bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A INCONSTITUCIONALIDADE DO ART.1790 DO CCB E A EQUIPARAÇÃO DOS DIREITOS SUCESSÓRIOS NA UNIÃO ESTÁVEL E NO CASAMENTO
Authors: Torres João Victor Corrêa
Published: December 2023

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a inconstitucionalidade do artigo 1790 do Código Civil, buscando a equiparação dos direitos sucessórios na união estável e no casamento. Referente a metodologia empregada nesse artigo, realizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, onde o levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado em um recorte de tempo, mediante a leituras em publicações de artigos e revistas eletrônicas, indexada nos bancos de dados Scielo (Scientific Eletronic Library OnLine), PePsic (Periódicos Eletrônicos em Psicologia) e Google Acadêmico no período de 2017 a 2023. Ao concluir este estudo chegou-se ao entendimento de que é importante que o Supremo Tribunal Federal reconheça a inconstitucionalidade do artigo 1790 do Código Civil e que equipare os direitos sucessórios na união estável aos do casamento. Pois, essa medida irá promover a justiça e a igualdade de direitos garantindo o respeito à diversidade de formas de convivência familiar e o pleno exercício da cidadania de todos os brasileiros.
SUBSTITUIÇÃO DE RESTAURAÇÕES DE AMÁLGAMA DENTÁRIO - UMA ANÁLISE ESTÉTICA E FUNCIONAL: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Santos Cícera Kerliana Madeiro dos , Vieira Maria Letícia Gomes , Pereira Malvina de Souza , Sampaio Filho Carlos Gleidson da Silva
Published: December 2023

Restaurações em amálgama de prata são antiestéticas e podem causar desconforto ao paciente. O propósito deste trabalho foi revisar diversas pesquisas e relatos referentes à substituição de restaurações de amálgama dentário análise estética e funcional. Dessa forma o trabalho buscou avaliar a partir de uma revisão de literatura, os posicionamentos e argumentos, benefícios e malefícios sobre a troca da amálgama dentária por resina composta, destacando os grupos que divergem diretamente quanto a essa prática e relatar um protocolo aceito na literatura da substituição das restaurações de amálgama por resina composta. Podemos concluir que: a odontologia restauradora é uma área fundamental, uma vez que além de promover funcionalidade e qualidade de vida com dentes restaurados, também é capaz de devolver a estética. O mercúrio metálico é um elemento efetivamente tóxico por suas características e propriedades eminentes, podendo, em casos de intoxicações severas, causar graves sequelas físicas e neurológicas e provocar até mesmo a morte. Entretanto se faz necessária uma análise objetiva e subjetiva antes de qualquer decisão bem como esclarecimento ao paciente de benefícios e malefícios. Sabendo que se faz necessário uso do protocolo na remoção do mesmo, cercada de cuidados visando uma maior segurança para o paciente e a equipe odontológica.
A (IM)POSSIBILIDADE DA PRÁTICA AO ESPORTE DE VAQUEJADA
Authors: Holanda Luís Eduardo Antônio Nunes de , Saraiva Rodrigo Araújo
Published: December 2023

A vaquejada é uma atividade cultural e esportiva tradicional do Nordeste brasileiro. No entanto a vaquejada foi reconhecida como um esporte legal no Brasil após a aprovação da Emenda Constitucional 96/2017, que foi promulgada em novembro de 2017. Já o STF racionalizar que os maus tratos aos animais ocorrem nas arenas de vaquejada são característica do esporte. A partir daí, surge o seguinte questionamento: a vaquejada é uma atividade popular cultural ou maus tratos aos animais? O objetivo geral do estudo é analisar a Emenda Constitucional nº 96 que versa sobre a prática da Vaquejada como um bem de natureza imaterial integrante do patrimônio cultural brasileiro e específicos investigar as medidas adotadas para garantir o bem-estar dos animais envolvidos na vaquejada; avaliar o reconhecimento da vaquejada como patrimônio cultural e analisar o choque das normas ao identificar a Lei 15.299/2013 e a Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade n.º 4983 é contra esta lei. Sendo assim, o estudo tem caráter exploratório baseado em uma pesquisa bibliográfica, utilizando-se da técnica de análise de publicações que serviram como subsídio para a realização desta investigação. Através do estudo constatou-se que a existência da Lei estadual considerando a cultura e esportiva não é aceitável para se aplicar ao disposto no artigo 225, §1º, VII da CF. Com a Lei 15.299/2013 regulamentando a vaquejada como um atividade desportiva, provoca choque de normas constitucionais, pois a Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade n.º4983 é contra esta lei.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA FISIOTERAPIA NO TRATAMENTO EM MULHERES COM CÂNCER DE MAMA. REABILITAÇÃO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Nascimento Monike Lara Bastos , Prado Tirza Melo Sathler
Published: December 2023

