bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Specific features of accumulation of chemical elements by some types of macrophytes of the Volga Delta
Authors: Kyanova A. S. , Ershova T. S. , Chaplygin V. A. , Zaitsev V. F. , Litvinova N. V. , Shaboyants N. G. , Matveeva A. A.
Published: January 2025

Aim. To identify the features of accumulation of chemical elements by some types of macrophytes of the Volga Delta.The objects of the study were common mulberry (Spirodela polyrhiza L.) and dark green hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum L.). Plant sampling was carried out in the Volga Delta. The concentration of chemical elements was determined using atomic absorption spectrometry.As a result of the studies conducted, some similarities in the accumulation of metals Spirodela polyrhiza and Ceratophyllum demersum are shown.Thus, the plant species studied accumulate iron and manganese to a greater extent, whereas the cadmium content is minimal. At the same time, the species specificity of plants to accumulate chemical elements was noted: compared with Spirodela polyrhiza, Ceratophyllum demersum revealed a higher content due to the biological and physiological characteristics of the plants investigated.Ceratophyllum demersum has the ability to concentrate chemical elements such as Fe, Ni, Pb and Zn from the environment more efficiently than Spirodela polyrhiza. In this regard, the dark green hornwort is recommended as an indicator species in monitoring pollution of aquatic ecosystems.
Regional adaptation measures to minimise climate risks in agriculture
Authors: Teymurov S. A. , Kaziev M.-R. A. , Bagomaev A. A.
Published: January 2025

Aim. Definition of a set of regional adaptation measures to reduce the negative effects of climate risks in agriculture in Dagestan.The research material was the collection and processing of climate change data gathered during the ERA5 programme (atmospheric reanalysis of the global climate of the fifth generation ECMWF, covering the time range from 1979 to 2022 with a spatial resolution of 30 km). Analytical works, scientific research on risk assessment and adaptation of agriculture, and analysis of the current state and resource potential of soils of arid ecosystems of the Dagestan plain zone were used in this study.In the Republic of Dagestan, data on the cyclical nature of climate change can be observed, starting in 1979. From 1979 to 2022, the annual change in average temperature increased by 2.8 °C (trend line by 2.3 °C), while the average precipitation decreased by 173.4 mm (trend line by 196.3 mm). In analysing the increase in the degree of aridity and the extinction of the hydromorphic regime of soil formation, five ecological groups were identified according to the degree of degradation in order to develop a strategy to minimise the climatic risks of the Dagestan lowland (plain) zone: lands of good, satisfactory, mediocre, poor and very poor agroecological condition. Adaptation measures to minimize climate risks in the agricultural sector are proposed.Adaptation measures necessary to manage natural and environmental risks to climate change should meet modern requirements for sustainable agriculture and contribute to the improvement of agricultural production.
Intrapopulation variability of fruit traits of Prunus divaricate Ledeb. in conditions of intramontane Dagestan, Russia
Authors: Anatov D. M.
Published: January 2025

The paper presents the results of the analysis of intrapopulation variability and phenotypic diversity of traits in the fruit of Prunus divaricata Ledeb. in the conditions of intramontane Dagestan. Phenotypic variability was studied in an isolated population of cherry plum, growing on the Gunib plateau in the upper altitudinal limits of the species' distribution (1,600–1,850 m). For quantitative and qualitative recording, 30 individuals in a mature generative state were selected. Morphological descriptions and measurements were carried out based on quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the fruit, pit and seed. The population investigated is characterized by low phenotypic variation in quality characteristics with a predominance of very small (up to 5 g) fruits (66.7 %) with an oval fruit shape (80 %) and yellow skin color (56.6 %), sour and sweet‐sour in taste (93.3 %). The seeds are often very small and oval in shape (50 %).Using the methods of clustering, multidimensional scaling and K‐means of quantitative traits of the fruit, pit and seed, the presence of three clusters (groups) of individuals in the population was established. The first group was formed by phenotypes with the lowest values for all informative characteristics, conventionally termed ‘small‐fruited’, the second group was formed by individuals with relatively large sizes of the fruit, flesh and thickness of the fruit‐stalk – ‘large‐fruited’ and the third group was made up of phenotypes of medium‐sized fruit and high values of pit and seed – ‘large stoned’. The results of one‐way analysis of variance showed significant and high differences between clusters for all characteristics taken into account.
Epizootic outbreak of influenza A / H5N1 among wild and farm birds in the vicinity of Komsomolsk‐on‐Amur in the autumn of 2022
Authors: Shchelkanov M. Yu. , Dunaeva M. N. , Belik A. A. , Getke M. V. , Pott A. B. , Chalenko I. S. , Iunikhina O. V. , Dombrovskaya I. E. , Pankratov D. V.
Published: January 2025

