bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dia de luz, festa de sol
Authors: Pilatti Telles Luciana , Porciuncula Iung da Silva Jéssica
Published: December 2023

No contexto de oferta de cursos sequenciais de português para falantes de outras línguas na extensão, ofereceu-se, em 2022, na modalidade remota, um curso de pronúncia em português para falantes de outras línguas. Nesse momento, considerou-se a necessidade de um curso de pronúncia e o desafio de se trabalhar com foco em elementos fonético-fonológicos em um curso remoto, com possibilidades de não engajamento dos(as) participantes e de problemas de conectividade e de baixa qualidade de áudio. A oferta ocorreu e, após a sua conclusão, com o presente trabalho, objetiva-se apresentar reflexões acerca da preparação desse curso, dos resultados observados (a partir de anotações de aula e de planejamento) e de sua contribuição para a formação docente. Com as atividades planejadas para o curso “Sons e Ritmos: pronúncia em português brasileiro para falantes de outras línguas”, ofertado pelo Centro de Ensino de Línguas Estrangeiras (CELE), da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), visou-se ao desenvolvimento de consciência fonológica em língua adicional pelos aprendizes (ALVES, 2012; KIVISTÖ-DE SOUZA, 2021). Para a construção do curso, partiu-se das noções de tarefa (ELLIS, 2009) letramento literomusical (SOUZA, 2015), além da noção de consciência fonológica, anteriormente apresentada (ALVES, 2012; KIVISTÖ-DE-SOUZA, 2021). A partir da análise qualitativa do engajamento às atividades e do desenvolvimento de habilidades de consciência fonológica pelos(as) estudantes no curso, compreendeu-se que a proposta contribuiu para reflexões docentes sobre a pronúncia em contextos de práticas sociais significativas, bem como para a observação das regularidades das regras fonológicas variáveis pelos(as) estudantes, em tarefas contextualizadas. Os resultados obtidos no contexto do curso de extensão, cujo propósito é também de formação continuada de professores(as), contribuíram para o aumento do interesse da docente, uma das autoras do presente artigo, pelos temas em aquisição fonético-fonológica.
Nanomechanical characterization
Authors: Kiener Daniel , Misra Amit
Published: December 2023

Recent developments in test methodologies for nanoindenter-based small-length-scale mechanical characterization are overviewed, such as micropillar compression, cantilever beam bending, and tensile tests. Emphasis is placed on the possibilities offered by in situ testing in transmission and scanning electron microscopes, as well as examining strain rate and temperature dependence of mechanical strength. The versatility and growing impact of new nanomechanical characterization tools is highlighted through selected recent examples, such as indentation (sample) size effect, crack-tip plasticity, radiation damage, indentation creep, laser additive manufacturing, and crystalline/amorphous high-entropy alloys.

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Theoretical study on the insertion reaction of CH(X2) into the oh bond in n-C4H9OH
Authors: Nguyen Trong Nghia  , Nguyen Duc-Trung , Pham Van Tien  , Nguyen Thi Minh Hue
Published: December 2023

CH radicals play an important role in the combustion of hydrocarbon. The insertion mechanism of a CH radical into the O-H bond of n-C4H9OH is investigated theoretically by a detailed potential energy surface calculation at the BHandHLYP/6-311++G(3df,2p) and CCSD(T)/6-311++G(d,p) (single-point) levels. Our results show that the CH radical attacks into the oxygen atom in n-C4H9OH to form a prereaction complex (COMP) to be followed by an insertion of the CH radical into the O-H bond of the n-C4H9OH molecule to form the low-lying intermediate IS1 (CH2OCH2CH2CH2CH3). This intermediate can isomerize to form IS2 (CH3OCH2CHCH2CH3), IS3 (CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2O), and IS4 (CH3CH2CH2CH2CHOH). These intermediates can decompose to yield 9 products (PR1-PR9) in which major ones are PR1 (CH2CH2CH2CH3 + CH2O), PR2 (CH2CHCH2CH3 + CH3O) and PR3 (CH2CHCH2OCH3 + CH3).
Modelling carbon dioxide gas emission from Notopterus chitala fish ponds by stella software
Authors: Nguyen Van So , Le Anh Tuan
Published: December 2023

The rapid development of the areas of ​​Notopterus chitala fish ponds in Hau Giang province in recent years has raised a question about greenhouse gas emissions, in the form of total carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e). There are many parameters that affect greenhouse gas emissions in a fish pond, such as amount of feed, dissolved oxygen (DO), chemical oxygen demand (COD) in the water, pH, water temperature, windy velocity and sunlight reaching the pond surface. In this study, a System Thinking, Experimental Learning Laboratory with Animation, shortly called as Stella is applied as a visual programming language for system dynamics modelling in order to find the relationship between simulated CO2 and measured CO2 in Notopterus chitala fish pond. Three ponds were used for measuring average pH, temperature, feeds, DO, COD and phytoplankton inside the ponds while windy speed and light intensity data were collected from a Weather Station nearby. The results of model calibration and validation showed that the Stella 8.0 can be used as predictable tool for the change in time of CO2 emission during 240 days of fishing. Model can help fishing farmers to adjust the quantity of feeds and control the water quality in their Notopterus chitala fish ponds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions appropriately.
Polyprenyl phloroglucinols and methyl esters of citric acid from the fruits of Garcinia multiflora
Authors: Nguyen Nghia Vu  , Hoang Thi Minh Nguyet  , Lo Van Nguyen  , Tran Thi Thu Thuy  , Giang Phan Minh
Published: December 2023