O tratamento do câncer de mama inclui cirurgia, quimioterapia, radioterapia, terapia hormonal ou combinação desses tratamentos. Entretanto, a literatura científica tem demonstrado crescente interesse na contribuição da fisioterapia para o manejo desses pacientes, destacando seu papel na redução da fadiga, melhoria da mobilidade, e apoio psicossocial. O presente estudo tem como objetivo investigar a atuação da fisioterapia em pacientes do sexo feminino com câncer de mama, destacando a importância do papel do fisioterapeuta na equipe multidisciplinar de cuidados ao compreende o impacto positivo da fisioterapia nesse contexto, poderemos aprimorar a qualidade de vida e o bem-estar desses pacientes, contribuindo para uma abordagem holística e compassiva no tratamento do câncer de mama. Este estudo trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. Para escolha dos artigos definiram-se como critérios de inclusão foram adotados: artigos originais, revisão de literatura, revisão sistemática e metanálise, estar em língua inglesa e portuguesa, publicados nos últimos 5 anos que abordassem a temática proposta. Como critérios de exclusão: artigos duplicados e/ou incompletos. As intervenções fisioterapêuticas têm um bom potencial para prevenir o linfedema secundário e proporcionar alívio aos pacientes. Além de a importância do cuidado holístico na recuperação do câncer de mama, além da reabilitação física, estratégias que abordem o bem-estar emocional das pacientes. Em suma, compreender o papel do fisioterapeuta na equipe multidisciplinar de cuidados aos pacientes com câncer de mama ajuda aprimorar a qualidade de vida e o bem-estar, além de contribuir para uma abordagem holística e compassiva no tratamento do câncer de mama.
Opinion: The strength of long-term comprehensive observations to meet multiple grand challenges in different environments and in the atmosphere
Authors: Kulmala Markku , Lintunen Anna , Lappalainen Hanna , Virtanen Annele , Yan Chao , Ezhova Ekaterina , Nieminen Tuomo , Riipinen Ilona , Makkonen Risto , Tamminen Johanna , Sundström Anu-Maija , Arola Antti , Hansel Armin , Lehtinen Kari , Vesala Timo , Petäjä Tuukka , Bäck Jaana , Kokkonen Tom , Kerminen Veli-Matti
Published: December 2023

Abstract. To be able to meet global grand challenges (climate change; biodiversity loss; environmental pollution; scarcity of water, food and energy supplies; acidification; deforestation; chemicalization; pandemics), which all are closely interlinked with each other, we need comprehensive open data with proper metadata, along with open science. The large data sets from ground-based in situ observations, ground and satellite remote sensing, and multiscale modeling need to be utilized seamlessly. In this opinion paper, we demonstrate the power of the SMEAR (Station for Measuring Earth surface–Atmosphere Relations) concept via several examples, such as detection of new particle formation and the particles' subsequent growth, quantifying atmosphere–ecosystem feedback loops, and combining comprehensive observations with emergency science and services, as well as studying the effect of COVID-19 restrictions on different air quality and climate variables. The future needs and the potential of comprehensive observations of the environment are summarized.
Contribution of fluorescent primary biological aerosol particles to low-level Arctic cloud residuals
Authors: Pereira Freitas Gabriel , Kopec Ben , Adachi Kouji , Krejci Radovan , Heslin-Rees Dominic , Yttri Karl Espen , Hubbard Alun , Welker Jeffrey M. , Zieger Paul
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Mixed-phase clouds (MPC) are key players in the Arctic climate system due to their role in modulating solar and terrestrial radiation. Such radiative interactions critically rely on the ice content of MPC which, in turn, also depend on the availability of ice nucleating particles (INP). INP sources and concentrations are poorly understood in the Arctic. Recently, INP active at high temperatures were associated with the presence of primary biological aerosol particles (PBAP). Here, we investigated for a full year the abundance and variability of fluorescent PBAP (fPBAP) within cloud residuals, directly sampled by a multiparameter bioaerosol spectrometer coupled to a ground-based counterflow virtual impactor inlet at the Zeppelin Observatory (475 m asl), Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard. fPBAP concentrations (10-3–10-2 L-1) and contributions to coarse-mode aerosol (0.1 to 1 in every 103 particles) within cloud residuals were found to be close to those expected for concentrations of high-temperature INP. Transmission electron microscopy also confirmed the presence of fPBAP, most likely bacteria, within the cloud residual samples. Seasonally, our results reveal an elevated presence of fPBAP within cloud residuals in summer. Parallel water vapor isotope measurements point towards a link between summer clouds and regionally sourced air masses. Low-level MPC were predominantly observed at the beginning and end of summer, and one explanation for their presence is the existence of high-temperature INP. In this study, we present observational evidence that fPBAP may play an important role in determining the phase of low-level Arctic clouds. These findings have potential implications for the future description of sources of cloud condensation nuclei given ongoing changes in the hydrological and biogeochemical cycles that will influence the PBAP flux in and towards the Arctic.
Estimating scalar turbulent fluxes with slow-response sensors in the stable atmospheric boundary layer
Authors: Allouche Mohammad , Sevostianov Vladislav I. , Zahn Einara , Zondlo Mark A. , Dias Nelson Luís , Katul Gabriel G. , Fuentes Jose D. , Bou-Zeid Elie
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Conventional and recently developed approaches for estimating turbulent scalar fluxes under stable conditions are evaluated. The focus is on methods that do not require fast scalar sensors such as the relaxed eddy accumulation (REA) approach, the disjunct eddy-covariance (DEC) approach, and a novel mixing length parametrization labelled as A22. Using high-frequency measurements collected from two contrasting sites (Utqiagvik, Alaska and Wendell, Idaho "during winter"), it is shown that the REA and A22 models outperform the conventional Monin-Obukhov Similarity Theory (MOST) utilized in Earth System Models. With slow trace gas sensors used in disjunct eddy-covariance (DEC) approaches and the more complex signal filtering associated with REA devices (here simulated using filtered signals from fast-response sensors), A22 outperforms REA and DEC in predicting the observed unfiltered (total) eddy-covariance (EC) fluxes. However, REA and DEC can still capture the observed filtered EC fluxes computed with the filtered scalar signal. This finding motivates the development of a correction, blending the REA and DEC methods, for the underestimated net averaged fluxes to incorporate the effect of sensor filtering. The only needed parameter for this correction is the mean velocity at the instrument height, a surrogate of the advective timescale.
Radiative cooling and atmospheric perturbation effects of dust aerosol from the Aralkum Desert in Central Asia
Authors: Banks Jamie R. , Heinold Bernd , Schepanski Kerstin
Published: December 2023

