bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of investment attractiveness of enterprises: theoretical, methodological and practical aspects
Authors: Nuzhna Oksana , Tluchkevych Nataliia , Pisarenko Tatyana
Published: September 2024

The article examines the essence of the investment attractiveness of the enterprise as an economic category according to normative sources, educational and methodological and scientific literature, and dissertation studies. Methodical approaches to the assessment of the investment attractiveness of the enterprise are defined according to the financial condition, the integral indicator, the matrix approach, and others. The existing methodology for assessing the investment attractiveness of the enterprise, chosen based on the criteria of a comprehensive approach and relative simplicity of calculations, has been improved by refining the indicators that will be used for calculation. The choice of indicators is justified, including, based on the same positive dynamics – growth, which ensures the same positive dynamics for the indicator of the investment attractiveness of the enterprise calculated on their basis. According to the method justified for use and specified by the author, an assessment of the level of investment attractiveness of two agricultural enterprises of the Volyn region was carried out, and the results were interpreted. The advantages of the methodology specified by the author, which is based on the calculation of the geometric mean value of four main indicators that characterize the level of turnover of assets, the level of capital profitability, the level of financial stability of the enterprise and the level of liquidity of its assets, are established: the relative simplicity of calculations and, accordingly, the high speed of obtaining results. At the same time, this method takes into account indicators that characterize the main areas of financial analysis of the company's activity. The methods of application of the proposed methodology are substantiated – the analysis of the investment attractiveness of the enterprise in dynamics and the possibility, based on the results of factor analysis, to identify negative changes in certain areas of financial analysis (business activity, profitability, financial stability or liquidity); comparing the level of investment attractiveness of two or more enterprises and establishing, on this basis, a more attractive investment object for a potential investor.
Organizational aspects of accounting at the enterprise
Authors: Korolyuk Tetyana , Spivak Serhii , Roman Kapustyak
Published: September 2024

Organization of accounting at the company is a complex and multifaceted process that requires not only professionalism on the part of the accountant, but also compliance with the requirements of the law and the rules for organizing accounting. Accordingly, the organization of accounting at a company in Ukraine requires a deep understanding of the requirements of the law and the company’s own needs. The choice of the optimal method of accounting depends on the business model, the scale of the enterprise and available resources, which contributes to the effective management of business processes and responsible preparation of financial statements. This is an important component of the company's activities, which are regulated by the Law of Ukraine «On Accounting and Financial Reporting». According to this law, the owner of a company has the right to choose the method of accounting depending on his or her needs and the conditions in which the company operates. Organizational issues also include determining the types of financial, tax, and statistical reporting the company will submit. This is determined by the type of ownership, organizational and legal form of the company, its size and scope of activities. Well-organized accounting guarantees the accuracy of records and the constant reflection of business transactions during the reporting period. When organizing accounting at an enterprise, various problematic issues may arise that need to be avoided or resolved to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of accounting. Such issues include those related to the organizational structure of accounting, technologies and methods of accounting. Solving the problems of the organization of accounting at an enterprise involves implementing an effective organizational structure, establishing accountability, providing sufficient staff qualifications, using modern technologies and regularly updating accounting policies and procedures. In general, the organizational aspects of accounting at an enterprise are determined by the need for high quality information flows, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and optimizing internal processes. Proper organization of accounting contributes to strengthening the financial stability of the company and increasing its competitiveness in the market.
Assessment of the influence of environmental factors on the efficiency of enterprise management
Authors: Dolgalova Olena , Pugach Mykyta
Published: September 2024

