bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
OPTIMIZATION AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF MULTIPRODUCTS OBTAINED FROM WOOD OF EUCALYPTUS STANDS UNDER DIFFERENT PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY CLASSES AND ROTATION AGES
Authors: Viana Laíssa De Araújo , Castro Renato Vinícius Oliveira , Souza Álvaro Nogueira de , Soares Carlos Pedro Boechat , Joaquim Maísa Santos , Da Costa Lidiomar Soares
Published: May 2021

The present study aimed to analyze the yield and economic viability of the destination, for lumber and energy, of the wood from non-thinned stands of the hybrid Eucalyptus urophylla x Eucalyptus grandis under different productive capacity class and whose production was projected by individual tree growth model to different ages. The simulation of the growth of individual trees was performed by applying the height and diameter growth, and mortality sub-models for three productive capacity classes: high, medium and low. The Kozak model was adjusted to study the stem taper and, in addition, used to optimize patterns for sawing logs and to produce lumber. The economic viability of the projects was evaluated by Net Present Value, Equivalent Periodic Benefit and risk analysis using the Monte Carlo method. It was observed that in areas with less productive capacity the volume of wood destined for energy was greater than 80% and, in areas with greater productive capacity the volume of lumber was greater than 26%. Economic indicators showed that the lumber production was viable at any of the studied rotation age. The risk analysis using the Monte Carlo method did not indicate the possibility of the project being unfeasible under the conditions analyzed. The quantity of different types of products obtained and the wood yield depends on the productive capacity class and age of the stand. The destination of the wood for multiproducts is the most viable option, regardless of the productive capacity class.
PROSPECTS OF PINUS AND EUCALYPTUS PRODUCING COMPANIES IN THE STATE OF PARANÁ
Authors: Loper Ailson Augusto , Hoeflich Vitor Afonso , Silva João Carlos Garzel L. da , Siqueira Joésio Deoclécio Pierin , Almeida Alexandre Nascimento de
Published: May 2021

The objective of this work was to analyze the prospects for the next five years in relation to planted area, forest production, investment intention and hiring of employees. The research had as its area of coverage the state of Paraná and as a source of data, companies (legal entities) producers of forest raw material of planted origin that operate in the state. The contacts with the companies were obtained from the Paraná Association of Forest Based Companies (APRE), the Organization of Cooperatives of the State of Paraná (OCEPAR), SINPACEL and ABIMCI. The questionnaires were sent by e-mail to the entire contact base, aiming at the census. Thus, the resulting sample is made up of 41 companies, segmented between integrated and non-integrated companies, which corresponds to 17 and 24 companies. The evaluation answers were carried out. For the identification of the companies’ prospects, it was requested to fill in a table indicating a percentage (0 to 100%) that reflects the projections for the next 5 years. The prospects related to the planted area, production and investments were positive, however, the panoramas related to hiring new employees by the pulp and paper industry (integrated companies) presents a prospect of reduction. The Timos are the group that has the most positive expectations, being responsible for the expansion of the planted area, volume produced, investment and hiring of employees.
FUNCTIONAL TRAITS IN THE ARBOREAL COMPONENT OF THE CERRADO VEGETABLE COMMUNITY
Authors: Vale Vagner Santiago do , Veiga Thales Alves Tormim da , Prado Júnior Jamir Afonso do , Santos Lilian Cristina da Silva , Rios Jovan Martins , Costa João Paulo
Published: May 2021

The current study aimed to describe functional attributes of arboreal species in fragments of sensu stricto Cerrado areas with a transition to Cerradão in Ipameri – GO to describe which characteristics are more representative in these phytophysiognomies. Ten individuals were sampled for each of the twenty arboreous species most commonly found in the region. Functional attributes related to the architecture of the aerial part of the tree and functional leaf traits were collected. Once the functional traits were evaluated, an analysis of variance and a posterior Tukey test at 0.5% were performed. Then, the data were standardized, and the species were functionally grouped. The results showed great variability of the functional characteristics forming two groups of species with similar characteristics. Group 1 was constituted by species with functional traits proper to survival in adverse environmental conditions, such as poor soils, seasonality, and natural or provoked incidents, like fire. Group 2, on the other hand, apparently points to functional traits related to success and investment in height growth, as well as greater photosynthetic capacity and adaptations to shading conditions. The functional traits studied indicated the occurrence of a great diversity of adaptations between species. Therefore, it is possible to say that both groups of species are important for maintaining these phytophysiognomies in the landscape.
LOCATION OF PLANTED FOREST INFLUENCING THE WOOD COMMERCIALIZATION IN THE STATE OF GOIAS, BRAZIL
Authors: Oliveira Guilherme Resende , Araújo Fernando Moreira
Published: May 2021

