bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La diversité des formes de développement résidentiel sur les littoraux français : essai de typologie
Authors: Grandclement Antoine
Published: August 2021

L’objectif de cet article est d’intégrer les apports des travaux sur l’économie résidentielle dans l’étude des littoraux alors que ces derniers ont plutôt été abordés jusqu’alors sous le prisme de l’artificialisation. Une typologie des littoraux de la France métropolitaine et leurs arrière-pays met ainsi en lumière la diversité des formes de développement résidentiel et les inégalités économiques qui en résultent. Croiser données socioéconomiques et données sur les ressources fiscales locales permet de montrer que le développement résidentiel se produit dans des configurations territoriales variées, ce qui alimente l’inégale dépendance des territoires à ce modèle de développement.
Description of the development cycle ofAegocera rectilinea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a caterpillar consumed in western Democratic Republic of Congo
Authors: Muya G.M. Numbi , Kambashi B.M. , Bindelle J. , Frédéric F. , Megido R. Caparros
Published: August 2021

The edible caterpillarAegocera rectilinea Boisduval 1836, locally called Mikombidila, is collected from its wild habitat for consumption by people in the western region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Its production by farming would represent a valuable source of animal protein for local populations. Working toward this end, the present study examined the life cycle ofA. rectilinea, fed onBoerhavia diffusa L. leaves in an uncontrolled breeding room (26±2 °C, 77±6% relative humidity), starting with caterpillars previously harvested in Kinshasa, DRC. The fecundity of the females was 340.8 eggs on average, with an egg viability of 89.7%. Developmental phase durations of 19.8±1.6 and 12.5±1.9 days were observed for the larval and pupal stages, respectively. The mean total life-cycle duration, from egg to adult emergence, was 36.2±2.3 days, with a proportion of female of 0.785%. Adult longevity was 8.2±0.8 days for males and 8.0±2.0 days for females. The results of this study validate the interest forA. rectilinea rearing program to reduce food insecurity and protein deficiencies, particularly in western areas of the DRC.
An adaptive differential evolution with decomposition for photovoltaic parameter extraction
Authors: Yan Zhen ,   School of Computer Science, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China, Li Shuijia , Gong Wenyin
Published: August 2021

Photovoltaic (PV) parameter extraction plays a key role in establishing accurate and reliable PV models based on the manufacturer's current-voltage data. Owning to the characteristics such as implicit and nonlinear of the PV model, it remains a challenging and research-meaningful task in PV system optimization. Despite there are many methods that have been developed to solve this problem, they are often consuming a great deal of computing resources for more satisfactory results. To reduce computing resources, in this paper, an advanced differential evolution with search space decomposition is developed to effectively extract the unknown parameters of PV models. In proposed approach, a recently proposed advanced differential evolution algorithm is used as a solver. In addition, a search space decomposition technique is introduced to reduce the dimension of the problem, thereby reducing the complexity of the problem. Three different PV cell models are selected for verifying the performance of proposed approach. The experimental result is firstly compared with some representative differential evolution algorithms that do not use search space decomposition technique, which demonstrates the effectiveness of the search space decomposition. Moreover, the comparison results with some reported well-established parameter extraction methods suggest that the proposed approach not only obtains accurate and reliable parameters, but also uses the least computational resources.
Socially Responsible Value Creation in the Post-COVID-19 Era
Authors: Dalgıç Turhan Gönenç , Bekki Narin , Rady Gulen
Published: August 2021

The unfortunate economic environment emanated from the outbreak of the coronavirus has suddenly raised business organizations' concerns over the value creation. This new era forced them to focus on dynamic and digital capabilities to cope with the adverse changes. Following the stakeholder theory and the resource-based view, this chapter attempts to specify value creation of companies to preserve strategic position while satisfying the demands and interests of their stakeholders. In this sense, corporate social responsibility (CSR) seems a viable way of providing help and support to stakeholders during the fight against the pandemic as well as a catalyzer for the integration of sustainable development goals that can bridge the widened gap in the society. Hence, this chapter seeks to present an understanding on socially responsible value creation, dynamic and digital capabilities, and implementation of sustainability-driven CSR initiatives to ensure recovery, growth, and achieve sustainable development goals.
How Luxury Fashion Brands Contribute Efficiently to Sustainable Development
Authors: Lopez Belen , Rangel Celia
Published: August 2021

This chapter explores how luxury fashion and accessories firms are adapting their CSR strategies to be more sustainable considering that the firms have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, the authors explore how companies are communicating their efforts and how they engage consumers according to sustainable development. The methodology followed in this study is based on case studies analyzing the activities of luxury fashion and accessories brands operating in different countries, such as LVMH, Kering, Richemont, Chanel, EssilorLuxottica, Chow Tai Fook, PVH, and Swatch Group. The results show that almost all luxury fashion and accessories firms include the SDGs in their CSR/sustainability strategies and communicate how their efforts contribute to achieving the 17 SDGs. Nearly all these companies set long-term objectives including areas, such as 1) environmental protection as a key axis of their strategy, 2) support for the communities where they operate, and 3) promotion of equality and inclusion of their employees.
Is hyacinth exercise better than pelvic floor exercise alone for urinary incontinence: A randomized trial
Authors: Kamarudin Maherah , Hong Jesrine Gek Shan , Gunasagran Yogeeta , Chuan Chua Shiao , Razif Noor Adeebah M. , Khong Su Yen , Tan Maw Pin
Published: August 2021