Aim of the work was to investigate an epizootic outbreak in the vicinity of Komsomolsk‐on‐Amur (Khabarovsk Territory) in October 2022 among wild and agricultural birds.Material and methods included analysis of epizootic data, pathologic and anatomical examination of the carcasses of dead birds, collection of field material and its transportation to the laboratory without breaking the cold chain, indication of influenza A virus RNA using real‐time PCR, isolation of viral strains on a model of developing chicken embryos with subsequent assessment of virus activity using a hemagglutination reaction and infectious titer in the a swine embryo kidney cell line, sequencing of complete genome of isolated viral strains using nanopore and Sanger technologies followed by bioinformatics analysis procedures.Results obtained show that epizootics among wild birds began in February 2022 and the mass death among chickens at the Komsomolskaya poultry farm was accompanied by the death of wild birds in its vicinity. Using molecular genetic diagnostic methods it was found that etiological agent of epizootic was the influenza A virus of the H5 subtype. Seven strains of influenza A virus were isolated, the analysis of the complete genome of which allowed them to be classified as highly pathogenic variants of the genetic subgroup 2.3.4.4b of H5N1 subtype.Conclusions: East Asia including the Russian Far East retains the status of a center of genetic diversity of the highly pathogenic influenza A H5Nx virus, where the virus circulates among local bird populations and there is a high probability of reassortations between different variants the virus. Such a situation requires constant vigilance on the part of supervisory authorities, strict compliance with the requirements of biological safety by institutions and organizations engaged in agriculture and environmental management as well as regular ecological and virological monitoring in the region.
Dynamic Resource Provisioning in Cloud Environments Using Predictive Analytics
Authors: Pasham Sai Dikshit
Published: January 2025

Cloud computing services have quickly proven to be one of the primary technologies that can meet the dynamic needs of an organization, regarding IT resources distribution. But the problem of efficient resource provisioning is still considered quite pressing, whenever traditional approaches are applied, it results in resources over-provisioning or under-provisioning and, thus, is followed by increased costs, poor performance, and inefficient use of energy. In order to overcome these challenges there has been proposed dynamic resource provisioning concept based on the use of predictive analytics. This approach makes use of machine learning and data science aspects for continuously predicting the resource demand in order that cloud environments could accurately allocate the necessary resources in real time depending on workloads.
The usage of predictive analytics in context with dynamic resource provisioning for cloud computing is the focus of this paper. This part talks about the basics of cloud computing and resources, the importance of machine learning models in the context of demand forecasting, and a plethora of dynamic provisioning techniques consisting of elastic scaling, load forecasting and cost consideration provisioning, and many more. This paper also explores day-to-day examples of how predictive analytics has been deployed to streamline the feature-entailing provisioning operation in cloud-based applications, from e-business sites to green data centers.
In addition, the paper outlines the following imperatives: data quality, scalability of the reaches of the models in the paper, and latency issues that need to be resolved to facilitate the broader use of prediction analysis in the management of cloud resources. At last, it underscores the future scope, such as incorporating edge computing, using AI algorithms and more advanced machine learning algorithms which will pave the way to fortify the dynamics of resource provisioning. This study would therefore seek to provide further input into the onward evolution of more intelligent and effective as well as cheaper models of cloud computing.
This abstract aims to present the goals of the paper and main ideas considered in it, besides, it highlights the main context for a better understanding of the use of dynamic resource provisioning facilitated by the predictive analytics in cloud environments.
Vulnerabilidade de mulheres lésbicas às infecções sexualmente transmissíveis
Authors: Campos Araruna Vaneska Hellen , Silva Leite Gledson Micael , Silva Souza Carla Andréa , Oliveira Batista Maria Izadora , Calú Alves Héryka Laura , Albuquerque Grayce Alencar
Published: January 2025

A população lésbica está exposta as situações de vulnerabilidades nas dimensões individual, social e programática. Isso ocorre principalmente devido uma sociedade heteronormativa marcada pelo patriarcado, situação que contribui para a maior susceptibilidade dessa população para contrair infecções sexualmente transmissíveis. Objetivou-se refletir sobre os fatores que implicam na maior susceptibilidade das mulheres lésbica às infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e os fatores comportamentais associados à exposição destes agravos. Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa, descritiva, de abordagem qualitativa, sem recorte temporal, realizada na Literatura Americana do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde e na Scientific Electronic Library Online. Tem-se que as mulheres lésbicas são mais susceptíveis às infecções sexuais transmissíveis por viverem em sociedade que segue o padrão heterossexual, pela negligência dos profissionais e órgãos responsáveis e a invisibilização destas pelos mesmos, pela escassez de pesquisas na área, pelos comportamentos sexuais de risco, inclusive pelo errônea constatação de que as mulheres lésbicas são imunes as essas infecções pelas práticas sexuais diferentes das heterossexuais. É imprescindível que os órgãos responsáveis assim como a sociedade voltem sua atenção para essa população e passem a fomentar medidas que promovam a inclusão dessa população em uma assistência livre de preconceitos, de qualidade e efetiva, que atuem na diminuição dessas vulnerabilidades.
O FINANCIAMENTO DO SUS NA REGIÃO NORDESTE DO BRASIL NOS ANOS DE 2007, 2012 E 2017
Authors: Polyana Serafim da Silva Kaline , Morais Duarte Miranda Gabriella , Da Cruz Gouveia Mendes Antonio , Andrade da Silva Ana Lucia
Published: January 2025

