bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The NORSE (New-onset Refractory Status Epilepticus) Syndrome: Defining a Disease Entity
Authors: Wilder-Smith EPV , Lim ECH , Teoh HL , Sharma VK , Tan JJH , Chan BPL , Ong BKC
Published: September 2024

Introduction: To characterise a homogeneous group of patients with new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE syndrome).

Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive, semiprospective review of all cases of NORSE syndrome seen between 2000 and 2004 at a tertiary care public hospital in Singapore. A review of the literature was performed to identify possible additional similar cases for comparison.

Results: Seven patients with NORSE syndrome were identified. Characterising features were female gender, young age, previous good health, cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis (in 4), antecedent febrile illness (in 5), extraordinarily prolonged status epilepticus (average 32 days), failure of extensive investigations to reveal an underlying cause, catastrophic outcome as well as temporal lobe and leptomeningeal abnormality on brain magnetic resonance imaging. A review of the literature identified 12 similar patients, comprising both adults and children.

Conclusions: Based on our patients and those described in the literature, we characterise the NORSE syndrome. Increased recognition of this clinical entity is needed to help delineate the underlying aetiology of this unique severe illness.
Early Predictors of Mortality in Pneumococcal Bacteraemia
Authors: Imran MN , Leng PH , Yang S , Kurup A , Eng P
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteraemia is associated with significant mortality rates worldwide. The purpose of this study is to identify risk factors for predicting mortality in patients with S. pneumoniae bacteraemia.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was carried out in a university-affiliated acute tertiary care hospital in Singapore. Thirty-eight patients with blood cultures positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae over a 2-year period from January 2000 to December 2001 were recruited for the study.

Results: The records of patients admitted to hospital with blood cultures positive for S. pneumoniae between January 2000 and December 2001 were reviewed. Thirty-eight patients were found positive for S. pneumonia; this included 31 men (81.6%) and 7 women (18.4%) between the ages of 14 years and 90 years. Of this, 7 patients (18.4%) required admission to the intensive care unit, 5 of whom required mechanical ventilation. The factors that predicted mortality were the presence of septic shock (P <0.005), leukopenia or leukocytosis (P <0.005), the presence of an underlying malignancy (P = 0.008), anaemia (P = 0.025) and the presence of a high anion gap (P = 0.047) on admission.

Conclusion: Of all the risk factors observed, those that predicted mortality in patients on initial presentation of S. pneumoniae bacteraemia were the presence of septic shock, leukopenia or leukocytosis, anaemia, a raised anion gap and the presence of an underlying malignancy.
False Positive F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose Combined PET/CT Scans from Suture Granuloma and Chronic Inflammation: Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature
Authors: Lim JWM , Tang CL , Keng GHW
Published: September 2024

Introduction: F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) combined positron emission tomography (PET)/ computed tomography (CT) imaging is often used in the surveillance of recurrent colorectal cancers after curative resections. We report 2 patients where FDG combined PET/CT imaging produced false positive results due to chronic inflammation and suture granuloma.

Clinical Picture: Case 1 is a patient with a curative anterior resection done 10 months ago. Serial surveillance carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) showed a marginal elevation. A solitary “hot spot” on combined PET/CT imaging was seen at the level of the previously resected inferior mesenteric vein. Case 2 is a patient with a positive solitary lesion on combined PET/CT imaging 16 months after a curative right hemicolectomy for colorectal cancer. The serum CEA was within normal limits.

Treatment: Both patients had undergone exploratory laparotomy with complete resection of the solitary lesions.

Outcome: The histology of Case 1 was reported as a suture granuloma while the histology of Case 2 was reported as an inflammatory nodule related to the previous suture pedicle, both with no malignant tissues identified. Conclusions: False positives on combined PET/CT imaging may result from inflammatory granulomas months after surgery.
AI's Impact on Traditional Software Development
Authors:   MNIT, MN, USA, Madupati Bhanuprakash
Published: September 2024

This paper explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on traditional software development practices. As AI technologies advance, they are reshaping various aspects of software development, including design, coding, testing, and maintenance. This paper examines how AI tools and techniques challenge conventional development methodologies, evaluates the benefits and limitations of AI integration, and discusses the implications for development teams and the industry at large. Through analysis and case studies, the paper provides insights into how AI is altering the landscape of software development.
AIOps and MLOps: Redefining Software Engineering Lifecycles and Professional Skills for the Modern Era
Authors:   Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, USA, Korada Laxminarayana
Published: September 2024

AIOps or Artificial Intelligence for IT Operation and MLOps or Machine Learning Operations are two novel trends that are shifting the dynamics of software engineering by bringing automation and optimization into each facet of SW programming cycle. This paper aims to discuss how these new practices are transforming the software engineering lifecycle, influencing delivery cycles and changes in skills demand among professionals. Through a systematic literature review, the paper identifies the tools and practices that are critical for organizations which are operating in the AIOps and MLOps milieu based on industry case studies
In vitro Anti-trypanosomal Activity of Ethanolic and n-Hexane Extracts of Hymenocardia acida Stem Bark against Trypanosoma bruceibrucei and Trypanosoma congolense
Authors: Lawal, S. M.  , Inabo, H. I.  , Ella, E. E.  , Okubanjo, O. O.
Published: September 2024

Study’s Novelty/Excerpt

The potential of Hymenocardia acida stem bark extracts as an anti-trypanosomal agent was assessed.
The results indicate significant in vitro activity of both ethanolic and n-hexane extracts against Trypanosoma brucei brucei and Trypanosoma congolense.
Hence, H. acida could be a valuable source for developing new, broad-spectrum trypanocidal drugs.

