bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Online examinations, reliability and quality issues
Authors: Manousou Evangelia , Rassia Kyriaki
Published: September 2024

As the online examinations issue opened the extremely relevant and urgent conversation of in what way ethics is cultivated by the higher education institutes as a fundamental value, the international literature confirms that educational institutions in many foreign countries present a significant plurality of online examination methods. This highlights the particular concern in the university community regarding the online way of examination related to ensuring their immutability and validity. The purpose of this literature review is to provide a critical description of the alternative remote examination methods adopted by institutions in the field of Humanities, based on articles in scientific journals, conferences and databases, as well as informative material from the websites of open universities. The challenge lies in finding a balance between invigilation technology, ensuring a positive student experience and a focus on the application, synthesis, critique or evaluation of information, with less emphasis on recollection. However, the extended use of applications that generate content, based on Artificial Intelligence, shift the focus from procedural matters towards more substantial reflections. These reflections lead to the conclusion that innovative practices of Open and Distance Learning systems can vision a valid assessment only by incorporating a considerable ethics framework.
THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF MODERN RESEARCH IN DEPARTMENT OF LANDSCAPE SCIENCE OF INSTITUTE OF GEOGRAPHY OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Chekhniy V. M. , Sorokina L. Yu. ,   Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Golubtsov O. H. ,   Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Tymuliak L. M. ,   Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Farion Yu. M. ,   Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the publication is to reveal the content of modern developments of the Department of Landscape Science in the context of the previous research achievements of the scientific unit. The main part of them is presented within four complementary research areas: geoinformation mapping of landscapes, study of anthropogenic changes in landscapes, landscape planning and nature conservation landscape science. The main results of the work in the first of these areas include the creation of a prototype GIS of landscape map of Ukraine at a base scale of 1:500,000, as well as cartographic support for most of the department’s other activities. The research on anthropogenic landscapes changes primarily concerned the study of current state and evolution of radioactively contaminated landscapes of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone; detection of land cover changes using remote sensing data; generalising works on the methodology of integrated studies of anthropogenic landscapes and a unified classification of natural and anthropogenically modified landscape complexes. Landscape planning is a new research area based on European, in particular German, experience. For 15 years, the Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, with the participation of the department’s staff, has been adapting it to the conditions of Ukraine by the example of Cherkasy region. This resulted in the introduction of the landscape-planning tool into the regulatory framework for spatial planning and the extension of its practical application to other regions of Ukraine. The department’s studies in the field of nature conservation landscape science covered both theoretical and methodological issues (in particular, substantiating Ukraine’s econetwork formation, determination of approaches to expanding the network of protected areas) and solving a number of practical problems related to many protected areas and objects in different regions of Ukraine. With the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine, the main focus of the department’s activities shifted to researching the impact of the war on the landscapes of Ukraine and substantiating the best ways to preserve and restore them.
SECTOR OF SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF SOCIETY OF INSTITUTE OF GEOGRAPHY: HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Authors:   Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Pidgrushnyi G. P. , Nahirna V. P. ,   Institute of Geography of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: September 2024

The article highlights the scientific activity in the sector of spatial organization of society over the sixty-year period from the hour of its foundation in 1964 and until now. There are three main stages in the development of the sector: from the time of foundation until 1991, when the Institute of Geography was created; from the 90s of the 20th century. Until the end of the first decade of the XXI century; current stage. For each of the stages, the main research topics, scientific developments are characterized, and the leading scientific publications are presented. Particular attention is paid to the connection of scientific topics to the sector with socio-economic processes and the geopolitical situation in Ukraine and the world in recent historical periods. The topics of international scientific projects in which sector scientists participated were discussed. Showing the peculiarity of scientific research to the sector in the minds of wartime.
Creation to Dissemination: A Roadmap for Health Equity Research
Authors: White Michelle J. , Nazareth-Pidgeon Kristina , Key-Solle Mikelle , Nerlinger Abby , Parente Victoria
Published: September 2024

