bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análise do perfil do uso de agrotóxicos no estado do Mato Grosso Do Sul, políticas públicas relacionadas e impactos na saúde da população.
Authors: Ferreira de Almeida Jéssica Thayssa , Amorim Rodrigues Kohl Lander Vanessa , Marcos de Souza Martins João , Araujo Carvalho Karoline , Bento Barbosa Alexandre , Kemp Chacarosque Gonçalves Isabela , Henrique Trindade Monteiro Pedro , Mauro Mariana , Rocha Moreira Dener
Published: July 2023

O presente estudo buscou retratar o uso de agrotóxicos no estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, assim como abordar as questões legislativas que dão o suporte para seu consumo e distribuição. Foram analisados diversos artigos com intuito de comparar como os agrotóxicos mais utilizados no contexto estadual poderiam influenciar na saúde da população. Observou-se que mesmo com as legislações vigentes ainda há uso exacerbado de agrotóxicos de alta toxidade que são proibidos em outros países. Nesse contexto, surge a importância deste estudo para a saúde da população, oferecendo subsídios epidemiológicos aos profissionais de saúde para o diagnóstico precoce das intoxicações agudas e das consequências crônicas, principalmente relacionadas à população rural que trabalha diretamente com estes produtos. Possibilita, também, o devido suporte aos profissionais ambientais, procurando motivá-los a buscar meios alternativos para garantir a continuidade do crescimento da produtividade da agricultura no Estado, setor que é estratégico da sua economia, com base em princípios da sustentabilidade ambiental e de prevenção e promoção da saúde coletiva. Diante deste cenário, cabe levantarmos o questionamento de como equilibrar  produções agrícolas eficientes e a segurança da população, visto que  Mato Grosso do Sul é o Estado que mais utiliza agrotóxicos na agricultura, num país que lidera os rankings mundiais.
conjuntura do plágio acadêmico
Authors: Marques Parreira Sueli de Fátima , Roberto de Oliveira Santos Paulo
Published: July 2023

Com o avanço tecnológico, as ferramentas disponíveis na internet para que se realize, com rapidez, um trabalho acadêmico, corroborou para a prática do plágio, desvirtuando alguns estudantes de produzirem textos de suas autorias. De tal modo, o tema dessa pesquisa foi o plágio acadêmico no contexto de discentes do curso de Direito do Centro Universitário Imepac de Araguari. O objetivo foi analisar a percentagem de alunos, indagados no primeiro semestre de 2022, que realizaram plágio durante a graduação, bem como suas justificativas. Assim, após aplicar-se os critérios de inclusão e exclusão de participação na pesquisa, realizou-se um questionário, via Google Forms, com esses alunos, composto por 7 perguntas, seguidas de um folder educativo acerca do plágio, sendo que 116 alunos de um total de 344 do referido curso, preencheram a pesquisa, baseando-se em uma amostragem probabilística estratificada dessa população. Enquanto resultados, confirmou-se a hipótese de que a maioria desses alunos cometeu plágio acadêmico por um dos seguintes motivos: falta de tempo, falta de informação, não conscientização, dificuldade em escrever um texto próprio e certeza da não punição. De tal modo, inferiu-se que a conscientização dos alunos quanto à questão do plágio se faz necessária e urgente, pois é na interface do papel social, no ambiente educacional, que a fraude se instaura, tornando-se um desafio cotidiano.
Percepção dos estudantes de medicina sobre as repercussões do período pandêmico na sua formação acadêmica
Authors: Fernandes Oliveira Tirabasso Gabriel , Bueno Felicio Filipe , Silva Oliveira Hinnâe , Cristina Candida de Oliveira Isabella , Artur de Morais Thiago
Published: July 2023

Em março de 2020, a Organização Mundial da Saúde declarou pandemia de coronavírus (Covid-19) e, com isso, as aulas dos cursos de medicina de todo o país se tornaram essencialmente online por um certo tempo. Este estudo tem como objetivo geral compreender os impactos da pandemia na formação acadêmica dos estudantes de medicina. Tratou-se de um estudo exploratório, descritivo, do tipo qualitativo. Participaram da pesquisa estudantes do curso de medicina. A seleção foi feita por critério de conveniência e o fechamento amostral  por saturação teórica. Através deste estudo demonstrou quais foram os prejuízos da pandemia do Covid-19 na formação médica, segundo a visão dos acadêmicos.
A Performance de Tradutores e Intérpretes de Libras na Educação Remota no Período de Pandemia
Authors: Medeiros Faria Denise , Welter Adams Fernanda , Pacheco Rodrigues Rogério
Published: July 2023

In the midst of a pandemic due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020 and trying to prevent the spread of the virus, adaptations are needed in all areas, mainly in education. This goes through a moment of improvisation, in which face-to-face teaching becomes remote. Thus, with a focus on special education, the present study aims to identify the perspective of Libras Translators and Interpreters (LIT) in relation to the teaching and learning process of the deaf student through remote teaching developed in a period of pandemic. To this end, the research followed a qualitative approach. As a data collection instrument, a questionnaire with 11 discursive questions was used, which was prepared and sent via Google Forms to the LIT of the municipal and state network of a municipality in Goiás. Through the analysis of responses, it was observed that LIT pointed out difficulties in working with deaf students in face of remote education. It can be concluded with this work that despite these difficulties, the subjects believe they are doing a good job and thus preventing the barrier in the communication of the deaf students they attend.
Ansiedade, Depressão e consumo de psicofármacos em acadêmicos de Medicina do Centro Universitário IMEPAC
Authors: Silva Beatriz Figueiredo , De Melo Pena Anna , De Alencar Amaral Ana Luiza , Parreira de Mendonça Ariany , De Oliveira Costa Aurélio Augusto , Pereira Guimarães Artur Humberto , Alves Garcia Rodrigo
Published: July 2023

