bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Descriptive Analysis of the Implementation Video-Based Module to the Student through Active Learning in Project
Authors: Shahrani Shahrina , Abd Rahman Rohizah , Rahmat Masura , Ishak Azura , Zainal Ainun Zainal , Mohd Sarim Hafiz
Published: May 2024

Project development is a vital component contributing to the continuous assessment marks for some courses in Institutions of Higher Learning. This study was conducted to develop video-based modules to reference students during the development of the database project used as active learning in the  classroom. Video-based modules are suitable for learning approaches toward students in Gen-Z. ADDIE model has been used for the video-based module development. The video module development consists of several phases that have been set according to the topic of database project development. This study involved 104 students in year two who will need to develop the database project individually. The results of the study found that the video-based module had a positive impact on the students. The descriptive analysis has shown that 101 (97.1%) students agreed that the video-based module produced is easier to understand. Meanwhile, 100 (96.2%) students found that this video based module helps them complete the given project. This active learning approach can be used for other courses that involve project development and having a class with a large number of Gen-Z students.
Hidromucometrocolpos neonatal: diagnóstico prenatal por RM
Authors: Guadalupe González Luis Miguel , Recio Rodríguez Manuel , Nieto Velasco Olga , Martínez Ten Pilar
Published: May 2024

El diagnóstico de las malformaciones fetales continúa siendo un reto, a pesar de los avances en obstetricia y ecografía fetal. El hidromucometrocolpos se define como una dilatación de la vagina y la cavidad uterina ocasionada por un cúmulo de secreciones mucosas debido habitualmente a una obstrucción del tracto genital o a una malformación. Se presenta un caso de hidromucometrocolpos diagnosticado por resonancia magnética en un feto de 34 semanas en el que se encontró una masa quística abdominal en la ecografía prenatal abdominal. Tras el parto se detectó en la exploración física un himen imperforado, con posterior drenaje del hidromucometrocolpos y reparación del himen.
The Case of Using Instagram as a Mobile-Assisted Language Learning Tool in a Polytechnic Undergraduate English Class
Authors: Estrella Felix
Published: May 2024

Objective: The teaching-learning of English as a foreign language process is not a simple task to develop. Teachers look for different ways to attract and engage students in their classes. One of those ways include using various mobile phones applications to take advantage of students' everyday uses of these devices. Instagram is one of the most popular mobile applications and the focus of this research. Therefore, this investigation aimed to measure the effectiveness of using Instagram as a tool for learning English. Methods: A mixed-methods design was chosen for this paper. A survey, pretest-posttest, and semi-structured interviews were the chosen data collection tools. Descriptive analysis was used on the survey, the pretests and post-tests were analyzed using a paired T-test, and the interviews followed a general inductive approach. Results: The descriptive analysis of students' responses to the survey shows that learners have a positive attitude toward using Instagram to learn English (M=3.38, SD=1.084). Results of the Paired T-test showed there is a significant difference between Before (M=70.4, SD=13.1) and After (M=74, SD=12.1), t(126)=2.4, P=0.017. Also, informants mentioned that using Instagram to post tutorials was good for them. Conclusion: The intervention was successfully adopted as the analysis revealed a significant difference between the pretest and post-test. Also, participants explained that they have found using Instagram positive for their English language development.
Plataforma digital na rotina escolar: um recurso para potencializar a aprendizagem dos alunos do ensino médio
Authors: Silva Maximiliano Oliveira da , Peixoto Sandra Cadore , Bulegon Ana Marli
Published: May 2024

As tecnologias de informação e comunicação (TIC) são ferramentas que vem crescendo cada vez mais em diversas áreas, em especial no ensino. Dessa forma, o presente artigo apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa que teve como objetivo verificar as contribuições da Plataforma Digital Geek One na rotina escolar como recurso didático para potencializar a aprendizagem de diversos conteúdos junto aos alunos do Ensino Médio. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, com abordagem qualitativa. Para a coleta de dados fez-se uso de um formulário on-line. Esse continha 7 questões de múltipla escolha e foi aplicado com 58 alunos na faixa etária de 14 a 17 anos, em 5 turmas de uma escola do Ensino Médio, da rede privada no município de Santiago - RS. Tal formulário foi enviado aos alunos via grupo de WhatsApp das turmas da escola. Os resultados apontam que as diversas ferramentas digitais, disponíveis na Plataforma Digital Geek One, contribuíram para o desenvolvimento de uma prática inclusiva e na interação entre professores e alunos, potencializando a aprendizagem dos conceitos estudados e o desenvolvimento da Cultura Digital entre os participantes. Além disso, a Plataforma Geek One, apesar de ter um layout pré-estabelecido, permite aos professores ter autonomia na inserção de materiais próprios (sejam textos ou atividades), criação de instrumentos avaliativos (trabalhos, testes, etc.) e organização das atividades de acordo com o seu contexto e objetivos de aprendizagem. Outra vantagem apresentada pela Plataforma Geek One, é que tanto o aluno, quanto o professor tem acesso ao material de forma off-line, seja no próprio dispositivo eletrônico ou através de documentos na forma de Portable Document Format (PDF). As limitações desse estudo residem na falta de conhecimento dos professores às ferramentas, presentes nas Plataformas digitais, e seu uso pedagógico; a falta de acessibilidade gratuita dos estudantes e professores.
Engenharia geológica e desenvolvimento sustentável
Authors: Panda Aristote Muxinda , Luciano Bernardo Hamuyela , Capingana Isoldina Ngueve Chindemba , Manuel Monis Neves Baptista , Gomes Vitória Carolini , Bertonccini Leticia Bisterço , Cambunda Augusto Panzo , Costa Enair Cândida Cardoso da , Catumbela Albano Nuno Severino , Hanga Manuel Fernando Calenga , César Emiliano Sambo Wliachaye dos Santos
Published: May 2024

