bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Self-determination and inclusion: The role of Canadian principals in catalysing inclusive-positive practices
Authors: MacCormack Jeffrey William Harris , Sider Steve , Maich Kimberly , Specht Jacqueline Ann
Published: April 2021

While the placement of students with complex learning needs in Canadian classrooms may be mandated in policy, the development of inclusive-positive practices requires direct, and at times delicate, support and encouragement from principal teams. Without genuine engagement and buy-in from teachers and school staff, students in inclusive classrooms may not find meaningful opportunities in those spaces. Often, it falls on principals to be leaders of attitudes and practices so that inclusive school communities can thrive. Fortunately, the framework of self-determination theory provides a path by which principals can catalyse attitudinal changes (autonomy), best practices (competences), and enriched community relationships (relatedness). This study includes the questionnaire responses of 275 principals (and vice principals) from six provinces in Canada. Of those 275 participants, 46 principals also participated in interviews. The findings of this study suggest that affecting attitudinal changes requires specific and comprehensive practices. Principals also need to model inclusive-positive attitudes in their behaviour and practice. Finally, the careful curation and maintenance of relationships is a necessary for the well-being of the school communities. Implications for principal practice and school well-being are included.
The Core components of three functions of clinical supervision in undergraduate medical education during a clinical course
Authors: Ahmady Soleiman , Seidi Masoumeh
Published: April 2021

Objective: Attending physicians must holistically consider medical trainees. The quality control aspects of clinical practices and skills development as well as increase in traineesâ€™ knowledge and alleviated stress. Current clinical supervision does not meet the needs of trainees. This study aimed to identify the components of functions of clinical supervision in (UGM). The process of the literature review was implemented in five phases following the method developed by Carnwell and Daly. The scope of the review was limited to clinical supervision of medical trainees and the functions of clinical supervision models.

Methods: Using the keywords in combination and separately, were searched in the databases of PubMed, ERIC, Scopus, and WOS from 1970 to 2019.

Results: A total number of 49 documents (Policy /Guideline/ Standard) and 19 articles (functions of clinical supervision) were obtained.

Conclusion: To make efforts to empower attending physicians in the clinical supervision functions and these functions be simultaneously applied for trainees supervision.
Association between Microalbuminuria and MYH9 Gene Polymorphisms in Hypertensive Iraqi Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Jasim Alaa Fahem , Al-Tuâ€™ma Fadhil Jawad , Faisal Dhafir Abdul-Mahdi
Published: April 2021

Objective: The presented work aimed to study the correlation between micro-albuminuria and MYH9 (TËƒC) (rs3752462) gene polymorphisms in metabolic syndrome of Iraqi patients.

Methods: This study was a cross - sectional study. Sample size was 140 persons of both gender selected randomly between 1st , April. , 2019 to 15th, Aug. , 2020. They are divided into two groups, 80 with metabolic syndrome patients and 60 with control groups subdivided into another two groups: 30 persons with obese and 30 persons without obese. The distribution of sample according to the gender, the number of males had metabolic syndrome were (47) and female (33), but in obese healthy control the number of males were (19) and female (11), while in non-obese healthy control the number of males were (15) and female (15). The age groups were ranged between (40-60) years. Typing of MYH9 was performed by refractory mutation system-polymerase chain reaction (ARMS-PCR). The current study was performed to investigate the SNPs that affected MYH9 gene which was (TËƒC) (rs3752462).

Results: There was a significant difference between blood sugar, HbA1c, total cholesterol, TG, VLDL-C, LDL-C, blood urea, micro-albuminuria, BMI and HOMA-IR in metabolic syndrome patients as compared with healthy control groups (P â‰¤ 0.01). The significant result (P â‰¤ 0.01) were appeared between (TT) for MYH9 genotype patients and obese control with biochemical parameters (Blood glucose, HbA1c, TC, TG, VLDL-C and LDL-C). The correlation between (TT) SNP for MYH9 genotype patients and non - obese control with biochemical parameters is significant result (P â‰¤ 0.01 and P â‰¤ 0.05)  (Blood glucose, HbA1c, insulin, TC, TG, VLDL-C, LDL-C, urea and micro-albuminuria). The significant result (P â‰¤ 0.01 and P â‰¤ 0.05) were appeared between (CT) for MYH9 genotype patients and obese control with biochemical parameters (Blood glucose, HbA1c, TC, TG and VLDL-C) respectively.

Conclusion: There is a significant difference between blood glucose, HbA1c, total cholesterol, TG, VLDL-C, LDL-C, blood urea, micro-albuminuria, BMI and HOMA-IR in metabolic syndrome patients and healthy control groups (P â‰¤ 0.01). Also a significant result (P â‰¤ 0.01) obtained between (TT) for MYH9 genotype patients and obese and non-obese control with some biochemical parameters. (P â‰¤ 0.01 and P â‰¤ 0.05). The significant result (P â‰¤ 0.01 and P â‰¤ 0.05) appear between (CT) for MYH9 genotype patients and obese control with some biochemical parameters.
Integrasi Nilai-nilai Tauhid pada Pelajaran Sains bagi Siswa Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu
Authors: Basri Hasan
Published: April 2021