Urinary Incontinence (UI) negatively impact women’s physical, psychological and health-related quality of life. Pelvic strengthening exercise is the first line management in UI. We hypothesized that Hyacinth exercise is better than Pelvic Floor Exercise (PFE) in strengthening pelvic floor muscles, thus reducing female urinary incontinence. This randomized controlled trial involved 180 women with UI. Participants were taught on either Hyacinth exercise or PFE alone. Improvement in urinary symptoms and pelvic muscle strength were evaluated using a validated female pelvic floor questionnaire and objectively measured at 2 months and 6 months. Significant improvement in urinary symptoms and pelvic muscle strength post treatment at 2 months and 6 months was seen in both groups with p≤0.001. Although earlier improvement seen in Hyacinth group, it did not reach level of significant when compared, between the two exercises. Mean bladder score (PFE vs Hyacinth arm) 9.13±6.54 vs. 8.74±5.21, p=0.93 (2 months) and 5.80±4.15 vs. 5.79±4.22, p=0.92 (6 months). Although there was no statistical difference between the two groups for our primary and secondary outcomes, Hyacinth group demonstrated earlier improvement in urinary symptoms at 2 months.
COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease
Authors: Varmani Shivani G , Chowhan Rimpy Kaur , Sharma Ishani , Narang Rajiv
Published: August 2021

Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral pandemic which has taken away more than over 4 million lives all over the world as of July 9, 2021, with the USA, India, and Brazil being the most affected countries. Apart from the respiratory tract, the cardiovascular (CV) system is one of the important organ systems affected by this complex multisystem disease. Various studies have confirmed that COVID-19 predisposes an individual to increased risk of CV complications. In fact, hospitalized patients have been consistently reported to have modulated levels of biomarkers demonstrating coagulation and acute cardiac injury. Understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying CV involvement is strongly believed to be the foundation for developing strategies for early diagnosis and management of COVID-19-affected individuals. We review here various molecular mechanisms underlying CV involvement in COVID-19 and discuss several biochemical prognostic markers, as they have evidently revealed their importance in predicting severe prognosis such as mortality, mechanical ventilation, and ICU admission among severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2-infected patients with or without previous history of myocardial injury. The therapeutic strategies that could be employed to treat and manage CV manifestations in COVID-19-positive individuals are also discussed.
Detection of Pinion Grinding Defects in a Nested Planetary Gear System using a Narrowband Demodulation Approach
Authors: Feng Jianxiong , Liu Yangfan , Li Kai Ming
Published: August 2021

Nested planetary gear trains, which consist of two integrated co-axial single-stage planetary gearsets, have recently been widely implemented in automobile transmissions and various other applications. In the current study, a non-destructive vibrational and acoustical monitoring technique is developed to detect a common type of gear grinding defect for a complex nested gear train structure. A nested gear train which has an unground pinion with unpolished teeth profile is used to exemplify the developed methodology. An experimental test stand with an open and vertical mounting configuration has been designed to acquire both vibrational and acoustical data. The measured data are investigated using several signal processing techniques to identify unground pinions in the gear system. A general frequency spectrum analysis is performed initially, which is then followed by a peak finding algorithm to identify the peaks in the spectrum. The peak frequency that matches the gear meshing frequency is selected for a further narrowband demodulation analysis. A Hilbert transform based demodulation filtering are then performed on the bandpass filtered signals around each selected frequency to obtain the corresponding instantaneous amplitude and phase signals. These demodulated signals for the gear train with unground gears appear to be different from that with normal gears, which can be used to detect whether grinding defect occurs in a gear train. Furthermore, the frequency spectra of these instantaneous phase and the amplitude signals are shown to exhibit peaks at the rotational frequency of the carrier where the unground pinion is mounted. This information allows the detection the location of the unground gear. The repeatability of results has been confirmed by multiple tests on the experimental setup designed in the current work. It can be concluded that the narrowband demodulation technique can be leveraged to develop an autonomous system for identifying imperfect pinions in a nested planetary gear system.
Development and Optimization of Vehicle Systems for Improved Road Noise and Prediction Using Vehicle System Model in an Autonomous Vehicle Application
Authors: Baker Daniel , Sturesson Per-Olof , Sale Chris , Kulkarni Krishna , Boston Charles
Published: August 2021

