bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Proposta de intervenção para melhorias na gestão comercial de uma indústria
Authors: Castanhetti Liliane Da Silva , Ceolin Michelli Julhian Abegg , Rojo Claudio Antonio
Published: November 2021

O objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar uma proposta de intervenção de melhorias na gestão comercial de uma fábrica de vidros localizada no Paraná. Trata-se de um relato técnico que, após a realização de encontros para conhecer a estrutura da empresa, conversas com o coordenador do setor comercial e a aplicação da ferramenta, possibilitou uma visão mais clara do ambiente em que a empresa está inserida e do seu modelo de negócios. Para a coleta de dados foram realizados encontros onlines e presenciais, com aplicação de um diagnóstico e das ferramentas de análise estratégica Business Model Canvas e Matriz SWOT, além da análise da estrutura da empresa. Diante das situações levantadas com a aplicação das ferramentas foi possível identificar oportunidades de melhorias a fim de auxiliar a empresa em seu desenvolvimento da área comercial, como principais propostas, foram sugeridas: a padronização da identidade visual da empresa, criação de material de apoio para os vendedores e clientes, ampliação do envolvimento nas redes sociais e site, implementação do pós-vendas, plano de capacitação da equipe de vendas, e ações de engajamento da equipe.
Desenvolvimento de um copo de farinha de mandioca compostável
Authors: Borgmann Giorgia Leticia , Maceno Marcell Mariano Corrêa , Lacerda Matheus Tavares , Fiatkoski Marcelo Vitor
Published: November 2021

Atualmente existe uma alta procura por produtos sustentáveis. Deste modo, é importante o desenvolvimento de novos produtos que atendam a essa demanda. Este trabalho propõe um copo descartável à base de mandioca, em substituição aos copos descartáveis tradicionais de base fóssil. As pesquisas com as biobases têm contribuído para o desenvolvimento de biopolímeros, porém estas não conseguem manter as características físico-mecânicas dos plásticos convencionais, gerando a necessidade de estudos nesta área. Desta forma, foi elaborada uma receita impermeável de modo a atender à função de produto do copo descartável. Para melhor embasamento da aceitação deste produto, foram realizadas pesquisas de análise de mercado através de entrevista usando o Google formulário, avaliação de risco, análise da concorrência comercial e das expectativas dos consumidores. Por fim, foram avaliados os processos industriais necessários para a confecção deste produto. Pôde-se concluir que o copo descartável à base de mandioca proposto atende à função de produto. Entretanto, há a necessidade de melhoria de produto visando a redução de custos, dado que o copo proposto possui um custo elevado se comparado aos copos fabricados a partir do petróleo.
Consumption and social distinction in the cultural field of music
Authors: Morel Aline Pereira Sales , Rezende Daniel Carvalho de , Oliveira Alessandro Silva de
Published: November 2021

Objetivo: Este estudo tem por objetivo identificar padrões de consumo e de gosto no campo cultural da música no Brasil e caracterizar a influência de variáveis sociodemográficas.Método: Foi utilizada a abordagem quantitativa: 1.168 pessoas foram consultadas por meio da aplicação de questionários semiestruturados em três cidades do estado de Minas Gerais: Belo Horizonte, Juiz de Fora e Lavras. Para análise dos dados, foi utilizada a Análise de Correspondência Múltipla (MCA).Relevância/Originalidade: O entendimento dos mecanismos e das consequências sociais do consumo de status tem sido o centro de um rico debate teórico. No entanto, estudiosos tem apontado a necessidade de mais pesquisas, visto que os dados empíricos são extraídos quase que exclusivamente em países europeus ou nos Estados Unidos. Portanto, este estudo pode contribuir ao suprir parte da lacuna teórica e gerar dados para a compreensão dos padrões de gosto e consumo musical em um país em desenvolvimento.Principais Resultados: A MCA confirmou a existência de uma acentuada divisão entre o gosto por gêneros musicais culturalmente legitimados e gêneros musicais populares, sendo essas diferenças operadas, especialmente, pela escolaridade e capital cultural dos indivíduos. Apenas 4,5% dos respondentes foram classificados como onívoros. Desta forma, defende-se que, embora muitos estudiosos encontrem evidências da teoria do onívoro cultural, é por meio da homologia e do gosto esnobe que as diferenças de gosto musicais, no contexto estudado, são melhor explicadas.Contribuições Teóricas/Metodológicas: As informações podem ser valiosas para os acadêmicos aprofundarem seus estudos ou elaborarem novas questões de pesquisa, abrindo espaço também para a comparação entre diferentes regiões e países. Este estudo também gera insights para o refinamento de análises e classificações referentes aos conceitos de capital cultural e ao onívoro cultural, e aponta para o papel central do consumo de status nos gostos musicais no contexto brasileiro.
Marketing eleitoral na perspectiva da psicologia comportamental: efeito no eleitor e no voto em cargos do executivo e legislativo
Authors: Porto Rafael Barreiros , Moura Alcino Franco de , Aragão Lívia Maia , Borges Carla Peixoto
Published: November 2021