Abstract

The development of Islamic education in Indonesia was marked by the emergence and growth of Integrated Islamic schools. The term ‘integrated’ existed in order to counter the dichotomous education mindset. One example of such integrated schools is NurulIshlah Integrated Islamic Primary School (SD IT Nurul Ishlah), an alternative educational institution that combines various disciplineswith religion in order to eradicate the dichotomy in science. This study aimed to investigate the model, strategy, and obstacles of the integration of tawheed (monotheistic) values in the science lesson about the solar system. The study was a qualitative study, with the object of study being the integration of tawheed values in science lessons at SD IT NurulIshlah Banda Aceh. Data were collected by observation, interview, and documentation. The analysis was done by interpreting the collected data from which the conclusions were drawn.The results of the study showed that the integration of tawheed values in science learning about the solarsystemused the integrated model, as both kauniyah (natural phenomena) and qauliyah (the Qur’an) aspects were combined. The integration also employed several strategies during learning, including lecture, question and answer, assignment (recitation), discussion, and group work. On the other hand, the integration faced some obstacles in science learningwhich further became a reflection for the science teachers, such as the difficulty in finding thetawheed values that were truly relevant with the scientific concepts or materials, especially about the solarsystem, even though each teacher has been provided with examples of integrated Qur’anic and Hadith values from the educator team.
Histone acetylation regulates the expression of genes involved in worker reproduction and lifespan in the ant Temnothorax rugatulus
Authors: Choppin Marina , Feldmeyer Barbara , Foitzik Susanne
Published: April 2021

In insect societies, the queen monopolizes reproduction while workers
perform tasks such as brood care or foraging. Queen loss leads to ovary
development and lifespan extension in workers from many ants. However,
the underlying molecular mechanisms of this phenotypic plasticity remain
unclear. Recent studies highlight the importance of epigenetics in
regulating plastic traits in social insects. We investigated the role of
histone acetylation in the regulation of worker reproduction in the ant
Temnothorax rugatulus. We removed queens from their colonies to
induce worker fecundity, and either fed workers with chemical inhibitors
of histone acetylation (C646), deacetylation (Trichostatin A), or the
solvent (DMSO) as control. We monitored worker number for six weeks
after which we assessed ovary development and sequenced fat body mRNA.
Workers survived better in queenless colonies and developed their
ovaries after queen removal in control colonies as expected, but not in
colonies treated with chemical inhibitors. Both inhibitors affected gene
expression, although the inhibition of histone acetylation using C646
influenced the expression of more genes with immunity, fecundity, and
longevity functionalities. Interestingly, these C646-treated workers
shared many upregulated genes with infertile workers from queenright
colonies. We also identified one gene with antioxidant properties
commonly downregulated in infertile workers from queenright colonies and
both C646 and TSA-treated workers from queenless colonies. Our results
indicate that histone acetylation is involved in the molecular
regulation of worker reproduction and lifespan, and thus point to an
important role of histone modifications in modulating phenotypic
plasticity of life history traits in social insects.
AMEAÇAS À INDEPENDÊNCIA DO AUDITOR: UMA ANÁLISE A PARTIR DA PERCEPÇÃO DE AUDITORES INDEPENDENTES EM CONSONÂNCIA A NBC PA 290
Authors: Morás Vania Regina , Souza Taciana Rodrigues de , Cunha Paulo Roberto da
Published: April 2021

O objetivo da pesquisa é identificar como os auditores independentes se comportam diante de situações de ameaças em relação a sua independência, conforme a NBC PA 290 (R2) do Conselho Federal de Contabilidade (CFC). Para tanto, realizou pesquisa descritiva, de levantamento e com abordagem quantitativa. A amostra compreende 45 auditores independentes e o instrumento de coleta de dados é constituído por um questionário com 17 assertivas, sendo 7 de caracterização da amostra e 10 casos que caracterizam ameaças e não ameaças à independência do auditor, conforme NBC PA 290 (R2). Os dados foram analisados mediante estatística descritiva e por meio da entropia informacional. Os resultados demonstram que uma parte significativa dos auditores tem uma percepção equivocada quanto às ameaças à independência do auditor. Quando analisados os casos em que consta a ameaça à independência, constatou-se maior assertividade dos respondentes. Os destaques foram o caso 4 com 97,78% de identificação de ameaças, o caso 7 com 88,89% e o caso 8 com 82,24% com alguma ameaça identificada pelos auditores. Estes casos referem-se a ameaças de interesse próprio, de auto revisão ou de familiaridade. Os resultados elucidam a necessidade do constante monitoramento e observância às possibilidades de ameaça à independência do auditor, visto que, diferentes stakeholders utilizam o resultado final da auditoria para acompanhamento ou tomada de decisão.
A ADOÇÃO DE HEDGE ACCOUNTING E A PERSISTÊNCIA DOS RESULTADOS DIVULGADOS PELOS BANCOS EM ATUAÇÃO NO MERCADO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Feitosa Weven da Silva Viana da Fonseca , Galdi Fernando Caio , Hartwig Andréia
Published: April 2021

