bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A BNCC e a formação de professores do campo no território de identidade Velho Chico na Bahia
Authors: Santos Arlete Ramos dos , Santos Igor Tairone Ramos dos
Published: August 2024

Este artigo aborda a formação de professores do campo e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), considerando dois aspectos: o contexto da Educação do Campo em relação à formação docente, com destaque para o Território de Identidade Velho Chico (TIVC), na Bahia; as contradições evidenciadas na prática pedagógica dos docentes a partir da formação continuada ofertada pelas redes municipais. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionários e análise documental. A pesquisa é de tipo qualitativa, analisada com pressupostos do Materialismo Histórico Dialético, os resultados evidenciam que a política nacional de formação de professores tem se ajustado ao que preconizam as agências internacionais, e que merece maior atenção as contradições das normatizações vigentes na compreensão da Educação do Campo emancipatória, pois a fragmentação da formação na parte curricular dedicada à prática docente como hoje se apresenta no recorte espacial analisado, observa-se mais o que se denomina de Educação Rural.
Formação continuada e experiências docentes na educação básica: o que dizem os estudos
Authors: Souza Eliane Silva , Sales Mary Valda Souza
Published: August 2024

Este artigo busca compreender como as experiências docentes são entendidas e incorporadas nos estudos desenvolvidos sobre a formação continuada de professores da Educação Básica. Se origina do levantamento e análise de estudos disponíveis na Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD), produzidos entre 2017 e 2021. A partir dos estudos analisados, conclui-se que as experiências docentes são elementos importantes para a formação continuada na Educação Básica, podendo ser compartilhadas, discutidas, analisadas e refletidas coletivamente em processos formacionais colaborativos que têm a escola como lócus privilegiado de formação, desenvolvidos através da ação protagonista dos professores, propiciando o desenvolvimento profissional e a transformação da escola, das práticas pedagógicas e da aprendizagem dos estudantes.
A Comparative Study of the Role of Middle-Management in Strategy Implementation at Public and Private Sector Universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors:   PhD Scholar, Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar, Iqbal Muhammad , Gul Mehnaz , , Ullah Hamid
Published: August 2024

Changes in the global, regional and local environment have brought many challenges to organizations in terms of intense competition and complexities, especially in higher education institutions. One impact of this is the high rate of organizations' failure in implementing strategy. This makes the middle manager's role critical in the wake of conflicting demands and varying interests during strategy implementation. This study aims to analyze the role of middle management in strategy implementation from different perspectives, focusing on public and private universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan). Data were collected from heads of academic and administrative sections/departments through a standardized questionnaire employing a stratified sampling technique. The model is evaluated through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through AMOS,and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM 3.0)techniques. Findings of the study suggest that middle management plays or is supposed to play a significant role in championing alternatives, synthesizing information, and implementing deliberate strategy implementation, irrespective of contextual differences in both public and private sector universities. However, it was found that they (middle managers) have no significant role in facilitating adaptability for strategy implementation in both sector universities. The study offers many insights for future research and policymaking in the field of strategic management.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: A Call to Action for the Treatment of Hypoglycemia
Authors: Goldman Jennifer D. , Isaacs Diana
Published: August 2024

Hypoglycemia will inevitably occur. Being prepared and implementing a treatment plan should help to restore euglycemia and resolve hypoglycemia symptoms. The plan comprises fast-acting carbohydrates and, importantly, ready-to-use glucagon for self-administration when carbohydrates are not working or for third-party administration when the affected person is unwilling or unable to swallow (e.g., unconscious or in a coma).
Pola Penggunaan Antidepresan pada Pasien Gangguan Mental di RS TNI AL Dr. Mintohardjo Jakarta Periode 2020
Authors: Sirait Anggi Cahaya Millenia , Tjandra Oentarini
Published: August 2024

Gangguan mental terjadi akibat interaksi kompleks antara faktor sosial, psikologis dan biologis. Dalam beberapa tahun terakhir gangguan mental menjadi salah satu permasalahan kesehatan yang signifikan di dunia, termasuk Indonesia. Seseorang dengan gangguan mental yang tidak segera ditangani dapat berujung pada tindakan bunuh diri. Untuk mencegahnya, gangguan mental harus segera diatasi dengan pemberian farmakoterapi seperti antidepresan, psikoterapi, atau kombinasi keduanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pola penggunaan obat antidepresan terhadap pasien rawat inap dan rawat jalan dengan gangguan mental di RS TNI AL Dr. Mintohardjo Jakarta periode 2020. Metode penelitian adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan potong lintang. Sampel penelitian ini  menggunakan data rekam medik dari 96 subjek rawat inap dan rawat jalan dengan gangguan mental yang mendapatkan terapi obat antidepresan. Dari hasil penelitian terdapat 7 pasien rawat inap dan 89 pasien rawat jalan yang menggunakan antidepresan. Seluruh pasien rawat inap (100%) mendapatkan terapi antidepresan sesuai indikasi, dua subjek (28.5%) mendapatkan obat antidepresan tidak sesuai dosis dan frekuensinya. Untuk pasien rawat jalan 98.8% pemberian obat sesuai indikasi, dan 11,2% tidak sesuai dosis dan frekuensinya. Golongan obat antidepresan terbanyak yang diberikan pada pasien rawat jalan maupun rawat inap adalah Sertralin (42.8% pasien rawat inap dan 70.7% pasien rawat jalan).
Vaginal Estrogen Cream in Menopausal Women Using Pessary to Reduce Bacterial Vaginosis
Authors: Hakim Surahman , Santoso Budi Iman , Surya Raymond , Kurniawan Andrew Pratama
Published: August 2024

