bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Detect the Cardiovascular Disease's in Initial Phase using a Range of Feature Selection Techniques of ML
Authors: Goad Prashant Maganlal , J Deore Pramod
Published: May 2024

Heart-related conditions remain the foremost global cause of mortality. In 2000, heart disease claimed around 14 million lives worldwide, a number that surged to approximately 620 million by 2023. The aging and expanding population significantly contribute to this rising mortality trend. However, this also underscores the potential for significant impact through early intervention, crucial for reducing fatalities from heart failure, where prevention plays a pivotal role. The aim of the present research is to develop a prospective ML framework that can detect important features and predict cardiac conditions as an early stage using a variety of choice of features strategies. The Features subsets that were chosen were designated as FST1, FST2, and FST3, respectively. Three distinct methods, including correlation-based feature selection, chi-square and mutual information, were used for picking features. Next, the most confident theory & the most appropriate feature selection were identified using six alternative machine learning models: Logistical Regression (LR) (AL1), the support vector  Machine (SVM ) (AL2), K-nearest neighbor (K-NN)  (AL3), Random forest (RF) model (AL4), Naive Bayes (NB) model (AL5), and Decision Tree (DT) (AL6). Ultimately, we discovered that, with 95.25% accuracy, 95.11% sensitivity, 95.23% specificity, 96.96 area below receiver operating characteristic and 0.27 log loss, the random forest model offered the most excellent results for F3 feature sets. No one has investigated coronary artery disease forecasting in depth; however, our study evaluates multiple statistics (specificity, sensitivity, accuracy, AUROC, and log loss) and uses multiple attribute choices to improve algorithms success for important features. The suggested model has considerable promise for medical use to speculate CVD find in Precursor at a minimal cost and in a shorter amount of time as well as will assist limited experience physician to take right decision based on the results of the used model combined with specific criteria.
Study on the Benefits of the Implementation of Green Building Rating in Malaysia
Authors: Lam Wong Hon , Wong Chee Fui , Tan Ooi Kuan , Yap Boon Hui
Published: May 2024

A green building is a sustainable design incorporating environmentally friendly practices in its construction and management. The objective of green building development is to reduce the negative impact of buildings on the environment by mitigating carbon dioxide emissions. Several countries worldwide, including Malaysia have established rating tools under the World Green Building Council to measure sustainability for various types of development. The goal is to encourage all nations to promote green building and replace conventional methods that harm the environment. In Malaysia, two of the most commonly used assessment tools for green building are GBI and GreenRE. The Malaysian government has implemented various policies to manage the construction process of green buildings, such as the National Green Technology Policy, Green Performance Assessment System, and the establishment of Green Technology Master Plan for managing green operations. However, green building projects in Malaysia are still in the formative stage, indicating that the construction industry in Malaysia is still in its infancy with regard to sustainable development. This study aims to investigate the perceived benefits of implementing Green Building Rating Tools in Malaysia. Specific factors that enable company readiness to adopt rating tools include benefits to occupants, facility management, and environmental sustainability. The research methodology used in this study was quantitative, employing a questionnaire survey with 140 respondents. The findings indicate that Facility Management and Environmental Sustainability are significantly related to Company's Readiness to adopt Green Building Rating. It is crucial for policymakers to provide incentives to project teams (developers, consultants, and contractors) to increase awareness about green construction and its implementation.
Pengaruh Kerjasama Tim, Komunikasi, dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Redo Julius , Haris Abdul , Nursito Sarwono
Published: May 2024

Performance is an effort made by an employee to carry out a responsibility given by the company. Performance is a serious concern to achieve company success because without its presence the company will experience difficulty in achieving the desired targets. This research aims to examine the influence of teamwork, communication and work discipline on performance. The sample consisted of 81 employees from one company in Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The method used is a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires to respondents. The research instrument was tested using validity and reliability tests. Next, the collected data was analyzed using multiple linear regression tests using SPSS 25. The research findings showed that teamwork had a positive but not significant effect on performance. Meanwhile, communication and work discipline have a positive and significant effect on employee performance.
Cutting edge technologies for the evaluation of Plant-based food and meat Quality: A Comprehensive review
Authors: Nurul Alam AMM , Hashem MA , Matar AM , Ali MS , Monti JA , Hossain MJ , Yusuf HM , Mia N
Published: May 2024

Assessing the food quality is essential to confirm the safety, nutritional value, and sensory attractiveness of the food we ingest. Due to the globalization of food industry and concerns over food security have resulted to a greater demand from consumers for safe and nutritious food. As a result, there is a need for manufacturers to develop cutting edge technologies for recognizing and determining food quality. Presently, stakeholders in the food industry encounter the challenge of ensuring food quality and safety. Producers need to meet sustainable and environmentally robust food production standard, extended shelf life, sensory quality, nutritional value, and functional properties. The general analytical practices identify the primary metabolites for whole food quality which solely verifies the total composition of nutritional metrics. In present days consumers concentrate of functional quality of food items. So, it is essential to examine secondary metabolite compounds, enzymes and other functional quality, authenticity of food items, sources that are critical for health, development, safety, and other aspects of consumer well-being. This review paper seeks to examine the different aspects of evaluating food quality and the methods used to ensure that the food we consume meets the required criteria. Furthermore, it discusses cutting edge technologies for assessing especially secondary metabolites, enzyme functions, functional quality of food items, verifying food authenticity to optimize food manufacturing processes.
OSINT (OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE) Exploring the Power of Open Source Intelligence in Modern Decision-Making
Authors:   IT, IIMT College of Engineering, Greater Noida, Kumar Nitish
Published: May 2024

