bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ETHICS AND MORALITY IN MODERN BUSINESS: ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING
Authors: Gunin Andrey
Published: April 2024

In the last of the series of three articles on ethics in business, the author notes that there are various models and tools that help managers make professional decisions and which tend to focus on the functional needs of the manager, but do not take into account the moral and ethical aspect. Based on suggestions from other thinkers studying this topic and his own professional experience, the author formulates a model of decision-making in situations of ethical uncertainty. The author offers specific tools that help, first of all, to determine the presence of an ethical dilemma in the problem facing a manager and then steps that will allow him to make an ethically verified decision. However, the author does not stop there and notes that often managers, understanding which decision is ethical, nevertheless act differently, succumbing to moral weakness. The author analyzes the reasons for this behavior and gives advice on how to overcome it at the team level and at the personal level of a particular person. This model and the issues of its application are novel in this branch of thought and provide new tools in the hands of business leaders. In conclusion, the author concludes that in our time, when fears of replacing humans with artificial intelligence have become especially high, decisions regarding the moral component of the activities of companies will certainly remain one of the few prerogatives of a human person.
Evaluation of the Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols on Agility and Speed in Badminton Players
Authors: Atasoy Ecem Buse , Kızılet Tuba , Uzun Nurettin Ersin , Karadağ Ahmet
Published: April 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different warm-up methods on basic motoric characteristics in badminton players. Method: The sample group of the study consisted of 10 male athletes with a mean age of 21.9 ± 2.2 years, who played badminton at Marmara University Faculty of Sports Sciences. Three different warm-up protocols including traditional warm-up, static warm-up and explosive warm-up were applied to the athletes before the tests. After each warm-up protocol, T Agility Test and 10-meter sprint test were performed. SPSS 26 statistical program was used for data analysis. Results: When the 10 m sprint test results were analyzed, there was no statistically significant difference between the traditional warm-up protocol and the static warm-up and explosive warm-up protocols (r=1.000; r=0.53; p>0.05, respectively), while a statistically significant difference was found between the static warm-up protocol and the explosive warm-up protocol (r=.027; p<0.05). When the agility results were analyzed, there was no statistically significant difference between the traditional warm-up protocol and the static warm-up protocol (r=.611; p>0.05), while a statistically significant difference was found between the traditional warm-up protocol and the explosive warm-up protocol (r=.020; p<0.05) and between the explosive warm-up protocol and the static warm-up protocol (r=.001; p<0.05). Conclusion: In the present study, as a result of the comparison of 3 different warm-up protocols, better results were observed in agility and sprint performance after the explosive warm-up protocol. The effect of all three warm-up methods on improving performance was observed in parallel with many studies. However, certain effect differences were revealed inline with the results. It can be said that explosive warm-up will be more effective on the performance of athletes because the game is fast and the jumping activities are high.
The Mediating Role of Career Futures between Prospective Teachers’ Career Calling and Career Adaptability
Authors: Kara Ahmet , Altinok Ahmet , Tutuk Tüncay , Kayisdag Erman
Published: April 2024

This study aims to evaluate the mediating role of career futures in the relationship between prospective teachers' career adaptability and career calling. This aim was carried out according to the quantitative research patterns relational model. The sample of this study consists of 225 prospective teachers between 18 and 39 years of age ( = 21.49, SD = 1.81). Data were collected using the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale, Career Futures Inventory, and Career Calling Scale. The two-stage Structural Equation Modeling technique tested the hypothetically determined model. Accordingly, the measurement model was first examined. Afterwards, the structural model was tested. In this model test, the Maximum Likelihood estimation technique was used. Bootstrapping analysis showed that this indirect effect was significant in 1,000 bootstrapping samples. As a result of the model test, it was determined that the career futures partially mediate the relationship between career adaptability and career calling. In line with the findings of this study, recommendations for future researchers and practitioners are presented
Peer Critiquing in Scientific Inquiry: Enhancing Preservice Teachers' Reasoning, Epistemic Knowledge, and Scientific Argumentation through Innovative Teaching Strategies in an Undergraduate Science Content Course
Authors: Namakula Esther Kataate , Akerson Valarie L.
Published: April 2024

The study explored the impact of peer critiquing on preservice teachers' understanding of the nature of science, scientific inquiry, and argumentation in an undergraduate science content course. The aim was to investigate innovative teaching strategies that enhance preservice teachers' comprehension of these key aspects. This study showcased implementing these strategies in which the preservice teachers actively critique and evaluate each other's work, fostering a culture of constructive feedback and reflection. Data were collected from 38 preservice teachers from three data sources that included a group argumentation of an assigned environment scenario of the endangered species, a peer critique of a video presentation of the scientific explanation of an individual environmental science topic, and finally a peer critique on someone else’s scientific inquiry study that could either be observational or experimental. To achieve this goal, we used the class activities to incorporate new ideas within the classroom by documenting the preservice teachers’ practices as they reflect upon their peers’ practices.  While video critiques indicated a general competency, there was a need for further development in analyzing scientific concepts. The final class critiquing session demonstrated preservice teachers' self-awareness and understanding of the importance of relevant research in scientific inquiry. Peer critiquing activities positively impacted preservice teachers' reasoning skills, as evidenced by their ability to construct well-reasoned arguments and analyze empirical evidence. By examining preservice teachers' experiences and outcomes, we seek to provide valuable insights and recommendations for educators striving to enhance preservice teachers' understanding of the nature of science and scientific inquiry through peer critiquing.
Effect of giving Extract Ethanol from Bitter Gourd Fruit (Momordica Charantia L) on the Quality and Quantity of Mouse Spermatozoa (Mus Musculus)
Authors: Hendry Zul , Fahmi Radliyatul
Published: April 2024

