bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NOS PROCESSOS DE SELEÇÃO DE RH
Authors: Santos Cipriano Gael , Bachion Ceribeli Harrison , Nunes Maciel Gustavo , Cardoso Campos Alyce , De Cássia Leal Campos Rita
Published: March 2022

Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar como os softwares desenvolvidos sob a premissa da inteligência artificial podem ser utilizados nos processos de seleção de pessoal e quais benefícios trazem para as organizações. Para isso, realizou-se um estudo de casos múltiplos, contemplando três organizações, duas que ofertam o serviço de seleção a partir de suas plataformas online e uma que desenvolve e comercializa softwares de inteligência artificial. A partir dos dados coletados, constatou-se que os produtos e serviços ofertados pelas empresas que participaram da pesquisa são similares em seus propósitos, tendo como principal finalidade a automatização do processo de seleção, especialmente das etapas de cunho operacional. Além disso, verificou-se a importância da interação humana nas fases iniciais de implantação do programa. As soluções computacionais que foram objeto do presente estudo não se limitam a analisar as informações que constam nos currículos dos candidatos: todas elas buscam traçar um perfil técnico, comportamental e cultural dos candidatos, fornecendo, dessa forma, amplo suporte aos tomadores de decisão.
Variable genomic patterns of hybridization in an expanding hybrid zone of damselflies
Authors: Sánchez-Guillén Rosa Ana , Arce-Valdés Luis Rodrigo , Swaegers Janne , Chauhan Pallavi , Cávez-Rios Jesús , Rivas-Torres Anais , Wellenreuther Maren , Hansson Bengt
Published: March 2022

The outcome of hybridization is of major interest in evolutionary and
conservation biology. Here, we investigate (i) the genomic signal of the
hybridization dynamics, (ii) the strength of reproductive barriers
preventing copulation in heterospecific and hybrid crosses, and (iii)
the population dynamics (stability of species proportions) of the two
damselfly species Ischnura elegans and I. graellsii in two differently
aged Spanish hybrid regions. RAD sequencing in these hybrid regions and
in allopatric populations was used to generate 5,702 SNPs to quantify
population diversity and population differentiation, and a subset of 381
species-specific SNPs to analyze individual ancestry and the proportion
of individuals in different hybrid classes. Our individual ancestry
results showed the presence of F1 and F2 hybrids, in line with on-going
hybridization and bidirectional backcrossing in both hybrid regions,
with almost complete absence of genetically pure I. elegans and I.
graellsii. Different admixture-class distributions were in part
explained by 1) different mean strength of reproductive barriers in the
hybrid regions, with stronger barrier in the older hybrid region, 2)
local dynamics (continuous recolonization events), 3) proximity to
introduction site, and 4) time elapsed since colonization. Consistent
with theoretical expectations, introgression maintained (in the younger
hybrid region) or increased genetic diversity (in the older hybrid
region), and reduced genetic differentiation between local populations
in both hybrid regions. Whether this will facilitate the ongoing range
expansion of I. elegans in Spain is an interesting avenue for future
research.
Routine Pre-operative CT - ready to roll or a step too far?
Authors: Narayan Pradeep , Angelini Gianni
Published: March 2022

The incidence of stroke after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is
around 1.3% in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons database but carries a
mortality of almost 20% (1,2). The stroke rate is even higher with
aortic valve replacements with the Determining Neurologic Outcomes from
Valve Operations (DeNOVO) study reporting stroke rates as high as 17%
(3). It is also likely that variations in definition of stroke leads to
underreporting of this event. There is thus, no denying that stroke
remains the Achilles heel of cardiac surgery and efforts must be made to
mitigate its occurrence.
Floristic composition and turnover analysis in Dahomey Gap and the surrounding sub-humid Togolese mountain minor forest refuges: importance for biogeography and biodiversity conservation in sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Adjossou Kossi , Kokou Kouami , DECONCHAT Marc
Published: March 2022

Aims Although minor climatic forest refuges were important as key areas
for the long-term persistence of species and genetic diversity, and can
again function as refuges during present and future climatic changes,
they have received little attention in sub-Saharan Africa. The
objectives in this paper were to assess the Togolese montane riparian
forests as minor sub-Saharan forest refugia, examine the contribution of
minor sub-Saharan forest refugia to the larger forest refugia using the
Togolese montane riparian forests as a model, and discuss the
implication of these results for biogeography and forest biodiversity
conservation in sub-Saharan tropical Africa based on the floristic
approach. Location Southwest Togo, West Africa, sub-Saharan Upper Guinea
Region Methods Floristic data were collected across Togolese mountain
riparian forests through an intensive botanical inventory using the
survey approach (n=198; 50×10 m2). A comparative analysis was performed
on the basis of floristic criteria and attributes related to climatic
forest refuges. Results According to floristic attributes, the riparian
forests of the subhumid Togolese mountains were important minor refuges
for rainforests during Pleistocene warming. They share about 60% of
their current species richness (868 species) with the large sub-Saharan
forest refuges. Main conclusions The floristic data were similar to that
of previous studies focusing on the forest refugia around the DG and
elsewhere worldwide. However, they seem to be incompatible with the
ideas that the DG forest flora may be essentially a relic of the early
Holocene, when the geographical distribution of the Guinean-Congolian
forest was maximum. Efforts to maintain maximum species diversity in
sub-Saharan Africa should therefore pay particular attention to the
conservation of minor forest refugia. This study asks important
questions about the patterns of disjunction, which should be focused on
in further studies. Keywords Tropical biodiversity, Forest refuges,
Floristic approach, Dahomey Gap (DG), Togolese Mountain, Vegetation
A nonlinear color image model discriminating geometric and chromatic features.
Authors: Sanchez Pantaleón Romero , Candela Vicente
Published: March 2022