Abstract. The Aralkum is a new desert created by the desiccation of the Aral Sea since the 1960s, and is an efﬁcient source of dust aerosol which may perturb the regional Central Asian radiation balance. COSMO-MUSCAT model simulations are used to quantify the direct radiative effects (DREs) of Aralkum dust, and investigate the associated perturbations to the atmospheric environment. Considering scenarios of ‘Past’ and ‘Present’ deﬁned by differences in surface water coverage, it is found that in the Present scenario the yearly mean net surface DRE across the Aralkum is -1.34±6.19 W m-2, of which -0.15±1.19 W m-2 comes from dust emitted by the Aralkum. Meanwhile in the atmosphere the yearly mean DRE is -0.62±2.91 W m-2, of which -0.05±0.51 W m-2 comes from Aralkum dust: on the yearly timescale Aralkum dust is cooling both at the surface and in the atmosphere. The daytime surface cooling effect (solar zenith angle ≲70–80°) outweighs both the nighttime heating effect and the corresponding atmospheric daytime (solar zenith angle ≲60–70°) heating and nighttime cooling effects. Instantaneous Aralkum dust DREs contribute up to -116 W m-2 of surface cooling and +54 W m-2 of atmospheric heating. Aralkum dust perturbs the surface pressure in the vicinity of the Aralkum by up to +0.76 Pa on the monthly timescale, implying a strengthening of the Siberian High in winter and a weakening of the Central Asian Heat Low in summer.
Rate coefficients for the reactions of OH radical with C3-C11 alkanes determined by the relative rate technique
Authors: Xin Yanyan , Lun Xiaoxiu , Xie Shuyang , Liu Junfeng , Liu Chengtang , Mu Yujing
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Rate coefficients for the reactions of OH radicals with C3-C11 alkanes were determined using the multivariate relative rate technique in various bath gases (N2, Air, O2). A total of 25 relative rate coefficients at room temperature and 24 Arrhenius expressions in the temperature range of 273–323 K were obtained. Notably, a new room temperature relative rate constant for 3-methylheptane that had not been previously reported were determined, and the obtained KOH values (in units of 10-12 cm3·molecule-1·s-1) in different bath gases were N2, 7.90±0.25; Air, 7.93±0.33; and O2, 7.36±0.11. Interestingly, whilst results for n-alkanes agreed well with available structure activity relationship (SAR) calculations, the three cyclo-alkanes and two trimethylpentane were found to be less reactive than predicted by SAR. Conversely, the SAR estimate for 2,3-dimethylbutane were approximately 22 % lower than the experimental value, highlighting that the limited understanding of the oxidation chemistry of these compounds. Arrhenius expressions (in units of cm3·molecule-1·s-1) for the reactions of various cyclo- and branched alkanes with OH were determined for the first time: methylcyclopentane, (1.62±0.14)×10-11exp [-(256±25)/T]; 2-methylhexane, (1.22±0.04)×10-11exp [-(206±9)/T]; 3-methylhexane, (2.27±0.31)×10-11exp [-(559±42)/T; 2-methylheptane, (1.62±0.37)×10-11exp [-(265±70)/T, and 3-methylheptane, (3.54±0.45)×10-11exp [-(374±49)/T]. In addition, the rate coefficients for the 24 previous studied OH + alkanes reactions in different bath gases were consistent with existing literature values, demonstrating the reliability and efficiency of this method for simultaneous investigation of gas-phase reaction kinetics.
A case study on topsoil removal and rewetting for paludiculture: effect on biogeochemistry and greenhouse gas emissions from Typha latifolia, Typha angustifolia and Azolla filiculoides
Authors: van den Berg Merit , Gremmen Thomas , Vroom Renske J. E. , van Huissteden Jacobus , Boonman Jim , van Huissteden Corine J. A. , van der Velde Ype , Smolders Alfons J. P. , van de Riet Bas P.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Rewetting drained peatlands for paludiculture purposes is a way to reduce peat oxidation (and thus CO2 emissions) while at the same time it could generate an income for landowners, who need to convert their traditional farming into wetland farming. The side effect of rewetting drained peatlands is that it potentially induces high methane (CH4) emission. Topsoil removal could reduce this emission due to the removal of easily degradable carbon and nutrients. Another way to limit CH4 emission is the choice in paludiculture species. In this study we conducted a field experiment in the coastal area of the Netherlands, in which a former non-intensively used drained peat grassland is rewetted to complete inundation (water table ~+18 cm) after a topsoil removal of ~20 cm. Two emergent macrophytes with a high potential of internal gas transport (Typha latifolia and Typha angustifolia), and a free floating macrophyte (Azolla filiculoides) were introduced and intensive measurement campaigns were conducted to capture CO2 and CH4 fluxes, soil and surface water chemistry. Greenhouse gas fluxes were compared to a high-productive peat meadow as reference site. Topsoil removal reduced the amount of phosphorus and iron in the soil to a large extent. The total amount of soil carbon per volume stayed more or less the same. The salinity of the soil was in general high defining the system as brackish. Despite the topsoil removal and salinity, we found very high CH4 emission for T. latifolia (84.7 g CH4 m-2 yr-1), compared to the much lower emissions from T. angustifolia (36.9 g CH4 m-2 yr-1) and Azolla (22.2 g CH4 m-2 yr-1). The high emission can be partly explained by the large input of dissolved organic carbon into the system, but it could also be caused by plant stress factors, like salinity level and herbivory. For the total CO2 flux (including C-export), the rewetting was effective, with a minor uptake of CO2 for Azolla (-0.13 kg CO2 m-2 yr-1) and a larger uptake for the Typa species (-1.14 and -1.26 kg CO2 m-2 yr-1 for T. angustifolia and T. latifolia, respectively) compared to the emission of 2.06 kg CO2 m-2 yr-1 for the reference site. Azolla and T. angustifolia seem to have the highest potential in reducing greenhouse gas emissions after complete rewetting of drained peatlands. When considering the total greenhouse gas balance, other factors like biomass use, and storage of topsoil after removal should be considered. Especially the latter could cause substantial carbon losses if not kept in anoxic conditions. For Azolla, a follow-up study without topsoil removal would be useful, to see if the biomass production would be high while keeping CH4 emissions low.
Assimilation of snow water equivalent from AMSR2 and IMS satellite data utilizing the local ensemble transform Kalman filter
Authors: Lee Joonlee , Lee Myong-In , Tak Sunlae , Seo Eunkyo , Lee Yong-Keun
Published: December 2023