Men's participation in the Family Planning (KB) program is still very minimal due to the limited choice of contraceptive methods. Efforts need to be made to develop contraceptive methods, one of which is using natural ingredients. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L) is known to have potential benefits as a male antifertility agent. This research used an experimental design with a sample size of 20 mice divided into 4 groups randomly. Treatment groups 1-3 were given different doses, namely 100, 80, 60 mg of bitter melon ethanol extract/100g BW/day, and the control group was given distilled water for 35 days. The mice were sacrificed the day after the last dose, then spermatozoa were collected from the epididymis and their number, motility, viability and morphology were examined. The results of this study showed a significant decrease in the number and motility of spermatozoa and was directly proportional to the size of the dose given. In terms of viability parameters, there was a significant decrease at all doses. Meanwhile, for spermatozoa morphology, only a dose of 100 mg had a significant impact.
The conclusion from the results of this research is that giving bitter melon fruit extract has an effect on the number, motility, viability and morphology of spermatozoa. The most effective dose is 100 mg/100 gBB/day.
Role of LpnA in Francisella tularensis Susceptibility to Resazurin
Authors: Beatty Emma , Schmitt Deanna
Published: April 2024

Francisella tularensis is classified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a Category A bioterrorism agent due to its low infectious dose, ease of aerosolization, and high mortality rate. Given there is no licensed tularemia vaccine and the possibility of antibiotic-resistant F. tularensis strains, there is an urgent need to develop new treatments against this bacterium. Resazurin (Rz) has bactericidal activity against F. tularensis and other gram-negative bacteria including the human pathogens Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Helicobacter pylori. However, the mechanism of action for Rz has yet to be determined. To identify targets of Rz, we screened for Rz-resistant (Rzr) mutants of F. tularensis LVS. Whole genome sequencing was performed on 42 Rzr isolates and all contained mutations within the coding regions of FTL_0421 and FTL_1504. FTL_0421 encodes for LpnA, the major lipoprotein in F. tularensis. The FTL_0421 mutation in Rzr1 resulted in loss of LpnA expression which correlated with increased sensitivity to osmotic stress. To investigate the individual role of lpnA in Rz-resistance, a deletion mutant (ΔlpnA) was generated using standard molecular genetics techniques.  An agar dilution assay was then performed to determine the Rz susceptibility of the ΔlpnA strain. A minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 2.75μg/mL was achieved for the ΔlpnA and the LVS wild-type strain. This data suggests mutation of lpnA alone is not sufficient to confer resistance to resazurin. In the future, we will investigate whether lpnA in combination with other genes like FTL_1504 play a role in resazurin susceptibility in F. tularensis.  (Supported by NIH Grant P20GM103434 to the West Virginia IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence & the NASA Space Grant Consortium)
In defense of information literacy across the disciplines
Authors: Gardner Nicholas M.
Published: April 2024

Information literacy, coined in the 1970s, covers a wide range of skills needed to navigate the information landscape to find relevant and useful information to solve problems. The teaching of information literacy is inconsistent across state standards, and West Virginia students entering college are often ill-equipped to find credible, useful information. Information literacy’s core skills include identifying individual information needs, finding relevant sources to solve those needs, and evaluating those sources for credibility. In the pre-Internet, mass media age, it was necessary primarily to evaluate and consider the bias of sources when assessing credibility. Then, mass disinformation/misinformation became a critical issue for information literacy, particularly in the mid 2010s. In the last two years, the now wide scale availability of generative AI tools now requires an even more substantial toolbox for information literacy. Unfortunately, discussions around equipping users with the appropriate skills have become increasingly siloed, with parallel developments in news literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, AI literacy, and reappropriation of science literacy to effectively encompass the same skill set. Here, I show the cross-disciplinary nature and value of information literacy, arguing for its superseding nature against these other literacies, and give recommendations for greater integration of information literacy instruction across college curriculum. Solutions for ILI implementation are readily found in the library and information science literature, and professional staff and faculty are in many institutions prepared or trainable to deliver ILI in both generalized and discipline-specific contexts to empower users to be more information literate and capable of navigating increasingly complex information landscapes.
The Pseudomonas aeruginosa 1244 pilin glycan increases susceptibility to human beta defensin 2 but enhances twitching motility.
Authors: Shania Davis  , Horzempa Joseph
Published: April 2024