An alternative system to the well known RGB, based on a decomposition
into luminance and chrominance of the image, is introduced. This system,
which we call LME is obtained from spherical-like change of coordinates.
A theoretical analysis of LME system shows it robustness and overcomes
some of the usual objections which appear in literature about this kind
of nonlinear systems. An algorithm for color deconvolution based on LME
decomposition is introduced in order to verify the quality of this
model.
A Study of Akutagawa Ryunosuke’s “Shigo”：Focused on ‘my’ Afterlife in the World of the Dream
Authors: JIN Xianghua
Published: March 2022

Akutagawa Ryunosuke’s “Shigo” depicts ‘my’ afterlife as a return to the real world through a dream to meet ‘my’ remarried wife and friend S. Typically, “Shigo” has been read as an illustration of Freud’s theory that a dream is the fulfillment of desires and a passage to the unconscious. Therefore, in relation to this novel the focus has been on ‘my’ dream, not on ‘me’. However, as you can guess from the title of the work “Shigo”, which means “After Death”, the author’s main focus is not only the dream world, but also ‘my’ existence after death. It seems that the world of the afterlife has not yet been sufficiently considered in relation to the novel. For example, there is the question of why ‘my’ wife and friend S treat ‘me’ in the usual way, even while they recognize that ‘I’ have died. Ultimately, the question of why the dream is used to depict the afterlife has not yet been clarified. Therefore, in this paper, I will attempt a new reading of this work by re-examining the details of the dream world and the posthumous world of ‘me’, which have not been fully discussed in previous analysis.
The Popularity of Japanese Mystery Novels in South Korea ：The Traslation Status from1945 to the 2010s
Authors: YU Jaejin
Published: March 2022

This paper gives an overview of the reception of translated Japanese detective novels in South Korea from 1945 to 2021. The resulting analysis of the impact and characteristics of these translations, in the context of changes in Korean publishing and in popular culture, explains the popularity of Japanese detective novels in South Korea, and the significance of the still-current Japanese detective novel boom. Previously I have analyzed the reception of translated Japanese detective novels in South Korea from 1945 to 2009, so in this article, I will continue this analysis for the period up to 2021.The translation and publication of Japanese detective novels in South Korea began in 1961, and the number of such texts increased little by little every year until the end of the 20th century. Then, in the 2000s, the number of translations increased sharply, and since the beginning of the 2010s, detective novels have been translated and published at nearly three times the rate as was previously the case. The popularity of Japanese detective novels in South Korea has been influenced by the prevailing circumstances in the publishing world and by political and social conditions in South Korea. In addition, detective novels with a social dimension were popular from the 1960s to the 1980s, but since 1990 when they began to make an impact on mass consumer culture, more diverse detective novels and those with lighter themes have come to the fore. Finally, the unprecedented Japanese detective novel boom Korea is experiencing is due to the appearance of star writers such as Keigo Higashino and Miyuki Miyabe. This boom seems to have cultivated a more refined sense in Korean readers of the aesthetics of detective novels, and it has also been naturally influenced by the mystery narrative form in Korean popular culture.
A Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Chi-Hun Cho’s Birth
Authors: CHOI Dongho
Published: March 2022

In 2021, the 100th anniversary celebration of the birth of the Korean poet Chi-Hun Cho took place in Korea University. As a member of the Blue Deer School (Cheong-rok pa), Chi-Hun Cho left behind many poetic masterpieces. His poetry is widely recognized as expressing the spirit of Korean nationalism. Cho’s students and other literary society members commemorated his death with recitations of his works of poetry. In order to achieve such honor and respect, the literary person must live a life that is in agreement with the words and themes of their work. Cho was one of those honorable people, as he lived as a man with such a philosophy and a warm heart. As we live in an era when humanity and morality seem to be vanishing, we honor and celebrate the life of Cho, who has had such a great influence on the history of Korean literature.
A Letter to Myself in the Past
Authors: TSUBOI Hideto
Published: March 2022

Since 2020, everything has changed with the worldwide spread of COVID-19 and the emergence of variants. In the field of humanities, we are still unable to figure out how to face such situation and how to translate it in the first place. One way is to relearn the representations of historical plagues and calamities, but it is a determined event of the past, and no one can judge whether it is effective as a means to solve the future situation. My essay takes the form of a letter written 10 years later by the future “I” to myself today. In the world 10 years later, “I,” who lives as a Komorîto, writes a letter to her/his past self, on the assumption that it is completely divided between two kinds of people：Gaishuto, who continue to live outside as they did before the Corona era, and Komorîto, who do not go out at all but simply stay at home. Like any other disciplines, humanities have a common understanding that we cannot talk about phenomena that are not fixed or that continue to vary. That’s why we get anxious. In this essay, I have ironically described a situation in which the content written in the writing process is quickly invalidated.
Low energy nanoemulsions as carriers for essential oils in topical formulations for antioxidant skin protection
Authors: Gledovic Ana , Bajuk-Bogdanovic Danica , Uskokovic-Markovic Snezana , Pavun Leposava , Savic Snezana , Janosevic-Lezaic Aleksandra
Published: March 2022