Distúrbios psicológicos, principalmente a ansiedade e a depressão, têm aumentado no último século, devido às profundas transformações ocorridas no âmbito cultural, social e econômico, que foram acompanhadas por pressões de uma sociedade moderna. Essas mudanças exigiram da população uma adaptação a um novo ritmo de vida. No ensino superior, o acadêmico é confrontado com situações geradoras de pressão psicológica e ansiedade. Além disso, as mudanças desta fase fazem com que haja períodos de crise por exigir adaptação a um novo papel social, o de adulto jovem. Este trabalho teve como objetivo identificar sinais de alerta para os quadros clínicos de ansiedade e depressão em estudantes de Medicina do Centro Universitário IMEPAC no período de 2021/1. O estudo teve como amostra um total de 609 alunos do 1º ao 8º período do curso. Desses, 92 alunos preencheram por via Google Forms, um questionário anônimo sociocultural e a Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão. Em relação aos dados dos universitários, mais da metade dos alunos não apresenta nenhuma condição clínica diagnosticada (55,43%) sendo a mais diagnosticada a ansiedade (38,04%), seguida pela depressão (22,82%). Sobre o uso de psicofármacos, 71,74% declarou não fazer uso e 89,10% afirmaram não se automedicar. Fica evidente por meio deste estudo que os fatores: sexo, morar distante da cidade de origem, a prática de atividades físicas e o uso de drogas lícitas e ilícitas associados a rotina do estudante de medicina, são determinantes para o desenvolvimento ou não de transtornos mentais como a ansiedade e a depressão.
Aperfeiçoamento do protocolo de atendimento às crianças e adolescentes vítimas de violência sexual no município de Araguari-MG
Authors: Alves Pereira da Costa Natasha Ayira , Resende David Mariane , Ingrid Messias Gonçalves Mariana , André Macêdo do Vale Silva Marcos , Ribeiro Souto Roberta
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Analisar as notificações de violência sexual contra crianças e adolescentes da cidade de Araguari-MG e obter os dados sociodemográficos das vítimas. Metodologia: O estudo consiste em uma analise transversal do tipo quanti-qualitativo, através da verificação das fichas de notificação individual de violência armazenadas no Centro de Apoio Especializado (CAE) de Araguari dos últimos cinco anos. Resultados: Obteve-se um total de 26 vítimas, sendo 21 do sexo feminino e 4 do sexo masculino. Em relação aos meios de agressão 50% das ocorrências foram devido estupro, 3,84% foram descritas  como “avô mexia com ela todas as noites” e (3,84%) como “vontade própria”. Outros meios informados foram abuso sexual (3,84%), força corporal/espancamento (19,23%), ameaça (15,38%), assédio sexual (23,07%), pornografia infantil (7,69%) e sexismo (3,84%). Quanto à data da ocorrência e da notificação, uma ficha (3,84%) não possuía nenhuma das datas, 23 fichas foram notificadas no mesmo ano em que ocorreu a violência (88,46%), uma foi notificada após 10 anos da violência (3,84%) e outra após 6 anos (3,84%). Conclusão: Após as análises das notificações, foi possível concluir que de fato há uma necessidade de um aperfeiçoamento do protocolo de atendimento a essas vítimas, uma vez que percebe-se a falta de informações indispensáveis para que se obtenha de fato uma eficiente rede de cuidado e de proteção social para a atenção integral às crianças, adolescentes e suas famílias em situação de violências no município de Araguari.
Impactos da pandemia de COVID-19 na saúde mental dos profissionais de saúde atuantes em uma instituição de longa permanência para idosos do município de Araguari-MG: um estudo fenomenológico.
Authors: Borges de Moraes Mak Alisson , Okada Yamagami Evelyn , Coimbra Mundim Gabrielle
Published: July 2023

Introdução: A pandemia de COVID - 19 afetou a saúde mental da população. O contexto de enfrentamento da doença contribuiu para o surgimento de diversas demandas psicoemocionais. Os profissionais de saúde foram particularmente afetados, uma vez que atuaram na linha de frente nas ações de combate ao vírus. Diante desse panorama, as ILPI’s sofreram diversos impactos,  o que acarretou prejuízos na saúde mental tanto dos residentes quanto dos profissionais de saúde atuantes.  Objetivos: Nesse sentido, o objetivo central desta pesquisa foi investigar os possíveis impactos da pandemia de COVID-19 na saúde mental dos profissionais de saúde que atuam na atenção ao idoso institucionalizado. Metodologia: O estudo se delineou através de uma abordagem qualitativa e amparado no método fenomenológico de pesquisa proposto por Giorgi. A amostra foi formada pelos profissionais de saúde atuantes em uma ILPI, localizada no município de Araguari - MG. Resultados: Através da análise das entrevistas, foi possível identificar três núcleos de sentidos principais: os impactos psicológicos na vida pessoal; os efeitos das alterações no trabalho desencadeados pelo contexto pandêmico e os mecanismos de enfrentamento utilizados. Conclusão:  A pesquisa demonstrou que a pandemia causou impactos negativos na saúde mental dos profissionais de saúde, pois suscitou diversas alterações emocionais tanto na esfera da vida pessoal quanto no campo das atividades profissionais. Evidenciou-se também o desenvolvimento de mecanismos de enfrentamento que auxiliaram os profissionais a lidarem com os desafios impostos. Contudo, ressalta-se a importância e a necessidade de se desenvolver ações de cuidado à saúde mental dos profissionais de saúde.
Circulation of Dog Meat for Consumption Purposes in Indonesian Laws and Regulations
Authors: Sabrina Nahdiya
Published: July 2023

