bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Remote Working Adoption Strategies and Employee Performance during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of MTN Uganda Limited
Authors: Begumisa Innocent , Kamaduuka Regis Zombeire , Pontious Mubiru , Kizza James
Published: November 2023

This study examined the effect of remote working adoption strategies on employee performance at MTN (U) Ltd during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the study analyses the effect of flexible work schedules, technology accessibility and remote worker motivation on employee performance in remote working at MTN Uganda. The study adopted a descriptive research design, employing quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Quantitative data was collected from a sample of 89 respondents using questionnaires, and qualitative data was collected from 5 key informants using interviews. Data was analysed using Pearson's correlation and regression analysis with the help of Statistical Packages for Social Scientists (SPSS version 25). The study finds a significant positive relationship between flexible working schedules and employee performance (r = 0.594, p = 0.000); technology accessibility and employee performance (r =0.616, p = 0.000); and remote worker motivation and employee performance (r=0.273, p=0.010). The explanatory variables jointly explain 57.3% of the variations in employee performance in remote working at MTN (U) (R-squared = 0.573; p<0.000). It is recommended that MTN (U) Ltd and other telecom companies improve the flexibility of their work as one way to enable employees to adopt remote working during periods of crisis such as pandemics and epidemics. This is to enable continuous workflow. There is a need to invest in technology and make it accessible to all employees, and create motivation packages such as fringe benefits that seek to motivate employees working remotely to enable them to embrace remote working and improve their performance
Relationship between Teacher's Interpersonal Supervisory Competencies and Students' Academic Performance in Hoima District Government-Aided Secondary Schools, Uganda
Authors: Kabugo Dorothy Busiinge Kakongoro , Ssekamwa John Chrysostom , Yiga Andrew Peters
Published: November 2023

Teachers are the cornerstone of a vibrant and sound education system, and their competencies, work ethic, and motivation are key in guaranteeing quality learner outcomes and the realisation of the national goals of education. Application of teacher interpersonal, supervisory competencies (TISC) during instruction is deemed to significantly impact student's academic performance, but this has not been so in Hoima District Government-aided secondary schools in Uganda. This is despite continued teacher instructional supervision, various legal provisions in place and government financing. The study assessed the relationship between Teachers' interpersonal and supervisory competencies and students' academic performance, to make recommendations to improve the situation. Self-efficacy and Self-determination theories premised the study of 149 respondents using a post-positivism paradigm, mixed-methods approach, where purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in selecting sample size. Data was collected using a questionnaire, interview schedule and document analysis. Findings indicated a positive significant Pearson correlation coefficient (r (142) = 0.712, P<0.01) and inadequate teacher practising of a number of interpersonal competencies. Recommendations were: District Administration, Head teachers, School Boards, and parents should apply multifaceted approaches towards teachers encompassing professional development workshops and training sessions to develop their interpersonal and supervisory skills, increase their awareness on various social issues, and enhance their creativity and inventiveness in the supervision of student learning. This is in addition to developing supportive policies and practices regarding teaching resources and welfare. Additionally, teachers should maintain a collaborative relationship with parents/guardians and colleagues to develop and practice supportive, integrative, individualised attention to students while promoting collaborative networks with colleagues. The study further proposes that similar studies be carried out in other Government-aided secondary schools and private ones in Uganda
Determinants for Effective Nutritional Counselling on Prognosis of Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Paediatric HIV/AIDS Positive Patients Conducted at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
Authors: Abigaba Emily , Aheisibwe Irene
Published: November 2023

This study evaluated the determinants of effective nutritional counselling on the prognosis of moderate acute malnutrition in Paediatric HIV/AIDS patients at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. This study used pre- and post-study design, which measured the occurrence of an outcome of interest using specific values in a group of participants before and after the intervention; it was conducted among 157 paediatric HIV/AIDS patients at Hoima RRH, western Uganda. Data were obtained from all the participants using a questionnaire, and focus group discussion was analysed using Stata 17. The findings reveal that of the 157 paediatric HIV/AIDS patients studied, 67.5% improved after nutritional counselling. Paediatric HIV/AIDS patients aged ≥ 60 months (p = 0.009), caretakers whose occupations other than peasantry (p = 0.021), and attendance to ≥ 3 nutritional counselling sessions (p = 0.004) were associated with a higher likelihood of improvement after nutritional counselling with a significant increase in Body Mass Index of (p = 0.007). Thus, the majority of Paediatric HIV/AIDS patients indicated a significant improvement in prognosis after nutritional counselling and being aged ≥ 60 months, having an attendance of ≥ 3 sessions and having a caretaker’s occupation other than peasantry determined the effectiveness of nutritional counselling. The study concludes that there is a need to routinely refer Paediatric HIV/AIDS patients with moderate acute malnutrition for nutritional counselling
New records of spider flies (Diptera: Acroceridae) in neotropical jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae)
Authors: Hagopián Damián , Laborda Álvaro
Published: November 2023

Salticidae is the most diverse family within the order Araneae. Acroceridae are obligate parasites of spiders, since they need them to complete their development. The aim of this study is to report for the first time the presence of the species Ogcodes argentinensis Schlinger, 1960 (Diptera: Acroceridae: Ogcodinae) in a sub-adult individual of Jollas leucoproctus (Mello-Leitão, 1944) (Salticidae: Sitticini: Sitticina) and the genus Acrocera Meigen, 1803 (Diptera: Acroceridae) in a sub-adult of Titanattus sciosciae Rubio, Baigorria & Stolar, 2021 (Salticidae: Thiodinini). Both spiders were collected in two different localities from Maldonado department in Uruguay.
Minimum invasive sampling method using hollow punch for tropical wood identification on Indonesian cultural heritage
Authors: Nugroho Widyanto Dwi , Prastiwi Fanany Wuri
Published: November 2023