In this study several essential oils (EOs): basil - BA, lemon balm - LB and
oregano - OR were incorporated into nanoemulsions (NEs) as prospective
carriers for natural and sensitive bioactives. NEs were prepared via the
phase inversion composition (PIC) method, which is an energy-efficient cold
process. Physicochemical stability of NEs was confirmed by particle size
distribution analysis, electrical conductivity and pH value measurements, as
well as by optical microscopy observations. The type of EO and the
surfactant and oil mix concentration were found to be crucial factors
governing the NE properties and stability. Raman spectra of the EOs
confirmed main active ingredients and provided detection of interactions
with the nanocarrier, which is a novel application of this technique. The
antioxidant activity towards DPPH radical in methanol was
concentration-dependent with a similar trend for individual oils and
oil-loaded NEs (OR> LB> BA). However, the ABTS test in an aqueous medium
revealed notable change in the order of activity after EO nanonisation at
higher EO concentrations. Overall, it was found that OR-NE was the most
effective and stable system, since OR acted as a co-stabiliser in the NE
formulation, and its remarkably high antioxidant activity was successfully
preserved during 6 months of storage.
Challenges and doubts of electrochemical energy conversion and storage
Authors: Dekanski Aleksandar
Published: March 2022

Although electrochemical systems for energy conversion and storage at first glance have excellent properties, both in terms of sustainability, renewable and environment safety, as well as functionality and application in various fields, especially in mobile devices, advance and application of these systems face many challenges and increasingly significant dilemmas.
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Risk of Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Chen Xuan , Affinati Alison H. , Lee Yungchun , Turcu Adina F. , Henry Norah Lynn , Schiopu Elena , Qin Angel , Othus Megan , Clauw Dan , Ramnath Nithya , Zhao Lili
Published: March 2022

OBJECTIVE

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a rare, irreversible immune-related adverse event reported in patients receiving treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). However, clinical risk factors for ICI-induced T1DM (ICI-T1DM) and its impact on survival in patients remain unknown.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We used Optum’s Clinformatics Data Mart database for assessment of the incidence and characteristics of T1DM in a large de-identified cohort of patients treated with ICI between 2017 and 2020. We applied Fine-Gray and cause-specific hazard models to study associations between patient/treatment characteristics and ICI-T1DM and applied the Cox model with ICI-T1DM as a time-varying covariate to assess the impact of ICI-T1DM on survival.

RESULTS

ICI-T1DM was observed in 261 of 30,337 (0.86%) patients. Dual use of antibodies to cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) and programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) or programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) was associated with increasing risk of ICI-T1DM (hazard ratio [HR] 1.62; 95% CI 1.15–2.26) vs. anti–PD-L1 or anti–PD-1 alone. Younger age (HR 1.19 for every 5-year decrease; 95% CI 1.13–1.25) and preexisting non-T1DM diabetes (HR 4.48; 95% CI 3.45–5.83) were also associated with higher risk of ICI-T1DM. Conversely, prior use of immunosuppressive medications (HR 0.57; 95% CI 0.34–0.95) was associated with lower incidence of ICI-T1DM, but part of its protective effect may be due to the increased mortality rate. Development of ICI-T1DM does not seem to significantly impact patient survival.

CONCLUSIONS

The risk of ICI-T1DM is associated with the type of ICI therapy, patient age, and preexisting non-T1DM diabetes. These data may help guide risk assessment and screening practices for patients during ICI therapy.
Humoral response to viral vector COVID-19 vaccine in hemodialysis patients
Authors: Raja Niranjan , Rajagopalan Arul , Arunachalam Jegan , Prasath Arun , Durai Rakesh , Rajendran Manorajan
Published: March 2022

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine is not readily available in many countries where dosing interval is spaced more than ideal. Patients with chronic kidney disease, especially those on maintenance hemodialysis, have a tendency for a reduced immune response. This study was undertaken to demonstrate the distinct humoral immune response to the viral vector COVID-19 vaccine in patients with kidney failure receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Methods: The study was carried out with two cohorts: 1) patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis and 2) healthcare workers from the same dialysis center as controls, each group with 72 subjects. Participants received a dose of Covishield ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 coronavirus vaccine. The humoral immunological response was determined using electrochemiluminescence immunoassay which quantitatively measures antibodies to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 spike protein receptor-binding domain. Results: All study subjects in the control group developed a humoral response (antibody titer of ≥0.8 U/mL), while only 64 of 72 in the dialysis group (88.9%) were responders. Age (ρ = –0.234, p = 0.04) and sodium level (ρ = 0.237, p = 0.04) correlated with low antibody titer in bivariate analysis. In multivariate analysis, only age (odds ratio, 1.10; 95% confidence interval, 1.01–1.22; p = 0.045) was associated with nonresponders. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated a weak antibody response of hemodialysis patients to the viral vector COVID-19 vaccine. Older age was associated with nonresponders. Evaluation of both humoral and cellular immunity after the second vaccine dose and serial antibody titers can help determine the need for booster shots.
Mayo imaging classification is a good predictor of rapid progress among Korean patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: results from the KNOW-CKD study
Authors: Park Hayne Cho , Hong Yeji , Yeon Jeong-Heum , Ryu Hyunjin , Kim Yong-Chul , Lee Joongyub , Kim Yeong Hoon , Chae Dong-Wan , Chung WooKyung , Ahn Curie , Oh Kook-Hwan , Oh Yun Kyu
Published: March 2022