SHANIA DAVIS & JOSEPH HORZEMPA, Department of Biomedical Sciences, West LibertyUniversity, West Liberty, WV USA. The Pseudomonas aeruginosa 1244 pilin glycan increasessusceptibility to human beta defensin 2 but enhances twitching motility.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an ESKAPE (highly drug resistant) pathogen that is commonlyacquired during hospital stays. This bacterium produces type IV pili which are adhesins andmotor appendages that mediate a surface motility referred to as “twitching.” These pili arepolymers of protein subunits referred to as pilin. The pilin subunit of P. aeruginosa 1244 isglycosylated. Previous studies have shown that the pilin glycan affects the efficiency oftwitching motility under certain conditions and the surface polarity of these fibers. Becausemodulation of the bacterial surface charge has been shown to mediate defensin resistance inother organisms, we tested whether pilin glycosylation affected sensitivity to human betadefensin 2 (HBD-2). Interestingly, the isogenic mutant strain lacking the pilin glycan (1244G7)showed increased resistance to HBD-2 compared to wild type bacteria and those completelylacking a type IV pilus (1244.47). This increased resistance to HBD-2 could explain data from arecent study in which various P. aeruginosa clinical strains were isolated that had pilinglycosylation defects. We also confirmed and extended previous findings that indicated that the1244 pilin glycan enhances twitching motility and we showed that this is especially true onpositively charged surfaces (poly L-lysine coated plastic). However, the positively chargedsurface was also capable of enhancing twitching of strains producing non-glycosylated pili or piliwith an incomplete glycan (1244.2.1).
Peptidoglycan modulation by Francisella tularensis
Authors: Hess Hayden
Published: April 2024

HAYDEN HESS, STUART CANTLAY, JOSEPH HORZEMPA, Department of Biomedical Sciences, West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV 26074 and MELANIE SAL, Department of Biology, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Peptidoglycan modulation by Francisella tularensis.
 
Peptidoglycan, a crucial component of bacterial cell walls, plays a fundamental role in maintaining cell shape, integrity, and resistance to osmotic pressure. Mycoplasmas are the only bacteria that do not produce peptidoglycan cell walls.  Other peptidoglycan-producing bacteria are capable of transiently existing without a peptidoglycan as an “L-form”, but only on solid media.  Preliminary observations made by our laboratory suggested that Francisella tularensis bacteria do not produce detectible levels of peptidoglycan while growing in liquid media.  However, increasing salt concentration induces the production of peptidoglycan in all bacteria.  In this study we confirmed and extended these observations by incubating bacteria with fluorescent D-alanine (which integrates into the peptidoglycan during synthesis).  Fluorescence microscopy revealed that very few F. tularensis bacteria produce detectable peptidoglycan in low salt media, while seemingly all individual bacteria produce this layer in high salt media.  Interestingly, the genome of F. tularensis encodes two distinct beta-lactamases.  Here we show that both the wild-type F. tularensis LVS and beta-lactamase null mutant were both resistant to high levels of beta-lactam antibiotics in low salt liquid media.  However, only the wild type and complemented mutant strains were resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics in high salt media while the beta lactamase null mutant was susceptible.  These data further support the conclusion that F. tularensis does not produce, nor need, peptidoglycan in low salt liquid media.  Future studies will investigate whether peptidoglycan modulation is required to avoid detection by the innate immune system.
Design and Implementation of Large-Scale Hard Rock AMD Dewatering and REE Production
Authors: Bird Ian , King Michael
Published: April 2024

To develop a domestic Rare Earth Elements (REE) supply chain the Hydraulic Preconcentrate (HPC) produced at the Horseshoe bend treatment plant (HSB) was evaluated as a potential source for feedstock. After the clarifiers were flipped to the desired pH set points, a total of 24 Geobags were repeatedly filled and allowed to passively dewater. The Geobags evaluated were comprised of a mix of Woven, Non-woven, and Capillary Channel Fiber (CCF). The bags were constructed with either a composite of woven and nonwoven or only woven geotextile. Half of the bags of both types also included “fins” made of CCF to evaluate their impact on dewatering. Column Filtration Tests (CFTs) were performed onsite to provide laboratory value for hydraulic conductivity. Throughout their dewatering, the geobags were sampled to determine their rate of dewatering. Influent samples from HSB were also tested to produce a Specific Gravity (Gs), via pycnometer testing and Grain Size Distribution (GSD), via sieve and hydrometer analysis.
The dewatering ability of the geobags was high regardless of bag material with a mean total solids percentage of approximately 40% across all samples after only one month of dewatering.  The GSD performed on the HPC is gap graded with most particles having a diameter of approximately 0.5-0.05mm. Hydraulic conductivity values for the filter cakes during Column Filtration Testing ranged from 0.5 to 2.5 meters/day. This data will help to guide development of future large-scale HPC dewatering and the parametric design of an REE oxide production plant at the HSB site.
The Effect of Physical Activity and ACE Scores on Psychological vs. Physiological Addiction
Authors: Brianna Hendershot
Published: April 2024

