bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modular Construction of Industrial Buildings and Lean Thinking—Identifying the Role of Daylight through a Case Study
Authors: Mavridou Theodora , Nanos Nikolaos , Doulos Lambros
Published: September 2023

This research looks at the optimisation of industrial buildings through the application of the principles of lean thinking and philosophy, with an emphasis on daylighting in the design of industrial buildings. With the use of multiparametric analysis tools, we provide a solution for the optimized design of a roof system for the provision of daylight, whilst maximising the benefits and minimising the cost during its lifetime, in different geographic and climatic regions in Greece. An optimisation algorithm has been proposed that improves the selection of the optimal roof opening type and geometry for industrial buildings in different geographical locations. The investigation of a roof system model was based on the maximum performance of daylighting, while reducing unnecessary energy use and cost. To reach our solution, we investigated the sawtooth roofing system in terms of energy cost (cooling, heating, and lighting), geography (orientation, location), and building variables (the opening dimensions and number). This has been achieved through the use of multi-parametric design, computational simulations, genetic algorithms, and the post-processing of results through statistical analysis. The use of natural lighting proved to be an effective sustainability strategy, providing energy savings of up to 20–30%, and offering economic advantages, hence presenting a comprehensive approach that benefits stakeholders and end-users by reducing the thermal loads, cooling requirements, initial HVAC costs, and overall waste. The developed algorithm has identified the optimal opening size and distance as ranging between 10 and 11 m for the conditions examined.
Get Construction Project Performance Parameters Right to Attain Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Ofori George
Published: September 2023

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were agreed upon by the world’s leaders as the framework for a global agenda for development. The construction industry is key to the delivery of the SDGs because construction provides the physical basis for the economic activities necessary for attaining short-term economic growth and long-term development. Moreover, the construction process generates income and contributes to other sectors of the economy, and the completed items contribute to enhancing quality of life. Each constructed item should be completed to the highest level of achievement if the industry is to deliver what is required of it under the global agenda. Thus, it is necessary to have a way of assessing the extent to which this is achieved in projects. This study seeks answers to the following questions: What are the SDGs? What are their merits, challenges and drawbacks? What is the progress in the efforts to attain them? What role can construction play in the effort to attain the SDGs? How should the performance parameters of construction projects be defined to enable the industry to best play this role? The study is based on a review of the relevant literature. It is found that all the 17 SDGs are relevant to the construction industry as they concern what the industry must do, how it must do it, what it should use, and the impact of what it does on quality of life. It is suggested that appropriate performance parameters of projects are needed in order to develop policy initiatives, practices, mindsets and attitudes to enable the construction industry to undertake the tasks required of it in attaining the SDGs. As a guide, a framework comprising 15 parameters is proposed.
Biochar-Acid Soil Interactions—A Review
Authors: Tusar Hachib Mohammad , Uddin Md. Kamal , Mia Shamim , Suhi Ayesha Akter , Wahid Samsuri Bin Abdul , Kasim Susilawati , Sairi Nor Asrina , Alam Zahangir , Anwar Farooq
Published: September 2023

Soil acidity is a major problem of agriculture in many parts of the world. Soil acidity causes multiple problems such as nutrient deficiency, elemental toxicity and adverse effects on biological characteristics of soil, resulting in decreased crop yields and productivity. Although a number of conventional strategies including liming and use of organic and inorganic fertilizers are suggested for managing soil acidity but cost-effective and sustainable amendments are not available to address this problem. Currently, there is increasing interest in using biochar, a form of biomass derived pyrogenic carbon, for managing acidity while improving soil health and fertility. However, biochar varies in properties due to the use of wide diversity of biomass, variable production conditions and, therefore, its application to different soils can result in positive, neutral and or negative effects requiring an in-depth understanding of biochar-acid soil interactions to achieve the best possible outcomes. Here, we present a comprehensive synthesis of the current literature on soil acidity management using biochar. Synthesis of literature showed that biochars, enriched with minerals (i.e., usually produced at higher temperatures), are the most effective at increasing soil pH, basic cation retention and promoting plant growth and yield. Moreover, the mechanism of soil acidity amelioration with biochar amendments varies biochar types, i.e., high temperature biochars with liming effects and low temperature biochars with proton consumption on their functional groups. We also provide the mechanistic interactions between biochar, plant and soils. Altogether, this comprehensive review will provide guidelines to agricultural practitioners on the selection of suitable biochar for the reclamation of soil acidity.
Ecological State of Haplic Chernozem after Pollution by Oil at Different Levels and Remediation by Biochar
Authors: Ruseva Anna , Minnikova Tatyana , Kolesnikov Sergey , Revina Sofia , Trushkov Anatoly
Published: September 2023

One of the most modern and effective methods of soil restoration after pollution is the use of bioremediation. In recent years, special attention has been paid to the use of biochar. However, the ecological state after the introduction of biochar into petroleum-hydrocarbons-contaminated soils at different levels of pollution has been little studied. The work objective was to study the effect of biochar (10% of the soil mass) on the ecological statement of Haplic Chernozem contaminated with different levels of oil, from 0.1 to 50% of the soil mass. To assess the state of Haplic Chernozem after remediation with biochar, indicators of the biological activity of soils were studied. The maximum information content in the case of oil pollution and remediation with biochar was established by the activity of dehydrogenases (r = −0.90) and the total number of bacteria (r = −0.98). When applying biochar, the maximum stimulations of the integral indicator of the biological state (IIBS) relative to the background, by 62, 76, and 72%, were noted in samples with oil at concentrations of 0.5, 25, and 50%, respectively. The results of the study should be used for biodiagnostics and monitoring of the state of oil-contaminated Haplic Chernozem at different levels of contamination after remediation with biochar.
Starting Modes of Bi-Directional Plasma Thruster Utilizing Krypton
Authors: Shumeiko Andrei I. , Telekh Victor D. , Ryzhkov Sergei V.
Published: September 2023