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has emerged as a powerful tool in the information age, offering valuable insights to individuals, organizations, and governments. This paper explores the significance of OSINT in contemporary decision-making processes, highlighting its role in providing timely, relevant, and actionable information from publicly available sources. The first section elucidates the concept of OSINT, delineating its scope, sources, and methodologies. OSINT encompasses a wide array of publicly accessible information, including social media posts, news articles, government reports, and academic publications. Leveraging advanced data mining, web scraping, and analytical techniques, OSINT practitioners sift through this vast trove of data to extract pertinent insights. The subsequent section delves into the multifaceted applications of OSINT across various domains. In the realm of national security, OSINT aids in threat assessment, geopolitical analysis, and monitoring of adversarial activities. Law enforcement agencies utilize OSINT for criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, and identifying emerging trends. Moreover, businesses employ OSINT for competitive intelligence, market research, and brand monitoring, gaining a competitive edge in dynamic markets. The paper also examines the ethical and privacy implications inherent in OSINT practices. While OSINT offers unprecedented access to information, it raises concerns regarding privacy infringement, misinformation propagation, and algorithmic biases. Safeguarding individual privacy rights and ensuring data accuracy are imperative considerations in the ethical utilization of OSINT. Furthermore, the paper discusses the evolving landscape of OSINT technologies and methodologies. Advancements in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning have revolutionized OSINT capabilities, enabling automated data collection, sentiment analysis, and predictive modeling. However, these technological advancements also pose challenges in terms of information overload, data veracity, and algorithmic transparency.
Content Summarization and Question Answering System Using LLM
Authors:   School of CIT  REVA University  Bengaluru, India, S Manikanta
Published: May 2024

This paper presents a novel approach to content summarization, a pivotal task in information processing and knowledge extraction. Our methodology integrates cutting-edge technologies, including large language models (LLMs) and ad-vanced retrieval techniques, to efficiently distill extensive textual data into concise and informative summaries. By leveraging Anyscale LLMs for language comprehension and employing prompt engineering for model guidance, we propose a frame-work that prioritizes efficient document indexing and rapid retrieval using DuckDB vector stores. Additionally, we introduce the RetrievalQAWithSourcesChain framework, which combines LLMs with retrievers for proficient question answering. Em-pirical validation demonstrates the efficacy of our approach in generating high-quality content summaries with minimal manual intervention, thereby enhancing information retrieval and knowledge extraction processes. Index Terms—LLMs, Anyscale, prompt engineering, document indexing, DuckDB, vector stores, RetrievalQAWithSourcesChain framework, question answering, empirical validation
MACHINE LEARNING AND NLP BASED RESUME PARSING FRAMEWORK FOR E-RECRUITMENT
Authors:   Student of BE. Dept. of Information Technology MET-IOE, Nashik, India, Nikam, Snehal
Published: May 2024

The growth of the Indian recruitment market has led to the emergence of specialized recruitment agencies that leverage machine learning models to streamline the recruitment process and deliver the right talent to their clients. So, the proposed model has the potential benefits of the ML model to modify the hiring process and make it more efficient and fairer. By using NLP approaches, you can extract valuable information from resumes and provide accurate ratings based on the requirements of the company. With careful testing and refinement, your web portal could be a valuable resource for both job applicants and hiring managers alike. In addition, you could consider incorporating features such as personalized feedback and suggestions for improvement in the resume. This can help applicants to understand where they may be falling short and how they can improve their chances of being hired.
Review Paper- A Study of Credit Management Policies and Loan Disbursement Operations of Co-operative Bank
Authors:   Student of Master of Management Studies, Alamuri Ratamala Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mumbai University,, S Miss Arati
Published: May 2024

This study is conducted to know Credit Policy and Loan Disbursement Operations of Co- operative Bank. Co-operative bank provides variety of credit facilities as per customer’s needs. This facilitates can be for short term or loan term. The loan growth and performance of bank is required level or not it is also assessed in this study. This study confirms that Co- operative bank should maintain a good relation with its customers to increase the profitability. To increase total number of borrowers the bank should provide all the necessary information to their customers and should provide attractive rate of interest. KEYWORDS Banking guide, Credit Term, Interest, Credit Period, Credit Policy, Collateral, Capacity, Margin, Credit Limit
OPTIMAL LOCATION OF AN IDEAL TRANSFORMER UPFC MODEL USING OPF FIRST-ORDER SENSITIVITIES
Authors:   St. ANN’S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, CHIRALA, SWATHI PAGADAM
Published: May 2024

