bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research assessment using a narrow definition of “research quality” is an act of gatekeeping: A comment on Gärtner et al. (2022)
Authors: Hostler Tom
Published: March 2024

Gärtner et al. (2022) propose a system for quantitatively scoring the methodological rigour of papers during the hiring and promotion of psychology researchers, with the aim of advantaging researchers who conduct open, reproducible work. However, the quality criteria proposed for assessing methodological rigour are drawn from a narrow post-positivist paradigm of quantitative, confirmatory research conducted from an epistemology of scientific realism. This means that research conducted from a variety of other approaches, including constructivist, qualitative research, becomes structurally disadvantaged under the new system. The implications of this for particular fields, demographics of researcher, and the future of the discipline of psychology are discussed.
Responsible assessment of what research? Beware of epistemic diversity!
Authors: Sven Ulpts
Published: March 2024

Schönbrodt et al. (2022) and Gärtner et al. (2022) aim to outline in the target articles why and how research assessment could be improved in psychological science in accordance with DORA, resulting in a focus on abandoning the impact factor as an indicator for research quality and aligning assessment with methodological rigor and open science practices. However, I argue that their attempt is guided by a rather narrow statistical and quantitative understanding of knowledge production in psychological science. Consequently, the authors neglect the epistemic diversity within psychological science, leading to the potential danger of committing epistemic injustice. Hence, the criteria they introduce for research assessment might be appropriate for some approaches to knowledge production; it could, however, neglect or systematically disadvantage others. Furthermore, I claim that the authors lack some epistemic (intellectual) humility about their proposal. Further information is required regarding when and for which approaches their proposal is appropriate and, maybe even more importantly, when and where it is not. Similarly, a lot of the proposed improvements of the reform movement, like the one introduced in the target articles, are probably nothing more than trial and error due to a lack of investigation of their epistemic usefulness and understanding of underlying mechanisms and theories. Finally, I argue that with more awareness about epistemic diversity in psychological science in combination with more epistemic (intellectual) humility, the danger of epistemic injustice could be attenuated.
Direitos da enfermagem em quadrinhos: relato de inovação tecnológica educacional
Authors: Santos Odilon Vieira , Okuno Meiry Fernanda Pinto , Hino Paula , Taminato Mônica , Barbosa Dulce Aparecida , Fernandes Hugo
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Objetivos: relatar a construção de uma tecnologia educacional sobre os direitos dos profissionais de enfermagem. Métodos: relato de experiência sobre a construção de tecnologia educacional durante a creditação de horas de extensão universitária em uma disciplina da graduação em enfermagem de uma universidade pública brasileira, entre março e junho de 2023. Utilizou-se o ciclo de Deming como método processual. Resultados: foram realizados quatro encontros entre estudantes e extensionistas. Oito histórias em quadrinhos foram produzidas pautadas no Código de Ética dos Profissionais de Enfermagem abordando autonomia profissional, remuneração justa, trabalho sem riscos, negação à exposição em mídias e outros. O ciclo de Deming mostrou-se importante estratégia para construção dos produtos. Conclusões: os direitos dos profissionais de enfermagem devem ser discutidos e aprimorados. Tecnologias educacionais, como histórias em quadrinhos, proporcionam aprendizagem lúdica e reflexiva.
Biological development of Saccharicoccus sacchari () (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on sugarcane in different temperatures
Authors: Monteiro G. G. , Peronti A. L. B. G. , Martinelli N. M.
Published: March 2024

Abstract The pink sugarcane mealybug Saccharicoccus sacchari (Cockerell, 1895) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) occurs practically in all sugarcane producing regions Saccharum spp. (Poaceae) causing damage. Little information is available about insect’s biology under Brazilian conditions. In this work, biological development of pink sugarcane mealybug was studied at temperatures of 23 °C ± 2 °C and 28 °C ± 2 °C without photophase and relative humidity of 80%. Number and viability of eggs, incubation time, duration of the last oviposition, duration of each nymphal instar, viability of the nymphs, start of oviposition and longevity of the females were recorded. Biological development of insects was stipulated by the SAS University Edition software, version 9.4. There were differences in the life cycle of the pseudococcid at both temperatures evaluated. Females of S. sacchari had three nymphal instars and reproduce asexually. Asexual reproduction occurs in the field and under controlled conditions. By increasing the temperature increases, insect lived longer and the presence of the winged male in Brazil indicates the possibility of sexual reproduction of the species.
Diameter growth and age of jaboticaba trees (Plinia peruviana (Poir.) Govaerts) native from Southwest of Paraná, Brazil, based on growth-rings
Authors: Moura A. P. C. , Canetti A. , Braz E. M. , Mattos P. P. , Danner M. A.
Published: March 2024