Planted forests have grown substantially in Brazil, especially in states such as Goias. While they may compete with native forest areas, planted forests also present themselves as economically viable solutions for the recovery of degraded areas. This study presents the market of wood in the Brazilian state of Goias analyzing the interaction between supply and demand curves of the product in a partial equilibrium analysis. In this sense, it is essential to understand the spatial issue to offer production by planning the transaction costs related to transportation. Therefore, the distribution of companies is linked to the production chain, mapped by means of labor market bases (Ministry of Labor), wood production (IBGE) and other industry data. The spatial analysis of the planted forest area (silviculture) in Goias between 2000 and 2016 was based on data from the time series, from mapping provided by the MapBiomas Project. In Goias, considering all sectors of the forest production chain, in 2015 alone, revenues exceeded US$ 1.24 billion and public collections US$ 24 million, employing more than 36 thousand people in 7 thousand firms. Thus, it is fundamental to understand this process, identifying the main determinants of planted forests, through statistical and spatial analysis. From a spatial point of view, planted forests and companies involved in wood production are relatively spread throughout the state, except for the state capital of Goiania, which has a large number of timber trade and manufacturing firms.
THE TRADE OF PINHÃO (Araucaria angustifolia SEED) IN MINAS GERAIS: A STIMULUS FOR CONSERVATION?
Authors: Marques Ricardo Tayarol , Barros Vanessa Cabral Costa de , Borges Luís Antonio Coimbra , Barbosa Ana Carolina Maioli Campos
Published: May 2021

The knowledge of the production and marketing chains of pinhão is centered in the Mixed Ombrophilous Forest region, in southern Brazil. This study aimed to evaluate the pinhão production and marketing chains in a region of ecological tension (Seasonal Semideciduous Forest) and verify the pinhão trade effectiveness as a tool for araucaria conservation. This research was based on a statistical survey on pinhão extraction and trade, made available by governmental institutions. To identify establishments operating in the trade of pinhão in Minas Gerais (Brazil), structured interviews and a literature review of the legislation associated with the trade of forest products were conducted, establishing the relationship between the trade and conservation of araucaria. The results showed that Minas Gerais is the third-largest national producer of pinhão, accounting for 13.9% of production, and receiving the lowest remuneration for the extracted product. There is a predominance of a short marketing chain, in which producers or retailers negotiate with the consumer, resulting in greater profits for those involved in this process, who benefit from the lack of specific regulations and inspections in the extraction and trade of pinhão, leading to a predatory activity, which does not contribute to the preservation of araucaria. However, the use of appropriate instruments may make feasible the conservation of this species, combining its potential for use in forest restoration projects with the income from the commercialization of its seeds, thus developing an effective tool for the conservation of araucaria in rural properties in Minas Gerais.
SEEDLINGS OF TREE SPECIES PRODUCED IN SUBSTRATES BASED ON ORGANIC COMPOSTS
Authors: Silva Oclizio Medeiros das Chagas , Hernández Marileydy Martínez , Almeida Rodolfo Soares de , Moreira Ramon Pittizer , Leles Paulo Sérgio dos Santos , Melo Lucas Amaral de
Published: May 2021

The quality of the seedling produced is directly related to substrate composition, so it is essential to select constituents with adequate characteristics. The objective of this study was to evaluate Eucalyptus urophylla, Peltophorum dubium and Eremanthus erythropappus seedlings and to relate the physical and chemical characteristics of the formulated substrates to their quality. For each species, an experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design (CRD), consisting of five treatments, five replicates, and plots composed of 20 seedlings. In order to evaluate the quality of the seedlings, the biometric variables were measured and, as a qualitative analysis, the ease to remove the seedlings from the tubes (ERT) and root aggregation to the substrate (AGGR) were evaluated. Seedlings produced in the substrates formulated with alternative constituents showed higher values when compared to seedlings produced with commercial substrate, for most of the analyzed variables. Coffee husk can be applied in the production of seedlings of P. dubium and E. urophylla. For the formation of E. erythropappus seedlings, none of the formulations tested are recommended.
ANALYSIS OF THE LOCAL PATTERN FOR THE PARANÁ SECTOR OF FOREST BASED PRODUCTS: 2005-2015
Authors: Corrêa Bittencourt Keila , Leodoro da Silva João Carlos Garzel , Timofeiczyk Junior Romano , Ruiz Garcia Junior , Hoeflich Vitor Afonso
Published: May 2021

The objective of this paper was to analyze the Locational Quotient (LQ) for the main products forest – by the Paraná mesoregion between 2005 and 2015, such as seeds, seedlings, firewood, sawmill and laminator, cellulose, and paper, and other (pine knot, poplar, fence posts, splinters, and forest waste). The use of indicators and methods to identify the concentration of these resources and their constraints can support the design of policies more suitable for the management of available resources, as well as guide the need for investments. Also, we observed the scarcity of research using such a method (LQ) in the forest area. The period was selected according to the availability of information from the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (SEAB). The results indicated both positive and negative oscillations in the analyzed period. This dynamic is related to seasonal, bureaucratic, and market issues. The conclusions considered the wood production chain to interpret the results and not only the specificities of each product, given the lack of available information.
SOIL FAUNA AND LEAF LITTER DECOMPOSITION IN DIFFERENT SUCCESSIONAL STAGES OF A SUBMOUNTAINOUS SEASONAL SEMIDECIDUOUS FOREST
Authors: Camara Rodrigo , Pereira Marcos Gervasio , Toledo Luciano Oliveira , Menezes Carlos Eduardo Gabriel
Published: May 2021

