bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
13-18 Yaş Aralığındaki Taekwondo Sporcularında Dinamik ve Propriyoreseptif Nöromüsküler Fasilitasyon (PNF) Egzersizlerinin Esnekliğe Etkisinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: YAŞAR Simge , TUTAR Murat , KALE Mehmet
Published: January 2024

Çalışmanın amacı 13-18 yaşlar arası Taekwondocularda dinamik ve PNF egzersizlerinin esnekliğe etkisinin karşılaştırılmasıdır. Çalışmaya 30 erkek Taekwandocu gönüllü katılmıştır. Sporcular rastgele yöntemle kontrol grubu (KG), dinamik egzersiz grubu (DG) ve propriseptif neromüsküler fasilitasyon egzersiz grubu (PNFG) olarak ayrılmıştır. Üç grup Teakwondo antrenmanları yapmıştır. DG dinamik egzersizleri ve PNFG ise PNF egzersizleri ekstra yapmıştır. Egzersizler 6 hafta boyunca, haftada 3 gün ve günde 20 dk uygulanmıştır. Antrenman öncesi ve sonrası esneklik otur-eriş testiyle belirlenmiştir. Gruplar arası ön-test ve son-test karşılaştırmalarında ANOVA kullanılmıştır. Grup içi ön-test ve son-test karşılaştırmalarında bağımlı örneklemler için t testi kullanılmıştır. Gruplar arası fark bulunduğunda ikili grup karşılaştırmalarında Tukey testi kullanılmıştır. Anlamlılık düzeyi p≤0.05 alınmıştır. Gruplar arası ön-test karşılaştırmalarında istatistiksel anlamlı fark (p
Avaliação da qualidade de polpas de frutas congeladas
Authors: Bueno Silvia M. , Lopes Maria do Rosário V. , Graciano Rejane A. S. , Fernandes Eliana C. B. , Garcia-Cruz Crispin H.
Published: January 2024

Foram realizadas análises microbiológicas, físico-químicas e microscópicas de 15 amostras diferentes de polpa de fruta congelada de uma única marca comercial, com o objetivo de verificar a qualidade destas polpas, uma vez que, são consumidas in natura. Os resultados obtidos indicaram que, do ponto de vista microbiológico, todas as amostras analisadas atendiam à legislação em vigor. Entretanto, as análises físico-químicas mostraram que, das 13 amostras que apresentam limites estabelecidos pela legislação vigente, 4 (31%) se enquadravam como produto em desacordo com a mesma legislação. As polpas de abacaxi e morango não apresentam padrões legais de identidade e qualidade. As análises microscópicas mostraram que 60% das amostras apresentaram fragmentos e/ou larvas de insetos e ácaros. Foram também detectados fragmentos micelianos. Os resultados indicaram que 53% das amostras foram enquadradas como produtos inaceitáveis para o consumo, quanto às características microscópicas. Portanto, existe a necessidade de estabelecer métodos que sirvam como padrão para o controle microscópico destes produtos, além da exigência de contagem de filamentos micelianos em polpas de frutas congeladas.
Evaluation of Brazilian terrestrial Aspergillus strains for Mycotoxin production
Authors: Milanez Thais V. , Schoenlein-Crusius Iracema H. , Okino Luci K.
Published: January 2024

Screening tests for aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2, ochratoxin A and sterigmatocystin productionwere performed in 13 strains of Aspergillus spp, isolated from the terrestrial environment in the BrazilianAtlantic Rainforest (São Paulo State/Brazil). Coconut agar medium and moistened corn were employed assubstrates. The fungal extracts obtained from both media were submitted to thin-layer chromatography and the toxins were estimated according to the intensity of their fluorescence observed under UV light. None of the tested strains presented any of the mentioned mycotoxins. Because many unknown fluorescent spots were present, it was necessary to proceed a confirmation step using multiple chromatography, two dimensional chromatography and derivatization. In view of the accuracy of the employed methods and thepresence of many unknown fluorescent spots, the need of further studies on the production of others mycotoxins of fungi isolated under tropical conditions is justified.
Padrão físico-químico da água de abastecimento público da região de Campinas
Authors: Freitas Valéria P.S. , Brígido Berenice M. , Badolato Maria Irene C. , Alaburda Janete
Published: January 2024

Foram analisadas amostras de águas de abastecimento público da região de Campinas, localizada no estado de São Paulo, entre os anos de 1991 e1999, procedentes da rede pública de abastecimento (água tratada, 90%), de poços e de nascentes (água não tratada, 10%). Das 8174 (90%) amostras de água analisadas que sofreram tratamento convencional, 41% estavam em desacordo com a legislação vigente. Das 519 (6%) amostras provenientes de nascentes, o índice de condenação foi de 14%, e das 385 (4%) de poços, 7,1% em desacordo.Os parâmetros físico-químicos avaliados foram: cor, turbidez, pH, dureza total, cloro residual, nitratos, ferro, sulfatos, cloretos, sólidos totais dissolvidos e fluoretos. A maioria das amostras estava em desacordo com a legislação vigente devido ao teor de fluoreto (59%). A condenação pelo cloro residual aparece em segundo lugar (29%). A partir dos resultados obtidos, concluiu-se que o monitoramento sistemático das águas de abastecimento público proposto pelo Programa PRÓ-ÁGUA é bastante importante como medida de saúde pública. Os parâmetros atualmente contemplados neste programa são adequados para a garantia da qualidade das águas de abastecimento, porém verificou-se que é importante que se avalie os resultados de análises físico-químicas realizadas anteriormente, para que o controle da qualidade das águas de consumo...
Carotenoids of tomato and tomato paste: verification of the occurrence of γ-carotene
Authors: Kimura Mieko , Rodriguez-Amaya Delia
Published: January 2024