Health equity is the point at which all individuals have an equal opportunity to experience optimal health and thriving. The current state of health care is far from this ideal as numerous populations experience health disparities: differences in health or health outcomes that negatively impact groups who experience systemic disadvantage. All research has the potential to widen, maintain, or close health disparities. This article focuses on key opportunities for hospitalists of all levels of research experience to conduct research that promotes health equity from project planning to disseminating results. During the planning phase, learning health equity research concepts, developing study designs in partnership with communities, and recognizing the limitations of secondary analyses are key strategies that promote health equity. Developing strategies for recruiting populations underrepresented in research helps ensure that disparities in health outcomes are identified. Rather than conducting descriptive research to identify disparities, research which aims to improve health outcomes for groups that have been marginalized is urgently needed. Study analyses should consider intersectionality and patient-centered outcomes. Finally, dissemination to both academic and community audiences, with careful attention to words and figures, can catalyze future directions, mitigate bias, and help ensure that marginalized communities benefit equitably from research findings.
Jornalismo ativista e ideologia irracionalista no capitalismo comunicativo
Authors: Rodrigues de Souza Rafael Bellan
Published: September 2024

Difunde-se amplamente no Brasil um jornalismo ativista voltado para a reflexividade e a subjetividade, exaltando as diferenças e as identidades. Este artigo visa questionar criticamente os pressupostos que sustentam essa perspectiva, identificando nela traços de uma ideologia irracionalista. Percebe-se que a aceitação da imediaticidade, a supressão da dialética aparência/essência, a recusa da categoria de totalidade no plano filosófico e teórico, e a semiologização da realidade social são parte do caldo epistemológico que motiva grandes setores desse pensamento subjetivista do jornalismo. Além disso, os resultados apontam que há uma proximidade, mais ou menos reconhecida, com o capitalismo comunicativo.
Georg Simmel e a sociologia do fútil
Authors: Joron Philippe
Published: September 2024

Georg Simmel, reconhecido primeiramente pela elaboração de uma sociologia chamada de “formel”, nos lembra que a produção de conhecimento sociológico, às vezes, assume caminhos e vias que pensamos não serem estritamente científicos, mas que se revelam essenciais para a compreensão da realidade social.
International students' motivational disposition for learning Hungarian as a foreign language – A quantitative study
Authors: Stamenkovska Tatjana , Alvarez Llerena Carlos Lenin , Gordon Győri János
Published: September 2024

While extensive research has been conducted on L2 motivation in the Hungarian context, more studies need to be focused on international students beginning to learn Hungarian while studying in Hungary. This article offers an explanatory investigation into the motivational dispositions influencing the learning of Hungarian as a second language (L2) among international students at Hungarian higher institutions. By utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study included 203 international students. It analyzed components of the L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS), including the Ideal L2 Self, the Ought-to L2 Self, and Learning Experiences, alongside other motivational dispositions such as cultural integration, personal aspirations, and social influences. The aim is to address the existing knowledge gap regarding the dynamics of language learning motivation, particularly for less commonly taught languages like Hungarian. The findings highlight the importance of aligning language learning with students' cultural and personal goals, revealing strong connections between various motivational factors. Regression analysis suggests how different elements, such as the Ideal Self, Intrinsic Motivation, and Ought-to Self, contribute to the overall motivation for learning Hungarian. This research provides valuable insights into the complex interplay of motivational factors, offering a more profound understanding for educators and policymakers aiming to improve the language learning experience for international students.
Daily Bread in the UAE
Authors: Iddison Phil
Published: September 2024

This article presents and illustrates a snapshot of the daily bread available to the population of Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates at the close of the twentieth century. The focus is on the small neighbourhood bakeries and their singular product, khubz. Bread products from intermediate sized local bakeries are also outlined, with some immigrant and Ramadan specialities and sweet treats covered as well.
The Michelin Guide Goes to War
Authors: Hyman Philip
Published: September 2024

American Army officers landing in France on D-Day (6 June 1944) were issued with a special edition of the 1939 Michelin Guide to France. Printed by the War Department in Washington in 1944, it was identical to the 1939 Guide except for the wording on the cover, which indicated it was reproduced by the Military Intelligence Division, ‘For Official Use Only’. It provided soliders with invaluable information about the French road system, street maps of major towns, as well as information about ‘les bonnes tables’ frequented by gourmets before the war.
Consideration of obstacles to the development of the dairy industry of Ukraine on the way to European integration
Authors: Riabinina Nataliia
Published: September 2024