Abstract The jaboticaba tree (Plinia peruviana (Poir.) Govaerts) is a native Brazilian species, and its fruits are very popular in Brazil. The purpose of this study was to model the diameter growth, and determine the age of jaboticaba trees in four natural populations in Southwest of Paraná State, Brazil. The knowledge of the growth dynamics of this species is essential to assist management and conservation strategies and to discover when this species was established in the region. Core samples were collected to obtain complete growth series by measurement of annual growth rings. The series were crossdated, seven growth models were adjusted, and the best model for each site and a general model were selected using statistics rules. The time series spanned periods of ~75 to ~100 years, and growth ranged between 0.27 and 0.37 cm year-1. Chapman-Richards’ model showed better adherence for locations individually, and Monomolecular when grouped. Because to the age reached by the jaboticaba trees and the high density of this species in these natural populations, consequently named “jaboticabais”, it was inferred that there was an anthropogenic action in the dispersion and formation of the settlements through the indigenous and caboclos that inhabited the region before 1940. Also, this is the first work to register and verify the fusion of trunks for species of the Plinia genus using double piths found in samples, a feature that must be considered to avoid overestimating the age of jaboticaba trees based solely on measuring tree diameter.
Histopathological characterization and analysis of cell proliferation in 162 cases of canine subcutaneous mast cell tumors in Brazil
Authors: Jark Paulo C. , Barros Filliphe S. , Apel Thiago L. , Paula Eduardo G. , Xavier Pedro L.P. , Garnica Taismara K. , Ferrero Aline T. , Fukumasu Heidge , Sueiro Felipe A.R.
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT: There are limited publications about canine subcutaneous mast cell tumors (MCT). International studies have shown that subcutaneous MCT has longer survival times than cutaneous MCT, with lower recurrence and metastasis rates. In addition, subcutaneous MCT has a specific histopathological classification (circumscribed, combined, or infiltrative pattern). Our study evaluated 162 cases of subcutaneous MCT diagnosed from 2014 to 2017 in Brazil. The mean age of the animals was 8.6 years, with a predominance of females and higher incidence in dogs with mixed breed (n=40), followed by Boxer (n=20), Labrador Retriever (n=14), Golden Retriever (n=11) and Pug (n=10). Regarding histopathological characterization, the most common infiltrative pattern represented 54.3% of cases, followed by circumscribed (34.8%) and combined (11%) patterns. The mean mitotic index (MI) was 1.04, with 93.9% of cases presenting MI≤4 and 53.1% MI=0. The data found in this Brazilian study regarding subcutaneous MCT does not differ from those described in American studies, suggesting similar genetic and epidemiological factors. The evaluated proliferation indices suggest that subcutaneous MCT presents slow progression and should be evaluated as a distinct form of cutaneous MCT.
Method for inspection of atmospheric discharge protection systems: Grain storage plants
Authors: Kunh Peterson , Christ Divair , Coelho Silvia R. M. , Konopatzki Evandro A.
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Brazil has the highest incidence of atmospheric discharges, on average of 77.8 million hitting the country yearly. Companies providing post-harvest services have a high monetary value concentrated in their predominantly metallic structures. Atmospheric discharge protection systems (ADPS) are used in this context to protect the facilities and people, composed of several elements that require visual inspection with a certain periodicity, an activity framed as working at height. This research aimed to establish a methodology for employing a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) in the visual analysis of the operational condition of external atmospheric discharge protection systems components located in grain storage structures to collect information during the preliminary risk analysis and planning of activities at height. A survey of the current literature related to the subject was carried out, in addition to the norms, inspection agencies, and operational prerequisites of this type of equipment in the national territory. Finally, a method was created and validated based on the inspection checklist with the main points for checking, which generates a score that represents the urgency level of intervention, applied in a unit located in western Paraná, Brazil, on 11/28/2022. This procedure eliminated the risk of workers falling during the planning and inspection stage of the structures, which helped the qualified professional to issue the technical inspection report more quickly. The disadvantage is related to the dependence on favorable weather conditions.
Calibration and evaluation of new irrigated rice cultivars in the SimulArroz model
Authors: Poersch Anderson H. , Streck Nereu A. , Heinemann Alexandre B. , Steinmetz Silvio , Zanon Alencar J. , Silva Michel R. da , Rossato Ioran G.