This paper presents a screening technique for greatly reducing the computation involved in determining the optimal location of a unified power flow controller (UPFC) in a power system. The first-order sensitivities of the generation cost with respect to UPFC control parameters are derived. This technique requires running only one optimal power flow (OPF) to obtain UPFC sensitivities for all possible transmission lines. To implement a sensitivity-based screening technique for guidance in optimally locating a single UPFC in a power system, we propose a new UPFC model, wrach consists of an ideal transformer with a complex turns ratio and a variable shunt admittance. In this model, the UPFC control variables do not depend explicitly on UPFC input and output currents and voltages. Accordingly, this model does not require adding extra buses for UPFC input and output terminals. IEEE five-, 14- and 30-bus systems were used to frustrate the technique. Index Terms-Flexible ac transmission systems (FACTS), FACTS location, first-order sensitivity, optimal power flow (OPF), screening technique, unified power flow controller (UPFC), UPFC ideal transformer model, UPFC placement, UPFC uncoupled model. This study focuses on the development of an Ideal Transformer Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) model and its integration with Optimal Power Flow (OPF) first-order sensitivities analysis for determining optimal UPFC locations in power systems. The abstract outlines the significance of UPFCs in enhancing power system stability and efficiency by controlling voltage and power flow. It highlights the objectives of the research, including the development of the UPFC model, analysis of OPF first-order sensitivities, and their combined application for screening optimal UPFC locations. The study aims to contribute to the improvement of power system operation and control through strategic UPFC placement. The abstract provides a concise overview of the study, summarizing the key aspects of the research. It outlines the development of an ideal transformer Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) model, the analysis of Optimal Power Flow (OPF) first-order sensitivities, and their application in determining optimal locations for UPFC installation in power systems
PHISHING - UNVIELLING ITS TECHNIQUES
Authors:   Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore,, R G Rahul
Published: May 2024

This study offers a detailed investigation of phishing attacks, a common cybersecurity danger aimed at individuals and organizations globally. It explores the reasons behind phishing attacks, which vary from making money to taking advantage of people's psychology. The research underscores the necessity for thorough detection systems and protective measures in order to effectively combat phishing. A study among knowledgeable individuals in the cybersecurity sector provides information on their awareness and vulnerability to phishing attempts. The results highlight how common phishing attacks are and the significance of grasping various attack vectors. KEYWORDS : Cyber Threat, Cyber Security, Phishing, Social Engineering, Identity Theft.
A STRONG AND PRACTICAL AUTHENTICATION MECHANISM USING PASSTEXT AND ONE MINUTE PASSCODE
Authors: M R, Ramya
Published: May 2024

In this modern world, hacking is growing faster, and there is no privacy for personal data. Therefore, we have decided to create passwords using new methods. This project demonstrates that there is no secret shared between the user and strangers; it presents a one minute challenge to unlock private data. Our project generates random codes minute by minute, and each password is only valid for just one minute, which is called OMP (One Minute Passcode). Therefore, the user doesn't know the correct password at all times. These passkeys are then sent to the user's mobile phone using the Twilio method, which is more secure and provided by Google to communicate through secret authentication methods and tokens. Thus, hacking becomes impossible with this level of complexity. In the future, if there's a possibility of hacking, we will update the cipher methods to unlock the data. Nowadays, the usage of PCs and mobile phones has increased rapidly. What if the passwords are not known by the user or strangers in this modern technology. Our project ensures privacy between users and hackers or strangers; secret passwords may sometimes be compromised, but random passwords will never be known to users or strangers. This idea is used here to maintain safety while unlocking our privacy or private sectors by creating random codes and sending them to the user's mobile IP value or number. We can easily unlock our device in a non-hackable form using brute force and Twilio, which are the main components of our data protection system. In the older authentication method, there were only 6-digit numbersto unlock data, which were available only for apps. Like an OTP, this method randomly generates a 6-digit code to unlock the private sector, which is available on the same phone or PC. This makes it easy for hackers to access details using your phone number or email. These passkeys are dynamic and not stable at all times, and theirsize istoo small. A relational database plays a major role here, we also use the emergency password method for user convenience. KEYWORDS: Security Authentication, Twilio, Database, Spyware attacks, Hacking, Password Authentication,Database.
INFLUENCE OF POLITICAL POWER ON INDIAN NEWS CHANNELS COVERAGE: A STUDY OF HATHRAS CASE 2020
Authors: Tiwari Anupam
Published: May 2024

This study investigates how political power influences the coverage of the Hathras 2020 case in Indian news media. They use a qualitative content analysis to investigate how political interests influence the framing, emphasis, and tone of cases in media reports. The study focuses on agenda-setting through political goals, prejudices, and sensationalism, all of which are linked to media integrity in India. A thorough examination of the coverage of the Hathras-Fall demonstrates the need of maintaining journalistic independence and transparency in the face of political interference. Keywords: Political hegemony, Media representation, Hathras tragedy, Broadcast journalism, Dalit women victimization, Societal impact
THE IMPACT OF IT EXPENSES ON THE NET PROFIT OF SBERBANK
Authors: Veselkov Viktor
Published: May 2024

