bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O Brasil no Mercosul: Integração Comercial Brasileira com o Bloco Sul Americano
Authors: Fontes Luiz Felipe Campos , Stella Milton André
Published: September 2024

Este artigo avalia, pelo viés comercial, a participação do Brasil no Mercado Comum do Sul (Mercosul). A finalidade central é averiguar se o grau de integração comercial brasileira com o bloco têm se aprofundado ao longo do tempo. Para tanto, é desenvolvida a metodologia de decomposição dos componentes do consumo aparente, onde é possível analisar as importações brasileiras intrabloco e extrabloco, e assim destacar os gêneros industriais onde houve criação e desvio de comércio. Os resultados, para o período 2005-2013, apontam para um movimento de reversão no nível de integração comercial brasileira com o Mercosul. Inicialmente, o bloco era capaz de atender, em grande parte, o mercado brasileiro. Entretanto, o bloco perdeu força em termos de criação setorial à medida que os fluxos comerciais brasileiros se direcionaram para o resto do mundo.
INTERAÇÕES ENTRE O BRASIL E A ÍNDIA NO ALVORECER DO SÉCULO 21
Authors: Lins Hoyêdo Nunes
Published: September 2024

Integrantes do BRICS, grupo de países ditos emergentes que se destacaram econômica e politicamente na última década, Brasil e Índia foram incorporados pelo capitalismo em diferentes períodos históricos e mantiveram poucas relações entre si durante o século 20. Esse quadro se altera no século 21, em contexto de redefinição da posição internacional da Índia, por razões econômicas e geopolíticas. O comércio bilateral mostra-se crescente, embora permaneça reduzido e com diferenças nas pautas quanto à concentração e ao perfil dos produtos, justificando providências para diversificação. Interações mais intensas ocorrem na cooperação, em Ciência e Tecnologia (C&T), defesa conjunta de interesses em fóruns internacionais e em iniciativas para redução da pobreza e promoção do desenvolvimento. Em C&T, são especialmente férteis e promissoras as interações na grande área da saúde. Cabe postular que neste e em outros âmbitos do diálogo Brasil-Índia muito mais poderia e deveria ser concretizado.
Simbiose entre indústria e serviços intermediários: a mudança na dinâmica setorial contemporânea brasileira
Authors: Giovanini Adilson , Arend Marcelo
Published: September 2024

A literatura de serviços intermediários mostra que nos países desenvolvidos este setor apresenta simbiose com a indústria. As atividades industriais com maior conteúdo tecnológico requerem mais conhecimento, demandando a presença de atividades especializadas de serviços intermediários. Este estudo testa se o setor de serviços intermediários brasileiro apresentou simbiose com a indústria entre o primeiro trimestre de 2003 e o quarto trimestre de 2017. Para isto, se recorre à realização de testes de estabilidade dos parâmetros e do teste de quebra estrutural de Bai-Perron (1998). Os resultados estimados mostram que o Brasil apresentava simbiose entre serviços intermediários e indústria, mas, após 2010, esta relação se enfraqueceu. A partir de 2015 o crescimento do valor adicionado industrial não conseguiu mais contribuir para o crescimento da produtividade do setor de serviços intermediários, sendo que o crescimento do valor adicionado do setor de serviços intermediários passou a exercer influência negativa sobre a produtividade industrial.
Commodity Prices and Exchange Rate in Export-Led Growth Model: An Analysis of Bilateral Trade Between Brazil and China
Authors: Silva Guilherme Jonas Costa da , Braz Douglas Dias
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo desenvolver um modelo de crescimento liderado pelas exportações que incorpora o impacto dos preços das commodities sobre o crescimento econômico dos países especializados na produção de commodities. Na sequência, realiza-se uma análise empírica para testar a significancia dessas duas variáveis para explicar o crescimento econômico brasileiro no período de 1996 à 2018, considerando a relação comercial do país com a China. Os resultados econométricos demonstram que essas variáveis são importantes para explicar a trajetória de crescimento econômico do Brasil.
Caso de estudio: procesos inflamatorios en cuello, un riesgo inminente
Authors: Ardila Wilkinson , Vallejo Fernando , Santacruz Fernando
Published: September 2024

La angina de Ludwig es una enfermedad grave y potencialmente mortal que afecta el cuello y el piso de la boca. Se caracteriza por una rápida evolución y está asociada a factores de riesgo que van desde la mala higiene oral hasta estados que generen inmunosupresión. La enfermedad es causada por una infección polimicrobiana y su tratamiento se basa en el manejo adecuado de la vía aérea, la terapia antibiótica y el drenaje quirúrgico. En este informe se describe un caso en el que un paciente desarrolla la angina de Ludwig a partir de una infección dental primaria. Desafortunadamente, el cuadro clínico fue subestimado y la enfermedad progresó de manera significativa. Es fundamental que los profesionales de la salud estén alerta a los signos y síntomas de la angina de Ludwig, especialmente en pacientes con factores de riesgo. El tratamiento oportuno y adecuado puede marcar la diferencia en el pronóstico de esta enfermedad potencialmente mortal.
Diagnóstico de turf toe por imagen de RM: presentación de un caso clínico
Authors: Uribe González Ricardo , Estrada Castrillón Mauricio , Marín Ortega Esteban
Published: September 2024