Multidirectional plasma thrusters are of particular interest for dynamic space missions due to the adjustability of their integral characteristics. One type of multidirectional plasma thrusters is -directional, consisting of a symmetric electromagnetic system surrounding the gas discharge chamber, capable of generating a propulsion minimum in two directions. The experimental results of this study of the starting modes of a multidirectional plasma thruster utilizing krypton as propellant are reported. The thruster is placed in a vacuum chamber. The magnetic field strength is adjusted in the range of 35 to 400 G in peaks. The current of 13.56 MHz frequency applied to the antenna is regulated in the range of 0 to 25 A. The diameter of the orifices is varied in the range of 3 to 10 mm. In contrast to the unidirectional electrodeless plasma thruster, the radiofrequency breakdown threshold of the multidirectional plasma thruster decreases with increasing static magnetic field due to the symmetry of the magnetic system and the gas discharge chamber. The influence of the magnetic field on the radiofrequency breakdown threshold in the multidirectional plasma thruster is shown theoretically by the classical diffusion theory and ponderomotive effects, and discussed in the electron circulation hypothesis.
The Influence of Technological Factors and Polar Molecules on the Structure of Fibrillar Matrices Based on Ultrafine Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate Fibers Obtained via Electrospinning
Authors: Olkhov Anatoly A. , Tyubaeva Polina M. , Zernova Yulia N. , Markin Valery S. , Kosenko Regina , Filatova Anna G. , Gasparyan Kristina G. , Iordanskii Alexey L.
Published: September 2023

The article examines the regularities of structure formation of ultrafine fibers based on poly-3-hydroxybutyrat under the influence of technological (electrical conductivity, viscosity), molecular (molecular weight), and external factors (low-molecular and nanodispersed substances of different chemical natures). Systems with polar substances are characterized by the presence of intermolecular interactions and the formation of a more perfect crystalline fiber structure. Changes in technological and molecular characteristics affect the fiber formation process, resulting in alterations in the morphology of the nonwoven fabric, fiber geometry, and supramolecular fiber structure. Polymer molecular weight, electrical conductivity, and solution viscosity influence fiber formation and fiber diameter. The fiber structure is heterogeneous, consisting of both crystalline and non-equilibrium amorphous phases. This article shows that with an increase in the molecular weight and concentration of the polymer, the diameter of the fiber increases. At the same time, the increase in the productivity of the electrospinning process does not affect the fiber geometry. The chemical structure of the solvent and the concentration of polar substances play a decisive role in the formation of fibers of even geometry. As the polarity of the solvent increases, the intermolecular interaction with the polar groups of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate increases. As a result of this interaction, the crystallites are improved, and the amorphous phase of the polymer is compacted. The action of polar molecules on the polymer is similar to the action of polar nanoparticles. They increase crystallinity via a nucleation mechanism. This is significant in the development of matrix-fibrillar systems for drug delivery, bioactive substances, antiseptics, tissue engineering constructs, tissue engineering scaffolds, artificial biodegradable implants, sorbents, and other applications.
ATM/Chk2 and ATR/Chk1 Pathways Respond to DNA Damage Induced by Movento® 240SC and Envidor® 240SC Keto-Enol Insecticides in the Germarium of Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: González-Marín Berenyce , Calderón-Segura María Elena , Sekelsky Jeff
Published: September 2023

DNA damage response (DDR) pathways in keto-enol genotoxicity have not been characterized, and few studies have reported genotoxic effects in non-target organisms. The present study shows that concentrations of 11.2, 22.4, 37.3 mg/L of Movento® 240SC and 12.3, 24.6, 41.1 mg/L of Envidor® 240SC for 72 h oral exposure induced DSBs by significantly increasing the percentage of γH2AV expression in regions 2b and 3 from the germarium of wild type females of Drosophila melanogaster Oregon R, compared to the control group (0.0 mg/L of insecticides), via confocal immunofluorescence microscopy. The comparison between both insecticides’ reveals that only the Envidor® 240SC induces concentration-dependent DNA damage, as well as structural changes in the germarium. We determined that the DDR induced by Movento® 240SC depends on the activation of the ATMtefu, Chk1grp and Chk2lok kinases by significantly increasing the percentage of expression of γH2AV in regions 2b and 3 of the germarium, and that ATRmei−29D and p53dp53 kinases only respond at the highest concentration of 37.3 mg/L of Movento® 240SC. With the Envidor® 240SC insecticide, we determined that the DDR depends on the activation of the ATRmei−29D/Chk1grp and ATMtefu/Chk2lok kinases, and p53dp53 by significantly increasing the percentage of expression of γH2AV in the germarium.
Cannabis and Other Substance Misuse: Implications and Regulations
Authors: Khairinisa Miski Aghnia , Alfaqeeh Mohammed , Rafif Syauqi Nawwar , Muljono Fajar Oktavian , Colin Michelle Natasha
Published: September 2023