The article discusses the impact of information technology (IT) costs on the activities of large companies, in particular, using the example of PJSC Sberbank.
An analysis of financial statements, data from surveys of managers and employees of these companies, expert interviews with representatives of IT companies, statistical and comparative analysis are carried out.
The results of the study are a high positive correlation between IT expenses and Sberbank’s net profit, identified using the Pearson correlation coefficient and the Spearman correlation coefficient. A linear regression model was also built, which shows that with an increase in IT costs by 1 billion rubles, net profit is expected to increase by approximately 4.63 billion rubles. (assuming that other factors affecting profit remain constant). The article concludes that investments in IT can contribute to the growth of net profits of large companies, but it is necessary to take into account other factors affecting financial results.
Based on the results of the study, it was revealed that paying special attention to development and implementation, regularly modernizing, ensuring uninterrupted operation and regularly training employees to work with information systems is an important indicator of positive financial performance of companies.
Analisis Pengelolaan Panen dan Pasca Panen Kopi Sebagai Faktor – Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kualitas Biji Kopi Robusta di Kota Pagar Alam
Authors: Maleachi Sandra
Published: May 2024

Pertanian merupakan sektor esensial penggerak pertumbuhan ekonomi yang menyerap banyak tenaga kerja dan memiliki peran strategis dalam pembangunan ekonomi nasional di Indonesia. Sektor pertanian berperan penting dalam menyediakan kebutuhan pangan, memasok bahan baku industri, dan menciptakan lapangan kerja. Kopi robusta mendominasi perkebunan kopi dengan sekitar 77 persen dari luas tanam, sedangkan sisanya adalah kopi arabika. Produktivitas kopi di Sumatera Selatan tidak terlalu tinggi, yaitu rata-rata untuk kopi Arabika mencapai 0,35 ton per hektar sedangkan untuk kopi Robusta adalah 0,47 ton per hektar. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis manajemen panen dan pasca panen kopi sebagai faktor yang mempengaruhi kualitas biji kopi robusta di kota Pagar Alam. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan melakukan perhitungan sehingga jawaban dari setiap rumusan masalah dapat ditemukan secara kuantitatif. Penelitian dilakukan pengolahan data menggunakan aplikasi Smart PLS versi 4.0. Kemudian hasil kuesioner dikelola yang menyimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dalam manajemen terhadap kualitas biji kopi dan variabel lainnya, yaitu terdapat pengaruh faktor terhadap kualitas biji kopi.
Zelf doen of laten doen?
Authors: Bokhorst Meike , 't Hart Paul , de Jonge Adriaan
Published: May 2024

Do it yourself or outsourcing? Strategic decisions for professional internal procurement and outsourcing of decentralised performance of duties

In 2015, the Dutch government decentralised a significant part of its responsibilities in the ‘social domain’ to local governments. Faced with these new social tasks, many municipalities opted to outsource them. Not all municipalities are satisfied with the quality of public services, and some are choosing to take on some of the tasks themselves again. However, municipalities face staff shortages and increasingly choose to hire external staff when outsourcing tasks. Whichever strategy municipalities choose, the provision of public services in the social domain demands a great deal of expertise in the field of good commissioning practices. In this article, we speak to 56 principals and contractors about the conditions and pitfalls of procurement. There is a trend towards municipalities putting more limits on outsourcing and instead taking tasks in the areas of participation, integration and debt relief into their own hands. There seems to be a preference for more public ownership and more relational forms of procurement focused on long-term goals. This also requires new knowledge building. The local government should be the ‘treasurer’ of the quality of public administration directing the quality of public services.
Clinical course in older patients diagnosed with syncope treated in Spanish emergency departments: results from the Emergency Department and Elder Needs-17 study
Authors: Moyano García Rocío , Piñera-Salmerón Pascual , Jacob Javier , González del Castillo Juan , Montero-Pérez Francisco Javier , Alquézar-Arbé Aitor , García-Lamberechts Eric Jorge , Aguiló Sira , Fernández-Alonso Cesáreo , Burillo-Putze Guillermo , Gil-Rodrigo Adriana , Llorens Pere , Salido Mota Manuel , Beddar Chaib Fahd , Pedraza García Jorge , Bretones Baena Sierra , Micheloud Giménez Dariela Edith , López Díez María Pilar , Moreno Martín Miguel , Rodríguez Romero María , Benavent Company Teresa , Valle Borrego Beatriz , Carrión Fernández Marina , Escudero Sánchez Carmen , Adroher Muñoz María , Miró Òscar
Published: May 2024

Objetivo. Investigar en una muestra no seleccionada de población mayor (65 o más años) atendida en servicios de urgencias hospitalarios (SUH) españoles por síncope los factores que se asociaron con la hospitalización, prevalencia de eventos adversos (EA) a 30 días y los factores asociados a estos entre los pacientes dados de alta desde urgencias. Métodos. Se incluyeron todos pacientes con 65 o más años diagnosticados de síncope durante una semana en 52 SUH españoles. Se recogieron datos de la situación clínica y el manejo en urgencias, que se compararon entre los pacientes hospitalizados y los dados de alta directamente desde urgencias. Estos últimos fueron seguidos durante 30 días y se identificaron aquellos que presentaron un EA combinado (reconsulta en urgencias u hospitalización relacionada con el evento índice y muerte por cualquier causa), y se investigaron los factores que predecían dicho EA combinado. Resultados. Se identificaron 477 pacientes con síncope. Hospitalizaron 67 (14%), de los que fallecieron 5 (7,5%) y la estancia mediana fue de 6 días (RIC 3-11). La comorbilidad incrementó la probabilidad de ingreso (OR: 2,172, IC 95%: 1,013-4,655). Entre los 410 pacientes dados de alta de urgencias (86%), el 9,2% tuvo un EA durante los 30 días siguientes (reconsulta a urgencias: 8,1%; hospitalización: 2,2%; muerte: 1,5%). Ningún factor se asoció con el riesgo de EA combinado a 30 días. Conclusión. La mayoría de los pacientes con 65 años o más atendidos en los SUH por síncope son dados de alta directamente desde urgencias, y los EA a los 30 días fueron poco frecuentes, pero difíciles de predecir. La hospitalización se relacionó con presencia de comorbilidad y ausencia de deterioro cognitivo.
“No limiar entre o amor e o ódio”: motivações e causalidades sobre o fenômeno do feminicídio no Brasil
Authors: Santos Antonio Nacílio Sousa dos , Melo Isabel Cristina Carlos Ferro , Carmo Francisca Maurilene do , Araújo Júnior Francisco de Assis de , Alves Ivanildo Ferreira , Andrade John Lenon Ferreira de , Anunciação Júnior Ovídio Ribeiro da , Silva Kadja Lemos
Published: May 2024