The article examines the theoretical aspects of the concept of external environment. In modern conditions, the external environment is considered as part of the business environment that forms the context of enterprises' activities. The success and efficiency of enterprises largely depend on their external environment and the ability of enterprises to adapt to changing environmental conditions. The article examines the definition of the concept of external environment and provides its definition. Two categories into which the external environment can be divided are researched: microenvironment (environment of direct influence) and macroenvironment (environment of indirect influence). The external environment factors affecting the activities of enterprises and their impact on these activities are studied. The importance of assessing the impact of the external environment and the impact of its factors on the activities of an enterprise is described. The following factors of the microenvironment are identified: customers, competitors, suppliers, intermediaries, financial and credit institutions, legal institutions, laws and government agencies. For the macro environment, such factors as: political and legal, economic, scientific and technological, socio-cultural, and environmental are identified. The article analyzes the definitions of the concept of efficiency of enterprise management provided by the authors of the studied publications and provides its own formulation of this concept. The article also presents three popular methods for assessing the impact of environmental factors: Porter's Five Competitive Forces, PEST-analysis, SWOT-analysis and demonstrates the results of using two of them: SWOT analysis and PEST analysis, based on a real company. The article also presents the results of calculating the coefficient of influence of macroeconomic factors on the functioning of an enterprise, which was calculated on the basis of the results of the PEST analysis. The article determines that in order to determine a broader picture of the impact of environmental factors on enterprises, a combined approach can be achieved by using a SWOT and PEST analysis. The article also indicates that due to the variability of the external environment, it is necessary to conduct regular monitoring.
Information systems in support of the mechanism of strategic planning of enterprise development
Authors: Oliynyk Tatiana , Oliynyk Oleg
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to consideration of the issue of technologies and information systems in support of the strategic planning mechanism of enterprise development. The work reveals the essence of the concept of «strategic planning» and considers its importance for the functioning of the enterprise. The principles of strategic planning, functions, elements and stages are characterized. The significance of technologies in the strategic planning of enterprise development is defined. The functionality of «ViAL+» as a strategic planning computer program is considered. The place of information systems in the strategic planning of the enterprise's development is analyzed. The purpose of ERP, BPR, CRM systems in enterprise strategy planning is revealed. The programs «Marketing Analytic» and «Sales Expert» are singled out as information systems that have a positive effect on the functioning of the enterprise. The relevance of the conducted research is directly because every enterprise needs sustainable development. If the enterprise has a significant number of departments and production tasks, then its activities must be normalized according to certain plans. In particular, planning allows you to determine how many resources are needed for this or that activity, how many personnel need to be involved, which partners should be cooperated with, which sales channels should be used, and which product promotion channels should be used. Having a plan allows you to determine how much profit you can get from the activity and what expenses you need to anticipate. It is worth noting that strategic planning also allows you to determine the steps that need to be taken for the company to take a certain position in the market. So, if the enterprise cannot optimally calculate its resources and production capacity, it will be difficult for it to establish effective work and communication with partners. Accordingly, such an enterprise will not be able to assess its real place in the market of certain services. This will lead to the fact that such an institution will not be able to become a leader in a certain field. Therefore, it can be argued that strategic planning has an important role in the activity of the enterprise. However, in our time, when the effectiveness of the institution's work is determined by its technologies, the use of innovations and information systems is a significant way to improve the place of the institution in the market.
The impact of international labor migration on the socio-economic development of Ukraine
Authors: Shkurat Mariia , Bartosh Adriana , Shcherbata Anna
Published: September 2024

The article examines the impact of international labor migration on the socio-economic development of Ukraine. The theoretical aspect of the concept of «international labor migration» is clarified and the main components of the phenomenon of international labor migration are substantiated. The factors causing the emergence and continuation of international labor migration were analyzed and systematized. The number of Ukrainian workers abroad was analyzed and their dynamics m.shkurat@donnu.edu.ua during a certain period were studied. The factors that activate migration processes in Ukraine have been identified. Statistical data on the dynamics of migrant workers' remittances and their impact on the country's economy are provided. The main aspects that are affected by remittances of labor migrants have been identified and analyzed. A study of the impact of international labor migration on the economic progress of the country was conducted, as well as the positive and negative consequences of the outflow of skilled labor from Ukraine were assessed. Labor migration in Ukraine was marked by a decrease in social tension in society. It was found that monetary transfers helped to increase the country's exchange rate and increase the solvency of specific groups of citizens, which encouraged the development of the internal market of goods and services. Migrant workers also contributed to cultural exchange between countries, spreading knowledge about Ukraine and filling it with new cultural elements. However, labor migration also has negative consequences for Ukraine, as the country becomes dependent on remittances from labor migrants. The decrease in the number of young people in the country also negatively affected the filling of the pension fund due to their departure abroad. In addition, the loss of highly qualified personnel, known as the «brain drain», when scientists and specialists go abroad, leads to a shortage of skilled labor in Ukraine. It was concluded that despite certain negative consequences of international labor migration for Ukraine, it plays a significant role in the socio-economic development of the state in modern conditions, providing additional financial resources and promoting the employment of the population. However, it is necessary to find ways to stimulate the domestic economy and create decent jobs in Ukraine to reduce dependence on remittances.
PERBEDAAN KEMAMPUAN KEUANGAN DAERAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Lara Erfiana  , Lara Erfiana  , Siti Aisyah
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the differences in financial capacity of the district / city and the expansion in Indonesia. The data used in this study are secondary data obtained from the district / city APBD in Indonesia accessed from the website of the Ministry of Finance Republic of Indonesia Budget Director General. The number of parent districts / cities and expansion district is 280. Data analysis methods used are descriptive analysis and different test.
The results of the research obtained are: (1) The independence ratio of the main districts / cities and expansion district is not significantly different. This means that regional independence in the main district / city and division in Indonesia is relatively similar, where the two groups of regions still have low independence; (2) The ratio of the degree of fiscal decentralization between the districts / cities of the parent and expansion district occurs differences. This shows that between the parent’s district and expansion district have relatively different financial capabilities and the two regional groups still have a high dependence on the central government; (3) The ratio of the activity of the main district / city and division has a significant difference. This shows that the district / city parent has a high activity ratio in regional development, where the allocation of regional expenditures is relatively larger compared to the newly created districts / cities; (4) Routine capability ratios in the parent / city and expansion district have significant differences. This shows that the parent districts / cities have higher routine capability ratios compared to newly created districts / cities. This condition can be seen from the total routine expenditure allocated by the parent district / city; and (5) The growth ratio in the parent regency / city and expansion district has a significant difference. This shows that the parent districts / cities have a higher ability to receive their PAD compared to the newly created districts / cities.
Analisa Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Penerapan Konservatisme Akuntansi pada Perusahaan Real Estate yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2012 – 2016
Authors: Aang Sugianto  , Pratana Puspa Midiastuty
Published: September 2024