The collection of wood samples is an important step, especially for the identification of wood in cultural heritage. Furthermore, in wood sampling, it is preferable to avoid any damage to minimize destruction to the objects. This study aimed to observe the effectiveness of the minimally invasive sampling method using a hollow punch for wood identification on wooden cultural heritage, such as the Panji mask (Java).The materials used as a testing model were three tropical wood species. Sampling was conducted with various diameters of hollow punch at transverse, tangential, and radial sections. The anatomical structures were compared to the features according to the IAWA list of microscopic features for hardwood identification. The result showed that the most effective method was to take samples using a 1.5 mm diameter of hollow punch at the tangential section of wood.
Efectos del uso de Trichoderma spp. en suelo arcilloso salino y plantas de banano etapa vegetativa
Authors: Romero Cún Andrea Rosemary , Loayza Agurto Maite Giselle
Published: November 2023

En esta investigación, se abordó la problemática de los suelos salinos y el impacto negativo de los agroquímicos en el cultivo de banano clon Williams. El estudio se centró en evaluar la eficacia de la utilización de microorganismos y material vegetal para rehabilitar estos suelos salinos y mejorar el crecimiento inicial de las plantas de banano. El diseño experimental fue DCA, utilizando cuatro tratamientos diferentes y un total de 50 repeticiones. Los tratamientos consistieron en la aplicación de Trichoderma spirale, Trichoderma asperellum, NPK y carbón molido, junto con raquis picado en varias combinaciones. Estos tratamientos se compararon con un grupo de control que no recibió ningún tratamiento adicional. Los parámetros agronómicos evaluados fueron: altura de la planta, diámetro del pseudotallo y emisión foliar. También se evaluaron parámetros del suelo tales como: pH, C.E y M.O. Estos son indicadores cruciales del desarrollo y crecimiento de las plantas de banano. Los resultados demuestran significancia entre los tratamientos que utilizaron microorganismos y material vegetal, en comparación con el grupo de control. Esto sugiere que la aplicación de estas prácticas puede ser una estrategia efectiva para rehabilitar suelos salinos y promover el crecimiento saludable de las plantas de banano.
Evento Académico de Fotogrametría Forense para el Servicio Judicial
Authors: Navarro Do Santos Arturo José , Salazar García Gabriel Jaime , Pórtela Bolívar Diego Armando , Vergara Cubillos Ángela María , Vega Martínez Mayra Alejandra , Azuero Duque Hernán Alfredo
Published: November 2023

En la actividad pericial de topografía forense, se ha encontrado que la cantidad de herramientas disponibles para la fijación topográfica y los elementos materiales de prueba no son suficientes. Por lo tanto, se recurre a elementos mínimos, como cinta métrica, cámara fotográfica y distanciómetro, para dar la mejor respuesta posible a los organismos judiciales. Para optimizar estos elementos mínimos, se puede utilizar la fotogrametría, una técnica que permite conocer las dimensiones y la posición de los objetos en el espacio mediante la intersección de dos o más fotografías. A través de una investigación descriptiva con enfoque mixto, se diseñó un evento académico de fotogrametría forense dirigido a técnicos profesionales en topografía forense o personal uniformado/no uniformado que realice funciones de topografía forense, con el objetivo de fortalecer la actividad pericial. Se identificó como resultado principal que la fotogrametría es una técnica poco utilizada por la comunidad de peritos. Por lo tanto, se concluye que se deben desarrollar actualizaciones conceptuales y teóricas por parte de la Escuela de Investigación Criminal para fortalecer las actividades en campo y mejorar los aportes a la administración de justicia.
Approaches to the development of platform employment in the BRICS countries
Authors: Zolotina Olga , Kosareva Angelina , Chernykh Ekaterina
Published: November 2023

The main goal of the paper is to examine the process of development and institutionalization of platform employment. Using statistical data from national sources and international research organizations, the authors study the evolution of platform employment in China, India, Brazil and South Africa in comparison with the development of this type of employment in Russia and then create socio-demographic portraits of the each country’s platform workers, classify and systematize the national platform models and define specific characteristics of their formation and functioning. This is followed by the authors’ comments and recommendations concerning further development of platform employment in Russia which largely depends on the evolution of government regulation of this sphere.
Phylogenetic affinities of the non-cyclostome subfamilies Amicrocentrinae and Dirrhopinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) confirmed by ultraconserved element data
Authors: Jasso-Martínez Jovana M. , Brady Seán G. , Kula Robert R.
Published: November 2023

