variables (PRISMA CRD4202341877 2 CRD420234187 CRD42023418 CRD4202341 CRD420234 CRD42023 CRD4202 CRD420 CRD42 CRD4

Resumen Introducción El empleo es uno de los principales determinantes del estado general de salud. Para las personas que padecen un trastorno mental grave obtener un empleo supone un punto crucial en su recuperación por lo que la búsqueda, adquisición y mantenimiento de un empleo son objetivos fundamentales para las intervenciones de terapia ocupacional en esta población. Objetivos Conocer los resultados de las intervenciones de terapia ocupacional basadas en el modelo Individual Placement and Support sobre la inserción laboral y la calidad de vida de personas con trastorno mental grave. Método Se empleó la declaración PRISMA según los criterios establecidos por Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Las búsquedas se realizaron en las bases de datos: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus y Cochrane. El riesgo de sesgo se evaluó con la herramienta Review Manager Web. El protocolo de revisión se registró en PROSPERO: CRD42023418778. Resultados Se incluyeron 12 estudios. El rango de edad de los participantes oscila entre los 18 y 53 años, predominando el género masculino. Los resultados vocacionales demuestran que la tasa de empleo fue al menos un 20% mayor en el grupo de apoyo individualizado al empleo que en el grupo control. No se encontraron hallazgos concluyentes para los resultados no vocacionales. Conclusión Los resultados sugieren que este modelo es efectivo en la inserción laboral de las personas con trastorno mental grave. Son necesarios futuros estudios con mayor rigor metodológico para confirmar la eficacia de este modelo en las variables no vocacionales. salud búsqueda población MetaAnalyses. MetaAnalyses Meta Analyses. Analyses Meta-Analyses datos PubMed Science Cochrane PROSPERO CRD42023418778 CRD 1 5 años masculino 20 control CRD4202341877 2 CRD420234187 CRD42023418 CRD4202341 CRD420234 CRD42023 CRD4202 CRD420 CRD42 CRD4