bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of ifrs in different world countries
Authors: Жердева О.В. , Небавская Т.В. , Рукинова В.В. , Сергиенко Е.А.
Published: August 2024

В статье исследуется внедрение международных стандартов финансовой отчетности в различных юрисдикциях и его воздействие на финансовую отчетность корпоративных субъектов. Основываясь на критическом анализе академической литературы и эмпирическом исследовании практик бухгалтерского учета, данное исследование акцентирует внимание на значимости стандартов в условиях глобализированной экономики. Эти стандарты играют ключевую роль в обеспечении прозрачности и сопоставимости финансовых данных, что способствует укреплению доверия инвесторов и других заинтересованных сторон к финансовой отчетности компаний. Анализ различных культурных, правовых и экономических контекстов разных стран позволяет выявить уникальные вызовы и адаптационные механизмы, с которыми сталкиваются компании при имплементации международных стандартов финансовой отчетности. В условиях глобализации рынков и возрастания значимости финансовой отчетности для инвесторов понимание особенностей применения стандартов в различных национальных контекстах становится критически важным для обеспечения прозрачности и надежности глобального финансового рынка.

This article investigates the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in different jurisdictions and its impact on the financial reporting of corporate entities. Based on a critical analysis of the academic literature and an empirical study of accounting practices, this study focuses on the significance of IFRS in a globalized economy. These standards play a key role in ensuring transparency and comparability of financial data, which contributes to the confidence of investors and other stakeholders in companies’ financial statements. Analyzing the different cultural, legal and economic contexts of different countries reveals the unique challenges and adaptations that companies face in implementing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). With the globalization of markets and the increasing importance of financial reporting for investors, understanding the application of IFRS in different national contexts becomes critical to ensure transparency and reliability of the global financial market.
Impact of Cryptocurrency Adoption on Financial Inclusion in Myanmar
Authors: Thu Yin
Published: August 2024

Purpose: Aim of the study was to analyze the impact of cryptocurrency adoption on financial inclusion in Myanmar.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Cryptocurrency adoption in Myanmar holds promise for enhancing financial inclusion by offering faster and cheaper remittance options, especially in underserved rural areas. However, challenges such as regulatory uncertainties and concerns over consumer protection must be addressed through clear and supportive regulatory frameworks. To maximize benefits, Myanmar should focus on improving financial literacy, developing user-friendly cryptocurrency platforms integrated with mobile money services, and establishing coherent regulatory guidelines in collaboration with international bodies.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Diffusion of innovation theory, technology acceptance model (TAM) & institutional theory may be used to anchor future studies on impact of cryptocurrency adoption on financial inclusion in Myanmar. Practical initiatives should prioritize enhancing financial literacy and digital education programs tailored to Myanmar's population. Initiatives that promote understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies among consumers, businesses, and policymakers are crucial. Policymakers in Myanmar need to develop clear and supportive regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with consumer protection.
Impact of Immigration Policies on Economic Growth in Germany
Authors: Braun Felix
Published: August 2024