Tomato and tomato paste are among the most consumed foodstuffs worldwide. Although their carotenoid compositions have been widely determined, some inconsistencies can be discerned in theliterature. In Brazil, γ-carotene was detected in fresh tomato but not in various tomato products, usingopen column chromatography (OCC). On the other hand, very high amounts of this carotenoid were obtained in American tomato products, using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Thus,this work was carried out to verify if the difference in data was due to natural variation or an artifact of the analysis. In fresh tomato, 11 carotenoids were identified: trans-lycopene, phytoene, phytofluene, β-carotene, lutein, 13-cis-lycopene, 15-cis-lycopene, γ-carotene, trans-ζ-carotene, cis-ζ-carotene, and neurosporene. In tomato paste, aside from the mentioned carotenoids, cis-β-carotene and four unidentified  carotenoids were also detected. γ-Carotene was found in comparable concentrations in Brazilian and American tomato pastes, at levels much lower than β-carotene, apparently below the detection limit of OCC. The removalof the peel and the maturity stage of the fresh tomatoes could not explain the loss of γ-carotene in Brazilian tomato pastes, indicating that degradation was involved. The results do not lend support to the high levels of γ-carotene in American tomato products.
THE CHALLENGES CONFRONTED BY DIFFERENTLY-ABLED STUDENTS IN INCLUSIVE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION AT HIGHER LEVEL
Authors: Altaf Ayesha , Munawar Uzma , Munir Hina
Published: January 2024

The present study aimed to examine the challenges faced by differently-abled students in inclusive system of education at higher level. The sample size was 53 differently-abled students of three universities. Mode of data collection was survey to get responses from differently-abled students by questionnaire comprised 17 items. The first area of questionnaire explores attitudinal problems, the second area explore lack of facilities and third area of questionnaire explore the educational problems. Data from replies were entered into the statistical tool (SPSS) to examine challenges faced by students with disabilities in the inclusive higher education systems. For this purpose, statistical methods like mathematical mean, frequency, percent, standard deviation, crosstabs and Chi-Square were used. All participant agreed to give information about attitudinal problems, lack of facilities & educational problem faced by differently-abled students of universities. The result suggested that in order to support or accommodate the students with the differently-abled needs, the government and higher education institutions must create specific funding for special students to meet their educational requirements.
Teaching risk assessment index system using neutrosophic AHP: Data Fusion method
Authors:   Autonomous Regional University of the Andes (UNIANDES), Ecuador, .. Gustavo Alvarez G� ,   Autonomous Regional University of the Andes (UNIANDES), Ecuador,   Autonomous Regional University of the Andes (UNIANDES), Ecuador,   Faculty of Social Work, Assiut University, Egypt, Armijos Corona Gómez , Fernández Ariel Romero Fern� , Ahmed Asmaa
Published: January 2024

The technology behind data fusion and picture instruction is continuously advancing along with the progression of society, and new applications for these skills are increasingly becoming available in everyday life to accommodate the expansion of scientific and technological knowledge. The term data fusion technology relates to a computer processing method that allows the use of a computer to automatically analyze and synthesize several observation data gleaned in time series in accordance with criteria to complete the necessary decision-making and evaluation tasks. But teaching surrounding multiple risks. This paper aims to identify and assess risks in teaching. The assessment risks in teaching are a critical task and contain multiple conflict criteria. We use Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM). In this paper, we use an Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to rank and compute each criterion's weights. We use five main and twenty sub-criteria. These criteria were evaluated under a neutrosophic environment—an example provided to present the outcomes of the proposed model.
Safe Haven Currency Attribute of RMB
Authors: Zhang Ying
Published: January 2024

With the continuous progress of RMB internationalization, RMB has shown the attribute of safe haven currency. This paper discusses the exhibition of RMBs attribute of safe haven currency and the causes behind it in some special risk aversion periods recently by comparing RMB with other major currencies. The process of RMB internationalization has an important impact on the exhibition of RMBs attribute of safe haven currency. Although convertibility and high liquidity are necessary conditions for a safe haven currency, we also see that in some special circumstances, proper control is helpful for enhancing the safe haven currency attribute of RMB.
The Impact of ChatGPT in Developing Saudi EFL Learners' Literature Appreciation
Authors: Alhammad Albandary Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

