bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Persepsi Orang Tua tentang Pengaruh Media Sosial Tiktok terhadap Tingkah Laku Anak Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Dikdayanto Ridho Ramadhani , Hariyanto Didik
Published: May 2024

Karena kontennya yang beragam dan kemudahan penggunaannya, Tik-Tok telah menjadi salah satu platform media sosial yang populer. Namun, karena banyaknya konten, ada kekhawatiran bahwa anak-anak mungkin mengakses konten negatif, yang dapat memengaruhi perilaku mereka. Metode deskriptif kualitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Data yang dikumpulkan berasal dari orang tua anak di Desa Tawangsari, Taman, Sidoarjo. Untuk mengumpulkan data penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan kuesioner. Studi ini berfokus pada penggunaan media sosial TikTok dan dampak yang dimilikinya terhadap upaya orang tua untuk mendidik perilaku anak mereka. Pengaruh bermain TikTok terhadap perilaku anak adalah mereka menjadi kurang peduli terhadap lingkungan sekitar. Salah satu upaya yang dilakukan oleh orang tua adalah memberikan nasihat dan contoh yang baik, serta memberikan hukuman dan hadiah untuk perilaku buruk anak.
Analisis Kesulitan Membaca Permulaan pada Siswa Kelas IV dengan Gangguan Disleksia di SDN Petungasri 1
Authors: Islamy Fania Amanda , Wachidah Kemil
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesulitan membaca permulaan dengan gangguan disleksia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian bersifat studi kasus pada siswa kelas IV dengan gangguan disleksia di SDN Petungasri 1. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu wawancara, observasi, dan tes terkait kemampuan membaca permulaan. Teknik analisis data dilakukan melalui beberapa tahapan yakni pengumpulan data, reduksi data, display data dan kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa siswa disleksia memiliki kesulitan dalam mengidentifikasi kata sukar maupun kata dasar, memaknai kata, memahami isi bacaan, dan kesulitan dalam menjawab pertanyaan. Ketidakmampuan menguasai isi bacaan pada siswa dengan gangguan disleksia dikarenakan minat dan perhatian serta gangguan syaraf pusat yang menyebabkan rendahnya kemampuan membaca yang berdampak pada penugasan atau pemahaman kata dalam bacaan. Sehingga pendidik memiliki peran penting untuk mengembangkan kemampuan membaca permulaan.
Do Directors’ Remuneration and Remuneration Committees of the Board affect Bank’s Performance: Application of GMM model?
Authors: Eklemet Ivy , Gyamera Emmanuel
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This paper assessed the effect of directors' remuneration and the remuneration committee on a bank's performance. The study used 200 observations from 20 licensed banks in Ghana from 2012 to 2023. The study employed dynamic System Generalized Method of Moments as the main analytical estimator using Stata 16.0 software. The study revealed that directors' remuneration, audit committee independence, and the remuneration committee are positively and significantly related to the bank's performance. Furthermore, the study revealed that banks with a remuneration committee as well as an independent audit committee tend to enhance the bank's performance because remuneration and audit committees tend to align directors' remuneration with the bank's performance. The findings highlight the importance of setting up a remuneration committee as well as strengthening its functions. The first recommendation for this study is for the board to strengthen the remuneration committee since it affects the bank's performance positively. Lastly, the study recommends that the remuneration committee should be strengthened to align directors' remuneration with the bank's performance metrics, such as revenue growth, profitability of the bank, and shareholders' returns.
Keywords: Audit committee independence; Bank’s performance; Directors’ remuneration; Ghana; Optimal contracting contract.
Efficient Fault Tolerance Methodology in Fanet Using Aco and Ml Techniques
Authors: Pooja sri G  , Nuha Fathima N  , Abinaya B
Published: May 2024

An innovative approach is presented in this study to enhance the performance of Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), a type of Bio-Inspired Algorithm (BIA), by integrating machine learning (ML) techniques for fault prediction. The goal is to address the challenges of high end-to-end delay and susceptibility to faults in traditional ACO implementations by leveraging ML methods. Through the application of ML techniques to optimize ACO efficiency and anticipate faults using the Random Forest model, significant reductions in end-to-end delay and improvements in system survivability are achieved. Additionally, the utilization of Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) feature selection streamlines the optimization process and enhances overall performance. Experimental results demonstrate the superiority of the proposed ML-enhanced ACO approach, indicating its potential for real-world applications in optimization problems.
Waterfront Transit-Oriented Development: A Comprehensive Review of Urban Revitalization
Authors: Sunakshi Shokeen  , Raminder Kaur
Published: May 2024

Waterfront Transit Oriented Development (WTOD) is a pioneering urban development strategy that harnesses the allure and utility of water banks to foster vibrant, mixed-use communities. At its core, WTOD embodies a place-making philosophy, leveraging the natural attraction of waterfronts to stimulate social and economic activities. As urban populations continue to grow, the need to develop sustainable, livable cities becomes ever more pressing. WTOD offers a promising avenue to address this need. However, a comprehensive understanding of its multifaceted impact, challenges, and best practices is essential. This necessitates a thorough review of WTOD concepts from various angles - economic, environmental, social, and cultural. Globally, cities are leveraging their waterfronts for economic rejuvenation and social enrichment, while in India, initiatives like inland water transit projects illustrate WTOD's potential for urban renewal. The research navigates through the historical, practical, and design aspects of WTOD, unraveling its potential as a transformative tool for urban revitalization and sustainable development. Through a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative historical analysis with case study evaluations, this research provides a comprehensive understanding of WTOD. It offers insights into the transformative power of integrating waterfront development with transit-oriented design, presenting WTOD as a viable strategy for sustainable urban growth, increased density, and enhanced community well-being. The findings and discussions presented in this paper contribute significantly to the ongoing discourse on urban development, place-making, and environmental sustainability.
questões socioambientais sob o “horizonte perceptivo” de estudantes do ensino médio de uma escola pública do interior de Alagoas
Authors: Brizola Yared Yalin , Feitosa Feitosa Fábio , Elizabeti Marcomin Fátima
Published: May 2024