Garcinia multiflora belonging to the Clusiaceae family is one of the medicinal plant species native to Viet Nam and southern China and its use is an ethno-medicinal remedy to treat acne, scabies, constipation, and inflammation. The major bioactive classes of secondary metabolites were found in different parts of this plant such as phloroglucinol, xanthone, bioflavonoid, organic acid… In this paper, the chemical investigation on the fruits of Garcinia multiflora growing in the north of Vietnam was reported. Six compounds including two polyprenyl phloroglucinols (garcinol (1), isogarcinol (2)), one triterpene (friedelin (3)), and three methyl esters of citric acid (1,5,6-trimethyl citrate (4), 1,5-dimethyl citrate (5) and 6-methyl citrate (6)) were isolated from the methanol extract of fresh fruit pericarp using repeated column chromatography on different absorbents (silica gel, RP-18 and Sephadex). Their chemical structures were determined using spectroscopic methods (ESI-MS, 1D and 2D NMR) and comparison with the spectroscopic data in the literature. The absolute configurations of two polyprenyl phloroglucinols 1 and 2 were determined by comparison of its experimental optical rotation and NMR data with the reported values of their stereoisomers. This is the first report on the occurrence of the phytochemicals 1-6 in the fruits of Garcinia multiflora growing in Viet Nam.
Taxpayers’ Perceptions Towards Income Tax Administration: A Study from Indian Perspectives
Authors:   Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, India, Dey Sanjeeb Kumar
Published: December 2023

Tax procedures more particularly income tax laws are considered to be more complex and cumbersome by the individual taxpayers. Direct tax constitutes 46.84% of total tax revenue and personal income tax contributes 51.48% of total direct tax in India. Similarly individual taxpayers constitute around 95% of the total taxpayers in India. But individual assesses faces most about compliance challenges and administrative burdens. Governments often introduce new amendments to address these issues and promote economic efficiency. This paper primarily investigates factors influencing tax administration and taxpayer perceptions, particularly in the context of Indian income tax. This analytical study utilizes primary data and focuses exclusively on income taxpayers in Odisha, an Indian state. Despite uniform national tax laws, the study assumes consistency in typical taxpayer behavior across states. To address data collection limitations, nine districts in Odisha with a 2011 census literacy rate above 80% were selected. A structured questionnaire with five-point Likert scale were used to collect responses through random sampling techniques. From the total sample of 1300 respondents, only 1068 provided complete answers. The study’s findings are based on this sample. The research employs Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to identify significant aspects of tax administration. Three factors emerge: tax procedure, tax services, and tax penalty from factor analysis. Notably, all observed variables have positive impacts on these factors, corroborating the hypotheses, except for one. Tax procedure negatively correlates with tax penalty and services, while services positively correlate with the penalty, resulting in a hypothesis rejection. This study confirms that more the simplification of tax procedures, lesser will be the chance of problems in tax services and chances of imposing penalty.
Cognitive Improvement through Breathing Exercises in Post-Stroke Respiratory Sarcopenia: A Review
Authors: Lee Jeong-Gon , Lee Jae-Hoon , Ha Min-Seong
Published: December 2023

PURPOSE: The first purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between Post-Stroke Respiratory Sarcopenia (PSRS) and Cognitive Impairment (CI) through Breathing Exercise (BE) as a respiratory rehabilitation after stroke (ST). The second purpose is to introduce a pilot study design set to investigate and compare the acute effects of each BE to develop a BE protocol for further studies.METHODS: Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar search engines were used to identify the definition and mechanism of ST, CI and respiratory sarcopenia (RS), and to find cases of application of BE in such conditions.RESULTS: Review; BEs that improve ST, RS, and CI symptoms are Box Breathing (Tactical Breathing), Fast-Breathing, Slow-paced Breathing, Inspiratory Diaphragmatic Breathing+Expiratory Pursed-lip Breathing Exercise. However, the effect is still unclear as post-stroke patients undergo multiple medical treatments other than BE. Pilot Study Prospective results; Inspiratory Diaphragmatic Breathing+Expiratory Pursed-lip Breathing Exercise, Slow-paced Breathing, Box Breathing (Tactical Breathing) and Fast-Breathing will be performed by 40 healthy college students through a randomized controlled trial for 4 weeks. Respiratory functions, exercise intensity, active oxygen level, blood lactate level, cerebral oxygen saturation and cognitive function will be measured pre- and post-intervention along with acute and 2 week mid-intervention. BEs are expected to improve respiratory function, cognitive performance and energy levels while reducing HR, BP, and stress. However, individual response to BE may vary according to health, physical fitness and life styles. All BE will be conducted in an evenly controlled and supervised environment for accurate data collection.CONCLUSIONS: Further study will be done to develop an appropriate BE protocol for PSRS patients per this review. Follow-up studies may also use this review as a reference for the application of BEs in PSRS patients with CI.
Factors Influencing Glucose Response to Exercise Following Oral Glucose Load
Authors: Jo Eun-Ah , Wu Shan-Shan , Han Hyung-Rae , Kim Bo-Hyun , Kim Nam-Beom , Park Jung-Jun
Published: December 2023