Abstract. The advanced snow data assimilation is developed in this study with satellite remote-sensing retrievals of snow water equivalent(SWE) and snow cover fraction(SCF) utilizing the local ensemble transform Kalman filter based on the Joint U.K. Land Environment Simulator(JULES) land model. The system assimilates SWE from the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2(AMSR2) and SCF from the Interactive Multisensor Snow and Ice Mapping System(IMS) during April 2013–2020. The performance is evaluated by the validations with independent data assimilation products derived from in-situ observation. The baseline model simulation from JULES without satellite data assimilation shows a superior performance in high-latitude regions with heavy snow accumulation, but relatively inferior in the transition regions with less snow and high spatial and temporal variation. Contrastingly, the AMSR2 satellite data exhibit a superior performance in the transition regions, but poor performance in the high latitudes, presumably due to the limitation in the penetrating depth of satellite retrieval. The data assimilation(DA) that combines AMSR2 and IMS satellite data with the JULES model backgrounds demonstrates the positive impacts by reducing uncertainty in both satellite-derived snow data in penetrating deep snow and the model simulations in the transition regions. While DA shows superior performance in most regions, it specifically improves the analysis in the mid-latitude transition regions where the model background errors from the ensemble runs are significantly larger than the observation errors, emphasizing the substantial influence of satellite information. The long-term analysis of snow manifests a pronounced variability in the continental interior at the interannual timescales, which implies large uncertainty in the snow initialization for the sub-seasonal to seasonal predictions of the climate models, potentially degrading prediction skills without satellite snow data assimilation.
TOWARDS HIGH RESOLUTION FEATURE MAPPNG WITH SENTINEL-2 IMAGES
Authors: Kapilaratne R. G. C. J. , Kakuta S.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. High resolution feature mapping from medium resolution imageries gained special attention among remote sensing user community with the launch of Copernicus’ Sentinel-2 mission due to its capability to provide global coverage with relatively high revisit time at no cost. In this paper, we have examined and evaluated the potential of high resolution (2.5m) feature mapping from Sentinel-2 imageries with the aid of artificial intelligence. Generative adversarial network (GAN) is used as single image super resolution (SISR) technology in this study. And SPOT satellite imageries are used as corresponding high-resolution images. From qualitative and quantitative analysis of the experimental results found that spectral quality of the generated images is adequate for remote sensing applications. In conclusion, high resolution feature mapping from Sentinel-2 images found to be feasible to a greater extent for remote sensing applications.
FROM MULTIPLE POLYGONS TO SINGLE GEOMETRY: OPTIMIZATION OF POLYGON INTEGRATION FOR CROWDSOURCED DATA
Authors: Collmar D. , Walter V. , Kölle M. , Sörgel U.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Paid crowdsourcing is a popular approach for creating training data in machine learning, but output quality can suffer from various drawbacks, such as noisy data. One solution is to obtain multiple acquisitions of the same dataset and perform integration steps, which can be challenging for geometries such as polygons. In this paper, we propose a raster-based polygon integration approach for the use of crowdsourced data, providing a solution for integrating multiple geometric shapes into single geometries. We analyze the effects of the choice of the integration threshold parameter for different sample sizes on the quality measures intersection over union (IoU) and Hausdorff distance, and provide a recommendation for its optimal selection based on empirical analysis. Additionally, further possibilities to improve integration results are explored, i.e., methods of filtering data before integration by outlier detection.
PRACTICAL EXPLORATION OF LOW-COST YET HIGHLY ACCURATE 3D MAPPING TECHNIQUES FOR DOCUMENTATION AND CONSERVATION OF AN EGYPTIAN TOMB (THEBAN TOMB 45)
Authors: Voûte R. L. , van den Hoven C. , Prins H. S. , Smit B.-P.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. This research presents the initial endeavour to perform geo-referenced 3D reconstruction of an ancient Egyptian tomb located on the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor, evaluating low-cost techniques. This study uses low-cost equipment in conjunction with simple geodetical principles to accurately map a tomb in 3D to empower archaeological teams with limited budgets to efficiently and effectively map their projects. Emphasizing the project goals of both high detail and high accuracy, one of our chosen techniques is photogrammetry with a standard system camera. Additionally, 3D mapping with a modern smartphone was explored in the tomb and was compared with results from the photogrammetry process. Geo-referencing the underground map in a global grid was also part of the project goals. This research shows that, within certain reasonable constraints, the chosen low-cost techniques successfully achieved all goals of producing a highly detailed, highly accurate, and georeferenced 3D map of the selected tomb (Theban Tomb 45). In this first season of mapping the tomb in 3D, various mapping methods were used and tried and where possible compared. Digitally mapping an ancient, underground Egyptian tomb requires a planned approach. In order to better plan when using low-cost scanning equipment, preliminary research was done for mapping a mostly underground, relatively small but complex to survey ancient Egyptian tomb. Data have been collected with the use of both devices and also with a total station, a laser distance meter and a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) datalogger.
SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT OF DIFFERENT SENSORS TO DETECT HIDDEN INSTALLATIONS FOR AS-BUILT BIM
Authors: Knechtel J. , Behmann J. , Haunert J.-H. , Dehbi Y.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Knowledge on the utilities hidden in the wall, e.g., electric lines or water pipes, is indispensable for work safety and valuable for planning. Since most of the existing building stock originates from the pre-digital era, no models as understood for Building Information Modeling (BIM) exist. To generate these models often labor-intensive procedures are necessary; however, recent research has dealt with the efficient generation and verification of a building’s electric network. In this context, a reliable measurement method is a necessity. In this paper we test different measurement techniques, such as point-wise measurements with hand-held devices or area-based techniques utilizing thermal imaging. For this purpose, we designed and built a simulation environment that allows various parameters to be manipulated under controlled conditions. In this scenario the low-cost handheld devices show promising results, with a precision between 92% and 100% and a recall between 89% and 100%. The expensive thermal imaging camera is also able to detect electric lines and pipes if there is enough power on the line or if the temperature of the water in the pipe and the environment’s temperature are sufficiently different. Nevertheless, while point-wise measurements can directly yield results, the thermal camera requires post-processing in specific analysis software. The results reinforce the idea of using reasoning methods in both the do-it-yourself and commercial sector, to rapidly gather information about hidden installations in a building without prior technical knowledge. This paves the way for, e.g., exploring the possibilities of an implementation and presentation in augmented reality (AR).
A SHALLOW NEURAL NETWORK MODEL FOR URBAN LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION USING VHR SATELLITE IMAGE FEATURES
Authors: Fawzy M. , Szabó G. , Barsi A.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Recently, image classification techniques using neural networks have received considerable attention in sustainable urban development, since their applications have an extreme effect on building distribution, infrastructural networks, and water resource management. In this research, a back-propagation shallow neural network model is presented for very high resolution satellite image classification in urban environments. Workflow procedures consider selecting and collecting data, preparing required study areas, extracting distinctive features, and applying the classification process. Visual interpretation is performed to identify observed land cover classes and detect distinctive features in the urban environment. Pre-processing techniques are implemented to present the used images in a more suited form for the classification techniques. A shallow neural network model (supported by MathWorks MATLAB environment) is successfully applied and results are evaluated. The proposed model is tested for classifying both WorldView-2 and WorldView-3 multispectral images with different spatial and spectral characteristics to check the model’s applicability to various kinds of satellite imagery and different study areas. Model outcomes are compared to two well-known classification methods; the Nearest Neighbour object-based method and the Maximum Likelihood pixel-based classifier, to validate and check the model stability. The overall accuracy achieved by the proposed model is 86.25% and 83.25%, while the nearest neighbour approach has obtained 84.50% and 82.75%, and the maximum likelihood classifier has accomplished 82.50% and 80.25% for study area 1 and study area 2 respectively. Obtained results indicate that the developed shallow neural network model achieves a promising accuracy for urban land cover classification in comparison with the standard techniques.
Offshore low-level jet observations and model representation using lidar buoy data off the California coast
Authors: Sheridan Lindsay M. , Krishnamurthy Raghavendra , Gustafson Jr. William I. , Liu Ye , Gaudet Brian J. , Bodini Nicola , Newsom Rob K. , Pekour Mikhail
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Low-level jets (LLJs) occur under a variety of atmospheric conditions and influence the available wind resource for wind energy projects. In 2020, lidar-mounted buoys owned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) were deployed off the California coast in two wind energy lease areas administered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management: Humboldt and Morro Bay. The wind profile observations from the lidars and collocated near-surface meteorological stations (4 m – 240 m) provide valuable year-long analyses of offshore LLJ characteristics at heights relevant to wind turbines. At Humboldt, LLJs were associated with flow reversals and north-northeasterly winds, directions that are more aligned with terrain influences than the predominant northerly flow. At Morro Bay, coastal LLJs were observed primarily during northerly flow as opposed to the predominant north-northwesterly flow. LLJs were observed more frequently in colder seasons within the lowest 250 m above sea level, in contrast with the summertime occurrence of the higher altitude California coastal jet influenced by the North Pacific High. The lidar buoy observations also support the validation of LLJ representation in atmospheric models that are essential for assessing the potential energy yield of offshore wind farms. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Reanalysis version 5 (ERA5) was unsuccessful at identifying all observed LLJs at both buoy locations within the lowest 200 m. An extension of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 20-year wind resource dataset for the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California (CA20-Ext) yielded marginally greater captures of observed LLJs using the Mellor–Yamada–Nakanishi–Niino (MYNN) planetary boundary layer (PBL) scheme than the 2023 National Offshore Wind data set (NOW-23) which uses the Yonsei University (YSU) scheme. However, CA20-Ext also produced the most LLJ false alarms. CA20-Ext and NOW-23 exhibited a tendency to overestimate the duration of LLJ events and underestimate LLJ core heights.
Educação Especial na Formação Inicial de Professores: reflexões sobre os dispositivos legais
Authors: Calixto Hector Renan da Silveira , Brasileiro Tânia Suely Azevedo
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as normativas que orientam a organização curricular na formaçãoem Pedagogia, especialmente no que diz respeito aos temas e conteúdos sobre às pessoas com deficiência. Comoabordagem metodológica, este artigo apresenta um estudo bibliográfico com análise documental, de cunhoqualitativo das diretrizes, resoluções, leis, decretos e demais documentos normativos para a formação do licenciadoem Pedagogia, tendo como ponto de partida as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (DCN) do curso, de 2006.Utilizando a análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2002), o estudo examinou o percurso da educação especial, com foconas pessoas com deficiência, a partir das principais normativas voltadas à formação de professores. Os resultadosindicam que, em muitos casos, as demandas das pessoas com deficiência foram diluídas quando as normativas nãoapontam possibilidades concretas de cumprimento a fim de efetivar suas próprias determinações. A simplespresença da temática do ensino para educandos com deficiência no texto das DCN não é garantia de uma formaçãoinicial comprometida com o posicionamento crítico e que despertem o interesse em práticas inclusivas.
Da reclusão à inclusão: uma análise a partir das representações das professoras da Unidade Prisional Feminina de Pedro Afonso –TO
Authors: Carvalho Kely Rejane Souza dos Anjos de , Santos Jocyleia Santana dos
Published: December 2023