A pesquisa Fenomenológica, realizada em momento pandêmico, parte da questão: como um grupo de estudantes do terceiro ano de uma escola pública estadual, de Alagoas, concebe as questões socioambientais locais, nacionais e globais? O método Fenomenológico sustenta a interpretação das narrativas dos/as participantes, nas dependências da escola, respeitando os protocolos de controle de Covid-19. Dentre os resultados: o esgoto, o lixo e a exploração dos recursos hídricos foram apontados como principais problemas socioambientais do município; o rio São Francisco foi destacado por parte dos/as participantes da pesquisa; o ser humano foi reconhecido como causador dos danos ambientais existentes; os participantes indicaram ações futuras, como: criação de hortas, ações de conscientização sobre a problemática do esgoto, do lixo e dos danos aos recursos hídricos, além de outras. É fundamental um processo de Educação Ambiental crítico, participativo, emancipador, sustentado na perspectiva Freireana alinhado ao bem viver e à sustentabilidade planetária.
Heritage-Related Resources in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines as Potential Heritage Tourism Sites
Authors: Jose Reiner T. , Longinotti Jesica Sara V. , Menguis Christian Dave R. , Panganiban Jasmine Claire R. , Parker Katelyn , Covita Mayvelyn S.
Published: May 2024

The tourism industry is a fast-paced industry that necessitates the capacity to rapidly adapt to evolving tourist wants and demands. In the Philippines, the concept of heritage is well-known through its rich history. Considering all of the local heritage tourism sites evident in the country, indeed viewpoints with regards to heritage differ across regions. This study mainly identified heritage tourism-related resources in the town of Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, and determined the potentials of these in making the town become a heritage tourism site. A descriptive-qualitative research method was used. As for the data collection method, researchers used the interview method, document scanning and ocular visit. The potentiality of the town was described through the use of the UNESCO Criteria. Results indicate that Solano is home to more heritage resources. The town of Solano has met UNESCO Criterion 2 due to the presence of a unique cultural heritage known as the “perfect square” and is characterized by its preserved road distances, which adhere to the urban planning. The identified town’s natural, man-made landscapes and cultural treasures also serve as contributory factors for heritage and tourism-related reasons. Further, the proposed excursion itinerary can also enhance Solano’s entire heritage tourism services and be highly helpful for future plans for recognizing it as a heritage tourism site. Overall, this contributed relevant input to stakeholders on how the town can be maximized, such that economically and cultural-wise, the municipality may be positioned as a future heritage tourism site worthy of local as well as national and international visitors’ attention.
Instructional Strategies and Challenges Faced by Teachers in Promoting Inclusive Learning for Learners with Hearing Impairments at Oriang’ Inclusive Primary School, Homa-Bay County, Kenya
Authors: Lucy Atieno Odhiambo , H. M. Ouko Ong’ang’a , Beatrice Onchari Isanda
Published: May 2024

Instructional strategies are key to the academic success of any education system. Diverse classrooms require diverse teaching methods that are responsive to the needs and abilities of all the learners. This study purposed to investigate the instructional strategies of teaching and learning used for the learners with hearing impairments and challenges faced by the teachers in inclusive classrooms. The study was conducted at Oriang’ Inclusive Primary School in Homa-bay County, Kenya. Ecological Systems Theory by Bronfenbrenner model (1989) was used. The study targeted all the 17 teachers and 620 learners. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw a sample of 26 respondents comprising the Head Teacher, 13 inclusive classroom teachers and 12 learners. Data collection instruments comprised a semi-structured interview guide and focus group discussion guide. NVivo software was used for analysis that involved systematic coding and organisation of data to identify recurring themes. The findings established that teaching and learning resources must be available to enable diversified instructional methods in inclusive classrooms that include learners with hearing impairments. Challenges included teachers lacking training in inclusive education, large class sizes and limited lesson duration that is not enough to attend to all the learners. The study recommends that the government, through the Ministry of Education, should allocate more funds to inclusive primary schools for the purchase of adequate teaching and learning resources to support the effective inclusion of LHIs and the County Governments should allocate funds for the construction of additional classes in inclusive primary schools to help in decongesting the classes.
Public Speaking Anxiety among Senior High School Students: A Basis for Enhancement Program
Authors: Cuamag Willy Billy S. , Abiza Jay-R B. , Antipuesto Amgelah B. , Bual Hyacinth Jen , Castuer Rheysan B. , Lagrama Eleuline Jr. S. , Lansangan Willie D. , Lazaro Angel Marie D. , Perez Jhea Paula O. , Recto Samuel A. , Tingson Jone Pinklou P. , Clamares Krystal Joy M. , Pelandas Anna Marie O.
Published: May 2024