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Given genetical coefficients need to be calibrated for the most important cultivars on the market, new cultivars must be added to models such as SimulArroz. Thus, the aim of this study was to calibrate and evaluate the SimulArroz model for two new irrigated rice cultivars. The experiments were conducted in the municipality of Goianira in Goiás state during four growing seasons (2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18) and in Rio Grande do Sul state in the municipalities of Alegrete (2015/16), Cachoeirinha (2015/ 16), Capão do Leão (2016/17, 2017/18), Santa Vitória do Palmar (2017/18) and Uruguaiana (2014/15, 2015/16). A randomized block design was used, with four replicates in Rio Grande do Sul and sowing plots in Goianira. The BRS Catiana and BRS Pampa cultivars were used and the Haun stage (HS), phenology, shoot dry matter biomass and yield were evaluated. The root mean square error (RMSE) for above-ground dry matter ranged from 51.7 to 577 g m-2, and for yield, the normalized root mean square error (NRMSE) ranged from 24 to 32% and 22 to 35% for the potential and high technological levels, respectively. The SimulArroz model was able to satisfactorily predict the growth, development, and yield of the BRS Catiana and BRS Pampa cultivars, increasing their area of application, including the tropical region of Brazil.
Spatial analysis of irrigated carrot yield in terms of soil physical properties
Authors: Plazas Gloria M. R. , Franco Tayssa M. , Viana Felipe J. , Oliveira Job T. de , Oliveira Rubens A. de
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Understanding soil, plant attributes, and carrot crop dynamics is vital for optimizing site-specific management practices and enhancing crop yield and soil quality. This study aimed to ascertain the dependence and spatial variability between irrigated carrot yield and soil physical attributes in a clayey Oxisol. The research took place during the 2021 growing season in a commercial carrot production area in Campos Altos, MG, Brazil. One hundred sampling points were established within the irrigated area, distributed across a square expanse of 40,000 m², positioned at the centers of 20 × 20 m grids. The study revealed high yield in the irrigated carrot crop (99.74 t ha-1) with moderate variability. Soil attributes displayed a range of heterogeneity, ranging from low to extremely high, contingent on the variable assessed, as determined by the coefficient of variation. Among the variables exhibiting spatial dependence, particle density exhibited a minimum range of 40 m, which is recommended for further studies on irrigated carrot cultivation in a clayey Oxisol. Total soil water availability demonstrated a positive spatial correlation and proved to be the recommended variable for estimating the spatial variability of carrot crop yield.
Philcoxia cachimboensis (Plantaginaceae): a new carnivorous species from Serra do Cachimbo, eastern Amazon, Brazil
Authors: LOPES-NETO Ray Balieiro , CARDOSO Juni Baia , SCATIGNA André Vito
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT A new species of Philcoxia (Plantaginaceae) from Serra do Cachimbo, eastern Amazon, Brazil, is described and discussed. Philcoxia cachimboensis sp. nov. is mainly characterized by the corolla with asymmetrically obovate (liver-shaped) lateral lobes, with truncate to sub-emarginate apex. This is the first record of the genus in the Brazilian Amazon. A morphological description, illustration and photographs, conservation status assessment, an updated identification key for the recognized species of Philcoxia, and comparative taxonomic comments are provided.
Iodine biofortification improves yield and bioactive compounds in melon fruits
Authors: Andrade-Sifuentes Alfonso , Gaucin-Delgado Jazmín M. , Fortis-Hernandez Manuel , Ojeda-Barrios Damaris L. , Rodríguez-Ortiz Juan C. , Sánchez-Chavez Esteban , Preciado-Rangel Pablo
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Iodine (I) is a crucial micronutrient for human health, as its insufficient intake can lead to various health problems, such as thyroid dysfunction. Although not essential for terrestrial plants, I can act as a biostimulant at appropriate concentrations, promoting good crop productivity and metabolism changes. This study aimed to investigate the effects of foliar spray of I on melon yield, antioxidant compounds, and their accumulation in fruits. The experiment involved applying different doses of I (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 µM/L) every 15 days after transplanting. Results showed that low doses of I (5 µM/L) improved melon yield and commercial quality, while high doses (20 µM/L) decreased yield and commercial quality, but increased the biosynthesis of bioactive compounds and I on the fruits. Therefore, plant biofortification is an important technique to increase I concentrations in crops and produce functional foods with potential health benefits.
Medicalização da subjetividade e fetichismo psicofármaco: uma análise dos fundamentos
Authors: Oliveira Jarbas , Cavalcanti Fillipe , Ericson Sóstenes
Published: March 2024