Este estudo tem como objetivo apresentar algumas reflexões acercar da oferta da educação escolar no ambiente prisional, à luz da perspectiva inclusiva e a partir de uma análise contextualizada das narrativas das professoras da Unidade Prisional Feminina (UPF) de Pedro Afonso, estado do Tocantins, no período de 2018 a 2020. O método proposto pela história oral amparou o estudo de caso em tela, cujos instrumentos de coleta de dados foram a observação e a entrevista semiestruturada, com as quatro professoras que atuam exclusivamente no lócus desta pesquisa. Focalizamos a formação inicial e continuada como categoria de análise, sob a égide da perspectiva inclusiva. Os resultados evidenciaram que a educação ofertada na UPF de Pedro Afonso enfrenta inúmeros desafios, quer no âmbito pedagógico, quer no âmbito político, pois é urgente a consolidação de uma proposta curricular que responda às necessidades educativas das alunas em situação de cárcere, bem como a oferta de formação específica para as professoras que têm a prisão como seu espaço de trabalho e sustento.
A inclusão das crianças com transtorno do espectro autista na educação infantil da Rede Municipal de Educação de Goiânia
Authors: Santiago Cinthia Brenda Siqueira , Batista Gabriela da Silva , Teixeira Ricardo Antonio Gonçalves
Published: December 2023