This study addressed Public Speaking Anxiety Among Senior High School Students: A Basis For Enhancement Program. The study’s primary goal was to determine the level of public speaking anxiety in terms of their respective indicators and the significant difference between the levels of public speaking anxiety among Grade 11 and Grade 12 students. The study utilized a quantitative-correlational design with 274 respondents among Senior High School Students in Lorenzo S. Sarmiento Sr. National High School. The average weighted mean and T-test were the statistical tools used in this study. The results showed a high level of Public Speaking Anxiety, along with the indicators of Trait Anxiety, Context Anxiety, and Audience Anxiety. Additionally, a significant difference was found between the Level of Public Speaking Anxiety of Grade 11 and Grade 12 Students suggesting a need for comprehensive enhancement program to enhance students’ public speaking skills. Consequently, the null hypothesis was rejected. The recommendations include implementing regular workshops and training sessions on public speaking skills, integrating public speaking into the curriculum, establishing peer support programs and public speaking clubs, providing flexible assessment methods, engaging parents through informational sessions, and encouraging gradual exposure to speaking opportunities. This necessitated an enhancement program to improve the public speaking skills of Grade 11 and 12 students, the Vocal Ease: Triumph Over Public Speaking Anxiety Program.
COQUELUCHE NO AMAZONAS: UMA SÉRIE HISTÓRICA DE DEZ ANOS
Authors: Portela de Azevedo Arimatéia , Costa de Sá Deise , Soares Araújo Anny Karoliny
Published: May 2024

A coqueluche, também conhecida por tosse comprida ou tosse espasmódica, apresenta alta transmissibilidade e distribuição universal, podendo afetar todas as faixas etárias. Objetivo: realizar uma série histórica de dez anos dos casos de coqueluche registrados no Amazonas. Metodologia: Estudo retrospectivo, descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa de dados públicos. Os dados coletados foram obtidos diretamente do Site do hospital referência no Amazonas e SINAN-NET dos anos de 2014 a 2023. Resultados: No período, foram registrados 100 casos dessa patologia sem nenhum óbito. O grupo etário mais acometido pela coqueluche foi o de indivíduos menores de 1 ano de idade, com 64,6%. Entre os adultos houve ainda um predomínio de casos no gênero feminino (57%) e raça parda (66,8%). Os anos de 2014 a 2018 foram aqueles que tiveram o maior número de registros, mas a curva estatística indicando novos casos teve um declive significativo nos anos subsequentes, possivelmente pela boa cobertura vacinal e ações preventivas. Os meses de fevereiro a maio, que correspondem ao período chuvoso no Amazonas, foram os que tiveram o maior número de registro de casos nos dez anos. Conclusão: A vacinação ainda é o meio mais eficiente para quebra de cadeia de transmissão. É necessário manter as salas de vacinas abertas durante todo o horário de funcionamento da unidade, evitar barreiras de acesso e aproveitar as oportunidades de vacinação como consultas ou outros procedimentos.
PROJETO FALCÃO: OS REFLEXOS DA MAIOR APLICAÇÃO DE HELICÓPTEROS NA SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA DO ESTADO DO PARANÁ
Authors: Martinez Bozzi Brunno
Published: May 2024

O “Projeto Falcão” teve seu início em 18 de agosto de 2023 com a aplicação de dois novos helicópteros, com grande tecnologia embarcada, no serviço exclusivamente policial, firmando em Curitiba e Cascavel, tripulações diariamente aplicadas com o intuito de elevar o padrão de policiamento aéreo preventivo e repressivo no Estado do Paraná. Neste artigo científico, original, temos a finalidade de subsidiar o Comando da Corporação com dados da aplicação do Projeto, além de apresentar de forma direta o emprego de helicópteros no desempenho de atividades policiais, visando o constante aprimoramento das Operações Aéreas. Diferente do que ocorria no passado no Batalhão de Polícia Militar de Operações Aéreas, onde o helicóptero era aplicado em apoio aéreo de ações repressivo-imediatas ou operações previamente planejadas, atualmente o BPMOA também segue um programa de patrulhamento aéreo preventivo. Analisamos as doutrinas operacionais da Unidade, aliada ao objetivo de reduzir índices criminais e de violência, trazendo um suporte mais moderno e eficaz aos policiais da linha de frente, com aplicação de maior tecnologia embarcada em helicópteros.
Individual-Related Factors Influencing Adherence to Hazardous Waste Management Policy Frameworks among Health Workers in Private Hospitals in Nairobi County – Kenya
Authors: Chepchirchir Constantyne
Published: May 2024

Purpose: This study, therefore, sought to investigate the individual related factors influencing the adherence to hazardous waste management guidelines among healthcare workers in 4 selected hospitals in Nairobi County Kenya. From the population of 900 healthcare workers from 4 levels 4 facilities, random sampling was applied to identify the 90 respondents.
Methodology: Data analysis and reporting was done using appropriate quantitative methods.
Findings: The findings from this study show that the level of contribution of individual related factors towards adherence to hazardous waste management policies among healthcare workers in private level four hospitals in Nairobi County is low. Despite the high level of awareness by the health workers on the important measures of collection, segregation, treatment, transportation and disposal of waste, the level of performance on the same is low. This is greatly attributable to negligence and unfavorable attitude towards healthcare waste management practices among healthcare workers.
Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: Based on the study findings, we would recommend the improvement of individual related factors on hazardous waste management among healthcare workers.
Tech-Business Analytics in Blue Economy
Authors: Kumar Sachin , K. Krishna Prasad , Aithal P. S.
Published: May 2024