A Engenharia Geológica encerra em si um conjunto de conhecimentos e aplicações que a tornam essencial na prossecução dos objetivos do desenvolvimento sustentável (ODS) traçados pela Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU) em 2015. Este estudo propõe-se indicar alguns desses potenciais intervenções, fazendo uma atualização dos contributos a elas associados, bem como a apresentação de alguns estudos recentes, internacionais e nacionais, que os ilustram, a fim de destacar o papel que a Engenharia Geológica tem e deve desempenhar no futuro imediato e a médio prazo para um planeta mais sustentável. Trata-se de um estudo de natureza exploratória e descritiva envolvendo revisão bibliográfica por meio da literatura científica, periódicos, livros, artigos, dissertações e teses que relataram dados relacionados ao tema da pesquisa. Apresentam-se algumas intervenções no âmbito dos ODS das ONU, tais como identificar e recomendar sobre potenciais fontes de energia e matérias-primas, a contribuição para a extração e proteção responsável de georrecursos, passando pelo apoio às fases de projeto e a construção de infraestruturas/estruturas e na seleção das soluções de projeto que contribuam para uma engenharia mais verde, nomeadamente através do recurso de soluções da bioengenharia ou da reutilização/reciclagem de resíduos de construção. Foi possível concluir com este estudo, que a Engenharia Geológica desempenha um papel crucial na concretização dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) da ONU. Contribuindo, com a gestão de riscos geológicos e soluções sustentáveis. A adaptação às alterações climáticas e preservação ambiental destaca a importância da colaboração interdisciplinar e o conhecimento geológico para enfrentar os desafios ambientais e do desenvolvimento.
The Idea of Visva-Bharati: Tagore and Comparative University Studies
Authors: Sarkar Jayjit , Basu Jagannath
Published: May 2024

The idea with which Rabindranath Tagore established Visva-Bharati is different from that of the grounding of Immanuel Kant's “university with condition” or that of Jacques Derrida's “university without condition.” The thinking that finally materialized into Visva-Bharati, or rather the “fore-thinking,” is an uncanny complex of aesthetics, politics, topolitics, pedagogy, and Tagorean philosophy of the “home” and the “world.” There is neither the “conflict” of Kant's essay The Conflict of the Faculties nor Derrida's absolute radicality and radical absoluteness: there is neither Kant's “freedom of the Enlightenment” nor Derrida's “freedom from the Enlightenment.” Ranjan Ghosh captures this so-called dichotomy engrossingly in his book Aesthetics, Politics, Pedagogy and Tagore. In Tagore's idea of university, we find a “traffic,” an exchange of some sort, between nativism and cosmopolitanism, colonial and postcolonial, singularity and plurality, root and rootlessness. Ghosh not only controls the “traffic” in his work but also gives his close reading of the institution and, most importantly, the underlying principle that led to the establishment of the institution. Visva-Bharati was not built upon the principles of a modern university. It did not have the moral responsibility of following the already established norms and regulations or the society at large but had what Ghosh calls a sense of “no-responsibility.” Tagore's idea of university was thus built upon the “no-responsibility” toward the old Eurocentric model of pedagogy and the “responsibility” toward creating a new and more reflective model. He employed one set of responsibilities to “counter” another set of responsibilities. This article in a way is a reimagining, a commentary on Ghosh's work on the pedagogical aspects of Visva-Bharati.
In Defense of Art Museum Audio Guides
Authors: Aumann Antony
Published: May 2024

This article aims to defend the value of art museum audio guides. Modern guides have many functions, but I will focus on two that pertain directly to art appreciation. First, audio guides offer tours that direct visitors’ attention to museum highlights. Second, they have individual stops that offer commentary and criticism about individual works of art. I will concede that the tours do not serve the interests of all visitors. However, I will defend the merits of the individual stops. In particular, I will argue that they provide information about the associated works that it would be difficult for us to learn just by looking at them for ourselves. In so doing, the guides put us in a better position to appreciate the works. Crucially, this benefit obtains even if art appreciation turns out to be subjective, must be undertaken autonomously, or has to be grounded in empirical observation.
Ridiscutere il dramma cambogiano, dagli studi di Enrica Collotti Pischel agli sviluppi recenti
Authors: Miorandi Arianna
Published: May 2024

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Polish Precursors of United Europe
Authors: Smyk Grzegorz
Published: May 2024