As autonomous vehicles with electric propulsion technology are introduced to the market, the customer expectations may change significantly compared to the conventional ownership models. It is expected that the customers' focus while commuting will shift from driver related to non-driver related tasks and, as a result, more isolation from the environment may be required. Among the many challenges in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) for an autonomous-electric vehicle, the expectation is that road noise and component noise will require the most amount of development and refinement efforts. As such, a major focus on structure-borne road noise must be considered early in the vehicle development phase to avoid either costly changes late in the program or dissatisfied customers in the market. In order to minimize the amount of structure-borne noise transmission through the body and chassis systems, a vehicle system model for virtual road noise development has been developed at Zoox with close collaboration across vehicle integration, computer-aided engineering (CAE), and tire supplier teams. Vehicle system models for road noise development are generally limited by the tire models used, which are often too simplified and limiting with respect to virtual efforts for system optimization. This paper will review the application of spindle forces and their estimation, an advanced tire-wheel model in a vehicle system model, the proceeding vehicle system analysis, and synthesis of road noise. The tire-wheel model includes the structural dynamic properties of both the tire and wheel with the centrifugal, gyroscopic, fluid-structure coupling and preload effects while the vehicle system model includes vibro-acoustics properties of chassis, powertrain, body and interior systems. A review of other work in the area of road noise excitation methods and application in a vehicle system model will be given, a description of the advanced tire-wheel system model and its application will be introduced, and system optimization will be highlighted. The inclusion of the advanced tire-wheel system model and close collaboration across teams enabled a high level of correlation with experimental tests from 20-400 Hz.
An Experimental Study of the Effects of a Nonlinear Store on the Steady-State Dynamics of a Test Airplane
Authors: Copeland Timothy , Dalisay Jon Dewitt , Bergman Lawrence , Vakakis Alexander
Published: August 2021

Local nonlinearities can affect the global dynamics of their linear host structures. In the context of fixed-wing aircraft, failure of store mounting can result in strong local nonlinearities. In this work, we experimentally mimic store mounting failure conditions in a model airplane subject to harmonic excitation. Two identical stores are mounted under the wings and are placed symmetrically opposite each other. The configuration where both stores are “locked”, i.e., mounting is very stiff, serves as the baseline linear system. The second configuration involves unlocking one of the stores, enabling a geometrically nonlinear flexure connection between the unlocked store and the wing. The flexure lets the store interact with the first flexible mode of the airplane, resulting in large relative displacements between the store and wing. In addition, the configuration allows for vibro-impacts between the wing and store. Results show that the strong local vibro-impacts enable excitation of high-frequency modes unexcited in the baseline linear system. This is indicative of energy transfer from low to high frequency modes of the primary structure.
Reducing Vehicle Glass Sensitivity to Turbulent Pressure
Authors: Sorenson Steve , DeJong Richard , Remtema Todd , Nishiyama Kenichi
Published: August 2021

Vehicle interior wind noise is typically managed through the overall exterior geometry of the vehicle, mirror shape and mounting location, sealing features and glass thickness and damping. Prior research has distinguished between contribution of fluctuating pressure due to air turbulence as compared to acoustic pressure to a passenger vehicles exterior at highway speeds. Because of the large difference in propagation speed between turbulent and acoustic pressure for on-road passenger vehicles, the structural response of the glass to turbulent versus acoustic pressure is not the same. The acoustic coincidence frequency of door glass is typically in the 2-3 kHz range. Turbulent coincidence frequency is much lower, and the effective transmission loss (TL) of the glass depends on the mix of turbulent and acoustic pressure on the exterior surface of the glass. Structural changes to the perimeter of the glass itself can reduce turbulent sensitivity, which, at highway speeds, can reduce low frequency noise due to turbulent pressure excitation of door glass vibration modes.
Seed Management and Quality of Farmer Saved Seeds of Bambara groundnut from North Western, Northern and Eastern Uganda
Authors: Obura M. , Oballim G. , Ochuodho J. O. , Maina F. N.W. , Anjichi V.E.
Published: August 2021

Bambara groundnut (BG) is a protein and energy-rich legume crop of African origin with the potential to contribute to food and nutrition security. There is limited information on seed man­agement and quality of farmer saved seed of BG in Uganda. This study was conducted to inves­tigate seed management practices and evaluate the quality of farmer saved seed from Uganda. Four hundred BG farmers were chosen using purposive sampling and information gathered on their seed management. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to interview the farm­ers. Seed colour and size determination, standard germination and electrical conductivity tests were done on seed samples collected from farmers. Results from survey revealed that farmers recycled seeds for more than 4 years (39.2%) and maintained mostly single landraces (52.5%). Seed was sun-dried on the ground (81%), stored in gunny bags (93.5%), and threshed mostly by hand (52.0%). Collected landraces had varied seed coat colours and significantly differed at p = 0.05 in their seed sizes, final germination percentage (FGP), electrical conductivity (EC), germination velocity index and seedling vigour index II (SVI-II). Local Bam landrace recorded highest SVI-II (485.3) and EC (0.52MSg-1) while TVSU 688 landrace recorded the highest FGP (96.0%) and lowest EC (0.06MSg-1).
“Where is home?”—“Doctors Without Borders”, doctors without a homeland?
Authors: Joxe Ludovic
Published: August 2021

Are “Doctors Without Borders” (MSF) doctors without a homeland? Based on fifty interviews, statistical data and a participatory observation, this articledescribes humanitarian mission conditions limiting local integration and suggests three forms of attachment: home (“break expatriates”), elsewhere (“multi‑homeland expatriates”) or nowhere (“duty‑free expatriates”). For the latter, MSF plays, until their departure from the organization, the role of substitute homeland.

Son los “Médicos sin Fronteras” (MSF) médicos sin patria? Basado en cincuenta entrevistas, datos estadísticos y una observación participante, este artículo describe condiciones de misión humanitaria que limitan la integración local y propone tres formas de apego: en casa (“expatriados paréntesis”), en otros lugares (“expatriados multipátridos») o en ninguna parte (“expatriados duty‑free”). Para estos últimos, MSF desempeña el papel de patria sustituta hasta que dejen la organización.