Purpose: Utilising cutting-edge technologies, data analytics, and entrepreneurial strategies to promote innovation, develop resilience, and drive sustainable growth are the main goals of Tech-Business projects in the Blue Economy for industries associated to the marine sector.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A methodical approach that combines cutting-edge technologies, analytical techniques, and commercial strategies is used to implement Tech-commercial initiatives in the Blue Economy.
Findings/Result: The results highlight the revolutionary effect of Tech-Business endeavours in propelling eco-friendly expansion, stimulating creativity, and fortifying the Blue Economy. Stakeholders can open up new possibilities and build a more affluent and sustainable future for coastal communities and marine ecosystems by embracing data-driven initiatives and utilising technology.
Originality/Value: The uniqueness of Tech-Business endeavours in the Blue Economy is found in their creative methods of resolving persistent issues and opening up fresh doors in the maritime sector.
Paper Type: Exploratory Research on Technology Management.
The Relationship between Take-Off Parameters and Relative Vertical Momentum of Free Limbs at the Take-Off in Hurdle Clearance
Authors: Ozaki Yusuke , Ueda Takeshi
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to clarify the kinetics of the relative vertical momentum to the proximal joint of each free limb and their contribution to the increase in the centre of mass height at the take-off of hurdle clearance, as well as their relationship with take-off variables. Thirteen male hurdlers cleared one hurdle at the height of their centre of mass, and their attempts were filmed using six high-speed cameras. The hurdle height was 96.54 ± 2.63 cm (55.35 ± 0.29% of body height). The approach distance was set at 15 m and adjusted by each hurdler in the range of 10–50 cm so as not to involve any noticeable step length adjustment before the take-off. The combined free limb relative vertical momentum tended to increase until mid-support and was maintained until the toe off. The smaller the whole-body vertical momentum at the toe off and the increase in relative vertical momentum of the lead leg during the take-off, the higher the take-off velocity, the shorter the support time, and the smaller the deceleration. The higher the relative vertical momentum of the forward swing arm during touchdown and the smaller the relative vertical momentum increase of the combined free limb and the forward swing arm during the take-off, the smaller the deceleration. In conclusion, hurdlers should reduce the increase in whole-body vertical momentum at the take-off by suppressing the increase in relative vertical momentum of the lead leg and the forward swing arm.
Changes in Young Swimmers’ In-Water Force, Performance, Kinematics, and Anthropometrics over a Full Competitive Season
Authors: Santos Catarina C. , Marinho Daniel A. , Costa Mário J.
Published: May 2024

The aim of the present study was to analyze changes in young swimmers’ in-water force, performance, kinematics, and anthropometrics during one full competitive season. Twenty-five swimmers (11 girls and 14 boys, 12.04 ± 0.16 years) were assessed over four distinct time points throughout a competitive season. The in-water force of both hands (D, dominant; ND, non-dominant) was retrieved during two bouts of 25 m front crawl allowing the estimation of the symmetry index. The velocity (v25) was calculated from the time to complete the 25 m and considered the performance outcome, while the stroke rate, stroke length, and the stroke index were used as kinematic variables. For anthropometric variables, body mass, stature, arm span and the hand surface area were measured. The in-water force (16–24%) and performance (8%) improved over the competitive season with significant changes in the first macrocycle. The stroke index was the only kinematic variable that changed between M1 and M4 (12.7%), accompanied by a higher asymmetric motion later in the season. A time effect was found in the stature (p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.71), the arm span (p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.79), and the hand surface area (D = p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.63; ND = p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.666). Swimming performance showed associations with in-water force, stroke efficiency and anthropometric features in all time points of the season. Thus, the natural anthropometric growth experienced over the season may translate into a more efficient swimming pattern with greater in-water forces that can enhance performance.
The Utility of High-Intensity, Intermittent Exercise Protocols
to Induce Fatigue for Screening Purposes in Jump-Landing Sports
Authors: Vermeulen Stefan , De Bleecker Camilla , Spanhove Valentien , Boone Jan , Willems Tine , Vanrenterghem Jos , Roosen Philip , De Ridder Roel
Published: May 2024

Short-term fatigue protocols simulating sports participation are scarce and not well-documented in jump-landing sports. Therefore, this study investigated physiological and physical responses following high-intensity, intermittent exercise protocols (HIIPs) with a standardized level of subjective exhaustion (Borg ≥18/20) and a modified fixed version of five circuits (HIIP-5) for future inclusion in biomechanical screening protocols. Twenty male volleyball and basketball players participated in this study to complete the HIIP and the HIIP-5. Physiological and physical variables were assessed before and up to 30 min after cessation of both protocols. Regarding physiological variables, heart rate values increased (+104 bpm, p < 0.001) and remained elevated up to 30 min (+34 bpm, p < 0.001), and blood lactate levels increased (+17 mmol/l, p < 0.001) compared to baseline. Regarding physical variables, decreased jump height (−4 cm, p = 0.001–0.009) and quadriceps muscle strength (p = 0.001−0.050) were observed up to 30 min compared to baseline. The type of the fatigue protocol did not have an effect on the investigated variables (p > 0.05). To conclude, both the HIIP and the HIIP-5 seem valuable tools to induce acute and long-lasting responses, providing a sufficiently large time window of 30 min within which biomechanical markers of injury can be assessed under fatigued conditions in future risk factor screenings. In practice, the fatigue protocol can be terminated after only five circuits if athletes had not yet been stopped at that point due to exhaustion (Borg ≥18/20).
Aplicações das equações diferenciais lineares de segunda ordem em vibrações mecânicas e o software Modellus como ferramenta didática
Authors: Costa Maria Ivonete Nunes , Santos Jeovan Lira dos
Published: May 2024