O presente trabalho buscou analisar se o fato de os bancos em atuação no mercado brasileiro adotarem os critérios de avaliação e registro contábil de operações de hedge conforme estabelecidos pela Circular Bacen nº 3.082 é capaz de trazer um aumento na persistência dos seus resultados divulgados. Para tanto, após a apuração das respectivas datas de adoção do Hedge Accounting (HA), os dados foram divididos entre dois momentos: antes e após a adoção de HA. Utilizando diferentes métricas de desempenho foram estimados os coeficientes da regressão de persistência, sendo que, para cada variável dependente (métricas de desempenho), os coeficientes foram estimados para os períodos “com HA” e “sem HA”. Ressalta-se ainda que foi utilizado duas regressões distintas, sendo uma com defasagem de um mês para os dados, e outra considera defasagem de doze meses. Os resultados apontam que os coeficientes dos períodos “com adoção de HA” se mostraram superiores aos de períodos “sem adoção de HA”, indo ao encontro da hipótese desta pesquisa. A única exceção, com relação aos dados com defasagem anual, se deu pelo fato de o Teste T apontar ausência de significância do coeficiente de inclinação alusivo à métrica Resultado líquido para o período sem HA. Diante disto, pode-se sugerir que a adoção de tais critérios por parte dos bancos é capaz de aumentar a persistência dos dados contábeis divulgados.
ANÁLISE DA RELAÇÃO ENTRE A PERSPECTIVA DE SERVIÇOS DE NÃO AUDITORIA E A QUALIDADE DA AUDITORIA EXTERNA EM EMPRESAS BRASILEIRAS DE CAPITAL ABERTO
Authors: Nardi Paula Carolina Ciampaglia , Duarte Caio , Silva Ricardo Luiz Menezes da
Published: April 2021

As empresas de auditoria possuem um papel importante para os investidores, ao ter a capacidade de reduzir a assimetria de informações entre empresas e usuários da informação contábil. No entanto, quando as auditorias fornecem outros serviços aos seus clientes, como os serviços de não auditoria (SNA), a independência e a qualidade do trabalho do auditor podem se tornar duvidosas. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho procurou verificar qual a relação entre a realização da expectativa futura de SNA e a qualidade da auditoria. Para isso, foram utilizados os accruals discricionários, via modelo Jones modificado e KS, para capturar o gerenciamento de resultado, variável representativa da perda da qualidade de auditoria. Por meio da análise de dados dispostos em painel das empresas brasileiras de capital aberto, no período de 2010 a 2015, o estudo encontrou evidências significativas de que a realização de expectativa futura de prestação dos SNA impacta negativamente a qualidade do serviço de auditoria. Este estudo contribui para a discussão sobre o tema no Brasil, pouco explorado se comparado com as pesquisas nacionais. Permite aos órgãos reguladores obter mais fundamentações para basear as regulações sobre o tema, e assim garantir maior qualidade no processo de auditoria, via informações livre de viés e tendenciosidade. Sinaliza aos investidores sobre a importância de acompanhar o volume e a existência de perspectivas de SNA nas empresas que pretendem investir. Além disso, propõe uma reflexão sobre a atuação social e ética, no que tange a redução de custos de agência, preponderantes do profissional auditor.
RELAÇÃO ENTRE IFRS MANDATÓRIO E CRIAÇÃO DE VALOR
Authors: Mendes Johnny Silva , Rabêlo Olivan da Silva , Nakamura Wilson Toshiro , Sampaio Joelson Oliveira
Published: April 2021

Com o intuito de alcançar a convergência contábil, melhorar a comparabilidade e mensuração do valor econômico da firma, as normas IFRS - Internacional Financial Reporting Standards (Normas Internacionais de Informações Financeiras, em português), estabelecidas de forma mandatória no Brasil no ano de 2010, refletem menor custo de capital e consequente criação de valor para as firmas. O objetivo principal da pesquisa foi investigar empiricamente a relação entre IFRS mandatório e criação de valor das empresas de capital aberto não financeiras brasileiras. Foi utilizada uma amostra de empresas brasileiras regularmente negociadas na B3 (Brasil, Bolsa e Balcão) entre 2003 e 2014. O método econométrico utilizado foi diff-in-diff, que isola o efeito do IFRS por meio das características não observadas. Estimaram-se modelos com dados agrupados e painel com efeito aleatório. Para as métricas de criação de valor, foram encontrados efeitos positivos e significantes nas variáveis Q de Tobin e Market-to-Book. Os dados evidenciam que o IFRS mandatório impacta positivamente a criação de valor e mostram o aumento da qualidade nos demonstrativos financeiros.
A ATUAÇÃO DA AUDITORIA INTERNA NA GOVERNANÇA PÚBLICA: UM ESTUDO BASEADO NA VISÃO DA ALTA ADMINISTRAÇÃO DAS UNIVERSIDADES PÚBLICAS FEDERAIS BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Pinheiro Douglas Renato , Oliva Eduardo Camargo
Published: April 2021

Esta pesquisa objetivou analisar a atuação da auditoria interna na governança das universidades públicas federais brasileiras, do ponto de vista da Alta administração, composta por Reitores, Vice-Reitores, Pró-Reitores de Administração e Pró-Reitores de Planejamento. Quanto à metodologia, realizou-se uma pesquisa mista que consistiu de duas fases. Na primeira fase foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa descritiva com uma amostra de 33 universidades e, na segunda fase, uma pesquisa qualitativa, através da técnica de coleta de dados Focus Group. Os resultados apontam que a maioria da Alta administração concorda que a auditoria interna auxilia a universidade na execução de suas estratégias, possuindo uma atuação flexível e alinhada com os objetivos estratégicos da instituição, de forma a considerar a auditoria interna uma importante instância interna de apoio à governança da universidade.
ANÁLISE DO NÍVEL COGNITIVO DO EXAME DE SUFICIÊNCIA CONTÁBIL NA PERSPECTIVA DA TAXONOMIA DE BLOOM
Authors: Arantes Daniella Andrade , Da Silva Denise Mendes
Published: April 2021