The study aims to examine the effect of company size, capital investment, litigation, institutional ownership  structure growth opportunity, tax. Against accounting conservatism this study population is all real estate  companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange in 2012-2016. The sample is determined based on the method  purposive sampling, so as many as 45 companies were sampled. With a total of 225 observation data analysis  techniques using multiple linier regression analysis with accounting conservatism as the dependent variable. Company size, capital investment, litigation, institutional ownership, structure, growth opportunity has no influence on accounting conservatism, which has an influence on accounting conservatism is only tax planing
EARLY RELEASE OF A CONVICTED PERSON FROM SERVING A SENTENCE IN EXTREME CONDITIONS: SOME REGULATORY ISSUES
Authors: Kokiev Almaz
Published: September 2024

Based on the analysis of the provisions of the Federal Constitutional Law
«On the State of Emergency», the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the Penal Code of the Russian Federation and other normative legal acts, a number of shortcomings in the regulation of parole, replacement of the unserved part of the punishment with a milder one and release from punishment due to the illness of the convicted person, accepted by the court in extreme conditions, that is, when natural disasters occur or a state of emergency or martial law is imposed. The article focuses on a number of issues: suspension of the convict’s right to apply for early release, leaving the possibility of such treatment with the administration of the institution or body executing the punishment; attribution of the convict’s participation in emergency rescue and other urgent work to the criteria for parole or replacement of the unserved part of the punishment with a milder one; imputation of post-penitentiary responsibilities related to the elimination of the consequences of extreme conditions; etc.
ABOUT SOME PROBLEMS OF RESOCIALIZATION OF CONVICTED RELEASED ON PAROLE
Authors: Zakirov Timur
Published: September 2024

The article touches upon problematic issues of resocialization of convicts released on parole. The importance of this process is revealed and specific measures aimed at its implementation are given. Taking into account the psychological complexity of serving a sentence of imprisonment, the author reveals in detail what difficulties a convicted person may encounter upon release. The article notes that the issues of obtaining education, employment, material support and maintaining connections with relatives are currently key in the resocialization of convicts. The author considers control over those released on parole as the most important factor in resocialization and focuses on the gaps in legislation that create difficulties in its implementation. In conclusion, options for solutions to the problems under consideration are given.
VIKTIMIZÁCIA ŽIAKOV PROSTREDNÍCTVOM KYBERŠIKANOVANIA AKO VÝCHOVNÝ PROBLÉM
Authors:   Matej Bel University of Banska Bystrica, Dulovics Mário , Hladík Jakub ,   Tomas Bata University in Zlín
Published: September 2024

VICTIMIZATION OF PUPILS THROUGH CYBER BULLYING AS AN EDUCATIONAL PROBLEM The aim of the presented study is to analyze the prevalence of cyberbullying with an emphasis on selected demographic variables (gender, grade, self-governing region) among pupils from the 6th to the 9th grade in the conditions of Slovak primary schools. The goal is also the possibility of preventing cyberbullying in the school environment. In the intentions of empirical research, we implemented the monitoring of cyberbullying through the questionnaire method. We identified 322 (11.63%) victims in the research group of 2768 pupils. In the group of victims, we did not find significant differences in terms of gender (p=0.189), although boys (AM=2.02; Me=1.78) achieved slightly higher score than girls (AM=1.88; Me = 1.72). Significant differences were not confirmed even in the inferential analysis of other variables, such as grade (p=0.216) or self-governing region (p=0.261). In the scale for measuring victimization through cyberbullying, the 9th grade pupils scored the highest (AM=2.06; Me=1.83), as for the self-governing regions, we recorded the highest among pupils in Košice (AM=2.40; Me = 1.72) and the Trnava region (AM=2.21; Me = 2.00).
TOOLS FOR TESTİNG THE LEVEL OF CREATİVİTY
Authors:   University of West Bohemia, Honzíková Jarmila , Fadrhonc Jan ,   University of West Bohemia, Krotký Jan ,   University of West Bohemia
Published: September 2024