The trade in dog meat for consumption has occurred in several places in Indonesia, spread across several cities with special consumers, such as in Medan, Jogjakarta, Bandung, Surakarta, DKI, Manado, Bali. This has attracted public attention, especially animal-loving groups, and has become a national and international concern. Dogs have been slaughtered and consumed by ignoring technical aspects of veterinary public health and animal welfare. The process of cutting dog meat can potentially transmit zoonotic diseases (rabies) and other diseases such as salmonella and ring worm. Several regions in Indonesia have issued regional regulations regarding the prohibition of dog meat distribution. Likewise, there is Law Number 18 of 2009 concerning Animal Husbandry and Health as amended by Law Number 41 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 18 of 2009 concerning Animal Husbandry and Health; Law Number 18 of 2012 concerning Food; PP No.95/2012 concerning Veterinary Public Health and Animal Welfare, PP No.47/2014 concerning Prevention and Control of Animal Diseases and Circular Letter of the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture No. 9874/SE/pk.420/F/09/2018 concerning Increasing Supervision of Dog Meat Circulation/Trade. However, in Indonesian law, there are no specific provisions that contain sanctions relating to the capture, trade, slaughter or consumption of dog meat. This study uses normative legal research methods with several approaches, namely the statutory approach and the conceptual approach.
Pengaruh Fasilitas Sekolah dan Tata Ruangan Kantor terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Guru SMPN 3 Lilirilau
Authors: Taher Misbahuddin , As Husain , Elpisah Elpisah
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh fasilitas sekolah dan tata ruangan kantor terhadap produktivitas kerja guru SMPN 3 Lilirilau. Populasi penelitian adalah semua guru PNS maupun no PNS berjumlah 20 orang. Pengambilan sampel mengunakan representative sehingga yang terpilih menjadi sampel penelitian adalah guru PNS sebanyak 18 orang. Pengumpulan data saat penelitian dilaksanakan dengan cara observasi, penyebaran angket, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data mengunakan statistik deskriptif dan inferensial. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa fasilitas sekolah dan tata ruang kantor secara bersama-sama berpengaruh positif terhadap produktivitas kerja guru di SMPN 3 Lilirilau dengan nilai R-Squere sebesar 86,8 % dan analisis regresi berganda menunjukan Y=8,781+0,250x1+0,582x2. Dengan demikian disimpulkan bahwa seorang guru akan mempunyai produktivitas kerja yang tinggi apabila fasilitas sekolah dan tata ruang kantor lengkap dan tertata dengan baik.
Analisis Nilai Karakter pada Dongeng Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Eryuscindy Titis Uri , Laila Alfi , Damariswara Rian
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the character values ​​in Indonesian learning fairy tales in elementary schools which include (1) what types of fairy tales are in elementary school thematic books? (2) what are the character values ​​found in fairy tales in thematic books. The type of research method used in this study was Library Research with the object of research using class I-VI thematic books integrated with the 2013 Curriculum. The data analysis technique used in writing this research was carried out by collecting data, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the research, the data obtained are 1) the types of fairy tales in elementary school thematic books there are three types of fairy tales namely types of fable fairy tales which total 29 fairy tales, types of legendary fairy tales which amount to two fairy tales and types of mythical fairy tales which amount to two fairy tales. 2) the character values ​​contained in fairy tales in the integrated thematic books of the 2013 curriculum, there are 15 character values ​​including honesty, tolerance, discipline, hard work, creative, independent, democratic, curiosity, national spirit, respect for achievement, friendly/communicative, love peace, care for the environment, care for social and responsibility
Muhasabah An-Nafs untuk Mengenali Potensi Diri Siswa di Madrasah Aliyah Swasta Miftahussalam Medan
Authors: Imelda Reza , Harahap Muhammad Yunan
Published: July 2023