A pesquisa tem como objetivo confrontar o nível cognitivo do Exame de Suficiência com as habilidades e competências requeridas do contador a partir dos objetivos educacionais da Taxonomia de Bloom. Para tanto, realizou-se a classificação de 569 questões de Contabilidade retiradas de 14 edições do Exame de Suficiência (2011.1 a 2017.2) de acordo com os seis níveis cognitivos da taxonomia. Adicionalmente foi realizado um processo de validação da classificação das questões que geraram dúvidas quanto ao nível cognitivo a que pertencem, composto de quatro etapas, mediante a colaboração de quatro especialistas, conhecedoras da Taxonomia de Bloom. Os dados foram submetidos à análise descritiva. Os resultados apontam que o Exame de Suficiência não está alinhado ao perfil esperado do contador e que o CFC (Conselho Federal de Contabilidade) precisa evoluir no sentido de avaliar se os bacharéis em Contabilidade no Brasil são capazes de acompanhar as práticas contábeis globais, ou seja, se os futuros profissionais contábeis possuem as habilidades e competências requeridas do contador no cenário nacional e internacional.
O PERCURSO DO CONTRATO DE LEGITIMAÇÃO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL: ANÁLISE DOS TEMAS ATRELADOS NO RELATO INTEGRADO DO BNDES
Authors: Favato Kelli Juliane , Neumann Marguit , Sanches Simone Leticia Raimundini
Published: April 2021

Os bancos de desenvolvimento atuam concedendo financiamento a projetos de longo prazo em vista ao desenvolvimento. O Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) que é o maior banco de desenvolvimento da América Latina e um dos maiores do mundo, adotou voluntariamente o Relato Integrado em 2013. Este estudo objetivou analisar quais os temas relacionados ao desenvolvimento sustentável que o BNDES tem trabalhado no Relato Integrado e realizar um levantamento biográfico com reflexões sobre o percurso das fases de mandatos políticos do banco entre as décadas de 1960 e os anos 2000. A sustentação teórica é com a ótica da Teoria da Legitimidade, acrescida da discussão sobre desenvolvimento sustentável com os fatores econômico, social e ambiental. Aplicou-se a técnica de análise de conteúdo nos relatos dos anos de 2013 a 2016. Conclui-se que o BNDES consegue atrelar capital econômico, social e ambiental, mas faltam indicadores para mensurá-los. Este estudo contribui ao inferir que o Relato Integrado pode ser uma forma comunicação do contrato de legitimação do banco com diversos stakeholders para o desenvolvimento sustentável, atrelando a missão do banco de desenvolvimento a longo prazo ainda que a sua gestão esteja relaciona aos mandatos públicos de curto prazo.
SIRT2 mediated downregulation of FOXM1 in response to TGFβ through the RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway in colon cancer
Authors: Ozden Ozkan , Park Seong-Hoon
Published: April 2021

The transcription factor forkhead box M1 (FOXM1) is frequently upregulated in many solid tumors, including those in the colon. As a master regulator, the sirtuin (SIRT) protein family is comprised of seven nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)-dependent deacetylases/adenosine diphosphate (ADP) ribosyl transferases whose activities are associated with aging and cancer. In this study, we determined whether a cytoplasmic member of SIRTs, SIRT2, influences the expression of oncogenic FOXM1 in colon cancer in vitro. The association of SIRT2 and FOXM1 were analyzed using SIRT2 knockout mouse embryonic fibroblasts and SIRT2 knocked-down and overexpressing HCT116 colon cancer cell lines. Cell lines were treated with 10 ng/mL transforming growth factor-beta (TGFR) for 24 h. SIRT2 could downregulate FOXM1 through the TGF? mitogen-activated protein kinase (RAF-MEK-ERK) signaling pathway in genetically altered mouse embryonic fibroblasts and colon cancer cell lines. The indirect association between SIRT2 and FOXM1 through TGF? may be important because activators or inhibitors of SIRT2 could provide a potential approach to downregulate FOXM1 in gastrointestinal cancers.
The dynamic two-echelon MSW disposal system study under uncertainty in smart city
Authors: Dai Feng , Nie Gui-Hua , Yi Chen
Published: April 2021

The municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal system is the key for building the smart city. In the MSW disposal system, the MSW is allocated among the disposal plants in the first echelon, and then the derivatives (incineration residues and RDF) are allocated between residues disposal plants and markets in the second echelon. In the two-echelon optimal allocation of MSW disposal system, two objectives, cost and environmental impact, should be considered. Considering the uncertainty in the MSW disposal system, this paper constructs a grey fuzzy multi-objective two-echelon MSW allocation model. The model is divided into two sub models and the expected value sorting method is applied to solve the model. The proposed model successfully was applied to a real case in Huangshi, China. The numerical experiments showed RDF technology has advantages on both cost and environmental impact comparing to other disposal technology on disposing MSW.
CONCEPÇÕES DE UM GRUPO DE ALUNOS DO IFPR SOBRE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Muniz de Oliveira Camila , Valentim da Silva Higor , Vayne Alves Dias Néryla
Published: April 2021