Se presenta el caso clínico de turf toe, en el contexto de un paciente jugador aficionado de fútbol. Se hace una revisión práctica de la anatomía normal de la primera articulación metatarsofalángica y se puntualizan algunos detalles acerca de las secuencias de  resonancia magnética usadas para la valoración, diagnóstico y clasificación de dicha entidad. Se hizo una revisión de la literatura y evaluación de imágenes del PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) e historia clínica de un caso ilustrativo de la patología y anatomía de la metatarsofalángica del primer dedo.
Structural Analysis of Polylactic Acid in Composite Starch Biopolymers – A Stochastic Dynamics Mass Spectrometric Approach
Authors:   Lehrstuhl für Analytische Chemie, Institut für Umweltforschung, Fakultät für Chemie und Chemische Biologie, Technische Universität Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany, Ivanova Bojidarka
Published: September 2024

Since, by 2050 at about 12 thousand metric tons waste of synthetic plastics shall pollute the environment, and only 9% of them have been recycled, there is position involving synthetic plastics replacement with carbohydrates-based eco-friendly bioplastics such as cellulose, starch and polylactic acid (PLA) obtained via starch fermentation. Biodegradable polymers could contain toxic chemicals, however, and there is central issue to assess risk to human health and environment from polymers due to chemical exposure of bioplastics food packing by exact methods for determining chemicals and molecular structure of polymers. Mass spectrometry, due to superior performances occupied irreplaceable place in environmental research and food technologies. It faces, however, challenge in determining carbohydrate 3D molecular structures. This study solves the problem using innovative stochastic dynamics equations for exact data-processing of mass spectrometric measurable variables. It analyses PLA in starch and cellulose bioplastics of single-use drinking cups, films and pellets, bags for foodstuffs, tea bag wrapping pellets, and cigarette filters containing within the 3,479~15,770 chemicals per packing. The study utilizes ultra-high resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, static and molecular dynamics quantum chemistry, and chemometrics.
Nursing Leadership in Times of Healthcare Crisis: A Scoping Review
Authors: TSAPNIDOU Eleni , KELESI Martha , ROVITHIS Michael , VASILOPOULOS Georgios , KATHARAKIS George , STAVROPOULOU Areti
Published: September 2024

In nursing, a profession facing constant challenges such as increasing pressure, complexity of healthcare services, and the need for increased efficiency, leadership practices are becoming crucial to staff retention and delivery of quality nursing care. This study aimed to examine the concept of nursing leadership and to highlight its significance to job satisfaction and the quality of the provided care in times of healthcare crises. Extensive literature search has been conducted through MEDLINE, Scopus, and EBSCO. "Nursing leadership", "nurses", "quality of care", "job satisfaction" and "pandemic" were used as key words, along with the Boolean operators AND, OR and NOT. Inclusion criteria involved papers written in English, published between 2020 and 2023 in order to investigate the healthcare crisis that the CoViD-19 pandemic introduced in 2020, and focusing exclusively on leadership and the nursing profession. The 6-stage framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley was implemented. Results indicated that effective nursing leadership, especially during healthcare crises, can contribute to improved levels of nurses' job satisfaction, their long-term retention and enhancement of the quality of nursing care provided. Leaders’ preparedness to confront contemporary challenges is essential for supporting and motivating nursing staff. The findings clearly indicate that through consecutive research, development, and adjustment of inspiring leadership practices, it can be ensured that nurses will receive the support and guidance they need for increasing job satisfaction levels and enhancing quality care practices.
Mindful Leadership: A Guide to Healthcare Management
Authors: NTAFOPOULOU Chrysanthi , TSATSOU Ioanna , KANDYLAKI Agapi , TSERGAS Nikolaos , POLYZOS Nikolaos
Published: September 2024

Healthcare organizations are an important part of social living since their existence protects the two most basic rights of humans, which are health and life. Thus, healthcare organizations should be organized and managed as High Reliability Organizations, the basic characteristic of which is the successful handling of difficult conditions, the avoidance of mistakes, and the restraint of risks and failures. The condition of high reliability is achievable through leadership characterized by the philosophy of mindfulness. The application of mindfulness in organizational management creates leaders who are objective, efficient, and decisive. At the same time, the employees enjoy a high level of well-being, without stress, unnecessary anxiety, and burn-out. Therefore, healthcare organizations need to follow mindful leadership in order to create mindful personnel, which would experience a condition of organizational well-being for the benefit not only of the healthcare organization but primarily of patients and their familiar and social environment. The purpose of this paper is to analyze high reliability concepts and describe the importance of these concepts to hospitals, while implementing mindful leadership.
“A Congenial Environment in Which to Live”: Historical Archaeologies of the Phyllis Wheatley Home for Girls, Chicago
Authors: Agbe-Davies Anna S. , Deetz J. Eric
Published: September 2024