Resumo Este trabalho trata dos fundamentos da epidemia das drogas psiquiátricas e tem por objetivo analisar a medicalização da subjetividade e o fetichismo dos psicofármacos em suas bases fundamentais. Trata-se de uma reflexão teórica à luz da análise do discurso inaugurada por Michel Pêcheux, a partir da qual se apresenta um gesto de interpretação, possibilitando identificar a epidemia das drogas psiquiátricas como expressão da medicalização da vida. Com base na crítica dos fundamentos da forma capitalista de consumo e da prescrição dos psicofármacos, esta análise demonstrou como o modelo de metabolismo social do capital impõe aos sujeitos uma terapêutica fetichizada. Espera-se contribuir com práticas que lutam pelo legado do movimento antimanicomial e, com isso, somar aos esforços dos sujeitos envolvidos na produção de práticas terapêuticas efetivamente humanizadas e críticas.
“Aquende a neca e aperte os seios”: inteligibilidade, trabalho e saúde nas experiências de pessoas trans universitárias
Authors: Costa-Val Alexandre , Teixeira Flávia do Bonsucesso , Moraes Victor Miguel Fernandes de , Manganelli Mariana de Sousa , Cáus Victor Araújo Fortuna
Published: March 2024

Resumo As pessoas trans estão expostas a diferentes situações de vulnerabilidade que se entrecruzam, causando impactos negativos no processo saúde-doença-cuidado. Para melhor compreender essa questão, buscamos conhecer as experiências de sete estudantes trans de uma universidade pública de Minas Gerais, a partir de entrevistas norteadas por roteiro semiestruturado. As falas foram analisadas pela perspectiva da análise de conteúdo, e as categorias finais foram tensionadas com estudos das ciências sociais e da saúde coletiva. De forma geral, as narrativas se diferenciaram daquelas que compõem a maioria das pesquisas sobre o tema no Brasil, sobretudo em relação à manutenção de vínculos familiares e ao acesso à universidade pública. Nesse sentido, formulamos a hipótese de que a interação desses elementos com outros marcadores de diferenças pode contribuir positivamente para o estabelecimento de alianças e estratégias, a fim de lidar com o regime de inteligibilidade das identidades de gênero e com as dificuldades de acesso à educação, ao trabalho e à saúde. Compreender essa dinâmica e suas limitações, em uma perspectiva em que o individual se enlaça ao coletivo, possibilitou evidenciar o funcionamento da (hétero)normatividade nos processos de segregação de pessoas trans, assim como refletir sobre ações políticas que possam transformar essa realidade social efetivamente.
Machine learning prediction of multiple anthelmintic resistance and gastrointestinal nematode control in sheep flocks
Authors: Niciura Simone Cristina Méo , Sanches Guilherme Martineli
Published: March 2024

Abstract The high prevalence of Haemonchus contortus and its anthelmintic resistance have affected sheep production worldwide. Machine learning approaches are able to investigate the complex relationships among the factors involved in resistance. Classification trees were built to predict multidrug resistance from 36 management practices in 27 sheep flocks. Resistance to five anthelmintics was assessed using a fecal egg count reduction test (FECRT), and 20 flocks with FECRT < 80% for four or five anthelmintics were considered resistant. The data were randomly split into training (75%) and test (25%) sets, resampled 1,000 times, and the classification trees were generated for the training data. Of the 1,000 trees, 24 (2.4%) showed 100% accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity in predicting a flock as resistant or susceptible for the test data. Forage species was a split common to all 24 trees, and the most frequent trees (12/24) were split by forage species, grazing pasture area, and fecal examination. The farming system, Suffolk sheep breed, and anthelmintic choice criteria were practices highlighted in the other trees. These management practices can be used to predict the anthelmintic resistance status and guide measures for gastrointestinal nematode control in sheep flocks.
Parasitism on domestic cats by Amblyomma auricularium and serological evidence of exposure to Rickettsia amblyommatis
Authors: Farias Ila Ferreira , Oliveira Glauber Meneses Barboza de , Lima Erisson Victor Macedo , Labruna Marcelo Bahia , Horta Mauricio Claudio
Published: March 2024

Abstract The domestic cat is not considered a primary host for any specific tick species; however, it can be affected by some Ixodidae species, such as Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato and Amblyomma spp. The study reports parasitism by Amblyomma auricularium and the detection of anti-Rickettsia spp. antibodies in domestic cats from a rural property in the Afrânio municipality, Pernambuco, Brazil. Amblyomma auricularium (24 nymphs, six females, and four males) and Amblyomma sp. (42 larvae) parasitized three cats, and 73 free-living ticks were captured in armadillo burrows: A. auricularium (36 nymphs, six females, five males) and Amblyomma sp. (26 larvae). Blood samples from cats were collected and the obtained plasma were subjected to indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) to detect antibodies against Rickettsia antigens. Thus, anti-Rickettsia spp. antibodies were determined (titers ranging from 128 to 512) and showed a predominant antibody response to Rickettsia amblyommatis or a very closely related genotype. This study reports the first infestation of nymphs and adults of A. auricularium on cats in a new area of occurrence in the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil and reports for the first time the presence of anti-Ricketsia antibodies in cats in the region, with R. amblyommatis as the probable infectious agent.
Programas computacionais com foco em metodologias ativas como ferramentas para melhoria da aprendizagem no EaD
Authors: Roggero Airam , Leitão Isabel Aparecida Custodio , Pilan José Rafael , Silva Marcelo João da , Moraes Laila Lucyane Ferreira de
Published: March 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar e avaliar aplicações de programas computacionais, principalmente aqueles referentes à avaliação da aprendizagem (Symbaloo, Edmodo, Canvas, PadLat, Notion, BlackBoard, Microsoft suíte, Google Workspace e Moodle), com foco em metodologias ativas como ferramentas para melhoria da aprendizagem no EaD, bem como fazer um levantamento de pontos fortes e fracos decorrentes dessas aplicações. Através de pesquisa qualitativa de caráter exploratório, por meio de uma revisão sistemática de literatura, neste artigo foi analisada a utilização de programas computacionais enquanto estratégias para o ensino através de metodologias ativas. Por meio dessa pesquisa, foi possível avaliar o uso e abordagem de programas computacionais no contexto EaD. Os resultados das pesquisas apontam que os programas computacionais analisados, embora com algumas limitações, contribuem positivamente para essa modalidade de ensino, sobretudo na parte de avaliação da aprendizagem, que suportam as metodologias ativas promovendo um processo de ensino-aprendizagem satisfatório em cursos à distância.
EFFECT OF MICROSTRUCTURES ON MASS TRANSFER INSIDE A HIERARCHICALLY STRUCTURED POROUS CATALYST
Authors: Moghaddam Masood , Abbassi Abbas , Ghazanfarian Jafar
Published: March 2024