Vaginal estrogen cream has widely been used for vaginal atrophy in menopausal women. However, the effectiveness in preventing bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women with pessary is limited. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of vaginal estrogen cream in preventing bacterial vaginosis in menopausal uterine prolapse women with a pessary. A literature search was conducted on PubMed®, Scopus®, and google scholar® before May 2022 using MeSH. Two investigators searched, extracted, and appraised the evidence. The studies were appraised using the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, University of Oxford, randomized controlled trial appraisal tools. There were two articles appropriate to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Both studies were valid, important and applicable to our case. The relative risk of bacterial vaginosis after locally applied vaginal estrogen was 0.91-0.92, with a number needed to treat (NNT) 63.3-186.6. Estrogen vaginal cream did not reduce the risk of BV for menopausal women with pessary in the short term; however, BV incidence is reduced in the longer term.
Aspek Pendidikan Dalam Rancangan Undang-Undang Kesehatan
Authors: Aditama Tjandra Yoga
Published: August 2024

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­­­­ The Impact of Digital Media on Students' Social Responsibility: Students of Erbil Polytechnic University for Example
Authors:   Department of Media, Erbil Technical Management College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Shawkat Hadi Ashna , Hasan Ismail Awaz ,   Department of Media, Erbil Technical Administration Institute, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Published: August 2024

ئه‌م توێژینه‌وه‌یه‌ كه‌ به‌ ناونیشانی (كاریگەری دیجیتاڵ میدیا لەسەر بەرپرسیارێتی كۆمەڵایەتی قوتابیان) قوتابیانی زانكۆی پۆلیتەكنیكی هەولێر بەنموونە، تویژینه‌وه‌یه‌كی وەسفییە تێیدا میتۆدی ڕووپێوی بەكارهاتووە‌. کێشەى سەرەکى ئەم توێژینەوەیە هەوڵدانە بۆ زانینی ئاستی كاریگەری دیجیتاڵ میدیا لەسەر بەرپرسیارێتییە كۆمەڵایەتییەكان لەكۆمەڵگەدا، هەروەها ڕوونكردنەوەی كاریگەرییە ئەرێنی و نەرێنییەكانی دیجیتال میدیا لەسەر بەرپرسیارێتی قوتابیان لە زانكۆی پۆلیتەكنیكی هەولێر. گرینگی ئەم توێژینەوەیە لە خودی گرنگی و بایەخی هەڵكشاوی میدیاوە سەرچاوە دەگرێت بەتایبەتیش لە لایەنی بەرپرسیارێتییە كۆمەڵایەتیەكانیەوە، ڕەهەندێكی دیكەی گرینگی ئەم توێژینەوەیە لەوەدا بەرجەستە دەبێت كە هەوڵ دەدات لە ڕێگەی ڕاپرسی كاریگەرییە ئەرێنی و نەرێنییەكانی دیجیتاڵ میدیا ڕوونبكاتەوە. ئامانجی ئه‌م توێژینه‌وه‌یه‌ زانینی كاریگەرییە پۆزەتیڤ و نەگەتیڤەكانی میدیای دیجیتاڵی و دیاریكردنی ئەركی بەرپرسیارێتی كۆمەلایەتی میدیای دیجیتاڵییە. لە گرینگترین ئه‌و ده‌رئه‌نجامانه‌ی كه‌ توێژینه‌وه‌كه‌ پێیگه‌یشتووه‌ بریتیین لە:- 1- لە تویژینەوەكەدا دەركەوتووە قوتابیان بەڕێژەیەكی زۆر سوودیان لە دیجیتاڵ میدیا وەرگرتووە، بەرادەیەكی بەرز بۆ مەبەستی وەرگرتنی زانیاری. 2- لە ئەنجامی توێژینەوەكەدا دەركەوتووە، قوتابیان سوودەكانی بەكارهێنانی دیجیتاڵ میدیا دەگەڕێننەوە بۆ هۆكاری بەدەستهێنانی زۆرترین زانیاری لە كەمترین كاتدا لەسەرتاسەری جیهان. 3- دەركەوتووە ئاستی پابەندبوون بە بەرپرسیارێتی كۆمەڵایەتی بەكارهێنەران بەهۆی ڕەگەز و تەمەنەوە دەگۆڕێت.
Parsing the Performance of Stock Market Indices Amidst COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War: A Comparative Study of DSEX, Nifty-50, and KSE-100
Authors: Bairagi Mithun , Fatema Kaniz , Kumar Ghosh Sutap , Habiba Mst. Umme
Published: August 2024