Objetivo: investigar a influência do marketing eleitoral sobre os votos recebidos por candidatos aos cargos do executivo e do legislativo, mediado pelas reações comportamentais dos eleitores aos políticos.Método: com delineamento de corte transversal e uso de dados primários e secundários, executaram-se análises fatoriais confirmatórias e modelagem de caminho de mínimos quadrados parciais contendo constructos compostos.Relevância: A pesquisa identifica a ordem das principais variáveis influenciadoras do voto em um modelo parcimonioso de pleitos eleitorais, revelando uma relação mediadora.Resultados: o marketing eleitoral influencia as reações comportamentais do eleitor, que por sua vez, estes influenciam a quantidade de votos para todos os cargos políticos. Os gastos em campanha, divulgação de fake news negativa e espectro político do candidato são, respectivamente, os principais preditores das reações comportamentais do eleitor. A quantidade de seguidores em rede social, intenções de voto, ser percebido como cativante, famoso e talentoso para a política, e motivações de votar devido às propostas e renovação são, respectivamente, os principais preditores da quantidade de votos recebidos, mas dependem do cargo pleiteado. Por exemplo, para a presidência da república, ser percebido como famoso e cativante pelos eleitores se torna fundamental.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: utilização do arcabouço teórico da psicologia comportamental para explicar a influência do marketing eleitoral com uso de análise de caminhos de mínimos quadrados parciais.Contribuições sociais: aspectos fragmentados de pesquisas anteriores são reunidos em uma estrutura teórico-empírica que explica o sucesso nos pleitos eleitorais.
The Significance of Selected Tests Characterizing Motor Potential in Achieving High Results in Speed Climbing
Authors: Krawczyk Marcin , Ozimek Mariusz , Rokowski Robert , Pociecha Mariusz , Draga Paweł
Published: November 2021

Study aim. The main aim of research was to verify which of the countermovement jumps (CMJ) provides the most accurate information on the possibility of obtaining the best result in a climbing run and to assess the coexistence (correlation) of the running result as well as the reaction time to an auditory signal. Material and methods. The study was conducted among a group of male climbers at the average age of 20.5 years (n=6). At the time of the measurements, the competitors presented the highest sports level and were members of the Polish National Team in the speed climbing competition. Somatic measurements were carried out successively, followed by measurements of simple reaction time and various jumps. Results. Correlations between the studied variables characteristic of somatic features as well as motor skills with climbing time were, in most cases, not significant. Statistically significant correlations at the level of p<0.05 were found between running time and the following trials: CMJb (cm) (rx,y: -0.88); PmaxCMJb (W/kg) (rx,y: -0.88) and PmaxCMJb (W/LBMkg) (rx,y: -0.86). Conclusions. CMJ without arm swing is a valuable tool in assessing the motor potential of a sprinting climber and is a test of great informative value in the context of the possibility to obtain high results in a speed climbing competition. The applied test to assess the level of response time to the auditory signal was a trial, which to a moderate extent, allows to diagnose the possibility of achieving high results in a speed climbing sprint.
MUNICIPAL PROGRAM OF CARE FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS AND PREVENTION OF ANIMAL HOMELESSNESS AS A LOCAL LAW ACT AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF THE COURT DECISIONS
Authors: Kuczkowski Przemysław
Published: November 2021

The paper presents the issue of the municipal program of care for and prevention of homeless animals set out in Article 11a of the Act of 21 August 1997 on animal protection in the context of the possibility of ascribing to it the features of a local law act. The issue of correct qualification of the municipal program of care for homeless animals and prevention of homelessness and the realization of statutory norms authorizing to issue this act by the local legislator is an extremely important issue due to possible legal consequences in the form of invalidation of a resolution of a local government body with ex tunc effect. The author of the article focused in the first part on the characteristics of such a form of local government action as the act of local law, considering its characteristics on the basis of the provisions of law, doctrine and judicature. In the second part the author assessed the municipal program of care for homeless animals and prevention of homelessness through the prism of features characterizing the act of local law. The aim of the paper was to review and discuss essential features of the local law acts and to qualify
the communal programme of care for homeless animals and homelessness prevention as the local law act against the background of the court decisions.
CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION
Authors: Kawecka Marcelina
Published: November 2021

The article contains an analysis of the issue of criminal liability for breach of personal data protection in the Personal Data Protection Acts of 1997 and 2018, as well as in the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2016/679 of April 27, 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. The author has compared the most important issues related to criminal liability for violation of personal data protection on the basis of the above regulations, because data protection is nowadays a necessary element for us, and violations related to the extortion of personal data should be quickly and effectively enforced by judicial authorities.
On WEIRD Anthropologists and Their White Skeletons
Authors: Go Matthew , Yukyi Nandar , Chu Elaine
Published: November 2021