In this paper, the pore network model to investigate the reaction-diffusion process in the hierarchically structured
porous catalyst particle is extended to consider the phenomenon of deactivation by coking. In this framework, the
interaction of internal particle pore structure and mass transfer under the condition of coke deposition is examined.
Then, the effect of structural features, namely macroporosity and pore size ratio, the deactivation properties, the maximum loading of coke, as well as the transport properties, the pore Damköhler number on the net reaction rate, and deactivation of the particle have been investigated. Three deactivation mechanisms are accounted for, namely, the site coverage, the pore narrowing, and the pore blockage. It is found that the deactivation of the catalyst particle can be
divided into two conditions: the kinetic deactivation and the structural deactivation. It is shown that depending on
the Damköhler number, increasing the macroporosity does not necessarily improve the reactivity and deactivation resistance of the catalyst. The key finding of this work is to demonstrate and quantify how changing the typical fresh
catalyst microstructure into a hierarchical one influences the reactivity and deactivation.
The fracture energy of concrete reinforced with double-helix macro basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer fibre
Authors: Zhang Chunlei , Zhang Xuejie
Published: March 2024

A novel type of fibre – double-helix macro basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer (DHM BFRP) fibre – is proposed to increase the cracking, tensile strength and ductility of concrete. The novel fibre is made from micro basalt fibres and resin, twisted together in a double helix. BFRP offers high tensile strength, good corrosion resistance and low cost, while the double-helix geometry provides excellent bond–slip performance between the fibre and the concrete matrix. Three-point bending (3PB) tests were conducted to measure the fracture energy of concrete reinforced with DHM BFRP fibres. The influences of fibre orientation (aligned and random) on cracking load, peak load, flexural strength and fracture energy were analysed. Compared with random DHM BFRP fibres, aligned fibres resulted in a 26.4% higher fracture energy and a 29.7% increase in flexural strength. Finite-element models of the 3PB tests were established using LS-Dyna. The Karagozian & Case concrete model was calibrated based on the fracture energy results to obtain a material model of fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) considering fibre orientation. The errors between the simulated and tested maximum loads for 3PB tests of plain concrete, FRC and fibre-reinforced self-compacting concrete were 8.3%, 4.0% and 11.4%, respectively, indicating that the simulated and test results were in good agreement. This study provides a theoretical foundation and technical support for practical engineering applications of DHM BFRP fibres.
Impacto da Engenharia de Sistemas de Informação na Sociedade
Authors:   NOVA Information Management School, Santos Vitor
Published: March 2024

Impacto da Engenharia de Sistemas de Informação na Sociedade
Protótipo de Solução para Detetar e Sinalizar Defeitos em Pavimentos Rodoviários Baseado em Técnicas de Visão Computacional
Authors:   Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Gonçalves Miguel , Marques Tomás ,   Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Gaspar Pedro D. ,   C-MAST Center for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, Universidade da Beira Interior, Soares Vasco N. G. J. ,   Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Caldeira João M. L. P. ,   Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
Published: March 2024

Este artigo apresenta um protótipo funcional para avaliar e validar a utilização de técnicas de visão computacional, na identificação de defeitos em pavimentos rodoviários, no contexto de uma cidade inteligente. É realizado um estudo de avaliação de desempenho de três redes neuronais convolucionais, YoloV4-Tiny, SSD MobileNet e RetinaNet, aplicadas a este cenário. Partindo dos resultados observados, descreve-se a proposta e o processo de implementação do protótipo, que tem por base uma plataforma Raspberry Pi 4. O protótipo é sujeito a validação e testes funcionais. Comparativamente ao método atualmente utilizado pela Infraestruturas de Portugal, para a identificação de defeitos em pavimentos, esta abordagem é mais ágil, eficaz e eficiente, contribuindo para uma rápida deteção e notificação dos mesmos.
A relação entre a inovação tecnológica e o desempenho nos meios de hospedagem no contexto da pandemia da Covid-19
Authors:   Universidade Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Vidal Mariana Pires Lopez , Freitas Patrícia Oliveira de ,   Universidade Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Vargas Sandra Martins Lohn ,   Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina
Published: March 2024

O presente estudo tem como objetivo discutir a relação entre a inovação tecnológica e o desempenho nos Meios de Hospedagens das regiões turísticas do Estado do Rio de Janeiro no contexto da pandemia da Covid-19. A metodologia proposta caracteriza-se como um estudo quantitativo, utilizando-se como instrumento para coleta de dados o questionário, com caráter exploratório e descritivo. A aplicação das pesquisas ocorreu entre 11 de janeiro a 06 de fevereiro de 2023, totalizando 300 entrevistados, baseado no cálculo amostral, optando-se assim pela Análise Fatorial Exploratória O estudo revelou que os recursos tecnológicos podem influenciar positivamente o desempenho financeiro dos hotéis, fornecendo informações para que os gestores tomem melhores decisões. Compreendeu-se que a pandemia de Covid-19 impactou de forma significativa os Meios de Hospedagens do Estado do Rio de Janeiro tendo sido de extrema importância a adoção de novas tecnologias, principalmente aquelas voltadas aos processos comunicacionais, operacionais e sanitários.
Web scraping: Uso de plataformas de extracción de datos aplicadas a un sitio web sobre profesiones en México
Authors:   Facultad de Ciencias de la Información, Universidad Autónoma del Carmen, Cocón Felipe , Pérez-Cruz Dámaris ,   Facultad de Ciencias de la Información, Universidad Autónoma del Carmen, Pérez-Rejón José Ángel ,   Facultad de Ciencias de la Información, Universidad Autónoma del Carmen, Zavaleta-Carrillo Patricia ,   Facultad de Ciencias de la Información, Universidad Autónoma del Carmen, Barradas-Arenas Ulises ,   Facultad de Ciencias de la Información, Universidad Autónoma del Carmen, Gómez-Ramón Rubí ,   Facultad de Ciencias de la Información, Universidad Autónoma del Carmen, Cruz José Alonso Pérez ,   Facultad de Ciencias de la Información, Universidad Autónoma del Carmen
Published: March 2024