Abusing controlled substances, including cannabis and various drugs, can result in severe intoxication and even death. Therefore, a comprehensive postmortem analysis is crucial for understanding the underlying causes of such fatalities. This narrative review discusses the characteristics of commonly abused controlled substances, the methodologies employed in postmortem analysis, lethal dosage levels, mechanisms of toxicity, side effects, and existing regulations. The focus centers on seven prevalent groups of controlled substances, namely cannabis, opioids, amphetamine-type stimulants, cocaine, new psychoactive substances, and hallucinogens. These groups have been linked to an increased risk of fatal overdose. Most substances in these groups exert neurotoxic effects by targeting the central nervous system (CNS). Consequently, strict regulation is essential to mitigate the potential harm posed by these substances. To combat abuse, prescribers must adhere to guidelines to ensure their prescribed medications comply with the outlined regulations. Through an enhanced understanding of controlled substance abuse and its consequences, more effective strategies can be developed to reduce its prevalence and associated mortality.
The Association between 4-Tertiary-Octylphenol, Apoptotic Microparticles, and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in a Young Taiwanese Population
Authors: Lin Chien-Yu , Chen Ching-Way , Wang Chikang , Sung Fung-Chang , Su Ta-Chen
Published: September 2023

As one of the most common alkylphenols, 4-tertiary-octylphenol (4-tOP) is commonly used in many consumer products. Our previous epidemiological study revealed a negative correlation between serum 4-tOP levels and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), which serves as a biomarker of arteriosclerosis. We aimed to explore the role of apoptotic microparticles, markers of vascular endothelial cell function, in the 4-tOP and CIMT connection. To investigate this, we enrolled 886 Taiwanese adolescents and young adults (aged 12–30 years) and examined the relationships among serum 4-tOP levels, apoptotic microparticles (CD31+/CD42a−, CD31+/CD42a+), and CIMT. Our results showed negative associations among serum 4-tOP levels, both apoptotic microparticles, and CIMT in multiple linear regression analysis. The odds ratios for CIMT (≥75th percentile) and the natural logarithm of 4-tOP were highest when both CD31+/CD42a− and CD31+/CD42a+ were greater than the 50th percentile. Conversely, the odds ratios were lowest when both CD31+/CD42a− and CD31+/CD42a+ were less than the 50th percentile. In the structural equation model, we demonstrated that serum 4-tOP levels were negatively correlated with CIMT and indirectly and negatively correlated with CIMT through both apoptotic microparticles. In conclusion, our study reported the inverse association between 4-tOP apoptotic microparticles and CIMT in a young Taiwanese population. Further experimental studies are needed to clarify these associations.
The Effect of Mycotoxins and Their Mixtures on Bovine Spermatozoa Characteristics
Authors: Kalo Dorit , Mendelson Paz , Komsky-Elbaz Alisa , Voet Hillary , Roth Zvi
Published: September 2023

There is growing concern about the effects of mycotoxins on mammalian reproduction. Although the effects of single mycotoxins have been well documented, the impact of their mixtures on spermatozoon quality is less known. Here, frozen-thawed semen (n = 6 bulls) was in-vitro-cultured (2 h) without (control) or with (i) a single mycotoxin [zearalenone (ZEN), ochratoxin A (OTA), toxin 2 (T2), and diacetoxyscirpenol (DAS)] in a dose-response manner; (ii) binary mixtures (OTA + T2, OTA + ZEN, OTA + DAS, ZEN + T2, DAS + T2 and ZEN + DAS); or (iii) ternary mixtures (OTA + DAS + T2, OTA + ZEN + T2, and ZEN + DAS + T2). Then, the spermatozoa quality was characterized according to its plasma- and acrosome-membrane integrity, mitochondrial membrane potential, and oxidation status by a flow cytometer. Exposure to single mycotoxins or binary mixtures did not affect the spermatozoa characteristics. However, exposure to the ternary mixtures, OTA + DAS + T2 and OTA + ZEN + T2, reduced (p < 0.05) the mitochondrial membrane potential relative to the control. In addition, OTA + ZEN + T2 increased (p < 0.05) the proportion of spermatozoa with reactive oxygen species relative to the control. The most suggested interaction effect between the mycotoxins was found to be an additive one. A synergistic interaction, mainly regarding the oxidation status of the spermatozoa, was also found between the mycotoxins. The current study sheds light on the potential risk of exposing spermatozoa to a mycotoxin mixture.
The Innate Immune Response in DENV- and CHIKV-Infected Placentas and the Consequences for the Fetuses: A Minireview
Authors: de Andrade Vieira Alves Felipe , Nunes Priscila Conrado Guerra , Arruda Laíza Vianna , Salomão Natália Gedeão , Rabelo Kíssila
Published: September 2023