Background: Mayo imaging classification (MIC) is a useful biomarker to predict disease progression in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). This study was performed to validate MIC in the prediction of renal outcome in a prospective Korean ADPKD cohort and evaluate clinical parameters associated with rapid disease progression. Methods: A total of 178 ADPKD patients were enrolled and prospectively observed for an average duration of 6.2 ± 1.9 years. Rapid progressor was defined as MIC 1C through 1E while slow progressor was defined as 1A through 1B. Renal composite outcome (doubling of serum creatinine, 50% decline of estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR], or initiation of renal replacement therapy) as well as the annual percent change of height-adjusted total kidney volume (mHTKV-α), and eGFR decline (mGFR-α) were compared between groups. Results: A total of 110 patients (61.8%) were classified as rapid progressors. These patients were younger and showed a higher proportion of male patients. Rapid progressor was an independent predictor for renal outcome (hazard ratio, 4.09; 95% confidence interval, 1.23–13.54; p = 0.02). The mGFR-α was greater in rapid progressors (–3.58 mL/min per year in 1C, –3.7 in 1D, and –4.52 in 1E) compared with that in slow progressors (–1.54 in 1A and –2.06 in 1B). The mHTKV-α was faster in rapid progressors (5.3% per year in 1C, 9.4% in 1D, and 11.7% in 1E) compared with that in slow progressors (1.2% in 1A and 3.8% in 1B). Conclusion: MIC is a good predictive tool to define rapid progressors in Korean ADPKD patients.
China-UK Free Trade Agreement: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors:   , Chen Kaiyuan
Published: March 2022

Before Brexit, the United Kingdom (UK) positively facilitated European Union (EU)–Chinatrade agreement negotiations, as the potential agreements concluded by the EU would bind both the institutions of the Union and the member states. Although no free trade agreement (FTA) has been concluded between the EU and China, the European Commission announced that promoting such a comprehensive trade agreement was covered by the new EU strategy on China in 2016.As a consequence of Brexit, the UK has gained legal competence to conclude its own FTAs without being subject to European economic integration. Among non-EU trading partners of the UK, China is considered one of the most important emerging economies. There is considerable trade demand between the two countries, whereas an FTA has the potential to fulfil this demand.Under these circumstances, the main concerns of the research are disclosed from three dimensions: first, the necessity of a China–UK FTA being in place and the compatibility of such a bilateral arrangement with a multilateral trading system; second, the national interests of China and its domestic legislative environment; third, the possible chapters to be considered at an early stage of trade negotiations.
The corrosion of Zn-4.8%Al sacrificial coatings used for the protection of steel
Authors:   , Gallagher Callum
Published: March 2022

This work set out to elucidate the microstructural corrosion mechanisms of sacrificial corrosion coating, Galvalloy® (Zn-4.8wt.%Al), which is used extensively in the strip steel industry. Corrosion of Galvalloy® occurs at the surface, where only Galvalloy® is exposed, and the cut edge, where Galvalloy® and steel are coupled, which increases the corrosion rate of Galvalloy®. Chapter 3 demonstrates the time-lapse microscopy (TLM) technique being used to analyse, in-situ, the microstructural mechanism of surface and cut-edge corrosion of Galvalloy® immersed in pH 7 1 wt.% NaCl. Rotating disk electrode (RDE) and potentiodynamic polarisation (PD) tests were performed on the individual phases of Galvalloy® to identify their anodic and cathodic activity in 1 wt.% NaCl. TLM showed that surface corrosion initiates and propagates through the binary eutectic Zn-Al phase, whereas cut-edge corrosion initiates within the primary zinc dendrite phase and proceeding through the entire microstructure. The electrochemical data validated this as the RDE showed that the Al containing phases could not support cathodic activity as well as the primary zinc phases and PD showed that the zinc phases are more susceptible to anodic dissolution when polarised. Chapter 4 investigated, using TLM and PD, the corrosion rate and mechanism of the Galvalloy® surface across pH 3, 7, 10 and 13 in 1 wt. % NaCl. At pH 3 and 13, D showed a maxima of corrosion rate was seen and TLM illustrated no precipitation of corrosion product. PD showed pH 7 having the lowest icorr, however, the precipitated corrosion product formed at a smaller radius relative to active anodes during TLM experiments of pH 10 compared to pH 7. Chapter 5 utilized ZRA and TLM to investigate the rate and mechanism of the corrosion of Galvalloy® next to a steel ‘cut-edge’ across pH 3, 7, 10 and 13 in 1 wt. % NaCl. The corrosion rate of Galvalloy® was greater compared to the surface corrosion, due to the polarisation imposed by the connection to the steel substrate and the same corrosion rate to pH trend in Chapter 4 was see. At pH 7, 10 and 13, corrosion initiation occurs in the zinc dendrites, whereas at pH 3 the corrosion is generalised. Chapter 6 investigated the effect of increasing steel to Galvalloy® on the corrosion rate of Galvalloy® at pH 7 in 1 wt.% NaCl using ZRA and TLM. ZRA demonstrated a linear trend, whereas TLM showed a non-linear trend which is suggested to be due to the increased ease of precipitation in the experimental set-up. Chapter 7 is an example of a real-world corrosion problem involving organically coated Galvalloy®. 2 µL of HCl, FeCl2, NaCl and Acetic acid (CH3OOH) were administered to a scribed region of PVB coated Galvalloy® and exposed to a high relative-humidity environment for a month to induce under-film corrosion in order to compare the results to deduce which salt was responsible for the real-world corrosion. NaCl was the salt that posed the greatest similarity and cathodic delamination is the postulated corrosion mechanism.
Antimicrobial Activity of Nauclea Latifolia Smith on Multiresistant Bacterial Strains
Authors: Ngassaki Raoul , Ampa Raoul , Gouollaly Tsiba , Moyen Rachel , Ahombo Gabriel
Published: March 2022