Purpose: To aim of the study was to analyze the impact of immigration policies on economic growth in Germany.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Germany's immigration policies have had a significant impact on its economic growth. These policies have facilitated the influx of skilled labor, which has helped to address the country's demographic challenges, particularly the aging population and labor shortages in key sectors. Immigrants have contributed to the labor market by filling both high-skilled and low-skilled jobs, boosting productivity and innovation. Additionally, immigration has increased consumer demand, further stimulating economic growth.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Human capital theory, dual labor market theory & endogenous growth theory may be used to anchor future studies on the impact of immigration policies on economic growth in Germany. Implement comprehensive language and vocational training programs for refugees and low-skilled immigrants to facilitate their economic integration and productivity. Formulate balanced immigration policies that address sector-specific labor demands without disadvantaging native workers.
Impact of Automated Underwriting Systems on Insurance Risk Classification in Singapore
Authors: Pereira Christopher
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of automated underwriting systems on insurance risk classification in Singapore.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study found that these systems significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of risk assessment. By utilizing advanced algorithms and data analytics, automated systems can process large volumes of data quickly, leading to more precise risk classification and reduced underwriting time. This enhances the ability of insurers to offer more personalized premiums based on individual risk profiles. However, the study also highlighted potential concerns about data privacy and the reliance on algorithmic decisions, suggesting the need for balanced oversight to ensure fair and transparent practices in risk classification.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Algorithmic fairness theory, data privacy theory & technology acceptance model (TAM) may be used to anchor future studies on analyze the impact of automated underwriting systems on insurance risk classification in Singapore. In practice, insurers should prioritize the implementation of AUS that are transparent and explainable. Policymakers should establish robust regulatory frameworks that govern the use of AUS in insurance. These frameworks should mandate fairness audits, transparency in algorithmic decision-making, and strict data privacy standards to protect policyholders.
Role of Behavioral Economics in Predicting Life Insurance Policy Lapses in United Kingdom
Authors: Christopher Harry
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the role of behavioral economics in predicting life insurance policy lapses in United Kingdom.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: In the United Kingdom, behavioral economics plays a significant role in predicting life insurance policy lapses. Key factors such as loss aversion, present bias, and financial literacy heavily influence policyholder decisions. Policyholders who are more loss-averse tend to maintain their policies, while those with a strong present bias are more likely to lapse, especially during financial stress. Additionally, lower financial literacy contributes to higher lapse rates, as individuals struggle to understand the long-term benefits of life insurance.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Prospect theory, hyperbolic discounting & theory of planned behavior (TPB) may be used to anchor future studies on the role of behavioral economics in predicting life insurance policy lapses in United Kingdom. Insurers should tailor their communication strategies to address specific behavioral biases identified in policyholders. Policymakers should mandate the inclusion of financial literacy programs within the life insurance industry to educate consumers about the importance of maintaining their policies.
Influence of Multicultural Education on Students in Pakistan
Authors: Chulam Ishaq
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of multicultural education on students in Pakistan.
Materials and Methods: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study indicated that multicultural education promotes greater cultural awareness and sensitivity among students, which is crucial in today's diverse societies. By exposing students to various cultural perspectives and histories, it broadens their understanding and appreciation of different cultures, leading to increased empathy and reduced prejudice. Furthermore, multicultural education has been shown to improve academic performance by making learning more relevant and engaging for students from diverse backgrounds. It encourages critical thinking and the ability to view issues from multiple angles, enhancing students' analytical skills. Additionally, multicultural education helps in developing social and emotional skills by facilitating cross-cultural communication and collaboration, preparing students for a globalized world. Overall, the integration of multicultural education into the curriculum is essential for fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and effective educational environment.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social learning theory, culturally relevant pedagogy and intergroup contact theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the influence of multicultural education on students in Pakistan. From a practical standpoint, the findings advocate for the integration of multicultural education into standard curricula across all educational levels. Policy recommendations emphasize the need for systemic support for multicultural education. Educational policymakers should mandate the inclusion of multicultural curricula in national and local education standards.
Role of Public Art in Community Development
Authors: Patel Aarav
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the role of public art in community development.
Materials and Methods: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study indicated that public art can act as a catalyst for community engagement, bringing together diverse groups of people and encouraging collective participation in community activities. It often reflects the unique cultural heritage of a community, helping to strengthen local identity and pride. Additionally, public art installations can attract tourism and investment, boosting local economies. They also improve the aesthetic appeal of public spaces, making them more inviting and conducive to social interactions. In urban settings, public art contributes to placemaking, creating landmarks and gathering spots that become central to community life. Moreover, it has been observed that public art projects can inspire local creativity and innovation, providing opportunities for local artists and fostering a sense of ownership and involvement among residents. Overall, the presence of public art in a community is a powerful tool for promoting social, cultural, and economic development.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social capital theory, place attachment theory and cultural policy theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the role of public art in community development. From a practical standpoint, integrating public art into community development projects requires a multifaceted strategy that emphasizes collaboration among stakeholders. On the policy front, there is an urgent need for governments to prioritize public art as a vital component of urban planning and community development agendas.
Role of Machine Learning Algorithms in Enhancing Customer Relationship Management Systems in Rwanda
Authors: Kagwa Pascal
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the role of machine learning algorithms in enhancing customer relationship management systems in Rwanda.
Materials and Methods: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Algorithms analyze vast amounts of data, allowing businesses to personalize interactions and anticipate customer needs more effectively. For instance, predictive analytics can forecast customer churn, prompting proactive retention strategies. Moreover, sentiment analysis tools gauge customer emotions from feedback, enabling tailored responses and improved service delivery. Machine learning also automates routine tasks like email marketing segmentation, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing overall efficiency. Consequently, CRM systems empowered by machine learning algorithms foster stronger customer relationships, driving business growth through enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Technology acceptance model (TAM), resource-based view and diffusion of innovations theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the role of machine learning algorithms in enhancing customer relationship management systems in Rwanda. Businesses should adopt advanced ML techniques, such as Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models and ensemble learning, to enhance the accuracy of customer segmentation and churn prediction, leading to more personalized marketing strategies and improved customer retention. Policymakers should develop and enforce stringent data privacy and security regulations to protect customer data used in ML-enhanced CRM systems.
Effect of Information Sharing on Organizational Commitment in Insurance Companies in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Mandago Dr. Rael , Kipcumba Johnstone Tarus
Published: August 2024