Most forensic anthropologists and the populations they study are WEIRD—that is, Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic. In their interventions into the WEIRD, Clancy and Davis (2019) contend that WEIRD is a euphemism for white and that it is the white, Western European–derived scientists and subjects that skew the predominating narrative of the human condition. While they demonstrate how biological anthropology can decenter the WEIRD, it is fruitful to extend their framework specifically to forensic anthropology. We argue that the scientific enterprise of forensic anthropology is unique in that: (1) it is touted as an objective tool that must operate within medicolegal systems, (2) it involves board certification and accreditation standards, and (3) it holds ancestry and race as core to its practice. In a bibliometric survey of journal articles over the past five years (n = 793), we find that up to 79% of authors originate from WEIRD contexts. In articles specifically studying ancestry, European-derived populations are included 88% of the time as a category for comparison to other groups, while only 12% do not include Europeans. Furthermore, 49% of articles unrelated to ancestry use white subjects solely or in part, reinforcing a historic tendency to measure all human variation against one particular norm. We also find that WEIRD articles receive significantly more recognition than non-WEIRD counterparts. In this reflexive and positional exercise, we hope to make visible how whiteness as WEIRDness informs the history, values, and practices of forensic anthropology on a global scale.
Motivation und Führung im Jugendamt im Lichte ausgewählter Führungs- und Motivationstheorien
Authors: Gleisberg Kira , Mroß Michael
Published: November 2021

Das Jugendamt ist ein besonderes Amt. Es zeichnet sich durch eine Reihe von Eigenarten aus, die es von anderen Ämtern und öffentlichen Bereichen deutlich unterschei­det. Mit Verwaltungsfachleuten und sozialarbeiterisch Qualifizierten treffen hier Beschäftigte aufeinander, die eine gänzlich verschiedene berufliche Sozialisation durchliefen. Für Führungskräfte in Jugendämtern resultiert daraus die Herausforderung und Chance, die zum Teil widerstreben­den Motivationen zu kanalisieren und in anforderungs­gerechte Bahnen zu lenken. Unter Berücksichtigung der Gegebenheiten des öffentlichen Sektors erscheint eine gra­duelle Abkehr von einem eher transaktionalen, hin zu einem verstärkt auch transformationalen Führungsstil erfolgsver­sprechend zu sein.
Die betont supranationale Rechtsform
Authors: Appadoo Fabian D.
Published: November 2021

On the occasion of the bi-national project of the SES, the author outlines a conceptual framework for a genuine supranational legal form, which is intended to facilitate SMEs' access to the European internal market.

In this context, the author analyzes the possible additional value of such a legal form and deduces consequences for the concrete design. Finally, the conclusions thus gained are contrasted with the recently published draft for the creation of an SES statute.
Vom Künstlerroman zum Kunstroman
Authors: Stottmeister Jan
Published: November 2021

How do novels and stories about fictional artists describe their art? This question leads to a completely new understanding of the history of the artist novel from its beginnings in late 18th c. German literature to its intercontinental present. The study reveals that this history has two distinct phases: a first phase in which artist novels were focussed on the personal predicaments of their protagonists but rarely described the paintings, writings, or compositions these artist figures produced, and a second phase that reverses this genre tradition. In the 1940s, authors like Nabokov and Mann re-invented the artist novel by giving detailed descriptions of imaginary oeuvres and letting the subject of the artist vanish behind the work.
Sleep Disorders in Pregnancy
Authors: Moretti Patrizia , Menculini Giulia , Gonfia Lucia
Published: November 2021

Sleep disturbances and changes in circadian rhythms are commonly observed in pregnant women. These disorders can result from anatomical, physiological, psychological, and hormonal alterations that can influence sleeping during this phase. Sleep disorders during pregnancy can be responsible for detrimental effects on both mother and foetus. In this chapter we will focus on the epidemiology of sleep disorders, physiological sleep mechanisms and their alterations during pregnancy, as well as on risk factors for sleep disorders in pregnancy. We will then focus of the most frequent sleep disorders during pregnancy, also considering eventual adverse implications for both mother and child, prognosis, and possible pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Nanostructures Failures and Fully Atomistic Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Authors: Moreira de Sousa José
Published: November 2021

Nowadays, the concern about the limitations of space and natural resources has driven the motivation for the development of increasingly smaller, more efficient, and energy-saving electromechanical devices. Since the revolution of “microchips”, during the second half of the twentieth century, besides the production of microcomputers, it has been possible to develop new technologies in the areas of mechanization, transportation, telecommunications, among others. However, much room for significant improvements in factors as shorter computational processing time, lower energy consumption in the same kind of work, more efficiency in energy storage, more reliable sensors, and better miniaturization of electronic devices. In particular, nanotechnology based on carbon has received continuous attention in the world’s scientific scenario. The riches found in different physical properties of the nanostructures as, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, and other exotic allotropic forms deriving from carbon. Thus, through classical molecular dynamics (CMD) methods with the use of reactive interatomic potentials reactive force field (ReaxFF), the scientific research conducted through this chapter aims to study the nanostructural, dynamic and elastic properties of nanostructured systems such as graphene single layer and conventional carbon nanotube (CNTs).
Antioxidants from Plant Sources and Free Radicals
Authors: Atasoy Nurhayat , Mercan Yücel Ufuk
Published: November 2021