Full Abstract
The development of resistance by trypanosomes to existing trypanocidal drugs necessitates the need to search for safer and more effective alternative drugs with a broad spectrum of activity.  Hence, this study was carried out to evaluate the in vitro anti-trypanosomal activity of ethanolic and n-hexane extracts of Hymenocardia acida stem bark against Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma brucei brucei.  The stem bark of H. acida was collected, identified, dried and then ground into fine powder.  The powdered H. acida stem bark was extracted successively using n-hexane and ethanol to obtain n-hexane and ethanolic extracts, respectively.  Phytochemical screening of the extracts was carried out using standard procedure.  In vitro, anti-trypanosomal activity of different concentrations of the stem bark extracts (2.5 mg/mL to 40.0 mg/mL) were determined using motility assay with diminazeneaceturate (100 µg/mL) and phosphate buffered saline used as positive and negative controls, respectively.  Results of the phytochemical screening revealed that flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and tannins were present in the ethanolic and n-hexane extracts.  In vitro, the anti-trypanosomal activity of ethanolic and n-hexane extracts was observed against T. brucei brucei and T. congolense.  Cessation of trypanosome motility was observed after 30 and 50 minutes of exposure to 2.5 mg/mL of ethanolic extract and n-hexane extract, respectively, for both T. brucei brucei and T. congolense.  In conclusion, ethanolic and n-hexane extracts of H. acida exhibited anti-trypanosomal activity against Trypanosoma brucei brucei and Trypanosoma congolense.  Hence, the plant could serve as a source of new trypanocidal drugs.
PHILOSOPHICAL UNDERSTANDING OF INFORMATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WAR
Authors: CHERNIKOVA A.Yu.
Published: September 2024

At the moment, the global information space is filled with information wars. Information-psychological warfare influences entire generations, builds the “correct” worldview of people, giving a clear definition of “friends” and “strangers,” “bad” and “good.” As part of information-psychological warfare, states choose instruments of influence, according to the current time and popularity among certain segments of the population. The article is devoted to the philosophical understanding of information and psychological warfare, a new interpretation of the philosophy of information warfare, which differs from the classical understanding of war. A brief history of the emergence of the term “information and psychological war” and its definition is given, the interdisciplinary nature of this term is noted, and the main points of the concept of philosophical understanding of information and psychological war are highlighted. In conclusion, the author reveals the problems and relevance of studying information wars.
Development of small towns in Russia: drivers and models
Authors: Дмитриева Л.В.
Published: September 2024

Малые города все чаще становятся объектами государственного внимания как в России, так и за рубежом. Проведен анализ результатов реализуемых мер государственной политики, выражающийся в показателях динамики численности населения и уровня заработной платы за 10 лет (2013–2022 гг.) по 122 малым городам России. Показано, что негативная динамика численности населения за 10 лет выявлена в 76 % городов, при этом рост заработной платы работников организаций (без субъектов малого предпринимательства) за тот же период ниже среднего по России наблюдался в 81 % городов предложенной выборки. Разработан и апробирован методический подход, позволяющий определять среднесрочную модель развития малого города. Предложено несколько вариантов возможных стратегий развития малых городов на основе формирования ключевого драйвера развития.

Small towns are increasingly becoming objects of government attention both in Russia and abroad. The article analyzes the results of implemented government policy measures, expressed in terms of population dynamics and wages for 10 years (2013–2022) for 122 small towns in Russia. It is shown that negative population dynamics over 10 years were identified in 76 % of cities, while an increase in wages of employees of organizations (excluding small businesses) over the same period below the Russian average was observed in 81 % of towns in the sample. A methodological approach has been developed and tested to identify a medium-term model for the development of a small town. The author’s proposals for possible development strategies for small towns based on the formation of a key development driver are presented.
Prospects for the development of the global textile and clothing market and the development of Russia’s export potential in international clothing trade
Authors: Долженко И.Б.
Published: September 2024

Актуальность статьи определяется значимостью и динамичным развитием мирового рынка модной одежды в глобальной экономике. Выявлено, что мировой рынок одежды имеет сложную динамичную природу и значительно изменился за последние 30-40 лет под влиянием большого числа факторов. Проанализировано влияние технологических факторов на изменение мирового рынка модной одежды. Установлено возрастание значения экологических факторов, потребители все чаще отдают приоритет одежде, произведенной с помощью более экологичных методов. Выявлены тенденции и перспективы развития мирового рынка одежды. Сформулированы предложения по увеличению экспортного потенциала и мерам по улучшению позиции России в международной торговле одеждой.