In tropical forests, the stage of ecological succession influences the nutrient cycling. This study aimed to analyze soil fauna community structure, composition, and leaf litter decomposition in fragments of intermediate-successional and late-successional Submountainous Seasonal Semideciduous Forest (ISF and LSF, respectively). We used a square metal frame to collect 10 samples of the leaf litter layer and surface soil (0.00-0.05 m depth) from each area in the wet and dry seasons. Soil fauna individuals were then extracted using a modified Berlese-Tüllgren funnel. For analysis of leaf litter decomposition, 15 litter bags containing 30 g of senescent leaves were randomly placed on the forest floor of each area in the dry season, and three bags were collected after 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 days. LSF presented higher value of richness and was more associated with Diptera and Formicidae. There was no clear pattern in evenness and diversity with successional stage. The dissimilarity between ISF and LSF in terms of soil fauna community was greater in the dry season. Litter decomposition was almost identical in both areas.
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL INSTRUMENTS OF THE PINE NUT PRODUCTIVE CHAIN IN RS: A COMPARISON WITH BRAZILIAN CHESTNUTS IN ACRE
Authors: Lima Santos Elke , De Farias Jorge Antonio , De Campos de Jesus Luana , Pasa Débora Luana
Published: May 2021

Brazil has a vast diversity of natural resources, which are important in the economic and social context of many families, identified through non-wood forest products (NWFP), among them chestnuts, in the north, and pine nut, in the south of the country. Thus, the objective of the work was to analyze the productive chain of the Brazilian chestnuts in order to establish and identify potentialities existing in its productive chain that can be used to promote the pine nut productive chain in the social, economic and environmental spheres. The study was carried out through the application of an open questionnaire, having as target audience representatives linked to the commercialization and research of both forest products. As a main result, it is evident that the pine nut has an incomplete production chain, presenting itself as a product with secondary representation in the formation of farmers' income, which contributes to the structure of pine nut commercialization being incipient. In addition, the lack of social organization for extractivism is responsible for the non-consolidation of the chain, coupled with the incipient process of industrialization and processing of the pine nut. which limits the added value of the product. There is a need for greater interest and attention on the part of the government with actions involving entities that can assist in the most different spheres, as well as providing technical assistance, research, and financial support.
PERIODS OF HIGHEST OCCURRENCE OF FOREST FIRES IN BRAZIL
Authors: Pinto Dayane Lopes , Spletozer Aline Gonçalves , Barbosa Sergio Guedes , Lima Gumercindo Souza , Torres Carlos Moreira Miquelino Eleto , Torres Fillipe Tamiozzo Pereira
Published: May 2021

Forest fires affect ecosystems and cause damage that can be minimized by fire prevention programs. The objective was to determine the periods with the highest probability of occurrence of forest fires in Brazil. Heat source records detected by satellites between 1999 and 2014, and the frequency of occurrences of fire and burnt area sizes from 2006 to 2014, were evaluated. A statistical analysis of averages grouping allowed to separate the months with the highest number of heat sources into homogeneous groups, being possible to validate them with the months with the highest record of fires in the Conservation Units, thus defining the normal fire season. The number of heat sources records in Brazil was higher in winter and spring, dry seasons with lower rainfall and higher temperatures, with normal fire season from August to November. The fire occurrences were higher between August and October, with the higher burnt area in September. The periods of highest fire occurrence in Brazil varied between regions according to the climatological characteristics, and therefore strategies for fire prevention and control in vegetation must be intensified during the normal fire season. The period from August to November needs the greatest attention from the public authorities regarding the implementation of prevention and control fire programs. The months September and October make up the normal fire season from all regions of the Brazil.
PRODUCTIVITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF WINCHING OPERATIONS IN PINE STANDS IN MOUNTAINOUS REGIONS
Authors: Brown Rafael Oliveira , Rodrigues Cordeiro Camilla Rocha , Rodrigues Carla Krulikowski , Nakajima Nelson Yoshihiro , Da Silva Dimas Agostinho , Gonçalves Robert Renato Cesar
Published: May 2021

The objective of this study was to evaluate the productivity and energy efficiency of tree extraction in mountainous regions by means of a tractor with winch in two work team compositions: I: one tractor operator and a cable operator; and II: one tractor operator and two cable operators. The study was carried out in Vale do Ribeira region using a full tree harvesting system through a time and motion study in different conditions of extraction distance (6 to 135 meters) and log yard (5 to 241 meters), and land slope (from 7 to 37º). To evaluate the cycles, a regression analysis was carried out for each treatment and subsequently compared using the Graybill F test. Then a regression with a dummy variable was performed. The productivity was 9.26 m3 PMH0-1 with a cable operator and 12.12 m³ PMH0-1  at an extraction distance of 100 m; the specific fuel consumption was 44.26 g kW-1 PMH0-1  in both treatments, and the energy efficiency was 4.92 g kW-1 m³ with a forest worker and 3.13 g kW-1 m³ with two forest workers. Consequently, although the specific fuel consumption was equal in both treatments, the increase in productivity resulting from the addition of a cable operator,improved  the energy efficiency in the extraction using a tractor with winch.
COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN THE SPURR FUNCTION VOLUME AND THE KOZAK’S TAPER FUNCTION AND QUINTIC POLYNOMIAL VOLUMES FOR BLACK WATTLE TREES
Authors: Behling Marcos , Koehler Henrique Soares , Behling Alexandre
Published: May 2021