Teaching foreign language learners literature appreciation can be a tricky task as it follows from a deep and clear understanding of literature as the first step. This study examines whether and how an AI tool (ChatGPT) can contribute to the literature appreciation skills of EFL learners. The study was conducted with a sample of 28 female EFL learners at Prince Sattam Bin Abdelaziz University (PSBAU), Saudi Arabia in the first semester of 2023 spanning a ChatGPT- based intervention period of three weeks. Results indicated that learners’ literature appreciation scores improved from 17.96 before the intervention to 22.21 afterwards with a probability value which was a statistically significant change. The parameters on which the improvement was observed were the ability to identify and interpret literary themes, symbols, and character development using the chatbot. The study employed a unique method of gathering real-time experiential data from the participants by encouraging them to share their ChatGPT interaction experiences after each interventional session. The participants reported gains over conventional learning including cоntext and nuances, general language proficiency by helping with error correction, cohesion, and coherence, identifying themes, motifs, symbolism, and character development, exposure to world literatures, adjustment to learners’ proficiency levels, cultural and historical information, and freedom to ask questions. Based on these results, the study highly recommends the integration of ChatGPT into the EFL classroom but with appropriate investment in educating the learners on the ethics of AI use as was done by the researcher here.
Moving Business Models Forward for Positive Social, Environmental and Economic Outcomes: Managing Externalities (and Internalities) for Sustainability Innovation
Authors: Lecocq Xavier , Demil Benoît , Warnier Vanessa
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Organisations are crafting business models to operate and be able to continue operating. While it is now common to mention the importance of the ecosystem surrounding a focal organisation, business models are often considered as internal configurations between resources, organisation and offers. Consequently, the ecosystem is only convoked as a matrix for value creation for stakeholders and value capture for a focal company. In this article, we contend that ecosystems are also the place where externalities of the focal business model operate, eventually destroying value for stakeholders. We suggest that a sustainable business model can only be designed and implemented with a complete account of externalities, and we propose that the business model is the key determinant between externalities and internalities. Design/Methodology/Approach: We build on the research about business models and externalities to theorise at the crossroads of this literature. We then draw consequences from our theoretical development and advance business model recommendations for managers, consultants and researchers. Findings: We propose to complete the concept of externalities with the symmetrical concept of “internalities” to analyse and design business models. We also offer eight policies to manage (or not) externalities and identify potential consequences of these policies for the business model of the focal organisation and its ecosystem. We conclude that business model thinking allows organisations to decide on what the externalities and internalities of their business model will be and thus induce management responsibilities. Originality/Value: Instead of focusing on business models as an internal configuration, we contend that organisations must make decisions on externalities and internalities generated by their business model. We make propositions to design and preserve sustainable business models. Business models’ future should focus on the management of externalities.
Transforming Education: Enhancing Student Performance and Satisfaction through the Flipped Classroom Method
Authors: Binoy Sija
Published: January 2024

The flipped classroom, a form of blended learning, has gained popularity in higher education due to its potential to improve student engagement and performance. This approach addresses limitations in traditional teaching methods, such as didactic lectures and passive learning methods, by moving content delivery outside class and utilizing in-person sessions for active learning activities. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the flipped classroom as a teaching-learning strategy and to gather students’ opinions of the idea. A second-year undergraduate nursing class (n = 96) was split into two groups, one of which used the flipped classroom technique and the other the conventional approach in a quasi-experimental design. Questionnaires on a Likert scale were utilized to assess students’ opinions of the flipped classroom, and pre-and post-test results were evaluated. A variety of statistical analyses were used to compare mean scores and evaluate the efficacy of the flipped classroom, including paired and independent t-tests. A quasi-experimental study involving a second-year undergraduate nursing class showed a statistically significant improvement in student performance and a positive perception of the flipped classroom approach with P<0.001. The flipped classroom in nursing education allows students to learn at their own pace through pre-class work, with an instructor as a facilitator. This personalized approach uses technology like online platforms and collaborative tools to deliver lectures and facilitate in-class activities, potentially improving student engagement, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning abilities.
ÇOCUKLARIN SOSYAL BECERİLERİ İLE ANNELERİNİN İLGİSİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ
Authors: Özyürek Arzu , Eryiğit Tuğba , Çetinkaya Uçak Ayşe
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışma çocukların sosyal becerileri ile annelerinin ilgi düzeyleri arası ilişkiyi incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. İlişkisel tarama modelindeki araştırmada, çalışma grubunda 3-5 yaş grubundaki çocuklar (n=125) ve anneleri (n=125) yer almaktadır. Araştırma verileri Çocuğa Yönelik Anne-Baba İlgisi Ölçeği ve Okul Öncesi Sosyal Beceri Değerlendirme Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistikler, CHAID ve Spearman Brown Korelasyon analizleri kullanılmıştır. Sonuçta çalışma grubundaki okul öncesi çocukların sosyal beceri gelişimlerinin yaşıtlarından daha yavaş olduğu, annelerin çocuklarına yönelik ilgilerinin orta düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çocukların sosyal becerileriyle kişisel bazı değişkenler arasındaki farkın manidar olmadığı belirlenmiştir. Annelerin çocuklarını kontrole yönelik ilgisini etkileyen en önemli faktörün babanın yaşı, davranış geliştirmeye yönelik ilgisini etkileyen en önemli faktörün çocuk sayısı, okula yönelik ilgisini etkileyen en önemli faktörün çocuğun yaşı ve ilgileri geliştirmeye yönelik ilgisini etkileyen en önemli faktörün çocuğun cinsiyeti olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çocukların sosyal becerileriyle annelerinin çocuklarına yönelik ilgisi arasında manidar bir ilişki olmadığı belirlenmiştir.
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Testing its Effectiveness in Inhibiting E. coli, Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections of Pregnant Women
Authors: Al-najar Fatima Mustafa , Hamad Arshad Mahdi , Abed Suha M. , Abbas Hayder Mudheher
Published: January 2024