Abstrak: Agar potensi peserta didik dapat berkembang diperlukan adanya sebuah metode pembelajaran yang efektif. Karenanya penelitian ini mengurai tentang bagaimana impementasi Muhasabah An-Nafs dalam proses pembelajaran dan apakah metode tersebut dapat membantu siswa Madrasah Aliyah Swasta Miftahussalam Medan untuk mengenali dan menemukan potensi dirinya. Pada penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan jenis pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif yang memuat gambaran kompleks dan pandangan responden. Pengumpulan sumber data yang diambil oleh peneliti berdasarkan data observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, kemudian disimpulkan melalui model analisis dengan tahapan; reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil pertama yang di peroleh dari penelitian ini adalah dengan Muhasabah An-Nafs memberikam dampak yang baik bagi para siswa dan bagi pihak sekolah, sehingga guru dan para siswa memiliki kontrol diri yang baik serta dapat mengenali dirinya sendiri sehingga menjadi lulusan yang berkualitas. Hasil kedua penelitian dengan Muhasabah An-Nafs juga dapat membantu siswa mengenali potensi dirinya  dengan membuka cakrawala berpikirnya menjadi lebih luas sehingga menuai prestasi dari potensi yang mereka miliki.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru Kelas dalam Menyusun RPP Tematik Terpadu dengan Pendekatan Saintifik melalui Bimbingan Berkelanjutan di SDN 1 Taman Kecamatan Sumbermalang Situbondo
Authors: Brotoseno Brotoseno
Published: July 2023

Learning with a scientific approach is one of the efforts that needs to be continuously developed. For this reason, it is necessary to carry out guidance on an ongoing basis. The purpose of this study is to improve the competence of teachers to compile integrated thematic rpp with a scientific approach through continuous guidance. This research method is Action Research with the Stepen Kemnis model, Practical Work Strategy with Continuous Guidance Technique, designed in 2 (two) cycles. The results of the study proved an increase in the motivation and competence of teacher teachers in compiling Integrated Thematic Lesson Plans with a Scientific approach, namely the group of low-grade teachers increased from 77.6% in cycle 1 to 88.8% in cycle 2, the group of high-grade teachers increased from 79.9% in cycle 1 to 87.7% in cycle 2. The conclusion is that continuous guidance can increase teacher motivation and competence in compiling integrated thematic rpp with a scientific approach.
School Based Management Impact and it's Misperception
Authors: Wicaksono Soetam Rizky , Hakim Abdul , Mustapa Kasmudin
Published: July 2023

While SBM (School-Based Management) has already been implemented in many countries, including Indonesia, the Education Council has already brought this idea to create a better education act. However, SBM still has the wrong paradigm among principals of schools in Indonesia. Some of them still hardly believe that SBM can leverage their school. This paradigm is based upon their narrow-minded point of view because many of them feel that there is no "real example" that SBM really can do that is leverage from the promise. Therefore, this research tries to give empirical evidence that SBM in Indonesia can give leverage factors to schools. Even though SBM has been proven to leverage schools' achievement, there are still misperceptions among school management, parents, and teachers about how SBM should work. The result of this research is also being socialized to the principals, so they can understand how important SBM is for their school and will be eager to implement SBM in their school (for those who do not implement it yet).
Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Guru Menerapkan Literasi dalam Proses Belajar Mengajar melalui Model PembelajaranStudent Teams Achieviement Divisions(STAD)diSDN Nogosari 01Kecamatan RambipujiKabupatenJemberTahun Pelajaran 2022/2023
Authors: Purwono Purwono
Published: July 2023

Rendahnya kemampuan guru dalam menerapkan literasi pembelajaran di SDN Nogosari 01 kecamatan Rambipuji menjadi fokus penelitian tindakan sekolah (PTS). Hal ini diperkuat dengan hasil observasi terhadap penerapan budaya literasi di masing-masing kelas yang rata-rata hanya 57 (kurang baik) dan hasil observasi indikator strategi literasi dalam pembelajaran rata-rata 59 dengan kriteria kurang baik. Hasil wawancara dilakukan sebelum penelitian mengatakan bahwa kegiatan lietrasi di SDN Nogosari 01 masih banyak kekurangan, kegiatan literasi hanya berkisar pada kegiatan membaca, memahami bacaan dan mencari hal-hal penting dari suatu bacaan saja, siswa masih mengalami banyak kendala dalam hal membuat inferensi, alat bantu literasi di masing-masing-kelas juga masih terbatas, pemahaman guru terhadap literasi pembelajaran masih sangat rendah sehingga kesulitan dalam membuat alat bantu atau pengatur grafis. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindak Kelas (PTK), dan Jenis data yang digunakan penelitian ini berupa data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Data kuantitatif adalah data dalam wujud angka-angka untuk mengetahui kualitas penerapan literasi dalam proses belajar mengajar. Sedangkan data data kualitatif berupa hasil wawancara terhadap tingkat kemampuan guru dalam menerapkan literasi dalam proses belajar mengajar. Penggunaan model pembelajaran Student Teams Achieviement Divisions (STAD) menjadi pilihan untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang dihadapi kepala sekolah sekaligus untuk meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam menerapkan literasi pembelajaran. Kesimpulan hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan guru menerapkan literasi pembelajaran. Hal ini sesuai dengan hasil observasi penerapan budaya literasi pembelajaran pada siklus 1 rata-rata 80 (baik) dan siklus 2 rata-rata 90 (sangat baik). Sedangkan hasil observasi indikator strategi literasi dalam pembelajaran pembelajaran pada siklus 1 rata-rata 82 (baik) dan siklus 2 rata-rata 91 (sangat baik).
The Level of Development of the Socio-Economic Indicators of the Abay Region: Methods and Analysis
Authors: Kredina Anna A. , Mardenova Leila K. , Tsoy Alexander A.
Published: July 2023