When modeling the taper and volume, it is desired that the volume estimates obtained by using these two methods are compatible, where the total stem volume estimates shall not differ when using a total volume equation and the volume calculated by integrating the taper equation. There are several of such systems proposed in the literature, in which modifications in the volume and taper models were made to obtain compatible systems. This paper introduces an idea to obtain compatibility in a simpler way, without the need to modify the volume and taper models. Thus, the overall objective of this study was to develop and present a procedure to obtain compatibility between the Spurr function volume and the Kozak’s taper function and quintic polynomial volumes for Acacia mearnsii De Wild trees and compare the results to the traditional method of the same system of equations. The procedures proposed were applied on data on the Acacia mearnsii De Wild (black wattle) species in the towns of Cristal, Piratini, and Encruzilhada in the south of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The data set included 343 trees ranging from 5 to 10.75 years of age. The quality of the fitting for the volume and taper equations fitted using procedures 1 and 2 is similar, and both are compatible. The system of equations presented in procedure 2 is simpler to be applied when compared to procedure 1.
Exploring the Audit Supervision of China’s Medical Insurance Fund Based on the 2019 Medical Insurance Fund Audit Data
Authors: Zhou Xinyi , Su Wunhong
Published: May 2021

This study is mainly based on the auditing of medical insurance funds in the audit work report of the National Audit Office’s 2019 central and provincial and municipal budget implementation and other fiscal revenues and expenditures to conduct audit supervision of China’s medical insurance funds, based on the risk-oriented violation of regulations. Identify and evaluate the risks of each stage of the medical insurance fund from the perspective of risk of breaches, thus draw audit points, summarize the path of the medical insurance fund audit supervision so that that audit resources can be concentrated in important stages and key areas. Audit costs can be reduced, and build the regulatory system of the medical insurance fund audit will be constructed accordingly.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Accounting and Finance Research, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2021
Authors: Chen Sarah
Published: May 2021

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Accounting and Finance Research, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2021
Toward Successful Bank-Fintech Partnerships: Perspectives from Service Providers in an Emerging Economy
Authors: Hoang Yen H. , Nguyen Nhung T. H. , Vu Ngoc B. , Nguyen Duong T.T. , Tran Linh H.T.
Published: May 2021

benefits they can gain from each other in the cooperation process. In that process, the perspectives of each party are very likely to determine the outcome of the cooperation. This study is conducted to examine the perspectives of banks and fintech companies in the collaboration process, hence, identify factors that can potentially affect the success of a bank-fintech partnership. A qualitative methodology was adopted, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussion with two groups of commercial banks and fintech companies conducted in Vietnam in 2019. The study findings include the benefits, the obstacles, advantages and disadvantages of each party as well as their strengths and weaknesses, partner selection criteria are among important factors that can influence the cooperation process. Obtained findings imply important policies to ensure successful partnerships between banks and fintech in Vietnam.
Oscar Wilde’s Multiple Appeals Revealed in the Male Characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray
Authors: Lian Ye-Ping , Zhong Jing-Dong
Published: May 2021

Concerning Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, the previous studies have mainly been conducted on the writer’s aesthetic thoughts and moral senses reflected in this novel, while the relationship between his literary creation and his psychological appeals needs to be further explored, for possibly these appeals are essentially related to his multiple personalities and complex psychology. Focusing on the three male characters, this paper attempts to examine Wilde’s psychological appeals for the recognition of his aestheticism and the acceptance of his non-aesthetic appeals, and how they are revealed in the novel. According to A. H. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, human needs include the physiological need, the safety need, the belongingness and love need, the esteem need, and the need for self-actualization and so on. Through close text analysis, this study has had the following findings: (1) As an artist, Wilde’s pursuit of art is the expression of his appeal for self-actualization. The interpretation of aestheticism by Basil and Henry denotes this need of Wilde; (2) As an aristocrat, Wilde also wants to be respected by the society, which is reflected in Dorian, while as an ordinary man his love need and physiological need are reflected in Basil’s feelings for Dorian and Henry’s admiration for hedonism. Hopefully, this study might help readers better understand Wilde and his works, and achieve a deeper understanding of the artist’s complicated personality and psychology, the complexity and difficulty of the artistic creation, and various forms of artistic expressions.
Chatting with AI Bot: Vocabulary Learning Assistant for Saudi EFL Learners
Authors: Alsadoon Reem
Published: May 2021

In the AI field of language learning, chatterbots are an interesting area for language learning and practice. This research investigates Arabic EFL vocabulary learning using an interactive storytelling chatterbot. A chatterbot was created and equipped with four vocabulary tools: a dictionary, images, an L1 translation tool, and a concordancer. The target words were enhanced by these tools to provide the learners with interactive comprehensible input. This project seeks to identify which tools are mostly used when EFL learners are practicing English with a chatterbot. It also seeks to determine which tool could help most in vocabulary learning as well as retention. The results of the study indicate that the dictionary is the most favoured and effective tool for vocabulary learning. For retention, the findings uncover that L1 translation is slightly (but insignificantly) higher than the dictionary.