Brianna N. Hendershot, Chelsea L. Robertson, Ryan T. Koenig, Jason W. Metz
West Liberty University, West Liberty WV.
Abstract
Addiction is a growing problem in the United States. Rehabilitation facilities have exercise as a component of their program, yet these facilities are not always within reach of every addict. Understanding that addiction is a chronic disease that is treatable with integrated treatment methods, it’s imperative to find the root of addictive tendencies. PURPOSE: To determine if there is a triangular relationship between addiction, physical activity, and adverse childhood experience (ACE) scores, looking specifically at psychological and physiological addiction types. METHODS: Data was collected from 25 females and 6 males, recruited from West Liberty University via email. Subjects completed a self-reported online anonymous 4-section survey including basic demographics, The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), The Health-Resiliency-Stress Questionnaire Part D (HRSQ), and addictive tendencies through questions regarding the criteria for psychological and physiological addiction from the DSM. A moderation analysis was used to triangulate the relationship between vigorous exercise, ACE scores, and addiction scores. RESULTS: The moderation variable was vigorous exercise from the past 7 days and ACE scores. Psychological and physiological addiction were correlated at .477, p=0.835, and .590, p=0.097, respectively. Total addiction produced a correlation of .574, p=0.241. CONCLUSION: A moderation analysis revealed no significant data when looking at vigorous exercise, ACE scores, physiological addiction, psychological addiction, and total addiction, showing the need for future research in this field. Looking at specific addictive behaviors objectively may aid in finding the root of addictive tendencies.
Fingerprint Correlation Between Twins
Authors: Barnes Cody
Published: April 2024

CODY BARNES, KRISTY HENSON, MARK FLOOD, Department of Natural Sciences, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV, 26201 Fingerprint correlation between identical twins 
When teaching about the uniqueness of fingerprints it is commonly said that identical twin fingerprint characteristics are not identical however, limited research has been conducted to determine if there are any correlations between similar print characteristics. In the recent past unrelated individuals have been misidentified based on fingerprint similarities in forensics cases and this may be more likely among twins. This research case study’s objective is to determine if there are any correlations between fingerprint characteristics of identical twins and the probability of misidentification. Identical twin fingerprints were rolled and collected onto 10 print cards then blindly analyzed using Henry Classification, AFIS, and NCIC techniques. Preliminary results indicate a strong relationship between characteristics, but it is not significant (0.49; p = 0.35); fingerprint characteristics between hands were not significantly different (R: p = 0.75, L: p = 0.24). Results indicate there could be a possibility of misidentification, but more twin fingerprints should be analyzed.
Examining the Density Gradient Along the Rhizophora mangle Propagule
Authors: Mohn Marissa , Murphy Sytil , Cole Jacqueline , Reynolds Sara
Published: April 2024

Mangroves grow in tropical regions around the globe, but these dense forests have been declining due to agriculture, industry, and climate change. Mangrove propagules are not seeds but the seedlings themselves that grow on the parent tree until they reach maturity and fall. They are water dispersed, floating horizontally in seawater and vertically in brackish water. The purpose of this study was to further investigate whether there is a gradient change in density longitudinally along the Rhizophora mangle propagule that results in this floatation behavior.  This study also explored whether there was a difference in density between the medulla and the cortex within the propagule.   Propagules were cut into one-centimeter sections and placed in a pycnometer to calculate their density. The average densities of these categories were graphed and had a correlation coefficient of 0.6036 showing a strong positive correlation. The medulla, or inner ring, was removed from the cortex and placed in water to determine if there was a difference in buoyancies. In the plumule end of the propagule, both the medulla and cortex floated. Towards the radicle end of the propagule, the cortex would sink while the medulla would continue to float. The research raises the question if there is a difference between the cortex in the radicle end and the cortex in the plumule end but supports the idea that there is a change in density along the propagule longitudinally that plays a role in the buoyancy of the mangrove propagules.
Impact of a Networked Improvement Community’s Interventions on STEM Student Persistence. Review of Results and a Call to Action.
Authors: Heatherly Sue Ann
Published: April 2024

It is well known that high impact practices such as student learning communities and peer-mentoring, early engagement in research and faculty-student relationship building can have a positive influence on undergraduate student engagement and retention in their chosen field of study. The First2 Network is a Networked Improvement Community comprised of students, faculty, staff and administrators from eight higher education institutions in West Virginia and one in Kentucky, that has, over the past six years, engaged in creating interventions to implement and test these high impact practices with the aim of doubling the graduation rate of first-generation and other underrepresented STEM students. Relying on data collected, mostly from WVU, we see very promising outcomes on the persistence of STEM majors. These results will be shared. However, our data story is incomplete as there is no mechanism to sort data on first-generation status across all universities and colleges in the state. The value of this information and its inclusion in a future state funding formula will be explored.
Evidence of Nesfatin-1 in Mouse Intestinal Enteroendocrine Cells
Authors: Ramesh Naresh , Hatfield Logan , Shufflebarger Hannah
Published: April 2024

Objectives: Post-prandial insulin secretion is predominantly regulated by four intestinal hormones: glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), Cholecystokinin (CCK) and peptide YY (PYY). Nesfatin-1, an insulinotropic and anorexigenic secreted peptide was reported in mouse hypothalamus. Data supporting nesfatin-1 expression in intestine is minimal. Is nesfatin-1 expressed in mouse intestinal cells? Does it affect intestinal hormones known to stimulate or inhibit insulin secretion? We present STC-1 cells as viable in vitro models to study nesfatin-1’s biological action in intestine.
 