The Phyllis Wheatley Home for Girls on Michigan Avenue was one of several Homes established by the Phyllis Wheatley Club (ca. 1908–1970) to provide safe lodging and employment support for African American women who were escaping the limitations of the South and hoping for opportunities in Chicago. Historical documents, archaeological findings, and architectural analyses have all contributed to our understanding of the types of mitigation resorted to by the Home's residents, administrators, and supporters while negotiating the complex racial landscape of Chicago's South Side.
Actaeon's Gaze: Art and Spectacle in Ovid, Metamorphoses 3
Authors: Ziogas Ioannis
Published: September 2024

This article examines interactions between Ovid's myth of Actaeon and visual representations of this myth before and after the Metamorphoses. Ovid's version is a turning point in portrayals of the myth. While Greek art focuses on Actaeon's punishment, artists depict the naked Artemis from the 1st century C.E. on. While Ovid's narrative evokes classical iconography by turning Actaeon into a spectacle, depictions of a naked Artemis show what Ovid deliberately refrained from describing. The reception of Ovid's Actaeon is a case study of the ways in which Ovid lures his readers into visualizing precisely what he did not reveal.
Sosialisasi pelaporan Pajak Penghasilan ( PPH 21 ) terhadap Wajib Pajak Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) dengan menggunakan E-Filing di Lembang Ma’kuan Pare , Toraja Utara.
Authors: Yohanis Lotong Ta’dung  , Mince Batara
Published: September 2024

Kegiatan    pengabdian kepada    masyarakat    (PKM)    dilaksanakan    Lembang Ma’kuan Pare, Toraja Utara dengan tujuan sosialiasi dan pendampingan  penggunaan  e-filing  pada tanggal   22   Februari   2023   dengan   30   orang   peserta. Kegiatan   PKM menggunakan   metode:   perencanaan, persiapan, pelaksanaan, evaluasi kegiatan. Perencanaan dilakukan dengan identifikasi masalah dan pengumpulan    data,    dokumentasi    serta   wawancara. Persiapan dilakukan dengan menghubungi dan berkoordinasi  dengan  Mitra  untuk  menentukan  tempat dan  tanggal  pelaksanaan  dan  jumlah  peserta.  Pemateri mempersiapkan     materi     dan     perlengkapan     dalam praktek    pengisian    e-SPT.    Peserta    yang    mengikuti kegiatan  pengabdian  kepada  masyarakat  adalah  Pegawai Negeri Sipil ( PNS) .  Hasil capaian  yang  diperoleh  adalah  peserta  mendapatkan manfaat dan semangat yang tinggi untuk dapat praktek langsung  dalam  pengisian e-filing  dalam  bentuk  E-SPT. Peserta     antusias     dalam     menyimak     materi     yang diberikan,    praktek    langsung    dalam    menggunakan aplikasi pengisian dan pelaporan pajak secara online.
Pelatihan Pencegahan dan Penanganan PMK Di Lembang Bua’ Tarrung
Authors: Grace Sriati Mengga  , Lisa Kurniasari Wibisono
Published: September 2024

Masuknya penyakit mulut dan kuku membuat masyarakat di Tana Toraja menjadi risau karena beternak merupakan pekerjaan yang cukup memberikan penghasilan yang tinggi. Yang menjadi permasalahan yaitu masyarakat setempat menjadi rugi karena ternak mereka tidak akan laris dengan adanya penyakit ini, membuat ternak mati dan masyarakat lain yang akan membeli menjadi takut untuk mengkonsumsi daging. Oleh karena itu, sebelum kasus PKM meningkat maka perlu sosialisasi dengan masyarakat mengenai bagaimana mencegah dan menangani penyakit mulut dan kuku tersebut. Sehingga nantinya Masyarakat dapat memahami akibat yang ditimbulkan Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku, masyarakat dapat mencegah lebih dini PKM, masyarakat mampu menangani PKM jika ternak mereka terdampak PKM.
Diskusi Penanganan Limbah Tahu dengan Pengusaha Tahu Kuning Balige Kabupaten Toba Sumatera Utara
Authors: Posma Sariguna Johnson Kennedy
Published: September 2024

Yellow tofu, a valuable soybean-based product, plays a crucial role in providing plant-based protein. However, the tofu industry faces environmental challenges related to waste management. Community engagement activities were conducted by visiting the only yellow tofu industry in Balige, located in the Tambunan Sunge Village, Balige Subdistrict, Toba Regency. This discussion explores waste management practices in the Balige yellow tofu industry, emphasizing the need to reduce odor, clarify color, and decrease waste turbidity. By addressing these environmental concerns and empowering the local community, especially in the Lake Toba Tourism Area, we aim to promote sustainable growth in the yellow tofu industry.
Pelatihan Public Speaking di Desa Rongdurin Tanah Merah Bangkalan
Authors: Shonhaji Shonhaji  , Ahmad Bahrudin  , M. Thohir
Published: September 2024