PURPOSE: Exercise can reduce postprandial hyperglycemia by increasing contraction-mediated glucose uptake in skeletal muscles. However, postprandial exercise does not always have similar effects in all patients. This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing glucose response to exercise following oral glucose load.METHODS: We enrolled 169 adults with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT, n = 64) and type 2 diabetes (T2D, n = 105). We measured fingertip capillary blood glucose level at 30-minute intervals over 2-hour after the 75-g oral glucose ingestion. In addition, a single bout of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise was conducted at 30 minutes after 75-g oral glucose ingestion. We also measured glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), insulin, insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), β-cell function (HOMA-β), physical activity level questionnaire and anthropometrics.RESULTS: There was a significant difference in glucose concentration between the IGT and T2D groups (p <.001). Additionally, we found that patients with short diabetes duration (≤1 year) had significantly more decrease in glucose concentration than long diabetes duration (≥10 years) (p <.001). A regression analysis showed that waist circumference, visceral fat area, fasting glucose, HbA1c, and HOMA-IR affected glucose response to exercise following oral glucose load in patients with T2D.CONCLUSIONS: Higher volumes of exercise following an oral glucose load may be necessary for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) who have a longer disease duration, larger waist circumference, increased visceral fat area, higher HbA1c levels, and elevated HOMA-IR values in order to prevent hyperglycemia.
Yeşil Pazarlama Çalışmalarının Tüketiciler ve İşletmeler Açısından Değerlendirilmesi Üzerine Bir İçerik Analizi
Authors: BERBER Gizem , ÖZTÜRK Abdülkadir
Published: December 2023

Yeşil pazarlama, tüketici istek ve ihtiyaçlarını karşılamaya yönelik faaliyetlerini yerine getirirken; çevre kirliliği, enerji ve diğer kaynakların tüketimine dikkat edilen bir pazarlama yaklaşımıdır. Hava, su ve toprak kirliliği, iklim değişikliği, biyolojik çeşitliliğin azalması, çölleşme vb. çevre sorunlarıyla ilgili farkındalığın artması nedeniyle tüketiciler, işletmeler ve devletler çevreci faaliyetleri önemseyerek yeşil pazarlama uygulamalarını desteklemeye başlamışlardır. Bu kapsamda tüketicileri ve işletmeleri yeşil pazarlama uygulamalarına yönlendiren nedenlerin neler olduğunu belirlemek, işletmelerin yeşil pazarlama uygulamalarında yaşadıkları sorunları ve tüketicilerin yeşil pazarlamayı tercih etme ya da tercih etmeme nedenlerini görmek amaçlanarak bu çalışma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Google Akademik ve DergiPark veri tabanlarında yer alan, 2010-2022 yılları arasında yazılan ulusal ve uluslararası çalışmaları kapsayan literatür araştırması gerçekleştirilerek içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Yeşil pazarlamayla ilgili 60 uluslararası ve 72 ulusal olmak üzere toplam 132 çalışma incelenmiştir. Çalışmalar yapıldığı yıllara, sektörlere, örneklem grubuna, anahtar kelimelerine, yapısal olarak dağılımına, veri toplama ve analiz yöntemlerine göre değerlendirilmiştir. Yapılan içerik analizi sonucunda özellikle 2020 yılında yeşil pazarlama çalışmalarının diğer yıllara göre daha fazla olduğu görülmektedir. Bu çalışmaların en çok turizm sektöründe olduğu fakat çoğu çalışmada sektör vurgulanmadan yeşil pazarlamayla ilgili kavramsal bilginin verildiği belirlenmiştir. Yapılan çalışmalarının çoğunun sayısal ve istatistiksel verilerden oluşan nicel araştırma türünde olduğu, veri toplamak amacıyla genellikle tüketicilere yapılan anketlerden yararlanıldığı, veri analizlerinde ise en çok faktör analizi yapıldığı saptanmıştır. Çalışmalardaki anahtar kelimeler analiz edildiğinde ise; en çok yeşil pazarlama ve green marketing kavramlarının kullanıldığı görülmüştür. Literatür araştırmasında son yıllarda yeşil pazarlamayla ilgili çalışmaların arttığı, devletlerin çevreyi korumayla ilgili düzenlemelere ağırlık verdiği, tüketicilerin satın alma davranışında ve işletmelerin pazarlama çalışmalarında yeşil faaliyetlerin oldukça etkili olduğu belirlenmiştir.
The developmental welfare state in South Korea under globalization
Authors: BARBOSA PEDRO
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT This paper analyzes the expansion of social policies in South Korea during the context of globalization, by linking two theoretical approaches: social investment and the New Developmental State. Applying the case study method, I endorse the hypothesis of complementarily between the welfare state and the developmental state. The article shows that between the 1990s and the 2010s, South Korea expanded all sectors of social policies analyzed. Beyond the expansion of passive policies, active policies (including education) were reshaped in an integrated manner with the industrial policy to promote innovation, pursuing the transition to the knowledge-based society; also the family policy became one of the most generous among OECD countries.
El Salvador: an analysis of the monetary integration law and the bitcoin law
Authors: ALONSO SERGIO LUIS NÁÑEZ , FERNÁNDEZ MIGUEL ÁNGEL ECHARTE , BAS DAVID SANZ , RICO CRISTINA PÉREZ
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT The objective of this article is to analyze the two most important monetary laws that have been implemented in El Salvador, namely the Monetary Integration Law (MIL) and the Bitcoin Law. The most important articles of both laws will be analyzed, as well as the consequences of dollarization, and the possible advantages and risks associated with the adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender. Although this measure may have some positive aspects by encouraging financial innovation and facilitating remittances, the macroeconomic risk is very high due to the volatility of this cryptocurrency. So far no positive results have been achieved as the acceptance has been very low and there has been a depreciation of the asset in recent months.
An analysis of the competitiveness of developing countries based on the foreign added value of exports: the use of revealed comparative advantage index for the period 1995 to 2018
Authors: MELO TATIANA MASSAROLI DE , CARVALHO ENEAS GONÇALVES DE
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT The objective of this article is to contribute to the improvement of a more comprehensive approach to international competitiveness, from the attempt to construct a revealed comparative advantages index that considers not only the participation of economies in the world market from the perspective of exports, but also the importance of value-added of exports and, in a broader sense, decentralization of world production, for the construction and maintenance of oligopolistic positions of industries and countries. For this, we used data from the TiVA database, in the period between 1995 and 2018, focusing on two groups of developing countries: BRICS and ASEAN.
O legado de Celso Furtado
Authors: BATISTA JR. PAULO NOGUEIRA
Published: December 2023