Analisou-se o financiamento no Sistema Único de Saúde, nos estados nordestinos, entre 2007 e 2017, vigência dos Blocos de financiamento. Estudo quantitativo, utilizou o Sistema de Informações sobre o Orçamento Público (SIOPS), analisando-se sete indicadores: Despesa Total com Saúde; Despesa Total em Saúde por Habitante; Correção dos valores da Despesa Total em Saúde por Habitante; Incremento Real da Despesa Total em Saúde por Habitante; Percentual das Transferências Federais para a Saúde; Percentual da Receita Própria aplicada em Saúde; Proporção da Despesa com Saúde por Blocos de Financiamento. Entre os estados nordestinos, a maior despesa total com saúde/habitante foi de R$ 544,60; o maior incremento real na despesa com saúde/habitante foi de R$ 158,00. Em 2017, todos os estados investiram a proporção mínima do tesouro e entre 2007 e 2017, houve decréscimo do investimento em três estados. Observou-se redução da proporção das transferências federais aos estados e nos três anos, mais de 70% dos recursos investidos destinaram-se ao bloco de Média e Alta Complexidade, com redução nas ações de Vigilância à Saúde. A perpetuação do subfinanciamento do SUS, no Nordeste inviabiliza a consolidação da universalização e direito à saúde.
PERDA DE ATIVIDADE ACADÊMICA NA GRADUAÇÃO EM SAÚDE DE INSTITUIÇÃO DE ENSINO PRIVADA DURANTE A PANDEMIA POR COVID-19 E FATORES ASSOCIADOS: ESTUDO TRANSVERSAL, VITÓRIA, ES, 2021
Authors: Feitosa Dibai de Castro Caroline , Ferreira Laporte Kênia , Dias Sarti Thiago , Santana Coelho Almeida Ana Paula , Alves Gratival Raposo Francine , Feitosa Dibai Juliana , Carvalho Andrade Maria Angélica
Published: January 2025

A pandemia da COVID-19 impactou o funcionamento do sistema educacional, de forma que o uso da modalidade virtual, as despesas com educação, a saúde dos alunos, dentre outros fatores afetaram o ensino de jovens universitários. Dessa forma, buscou-se identificar os fatores associados à perda de atividade acadêmica no contexto pandêmico, por meio de um estudo quantitativo, analítico, exploratório de corte transversal, que seguiu os protocolos de pesquisa científico, e foi feito com estudantes de medicina, enfermagem, fisioterapia e serviço social de Instituição de Ensino Superior Privada no Município de Vitória-Espírito Santo, ES, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados em formulário Google Forms virtual e presencial nos meses de nov/2021 a jan/2022; a variável dependente foi a perda de alguma atividade acadêmica devido a alguma dificuldade de custeio de sua graduação e as variáveis independentes eram questões sociodemográficas. Participaram da pesquisa 847 alunos, sendo a maioria do sexo feminino, cor branca, classe social A e que dependem da família para o custeio da graduação. O desfecho mostrou que 9,46% dos estudantes perderam atividades acadêmicas devido à dificuldade de custeio, destes a maioria são mulheres, do curso de serviço social, não casadas, da classe social B, cor parda/preta, de renda familiar com até 3 salários-mínimos, não trabalham e tem bolsas estudantis. O estudo trouxe uma reflexão acerca do papel multifuncional das mulheres e as dificuldades por elas encontradas, bem como apontou que bolsas estudantis promovem uma proteção social, mas que elas sozinhas não foram suficientes para impedir as perdas das atividades acadêmicas.
Síndrome de Burnout e Covid-19: a vivência de profissionais da saúde atuantes na linha de frente
Authors: Rita de Cássia da Silva Medeiros  , DUARTE FONSECA ALVARO MICAEL , Micássio Fernandes de Andrade  , João Mário Pessoa Júnior  , JOSÉ ANTONIO DA SILVA JÚNIOR  , Janieiry Lima de Araujo  , Remerson Russel Martins  , Thales Allyrio Araújo de Medeiros Fernandes  , ELLANY GURGEL COSME DO NASCIMENTO
Published: January 2025

Introdução: Os profissionais de saúde foram identificados como um dos grupos mais susceptíveis aos impactos causados à saúde mental frente a pandemia da Covid-19, podendo acometer e/ou agravar a Síndrome de Burnout (SB). Objetivo: Analisar a incidência da SB em profissionais de saúde que atuaram na linha de frente de combate a pandemia Covid-19 numa cidade do semiárido brasileiro. Métodos: Estudo transversal e descritivo de abordagem quantitativa. A amostra foi de 274 profissionais. A coleta de dados aconteceu entre fevereiro e junho de 2021, utilizando-se de um questionário sociodemográfico e do MBI-HSS. Resultados: Encontrou-se uma taxa de 37,2% de SB, sendo a exaustão emocional a dimensão mais prevalente (61,7%), despersonalização (44,9%) e baixa realização profissional (40,1%). Atuar na área da saúde e em assistência direta a pacientes com Covid-19 se configura como fator de risco para desencadear a SB. Conclusão: Observa-se que houve um agravamento devido aos impactos estressores decorrentes da pandemia, logo, a pandemia incidiu diretamente na saúde mental dos profissionais de saúde, tornando-os susceptíveis a desenvolver a SB.
Explorando a interseção entre algoritmos, redes sociais e inclusão da pessoa Surda
Authors: Castro Júnior Gláucio , Prometi Daniela , Santana Neemias Gomes , Francisco Gildete da S. Amorim Mendes
Published: January 2025