The relevance of the article is determined by the significance and dynamic development of the world fashion market in the global economy. It was revealed that the global clothing market has a complex dynamic nature and has changed significantly over the past 30-40 years under the influence of a large number of factors. The influence of technological factors on changes in the global fashion market has been revealed. The increasing importance of environmental factors has been established, with consumers increasingly giving priority to clothing produced using more environmentally friendly methods. Trends and prospects for the development of the global clothing market have been identified. Proposals have been formulated to increase export potential and measures to improve Russia’s position in international clothing trade.
Analysis and application of financial engineering in index enhancement strategy of wind biased hybrid fund
Authors: Чжоу Ш.
Published: September 2024

Целью данной статьи является обсуждение различных характеристик индекса смешанных фондов Wind Parity, а также представление и анализ того, как используются финансовый инжиниринг и компьютеризированное количественное улучшение для совершенствования стратегии на основе индекса, а также оценка и подтверждение эффективности процесса и выводов. Дается представление о том, как интеллектуальное компьютерное моделирование может помочь лучше инвестировать средства и управлять финансовым состоянием в условиях текущего развития цифровой экономики. Анализируется передовая инвестиционная методология для эффективного управления инвестициями в будущем.

With the rapid development of China’s economy, the wealth of Chinese residents has been growing cumulatively along with the dividends of the era of reform and opening up. By the end of 2023, the balance of China’s residents’ deposits had reached about 137.88 trillion dollars, and the accompanying investment and wealth management boom among residents was even more booming. By the end of 2023, the size of securities investment funds of various investment types that accompany them amounted to $27.6 trillion, and the number of products is also growing rapidly. Of course, investors face increasing challenges when choosing funds: whether to invest in bonds, stocks, futures or commodities; whether to invest in the U.S. market, the Chinese market, or the emerging markets of Europe or Southeast Asia. In order to meet this challenge, an index called “Wind Equity Mixed” has emerged in China’s investment market and has attracted much attention due to its long term outperformance. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the various characteristics of the Wind Parity Mixed Fund Index, and to introduce and analyze how we use financial engineering and computerized quantitative enhancement to enhance the strategy on the basis of the index, and to evaluate and validate the implementation of the process and conclusions. Through this paper, we aim to provide our readers and investors with an in-depth introduction to how intelligent computer modeling can help us better invest our funds and manage our wealth in the current development of the digital economy, as well as to introduce this cutting-edge investment methodology and logic, and to look forward together to the new trends of investment management in the future.
The impact of smart cities on the socio-economic aspects of quality of life and urban infrastructure
Authors: Чурянина Д.А. , Золкин А.Л. , Салыкова Д.Е. , Кабалинов Д.В.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена анализу интеграции концепции «умного города» и долевой экономики в развитие цифровой экономики Российской Федерации. Исследование включает оценку законодательных предпосылок, стратегий цифровой трансформации, а также изучение роли долевой экономики в экосистеме «умного города». На основе проведенного анализа установлено, что данные инициативы способствуют повышению качества жизни граждан, улучшению городской инфраструктуры и созданию новых экономических возможностей. Представлены рекомендации по улучшению законодательного регулирования и институциональной поддержки, направленные на успешное внедрение этих концепций.

The article is devoted to the analysis of the integration of the concept of a “smart city” and a shared economy into the development of the digital economy of the Russian Federation. The study includes an assessment of legislative prerequisites, digital transformation strategies, as well as an examination of the role of the shared economy in the ecosystem of the “smart city”. Based on the analysis, it was found that these initiatives contribute to improving the quality of life of citizens, improving urban infrastructure and creating new economic opportunities. The article presents recommendations for improving legislative regulation and institutional support aimed at the successful implementation of these concepts.
Assessment of the impact of digitalization on the development of the advertising services market based on an integral performance indicator
Authors: Грановский А.И.
Published: September 2024

В статье представлены результаты оценки влияния цифровизации на развитие рынка рекламных услуг на основе предложенного интегрального показателя эффективности. Логика изложения материалов исследования дополнительно обоснована при помощи расчета интегрального показателя Z, значения которого свидетельствуют о высокой эффективности ряда видов рекламы, таких как видеореклама, наружная, таргетированная, нативная и тизерная реклама.

The article presents the results of assessing the impact of digitalization on the development of the advertising services market based on the proposed integral performance indicator. The logic of the presentation of the research materials is additionally justified by calculating the integral indicator Z, the values of which indicate the high effectiveness of a number of types of advertising, such as: video advertising, outdoor advertising, targeted advertising, native and teaser advertising.
Factors Influencing Beekeeping Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Folajimi Akintade, Taiwo
Published: September 2024

The study was carried out to examine the factors influencing beekeeping ‘adaptation strategies to climate change in Ondo state, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in the selection of respondents. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents were used for the study. Frequency counts, percentage, mean and regression analysis was used in analyzing the data for the study. Primary data for the study were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire coupled with interview schedule, the mean age of the respondents was 55 years. 10.0% of the respondents had no formal education, while majority, 46.7% of the respondents, had tertiary education. The mean annual income was N215, 143. The result of Regression Analysis between socio-economic characteristics of beekeepers and their perception towards adaptation strategies to climatic change at 0.05 level of significance, revealed that Age (X1,) (0. 000), Sex (X2) (0.001), Marital Status (X3) (0.004), Number of Household (X6) (0.002), Method of Farming (X8) (0. 000), Annual Income (X9) (0.000) had significant relationship on their perception towards respondents’ adaptation strategies to climatic change. This suggests that age, sex, marital status, number of household method of farming and annual income could enhance their perception. The study concludes that beekeeping farmers’ adaptation strategies were mostly affected by Inadequate funding, Scarcity of land resources and Negative effect on culture among others. The study recommends that there is an urgent need for government to assist farmers in searching a potential market for honey, so that farmers who involved in honey production are not discouraged by poor marketability of the products.
Effect of ultra high-performance concrete thickness on the mechanical behavior of orthotropic steel bridge deck
Authors: Le Ha Linh , Hoang Viet Hai , Vu Ba Thanh , Do Anh Tu , Nguyen Duy Tien
Published: September 2024