Purpose: To assess the effect of information sharing on organizational commitment in insurance companies in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Materials and Methods: Quantitative techniques were used for both data collection and analysis. The target population was 754 respondents who were drawn from the insurance companies in Uasin Gishu County. the sample size was 260 determined using Krejcie and Morgan table 1970. After the sample size of 260 respondents. Simple random sampling was used to select the respondents to participate in the research study, but after it had been determined how many from each of the insurance companies participated. Under Inferential Statistics, Multiple Regressions was used to determine the effect of a set of independent variable (high involvement work systems) on dependent variable (organizational commitment), Co-efficient of Correlation using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 package
Findings: Regression between information sharing and organizational commitment were was positive and significant ((b=0.322,p=0.000). Based on the t-test results the null hypothesis was rejected. Thus, there is a significant effect of information sharing on Organizational Commitment in insurance companies in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Information sharing ensure that employees receive for their job responsibilities and relevant extra role duties for purposes of their commitment to the organization. In this regard the insurance companies should ensure their information sharing criteria meets the threshold of information quality dimensions, such as timeliness and correctness accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, validity, and uniqueness so as to engender positive employee behaviors as organizational commitment.
Пределы и средства ведомственного уголовно-процессуального контроля в досудебном производстве
Authors: Хидоятов Бахтияр
Published: August 2024

В статье проводится анализ вопросов ведомственного контроля в уголовном процессе. Рассматриваются различные подходы к пониманию контроля и надзора, а также их дифференциация в рамках уголовного процесса. Особое внимание уделено процессуальным средствам и границам осуществления ведомственного контроля на стадии досудебного производства по уголовным делам. Обосновывается необходимость создания новых правовых механизмов для регулирования доследственной проверки, дознания и предварительного следствия.
مشكلات المعلم في تعليم اللغة العربية عبر الإنترنت باستخدام مجموعة واتساب (دراسة وصفية في المدرسة الإسلامية الحكومية ٣ لهؤسيماوي)
Authors: Ayulia Syifa
Published: August 2024

مستخلص البحث يفرض تفشي كوفيد ١٩ الذي ضرب كل بلد في العالم تحدياته الخاصة للمؤسسات التعليمية، وخاصة المدرسة الابتدائية.  من خلال وزارة التعليم الثقافي، منعت الحكومة المدارس من إجراء التعلم وجها لوجه وأمرتها بالعمل من البيت، حيثما يتم تنفيذ جميع الأعمال دون استثناء من البيت. لأن إذا واصلت العمل فب المكتب أو في أماكن أخرى، فسوف يؤدي ذلك إلى تسريع انتشار تفشي كوفيد ١٩. كما أن تنفيذ العمل من المنزل له تأثير على عالم التعليم، لأن وزارة التربية والتعليم والثقافة تنفذ التعلم من المنزل وفق التعميم الصادر عن المديرية العامة للتعليم العالي بوزارة التربية والثقافة رقم 262/2 E.E/KM/2020. وزيادة عدد الأشخاص المصابين بكوفيد ١٩ وانتشار الوباء والوضع الحالي يتطلب منا جميعا القيام بأنشطتنا من البيت. لذلك، تناقش هذه الدراسة مشاكل المعلم أثناء التعلم عبر الإنترنت باستخدام تطبيق مجموعة واتساب، خاصة في المادة العربية. كان الغرض من هذه الدراسة هو معرفة المشكلات التي واجهها المعلمون أثناء التعلم عبر الإنترنت، والعقبات التي يواجهها المعلمون أثناء التعلم عبر الإنترنت، ومعرفة كيف كانت حلول المعلم في التغلب على هذه المشكلات. وكان هذا البحث هو بحث وصفي نوعي. تم إجراء هذا البحث في المدرسة الابتدائية الإسلامية الحكومية ٣ لهؤسيماوى. تقنيات جمع البيانات المستخدمة هي المراقبة والمقابلة والتوثيق. وجاءت نتائج البحث كالتالي: ١) مشاكل المدرس أثناء عملية التعلم عبر الإنترنت، خاصة في المادة العربية، تتم عبر الإنترنت ويتم تقديم المادة من خلال تطبيق مجموعة واتساب، ويقلل تعلم الأطفال. ٢) كان الحل الذي قام به المعلم هو إعطاء مهام عبر مجموعات واتساب، وطلب من الطلاب تدوين الملاحظات ومرة ​​واحدة في الشهر يأتي الطلاب إلى المدرسة لتقديم الواجبات، ويأتي كل طالب إلى المدرسة لتسميع الحفظ.
THE EFFECT OF APPLYING PUNISHMENT ON SPEAKING SKILLS (A SURVEY STUDY AMONG FIFTH-GRADE FEMALE STUDENTS AT MISBAHUL ULUM PALOH LHOKSEUMAWE)
Authors: Faza Vadillah Fitri
Published: August 2024