The primary objective of this investigation is to assess the performance of the benchmark indices in the stock markets of Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, denoted by DSEX (Dhaka Stock Exchange Broad Index), Nifty-50 (National Stock Exchange Fifty), and KSE-100 (Karachi Stock Exchange 100 Index), respectively. Data is meticulously gathered across distinct periods, namely the pre-COVID, the COVID-19, and the concurrent COVID-19 era along with the Russia-Ukraine War period, and amid the consequent global ongoing financial crises. The study encompasses information spanning from July 2, 2013 to May 9, 2023, employing descriptive statistics, where both mean returns and risk-adjusted returns were calculated consecutively. The evaluation of diversification among the indices during the specified periods is conducted through descriptive statistics and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimation. The findings of this study indicate that all the indices exhibited negative mean returns during the COVID-19 phase. Furthermore, both mean returns and risk-adjusted returns of the indices witnessed substantial increments amid the inflationary environment concurrent with the COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War periods. OLS estimation results suggest an absence of a discernible diversification relationship among the indices. In summary, our results underscore the dynamic nature of index prices across diverse temporal and global crisis scenarios. These implications offer valuable insights for investors and stockholders, enabling them to discern hedging opportunities and identify diversifiable indices within the global stock markets across disparate periods and crises.
Comparison of the Fuzzy Time Series Chen Model and the Heuristic Model in Forecasting the Number of International Tourists in West Sumatra
Authors: Rizki Akbar  , Fitri Fadhilah , Vionanda Dodi , Mukhti Tessy Octavia
Published: August 2024

The Fuzzy Time Series Chen and Heuristic are two forecasting methods based on fuzzy logic used to predict values in time series. The FTS Chen and Heuristic models have almost identical forecasting processes, but the main difference lies in how they develop fuzzy logical relationships. The FTS Chen model uses Fuzzy Logical Relationship Groups obtained from the results of Fuzzy Logical Relationships for the forecasting process. On the other hand, the FTS Heuristic model uses Fuzzy Logical Relationships directly in the forecasting process. Fuzzy Logical Relationships are a collection of fuzzy logical relationships used to connect values in time series. By using Fuzzy Logical Relationships, the Heuristic model can predict values in time series more accurately and effectively. The forecasting is done to plan the development of tourism infrastructure, determine service needs, and optimize tourism promotion. The data shows that the number of foreign tourists visiting West Sumatra has continued to grow from 2006 to 2023. The comparison of the accuracy of the forecasting results of FTS Chen and Heuristic models for foreign tourists in West Sumatra yielded a MAPE of 0.241% for FTS model Chen and 0.194% for FTS model Heuristic. This indicates that the best forecasting model for foreign tourists is the Heuristic model due to its lower MAPE value.
Modeling Network Problem using Metric Dimension: Applied Algorithm on Corona Graph
Authors: Rahmadi Deddy , Ramadhani Ilma Nindita , Dheana Clarissa Elva , Mustamin Miftah Aulia
Published: August 2024

Let G be a graph is a finite set of vertices and edges.  A graph G can be defined as a pair of sets . The minimum cardinality of all distinguishing sets in a graph is called the metric dimension. The metric dimension was first introduced in 1966 by Harary and Melter. The method used in this research is deductive proof. The results obtained from this research are we determine the metric dimension of the graph resulting from the corona operation on  and obtain the result that is 2n.
The Diary of Academician F.N. Chernyshev about an Expedition to the Svalbard Archipelago in 1899
Authors: Filippova Tatyana P.
Published: August 2024

One of the significant international scientific events at the turn of the 19th -20th centuries was the Russian-Swedish expedition on degree measurements in the Svalbard archipelago in 1899-1901. Scientific research on measuring the meridian arc was fundamentally important, both for determining the shape and size of the Earth, and for laying the foundations for modern study of the Arctic. Despite the attention of scientists to the history of this expedition, the collections of Russian archives and museums contain historical evidence that has not been put into scientific circulation. A significant component of the heritage of the expedition to Svalbard is in the documents to the scientific biography of the head of the Russian expedition, Academician Feodosiy Nikolaevich Chernyshev (1856-1914). The diary of F.N. Chernyshev about his trip to Svalbard in 1899, preserved in the funds of the St. Petersburg branch of the Archive of the Russian Academy of Sciences, is being first published now. The diary covers the events from June 13 to September 5, 1899, in which F.N. Chernyshev described in detail the route of the expedition, the course of scientific work, and also recorded the difficulties that scientists faced during the first year of research on Svalbard. For two months, the expedition members led by F.N. Chernyshev had been carrying out scientific research on the archipelago by conducting reconnaissance of the Storfjorden Strait. The identified source is a unique monument of the past, which provides valuable retrospective information about the history of the expedition to Svalbard and the process of scientific study of the Arctic at the turn of the 19th -20th centuries.
“You are the Third Chairman This Year”. Memoirs of the Party and Economic Worker A.M. Paramonov for 1953-1964
Authors: Rykov Aleksey V.
Published: August 2024