Orthotropic steel bridge decks structures (OSBDs) have been widely used in long-span bridges to reduce the dead load of the bridge. However, over time, the asphalt wearing course of the bridge deck structure has shown many damages. Recently, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has been employed to repair and reinforce these structures. Therefore, this paper focuses on the effect of UHPC thickness on the mechanical behavior of the orthotropic deck. The five-point bending beam test model using the finite element method is used in this investigation to clarify the effect of UHPC thickness, the ratio of adhesion failure, and temperature on the mechanical behavior of the OSBDs. The UHPC thickness varies from 30 to 50 mm, the ratio of adhesion failure varies from 0.1 to 0.3, and the temperature changes from 30°C to 60°C. The results show that the presence of the UHPC layer significantly reduces the impact of adhesive layer damage and temperature on the behavior of the OSBDs
Building an image processing program for the vehicle fire control system
Authors: Xuan Tung Vu
Published: September 2024

In the world, the integration of controlled weapons into combat vehicles has been done for a long time and many weapon manufacturers have utilized image processing software to enhance the combat effectiveness of weapon systems, resulting in positive outcomes. Fire control systems, especially fire control systems on vehicles, require requirements for processing speed, durability as well as flexibility, which are essential when fighting the enemy. Kernelized Correlation Filters image processing algorithms and Temple Matching algorithms have promoted the advantages of image processing with vehicle fire control system in the weapons field. In this article, from the analysis of the Kernelized Correlation Filters image processing algorithm and the Temple Matching algorithm on hardware platforms suitable for vehicle fire control systems, the authors built a software program based on taking advantage of the powerful parallel computing capabilities of GPUs applied to 12.7 mm gun fire control systems installed on vehicles. The experiments demonstrated the results of handling targets in the field after completely installing all components of the weapon complex on the vehicle
Experimental investigation on the shear performance of hybrid structures comprising textile reinforced concrete stay-in-place formwork and reinforced concrete
Authors: Nguyen Huy Cuong , Mai Dinh Loc , Pham Thi Thanh Thuy
Published: September 2024

Recently, the application of textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) in thin-walled precast structures has gained significant attention. Among these innovations, the combination of TRC and reinforced concrete (RC) has emerged as an effective method for creating hybrid structural systems. This paper presents the experimental results analyzing the shear behavior of a hybrid deck slab structure consisting of TRC stay-in-place (SiP) formwork and RC components. Shear performance was evaluated using 3-point bending tests on four large-scale specimens with aspect ratios (a/d) varying from 1.6 to 2.3. The average load carried by the TRC SiP formwork prior to failure—due to textile reinforcement rupture—was approximately 26.3 kN, with compressive strains at the top edge ranging from 2.8 to 3.4 ‰, just below the concrete's ultimate strain. The findings demonstrate the versatility of TRC SiP-formwork, highlighting its adaptable cross-section and substantial load-bearing capabilities, making it particularly suitable for composite bridge deck applications. The specimens experienced both shear compression and diagonal shear failures. Moreover, the TRC SiP-formwork effectively mitigated transverse cracking at the interface, enhancing bond strength and improving overall structural performance
Cure Rates for Tuberculous Cervical Lymphadenopathy after 6-month or 9-month Anti-tuberculous Therapy
Authors: Soriano, MD Patricia Ann U. , Ricalde, MD Rosario R. , Llanes, MD Erasmo Gonzalo D.V. , Dela Cruz, MD Anna Pamela C.
Published: September 2024

Objectives. The purpose of this prospective case series was to describe the difference in cure rates between a 6-month and a 9-month anti-tuberculous treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis.
Methods. Thirty-eight consecutive participants were enrolled in the study. Thirty participants were ultimately analyzed at the end of six months, nine months, and 12 months using serial neck ultrasound to assess for the presence of lymphadenopathy. At the end of six months, participants with residual lymphadenopathy larger than 1 cm extended treatment to complete nine months of treatment.
Results. Among the 30 participants who completed 6-month treatment, 63.3% (n=19) were cured while 36.7% (n=11) had residual lymphadenopathy and extended to 9-month treatment. At the end of 9-month treatment, 36.4% (n=4) were cured while 63.6% (n=7) had persistent lymphadenopathy greater than 1 cm on ultrasound. At 12 months, 15.8% (n=3) of those treated for six months and 45.5% (n=5) of those treated for nine months had recurrent/residual lymphadenopathy. There were no significant differences between cure rates for age, sex, concomitant pulmonary tuberculosis, the number of nodes, skin changes, TB-PCR results, and presence of paradoxical reaction whether at six or at 12 months.
Conclusion. Due to the low cure rates in this study, there was not enough evidence to support current recommendations of a 6-month treatment period for tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis or to claim its effectiveness over a longer treatment duration.
Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Acute Infectious Gastroenteritis in Children as a Measure of Quality of Care Delivered by a Primary Care Facility in Rural Philippines: A Descriptive Retrospective Study
Authors: Diaz, MD Paul Johnny C. , Dans, MD, MSc Leonila F. , Zamora, MD April P. , Sanchez Josephine T. , Galingana Cara Lois T. , Aquino Maria Rhodora D. , Sundiang Nanette B. , Zabala Herbert S. , Catabui Jesusa T. , Rey Mia P. , Dans MD, MSc Antonio L.
Published: September 2024