Introdução. O estudo e modelagem de sistemas físicos frequentemente envolvem o uso de equações diferenciais. Um exemplo notável é o comportamento das vibrações mecânicas, que é descrito por uma equação diferencial linear de segunda ordem. Devido à sua natureza abrangente e à variedade de conceitos, tipos de equações e métodos de resolução, muitos alunos enfrentam dificuldades significativas ao lidar com essas equações. Objetivo. O objetivo deste trabalho é explorar e compreender os conceitos físicos e matemáticos envolvidos no estudo das vibrações mecânicas através de modelagem e simulação interativas. Metodologia. Utilizou-se o software Modellus, que proporciona uma maneira intuitiva de visualizar e analisar o comportamento de sistemas físicos. Por meio de análises gráficas, foram estudados os movimentos vibratórios, incluindo os casos de vibração harmônica simples e amortecida. Resultados e Discussão. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram a eficácia do uso do software na facilitação da interpretação de conceitos complexos, e as simulações interativas permitiram a visualização de como o comportamento dos sistemas vibratórios são afetados com variação de diferentes parâmetros, proporcionando uma análise mais aprofundada dos fenômenos. Considerações Finais. A utilização de ferramentas didáticas como o Modellus pode desempenhar um papel importante no ensino e na aprendizagem, tornando o processo mais acessível e envolvente para os alunos.
OS ASPECTOS E A EVOLUÇÃO DA LEGISLAÇÃO BRASILEIRA RELATIVOS À REPRODUÇÃO ASSISTIDA
Authors: Almeida Lorena Favalessa de , Silva Danilo Fontes da , Pinto Emanuel Vieira
Published: May 2024

O presente estudo investiga a lacuna legislativa no direito brasileiro acerca das técnicas de reprodução assistida ("TRA"), como a inseminação artificial e a fertilização in vitro. Quais os problemas para a aplicação das técnicas de reprodução assistida no Brasil em razão da ausência de uma legislação específica adequada aos avanços tecnológicos nessa área? O objetivo geral do artigo em questão é analisar os problemas para a aplicação das técnicas de reprodução assistida no Brasil em razão da ausência de uma legislação específica adequada aos avanços tecnológicos nessa área, com os objetivos específicos em analisar as implicações das TRA no Direito de Família, comparar a regulamentação existente em países como Espanha e Canadá, e discutir as resoluções do Conselho Federal de Medicina como regulamentação temporária. Através de uma revisão bibliográfica e análise comparativa, o estudo explora como as TRA reconfiguram as noções de parentalidade e filiação. O estudo se justifica com base na necessidade de uma legislação específica, decorre dos avanços tecnológicos rápidos e das questões éticas subjacentes, como o direito ao conhecimento da origem genética. A metodologia utilizada se baseia na revisão de literatura nacional e internacional, análise de legislação comparada e entrevistas com especialistas em direito de família e medicina reprodutiva. O estudo conclui enfatizando a urgência de legislação específica que proteja os direitos de todas as partes envolvidas, garantindo a segurança jurídica e refletindo os valores éticos da sociedade.
O INQUÉRITO POLICIAL EM DESACORDO COM O PRINCÍPIO DA DISPENSABILIDADE
Authors: Santos Enzo Barral de Almeida , Novais Thyara Gonçalves
Published: May 2024

O inquérito policial, instrumento tradicional brasileiro, presente há mais de um século, no qual está fundamentado em nosso ordenamento jurídico por conta de sua finalidade brilhante: ser um objeto que garante a proteção jurídica dos cidadãos. O presente artigo trata do estudo do inquérito policial, com um ponto especial na indispensabilidade deste, bem como, sua importância para o momento de maior desempenho de um processo criminal democrático, tendo como objetivo mostrar que o presente instrumento normativo é indispensável a instauração do processo. Atualmente o inquérito policial é classificado como mero instrumento informativo, que preserva um valor de prova relativo, sendo um instrumento dispensável para a denúncia. Ademais, existe um posicionamento da doutrina contemporânea que defende a indispensabilidade deste instrumento, visto que ele é um garantidor e assegurador de garantias e direito fundamentais para os cidadãos, também é um criador de elementos de provas e informações. A finalidade deste artigo é aprimorar a importância dessa fase que é realizada pelas polícias judiciárias.
MINI-IMPLANTES: ANÁLISE DE IMPACTO NO TRATAMENTO DE INTRUSÃO DENTÁRIA - REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Pinho Heitor Bittencourt , Gonçalves Vanessa Barreiros
Published: May 2024