The idea of a supra-state and transnational political unions in Europe has been present in Polish political thought since the beginning of modern times. It became the foundation for the creation of a common Polish-Lithuanian state in 1569 – the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, based on the principle of voluntary political union, equality of the constituent states, and respect for national differences and religious tolerance. Despite the fall of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the end of the 18 th century, these ideas were adapted to the political programmes of Polish representatives of European political thought in the 19 th and early 20th centuries. Even at the beginning of the 19 th century, visionaries such as Prince Adam Jerzy Czartoryski proposed a supranational and pan-European agreement between superpowers and smaller European states, based on the principles of equality, political balance, peaceful coexistence and cooperation, as well as respect for national aspirations. Others, such as Walerian Krasiński or Franciszek Smolka, linked their hopes for a new, just European order and the preservation of Polish national identity with the idea of autonomy within the Slavic community (pan-Slavism) or the multinational Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The visions of a united Europe remained alive in the Polish political doctrine of the interwar period. The traditions of the multicultural pre-partition Republic of Poland constituted the basis for the federal concepts offered to its former nations, on the grounds of equality and respect for their separateness (the Jagiellonian idea). In the views of political thinkers such as Witold Kamieniecki or Stefan Gużkowski, the Republic of Poland shaped in this way, was to serve as a bridge connecting the European nations in their opposition of German or Soviet expansion, and to build mutual relations between states based on common political and economic interests (Intermarium, Three Seas). The distinguishing features of the views of the Polish precursors of the idea of a united Europe were the beliefs that, in international relations, it is possible to reconcile national egoism with the desire to build supranational and pan-European structures, and that European nations, treated equally, are able to develop universally accepted principles of cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
Great Theorists of Central European Integration in France
Authors: Pókecz Kovács Attila
Published: May 2024

France played a key role in the negotiations on the peace treaties that ended the First World War, thus emerging as a major European power and key political player in the Central European region. In the period between the two world wars, French governments in Central Europe sought to preserve the status quo that they had established, and in the course of this process, developed several ideas to integrate the region into Europe. Among the French ideas for the integration of Central Europe, I will first analyse the Briand project. In a 1929 speech, French Prime Minister Aristide Briand proposed a new form of European cooperation. His idea was to create a European Union of 27 European countries, in which the Member States would retain their autonomy, and cooperation would be established primarily in the economic sphere. After a favourable reception, he put his plans into writing, publishing them in 1930. The Briand Plan placed political issues before economic ones, leading to Hungary’s and many other countries’ disappointment. A second idea was the Constructive Plan (‘Plan constructif ’), which was the antonym of the German-Austrian customs union of 1931, drawn up under the leadership of André François-Poncet, Deputy State Secretary, and published in a memorandum on 4 May 1931. In the document, the French government drew attention to four problems: the crisis in the cereals trade in Central and Eastern Europe; situation of the industrialised countries; question of capital and credit; and special situation of Austria. The plan with the most significance was submitted by the French Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, André Tardieu, to the British and Italian governments in the form of a memorandum on 2 March 1932. The Tardieu plan was to provide urgent aid to the five Danube states – Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Romania and Yugoslavia – whose economic situation was close to collapse, mainly as a result of the difficulties caused by the agricultural crisis. However, the fate of the most detailed Central European plan was clearly sealed by the lack of agreement between the great powers, particularly German and Italian opposition, and the position of reluctance adopted by most of the Danube region countries. The Tardieu plan was conceived in February 1932, published in March, and in April it had practically failed. Therefore, none of the three plans developed between 1930 and 1932 was eventually implemented. Following this, no other comprehensive ideas for the integration of the Central European area in 20th Century France have been put forward.
Great Theorists of Central European Integration in Serbia
Authors: Cvetkovic Srdjan , Šarenac anilo
Published: May 2024

This chapter presents the biographies of six important Serbian intellectuals who worked in Serbia and Vojvodina during the 19 th and 20 th centuries: Ilija Garašanin, Svetozar Miletić, Vladimir Jovanović, Dimitrije Mitrinović. Slobodan Jovanović, and Borislav Pekić. Ilija Garašanin was a Serbian statesman who served as a Minister of the Police and Army in the Principality of Serbia. He strongly believed in establishing a modern bureaucracy and maintaining law and order and was the creator of the first written Serbian national programme. Svetozar Miletić was a temperamental and skilled orator. He was a liberal who played a very important role in the national awakening of the Serbs in Southern Hungary in 1848. He stressed the need to support citizens’ individual liberties. Vladimir Jovanović was seen as the most educated intellectual in Serbia in his time. This liberal believed in the coexistence of ideas of national liberation and struggles for citizens’ rights. Dimitrije Mitrinović was a Serbian avant-garde critic, theorist, philosopher, essayist, poet, and translator. He was one of the most unusual intellectuals in the Balkans at the beginning of the 20 th century. He was alternately seen by his contemporaries as a charlatan and mystic but also as a visionary of a united Europe and the ‘new man’. Slobodan Jovanović was a lawyer, historian, and politician known for his ideas about the reform of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the implied establishment of ‘a fair border’ between Serbs and Croats. Borislav Pekić was another famous Serbian writer, intellectual, and politician. As a writer, he fought for the democratisation and Europeanisation of Serbia. He reconciled national, democratic, and European concepts in the Serbian tradition and asserted that they are not in opposition but should instead be interwoven and integrated.
Effect of Soil Texture on Agricultural Machine Performance in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Authors: Fahim Nafis Shahid , Khan Bodruzzaman , Rahman Mohd. Saifur , Hossain Md. Altaf
Published: May 2024