RESUMO Este ensaio recapitula o legado intelectual de Celso Furtado, destacando sua enorme importância para o pensamento econômico. Adota o recurso de comparar Furtado a outro grande economista brasileiro, Mário Henrique Simonsen, ressaltando a superioridade do primeiro em relação ao segundo em diversos aspectos essenciais. Discute, também, a relação de Furtado com Keynes e a tradição econômica keynesiana, de um lado, e com o Marx e o marxismo, de outro. Ressalta, em conclusão, a sua ligação com o nacionalismo e o romantismo, expresso no seu apego ao Brasil.
A brief history of development theory. From Schumpeter and Prebisch to new developmentalism
Authors: BRESSER-PEREIRA LUIZ CARLOS , OREIRO JOSÉ LUIS
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Classical developmentalism was heterodox economics that showed countries require a moderate intervention of the state in the economy to industrialize and catch up. Growth depends on investments and on a satisfying expected rate of profit, which import tariffs legitimized by the infant industry argument assure. Latin American countries adopted this industrial policy from the 1950s and experienced high growth rates. But the infant argument loses validity with time. In the 1980s, under the pressure of the Global North, Latin American countries adopted the neoliberal reforms, and are quasi-stagnant since then. New developmentalism emerged in the 2000s, made the critique of conventional economics, proposed a new growth strategy focused on a competitive exchange rate, and legitimized the use of import tariffs with the Dutch disease argument.
MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: FROM CHOICE TO PARTICIPATION STRATEGIES
Authors: NOGUEIRA MARIA ALICE , RESENDE TÂNIA DE FREITAS , COUTINHO PRISCILA DE OLIVEIRA
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT: This article focuses on an atypical reality in Brazil, little explored in the educational debate: the experience of middle-class families with children in public schools. It is grounded on the sociology of family-school relationship, more especifically, in the studies about middle-classes schooling. We collected the empirical data at a public municipal school in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, which, due to its reputation, attracts a significant number of middle-class families. We developed participant observations of the meetings held by the Family Commission, created by a group of mothers, and conducted interviews with some of them. Reinforcing international and national studies on the theme, the results show that having children in public schools stresses and tenses these parents. They seek to manage the situation by a rigorous school choice and a series of strategies aiming to minimize the risks of this option and ensure the education desired for their children.
JUVENTUDE E ACESSO AO ENSINO SUPERIOR: SOBRE O NÃO LUGAR DE VESTIBULANDO
Authors: SENKEVICS ADRIANO SOUZA , CARVALHO MARÍLIA PINTO DE
Published: December 2023