Neste trabalho, buscamos analisar concepções sobre o processo de ensino e de aprendizagem de um grupo de alunos do ensino médio técnico do IFPR. Consideramos que a vivência oportunizada pela formação escolar é fundamental para a compreensão da relevância dos conhecimentos formais e importância da construção desses saberes na vida do sujeito, de modo que as vivências oportunizadas nos processos formativos influenciam a concepção dos estudantes a respeito da importância da aprendizagem ao longo da vida. A pesquisa, de natureza qualitativa, fez uso do questionário aberto como instrumento de coleta de dados. Nossos resultados indicam que os estudantes que compartilham uma formação ampla e sólida, possuem uma concepção de aprendizagem relacionada não só à aquisição de conhecimentos, mas ao uso desses conhecimentos para a vida e atuação em sociedade, visando mormente ao desenvolvimento da autonomia. Visão que se afasta de uma formação estagnada, destinada apenas à aprovação nas avaliações.
Sexual dimorphism of viscerocranium-A logistic model
Authors: Peixoto Lucas del Vigna , Gomes Stefany de Lima , Barbieri Ana Amelia , Groppo Francisco Carlos , Martins Schmidt Cristhiane , Ulbricht Viviane , Sassi Carlos , Bedran de Castro Joao Cesar , Tinoco Rachel , Daruge Junior Eduardo , Francesquini Junior Luiz
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Sex estimates are generally based on the evaluation of qualitative and quantitative aspects of anatomic structures, however, the latter has better reproducibility and reliability. Objective: Aiming to evaluate the viscerocranium as a tool for sexual prediction and verify the possibility of creation of a logistic regression model for sexual prediction. Materials and Methods: 167 craniums - 100 male and 67 female between 22 and 85 years old from a Brazilian university´s Biobank - were evaluated. Results: It was observed that of the measures carried out were presented as sexually dimorphic, except for the measures of the right frontozygomatic point – right zygion; left frontozygomatic point – left zygion. Besides, it was possible to create a logistic regression model Sex = [logits/Sex = -24.5 + (0.20 * Nasion - Naso spine) + (0.18 * Right zygion - Naso spine)]. Conclusion: It was concluded that the measures of the viscerocranium present themselves as a factor of sexual dimorphism and the quantitative method developed was 81.4% accurate.
Elementos fundamentais para o design de jogos digitais com o foco no treino de competências e habilidades de estudantes com transtorno do espectro autista: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Silva Araújo Gisele , Seabra Junior Manoel Osmar
Published: April 2021

Os jogos digitais como recursos de tecnologia assistiva têm apresentado significativos resultados em meio à educação inclusiva, no que se espera de estímulos e respostas nas intervenções pedagógicas com estudantes com Transtorno do Espectro Autista. Neste estudo, o objetivo foi identificar e analisar os elementos fundamentais, apontados pela literatura nacional e internacional, para o design de jogos digitais com o foco no treino de competências e na aquisição de novas habilidades por estudantes com autismo. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática de literatura (fruto de uma dissertação de mestrado), delineada em três etapas: planejamento; condução e sistematização; e análise qualitativa dos dados. As buscas, realizadas com o suporte de protocolos de planejamento, condução, categorização e checagem, nas bases de dados Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (Lilacs), Educational Resources Information Center (Eric), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Scopus e Library Information Science Tecnology (Lista), possibilitaram selecionar 20 estudos. Destes, foram extraídos 62 potenciais elementos, distribuídos nas categorias: Processamento Sensorial; Disfunção Motora; Deficiência Cognitiva; Autorregulação; e Interação Social. Com base na análise de conteúdo, concluiu-se que a mera inserção de jogos digitais na vida de estudantes com autismo não é suficiente para oportunizar o treino de competências e a aquisição de novas habilidades, necessárias à sua inclusão educacional e social, mais do que isso, é preciso planejar jogos na perspectiva do codesign, considerando as especificidades e as características universais do autismo.
Vivências e memórias entre a Escola Monsenhor Lopes e a Comunidade Forte
Authors: Gomes Lopes Suzana , Leite dos Santos Silva Alexandre , Lucena de Sousa Caroline
Published: April 2021

O objetivo deste trabalho é mostrar a história da Escola Monsenhor Lopes e sua relação com a Comunidade Forte. Para isso, as vivências e memórias dessa história foram obtidas e registradas mediante documentos e entrevistas. O quadro teórico baseou-se em autores que trataram da história das instituições escolares e da Educação do Campo. A análise dos dados utilizou categorias que apresentam cronologicamente o desenvolvimento dos fatos. Os resultados da pesquisa revelaram que a escola foi importante para a escolarização da população local, constatando-se, também, sua interação com outras instituições. Contraditoriamente, ao longo do tempo, a escola tem contribuído tanto para a permanência dos sujeitos no campo como para o esvaziamento deste. Por fim, afirma-se que a Escola Monsenhor Lopes tem colaborado para o desenvolvimento local.
A Critical Evaluation of Santosh Kumar Yadav’s Research and Publication Ethics
Authors: Fasiullah S M
Published: April 2021

Research is an adventurous endeavor. It poses many challenges and difficulties. A person undertaking research needs supervision and guidance to avoid problems and successfully complete the research. A typical problem in the field of research is plagiarism. After University Grants Commission mandated universities and colleges to teach 2-credit course in “Research and Publication Ethics”, a book with the same title authored by Dr. Santosh Kumar Yadav comes as a timely guidebook for thousands of research scholars from India and beyond. This study critically evaluates the book to bring out its merits and demerits.