The title of this study is the effect of applying punishment on speaking skill (a survey study among fifth-grade female students at the Misbahul Ulum Paloh Lhokseumawe). The research aims to know the effect of applying punishment on the speaking skill of fifth-grade female students at the Misbahul Ulum. The research method used is the quantitative approach using a survey method to collect data. The population is the fifth grade female students, comprising 122 students. The sample in this research is 55 female students. The data collection tool in this research is by using the questionnaire. The result of this research is that 5,700 < 1,676 t count>t table. The result of R Square is 0.380, 38.0%, so it is known that there is an effect of the punishment on obedience to speech skill at a rate of 38.0%. This indicates that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. The application of punishment affects the speaking skill of fifth-grade female students at the Misbahul Ulum, Paloh Lhokseumawe.
THE EFFECT OF THE HIWAR METHOD BY USING A POCKET INDONESIAN-ARABIC DICTIONARY IN IMPROVING SPEAKING SKILLS (EXPERIMENTAL STUDY IN CLASS 2 MTSS NURUL ISLAM)
Authors: Amna Zuriah
Published: August 2024

This article is entitled The Effect of the Hiwar Method by Using a Pocket Indonesian-Arabic Dictionary in Improving Speaking Skills (an Experimental Study in Class 2 MTsS Nurul Islam). Researchers chose this title because they saw problems found in the field, including students were rarely expressing their thoughts using the Arabic, students also having difficulty translating words or sentences in Arabic books or texts, and rarely using dictionaries both during the learning process and outside the learning class. Thus, this research aims to determine the effectiveness and influence of the hiwar method by using a pocket Indonesian-Arabic dictionary in improving their speaking skills. Meanwhile, in writing this article, the researcher used an experimental approach by employing data collection techniques in the form of tests. The population in this study were all 2nd grade students at MTsS Nurul Islam, consisting of 66 students. Meanwhile, the sample was students of class 2(b) as the experimental group, and students of class 2(a) as the control group with a total of 22 students in the experimental group and 19 students in the control group. After the researcher carried out the data analysis using the t-test with ∝ = 0.05 and dk = 39, the result showed is Tcount>Ttable, namely 5.769>1.685, this shows that there is an influence of the hiwar method using an Indonesian-Arabic pocket dictionary on the speaking skills of grade 2 students at MTsS Nurul Islam.
Dermatofibroma atípico simulando hansenoma
Authors: Girardi Pauline Dias Soares , Dornelas Bruno de Carvalho , Hatanaka Hugo , Sena Caio Oliveira , Rocha Marcelo Campos , Goulart Isabela Maria Bernardes
Published: August 2024

Introdução: dermatofibroma é uma lesão me-senquimal benigna, de etiologia incerta, cen-trada na derme, com diferenciação fibroblástica e histiocítica. A variante atípica pode simular sarcoma superficial à histologia. Objetivo: des-crever os achados clínicos e histopatológicos de dermatofibroma atípico que surgiu em uma paciente em tratamento de hanseníase, com múltiplas falências terapêuticas. Descrição do caso: o relato trata de uma mulher de 39 anos, com múltiplas falências terapêuticas para hanseníase virchowiana, com presença de der-matofibroma atípico em membro superior, que clinicamente simulava hansenoma. Discussão:análises moleculares sugerem que o dermatofi-broma esteja associado a processo neoplásico, no entanto, vários estudos o associam a trau-mas, picadas de insetos, foliculite, alterações imunológicas e hanseníase tratada ou reacional. A associação de dermatofibroma e hanseníase, especialmente no polo virchowiano, está documentada na literatura. Entretanto, não há relatos de dermatofibroma atípico e hanseníase. Considerações finais:o caso se soma a outros estudos em relação a uma possível associação da pato-genia do dermatofibroma com aspectos imunológicos, presentes na hanseníase
New structure of algebras using permutations in symmetric groups
Authors: Khalil Shuker , Al-Labadi Manal , Suleiman Enoch , Yerima Namuma
Published: August 2024

The permutation BG-algebras were first introduced as a novel kind of algebra. In this work, their basic qualities were investigated to better understand how they relate to one another and how they might be combined to construct various sorts of superstructures. We investigated permutation BG-algebras, permutation group-derived, permutation BGsubalgebra, and permutation BG-normal. Furthermore, we explored certain novel concepts in permutation theory for the initial time. We additionally looked into BG-algebra isomorphism theorems, BG-algebra homomorphism, quotient permutation BG-algebras, and equivalence relations.
Design and analysis of a novel self-excited 5-D hyperchaotic system with maximum (n-2) positive lyapunov exponents
Authors: Zghair Hayder Kadhim
Published: August 2024