RESUMO: O texto objetiva entender os desafios e as perspectivas de jovens de camadas populares sobre a transição para o ensino superior. Baseia-se em um trabalho de campo realizado em Brasília/Distrito Federal no ano de 2018 que contou com a aplicação de mais de 200 questionários em cursinhos pré-vestibulares comunitários e entrevistas com 20 vestibulandos. Os resultados indicam a existência de um não lugar de vestibulando caracterizado pela ausência de vínculos entre os indivíduos e as instituições de ensino ou de trabalho. Há uma fricção entre lógicas de ação que se encontram e se combinam contraditoriamente nas falas dos jovens: ora percebe-se o ensino superior como uma vocação a ser reivindicada pelo esforço, ora como uma entre outras oportunidades para se “correr atrás”. Por um lado, perspectivas meritocráticas estimulam os jovens a investirem em opções de cursos, carreiras e instituições mais ousadas, alegadamente relacionadas à sua vocação pessoal; por outro lado, os sucessivos fracassos nas tentativas de transição ou as dificuldades prévias em suas trajetórias escolares os forçam a optarem por caminhos mais pragmáticos, reproduzindo lógicas de “viração” que marcam suas experiências para além do campo educacional. Essa discussão elucida de que forma o processo de expansão do ensino superior respondeu por uma alteração na maneira pela qual o próprio acesso à educação é entendido.
Total intravenous anesthesia with propofol, ketamine, and lidocaine associated with dexmedetomidine or xylazine for ovariohysterectomy surgery in female dogs
Authors: Boff Gustavo Antônio , Lima Camila Moura de , Iepsen Luã Borges , Nobre Márcia de Oliveira , Gehrcke Martielo Ivan
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT: This study compared cardiovascular and respiratory effects of dexmedetomidine and xylazine in total intravenous anesthesia with propofol, ketamine, and lidocaine. Twenty-one female dogs were submitted to ovariohysterectomy, premedicated with acepromazine and anesthetized with propofol at a variable rate. The dogs were intubated and supplemented with 100% oxygen in a circuit without rebreathing gases in spontaneous ventilation. They were divided into three groups (n=21) after induction: control (CON) with ketamine (2 mg/kg + 0.6 mg/kg/h) and lidocaine (2 mg/kg + 3 mg/kg/h), DEX and XIL with the same drugs as CON, associated with dexmedetomidine (2 µg/kg + 1 µg/kg/h) or xylazine (0.2 mg/kg + 0.1 mg/kg/h). Propofol consumption, fentanyl analgesic rescue, and cardiorespiratory and blood gas parameters were evaluated during anesthesia. The DEX group had a lower consumption of propofol (0.16 ± 0.09 mg/kg/min) compared to CON (0.24 ± 0.09 mg/kg/min), both not differing from XIL (0.23 ± 0.09 mg/kg/min). The mean arterial pressure was higher after the initial bolus in DEX (107 ± 8 mmHg) and XIL (96 ± 11 mmHg) compared to the CON group (80 ± 10 mmHg). Higher accumulation of arterial carbon dioxide and a decrease in pH were observed in the CON group. The total number of fentanyl rescues did not differ between DEX (7) and XIL (6) and were lower than CON (16). Therefore, dexmedetomidine and xylazine reduced intraoperative fentanyl consumption compared to ketamine and lidocaine infusion alone. However, only dexmedetomidine promoted lower propofol consumption and higher blood pressure values.
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome: a risk factor associated with poor prognosis of dogs infected with canine parvovirus 2
Authors: Melo Tuane Ferreira , Rodrigues Carine Pereira , Abreu Claudine Botelho de , Hirsch Christian , Galinari Grazielle Conssenzo Floretino , Costa Érica Azevedo , Dorneles Elaine Maria Seles , Muzzi Ruthnéa Aparecida Lázaro , Peconick Ana Paula
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT: Canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) is a highly contagious enteric virus that causes high morbidity and mortality, especially in dogs under six months of age. Recovery from this illness is dependent on several factors, including the patient’s prognosis for adequate therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors associated with the death outcome in CPV-2 positive dogs in a case-control study conducted at the Veterinary Hospital of the Universidade Federal de Lavras (HV-UFLA) in Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Twenty-six dogs with CPV-2 symptoms that arrived at the HV-UFLA between 2017 and 2018 were evaluated for inclusion in the study. Data on medical history, clinical signs, blood count and rapid test of parvovirus and faecal test for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were collected for all the animals. All the dogs received treatment at the HV-UFLA, and the overall fatality rate due to canine parvovirus was 30.77%. Descriptive analysis and univariate and multivariate statistical analyses (logistic regression) were performed to assess the variables that were possibly associated with an unfavourable prognosis (death). In the univariate and multivariate analyses, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) was observed to be a significant risk factor for an unfavourable prognosis in canine parvovirus, as it increased the risk of death by 12.96 times (95% CI 1.85-133.70; P < 0.01) compared with patients who did not exhibit SIRS. Thus, SIRS was strongly associated with an unfavourable prognosis, suggesting that it can be used as a prognostic indicator for canine parvovirus in veterinary practice.
Intake, performance and ingestive behaviour in lambs finished in confinement with wet brewery residue used as roughage
Authors: Teixeira William Soares , Carvalho Sérgio , Manzoni Verônica Gindri , Simões Robson Rodrigues , Oliveira Mariana Dalla Favera Almeida de , Moraes Matheus Lehnhart de , Galvani Diulia Zolin
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT: The present study evaluated the effect of increasing levels of wet brewery residue (WBR) as a source of roughage on nutrient intake, performance and ingestive behaviour in lambs finished in confinement. Thirty-two uncastrated male lambs were used, weaned at 50 days of age. The treatments comprised increasing levels of WBR as roughage in the diet: 31, 44, 57 and 70%, on a dry-matter. The concentrate consisted of disintegrated corn, soybean meal, calcitic limestone and mineral salt. There was a quadratic effect (P ≤ 0.05) from the increasing levels of WBR on the intake of DM, OM, CP and TCH. The intake of EE, NDF and ADF increased linearly (P ≤ 0.01), while TDN intake showed a linear reduction (P < .0001) for increases in the level of WBR. There was a quadratic effect (P ≤ 0.010) on the average daily weight gain (ADG) from the addition of WBR to the diet. The time spent on feeding and rumination (P ≤ 0.05), expressed in minutes, showed a linear increase. Feeding rate for DM showed decreasing linear behaviour (P ≤ 0.006), while NDF rumination rate showed increasing linear behaviour (P ≤ 0.013) due to the increased levels of WBR in the diet. There was a linear increase in the time spent on each feeding activity (P ≤ 0.007) with the increase in WBR in the diet. Maximum weight gain is achieved when 46.9% WBR is used as a source of roughage in the diet, and this level can be recommended for terminating lambs in confinement.
Ethephon effect on defoliation of cluster zone, Botrytis bunch rot, and viticultural performance of ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ grapevine in highland region of southern Brazil
Authors: Furini Giovani , Anese Rogerio de Oliveira , Reinehr Juliana , Silva Fabio Nascimento da , Casa Ricardo Trezzi , Rufato Leo , Rufato Daiana Petry , Bogo Amauri
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT: Phytoregulators have been used as grapevine defoliants in cluster zones to manage and improve grape quality and production. The present study evaluated the effect of the phytoregulator ethephon on the grapevine defoliation of the cluster region, Botrytis bunch rot (BBR) epidemiology, and the viticultural performance of ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’, during the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 growing seasons, in the highland region of the Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil. Ethephon was applied in the bunch region of both sides of the grapevine vegetative canopy, at the phenological stage of beginning of ripening (BBCH-81) in five active ingredient doses (0 mg L-1 (control); 720 mg L-1; 1,440 mg L-1; 2,160 mg L-1; and 2,880 mg L-1), following a randomized block design with four replications and five plants per replication. The following parameters were evaluated: BBR epidemiology, vegetative, productive, and technological and phenolic maturation. The increasing ethephon doses significantly reduced the linear leaf drop and affected the technological and phenolic grape maturation parameters, improving the must pH, total polyphenols, color 420, 520, and 620 ղm, color intensity (°hue angle), and anthocyanin, and reducing the total solubre solids in the ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ grapevine. However, this significant effect on the linear leaf drop and the technological and phenolic maturation parameters did not interfere with other vegetative, productive, and BBR epidemiology parameters evaluated in the edaphoclimatic conditions of the highland region of southern Brazil.
Exploratory analysis of food waste causes in Romanian households
Authors: Bobeică Maria , Arghiroiu Georgiana Armenița , Beciu Silviu
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT: Reducing food waste became a priority in the past decades for the majority of nations around the world. But while the interest in this topic is high, not all countries, including Romania - our case study- accurately estimate household food waste quantities. Determining the reality of food waste at household levels is highly valuable because in the end, it can bring insight into what would be the best methods to reduce waste and optimize resource consumption. The current study determined the causes, quantities, and main components of food waste in Romanian households by applying and subsequently analyzing a food waste survey. Our purpose was to determine not only how much food Romanians throw away per week, but also what type of food. In addition, by studying the households’ consumption habits we identified the main behavioral triggers of food waste. By applying the survey to a relevant sample of our country’s population, we obtained a relatively accurate depiction of food waste attitudes among Romanian consumers and our paper can be a starting point in developing an educational tool aiming to reduce food waste in households. This type of study is important not only for informational reasons but also from a societal standpoint. As a complex community, part of larger international structures and agreements, (such as the European Union, the United Nations, or The Paris Agreement on Climate Change), Romania needs to align itself with the other partners in order to decrease the negative impact on the environment of food waste.
Management of intangible aspects considering agricultural business development
Authors: Gerhardt Vinícius Jaques , Siluk Julio Cezar Mairesse , Manosso Thayane Woellner Sviercoski , Stieler Eduarda Grasel , Rodrigues Emerson Lemos , Michelin Claudia de Freitas
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT: This paper identified the intangible aspects (IA) that generate impacts in companies of the agricultural sector in the different stages of the companies life cycle. This paper is based on a systematic review methodology to identify intangibles in the agricultural sector. Studies on the life cycle of companies were analyzed to classify the impact of intangible aspects according to the reality of companies. Identify the intangible aspects that impact the agricultural sector through a review of the scientific literature. How intangible aspects affect each stage of the life cycle of companies in the sector shows that they have a different impact depending on the period in which the company is located. Although, much of the previous literature has suggested that intangible aspects have positive effects on a variety of performance variables, there are no scientific studies that specifically address the importance of these intangible aspects in the life cycle of companies in the agricultural sector.
TRAÇOS DA PERSONALIDADE E CULTURA ORGANIZACIONAL COMO FATORES COMPORTAMENTAIS PARA A COLABORAÇÃO COM FORNECEDORES NA REDE DE SUPRIMENTOS1
Authors: Macedo Roberta de Cássia , Martins Ricardo Silveira , Rodrigues Antonio Carlos
Published: December 2023