Yadav’s book is not only suitable for research scholars from various disciplines but also for librarians, academicians, educationists and researchers running different institutions. It explains different concepts at length and offers advice on effective implementation strategies of promoting research integrity at institutional level, minimizing plagiarism and publicizing research output for a wider reach through technological platforms. The book is extensive in information yet simple and precise in explanation.
Postfeminist Micro-Politics in Shobha De’s Novel Second Thoughts
Authors: M Dr. Aishwarya
Published: April 2021

The novel Second Thoughts deals with the story of a young middle class Bengali girl who marries a Bombay based foreign returned Bengali Boy. The story depicts the disillusionment of a married woman and an explosive tale of love and betrayal that exposes the hollowness of human relationship especially within arranged marriages. This chapter deals with the concept of Micro-Politics which is a significant dogma of postfeminism. Micro-Politics believes that there has been drastic change in the position of women in basic social relationships, within the families, workplace and other public spheres. Postfeministic notion of micro-politics is intended to provide insight into the complicated nexus of relationship and also to rethink this same concept in terms of postfeminism.
The Adah - Upheaval in Buchi Emecheta’s Second –Class Citizen
Authors: Bamarani Dr S C
Published: April 2021

Literature and the effects on the society is manifold. It provides aesthetic needs and also reconstructs the beliefs and values in the readers. The paper entitled “The Adah - Upheaval in Buchi Emecheta’s Second – Class Citizen” is an explicit presentation on the spirit of Adah. It also analyses the factors that gather her strength right from an ambitious girl to a strong, successful woman. The Adah-upheaval is the representation of the ever -glowing embers in the heart of every woman. The paper further traces the life of Adah and thereby a framework for comprehending the rise of Adah. It demonstrates the social factors that lay a hindrance and the unique individual character that keep a check to the same.
Cognitive linguistic aspects of the most important functions of language
Authors: Pesina Svetlana A. , Yusupova Lyalya G. , Pavlova Lyubov V. , Osipova Aleksandra A. , Derevskova Elena N.
Published: April 2021

A figurative fantasy function presented in the article is meant to provide a link between language and imagination by sparing consciousness copresence. The article reflects the scholars’ controversy concerning the determination of a key function of language. A communicative function of language is replaced by an adaptive one with ever increasing frequency, and language capacity is considered as a biological property of a living organism. The adaptive function of language implies the modification of the behavior of communicants such that the reality provides them with the best conditions for interaction. A communicant modifies their speech behavior, enhancing their general adaptational capacity in the surrounding. Thus, linguistic signs perform the function of orienting toward a more effective type of interpersonal interaction. The method of analytical reconstruction made it possible to obtain a systematic understanding of verbal and cogitative processes and conceptualization of semantic experience through the prism of understanding the functions of language.
Penerapan Uang Elektronik dalam Peningkatan Kepatuhan Pembayaran Pajak Bagi Wajib Pajak di Indonesia
Authors: Handono Regi
Published: April 2021

Tax payment compliance has always been a polemic in any country in the world, including in Indonesia. Indonesia applies a taxation system in the form of self-assessment in which taxpayers have full authority in carrying out their tax obligations. On the one hand, this principle is very good for the tax authorities or the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT), because it reduces their administrative costs. With taxpayers calculating, paying, and reporting their own tax obligations, DGT is on the passive side because it is only a matter of waiting for tax deposits and reports. On the other hand this also creates new problems. DGT very much depends on the honesty, willingness and level of understanding of taxpayers of their respective tax rules and obligations. The main problem with this principle is the honesty stage. Humans basically will always try with the least possible sacrifice and will try to get the maximum result or benefit. Meanwhile, tax, however its form, is still an expense that must be borne by the taxpayer. This is what causes taxpayers, to always arise reluctance to pay taxes which in the next stage is trying to find ways to reduce tax payments as small as possible. Meanwhile, the state always expects the income from the tax payments of its citizens to ensure the survival and the implementation of development as a whole. For this reason, a breakthrough is needed so that these differences in interests can reach a good common ground for all parties.
Utilization of Lime Sludge Activated by Salt in Egyptian Expansive Soil Improvement
Authors: Sharaby Carmen M. , El mashad Mohie Eldin M. , Fakhry Mona A. , Salama Marwa H.
Published: April 2021

Expansive soils are active clays which cause engineering problems all over the world. This research deals with the impact of lime sludge (LS) as industrial solid waste from sugar-cane factory and sodium chloride salt (NaCl) on engineering properties of expansive soil. In this research, an analytical study of chemical and physical properties of Egyptian expansive soil in Sixth of October City was made as a case study. The laboratory results showed improvement of chemical, microstructural properties and thus the engineering properties of this soil. The results of chemical analysis showed the ability of soil to improve pH; soil alkalinity raise to the required level of stabilization. After soil treatment, Microstructure scanning electron with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) analyses showed that new cementitious compounds are formed and soil was changed from a weak dispersed structure to strong ﬂocculated structure. It was also observed by increasing LS and NaCl concentrations the plastic limit increased and the liquid limit decreased, hence decreased plasticity index; the rate of soil free swelling is decreased due to change of expansive soil texture. Therefore, lime sludge activated by NaCl has positive effects on engineering properties of soil. By this way we protect the environment from industrial solid wastes.
Fotografía y democratización
Authors: Lapenda Agustina
Published: April 2021

En este artículo se propone desnaturalizar y problematizar el concepto de democratización de la imagen en la historia de la fotografía mediante el análisis de la construcción hegemónica y penetración cultural de la Eastman Kodak Company hacia fines del siglo xix y comienzos del xx. A partir de aproximaciones teórico-metodológicas de los estudios culturales, la sociología de la cultura y la historia de la fotografía — atravesadas por reformulaciones de la teoría marxista clásica—, se observa el modelo de producción de la compañía, su política corporativa y sus estrategias de venta junto con sus publicaciones y anuncios publicitarios de la época.
Tempestatis obsequium in principem
Authors: Zugravu Nelu
Published: April 2021