Introdução: A intrusão dos dentes configura-se como uma das movimentações mais complexas e eventualmente difíceis. Diante disso, os mini-implantes (MIP) constituem uma opção extremamente viável por independer da colaboração dos pacientes e proporcionar um conforto muito maior. MIP caracterizaram o conceito da ancoragem absoluta em Ortodontia e garantiu aos ortodontistas uma maior segurança e previsibilidade dos procedimentos. A princípio, é importante compreender que os MIP são dispositivos ou pequenos parafusos de titânio que funcionam como reforços de ancoragem das forças ortodônticas. Objetivos: Este trabalho investiga o impacto dos MIP no tratamento de intrusão dos dentes, definindo suas indicações, discutindo os fatores considerados para sua instalação e analisando o processo de intrusão dos dentes com os MIP. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica buscando associar o uso dos mini-implantes no tratamento de intrusão dentária através de pesquisa nas bases de dados PubMed, National Library of Medicine, Google Acadêmico e Scielo utilizando como palavras-chave: intrusão, mini-implantes, ancoragem. Conclusão: As evidências supracitadas reforçam a indicação da utilização de mini-implantes na movimentação de intrusão dos dentes sempre que as condições forem favoráveis. A intrusão dos dentes, considerada movimentação ortodôntica mais complexa quando comparada as outras, hoje pode ser realizada com maior segurança, eficácia e simplicidade, além de ser esteticamente mais agradável em contraste às abordagens convencionais. Tratamentos de indivíduos não colaboradores que dificultavam e atrasavam o tempo de tratamento, hoje podem ser realizados.
Interactions between trade wind clouds and local forcings over the Great Barrier Reef: a case study using convection-permitting simulations
Authors: Zhao Wenhui , Huang Yi , Siems Steven , Manton Michael , Harrison Daniel
Published: May 2024

Abstract. Trade wind clouds are ubiquitous across the subtropical oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), playing an important role in modulating the regional energy budget. These shallow clouds, however, are by their nature sensitive to perturbations in both their thermodynamic environment and microphysical background. In this study, we employ the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model with a convection-permitting configuration at 1 km resolution to examine the sensitivity of the trade wind clouds to different local forcings over the GBR. A range of local forcings including coastal topography, sea surface temperature (SST), and local aerosol loading is examined. This study shows a strong response of cloud fraction and accumulated precipitation to orographic forcing both over the mountains and upwind over the GBR. Orographic lifting, low-level convergence, and lower troposphere stability are found to be crucial in explaining the cloud and precipitation features over the coastal mountains downwind of the GBR. However, clouds over the upwind ocean are more strongly constrained by the trade wind inversion, whose properties are, in part, regulated by the coastal topography. On the scales considered in this study, the warm-cloud fraction and the ensuant precipitation over the GBR show only a small response to the local SST forcing, with this response being tied to the surface flux and lower troposphere stability. Cloud microphysical properties, including cloud droplet number concentration, liquid water path, and precipitation, are sensitive to the changes in atmospheric aerosol population over the GBR. While cloud fraction shows little responses, a slight deepening of the simulated clouds is evident over the upwind region in correspondence to the increased aerosol number concentration. A downwind effect of aerosol loading on simulated cloud and precipitation properties is further noted.
The evolution of warm rain in trade-wind cumulus during EUREC4A
Authors: Lloyd Gary , Blyth Alan , Cui Zhiqiang , Choularton Thomas , Bower Keith , Gallagher Martin , Flynn Michael , Marsden Nicholas , Denby Leif , Gallimore Peter
Published: May 2024

Abstract. In this paper measurements are presented of the observed properties of aerosols and microphysics of clouds associated with the characteristics of precipitation in convective clouds that formed off the east coast of Barbados during EUREC4A. Most data were gathered by the instrumented British Antarctic Survey Twin Otter aircraft supported by detailed in-situ aerosol measurements at the Ragged Point observatory on Barbados as well as HALO and PoldiRad radars, dropsonde and satellite data. The development of precipitation was studied in the three aerosol regimes previously reported, i.e. one low aerosol regime and two containing desert dust that had been advected across the Atlantic Ocean. The later dust event also contained evidence of biomass burning aerosol. Results showed that the maximum intensity of rain was similar for all the aerosol regimes. Clouds that developed in an environment with high aerosol loading tended to be deeper than those that developed in the clean environment. It was also found that the greatest intensities occurred in clouds that had aggregated, in agreement with previous work.
A Review of Homelessness: A Critical Introduction (Cameron Parsell)
Authors: Lindsay Sarah May
Published: May 2024

This review presents and explores "Homelessness: A Critical Introduction" by Cameron Parsell.
Realidades y mitos en torno al derecho de baja voluntaria de los socios de las cooperativas
Authors: Vargas Vasserot Carlos
Published: May 2024