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar se fatores da cultura organizacional e dos traços da personalidade dos gestores de compras contribuem para a colaboração com fornecedores na rede de suprimentos. Utilizou-se o framework do Behavioral Operations Management em conjunto com elementos das áreas de comportamento organizacional e de rede de suprimentos. As unidades de análise foram os relacionamentos na rede de suprimentos, e as unidades de observação foram os gestores de compras localizados no estado de Minas Gerais. Foi aplicado questionário eletrônico autoadministrado, com base em instrumentos difundidos na literatura. Para a análise dos dados foi utilizada Modelagem de Equações Estruturais. Os resultados denotam que o indivíduo provoca um impacto comportamental favorável à colaboração na rede de suprimentos conforme seus traços da personalidade e se apresenta como um elemento replicador da cultura organizacional em seus relacionamentos com os fornecedores, que implicam colaboração na rede de suprimentos. Além disso, indica-se que a seleção do gestor de compras seja norteada pelos traços da personalidade, avaliando e considerando a presença da dimensão abertura e a ausência do neuroticismo como fatores para escolha do candidato.
A INFLUÊNCIA DA LIBERDADE ECONÔMICA NA CONEXÃO ENTRE INOVAÇÃO, CORRUPÇÃO E PERCEPÇÃO DE FELICIDADE1
Authors: Yetika Daiane Migliolli , Hein Nelson
Published: December 2023