The object of research is the key tasks of the European integration processes of the dairy industry of Ukraine and obstacles to their implementation. In the course of the study, the author used general scientific and special methods, in particular: the method of system analysis and the method of generalization; methods of analysis and synthesis; statistical and tabular methods; and the method of comparison.
The paper examines the main tasks of the European integration processes of the dairy industry of Ukraine, which take into account the general concept of development of the European economy: food security; safety and quality of dairy products; maintenance of healthy livestock; openness and transparency of market organization and reporting; Environmental issue. The study highlights the obstacles to the development of the dairy industry of Ukraine on the way to joining the EU, and the plan of priority actions of the state for 2023–2024. The main obstacle to the development of Ukraine is the occupation of the territory, which hinders socio-economic development and increases macroeconomic risks. Widespread migration and the growth of counterfeiting and the shadow market do not contribute to positive assessments of the fulfillment of the conditions for Ukraine's accession to the EU. We are witnessing decisive steps on the part of the state to improve the quality of dairy products and resolve issues related to the establishment of logistics links between Ukraine and the EU countries. This study needs to be discussed and further studied.
The country desperately needs to build up stable and mutually beneficial economic relations between the EU and Ukraine in the dairy industry. Despite the loss of Ukrainian territory, disruption of logistical links, migration and lack of qualified personnel, reduction in the number of dairy cows, decrease in the production of raw milk, changes in the production process, Ukraine has great chances to become one of the main suppliers of dairy products to European markets.
Generalization of approaches to value-oriented project management at oil and gas production enterprises
Authors: Poltinina Olga
Published: September 2024

The political and economic situation in Ukraine leads to the fact that companies today are stuck with the deterioration of their financial condition and need effective mechanisms for further development even in the conditions of martial law. The ability to plan the project management process, formulate value guidelines for project management and implement the necessary management tools can help to form an optimal approach for the company to value-oriented project management at oil and gas production enterprises. To optimize the project management process, it is necessary to detail and improve the process of planning the implementation of these projects. Implementation of such detailing is possible under the condition of applying modeling of business processes at the enterprise. Therefore, the object of this research is approaches to value-oriented project management at oil and gas production enterprises.
The paper uses general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, systematization, generalization, and also used the method of modeling business processes to determine a clear sequence of actions in the process of implementing projects at oil and gas production enterprises.
According to the results of the research, it was established that for optimal value-oriented project management at oil and gas production enterprises, a certain business process should be followed, which provides for a clear sequence of actions and the possibility of controlling the result at each stage of the project. In general, according to the author's business process, value-oriented project management at oil and gas production enterprises involves the following stages:
– formation of a clear sequence of actions aimed at the implementation of the project (establishment of value indicators of the project);
– identification of responsible persons and allocation of resources for the implementation of each stage of the project;
– general implementation of the project (this stage involves detailing individual tasks);
– control of efficiency and achievement of value indicators of the project.
Adherence to such a sequence of actions will improve the efficiency of project management and ensure the coordination of project performance indicators with the general value orientations of the enterprise.
Analyzing and distribution of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in sediments along Shatt Al-Arab Estuary, Iraq
Authors: Al-Zabad Rafid A. , Al-Khafaji Ayad H. , AL-Saad Hamid T.
Published: September 2024

The object of this research is the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in sediments along Shatt Al-Arab estuary, Iraq. The study examines the problem of river PCB pollution. PCB effects on humans include cancer, impaired reproduction, neuro-developmental effects in infants, immunotoxicity and endocrine disruption. PCBs lead to liver damage and stimulate changes in the DNA sequence. The Shatt Al-Arab Estuary is formed in southern Iraq near Al-Qurna city after the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The Shatt Al-Arab Estuary region is shared between Iraq and Iran. The Estuary receives pollutants when it is passing during Basrah City regions, due to industrial, agricultural and human activities which discharge the pollutants to the Estuary without treatment.
The concentrations of Σ13 PCBs compound in sediment samples were determined and analyzed at each site by using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS, Agilent). Six sites were chosen along Shatt Al-Arab Estuary. They are Al-Qurna (S1), Al-Deer (S2), Al-Qarma (S3), Al-Ashar (S4), Abi Al-Khasib (S5) and Al-Fao (S6), at Basrah city, south of Iraq. Sediment samples were collected seasonally, starting from Autumn season on September 2019 to summer season on July 2020. The Σ13 (PCB-18, PCB-29, PCB-31, PCB-28, PCB-44, PCB-52, PCB-101, PCB-141, PCB-149, PCB-138, PCB-153, PCB-189, and PCB-194) concentrations at the sediment samples ranged from 4.48 ng/g in Al-Deer site during summer season to 27.75 ng/g in Al-Ashar site during winter season for all selected sites. The Al-Deer site were found to have the lowest mean of PCBs its 0.345 ng/g and Al-Ashar site were found to have the highest mean of PCBs its 2.135 ng/g. PCBs concentrations in sediment samples during autumn, winter, spring and summer seasons ranged from 7.75 to 21.68 ng/g, 16.25 to 27.75 ng/g, 7.28 to 22.01 ng/g and 4.48 to 14.41 ng/g, respectively. The congener distribution patterns in these samples indicate the dominance highly chlorinated congeners (tri- and hexa-PCBs) in comparison with remaining others PCBs congeners. This project is the first of its kind in Basrah and all Iraq that reports PCB concentrations in the region and is considered a baseline study and can be used for subsequent studies.
The Glutamate-Serine-Glycine Index as a Biomarker to Monitor the Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Tan Nichole Yue Ting , Shumbayawonda Elizabeth , Cheng Lionel Tim-Ee , Low Albert Su Chong , Lim Chin Hong , Eng Alvin Kim Hock , Chan Weng Hoong , Lee Phong Ching , Tay Mei Fang , Chang Jason Pik Eu , Bee Yong Mong , Goh George Boon Bee , Ching Jianhong , Chua Kee Voon , Han Sharon Hong Yu , Kovalik Jean-Paul , Tan Hong Chang
Published: September 2024