 
 
Methods: Immunofluorescence histochemistry (IHC) of intestinal sections from male C57BL/6 mice were carried out. STC-1 cells (n=8 wells/treatment) were dose-dependently treated with nesfatin-1, followed by RT-qPCR and immunoassay (ELISA) respectively. One-Way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s multiple comparison test using GraphPad Prism software was used for data analysis. p<0.01 was considered statistically significant.
 
 
 
Results: IHC showed NUCB2/nesfatin-1 co-localizing CCK, PYY and GLP-1 in the intestinal mucosa of mice. Static incubation of STC-1 cells with nesfatin-1 upregulated both CCK, PYY and GLP-1 mRNA expression (1 and 10nM) and secretion at 1 hr post-incubation (0.1, 1 and 10nM). Conversely, nesfatin-1 downregulated PYY mRNA expression and secretion in STC-1 cells (all doses tested).
 
 
 
Conclusion: The current data shows cell-specific localization of nesfatin-1 in the intestinal mucosa and establishes STC-1 cells as in vitro models to study nesfatin-1. This study adds a novel function for intestinal nesfatin-1 in stimulating insulinotropic intestinal hormones (GLP-1, GIP, CCK) and inhibit PYY which is insulinostatic.
Enfermedades mentales como componente de la salud humana en adolescentes
Authors: Paredes-Naranjo Kléver Ernesto
Published: April 2024

La adolescencia es una etapa única, en el cual se dan cambios fisiológicos, y psicosociales, el cual puede está expuesto al abuso físico o sexual, que hacen que las personas sean más frágiles ante las diferentes dificultades de la salud mental; donde los trastornos de salud mental en jóvenes son: la ansiedad, depresión o angustia, suicidio, trastorno del neuro-desarrollo, así como los psicóticos, al igual que el obsesivo compulsivo (TOC), trastornos relacionados con el estrés, así como el de alimentación, el de eliminación, el de mal comportamiento, trastornos relacionados con las sustancias y adicciones, mientras que como objetivo se tiene identificar condiciones mentales y parámetros de riesgo que evalúen la salud mental en niños y adolescentes. El método aplicar tiene un enfoque cuantitativo, el cual permite identificar, conceptualizar y valorar, bajo una investigación experimental. Se dan por la dificultad que tienen los adolescentes de controlarse que están enojados en un 85% afirmo, en tanto que han consumido alguna sustancia psicotrópica el 90%, además el 65% detallo que los jóvenes han presentado síntomas psicóticos, de igual manera en un 60%, indican que han tenido ideas suicidas, llegando hasta en un 90% a perder el sueño por alguna preocupación. Por lo que se determina que referente a la comparación del porcentaje de enfermedades mentales es del autor del 81% y de las alternativas el 72.98%, verificando que el porcentaje mínimo es del 47%, en los adolescentes que no tienen una meta clara frente al 75%.
Signo lingüístico y su fundamentación teórica en jóvenes
Authors: Paredes-Naranjo Kléver Ernesto
Published: April 2024

: El signo lingüístico es una unidad perceptible y representativa de la comunicación humana, la cual se refiere a la substitución de palabras en un sistema lingüístico; donde los signos orales de una lengua tienen diversos significados. Se justifica el uso de ciertos caracteres que puede causar problemas de escritura y ortografía, afectando el rendimiento académico y la capacidad de comunicación; la misma que busca identificar nuevos símbolos y entender su impacto en los jóvenes, quienes influyen en las tendencias de comunicación. Identificar los signos lingüísticos utilizados por los jóvenes basados en un marco teórico. Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo, donde se emplea un análisis que va desde lo general a lo particular. Para lo cual se utilizó una encuesta de preguntas cerradas para iniciar la investigación; donde la población ocupada consiste en 20 jóvenes atendidos mensualmente, considerados como muestra. Los jóvenes no conocen bien los símbolos lingüísticos, pero utilizan gestos, expresiones faciales y emojis en su comunicación verbal y escrita; para lo cual se emplean imágenes, sonidos y colores como signos lingüísticos. Este tipo de comunicación es común en plataformas como Facebook y WhatsApp; por lo que también utilizan el lenguaje corporal en el estudio de diversas materias. Se identificaron que los signos lingüísticos utilizados por los jóvenes, son emojis para expresar oraciones con menos palabras, así como una comunicación no verbal empleada mediante gestos, contacto visual, corporal y expresiones faciales.
Desarrollo Sostenible y Contabilidad: Integrando la Contabilidad Ambiental en Prácticas Empresariales
Authors: Sánchez-Caguana Darwin Fabricio , Landázuri-Álvarez María Belén , Ramírez-Martínez Sandra Lorena , Acosta-Muñoz Mary Marlene
Published: April 2024