This article publishes and analyzes an excerpt from the memoirs of the Soviet regional party and economic leader A.M. Paramonov. These memoirs are in the Archival Department of the Administration of the Krasnogorsk District of the Altai Territory. The memoirs were compiled by the author in October-December 1991. On the one hand, this allows you to see the point of view without cuts and ideological plaque. On the other hand, the author was already eighty-four years old at the time of their writing. This, as well as the level of literacy, had a significant impact on the text of the memoirs. The text contains a large number of spelling and punctuation errors. Some words could not be made out. The excerpt of memoirs presented in the article characterizes the period of the author's life from 1953 to 1964. It characterizes N.S. Khrushchev as a political figure and, in general, the policy pursued in the field of agriculture. The relationship of the author, who was at that time the chairman of the collective farm, both with the leaders of the district and regional levels, and with ordinary collective farmers, is also vividly represented. These memoirs are also interesting in the personality of the author himself, who during his career experienced both significant ups and downs several times. The publication of an excerpt of memoirs is given in the author's edition with separate necessary comments.
Friendship in Science for 25 Years, or How We Built the Historiographical Bridge “Omsk - Chelyabinsk”. For the Anniversary of V.P. Korzun
Authors: Alevras Natalia N.
Published: August 2024

A note about the formation of the intellectual space between the Omsk and Chelyabinsk historiographical communities, common projects, and the special role of the outstanding scientist V.P. Korzun in this process.
Conference on the Civil War in Eastern Russia: International Scientific Dialogue in Omsk
Authors: Mashkevich Stefan V. , Petin Dmitriy I. , Sushko Aleksey V.
Published: August 2024

The article is an analytical review of the work of the 5th International scientific and practical conference The Civil War in the East: a look at the documentary heritage , which took place on October 18-19, 2023 in Omsk. This is one of the main ongoing Russian historical and archival thematic forums. The authors of this publication participated in the event itself. The review presents the main milestones of the conference, its most significant characteristics (the roster and geography of the participants, the characteristic features of the most important issues considered, which set the general tone of the scientific discussion). Speakers and listeners of the conference unanimously emphasized the high relevance of such events, aimed at preserving and forming national historical and cultural memory, popularizing knowledge about Russia's past. Nowadays, this activity has acquired even greater significance, being associated with patriotic work and the education of the younger generation. The two days of fruitful dialogue have clearly demonstrated the demand among scientists and the public for knowledge about the “Siberian aspect” of the Russian Civil War, as well as the fact that the topic, which remains acute, requires the involvement of leading academic experts. Thanks to a theoretical framework that combines the principles of consistency and determinism, the conference and its results are hereby presented as an important phenomenon of scientific, cultural and social life, with an international discourse. The peculiarity of the genre of the material has predetermined the use of a problematic vision in its presentation. The review is aimed at a wide range of readers, including, first of all, researchers in the fields of history of historical science, events of the Civil War in eastern Russia, cultural anthropology, local history, and commemoration practices.
The History of Prerevolution Kyakhta's Music Culture in New Paper of M.A. Belokrys
Authors: Tolochko Anatoly Р.
Published: August 2024

The monograph of M.A. Belokrys “Music life of provincial Russian town as phenomenon of cultural heritage (Eastern Siberia, Kyakhta, XVIII - early XX century)” has been reviewed (Omsk, OmSU Publisher, 2023, 200 p.). It's pointed out that in edition mentioned above the author could widely represent the set of methods and approaches that are appropriate for historic and cultural literature and these ones are used while working on stated issue. The musical life of prerevolution Kyakhta has been seen in various forms and aspects (from home musical education, singing choirs, amateur orchestra till touring-concert activity of coming musicians, musical clubs and other cultural and educational associations). The correlation between economic development of Kyakhta and its condition of musical life has been made. General and particular features in generation and development of musical culture of Kyakhta in comparison with other urban settlements of Eastern Siberia in prerevolution period have been found out.
“The Theory of Official Nationality” by S.S. Uvarov as a Projection of the Conservative Doctrine of the Russian State
Authors: Zarubina Kristina A.
Published: August 2024