Objective. Bariatric surgery effectively treats non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The glutamate-serine-glycine (GSG) index has emerged as a non-invasive diagnostic marker for NAFLD, but its ability to monitor treatment response remains unclear. This study investigates the GSG index's ability to monitor NAFLD's response to bariatric surgery.
Methodology. Ten NAFLD participants were studied at baseline and 6 months post-bariatric surgery. Blood samples were collected for serum biomarkers and metabolomic profiling. Hepatic steatosis [proton density fat fraction (PDFF)] and fibroinflammation (cT1) were quantified with multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI), and hepatic stiffness with magnetic resonance elastography (MRE). Amino acids and acylcarnitines were measured with mass spectrometry. Statistical analyses included paired Student’s t-test, Wilcoxon-signed rank test, and Pearson’s correlation.
Results. Eight participants provided complete data. At baseline, all had hepatic steatosis (BMI 39.3 ± 5.6 kg/m2, PDFF ≥ 5%). Post-surgery reductions in PDFF (from 12.4 ± 6.7% to 6.2 ± 2.8%, p = 0.013) and cT1 (from 823.3 ± 85.4ms to 757.5 ± 41.6ms, p = 0.039) were significant, along with the GSG index (from 0.272 ± 0.03 to 0.157 ± 0.05, p = 0.001).   
Conclusion. The GSG index can potentially be developed as a marker for monitoring the response of patients with NAFLD to bariatric surgery.
Bioactive potential of Eugenia luschnathiana essential oil and extract: antifungal activity against Candida species isolated from oncological patients
Authors: Costa P. C. Q. G. da , Nogueira P. L. , Nascimento Y. M. do , Sobral M. V. , Silvestre G. F. G. , Castro R. D. de
Published: September 2024

Abstract Immunosuppressed individuals, including those undergoing cancer treatment, are more vulnerable to fungal infections, such as oral candidiasis, impacting their quality of life. Given the limitations of current therapies, the discovery of new antifungal agents, including those of natural origin, is crucial for the proper managing of these infections. We investigated the phytochemical profile and antifungal activity of both the essential oil and crude ethanolic extract (CEE) obtained from Eugenia luschnathiana against reference strains and clinical isolates of Candida from oncology patients. Toxicological characterization was also conducted. Gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and 1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) were used for phytochemical analysis. Antifungal evaluation was conducted to determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC); evaluation of potential mechanisms of action; activity on a fungal biofilm; evaluation of the cytotoxic effect on human keratinocytes of the HaCat lineage by the MTT method; determination of lethality for Artemia salina larvae. GC-MS identified a predominance of sesquiterpenes in the essential oil, notably (E)-Caryophyllene. The 1H NMR spectrum identified aliphatic, osidic, and aromatic compounds in the crude ethanolic extract. The essential oil showed no antifungal activity. However, the CEE exhibited fungicidal activity, with MIC and MFC ranging from 1.95 µg/mL to 3.90 µg/mL. The antifungal effect was affected by sorbitol, indicating a possible mechanism targeting fungal cell wall structures. At low concentration (19.5 µg/mL), the CEE inhibited 62,78% of C. albicans biofilm. The CEE demonstrated a promising toxicity profile, with an LC50 of 142.4 µg/mL against Artemia salina. In conclusion, the CEE from Eugenia luschnathiana exhibited potent antifungal activity, likely through cell wall disruption, biofilm inhibition, and a favorable toxicity profile for further exploration.
Priority areas for conservation of the vascular flora in the Sierra Madre del Sur, Mexico
Authors: Aragón-Parada Juvenal , Munguía-Lino Guadalupe , De-Nova José Arturo , Carrillo-Reyes Pablo , Rodríguez Aarón , Salinas-Rodríguez María Magdalena
Published: September 2024