Dengue virus (DENV) and chikungunya (CHIKV) are arthropod-borne viruses belonging to the Flaviviridae and Togaviridae families, respectively. Infection by both viruses can lead to a mild indistinct fever or even lead to more severe forms of the diseases, which are characterized by a generalized inflammatory state and multiorgan involvement. Infected mothers are considered a high-risk group due to their immunosuppressed state and the possibility of vertical transmission. Thereby, infection by arboviruses during pregnancy portrays a major public health concern, especially in countries where epidemics of both diseases are regular and public health policies are left aside. Placental involvement during both infections has been already described and the presence of either DENV or CHIKV has been observed in constituent cells of the placenta. In spite of that, there is little knowledge regarding the intrinsic earlier immunological mechanisms that are developed by placental cells in response to infection by both arboviruses. Here, we approach some of the current information available in the literature about the exacerbated presence of cells involved in the innate immune defense of the placenta during DENV and CHIKV infections.
Microbiome Responses to Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Cats with Chronic Digestive Issues
Authors: Rojas Connie A. , Entrolezo Zhandra , Jarett Jessica K. , Jospin Guillaume , Kingsbury Dawn D. , Martin Alex , Eisen Jonathan A. , Ganz Holly H.
Published: September 2023

There is growing interest in the application of fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) in small animal medicine, but there are few published studies that have tested their effects in the domestic cat (Felis catus). Here we use 16S rRNA gene sequencing to examine fecal microbiome changes in 46 domestic cats with chronic digestive issues that received FMTs using lyophilized stool that was delivered in oral capsules. Fecal samples were collected from FMT recipients before and two weeks after the end of the full course of 50 capsules, as well as from their stool donors (N = 10), and other healthy cats (N = 113). The fecal microbiomes of FMT recipients varied with host clinical signs and dry kibble consumption, and shifts in the relative abundances of Clostridium, Collinsella, Megamonas, Desulfovibrio and Escherichia were observed after FMT. Overall, donors shared 13% of their bacterial amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) with FMT recipients and the most commonly shared ASVs were classified as Prevotella 9, Peptoclostridium, Bacteroides, and Collinsella. Lastly, the fecal microbiomes of cats with diarrhea became more similar to the microbiomes of age-matched and diet-matched healthy cats compared to cats with constipation. Overall, our results suggest that microbiome responses to FMT may be modulated by the FMT recipient’s initial presenting clinical signs, diet, and their donor’s microbiome.
Diálogo inter-religioso sobre questões ambientais:
Authors: De Oliveira Moraes Galvão de França Nirvana
Published: September 2023

Este trabalho explora o diálogo inter-religioso entre o Cristianismo Católico Apostólico Romano e o budismo da tradição Geluk nas questões ambientais, apoiado em pensadores como Lama Je Tsongkhapa, Sonan Gyatso, Plínio Marcos Tsai, Papa Francisco e Ivone Gebara. Discute a interdependência como essencial para a compreensão dos desafios ambientais e enfatiza a importância de ações coletivas para um futuro sustentável. Ressalta que a preservação ecológica global requer abordagem multidisciplinar, envolvendo líderes religiosos, políticos e a sociedade civil. Conclui promovendo o diálogo inter-religioso e a necessidade de ação coletiva.
Tudo é vaidade
Authors: Costa Machado Filipe
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo tem como proposta apresentar uma crítica do livro de Eclesiastes ao javismo deuteronomista, aqui entendido como a religião que se tornou predominante na obra histórica deuteronomista, isto é, os livros históricos de Deuteronômio a Reis. Essa crítica se dá em três aspectos principais que se relacionam entre si, ou seja, a teologia da retribuição, a sabedoria e a história. Além desses, interessa a essa pesquisa a avaliação de Coélet sobre a política, como um desdobramento da sua perspectiva sobre esses três aspectos do javismo. Sendo assim, é preciso caracterizar essa corrente religiosa, bem como a relação entre a história de Israel e o relato presente na Bíblia Hebraica, para que fique clara a diferença entre essa perspectiva e aquela do Eclesiastes. Em seguida, apresenta-se a crítica do livro de Eclesiastes à teologia da retribuição, à pretensão de se saber quem Deus é e como age, isto é, a crítica à sabedoria, à história e, por fim, à monarquia e à política, como desdobramento de todas as outras.
Atalia, a rainha regente de Judá (841 a 836 a.C.)
Authors: Carmo Matheus , Alves Coelho Bruno
Published: September 2023

O presente trabalho versa sobre a figura de Atalia (2Rs 11, 1-20), que foi a única mulher a governar o Reino de Judá na Antiguidade. Apesar de o texto bíblico classificá-la como uma governante ilegítima, a historiografia tem, nos últimos anos, proposto a possibilidade de enxergá-la como uma governante legítima que reinou interinamente como regente em favor do seu neto Joás que, na ocasião, era muito jovem para assumir o trono de Judá. Ademais, a historiografia também tem proposto que muito da visão negativa que se tem sobre Atalia deve-se ao fato de a maioria dos textos bíblicos ter sido escrita por remanescentes do grupo que se opôs a ela, em sua regência, e à sua casa dinástica de origem, a saber, a Casa de Omri.
sagrados subalternos
Authors: Ribeiro Eduardo
Published: September 2023

No presente artigo, objetiva-se defender uma epistemologia do sagrado subalterno, dialogando com uma epistemologia pós-colonial, a partir da ótica da subalternidade, e não somente através da modernidade. Dessa forma, abre-se espaço para que outros sagrados, independentemente dos discursos, possam ser ouvidos e, de forma mais razoável, entendidos. Pretende-se, então, sob a ótica da alteridade, postular a valorização de três perspectivas: das produções literárias, das identidades e da religiosidade do outro.
Atuação fonoaudiológica na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal: uma ótica no gerenciamento alimentar
Authors: De Souza Fernandes Jaqueline , Duca Ana Paula , Martins Guesser Vitor , De Paiva Karina Mary , Haas Patricia , Zimmermann Fabiane
Published: September 2023