The search for a unifying principle to strengthen modern Russian society forces us to turn to the historical foundations of the formation of a national ideology. For the Russian Empire, since the XIX century, such a unifying beginning has been the conservative doctrine, reflected in the so-called “theory of official nationality”, proclaimed by a prominent Russian statesman, senator, Minister of Public Education, real privy councilor of the Russian Empire, Sergei Semenovich Uvarov. Uvarov believed that the government of the country should “be carried out in the united spirit of Orthodoxy, Autocracy and Nationality”. Contemporaries called these three elements the triune beginning of the historical existence of the Russian Empire. The love of faith, as S.S. Uvarov believed, is characteristic of the Russian people since ancient times. And to deprive him of this faith would be to tear out his heart. Autocracy is an integral component of the political existence of the Russian state. Nationality according to Uvarov is an indicator of the individuality and originality of Russia, a magnitude that is not subject to any progressive changes. In general, the Minister of Public Education calls these constants national principles, emphasizing that following these constants is the only way to the civilizational maturity of the Russian state. Many researchers still consider the “theory of official nationality” to be the source of a viable ideology of modern Russia. Thus, despite the fact that the “theory of official nationality” is still perceived as a model of reactionary views developed by S.S. Uvarov constants can still be useful to Russian society today in the formation of a unified national idea, the formulation of new geopolitical tasks of the country.
Rental Business of Merchant Women of the Central Chernozem Region in the Second Half of the 19th Century
Authors: Menshikova Evgeniya N.
Published: August 2024

This study was conducted from the standpoint of the methodology of women's history. Based on the analysis of the personal destinies of merchant women, the historical experience of women's leadership is investigated. Historical sources for the article were materials from archives (inventories of the property of merchants, spiritual wills, gift agreements, lease agreements, loan agreements). The city authorities kept records of urban real estate objects (lists of homeowners, lists of landowners of urban land, lists of homeowners who have guests). This study is based on the database generated by the author of the article. The database includes 2341 bills of sale. In the second half of the 19th century, merchant women of the Central Chernozem region of the Russian Empire were actively engaged in renting real estate. They rented out houses, guest houses, sheds, barns, baths, cellars, shops, shops, factories, mills. The merchant women rented out premises for the needs of the city, to accommodate educational (secular or ecclesiastical) or administrative institutions in them. The merchant women imposed strict requirements on their tenants to preserve their immovable property. Tenants had to keep the premises clean, light them up, and maintain their proper condition. The rental of real estate brought the merchant women a regular income. This income did not depend on market conditions. The merchant women invested the rental income in other business projects. The merchant women appealed to the courts (local, district, Government Senate) on the issue of protecting their rights when tenants violated the terms of lease agreements.
Geotechnical Evaluation of Landslide in Nanggerang Village
Authors: Tan Yohanes , Zakaria Zufialdi , I Ismawan , Sophian Irvan , Khoirullah Nur
Published: August 2024

Landslides are significant geological events that can cause extensive damage to infrastructure, disrupt communities, and pose serious safety hazards. Understanding the mechanisms behind slope failures is crucial for effective risk mitigation and the development of engineering solutions to improve slope stability. According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Indonesia experienced 83 landslide events from January to February 2024. A notable landslide occurred in Nanggerang Village, Sukasari Sub-district, Sumedang Regency, West Java Province, on February 3, 2024. This landslide happened in a terraced rice field area following heavy rainfall earlier in the day. This study focuses on evaluating the failed slope to understand its condition just before failure and the material properties that influence the landslide event. The research methodology includes field data collection, soil testing, and slope stability analysis using the Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM) with a probabilistic approach via Slide 2 software. The analysis revealed that the failed slope had an average safety factor (FS) of 0.968 and a landslide probability of 58.897%. Sensitivity analysis showed that the cohesion parameter in the soil layer (CWZ) significantly impacts the safety factor of the slope. The study concludes that the reduction in soil cohesion and internal friction angle due to excessive moisture was the primary cause of the landslide, and the cohesion parameter of the soil layer is the most sensitive factor affecting slope stability.
Interesse e experiências de estudantes de educação física sobre natação durante a graduação
Authors: Silva Luiz Augusto da , Zedebski Alexandra , Martins Julio Cezar Lacerda , Martins Flavia Angela Servat , Brasil Marcos Roberto
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: identificar o interesse e experiências de estudantes de educação física sobre natação durante a graduação. Método:estudo descritivo e transversal, com coleta de dados entre setembro e outubro de 2018, junto a 32 acadêmicos de uma instituição de ensino de Garapuava, Paraná, Brasil. Para a coleta de dados, realizou-se entrevista estruturada. A análise ocorreu por estatística descritiva. Resultados: os alunos entrevistados demonstraram satisfeitos com a disciplina trabalhada durante a graduação, sendo que 65,2% reconheceram como uma ótima experiência. Afirmaram também que atuariam nessa área (96,9%), porém, preocupados (21,4%) com a possível falta de materiais. Conclusão: o estudo mostrou que os estudantes da disciplina de natação possuem interesses na prática e futuramente trabalhar com o conteúdo na escola. Ainda, mostraram que a experiencia na disicplina foi ótima. Também reportaram a preocupação com a infraestrutura das escolas para atender o conteúdo.
La marca “Patagonia Crypto Valley” y la resignificación de un sentido global de lugar en San Martín de los Andes, Argentina
Authors: Landini Gabriela
Published: August 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es indagar, de modo exploratorio, en la creación de una marca territorial en San Martín de los Andes (Argentina) y en sus implicancias en cuanto a la (re)configuración de un sentido global de lugar. Se parte de examinar la creación de la empresa de tecnología digital Lemon Cash, que dio origen a la denominación Patagonia Crypto Valley para designar a dicha ciudad como incubadora de su proyecto y como lugar de innovación. El abordaje metodológico es de tipo cualitativo e incluyó el análisis de notas en medios de comunicación y en portales de noticias especializados en economía digital; a lo cual se suman observaciones y entrevistas semi-estructuradas realizadas en la ciudad. La principal conclusión es que la idea del Patagonia Crypto Valley se fue nutriendo de la intervención de actores que, con diferentes intereses y grados de participación, se involucraron en la resignificación de un territorio como parte de un conjunto de lugares de innovación a escala global.
Introducción. Ordenamiento y Políticas Territoriales. Infraestructuras, transporte y hábitat en RMBA sur
Authors: Cirio Gastón Walter , Aversa María
Published: August 2024