Creativity is one of the most important requirements of today's society, which requires a certain degree of flexibility and originality from its employees. School should prepare children not only for further studies, but also for life in today's society. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor and constantly develop the level of creativity of children in primary schools (Honzíková, 2015). The aim of this article is not to present the results of research on creative abilities, but to show test tools for determining the level of creative abilities. Different test instruments are used to determine children's and adults' creative abilities, the authors present in the article Torranco's Figural Test of Creative Thinking (Torrance, 1966), Urban's Test of Creative Thinking (Urban, 2004) and Pattern Assembly Test (Novotný, 2012). The examples of test aids given in the article are supplemented by examples of children's works. The full results of the individual researches are published in the publications at the given links. Nowadays, it is also possible to use a virtual form of testing to determine the level of creative abilities, which can be more attractive for respondents. In our article, there is an example of testing creative abilities using 3D modeling in the SketchUp program (Fadrhonc, 2021). The article can help novice researchers to choose the right test for determining the level of creative abilities of respondents.
SCHOOL PRACTICES THAT STIMULATE AUTONOMY OF PUPILS, THEIR COMPETENCE, RELATEDNESS, AND RELEVANCE WITHIN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO INCREASING PUPIL´S INTRINSIC MOTIVATION
Authors:   Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Rešetárová Daša
Published: September 2024

VZDELÁVACIE POSTUPY, KTORÉ PODPORUJÚ AUTONÓMIU ŽIAKOV, ICH KOMPETNOSŤ, VZŤAHY A RELEVANTNOSŤ V RÁMCI UČEBNÉHO PROSTREDIA, A TÝM PRISPIEVAJÚ K ZVYŠOVANIU VNÚTORNEJ MOTIVÁCIE ŽIAKOV In the 21st century, motivation of students is a complex task that is considered to be one of the biggest challenges for the teachers (Theobald, 2006). It has been last decades, while the researchers within the field of motivation emphasize the role of intrinsic motivation. It is well known that intrinsically based learning for its own sake is connected with personal growth, enhanced well-being and it is generally considered to be more efficient (Covington, 2000). In our research we aimed at the practices that according to Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2018) support autonomy of pupils, their competence, relatedness, and relevance while contributing to the increase of pupil´s intrinsic motivation. The data of our qualitative research were gained through an observation, situation-based conversations and interviews with teachers at one elementary school in Kristiansand, Norway. Due to the ethical aspects and protection of all people involved we decided not to mention the name of the school. As the result of our research, several teacher´s and school´s practices, which stimulate autonomy of pupils, their competence, relatedness and relevance were identified, while within the learning environment that was being observed, each and every of those needs, crucial to be fulfilled for the increase of intrinsic motivation, was supported.
Multilingualism and the Jews of Byzantium in the Middle Period
Authors: de Lange Nicholas
Published: September 2024

The Jewish minority in Byzantium in the ninth to twelfth centuries was mainly Greek-speaking, as is now clear from the Cairo Genizah discoveries. However, Greek education was rare, and it was Hebrew that served as the written and learned language, as well as for prayer and bible reading. A unique, artificial form of Greek was used to translate bible readings: it combined Greek vocabulary with Hebrew syntax. Aramaic was used in synagogues for specific liturgical purposes. Latin is attested locally in south Italy, and there is evidence of a use of Arabic in the east, mainly among immigrants.
The Trapezuntine Poems in Panagiou Taphou 370
Authors: Lauxtermann Marc D.
Published: September 2024

In this paper I propose a new date for the Trapezuntine poems in ms. Panagiou Taphou 370 (commonly attributed to Stephen Sgouropoulos) and identify references to historical events that took place in Trebizond during the first thirty years of the fifteenth century.
Late Antique Glass Carving as Cross-Craft
Authors: Meredith Hallie G.
Published: September 2024

Focusing on the related engraving techniques of openwork and opus sectile carving as evidence, this paper demonstrates that glass production in the Eastern Mediterranean in late Antiquity was an example of cross-craft, involving aspects of specialised collaboration among glass producers. As such, it represents the interdependence required of inter-industry relations in terms not only of resources but fundamentally of skills. Beyond just glass, cold-worked carving in various media suggests relatively large-scale late Roman urban production was more likely defined by a transferrable skill set (in this case carving) as opposed to a material.
Interactions between Industries in Late Antique Church Construction in the Western Provinces
Authors: Munro Beth
Published: September 2024

Early church construction relied on complex and intertwined material and social networks, at the elite and lower-class levels. The material networks included reused and recycled Roman materials, and by reconstructing demolition and reprocessing technologies, we can link these materials with processes of construction that we know about from epigraphic evidence. The presence of reused and recycled materials in churches also enables the development of a circular model for construction. The investigation of archaeological remains from church workshops in France and Italy proposes craft zones on construction sites. This allows theorisation of worker interaction points across vertical and horizontal organisational systems.
Disentangling Cross-Crafting, Reuse, and Recycling in Late Antique Gerasa/Jerash (Fourth-Seventh Centuries CE)
Authors: Raja Rubina
Published: September 2024