Este artículo realiza una revisión exhaustiva de las principales herramientas de web scraping disponibles en el mercado y compara sus características y funcionalidades. Se selecciona una herramienta específica para demostrar su uso en la obtención de datos sobre porcentajes de egresados en diversas carreras en México, así como la distribución relacionada con género y salarios en varios estados del país. El artículo tiene como objetivo principal ilustrar cómo se pueden recopilar datos mediante una herramienta de extracción. Además, se destaca la importancia de acceder a fuentes de datos confiables y se proporciona una descripción detallada del proceso de extracción de datos utilizando la herramienta WebHarvy. En última instancia, se destaca la importancia del web scraping como una técnica poderosa y ética profesional para recopilar datos valiosos de la web de manera eficaz y responsable.
Opinions of Psychological Counselor and Guidance Teachers Taking Work in Earthquake Psychosocıal Support Works (Malatya Province Example)
Authors: Aşık Mesut , Yildirim Taşkın
Published: March 2024

This study was carried out with psychological counselor/guidance teachers working within the scope of psychosocial support services in the earthquake region of Malatya in 2020. The research was carried out by using the phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research models, with the focus group interview method. 11 psychological counselors/guidance teachers participated in the study. During the interview, video and audio recordings were taken and the interviews were deciphered. Content analysis method was used to analyze the findings. When the findings of the study were examined, it was revealed that the motivation of the participants to provide psychosocial support services was prior experience and encouragement. Encouragement; In the title, the support and experience of the Guidance and Research Center Directorate (RAM), attending the coordination meeting and communicating with colleagues are mainly included. Findings were obtained that the participants did not feel professionally competent before starting psychosocial support activities. However, towards the end of the studies, there are also findings regarding the development of professional competence. It was found as the most extraordinary event that some of the relatives of the people who died due to the earthquake found solace in death. Participants stated their expectations and suggestions regarding post-earthquake psychosocial support activities.
Psychological Counseling Model Proposal for Reducing Violence in Emergency Services
Authors: Demirel Yüksel
Published: March 2024

Violence is destructive and abrasive for patients and their relatives as well as for healthcare workers. Violence, which leads to various emotional and physical injuries, job dissatisfaction, and absenteeism, causes fatal mistakes and has a negative impact on service quality. On the other hand, the patient and his relatives may be anxious, nervous, sensitive or inclined to show anger behavior due to the situation they are in. These summarized reasons can bring the healthcare worker and patient, who should be on the same side, and their relatives face to face. However, healthcare professionals and patients share a common goal and have to act together. Accordingly, it is thought that when the causes of violence are eliminated for both groups, violence will decrease to a large extent. In this context, efforts should be made to identify and eliminate the psychological and social reasons that lead people to act aggressively in order to prevent violence in the emergency room. The proposed model aims to build a bridge of compassion between healthcare workers and patients and their relatives, while also providing psychological support to healthcare workers and patients and their relatives, training healthcare workers in communication, compassion, empathy and emotion management, and teaching stress-reducing techniques to prevent violence in emergency services. Various search engines were used in the literature search. The search terms were determined as "violence in an emergency", "causes of violence", "prevention of violence" and "violence in health", but studies involving environmental risk management and security measures were excluded.
Mechanism Features for Financing Capital Repair of Housing Stock
Authors: Kovalevskaya Natalya , Scherbakova Irina , Faiberg Tatyana
Published: March 2024

The sphere of housing and communal services in Russia is in the process of constant reform. As a result of the reform, a mechanism was to be formed that allowed high-quality management of the housing stock. This was possible only if an adequate financial mechanism for repairing the housing stock was created, including by creating funds for the repair of apartment buildings. However, the mechanism created did not fully achieve the set goals. In this regard, issues of financing the repair of the housing stock and highlighting its features are of particular relevance. The article considers these features depending on the methods chosen by the owners to form a fund for the repair of apartment buildings. Features relate to the procedure for the formation of the fund and its sources, the procedure for using the fund, the cash flow of funds.An analysis of the collection of contributions for major repairs in the Irkutsk region was carried out in comparison with the collection of aggregate payments for housing and communal services; in the context of urban districts and municipal districts, as well as depending on the method of formation of the fund. It was concluded that the management of the housing stock depends not so much on the financial capabilities of the fund as on the activity of the population in the repair of the housing stock.
Role of Customs and Tariff Regulation in Foreign Trade with China (by the Example of Regions of the Siberian Federal District)
Authors: Zavyalova Ekaterina
Published: March 2024