The subfamilies Amicrocentrinae and Dirrhopinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) are two small, monogeneric braconid subfamilies whose species exclusively attack lepidopteran larvae. The phylogenetic placement of Amicrocentrinae as a member of the helconoid complex of subfamilies has been supported by morphological and nuclear Sanger sequence data. The subfamilial status of Dirrhopinae on the other hand has been subject to debate, although it has been suggested as closely related to the microgastroid complex based on morphology only. Here we generated for the first time genomic ultraconserved element data for members of the above subfamilies (Amicrocentrum seyrigi van Achterberg and Dirrhope americana Muesebeck) to assess their phylogenetic affinities using exhaustive taxon sampling that includes all but one of the currently valid braconid subfamilies. Our results strongly confirm the placement of both taxa within the non-cyclostome helconoid and microgastroid complexes, respectively.
A new genus and five new species of pseudoscorpions (Arachnida, Pseudoscorpiones, Withiidae) from Colombia
Authors: Romero-Ortiz Catalina , Sarmiento Carlos E. , Harvey Mark S.
Published: November 2023

The pseudoscorpion family Withiidae is widely distributed around the world, with most of its diversity in tropical areas. Five new species and a new genus from Colombia are described: Cystowithius florezisp. nov., Parawithius bromelicolasp. nov., Oligowithius achaguasp. nov., and the genus Paciwithiusgen. nov. with two species Paciwithius valduparensissp. nov. and Paciwithius chimbilacussp. nov. A reassessment of the subgenus Dolichowithius (Oligowithius) Beier, 1936 allows the elevation to a full generic level, and the transfer of the only known species to Oligowithius, forming the new combination Oligowithius abnormis (Beier, 1936), comb. nov.
Les politiques du travail et de l’emploi depuis les années 1970
Authors: Tracol Matthieu
Published: November 2023

Les politiques du travail et de l’emploi menées en France ont connu de profonds bouleversements depuis cinquante ans. Le chômage de masse a d’abord eu comme effet d’impulser un mouvement de renforcement des protections accordées aux travailleurs. Il a cependant servi ensuite d’argument pour affaiblir ces mêmes protections. Le basculement est resté incertain durant les années 1980 et 1990, puis est devenu beaucoup plus net dans les années 2000 et 2010. Il est maintenant permis d’espérer que ce programme néolibéral connaisse à son tour un essoufflement.
L’interdiction des réunions politiques, de la propagande électorale et des opérations de vote dans les locaux servant à l’exercice du culte
Authors: Youhnovski Sagon Anne-Laure
Published: November 2023

La loi confortant le respect des principes de la République du 24 août 2021 étend le champ des activités politiques interdites dans les locaux affectés à l’exercice du culte. Ce ne sont plus uniquement les réunions politiques, mais aussi les actes de propagande électorale et l’organisation d’opérations de vote qui sont désormais interdits. Ce déploiement matériel s’accompagne d’une extension spatiale puisque cette infraction, transposée en droit pénal local, ne concerne plus seulement les lieux affectés à l’exercice du culte mais également les dépendances qui en constituent un « accessoire indissociable ». En mobilisant le droit pénal, le législateur vise à protéger les valeurs sociales que sont la liberté religieuse et le principe de sincérité du scrutin, tout en accentuant la logique de séparation des sphères politique et religieuse.
Élus, élections et religion : la perspective allemande
Authors: Classen Claus Dieter
Published: November 2023

Si, en Allemagne, la neutralité religieuse de l’État est reconnue comme principe constitutionnel, les règles concrètes relatives aux élus et aux élections diffèrent largement de celles qui existent en France. L’exemple le plus évident est prévu dans la Constitution et concerne le serment que doivent prononcer le Président de la République et les membres du gouvernement : celui-ci peut contenir une confirmation religieuse – selon le libellé du texte, telle est même la règle. Cela s’explique par une conception de la neutralité qui se veut positive : cette approche accorde une grande place à la religion dans l’espace public et, de ce fait, elle permet une expression religieuse plus libre des personnes agissant pour l’État – des élus comme des agents publics tels que les professeurs.
Le vote des musulmans en France (2002-2022) : de l’électorat captif à l’électorat capté ?
Authors: Chelini-Pont Blandine
Published: November 2023

Jusqu’aux années 2010, l’électorat musulman de France est loyalement socialiste, loyalisme qui culmine aux élections présidentielles et législatives de 2012. Il cesse à partir de 2014, à travers une abstention très élevée et un report notable de ses voix sur des listes de droite modérée. Au second tour des élections présidentielles de 2017, le report ultra-massif de cet électorat vers Emmanuel Macron contribue à sa victoire puis à celle de la majorité présidentielle aux législatives. Aux élections municipales de 2020, il se disperse, comme en 2014, dans l’abstention, les listes de droite modérée et les nouvelles listes LFI. Deux ans plus tard, le candidat Jean-Luc Mélenchon à la présidentielle et la coalition NUPES aux législatives concentrent ses suffrages. Comment expliquer ces fluctuations ?
La prise en compte du fait religieux dans la protection des réfugiés LGB
Authors: Korsakoff Alexandra
Published: November 2023

Cette contribution fait état de la dévalorisation du rôle de la religion dans la survenance des persécutions liées à l’orientation sexuelle en droit des réfugiés. En effet, force est de constater que la religion peine encore dans une large mesure à être reconnue comme un motif de persécution des réfugiés LGB, et est le plus souvent reléguée à un « simple » facteur de craintes pour ces réfugiés. Les causes et les conséquences de cette dévalorisation sont ici étudiées.
Orientation sexuelle et religion devant le juge de l’asile : intersectionnalité ou cloisonnement des motifs ?
Authors: Charruau Jimmy
Published: November 2023