Among the sources that reflect the transformations occurred in the imperial ideology during the 3rd-4th centuries, we find the speeches uttered between 289 and 389 in official and solemn circumstances by orators from Gallia (some of them anonymous), reunited since the Antiquity in the corpus entitled Panegyrici Latini. A special place in this respect is occupied by the divine nature of the emperor. The biography on the matter is rather consistent, but we may still add to the discussion an aspect that has not been approached thus far, and that I will approach in this paper, namely the relation between the princeps and the elements of nature. The analysis of the paragraphs concerning the control over the physical universe by the sovereigns allows the emphasis on aesthetical formulas through which the orators have accentuated certain defining elements of the ideology conveyed using their discourses – the cosmocratic rulership, exceptional civilian and military powers, legitimate election, the consensus between the Court and the provincial political circles. The sections of the paper are based on these aspects: 1. Maximianus – fortitudo; fortuna; felicitas; 2. Constantius and the providentia; 3. Constantine – utilitas publica; virtus; princeps salutaris; 4. Theodosius and the meritocratic principality.
"No clangor das conchas”
Authors: Braatz João Gomes , Dias Carolina Barcellos
Published: April 2021

Analisamos aqui o som como uma parte fundamental do processo de ritualização da guerra, com foco na sociedade guerreira indiana descrita no Mahabharata, poema épico indiano que tem como pano de fundo uma guerra de proporções grandiosas. Analisando trechos selecionados da obra que narram detalhadamente as ações dos guerreiros durante o conflito, buscamos compreender a importância do som para a guerra na Antiguidade indiana traçando paralelos com outros contextos, sobretudo exemplos da cultura grega clássica, dada a semelhança pelo uso do som em atividades militares. No Mahabharata, ainda, observamos a importância do som como rito, uma maneira de estar em contato com o sagrado antes e após o combate. O som configura-se, também, como o meio de amedrontar o inimigo: o alto som das conchas sopradas pelos heróis da batalha, das batidas de tambores e dos gritos de guerra demonstram a dimensão de um exército poderoso que se mobiliza para o início da ação, e prevê o sucesso no combate.
Empirical Study of the Implementation of Certain Budgeting Concepts in Manufacturing Companies in Serbia
Authors: Nikodijević Marija , Novićević Blagoje , Rogan Milovan
Published: April 2021

The basic indicators of manufacturing industry’s level of development are still at an unenviable level, although it provides the majority of tradable goods of Serbian economy and has the most significant share in gross domestic product. This state of the manufacturing industry in Serbia is the result of an unstable macroeconomic environment and institutional insecurity, as well as an inadequate management approach in companies of this sector. Taking into account the situation, there is an obvious need to change management approach in these companies, which includes improving their budgeting processes and systems. Budgeting, as a management instrument, has become important in companies in Serbia only in the last decades, that is, after the change of the economic system. The results of the conducted empirical study, aiming to perceive the current state and relevant management attitudes regarding the implementation of certain budgeting concepts in manufacturing companies in Serbia, are presented in this paper. The study aims to determine the current presence of certain budgeting concepts, as well as which concepts the management of the sample companies intends to implement in the future, since it considers them an appropriate and a good solution for its company, taking into account the specifics of its environment and business. The presented results will show whether manufacturing companies in Serbia follow global trends in budgeting practices that relate to the implementation of modern budgeting concepts with flexibility, customer focus and performance based as their key features.
Fiscal Stability of the Local Government Units in the Republic of Srpska
Authors: Gojković Biljana , Popović Sanja , Đukić Marijana
Published: April 2021

Fiscal stability of the local self-government units is the condition for stable public finances of the Republic of Srpska (hereinafter: RS) as a whole. Stable public finances of local self-government units have a positive impact on the economic growth of the RS. Therefore, it is necessary to pay a significant attention to the fiscal problems of local self-government units (hereinafter: LGUs). Although the public finances of the LGUs make up 15% of the total public finances of the Republic of Srpska, it is important to emphasize that the life of the RS citizens takes place in the local self-government. In this regard, LGUs have the important role in providing public goods and services, as well as creating the environment for the life of citizens on the basis of legally defined competencies. Having in mind the importance and role of local self-government units in the RS, it is necessary to ensure the efficient management and stability of their public finances. One of the preconditions for the successful exercise of the competencies of LGUs is the rational and efficient use of available resources. The aim of this paper is to examine the impact of the key fiscal factors of local self-government units on their fiscal stability. The results of this analysis will provide answers to the question of how rational and efficient local self-government units are in the execution of their competencies and how it is reflected on their revenues and expenditures, i.e. in total public finances of RS.
Production stages, microbiological risk and benefits on health of herbal teas
Authors: Akduman Gül , Korkmaz Irem Omurtag
Published: April 2021

Plants have been used to prepare herbal infusions for centuries. Production of herbal tea consists of several steps, beginning with harvesting, cleaning form residues, drying, storage of herb in a suitable material, grinding, and blending. Te plants grow in different regions and climatic conditions, varying by their physical properties. They are consumed for different purposes and due to their chemical constituents. Many of them have therapeutic effects. Besides their various benefits and even antimicrobial effects, they also carry some microorganisms. Thus, the botanical characteristics and effects on the health of frequently consumed herbal teas and recommendations on their consumption with considered microbial risks are reviewed in this article.
Effect of irrigation on the production and volatile compounds of sweet basil cultivars (Ocimum basilicum L.)
Authors: Radácsi Péter , Inotai Katalin , Sárosi Szilvia , Hári Katalin , Seidler-Łożykowska Katarzyna , Musie Sintayehu , Zámboriné Éva Németh
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Irrigation plays an important role in the cultivation of medicinal plants. There is a lack of information on intraspecific variability of reactions to the effect of drought.