Basically, everyone has the ability to speak but not everyone is able to speak communicatively and attractively in public. Public speaking is a skill or ability or one that can be learned. The technique can be easily learned and has become a common thing that can be done by many people, because nowadays public speaking is one of the most challenging things in personal, social and professional life. For some people, being able to speak in public is a scary thing. This can happen to anyone, whether they are still in school, college, or those who are already working and have a family. Feelings of fear and awkwardness often arise when we see that there are many people who are ready to pay attention to us. In fact, public speaking is very important and needed by everyone in various aspects of life. Of course, to overcome this requires the ability to communicate effectively and on target. Thus the following are the basics and tips of Public Speaking. In general, Public Speaking is speaking in public or speaking in front of the public, which is an action, action or skill of speaking to a large group of people or the art of communicating orally which is carried out by someone to a group of people directly face to face. Examples include speeches, moderators, and presentations. Public speaking is a more special skill than just speaking with other people. Public speaking requires more than just preparation talk because of its nature which aims to communicate about a topic in before many people to influence, invite, change opinions, and give information. Therefore holding a training on public speaking for children and youth, so that they know the importance of having public speaking skills and improve those skills. This program is carried out by the method of providing material, roleplay, games and training. This kind of training is very important, especially when have been involved in the community will be much needed in the future, then education about public speaking needs to be known early on.
Sosialisasi Penggunaan Media Tangga Pintar Satuan Berat Pada SD Negeri Malaka
Authors: Yufrizal Yufrizal
Published: September 2024

This service is motivated by problems found in the field regarding the low level of understanding of students in mastering the concept of measuring units of weight for Class III students at SD Negeri Malacca, namely that some students still do not understand mathematical concepts in the material about units of weight. This happens because teachers are still not precise in choosing media and models in learning, and teachers do not play an active role, therefore it is seen that students lack enthusiasm in learning. Teachers must choose media and models that are interesting, creative and innovative. Therefore, teachers take steps using Smart Unit Ladder Media to improve students' understanding in mathematics learning. The approach or method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) which is a research approach that involves active participation from community groups who are research subjects. This method aims to produce knowledge that is relevant, useful and can be applied in everyday life. This activity was carried out at Malaka State Elementary School Class III. With the existence of smart ladder media with weight units, students will be motivated and happier and will increase or improve their learning outcomes by using the media.
Edukasi Daur Ulang Sampah Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Terjadinya Pencemaran Lingkungan Akibat Sampah Plastik di Sdi Wolotopo
Authors: Nining Sariyah  , Yuliani Sepe Wangge  , Maria Irmagardis Pao  , Virgilius Bate Lina  , Anselmus Mema  , Berty Sadipun
Published: September 2024

Garbage is goods or objects that are thrown away because they are no longer used. Indiscriminate disposal of waste will cause various negative impacts on humans, other living things and for the environment itself. Plastic waste is waste that causes soil and water pollution. Plastic waste cannot be simply thrown into the ground, because it is difficult for microorganisms to decompose in the soil because of its long carbon chain. One way to deal with plastic waste is to carry out the waste recycling process. The purpose of this activity is to provide knowledge and increase the skills of SDI Wolotopo students on how to process plastic waste to reduce air pollution and environmental pollution. The methods used in this community service activity are situation analysis methods, social approaches, problem identification, determining work goals, implementing activities and evaluating activity results. This activity was carried out well. students are able to increase their knowledge and creativity in managing plastic waste into useful items.
Classification of Tobacco Defects based on Vgg16
Authors: Liu Shujie
Published: September 2024

In the existing cigarette packet defect detection using simple image processing methods, the defect detection capability is limited and the corresponding defects cannot be counted. This paper addresses this problem and proposes a vgg16-based defect classification method for cigarette packets, which can effectively detect and count the defects of cigarette packets. Experiments have proved that the detection accuracy can reach 100% under ideal conditions.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE CHOICE OF AMALGAM OR COMPOSITE FOR POSTERIOR DENTAL RESTORATIONS IN STUDENTS OF ISLAMIC INTERNATIONAL DENTAL COLLEGE (IIDC)
Authors: TAJ R , SHARAFAT M , NAWAZ H , ZAHRA S , RUBAB S , HASAN U
Published: September 2024

Restorative materials such as composite and amalgam are widely used in dental practice. Various factors, including ease of use, handling, and patient preference, influence dental students' preferences for these materials. Understanding these factors is important for curriculum development and clinical practice in dental education. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the preference of dental students at Islamabad Institute of Dental Sciences (IIDC) between composite and amalgam for restorative procedures and to identify the factors influencing this choice. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted at IIDC Hospital. A total of 76 questionnaires were distributed to 3rd and final-year dental students. The data were collected and statistically analyzed using SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data, and factors influencing material choice were analyzed. Results: Of the students surveyed, 90.8% preferred composite for its easier cavity preparation, while 9.2% favored amalgam. 61.8% of students considered composite easier to handle, whereas 38.2% believed amalgam was easier. 81.6% of students selected composite as their material of choice, and 53.9% considered composite a better substitute for amalgam. Meanwhile, 46.1% thought amalgam was a superior alternative to composite. Regarding patient preference, 84.2% of students reported that patients preferred composite, while 14.5% believed patients favored amalgam. Conclusion: This study's results indicate that most dental students at IIDC prefer composite over amalgam for posterior restorations. This preference is likely influenced by the ease of use, handling properties, and patient preference for composite. The clinical training environment of the dental institute may also play a role in shaping these preferences.
Using GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning Evaluation of Educational Services in Basilia City
Authors:   Building Information Modeling and Management Master Program, Syrian Virtual University, Mohammad Mohammad ,   Lecturer Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Al-Rasheed University, Damascus, Syria,   Lecturer Professor at Building Information Modelling and Management Master Program, Syrian Virtual University, Damascus, Syria, Ahmed Sonia , Aljraki Shaza
Published: September 2024