Abstract The Sierra Madre del Sur (SMS) concentrates the greatest plant diversity in Mexico (9,524 species) and 10% of the endemism. And 8.3% of its surface is covered by Natural Protected Areas (NPAs). Strategies to create NPAs are based on identifying biodiversity hotspots to preserve the maximum number of species with the least resources. Areas with high biodiversity reflect geographic patterns and evolutionary processes useful for designing NPAs. The objectives were: were 1) to identify Priority Areas for Conservation (PACs) in the SMS based on taxonomic richness, endemism, and phylogenetic diversity, and 2) to seek the geographic congruence of the identified PACs with current NPAs. In a 10 × 10 km grid cell, indices of taxonomic richness, weighted endemism, and phylogenetic diversity were calculated for a set of 9,524 species. Furthermore, consensus areas of endemism were identified for a total of 1,133 endemic species. In the SMS, 33 consensus areas of endemism were rescued, and the taxonomic richness, weighted endemism, and phylogenetic diversity were heterogeneous and 94% correlated. Similarly, 27 PACs were identified. Three NPAs completely cover four PACs, 12 PACs are partially found in three NPAs, and in 38 Areas Voluntarily Designated for Conservation (AVDCs). Finally, 12 identified PACs are not found within any NPA. In the SMS it is necessary to promote the establishment of new NPAs or AVDCs that protect with high plant diversity.
Quem Precisa de Big Data?: sobre dados e informação na agricultura de precisão
Authors: Smarieri Evandro , Ferreira Pedro P.
Published: September 2024

Resumo O artigo parte da investigação sobre o desempenho da Agricultura de Precisão (AP) em uma feira agropecuária. Acompanhando a equipe de uma concessionária de máquinas agrícolas em seu estande e, posteriormente, em sua “central de inteligência”, exploramos o descompasso entre a expectativa de uma lavoura eletrônica automatizada e inteligente via Big Data e a realização da integração de tecnologias da informação na gestão e automação da lavoura. Com amparo na visão dessa equipe, nas experiências relatadas por profissionais na feira e em depoimentos públicos on-line, descrevemos como tem se estabelecido essa relação de informação, na qual a geração, a circulação e o processamento massivo de dados promovem a otimização e a expansão do agronegócio. Com interesse especial pela maneira como são narradas e interpretadas as tecnologias que tornam a AP possível, debatemos o encantamento, a confiança e a necessidade que elas implicam.
Impact of the Rural Agent Program on the performance of family farmers in the state of Ceará
Authors: Silva Laura Costa , Khan Ahmad Saeed , Rodrigues Anderson da Silva , Sousa Eliane Pinheiro de
Published: September 2024