Introducción. Ordenamiento y Políticas Territoriales. Infraestructuras, transporte y hábitat en RMBA sur
Can the digital economy transform financial inclusion in rural communities? A gendered lens
Authors: Modiba Florah Sewela , Musasa Gabriel , Matindike Shadreck , Kwanhi Thandoluhle , Damiyano David , Mago Stephen
Published: August 2024

Rural communities in Africa face various challenges related to infrastructure, limited economic activities and poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic, which aggravated some of the rural areas’ socioeconomic conditions, has illuminated the vast divide in accessing digital platforms for social services and financial access. Rural communities’ socioeconomic burdens can be alleviated through participation in the digital economy; however, this is yet to be a reality for these communities. While financial digital technologies have helped with financial access elsewhere, the same cannot be said for Africa’s rural areas. This exclusion is because location plays a significant role in the availability of digital solutions; hence areas with limited infrastructure will not have access to products such as digital financing, which is supposed to reach those that are far from financial institutions. The study employed a systematic literature view to understand the extent of financial inclusion in Africa. Content and thematic analysis were used to analyse the data. The findings highlighted a myriad of challenges that affect the participation of the rural population in the digital economy, stemming from access to and stable supply of electricity, the poor or limited infrastructure required for accessing digital products and gender-related issues where women’s gendered roles limit them from harnessing digital products. The study revealed that there is a shortage of digital products to reach all that needs access to finance. This is due to infrastructural challenges that are making access difficult for digital products such as mobile money to reach rural communities. Therefore, policymakers must focus on digital transformation for rural areas and support the usage of financial digital technologies to build the rural digital economy. In this way they will be promoting digital inclusion and reducing digital inequalities.
Profitability measures and their impact on interpreting changes in market value added (MVA): Evidence from pharmaceutical and chemical companies
Authors: Alshehadeh Abdul Razzak , Al-Magharbeh Lara Fayez , Eletter Shorouq , Al-khawaja Haneen A. , Hatamleh Habes Mohammad
Published: August 2024

Investors and company managements often rely on traditional performance evaluation indicators, such as return on equity, return on assets, and other financial ratios, to explain changes in a company’s market value added (MVA). However, the effectiveness of these traditional measures in explaining market value fluctuations remains uncertain. This research aims to investigate the impact of various profitability measures, namely return on equity, gross profit margin, operating profit margin, and return on assets, on explaining changes in the MVA of pharmaceutical and chemical companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. To achieve the study’s objectives, we analyzed the published financial statements of a sample consisting of 14 industrial companies out of a total of 53 companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange during the period from 2008 to 2022. Relevant financial indicators were extracted from these statements to serve the purposes of the study. Correlation coefficients were employed to measure the extent to which the independent variables (profitability measures) could interpret changes in the dependent variable (MVA). One of the most significant findings of the study is that three dimensions of profitability measures have a statistically significant impact on explaining changes in the MVA of pharmaceutical and chemical companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange, albeit to varying degrees. This suggests that traditional profitability measures still play a crucial role in influencing market perceptions of a company’s value, despite the potential limitations of these measures in capturing the full scope of a company’s performance and potential.
Assessment of Surface Water Quality of Igarapé de Santo Antônio in Santo Antônio do Tauá, Pará
Authors: Souza Eduarda Randel Guimarães , Ribeiro Hebe Morganne Campos
Published: August 2024

Objective: Analyze the surface water quality of the Santo Antônio stream in Santo Antônio do Tauá, in the state of Pará, based on the current environmental legislation of CONAMA nº 357, 274 and Ordinance GM/MS nº 888.
 