In this work, analytic and designed a new self -existed 5-D with thirteen terms nine of the term exhibit linearity, while the remaining one demonstrates nonlinearity. It has the highest Lyapunov Exponent with three positive ones to leverage the sequence in data security, encryption, and other related aspects, it’s advantageous to utilize a complex system where the key remains unbreakable It contains fifteen keys sensitive ICs and parameters. The system is a highly intricate dynamical system characterized by two equilibrium points, as demonstrated through examinations such as observation of phase plane trajectories, the investigation into eigenvalue structure, and assessment of dissipative stability. These analyses provide evidence supporting the existence of chaotic and hyperchaotic attractors within the system. The results of the simulations are derived from MATLAB 2021b, and Mathematica 11. A detailed and comprehensive evaluation of the recommended techniques has been carried out, offering insights into their effectiveness and suitability for theoretical computation and numerical simulation.
ENSINO DA LEI DA INÉRCIA NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA: O USO DO CINTO DE SEGURANÇA E A FORMAÇÃO DO ALUNO PARA A CIDADANIA NO TRÂNSITO
Authors: Schettini Silva Poliana , Bragatto Boss Sergio Luiz , De Jesus Melo dos Santos Daniel
Published: August 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo geral apresentar um aparato experimental que pode ser utilizado em sala de aula na Educação Básica para o processo de ensino e aprendizagem do conceito da Lei de Inércia, contextualizado com o trânsito, e pode possibilitar, também, a formação do aluno para o exercício da cidadania. Em específico, escolheu-se dar ênfase, neste trabalho, à obrigatoriedade do uso do cinto de segurança, visto que ela se relaciona de forma direta à Lei da Inércia e é pouco cumprida no Recôncavo da Bahia. Primeiramente, foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico com intuito de buscar o que já havia sido produzido a respeito do tema escolhido. Depois, foi construído o aparato experimental e, por fim, foram feitos apontamentos metodológicos para o professor elaborar uma sequência didática.
NATUREZA DA CIÊNCIA E CONTROVÉRSIAS SOCIOCIENTÍFICAS: UM ESTUDO EM PERIÓDICOS NACIONAIS DA ÁREA DE ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS
Authors: Moraes Amorim Paulo Junior , Aires Joanez Aparecida
Published: August 2024

A incorporação da Natureza da Ciência (NdC) e das Controvérsias Sociocientíficas (CSC) no Ensino de Ciências pode contribuir significativamente para fomentar uma compreensão holística da ciência, englobando tanto seus aspectos de compreensão coletiva e humana quanto aos contextos que a moldam. Com essa premissa, o presente estudo tem como propósito analisar o estado atual do conhecimento sobre as temáticas NdC e CSC nos periódicos nacionais de Ensino de Ciências. Para tal análise, adotou-se a abordagem da Análise Textual Discursiva (ATD) conforme proposta por Moraes e Galiazzi (2007). Os resultados evidenciam a escassez dessas abordagens no cenário brasileiro, destacando também sua limitada aplicação na educação básica. Contudo, identificou-se o potencial para integrar essas abordagens de modo abrangente, visando à formação de cidadãos críticos capazes de compreender não apenas as atividades científicas em si, mas também os contextos que as influenciam.
PRODUÇÃO DE MUDAS DE GOIABA (Psidium guajava L.) E GABIROBA (Campomanesia xanthocarpa O. Berg) A PARTIR DAS ETAPAS DO ENSINO POR INVESTIGAÇÃO
Authors: Da Silva Pires Thiago Humberto , Eleutério Alves Sabrina , Costa Feliciano Gabriella , Reis Leite Danielle Aparecida
Published: August 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho é o de identificar o substrato mais indicado para a produção de mudas de Campomanesia xanthocarpa (Gabiroba) e Psidium guajava L. (Goiaba). A pesquisa de Iniciação Científica Júnior teve a sua metodologia subsidiada pelas etapas do Ensino por Investigação. Constatou-se que as mudas da Goiaba se desenvolveram satisfatoriamente em solos bem drenados e com alta carga orgânica, enquanto que as mudas de Gabiroba não se desenvolvem de forma satisfatória nesse tipo de solo. Enquanto as primeiras atingiram altura média de 25 centímetros, as segundas cresceram 5 centímetros em 56 dias. Ao final da investigação, reforçamos que as pesquisas relacionadas ao plantio de espécies nativas do Cerrado desempenham um papel fundamental na conservação e recuperação desse bioma.
Adoption of Improved Buffalo Husbandry Practices in Peri-Urban Areas of Surat City, Gujarat
Authors: Sabapara G P
Published: August 2024