This article analyzes the role of algorithms in social networks in promoting the inclusion of deaf people, with a special focus on Facebook. Through an interdisciplinary approach, we investigate the intersection between algorithms, social networks and inclusion, highlighting the importance of accessibility, privacy and considering the needs of deaf people in the design and implementation of digital platforms. Based on a detailed review of literature and case studies, we examine how policies, practices and algorithms influence the experience and participation of the deaf community and Libras users. Furthermore, we discuss the ethical, social and linguistic implications of these dynamics, addressing issues such as algorithmic discrimination, transparency, digital exclusion and human rights. Finally, we suggest practical recommendations to promote greater inclusion and equity in the deaf user experience on social networks and beyond, contributing to a fairer and more accessible society for all.
Comunicado de imprensa como indicador de atenção social qualificada da ciência: a construção de um banco de dados e suas potencialidades
Authors: Barata Germana , Oliveira Monique , Peixoto Thaís , De Almeida Carlos Caetano , Mazoni Alysson Fernandes , Comesana Rodrigo Costas , Alperin Juan Pablo
Published: January 2025

Na última década, a altmetria contribuiu para abrir espaço para  indicadores de atenção e impacto social da ciência, e a repaginar a cienciometria, embora ainda persista a centralidade das métricas de performance na produção científica. Nesse sentido, há uma demanda por outras fontes de dados que contribuam para conferir contexto e também fornecer substrato para a construção de outros indicadores, capazes de atuar na interface ciência-sociedade de forma mais qualificada. Este trabalho demonstrará o potencial de que um banco de dados estruturado de press releases (comunicados de imprensa)  seja um dos caminhos pelos quais indicadores de atenção social da ciência podem ser melhor contextualizados e compreendidos. Para isso, foi realizada a coleta de comunicados de imprensa de três agências de notícias de ciência: Eurekalert! (EUA), AlphaGalileo (Reino Unido) e Agência BORI (Brasil). Essas agências disponibilizam nos seus sites os press releases sobre artigos científicos; no entanto, informações importantes como título do artigo, conteúdo, data da publicação, URL, DOI, não estão disponíveis de forma estruturada. Foram utilizadas técnicas de web scraping na coleta, organização e análise dessas informações. A utilização de web scraping com o armazenamento em banco de dados MySQL mostrou-se eficaz para coletar e gerenciar informações de páginas web dessas agências, possibilitando com que análises abrangentes e contextualizadas sejam realizadas. Enquanto o comunicado de imprensa não é a única forma de qualificar e entender a atenção social da ciência, a construção do banco de dados e testes realizados demonstram que se trata de um material relevante nessa compreensão.
(In)visibilidade acadêmica no campo da cancerologia brasileira a partir do comportamento de citação: “escolhas mais ou menos conscientes” dos docentes-pesquisadores acerca do Qualis/Capes e Fator de Impacto do periódico
Authors: Rodrigues Kátia de Oliveira
Published: January 2025

O artigo tem como objetivo apreender a partir do comportamento de citação expresso na produção científica dos docentes-pesquisadores do campo da Cancerologia brasileira suas escolhas acerca do Qualis/Capes e do fator de impacto do periódico. É oportuno esclarecer que a expressão “escolhas mais ou menos conscientes”, refere-se neste artigo a primazia elaboradas pelos docentes-pesquisadores acerca das razões/fatores que orientam a prática de citação a partir do Qualis/Capes e do Fator de Impacto do periódico. Embora as preferências constituam-se de ordem subjetiva, evidencia-se convergências com o modus operandi com o campo científico ao qual o pesquisador mantém vínculo. A pesquisa caracteriza-se como descritiva e esta etapa qualitativa da pesquisa, foi realizada com 15 docentes-pesquisadores de seis programas de pós-graduação no campo da Cancerologia brasileira – FAP; HCB; INCA; UFPA; USP e USP/RP. Como instrumento de coleta de dados, recorreu-se à entrevista estruturada. A partir dos resultados, agrupou-se as razões/fatores que influenciam o comportamento de citação dos docentes-pesquisadores do campo da Cancerologia brasileira em dois grandes grupos - o primeiro, conceitual-argumentativo, associado à obrigação que o pesquisador precisa para dar credibilidade às suas produções científicas a partir das citações de pesquisas anteriores. O segundo grupo, de ordem sociopolítica, relacionado ao modus operandi do campo científico do pesquisador, ou seja, o pesquisador citante criar alinhamento entre sua produção e a de pesquisador que se encontra em posição consagrada no campo, para fortalecer suas produções e assim, alcançar visibilidade acadêmica.
Cooperativismo de plataformas e federações de cooperativas: unindo forças na busca por soberania digital e autonomia no trabalho no contexto Norte-Sul
Authors: Mano Felipe Gomes
Published: January 2025

As plataformas redefiniram as noções de autonomia e soberania laboral e os caminhos para superar a precarização. O cooperativismo de plataformas federado é uma alternativa possível. Contudo, nuances do contexto Norte-Sul implicam em seu desenvolvimento. O objetivo do estudo é analisar aproximações e particularidades dos movimentos federados de cooperativismo de plataformas no contexto Norte-Sul, comparando os casos da CoopCycle (Europa), CoopCycle Argentina e a Liga Coop (Brasil). Dados teóricos e sobre os casos foram obtidos via pesquisa bibliográfica, desk research e por entrevista semiestruturada com o presidente da Liga Coop. Usou-se o método do estudo de caso ampliado para comparar as experiências e refletir sobre o contexto Norte-Sul. Concluiu-se que as federações são importantes para alavancar o cooperativismo de plataformas e promover uma economia digital solidária. Porém, as experiências devem considerar as especificidades contextuais em seu desenvolvimento.
Soberania de dados ambientais na Periferia frente ao ecocapitalismo de vigilância
Authors: Carbone Anversa Ana Elisi , Leal da Silva Rosane , Fontana Trevisan Leonardo
Published: January 2025