Cette étude analyse la place occupée par l’élément religieux dans le traitement des demandes d’asile des personnes homosexuelles devant la Cour nationale du droit d’asile. À partir de la jurisprudence et d’une expérience en tant que juge-assesseur au sein de cette Cour, l’auteur s’interroge sur le point de savoir si le juge de l’asile convoque (ou non) une approche intersectionnelle, telle que connue en droit de la non-discrimination. Il ressort que l’orientation sexuelle et la religion n’interviennent pas au même niveau d’analyse : l’une (l’orientation sexuelle) est invoquée à titre principal par le demandeur en tant que motif de persécution, l’autre (la religion) est davantage convoquée par le juge en tant que facteur visant à analyser la crédibilité du récit. Peut-on dès lors vraiment parler d’intersectionnalité ?
Bacteriological assessment of fruit pulp sold in supermarkets in São Raimundo das Mangabeiras, Maranhão State, Brazil
Authors: Bandeira Kaio da Silva , Lima Tamires de Moura , Nogueira Yanna Mireya Passarinho , Lima Marcos Martins , Rodrigues João Gustavo Mendes , Silva Maurício Eduardo Chaves e , Miranda Guilherme Silva
Published: November 2023

Natural fruit pulp is highly appreciated because it retains the flavor and nutrients of the fresh fruit. However, fruit pulp is susceptible to contamination by pathogenic bacteria, mainly because of improper handling and storage. Therefore, this study evaluated and quantified the presence of pathogenic bacteria in fruit pulp sold in São Raimundo das Mangabeiras, Maranhão, Brazil. Two fruit pulp samples each of açaí (A and B), acerola (C and D), cajá (E and F), cashew (G and H), and passion fruit (I and J) were obtained from supermarkets and subjected to the following microbiological analyses: enumeration of mesophilic bacteria using plate count agar; quantification of total (TC) and thermotolerant (TTC) coliforms using the multiple tube technique; qualitative detection of Escherichia coli on eosin methylene blue agar and that of Salmonella on xylose lysine base agar and enteric agar. Mesophilic bacteria were found to grow in all the samples, with the highest value obtained for the acerola pulp (sample D; average: 1.08 x 105 colony-forming units g-1). However, all samples were in accordance with the Brazilian legislation for this parameter. The most probable number of colonies (MPN g-1) of TC and TTC were ≥1,100 in açaí (sample A), cajá (sample E), and cashew (sample G) pulps, which is in disagreement with the maximum value allowed. E. coli and Salmonella were not found to grow in the samples evaluated in this study. Collectively, the data indicate inadequate handling and storage in the production chain of fruit pulp sold in the municipality of São Raimundo das Mangabeiras, suggesting that the population in the region is exposed to a probable risk of food contamination.
Association of waist circumference, serum ghrelin level and insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Gupta Madhur M. , Bhojane Chaitanya V. , Rode Sonali B. , Salankar Harsh V.
Published: November 2023

Context

Ghrelin is mostly secreted by enteroendocrine cells of stomach. It is responsible for appetite, carbohydrate metabolism, and improving muscle mass and bone density. Ghrelin also plays a perilous part in reproductive and energy-related activities. In the recent past, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a key root of infertility due to abnormal hormonal activities. Insulin resistance (IR) is more common in PCOS.

Aims

To find the connection between waist circumference, serum ghrelin concentrations, and insulin resistance in PCOS patients.

Settings and design

A cross-sectional study was carried out at a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Materials and methods

Patients within the range of 20–35 years of age group and suffering from PCOS were recruited from Gynaecology OPD. The waist circumference was measured in centimeters. 5 ml fasting blood sample was collected and analyzed for − Plasma Ghrelin, Plasma glucose, Plasma Insulin, and Insulin resistance by HOMA-IR score.

Statistical analysis used

SPSS version 26 was utilized. Data of the measured variables were entered in the Excel sheet and expressed as mean ± standard deviation. Co-efficient of correlation denoted the relation between the variables.

Results

We analysed the waist circumference, serum ghrelin, plasma insulin level and HOMA-IR score of the subjects. Waist circumference was positively correlated with HOMA-IR and serum ghrelin level. Serum ghrelin and insulin resistance also showed a strong association.

Conclusions

Results obtained from our study state that in PCOS patients waist circumference is directly proportional to serum ghrelin level and insulin resistance. Also, serum ghrelin has a correlation with insulin resistance.
Comparison of ultrasonic versus side-vented needle irrigation for reductions in bacterial growth and postoperative pain: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Palanisamy Revathi , Anirudhan Subha , Roja R. Jaya Shree , Koshy Minu
Published: November 2023

Background:

Postoperative pain affects 16%–25% of root canal therapy patients. The irrigating system and irrigants used should reduce bacterial load without irrigant extrusion beyond the root canal apex, potentially reducing postoperative pain and discomfort.

Aim:

This study aims to compare the effects of passive ultrasonic irrigation and side-vented needle irrigation on postoperative pain and bacterial load in single-rooted teeth with pulp necrosis.

Materials and Methods:

Eighty patients with pulpal necrosis in single-rooted teeth were randomly categorized into two groups (n = 40 each): Group A (side-vented needle irrigation) and Group B (passive ultrasonic irrigation). Bacterial samples were collected using sterile paper points after initial access cavity preparation (S1) and standard endodontic instrumentation + irrigation (S2). Bacterial growth was assessed on MacConkey and blood agar. Pain was recorded 30 min preoperatively and 6, 12, 24, and 48 h postoperatively.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Chi-square test, independent t-test and paired t-test.