 
Strengthening Destinations’ Resilience from Bushfires—A Study of Eastern Australia
Authors: Qi Fenjie , Zhou Yaxin , Feng Shuo
Published: May 2021

Climate change has brought people’s attention in recent decades, which demonstrates a critical phenomenon of increased natural disaster risks. The consequences of natural hazards are highly potential to bring significant economic, reputational, social, and environmental impacts on Australia’s tourism industry. Considering the close relationship between the unique natural environment and the local tourism industry, natural disasters always play critical roles in terms of the destinations’ resilience. This paper aims to examine the cause-and-effect of natural disaster resilience for the tourism industry in Eastern Australia with the particular concern of bushfire. Representative bushfire events will be studied to locate the industry’s preparedness and the existed action gaps mainly with the focus on government and destination management organizations, as well as discuss the disaster prevention implications, direct/indirect impacts and tourism-related issues. Also, a natural disaster resilience assessment framework for the industry will be developed with the key indicators from multiple aspects. A couple of future directions will be proposed regarding recovery methods, including the needs of destination image recovery, supportive policies for small businesses and cross-functional partnership.
Innovatie in methoden van decentraal rekenkameronderzoek
Authors: Schilder Ard , Fest Isabelle , Schurer Erik
Published: May 2021

Innovation in methods decentralized audit research

In the more than 15 years that decentralized audit offices have existed in the Netherlands, little attention has been paid to the research methods they use. This article focuses on how the research methods used by decentralized audit offices have developed and to what extent they use new technology. New technology has changed a lot in 15 years, which offers new possibilities for research, but also raises new questions. Based on an empirical analysis of audit reports, it can be concluded that decentralized audit offices adopt a standard approach to document and file analysis and interviews, with only limited application of innovative technology. On the basis of a theoretical exploration of the relevant literature and a simple qualitative analysis of research by the Netherlands Court of Audit and the Rathenau Institute, a framework has been developed in which the opportunities and risks of the application of new technology in decentralized audit office research are described. This can provide a handle for future application. Decentralized audit offices can use this for (more) reflection on their research methods and innovation, in order to develop to maturity while remaining young.
De doorwerking van lokaal rekenkameronderzoek: een empirische zoektocht naar succesfactoren van gebruik
Authors: Keulen Sjoerd
Published: May 2021

The impact of local audit office research: an empirical search for success factors of use

The impact of audit office reports has received little attention in the scientific literature. In this article, various forms of impact have been distinguished with the help of Public Administration literature and factors that promote the use of evaluations have been distinguished. This theoretical framework was subsequently used for empirical research into the effect of audit office research. The extent to which the recommendations have had an impact was investigated in 20 Dutch municipalities with the aid of impact reports from audit institutions. Out of 176 publications, 94% of the 1216 recommendations were adopted by the city council. This means that the procedural impact is high. Of the 731 recommendations that could be checked at 17 municipalities, the local audit offices report that 58% had been fully implemented, 19% partially and 15% not or not tackled differently. The three categories of success factors from the scientific literature were visible in the practice of the audit offices. This applies most strongly to impact factors related to evaluation quality, in particular the factors related to communications standards, clear recommendations, timeliness and relevance to the decision maker. As far as research and decision-making factors are concerned, the commitment of the organization and the political climate are the most important factors for audit institutions. Finally, the involvement of stakeholders promotes the impact as a catalyst. The article concludes with practical lessons for promoting the processing of audit reports.
Wanneer wordt een prijs op billijke wijze vastgesteld?
Authors: Mulder Jotte , Sauter Wolf
Published: May 2021

Wanneer wordt een prijs op billijke wijze vastgesteld?

In deze noot bespreken wij de uitspraak van het Hof van Justitie in SABAM/Weareone.World en Wecandance. De uitspraak draagt bij aan een verder gedifferentieerd jurisprudentieel kader voor onbillijke prijzen en voorwaarden. De uitspraak verrijkt de bestaande rechtspraak waarin de onderliggende berekeningsmethode van vergoedingenmodellen van collectieve beheersorganisaties op billijkheid worden getoetst. In navolging van de conclusie van advocaat-generaal Pitruzzella in deze zaak reflecteren wij tevens op de toepasbaarheid van het oordeel van het Hof van Justitie in farmaceutische en platformmarkten.
ON THE PROJECTIVE GREEN RING
Authors: HUSSEIN SALAH EL DIN S. , RADWAN ABD E L AZIZ A.
Published: May 2021

ON THE PROJECTIVE GREEN RING.
(re)traducció, un instrument poderós de projecció cultural
Authors: Aliaga Xavier
Published: May 2021

La retraducció al català de grans autors i obres clàssiques de la literatura universal com Homer, Faulkner, Whitman o Puixkin han contribuït els darrers anys a despertar l’interès dels mitjans de comunicació convencionals, crear nous públics lectors per a aquestes obres i enriquir el sistema cultural. Operacions editorials que, alhora, han servit per projectar debats i temes culturals i visibilitzar la figura del traductor.
Retraduir Sòfocles
Authors: Casas Joan
Published: May 2021