The aim of the study was to identify the E. coli and S. aureus bacteria isolated from pregnant women with urinary tract infections that silver nanoparticles derived from green leaves inhibited. The silver nanoparticles showed inhibitory activity against these two types by Well diffusion method. towards bacteria. The result of the inhibition diameters by Well diffusion method were (35,33,30,25) for E.coli and (37,34,28,23) for S.aureus bacteria at concentrations (10,7.5,5,2.5)% respectively through the absence of colony growth on the surface of Muller Hunton agar plates at those concentrations. The use of nanoparticles as a result of their effective properties in inhibiting bacteria, provided that there are no side effects that affect its work. To make silver nanoparticles in an eco-friendly manner—that is, without heating the plant extract and solution or utilizing chemical catalysts during the reaction—one milliliter of strawberry leaf extract and fifty milliliters of silver nitrate solution—prepared at a concentration of one millimeter at room temperature for one to eight hours—were combined. Using UV spectrophotometers, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), XRD, and FTIR, it was determined that the preparation had begun when the mixture's color intensity increased after each of these eight hours had gone. The absorbance at 378 nm was visible in the UV-VIS spectrum. According to the results of scanning electron microscopy, the produced silver nanoparticles ranged in size from 37.35 nm. The biological method of producing silver nanoparticles in this low-cost and eco-friendly manner has shown promising results in preventing the growth of bacteria isolated from wound infections.
Under the atopies of the city
Authors: Leite Rogerio Proença
Published: January 2024

This article is a socio-philosophical reflection on the possibility of coexistence in contemporary cities. The central argument is that Atopic Cities, formed by hyperflow-positive urban environments, are characterized by their claim to be flat, unobstructed by the negativities that could oppose the flows of consumption and create barriers, "rough" inscriptions in space. These cities do not support the asymmetries of contingent life; they are superficial and only stimulate mere life.
Imagem pública e estratégias comunicativas de um tribunal: estudo de caso do TCE-MT
Authors: Pedrotti Janaína Sarah , De Oliveira Pedro Pinto , Munhoz Julia Gabriella Nogueira , Rodrigues Dalila
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo apresenta um estudo de caso de análise da imagem pública e estratégias comunicativas do Tribunal de Contas do Estado de Mato Grosso (TCE-MT) no processo de interação com seus diferentes públicos. Tratamos, no percurso do texto, de duas situações problemáticas da comunicação da instituição com seus públicos: 1) identidade/nome e 2) continuidade do processo da comunicação institucional nos âmbitos interno e externo. Situamos a noção de imagem pública e a sua gestão no contexto sociocultural contemporâneo e, em desdobramento, refletimos em caráter prescritivo sobre estratégias comunicativas possíveis, incluindo ações normativas que possam fortalecer os valores de estima e reconhecimento da imagem pública do Tribunal de Contas. A fundamentação tem como eixo teórico a ideia relacional de comunicação de Vera França (2001); noções de imagem pública com o filósofo Jürgen Habermas (2012) e Maria Helena Weber (2004); conceito de identidade e o gesto de nomear com Anselm Strauss (1999) e de comunicação em processo e valores com a obra do filósofo John Dewey (2009). Como procedimento metodológico apresentamos extratos de pesquisas de avaliação feitas pelo TCE com seus diferentes públicos para sustentar a prescrição de estratégias comunicativas para potencializar a imagem pública da instituição. Este artigo está inserido no contexto de uma atuação conveniada entre Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Tribunal de Contas do Estado (TCE) e o Ministério Público de Contas (MPC) para o desenvolvimento do projeto “A inovação educacional e a pesquisa científica e tecnológica da UFMT à serviço do controle interno, externo e social do Tribunal de Contas e Ministério Público de Contas do Estado de Mato Grosso”.
Cyberpedofilia: uma análise acerca do crime de pedofilia praticado em meio cibernético partindo de visões psicológicas e jurídicas
Authors: Stival Mariane Morato , Souto Amanda Letícia Amaral , Lemos Thais Gabrielle da Silva , Fonseca Maria Victória Amorim , Gomes Kátylla Cristina Alves Martins , Rolindo Joicy Mara Rezende
Published: January 2024

Este artigo propõe uma análise detalhada do tema cyberpedofilia, abordando de maneira sucinta a cybercriminalidade, os fatores de risco, as medidas preventivas e, por fim, a viabilidade da implementação de intervenções e tratamentos para criminosos condenados. Utilizou-se o método de abordagem hipotético-dedutivo, complementado pela técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica. Na discussão, foram examinados casos envolvendo cyberpedofilia, o histórico de análise psicológica dos indivíduos, bem como teoria e legislação sobre o tema. A investigação foi conduzida por meio de uma revisão da literatura, buscando identificar estudos pertinentes sobre a cybercriminalidade associada à pedofilia. O tratamento dos dados foi realizado por meio de análise de conteúdo, utilizando publicações nos bancos de dados PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e Google Scholar.
A atuação da campanha de Aperfeiçoamento e Difusão do Ensino Secundário no Piauí
Authors: Vilanova Francisco Gomes
Published: January 2024