Nauclea latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae) is a plant with medicinal properties much better known in sub-Saharan Africa in the traditional pharmacopoeia for its numerous pharmacological activities. It is a very abundant tree or shrub in West and Central Africa. Its wide use in traditional medicine has prompted us to carry out an in vitro evaluation of its antimicrobial potential on multidrug-resistant strains in order to ensure consistency between the prescriptions and the potential activities of the chemical constituents present. N. latifolia Sm. due to the presence of numerous chemical families has interesting biological activities. The aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts from the bark and roots of the plant have proven antimicrobial activity. These extracts inhibit the proliferation of multidrug resistant strains of S. aureus, E. coli and K. pneumoniae. On the other hand, these extracts showed no efficacy on the strains of C. albicans at the doses used (200 mg/ml; 100 mg/ml and 50 mg/ml).
Effectiveness and Institutional Conditions in Social Forestry Program: Case Study of Forest Village Community Institution (LMDH) Sumber Makmur, Forest Management Unit (KPH) Malang
Authors: Ramadhan Ramli , Syah Deni Firman , Waskhito Nugroho Tri
Published: March 2022

Changes in the Social Forestry or Perhutanan Sosial (PS) scheme have been made by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, particularly in the state-owned forestry enterprise (Perhutani) working area. A forestry partnership is one of the schemes being developed to replace the previous scheme, Community Forest Management (PHBM). However, increased PS area permits are not always accompanied by increased farmer trust and understanding of the program. This study aimed to determine the institution’s effectiveness and institutional condition in the era of PS policy, which is currently a government priority program. One of the community groups granted a management permit is the Forest Village Community Institution (LMDH) Sumber Makmur, located in the Forest Management Unit (KPH) Malang. This study was conducted from December 2020 to March 2021 using a qualitative descriptive method as in-depth interviews and questionnaires with assessment indicators. Respondents were chosen randomly from the entire population using the Slovin formula. The results showed that the institutional effectiveness of LMDH Sumber Makmur still tended to decrease. The confidence level of farmers in the PS program was only around 28.9%, and the level of understanding was 26.7%. The results also showed a low percentage value of farmer participation, external support, the availability of facilities, and gender perspective. Consequently, the government needs to monitor institutions and community groups running PS programs to see institutional developments in each location. Institutional development is essential as an entrance for people to manage forests independently.
Keywords: Forest Village Community Institution, institutional conditions, institutional effectiveness, social forestry
Characterization of Cones and Seeds of Damar (Agathis labillardieri) from Plantation in Klasaman, Sorong
Authors: Angkotta Jeffry Cornelis , Nugroho Julius Dwi , Sinaga Nurhaida Iriany
Published: March 2022

Damar (Agathis labillardieri) is endemic species to New Guinea, occurring naturally in Papua and West Papua Province, Indonesia. The species is economically valuable due to its resin and wood. This research aimed to study the cones and seeds characteristics of A. labillardieri collected from Sorong Nature Park at Klasaman, Sorong, Papua Barat. The characteristics observed included cone size and weight, number of scales, empty and filled seed, and seed moisture content. The germination test was also performed. Although the stands could produce cones, not all scales contained seeds, and not all seeds were filled seeds. On average, 53 filled seeds per cone or only 50.3 ± 5.7% of the total seeds found as filled seeds. The seed was characterized as a recalcitrant seed with high moisture content and rapid germination. On average, the seed moisture content was 38.9%, with an average germination time of four days. The combined factors that may contribute to the low natural regeneration of A. labillardieri are low filled seeds, seed sensitivity to desiccation, and high mortality in newly emerging seedlings during recruitment. Therefore, facilitating the forest floor for immediate germination of recalcitrant seeds as in A. labillardieri is suggested.
Keywords: Agathis labillardieri, filled seed, germination, natural regeneration, recalcitrant seed
Population Distribution of Amorphophallus at Several Altitudes in Mount Poteng, Raya Pasi Nature Reserve, West Kalimantan
Authors: Wulandari Reine Suci , Ivo Selvia , Darwati Herlina
Published: March 2022