The present study was carried out in the peri urban areas of Surat city of Gujarat to find out the  adoption of improved buffalo husbandry practices.  A random sample of 50 buffalo farm owners were  selected and interviewed for the interview schedule  prepared about adoption of improved dairy  husbandry practices in six major aspects of  housing, feeding, breeding, health care, milking and  calf rearing management was studied. Housing in  separate located place (100%), providing proper  floor space (98%) and proper height and ventilation  (90%) were more adopted in housing practices.  Provision of clean and fresh drinking water (100%),  feeding extra ration to advance pregnant animals  (64%) and feeding balance concentrate mixture on  the basis of milk production (64%) were more  adopted in feeding management. In adoption of  breeding management, keeping watch on oestrus  cycle and heat symptoms of animals (100%),  artificial insemination of animals (100%) and  practicing pregnancy diagnosis between 60-90  days after service (91%) were more adopted by  buffalo owners. Observing animals daily for signs of  sickness (100%), timely and regularly vaccination  (100%) and treatment of reproductive disorders  (75%) were more adopted by respondents in health  care management practices. In milking and calf  rearing practices, washing pails and hands before  milking (100%) and regularity in milking time  (100%), early solid feeding (100%) and milk feeding  to calves up to three months of age (96%) were  more adopted by the buffalo owners.
Detection and Assessment of Hull Plate Corrosion Damage Based on Image Recognition Techniques
Authors: Chen Gengxin , Cai Hongwei , Zhang Yan
Published: August 2024

Corrosion damage can lead to a decrease in the ultimate strength and carrying capacity of ship structures, and even result in buckling or fracture. With the rapid development of deep learning, image recognition processing, and convolutional neural networks (CNN) are playing an important role in the field of corrosion damage detection and assessment. In this paper, corrosion damage images are obtained by taking photos of test pieces of accelerated corrosion tests, and a corrosion damage database is established to provide data for the establishment of the subsequent image corrosion damage level dataset and the training of the CNN model. Digital image processing methods and unsupervised learning clustering algorithms are used to identify and process corrosion images and obtain corrosion parameters. Based on the corrosion parameters, the images are classified into different corrosion damage levels to establish a corrosion damage dataset with corrosion damage level labels. This dataset is used to train a CNN model and establish a corrosion damage level assessment interface. By inputting corrosion damage images, the corrosion damage level assessment results can be obtained.
Methodology for Corrosion Inhibitor Persistency Studies in Batch Inhibition
Authors: Shayar Bahadori Kasra , Singer Marc , Brown Bruce , Young David
Published: August 2024

A novel methodology and experimental apparatus were developed to address the limitations of previous studies and investigate corrosion inhibitor persistency under batch treatment conditions. This approach effectively removed all residues after inhibitor application and prevented O2 ingress during film formation and subsequent steps. A model compound corrosion inhibitor (CI) was utilized to validate the methodology and investigate the effects of solvent on CI persistency. In all experiments, CI was applied in situ on the prepared API 5L X65 steel rotating cylinder electrode inside the empty deoxygenated glass cell using a holder and vial. The setup used a reservoir of CO2-sparged uninhibited brine to continuously dilute the test electrolyte at a constant flow rate. Electrochemical measurements were performed at 20-min intervals to characterize the inhibition behavior over time.
Community-Engaged Implementation Strategies in Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review
Authors: Kang Eunyoung , Chen Julie , Lipsey Kim L. , Foster Erin R.
Published: August 2024

Importance: Despite the potential of community-engaged implementation research (CEIR) in developing strategies to accelerate the translation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs), there is a noticeable knowledge gap in the current state of CEIR in occupational therapy. A synthesis of the concept, purpose, and operationalization of CEIR is necessary.

Objective: To identify the contexts, purposes, and operationalization of CEIR, focusing on implementation strategies in occupational therapy.

Data Sources: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science.

Study Selection and Data Collection: We included studies that were explicit and intentional about CEIR and that focused on implementation strategies to support the translation of occupational therapy interventions, clinical guidelines, practice models, theories, or assessments. We extracted the research context (e.g., partners, recruitment), purpose (e.g., why community-engaged research was used), and operationalization (e.g., community engagement [CE] activities, how their findings inform the research) using thematic analysis.

Findings: Of 3,219 records, 6 studies were included. Involved partners were mainly occupational therapy practitioners from existing networks. CEIR that focuses on implementation strategies informs various aspects of research design, ranging from study design to sustainability, by developing community–academia partnerships, building implementation capacity, and creating implementation strategies across diverse research areas. Current research has used various but mostly traditional CE activities (e.g., focus groups).