Este estudo discute a atuação da Campanha de Aperfeiçoamento e Difusão do Ensino Secundário (CADES) no processo de formação de professores secundários no Piauí dentre os anos de 1955 a 1971, período de desenvolvimento das ações da Campanha no Estado. O objetivo da pesquisa consistiu em analisar como ocorreu as ações da mencionada Campanha no processo de formação do professorado secundário piauiense. O trabalho situa-se como campo da História da Educação com enfoque na história da formação docente. Tal abordagem associa-se às postulações da Nova História Cultural e aos estudos de memória. A metodologia utilizada contemplou o uso de documentos, matérias de jornais e memórias de professores que participaram das atividades ocorridas no Estado. Ao longo da pesquisa, observou-se que a CADES contribuiu significativamente para a formação e qualificação dos professores secundários locais, em caráter de emergência, por meio da realização de cursos preparatórios para os exames de suficiência, cujo objetivo era conceder registro de autorização para o ofício docente do nível de ensino em questão.
Impact of poor prognostic risk for chronic low back pain on functionality and lumbopelvic stability: a cross-sectional observational study
Authors: Ludwig André Franco , Hubner Fernanda Peron , Barros Márcia Izabeli Guimarães , Aragão Fernando Amâncio , De Carvalho Alberito Rodrigo
Published: January 2024

Internal load to deal with physical exercise demand depends on the psychophysical capacity. As psychosocial aspects affect patients suffering chronic low back pain (CLBP), we hypothesized that the higher the risk of poor prognosis, the lower the psychophysical capacity and, consequently, the worse the performance in functional tasks that involve walking. To verify the impact of the risk of poor prognosis of patients with CLBP on functional performance and physiological intensity (PI), representative of the task internal load, in a walking test and on lumbopelvic region static and dynamic stability. Cross-sectional observational study. Volunteers of both sexes, physically inactive, were divided into four groups according to the Start Back Screening Tool: control (CG) CLBP free, and low (LrG), medium (MrG), high (HrG) poor prognostic risk. The outcomes were static stability, with emphasis on the action of the transverse and multifidus muscles, and dynamic stability of the lumbopelvic region, both measured by a biofeedback pressure unit, as well as functional capacity, and physiological intensity in the 6-minute walk test. The GEE and complementary metrics (minimum detectable change and effect size) were used for statistical analysis. The sample consisted of 70 volunteers. The outcomes were proportionally affected by the risk of poor prognosis (the higher the risk, the worst performance) and the complementary metrics corroborated inferential statistics. The risk of poor prognosis negatively and proportionally impacts both the static and dynamic lumbopelvic stabilization capacity and the performance and the PI in walking of individuals with CLBP.
Water quality for human consumption in semi artesian wells in the city of Lábrea/AM
Authors: Rebouças Rodrigo da Silva de Oliveira , Soares Marcelo Dayron Rodrigues , Noguchi Harumy Sales , De Souza Mariana Sabino , do Nascimento Francikelle Rodrigues , Alves Kelem de Vasconcelos , Pantoja Lucas Pinheiro , De Souza Zigomar Menezes
Published: January 2024

The disorderly urban growth of cities results in the contamination of surface water and groundwater. In Brazil, one of the main sanitation challenges is to make drinking water available to the population. In view of the above, the aim of this study was to assess the quality of water for human consumption in the municipality of Labrea/AM. Six (6) sampling points were selected in different locations in the urban area of the municipality of Labrea, including two (2) municipal water distribution wells and four (4) household wells. After the physical-chemical and microbiological analyses, the following parameters were determined: temperature, turbidity, pH, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, BOD5, total phosphorus, total and thermotolerant coliforms. The data was compared with current legislation, including Ministry of Health Ordinance No. 888/2021. The variables total dissolved solids, total phosphorus and temperature were all within the legal limits. On the other hand, it is worth noting that of the six points sampled, four indicated the presence of coliforms, and house 4 showed the presence of total and thermotolerant coliforms. The presence of pathogens in the water requires urgent control measures, whether it's raising awareness among the population, continuous cleaning of household reservoirs or water distribution pipes, since one of the possible consequences of drinking unsafe water will be high numbers of water-borne diseases.
A cultura digital como elemento da prática educativa dos professores
Authors: Soares Marijane de Oliveira , Porto Ana Paula Teixeira
Published: January 2024