No sistema capitalista, a natureza é utilizada como fonte de produção, mas também, como estratégia de acumulação. O mais recente regime sociobiológico de acumulação é denominado de ecocapitalismo de vigilância, no qual, através de dispositivos de coleta, processamento e análise de dados ambientais, o Centro vigia, usurpa e financeiriza o meio ambiente e as culturas das comunidades na Periferia. Diante desse contexto, o presente trabalho visa responder à seguinte problemática: quais os desafios para a garantia da soberania de dados ambientais na Periferia frente à sua dependência jurídica e às novas tecnologias de monitoramento e intervenção na natureza que endossam o regime sociobiológico de acumulação, chamado ecocapitalismo de vigilância? Vale-se de abordagem materialista histórica-dialética e de pesquisa exploratória e bibliográfica. Conclui-se que o principal desafio para a soberania de dados ambientais está centrado no modo de produção capitalista e na relação imposta entre ser humano, capital e natureza. Tal desafio é intensificado no cenário de ecocapitalismo de vigilância, que se pauta no pós-materialismo do Centro, no materialismo da Periferia, bem como no imperialismo verde, no neoliberalismo ambiental e na datificação e algoritimização da natureza. Como solução, propõe-se a criação de cooperativas de dados ambientais, pautadas em justiça e soberania de dados ambientais, atribuindo-se a condição de cooperada à natureza ao se reconhecer o seu “trabalho de dados”, a fim de garantir que os países e comunidades que são usuários e representantes detenham autonomia geopolítica, comando sobre a infraestrutura tecnológica adjacente e respeito à democracia e aos direitos fundamentais que os entornam.
Dependência na Era Digital: a divisão centro-periferia em Inteligência Artificial
Authors: Prado Prates Bruno , Chiarini Tulio
Published: January 2025

Este artigo analisa os padrões de investimento em venture capital (VC) por grandes empresas de plataforma digitais, evidenciando sua influência na reorganização do sistema centro-periferia na Era Digital. Com base em dados da Crunchbase, identificamos que a Inteligência Artificial (IA) é central nas estratégias de investimento de grandes Big Techs dos EUA e China, como as representadas pelas siglas GAFAM e BAT, abrangendo setores como software, saúde, educação e e-commerce. Contudo, em países da América Latina e África, esses investimentos se concentram em setores não diretamente relacionados à IA, como o financeiro e comercial. O estudo revela a dependência tecnológica dos países periféricos, onde o desenvolvimento de IA é limitado, refletindo padrões desiguais de inovação global.
Digital Sovereignty in times of AI: between perils of hegemonic agendas and possibilities of alternative approaches
Authors: Costa-Barbosa Alexandre , Herlo Bianca , Joost Gesche
Published: January 2025

Although it has been on the agenda for over a decade, the importance of digital sovereignty has recently increased. Nations-states worldwide have developed policies or expressed through speeches the need to safeguard their interests in the digital realm. The current technological frontier is artificial intelligence (AI). Hence, digital sovereignty agendas now encompass the complexities introduced by AI. This article explores contemporary discourses on digital sovereignty, highlighting how different ideological positions shape these conversations. Current discussions reveal a multifaceted field where sovereignty is interpreted through varied lenses, directly influencing the governance of technologies such as AI. Predominant perspectives often focus on state, market, or individual sovereignty over data, algorithms, and AI models. However, through document and discourse analysis, the article examines alternative approaches such as sustainable, grassroots, and feminist digital sovereignties and those led by communities or indigenous peoples. These visions challenge the mainstream by emphasizing autonomy, inclusion, and sustainability in managing critical AI resources, including computing, databases, data, and algorithm governance. By analyzing these approaches, the article identifies principles that can foster more diverse, democratic, and virtuous AI development. Finds points out that participatory governance and the development of emancipatory technologies are essential to navigating the ethical and practical issues that emerge at the intersection of digital sovereignty and AI. In a normative way, the article concludes by reflecting on how these alternative discourses can influence the future of AI, pointing to paths that could lead to a more inclusive and sovereign AI development aligned with collective and environmental values. Future research could explore how these sovereignty conceptions catalyze an AI's evolution to align with collective digital self-determination and more conscious and equitable resource management practices.
Dependência e Soberania nas Tecnologias de Inteligência Artificial: uma análise a partir dos conceitos de acumulação primitiva de dados e Data Processing Inequality
Authors: Khauaja Pedro
Published: January 2025