Objetivo. Avaliar as intervenções fonoaudiológicas na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN) de uma maternidade pública do Norte do Estado de Santa Catarina no gerenciamento alimentar. Método. Estudo transversal, conduzido por meio da revisão de prontuários dos pacientes admitidos na UTIN no período de abril de 2021 a abril de 2022 que receberam atendimento fonoaudiológico. Para a coleta dos dados, foi utilizado a base de dados contendo informações acerca dos dados clínicos e perinatais dos neonatos e intervenções fonoaudiológicas. Resultados. Foram admitidos na UTIN, 426 neonatos, dos quais 224 (52,5%) receberam atendimento fonoaudiológico, com prevalência de neonatos prematuros (63%) e do sexo masculino (58%). As intervenções fonoaudiológicas englobaram a avaliação do sistema motor oral (ASMO) conjuntamente a orientações à genitora, família ou equipe, estimulação do sistema sensório-motor-oral, técnica do finger-feeding, técnicas de relactação ou translactação, introdução do dispositivo intermediário de amamentação (bico de silicone) e o utensílio mamadeira. O aleitamento materno exclusivo apresentou maior prevalência (62%) no desfecho alimentar dos neonatos atendidos.  Conclusão. A intervenção mais utilizada pela equipe de fonoaudiologia neonatal foi a ASMO juntamente com orientações à mãe, família ou equipe, relacionadas à dificuldade no processo de alimentação e à forma de alimentação na alta hospitalar, prevaleceu o aleitamento materno exclusivo. O fonoaudiólogo inserido na equipe multidisciplinar atuante na UTIN contribui para o desenvolvimento nutricional do recém-nascido, promovendo vantagens ao aleitamento materno exclusivo e ao longo do crescimento da criança.
EEG Weaver Reporter. A Freeware software for neurophysiologic reports.
Authors: Guimarães Kanda Felipe , Hussein Salem Luma , Guimarães Kanda Rafael , Medeiros Kanda Paulo Afonso
Published: September 2023

EEG Weaver Reporter (EWR) is a windows application (app) to be used by neurophysiologists to report electroencephalogram (EEG) findings.  We wrote EWR because of colleagues’ complaints about the reports generated by some EEG softwares. Some app reports have unprofessional or very automatic aspect. Besides the lack of a report databank in those app is a major issue. EWR can help researches and clinical neurophysiologists to describe their EEG analysis results. EWR is free, light, and simple to use. It creates EEG reports exportable to pdf and MS word. Users can generate as many databanks as needed to store their reports. Each of those databanks can store reusable EEG report templates, classified by patient’s name. Databanks and individual reports can be shared with patients and colleagues.
Théorie des jeux et répartition fonctionnelle du revenu: une approche structurelle
Authors: Dagum Camilo
Published: September 2023

L’application du concept de partition à l’ensemble des agents micro-économiques permet de construire les deux classes d’ensembles de base dans l’analyse de la répartition du revenu : i) la répartition personnelle qui utilise la «partition personnelle» de A ; ii) la répartition fonctionnelle qui utilise la «partition fonctionnelle» de A. Cette dernière donne lieu à l’introduction et à la définition de l’agent macro-économique et sert de base pour la topologie «fonctionnelle» Tf. La paire (A, Tf) définit un espace topologique dont les membres sont des agents macro-économiques, et toutes les coalitions possibles entre eux, y compris la coalition vide et la coalition totale (décision totalement centralisée). On introduit ensuite le jeu de la production-répartition comme jeu à somme non constante sous sa forme caractéristique entre les agents macro-économiques, ou leurs coalitions, appartenant à la topologie TF. Ce jeu se trouve inclus dans un modèle causal qui opère une transformation de l’ensemble des répartitions attendues en l’ensemble de niveaux de revenus effectivement réalisables, au moyen des stratégies des agents macro-économiques en action, des niveaux d’emploi de leurs facteurs de production respectifs et de la fonction de production.
Avaliação do desenvolvimento de cultivares de alface nas diferentes estações do ano no município de Santa Fé do Sul – São Paulo
Authors: Serafim Verônica Costa , Martins Douglas Costa , Dos Santos Isaque Pereira
Published: September 2023

A cultura da alface se desenvolve em clima subtropical, com temperaturas ideais entre 12 e 22º C produzindo assim folhas de qualidade. Temperaturas superiores a 20ºC favorecem a emissão do pendão floral prejudicando a fase vegetativa. Objetivou-se com o presente trabalho avaliar o desempenho agronômico de diferentes cultivares de alface do tipo crespa no município de Santa Fé do Sul Estado de São Paulo. O delineamento será inteiramente casualizado, sendo constituído por dez cultivares de alface crespa (Cida 88, Isadora, Jade, Lavinia, Milena, Mimosa, Vanda, Valentina e Veneranda) e três repetições. Cada unidade experimental totalizou 2,0 m2 e uma área útil de 0,25 m2. Os parâmetro a serem avaliados: o número de folhas, diâmetro da planta (cm), massa fresca e massa seca da parte aérea (g), Altura das plantas (cm). A massa seca da parte aérea será obtida em estufa de circulação a 60 graus Célsius com duração de 24 horas até peso constante. Os dados serão submetidos à Análise de Variância (teste F) e as comparações das médias por meio do teste de Tukey ao nível de 5%. Os resultados obtidos a partir do experimento com as cultivares crespa indicam que as cultivares Jade e Vanda apresentaram melhor desenvolvimento, assim são indicadas para o cultivo nas estações de outono e inverno, seguidas pelas cultivares Cida 88 e Valentina. Entre as cultivares avaliadas no experimento na estação da primavera a cultivar Milena foi a que se apresentou como uma alternativa para o cultivo na primavera pois, foi o genótipo que se apresentou melhor desempenho em todos os parâmetros analisados, seguidas pelas cultivares Valentina, Veneranda, 054 e 055. As cultivares analisadas no experimento que se apresentaram com melhor desempenho no verão foram os genótipos 054 e 055 seguidas pelas cultivares Cida 88, e Vanda e Veneranda.
Protocolo de cuidados ao neonato com cardiopatia congênita hospitalizado
Authors: De Medeiros Thais Santos , Rosaneli Alice Almeida , De Moura Thais Gomes , Nascimento Aline Silva , Boas Allison Scholler de Castro Villas
Published: September 2023