This descriptive work is aimed at studying at the micro level the socio-demographic indicators of the Abay region of Kazakhstan. The literature review highlights the importance of population dynamics, education, health care and internal migration for sustainable development in the region and in the country. The study also uses the fuzzy set method for several aspects of the selected indicators. Secondary data for 2010-2020 are taken from an open source - the Bureau of National Statistics and were used to identify negative trends and contradictions. The results showed that over the past 10 years there are negative trends in the region in terms of indicators: a high level of emigration, a shortage of able-bodied population, an increase in the number of schoolchildren with a constant number of schools, and a negative trend in hospital organizations. Beskaragai and Borodulikha districts natural population growth decreased by 62 percent. The number of schools in the region has slightly decreased, while in Semey (23%), Kurchatov district (30%) and Ayagoz (1.54%) district there is an increase in school enrollment. In Abay and Kokpekty districts, there is a decrease in the number of schools enrollment (-10% and -16%). The number of hospital beds has decreased significantly in most districts (more than 30 percent in half of the districts). In general, this article contributes to a deeper understanding of the socio-demographic dynamics of the Abai region. The results obtained can be used in making political decisions related to population regulation and economic development in each region.
Analysis of Features of Investment Attractiveness of Agriculture in Kazakhstan
Authors: Alibekova Vilnara , Abildaev Sultan , Shaldarbekova Karlygash
Published: July 2023

The article reveals the peculiarities of increasing investment attractiveness in agriculture in the Republic of Kazakhstan, that is, starting from the first years of independence, the country creates favorable conditions for attracting domestic and foreign investments to the country's economy. The possibilities of reviving real production depend on the level of their accumulation and efficiency of use, especially during a change in the geopolitical situation, against the background of which Kazakhstan may occupy one of the best positions in the world in this industry. But at the same time, investment processes in agro-industrial, and in particular agricultural production have their own characteristics due to its specifics. Attracting investment in the agro-industrial complex is a multifaceted task that covers the entire range of possible financial, economic, legal and organizational resources. Which, in turn, are aimed at developing and using optimal and effective mechanisms for investing in the agricultural sector.

The study of the chosen topic was carried out using the following methods of cognition: dialectical method, method of theoretical analysis and synthesis of various sources of domestic and foreign literature, structural and functional method, system method, comparative method, description method, statistical methods of information processing, method of summarizing the information and materials obtained in this work.

Having studied the works of foreign and domestic scientists on the topic of research, as well as analyzing the main socio-economic indicators of agriculture in the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union and the world as a whole, the need to use a comprehensive assessment to determine the effectiveness of investment attractiveness in the agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan has been proved.

Conclusion: Based on the study of this situation in the European and CIS countries, the main problems were identified and solutions were proposed to increase investment attractiveness in the agro-industrial complex, as well as methods for assessing them were systematized.
Analysing the Real Estate Market in Almaty City: A System Dynamics Approach
Authors: Jumasseitova Assel , Mussaeva Aliya , Kabashev Maxat
Published: July 2023

The real estate market is a complex system that is influenced by a variety of factors. Understanding the dynamics of this system is crucial for investors, developers, and policymakers who want to make informed decisions. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a powerful tool for analyzing complex systems called System Dynamics. This paper will provide an overview of System Dynamics and MIT analysis, followed by an overview of the real estate market. Finally, we will explore how System Dynamics can be used to analyze the real estate market and make predictions about its future trends. Combining these three supporting points will give us a comprehensive understanding of the real estate market and how it can be analysed using System Dynamic. This article employs the system dynamics modelling approach to shed light on the specific real estate market dynamics in Almaty сity. By utilising this methodology, we aim to provide a comprehensive analysis of the real estate market in Almaty, understanding its unique characteristics and uncovering the drivers of price volatility. This article seeks to contribute to the body of knowledge on real estate market analysis by utilising system dynamics modelling to examine the dynamics of the real estate market in Almaty. By leveraging the advantages of this progressive method, we seek to uncover the specific drivers of price volatility and provide valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and other stakeholders. Through this research, we aim to enhance the understanding of the real estate market in Almaty and offer a foundation for evidence-based decision-making in the region.
Capital Structure and Corporate Financial Distress of Quoted Non-Financial Firms in Nigeria
Authors: OHIO Akhimie Evans , UGBOGBO Sunday Nosa
Published: July 2023

The research examined the impact of capital structure on corporate financial distress in Nigerian publicly traded companies. It looked precisely at how financial leverage, debt maturity, equity structure, and asset structure effect company financial crisis. The longitudinal or panel research design was used in the study. The sample comprised of 89 non-financial enterprises listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NXG) between six financial years (2014-2019). The secondary data was derived from the selected firms’ published annual reports and accounts. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and panel regression analysis were used to analyse the data. The research found that leverage and asset structure had a substantial impact on the financial distress of business organisations. The equity structure, which is a mix of external and internal equity, has a negative significant with a negative negligible influence on company financial hardship, while debt maturity has an insignificant effect. The report suggests, among other things, that the management of Nigerian listed corporations guarantee that the quantity of debt financing in the firm’s financial mix is at an appropriate level in order to maintain proper asset utilisation. It was also suggested that enterprises in Nigeria should not rely primarily on stock financing, and that management should seek other means of funding, which may not be in the best interests of equity holders. As a result, managers should use the financial debt asset ratio in a manner that increases value for their company’s owners, resulting in higher returns to equity holders.
Pathogenic Bacterial Communities Isolated and Identified in Stingless Bee (Kelulut) Honey from Selected Farms in Terengganu
Authors: Mohd Yusoff Noor Aimi Shazana , Ahmad Fisal , Zamri Amir Izzwan , Abdul Razak Shamsul Bahri , Mahmud Muhammad Fauzi , Tuan Chilek Tuan Zainazor
Published: July 2023