O avanço tecnológico e a cultura do uso desses instrumentos em todas as atividades da vida humana, ganha importante contexto também no ambiente escolar, com as práticas pedagógicas dos professores, para qualificar o ensino médio. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo foi identificar como a cultura digital pode influenciar nas práticas pedagógicas dos professores no contexto do ensino médio em Rondonópolis-MT. Para a realização do estudo foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa descritiva, com método exploratório e análise qualitativa, tecendo um traçado entre a teoria e prática sobre tais fazeres educativos. Concluiu-se com o estudo que a cultura digital pode influenciar nas práticas pedagógicas dos professores no contexto do ensino médio em Rondonópolis-MT, no entanto, é preciso que os professores tenham o conhecimento e domínio tecnológico no campo crítico de forma a compreender o que é cultura digital e como aplicar esse processo no cotidiano da educação. É importante aqui considerar que a cultura digital não é somente o uso de instrumentos tecnológicos, mas é um contexto de uso crítico de tais instrumentos de forma a gerar qualidade nos processos de ensino e de aprendizagem e educação significativa.
UM PANORAMA SOBRE A GESTÃO DE RECURSOS HUMANOS E A PROMOÇÃO DA IGUALDADE NO AMBIENTE DE TRABALHO DO SETOR PÚBLICO
Authors: Pereira Aguinaldo , Da Silva André Felipe
Published: January 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar um delineamento sobre a promoção da igualdade, inclusão e valorização da diversidade na Gestão de Pessoas no serviço público, buscando discutir como as questões de gênero, raça e etnia estão sendo abordadas nesse meio. Ademais, buscaremos compreender os desafios encontrados pelos gestores públicos na ambientação organizacional, na busca por identificar os desafios e os benefícios dessa adequação para o emprego em ambientes públicos. Para tal feito, será feito uma revisão bibliográfica e documental, na busca por apontar os principais documentos regulatórios e teóricos no que concerne à problemática levantada.
Artificial Intelligence for Parkinson’s Disease Prediction
Authors: Ravindran Soham , Kulkarni Kaushal , Damle Kaustubh , Turuk Mousami , Sagade Manisha
Published: January 2024

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a pervasive neurodegenerative disorder with a diverse clinical presentation and a complex etiological landscape. A comprehensive introduction to the current state of PD research, diagnosis, and management, emphasizing the need for early detection and personalized treatment strategies is presented in this paper. Recognizing the multifactorial nature of PD, the genetic and environmental risk factors, highlighting the role of genetics in monogenic and polygenic PD are explored. Furthermore, the clinical diagnosis of PD, encompassing both motor and non-motor symptoms, and underscore the significance of a prolonged prodromal phase preceding clinical manifestations are discussed. The importance of personalized management, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, is also emphasized. In the quest for disease modification, the potential of emerging therapies and the ongoing research into the genetic basis of PD is explored. Notably, the promising role of machine learning techniques, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), KNearest Neighbors (KNN), and fuzzy logic, in early PD detection and diagnosis is investigated. By leveraging these advanced computational approaches, there is potential to revolutionize PD diagnosis, providing earlier interventions and tailored treatment strategies. This paper sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the application of machine learning in PD research and clinical practice. By amalgamating existing knowledge and cutting-edge technologies, the aspiration of this paper is to advance the understanding and management of Parkinson’s disease, ultimately improving the lives of those affected by this challenging condition.
YouTube Transcript Summarizer using HuggingFace Transformer
Authors: Mane Vijay , Dupare Kshitija , Dupare Prashik , Ganvir Tushar , Ghode Rutvik
Published: January 2024

In the vast online realm, where tons of videos pop up every day, our busy lifestyles make it tough to sit through long films. Complicating matters, many videos lack real content and instead use tricks like fake thumbnails and ads to catch attention. The massive growth in YouTube users adds to the flood of videos. To tackle this issue, our project focuses on giving users quick access to useful transcripts, saving them from wasting time on content that doesn’t offer much. We aim to speed up how users get knowledge by letting them easily read through video transcripts, avoiding the problems of misleading visuals and ads. Impressively, our project reached a high accuracy of 94.29% in creating these transcripts, especially for videos in English. Behind the scenes, we use advanced models for precise technical work. Looking ahead, we plan to improve the project by making it work with different languages and refining accuracy through smarter language understanding and pattern recognition. This keeps our project as a handy tool for smoothly handling the complexities of watching videos online.
Anxiety level in nursing students of a private university during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Lima
Authors: Hilario-Quispe Christian , Saberbein-Muñoz Juan , Salinas-Cruz Maria
Published: January 2024

Anxiety is a phenomenon that generates concern and anguish in students because they cannot carry out their classes adequately, therefore, the objective of the study is to determine the level of anxiety in nursing students of a private university during the COVID-19 pandemic in North Lima. It is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional and non-experimental study, composed of 215 participants who developed a questionnaire of sociodemographic aspects and the anxiety scale. In their results, 41 % (n=59) of the students have a high level of state anxiety, 51,4 % (n=74) medium level and 7,6 % (n=11) low level. In conclusion, this research will allow the development of specific measures to decrease anxiety in students in order to maintain their mental health.
Anthropometric Assessment and Dietary Lifestyle of the Félix Pérez Cardozo Club's Basketball Youth Category
Authors: Roa Flores Maira Sofia , Gómez López Roció Magali , Benítez Desvars Alicia Viviana , Fanego Pusineri Nadine , Aveiro Róbalo Telmo Raul
Published: January 2024