Amorphophallus is a protected and endangered plant. Some Amorphophallus species can only grow in certain environmental conditions. Differences in environmental conditions could cause differences in morphology and distribution of Amorphophallus. This study aimed to obtain the morphological characteristics of Amorphophallus and study the distribution of its population at several altitudes in Mount Poteng, Raya Pasi Nature Reserve, West Kalimantan. The study used an exploratory survey following the river’s flow at the Raya Pasi Nature Reserve, especially in Mount Poteng. The results found three species of Amorphophallus: Amorphophallus borneensis (109 individuals), Amorphophallus gigas (9 individuals), and Amorphophallus hewittii (27 individuals), showing clustered distribution patterns with a Morista index of > 1. The similarity index of six comparisons for each altitude showed five altitudes with similar categories and one altitude with a very different category. The results revealed that the Amorphophallus distribution positively correlated with air temperature and soil temperature but negatively correlated with air humidity. However, all correlations were weak. The morphological differences of the three Amorphophallus species were in the forms of the stem pattern, stem height, and fruit shape. The distribution of Amorphophallus can be found at an altitude of 200 – > 500 masl, which is not far from the river flow.
Keywords: altitude, Amorphophallus, Mount Poteng, Raya Pasi Nature Reserve
Representation of Feminism in African American and Dalit Literature
Authors: Hariharan Divya
Published: March 2022

Mainstream feminism has remained an elitist concept in India with much less attention and significance in comparison to the feminism conception in western countries. The Indian feminist movement failed to represent the perspectives of the Dalit women that have been subjected in the Indian society since ages. Subsequently, the Dalit women were forced to initiate a separate movement to gain sustenance and representation in the mainstream social conduct. The theoretical representations of the Dalit women could also be drawn from American and African literature that shares experiences of Dalit feminism and subjection on a broader scale. Further, the research reflects Dalit feminism in terms of inclusive feminism that confronts domination of female community in India and elsewhere. Considering the Dalit woman’s writing, the glimpses can be found in the Indian vernaculars in the form of short stories. It is present in the form of Telugu Dalit writing that have been translated into English to reflect the perceptions of the Dalit women and their experiences in Indian discourse.
Analyzing Tidal Energy Scheme with Variable Inputs that are affected by Tides
Authors: Dixit Shivam , Badgaiyan Prof. Pankaj
Published: March 2022

Architecture of a tidal power station using a permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) with a Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithm and a grid-connected final output. The goal of this paper is to increase the power of a tidal power plant by using the MPPT algorithm, that is more accurate and consistent than the escalation automated system. It is required to boost the voltage and amperage accessible on the line to make the system more efficient in managing direct current loads on site after switching to three-phase alternating current. Expand the research to adapt the algorithm to adjustments in the tide and, as a result, changes in the conversion system's output power.
Violence in the hospital area as a professional scourge in the 21st century
Authors: Gatsios Konstantinos , Stauropoulou-Kelesi Martha , Fasoi Georgia
Published: March 2022

The phenomenon of violence in the working environment concerns all professions and all countries. Several researchers and studies dealing with violence in the working environment towards health professionals shows the extent of the problem. This phenomenon is more pronounced in the emergency departments (EDs) where violence is an inevitable part of professional life. Healthcare professionals are at higher risk than administrative staff. Especially for ED workers, violence in the working environment can lead to burnout. The causes vary, starting with the excessive waiting time due to lack of staff and ending up in the inadequate policy that most hospitals have for violence in the working environment. The phenomenon of workplace violence undermines the care and safety of patients, while nursing staff in order to fulfill their difficult tasks need a safe environment. Workload, lack of staff and unfulfilled expectations of patients and escorts are not consistent with the proper patients nursing management.
The way it was and the way it should be – the new approach to the treatment of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Misiuk-Hojło Marta , Kręcicka Julia
Published: March 2022

Diabetes has been declared an epidemic of the XXIst century by the World Health Organisation. Diabetic retinopathy, one of its main complications, is a leading cause of vision impairment among professionally active adults. Diabetic retinopathy is a microangiopathy that affects mainly small vessels, due to their highest vulnerability to hyperglycemia. Preventive measures involve mainly strict diabetic follow-ups, balanced level of glycated hemoglobin, blood pressure values and analysis of lipids. Regular ophthalmological check-ups and imaging tests of the retina are also extremely significant. For many years scientists have searched for a therapy to suppress vascular changes in diabetes. In May 2021 a stance on sulodexide use as a supporting treatment in mild and intermediate diabetic retinopathy was published by the Polish Society of Ophthalmology. Sulodexide protects vascular endothelium, contributes to endothelial cells’ function and has profibrinolytic, anti-inflammatory and vasoregulatory properties. These features make it a promising protective agent in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy.
Eye and SARS-CoV-2 in 2022
Authors: Grzybowski Andrzej
Published: March 2022