Soil texture is one of the primary soil physical properties that largely affects agricultural machine performance. Before implementing an agricultural machine at the farm level, it is important to test the machine to gain an understanding of its technical functionality and economic viability to get the best output from it. The research was carried out to assess how soil texture influences the performance of machinery, aiming to determine the effectiveness of agricultural equipment on a particular type of land. Soil samples were collected from nine different fields, and their textures were determined using hydrometer analysis. To correlate soil textural classes with machine performance, machinery data—effective field capacity, forward speed, and field efficiency—were calculated by operating a combine harvester on the study areas during the harvesting season of Boro rice. Two types of soil were identified: loamy sand and sandy loam. The findings of the study showed that machine efficiency has a positive correlation with sand proportion and a negative correlation with clay and silt fractions. It was observed that soil with loamy sand-type textural classes demonstrated better field efficiency, higher effective field capacity, and higher forward speed compared to sandy loam soil. Small and irregularly shaped fields also caused variation in performance. The study identified significant variation in speed between these two types of soils but no significant effect on effective field capacity or field efficiency at the 5% level of significance. The outcomes of this research will help farmers make informed decisions when selecting appropriate equipment for their agricultural operations.
Empowering Namibia's Fight against Malaria: Drawing Inspiration from China's Remarkable Malaria Elimination Journey
Authors: Johannes Ndapewa Omagano
Published: May 2024

Malaria is a debilitating parasitic disease that has been prevalent in various parts of the world, including China and Namibia. China’s successful elimination of Malaria offers valuable lessons for Namibia in its ongoing efforts to control the parasitic disease. This paper explores the historical context of Malariamalaria in Namibia and its fight towards elimination of malaria, as well as China, the strategies employed by the Chinese government in the elimination of malaria, and the key lessons that Namibia can learn from China’s success. The discussion highlights the importance of political commitment, multisector collaboration, tailoring control strategies to local contexts, adopting a comprehensive approach, and emphasizing health education and community mobilization. By adopting these lessons and fostering a robust national strategy, engaging diverse stakeholders, and ensuring active community involvement, Namibia can work towards achieving eliminating Malaria, improving the public health system, and promoting sustainable health development.
OS DESAFIOS DA VIVÊNCIA DE MULHERES PORTADORAS DE HIV/AIDS NA GESTAÇÃO, NO AMAZONAS - BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Cunha Ana Karolina Matias da , Martins Érika Souza , Guerreiro Thayanne Sá Bezerra
Published: May 2024

Introdução: HIV é o Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana. Pois é um vírus que ataca o sistema imunológico do corpo, especificamente as células CD4 (células T), que ajudam o sistema imunológico a combater infecções. Se não for tratado, o HIV pode levar à SIDA (Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida), uma condição em que o sistema imunitário fica gravemente enfraquecido, tornando os indivíduos susceptíveis a várias infecções e doenças oportunistas. Objetivo: Caracterizar o perfil de gestantes que convivem com HIV no Amazonas e com isso identificar quais as formas de atendimento estão sendo ofertado para o pré-natal. Método: Revisão integrativa realizada nos bancos de dados da Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), e a Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciElo) e no banco de dados da U. S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) – (PubMed). Resultados e discussão: Nacionalmente, a maioria das pesquisas sobre o perfil da mulher portadora de HIV no Brasil revela características predominantes, como condições socioeconômicas precárias, baixa escolaridade, idade de infecção pelo vírus entre 14 e 25 anos, relacionamento estável e heterossexual, e pertencimento étnico branco. Conclusão: No Amazonas o crescimento significativo da taxa de detecção do HIV em gestantes de baixa renda, demostrou nos últimos anos a necessidade de uma revisão nos meios de enfrentamento e na adequação de estratégias de conscientização para combater a infecção pelo HIV/aids, do mesmo modo ajustar as ferramentas de políticas públicas de assistência médica no estado do Amazonas.
DISPOSITIVO PARA CULTIVO INDOOR DE PLANTAS
Authors: Bisneta Joana Dantas de Castro , Muñoz Maria Luisa de Brito , Machado Ana Lúcia Soares
Published: May 2024

Este artigo consiste em expor o desenvolvimento de um aplicativo móvel projetado em React Native, que monitora a umidade, temperatura e luminosidade, complementado por um irrigador, uma lâmpada e um cooler. O objetivo do projeto é desenvolver um equipamento eficiente, destinado ao cultivo seguro e supervisionado de uma espécie de vegetal, como o manjericão, por exemplo. Através da integração de sensores, o sistema pode regular as exigências particulares da planta ao utilizar uma bomba de água, para garantir a irrigação ideal; uma lâmpada, para fotossíntese; e um cooler, para a temperatura ideal em ambientes fechados, onde não é possível criar uma horta. O aplicativo móvel foi projetado priorizando uma interface simples e intuitiva, que facilita a utilização dos usuários. Isso permite que os usuários acessem os dados dos sensores em tempo real e monitorem o cultivo em momentos inviáveis, como em uma viagem, por exemplo.  No software, são apresentados os dados de temperatura ambiente, umidade do solo e luminosidade ao longo do tempo. O sistema de sensores, desenvolvido com uma ESP32, coleta dados dos sensores em tempo real e transmite para a base de dados do Firebase, que garante, assim, sua disponibilidade instantânea para o aplicativo móvel. O uso do RealTime Database do Firebase nos permite uma sincronização de problemas entre o dispositivo e o aplicativo, assim como um gerenciamento eficiente de dados.
A INFLUÊNCIA DA GESTÃO ESCOLAR DEMOCRÁTICA NO TRABALHO DA COORDENAÇÃO PEDAGÓGICA
Authors: Rocha Aline Barros da , Abreu Charles Pereira de
Published: May 2024