Introduction: nutrition is fundamental for the prevention of risk factors related to diet, such as overweight and obesity, and associated non-communicable diseases, is a health benefit associated with physical activity that give the child the opportunity of well-being. Objective: to determine the anthropometric values of the players of the junior basketball category of the Felix Perez Cardozo Club in the period from 2023. Methods: an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, cross-sectional study with quantitative approach was carried out, which included children from 5 to 12 years of age of the Felix Perez Cardozo Club. Data evaluated through child anthropometry and 24-hour recall were analyzed. Results: 34,67 % of the children were in an adequate nutritional state. However, 26,67 % of the sample was obese, 24 % was overweight and 13,3 % was at risk of malnutrition, the latter parameters should be worked on to reduce the level of these values. Conclusion: it is found that the nutritional status of the evaluated players contemplates those two thirds of the population in ranges of overweight or obesity considering the WHO evaluation parameters, as well as the sport itself, it is suggested to increase Nutritional Education in order to create better eating habits in children considering the importance of the age contemplated in the study.
Evaluation of Four Yield Stimulants on Hevea brasiliensis Yield
Authors:   Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd., YIEW ANN LIEW , JING YI LOKE , YIT KHENG GOH , SENG HENG TEY
Published: January 2024

Latex yield stimulants, such as ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid), are widely utilised in the rubber industry to extend latex flow, ultimately improving latex yield. In this study, which lasted 44 months, the efficacy of three promising liquid stimulants (referred to as Products A, B, and D) was compared with Product C which is the common stimulation product used currently. Overall, all tested latex stimulation products demonstrated the ability to increase latex yield per tapping by 75 to 89 grammes per tree per tapping (g/t/t) or 50 to 78 per cent during the months of stimulation. However, on a long-term basis, when the yields of stimulated and non-stimulated (wintering) months were taken into account, the yield per tapping of stimulated trees increased by 11 to 18 g/t/t or 32 to 51 per cent. Notably, Product A, when applied three times a month, showed the highest incidence of tapping panel dryness (TPD) compared to the Control and Product D treatments, where no TPD was observed. The cost-benefit analysis showed that Product C was the most economically viable option, costing only RM 0.10 per kilogramme of latex yield, in contrast to the other stimulants, which ranged from RM 0.19 to RM 2.15 per kilogramme of latex yield. Keywords: Natural rubber, panel dryness, rubber production, latex yield stimulants.
Detrimental impact of cell phone radiation on sperm DNA integrity
Authors: Koohestanidehaghi Yeganeh , Khalili Mohammad Ali , Dehghanpour Fatemeh , Seify Mohammad
Published: January 2024

Radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) from various sources may impact health due to the generation of frequency bands. Broad pulses emitted within frequency bands can be absorbed by cells, influencing their function. Numerous laboratory studies have demonstrated that mobile phones—generally the most widely used devices—can have harmful effects on sex cells, such as sperm and oocytes, by producing RF-EMR. Moreover, some research has indicated that RF-EMR generated by mobile phones can influence sperm parameters, including motility, morphology, viability, and (most critically) DNA structure. Consequently, RF-EMR can disrupt both sperm function and fertilization. However, other studies have reported that exposure of spermatozoa to RF-EMR does not affect the functional parameters or genetic structure of sperm. These conflicting results likely stem from differences among studies in the duration and exposure distance, as well as the species of animal used. This report was undertaken to review the existing research discussing the effects of RF-EMR on the DNA integrity of mammalian spermatozoa.
Prevalence and confounders of chronic endometritis diagnosed using CD138 in patients with recurrent implantation failure
Authors: Hue Hye Jeong , Choi Hyunji , Lee Hyun Kyoung , Lee Jung Ryeol , Jee Byung Chul , Choo Chang Woo , Kim Seul Ki
Published: January 2024

Objective: This retrospective study aimed to investigate the prevalence of chronic endometritis, diagnosed using CD138 immunohistochemistry, among infertile women and to assess the association between chronic endometritis and recurrent implantation failure (RIF).Methods: In total, 266 patients who underwent hysteroscopy due to infertility between 2019 and 2020 were included in the analysis. Of these, 136 patients with RIF and 130 non-RIF patients were included in the study. CD138 immunohistochemistry test results, blood biomarkers (including natural killer cells, white blood cells, and the lymphocyte-to-neutrophil ratio), and data on pregnancy outcomes were obtained. If the CD138 test yielded a positive result, the patients received antibiotic treatment.Results: The overall proportion of CD138-positive patients was 32.7% (87/266). The CD138 positivity rate was not related to the number of cycles with implantation failure. In the RIF patient group, no significant associations were found between CD138 positivity and peripheral blood markers. The clinical pregnancy rates were similar between infertile women treated with antibiotics for chronic endometritis and those without chronic endometritis.Conclusion: To improve the pregnancy rate in infertile patients, it may be helpful to combine CD138 testing with other laboratory tests and administer antibiotic treatment if the result is positive.
Genomic aspects in reproductive medicine
Authors: Go Minyeon , Shim Sung Han
Published: January 2024

Infertility is a complex disease characterized by extreme genetic heterogeneity, compounded by various environmental factors. While there are exceptions, individual genetic and genomic variations related to infertility are typically rare, often family-specific, and may serve as susceptibility factors rather than direct causes of the disease. Consequently, identifying the cause of infertility and developing prevention and treatment strategies based on these factors remain challenging tasks, even in the modern genomic era. In this review, we first examine the genetic and genomic variations associated with infertility, and subsequently summarize the concepts and methods of preimplantation genetic testing in light of advances in genome analysis technology.
The Effect of Accounts Receivable Accounting Information System, Internal Control System and Service Quality on Receivables Collectability In BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Bandung Lodaya
Authors: Wardani Intan Kusuma , Syarif Devyanthi
Published: January 2024