Abstract Rural extension plays a significant role in rural development, acting as an instrument of economic, social, and environmental leverage. Aware of this importance, Ceará has restructured its extension services by implementing the Rural Agent Program in 2012. In this sense, this study aims to evaluate the impact of this policy on agricultural sustainability and the generation of employment and income for family farmers in the municipality of Crato, Ceará, in 2021. The data were obtained through questionnaires with 112 farmers (beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of the program). For this purpose, the Agricultural Sustainability Index (ISA) (in the environmental and economic dimensions) and the Propensity Score Matching (PSM) were used. The results showed that the Rural Agent Program contributed to the adoption of environmentally sustainable technologies and the promotion of employment and income generation for beneficiary families.
Nephrologist training: a bioethical analysis
Authors: Campos Tatiane da Silva , Gomes Andréia Patrícia
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction: The training process in which the professional is inserted will have an intense relationship with the way they will face everyday situations, especially because they highlight bioethical conflicts. Objective: to evaluate the ethical training of professionals working in outpatient clinics providing conservative treatment to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and their knowledge of bioethical concepts, currents and theories. Method: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study with a qualitative approach in which 63 professionals were interviewed, including doctors, nutritionists, nurses, psychologists and social workers, working in CKD conservative treatment outpatient clinics in four training services for Nephrology specialists in Rio de Janeiro, between March and September 2022. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and verified using Bardin’s technique. Result: In the analysis of the interviews, 28 categories emerged, grouped into four thematic axes: The Study of Ethics; How and what professionals learn about ethics; Relevance of the study of ethics in professional training; and the Study of ethics in Nephrology. The assessment of the professionals’ knowledge about bioethical concepts showed that only 2 professionals spoke about bioethical theories and specific ethical concepts. The difficulty for professionals in understanding the importance of studying content that permeates the clinic is clear. Conclusion: There was a lack of interest and little appreciation of the study of ethics in the training of specialists in Nephrology, associated with the professionals’ difficulty in understanding the importance of moral competence for effective, humanized and quality medical practice.
Plant-based protein sources applied as ingredients in meat analogues sustainable production
Authors: Feddern Vivian , Langone Maria Giulia Stefanello , Fortunato Gustavo da Silva , Bonan Carolina Inajá Dalla Gasperina , Ienczak Jaciane Lutz , Feltes Maria Manuela Camino
Published: September 2024

Abstract Though obtained from vegetable ingredients, meat analogues are replacers of traditional meat products. They mimic the flavor, juiciness, and texture and look similar to their counterparts. The innovation relies on addressing nutrition, wellness, environmental, and social issues. Plant-based sources are seen as healthier and environmentally friendly for some people. Therefore, this review summarizes nutritious vegetable sources as alternative protein-based ingredients in meat analogues for sustainable development in the food production chain. A survey was conducted from January 2019 to December 2023 in three databases to find out the most used vegetable sources rich in protein, scientific journals, gaps, and legislation on this topic. The main protein-rich ingredients in the timeline publications were soybean, pea, chickpea, peanuts, oat, and isolates from these sources, besides microalgae extrudates. These raw materials add up the nutritional value and technological properties to meat analogues. Much was done in the later years concerning technology, although there are still gaps on specific legislations for plant-based products worldwide, investments in segregated plants within a meat industry and marketing, so people are more open and aware of the benefits. Concerning the outcomes of this research, it is possible to conclude that meat analogues will remain a focus, and more ingredients are prone to meet consumer demands of innovative and healthy products that go beyond the purpose of just nourishing but indeed offering extra benefits, and opening new possibilities of marketed products.
Evidence of Validity of the Knowledge Assessment Instrument on Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Ferret Jhainieiry Cordeiro Famelli , Oliveira Leonardo Pestillo de , Branco Braulio Henrique Magnani , Bernuci Marcelo Picinin
Published: September 2024

Abstract: This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument to analyze adults’ knowledge about metabolic syndrome. The instrument was developed via documentary research, resulting in 40 statements with Likert-type responses, organized into three domains: (1) knowledge about obesity and related diseases; (2) knowledge about risk factors; and (3) knowledge about protective factors. Experts’ analysis of the construct and testing on 600 participants were used to validate the instrument. Exploratory factor analysis indicated that six assertions had very low factor loadings and were excluded, resulting in 34 assertions. The final version of the instrument presented satisfactory internal consistency indicators, guaranteeing the first evidence of the instrument accuracy in assessing adults’ knowledge about metabolic syndrome.
A EJA no Rio Grande do Norte: desafios e limites a partir dos resultados do Plano Nacional de Educação 2014–2024
Authors: Azevêdo Alessandro Augusto de
Published: September 2024

Resumo Estudo da configuração da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA), no Rio Grande do Norte (RN), tendo referência nas metas e estratégias do Plano Nacional de Educação (2014–2024). Estudo exploratório que utiliza a análise documental do Relatório do 5º Ciclo de Monitoramento do PNE, produzido pelo Instituto Nacional de Estudos Pedagógicos Anísio Teixeira (Inep), um cotejamento das matrículas efetivadas na EJA, conforme os registros dos Censos Escolares, e o dimensionamento da demanda potencial da EJA, a partir do Censo Demográfico do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica - IBGE (2022). A leitura e análise dos dados dialogam com estudos no campo das políticas públicas para a EJA, indicando a manutenção de um movimento de negação do acesso ao direito à Educação no RN, para a população acima dos 15 anos de idade que pretende iniciar ou retomar os estudos a fim de concluir a Educação Básica, expressa na tendência decrescente de matrícula na modalidade EJA, fenômeno também presente em nível nacional.
Desinteresse escolar: revisão de literatura (2007–2021) em teses, dissertações e artigos de periódicos da América Latina
Authors: Santos Edvanderson Ramalho dos
Published: September 2024