A gestão escolar democrática tem um papel crucial na eficácia do trabalho da coordenação pedagógica A realização desta pesquisa é relevante porque compreendeu investigar o que é a gestão escolar democrática, ressaltando a sua influência na atuação da coordenação pedagógica nas escolas. Por meio de uma revisão da literatura, examina-se o impacto da participação dos diversos atores da comunidade escolar na tomada de decisões, na promoção da autonomia e no estabelecimento de uma cultura colaborativa. A gestão democrática favorece a troca de experiências, o diálogo e a construção coletiva de projetos educativos, fortalecendo o papel da coordenação pedagógica como mediadora entre as demandas da comunidade e as práticas educativas. Além disso, aborda-se como a liderança democrática contribui para o desenvolvimento profissional dos coordenadores pedagógicos, incentivando a reflexão e o aprimoramento contínuo de suas práticas. Por fim, este artigo foi uma experiência que serviu para ampliar o conhecimento acerca importância da gestão escolar democrática para o trabalho da coordenação pedagógica, buscando compreender como essas estratégias influenciam o processo de gestão e a qualidade do ensino oferecido.
PERFIS, TRAJETÓRIAS E PARTICIPAÇÕES: UMA ANÁLISE DAS AGENTES DA PASTORAL DA SAÚDE DE PELOTAS/RS (1990-2000)
Authors: Pedroso Maria de Fátima Ortiz , Kunrath Romerio Jair , Bastos Thaís Carvalho Magalhães
Published: May 2024

Este trabalho concentra seu olhar nas mulheres agentes pastorais que atuaram na Pastoral da Saúde de Pelotas/RS entre os anos de 1990 e 2000. Pretende-se compreender o significado atribuído pelas mulheres à sua participação na pastoral da saúde de Pelotas neste período, mais especificamente, identificando quais foram as ações desenvolvidas pela pastoral da saúde naquele contexto, de como se dava a atuação dessas mulheres nas ações desenvolvidas à época, além de entender como a participação nessas ações repercutem na autoestima e no bem-estar dessas mulheres. Para isso, realiza-se uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema, apoiando-se na literatura existente sobre o assunto. E também se utiliza das técnicas de pesquisa biográfica (história de vida) e de entrevistas semiestruturadas aplicadas à três mulheres, agentes da pastoral da saúde de Pelotas, com o intuito de complementar as informações e os dados de pesquisa, para examinar a percepção dessas sobre a sua atuação no âmbito da pastoral da saúde e da compreensão das mesmas sobre o seu papel e da sua participação política na sociedade. Assim, os dados apresentados revelaram um pouco do perfil, da trajetória e da participação de cada uma das entrevistadas. Percebe-se um alto grau de compromisso e engajamento dessas mulheres nas atividades pastorais, muito decorrente das suas trajetórias, dos laços familiares e influência que tiveram dos seus próprios pais. Observa-se ainda a importância e o papel que as atividades desenvolvidas por essas mulheres no âmbito da pastoral tiveram para suas comunidades. Sobre a participação, fica entendido que se deve pensar essa categoria em relação a tudo o que as mulheres buscam desde então, não apenas enquanto espaço de representação (participação política), mas também de atuação, reconhecimento e justiça, em um contexto em que a participação cívica se tornou fundamental para a expansão e consolidação da própria democracia.
BRANDING DIGITAL NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DA IDENTIDADE DE MICRO E PEQUENAS EMPRESAS (MPE)
Authors: Matos Rayllandr Félix de , Pereira Dionisio Francisco , Castro Daniele Dantas
Published: May 2024

No contemporâneo contexto, a eficácia na comunicação é vital para o êxito organizacional, sendo a era digital um catalisador significativo nas dinâmicas empresariais. O desenvolvimento da identidade de marca é crucial para fortalecer a posição competitiva das Micro e Pequenas Empresas (MPEs) em comparação com grandes marcas, e é nesse cenário que a presença online assume papel indispensável. A disseminação por meio de canais como redes sociais e dispositivos móveis exige ajustes constantes nas estratégias comunicacionais, enquanto a construção de relacionamentos online, por meio de elementos como logotipos e design, desempenha um papel revolucionário na criação de uma identidade única para as MPEs. Estratégias contínuas, como testes e pesquisas, são fundamentais para a adaptação das MPEs no ambiente digital, guiando consumidores desde a assimilação até a ação. No âmbito do branding, a visão de marca e personalidade, alinhadas com precisão, não apenas refletem a estratégia de negócios, mas conferem diferenciais competitivos, transcendendo fronteiras e influenciando positivamente funcionários e parceiros. As estratégias de branding digital, indo além de logotipos e cores, desempenham um papel crucial na construção de visibilidade, reconhecimento e satisfação geral dos clientes, potencializando a posição competitiva das MPEs neste cenário dinâmico. Este estudo oferece insights valiosos para profissionais e pesquisadores interessados no ambiente competitivo específico das Micro e Pequenas Empresas.
Determination of immunogenicity and potency of canine anti-rabies vaccines marketed in Sri Lanka: A Proposal on an experimental study using rabbits as the animal model and field study using sample dog population.
Authors: Rathnadiwakara Hasanthi , Cliquet Florence , Thibault Jean-Christophe , Wasniewski Marine , Servat Alexandre , Thammitiyagodage Mayuri , Samaranayake Dulani Samaranayake , Pimburage Ruwini , Ijas Mohamed , Gunatilake Mangala
Published: May 2024