In Malaysia, stingless bees can be categorised into two genera: Melipona and Trigona, known as “kelulut”. The high demand for kelulut honey boosts the production of the honey industry. Previous studies reported that stingless bee (kelulut) honey and its products were contaminated with pathogenic bacteria during harvesting and processing. This research aims to isolate and identify the pathogenic bacteria in kelulut honey. Forty-eight samples of kelulut honey (open and closed pot) and propolis were obtained from selected farms in Terengganu by focusing on a major stingless bee species available in Malaysia, Heterotrigona itama. In addition, the swabbing technique was done on the wooden beehive of the kelulut to evaluate the environmental contamination. The pathogenic bacteria were isolated using specifically selected agar, such as Bacillus cereus agar (for B. cereus), Baird-Parker agar (for Staphylococcus aureus), and MacConkey agar (for other pathogenic bacteria), which were confirmed through a biochemical test. All samples were analysed, and the results showed that B. cereus (7/48), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (10/48), Pantoea spp. (11/48), Serratia plymuthica (6/48), and S. aureus (9/48) were obtained in the samples. This study indicates that kelulut honey was contaminated with B. cereus, P. aeruginosa, Pantoea spp., S. plymuthica, and S. aureus. Isolated pathogenic bacteria may exist in the kelulut honey through food handlers, utensils, and the environment. Hence, the stakeholders should strictly follow good standard operating procedures and guidelines by the kelulut honey industry to prevent foodborne illness.
Case report: the management of a central mucoepidermoid tumour
Authors: Loh Melissa , Miller Felicity , Molloy Rory , Hewapathirana Sanjaya Indu
Published: July 2023

A central mucoepidermoid (CMC) tumour is considered a relatively rare, malignant salivary gland tumour which can affect the oral cavity. Many cases present radiographically as cystic-like, radiolucent lesions with possible corticated margins. The treatment modality of choice is through a surgical approach to management; including wide local excision or block resection of the localized involved bone. Patients generally exhibit a reasonable prognosis, however long-term follow-up is advised for careful monitoring, to identify the risk of recurrence. This case report will discuss a patient who was referred into the oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) department by his general dental practitioner (GDP) following an incidental presentation on an Orthopanthogram (OPG) radiographic film (see Figure 1). Here, we will review the relevant literature surrounding the aetiology of a CMC. We will also discuss the diagnosis and management of radiolucent lesions which may present in the oral cavity.
Immuno-oncology therapy and COVID-19: What are the potential benefits and risks of undergoing immune checkpoint inhibitor-based therapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer during a COVID-19 pandemic?
Authors: Myers Daniel
Published: July 2023

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic raises several challenges around the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) based therapy. ICI-therapy, also known as immuno-oncology (IO) therapy, is an upcoming approach to cancer management for several indications, and works by blocking key immune checkpoints, which enables the immune system to destroy tumour cells. Challenges include the potential risk of more severe/frequent immune-related adverse events (irAEs) in COVID-19 patients.Aim: Explore the risks and benefits of IO-therapy for NSCLC during a COVID-19 pandemic and review current guidelines.Case presentation: Patient X is a 70-year-old man with NSCLC who has resumed ICI-therapy after sustaining COVID-19 lung changes following his recent infection.Method: Medical histories were taken from three ICI-patients with NSCLC. In addition, a literature review was undertaken, looking at databases including PubMed, Medline, and Scopus. Key words such as ‘covid-19’, ‘immunotherapy’ and ‘NSCLC’ were used to identify relevant literature and the literature reviewed ranged from 2015 to present day.Results: Several studies identified poor clinical outcomes associated with IO-therapy use in lung cancer patients throughout this pandemic. However, a large body of literature suggests IO-therapy does not influence the survival of patients with COVID-19 nor the likelihood of severe complications. Thus, complete discontinuation of IO may not be necessary, though many studies did suggest that greater COVID-19 surveillance of IO patients be implemented.Significance: Cases such as Patient X, who have COVID-19 lung changes and resume IO, are rarely seen in the literature; therefore, there is minimal guidance for similar situations. This study highlights vital areas for future research including the implications of a COVID-19 vaccine.Conclusion: It is possible for NSCLC patients to undergo IO-therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and IO-therapy is poorly understood, resultantly it is advised that a case-by-case approach is utilised and patients are involved in the uncertainty of decision-making.
CLIL in tertiary education – developing material for the course, Scientific Writing in English
Authors: Sirokmány Viktória
Published: July 2023