En Feliu Formosa i jo som els autors d’un volum de versions en vers de Sòfocles. En el cas dels textos teatrals clàssics, la retraducció és, tot sovint, el primer cas amb vista a una nova posada en escena, i el treball, en aquest cas, es fa en unes condicions molt particulars. Potser el problema de les retraduccions que vam fer en Feliu Formosa i jo va ser que no tenien aquesta destinació, sinó només la de ser el fonament d’un possible treball pedagògic. Tot i que generalment la recepció crítica de les traduccions és escassa, aquestes van ser objecte d’un sòlid article que no les tractava amb gaires miraments. Sense discutir les raons del crític, apuntarem, tanmateix, algunes precisions.
The impact of physical exercise on the occurence of arrhythmias in athletes – recommendations
Authors: Szwed Jakub , Kowara Michał , Grabowski Marcin
Published: May 2021

The aim of this article is to demonstrate the impact of physical exercise on the development of arrhytmias in athletes. The studies show that this relation exist and concerns endurance sports practiced for a long time. In addition, this article contains review of the most common arrhythmias in athletes and appropriate recommendations. The time of arrhythmias onset depends on the presence of structural heart diseases. If the cardiac disorder is absent the arrhythmias appear at the age 40-50. If the structural heart diseases exist, the arrhythmias occur in young athletes and are more dangerous (can lead to sudden cardiac arrest). The most common arrhythmia in endurance athletes is atrial fibrillation. In order to avoid negative results of endurance sports, such as cardiac arrhythmias, the reliable examinations are necessary, especially to exclude structural cardiac diseases. These examinations should be undertaken before initiation of endurance sport training and routinely later, in course of follow-up.
Should ablation of atrial fibrillation be proposed to all patients with symptomatic heart failure? – CASTLE-AF randomized controlled trial
Authors: Farkowski Michał
Published: May 2021

Atrial fibrillation ablation in patients with heart failure gains more and more recognition. Published research report improvement of quality of life, physical capacity and left ventricle ejection fraction among others. Yet there used to be no data published on influence of AF ablation on overall survival among patients with heart failure. Published in 2018, CASTLE-AF study partially covers this gap. The study enrolled 363 patients randomly allocated to AF ablation (the study group) or conservative treatment (controls). After a median observation of 37.8 months the primary composite end point - death from any cause or hospitalization for worsening heart failure, occurred in significantly fewer patients in the ablation group than in the medical therapy: 28.5% vs. 44.6%, HR 0.62; 95% CI 0.43-0.87. What was more, there were fewer deaths from any cause in the study group: 13.4% vs. 25.0%, HR 0.53; 95% CI 0.32-0.86.
Recent ESC syncopy guidlines. What is new and important?
Authors: Kułakowski Piotr
Published: May 2021

This paper summarizes new and key messages on the diagnosis and treatment of syncope, presented in the recent guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology.
Percutaneous catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in heart failure
Authors: Kozieł Monika , Pruszkowska Patrycja , Gumprecht Jakub , Kowalski Oskar , Kalarus Zbigniew
Published: May 2021

Catheter ablation of AF has transformed from a specialized, experimental procedure into a common treatment to prevent recurrent AF. AF ablation appears to be more effective than AAD in maintaining sinus rhythm, and the complication rate is comparable to the complication rate of AAD. According to the European Society of Cardiology catheter ablation of symptomatic paroxysmal AF is recommended to decrease AF symptoms in patients who have symptomatic recurrences of AF on AAD and who prefer further rhythm control strategy (I class of recommendation, level of evidence A). Catheter ablation, compared with AAD significantly decreases recurrent AF in AF patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Some trials suggest reduced hospitalizations and mortality. However, indications for catheter ablation in HF patients should be wisely balanced and the procedures performed in experiences centers. Beyond AF recurrence, catheter ablation of AF in HF tends to be associated with improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction, exercise performance and quality of life. The method mentioned above appears to be increasingly employed as a therapeutic modality in patients with HF and AF.
His bundle pacing in older patient with continuous proximal atrio-ventricular block after myocardial infarction
Authors: Wojdyła-Hordyńska Agnieszka , Hordyński Grzegorz , Dąbrowski Pavel , Pawlik Tomasz , Kubal-Tkocz Agata , Feusette Piotr , Gierlotka Marek
Published: May 2021

His bundle pacing (HBP) synchronizes atrio-ventricular and intraventricular delays. We observed the relationship between the level of atrio-ventricular block, ventricles synchrony, diastolic function improvement in a patient with moderate systolic disorders and diastolic dysfunction after myocardial infarction. HBP may be useful to treat conduction disorders and prevent further systolic and diastolic dysfunction. We present the case of a 92-year-old man in a very good general psychophysical status, treated with percutaneous coronary intervention of circumferential branch of left coronary artery angioplasty due to myocardial infarction, regional contractility disorders of left ventricle with ejection fraction (LVEF) 45%, and observed long PR interval with paroxysmal second degree atrioventricular conduction block. A successful implantation of a permanent HBP lead in the postinfarction period was performed. The His bundle capture restored AV synchrony and diminished diastolic disorders. Our case demonstrates that atrioventricular conduction disorders in the course of myocardial infarction may be corrected by HBP.
A novel use of leadless pacing in a patient with Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Cywińska Monika , Grabowski Marcin
Published: May 2021