Today, many factors such as advancing technology, environmental pollution, radiation, contaminated water, pesticides, heavy metals, stress and oxygen metabolism in living cells inevitably cause the formation of free radicals in the human body. Free radicals are very reactive forms of oxygen that destroy the cells of the organism. This calls for cardiovascular disease, cancer, cataracts, diabetes and many more diseases. To provide solutions to these diseases, firstly, we can eliminate the negative effects of free radicals and prevent the formation of diseases. While there is an antioxidant defense system in the human body that can prevent this, the environmental factors encountered break down this defense resistance and sometimes make it inadequate. We can strengthen our weakened antioxidant defense systems by eating a natural and balanced diet and consuming fruits and vegetables containing antioxidants, thus preventing illness. Research shows that free radicals have a significant effect on aging, free radical damage can be controlled with adequate antioxidant defense, and optimal antioxidant nutrient intake can contribute to improved quality of life. This review is intended to highlight once again the importance of alternative antioxidants in the body to eliminate free radicals and their harmful effects.
Nonthermal Mechanochemical Destruction of POPs
Authors: Cagnetta Giovanni , Vakili Mohammadtaghi
Published: November 2021

The present chapter is dedicated to all relevant theoretical and application aspects of mechanochemical destruction technology for mineralization of POPs, both stockpiled ones and as contaminants in environmental and waste matrices. It will show that such solid-state technology, realized by high energy milling of POPs with a co-milling solid reagent, can achieve complete mineralization of haloorganics into graphitic/amorphous carbon, carbon oxides, and halides; it takes place at near environmental temperature, thus limiting unintentional formation of dioxins (if treatment conditions are selected carefully); and, in some cases, it can be used to produce useful materials instead of just detoxified waste. The chapter will also give a comprehensive picture of complex mechanochemical destruction mechanism, including mechanochemical activation of the co-milling reagent and the cascade of radical reactions that cause POP molecules mineralization. Finally, technological and economic considerations will be provided, which corroborate the validity and feasibility of the mechanochemical destruction as an effective and safe technology to treat POPs.
Efficient Conscious Speaking - Live Communication Pedagogical Technique: “Speaker Storytelling Walk 2.0”
Authors: Jesús Vargas Delgado José
Published: November 2021

Oratory is the art of speaking eloquently, it is the art of communicating persuasively, and being able to generate influence over an individual or a group, with a series of common specific characteristics. It emerged in classical times and is considered a prose literary genre. Preparing a speech is an intensive learning pedagogical process. A great opportunity that allows us to order with a challenge, and systematizes our ideas with concentration, express them from our presence, which invites us to document ourselves and makes us protagonists. The speaker’s walk is a very little-known memorization technique, and with enormous efficiency in the public speaking environment; also called the palace of memories or “loci” method, which in Latin means “places” or “locations.” Our publication aims to carry out an innovative and in-depth methodological and pedagogical review of the orator’s walk technique. A new version of 2.0 allows a much deeper and more efficient application. Which aims to display infinite and imaginative, pedagogical scenarios of concentration and memory for the speaker, incorporating novel experiential applications in persuasive environments of live communication.
The Predicament of Macaque Conservation in Malaysia
Authors: Shean Choong Siew , Armiladiana Mohamad Mimi , Peng Tan Li , Hayati Hamdan Ruhil
Published: November 2021

Macaques are commonly found in Malaysia, with the current existing three species placed between endangered to least concern status under the IUCN Red List, namely the stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides), pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina), and the notorious long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis). The species classified under the endangered and vulnerable group are facing threats mainly from the loss of habitat. Conversely, species that are categorized as least concerned are often cited at the top of human-wildlife conflicts reports in various countries, although they too are facing pressure from habitat loss. There are different methods employed to control the fast-growing population of these species, calling for different levels of investment in terms of resources. It is of great interest to understand the disparities between these species, as they are able to adapt to environmental changes and some find ways to survive in alternative localities, including urban areas. The proximity of macaques to human dwellings raises a public health concern through the transmission of zoonotic diseases. More scientific studies are imperative in order to further understand the needs of these animals for continued survival and co-existence with humans and other animals in the ecosystem. Urgent efforts must be taken to preserve the macaque’s natural habitats while creating the public awareness on the predicament of these species. The focus should be on human-wildlife conflicts todispute the existing false impression that all macaques are on equal ground and abundance in numbers.
Virulence Factors of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli
Authors: Etefia Etefia
Published: November 2021

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strains are those that cause infections in the urinary tract. They acquired virulence factors which enable them to survive in the urinary tract and elicit pathogenicity. The virulence factors are classified into two categories: (i) bacterial cell surface virulence factors and (ii) bacteria secreted virulence factors. Adhesins, toxins and iron up-take systems are major groups of virulence factors. The variety of virulence factors of UPEC is presented in this chapter.
Campodeidae (Hexapoda: Diplura) from Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, with the description of a remarkable new genus and species
Authors: Sendra Alberto , Sánchez-García Alba , Selfa Jesús , Milko Dmitry A. , Ferreira Rodrigo Lopes
Published: November 2021