Define-se como cardiopatia congênita (CC) a malformação, ocasionada ainda no período embrionário, que acomete de modo funcional e estrutural a funcionalidade do coração. Estas são ordenadas de acordo com sua fisiopatologia, podendo ser classificadas como cianóticas ou acianóticas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi elaborar um plano de cuidados ao neonato com cardiopatia congênita hospitalizado, enfocando diagnósticos e respectivas intervenções de enfermagem. O estudo foi feito através de uma revisão narrativa da literatura, utilizando as bases de dados Pubmed e BVS com recorte temporal de estudos dos últimos 5 anos. Utilizou-se também a literatura North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA), Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) e Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), bem como documentos da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia, Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria e American Heart Association. De acordo com os achados, foram aplicados 16 diagnósticos de enfermagem, os quais envolvem cuidados beira-leito, diagnósticos de riscos, neurodesenvolvimento e centralização da família como ponto fundamental para o melhor prognóstico. Foi evidenciado também que a correlação entre CC, hospitalização e neurodesenvolvimento estabelecem codependência com os cuidados prestados durante a internação, sendo atenuantes para o risco de disfuncionalidades durante o desenvolvimento. Conclusão: conclui-se que um recém-nascido cardiopata requer cuidados personalizados de acordo com suas necessidades, os quais devem abranger as esferas físicas, preventivas e ambientais, centralizando a família como membro ativo durante o processo da aplicação dos cuidados prestados para melhor prognóstico.
Análise da evolução temporal de Hanseníase na região norte do Brasil
Authors: Freitas José Nazareno da Silva , Costa Valdeide da Silva , Couto Nivia Colares
Published: September 2023

A hanseníase é uma doença infectocontagiosa causada pelo bacilo de Hansen, caracterizada pelo comprometimento de várias partes do corpo, incluindo membros, olhos e possibilidade de incapacidades permanentes. Também é enfatizado o desafio diagnóstico devido ao crescimento lento da bactéria e sua concentração insidiosa na população, a região norte do Brasil lidera as notificações desta patologia, com isso o Objetivo do estudo é analisar a evolução temporal da hanseníase na região norte do Brasil durante o período de 2018 a 2022, a Metodologia é baseada em um levantamento retrospectivo, quantitativo e epidemiológico utilizando dados do sistema de informação de agravos e notificação (Sinan). Os Resultados/ Discussão indicam uma diminuição de casos detectados da hanseníase em toda a região norte do Brasil durante o período de estudo. Estados como Pará e Tocantins apresentaram uma redução acima de 50%. O texto também menciona a presença de divergências nos boletins epidemiológicos e problemas no preenchimento das fichas de notificação, sugerindo a possibilidade de discrepâncias nas estatísticas. O gênero masculino parece ter sido mais afetado pela hanseníase. Quanto à faixa etária mais atingida, observou-se que os adultos com idade igual ou superior a 40 anos foram os mais recorrentes. Isso pode ser explicado pelo fato de que a progressão tardia da hanseníase resultou da demora no diagnóstico e tratamento, levando a uma busca por atendimento médico na idade adulta. Em termos de adesão ao tratamento, os estados Amapá, Acre e Roraima foram os que adotaram adesão equivalente a 100% em comparação com as notificações no mesmo período. Consideração final aceitou-se que os índices endêmicos estão em decréscimo, justificado por medidas de vigilância, controle epidemiológico e amparado pela estratégia global da organização mundial de saúde e ministério da saúde rumo à meta de redução da hanseníase a zero nos próximos anos, contudo é importante manter as equipes multiprofissionais de saúde em constante processo de capacitação no que tange desde a identificação da doença até a conclusão do tratamento.
Análise epidemiológica de mortes por Câncer de Estômago no Brasil (2009-2019)
Authors: Matos Maria Jaciele de Jesus , Silva Taynara da Costa , Reis Elisana Silva , Duarte Suzany de Souza , Simirio Sara de Moraes , Cardoso Vinicius Henrique Pinheiro , Da Costa Elisson Yan da Silva
Published: September 2023