Em 2023, dados do Monitor de Feminicídio do Brasil (MFB), da Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL), demonstraram o crescimento do assassinato de mulheres por seus maridos ou ex-companheiros. O fenômeno do feminicídio tem crescido a cada ano, em todos os estados do país. Esse aumento do número de mortes de mulheres deve ser encarado como uma manifestação complexa com raízes em várias questões sociais, culturais, religiosas e econômicas. O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi trazer uma radiografia das motivações que estão por trás desse fato, bem como as causalidades que imperam no ato de matar sua companheira. Para isso, metodologicamente fizemos uso da pesquisa qualitativa, de cunho bibliográfico, com a perspectiva descritiva e compreensiva. Soma-se também o uso das normativas e legislações, como a Lei Maria da Penha (Brasil, 2006), e dados quantitativos do Laboratório de Estudos de Feminicídios (LESFEM) da Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL) atuais sobre o feminicídio no país. Teoricamente, recorremos aos trabalhos de Saffiotti (1995; 1987) e Bourdieu (1998). Os achados nos possibilitam afirmar que apesar dos esforços para combater a violência contra as mulheres, o fenômeno do feminicídio persiste devido a uma combinação de fatores culturais, sociais, econômicos e institucionais. Esses desafios exigem uma abordagem multifacetada e contínua para a diminuição do feminicídio no país, refletindo uma progressiva adoção da cultura de paz, promovendo o respeito, a igualdade e a não violência como valores fundamentais.
Adenocarcinoma colorretal com invasão de tecido perirrenal: relato de caso
Authors: Muniz Wesley Queiroz , Mota Mauro Fonseca Coelho , Lima Juan Diego Ferreira , Vara Brenda Elane Souza , Lopes Thiago de Lima , Coutinho Marco Antônio Pinto , Fonseca Aline Batista , Sousa Fabio Andre Jorge
Published: May 2024

Introdução: o câncer colorretal é a quarta neoplasia mais incidente no mundo, mais frequente em pacientes acima de 50 anos. O envolvimento com o sistema urinário é raro, sendo encontrado casos relacionados a fístulas enterro-vesicais em algumas situações. Objetivo: relatar o caso de um paciente adenocarcinoma colorretal com invasão de tecido perirrenal com fito de demonstrar achados clínicos do paciente e descrever a conduta médica tomada. Método: as informações foram obtidas por meio de revisão do prontuário médico, com história clínica no pré e pós-operatório, achados do exame físico, descrição de exames laboratoriais e tratamento realizado, além de revisão da literatura. Relato: trata-se de um paciente do sexo feminino de 48 anos iniciou com história de infecção do trato urinário de repetição há 1 ano, evoluindo com emagrecimento de aproximadamente 10 kg nos últimos 6 meses e piora do estado geral nas últimas 4 semanas, além de inapetência e anorexia. A ultrassonografia de loja renal e tomografia computadorizada de abdômen evidenciaram hidronefrose à direita. Durante o seguimento intraoperatório foi observada lesão de aspecto neoplásico de origem no cólon direito que invadia ureter direito e tecido perirrenal, o que justificava a hidronefrose à direita. Conclusão: o caso relatado e publicações levantadas trazem à luz a discussão do diagnóstico de uma situação complexa de adenocarcinoma colorretal com invasão de tecido perirrenal, no qual houve manifestações clínicas atípicas, a partir de uma história de infecção urinária recorrente. Por fim, a paciente teve boa evolução, sendo planejada quimioterapia adjuvante de acordo com o estadiamento estabelecido.
Uma revisão sistemática dos indicadores microbiológicos para avaliar a qualidade do solo agrícola
Authors: Pereira Amanda Eustachio , Silva Junior Osvaldo Leite da , Schmidt Filho Edison , Gasparotto Francielli , Paccola Edneia Aparecida de Souza
Published: May 2024