Este estudio aborda la integración de la contabilidad ambiental en las prácticas empresariales, destacando su potencial para fomentar un desarrollo sostenible y sus desafíos asociados. Mediante una revisión bibliográfica exhaustiva en bases de datos académicas, se analizaron fuentes que discuten tanto la implementación como los efectos de la contabilidad ambiental en la eficiencia operativa, la innovación de productos y la gestión de relaciones con stakeholders. Los hallazgos revelan que, aunque la contabilidad ambiental mejora significativamente la eficiencia energética y reduce costos, también impulsa el desarrollo de productos eco-friendly y fortalece la imagen corporativa. Sin embargo, se enfrenta a desafíos como la resistencia al cambio, las necesidades de adaptación tecnológica y la falta de competencias específicas. La discusión enfatiza la necesidad de superar estos obstáculos mediante inversión en tecnología, capacitación del personal y el establecimiento de políticas claras que promuevan una cultura de sostenibilidad. En conclusión, a pesar de los retos, los beneficios de la contabilidad ambiental justifican su adopción. Se sugiere una colaboración más estrecha entre academia, industria y reguladores para facilitar su implementación efectiva, mejorando así la sostenibilidad y competitividad corporativa
Extratos de fungos endofíticos como potenciais promotores de crescimento em plantulas da soja (Glycine max (L.) Merril
Authors: Ferreira Tatiani Pereira de Souza , Jumbo Luis Oswaldo Viteri , Ferreira Talita Pereira de Souza , Armijos María José González , Mourão Dalmarcia de Souza Carlos , Santos Gil Rodrigues dos
Published: April 2024

Os microrganismos endófitos são promissores no campo agrícola como potenciais estimuladores de crescimento. Assim, foi avaliado o potencial estimulador de fungos endofíticos na soja (Glycine max (L.) Merril. Inicialmente foram coletadas 12 amostras de fungos endofíticos em diversas partes de várias espécies de plantas cultivadas. Estes fungos foram isolados, identificados e cultivados e em processo de fermentação durante 72h. Após deste processo foi preparada uma concentração ao 60% para ser aplicada. Plântulas de soja previamente semeadas em potes de plástico de 500 ml contendo substrato esterilizado e sem nenhum tipo de adubação e com 7 dias de idade foram pulverizadas com 5mL da solução previamente preparada. As plântulas foram mantidas em estufa a 28°C e fotoperíodo 12 horas.  Após de 8 dias desde a aplicação dos extratos foram avaliados o tamanho e o diâmetro do caule e a raiz. Posteriormente a massa fresca e seca usando uma balança de precisão foi avaliada. Os resultados evidenciaram que dos 12 fungos aplicados nas plântulas, oito incrementaram significativamente o comprimento do caule, com um maior destaque para as plantas tratadas com Purpureocillium lilacinum e Penicillium citrinum. Já o diâmetro do caule foi maior em todos os tratamentos exceto nas plantas tratadas com Penicillium citrinum. O comprimento da raiz também foi incrementado significativamente quando tratados com algumas espécies de fungos. Similarmente a massa aérea e radicular também foi incrementada dependendo dos tratamentos. Conclusivamente nossos resultados mostram o potencial uso destes fungos como bioestimuladores radiculares o de caule da soja.
Natureza humana em conflito: lições para a educação cristã a partir de Romanos 7:15-25
Authors: Rueda Neto Eduardo , Rueda Jurany Leite
Published: April 2024

Partindo das visões antropológicas e sociológicas de Hobbes e Rousseau, este ensaio reflete sobre a natureza humana com base no texto de Romanos 7:15-25, apresentando a perspectiva bíblica de uma natureza corrompida, mas ainda com potencial para o bem. Fundamentado nessa análise, o ensaio propõe três lições para a prática pedagógica cristã: empatia e compreensão, dependência de Deus e consciência da graça divina. Utiliza-se essencialmente uma abordagem teológica, com uma breve apreciação do texto de Romanos e um diálogo com autores da área de educação cristã. Por fim, conclui-se que a natureza humana, após a queda, é marcada por uma luta interna entre o bem e o mal, e que o pecado, embora presente, não impede a busca pelo bem e a transformação pela graça de Deus, o que contém reverberações significativas no âmbito educacional.
The substitution of wheat flour with flour made from Dialium Guianense and Nephelium Lappaceum l. Fruit peel in muffins
Authors: Freitas Sávio Ferreira de , Bender Ana Betine Beutinger , Silva Ícaro Pereira , Ferrão Tassiane dos Santos
Published: April 2024

Food waste generated by the lack of proper processing of fruit parts, such as peels and seeds, is a global problem, although these by-products could enrich the nutritional value of food products. Thus, this study aimed to develop, characterize, and perform a sensory analysis of functional muffins enriched with flour made from Dialium guianense and Nephelium lappaceum L. fruit peels. Four muffin formulations were developed with different substitution levels (0, 2.5, 5, and 7.5%) of wheat flour with the fruit peel flour. The muffins were analyzed for proximate composition, weight reduction, color, texture profile, sensory profile (color, odor, flavor, texture, and overall appearance), and purchase intention. The results showed that the formulations with flour produced from the fruit residues had higher fiber and lipid content, less weight loss during baking, and darker coloration than standard samples. The sample with 2.5% wheat flour replaced with fruit peel flour showed better sensory parameters and purchase intention. Hence, the physical, chemical, and sensory analyses presented a positive increase in the nutritional and sensory quality of the developed products.
Políticas culturais e saúde mental na infância: políticas públicas de cultura e sua importância para o desenvolvimento da saúde mental das crianças
Authors: Santos Antônio Nacílio Sousa dos , Araújo Júnior Francisco de Assis de , Sousa Carlos Augusto Marinho de , Neves Carlos Rigor , Nogueira Neto José Maria
Published: April 2024