This article focuses on the processes of cross-crafting, reuse, and recycling, which thick dense fill layers in archaeological stratigraphies allow us to begin to disentangle and investigate – however, not without problems. It discusses the potential and pitfalls of such often overlooked and understudied ‘messy’ contexts. It furthermore discusses the focus these contexts deserve and their centrality to push forward our understanding of complex processes in urban spaces in the Late Antique period in the Eastern Mediterranean. While focussing on archaeological situations in Gerasa/Jerash, the broader implications of this contribution’s arguments are of wider significance and importance to archaeological practice and research focus.
Kişilik özelliklerinin yapay zekâ tutumuna etkisinde statü kaygısının ılımlaştırıcı rolü: Muhasebe meslek mensupları üzerine ampirik bir çalışma
Authors: Bıyıklı Fatih , Bozdoğan Tunga , Çetin Ömer Orbay
Published: September 2024

Muhasebe alanındaki kullanımı her geçen gün artan yapay zekâ teknolojisi, muhasebe meslek mensuplarının geleceğini doğrudan etkilemekte ve muhasebe çalışanlarını yeni beceriler kazanmaya itmektedir. Buna bağlı olarak muhasebe meslek mensuplarının kişilik özellikleri temelinde yapay zekâya tutumunu ve buna bağlı olarak yaşadıkları statü kaygısını ölçmek önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Eskişehir ilindeki muhasebe meslek mensuplarına üç ayrı ölçek içeren bir anket uygulanmış ve anket yanıtları Smart-PLS 3.0 YEM (Yapısal Eşitlik Modeli) aracılığıyla analiz edilmiştir. Analizde öncelikli olarak PLS-YEM analiz kısıtları belirtilmiş, ardından faktör analizi ve güvenilirlik ve geçerlilik testleri yapılmıştır. Bu aşamalardan sonra HTMT ve Fornell Larcker Kriteri test sonuçlarına yer verilmiş, son aşamalar olarak da varyans artırıcı faktör (VIF) değeri ve model uyum endeksleri değerlendirilerek analiz tamamlanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre muhasebe meslek mensuplarının dışa dönüklükleri arttıkça yaşadıkları statü kaygısında bir düşüş ve yapay zekâya tutumunda olumlu bir algı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca muhasebe meslek mensuplarının statü kaygısı arttıkça negatif yapay zekâ tutum algısında artış görülürken, öz denetimlilik kişilik özelliği arttıkça statü kaygısında ve negatif yapay zekâya tutum algısında da düşüş görülmüştür. Çalışmanın son kısmında ise elde edilen bulgulardan hareketle muhasebe meslek mensupları ve muhasebe alanı için çeşitli önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Feeding, Parental Mental Health, and Sleep: An Integrated View of Contributors to Infant Sleep Problems
Authors: WONG MAN KA , Van Dyk Tori R.
Published: September 2024

Background: Parental feeding styles and mental health are associated with infant sleep patterns. Responsive feeding is related to lower obesity risk while restrictive feeding and parental depression/anxiety relate to infant night wakings, shorter sleep, and disrupted sleep schedules. This study examines whether feeding styles and parental depression and anxiety predict sleep problems in at-risk infants within the first two years of life. Methods: Parents of infants under 2 years (N=24, Mage = 10.33 months) undergoing polysomnography for sleep disturbances were enrolled. Responsive, restrictive, pressuring, and laissez-faire parental feeding styles were assessed via the Infant Feeding Styles Questionnaire. Sleep disturbance was measured via the Pediatric Insomnia Severity Index (PISI) and parental anxiety and depression were measured via the DSM-5 Self-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure. Correlations between parental mental health, feeding styles, and child sleep disturbance were conducted and multivariate linear regression was used to determine the relative impact of feeding styles on pediatric sleep when considering parental mental health. Results: More restrictive feeding was moderately correlated with less insomnia (r = -0.32) while more responsive feeding was moderately correlated with worse insomnia (r = .33). Pressuring and laissez-faire styles had very weak correlations with (r’s = 0.02 and 0.08 respectively). Worse parental mental health was moderately correlated with worse infant sleep disturbances (r = 0.34). Regression analyses found that greater responsive and less restrictive feeding significantly predicted increased insomnia scores (b = 2.47 and -1.90, respectively, p’s > .05) controlling for parental mental health problems and other feeding styles.
Eliminating the Term Vψ and Coefficient 1/2 From Schrodinger’s Wave Equation
Authors: Soltani Abolfazl
Published: September 2024

The validity of the de Broglie formula λ=h⁄p for matter waves has been confirmed by numerous experiments such as Davisson-Germer and G. P. Thomson experiments. But there is a major problem here. If λ=h⁄p is valid for matter waves, we must be able to obtain it for these waves using mathematical calculations. But as you will see here, according to de Broglie's hypothesis, which considers matter wave energy equal to E=hf, this work is impossible; and so, we must change the matter wave energy equation to obtain λ=h⁄p. The change in the equation of energy causes two important changes in Schrodinger’s wave equation. These two changes bring us to a new wave equation. In the fourth part of the article you will see that, for explanation of the reason for the quantization of the orbits in Bohr's atomic model, we need a new atomic model for the Hydrogen atom. The new model leads us to new results and findings. In this article, we show what the cause of the quantization of the orbits in the Bohr atomic model is.
Alfabetização e letramento de alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista sob a ótica das dissertações e teses brasileiras
Authors: De Souza Simone , Freitag de Araújo Vanessa , Czyzewski Analice
Published: September 2024