Conclusions and Relevance: We synthesized evidence on CEIR focused on implementation strategies in occupational therapy. Intentional efforts are needed to collaborate with diverse partners, explore innovative CE activities, produce equitable outputs, and develop multilevel implementation strategies to accelerate the translation of EBIs into practice.

Plain-Language Summary: In this review, we synthesize evidence on the contexts, purposes, and operationalization of community-engaged implementation research (CEIR), focusing on implementation strategies in occupational therapy research. We found that current implementation efforts mainly rely on occupational therapy practitioners as community partners and use traditional recruitment methods and community engagement activities. In turn, they develop implementation strategies that mainly target practitioners without comprehensive, multilevel implementation support. We suggest more equitable collaboration with diverse partners to effectively promote the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based interventions in occupational therapy practice.
Quantitative Reasoning: What’s Math Got To Do With It?
Authors: Burdman Pamela
Published: August 2024

This keynote address explores the history and role of college math requirements with a focus on ensuring math courses serve to expand students’ horizons, rather than serve as gatekeepers. It discusses the advent of general education math courses, which brought more students into math departments, which ultimately contributed to broadening the scope of the courses to align with more students’ interests and majors, since their purpose was to advance quantitative reasoning, not mathematics skill per se. It also examines several practices to address calculus’ gatekeeping role: revising placement practices and prerequisites, redesigning courses, and updating instruction and assessment practices. Lastly, it considers the role of college admission requirements in perpetuating an overemphasis on calculus coursetaking.
Applied Puppetry
Authors: Smith Matt
Published: August 2024

Drawing on thirty years of making theatre with objects, this field-defining book maps the terrain of applied puppetry.

Through a range of case studies both personal and practical, Matt Smith offers a reflective and engaging study which provides makers, thinkers and students alike with a toolkit for thinking about and making puppetry in community settings.

Through eight chapters, Smith muses on the nature of creativity, explores approaches to puppetry through ecology, and considers how puppets and objects affect the act of making and – in turn – how they affect those who make, use and experience them in performance.

Along the way,Applied Puppetryoffers practical exercises in theatre-making, demonstrates the political power of puppetry beyond borders, and interrogates the limitations and possibilities of puppetry and object theatre in local communities, volatile contexts and difficult circumstances.
Hattusili, the Hittite Prince Who Stole an Empire
Authors: Bryce Trevor
Published: August 2024

This gripping biography documents the life and reign of Hattusili, one of the most famous and well-documented Hittite rulers.Hattusili ruled over the ancient kingdom of Anatolia (modern Turkey) during the 2nd millennium BC and was a political rival and, at the same time, treaty-partner of the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses the Great. Trevor Bryce offers a chronological account of Hattusili, charting the rise of the Bronze Age Hittite prince from a sickly childhood to become – by ruthless ambition, an illegal coup and a civil war – the most powerful ruler of the ancient Near East.

Incorporating the most up-to-date archaeological material, including the archive of clay tablets and new information about the astonishingly small size of the Hittite capital Hattusa, Bryce provides the reader with a detailed examination of Hattusili’s policies and military strategies. Alongside these historical accounts, Bryce weaves in imaginative reconstructions of pivotal moments in the ruler’s life, giving you a complete picture of Hattusili’s remarkable military skills and impressive political prowess.

The book is a biography of the Hittite king Hattusili III, from the time of his sickly childhood, when he was not expected to live, to his gradual rise through a series of military and political appointments to the highest office in the Hittite empire. All this while apparently dogged with chronic illnesses throughout his life – which was paradoxically a very long one, ending when he was probably in his late seventies. In covering his rise to supreme power, the book highlights not only Hattusili’s military and political skills but also his ruthless ambition, set within the highy toxic environment of the Hittite court. His duplicitous conduct is illustrated by his apparent support after his brother’s death for the rightful successor to the throne, his nephew, before overthrowing him in a mini-civil war, and seizing the throne for himself. His long reign was a relatively stable one, in which his skills as diplomat both within his own kingdom and on the international scene, were particularly in evidence. They climax in the famous ‘Eternal Treaty’ which he concluded with the pharaoh Ramesses II. Much emphasis is placed on the role Hattusili’s Chief Wife Puduhepa played as her husband’s partner in the administration of the realm, and the continuation of this role after his death..
Architecture, Media, Archives
Authors: Miró Ana Bonet
Published: August 2024

Over 60 years on from its inception, the celebrated Fun Palace civic project – developed in the 1960s by the radical theatre director Joan Littlewood and the architect Cedric Price – continues to capture the architectural imagination. Despite the building itself never being realized, much of the previous analysis of the Fun Palace has been devoted to Price and his drawings. The critical role that Littlewood played, however, remains largely unrecognized by architectural scholarship, and a whole area of the project’s cultural agenda remains overlooked.