Objetivo: Analisar se fatores sociodemográficos (região, raça, sexo e faixa etária) estão associadas às taxas de mortalidade por câncer de estômago no Brasil no periodo de 2009 a 2019. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico-descritivo considerando óbitos por câncer de estômago no Brasil, de acordo com a Classificação Internacional de Doenças, 10ª revisão, pelo código C16. As variáveis sociodemográficas consideradas para esse estudo foram categorizadas da seguinte maneira: ano do óbito, sexo, região geográfica (Norte, Nordeste, Centro-Oeste, Sul, Sudeste), faixa etária, raça/etnia (branca, preta, amarela, parda, indigena). Resultados: Os resultados foram apresentados em dois gráficos e três tabelas. O primeiro gráfico corresponde à evolução do número de óbitos por câncer de estômago; o segundo mostra a evolução do número de óbitos de câncer de estômago por região. Enquanto que nas tabelas, a primeira é sobre a distribuição de óbitos por faixa etária e sexo; a segunda é a Distribuição dos óbitos por Sexo e Raça/Cor e a terceira é relacionada com a distribuição de óbitos de câncer de estômago por região. Conclusão: Diante da temática apresentada, pode-se observar a evolução da quantidade de óbitos, sendo necessária medidas como promoção de saúde e prevenção de agravos para que haja diminuição desses óbitos.
Підготовка майбутніх музично-педагогічних працівників в Україні та КНР до викладання оновленого змісту шкільної середньої освіти на принципах інтеграції
Authors: Беземчук Лариса , Юе У
Published: September 2023

У статті теоретично обґрунтовано та практично підтверджено особливості підготовки майбутніх музично-педагогічних працівників у сучасних умовах стандартизації змісту шкільної мистецької освіти України та Китайської Народної Республіки. Досліджено особливості впровадження оновленого змісту мистецької освіти в практичній роботі з учнями на принципах інтеграції. Проаналізовано поняття «змісту освіти», «оновлення змісту освіти», «оновлення змісту шкільної середньої мистецької освіти» в контексті інтегрованого навчання. Уточнено педагогічні умови підготовки здобувачів вишів музичних спеціальностей України та Китайської Народної Республіки засобами інтегрованого навчання. Розширено поняття структури змісту навчального предмета «Мистецтво» відповідно нових вимог стандартизації мистецької галузі. Надано практичний аспект реалізації оновленого змісту мистецької освіти на уроках із школярами. Теоретично та практично обґрунтовано педагогічні умови підготовки майбутніх музично-педагогічних працівників для вирішення сучасних проблем викладання оновленого змісту шкільної мистецької освіти. Серед основних акцентовано увагу на створення позитивної атмосфери в процесі практичної роботи з школярами; досягнення діалогічної складової під час взаємодії учителя і учня на уроках мистецтва; надання пріоритету практичної діяльності на принципах інтегрованого навчання в процесі реалізації оновленого змісту шкільної мистецької освіти. Проаналізовано напрями дослідження музично-педагогічної думки українських та китайських науковців щодо принципу інтегрованого навчання в галузі мистецької освіти КНР та України. Розкрито компоненти підготовки майбутніх музично-педагогічних працівників: мотиваційно-пізнавальний; конструктивно-образний; оцінювально-практичний, що ефективно впливають на практичну роботу з учнями в умовах реалізації інтегрованого змісту мистецької шкільної освіти. Надано практичні приклади роботи з учнями в умовах оновленого змісту мистецької шкільної освіти на принципах інтеграції.
Музично-педагогічна спадщина Миколи Леонтовича в ракурсі розвитку сучасної української системи освіти
Authors: Васильєва Оксана , Мартиненко Іван
Published: September 2023

Мета статті полягає у висвітленні внеску М.Д. Леонтовича у становлення та розвиток національної системи музичної освіти на Україні. У дослідженні застосовано традиційні історико-педагогічні методи: аналітичний, зіставно-порівняльний, ретроспективний, логіко-системний, хронологічно-структурний, порівняльний аналіз науково-педагогічної літератури, архівних документів, навчальних матеріалів, праць і доробків педагога М. Леонтовича. Методологічну основу дослідження складають системно-діяльнісний, історико-педагогічний, системний, феменологічний, герменевтичний, історіографічний та культурологічний, підходи та філософський, термінологічний, когнітивний принципи. Наукова новизна статті полягає в узагальненні музично-педагогічної спадщині М. Леонтовича, конкретизації його педагогічних принципів і методів музичного виховання молоді, а також окреслення можливостей впровадження прогресивного досвіду композитора у сучасну практику нової української школи. Розкрито теоретичні й практичні аспекти музично-педагогічної спадщини М. Леонтовича. Доведено, що його педагогічна діяльність нерозривно пов’язана з композиторською творчістю та вокально-хоровим виконавством. Виявлено розуміння М. Леонтовичем значення народної пісні в процесі музичного виховання учнівської молоді як невичерпного джерела мудрості та духовних ідеалів українського народу. Встановлено, що методичні доробки композитора ґрунтуються на фольклорному матеріалі, який забезпечує доступність залучення дитини у світ музики. Визначено і схарактеризовано основні педагогічні ідеї М. Леонтовича: послідовність навчання від елементарного до складного; активізація учнів в процесі розучування пісень; засвоєння теоретичного матеріалу за допомогою практичних завдань; виховання виконавської самостійності та розвиток ритмічного відчуття як основи формування музичних здібностей; інтеграція музики з іншими видами мистецтва, іншими предметами.
A Panel Regression Analysis of the Role of Globalization and Internet penetration on Economic Development in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Authors: Gariba Mohammed Ibrahim , Provazníková Romana
Published: September 2023