The study presents an applied model of how GIS technology can be used to analyze spatial information and highlight the spatial relationships between them, as the research relied on studying the areas of distribution of educational services in the city of Basilia as one of the cities located in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and then the research extracts the spatial relationships and the nature of the distribution of educational services within the region and identifying the service areas and access distances for each category and comparing them with the approved standards. GIS technology is a good tool for this type of applied studies, where maps can be entered, spatial classifications and distribution of services and the use of Spatial Analyst tools and Spatial Statistics tools in modeling information and analysis, highlighting the relationship in the spread of these services within the region, assessing the pattern of spread and identifying the places that lack those services, and then developing recommendations aimed at sustainable urban planning.
The Impact of ESG Policies of Enterprises on Internal Rate of Return
Authors: Xie Yunhao
Published: September 2024

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is an investment strategy and corporate assessment framework that emphasizes the impact of enterprises on the environment, society, and governance. Its objective is to assess companies' performance and non-financial risks in relation to sustainable development. The internal rate of return (IRR) is the rate at which the project's cash flow is equal to zero. The objective of this study was to examine the correlation between an enterprise's ESG score and its IRR. This work utilizes quantitative analysis and multiple linear regression approaches, building upon earlier research that has examined the relationship between ESG factors and financial indicators. This research used Excel 2018 to do regression analysis on ESG and IRR, building upon the findings of prior studies. The research findings indicate a strong negative linear link between a company's IRR and its ESG rating, as well as its overall revenue growth rate. However, the total profit growth rate shows no significant correlation. Moreover, this study discovered that the overall rate of revenue growth has a more significant influence on the firm's IRR compared to the rate of ESG factors. This report presents a divergent finding from the bulk of other studies, offering a novel research avenue for examining the influence of ESG on financial performance.
A Study of Crude Oil Price Forecasting Based on Long Short-Term Memory Model
Authors: Wang Shihui
Published: September 2024

In industrial production, crude oil prices play a pivotal role, influencing economic stability due to their propensity to induce fluctuations. Predicting these prices accurately is thus a crucial task in economics. This study addresses this challenge by employing a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model, trained on data spanning January 2005 to January 2019, to forecast crude oil prices. Compared against expectations from economists, financial markets, and policymakers, the LSTM model demonstrates robust fitting and reliable predictive capability across various time frames. Notably, it outperforms alternative models in terms of accuracy when forecasting crude oil prices over extended periods. However, the model's accuracy diminishes with shorter forecasting intervals, suggesting the need for supplementary variables in shorter-term predictions. Therefore, while the LSTM model proves effective for longer-term forecasts, enhancing its precision for shorter intervals may necessitate integrating additional predictive factors. This research underscores the LSTM model's potential as a valuable tool in navigating the complexities of crude oil price forecasting, contributing insights crucial for informed economic decision-making.
A Atuação do Movimento Feminista Chileno no Reconhecimento e Redistribuição do Cuidado: do Estallido Social ao Sistema Nacional de Cuidados na Convenção Constituinte
Authors: Carneiro Bruna Salles
Published: September 2024

Este artigo investiga a incidência do movimento feminista chileno no processo de insurreição social recente, desde o Estallido Social, iniciado em outubro de 2019, até a Convenção Constituinte Chilena, no que se refere ao reconhecimento do cuidado como direito e à implementação de políticas públicas relacionadas ao cuidado, notadamente o Sistema Nacional de Cuidados. A pesquisa exploratória, desenvolvida por meio da revisão bibliográfica e documental, apresenta os principais elementos da conjuntura chilena no período recente; identifica as pautas feministas centrais e seus repertórios de ação para compreender o atual estado do reconhecimento do cuidado como direito e da implementação do Sistema Nacional de Cuidados no país. Ao investigarmos o processo pelo qual as demandas feministas de redistribuição e socialização do cuidado entram na agenda institucional chilena, por atuação dos movimentos feministas, questionamos a aparente separação entre movimentos sociais e instituições políticas.
Tecnoextrativismo Ontológico, o Caso Amazônia NFT: “Compre NFT para Salvar NFT”, disse Leviatã 5.0
Authors: Salmi Frederico , Fleury Lorena Cândido
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem a originalidade de apresentar o conceito de tecnoextrativismo ontológico a partir de um estudo de caso: Amazônia NFT (Non-Fungible Territory). Em termos metodológicos, três campos são aproximados(Estudos Sociais das Ciências e das Tecnologias, Sociologias da Utopia Crítica e das Mudanças Climáticas) e no nível interpretativo-crítico é mobilizada a análise crítica de narrativa. Como resultado são identificados sete grupos de agentes humanos e não humanos compostos por algumasfiguras ideológico-utópicas centrais (e. g.,  ancestralidade, agentes artificiais, filantropo climático) e uma configuração entendida como Leviatã Ciberclimático.
Deskripsi Kemampuan Guru dalam Memberikan Motivasi Siswa pada Keterampilan Membaca di SD Negeri 09 Kecamatan Sungai Ambawang
Authors: Tohir M. , Fatmawati Risdiana Andika , Suriyana Suriyana
Published: September 2024