Anti-rabies vaccines (ARVs) with good immunogenic capacity play an important role in controlling the deadly zoonotic rabies in Sri Lanka. The ARVs currently marketed in the country have not been tested for their efficacy and potency at the local level before being released to the market. This article outlines the proposed project formulated to determine the efficacy and potency of these ARVs in generating immunity against rabies. The authors propose that this project will be articulated in three main categories. Part I will be the immunogenicity measurement using, New Zealand White rabbits as the animal model. Part II will be a field study with a sample dog population, including domestic and free-roaming dogs and Part III will be the potency testing of the ARVs using the mouse challenge test. Immunogenicity will be assessed by measuring the humoral immunity development following vaccination, using the methods of Florescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN) and ELISA.  The project will be conducted in collaboration with WHO/WOAH Reference Laboratory for Rabies in Nancy, France, and Medical Research Institute, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka.
Biochemical and biophysical characterization of hemoglobin of erythrocytes from patients suffering from iron deficiency anemia: A pilot study.
Authors: Roy Manali , Basak Baishali , Biswas Payel , Haldar Rajen
Published: May 2024

Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a substantial global health concern, affecting nearly 1 billion individuals worldwide, and women are the more vulnerable due to their various reproductive phases. This study examines physicochemical aspects of erythrocytes in IDA women, especially in reproductive-age women in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Methods:  Fifteen IDA women and eight healthy women aged 25 to 45 years were selected, and only ten volunteers fulfilled the IDA criteria. Observations: Scanning electron microscopic study revealed the formation of echinocytes, indicating asymmetry in the lipid bilayer of the erythrocyte membrane. Although native-PAGE did not show any remarkable change in hemoglobin structure, absorption spectra indicated structural abnormality in the globin chain of hemoglobin. Increased methemoglobin (metHb) formation rate (higher co-oxidation rate) and increased metHb content in the membrane-bound hemoglobin are clear indications of the alteration of physicochemical property of hemoglobin, which may affect erythrocyte life span in IDA. Conclusion: The hemoglobin of IDA individuals is not only quantitatively low, but the quality is also compromised by its structure, and the morphology of erythrocytes is also altered.
Analysis of the differences in body composition and physiological profiles of professional female sub-junior soccer players of Manipur: An observational study
Authors: Chakraborty Arijit , Singh N Amitrasen
Published: May 2024

Background: This study aimed to analyze body composition and certain physiological profiles in professional women sub-junior soccer players of Manipur during their playing season. Method and Materials: Twenty-seven players from the Manipur sub-junior soccer team playing in local league games participated in this study. They were assessed using the variables body fat mass (BFM), soft lean mass (SLM), fat-free mass (FFM), intracellular water (ICW), extracellular water (ECW), total body water (TBW) through the sophisticated state of the art impedance bioanalyzer (Chorder, USA) and also cholesterol and lactate threshold. One-way ANOVA showed significant differences (p<0.05) in anthropometric indicators and body composition parameters (Glycogen mass, Muscle mass, BCM, BCM/FFM%, Total Mineral Mass, TBW, ICW, ICW%, ICW/FFM%), body-fat percentage, relative V̇O2max, cholesterol and lactate levels and fat mass with respect to field positions. Results: There were no significant differences between playing positions in the variables of body weight, height, age, or professional experience (P>0.05). However, forward-position players showed lower values of fat-free mass in relation to other playing positions, and they are lower and lighter with regard to the goalkeepers (P<0.05). There are qualitative and quantitative alterations between assessed positions and the correct use of these individual differences on behalf of the team can contribute to the sportive success. Relative BCM, ECM/BCM, BCM/FFM, cholesterol, lactate threshold, and BCMI need wide-scale application in team sports. Conclusion: It can be concluded that size and body composition are important when analyzing soccer players according to their position, despite the appearance of only minor differences between them.
PREREQUISITES FOR FORMING AN INSTITUTION OF SELF-REGULATION IN DOMESTIC CONSTRUCTION
Authors: Koscheev Maksim , Kanhva Vadim
Published: May 2024