Results:

Irrigation with Irrisafe tips showed increased number of bacteria-free samples and a significant reduction in postoperative pain (at the 6 and 12 h time-points) when compared to side-vented needle.

Conclusions:

Passive ultrasonic irrigation with Irrisafe tips may be more effective than side-vented needle irrigation in reducing postoperative pain and intracanal bacterial load in patients undergoing endodontic treatment.
The sub-supersolution method for variable exponent double phase systems with nonlinear boundary conditions
Authors: Guarnotta Umberto , Livrea Roberto , Winkert Patrick
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we study quasilinear elliptic systems driven by variable exponent double phase operators involving fully coupled right-hand sides and nonlinear boundary conditions. The aim of our work is to establish an enclosure and existence result for such systems by means of trapping regions formed by pairs of sub- and supersolutions. Under very general assumptions on the data, we then apply our result to get infinitely many solutions. Moreover, we discuss the case when we have homogeneous Dirichlet boundary conditions and present some existence results for this kind of problem.
Clinical impact of portal vein pulsatility on the prognosis of hospitalized patients with acute heart failure
Authors: Kuwahara Naoya , Honjo Tomoyuki , Sone Naohiko , Imanishi Junichi , Nakayama Kazuhiko , Kamemura Kohei , Iwahashi Masanori , Ohta Soichiro , Kaihotsu Kenji
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Heart failure (HF) causes extracardiac organ congestion, including in the hepatic portal system. Reducing venous congestion is essential for HF treatment, but evaluating venous congestion is sometimes difficult in patients with chronic HF. The portal vein (PV) flow pattern can be influenced by right atrial pressure. Ultrasound images of the PV are quite easy to obtain and are reproducible among sonographers. However, the association between PV pulsatility and the condition of HF remains unclear. We hypothesize that PV pulsatility at discharge reflects the condition of HF.

AIM

To evaluate the usefulness of PV pulsatility as a prognostic marker for hospitalized patients with acute HF.

METHODS

This observational study was conducted from April 2016 to January 2017 and April 2018 to April 2019 at Shinko Hospital. We enrolled 56 patients with acute HF, and 17 patients without HF served as controls. PV flow velocity was measured by ultrasonography on admission and at discharge. We calculated the PV pulsatility ratio (PVPR) as the ratio of the difference between the peak and minimum velocity to the peak velocity. The primary endpoint was cardiac death and HF re-hospitalization. The observation period was 1 year from the first hospitalization. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to determine the stratified composite event-free rates, and the log-rank test was used for comparisons between groups.

RESULTS

On admission, the PVPR was significantly higher in patients with acute HF than controls (HF: 0.29 ± 0.20 vs controls: 0.08 ± 0.07, P < 0.01). However, the PVPR was significantly decreased after the improvement in HF (admission: 0.29 ± 0.20 vs discharge: 0.18 ± 0.15, P < 0.01) due to the increase in minimum velocity (admission: 12.6 ± 4.5 vs discharge: 14.6 ± 4.6 cm/s, P = 0.03). To elucidate the association between the PVPR and cardiovascular outcomes, the patients were divided into three groups according to the PVPR tertile at discharge (PVPR-T1: 0 ≤ PVPR ≤ 0.08, PVPR-T2: 0.08 < PVPR ≤ 0.21, PVPR-T3: PVPR > 0.21). The Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that patients with a higher PVPR at discharge had the worst prognosis among the groups.

CONCLUSION

PVPR at discharge reflects the condition of HF. It is also a novel prognostic marker for hospitalized patients with acute HF.
How important is the real exchange rate for exports and growth?
Authors: Blecker Robert A.
Published: November 2023

Economists have long debated whether the real exchange rate (RER) has a significant impact on export performance and output growth. Some claim that export performance depends only on nonprice competition and the RER is irrelevant to long-run growth, whereas others argue that the RER is a key variable for promoting long-run economic development. Neither extreme view is supported by recent empirical evidence. Most econometric studies find significant effects of RERs on exports and growth, but subject to numerous qualifications. For example, RER effects on exports differ by type of goods exported, while the negative effects of overvaluation on growth may be stronger than the positive effects of undervaluation. Even if RER effects on growth rates are found only for medium-run transitions, these may imply a long-run impact on levels of output.
Post-Keynesian growth theory and the supply side: a feminist approach
Authors: Setterfield Mark
Published: November 2023

Post-Keynesian macrodynamics is designed to extend the role of demand in the determination of real economic outcomes beyond the short run. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of supply-side considerations in demand-led growth. Building on existing features of the supply side in post-Keynesian growth theory, three new developments are highlighted: human capital accumulation, the social reproduction of labour, and the supply-side link between distribution and growth. These new developments are shown to yield new insights into the established themes of reconciling demand and supply in the theory of long-run growth, and the relationship between distribution and growth. Furthermore, the feminist macro model used to explore the social reproduction of labour is shown to be a potential general framework for synthesizing these insights.
Synthesizing feminist and post-Keynesian/Kaleckian economics for a purple–green–red transition
Authors: Onaran Özlem , Oyvat Cem
Published: November 2023