São vários os aspectos que impactam positivamente no desenvolvimento da saúde mental de uma criança, dentre os quais se destacam as políticas públicas culturais. Com a perspectiva de que as políticas públicas de cultura são imprescindíveis para uma saúde mental saudável para as crianças, conforme Couto (2015), Coimbra (2008) e Vasconcelos et al. (2005), entre outros, nosso objetivo é descrever as ações, programas, projetos e políticas públicas relacionadas à cultura direcionadas especificamente para a promoção de uma infância saudável. Para isso, pesquisamos políticas públicas culturais dos últimos dez (10) anos por meio de uma revisão integrativa de literatura (LIMA et al., 2000; GALVÃO et al., 2004), cujo levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado nas bases de dados PubMed, Scielo, Medline e Lilacs, utilizando os descritores em ciência da saúde: “Public policy”, “Mental health”, “Culture”, “Child”, combinados com o operador booleano AND. Também foram incluídos estudos originais, publicados em qualquer idioma entre 2012 e 2022. As políticas e programas apresentados podem auxiliar diferentes atores sociais e gestores a planejarem e desenvolverem novos projetos para crianças, bem como aprimorarem os já existentes. Destacaram-se ações ambientadas em escolas, comunidades locais e ação de organismos internacionais, ao mesmo tempo em que confirmamos a carência de programas relacionados principalmente à cultura para a saúde mental das crianças. Reafirmamos, portanto, a necessidade da ampliação dos estudos e práticas de políticas públicas culturais direcionadas para esse público, com o objetivo de promover uma perspectiva psíquica que favoreça o desenvolvimento saudável deles.
Medidas lineares, angulares e índices de conformação em equinos da raça pônei brasileiro, na mesorregião norte Fluminense
Authors: Rodrigues Ana Claudia Cerqueira , Alves Andressa da Silva , Feitosa Luiza Maria Ribeiro , Toledo Caroline Fabres de , Mathias Isadora Guterres Azevêdo , Godinho Ana Bárbara Freitas , Filippo Paula Alessandra Di , Quirino Celia Raquel
Published: April 2024

A raça Pônei Brasileiro é considerada de dupla aptidão por ser utilizada para tração leve, e ser escolhida para iniciação de crianças na equitação. As medidas lineares nesses animais variam de acordo com os efeitos de reprodutor, idade, ano e mês de registro, sexo e região de origem. O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar morfologicamente animais da raça Pônei Brasileiro por meio de medidas lineares, angulares e índices de conformação, avaliar a influência do sexo e de propriedade e calcular as correlações entre as medidas. Foram obtidas medidas de 40 animais provenientes de duas propriedades. Para aferição dos perímetros foram utilizadas fitas métricas. O hipômetro foi utilizado para medir a altura e a distância, o artrogoniômetro foi utilizado para se obter os ângulos e o angulador de casco, para se obter os ângulos falange-solo dos membros torácico e pélvico. Não houve diferença nas medidas angulares entre machos e fêmeas porém, observou-se influência do sexo no peso dos animais, onde os machos foram mais leves; nas medidas lineares de altura de cernelha, altura de garupa, comprimento de corpo e perímetro torácico, sendo que os machos apresentaram resultados inferiores aos das fêmeas. O efeito sexo influência o peso dos animais, além de determinadas medidas lineares e índices de conformação. Tanto o peso quanto certas medidas lineares, angulares e índices sofreram efeito da propriedade.
Aplicabilidade de curso e-learning sobre práticas seguras na identificação do paciente
Authors: Sanchis Desirée Zago , Haddad Maria do Carmo Fernandez Lourenço , Stieven Ariane Sabina , Marubayashi Rodrigo Yudi Palhaci , Ferrari Rosângela Aparecida Pimenta , Guirardello Edinêis de Brito
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: analisar a aplicabilidade de um curso na modalidade e-learning sobre práticas seguras na identificação do paciente para profissionais de enfermagem. Métodos: estudo descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa que envolveu a aplicabilidade do curso e-learning para profissionais de enfermagem, realizado entre os meses de novembro a dezembro de 2022. Participaram do curso 179 profissionais de enfermagem que atuavam em uma instituição filantrópica de grande porte no norte do Paraná, o quantitativo de profissionais deu-se pelo cálculo amostral simples, totalizando 175 profissionais de enfermagem, divididos em 56 enfermeiros e 119 técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem. Para coleta de dados, aplicou-se dois instrumentos: um para caracterização sociodemográfica e de trabalho e outro para análise da funcionalidade, usabilidade, eficiência, estética, conteúdo e linguagem escrita do e-learning. Os dados foram analisados mediante o cálculo do Índice de Validade de Conteúdo (IVC). Resultados: Houve predomínio de mulheres, entre 19 e 30 anos, com maior frequência de profissionais com especialização, que atuavam em Unidades de Internação, e que haviam participado de algum curso na modalidade à distância. Os enfermeiros consideraram o e-learning adequado, evidenciado pelo IVCg 0,98, assim como os técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem IVCg 0,97. Conclusão: a utilização do curso na modalidade e-learning por profissionais de enfermagem foi considerado positivo. Deste modo, este e-learning poderá ser utilizado como estratégia de ensino-aprendizagem.
Managing complex situations through Cynefin method
Authors: Ananyin V. I. , Zimin K. V. , Gimranov R. D. , Lugachev M. I. , Skripkin K. G.
Published: April 2024