O solo desempenha um papel fundamental na ciclagem de nutrientes, na regulação do ciclo da água e na sustentabilidade da produção de alimentos. Preservar e melhorar a qualidade do solo é essencial para a sustentabilidade ambiental e a segurança alimentar global, pois um solo saudável é um solo biologicamente ativo, produtivo, capaz de armazenar água, sequestrar carbono, entre outros importantes serviços ambientais. O solo possui microrganismos que são essenciais nos processos de manutenção e a funcionalidade dos solos, como a degradação de compostos orgânicos, a ciclagem de nutrientes, fixação biológica de nitrogênio ou auxiliar as plantas em absorver os nutrientes. Eles podem ser   utilizados   como   bioindicadores sensíveis da   qualidade do
solo. Parâmetros  como a quantidade de carbono e nitrogênio na biomassa microbiana responde rapidamente a alterações nas práticas de manejo do solo, a respiração  basal do solo envolve a liberação do CO2 é produzido via decomposição da matéria orgânica do solo de forma rápida ou lenta dependendo do estresse dos microrganismos, já atividade enzimática microbiana é essencial para a ciclagem de nutrientes como por exemplo a enzimas fosfatase ácida, Arilsufatase e a β-glicosidase, os quais são responsáveis pela ciclagem do fósforo, a ciclagem do enxofre e a ciclagem de carbono respectivamente. Esses indicadores obtêm resposta rápidas das variações as quais podem ser revertidas promovendo a sustentabilidade agrícola e maior qualidade do solo.
A liberdade religiosa e a exploração excessiva da fé
Authors: Bastos Francisco Carlos da Silva , Silva Filho Daniel Rodrigues da
Published: May 2024

A liberdade religiosa é um direito fundamental assegurado na Constituição Federal (CF/88) que vai além do campo normativo, visto que, representa e garante a manifestação de crença, de fé e de religião das pessoas. No Brasil, diversos templos são inaugurados diariamente, o que levanta questionamentos sobre seus verdadeiros propósitos, sejam eles, o uso do direito de crença para confortar o espírito das pessoas ou simplesmente aliená-las e lucrar com isso. A religiosidade se tornou uma necessidade e uma busca incessante por acalento, mas o real motivo das pessoas dedicarem tanto tempo na busca pela fé é uma questão complexa que em muitos casos envolve a cobiça e a prática de atos ilícitos penais. Tomando por base essa reflexão indaga-se: como o Estado pode equilibrar os aspectos legais da liberdade religiosa com os limites da exploração da fé das pessoas? Quanto à metodologia, a pesquisa é bibliográfica - a partir da consulta em livros, artigos científicos de qualis A, dissertações e teses - e documental, a partir de leis, resoluções e jurisprudências. Foram utilizados métodos descritivos, analíticos e reflexivos. Como resultado, a pesquisa aponta para a necessidade da criação por parte do Estado de mecanismos de controle e acompanhamento da prática da liberdade, de modo a promover um cenário de equilíbrio entre os aspectos legais da liberdade religiosa e os limites da exploração da fé das pessoas.
Seed treatment with essential oils to control Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc
Authors: Santos Ananda Rosa Beserra , Dias Larisse Raquel Carvalho , Silva Paulo Henrique Soares da , Laranjeira Delson , Sobrinho Candido Athayde , Silva Luana Maria Alves da
Published: May 2024

The sclerotia wilt in cowpea caused by the fungus Sclerotium rolfsii has in chemical control an inefficient option. Essential oils have antifungal properties, constituting an alternative to agrochemicals. Here, we evaluated the efficiency of essential oils in the control of S. rolfsii, from seed treatment, as well as their effect on seed germination. Based on the diameter of the colonies of the fungus S. rolfssi submitted to a concentration of 8.0 ml/kg of seed-1, the oils of L. sidoides, L. origanoides and C. zehntneri reduced mycelial growth by 61.5, 67.2 and 40% respectively. The reduction in the percentage of germination occurred at the highest concentrations. The fungus was sensitive to all evaluated oils, being more sensitive to Lippia oils. Seed treatment with essential oils is effective at a concentration of 4.0 ml/kg-1.
Thermographic evaluation and sensible heat emission of quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) kept at different temperatures
Authors: Moura Paulyran Santos , Furtado Dermeval Araújo , Lopes Neto José Pinheiro , Rodrigues Raimundo Calixto Martins , Oliveira Airton Gonçalves de , Silva Ricardo de Sousa , Leite Luiza Lira , Arruda Tacila Rodrigues , Farias Brendo Júnior Pereira , Batista Yanka Beatriz Gonçalves
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research was to evaluate the surface temperature and sensible heat emission of Japanese quails kept in a climate chamber at different temperatures: 24.0, 27.0, 30.0 and 33.0°C. The surface temperature was obtained using thermographic images collected in five regions (head, wings, back, legs and crest), calculating the average surface temperature (ST), the gradient between ST and air temperature (AT) and heat emissions by convection and radiation. The experimental design used was entirely randomised, with four treatments and six replications. Surface temperature in all regions of the birds' bodies and ST rose as air temperature rose, and the gradient between ST and AT decreased as AT rose, a fact which can make it difficult for the animals to exchange sensible heat with the environment. The crest and feet had the highest and lowest ST values, respectively. The heat emitted by the birds through convection and radiation decreases as the ambient temperature rises, and of the total heat emitted, there was a predominance of convection.
Relações de gênero e vulnerabilidade na microrregião do Baixo Parnaíba Maranhense
Authors: Pereira Amanda Gomes , Colasante Tatiana , Santos Lucas Oliveira dos , Melo Angélica Lima , Lima Nyedja Rejane Tavares , Dantas Suelen Cipriano Milhomem
Published: May 2024