The aim of this article is to discuss why we should synthesize feminist and post-Keynesian/Kaleckian economics. We answer three related questions. Why does post-Keynesian economics need feminist economics? Why does feminist economics need post-Keynesian macroeconomics? Finally, what is the relevance of synthesizing feminist and post-Keynesian economics for policy analysis in the twenty-first century? We then present a theoretical synthesis model bringing together and extending the existing macroeconomic models in feminist post-Keynesian economics. Finally empirical findings based on this synthesis model are discussed in a policy context.
Artificial Intelligence and evolving issues under US copyright and patent law
Authors: Rinkerman Gary
Published: November 2023

The proliferation of AI tools in the arts, commercial design industries, and other endeavours has raised core questions regarding who or what actually supplied the alleged creative or inventive elements, if any, to the AI system’s output. In both US copyright and patent law the question focuses on a case-by-case analysis as to how much of the final product evidences human ‘authorship’ or invention. Also, creativity as well as infringement, can be located in various phases of the AI system’s creation, ingestion of training materials, management, and operation – including its output, whether affected prior to the output or after it. Issues such as liability for selecting ingestion materials or target data, as well as the potential inadvertent triggering of patent law’s bar date through use of specific AI systems, have also come to the forefront of AI’s potential to secure, forfeit, or impact claimed proprietary rights in AI-assisted creative and inventive activities. Several alternative intellectual property and unfair competition approaches that can supplement or supplant copyright and patent law principles also come into play as users of AI seek to protect the products of their efforts.
Kilka uwag na temat stosowania pracy na własny rachunek z naruszeniem art. 22 Kodeksu Pracy
Authors: Duraj Tomasz
Published: November 2023

A few comments on the use of self-employment in violation of Art. 22 of the Labour Code: conclusions from NCN Project No. 2018/29/B/HS5/02534

The main objective of the foregoing study is to show the causes and circumstances of the use of self-employment in violation of Art. 22 of the Labour Code, as well as an attempt to find solutions to effectively and efficiently combat fictitious self-employment. The legal solutions in force in this regard are not sufficient, and the scale of abuse is enormous. It is estimated that in Poland the number of self-employed people operating in conditions characteristic of an employment relationship varies between 130,000 and 180,000, although in my opinion these figures are greatly underestimated. The considerations presented here are the result of the research conducted under the direction of profesor Tomasz Duraj within the framework of a research grant funded by the National Science Centre entitled ”In search of a legal model of self-employment in Poland. Comparative legal analysis” (contract No. UMO-2018/29/B/HS5/02534 for research project No. 2018/29/B/HS5/02534).
Uprawnienia opiekunów dzieci przyznawane przez pracodawców jako przejaw realizacji celów wynikających z dyrektywy 2019/1158
Authors: Walczak Krzysztof
Published: November 2023

The rights of employees in relation to parenthood granted by employers as a manifestation of the achievement of the objectives of Directive 2019/1158 Directive 2019/1158 obliges Member States to facilitate the reconciliation of work and family life for workers. This task can be carried out directly by the state as well as by employers. In the first case, it is necessary to issue laws. On the other hand, employers can help employees in the implementation of childcare through collective labour agreements, regulations and the so-called soft law. The information contained in the article is based on the research conducted by the author together with Barbara Godlewska-Bujok on the rights of employees in relation to parenthood granted by employers.
Minimal toughness in special graph classes
Authors: Katona Gyula Y. , Varga Kitti
Published: November 2023

Let $t$ be a positive real number. A graph is called $t$-tough if the removal
of any vertex set $S$ that disconnects the graph leaves at most $|S|/t$
components, and all graphs are considered 0-tough. The toughness of a graph is
the largest $t$ for which the graph is $t$-tough, whereby the toughness of
complete graphs is defined as infinity. A graph is minimally $t$-tough if the
toughness of the graph is $t$, and the deletion of any edge from the graph
decreases the toughness. In this paper, we investigate the minimum degree and
the recognizability of minimally $t$-tough graphs in the classes of chordal
graphs, split graphs, claw-free graphs, and $2K_2$-free graphs.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF CRYPTOCURRENCY
Authors: Hussain Moneeb , Arif Kashif , Mubeen Muhammad
Published: November 2023

The study discusses the factors which play a significant role in technological adoption. Data were collected from 342 respondents with sufficient knowledge of investing in cryptocurrency to derive authentic and reliable results. We used statistical software SPSS and SmartPLS to conduct various data tests. SPSS was used to check the missing values and the normality of the data, and it was found that there was no abnormality in the data. Also, demographic analysis was done using SPSS to characterize the respondents with gender, income, occupation, and knowledge of cryptocurrency. Smart PLS software was used for further analysis involving the measurement model and the structural model. In the measurement model, we checked validity and reliability to ensure the items of every latent variable measure their corresponding latent variable when the data is valid; data were found reliable and valid for further analysis since the result of AVE was more than 0.5 in the structural model. We used path coefficients to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. None of the hypotheses were rejected, as each p-value was less than 0.05, indicating a significant impact on the model.
DA LI IM JE ZAISTA STALO DO NAS? O GRANICAMA DRŽAVNOG INTERVENCIONIZMA
Authors: Dokić Marko , Bakrač Vladimir , Radeljić Branislav
Published: November 2023