This case report records a novel indication for implantation of a leadless Micra transcatheter pacing system (TPS). We present the case of a 66 year-old man suffering from Parkinson’s disease who was admitted to the hospital with a third degree heart block which developed into cardiac arrest. Due to two previously implanted deep brain stimulation devices, which occupied the space where a standard pacemaker impulse generator would be located, placement of a standard pacemaker was deemed inappropriate. The patient was therefore qualified for a leadless Micra TPS implantation. The procedure was uneventful and the patient was discharged after undergoing extensive treatment of an underlying fungal pneumonia.
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation – more effectively and safely
Authors: Kułakowski Piotr , Sikorska Agnieszka , Kryński Tomasz , Piotrowski Roman , Baran Jakub
Published: May 2021

During past twenty years a significant progress in efficacy and safety of ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) has been made. Data from literature and our own experience suggest that success rate during one-year follow-up exceeds 80%, especially in patients with paroxysmal AF. Both, radiofrequency (RF) and cryoballoon ablation have similar efficacy whereas learning curve is much shorter when using the latter technique. Summary of current status of AF ablation and future perspectives are presented.
Experiencing Authenticity at Alvar Aalto’s Experimental House
Authors: Malmisalo-Lensu Anne-Maija
Published: May 2021

Experiences of authenticity are studied at Alvar Aalto’s Experimental House – today a modern house museum – which has gone through renovations and changes. Visitors were interviewed to find out how they feel about the authenticity of the place, if the changes affect their experience of authenticity, and if they share the same opinions. A review of the literature on the concept of authenticity is carried out and its implications for museum contexts is considered, and then the research questions are answered by analysing 30 interviews of visitors to the Experimental House.
Museumverse. A New Typology for User Positioning in Museum Dissemination
Authors: F. Jensen Jens
Published: May 2021

This article presents a new typology for user positioning in museum dissemination. First, I develop a framework for the typology by identifying relevant, central dimensions and variables within the area of user positioning in museum dissemination. Next, the individual types within the typology is studied and representative cases for each type described. Finally, the conclusion points to different uses and consequences of the typology.
Museientreprenörskap som praktik- och kunskapsfält
Authors: Högberg Anders , Jogmark Marina
Published: May 2021

This study, “Museum entrepreneurship as practice and knowledge field”,examines how museum directors view museum entrepreneurship, why they thinkit is important and how it can develop. Results show that the museum directorsview entrepreneurship from a broad perspective that goes beyond a traditionalimage of entrepreneurship as exclusively an economic phenomenon. The resultsemphasize the need to turn to museum entrepreneurship as a way of thinkingabout renewal of museum activities, solving financial problems linked to decreesin public funding, find new sources of income and to create business models thathave potential to refine opportunities coming from digitalization. The need formuseum entrepreneurship is also about clarifying an awareness of what kind ofvalues are created and how these can be formed while maintaining integrity incollaboration with the rest of society. The results also show that there is a need todevelop museum entrepreneurship through collaborative research approaches.
Software Testing Processes in ISO Standards: How to Harmonize Them?
Authors: Ruy Fabiano B. , Souza Érica F. , Falbo Ricardo A. , Barcellos Monalessa P.
Published: May 2021

Software organizations usually adopt quality standards for improving their testing processes. ISO provides different standards addressing the testing process, such as ISO/IEC 12207, ISO/IEC 29110 and ISO/IEC 29119. However, these standards are not properly aligned and, when used in combination, can give rise to conceptual inconsistencies and divergences. This paper presents an initiative harmonizing ISO testing processes extracted from these standards. Two ontologies were used in such initiative: a Software Process Ontology for harmonizing the standards’ structure, and a Reference Ontology on Software Testing (ROoST) for harmonizing standards’ content.
Análise da Relação entre Chamados e Modiﬁcações no Código-Fonte de um Sistema de Acompanhamento de Obras
Authors: De Sousa Luciano Antônio Cordeiro , Da Silva Bruno Santana
Published: May 2021

Alguns sistemas passam por um longo período de manutenção, sendo modiﬁcados para adequação de funcionalidades e correção de falhas. Depois de algum tempo, pode ser difícil responder: As falhas surgiram durante o desenvolvimento ou durante a manutenção do sistema? Que modiﬁcação no sistema poderia ter causado determinada falha? Perguntas assim já encontram respostas na academia, mas nem sempre proﬁssionais compreendem com elas podem afetar seu trabalho na indústria. Este artigo apresenta um estudo de caso sobre relações entre chamados e modiﬁcações no código-fonte ao longo de 2 anos de um sistema de controle de obras de uma empresa de energia. A compreensão dessas relações contribui para conscientização de profissionais sobre oportunidades de melhoria na sua prática durante o processo de desenvolvimento e manutenção de sistemas.
MSECO-CERT: Uma Abordagem Baseada em Processo para Apoiar a Certificação de Apps em Ecossistema de Software Móvel
Authors: Fontão Awdren De Lima , Dias-Neto Arilo Claudio , Santos Rodrigo Pereira dos
Published: May 2021