It is evidently clear that globalization is seen widely in recent times as a means of a knowledge-based economy, and more importantly, an instrumental indicator to influence economic development. For this reason, some researchers are increasingly interested in how globalization impacts our society leading to economic growth. In this paper, we investigate the relationship between globalization, internet penetration, and economic development in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Panel Regression analysis is employed to analyze twenty-two-year panel data (from 2000 to 2022), using secondary data from the World Bank, OECD, and UNDP databases of the selected countries. We analyze globalization variables such as trade openness, and internet penetration as independent variables and used infrastructural investment, political instability index, and labor force participation rate as control variables. Also, with economic development as a dependent variable, we used the Human development index, and GNI per capita to ascertain the effect of globalization and internet penetration on economic development. The results showed a significant positive correlation between trade openness with HDI and GNI in both Czech and Slovakia. The analysis also found that internet penetration has a significant impact on HDI and GNI in Czech, but not on GNI in Slovakia. This study highlights the important role that globalization and internet penetration play in economic development and provides valuable insights for policymakers in Czech and Slovakia. The findings of this study contribute to the existing literature on the relationship between globalization, internet penetration, and economic development.
Knowledge Management: The Value of Inter and Intra-firm Activities Towards Innovation Performance
Authors: Arthur Emmanuel Ebo , Stejskal Jan
Published: September 2023

Firms mainly depend on innovation to remain competitive in business. New knowledge is a major resource for firms on the path of achieving innovation performance. This paper seeks to examine how intra-firm and inter-firm activities promote knowledge sharing toward innovation performance. We used the variables channels of information to represent inter-firm activities and workplace organization methods to represent intra-firm knowledge-sharing activities. The proxies for innovation performance were product innovation and business process innovation. Cross-sectional country-level data from CIS 2018 for 17 countries within the EU region was used for our study. The OLS regression method was used for the analysis. While existing studies concentrate on inter-firm knowledge transfer and single country-level studies, our study focuses on a blend of intra-firm and intra-firm cross-country studies. We also emphasized the value of knowledge sharing and cognition in the knowledge transfer process toward achieving firm innovation performance. Our model was built on the knowledge-based view (KBV) and social network theory (SNT). We found that cross-functional workgroups, conferences, trade fairs and exhibitions have a positive significant impact on both product and business process innovation. Published patent had a significant impact on product innovation but was not statistically significant for business process innovation. In conclusion, we found that intra-firm knowledge-sharing activities impact more on innovation performance of firms more than inter-firm knowledge-sharing activities of firms in the EU. Our study is limited to using cross-sectional data and the number of countries within the EU involved in the study. We believe longitudinal data and the involvement of more EU countries in future studies will yield robust findings for more reliable inferences.
Analysis of Critical Knowledge for Strengthening Resilience and Operational Safety
Authors: Jaime Miranda Junior  , Denilson Sell  , Lídia Neumann Potrich  , Heron Jader Trierveiler
Published: September 2023

Resilience, viewed from an engineering perspective, refers to a system's inherent ability to regulate its operation before, during, and after disruptions. Knowledge is a critical resource that enables resilient responses, as it is essential for responding, monitoring, anticipating unforeseen events, and learning from their occurrences. However, despite the importance of knowledge in promoting resilience in operational safety, there is a lack of tools in the literature that provide evidence and explanation of knowledge resources. To address this gap, this article presents the development stages of an instrument based on the Critical Decision Method to elicit critical knowledge in Operational Safety Events (OSEs). The instrument includes a set of questions that guide the identification of decision-making points and the exploration of knowledge resources mobilized at each stage, founded on situational awareness, resilience engineering, and knowledge engineering. Prospective analysis sessions and retrospective OSE analyses were conducted with teams of workers from offshore oil and gas production and exploration platforms to assess the instrument's feasibility. The instrument enabled the identification of critical knowledge in both scenarios, which served as valuable input for promoting security and resilience. The instrument also facilitated the identification of opportunities to promote organizational learning and the development of effective actions to strengthen intangible resources that influence resilient responses, thereby enabling a thorough exploration of knowledge resources in retrospective analyses or prospective sessions of accidents and severe operational safety events.
Empowering Rural Public Library Users Towards Sustainable Community Development Goal.
Authors: Abu Roziya , Rafie Siti Khadijah , Sha'ari Haziah
Published: September 2023

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of international targets that were developed in 2015 by the United Nations. These goals aim to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity among human kind for all by the year 2030. They are divided into 17 goals and 169 targets that cover all aspects of life – including education, health care, housing, food, energy and climate, peace and justice, governance and sustainable economic growth. Plus, to ensure peace and prosperity. Empowerment is very important element for a community to become developed and to sustain the development. To be able to have self-empowerment, one must first have a sense of self-help and self-determination. Self-help and self-determination are related to the idea that helping one’s self will create collaboration and improve one’s quality of life (Christenson, 1989). Power in community development refers to the ability to influence change rather than the power to exploit or dominate others, it is an action of choice. This paper introduces Rural Community Learning Network (RCLN) Traits Model which offers a helpful insight for rural communities to value and support rural public library as community sustainable development center. This model was develop using qualitative approach through interviews with the rural public libraries’ staffs, users and non-users, observations, and examinations of documents. Thematic analysis has been used to identify the empowerment sustainability characters for the traits model. This study concluded that rural public libraries in Malaysia had not fully implemented the empowerment elements which is identified as an important element in rural libraries and community development.