Les « Médecins Sans Frontières » (MSF) sont‑ils des médecins sans patrie ? Basé sur une cinquantaine d’entretiens, des données statistiques et uneobservation participante, cet article décrit des conditions de mission humanitaire limitant l’intégration locale et dégage trois formes d’attachement : chez soi (« expatriés parenthèse »), ailleurs (« expatriés multipatrides ») ou nulle part (« expatriés duty‑free »). Pour ces derniers, MSF joue, jusqu’à leur départ de l’organisation, le rôle de patrie de substitution.
Algorithm for Key Classification Feature Selection of Big Data Based on Henie Theorem
Authors: Wang Wei
Published: August 2021

With the extensive application of the database system, the available data of enterprises or individuals are expanding, and the existing technology is difficult to meet the data analysis requirements of the big data age. Therefore, the selection of key classification features of big data needs to be carried out. However, when the key classification features of big data are selected by the current algorithm, the distance between the samples can not be given accurately, and there is a large error in the classification. To solve this problem, a key classification feature selection algorithm based on Henie theorem is proposed. In this algorithm, the second programming algorithm is firstly used to make the weighted distance between the intra-class and the inter-class as the quadratic term and linear term parameter in the target function, and balance the relationship between the data features and the different categories. The optimized vector is used as the weight vector to measure the contribution of the feature to the classification. According to the feature importance degree, the redundancy feature is gradually deleted, and the problem of selecting the key classification features of big data into the resolution principle is fused into the Henie theorem. The function limit and sequence limit of the key classification features of big data are obtained. Based on this, the key classification features of big data are selected. Experimental simulation shows that the proposed algorithm has higher classification accuracy and can effectively meet the needs of data analysis in the era of big data.
Solving Nonlinear Wave Equation Based on Topology
Authors: Song Liang , Li Guihua , Chen Shaodong
Published: August 2021

A method of solving nonlinear wave equation based on topology is proposed. Firstly, the characteristics of stochastic graph and Scaleless network are compared, and their topological characteristics are analyzed. Because of the existence of a few axis nodes, Scaleless networks have higher average aggregation than those with the same number of airport nodes and connected stochastic graphs. According to the topological structure of nonlinear wave equation, the first-order integral method is used to solve the nonlinear wave equation. According to the first integration, the threshold range is set, and the solution flow is designed in line with the division theorem. The topology of the network is analyzed according to the node degree, aggregation coefficient and reciprocity of the network, so as to verify and analyze. The experimental results show that the application of this method is 98%, which is still effective for the hyperbolic development equation of the same type.
The specifics of the NEETs population in Bulgaria and Romania
Authors: Neagu Gabriela , Lendzhova Vladislava , Keranova Dilyana
Published: August 2021

NEETs are a social category specific to today's society characterized by increasing inequalities between people, precariousness, and insecurity. At the level of the majority of the population but also among the authorities and specialists (economists, sociologists, psychologists, etc.) the dominant perception is negative on this category of populations often associated with the underclass, dangerous class (Avis, 2014), people getting nowhere (Bynner, Ferri & Shepherd, 1997) or people at risk (Conrad, 2005). The interest for this category of the population is even higher for Bulgaria and Romania because the share of NEETs is the highest in the EU: 23.8% in Romania and 20.7% in Bulgaria (Eurostat database). This paper aims to analyze this category of population to obtain a more realistic image of NEETs, especially in the two Eastern European countries. One of the few positive effects resulting from the accentuation of interest for this category of the population consists in increasing the number of documents (articles, reports, books, etc.) that analyze NEETs. By using alternative research methodologies (literature review) these documents can provide relevant information on NEETs and can provide several clarifications on their situation at the national and European levels.
The Role of Space in the Creation of the Social Capital of Sofia Students Before the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
Authors: Peters Lucien
Published: August 2021

The paper starts from the notion that the social capital of young persons is an essential part of their well-being and an individual's success in life and society. It presents ethnographic re-search of the role of urban and regional space as one of the factors relevant to the creation of young people’s social capital. The period of research is 2014-2020, until the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic in late February 2020. The principal research method is longitu-dinal ethnographic participant observation in a higher education setting in Sofia, comple-mented by semi-structured interviews and life histories of informants, gathered in informal settings, with members of the post-1980 generations. Informants were aged 19-36, of both genders, and all were known to the enquirer for periods ranging between two and seven years. Their socialization and education took place largely in post-Communist times. The ethno-graphic observation examines the geographical environment of students’ lives, as the space where life takes place is a key factor for the quality of youth people's lives and well-being. Their homes, hometowns, educational institution, leisure pursuits; their potential contacts with other cultures, and other factors which may have emerged during observation, and which may have contributed to the formation of students’ social circles and their attitudes towards civic life, have been examined.
The Implementation of Street Vendor Relocation Policy in the Pro-Environmental Era in Mojokerto City Square
Authors: Andy Fefta Wijaya  , Muhammad Fadel , Trifena Patriot Marta , Novita Asti Amelia
Published: August 2021