Em um Ecossistema de Software Móvel (MSECO), as organizações de software passaram a reestruturar seus processos para desenvolvedores visando atingir metas, como o aumento do número de aplicações móveis (apps). No entanto, a “barreira” de qualidade provida pela Loja de Apps, não define critérios que garantem que as apps certificadas a partir deles atinjam as metas. É necessário considerar a qualidade de suporte oferecido aos desenvolvedores por meio dos processos (certificação), para atingir o desempenho esperado para as apps. Neste trabalho, foi definida uma abordagem baseada em processos para certificação de apps (MSECO-CERT). O uso da MSECO-CERT para desenvolvimento de apps gerou um coeficiente de crescimento de downloads 363% maior e média de avaliações dos usuários 28% maior em comparação a uma abordagem ad hoc.
Organização do Corpo de Conhecimento sobre Dívida Técnica: Tipos, Indicadores, Estratégias de Gerenciamento e Causas
Authors: Alves Nicolli Souza Rios , Spínola Rodrigo Oliveira
Published: May 2021

A identificação e gerenciamento da dívida técnica (DT) resulta em maior qualidade e produtividade na construção do software. No entanto, antes de identificar ou gerenciar a dívida, é necessário conhecer seus diferentes tipos, os indicadores de sua presença, as técnicas para seu gerenciamento e as causas para a sua ocorrência. O objetivo deste trabalho é organizar um corpo de conhecimento sobre DT considerando esse conjunto de informações. Para isso, foram realizados um mapeamento sistemático da literatura que resultou na análise de 100 estudos primários e um estudo de entrevista que considerou 30 unidades de análise. Como resultado, o corpo de conhecimento foi organizado e compartilhado através da infraestrutura TD Wiki.
Post-COVID-19 Massive Hemoptysis and Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report
Authors: Soleimani Gholamreza , Yaghoubi Saeedeh , Shafighi Shahri Elham
Published: May 2021

Introduction: COVID-19 is a new respiratory infection caused by the coronavirus, which the World Health Organization (WHO) declared as a global epidemic in 2019. All the information obtained about this virus was different in children than in adults. Case Presentation: The case investigated in this study was a 10-year-old boy with hemoptysis and gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in his post-COVID-19 recovery phase. Conclusions: COVID-19 can have a variety of presentations and complications beyond the classic respiratory symptoms and fever. This case is important and shows how COVID-19 can be life-threatening.
Identification of Interorganelle Crosstalk Effect on Various Diseases, Including Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Shamekhi Amiri Fateme
Published: May 2021

Context: Subcellular organelles communicate with each other via their metabolites and maintain different cellular functions. They contain nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, peroxisomes, and lysosomes. Objectives: This study aimed to identify interorganelle communication (crosstalk) in physiopathological states of cells in health and disease. Methods: The databases including PubMed Central, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched to extract data. For statistical analyses, percentage, relative risk, and odds ratio were used. Moreover, the risk of bias was assessed by Cochrane collaboration’s tool. Results: Out of 20 studies included in this research, 12 (60%) studies included mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum communication, 4 (20%) studies mitochondria-lysosome communication, 2 (10%) studies mitochondria-peroxisome, and 2 (10%) studies mitochondria-nucleus. Interorganelle crosstalk between mitochondria and peroxisome or lysosome had risk and odds of 1.5 (effect) on aging and age-related disorders. There were no effects of mitochondrial communication with other organelles on certain pathologies. The relative risk of mitochondria to nucleus crosstalk on apoptosis was assessed 1.13, and relative risk of mitochondria to lysosome crosstalk was assessed 2. In addition, the odds ratio of mitochondria to lysosome crosstalk on apoptosis was assessed 5, indicating a large effect on this crosstalk. Conclusions: Recent expansion of pharmacological, molecular, and genetic tools indicated these organelles have active intracellular and extracellular communications, which is important for cells and organ homeostasis. Disruption of such communication has been associated with aging and age-related disorders in this research.
Pesquisa de tendências de moda na indústria catarinense
Authors: Guercovich Isadora Micaela , Silva Carlos Alberto , Schneider Thaissa
Published: May 2021

O presente artigo tem foco na pesquisa de tendências de moda realizada na indústria catarinense, relacionando com conceitos de colonialismo e eurocentrismo. Por meio de um questionário aplicado a estilistas e designers de moda, observou-se que estes têm a Europa como principal referência de pesquisa, mas que também valorizam a análise e o lançamento de tendências nacionais. Para entender este fenômeno, a revisão de literatura apresenta um apanhado histórico do surgimento das tendências de moda e da centralização da moda na Europa. Somado a isso, são estudados os conceitos de colonialismo e eurocentrismo, difundidos na América Latina por teóricos como Aníbal Quijano (2005) e Edgardo Lander (2005). O artigo busca pontuar as possíveis consequências da hegemonia da moda europeia na pesquisa de tendências realizada pela indústria catarinense, já que dessa forma expõe-se ao risco de perder autonomia e identidade na moda lançada pelo estado, tornando deficitário o quesito inovação e diferenciação de mercado.