El presente trabajo aborda el estudio del derecho de baja voluntaria de los socios en la legislación cooperativa española y en Derecho comparado. En España tradicionalmente se ha considerado que el derecho del socio de la cooperativa de darse de baja en cualquier momento de la entidad, sin necesidad de alegar causa o razón alguna y con el consiguiente reembolso de las aportaciones al capital social realizadas, es un derecho fundamental e inalienable de su estatuto jurídico. Sin embargo, como demuestra el trabajo, los términos en los que la Alianza Cooperativas Internacional se pronuncia sobre el primer principio cooperativo de adhesión voluntaria y abierta no es tan categórico como se suele interpretar. Además, del estudio de Derecho comparado realizado se desprende que el ordenamiento español es uno de los más radicales en reconocer, en contra de los posibles intereses de las cooperativas, el derecho de separación de los socios de las cooperativas. Sin embargo, en algunas de las leyes autonómicas de cooperativas promulgadas en algo más de la última década (Castilla-La Mancha, Aragón, Extremadura y Andalucía) se percibe una clara tendencia a favor de poder limitar severamente, a través de los estatutos sociales, las condiciones de salida de los socios, de prorrogar en determinadas circunstancias los plazos de permanencia obligatoria y, en especial, las posibles responsabilidades de las personas que causen baja de la entidad por deudas e inversiones realizadas y no amortizadas por la entidad. Como cierre del trabajo se expone, como ejemplo, el caso de una cooperativa agraria que quiere limitar al máximo el derecho de separación de sus miembros y se resuelve aplicando distintas leyes españolas y de derecho comparado de cooperativas y se hace una aproximación a la posibilidad de articular compromisos de permanencia a través de pactos parasociales.
Development of Modified Power Operated Lac Scraper
Authors: Niranjan Prasad  , K.K. Kumar  , S.K. Panday  , M.L. Bhagar
Published: May 2024

Lac is the hardened resin secreted by the tiny lac insect (Kerria lacca Kerr). It is the only resin of animal origin. Lac insect S thrive only on certain trees called lac hosts. Butea monospenna (Fa/as), Zizyphus mauritiana (Ber) and Schleichera oleosa (Kusum) are the major lac hosts used for lac cultivation in India. India is the largest producer of lac. Indian lac is considered to be the best in quality. Apart from India, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam and China also produce lac. In India about 3 million farmers mostly tribal are involved in the lac cultivation spread over states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattishgarn, Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Orissa. Lac cultivation involves five major operations i.e., pruning, inoculation, used up broodlac (phunki) removal, harvesting and lac scraping. Mostly lac cultivation operations are carried out manually with the aid of locally manufactured traditional tools. Manual lac scraping is very slow and a tedious process. In one of the method farmers sit on the ground in a group and scrap lac with the traditional tools like small scraping knife (dauli) and sickle. In other method, farmers remove lac encrustation by beating lac sticks with bamboo stick. One person scrapes, 10-15kg of lac in a day. As scraping is done on the ground, unwanted foreign materials like sand, soil, wooden twigs etc. find their way into scraped lac, fetching less price to farmers and creating problems during lac processing in industry. In order to increase the output and reduce the drudgery of lac farmers a simple power operated lac scraper was designed and developed modifying the earlier developed machine. In the earlier machine V-belt and V-pulley type speed reduction mechanism in two steps was used, which made machine voluminous. To make the machine compact, a gearbox instead of V-belt and V-pulley was used to reduce the 1450 rpm speed at motor shaft to 30-40 rpm at scraping roller shaft. Machine consisted of scraping rollers, separating screen, feed hopper, drive mechanism and machine frame. The machine scrapes lac under action of shear and compressive forces. One person operates the machine and scrapes 10.6 kg lac stick in an hour with scraping efficiency of 92 per cent. The machine gets power from 0.5 H.P. single phase AC motor. The capacity of the developed machine is more than the capacity of earlier developed Hand Operated and Pedal Operated Lac Scraper and at par as compared with Power Operated Lac Scraper. It is suitable for villages having electricity.
Exhaust Emission Characteristics of an Un-Modified Diesel Engine Operated on Bio-Diesel Fuels
Authors: Ravinder Chhina  , S.R. Verma  , Ajay Sharda
Published: May 2024

Among the biomass-based fuels, plant oil esters (bio-diesel) hold good promise as an alternate fuel for compression ignition (CI) engines, especially during periods of diesel shortage. A study on the use of bio-diesels in an unmodified diesel engine was carried out in the Deptt. of Farm Power and Machinery, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. A commercially available single cylinder 3.67 kW, direct-injection diesel engine was fuelled with bio-diesels made from five different feed stocks, namely, linseed, rice-bran, gobhi sarson (Brassica napur), sunflower and jatropha curcas. The exhaust emission characteristics of these fuels were studied. "Nucon" Multi Gas Analyzer (model MGA) was used to monitor the concentration of combustibles, carbon-monoxide (CO) and oxides of Nitrogen (NO) in the exhaust gases. The combustibleconcentration was found to be in the range of 0.1 to 0.167 % for all the bio diesels studied. However, the oxides of Nitrogen (NO.) was found to be 0.2 to 26% higher as compared to petro-diesel. Among different feed stocks, the sunflower oil based biodiesel had the highest NO. emissions (26% higher). Carbon monoxide emissions of all bio-diesels were observed to be 25 to 45% lower as compared to petro-diesel. The lowest CO emissions were observed for sunflower oil based bio-diesel. Similarly, the combustible emissions for all bio-diesels were observed to be lower as compared to petrol diesel.
Effects of Curing, Smoking and Their Combined Treatment on Quality of Buffalo Meat During Refrigerated Storage
Authors: S. Ahmad  , A. Anzar  , A.K. Srivastava  , P.K. Srivastava
Published: May 2024