Theoretical Framework: The research uses contributions from the literature regarding normative guidelines on water quality standards essential for understanding and monitoring environmental conditions and related problems, through specific laws and regulations.
 
Method: This is an experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional study, with a qualitative-quantitative approach, developed from water samples from the study site. The microbiological and physicochemical analyzes were determined by the procedures and recommendations described in the Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater (APHA).
 
Results and Discussion: The results proved that the physical-chemical and microbiological parameters of surface water are in accordance with the standards established in legislation regarding water classification and bathing (CONAMA nº 357 and 274), being in disagreement only with regard to potability standards (Portaria GM/MS nº 888), at one of the points of analysis.
 
Research Implications: The data and observations allowed a response to potential environmental problems, contributing to the quest to preserve water resources and serving as a model for other communities facing similar challenges.
 
Originality/Value: The study provides unprecedented data regarding the water quality of the Santo Antônio stream, identifying variations and trends that correlate with local environmental management.
Standards of Accessibility to Health, Education, Culture and Leisure and The Association With Quality of Life For People With Disabilities
Authors: Wolpat Camila de Oliveira , Barbosa Rosane , Peixoto Maristela Cássia de Oliveira , Santos Geraldine Alves dos , Barbosa Marcus Levi Lopes
Published: August 2024

Objective: To evaluate the association between standards of accessibility to health, education, culture and leisure and the quality of life of people with disabilities.
 
Theoretical Framework: Four fundamental rights play a vital role in human development: health, education, culture and leisure. These components are crucial for the general well-being and quality of life of all people, including those with some type of disability (DOS SANTOS; PEREIRA, 2023; MITRA et al., 2013; BEST et al., 2022).
 
Method: 101 patients from the Specialized Center for Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities (CER IV), Rio Grande do Sul participated in the study. The Two Step Cluster method was used as an analytical procedure, which analyzes data in two stages and means comparisons.
 
Results and Discussion: There are two patterns of accessibility to health, education, culture and leisure, with one group being characterized by having high levels of accessibility and another group being characterized by a group of participants with low levels of accessibility. High levels of accessibility to health, education, culture and leisure are associated with significantly higher levels of quality of life, both in general and in the physical, psychological, social relationships and environmental domains.
 
Research Implications: The results presented may be useful to professionals who work with people with disabilities.
 
Originality/Value: These results may also be relevant to guide public policies and interventions aimed at improving accessibility to these resources that are fundamental to promoting a higher quality of life in this population.
The Contribution of Risk Management to Strategic Directions in Companies in Santa Cruz do Sul-RS: A Multiple Case Study
Authors: Konzen Nádila de Oliveira , Oliveira Marco Antonio Fernandes de , Dolci Pietro Cunha
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate how the risk management process contributes to strategic directions in companies in Santa Cruz do Sul? With the aim of relating risk and strategy and proposing an association model for the applicability of knowledge.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study was theoretically based on topics such as types of risks, ISO 9001, 31000, 31010 regulations, concepts prescribed by COSO, PMBOK and the three lines of defense.
 
Method: The methodology was characterized by a qualitative study of an exploratory and descriptive nature through a study of multiple cases composed of five companies. The data derived from the analysis of the content of interviews and documents, identifying common tools and methodologies, as well as examples of models already being validated among companies that consider risk in strategic planning.
 
Results and Discussion: The results demonstrate that companies use strategic planning tools, however, understanding risk management is not treated as a priority, with the predominant budget for decision making. Based on this observation, a Strategy and Risk Association model was created, which in addition to synthesizing the main knowledge, serves as a guide for managerial application and for the academic dissemination of the topic.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of Strategic Administration and Risk Management. These implications can cover strategic sectors of organizations, audits and consultancies.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the importance of treating risk management within strategic planning, proposing a model for associating strategy and risk that can be replicated in companies. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the responses obtained by managers who cite the important tools of strategic planning and the treatment of risk in their organizations.
Agroecological Yards, Food Sovereignty and Production of Ecosystem Services in South Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Silva Felipe Otávio Campelo e , Jardim Jomar Gomes , Lopes Paulo Rogério
Published: August 2024

Objective: This study aims to characterize productive backyards, in the identity territory of the Far South of Bahia, highlighting the challenges, potential, characteristics, productive arrangements and ecosystem services perceived by families.
 
Theoretical Framework: In this article, we will discuss the concepts of ecosystem services, productive backyards and agroecosystems.
 
Method: The study was carried out in 18 agrarian reform settlement lots in the municipalities of Teixeira de Freitas and Prado/BA.  Data were collected through interviews, semi-structured questionnaires, transversal walks, soil collection for chemical analysis and plant collection for identification.
 