O presente trabalho busca apresentar os efeitos da pandemia da Covid-19 na vida das mulheres, sobretudo mães, chefes de famílias e universitárias que residem no Baixo Parnaíba Maranhense e na Região de Imediações do Delta das Américas. O vírus da Covid-19 transformou a realidade social, econômica e emocional dos brasileiros e brasileiras, porém teve uma consequência maior sobre a vida das mulheres, sendo essas as mais afetadas tanto pelo vírus como no aspecto financeiro e emocional; vivendo sobre duas perspectivas: ficar em casa e ver seus filhos passar fome ou quebrar o isolamento social, ficando assim vulneráveis ao vírus SARS-CoV-2. A pesquisa, iniciou a coleta de dados em 2020, voltando a coleta de dados em 2021. Assim, passado um ano do primeiro grupo focal, as informações obtidas tiveram detalhes novos, inseridos em outro tempo e espaço. A coleta de dados ocorreu de forma remota, utilizando como metodologia grupos focais, tendo como relevante a importância das falas dessas mulheres ao descrever as mudanças em seus cotidianos, como o surgimento de emoções, dificuldades e incertezas sobre o futuro, constatando “a fragilidade que está vivendo a sociedade brasileira e a insegurança social frente ao presente e ao futuro” (Koury, 2020). Desse modo, percebeu-se que a desigualdade e vulnerabilidade social com relação a pandemia tem classe, raça e gênero, como pode-se evidenciar nas falas das participantes, visto que o vírus afetou a renda econômica, a dinâmica dos afazeres domésticos e as perspectivas sobre o futuro.
Geertz, Clifford, Barth, Appadurai e Foucault: contribuições para a construção do conhecimento
Authors: Barbosa Marianne Sousa
Published: May 2024

O presente texto, oferece uma reflexão introdutória ao pensamento de Geertz, Clifford, Barth, Appadurai e Foucault acerca da construção do conhecimento. É possível observar, durante o texto, que cada teórico mencionado oferece uma contribuição diferente para a construção do conhecimento, mas todas são igualmente relevantes para o estudo das ciências sociais. Em Geertz, encontramos um posicionamento a favor de uma postura interpretativa e contextual dos fenômenos, que devem ser observados para, extrair conhecimentos; James Clifford apoia uma postura mais dialógica e polifônica da autoridade etnográfica, na construção do conhecimento; Barth, enfatiza que se quisermos desenvolver trabalhos seguros na antropologia, devemos estar atentos as correntes que cruzam as sociedades modernas, visto que na contemporaneidade provavelmente não encontramos nenhuma sociedade marcada por uma única corrente/tradição, pois são esses fluxos que marcam as complexidades destas; Appadurai, se posiciona de modo reflexivo e crítico diante dos modos tradicionais de se conceber a pesquisa etnográfica. Um ponto chave de seu pensamento consiste na necessidade de refletirmos sobre o modo como certas categorias são construídas, pois por vezes podemos utilizá-las sem atentar para sua gênese, comprometendo a construção do conhecimento. Foucault, por sua vez, reflete sobre a mecânica da produção do conhecimento e o processo de construção de verdades. Alegando que a verdade é centrada na forma de discursos científicos e nas instituições que a produzem.
I.L. MAYAK AS A REVIEWER OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE ON THE HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME
Authors: DEMENTYEVA V.V.
Published: May 2024

The subject of this study is a part of the scientific heritage of the Honored Professor of Moscow University, Iya Leonidovna Mayak (1922-2018), represented by her reviews on national and foreign monographs on Roman history, published in 1958-1999. The article deals with I.L. Mayak’s motives for writing the reviews, the methodological foundations of her analysis, her requirements for the source base and the historiographical rating of classical studies, their structure and the logic of presentation. It is noted that I.L. Mayak was opposed to dogmatism in the application of the theory of socio-economic formations as well as a hypercritical attitude to sources related to archaic Rome, the spread of which she considered to be the methodological consequence of Kantianism. It is shown that I.L. Mayak not only monitored the diffi cult process of rehabilitation of the ancient tradition as a source for studying the archaic Rome, but herself actively promoted this process, in particular by means of reviewing other people’s works. Th e study considers the requirements set out by I.L. Mayak for classical studies such as the need to provide a terminological analysis of sources data, to trace changes in the content of concepts over time, to show the possibility of various interpretations of the given facts. In the formulation of theoretical constructions I.L. Mayak considered essential to provide a concept against the background of the concepts introduced by predecessors, and if the problem was debatable, to indicate the view clearly and definitely. The analysis of reviews written by Iya Leonidovna allows us to conclude that they make it possible to expand our understanding of her academic views, especially on those problems of Roman history, which she did not directly examine in her monographs and articles, in particular, on the issue of preserving polis paradigm in the late Roma n Empire. Reviews by I.L. Mayak reflect her image memorable to many generations of historians: she was respectful to colleagues, however critical of their work, delicate in remarks, stringently academic in expressing her thoughts. The article shows the polemic sharpness and dialogic character of the reviews by I.L. Mayak.
RUSSIAN FOLK SONG ABOUT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR AS AN EXPRESSION OF PUBLIC DISCONTENT OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Authors: GORELIK B.M.
Published: May 2024