An analysis of the licensing institute and the institute of self-regulation was carried out in the period from 2001 to 2022. As a result of the analysis, it was revealed that the tasks laid down in the institution of self-regulation were not fulfilled, as evidenced by negative trends in the risk of injury in construction, an increase in transformation and, presumably, transaction costs in comparison with the licensing institution and other indicators. The intensification of the increase in institutional rent of organizations in the housing construction market through the consolidation of land plots has been revealed. Practical recommendations aimed at institutional transformations of self-regulation in Russian construction have been put forward.
FORMATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES FOR INNOVATIVE AND SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT IN RUSSIA
Authors: Fomin Aleksandr
Published: May 2024

The XXI century is a time of breakthrough technologies and incredible innovations, which are the profession of tomorrow to create! Science has become a field where talented young people can find themselves and develop successfully. Today, Russia has set a course for an innovative breakthrough. The national project "Science and Universities" is being implemented in accordance with the decrees of the President of the Russian Federation dated May 7, 2018 No. 204 "On National Goals and Strategic Objectives for the Development of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2024". and No. 474 dated July 21, 2020 "On the National Development Goals of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030". Its key task is to train and support a new generation of scientists capable of making great discoveries. Within the framework of the national project "Science and Universities", significant funds are allocated to support scientists and create research centers with first-class conditions for research work. In addition, work is underway to improve the digital infrastructure, as well as create comfortable conditions for students, researchers and teachers.
La revocatoria de actos administrativos y su relación con la acción de lesividad
Authors: Sarmiento Benavides María Paulina
Published: May 2024

En este capítulo de investigación con un enfoque de predominio cualitativo, se ha abordado a la revocatoria de actos administrativos favorables y desfavorables y su relación con la lesividad, a fin de constituir una revisión bibliográfica, se ha realizado un análisis exhaustivo de los conceptos clave, los antecedentes jurídicos y los procedimientos relacionados con esta figura en el ámbito administrativo. En cuanto a los resultados obtenidos, se ha determinado que la revocatoria de actos administrativos es una herramienta jurídica que permite corregir irregularidades, injusticias o ilegalidades en la emisión de aquellos. Tanto en los actos favorables como desfavorables, la revocatoria se justifica cuando se constata la existencia de vicios que afectan la legalidad o que causan perjuicio a los intereses públicos o de terceros. La lesividad, como causa de revocatoria en los actos favorables, implica que el acto otorgado de manera ilegal, fraudulenta o mediante medios irregulares causa perjuicio o lesión a los intereses públicos o a terceros. Por su parte, la revocatoria en los actos desfavorables busca corregir decisiones que imponen desventajas, perjuicios o restricciones a los administrados, cuando se constata que fueron emitidos de forma contraria a la normativa vigente o carecen de motivación suficiente. Se ha destacado la importancia de realizar la revocatoria de actos administrativos respetando los principios del derecho administrativo, garantizando los derechos de defensa y participación de los interesados, asegurando la legalidad y el debido proceso. Además, se ha resaltado que la revocatoria de actos administrativos favorece el restablecimiento del orden jurídico, la protección del interés general y la legitimidad de la administración pública.
“View and Hide Definitions” of Racist Hate Speech: Ethnophaulisms in Google’s English Dictionary
Authors: Pettini Silvia
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to foster debate about the language of racist hate speech in online English lexicography. For this purpose, it presents a study on the treatment of ethnophaulisms, or ethnic slurs, in “powered by Oxford Languages” Google’s English dictionary. The focus is indeed on the perspective of the general user of the Internet, in light of the connection between two facets of this digital age. The first one is the strong and growing tendency among Internet users to ‘google’ their language issues. The second one is the alarming increase in cases of hate speech online, most of which are based on ethnicity and nationality, according to reports by the United Nations. Consequently, the free and pervasive content of Google’s English dictionary represents a case in point to investigate whether and how online users are warned against the power of these hate words. A selected sample of 285 English ethnic slurs have been looked up in the dictionary and, if recorded, their entries have been scrutinised to identify lexicographic data regarding their semantic relevance and offensiveness. Findings show that the majority are included, they mostly present ethnicity-related senses, but less than half of the total are treated as ethnophaulisms. In this respect, the major dictionary markers indicating offensiveness are effect labels, predominantly alone or combined with definitions. Relative to their size, thus, ethnophaulisms in Google’s English dictionary are clearly described as offensive or derogatory expressions, thus making online users aware of their hurtful nature.
Comprehension of English Conditionals by Advanced Arabic-English Bilingual Speakers
Authors: Alkhurayyif Hadeel , Almutrafi Fatimah
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the comprehension level of advanced Arabic L2 speakers of English conditionals, types I, II, and III. An online test was used which consisted of a total of 60 questions. The test questions were divided into two sections: syntactic structure questions and inference of meaning questions. These were grouped into 20 questions for each conditional type. Thirty-five participants, 29 females and six males, were recruited. The findings demonstrated that the participants' comprehension level was not high. Furthermore, conditional type II was observed to be the most difficult type of conditional. The findings also revealed that participants performed better in inference of meaning questions than in syntactic structure questions. Investigating such conditional constructions offers us a deeper understanding of the relationship between form and meaning.
ITALIKA PALENK O’SIMLIGIDAGI UGLEVODLARNING MIQDORINI O'RGANISH
Authors: Meliboyeva Shoxista Sharofiddin qizi , Boltayev Mizrob Mavlonovich , Jalilov Fazliddin Sodiqovich , Safarova Madinabonu Tulqinovna
Published: May 2024