This paper examines the limits of state intervention through the relationship between freedom and equality, the rule of law and social justice, as well as through two highly contradictory concepts regarding the scope of government action – the concepts of minimal state and paternalistic state. Accordingly, we seek to identify a model capable of outlining the extent to which the state can intervene in the light of socially beneficial goals, but without compromising individual freedom. Since we cannot find such a model within the extreme positions of liberalism and socialism, this paper seeks to offer a satisfactory solution by mitigating some of the ideologically exclusive positions. It embraces Aristotle’s teaching about the middle as a virtue and proposes sophisticated neoliberalism as a potential alternative to the status quo. Still, as insisted, the government should never be allowed to assume uncontrollable powers and create conditions for collectivist doctrines that recognize no individual freedom. Key Words: equality, freedom, rule of law, social justice, state intervention
BIOETIČKO ČITANJE MARINKOVIĆEVA KIKLOPA
Authors: Guć Josip
Published: November 2023

In the paper I present the incentives for addressing certain bioethical issues in Ranko Marinković’s novel Kiklop [Cyclops]. The novel uses the fear created by the war as a starting point for the problematisation of corporeality and history. As a result of escaping the threat of war, the imagination of Melkior Tresić (the novel’s main character) sharply separates mind and body. Corporeality becomes apparent precisely when it is under threat. This disclosure provokes us to reconsider the elements that should be morally defended in human beings. The implications may extend to our ethical treatment of animals. Technology, as another bioethically relevant topic, is approached in the novel from a firmly technophobic perspective by the character Maestro. A number of these themes are examined from the perspective of Mannheim’s analysis of ideology. Marinković’s concept of history is mostly recognised as ideological, particulary as Melkior assigns no value to history (nor to warfare), but rather reduces it to pure force. Finally, the aforementioned issues will be integrated into the context of a pluri-perspective methodology of integrative bioethics. Key Words: technology; corporeality; animals; ideology; bioethics
УЛОГА КУЛТУРЕ МИРА, ЕТНИЧКЕ ТОЛЕРАНЦИЈЕ И МУЛТИКУЛТУРАЛИЗАМА У ОБРАЗОВАЊУ И ВАСПИТАЊУ НОВИХ ГЕНЕРАЦИЈА
Authors: Veličković Dunja
Published: November 2023

The paper discusses the role of the culture of peace, ethnic tolerance and multiculturalism in the context of contemporary social relations in the Balkans and the world. The focus of consideration is contemporary conflict research and peace studies, their importance for the education and upbringing of new generations, as well as the role of schools and universities in affirming the value of the culture of peace. The paper emphasizes the importance of the struggle for peace, as a basic prerequisite for the sustainable development of humanity and the survival of the planet. Key Words: Culture of peace, Tolerance, Multiculturalism, Education and upbringing, Sustainable development
KOMUNIKATIVNA PARADIGMA U „NOVOJ” SOCIOLOGIJI (SA)ZNANJA
Authors: Lukman Tomas
Published: November 2023

One of the authors of Social Construction of Reality focuses his attention on the new paradigm of the sociology of knowledge. Luckmann analyzes the notion of objectivity in the context of social sciences. He emphasizes that for Weber the sociological approach must aim to highlight the subjective meaning of the behavior of the actors. Then he shows how language is socially constructed, and, in the end, considers the link between meaning and language. Key Words: Sociology of knowledge, constitution of meaning, communicative constructivism, language
Problematizações sobre o corpo biossocial a partir da exposição "Uma aventura pelo corpo humano"
Authors: Garcia Tainá dos Reis , Ribeiro Paula Regina Costa
Published: November 2023

Neste artigo, buscamos investigar a Exposição “Uma aventura pelo copo humano” enquanto um espaço educativo que ensina e promove debates acerca dos corpos. Nele, abordamos os corpos biossociais como produções socioculturais, interpelados por vivências, experiências e processos constitutivos de identidades. A partir das narrativas de colaboradoras, sobre a Exposição, foram organizados dois relatos temáticos: “Uma Aventura pelo Corpo Humano” - Práticas para o debate do corpo biossocial e resistências” e “Experiências e ‘causos’ - Práticas dos corpos, do gênero e da sexualidade”. Com base nas análises desses relatos, discutimos as práticas dos corpos, do gênero e da sexualidade, revelando os tensionamentos, as potencialidades e as resistências que compõem a exposição.
A descaracterização da prática como componente curricular na Base Nacional Comum para a formação inicial de professores
Authors: Tonello Leonardo Priamo , Schmitt Matheus D'avila , Rodrigues Larissa Zancan , Mohr Adriana
Published: November 2023

Com quase vinte anos de pesquisas sobre a Prática como Componente Curricular (PCC), objetivou-se, a partir dessas investigações, compreender como este componente se faz presente na formação em Ciências Biológicas. A partir de tais compreensões, analisou-se os objetivos e o contexto da PCC na BNC-Formação. Apesar das pesquisas apontarem para uma melhor delimitação e para a importância da PCC, a BNC-Formação altera sua natureza, descaracterizando-a, o que compromete suas dimensões formativas. Apontamos riscos que a implementação da BNC-Formação pode trazer para uma formação docente crítica, ao transformar a Prática como Componente Curricular (PcCC), elemento curricular a serviço da prática pedagógica, em Prática dos Componentes Curriculares (PdCC) atividade limitada a uma lista de conteúdos presentes na Base Nacional Comum Curricular.
Currículo em ação na formação de professores(as) de Biologia
Authors: Dias Ana Cristina Andrade de Aguiar , Anjos Cassiane Barroso dos , Pinheiro Jackson Costa , Ferreira Verônica Giuliane Monteiro , Pinheiro Sheila Costa Vilhena
Published: November 2023