The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of curing, smoking and their combined treatment on physicochemical (pH), microbiological (TPC), and sensory (colour, odour and texture) quality of raw buffalo meat (RBM) during refrigerated storage (O°C -5°C). Curing brought improvement in pH, reduced total plate count (TPC) and developed colour, odour and texture. Curing combined with smoking increased (PH) to 6.30 while it was 5.98 for RBM and reduced to log TPC/g 2.69, while it was 4.30 for RBM. Colour, odour and texture were also improved. Storage study indicated that pH of cured meat further improved and reached to a maximum value (2.25), while there was no further improvement in pH of smoked meat during storage. There was continuous and consistent fall in pH values of raw, cured, smoked and cured plus smoked meat samples until it reached the minimum values (5.11, 5.23 for cured samples, 5.24 and 5.21 for smoked samples and 5.37 and 5.25 for cured plus smoked samples) at 0 and -5 DC storage temperature respectively. These samples spoiled after 40,35 and 45 days at 0 DC and 55, 50 and 60 days at -5 DC, respectively.
Effect of operating parameters on haulage performance of 2WD tractor-trailer systems
Authors: R. K Sahu  , K. P. Pandey
Published: May 2024

Field experiments were conducted with a 23 kW brake horsepower 2WD tractor using unbalanced and balanced trailer separately to know the effect of operating parameters such as gear, throttle position, payload and type of surface on haulage performance of the tractor-trailer systems. Tests were carried out in first high (I H) and second high (2H) gears at half and full throttle positions on three different surfaces namely tarmacadom, moram and firm grass surface. The payload was varied from 0 to 2800 kg for the unbalanced trailer and 0 to 4200 kg for the balanced trailer in four steps. Two spring dynamometers and an auxiliary fuel tank were used for measurement of draft, vertical force and fuel consumption. It was observed that with increase in payload, draft as well as vertical force increased in the unbalanced trailer. On the contrary, the vertical force was found to decrease with increase in payload in the balanced trailer. The draft requirement of a 2WD tractor with an unbalanced trailer was less than that with a balanced trailer on different terrain surfaces for the same payload. On the other hand the vertical force at hitch point was quite high in case of unbalanced trailer. The fuel consumption of the tractor with unbalanced trailer was found to be less than that with balanced trailer on all the three terrain surfaces in both the gears and throttle positions.
Analysis of weekly rainfall for crop planning in Udaipur region
Authors: M L Jat  , R V Singh  , J K Balyan  , L K Jain
Published: May 2024

robability analysis of rainfall offers a better scope for predicting the minimum assured rainfall to help in crop planning in rainfed regions. Incomplete gamma distribution is used to predict the minimum assured rainfall at different probability of exceedance in all weeks of the whole year The study reveals that chances of drought are more at critical stages of maize and there is a scope for in-situ moisture conservation and runoff collection in tanks for supplemental irrigation. Rabi crops are found to be grow under moisture stress.
Storage Study of Dehydrated Cauliflower
Authors: Manoj Kumar Gupta  , V.K. Sehgal
Published: May 2024

Cauliflower variety no. 71 was cut into 3x3, 4.5x3 and 5x2.5 cm sizes and dehydrated in a mechanical dryer at three different air velocities (40, 50 and 60 mlmin) and drying air temperature of 55, 60 and 65°C.Dehydrtad samples were stored at room temperature for four months and analyzed for vitamin C, rehydration ratio, browning and overall acceptability. At the end of storage period vitamin C losses were 60.27, 56.12, and 61.59 for the cauliflower samples dehydrated at 55, 60 and 65°C, respectively. Rehydration ratio decreased with the advent of storage period where as browning did not change with the storage period. Sensory evaluation indicated the acceptability of the product, dried under all experimental conditions, after four months of storage.
Modelling of Water Front Advance under Surge Furrow Irrigation
Authors: R Ravi Bahu  , T B S Rajput  , A K Bhattacharya  , Purnima Mishra
Published: May 2024

A Surge flow furrow irrigation computer model was developed to simulate the water front advance trajectories for given surge cycle on and off times based on the kinematic-wave theory. Infiltration under surge furrow irrigation was assumed to be in three phases namely dry, transition and wet phases. Field data from the sandy-loam soil of the research farm of W.T.C, IARI were used to verify the model's simulations. The kinematic-wave model could effectively simulate the advance of water front under surge flow furrow irrigation. The model could be used as an effective tool in designing surge flow furrow irrigation system.
Development of a Stepwise Expanding Pitch Fruit Grader
Authors: S Mangaraj  , A C Varshney  , B S Reddy  , K K Singh
Published: May 2024

In view of the importance of grading of fruits, a stepwise expanding pitch fruit grader based on the principle of changing the flap spacing along the length of movement of fruits was developed. The main components of the fruit grader are grading unit, elevator feeding unit, inspection platform and power transmission system. The grading unit consisted of two tracks of conveyor chains, matching sprockets, stainless steel flaps, conveyor supporters, flap space adjusting mechanism, power source, power transmission system and fruit collection trays. The elevator feeding unit is provided for constant and uniform feeding of fruits into the grading unit. The Inspection p1l1t form is provided for removal of damaged, diseased and unwanted fruits before they are fed to the elevator feeding unit. Cushioning material has been glued to the inspection platform, fruit collection tray and flaps to avoid impact damage at the time of grading. The grader has the provision to separate fruits into four grades by adjusting flap spacing between 45 to 140 mm. Testing of the fruit grader showed overall grading efficiency of 91.50% and 88.50%.for sweet lemon and orange, respectively. The capacity of the grader was 3.5 t/h at grading conveyor speed of 6 m1min. and there was no damage to the fruits while grading.