Este artigo se relaciona com a educação especial na perspectiva da educação inclusiva no contexto da educação infantil e elege como objetivo e recorte de pesquisa, a realização de um levantamento das matrículas de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista - TEA na rede municipal de educação de Goiânia, a partir dos dados disponibilizados pelo Censo Escolar do ano de 2020 e a discussão do seu processo de inclusão. O estudo apresenta uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, de abordagem qualitativa e de natureza exploratória. Para a análise dos dados, utiliza-se dos pressupostos da Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin (1977) e enquanto resultados, dentre outros, demonstra um número relevante de crianças com TEA matriculadas na educação infantil na Rede Municipal de Educação de Goiânia, além de compreender a importância da existência dos Centros de Apoio à Inclusão para elas e seus familiares, ao acompanhar o processo de desenvolvimento, ensino e aprendizagem. Os resultados permitem inferir a relevância de maiores investimentos na formação continuada dos professores do ensino regular que estão presentes diariamente nos espaços escolares juntamente a essas crianças.
Dança e inclusão na educação básica vertentes na teoria das Inteligências múltiplas
Authors: Cunha Gisele Bizerra da , Galvão Marcus Vinícius Alves , Terra Welma Alegna
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho propõe um diálogo entre a dança e a inclusão, com base na teoria das inteligências múltiplas. Tem a finalidade de verificar como a dança possibilita a inclusão dos alunos com deficiência intelectual no contexto da educação básica. A pesquisa é qualitativa, do tipo descritivo, os dados foram coletados em duas Escolas Municipais de Ensino Integral no Município de Aparecida de Goiânia, a partir da observação das aulas de dança e entrevistas realizadas com os alunos e seus responsáveis. Considerando os dados coletados e analisados, nesta pesquisa, concluímos que a prática da dança inclusiva na escola pode proporcionar aos alunos com deficiência intelectual contribuições significativas no desenvolvimento afetivo e social, motor e cognitivo, permitindo que alunos com esse tipo de deficiência se sintam mais incluídos no ambiente escolar e na sociedade.
O que você vê quando olha o que enxerga: Descrevendo a experiência de um aluno cego no tatame
Authors: Magalhães Breno Santos Barbosa , Bungenstab Gabriel Carvalho
Published: December 2023