Objectives. This study aimed to describe the pattern of prescription and laboratory use in the management of infectious acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in children seen in a rural service delivery network (SDN) and to determine their adherence to the 2019 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Acute Infectious Diarrhea in Children and Adults from the Department of Health (DOH).
Methods. A descriptive retrospective study was done using the electronic medical records (EMR) of patients less than 19 years old seen by the rural SDN from April 2019-2021 and diagnosed with infectious AGE. Data were extracted on diagnostic and therapeutic management. Adherence to strong CPG recommendations focusing on rehydration, zinc supplementation, rational laboratory use, and antibiotic prescription was chosen as indicator of quality of care. Adherence of less than 70% was defined as low.
Results. There were 227 infectious AGE cases, with 72% diagnosed under non-specific infectious AGE. Fifty two percent (52%) were prescribed with low-osmolarity oral rehydration solutions (ORS), while 74% were given zinc. Stool eISSN 2094-9278 (Online) Copyright: © The Author(s) 2024 Published: September 13, 2024 https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v58i16.7513 Corresponding author: Paul Johnny C. Diaz, MD Department of Pediatrics Philippine General Hospital University of the Philippines Manila Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila 1000, Philippines Email: pcdiaz1@up.edu.ph ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0088-4541 analysis was done in 25% of cases while CBC was done in 20%. Top antibiotics given were metronidazole at 44% and cotrimoxazole at 33%. There was low adherence to prescribing low-osmolarity ORS for rehydration (52%) and to deferring routine antibiotic prescription for non-specific infectious AGE cases (24%). Adherence to deferring routine stool analysis and CBC were relatively high at 73% and 70%, respectively while adherence to antibiotic use for indicated cases was high at 95%.
Conclusion. Frequency of diagnostics ordered were low resulting to high adherence rates to recommendations concerning judicious laboratory use. Prescription frequency of appropriate antibiotics and interventions for AGE were low, leading to low adherence rates to recommendations concerning rational antibiotic use and prescription of cornerstone therapies for infectious AGE.
Representação de audiolivros: aportes nos padrões de metadados
Authors: Souza Gonçalves Suellen , Nascimento Silva Patrícia
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: O estudo teve como objetivo propor um modelo de metadados para representação de audiolivros. Especificamente buscou-se: 1) identificar os padrões de metadados existentes na literatura; 2) identificar elementos específicos dos audiolivros; e 3) comparar os padrões de metadados e mapear os elementos para representação dos audiolivros.
Método: A pesquisa foi caracterizada como descritiva, exploratória e aplicada, utilizando a pesquisa bibliográfica, sendo dividida em três etapas, uma para cada objetivo específico. Inicialmente foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica para identificação dos padrões de metadados na literatura. Em seguida foram identificados elementos específicos para os audiolivros e seus conceitos. Por fim, os elementos para representação dos audiolivros foram listados e associados aos padrões de metadados que foram analisados e comparados. Todas as etapas foram realizadas no segundo semestre de 2023.
Resultado: Foram estabelecidas quatro categorias de metadados para audiolivros: informações essenciais, informações complementares, informações de conteúdo e classificação, informações técnicas. Os metadados identificados incluem metadados comuns a outros suportes do livro como: título, autor, narrador, resumo, assunto, classificação indicativa, gênero e metadados específicos do audiolivro como: narrador, edição, duração,  entre outros, presentes em diferentes padrões de metadados selecionados para análise: Dublin Core, MARC, ID3, MPEG-7, FRBR e LRM-IFLA.
Conclusões: A criação de metadados específicos para audiolivros é essencial para proporcionar uma descrição única do recurso, facilitando sua identificação e recuperação pelos usuários. A análise comparativa dos padrões de metadados permitiu identificar elementos essenciais para representar adequadamente os audiolivros, considerando suas particularidades e características distintas.
A importância da interculturalidade nas bibliotecas universitárias: reflexões e perspectivas
Authors: Marques Baptista Michele
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Elencar possíveis alternativas no universo de opções viáveis para que as bibliotecas universitárias alcancem maior autonomia nas práticas interculturais, levando em consideração o contexto pré-globalização e pós-pandemia. No âmbito das bibliotecas universitárias, é importante adotar práticas específicas para analisar as dinâmicas interculturais e promover a interação entre indivíduos de diferentes culturas.
Método: O método utilizado neste estudo é a pesquisa bibliográfica de caráter descritivo. Nesse sentido, sugere-se que as bibliotecas universitárias adotem estratégias para compartilhar os valores culturais de sua comunidade, a fim de criar um ambiente mais inclusivo e acolhedor.
Resultado: Como resultado, espera-se que as iniciativas das bibliotecas universitárias permitam reconhecer e valorizar a diversidade cultural presente na comunidade acadêmica, estimulando a troca de conhecimentos e experiências entre os usuários, fomentando um diálogo intercultural e contribuindo para o desenvolvimento de um maior respeito mútuo entre indivíduos de diferentes origens. Além disso, espera-se que essas iniciativas promovam a inclusão e acessibilidade de grupos sub-representados, fortalecendo os laços entre a biblioteca e a comunidade universitária.
Conclusões: Esta abordagem de práticas interculturais e de interculturalidade em bibliotecas universitárias tem o potencial de fortalecer a diversidade e enriquecer a atmosfera do ambiente informacional. Ao valorizar a pluralidade de perspectivas e experiências presentes na comunidade acadêmica, a biblioteca se posiciona como um espaço inclusivo e acolhedor, capaz de inspirar o compartilhamento de conhecimentos e a troca de ideias. Essa dinâmica intercultural enriquece o ecossistema informacional, estimulando a curiosidade, o respeito e o crescimento pessoal de todos os envolvidos.
A ética na representação temática da informação
Authors: Lage Sandra Regina Moitinho
Published: September 2024