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a dual-focused approach to teaching an additional language through a particular subject. CLIL as a concept is mostly and very effectively used within bilingual education. CLIL as a methodology provides teachers with very creative means to prepare course materials. Our PhD course, Scientific Writing in English includes biomedical students who need specific knowledge and skills when writing their PhD dissertation. The course material was developed using CLIL, taking students’ specific interests and needs into consideration. Their scientific writing needs to focus on simplicity with clear-cut, to-the-point sentences while using similar structures and improving their field-specific linguistic intelligence. Their choice of language affects their success in conveying the message of their research outcome. The course material was built by using the structure of the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy starting each lesson with the engagement of lower-order thinking skills and widening the focus towards higher-order ones. Students’ receptive and productive skills are activated while their expertise in the given topic improves. According to students’ feedback, the interactivity of the lesson aids comprehension, and the structure helps digest the topic. However, their habits of receiving content in a frontal lecture-style way make them less open to new styles and strategies for processing material.
Maternal, pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in triplet pregnancies in Sweden – a nationwide cohort study
Authors: Ekström Mia-Maria , Tiblad Eleonor , Norman Mikael , Stephansson Olof , Granfors Michaela
Published: July 2023

Background: Triplet pregnancies carry a high risk of pregnancy-related complications. The primary aim of this study was to describe maternal, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes in expectantly managed triplet pregnancies in Sweden. The secondary aim was to compare outcomes in expectantly managed triplet pregnancies with triplet pregnancies where fetal reduction had been performed with the only indication to reduce the number of fetuses.

Methods: Nationwide cohort study based on linkage of data from three national Swedish registers. Triplet pregnancies with delivery at gestational age ≥ 22+0 weeks between 2014 and 2019 were included.

Results: In the main cohort of expectantly managed triplet pregnancies (n = 106), 98% (312/318) of infants were liveborn with a mean gestational age at birth of 32+3 weeks and a mean birthweight of 1,726 g. Nine percent (n = 29) suffered from severe neonatal morbidity, and 4% (n = 12) died during the neonatal period. In the reduced cohort (n = 13 pregnancies), all infants were liveborn (n = 22). Mean gestational age at birth (36+0 weeks) and mean birthweight (2,444 g) were higher than in the expectantly managed cohort (P < 0.01 for both comparisons). There were no cases of severe neonatal morbidity (P = 0.24) or mortality (P = 1.00).

Conclusion: Overall neonatal survival from 22+0 weeks of gestation in expectantly managed triplet pregnancies in Sweden was high. Nine out of 10 infants did not suffer from severe neonatal morbidity. Fetal reduction was performed in only a very small number of cases and was associated with higher gestational age at birth and higher birth weight.
Board Diversity, Firm Risk-taking and Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence from India
Authors: Bhateja Fiza
Published: July 2023

The study examines the impact of board diversity on the firm risk-taking and firm performance of Indian firms. A subset of Nifty 200 Index companies has been analysed over the period of five years using Panel Regression (fixed-effects) and Dynamic Panel Regression. After controlling for several firms and governance variables, the results showed that board education diversity played significant positive role in influencing firm risk-taking ability whereas board experience diversity found to have no link. With respect to impact of board diversity on firm performance, board educational and board experience diversity had a significant negative influence on stock-based measure of firm performance whereas no relationship in case of accounting-based measure. This research is a novel attempt to study the impact of education and experience attributes of board and recognizes various board-level characteristics on the firm-risk and firm performance, particularly in the wake of the implementation of the Companies Act 2013 in India.
Forest Wildfire Detection from Satellite Images using Deep Learning
Authors: Prajith A M  , Prashant Ankalkoti
Published: July 2023

Forest wildfires pose a significant threat to ecosystems, human lives, and infrastructure, and this project presents a deep learning-based approach for the early detection of forest wildfires from satellite images, employing data preprocessing, model training, and inference steps, where satellite images are pre-processed to enhance features and reduce noise, a deep learning model is trained using convolutional neural networks on a large dataset of labelled images, and the trained model is applied to new images in a sliding window manner to detect potential wildfire regions and generate a heatmap for visualization, resulting in a high accuracy detection system that surpasses traditional methods and aids in early warning and decision-making for fire management authorities
Competências transversais no mercado de tradução
Authors: Galán-Mañas Anabel , López-García Patricia , Souza Júnior José Ednilson Gomes
Published: July 2023

Publicado originalmente em língua espanhola, o artigo apresenta uma breve descrição do conceito e de classificações de competências transversais, assim como a sua localização no mercado de tradução. Com a finalidade de identificar quais competências transversais são mais importantes no processo de seleção de tradutores profissionais, o estudo levantou dados quantitativos de 31 empresas que contratam serviços de tradução regularmente. As competências mais destacadas foram: motivação, criatividade, iniciativa, comunicação, planejamento e trabalho em equipe. Por fim, a pesquisa apresenta a necessidade da utilização de metodologias de ensino ativas para a formação de tradutores, bem como o uso de documentos autênticos em atividades práticas integrais e destaca o papel das empresas juniores neste processo.
Preliminary assessment of the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the Questionnaire to Assess Affective and Cognitive Empathy (QAACE) in Children
Authors: Surzykiewicz Janusz , Ciechomski Maciej , Skalski-Bednarz Sebastian Binyamin , Toussaint Loren L. , Bielecki Marcin , Kwadrans Łukasz , Małysz Zbigniew , Konaszewski Karol
Published: July 2023

Background

This article reports the Polish adaptation of the Questionnaire to Assess Affective and Cognitive Empathy (QAACE) by Zoll and Enz – a multidimensional self-report questionnaire used to measure empathy in children aged 8-14. The QAACE is based on a two-factor cognitive-emotional model of empathy. It has a number of international adaptations and offers a convenient Polish-language tool for use with young children and adolescents.