The background of this study is based on the low literacy level in Indonesia, which is reflected in the low ranking in the international literacy index. Teachers have a vital role as a motivator who can shape students' reading habits and increase their interest in reading. This study aims to analyze the ability of teachers to motivate students on reading skills at SD Negeri 09, Sungai Ambawang District. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews and observations of eight teachers and student behavior in grade IV of SD Negeri 09 Sungai Ambawang. Data analysis is carried out by the stages of data reduction, presentation of data in narrative form, and verification for validation of results. The results of the study show that although teachers have provided motivation at the beginning of learning, most of them are not optimal in asking students to read in front of the class, providing encouragement to read at the end of the lesson, and reminding students to make reading a habit. In addition, teachers tend not to remind the importance of taking advantage of free time to read. This study highlights the importance of the role of teachers in fostering a sustainable reading culture and making a significant contribution to improving student literacy.
Thermodynamics of a Modified Fermi-Hubbard Model
Authors: Alexanian Moorad
Published: September 2024

A recently introduced recurrence-relation ansatz applied to the Fermi-Hubbard model
gives rise to a soluble model and here is used to calculate several thermodynamic observables. The
constraint of unit density per site,  = 1, is applied and some of the results are compared to cases
where the constraint is not imposed. The modified model exhibits a continuous phase transition
(second order) reminiscent of the integer quantum Hall resistance and a ground state, first-order
phase transition.
The Concept of Creative Chaos in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude
Authors: Kutbi Afraa
Published: September 2024

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude explores the concept of Creative Chaos, a phenomenon that arises from interconnected elements. Creativity alters people’s capacity for original thought and allows them to modify and adjust things to suit their demands. Creativity and intelligence are closely related, with creative thinkers being considered intelligent. Listening to others explain how they generate ideas can provide insight into the neurological underpinnings of creativity. The unconscious portion of the brain is where creativity begins, and being around people encourages discussion and problem-solving. The concept of creating chaos in the environment arises from the struggle to share ideas and thoughts. Creative chaos is the idea that chaos and uncertainty can lead to new forms and greater levels of order, meaning, knowledge, and understanding through an iterative, evolutionary process. It is related to scientific, philosophical, and psychological paradigms that recognize disarray, disentanglement, or disequilibrium as starting points for invention. Greek philosophers Heraclitus and Parmenides have both expressed the concepts of creative chaos, recognizing that order and disorder are complementary yet dynamic opposites within a holistically interdependent reality. Creative chaos has been a motif in literature, with protagonists experiencing inner or external turmoil leading to personal development, change, and discovery.
Hospital-acquired neonatal infection in very low birth weight infants
Authors:   , dr Lloyd Lizel Georgi
Published: September 2024

Neonatal healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is a significant contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Rapid diagnosis and treatment are critical, especially in very low birth weight (VLBW) and preterm neonates, where a delay in initiating treatment may have serious consequences. However, diagnosis is challenging owing to the non-specific presenting clinical signs and symptoms, delay in the availability of the diagnostic gold standard (blood culture), and absence of an ideal biomarker to inform antibiotic decision-making.
Additionally, the epidemiology of neonatal HAI in LMICs needs to be better described, owing to challenges with harmonised sepsis definitions, weak health information systems, and limited access to microbiology laboratory tests. High rates of empiric antibiotic use for suspected neonatal HAI may contribute to the rising incidence of antimicrobial resistance in LMIC neonatal units.
In Part I, Chapter 2, we described neonatal HAI's epidemiology and disease burden among VLBW at a tertiary neonatal unit in South Africa. We demonstrated that proven (culture positive) and presumed (culture negative) HAI are equally prevalent in our neonatal population.
Part II explores infection prediction scores as an adjunctive diagnostic tool for neonatal HAI. In Chapter 3, we conducted a performance comparison of existing infection prediction scores and retrospectively evaluated five scores. The NOSEP1 score ≥ 8 achieved the highest diagnostic accuracy but did not perform well enough to recommend routine clinical use.
Chapter 4 presented the development and internal validation of a novel infection prediction score (NeoHoP score – Neonatal Healthcare-associated infection Prediction score) using local VLBW neonatal patient characteristics. We showed that a NeoHoP score of ≥ 2 had high specificity and positive prediction values, positioning it as a ‘rule-in’ test for neonatal HAIs in VLBW infants.
In Chapter 5, we externally validated the NeoHoP score using an international research dataset (NeoOBS), which included a more diverse neonatal population. We demonstrated that the score achieved comparable results to the internal validation, with high specificity and positive predictive value, confirming that it is well positioned as a ‘rule-in’ test for neonatal HAI.
We conducted a prospective study in Part III using point-of-care C-reactive protein (CRP). In Chapter 6, we demonstrated that combining the NeoHoP score and serial POC CRP tests in a stepwise algorithm could support antibiotic decision-making and potentially significantly reduce the length of antibiotic therapy for neonatal HAI.
Looking step by step
Authors:   , Ghiani Andrea
Published: September 2024