The research method used is Quantitative with Descriptive and Verification approaches. The type of data source used is primary. With sampling techniques using non-probability sampling with a saturated sampling approach. The results of the statistical description test study show that each respondent's question from the variables of Collectability of Receivables, Accounts Receivable Accounting Information System, Internal Control System, and Service Quality of employees of the Social Security Administration Agency / BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Bandung Lodaya has a good category. The results showed that hypothesis testing obtained the following results: (1) the Accounts Receivable Accounting Information System influences the Collectability of Receivables, (2) The Internal Control System affects the Collectability of Receivables, (3) Service Quality affects the Collectability of Receivables. (4) the Accounting Information System, Internal Control System, and Service Quality significantly affected the Collectability of Receivables
Application of Contingent Valuation Method on Economic Valuation of Coral Reef Ecosystems in Gili Gede Marine Area, West Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Akbar Muhammad Amri , Afifi Mansur , Diswandi Diswandi
Published: January 2024

The most obvious way to measure non-market value is to question individuals directly about their willingness to pay for a good or service. This study evaluates the economic value of coral reef ecosystems using the contingent valuation method (CVM) technique by measuring the willingness to pay the community. Furthermore, this study aims to analyze the factors that influence the willingness to pay (WTP) and the amount of the value of the community's willingness to pay (WTP) for the conservation of coral reef ecosystems in Gili Gede waters. Sample determination in this study used purposive sampling techniques with interview structured data collection techniques guided by questionnaires. Data analysis used logistic regression for factors affecting WTP and multiple linear regression for factors affecting WTP values. The results of this study found that the average WTP value of the community was Rp. 7,257 / person in the mandatory scenario and Rp. 4,685 / person in the voluntary scenario. Factors that affect the willingness to pay the community for coral reef conservation fees in the Gili Gede fishing area are education and concern for the environment.  For factors that affect the amount of the value of willingness to pay the community for coral reef conservation fees in the Gili Gede fishing area in the mandatory scenario are education, domicile and concern for the environment and in the voluntary scenario are gender, education, domicile and concern for the environment
تحليل استخدام التعبيرات الاصطلاحية العربية في كتب العربية للناشئين
Authors: Maghfiroh Alfi , Niswah Isniyatun
Published: January 2024

Arabic idioms are phrases made up of two or more words. This sentence has a different meaning than the original word. So it requires Arabic idiomatic theory in choosing the correct meaning and in accordance with the purpose of the meaning of a sentence. With 2 formulations of the problem 1) What are the patterns of idioms found in the book Arobiyah Lin-Nasyiin?, 2) What are the elements of idioms in the book Arobiyah Lin-Nasyiin? The research method uses descriptive qualitative with a literature study and content analysis approach.

The results of this study describe the use of 6 patterns of idioms in the book Arobiyah Lin-Nasyiin a) Fi'il + Isim + Huruf, b) Isim + Isim, c) Fi'il + Huruf, d) Fi'il + Isim, e) Fi'il + Fi'il + Isim, f) Fi'il + Isim + Huruf. 2) Types or types of meaning of Arabic idioms in the book Arobiyah Lin-Nasyiin are grouped into 2 types, a) Ta'rib al-kamilah, and b) Ta'bir Juz i.
Comparación entre la administración endovenosa y la administración periarticular de ácido tranexámico en cirugía de reemplazo total de rodilla: estudio de dos cohortes consecutivas
Authors: Faig-Martí Jordi , Martínez-Catasús Adriana
Published: January 2024

Introducción. Se ha reportado que el ácido tranexámico (AT) es útil en el manejo del sangrado posoperatorio de pacientes sometidos a artroplastia total de rodilla (ATR), pero no hay consenso sobre su dosificación y vía de administración.
Objetivo. Evaluar y comparar la eficacia para reducir el sangrado posoperatorio de la administración endovenosa y la administración periarticular de AT en pacientes sometidos a ATR.
Metodología. Estudio observacional realizado con 72 pacientes operados entre 2021 y 2022 en un centro hospitalario de segundo nivel de atención en Barcelona (España). Los pacientes se dividieron en 2 grupos según la vía de administración del AT (grupo 1: administración endovenosa de dos dosis, una intraoperatoria de 15mg/kg y una posoperatoria de 10mg/kg; grupo 2: una infiltración periarticular de 2g). Se realizó un análisis bivariado con la prueba t de Student para evaluar las diferencias entre grupos.
Resultados. El promedio de edad fue 73,72 años en el grupo 1 y 72,96 años en el grupo 2. Se observó una disminución en los niveles de hemoglobina preoperatorio y a las 24 horas en ambos grupos (grupo 1: 2,1 mg/dL; grupo 2: 2,14 mg/dL). En el grupo 2, un paciente presentó embolia pulmonar y otro requirió de transfusión de glóbulos rojos.
Conclusiones. El uso de AT, tanto por vía endovenosa como en administración local, permite reducir el sangrado posoperatorio en pacientes sometidos a ATR. No se evidenciaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la disminución de los niveles de hemoglobina posoperatorios entre los grupos.