Samples collected in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan, have revealed a hitherto unknown diversity of Campodeidae (Diplura) in soil and cave habitats, including a new genus and species, Kyrgyzstancampa sanare Sendra & Ferreira gen. et sp. nov., Turkmenocampa edaphica Sendra & Sánchez-García sp. nov. and a previously recognized soil-dwelling species, Campodea (Dicampa) catalana Denis, 1930. Kyrgyzstancampa sanare Sendra & Ferreira gen. et sp. nov. was collected in the deep zone of an interesting geological and cultural cave, Ak-Turpak Cave, located near the western margin of Kadamjay District, Batken Province. This genus belongs to the subfamily Campodeinae, sharing the morphology of the pretarsus with Eutrichocampa and other related genera, but differing from them in the shape of the claws and the laminar lateral processes, in addition to its unique cupuliform organ and the macrosetal pattern on the thorax and abdomen. Turkmenocampa edaphica Sendra & Sánchez-García sp. nov. was found in humid edaphic habitats, under stones or near roots, and is morphologically and geographically very similar to the cave-dwelling species Turkmenicampa mirabilis Sendra #38; Stoev, 2017, which occurs in an isolated cave in the nearby country of Turkmenistan.
Financing food system transformation: insights from global climate projects
Authors: Chaudbury Abrar , Hasnain Saher
Published: November 2021

Climate change poses unprecedented and complex challenges to global food systems. Critical vulnerabilities, continuing inequalities, and unsustainability have demonstrated that food systems need significant intervention in order to deliver safe, just, and healthy food for all, against the backdrop of a changing climate. Innovative interventions and effective financing are needed across the food system to achieve these grand ambitions. While there is recognition of a systems approach in the face of complex issues such as climate change, interventions and financing mechanisms have historically focused narrowly on production or specific sectors within food and related systems. Given the diverse array of stresses and shocks, this approach will not achieve the desired paradigm shifts necessary to secure global food systems and meet the Paris Agreement climate targets. Through a comprehensive review of projects funded through the Green Climate Fund (GCF), this paper shows that paradigm shifting interventions can benefit from a food systems perspective by moving beyond specific sectors and activities and delivering outcomes across the socio-economic and environmental spheres. Climate change and food system challenges are complex and necessitate system approaches, and financing instruments need to be designed and structured with systemic complexity in mind.
The role of civil society organisations in climate change governance: lessons from Quintana Roo, Mexico
Authors: Baker Susan , Ayala-Orozco B�rbara , Garc�a-Frapolli Eduardo
Published: November 2021

To examine the role of civil society organisations (CSOs), including non-governmental environmental organisations, in climate governance, a case study approach in the coastal zone of Quintana Roo, Mexico is utilised. Focus groups with key stakeholders, in-depth face-to-face, and online interviews were employed to examine key actor perceptions of climate change risk and their involvement in climate governance, across scale. Participation by CSOs is shaped by a variety of factors, including constitutional arrangements, regulatory regimes, administrative traditions and structures, and a wider set of beliefs about moral responsibility and the exercise of civic duty. CSO participation across multilevel governance scales provides an array of inputs to help address climate vulnerabilities in the coastal zone of Quintana Roo. Especially under conditions of weak administrative capacity and corrupt government, certain enabling institutional conditions are needed. This creates complex contexts in which CSOs emerge, networks develop, alliances are formed, and barriers to effective participation endure.
Association of sleep quality with insulin resistance in obese or overweight subjects
Authors: Hashemipour Sima , Ghorbani Azam , Khashayar Atoosa , Olfati Hamideh
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Obesity or overweight are two factors associated with insulin resistance (IR). There are limited studies with regard to the role of some non-traditional factors such as sleep quality in level of IR in obese individuals. The current study aimed at investigating the association of sleep quality with IR in overweight or obese people.

Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 612 obese or overweight participants of the Qazvin metabolic disease study (QMDS) were evaluated. Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and compared between two groups of participants with and without IR.

Results: Our findings showed that the total score of sleep quality in the IR group was significantly lower than that in the non-insulin resistant group (8.78±2.78 vs. 8.13±2.70, p=0.008). After adjustment, each unit increase of the sleep latency and subjective sleep quality scores was associated with a 1.23 and 1.33 times increased risk of IR, respectively (p<0.05).