Street vendors are one of the informal sectors that often cause problems in urban areas, such as the street vendors in Mojokerto City Square. The presence of street vendors is considered to have disturbed the orderliness and cleanliness of the city environment. Therefore, based on the Local Government Regulation of Mojokerto City No. 5 of 2005 concerning the Arrangement and Development of Street Vendor Activities, the government implemented a policy of street vendor relocation. This paper aims to analyze the implementation of street vendor relocation policy in the area of ​​Mojokerto City square. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach involving six key informants with interviews and documentation as the data collection method. This study indicates that implementing the street vendors relocation policy in the square area of ​​Mojokerto City is not entirely effective. Four factors influence the implementation of the policy, communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure.
HIZLI PROTOTİPLEME VE ENDÜSTRİYEL TASARIM İLİŞKİSİNİN SEKTÖREL ÜRETİM SÜREÇLERİNDE MEVCUT DURUM TARTIŞMASI
Authors: SEYHAN Merve , BAYRAM Gizem , TOGAY Abdullah
Published: August 2021

Gelişen teknolojiler ile hızlı prototipleme birçok alanda kendini göstermeye başlamıştır. Tıp, otomotiv, eğitim, mühendislik, mimari ve endüstriyel tasarım gibi birçok farklı alanda üç boyutlu yazıcı teknolojileri kullanılmaktadır. Endüstriyel tasarım alanında hızlı prototipleme birçok farklı imkân sağlamaktadır. Prototip yapım aşamalarında sıklıkla kullanılan bu teknoloji, konvansiyonel üretim teknikleriyle üretilmesi mümkün olmayan ürünlerin tasarlanmasına ve düşük maliyetli üretimlere imkân sağlamaktadır. Bu sayede tasarımcıya büyük bir özgürlük alanı sunmuştur.

Bu çalışmada 3 boyutlu baskı teknolojisinin endüstri ürünleri tasarımı alanında farklı sektörlere olan etkisi incelenmektedir ve bu etkileşimin geldiği durum nitelikleri belirlenmiştir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda endüstri ürünleri tasarımı ile ilişkili sektörler belirlenmiş; bu sektörlerdeki 3 boyutlu baskı teknolojisinin etkisi ayrı ayrı tespit edilerek karşılaştırma yapılmıştır. Bu çalışma sırasında incelenen sektörler üzerinden kişiselleşmenin bir sektör olarak ayrıştığı belirlenmiş ve ayrı bir başlık altında tartışılmıştır. Ortaya çıkan farklılıklar ile hızlı prototiplemenin farklı sektörlerde yarattığı etkinin gerekçeleri üzerinde durulmuştur. Yine bu bağlamda hızlı prototiplemenin sahip olduğu potansiyel üzerinden gelecek öngörüleri bu sektörel farklılıklar üzerinden tartışılmıştır.
Teaching information literacy concepts in pharmaceutics through video
Authors: Chatfield Amy J. , Romero Rebecca M.
Published: August 2021

Objective: The objective was to determine if online, asynchronous video content could be used to teach information literacy concepts successfully to pharmacy students in a pharmaceutics course. 
Method: An existing in-person lecture was transferred to a series of online videos. Students enrolled in the course who agreed to participate took a 13-question pre-test, watched videos, and completed the same post-test, along with a survey of their opinions towards the videos. Scores on each of the questions on the pre-and post-test changed positively and significantly. Students slightly preferred videos to in-person instruction. 
Result: The results suggest that asynchronous videos can be used to teach information literacy concepts to pharmacy students and this knowledge is retained for the duration of the course.
Tarefas exploratório-investigativas de ensino-aprendizagem-avaliação para o desenvolvimento do pensamento algébrico
Authors: Mescouto Juliana Batista , Lucena Isabel Cristina Rodrigues de , Barbosa Elsa
Published: August 2021

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa sobre as manifestações de alunos dos Anos Iniciais em relação à potencialidade das tarefas exploratório-investigativas de ensino-aprendizagem-avaliação para o desenvolvimento do pensamento algébrico. O aporte teórico baseou-se nos debates a respeito da avaliação para a aprendizagem e das tarefas exploratório-investigativas, no campo do pensamento algébrico. As atividades investigativas foram desenvolvidas em uma escola pública de ensino regular, localizada em um bairro periférico da cidade de Belém-PA, em uma turma do 4º ano, composta por 24 estudantes. O percurso investigativo foi de natureza qualitativa, por meio da análise do desenvolvimento de tarefas de ensino-aprendizagem-avaliação, realizadas em sala de aula, por grupos de estudantes. As tarefas mostraram-se propícias para serem trabalhadas nos Anos Iniciais e pertinentes para articular ensino-aprendizagem-avaliação, por meio de feedback direcionado para o desenvolvimento do pensamento algébrico.
Kesunyian Dalam Kalangan Warga Emas: Praktik Semasa Dan Solusi Dari Risalah An-Nur
Authors: Jaafar Noornajihan , Sawai Rezki Perdani , Izyan Shah Rizul , Akar Celal
Published: August 2021