The ocular symptoms of COVID-19 are rare, however, the most common is conjunctivitis. Retinal changes, including dilated veins, tortuous blood vessels, intraretinal hemorrhages, and cotton balls are much less common. In addition, there may be swelling of the eyelids, their irritation, most often in combination with conjunctival hyperemia. Moreover, COVID-19 infection may be accompanied by different neuro-ophthalmic disorders and, in rare cases, by mucormycosis. Various ocular complications have been reported following vaccination against COVID-19, including facial nerve palsy, abduction nerve palsy, acute macular neuro-retinopathy, superior ocular vein thrombosis, corneal transplant rejection, membrane inflammation vascular eye disease, central serous chorioretinopathy, reactivation of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and onset of Graves’ disease. Chemical eye injuries in children caused by hand sanitizers have also been reported. Although numerous studies have confirmed the antiviral activity of benzalkonium chloride, its role in this regard requires further research.
The role of thermography in ophthalmology.
Authors: Modrzejewska Anna
Published: March 2022

Thermography is used to assess the extent and intensity of local hyperaemia and tissue metabolism based on the emitted radiation in the infrared range. In ophthalmology, it is used for the diagnosis of ocular inflammatory conditions. Increased ocular surface temperature is observed in tumours such as melanoma and uveal naevus. Reduced temperature as a result of blood flow disorders is detected in patients with vascular occlusion, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or AMD. Lower emission of infrared radiation on the ocular surface was observed in dry eye syndrome due to tear film instability and faster tear evaporation. Thermography is a non-invasive, fast and objective technique, and in the future it may complement the diagnostic process of many ophthalmic diseases.
Treatment of conjunctivitis
Authors: Prost Marek , Rymgayłło-Jankowska Beata
Published: March 2022

The aim of the publication is to present a description of a few clinical cases of conjunctivitis, in which treatment with the use of ophthalmic preparations that have existed for a long time has proved to be an effective form of therapy.
reconhecimento de paternidade socioafetiva e a possibilidade de exclusão do pai biológico
Authors: Dall'agnol Camila Andreia , Galio Morgana Henicka
Published: March 2022

O presente artigo tem por objetivo trazer o conceito de família na atualidade, as novas formas de família que são aceitas na sociedade atual, como é o caso da paternidade e maternidade afetiva. Sendo assim, o laço de afetividade criado entre os familiares, por vezes, pode superar o laço biológico ali existente. Neste contexto, surge a discussão sobre a possibilidade de exclusão do pai biológico nos casos em que houver o reconhecimento de paternidade socioafetivo, quais os reflexos patrimoniais que acontecem diante dessa decisão proferida. É necessário entender o conceito de família na atualidade, visto que a família passou por transformações no decorrer dos anos, e por isso atualmente o reconhecimento de família, paternidade, maternidade assumiram um significado além do que realmente era conhecido. Nos dias de hoje família é caracterizada no afeto, ou seja, o fato de ser pai pelo vinculo sanguíneo não significa diretamente ligação afetiva. Com isso será analisado a possibilidade de exclusão do pai biológico, e a inclusão do pai socioafetivo diante de um estudo de caso concreto. Por fim, conclui-se que existe a possibilidade da exclusão do sobrenome do pai biológico, o que caracteriza o vínculo afetivo como o laço mais forte dentro da relação familiar, confirmando que o vínculo genético não basta para construir uma família. Observando por meio de pesquisas bibliográficas, jurisprudências e estudo de caso o conceito de família e a possibilidade do reconhecimento de paternidade socioafetiva e a possibilidade de exclusão do pai biológico.
conto da Aia e a representatividade da mulher
Authors: Soares Carina Machado , Schmidt Jandir Ademar
Published: March 2022

Atualmente o índice de mulheres eleitas na política brasileira, é baixíssimo. Desse modo, faz-se necessário que mais mulheres sejam eleitas, para dar voz à representatividade feminina, para que haja de fato uma representação de gênero. Atualmente o direito feminino fica sub-representado, uma vez que em sua grande maioria o legislativo é dominado por homens. E é possível neste aspecto identificar onde o patriarcado, com a subjugação feminina, defronta com o questionamento de qual o papel da mulher politicamente, para mudar a realidade feminina ante o papel da mulher na obra O Conto da Aia. O intuito do presente artigo é analisar o papel da mulher na política brasileira, bem como, verificar a importância do feminismo como movimento transformador e de luta para as mulheres, descrevendo como o feminismo existe para evitar a nulidade de direitos feminino. Para a realização do presente artigo, foi utilizado o método de abordagem dedutivo, com pesquisas bibliográficas, revisão doutrinária, busca em artigos científicos, bem como a análise sobre a legislação brasileira, aplicado ao real papel da mulher na política brasileira. Desta forma conclui-se que as mulheres ocupam menos cargos de poder que os homens, a raiz deste problema é encontrada no sistema patriarcal, que desde sempre colocou a mulher num patamar inferior que o homem com ideias sexistas.
Criminologia e seletividade punitiva
Authors: Provin Maria Eduarda , Vieira Julia Heloisa de Moraes , Puhl Eduardo
Published: March 2022