Considerando a realidade da educação brasileira, que está em processo de construção de ações inclusivas, este estudo analisa o estado do conhecimento sobre a alfabetização e letramento de alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista e a formação docente. Buscou-se por estudos produzidos no período de 2014 a 2021, divulgados no Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior. Vinte pesquisas foram categorizadas e analisadas de forma quantitativa e qualitativa, com aporte da Análise de Conteúdo. Os resultados demonstram: os desafios da inclusão educacional; a urgência de formação inicial e continuada para docentes; a insegurança e o desconhecimento dos professores acerca do Transtorno do Espectro Autista; a redução da alfabetização à decodificação e à consciência fonológica; o recuo do letramento; o uso promissor de jogos digitais adaptados, do lúdico e de histórias; bem como confirmam a relevância das pesquisas articuladas à formação de professores.
A união faz a força
Authors: Botelho Santos Luciana , Porto Íris
Published: September 2024

O presente texto apresenta como objetivo analisar o modelo de ensino colaborativo como uma possibilidade metodológica para docentes do ensino comum e da educação especial no fomento a inclusão escolar. A metodologia utilizada compreendeu uma pesquisa de natureza bibliográfica em que se utilizou um levantamento em diversas fontes de informação (impressa e online). A apreciação dos dados coletados foi possível por meio da técnica da análise de conteúdo. Os resultados evidenciaram que a proposto do ensino colaborativo ainda é um ponto evidenciado nos discursos sobre a inclusão escolar, pois é relativamente pouco expressiva a parceria entre professores do ensino comum e da educação especial. Os textos analisados apontam ainda que o entendimento do conceito de ensino colaborativo ainda é pouco explorado no âmbito educacional por não se tratar tipicamente de uma proposta voltada apenas para a inclusão de alunos com deficiência na escola regular. No entanto, o seu princípio é considerado um elemento substancial para que a práticas inclusivas possam ser mais fortalecidas. Pode-se concluir que o ensino colaborativo é uma ação válida e importante para a inclusão escolar, pois estreita caminhos que há anos tem sido alargados pela exclusão. E, se constituiu como uma ação didática promissora para que a inclusão escolar ultrapasse o plano teórico e se faça real no plano concreto das escolas regulares de ensino.
A tecnologia assistiva e o desenho universal para aprendizagem como apoio à prática pedagógica inclusiva
Authors: Casagrande Keli , Vieira Leocilea Aparecida , Mendes Vera Elis
Published: September 2024