O presente relato de experiência tem como objetivo refletir a perspectiva do currículo em ação na formação de professores de Biologia, por meio de uma experiência formativa com júri simulado para a aprendizagem em botânica. A experiência foi desenvolvida com uma turma de 44 alunos na disciplina Estratégia e Recursos Didáticos para o Ensino de Botânica, em formato remoto, numa universidade pública federal. A dinâmica do júri simulado foi centrada na adequação do termo ‘cegueira botânica’, favorecendo a vivência de um currículo crítico em ação com a articulação de temas e conteúdos diversos. Em linhas gerais, a experiência evidenciou o envolvimento dos alunos, a valorização de suas vozes e o desenvolvimento da argumentação de ideias e posicionamentos no debate científico.
O ensino de Biologia em diálogos com tecnologias negras
Authors: Santos Maglis Vieira dos , Santos Alex Sandro Franco dos
Published: November 2023

Este ensaio tem como objetivo principal provocar diálogos entre o ensino de Biologia e as tecnologias ancestrais negras, com ênfase na implementação da Lei 10.639/2023 e as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação das Relações Étnico-Raciais. Com o intuito de produzir diálogos, trabalhamos com as ideias de biointeração, ancestralidade e práticas de terreiro, oriundas de um pensamento afrodiaspórico. A partir destas concepções apontamos algumas porosidades com o ensino de Biologia e percebemos que tais aproximações podem contribuir com a produção de outras formas de ser, agir, pensar e se relacionar com o ambiente, além disso, promovem uma educação antirracista e um ensino de Biologia transversal e contra-colonial.
A proposta curricular diferenciada do curso de licenciatura em Ciências da UFPR Litoral e sua disseminação na prática dos egressos
Authors: Oliveira Alinne Pereira de , Lorenzetti Leonir , Joucoski Emerson
Published: November 2023

O curso de Licenciatura em Ciências, desde sua implementação, tem se destacado por uma proposta curricular pedagógica diferenciada no contexto do Ensino Superior, portanto, essa pesquisa analisa a formação que vem sendo desenvolvida nesse curso examinando seus reflexos na prática pedagógica dos seus egressos. Metodologicamente, o estudo é natureza qualitativa, de cunho exploratório e descritivo utilizando como técnicas de constituição de dados a análise documental e entrevistas semiestruturadas com oito professores egressos. Foi possível perceber que os elementos inovadores que o curso tem procurado consolidar na formação dos seus discentes, mesmo que de forma tímida e com bastantes desafios, tem se disseminado na prática docente dos egressos.
Ensino Fundamental na BNCC
Authors: Leite Vinicius Souza Magalhães , Azevedo Hugo José Coelho Corrêa de , Meirelles Rosane Moreira Silva de
Published: November 2023

A Base Nacional Comum Curricular é o documento curricular em vigência no país. Frente a controvérsias, a BNCC vem sendo discutida sob diferentes óticas científicas e filosóficas. Neste artigo, objetivou-se caracterizar o estruturalismo e o pós-estruturalismo enquanto elementos curriculares nos objetos de conhecimento e habilidades do eixo Vida e Evolução, das Ciências da Natureza, na BNCC. Através da análise de conteúdo verificou-se o predomínio da perspectiva estruturalista com foco no caráter empírico. A baixa aderência do caráter sinóptico, que promove a construção de novos saberes, reflete o papel escolar de reprodução de conceitos pré-estruturados, intensificando discursos lineares científicos. A construção de novos saberes nas Biociências ocorre na superação do processo científico como absoluto, ao reconhecer subjetividades no conhecimento biológico.
Compreendendo a função social da política curricular no Brasil a partir das áreas de Ciências da Natureza da BNCC
Authors: Medeiros Diego Marques da Silva
Published: November 2023

A recente Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) faz parte de uma política curricular que vem sendo motivo de contradições e dificuldades no âmbito da Educação Básica no Brasil, especialmente no que se refere à área das Ciências da Natureza (CN). Nesse contexto, realizou-se pesquisa que visou compreender os objetivos educacionais nas competências e habilidades de CN na atual BNCC e, por conseguinte, a função social desse ensino proposto. Para isso, procedeu-se a partir da Análise de Conteúdo e aplicação da Taxonomia Revisada de Bloom. Foram encontrados resultados que apontam para uma função social propedêutica e reacionária da política curricular materializada nas CN da atual BNCC.
Currículo de Biologia como território de disputas
Authors: Rodrigues Diego , Carneiro Claudia Christina Bravo e Sá
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho é compreender as mudanças nas finalidades, conhecimentos e abordagens recomendadas para a disciplina Biologia no Ceará entre 1992 e 2023. Por meio de uma pesquisa qualitativa e documental, mediada pela Análise Textual Discursiva, foram analisados quatro currículos estaduais oficiais. As propostas curriculares valorizaram a formação crítica, junto a conteúdos ecológicos, desde os anos 1990. Após os anos 2000, os conteúdos sobre Biotecnologia e Engenharia Genética ganharam maior status. Como atos de resistência dos sujeitos envolvidos na produção curricular, há a defesa de conflitos ambientais locais e a menção sobre sexualidade e gênero. Entretanto, a pesquisa conclui que o currículo atual impacta a oferta e a carga horária semanal da Biologia, ameaçando, portanto, a estabilidade dessa disciplina.