RESUMO A corrupção tem impacto nas economias, afetando o progresso social e o crescimento econômico. Sua incidência varia entre países, sendo mais comum em nações em desenvolvimento, o que pode afetar os índices de inovação. A relação entre felicidade, inovação e corrupção, influenciada pela liberdade econômica, é um tema de estudo interligado. Neste trabalho foi adotada uma metodologia de pesquisa quantitativa, de natureza descritiva, na qual os dados foram obtidos por meio da coleta de informações contidas em relatórios e em conjuntos de dados relacionados aos índices examinados. O escopo da pesquisa abrange a análise de índices de relevância global, envolvendo uma amostra de 119 países, com o propósito de contribuir para o avanço do conhecimento nas áreas relacionadas a esses índices. Evidenciou-se que países com alta liberdade econômica e baixo índice de corrupção apresentam alto índice de felicidade e inovação. Além disso, em ambientes reprimidos há baixo índice de felicidade, e países com liberdade econômica apresentam felicidade alta. Também foi evidenciado que a corrupção gera felicidade em ambientes reprimidos e reduz a percepção de felicidade em ambientes livres. De modo similar, a felicidade aumenta conforme aumenta o índice de liberdade econômica. Assim, promover felicidade, inovação e combater a corrupção são objetivos interconectados que requerem uma análise estratégica.
EMPREENDEDORISMO DIGITAL EM ORGANIZAÇÕES: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DA LITERATURA E PROPOSIÇÃO DE ELEMENTOS DE ANÁLISE SOB A ÓTICA DAS CAPACIDADES DINÂMICAS1;2
Authors: Pinto Alexandre Rodrigues , Martens Cristina Dai Prá , Scazziota Vanessa Vasconcelos
Published: December 2023

RESUMO Este estudo busca identificar elementos de análise de empreendedorismo digital em organizações sob a ótica das capacidades dinâmicas. A pesquisa é de natureza qualitativa e foi realizada por meio de revisão integrativa de literatura com documentos oriundos das bases Web of Science e Scopus. A amostra de artigos do estudo permitiu identificar 56 elementos de análise do empreendedorismo digital que, com base nas capacidades dinâmicas, foram organizados em 12 categorias, que formam quatro macrocategorias. As capacidades dinâmicas foram observadas em: tecnologia; comportamentos, habilidades e capacidades organizacionais; processos e rotinas que as organizações devem usar para se adaptar; e integração e articulação dos comportamentos e habilidades e das rotinas. Como resultado, é apresentado um framework de análise de empreendedorismo digital que destaca elementos que podem ser priorizados para o desenvolvimento do empreendedorismo digital nas organizações: clientes/usuários em meios digitais, plataformas digitais, Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TICs), modelos de negócios digitais, produtos e serviços digitais, tecnologias digitais, inovação em negócios digitais, digitalização de negócios, oportunidades de digitalização, startups digitais e ecossistema digital. O estudo apresenta contribuições teóricas para a conexão dos temas empreendedorismo digital e capacidades dinâmicas, além de contribuições práticas ao propor o framework que pode ser utilizado nas organizações.
DO OLDER PATIENTS “WARN” THAT THEY WILL SUFFER A NEW FRACTURE?
Authors: MELIN SAMUEL BICHARA , NASCIMENTO MARCELA RODRIGUES SANTOS DO , SANTOS NETTO ALFREDO DOS , ZAMBONI CAIO
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate whether patients older than 60 years admitted for fracture treatment had a history of previous fracture, a diagnosis of osteoporosis, or were under treatment for bone fragility. Methods: Retrospective study including 100 patients older than 60 years with fracture. Fracture location, bone densitometry within the past two years, previous diagnosis and osteoporosis treatment, and previous fracture within the past five years were assessed. Using Fisher’s test, it was evaluated whether there was an association between previous fracture and osteoporosis treatment. Results: The most prevalent fracture was in the proximal femur (48%). Of the patients, 18% had fracture in the last five years, with 22% of them diagnosed with osteoporosis, and 22% under treatment. Previous fracture in the last five years was not associated with having a diagnosis of osteoporosis, having had bone densitometry, or being under treatment for osteoporosis. Conclusion: Among patients with previous fracture, only 22% were aware of their diagnosis of osteoporosis, and less than 25% of them were under bone fragility treatment. Previous fracture in the past five years had no association with having a diagnosis of osteoporosis, having had bone densitometry, or being on osteoporosis treatment. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Study.
CAN TEMPORARY ARTERY CATHETERIZATION EXTEND LIMITS OF ISCHEMIA TIME FOR MACROREPLANTATION?
Authors: IAMAGUCHI RAQUEL BERNARDELLI , DIAS GUILHERME MOREIRA , IWASE FERNANDA DO CARMO , REZENDE MARCELO ROSA DE , MATTAR JR RAMES
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT We observe delayed referrals to appropriate Microsurgery Unit and definitive treatment of traumatic limb amputations. Cases with wrist proximal amputations have a deadline for surgical replantation as these configure life-threatening injuries. Objective: To analyze patients with traumatic proximal wrist upper limb amputations with prolonged ischemic time who underwent temporary artery catheterization to assess stump viability and results. Methods: A case-series study including all patients with a proximal wrist upper limb amputation and a cold ischemic time equal to or above six hours from 2017 to 2021. Results: In total, two surgeons operated eight patients who had experienced forearm amputation injuries. Median ischemia time totaled eight hours. All patients required additional surgeries, most commonly split-thickness skin graft or fixation revision (three patients). This study obtained five successful macroreimplantations. The mean cold ischemia time was longer in the group with successful macroreimplantations (7.4 hours) than of the unsuccessful group (9 hours). Conclusion: Macroreplantations require immediate referral to microsurgery and, although temporary artery catheterization helps surgical decision making, the technique seems to fail to influence outcomes. Level of Evidence IV, Retrospective Case Series.
Biotechnological and socio-environmental potential of Campomanesia adamantium (Myrtaceae): an interdisciplinary review
Authors: Zorgetto-Pinheiro V. A. , Kuff H. M. , Machado G. T. , Guimarães R. C. A. , Pott A. , Campos R. P. , Nascimento V. A. , Bogo D.
Published: December 2023