Sebagai manusia biasa, kita tidak terlepas dari berasa sunyi. Walaupun setiap individu akan mengalami kesunyian pada suatu ketika dalam kehidupan mereka, kebanyakkan kajian menekankan bahawa warga emas sangat terdedah kepada risiko untuk mengalami kesunyian. Kesunyian sekiranya tidak dicegah dan dirawat boleh membawa kepada penurunan daya tahan kepada jangkitan, kemerosotan kognitif dan membawa kepada masalah kesihatan mental seperti kegelisahan dan kemurungan. Artikel ini akan membincangkan definisi kesunyian, teori kesunyian, praktik semasa dan juga pendekatan mengatasi kesunyian menurut Risalah An-Nur bagi golongan warga emas. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam kajian ini ialah kajian kualitatif dengan menggunakan sumber-sumber bertulis khususnya kitab Risalah An-Nur sebagai bahan pengumpulan data. Kajian mendapati beberapa teori kesunyian telah diketengahkan oleh penyelidik seperti teori eksistential, teori psikodinamik, teori kognitif, teori interaktiosis, teori intelek dan teori sosial. Solusi dari perspektif Risah An-Nur mendatangkan tiga harapan sebagai penawar kepada kesunyian dalam kalangan warga emas. Selain itu turut dibincangkan solusi dari perspektif psikososial dan daya tindak dalam mengatasi kesunyiaan dalam kalangan warga emas. Beberapa solusi praktikal yang dibincangkan dalam penulisan ini diharapkan sedikit sebanyak berupaya menjadi panduan kepada warga emas secara langsung dan kepada pengusaha pusat penjagaan waga emas serta pihak kerajaan secara tidak langsung dalam menjaga kebajikan kelompok warga emas di Malaysia.
The criminal responsibility of the director of a one-person company in the Saudi system and Jordanian law
Authors: Alahmary Ayed Saad Ayed , Sadique Muhammad Abdurrahman
Published: August 2021

This study aims to study the nature of the criminal liability of one-person company director in both the Saudi and Jordanian systems in light of the legal basis of the criminal liability of one-person company director which is represented in freedom and choice. It also aims to present the conditions for criminal liability of one-person company director, and to examine the pillars of criminal liability. Additionally, it aims to highlight the most important situations in which the criminal liability apply to one person company director; and the difference between the Saudi system and the Jordanian system as the Saudi law contains several provisions for situations which the Jordanian law does not have, besides the severity of penalties in the Saudi law. The researcher used the analytical, inductive, and comparative methods by which several findings were achieved. The most important of which are the Saudi government did not create any exclusive legal regulations for one-person companies as it is the case for other companies. Also, the basis of criminal liability is the existence of harm, and the effects of criminal liability of one-person company director requires him to compensate for the damage caused by the breach of his obligations.
Review of: Foundations of Clinical Research Applications to Practice (3rd edition)
Authors: Washington Robin
Published: August 2021

Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice is the third edition written by physical therapy professors at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston Massachusetts. The textbook is intended as the primary textbook for educational instruction related to research and critical thinking. The authors intended use of this text by physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nursing, medicine, exercise physiologists and other health care related disciplines. This user-friendly textbook can be utilized by anyone interested in step-by-step illustrations for developing, implementing and disseminating research related activities.
Meeting the Clinical Education Needs of Community-Based Preceptors: An Environmental Scan to Identify Format and Content for a New Web-Based Resource
Authors: Kassam Rosemin , MacLeod Elizabeth , Collins John , Tidball Glymnis , Dryan Donna , Neufeld Lois , Kwong Mona
Published: August 2021

This study gathered world-wide information about web-based clinical teaching resources, identified gaps in these resources, and analyzed preceptor clinical education needs as first steps in creating a series of web-based clinical education modules. In addition to an environmental scan of web-based resources, a needs assessment survey was created, distributed, and analyzed. Participants in the survey, representing ten healthcare professions throughout British Columbia, Canada, identified the content that would be most relevant to them and the optimal length of web-based modules. The study identified 15 web-based clinical education topics common across four English-speaking countries and linked them to 31 province-wide learning needs surveyed across ten categories of allied health professionals. The results indicated a strong interest among preceptors in using a web-based resource and provided initial groundwork about the topical content and structural formats for the next phase of the project which will be to develop and evaluate a series of web-based clinical teaching modules.
Exclusivity in Times of a Public Necessity: Balance of Interests in South Asia’s Compulsory Licensing Regime
Authors: Dhavalikar Neha , Pandey Ashok
Published: August 2021

The catastrophic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on every facet of human life has made the requirement of a pharmaceutical breakthrough in the form of a vaccine more urgent than ever. The urgency has led to a hundred plus researches being underway, with tremendous amounts of capital and intellect invested. The vaccine being an invention, invites patent regulations and the rights of the patent holder associated with the invention. However, given the urgency of the situation, countries need to ensure hassle free access to the vaccine. Here, Compulsory Licensing regulations would play an important role. Beginning with a historical background of Compulsory Licensing under TRIPS, the authors analyse its subsequent amendment keeping in view the right of countries to give primacy to public health over intellectual property protection. The authors then highlight the diverse legislative positions of Compulsory Licensing in South Asia through the lens of the TRIPS position. The authors also comment upon Patent Pools, a comparatively new concept in the area of public health which is gaining spotlight. Further emphasis has been laid on keeping administrative impediments minimal with regards to the working of the intellectual property. This is important since firstly, the majority of the attempts underway are a collaborative innovation involving multiple stakeholders and secondly, multiple patent applications could be filed for different parts of a single invention leading to complexities while licensing. Finally, suggestions have been given as to how the patent regulations could be worked so as to maintain a balance between the rights of the patent holder and public health.
Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare in Humanitarian Settings
Authors: Mishra Kanak
Published: August 2021