This paper examines the methods of corporate management of complex situations in which planning is impossible. The authors have been using and developing the Cynefin method for more than 5 years to deal with complex situations in Russian companies. The article presents the concept of a managerial situation and its various types, such as: obvious, complicated, complex and chaotic. The Cynefin method based on the Cynefin framework (by David Snowden), is applied to support decision-making in difficult situations. The authors describe five steps of its execution, its features, capabilities and limitations. The article also provides an example of practical application of the method in the context of import substitution in the field of software on the Russian market. The paper shows that the method works well in complex and chaotic management situations in which the management cycle is more like the Boyd OODA cycle (Observe — observation, Orient — orientation, Decide — decision, Act — action). The use of the Cynefin method is redundant in obvious and complicated situations where the management cycle is more like the PDCA Deming cycle (Plan — planning, Do — execution, Check — checking, Act — impact and adjustment). Finally, the authors hypothesize the increasing importance of the Cynefin method due to the increasing scale and complexity of corporate projects related to import substitution and digital transformation, especially in the context of increasing uncertainty in the market environment.
Mechanism of regime changes of global inflation in 2012–2023
Authors: Grigoryev L. M. , Zharonkina D. V. , Maykhrovich Y.-M. J. , Kheifets E. A.
Published: April 2024

The paper studies the process of regime changes: from low inflation and interest rates in 2012–2019 to high inflation and even stagflation in 2020–2023. The authors selected eleven countries for analysis: BRICS, USA and Great Britain, and four EU leading states— Germany, France, Spain and Italy. The trends examined in the first period reflect the difficulty in determining (on monthly data) the role of classic factors influencing the inflation processes (by CPIs) — monetary policy and unemployment, with energy and food prices having strong influence in this period. In general, the upturn in 2012–2019 was not too strong and created a rather comfortable (and predictable) environment for low inflation. In the period of shock recession after the COVID lockdowns the speed of consumer inflation in six developed countries had tripled. General inflation was affected by energy and food process and formatted so rapidly that such factors as unemployment and money supply growth turned out irrelevant. Having reached high growth rate, inflation moved wages up and fixed both its rate (one side elasticity) and dynamics. Core inflation index (manufactured goods) grew in parallel with unit labor cost, which entailed cost-push inflation effect. Growing interest rates were designed to slow down inflation by squeezing economic activity, which was not that simple in terms of ULC in the short run.
Analyzing the Impact of Analytics on Organizational Performance
Authors: Sateesh Reddy Chagam , Nimo J.R Ashlin
Published: April 2024

In this study, we explore the interplay between predictive, descriptive, and prescriptive analytics, mediated by decisionmaking processes, and their influence on organizational performance. Our research employs a non-probabilistic sampling method, specifically the snowball sampling technique, with a sample size of 120.The independent variables considered encompass descriptive analytics, prescriptive analytics, and predictive analytics which collectively serve as the analytical backbone shaping decision-making within organizations. Decision-making, in turn, acts as a mediating variable, channelling the impact of analytics towards organizational performance. By scrutinizing the intricate interplay between analytics and decision-making, this research aims to elucidate the extent to which decision-making influences organizational performance, thereby shedding light on the pivotal role analytics play in modern organizational dynamics. The results and conclusions drawn from this research endeavour are anticipated to make a substantial and meaningful contribution to the understanding of how analytics-driven decision-making processes drive organizational effectiveness and efficiency in today’s complex business landscape, with implications for strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance optimization.
Synchronous tumor of the rectum and left colon: Case report
Authors: Hajime Kashiura Borba Igor , Rezende de Lima Moabe , De Souza Camargo Matheus , Henrique Carvalho Kitayama Carlos , Victoria Carvalho Domingues Ana , Garcia Panucci Enrico , Vinícius Martins Parreira Gabriel , Kawaminami Lopez Fernando , Correa Pirondi Lucas , Correa Pirondi Pedro , Mota Queiroz Barbara , Pereira Pinheiro Lessa Arthur
Published: April 2024

Synchronous tumors, characterized by the simultaneous presence of neoplasms in different regions or by confirmatory diagnoses separated by up to six months, are generally associated with unfavorable prognoses, especially in the case of colorectal carcinomas, where they have higher mortality and postoperative complications, as well as requiring a new therapeutic approach and resulting in less favorable clinical outcomes. Colorectal cancer is the most common neoplasm of the gastrointestinal tract, and recent studies indicate that between 15% and 25% of patients with colorectal carcinoma have synchronous tumors, highlighting their clinical relevance and the need for appropriate approaches.