Objetivos: apresentar teorias que permeiam os valores éticos, no contexto da representação temática da informação, bem como evidenciar práticas, posturas e comportamentos que possibilitem reconhecer a importância da responsabilidade ética dos profissionais indexadores.
Métodos: um ensaio científico exploratório, bibliográfico e descritivo, com abordagens teóricas a respeito de temas relacionados à ética, ao processo de indexação e à atuação do profissional da informação.
Resultados: a relevância social e a possibilidade de reforçar os vínculos de informação, responsabilidade, respeito, qualidade e conhecimento. O processo de indexação deve ser pautado na sensibilidade moral, a qual associa-se aos princípios e valores éticos. Ressalta-se a responsabilidade do profissional da informação ao realizar o processo de indexação e pontua-se o seu comprometimento ao processo de representação do conteúdo dos documentos.
Conclusões: refletir a respeito da moral, dos valores e, sobretudo, da ética orientada para a empatia, entre outros valores humanos. Bem como, refletir a respeito dos desvios linguísticos, socioculturais que causam preconceitos, discriminação pelo uso de palavras ou expressões inadequadas ou pejorativas. A informação é uma ferramenta primordial para a construção do conhecimento e, nesse âmbito, deve ser usada para promover a equidade. Sendo assim, a representação temática da informação, tem como missão atender às necessidades da comunidade usuária na busca pela informação, apropriada, para ser adequadamente recuperada e acertadamente disseminada à sociedade.
Mühle Rüningen wird verkauft
Authors: Hofnagel Dagmar
Published: September 2024

Winsen/Aller. Die deutsche Mühle Rüningen wird von dem belgischen Familienunternehmen Dossche Mills übernommen. Zukünftig werden gemeinsam mehr als 2 Mio. t Getreide vermahlen.
PRÁTICA DOCENTE EM ÉPOCA DE PANDEMIA: UM OLHAR DOS MESTRANDOS SOBRE AS DIFICULDADES E SOLUÇÕES DE UMA EDUCAÇÃO PARA ALÉM DOS MUROS DA ESCOLA
Authors: Barros Maria Gerlaine de Melo , Souza Amanda Vannessa Alves de , Lima Ernestina Maria de
Published: September 2024

Os desafios das práticas docentes são inúmeros, e a pandemia do Coronavírus fez com que os professores repensassem não apenas o modelo de ensino como também as suas práticas em sala de aula, a fim de amenizar os obstáculos advindos dessa realidade. Sendo assim, este trabalho objetiva analisar a prática docente no momento pandêmico por meio de um relato de experiência a partir de uma investigação qualitativa de natureza exploratória designada como estratégia descritiva-interpretativa. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam que é possível inovar no contexto educacional e que um dos caminhos é utilizar metodologias ativas e criativas tendo um olhar mais cuidadoso com os alunos para que assim, possamos ressignificar a prática docente e possibilitar a mitigação dos efeitos negativos desencadeados em um cenário de grande crise.
VIVÊNCIAS NA DISCIPLINA DE METODOLOGIAS ATIVAS, INOVADORAS, CRIATIVAS E ENCANTADORAS: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Silva Letícia Tereza da , Nascimento João Pedro Oliveira do , Rodrigues Acássio Paiva , Silva Fredson Murilo da
Published: September 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma pesquisa, baseada em um relato de experiência por mestrandos na disciplina de Metodologias Ativas, Inovadoras, Criativas e Encantadoras, ofertada no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação em Ciências e Matemática da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, com o ensino remoto pelo Google Meet, Google Classroom e WhatsApp, realizada entre os meses de abril a julho do ano em curso.  Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar os impactos da disciplina de Metodologias Ativas, Inovadoras, Criativas e Encantadoras na formação acadêmica dos mestrandos. A investigação da pesquisa foi baseada na pesquisa descritiva, com uma abordagem qualitativa que foca no caráter subjetivo do instrumento analisado, estudando suas particularidades e experiências individuais. Os resultados do relato evidenciam que a disciplina Metodologias Ativas, Inovadoras, Criativas e Encantadoras, proporcionou impactos que possibilitaram um novo olhar para os mestrandos diante de suas trajetórias acadêmicas e profissionais.
A RESSIGNIFICAÇÃO DA PRÁTICA DOCENTE: CONFLITOS E DESAFIOS MEDIANTE O USO DAS TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS
Authors: Luna Luciene da Silva , Costa Marcela Karolinny da Silva
Published: September 2024