The general aim of this dissertation was to explore the extent to which gaze can provide insights into task performance in daily life. Previous research has often described gaze strategies as tightly coupled with task structure, particularly evident in sequential tasks like cooking or making tea. The expectation has been that once the sequence of actions in a task
is understood, gaze behaviour may be easily predictable. However, this assumption might not hold true for tasks where central vision guidance is not continuously necessary, such as walking, driving, or stair climbing. The work presented in this dissertation focused on stair climbing. While vision is undoubtedly important for this task, it’s not always clear where one should look to perform it effectively. Laboratory studies have shown mixed results, with some suggesting a tight coupling between gaze and action, while others indicate that additional sources of information beyond central vision can guide our movements. In this dissertation, I
examined gaze behaviour in familiar contexts comparing it with results coming from the lab, I explored factors influencing gaze beyond task structure, in particular task instructions. Finally, I focused my investigation on the exploration of the individual differences across participants.
In Chapter 2, gaze behaviour during stair climbing in familiar settings was compared with lab studies, revealing high variability across participants and more flexible gaze patterns compared to the ones described in the lab. Chapter 3 investigated the effect of task instructions on gaze behaviour, showing that instructions explicitly mentioning stair climbing
led to looking more at the staircase, whereas less explicit instructions resulted in more varied gaze behaviour away from the staircase towards the heading direction. In Chapter 4, the focus shifts to understanding how task difficulty affects gaze behaviour, finding that individual tendencies can play a more significant role than task difficulty. A differential reliance on peripheral vision was suggested as one of the potential factor guiding the different tendencies in directly looking at steps. Chapter 5 extended this investigation to blind individuals, showing similar variability in how they used their cane to touch steps, suggesting other sources of information besides peripheral vision, such as the reproducibility of the task and the expectation that all steps will be equal. The research highlighted that gaze behaviour is influenced by environmental context and task instructions, with significant differences across
people. These findings suggest that gaze behaviour in daily activities, especially those not requiring constant central visual guidance, may not be tightly linked to task structure but rather to individual tendencies. This can have implications for rehabilitation strategies, which should consider individual differences in addition to group averages to optimise outcomes
for patients with visual field defects.
Fishing for Fortune: Exploring How Fishing Sector Fuels Economic Development
Authors: Ibrahim Nor Daud , Abdukadir Zakarie Hassan , Kulmie Dayah Abdi
Published: September 2024

Globally, countries face serious obstacles like food insecurity, unemployment, and poverty, so economic development is every country's primary goal. However, it is closely linked to optimizing the use of natural and human resources. This paper reviews how the fisheries sector and its management can contribute to economic development. It outlines the importance of fisheries governance and management, demonstrating how fisheries management goals should be balanced. Additionally, it illustrates the importance the fisheries industry plays towards poverty alleviation and how it advances economic development, as well as presents the obstacles that this industry must overcome to become more effective. The study offers helpful suggestions that will aid managers and policy makers in improving the sector and attaining their national goals.
تأثير أسلوب التكرارات المرتفعة في تطوير تحمل القوة للذراعين وبعض المهارات الأساسية بكرة السلة على الكراسي المتحركة للشباب
Authors: زهير سالم عبد الرزاق
Published: September 2024

تتجلى أهمية البحث في رفع مستوى تحمل القوة العضلية للذراعين للاعبي كرة السلة على الكراسي المتحركة لغرض تحقيق نتائج أفضل بالمباراة من خلال توفير المطلب البدني المهم والأساسي لهذه اللعبة، بالإضافة إلى إيصال معلومة علمية لمدربي كرة السلة عن أسلوب تدريب التكرارات المرتفعة ودورها في تنمية تحمل القوة العضلية والأداء المهاري الهجومي بكرة السلة على الكراسي المتحركة. وكانت أهم أهداف البحث: التعرف على تأثير أسلوب التكرارات المرتفعة في تطوير تحمل القوة للذراعين وبعض المهارات الأساسية بكرة السلة على الكراسي المتحركة للشباب. منهج البحث: استخدام الباحث المنهج التجريبي ذو التصميم المجموعتين (الضابطة والتجريبية) لملائمته في حل مشكلة البحث وتحقيق أهدافه. مجتمع البحث وعينته: حدد مجتمع البحث المتمثل بلاعبي لجنة فريق ميسان الرياضي للمعوقين للموسم الرياضي (2022-2023) والمشارك بالدوري الممتاز العراقي وبلغ عددهم (15 لاعب) وهم معتمدين ومسجلين في لائحة الاتحاد المركزي العراقي، وتم استبعاد (5) لاختلاف درجة عوقهم . ولهذا أصبحت عينة البحث (10) لاعب وتشكل نسبة (66.67%) من المجتمع الأصلي وتم تقسيمهم بالطريقة العشوائية (القرعة) إلى مجموعتين ضابطة وتجريبية وبلغ عدد كل مجموعة (5) لاعبين وتم استنتاج ما يلي: أسلوب التكرارات المرتفعة مهم في عملية تطوير تحمل القوة للذراعين وبعض المهارات الأساسية بكرة السلة على الكراسي المتحركة للشباب. وكانت التوصيات. اعتماد أسلوب التكرارات المرتفعة كونه مهم في عملية تطوير تحمل القوة للذراعين وبعض المهارات الأساسية بكرة السلة على الكراسي المتحركة للشباب. وهذا ما يحقق احد اهداف التنمية المستدامة للامم المتحدة في العراق (الصحة الجيدة).
MONITORAMENTO E GESTÃO AMBIENTAL DO RESERVATÓRIO DE ITAIPU: UTILIZANDO SENSORIAMENTO REMOTO PARA A DETECÇÃO DE PLANTAS AQUÁTICAS
Authors: Nascimento Kleberson Rodrigo do , Mello Kelvyn Ferreira de , Burda Naomi Anaue , Silva Patricia Godoi da , Oliveira Diego Santos de , Silva Jefferson Luiz Gonçalves da , Maia Brenda Rutchay da Silva , Oliveira Letícia Silva de
Published: September 2024