Este estudo tem como objetivo investigar a Tecnologia Assistiva (TA) e o Desenho Universal da Aprendizagem (DUA) para apoiar a prática pedagógica. A análise envolve os princípios do DUA, que busca criar ambientes de ensino flexíveis e adaptáveis, em conexão com a TA que pode ser incorporada de forma sinérgica para atender às necessidades individuais dos estudantes. A justificativa para a abordagem desse tema está respaldada pela necessidade de apoiar professores na utilização de práticas inclusivas e, assim, de criar ambientes educacionais que sejam igualmente eficazes para todos os estudantes, independentemente de suas diferenças individuais. Para atingir os objetivos propostos, o estudo caracteriza-se por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, onde realizou-se um levantamento no portal de periódicos da CAPES e no Google Acadêmico, a fim de buscar na literatura pertinentes autores que discutem sobre TA e o DUA no contexto do apoio a prática pedagógica inclusiva.
Estado da Arte em Resolução de Problemas
Authors: Proença Marcelo Carlos de
Published: September 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo analisar e descrever a produção de conhecimento sobre a temática da Resolução de Problemas em dissertações e teses de programas de pós-graduação do Estado do Paraná, Brasil. Na modalidade de pesquisa de Estado da Arte, seguimos quatro fases em que obtivemos 52 estudos dentre dissertações de mestrados acadêmico e profissional e teses de doutorado. Propusemos dois núcleos temáticos, dez fatores (contextos pedagógicos) e os indicadores para realizar a análise dos dados e depois apontar rumos da pesquisa em Resolução de Problemas no Estado do Paraná. Os resultados mostraram que há possibilidades de várias investigações em diversos tipos de contextos pedagógicos sobre o tema Resolução de Problemas como a formação continuada de professores de Matemática e Pedagogia e a formação de formadores desses professores. Em termos da pesquisa científica, há necessidade de caracterizar alguns aspectos dos estudos sob a visão teórica, como a modalidade da pesquisa, o cuidado ao tecer o referencial teórico, os instrumentos de coleta de dados e poder sinalizar a análise de dados com outros referenciais. Concluímos que a produção de conhecimento em Resolução de Problemas na área de ensino de Matemática no Estado do Paraná tem progredido e que há espaço para produzir mais pesquisas nos diversos contextos pedagógicos.
Desenvolvimento de Competências Financeiras por meio da Modelagem Matemática
Authors: Ribeiro Ana Jéssica , Neto Guilherme Luiz de Oliveira , João Leal Barros Lúcio
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem como finalidade mostrar a importância do estudo, que vai além do ensino de Matemática Financeira como uma matéria básica do currículo escolar, ele busca conscientizar nossos estudantes sobre Educação Financeira por meio de modelos matemáticos e conceitos básicos. Atualmente, observa-se que grande parte da população brasileira está endividada e com problemas em suas finanças. Logo, ao possibilitar uma proposta de ensino curricular, que tem por objetivo investigar o impacto da Modelagem Matemática no ensino de competências financeiras na Educação Básica, analisando seu efeito no desenvolvimento das habilidades financeiras dos alunos, sua motivação para aprender Matemática e sua capacidade de aplicar os conceitos em situações do cotidiano, espera-se minimizar esses índices em um futuro próximo, tornando nossos estudantes cada vez mais conscientes de suas atitudes financeiras. Assim, o projeto é iniciado conhecendo a história da Matemática Financeira, seguida de uma análise sobre Educação Financeira. Logo após, ele mostra os contribuidores do uso da Modelagem Matemática em sala de aula. Por fim, apresenta alguns modelos matemáticos, que são: testes, reflexões, planilha de orçamento familiar e jogo dos investimentos, que aplicados no assunto em questão, trouxeram resultados a nossa pesquisa. Aprimorar as aulas de Matemática no Ensino Básico é um desafio que traz diversos efeitos positivos, pois percebe-se inúmeras contribuições significativas após a aplicação do projeto, como o desenvolvimento de uma compreensão mais profunda das questões financeiras. Portanto, essas atividades vão além da formação acadêmica, pois também contribuem para a formação cidadã dos alunos.
Effect of probiotics on glycemic control and lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized, double blind, controlled trial
Authors: Peng Xuchao , Xian Hong , Ge Ning , Hou Lisha , Tang Tianjiao , Xie Dongmei , Gao Langli , Yue Jirong
Published: September 2024

Introduction

This double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized (1:1) clinical trial was conducted at the West China Hospital, Sichuan University, from March to September 2017.

Methods

Eligible participants included adults aged 18 years and older, living in the community, diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus according to ADA guidelines, capable of self-managing their diabetes, and able to visit the study site for follow-up. The intervention group received 25 ml of a probiotic beverage containing with over 10^8 CFU/mL of Lactobacillus, administered four times daily. An equal volume of inactivated Lactobacillus was administered to the control group and the control group was administered the same volume of inactivated Lactobacillus. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of probiotics on glycemic control and other diabetes-related outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes patients. The primary outcomes were changes in HbA1c and FBG levels post-intervention. Investigators, participants, and study site personnel were blinded to the treatment allocation until the conclusion of the study. This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR-POR-17010850).

Results

Of the 490 participants screened, 213 were randomized to either the probiotics group (n = 103) or the placebo group (n = 110). After 16 weeks of follow-up, the probiotic group showed reductions in HbA1c [-0.44 (-0.66 to -0.22)] and FBG [-0.97 (-1.49 to 0.46)] post-intervention, similar to the placebo group with reductions in HbA1c [-0.33 (-0.52 to -0.15)] and FBG [-0.90 (-1.32 to -0.47)], but these changes were not statistically significant in PP and ITT analyses (P>0.05). Adverse events were similarly distributed among groups, indicating comparable safety profiles.

Discussion

Overall, 16-week probiotic supplementation showed no beneficial effects on glycemic control, lipid profiles, or weight.

Clinical Trial Registration

https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=18421, identifier ChiCTR-POR-17010850.
Sintilimab-induced myocarditis suspected in a patient with esophageal cancer and followed septic shock: case report and literature review
Authors: Zhou Qihao , Qin Zhiquan , Wu Guoqing , Yan Peiyuan , Wang Qunjiang , Qu Jing , Jiang Jiahong , Ye Da
Published: September 2024

Background

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have become a prevalent tool in anti-tumor therapy in recent years. They may cause immune-related adverse events (irAEs) including potentially life-threatening cardiovascular toxicities such as myocarditis.

Case presentation

In this report, we describe a 69-year-old man with recurrent esophageal cancer who developed myocarditis after receiving three cycles of sintilimab combined with nab-paclitaxel. Despite a rising cardiac troponin I (cTnI), he initially reported no discomfort. He was later suspected of having with sintilimab-induced myocarditis. Although treatment with methylprednisolone reduced his cTnI levels, he still experienced significant discomfort. Moreover, he developed pneumonia and septic shock.