Participants and procedure

The sample consisted of 677 children aged 8-13. The survey was conducted on school premises, during classes, by an appro-priately prepared researcher.

Results

Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good fitting measurement model representing the original underlying factor struc-ture of the QAACE among Polish children. The reliability of the questionnaire as measured by Cronbach’s α and McDon-ald’s ω was good. The reliability of the scale as assessed by the test-retest method (after four weeks) was .80. We assessed the validity of the tool by analyzing the correlation of empathy with love and sadism. General empathy, as well as cogni-tive and affective empathy, is positively related to love. The hypothesis that sadism is significantly related to empathy was also partially confirmed. General empathy and affective empathy are negatively correlated with sadism, while there was no relationship between sadism and cognitive empathy.

Conclusions

The questionnaire is the first widely available tool of this type to examine empathy and its components appropriate for chil-dren and adolescents in Poland. The questionnaire can be a useful screening test for detecting children’s level of empathy.
Association between goal-kick strategies and the offensive outcome in the UEFA Euro 2020
Authors: de Amorim Mendes Matheus Henrique , Santos Rezende Vitor Hugo , Praça Gibson Moreira
Published: July 2023

Purpose.

This study investigates the association between different goal kick strategies and the success of the offensive sequence in games of the Men’s UEFA Euro 2020. The study hypothesis is that using the short pass as the goal kick strategy may generate more successful offensive sequences than the long pass strategy.

Methods.

The data collection was accomplished by observing 595 goal kicks collected from 51 games of the referred competition. The analysed variables were the type of goal kick (short or long) and the result of the offensive sequence (successful and unsuccessful). These variables were collected through an observational instrument. The logistic regression and the association chi-square test were used to analyse the association between the type of goal kick and the offensive outcome.

Results.

The results indicate significant associations between the variables ‘type of goal kick’ and ‘result of offensive sequence’ (p = 0.021, z = 2.1). The regression analysis revealed that the model accurately predicts 64% of the offensive outcome based on the goal kick strategy. The short goal kick strategy was related to the unsuccessful offensive sequences, and the long goal kick strategy was associated with the successful offensive sequences. These results are contrary to the initial study hypothesis.

Conclusions.

This study concludes that the long goal kick strategy showed more efficiency than the short goal kick strategy in obtaining possession of the ball in the offensive half.
Relationship between offensive tactical efficiency and technical actions performed by school futsal players
Authors: Ueda Lucas S.C. , Menegassi Vanessa M. , Costa Júlio C. , Rechenchosky Leandro , Jaime Matheus O. , Amorim Adolpho , Rinaldi Wilson , Borges Paulo H.
Published: July 2023

Purpose.

The aim was to analyse the significance and magnitude of the correlation between the offensive tactical efficiency and technical actions performed by schoolchildren practicing futsal during a reduced game in the GR3-3GR test format.

Methods.

The sample was composed of 33 child and adolescent futsal players aged between 9 and 14 years – from elementary and middle schools – and divided into Under-10 (21 players), Under-12 (6 players), and Under-14 (6 players) categories. The players were filmed during the execution of a small-sided game (GR3-3GR). To assess tactical efficiency, core tactical principles of penetration, offensive coverage, depth mobility, width and length (with and without ball), and offensive unit were observed through the FUT-SAT test, while technical actions were analysed using an observational protocol, which recorded the occurrence of the actions ‘passing’, ‘shooting’, ‘receiving’, and ‘1:1 duel’. Spearman’s correlation coefficient was used to verify the degree of relationship of the analysed variables, followed by correlation-based network analysis. Significance was
set at 5%.

Results.

The results showed associations between efficiency in the execution of offensive tactical principles performed by the attacker with the ball and the execution of technical actions. The principle ‘penetration’ was positively correlated with ‘receiving’ (r = 0.41), and the principle ‘width and length with ball’ was negatively correlated with the execution of ‘1×1 duel’ (r = –0.34).

Conclusions.

It is concluded that the technical quality when receiving and controlling the ball favours movements related to progression on the playing court. Players who are less skilled in direct confrontations tend to prefer to carry the ball to spaces with less adversary pressure.
Predictors of sense of quality of life and the moderating role of stage experience in a group of illusionists
Authors: Napora Wojciech
Published: July 2023

Background

The sense of the quality of life is an important variable, especially in the context of the profession; therefore it seems essen-tial to capture the variables that predict this construct. The aim of the article was to show how self-esteem, emotional in-telligence and social competences explain the sense of quality of life in a group of illusionists (N = 53).

Participants and procedure

The aim of the article was to show how self-esteem, emotional intelligence and social competences explain the sense of quality of life in a group of illusionists (N = 53). Moreover, the moderating role of the stage experience of relationships be-tween predictors and the explained variable was checked. Polish tools were used in the study: the Popular Questionnaire of Emotional Intelligence, the Questionnaire of Social Competences and the Sense of Quality of Life Questionnaire.

Results

Among the predictors that explained the sense of quality of life to the greatest extent (in the psychosocial, subjective and metaphysical spheres) were the acceptance of emotions and social competences. Stage experience turned out to be a moderator of the relation between emotional intelligence and the subjective sphere of the sense of quality of life.

Conclusions

The conducted research may constitute the basis for changing the approach to everyday functioning in order to improve the sense of quality of life.