Objective: The aim of the current study was to test the effect of irrigation on four sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) cultivars (‘Genovese’, ‘Kasia’, ‘Keskenylevelű’, ‘Wala’).

Methods: In an open field experiment irrigated and non-irrigated treatments were set. Plants were harvested in full flowering stage. Before the harvest, the stomatal conductance and chlorophyll content were measured. The production-related parameters were recorded. In the plant material the glandular hair density, essential oil content and composition (GC-MS) and volatile composition (SPME-GC-MS) were identified.

Results: Stomatal conductance of the irrigated plants was 2.5–4.5 times higher than in the non-irrigated ones. The chlorophyll content showed only slight changes. The irrigation had a positive effect on the production. The leaf to stem ratio was not modified by the watering. Irrigation negatively influenced the glandular hair density and the EO content, however it increased the EO yield by 40–129%, depending on the cultivar. Significant compositional changes were registered only in the EO of cultivar ‘Kasia’ for linalool, 1,8-cineole and tau-cadinole ratios.

Conclusion: Irrigation increases the biomass and EO yield of basil while the composition of the EO is mostly unchanged. Only slight differences were observed among the cultivars.
The Neuromuscular Characteristics of Gymnasts’ Jumps and Landings at Particular Stages of Sports Training
Authors: Niespodziński Bartłomiej , Grad Rafał , Kochanowicz Andrzej , Mieszkowski Jan , Marina Michel , Zasada Mariusz , Kochanowicz Kazimierz
Published: April 2021

Safe and proper landings are crucial elements of gymnastics events. Long-term training leads to specific neuromuscular adaptations which are yet to be explored in terms of gymnastic landings. The aim of the study was to assess differences in landings’ neuromuscular characteristics between gymnasts at three subsequent gymnastic training stages and age-matched non-athletes. Forty-six gymnasts (G) and 58 controls (C) performed countermovement jumps on a force plate with simultaneous surface electromyography (SEMG) of lower body muscles, measured during the pre-(100 ms) and post-landing phase (0-100 and 0-200 ms). Three age groups participated in the study: 8–10 (G1, C1), 12–14 (G2, C2), 18–25 (G3, C3) years. Analysis included the normalized root mean square (NRMS) SEMG signal and ground reaction forces (GRFs). Gymnasts achieved 13% higher values (p = 0.04) of relative peak GRFs in comparison with controls. It was especially seen in 8–10-year-olds: G1 presented 33% higher (p = 0.03) results than C1 and G2. In SEMG analysis, gymnasts showed overall lower NRMS values in comparison with the controls. In the pre-landing phase, the NRMS in the rectus femoris was from 1.6 up to 3.4 times higher for C1 (p = 0.02) than for C2, G2, C3, and G3. Gymnasts across subsequent training stages exhibit different patterns of neuromuscular coordination during landings. The highest GRF observed in the youngest gymnasts may be a potential risk factor of injuries. Therefore, further injury-focused investigation is recommended to monitor landing strategies among gymnasts of different stages with particular emphasis on the beginners.
Specific and Holistic Predictors of Sprint Front Crawl Swimming Performance
Authors: Strzała Marek , Stanula Arkadiusz , Krężałek Piotr , Rejdych Wojciech , Karpiński Jakub , Maciejczyk Marcin , Radecki-Pawlik Artur
Published: April 2021

The aim of the study was to examine the impact of selected water- and dry-land predictors of 50-m front crawl performance among 27 male swimmers aged 19.3 ± 2.67 years. The following water tests were performed: front crawl tethered arm stroking in a water flume (flow velocity: 0.9 m·s–1) and leg tethered flutter kicking in a swimming pool. Anaerobic tests on dry land included arm cranking and a set of 10 countermovement jumps. The maximal and average forces generated by legs in tethered swimming (Fl max and Fl ave) turned out to be the strongest predictors of sprint swimming aptitude. These values were strongly correlated with total speed (Vtotal50) (r = 0.49, p < 0.05 and r = 0.54, p < 0.01, respectively), start, turn, and finishing speed (VSTF) (r = 0.60, p < 0.01 and r = 0.67, p < 0.01, respectively). The relationship of Fl max and Fl ave with surface speed (Vsurface) was moderate (r = 0.33, non-significant and r = 0.41, p < 0.05, respectively). The maximal force generated by arms (Fa max) during flume tethered swimming significantly influenced Vsurface and Vtotal50 (0.51, p < 0.01 and 0.47, p < 0.05, respectively). Its relationship with VSTF was close to significant (0.36, p = 0.07). Upper and lower limb dry-land tests showed lower and more holistic relationships with the 50-m front crawl race, however, being a good complement to overall fitness assessment. Specific in-water evaluation, especially the newly prepared flutter kicking test, as well as dry-land tests, can be applied to regularly monitor progress in swimming training, and to identify talented swimmers.