O acompanhamento de áreas aquáticas, com a presença de atividades essenciais relevantes, como a geração de energia elétrica, é extremamente importante para um bom funcionamento dos processos mecânicos da usina. Nesse caso, as situações decorrentes da eutrofização do corpo hídrico, tais como florescimentos de algas e macrófitas, por exemplo, podem ser prejudiciais ao bom funcionamento de hidrelétricas. Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar o Sensoriamento Remoto para fins de monitoramento dos recursos hídricos do reservatório da Itaipu, discutir a metodologia de mapeamento e os produtos resultantes deste monitoramento. A solução foi o uso de imagens de sensores de alta e média resolução; como a constelação Planet, que possui cerca de 175 satélites operacionais, com 04 bandas multiespectrais (azul, verde, vermelho e infravermelho próximo), resolução radiométrica de 12 bits, ortorretificadas com 3 metros de resolução espacial, que possuem capacidade de recobrimento diário, além de imagens disponibilizadas gratuitamente da constelação Sentinel 2, com revisita de 5 dias e resolução espacial de 10 metros, utilizadas para identificações que suas resoluções espaciais e temporais atendessem ao levantamento.
A LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA NO CONTEXTO ESCOLAR DA COMUNIDADE INDÍGENA RENASCER, NO MUNICIPIO DE NOVO AIRÃO/AM: UM ESTUDO DE CASO
Authors: Belem Francisco de Souza , Geraldine Raynice Pereira
Published: September 2024

Este artigo analisa a relação dos alunos da comunidade indígena Renascer com a língua portuguesa, destacando as disparidades na proficiência linguística dentro da comunidade. Apesar de frequentarem a mesma escola e estarem no mesmo ano escolar, os estudantes apresentam níveis variados de domínio do português, o que impacta diretamente suas habilidades de leitura e escrita, essenciais para o desempenho acadêmico e para exames nacionais e vestibulares. A pesquisa também explora o contexto sociocultural da comunidade, onde o Nheengatu está em processo de revitalização, mas o português regional predomina como língua materna. O estudo, de natureza qualitativa e com abordagem etnográfica, examina a relação dos alunos com a língua portuguesa por meio de entrevistas e atividades realizadas em sala de aula. Os resultados sugerem que abordagens pedagógicas adaptadas ao contexto cultural da comunidade, combinadas com o uso de teorias sociolinguísticas e tecnologias educacionais, são fundamentais para melhorar a proficiência em língua portuguesa dos estudantes.
Đánh giá ổn định tuyến kè giảm sóng và tuyến đê khu vực biển Vĩnh Châu, tỉnh Sóc Trăng
Authors: Trương Hoài Vũ , Lâm Tấn Phát , Trần Văn Tỷ
Published: September 2024

Nghiên cứu này được tiến hành với mục tiêu là đánh giá độ ổn định của tuyến kè chắn sóng và tuyến đê được xây dựng tại khu vực biển thĩ xã Vĩnh Châu, tỉnh Sóc Trăng. Quá trình đánh giá được thực hiện trên phần mềm Plaxis nhằm tính toán mô phỏng độ ổn định của tuyến kè giảm sóng và tuyến đê biển bằng phương pháp phần tử hữu hạn. Quá trình phân tích độ ổn định của các công trình dựa trên các kịch bản của công tác quy hoạch, với sáu kịch bản tính toán cho kè giảm sóng và năm kịch bản cho tuyến đê biển phía trong kè. Kết quả của nghiên này cho thấy độ ổn định của mô hình kè ly tâm giảm sóng rất cao (Hệ số FS>2,70). Tuy nhiên sau hai năm vận hành công trình có hiện tượng xói chân kè phía biển, bồi tụ phía trong dẫn đến suy giảm hệ số an toàn (FS=1,54). Do đó nghiên cứu đề xuất giảm chiều dài cọc ly tâm từ 9 m về 7 m đồng thời gia cố đá học tự do chân kè phía biển. Giải pháp này là khả thi với kết quả kiểm tra tính ổn định có hệ số an toàn cao (FS=2,10). Tuyến đê biển phía trong kè giảm sóng có nguy cơ bị mất ổn định nếu chịu tác động trực tiếp từ sóng biển. Do đó cần xây dựng công trình kè giảm sóng trước khi tiến hành nâng cấp tuyến đê thành đường giao thông theo quy hoạch