Conclusion: In the obese or overweight people, sleep quality is associated with IR.
Cellulose Ether-Based Liquid Crystal Materials: Review Article
Authors: Basta Altaf H. , Lotfy Vivian F. , Micky Jehane A. , Salem Aya M.
Published: November 2021

The development of liquid crystal materials via nanotechnology has become an interesting subject of research in optical material chemistry. One of the significant nanomaterials is cellulose-based nanoparticles. In this review article, we highlighted the classification of liquid crystal materials (LCs), and types of cellulose-NPs and their characterization as LCs materials. Finally, we present our promising data on the synergistic effect of cellulose-NPs on liquid crystal behavior of ethyl cellulose- and hydroxypropyl cellulose- nanocomposites.
Control integral del PRRSv mediante el concepto de las 5 fases: revisión crítica
Authors: Sala Echave Ruben , López-Úbeda Rebeca , Ramis Guillermo , Hernández Caravaca Iván
Published: November 2021

El Síndrome Reproductivo y Respiratorio Porcino (PRRSV) es una enfermedad viral que causa importantes pérdidas económicas y productivas, afectando la reproducción en cerdas gestantes, la calidad del semen en verracos y, ocasionando enfermedad respiratoria en lechones en transición y cebo, reduciendo el crecimiento de los cerdos y provocando un aumento de la mortalidad. Este síndrome cuenta con diversas cepas patógenas, muchas de ellas no incluidas en las actuales vacunas. En consecuencia, los cerdos nunca estarán completamente protegidos frente a esta enfermedad, debido a la capacidad permanente de recombinación y mutación propia del virus. El proceso de las 5 fases surge fruto de la experiencia y la búsqueda de desarrollar metodologías que unifiquen criterios y herramientas de diagnóstico, prevención y bioseguridad para el control de esta enfermedad. En conclusión, la plataforma de las 5 fases hace posible el abordaje en conjunto de la enfermedad, sirviendo como herramienta integral de utilidad para el control exitoso de esta enfermedad.

Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome is a viral disease, which causes important economic and productive losses, affecting reproduction in pregnant sows, semen quality in boars and, causing respiratory disease in growing and fattening piglets, reducing pig growth and causing increased mortality. This syndrome is caused by several pathogenic strains, many of which are not included in current vaccines. Consequently, pigs will never be completely protected against this disease, due to the permanent recombination and mutation capacity of the virus. The five-phase process is the result of experience and the search to develop methodologies that unify criteria and tools for diagnosis, prevention and biosecurity for the control of this disease. In conclusion, the 5-phases platform makes it possible to approach the disease as a whole, providing it as an integral tool for success on this disease.
Ensino da segurança do paciente na enfermagem: revisão integrativa
Authors: Ruth Ruth Cardoso Rocha , Bezerra Maria Augusta Rocha , Martins Brenda de Meneses Barbosa , Nunes Benevina Maria Vilar Teixeira
Published: November 2021

seguridad del paciente en la Enfermería.Metodología: Revisión integrativa de la literatura, realizada en las bases de datos: LILACS, MEDLINE, BDENF, IBECS, CINAHL, Web of Science y SCOPUS.Resultados: Se seleccionaron 11 artículos publicados a partir de 2007, predominantemente en los Estados Unidos, descriptivos y de intervención, cuya estrategia para enseñanza de seguridad del paciente en la enfermería más utilizada fue la simulación y, en una investigación, el método del aprendizaje basado en el problema.Conclusión: La enseñanza sobre seguridad del paciente en la enfermería ha sido realizada en la mayoría de las veces por medio de simulación, pero es poco difundido en Brasil. Por lo tanto, es fundamental la inclusión de esta temática en las matrices curriculares de Enfermería desde el inicio del curso y el uso de métodos y estrategias robustos de enseñanza.

Objective: To identify scientific evidence in the literature on how the teaching of patient safety takes place in Nursing.Methodology: It was an integrative review of the literature conducted in the following databases: LILACS, MEDLINE, BDENF, IBECS, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Scopus.Results: 11 articles published from 2007 were selected, predominantly in the United States, descriptive and of intervention type, in which the most papers used strategy for teaching patient safety in Nursing was simulation and in research, the problem-based learning method.Conclusion: Teaching patient safety in Nursing has been carried out most of the time through simulation, but it remains little-known in Brazil. Therefore, it is essential to include this topic in Nursing curricular programs from the beginning of the course and the use of strong teaching methods and strategies.

Objetivo: Identificar na literatura evidências científicas sobre como é realizado o ensino de segurança do paciente na Enfermagem. Metodologia: Revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados: LILACS, MEDLINE, BDENF, IBECS, CINAHL, Web of Science e SCOPUS. Resultados: Foram selecionados 11 artigos publicados a partir de 2007, predominantemente nos Estados Unidos, descritivos e de intervenção, cuja estratégia para o ensino de segurança do paciente na Enfermagem mais utilizada foi a simulação e em uma pesquisa o método da aprendizagem baseada em problema. Conclusão: O ensino sobre segurança do paciente na Enfermagem tem sido realizado na maioria das vezes por meio de simulação, mas é pouco difundido no Brasil. Portanto, é fundamental a inclusão desta temática nas matrizes curriculares de Enfermagem desde o início do curso e uso de métodos e estratégias robustos de ensino.
Nursing triage in acute stroke
Authors: Rodríguez Vico Araceli , Sánchez Hernández Fernando
Published: November 2021