Architecture, Media, Archivesis the first serious study of the complex relations between Littlewood and Price, reframing the Fun Palace as an extended media project and positioning Littlewood more clearly as co-designer.

Drawing on extensive archival material, the book considers how, due to a lack of institutional support, the aims of the Fun Palace – to transform the passive mass-audiences of post-war consumer society into active citizens, through forms of self-directed, pleasure-led and open exchange – were realized through different ‘sites of information’ throughout the 1960s. From broadsheets, pamphlets and journals to films and press news, the book addresses the conditions of production, circulation, storage and reception of these ‘sites’ and reveals how they not only recorded the transformation of the project, but also fundamentally enhanced and informed its meaning in specific ways.

The book also raises important questions about the agency of the Fun Palace archive in shaping the reception of the project in the decades since its inception, presenting its analysis through a novel ‘Fun Palace Reception Index and Chart’, fundamentally altering our view of the project itself and transforming the way in which we understand the technological and cultural production of the 1960s.
Our People's War
Authors: Crang Jeremy A.
Published: August 2024

What was the mood of the British people during the middle and later years of the Second World War?How did they react to the major military and domestic events of the period? What issues were uppermost in their minds? What incidents caused particular public interest and controversy? These are some of the insights provided by this remarkable collection of contemporary wartime documents.

During the Second World War, Home Intelligence, a unit of the Ministry of Information, closely monitored British public attitudes on the home front and compiled secret reports on the state of popular morale which were circulated around Whitehall. In this volume, leading historian of the period, Jeremy Crang, brings together selected Home Intelligence reports from June 1941 to December 1944 to offer us a fascinating ‘real time’ glimpse into the mindset of the British people during these long years of struggle.

The reports provide a unique window into public responses to the shifting military fortunes of the war, including the German invasion of the Soviet Union, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the British and Commonwealth victory at El Alamein, the strategic bombing of Germany, the defeat of Italy, and the Allied landings in Normandy. They also include much valuable information on the continuing stresses and strains of wartime life such as the blackout, rationing, fuel economy and strikes – as well as the V-weapon attacks of 1944 which brought back all the horrors of the Blitz. Alongside this, hopes and fears about the post-war world come to feature strongly and Home Intelligence carefully documented attitudes to the Beveridge report, as well as other aspects of reconstruction.

Introduced by the editor, and incorporating an extensive glossary, this collection is an exceptional record of popular opinion on the British home front as the tide of war gradually turned from defeat to victory. It is indispensable in understanding both the unity and diversity of wartime Britain, as well as the many-sided experience of living through ‘Our People’s War’.
Muslim and Catholic Experiences of National Belonging in France
Authors: Ferrara Carol A.
Published: August 2024

How do experiences of national identity and belonging differ for French Muslims and Catholics respectively? What can these differences tell us about the causes and dynamics of minority marginalization in plural secular societies?

To address these questions, Carol Ferrara draws upon extensive ethnographic fieldwork across France within spaces of religious education and interfaith dialogue, illustrating the inequities between Muslim and Catholic citizens in opportunities for national belonging, political and civic engagement, and institution-building. This reexamination of Muslim exclusion against the backdrop of Catholic inclusion calls into question popular explanations for minority marginalization – especially those that blame non-adherence to French Republican principles or the exclusionary power of secular discourse.

Instead, Ferrara argues that the boundaries of French belonging are policed byfrancité—a tacit national imaginary ideal-type that draws upon and reproduces national cognitive biases and undermines the French republican values of secularism, equality, liberty, and fraternity.

Given the central role offrancitéin the politics of belonging, Ferrara suggests that paths toward greater pluralism in France and beyond lie in the reframing of national identity narratives and reimagining the inclusive potential of secular democratic values.
Stanislavski and The Method for the 21st Century Actor
Authors: Barrouk David
Published: August 2024

Written by a highly influential post-Stanislavskian practitioner, this book offers an accessible and contemporary interpretation of The Method, setting out techniques and exercises to train and develop actors today.

Going back to the roots of Method Acting and the work of Lee Strasberg and Stanislavski, and using Barrouk's own unique practice as a lens through which to view it, The Method here is refreshed as something nuanced, contemporary, safe and practical that will benefit all actors - even those most skeptical of it.

Through making a case for the relevance of Method Acting to our modern times and preserving its essence while updating its notions, the book covers the full range of the acting process, including character analysis questions, active analysis, actions, individual and group exploration, identifying actions, and developing/creating a scene in rehearsal. Practical exercises and activities are woven throughout the text, offering a modern framework in which to consider this practice.

The benefits of looking at Stanislavski through both a contemporary and a different cultural lens is invaluable for students and actors alike, and they will appreciate the playful, lively and provocative approach in contrast to the sacred tone of other books on the same topic.