A história do ser humano é composta por disputas de poder, desde sua origem já se luta por algo ou alguma coisa,espaço, alimento, ideais, saberes, amores. Através de um relato de experiência, este texto utiliza da técnicanarrativa para retratar a luta de um cego, enfrentando adversidades cotidianas de uma sociedade que vai nacontramão da acessibilidade, mas como um bom guerreiro, este lutador se esforça para aprender e viver um esportede combate: o Jiu-jitsu. Este artigo destaca o processo histórico do Jiu-jitsu até sua chegada no Brasil, ressalta asleis e diretrizes de inclusão e acessibilidade e descreve o processo de ensino/aprendizagem de um aluno cegopraticando Jiu-jitsu pela primeira vez. Para tanto, pauta-se em autores como Spinoza (2013) e seus afetos, aimportância do Jiu-jitsu no processo pedagógico (MAGALHÃES, 2021), a trajetória histórica das pessoas comdeficiência (SANTOS, 2019) e as compreensões de Corpo em Nietzsche (2011). Os dados apresentadosdemonstram como a prática do Jiu-jitsu por um aluno cego cria potências em seu corpo, motivando e afetando seuscolegas de treino, professor e espaço, permitindo responder sobre a capacidade do Jiu-jitsu em ser uma práticainclusiva.
Sm-Nd age determination of eclogites from Sredna Gora Mountains –
HP metamorphic event or final retrogression
Authors: Macheva Lyubomirka , Machev Philip , Plotkina Julia , Salnikova Еkaterina , Stifeeva Maria
Published: December 2023

The eclogites from Sredna Gora Mts. occur as small isolated bodies enclosed in amphibolites, two-mica schists and migmatized gneisses. They have tholeiitic composition and characteristics of MOR basalts. Three equilibrium mineral associations are distinguished in eclogites: (1) high-pressure (HP) – Grt+CPx(Omp)+Zo+Rt; (2) middle-pressure-high temperature (MP/HT) – Opx+CPx+Pl and middle pressure – middle temperature (MP/MT) presented by Amp+Pl+Qzt+Ep+Ilm+Ttn. The P-T conditions of HP stage reached values of 1.6–2.02 GPa and 650–690 °С. After the HP stage and CPx-Pl symplectite formation, the eclogites underwent a short-lived granulite facies overprint under temperatures similar to those of the HP event. The P-T conditions of the retrograde amphibolite facies overprint are in the range 620–650 °C and 0.6–0.8 GPa. The obtained age of 319±28 Ma by Sm-Nd garnet+whole rock method is interpreted as age of the final retrograde metamorphism under P-T conditions of high temperature amphibolite facies.
Usure de l'électrode dans une torche de découpe par plasma d'air : Comparaison de deux tensions et de deux diamètres d'insert en hafnium - Forme du cratère et mécanismes de destruction -
Authors:   AEPPT Laplace,Université Paul Sabatier, France, Sébastien Chabert , Gonzalez Jean-Jacques , Freton Pierre ,   AEPPT Laplace,Université Paul Sabatier, France
Published: December 2023

An experimental study was carried out on two electrode configurations used on an air plasma cutting torch. It focuses on the effect of arc voltage on electrode wear. These two commercial electrode configurations have different chemical compositions and hafnium inserts with different diameters. Experimental campaigns were carried out to study the depth of the craters using a needle comparator. These measurements are supplemented by electron microscope observations.
THE ROLE OF EXPERT DIALOGUE PLATFORMS IN STRENGTHENING COOPERATION BETWEEN CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES
Authors:   KazISS under the President of the RK, Auken Bauyrzhan , Kurmashev Aidar ,   KazISS under the President of the RK
Published: December 2023

This article analyzes the relevance of holding think tank forums in modern conditions, characterized by complex global challenges and changes. The main attention is paid to expert dialogue platforms held by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum. The authors of the article emphasize the importance of the second track of diplomacy and the exchange of expert opinions to strengthen cooperation and solve pressing global and regional problems.
SOCIALIZATION THROUGH INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS? DECODING CHINA’S VIEWS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS SINCE ITS WTO ACCESSION
Authors:   City University of Hong Kong, Lu Yue
Published: December 2023

Constructivism in the studies of international relations (IR) posits that international institutions have the power to induce a state’s socialization into the norms and rules enshrined in these institutions. The study puts this hypothesis to an empirical test by analyzing China’s views on intellectual property rights (IPR) since its WTO (World Trade Organization) accession in 2001. The article examines relevant People’s Daily commentary articles published from 2001 to 2022 using Structural Topic Model (STM) and domestic scholarly debates. The study identifies four prevalent themes, including IPRs and international competition, strengthening IPR protection, developing indigenous IPRs, and achievements and barriers in IPR development. It finds that although China has increasingly realized the importance of IPRs, China’s views on IPRs are predominantly oriented toward a realpolitik discourse on leveraging IPRs to enhance China’s overall national power in international competition. While socialization is at best subordinate to China’s domestic interests in shaping China’s views on IPRs, as the country’s worldview acts as a strong mediating force between international ideas and China’s views on IPRs.
Expert Assessments of the Religious Process in Modern Kazakhstan
Authors:   Institute for Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies of the CS MSHE RK, Burova Elena , Sagikyzy Ayazhan ,   Institute for Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies of the CS MSHE RK, Nazarbetova Asel ,   KazISS
Published: December 2023