Essa pesquisa propõe uma elaboração teórica da relação entre soberania digital e a Teoria da Dependência, com o uso de conceitos como acumulação primitiva de dados e Desigualdade de Processamento de Dados. O estudo investiga como o modelo neoliberal atual de desenvolvimento das tecnologias de inteligência artificial (IA) se baseia em relações exploratórias entre o Norte e o Sul Global, emulando relações coloniais. Essa hipótese é discutida por autores do campo digital, com a mobilização de conceitos como colonialismo digital. O objetivo é resgatar uma leitura geopolítica da Teoria da Dependência, especialmente nas releituras contemporâneas de Theotonio Dos Santos (2020) e Claudia Wasserman (2022). A pesquisa propõe que a Teoria da Dependência dialoga com o conceito de acumulação primitiva de dados, conforme elaborado por Lippold e Faustino (2022), que sugere uma analogia entre a economia de dados atual e a acumulação inicial de bens produtivos na forma de propriedade individualizada, como identificado por Marx. Para construir esse diálogo, o estudo costura a Teoria da Dependência com o princípio da Desigualdade de Processamento de Dados, que afirma que qualquer processo de transformação de dados não pode aumentar a informação sobre a variável medida (BEAUDRY, RENNER, 2012). Esse princípio explica como a produção do “novo” nas tecnologias de IA depende necessariamente do aporte contínuo de novos dados, e propõe uma explicação para o avanço colonial das tecnologias de IA no Sul Global como desdobramento da necessidade de novos dados para a acumulação primitiva de capital.
Dają świadectwo prawdy. 30 lat Oddziału Łódzkiego Związku Sybiraków
Authors: Sąsiadek Alojzy , Przybył Hanna , Krawczyk Alicja , Golański Edward , Szreder Adam , Olewnik Andrzej , Baczmaga Juliusz , Niewiadomska Swietłana , Marciniak Wojciech , Zając Krystyna , Szwykowska-Michalska Anna , Wach Ireneusz , Kukulska Barbara M.J. , Oberman Eugeniusz , Rozwadowski Andrzej , Abramowicz Dorota
Published: January 2025

Książka jest podziękowaniem dla wszystkich tych, którzy oddali się bezinteresownej, zaangażowanej pracy w Oddziale łódzkim reaktywowanego Związku Sybiraków.
Stanowi trwałe świadectwo ich trzydziestoletnich, różnorodnych dokonań oraz ukazuje, jak można pożytecznie przysłużyć się popularyzacji prawdziwej historii i krzewieniu patriotyzmu.
Mamy nadzieję, że w tej publikacji każdy Czytelnik znajdzie dla siebie coś ciekawego, że będzie ona pomocna także w kształceniu i wychowaniu młodego pokolenia, dla którego losy zesłańców i łagierników są, na szczęście, tylko odległą historią…
Albin Głowacki, Stanisław Jurkin
Spatial Distribution and Factors Affecting Soil and Rice Grain Arsenic Concentration in Different Land Types in Ganges River Floodplain Soils of Bangladesh
Authors: Kabir M.H. , Rahman G.K.M.M. , Rahman M.M. , Ahmed Z.U.
Published: January 2025

Background: When arsenic (As) contaminated groundwater is utilized for irrigation in rice fields, the amount of As in the soil and rice grain changes. Arsenic eventually finds its way into food chains through crop absorption and endangers people’s health over time. The purpose of the current study was to describe the spatial pattern of As in soil, rice grain and irrigation water across various land types, as well as how these patterns relate to other environmental factors. Methods: Two confined basins viz. Faridpur Sadar and Madhukhali and one unconfined basin connected with a river in Boalmari under Faridpur district of Bangladesh with medium high to very low land were selected. The soil and rice sampling points in the command area were grided by 50 m distance. The water samples were collected from shallow tube well (STW) and the Global Positioning System (GPS) was used to georeference each sampling site. The important factors for soil and rice grain As were originated using the multiple linear regression (MLR) study. Result: Result showed that the As concentration of STW water, soil and rice grain were spatially varied in three sites. The soil and water As showed significantly positive correlation (r = 0.316 for Madhukhali and r = 0.206 for Faridpur Sadar) in two confined basins, while non-significant relationship was found in open basin (Boalmari). The rice grain As was significantly correlated with all the topographical variables in the Faridpur Sadar specially soil As (r = 0.307) while in the other two sites (Madhukhali and Boalmari) did not show strong relationship.
Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary November 2024
Authors: Kelly Luke
Published: January 2025

Monthly Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summaries aim to signpost FCDO and others to the latest relevant evidence and discourse on humanitarian action. It is structured around FCDO humanitarian framework themes:

Protect: Protect civilians, IDPs, refugees, marginalised groups including women and girls, and humanitarian access.

Prioritise: Prioritise effective humanitarian assistance to people in greatest need.

Prevent: Prevent and anticipate future shocks and rebuild resilience in protracted and recurring crises.

Further detail on methodology and scope at the end. Click on the hyperlinks to bring you to the relevant literature. We hope this is a useful resource and you can read all the articles produced by brilliant authors and organisations(!), but each month we also invite a guest to identify their five “star reads” from the wider list. This does not represent an organisational position or assessment of rigour, but rather a personal choice of published evidence, guidance or discourse that are of special interest or impact.
Contribution à l'étude de la détermination des tables de séchage à partir des caractères physiques du bois
Authors: Durand Patrick Y.
Published: January 2025

L'objectif de cet article est de développer une méthodologie d'investigation permettant de calculer théoriquement les programmes de séchage à partir des principales propriétés physiques du bois caractérisant son comportement au séchage.Des formules de régression multiple sont proposées à cette fin. Une analyse canonique portant sur les 4 variables indépendantes caractérisant le bois et les 2 composantes des programmes de séchage artificiel par thermohygrométrievariable permet une interprétation graphique de ces interrelations.Ces résultats ont ensuite été appliqués à 50 bois de Côte d'Ivoire, et ont conduit à un regroupement provisoire de ces essences en 7 barèmes de séchage.
Études de durabilité de la semi-intensification de la production laitière dans le rayon de collecte de la Laiterie du Berger
Authors: Wade Daouda , Diaw Idrissa , Diaw Mamadou Tandiang , Cesaro Jean-Daniel , Dieng Abdoulaye
Published: January 2025