The current situation in the world dictates new rules for conducting foreign economic cooperation for Russia. Russia has fully deployed the vector of cooperation to the East. Over the past decades, China has been the main trading partner in this direction. The article analyzes the foreign trade of the regions of the Siberian Federal District with China. The subjects of the Siberian Federal District are strategically important territories for foreign economic transactions due to their geographical location and economic potential. The regions of the Siberian Federal District, according to their commodity specialization, deliver to China: timber, products of the fuel and energy complex, food products and agricultural raw materials. China imports machinery and equipment, products of the chemical industry to the regions of the Siberian Federal District. Given the desire of our state to increase the share of exports of value-added products, the role of customs and tariff regulation in achieving these goals is highlighted. So, using the example of the export of the commodity group "Wood and pulp and paper products" to China by the regions of the Siberian Federal District and the level of export customs duties, it is shown that there has been a redistribution in the commodity structure of timber exports from unprocessed timber in favor of processed. An analysis of China's weighted average import tariff rate showed that the principle of tariff escalation is applied to Russia: rates are low for raw materials, and high for value-added products. At the same time, the level of the weighted average import tariff rate in relation to Russia for many commodity items is lower than in relation to the whole world. It is proposed to increase the volume of production and supply of consumer goods and agricultural products, taking into account the solution of logistical problems.
Small Innovative Enterprises and Modular Production Technologies
Authors: Kazarina Larisa , Baeva Olga
Published: March 2024

The main signs of the small and medium enterprises and also their classifications by the main criteria in various countries are considered. Features of innovative activity in small business, social and economic functions of small business are shown. Innovations become the driving force of social and economic development, a powerful factor of competitiveness of the countries, regions and enterprises. Dynamics of a share of small and medium business among the enterprises of the Russian Federation which are carrying out technological innovations by types of economic activity is considered. The comparative analysis of statistical information shows that most such organizations belongs to production of computers, to research and development, to production of electronic and optical products, machines and the equipment. The reasons of weak participation of small business in innovative activity, including lack of powerful production and experimental base, small number of highly skilled employees are established. Forms of participation of the small and medium enterprises in the technologies and productions constructed by the modular principle are shown. Inclusion in modular technologies allows to lower degree of uncertainty of areas of application of innovations, to cut down costs on production and product sales, more productively to use limited resources of the small and medium enterprises.
Peculiarities of Advertising Banking Operations: Models 4P and 2S
Authors: Kondratskaya Tatiana , Shagina Ekaterina , Kondratskaya Galina
Published: March 2024

The article summarizes the results of the theoretical and practical researches in the field of the advertising carried out by the universal financial organizations. The motivation was the established trend of presenting the bank’s operations to customers in advertising as a product possessing the properties of both goods and services. It contradicts the classical theory of the services laid down by the works of F. Kotler, K. Lovelock, E. Gammesson, K. Grönroos. The paper proposes the reason that explains the phenomenon. It is related to the failure to respect the characteristics of services, such as lack of ownership and intangibility. The article justifies the reason of tangibility, connected with the miscalculation of the results from the conduct of banking operations by the client. Taking into consideration this feature the bank declares competitive advantages in the terms of the 4P product model in the advertising. The paper uses the method of analyzing the advertising messages in the online and offline environments.
The generalization of the advertising activities experience is considered on the example of one of the universal banks of the Russian market — JSC Raiffeisen Bank. Its achievements in the field of its profits for 2022 draw attention to the advertising carried out by the bank and its object and subject. The study revealed the use of the 4P model for the mass market and the special model for the business one. The latter was called 2S by the authors, since it includes a service operation (the object of the advertising) and special conditions which are the benefits (time, privileges, technologies) as the subject of the advertising. The obtained results can be used in the promotional activities of any universal bank, since its operations are standard.
Equal Opportunity in Business: Gender Challenges and Overcoming Stereotypes
Authors: Mozulev Sergey , Sanina Liudmila , Shavkunova Irina
Published: March 2024

The article deals with the problem of gender inequality of opportunity in business, including from the point of view of gender challenges and stereotypes. Inequality of opportunity in business is a problem that restricts access to career opportunities, including in the business field, for women. A study of women's entrepreneurship shows a rapid increase in the number of publications on the topic over the past 50 years. This area is in formation stage, with a significant number of journals’ articles, literature reviews and books published on women entrepreneurs. The purpose of the article is to assess the problems faced by women entrepreneurs based on an analysis of the existing literature. The search for documents on women's entrepreneurship in various peer-reviewed journal publications was carried out using data from the RSCI, GoogleAcademy, ResearchGate, Elsevier resources. The causes of gender segregation in business are shown, including socio-cultural prejudices, the existence of institutional voids, low self-esteem and the lack of skills and entrepreneurial education among women. A study of different countries’ experience led to the conclusion that state support plays a decisive role in the women's entrepreneurship development.
Qualidade Jornalística e Estabilidade Democrática em Tempos de Crise: Reflexões Empíricas de Jornais Espanhóis
Authors: Felizardo dos Santos Silvia , Martínez Borda Rut
Published: March 2024