The folk song “Transvaal, Transvaal, My Country” emerged in the Russian Empire about 120 years ago. It happened in the wake of the extraordinary public interest in the first major armed conflict of the 20th century, the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902. The lyrics are based on a poem by a Saint-Petersburg poet, G. Galina. The song about the freedom struggle, which was waged by the people of a distant, but, like Russia, predominantly agrarian country, resonated with the early 20th-century Russian society. Its growing politicisation manifested itself in the keen interest that Russians took in the confrontation between two “peasant republics”, as Russian publicists termed them, and an empire, which had a strong army and a desire for expansion in the interests of its capital. The Russian song about a foreign war in Southern Africa became entrenched in Russian folklore and in Russian popular culture in general. A reason for the popularity of “Transvaal” in the Russian Empire was that the song enabled expressions of hope for social and political change in a form that was safe for the singer and his listeners under a repressive regime. The emergence and growing popularity of “Transvaal” coincided with the prevalence of protest sentiments in Russian society, among urban and rural residents, in the 1900s- 1910s. The song changed its meaning over the years. Sympathy for the Boers who fought against the British Empire was gradually replaced by sympathy for one’s compatriots. The Russian folk song, inspired by the events in South Africa, prompted people in the Russian Empire to reflect on their own living conditions and the future of their homeland.
Diseño de actividades de aprendizaje basadas en proyectos para fortalecer competencias en ciencias naturales
Authors: Camino-Herrera César , Mex-Álvarez Rafael , Jumbo-Jumbo Freddy , Bastidas-González Luis
Published: May 2024

El Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos (ABP) se consolidó como una estrategia educativa altamente efectiva. Este enfoque implicaba que los estudiantes participaran en proyectos prácticos que les permitían aplicar los conocimientos teóricos en situaciones reales, facilitando así un aprendizaje significativo y el desarrollo de habilidades esenciales para el siglo XXI. En el ámbito educativo, enfrentar desafíos como la motivación de los estudiantes y la aplicación práctica de lo aprendido era crucial, y el ABP emergía como una opción efectiva para abordar estas dificultades al ofrecer experiencias auténticas y contextualizadas.
La metodología empleada para esa revisión sistemática se centró en comprender a fondo las experiencias relacionadas con el diseño de actividades de ABP en ciencias naturales. La búsqueda minuciosa en bases de datos académicas relevantes reveló una evidencia sólida que respaldaba la efectividad del ABP para fortalecer competencias en este campo. Ese enfoque no solo mejoraba la adquisición de habilidades prácticas y la comprensión de conceptos complejos, sino que también desarrollaba la capacidad de los estudiantes para abordar problemas de manera crítica y reflexiva.
El ABP se destacó como una estrategia pedagógica relevante y necesaria en la educación actual. Además de aumentar la motivación de los estudiantes, fomentaba la colaboración interdisciplinaria y preparaba a los estudiantes para un aprendizaje holístico y multifacético. Las recomendaciones futuras incluían diseñar actividades contextualizadas, implementar evaluaciones integrales, proporcionar formación especializada a los docentes, integrar tecnología de manera estratégica y continuar investigando para mejorar la implementación y adaptación del ABP en el aula de ciencias naturales.
AS TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS NO CONTEXTO ESCOLAR: RISCOS, REGRAS, NORMAS, CIDADANIA NA UTILIZAÇÃO
Authors: Ramos Dayana Passos , Mendes Aldemiro Dantas , Guarizzo Alexandro Biazi , Rodrigues Cícero Alexandro Diniz , Silva Éverton Marques da , Costa Francisco de Sousa , Augusto Neto José , Santos Leandro dos , Martins Olavo Falcão
Published: May 2024

Este trabalho vem mostrar o quanto as tecnologias digitais são relevantes em sala de aula para o processo de aprendizagem, enfatizando ainda os riscos que as mesmas oferecem devido utilização sem fins educacionais e uso exagerado. Com isso, foi feito um estudo com o tema:  Tecnologia, cidadania e educação: prática digitais e riscos no contexto das instituições escolares, e como problema: Por que o uso de tecnologias digitais nas escolas sem a devida segurança necessárias e finalidades podem prejudicar os usuários? Com objetivo geral: Analisar até que ponto as tecnologias digitais podem apresentar ameaças ao ensino formal nas escolas. Com os seguintes objetivos específicos: investigar o que pode ocorrer numa instituição escolar com emprego inadequado das tecnologias digitais; debater sobre os riscos que as tecnologias digitais podem ocasionar nas escolas e discutir medidas para reduzir, anular os problemas com uso de tecnologias digitais nos colégios. Tendo como justificativa e grande relevância, partindo do princípio no qual o uso de tecnologias é fator de debate e necessidade mundial para diversos ramos de negócio a utilização das tecnologias digitais tornando necessário, investigar quais desvantagens ela acarreta devido ao não comprimento de regras estabelecidas. A metodologia da pesquisa foi a bibliográfica, com revisão, leitura, análise com o objetivo de executar os escritos e estruturar de acordo com o estabelecido, esclarecendo os dados pertinentes. Com isso, ficou evidente, o quanto a educação, conscientização se faz necessário para o uso das tecnologias digitais para então ter-se respeito e equilíbrio no uso.