Right to health is a human right available to everyone at all times. However, healthcare under International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is contingent on there being an ‘armed conflict.’ With the world healthcare institutions crumbling with COVID-19 and the worsening humanitarian crisis in many countries, the achievement of universal healthcare stands threatened to its core. In the absence of enough literature, this article attempts to bring out the challenges in the protection of health in complicated humanitarian settings, especially in light of the ongoing pandemic. It also seeks to emphasize that despite the existence of IHL through treaties and Customary International Law, there exists an inability to protect the healthcare professionals in areas of conflict. Further, it also attempts to delve deep into the challenges of access to and protection of public healthcare to the most vulnerable groups in humanitarian settings such as women, children, and refugees. The article concludes by stressing the need to pursue global solidarity to battle the pandemic through building trust and implementing approaches suitable to the needs of all the stakeholders in the humanitarian settings ranging from the perpetrator states, Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs), civilians, military personnel, to the healthcare professionals involved in administering humanitarian aid.
SIMPLIFYING PSYCHIATRIC EXPERT EVALUATION IN LABOR CLAIMS: A PROPOSAL FOR SYSTEMATIZATION IN THE ANALYSIS OF CASUALITY
Authors: Fenili Marcelo
Published: August 2021

The psychiatric expertise in labor claims constitutes an extra challenge for the medical expert, since it presents a high degree of subjectivity. The present study proposes a methodology for sorting and systematizing expert elements, allowing for greater clarity in the arguments and basis of the conclusions.
ANALISIS KUALITAS AIR BAKU, PENGOLAHAN, DAN DISTRIBUSI PDAM TIRTA AL-BANTANI KABUPATEN SERANG
Authors: Mayudin Indra Afiyatna , Ariesmayana Ade
Published: August 2021

Unit Pengolahan Daerah Bandung-Jawilan merupakan salah satu pengolahan air minum yang di miliki oleh PDAM Tirta Al-Bantani Kabupaten Serang. Menurut Permenkes RI No. 492/Menkes/Per/IV/2010 tentang Persyaratan Kualitas Air Minum, air minum adalah air yang melalui proses pengolahan atau tanpa proses pengolahan yang melalu syarat dan dapat langsung diminum. Tujuan dari kerja praktek ini adalah untuk mengetahui proses pengolahan air minum dan kualitas air yang dilaksanakan pada bulan November 2020 dengan metode observasi pada proses pengolahan air minum. Proses pengolahan dimulai dari bak intake atau bak penampungan air baku yang selanjutnya air baku akan dialirkan dengan menggunakan pipa menuju WTP (Water treatment plan) untuk dilakukan pengolahan dan selanjutnya air hasil pengolahan akan ditampung pada reservoir atau bak penampung sementara sebelum air hasil pengolahan di distribusikan ke pelanggan. Sementara hasil pengujian di laboratorium dari air baku, air pengolahan (reservoir), dan air distribusi (pelanggan) tidak melebihi baku mutu yang telah ditetapkan PP NO. 82 Tahun 2001 Tentang Pengelolaan Kualitas Air Dan Pengendalian Kualitas Air serta Permenkes RI No. 492/Menkes/Per/IV/2010 tentang Persyaratan Kualitas Air Minum yang ditetapkan.
Communal Education in the Closed Kibbutz Community as a Reflection of Narcissistic Parenthood
Authors: Keini Noga
Published: August 2021

This article attempts to highlight the existence of mental disorders resulting from narcissistic relationships as reflected in the system of communal education that was practiced in Israeli kibbutzim until the 1980s. The narcissistic disorder is characterized by an emotional short-sightedness, a false self, developed as a defence against feelings of worthlessness, and unique behavioural patterns in interaction with others. Narcissists demand much attention, recognition and closeness on the part of their children and spouses, while they themselves lack empathy and find it difficult to respond to subjectivity in others. The spotlight is shone on victims who are affected by narcissistic parents, as well as similar cases of children raised in the system of communal education on kibbutzim. A parallel is drawn between the narcissistic adult and the communal education system which, in adherence to an ideology, fails to see the differential needs of each child and satisfy them. Such children suffer from emotional disorders as a result of the demand made of them to conform to a specific educational model that was in keeping with the times. Three areas are cited in which children brought up in the system experienced deprivation: nights spent with no adult in attendance; conformity in dress and attitude to religion and tradition; and suppression of personal talents and aptitudes. Recommendations are made for treating victims of narcissistic parents and children reared in the system of communal education.
Gestão empreendedora em uma empresa familiar de pequeno porte de uma cidade do interior de Minas Gerais.
Authors: Moura Danilo Faria de , Ponciano Emanuel Soares , Oliveira Amanda Borges de , Ribeiro Anna Gabrielly Castro , Moreno Ihelle Helena Cavalcante Ferreira , Santos Jaíne Souza dos , Pereira Victor Hugo Martins , Neves Wagnerson Batista
Published: August 2021

Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar um estudo acerca da gestão empreendedora em uma empresa familiar de uma cidade do interior de Minas Gerais. A abordagem é fruto da reflexão inicial consequente de uma pesquisa no curso de Administração que visa estudar e analisar a gestão de liderança e o processo de sucessão nessas empresas. As empresas familiares contribuem para o desenvolvimento da região e das comunidades, ocupando uma posição de destaque no âmbito dos negócios. A combinação de talento, conhecimentos, atitudes, persistência para não apenas sobreviver, mas também para crescer, desenvolver-se e conquistar o mercado, são características que conduzem ao sucesso e estão relacionadas a atributos e comportamentos dos empreendedores. Utilizando de uma metodologia do Arco de Maguerez, observou-se que as principais dificuldades na gestão empresarial desse tipo de organização, referem-se à realização da transferência de poder de uma geração para outra, aos obstáculos para o processo de profissionalização e aos conflitos entre os familiares. A partir das problemáticas levantadas desenvolveu-se hipóteses de solução e uma possível aplicação à realidade, que não foi possível realizar, de fato, em virtude da pandemia da Covid-19.
Febre Reumática e Suspeita de COVID-19
Authors: Amador Isabella Menezes de Resende , Maciel Andressa Medeiros , Bruci Anna Giullia Costa , Moreira Isabela Mansur Rios , Júnior Nelson Donizete Ferreira , Cruvinel Fernanda Felipe , Andrade Jennyffer de Lima
Published: August 2021

Criança do sexo masculino, 12 anos, deu entrada em pronto atendimento com quadro de dor em genicular esquerdo com início há dois dias. Paciente possui histórico de episódios de crise de dispneia, em que automedicava com Salbutamol para alívio, no entanto, não possui diagnostico prévio de qualquer doença respiratória. Ao exame físico constatou-se obesidade infantil e artralgia de genicular esquerdo associado a edema local. Após medicação, houve melhora temporária, mas a dor migrou para genicular direito associada a edema e também evoluiu com dispneia, taquipneia e hipossaturação. O início dos sintomas respiratórios, dentro do atual cenário de pandemia, ainda em ambiente hospitalar, levantou a suspeita de infecção por COVID-19. Todas as medidas de isolamento imediato foram realizadas, suporte clínico e exames complementares para detecção do vírus. Foi realizada radiografia torácica, tomografia de tórax e ecocardiograma transtorácico com importantes achados cardiológicos. Neste cenário, foi elaborado um plano de cuidados levando em conta as necessidades dentro do contexto de saúde pública, prezando a visão holística do paciente considerando seus determinantes sociais, alcançando o alívio dos sintomas para alta hospitalar e contrarreferência para a atenção especializada com o intuito de promover vínculo longitudinal  ao paciente e sua família.
Território em risco: discussão acerca dos impactos da implantação da Central Nuclear Almirante Álvaro Alberto (CNAAA) em Angra dos Reis – RJ
Authors: Oliveira César Antonio de , Giacomo Leonardo
Published: August 2021

A experiência brasileira na busca pela geração de energia nuclear só tem início na década de 1970, época em que os militares ocupavam o governo. O país transitava pelo “Milagre Brasileiro” que colocou em xeque a matriz energética brasileira quanto à sua capacidade de geração de energia elétrica para suprir os níveis crescentes de demanda. O mundo vivia a Guerra Fria, e vários países investiram pesadamente em segurança nacional. Neste cenário tem origem o efetivo Programa Nuclear Brasileiro, em 1972, através da Central Nuclear Almirante Álvaro Alberto (CNAAA), Angra dos Reis / RJ, sempre marcado pela dúvida se objetivava fins pacíficos ou bélicos, pela discussão quanto aos riscos que trouxe ao território do entorno da CNAAA e quanto aos planos de emergência no sentido de proteger as pessoas e o meio ambiente, frente a possíveis desastres nucleares. A geração termonuclear de energia deve preparar respostas a eventuais situações de emergência, pois mesmo sendo de baixa probabilidade de ocorrência, quando acontecem, apresentam impacto catastrófico para as populações e regiões do seu entorno. Este artigo, através de revisão de literatura, analisa a dinâmica do PNB, seu caráter científico e ideológico, sua evolução no tempo, seus riscos e seus planos de emergência.
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN KINERJA FINANSIAL PT ASTRA INTERNATIONAL TBK PASCA AKUISISI TERHADAP PT GENERAL ELECTRIC SERVICES
Authors: Melati Melati , Raka Siwi Devvy Faradilla
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbandingan kinerja finansial PT Astra International Tbk sebelum dan sesudah akuisisi terhadap PT General Electric Services. Dalam hal ini, kinerja keuangan tersebut direpresentasikan oleh Current Ratio (CR), Total Assets Turnover (TATO), Return on Investment (ROI), Earning per Share (EPS), dan Debt to Equity Ratio (DER). Dengan mempergunakan Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa perusahaan mengalami peningkatan kinerja finansial dalam bentuk penurunan DER yang signifikan pasca akuisisi. Akan tetapi, ROI, EPS, TATO, dan CR juga terbukti tidak mengalami perubahan yang signifikan pasca akuisisi.