In modern Kazakh society, the role and significance of religion as a social institution has been rethinking for three decades. The article presents expert perceptions and assessments of the modern religious process in Kazakhstan, which are reconstructed and interpreted in the context of sociological monitoring data conducted by the authors. The features of expert perception and understanding of the religious process are revealed. A SWOT analysis was carried out, recommendations for the implementation of state policy in the field of religion were conceptualized, taking into account the secular type of state and religious diversity.
Theoretical Aspect of Studying the Phenomenon of «Soft Power» as a Political Strategy
Authors:   Toraighyrov University, Kappassova Gulsara , Yelmuratov Gani ,   Toraighyrov University, Altybassarova Meiramgul ,   Toraighyrov University, Rakhimbaeva Madina ,   Toraighyrov University
Published: December 2023

The authors explored the phenomenon of «soft power» as a political strategy through the prism of modern political theory and practice of international relations. The article considers the emergence and formation of the problem of «soft power» in the history of political thought, its current state, identifies the main approaches, resources, goals and results of the use of «soft power» by states in the foreign policy arena. The results of the study of this phenomenon are the theoretical basis for making political decisions. The basis for this study was the theory of the influence of soft power in the global and geopolitical space, its positive and negative sides were highlighted.For modern states, the need to ensure security and stable development is still an urgent task. States in the international arena are in a state of fierce competition for influence and resources. At the same time, the role of the so-called «soft» ways of interaction between states in the global political space has recently increased significantly, new views and theories devoted to this issue are emerging. The authors come to the conclusion that the phenomenon of «soft power» has acquired the greatest significance for political practice due to the correspondence of this concept to modern ideas about how to regulate international relations and maintain world order. The analysis performed by the authors makes it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of «soft power» as an influential political strategy.
Membangun Strategi Keunggulan Bersaing Pada Bisnis Konstruksi Studi Kasus: PT Nindya Karya (Persero)
Authors: Arifanto Bangun , Wardoyo Paulus , Indarto Indarto
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi alasan perusahaan belum bisa masuk 3 (tiga) besar dan menganalisis serta membangun strategi kompetitif dalam menciptakan keunggulan bersaing dalam bisnis konstruksi. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa alasan belum masuk 3 (tiga) besar adalah karena keterlambatan dalam bersaing secara kompetitif dengan kompetitor, kemudian dalam membangun strategi kompetitif setelah melihat kondisi internal dan eksternal dilakukan analisis daya tarik pasar serta daya saing perusahaan menunjukan bahwa sektor sumber daya air adalah sektor yang paling potensial. Pada analisis persaingan Porter menunjukan semua faktor tinggi, kecuali ancaman produk pengganti yang rendah. Pada analisis SWOT perusahaan berada pada kuadran 1 (satu) strategi growth. Kesimpulannya strategi keunggulan bersaing yang tercipta adalah penetrasi pasar segmen besar, pengembangan produk/ diversifikasi bisnis, meningkatkan efisiensi dan produktivitas, meningkatkan estimating proyek, transformasi digital teknologi, membangun sistem digital terintegrasi supply chain, meningkatkan kapasitas keuangan, peningkatan produktifitas SDM.
Enhanced sensitivity of electrocorticography during awake craniotomy using a novel circular grid electrode
Authors: Freund Brin , Tatum William , Quinones-Hinojosa Alfredo
Published: December 2023

Join the Journal of Neuro-Oncology Editor in Chief, Dr. Jason Sheehan, and Associate Editor, Dr. Randy D'Amico, for a conversation with Dr. Brin Freund, Dr. William Tatum, and Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa from the Mayo Clinic Florida to discuss their latest publication on the enhanced sensitivity of electrocorticography during awake craniotomy using a novel circular grid electrode.
Gender Equality, Climate Action and Affordable Clean Energy Practices Towards Firm Financial Performance of Oil and Gas PLCs
Authors: Baharudin Dayana Mastura , Azmi Nurhafizah Kamilah Mohammad , Ibrahim Haslindar , Marimuthu Maran , Shahimi Suhaily
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the disclosure extent of the practices of gender equality, climate action and affordable and clean energy towards firm financial performance of the Top 30 Malaysia’s Oil and Gas PLCs over a five-year period from 2018 to 2022. This study employed both the conceptual and theoretical framework as the direction of this whole research, where the independent variables are SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 13 - Climate Action and SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy. The dependent variable is related to firm financial performance which are proxied by the Return on Asset (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE) and Tobin’s Q. The control variables are represented by Firm Leverage (LEV), Firm Age (AGE) and Firm Size (SIZE). All the variables are supported by the stakeholder theory. Purposive sampling was employed within this descriptive and quantitative study. Secondary data employed was analyzed using the quantitative content analysis and panel data regression analysis as per the STATA v.14 software. The findings reflect significance across all models of Pooled Ordinary Least Square (OLS), Fixed Effect Model (FE), and Random Effect Model (RE) where the p-value of gender equality, climate action and affordable clean energy are all 0.0000. The novelty of this research in terms of methodological significance is that the data were collected using quantitative content analysis from the integrated and annual reports of the Malaysian PLCs using three scoring indices designed for the oil and gas industry. Novelty in terms of practical significance is that the findings from this research can be applied to the oil and gas PLCs in other countries other than Malaysia.