En las ultimas décadas, el papel de la enfermería en el triaje y cribado de pacientes en los servicios de urgencias y emergencias, tanto en el entorno prehospitalario como sobre todo en los hospitales, es esencial e indiscutible. Con el objetivo de analizar el triaje realizado por enfermería para detectar los pacientes con ictus agudo, y llegado el caso mejorarlo, se ha realizado un estudio retrospectivo de las presentaciones cardinales del ictus, la escala del Instituto Nacional de la Salud de Estados Unidos, y la escala modificada de Rankin, aplicadas en el set del triaje por enfermería en el Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, durante el período comprendido entre los años 2016 y 2019, ambos inclusive. El total de historias clínicas analizadas ha sido de 1572. El análisis está centrado en la fiabilidad, evaluado por enfermería, de la presentación cardinal del ictus agudo, y de las dos escalas, frente a los algoritmos tradicionales rápidos de detección del ictus, en particular el método FAST, y la escala de Cincinnati. Nuestro estudio demuestra que son varias las presentaciones clínicas que escapan a las escalas rápidas, por lo que es esencial ampliar los métodos de triaje del ictus agudo realizados por enfermería, con el fin de evitar retardos en la detección y el tratamiento definitivo (enfermedad tiempo-dependiente). Así pues, la identificación ampliada de las presentaciónes cardinales, junto con el uso de escalas más detalladas aplicadas por enfermería entrenada, se muestran como herramientas muy útiles de detección del ictus agudo.

In recent decades, the role of nursing in triage and screening of patients in emergency services, both in prehospital environment and especially in hospitals, is essential and indisputable. In order to analyze the triage carried out by nursing to detect patients with acute stroke, and if necessary improve it, a retrospective study was carried out of the cardinal presentations of stroke, the scale of the National Institute of Health of the United States, and the modified Rankin scale, applied in the nursing triage set at the Salamanca University Hospital, during the period between 2016 and 2019, both inclusive. The total number of clinical records analyzed was 1572. The analysis is focused on the reliability, evaluated by nursing, of the cardinal presentations of acute stroke, and of the two scales, compared to the traditional rapid algorithms for stroke detection, in particular the FAST method, and the Cincinnati scale. Our study shows that there are several clinical presentations that escape the rapid scales, so it is essential to expand the triage methods of acute stroke carried out by nursing, in order to avoid delays in detection and definitive treatment (time-dependent disease). Thus, the expanded identification of cardinal presentations, together with the use of more detailed scales applied by trained nurses, appear to be very useful tools for the detection of acute stroke.
A SYSTEMS THINKING CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR VALUE CREATION IN THE AFRICAN CEMENT MARKET
Authors: Meyer Johan , Pretorius Leon
Published: November 2021

Cement is the world’s most important building material, and it has made Africa, as an emerging market, dependent on the cement industry as a critical tool to promote economic infrastructure growth. Today’s challenging economic climate has also made cement producers increasingly dependent on specialists to upgrade, modernise, and maintain their operations. The objective of this research was to evaluate how engineering service organisations operating in Africa currently conduct their business with these cement producers. The research also showed that the literature on systems engineering does not make full use of value engineering concepts. The study identified this lack of collaboration, and proposed a new value engineering systems model that can be used to promote and strengthen the use of engineering services and products in the African cement industry.
A MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS APPROACH TO PALLET SELECTION: DEVELOPMENT OF A MATERIAL-OF-CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION MODEL
Authors: Chama Chama , Harding Kevin , Mulopo Jean , Chego Paul
Published: November 2021

Although pallets have traditionally been constructed from wood, there has been a shift towards making them from plastic and other composite materials. Subsequently, the storage and transportation industry has been inundated with questions about ‘the best’ pallet material type in relation to a supply chain. In addition, in a rapidly changing global manufacturing and storage environment, industry players have difficulty justifying the high capital cost of adopting new state-of-the-art pallets. This paper seeks to build a model to identify the best pallet material-of-construction (MOC) as perceived by the end consumer. The approach used for this was based on different stages of building an assistive multi-criteria decision model. This included modelling the decision framework using the analytic hierarchy process and undertaking an independent case study as the baseline for the modelling.
MODELING OF SELF–HEALING MATERIALS AND FITTING PARAMETERS PROCEDURE
Authors: Petrović Dejan , Obradović Milica , Radović Miloš , Jovanović Aleksandar , Jovanović Snežana , Baloš Daniel , Kojić Miloš , Filipović Nenad
Published: November 2021

The surface defects of the material are difficult to detect and difficult to repair. A big challenge in materials science is to design „smart“ synthetic systems that can re-establish the continuity and integrity of the damaged area. Recent research of the nanocontainers with the process of self-healing materials promises a good avenue for new smart nanocoating interfaces. We use continuum modeling approach to investigate coating substrates that contain nanoscale defects with healing agents. Here we use Finite Element Method (FEM) with different diffusivity and fluxes. The fitting procedure from simulations is performed to determine diffusion coefficient and the diameter of nanocontainers to match experimental results. We also show the risk map from the calculations of the creepage and coverage.
ACTIVE INSULATION – VARIATION OF TROMBE WALL
Authors: Vučenović Siniša M. , Fodor Kristina , Gut Imre , Šetrajčić Jovan P.
Published: November 2021