Os professores da educação básica de ensino, em especial os professores da Educação Infantil e dos Anos Iniciais, tiveram que fazer um remodelamento de estratégias didáticas para adaptar-se ao novo modelo de ensino com foco no uso das tecnologias digitais, por isso esse trabalho tem o objetivo de entender como foi esse processo, na perspectiva do educador. Para isso o trabalho se fundamenta nas ideias de Almeida (2000) e de Vidal e Miguel (2020). Para fins de coleta de dados foi adotado a elaboração de um questionário feito no Google Forms que investigou o acesso dos professores a recursos digitais antes e depois da pandemia. Participaram da pesquisa 27 professores alocados nas duas modalidades de ensino citadas, dos contextos urbano e rural. Os resultados permitiram concluir que a prática pedagógica vai além do ensino de conteúdo programáticos disciplinar, e que o professor deve estar aberto para novas aprendizagens envolvendo o uso dos recursos digital principalmente nesse período de pandemia. O professor deve ainda estar apto para o manuseio desses recursos, para isso é preciso a conscientização dos docentes quanto a importância dos momentos formativos sobre o assunto.
OFICINAS VIRTUAIS METEORITO SERRA DE MAGÉ: UM PERCURSO DA APRENDIZAGEM SIGNIFICATIVA NO INTERIOR DE PERNAMBUCO
Authors: Barros Maria Gerlaine de Melo , Costa Maria Luciana de Melo Silva , Araújo Matheus Levy Costa Viana de
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo tem o objetivo de analisar as oficinas virtuais nas quais se desenvolveram atividades síncronas e assíncronas, abordando um tema de relevância científica, histórica e cultural: a queda do meteorito Serra de Magé. A abordagem utilizada foi fundamentada na Teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa e os estudos aconteceram com os aprendentes de uma Escola de Referência em Ensino Médio da Rede Estadual de Educação de Pernambuco, na cidade de Alagoinha, mesma localidade em que ocorreu o referido fenômeno astronômico. As plataformas escolhidas foram o Google Meet, o YouTube e o WhatsApp e por meio da aplicação de questionários digitais do Google Forms, bem como de jogos do recurso on-line  de aprendizagem, Kahoot, foi possível realizar uma análise qualitativa da construção dos estudantes nessas diferentes plataformas, possibilitando a percepção da importância das interações entre as concepções prévias dos aprendentes, com o desenvolvimento dos novos conhecimentos, a influência do engajamento e do interesse dos mesmos na conexão entre os conceitos construídos e o conhecimento científico, aspectos relacionados à aprendizagem significativa.
ESTÁGIO EM ENSINO DE BIOLOGIA: UMA ABORDAGEM COTIDIANA DE INTERAÇÃO QUÍMICA NA SÉRIE FINAL DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL II
Authors: Abreu Juann Aryell F. de H. , Xavier Túlio Freire , Silva Tânia Maria da
Published: September 2024