Abstract Guavira (Campomanesia adamantium, Myrtaceae) is a native fruit from the Brazilian Cerrado savanna and is socio-economically important for the indigenous and traditional people living in the Central-West. This is a bibliographic review of the biological properties of guavira and its derivatives, and, after discussing experimental studies, an interdisciplinary approach is conducted highlighting the im-portance of Agroforestry Systems as an ecological restoration tool to leverage the production chain of guavira while providing ecosystem services. Many research groups studied effects of polyphenols and other bioactive compounds and biological properties of this fruit and other plant parts such as antibiotic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-diarrheic and antitumoral activities, cardiovascular and hepatic protection and action against neuropathic pain. Besides, guavira by-products benefit poultry intestinal health, similarly to antibiotics added to their feed. Furthermore, several biotechnological products were found, like pulp flour, seasoning from the peel, sunscreen, and seed oil similar to olive oil with pharmaceutical and industrial potential. We conclude by emphasizing the importance of guavira for restoration and preservation of the threatened Brazilian Cerrado, and for the socio-environmental development of family agriculture. The same approach and study are welcome and necessary in other regions and domains worldwide having their native flora as means for a restorative end.
Unraveling the secrets of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk.: a comprehensive study of morpho-anatomy and DNA barcoding
Authors: Wahyuni D. K. , Yoku B. F. , Mukarromah S. R. , Purnama P. R. , Ilham M. , Rakashiwi G. A. , Indriati D. T. , Junairiah  , Wacharasindhu S. , Prasongsuk S. , Subramaniam S. , Purnobasuki H.
Published: December 2023

Abstract Safety regarding herbal products is very necessary; therefore, routine identification of raw materials should be performed to ensure that the raw materials used in pharmaceutical products are suitable for their intended use. In order for the identification-related data obtained to be accurate, the identification of various kinds of markers is also very necessary. The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. based on qualitative morpho-anatomical markers and quantitative DNA coding. The morphology of this plant has herbaceous habit with a taproot and a stem with branches that appear from the middle. Leaves are single type imperfectly arranged oppositely, lanceolatus, finely serrated on the edges, tapered at the base, pointed at the end, and have a pinnate and hairy leaf surface. The flowers consist of ray flowers and tube flowers with a cup shape. Meanwhile, in terms of anatomy, E. alba has aerenchyma, which are scattered in the cortex of the root and stem. In addition, there are anisocytic stomata, glandular trichomes, and non-glandural trichomes with an elongated shape accompanied by ornamentation found on the leaf epidermis. The results of sequence alignment and phylogenetic tree reconstruction show that the sample plants are closely related to species in the genus Eclipta.
Antioxidant properties of date seeds extract (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in alloxan induced damage in rats
Authors: Abbassi R. , Pontes M. C. , Dhibi S. , Duarte Filho L. A. M. S. , Othmani S. , Bouzenna H. , Almeida J. R. G. S. , Hfaiedh N.
Published: December 2023

Abstract The study was conducted to examine the antioxidant activity and evaluate the protective effects of the date seeds powder kentichi against alloxan-induced damage in the liver, kidney, and pancreas in diabetic’s rats. Group 1: control group, that did not receive any treatment, Group 2: alloxan was injected intraperitoneally (120 mg/kg body weight) for two days (Diab), Group 3: treated only by date seeds powder added in the diet (300 g/kg) for 6 weeks (DSPK), Group 4: alloxan-diabetic rats treated with date seeds powder (300 g/kg) (DSPK + Diab). Estimations of biochemical parameters in blood were determined. TBARS, SOD, CAT, and GPx activities were determined. A histopathological study was done by immersing pieces of both organs in a fixative solution followed by paraffin hematoxylin-eosin staining. In addition, the antioxidant activities of DSPK were evaluated by DPPH radical scavenging activity, reducing power, and ABTS free radical scavenging. The results revealed that date seeds significantly decreased serum levels of glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, urea, creatinine, T-protein, ALP, D-bili and T-bili levels. In addition, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities that had been reduced in liver, kidney, and pancreas of the treated group were restored by DSPK treatments and, therefore, the lipid peroxidation level was reduced in the liver, kidney and pancreas tissue compared to the control group. Additionally, the histological structure in these organs was restored after treatment with date seeds powder.