Conclusion

In our literature search to identify all reported cases of sintilimab-associated adverse events involving myocarditis, we found 14 patients, including those with esophageal cancer, thymoma, lung cancer, gastric cancer, hepatobiliary carcinoma, and chordoma. The primary treatment for ICI-induced cardiotoxicity is methylprednisolone. However, the long-term or high-dose use of steroids can also induce side effects, which have not been the focus of these case reports. This is the first reported case of asymptomatic immune-mediated myocarditis occurring during the treatment of esophageal cancer with sintilimab. It is also the first to address the side effects of methylprednisolone used in the treatment of sintilimab-related myocarditis. To facilitate an early diagnosis, regular monitoring is required during sintilimab treatment. We should also focus on the prevention and management of adverse effects related to steroid use.
Revealing the mechanisms of RAC3 in tumor aggressiveness, the immunotherapy response, and drug resistance in bladder cancer
Authors: Gao Hanyuan , Qiu Yanru , Zheng Xueqin , Xu Tianwen , Liu Guangjian
Published: September 2024

Background

Bladder cancer (BLCA) is a prevalent urinary tract malignancy with a high propensity for recurrence and chemoresistance. The molecular mechanisms underlying its progression and response to therapy have not been fully elucidated.

Methods

We conducted a multifaceted analysis, integrating immunohistochemical (IHC) staining, bioinformatics evaluation using TCGA and CCLE databases, and in vitro assays using the BLCA cell lines 5637 and T24. RAC3 expression was assessed relative to clinical and pathological features. Functional enrichment analyses and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were performed to identify associated biological processes and pathways. The impacts of RAC3 on cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and the immune microenvironment were evaluated using siRNA knockdown, CCK-8, Transwell, wound healing and colony formation assays.

Results

Elevated RAC3 expression was significantly correlated with an advanced tumor stage, lymph node metastasis, and poor prognosis for BLCA patients. The functional enrichment analysis implicated RAC3 in immune cell infiltration and immune checkpoint mechanisms. Notably, RAC3 knockdown significantly reduced the proliferative, migratory, and invasive capabilities of BLCA cells. These effects were reversed by the overexpression of RAC3. Additionally, RAC3 expression was linked to chemoresistance, with high RAC3 expression predicting resistance to certain therapeutic agents. The TIDE algorithm indicated that RAC3 expression could be a predictive biomarker for the immunotherapy response.

Conclusion

RAC3 was identified as a potential therapeutic target and biomarker of BLCA, as its expression significantly influenced tumor progression, the immune response, and chemosensitivity. Targeting RAC3 may provide a novel strategy for the management of BLCA, particularly for patients resistant to conventional therapies. Further research is essential to elucidate the detailed mechanisms of RAC3 in BLCA and explore its clinical application in precision medicine.
Survival benefits of radiotherapy in locally advanced unresectable and metastatic pancreatic cancer: a single-institution cohort and SEER database analysis
Authors: Cao Bi-Yang , Zhang Le-Tian , Wu Chen-Chen , Wang Jing , Yang Lin
Published: September 2024

Background

Chemotherapy (CT) remains the primary treatment for locally advanced unresectable pancreatic cancer (LAUPC) and metastatic pancreatic cancer (MPC). The role of radiotherapy (RT) in these conditions remains unclear. This study compares the outcomes of CT alone versus CT combined with RT (combined-modality therapy [CMT]) in LAUPC and MPC patients.

Materials and methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis of LAUPC and MPC patients treated with either CT or CMT from a single institution and Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox hazards models evaluated the association between treatment modalities and overall survival (OS). Propensity score matching (PSM) ensured balanced comparisons. Landmark analysis addressed immortal time bias. Subgroup analyses were based on clinical characteristics. eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) and Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) assessed outcome prediction and influence of significant predictors.

Results

The study included 102 patients receiving CMT and 155 receiving CT at single institution, along with 1733 CMT and 9310 CT patients from the SEER dataset. In the single-institution cohort, CMT showed superior survival compared to CT both before (median OS: 20.5 vs. 11.5 months, hazard ratio [HR]: 0.47, 95% CI: 0.34-0.65, P=0.001) and after PSM (median OS: 22.2 vs. 11.8 months, HR: 0.49, 95% CI: 0.30-0.79, P=0.003). Multivariate analyses confirmed that CMT was independently associated with improved OS both before (HR: 0.54, 95% CI: 0.38-0.77, P=0.001) and after PSM (HR: 0.45, 95% CI: 0.27-0.73, P=0.001). Landmark analysis indicated better OS for patients receiving CMT compared to CT alone. Subgroup analysis revealed an OS benefit for CMT across most subgroups. SHAP value analysis indicated that CMT was the most significant contributor to survival outcomes. SEER database validation confirmed these findings.

Conclusions

This study demonstrates that CMT significantly improves OS in LAUPC and MPC patients compared to CT alone. Integrating RT with CT could be beneficial for treating LAUPC and MPC.