Considerando que o poder de punir do Estado encontra limites formais dentro do ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, objetiva-se identificar elementos que poderiam ser isolados e que demonstrariam as funções do preconceito racial na motivação de uma seletividade punitiva que relativiza o estado de inocência e se tal fenômeno pode ser observado na Comarca de Concórdia/SC. O marco teórico utilizado é constituído pela criminologia crítica e pelas teorias garantistas do Direito e do Processo Penal. Aplicou-se metodologia dedutiva, utilizando técnica de revisão bibliográfica além de metodologia analítica-descritiva, bem como a análise de possíveis casos paradigmáticos e suas comparações analíticas com os princípios norteadores do processo penal. Conclui-se que os dados coletados demonstraram a sobrerrepresentação de pretos e pardos no sistema penitenciário, o que possibilita identificar o fenômeno da seletividade punitiva de forma concreta. Este trabalho foi realizado com o apoio ao Programa de Bolsas Universitárias do Estado de Santa Catarina - UNIEDU/FUMDES.
Estupro de vulnerável
Authors: Otton Matheus Henrique , Ningeliski Adriane de Oliveira
Published: March 2022

O presente estudo busca realizar uma breve análise acerca da prova produzida na ação penal que trata do crime previsto no art. 217-A, do Código tipificado como estupro de vulnerável, notadamente no que se refere à especial relevância do depoimento da vítima em confronto com os demais elementos coligidos durante a instrução do processo e que vão auxiliar o Juízo no momento da prestação da tutela jurisdicional. Ressalta-se que a condenação por crimes dessa natureza deve ser consubstanciada em elementos suficientes para a comprovação da autoria e materialidade, estando a palavra da vítima em consonância com outras provas do processo (documental, testemunhal, pericial, corpo de delito) ou, se isolada, seja suficiente a ensejar uma condenação. O método de abordagem utilizado é o dedutivo tendo em vista que a palavra da vítima precisa ser confrontada com os elementos retromencionados, o que efetivamente levaria a uma sentença justa. Nessa senda, deve-se atentar para o disposto na Lei 13.431/17, que institui garantias aos direitos da criança e do adolescente vítima ou testemunha de violência e regula o chamado depoimento especial como forma adequada na busca da comprovação da autoria e da materialidade do crime.
negligência aos direitos da personalidade nas redes sociais
Authors: Galéski Júnior Célio , Maciel Juliana
Published: March 2022

O presente artigo versa sobre alguns pontos chave da lei n° 12.965/2014, oficialmente chamada de “Marco Civil da Internet”, que visa a proteção das relações na Internet e sua implicação no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, além de sua utilização prática no ambiente virtual, mais especificamente a liberdade de expressão e o direito à privacidade, no campo dos direitos da personalidade, nas redes sociais. Além disso, aborda-se no artigo um exemplo emblemático da violação dos direitos da personalidade através das redes sociais, da influencer Karol Conká e discorre sobre a responsabilidade civil dos atores nas redes sociais. Diante disso, objetivou-se estabelecer de que forma o direito brasileiro, seja nos códigos Penal e Civil, seja na Constituição Federal de 1988 ou no Marco Civil regulam as relações pessoais que existem nas redes sociais ou até mesmo identificar se há proteção jurídica em relação aos direitos de personalidade nas redes sociais. Buscou-se verificar se, com esse novo ordenamento específico, de fato as relações e interações nesse campo são devidamente reguladas ou se o ordenamento jurídico vigente é insuficiente. Por fim, foi possível concluir que, as normas jurídicas vigentes são insuficientes frente à evolução da tecnologia e os novos meios de convívio social, para proteger o usuário da internet, assim não se promovendo proteção jurídica em relação aos direitos da personalidade nas redes sociais. A pesquisa foi realizada pelo método qualitativo e bibliográfico, findou-se trazer o entendimento de diversos juristas do ramo a partir de livros, artigos e periódicos, com a finalidade de ilustrar a problemática da proteção insuficiente da pessoa jurídica nas Redes Sociais.
Métodos autocompositivos no direito sucessório
Authors: Schveitzer Leticia , Fante Cilmara Corrêa de Lima
Published: March 2022

O presente artigo teve como objetivo estudar os fatores que ocasionam a morosidade nas ações sucessórias causa mortis e a contribuição do método da mediação para solução dos conflitos advindos da sucessão hereditária na Comarca de Canoinhas durante os anos de 2015 a 2020. Para tanto, preliminarmente abordou-se o direito sucessório e os procedimentos de inventário e partilha de bens. Na sequência, analisou-se a cultura jurídica de tratamento de conflitos no Brasil. Após, estudou-se os métodos autocompositivos de solução de conflitos e sua evolução legislativa. Utilizou-se dados estatísticos da 1ª Vara Cível da Comarca de Canoinhas, com informações sobre processos recebidos, suspensos, arquivados e sentenciados, culminando na perspectiva adequada acerca da morosidade dos procedimentos estudados. A metodologia utilizada foi o método dedutivo, com a observação, comparação e relação entre os dados estatísticos, através da análise qualitativa e quantitativa, com pesquisa bibliográfica e legislativa. Como possível conclusão, entende-se que os motivos da morosidade dos processos de inventário e partilha de bens são cumulativos, correspondendo a mediação como ferramenta adequada para restaurar a celeridade e a razoável duração do processo.