Contexte : Au Sénégal, le système semi-intensif est de plus en plus mis en exergue pour accroitre la production laitière. Il s’agit d’un système de production encadré qui vise l’amélioration du système traditionnel par le biais de l’alimentation, la santé et la génétique. Cette semi-intensification se caractérise par une promotion de la stabulation avec l’installation de mini-fermes composées d’un noyau de 4 vaches de races maures ou métissées. Objectif : L’objectif de ce travail est d’évaluer la durabilité de la semi-intensification de la production laitière dans le contexte sénégalais. Méthodes : Dans un premier temps, une enquête auprès de 25 mini-fermes installées en 2019 a été conduite dans le rayon de collecte d’une laiterie à Richard-Toll au Sénégal. La durabilité de ces exploitations a été évaluée à l’aide de la méthode des Indicateurs de Durabilité des Exploitations Agricoles (IDEA4) adaptée à la réalité sénégalaise. Elle permet une double lecture : la première lecture selon les dimensions agroécologique, socio-territoriale et économique ; la seconde lecture selon les propriétés d’autonomie, de robustesse, de capacité productive et reproductive, d’ancrage territorial et de responsabilité globale. Résultats : Les résultats qui découlent de cette étude montrent que la durabilité de ces mini-fermes est limitée par la dimension agroécologique qui affiche une moyenne de 53/100. En revanche, les dimensions socio-territoriale et économique affichent respectivement des scores moyens de 59/100 et 69/100. Pour les propriétés « Capacité productive et reproductive de biens services » et « Responsabilité globale », les mini-fermes présentent des avantages considérables. En revanche, pour les propriétés « Ancrage territorial », « Autonomie » et « Robustesse », des améliorations sont à envisager. Conclusions : La sensibilisation dans les démarches environnementales, la diversification des produits, la mutualisation du travail ainsi que la contribution de revenus issus d’autres activités permettraient d’améliorer la durabilité des exploitations. De plus, ces mini-fermes doivent travailler sur l’autonomie pour les intrants, la robustesse pour faire face aux imprévus et l’ancrage territorial c’est-à-dire leur capacité à contribuer à un processus de co-production et de valorisation de ressources territoriales.
Dinámica de clases y configuración de la democracia
Authors: Domènech Sampere Xavier
Published: January 2025

En este artículo se destaca el papel del empresario en su capacidad para reconducir y determinar aspectos cruciales del cambio político español de la década de los setenta. Frente a la interpretación de que el empresariado español fue una suerte de clase de “privilegiados impotentes” bajo el franquismo y, consecuentemente, incapaz de influir en el proceso de cambio político democratizador, en este texto se analiza cómo los empresarios vivieron una extraordinaria acumulación de recursos organizativos, y su propia unificación como clase, bajo el franquismo. En este marco, la fuerte crisis de legitimidad y hegemonía que vivirán en los inicios del proceso de cambio político, podrá ser enfrentada con una fuerte movilización de recursos y la creación de una nueva patronal en un tiempo extraordinariamente breve, capaz de transformar su relación con el poder político al final del periodo de creación de un nuevo régimen político.
QFD és a Kano-modell integrálása egy étrend-kiegészítő tabletta bevezetéséhez
Authors: Kotsis Ágnes , Darnai Balázs
Published: January 2025

The University of Debrecen (UD) is aiming to enter the dietary supplements market with its own branded and self-manufactured products. The goal of our research is to determine the product characteristics which provide a competitive advantage for a dietary supplement capsule about to be launched and translate them into technological parameters of manufacturing. In this research, we aim to find out (K1) which product characteristics contribute the most and (K2) which technological parameters need to be focused on during production. To answer these questions, we integrated the Kano Model was integrated into the "House of Quality" (QFD) model and cluster analysis was conducted. By applying these methods together, we can get a clearer picture of which product characteristics to focus on in product development to achieve the highest increase in customers’ satisfaction. The responses of 298 individuals were analysed based on their consumption habits. According to our results, natural ingredients, scientific background of the University of Debrecen, and safety were attractive factors for identifiable target groups, moreover, the first two attributes contributing the most to customers’ satisfaction. Therefore, we also recommend indicating these on the packaging. Based on the House of Quality analysis, bioactive ingredients emerged as the most important technical parameter, so we recommend its adaption in production.JEL codes: I12, L11 L66
Gyümölcsöt ajándékba? A zöldség-gyümölcs ajándékozás lehetséges aspektusai
Authors: Szabó Imola
Published: January 2025

Giving fruit and vegetables as gifts is not a widespread custom in Hungary, while a healthy lifestyle is always considered a good buzzword. While abroad, special vegetable and fruit baskets already offer unique gift options, at home the classic books, chocolates, flowers, and the provision of services and experiences are preferred. Some special fruits are sold for millions on the market, but there are also cheaper, yet unique products. Although the gifting of fruit and vegetables has historical traditions all over the world, nowadays their sale as gifts has declined. Consumers who are environmentally and health-conscious, open to a green lifestyle, or just curious could be realistic target segments for this niche area, which could be brought to success with an appropriate marketing strategy.JEL codes: I12, M31, Q13
Az élelmiszerpazarlás jelenlegi helyzetének bemutatása Magyarországon
Authors: Varga-Karádi Nóra , Kiss Virág Ágnes , Vida Viktória
Published: January 2025