O estágio supervisionado compreende uma complementação do estudo, oferecendo a colocação prática do conhecimento teórico construído ao longo da formação do discente. Dentre as atividades propostas, a execução de um projeto de intervenção possui o propósito de se criar algo, seja um produto, serviço ou resultado objetivado, desenvolvido diante uma situação problemática a qual se busca soluções práticas. O presente relato busca descrever as atividades desenvolvidas durante o estágio supervisionado do curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), da disciplina Estágio em Ensino da Biologia II, na escola Ministro Jarbas Passarinho no município de Camaragibe. O projeto conta com uma abordagem cotidiana na série final do ensino fundamental II. O mesmo tem como objetivo interpretar, de forma conceitual e procedimental, questões referentes a misturas e os demais conceitos atrelados como solubilidade, estados finais, diluição e seus processos de separação, abordados em relação ao cotidiano dos alunos. Através da construção de modelos comestíveis, o conteúdo de ligações químicas também foi abordado, resultando numa grande quantidade de acertos em questões pós-diagnose.
ESCOLA ESTADUAL PEDRO BARROS FILHO EM JABOATÃO DOS GUARARAPES/PE VIVENCIA A SEMANA DO MEIO AMBIENTE VIRTUAL DO MICRO AO MACRO: O AMBIENTE SOMOS NÓS E NOSSAS ATITUDES
Authors: Silva Ana Paula Cordeiro da , Oliveira Ana Claudia de , Silva Lucineia Avelino da , Ferreira Graziela Santos Guerra
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho foi construído pelo relato da experiência vivenciada durante a Semana do Meio Ambiente na Escola Estadual Pedro Barros Filho, situada no bairro de Piedade, que atende a comunidade do Vietnã e adjacências na cidade de Jaboatão dos Guararapes, estado de Pernambuco. O evento aconteceu no modo virtual devido à pandemia da COVID-19, no dia 21 de junho de 2021, através de uma “live” nos períodos da manhã e tarde, com duração de sete horas. Expondo resultados de dezoito pesquisas dos estudantes e com palestras que foram intercaladas sobre o tema meio ambiente, ministradas por docentes convidados, que ensinam nas Universidades Federais de Pernambuco e do Maranhão, por um ativista ambiental do município de Jaboatão dos Guararapes, como também houve a exposição de apresentações desenvolvidas por estudantes bolsistas do PIBIC-MA do ensino médio, da escola pública do Estado do Maranhão. Tendo como objetivo do evento a utilização desta data para a sensibilização da comunidade escolar em relação à conservação do meio ambiente e aproximar ao meio acadêmico através do intercâmbio de experiências, utilizando palestras, orientações e relatos de vivências ambientais. Este trabalho é justificado pelo fato de introduzir-se na comunidade escolar a consciência da necessidade e urgência de grandes mudanças ambientais, partindo-se do princípio de que pequenas atitudes individuais e a replicação de boas práticas farão toda a diferença no ambiente como um todo. Este evento também se mostrou bastante relevante tendo em vista a importância da troca de conhecimentos e experiências sobre um tema que ultrapassou os “muros da escola”.
O USO DE FILMES COMO FERRAMENTAS DE APOIO DIDÁTICO PARA O ENSINO DE RELAÇÕES ECOLÓGICAS
Authors: Silva José Júnior da , Batista Thiago da Silva , Silva Davi Jorge da
Published: September 2024

O Ensino de Ciências, desde sua obrigatoriedade na educação básica, sempre foi marcado por um tradicionalismo, entretanto nas ultimas décadas isso vem mudando em diversas áreas. Atualmente, na era tecnológica, fazer uso de recursos digitais pode tornar o processo de ensino e aprendizagem muito satisfatório, dentre eles pode-se destacar o uso de filmes dentro de situações didáticas como ferramentas de apoio. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo objetivou-se em avaliar a funcionalidade do uso de filmes como ferramentas de apoio para o ensino de Relações Ecológicas, na perspectiva de renovação metodológica para professores e quebrar barreiras tradicionalistas no processo de ensino aprendizagem de ecologia.
Palavras-chaves: Ensino de Ciências; Filmes; Relações Ecológicas.
University Students’ Referral to Industrial Training and its Impact on Financial Literacy
Authors: Karunarathna M.M.S.A. , Weerasinghe K.G.G
Published: September 2024

Financial literacy is very important for individuals to make financial decisions related to daily life therefore, it is important to study the change in financial literacy with the growth of individual’s knowledge. By dint of individuals of a country making the right financial decisions has a positive effect on its economic growth process. Accordingly, the primary objective of this research was to study whether or not there is a difference in the financial literacy of the students who were directed to the industrial training given to the university students who study in fourth year and the students of the second and third years. As a sample, 50 fourth year students, 50 second year students, and 50 third year students, were selected through stratified sampling. Both primary data and secondary data were used for this study and questionnaire was used to collect primary data. A one-way ANOVA was conducted to analyze the data collected and the results showed that there was a difference in the financial literacy of students who had gone to industrial training compared to the level of financial literacy of second and third year students. Consider the second and third year students, it could be recognized that there is no significant difference in the financial literacy of the students in those two years. Therefore, according to this research, it is clear that the students’ financial literacy has increased through the experience and knowledge they get through the industrial training.
Connecting NADW transports to ocean bottom pressure variations with the high-resolution ocean model VIKING20X
Authors: Shihora Linus , Martin Torge , Hans Anna Christina , Hummels Rebecca , Dobslaw Henryk
Published: September 2024

Estimating oceanic transports of volume, heat, carbon, and freshwater is fundamental to understanding the ocean’s role in the changing climate system. Unique in this context is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) that comprises a net northward transport of relatively warm water at depths of ≲1 km throughout the Atlantic basin, compensated at depths of ≳1–5 km by a colder net southward return flow (NADW).While in-situ measurements, such as the RAPID array at 26.5°N, are considered the 'gold standard' to monitor changes in the AMOC, measurements at many latitudes and the detection of e.g. basin-wide modes are not feasible with such costly arrays.However, variations in the geostrophic part of the AMOC are to a good degree described by variations in NADW transport and therefore in principle accessible through ocean bottom pressure measurements and possibly future satellite gravimetry missions.Here, we investigate the connection between changes in the NADW transport and associated variations in bottom pressure along the western continental slope and shelf in the North and South Atlantic in the regional high-resolution ocean model VIKING20X provided by GEOMAR. We assess to what degree the transport variations can be inferred from bottom pressure signatures alone, limitations of the approach and especially how such signatures could be implemented into a future iteration of the ESA Earth-System-Model which is commonly used in simulation studies for satellite gravimetry. This would allow the inclusion of these transport-related OBP changes in dedicated simulation studies in preparation for future satellite gravimetry missions.