No contexto social e político em que vivemos, com um incremento de atores sociais neopopulistas e um cenário de instabilidade democrática, é fundamental entender a qualidade do jornalismo na pós-democracia. A situação de infodemia, que vivemos durante a pandemia da COVID-19, ressaltou os aspetos negativos do uso das redes sociais como ferramenta de informação que ajuda a desenvolver as competências básicas para exercer uma cidadania ativa na democracia liberal. Nestas circunstâncias, é fundamental analisar o papel do jornalismo de referência no combate à desinformação e a sua importância no fomento do pensamento crítico da cidadania, para, desse modo, inserir na agenda pública temas de interesse público.O objetivo principal desta investigação é analisar a qualidade do conteúdo produzido por jornais espanhóis de referência e disponibilizado aos cidadãos por meio das redes sociais. Para isso, utilizamos como metodologia os paradigmas qualitativo e quantitativo, centrados no quadro epistemológico em que estão circunscritos, para realizar uma análise ao conteúdo, a sua tendência e viés político relativamente aos boatos sobre o coronavírus publicados pelos jornais de referência no cenário nacional e regional nos seus perfis do Facebook. Os resultados desta investigação revelam uma baixa interação da audiência com as publicações e abrem novas discussões sobre o tipo de matérias que atraem a atenção do público e que, ao mesmo tempo, podem cumprir com a formação e o fomento do pensamento crítico da cidadania.
Feasibility of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in female urinary incontinence: randomized controlled trial
Authors: Brandão Antonia Mykaele Cordeiro , Dias Sávia Francisca Lopes , Monteiro Maria Gabriela Cardoso Teles , Nunes Janaina Mayer de Oliveira , Lopes Tiago da Silva , Baptista Abrahão Fontes , Sá Katia Nunes , Hazime Fuad Ahmad
Published: March 2024

INTRODUCTION: Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is widely regarded as the most conservative and effective non-pharmacological treatment option for women suffering from urinary incontinence (UI). Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive, non-pharmacological neuromodulation technique that has demonstrated promising results in a variety of medical conditions. However, there has been little research into the feasibility of tDCS as an adjunct therapy to PFMT in improving symptoms in women with UI. OBJECTIVE: To explore the feasibility (recruitment and retention) of tDCS as an adjunct therapy to PFMT to relieve symptoms of female UI. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Eleven female patients were randomly assigned to receive 12 non-consecutive sessions of PFMT combined with 20 minutes (2mA) of anodal (Cz) or sham tDCS for 4 weeks. Feasibility (primary outcome) was assessed through recruitment and retention rates. Secondary outcomes included four domains: (1) urinary leakage, (2) severity of incontinence, (3) impact on quality of life, and (4) symptoms and adverse events. RESULTS: Eleven patients were evaluated, and nine women completed the treatment protocol. The recruitment rate was 100%, and retention was 81.8%. Clinical results showed that anodal tDCS is viable as adjunctive therapy to PFMT protocol and may result in minimal clinically important differences (MCID) in UI symptoms. CONCLUSION: The high rate of recruitment and retention indicates that tDCS in combination with PFMT is a feasible adjunct therapy for female UI treatment. This research supports the recommendation for a full RCT, with prioritization of outcomes required for hypothesis testing.
The knowledge and perception of the general public an young adults of Palliative Care - A systematic Review v1
Authors: Batzler Yann-Nicolas
Published: March 2024

Background:As a result of demographic change, chronic and oncological diseases gain importance in the context of public health. Palliative care plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality of life of those affected. International guidelines, however, demand access to palliative care not only for the elderly but also for younger people who face severe illnesses. It can be assumed that palliative care will become increasingly important for them. In order to develop public health strategies aiming at promoting palliative care, the knowledge and attitude towards palliative care of the general public and specific target groups need to be assessed. Up to this day, little is known about young adults’ knowledge and perceptions of palliative care. Objectives and design:This work aims at assessing the general public and young adults’ (age 18-24) knowledge and perception of palliative care. We therefore conducted a systematic review. Methods:Exclusion and inclusion criteria are developed using the PICOS progress. Literature is researched within Medline (via Pubmed), Google Scholar and Web of Science. A search string is developed and refined for all three databases. Grey literature is included. Duplicates are excluded using Mendeley. The literature is independently screened by two researchers. Narrative synthesis is used to answer the main research question.
Endophytic fungal DNA extraction from seeds using Qiagen DNeasy Plant Mini v1
Authors: Kenny Eve
Published: March 2024

This protocol was modified from the QIAGEN Plant Mini Kit Handbook to extract fungal DNA from within the seed coat of small (<1mm diameter) seeds. It can be followed by amplification with fungal specific primers (ITS-1F KY02 and ITS-4 KY01) to optimize concentration of fungal DNA. Together, this maximizes the ratio of fungal DNA to plant DNA for metagenomic analysis of the fungal community.
Adverse Outcomes of Combined Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid Use: A Scoping Review v2
Authors: not provided augustina.noel , Jaisinghani Priyanka
Published: March 2024

Relevant articles highlighting adverse outcomes with the combination of hearing aid and cochlear implant published between 2000 and 2023 will be searched using manual search on search engines such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, Elicit, Semantic Scholar, and ComDis Dome.