Trombe wall, which has been proposed in 1960s, became interesting nowadays as a method for additional heating of buildings. The main problem of the Trombe wall is the fact that this type of wall is a passive element. There have been attempts at solving this problem by introducing various active models of insulation. This paper presents a model of active insulation of buildings, whereby the control of insulation is achieved by a bridging method. The model is simulated in MatLab under conditions of non-stationary heat conduction, that exist in real conditions. We have calculated the effects of different combinations of layers of insulation and load-bearing walls and their thickness, on the temperature distribution, both inside the insulation system-load-bearing wall and the air temperature inside the building. We examined the time lag of air temperature inside the building in relation to the outside air temperature, i.e. thermal inertia of such systems.
STUDY OF OPERATING MODES OF A STAND-ALONE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Authors: Platikanov Stoyo , Yovchev Milko
Published: November 2021

Photovoltaic power supply of street lighting has been developing rapidly in recent years. A stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) system supplying light-emitting diode (LED) outdoor luminaires has been constructed in the Technical University of Gabrovo. A PV-LED system consists of a PV module, a storage battery, a solar controller, a LED lamp and a system for remote visualization of operating modes. Working processes for optimization of the night operating mode of LED luminaire have been studied. Data on electrical energy stored by the battery and consumed for lighting have been presented.
NATIONAL BUILDING TYPOLOGY AS A SOURCE FOR AN ADEQUATE REHABILITATION POLICY
Authors: Ignjatović Dušan , Ćuković Ignjatović Nataša , Jovanović Popović Milica
Published: November 2021

Serbia’s Law on Planning and Building has imposed the topics of energy efficiency in building sector, requiring adequate policy making and providing a starting point for improvement of the current situation in this field. Considering the fact that there are more than 3.200.000 housing units without any statistical classification a need arose for establishing a national building typology as a starting point for further decision making and appropriate activities definition regarding the existing housing stock. After joining EU TABULA (Typology Approach for Building Stock Energy Assessment) project, methodologies and approaches of the European countries have been analysed providing a common experience, at the same illustrating a need for identification and classification of local characteristics. In order to obtain adequate data a comprehensive survey has been conducted, providing a starting point for creation of typology. The National Typology has identified typical “model” buildings and defined the levels of improvement ranging from standard (according to the current law) to the low-energy level. The paper explains the methodology, procedures and local characteristics of the process and gives an insight in the activity describing the problems and potentials of the approach.
NANOTECHNOLOGY MATERIALS FOR SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION
Authors: Pelemiš Svetlana , Hut Igor
Published: November 2021

Nanotechnology is a common word these days, although only 15 years ago it was a quite obscure term used almost exclusively in scientific community. It is a fact that nanotechnology is widely present today with numerous applications, especially regarding novel materials. This is a technology that draws a lot of attention not only in the scientific community but also among investors, governments and industry. There is a great deal of expectations connected with it and especially, amongst others, concerning sustainable energy production. This paper briefly explores some of possible implementations of nanotechnology for new and improved energy conversion methods, considering a need for this to be done without doing harm to our environment. Focus is placed on advanced photovoltaic and hydrogen production technology.
Analysis of landscape areas on the territory of secondary school #19 of the city of Yoshkar-Ola
Authors: Anisimova Mariya Aleksandrovna
Published: November 2021

The research object is the territory of the secondary school #19 of the city of Yoshkar-Ola. The topicality of the research is determined by the necessity to reconstruct the existing landscape areas on this territory. For the project “The reconstruction of landscaped areas and improvements on the territory of the secondary school #19”, the authors have reviewed the landscaped areas. The analysis uses complete enumeration based on mensurational description. During the analysis, the authors defined species, taxonomic characteristics, sanitary and hygienic and esthetic values of each taxon. 290 woody plants were examined. Based on the acquired data, the authors analyzed the current landscaped areas on the territory and formulated the following conclusions: the density of plantations is much lower than the recommended values; the authors noticed only the traces of a green fence. However, the average values of the sanitary condition are 2 and 1, which means that the landscaped areas are in a good condition, and the species composition is in line with recommendations. Due to the fact that the school territory radius is 2 km, the condition of landscaped areas requires special attention. The scientific novelty of the research is determined by the fact that the landscaped areas on territory in question need to be reconstructed.   
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF FORMATION OF MOTIVATIVE READINESS FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES OF COURSES OF MILITARY UNIVERSITIES OF THE ROSGVARDIA
Authors:   Perm Military Institute of National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Lymarev V.N.
Published: November 2021

The problem of training a modern graduate of a specialist in a military educational institution from the point of view of the motivational component is discussed. The main theoretical aspects of the formation of motivational readiness for professional activity of cadets of military universities of the Russian Guard are described. The psychological readiness of cadets is presented as a socio-psychological phenomenon. The elements that make up the structure of motivational readiness of students of military universities are revealed, external and internal motives for the formation of readiness are proposed. The main reasons for the relevance of the study are revealed, possible options for increasing the effectiveness of cadets’ motivational readiness are proposed.