Uglevodlar, xususan, monosaxaridlar inson tanasining normal ishlashi uchun zarurdir. Shuning uchun glyukoza, fruktoza, arabinoza va boshqalar kabi mavjud uglevodlarning o'simlik manbalarini izlash muhimdir. Brokkoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica o'zining ajoyib ozuqaviy tarkibi va ko'plab sog'liq uchun foydalari tufayli yaqinda katta e'tiborga sazovor bo'ldi. Brokkoli asosiy monosaxaridlar sifatida glyukoza, fruktoza va saxarozani o'z ichiga oladi, maltoza miqdori esa kam. Olingan ma'lumotlar tibbiyot sohasida monosaxaridlar va suvda eruvchan polisaxaridlar manbai sifatida brokkoli salohiyatini tasdiqlaydi, bu esa ushbu o'simlik bo'yicha keyingi tadqiqotlar uchun asos yaratadi.
NOK MEVASINING KIMYOVIY TARKIBI VA XALQ TABOBATIDAGI AHAMIYATI
Authors: Abdulloyev Obidjon Shaxabidinovich , Qayumjonov Omatillo Zohidjon o'g'li
Published: May 2024

Maqolada nok mevasini shifobaxsh xususiyatlari, shu jumladan ovqat hazm qilishdagi ahamiyati bilan bir qatorda suvda eruvchan vitaminlar tarkibi haqida ma’lumotlar berilgan. Nok mevasining asosiy xususiyatlari va muayyan tibbiy sharoitlarda hamda kasalliklarda inson tanasiga ijobiy ta’siri haqidagi ma’lumotlar adabiyotlar, tegishli ilmiy ma’lumotlar asosida tizimli tadqiq etildi. Nokning tibbiyotda qo‘llanilishi, uni turli kasalliklarda qo‘llash samaradorligi va uni qo‘llash bilan parhezning ilmiy asoslari o‘rganilgan.
GEMORROY: ZAMONAVIY JAMIYATDA KENG TARQALGAN MUAMMO
Authors: Jalilov Fazliddin Sodiqovich , Olimboyeva Donaxon Abduvaliyevna
Published: May 2024

Gemorroy - to'g'ri ichakning keng tarqalgan kasalligi bo'lib, kasallikning etiologiyasi, patogenezi, klinik ko'rinishi, davolash va profilaktikasi bo'yicha ma'lumotlarini tahlil qilgan holda gemorroyni davolashning yangi va innovatsion usullarini ishlab chiqishni tezlashtirish uchun gemorroy kasalligi haqidagi tafakkurimizni kengaytirish zarur.
Examining the School Context Predictors of Self-Determination: The Influence of Teachers’ Beliefs and the Perceived Opportunities
Authors: Cristea Mihaela
Published: May 2024

Background: In the literature, ecological factors of the school context and educational environment are considered opportunities for triggering self-determining behaviors. In the causal relationship between opportunities and the initiating of self-determining actions and attitudes, a key role is played by teachers' beliefs about their role in teaching self-determining behaviors and skills and how they perceive the learning and expression of students with disabilities' self-determination. Methods: The purpose of the present study is to investigate the patterns of the relationships, in terms of direct, indirect effects, and total effects, among teachers' beliefs about their role in teaching self-determination to students with disabilities, teachers’ perceived opportunities in the school context and the family environment, and students' capacity for self-determination perceived by teachers. A preliminary adapted AIR Self-Determination Scale, educator form, and teachers' beliefs survey were administered to a number of 157 Romanian teachers qualified to work in the special education system, and who provide specialized educational support and therapeutic services to students with disabilities. Results: The two factors of teachers' beliefs showed direct effects on the opportunities and capacity for self-determination perceived by teachers. The opportunities for self-determination at school and home mediated the relationship between teachers' beliefs and the student’s capacity for self-determination perceived by teachers. Conclusion: The study findings contribute to current Romanian research in this field, and practical educational implications were discussed.
The Social-Political Embeddedness of Import Clearance: 20 Years of Digital Transformation at Tema, Ghana
Authors: Aryee Jonas , Andersen Casper , Skovsted Hansen Annette
Published: May 2024

Social structures embed technologies, which people use in the implementation of national single window digital platforms. We argue that stakeholder interests determine digital transformation – with people being the key to understanding how digital platforms change or do not change the environments into which they are introduced. In our multicase studies based in the port of Tema, Ghana, stakeholders have divergent opinions about technology, which causes conflicts. Our empirical findings reflect the interpretive flexibility that moderates the traditional dichotomy between technological determinism and social constructivism. By employing the theory of sociotechnical systems, we identify the frictions and interlinkages of non‑technological factors.
Sustainable Development in European Union (EU) Customs Law
Authors: Gwardzinska Ewa
Published: May 2024

Increasingly, the concept of sustainable development in legal sciences has become the subject of in-depth research analyses. Some treat it as a political norm and do not subject it to legal analysis. Others attempt to ascribe a legal nature to it. The aim of this article is to answer the following questions: can sustainable development be a principle of customs law? What is its legal status? How can the achievement of sustainable development goals in the customs environment be verified?