Our research focuses on food waste, one of the global problems of our time. Food waste has not only economic but also significant environmental and social consequences. Our aim is to highlight the importance of sustainable food consumption and production in the light of relevant figures, to provide a comprehensive picture of the current situation of food waste in Hungary and to serve as a starting point for other similar research closely related to this topic. In order to achieve this, the background to the topic and existing good practices will be examined. Based on the literature, it can be concluded that there is a significant amount of food waste in households, which could most likely be prevented. A collection of good practices that companies and businesses have launched to reduce food waste has been compiled. It would be worthwhile to raise awareness of these food waste reduction opportunities, alternative uses for food leftovers and composting, through a targeted marketing campaign to raise awareness of the issue.JEL code: Q56
Environmental Awareness of Generations and Sustainable Product Development: The Way towards a Green Future
Authors: Tóth Elektra , Czeglédi Ildikó , Popovicsné Szilágyi Zita , Müller Anetta
Published: January 2025

Environmental protection is one of the most significant challenges of our time, becoming increasingly urgent due to the growing population and consumption. This study examines the environmental awareness of different generations, particularly Generation Z, and highlights gender differences. The online questionnaire survey analyzed the opinions of 427 respondents living in the Northern Great Plain region, of whom 367 belonged to Generation Z (148 men, 219 women) and 57 to Generations X and Y. The study also investigated Generation Z's attitudes toward activities aimed at mitigating climate change, with comparisons across genders and generations. On a 1-to-5 Likert scale (1 = not important at all, 5 = extremely important), Generation Z ranked selective waste collection (average = 4.37), avoiding food waste (average = 4.21), and conscious energy use (average = 4.17) as the most important. Women rated environmentally conscious activities, such as using recycled paper and choosing products with less packaging, significantly higher than men (p ≤ 0.05). Comparative analysis showed that Generations X and Y considered nearly all climate protection activities more important than Generation Z (p ≤ 0.05), likely due to higher levels of knowledge about energy-saving solutions. Education and family environment play a key role in shaping environmental values. Despite generational differences, Generation Z also prioritizes waste reduction and considers climate protection aspects in their purchasing decisions. The study additionally presents the development of a sustainable soft drink that incorporates environmental considerations and offers an innovative packaging solution to minimize waste.JEL code: Q01
A legdrágább falatok, avagy az élelmiszer-pazarlás a debreceni egyetemi hallgatók körében
Authors: Bittner Beáta , Vida Viktóra , Kovács Sándor , Kovács Tünde Zita , Kasza Gyula , Nagy Adrián Szilárd , Szakos Dávid
Published: January 2025

The scale, importance and consequences of food waste are a much-studied topic, as they contribute greatly to resource wastage and environmental damage. Research at the University of Debrecen aimed to explore the factors behind food waste, with a particular focus on the habits of university students. While the overall level of food waste is well documented worldwide, research on specific population groups, such as university students, has only recently received attention. University students represent a unique demographic group due to their particular life rhythm, limited financial means and more in-depth knowledge. In the framework of the research, a survey was conducted among the students of the University of Debrecen in the academic year 2023/2024 to find out their knowledge and habits related to food waste. The aim of the survey is to highlight opportunities to reduce waste and contribute to more sustainable consumption patterns. The survey was voluntary and consisted of 133 questions in several groups of questions. After data cleaning, the present study is based on the responses of 618 students. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 29.0. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-test were conducted and Chi-square test was used at 5% level of significance. K-means clustering algorithm was used to group respondents based on their estimated individual food waste in kilograms and their household or national average food waste. In addition to this, PCA (Principal Component Analysis) analysis was applied. There was a significant difference between genders, with women typically wasting less food than men, there was no difference in wastage between income groups, but there was for the principal components based on attitudes, with those of modest income typically being more financially conscious, while those of above average income were less characterized by planning and more characterized by environmentalism. There was also a significant difference by education level, with lower educated individuals being more receptive to discounts and higher educated individuals scoring higher on the environmental principal component.JEL Codes: D12, Q18, Q 53, Q56
Catalyzed carbon-based materials for CO2-battery utilization
Authors: Dong Yulian , Xu Changfan , Fu Yonghuan , Zhao Huaping , Lei Yong
Published: January 2025

Increasing atmospheric CO2 levels and global carbon neutrality goals have driven interest in technologies that both mitigate CO2 emissions and provide sustainable energy storage solutions. Metal-carbon dioxide (M-CO2) batteries offer significant promise due to their high energy density and potential to utilize atmospheric CO2. A key challenge in advancing M-CO2 batteries lies in optimizing CO2-breathing cathodes, which are essential for CO2 adsorption, diffusion, and conversion. Carbon-based cathodes play a critical role in facilitating CO2 redox for M-CO2 batteries, owing to their cost-effectiveness, high conductivity, tunable microstructure, and porosity. However, there is a lack of current systematic understanding of the relationship between the structure, composition, and catalytic properties of carbon-based cathodes, as well as their impact on the overall efficiency, stability, and durability of M-CO2 batteries. In this review, we will give an insightful review and analysis of recent advances in various carbon-based materials, including commercial carbons, single-atom catalysts, transition metal/carbon composites, metal-organic frameworks, etc. , focusing on their structure-function-property relationships. A comprehensive understanding of the pivotal role played by carbon-based materials and their optimization strategies in M-CO2 batteries will be provided. Moreover, future perspectives and research suggestions for carbon-based materials are presented to advance the development and innovation of M-CO2 batteries.