Results and Discussion: Productive backyards stood out for being a biodiverse space, important in generating income, especially non-financial income, promoting food sovereignty, improving soils and promoting quality of life for the families surveyed. The backyards ranged from 0.54 to 3.1 hectares and 94.4% have predominantly agroecological management. 230 special species were found, such as fruit, native, medicinal, horticultural and spiritual, and 15 ecosystem services were evaluated.  We conclude that backyards are a powerful tool in promoting food sovereignty, generating income, environmental and biodiversity restoration and promoting of ecosystem services.
 
Research Implications: Assess whether ecosystem services resulting from productive backyards are important for the construction of public policies and socio-biodiverse productive strategies for the family farming segment.
 
Originality/Value: It is unprecedented research on settlement projects, presenting a research method, data and important information for evaluating productive backyards.
Micro and Small Companies: Economic Impacts of Differentiated Legislation and Government Interventions
Authors: Pessoa Sebastião Felipe Lucena , Bernardi Renato
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the economic analysis of law as a methodological framework to evaluate state intervention in favor of micro (ME) and small businesses (EPP), with the aim of understanding how such interventions can influence growth, the innovation and competitiveness of these companies, as well as their contribution to economic development.
 
Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. Public policy theories, development economics and organizational theory stand out, providing a solid basis for understanding the impact of state interventions on ME and EPP. Theoretical models and case studies illustrate a variety of approaches and results.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a deductive study, using both quantitative and qualitative data. Data collection was carried out through documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews and questionnaires applied to ME and EPP representatives, in addition to statistical analyzes to evaluate indicators of growth, innovation, employment capacity and financial sustainability.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that state intervention, through subsidies, advantageous tax policies, training programs and facilitating access to public purchases, can have significant impacts on ME and EPP. The analysis showed sustainable growth, innovation and job creation, although the effectiveness of interventions is intrinsically linked to factors such as appropriate policy design, effective coordination between government bodies and the ability to adapt to the specific needs of each sector and region.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of economic development and public policy for ME and EPP. These implications could range from improving existing policies, formulating new state intervention strategies, and identifying areas for future research.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the importance of the economic analysis of law in the evaluation of public policies aimed at ME and EPP. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the innovative approach and findings that can impact the formulation and implementation of effective policies, promoting the sustainable growth and competitiveness of these companies.
Integrating Theory and Practice Through Innovation in Civil Engineering Education: A Course Based on Project Learning and the CDIO Approach
Authors: Salazar Pablo Hernan Vera , Ponton Andres Felipe Hatum
Published: August 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of an introductory civil engineering course employing the CDIO approach and project-based learning integrated with agile methodologies in developing practical skills and competencies among first-semester students.
 
Theoretical Framework: Drawing on contemporary trends in engineering education, the study emphasizes active, experiential learning and the integration of theory with practice, enhancing both technical abilities and soft skills such as innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
 
Method: The course uses a modular curriculum involving four projects: a provisional emergency bridge, a student residence building, a 3D printed truss, and a functional prototype of photovoltaic pavement. Each project involves design, planning, budgeting, construction, and rigorous testing, combining CDIO standards with project-based learning supported by agile methodologies.
 
Results and Discussion: The course has successfully fostered essential engineering and soft skills in first-semester students, improving competencies in innovation, teamwork, communication, leadership, and resilience through hands-on projects.
 
Research Implications: Integrating project-based learning with the CDIO approach significantly improves educational outcomes, preparing students for real-world engineering challenges and transforming traditional teaching roles into mentorship-based approaches.
 
Originality/Value: This study provides empirical evidence on the benefits of combining the CDIO framework with project-based learning, highlighting the need for practical, challenge-based learning opportunities to prepare students for modern engineering professions.
Bioclimatic Design Strategies For Housing in Areas Affected by Natural Events
Authors: Montes José Luis Caballero , Herrera Grecia Aguilar , Ramírez Rafael Alavez , Jiménez Edberg Daniel Martínez
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was a housing design with bioclimatic criteria and construction technology with traditional materials to propose an appropriate solution for families that suffered damage from the 2017 earthquakes in Oaxaca, Mexico.
 
Method: A climatic characterization of the site was carried out to obtain bioclimatic strategies for the housing design. Analysis methods were used to validate these strategies such as comfort triangles and Mahoney tables. The housing was designed considering the resulting strategies and prioritized passive ones.
 
Results and conclusions: It was obtained that for the study area the main strategies for the housing design are natural cross ventilation, thermal inertia in walls and ceilings and solar radiation during the cold months. The study highlights the importance of implementing bioclimatic design strategies according to the climatic context that promote the improvement of the habitability level of housing.
 
Implications of the research: The research contributes to the design of a sustainable housing model for families affected in their patrimony by the action of earthquakes in the study area considering the environmental conditions, in addition to promoting the conservation of traditional architecture and construction systems.
 
Originality/value: In the area of sustainability and the environment, a housing design was proposed that adopts practices that minimize the environmental impact and ensures that the new houses are energy efficient and environmentally friendly and adapt to climate change.