RESUMO O artigo tem o objetivo de apresentar a revisão de literatura sobre desinteresse escolar na América Latina no período 2007–2021, mapeando teses, dissertações e artigos de periódicos na língua portuguesa e espanhola nos portais Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Google Acadêmico, RedALyC e no catálogo da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (Capes). A busca resultou em 188 trabalhos que problematizam o desinteresse escolar, os quais foram classificados em nove categorias: resgate histórico do conceito; desinteresse por área do conhecimento; metodologias para o enfrentamento do desinteresse; sentidos da escola para os jovens; relação entre professor e aluno; representações docentes; implicações do desinteresse na atividade docente; desinteresse associado ao fracasso escolar; desinteresse ligado a aspectos sociais. Foi possível inferir que o desinteresse envolve múltiplas dimensões que demandam a proposição de currículos que levem em consideração a realidade e diversidade dos estudantes.
Pernilongo tem coração? A representação de conceitos científicos por meio da contação de histórias
Authors: Lima Guilherme da Silva , Cota Maria Cecília Soares Barbosa , Gilbert Anmaly Natália Miguel Monteiro
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Este trabalho teve o objetivo de analisar como a contação de histórias pode contribuir para a divulgação científica. O estudo baseou-se nas contribuições de Vigotski, especialmente sobre a imaginação, criatividade e desenvolvimento de conceitos. A pesquisa analisou desenhos produzidos por três crianças e uma adolescente após a realização de uma sessão remota de contação de história com temas científicos. Fundamentado no materialismo histórico e dialético, especialmente na relação entre a parte e o todo, os resultados evidenciaram o interesse das crianças em temáticas científicas, bem como a produção de sentidos aos conceitos científicos em diferentes níveis de profundidade. As análises encontraram nos desenhos formulações equivalentes a pensamentos por complexos, conceitos potenciais e científicos. Por fim, a pesquisa destacou que a contação de histórias pode contribuir para a divulgação científica seja em níveis mais elementares, seja em níveis mais complexos de formulação conceitual.
Quando a educação se torna uma necessidade para além de um direito universal: interface entre campo acadêmico e ação coletiva camponesa na constituição da Educação Diferenciada
Authors: Meneses Alcione Sousa
Published: September 2024

RESUMO A educação diferenciada, enquanto movimento político posto em curso por povos e comunidades tradicionais, visa à aquisição da cultura escolar e científica como instrumento para fortalecer o protagonismo étnico-político na luta por direitos. Com um olhar local — a região Transamazônica e Xingu —, abordamos construção social de demandas e propostas de educação diferenciada, pari passu com a trajetória de constituição e mudanças do grupo do movimento social da região, que tem constituído formas de ação coletiva e quadros institucionais representativos do campesinato. Nessa perspectiva, fazendo uso de aportes teórico-metodológicos bourdieusianos, o artigo traz ao debate a relação entre a educação efetivada por políticas de ações afirmativas e as finalidades sociais que ela vem ganhando sobretudo quanto à incorporação daquelas às estratégias de reprodução social do campesinato, ultrapassando o previsto nas políticas públicas.
MORPHOLOGIC CHANGES OF LUMBAR FORAMEN AND SEGMENTAL LORDOSIS RELATED TO CAGE POSITION IN TRANSFORAMINAL LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION
Authors: Matos Thiago Dantas , Tirapelli Luis Fernando , Andrade Alexandre Machado , Gonçalves Vitor Araujo , Defino Matheus Pippa , Defino Helton Luiz Aparecido
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the influence of the positioning of cages on segmental lumbar lordosis and height of the intervertebral foramen when performing transforaminal interbody fusion. Method: cages of 8, 10 and 12 mm were inserted into the disc spaces of the L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 segments of three human cadavers. Cages were positioned in the anterior, middle and posterior part of the disc space. The transforaminal interbody fusion technique was performed using: unilateral facetectomy, bilateral facetectomy and facetectomy with resection of the adjacent lamina, spinous process and yellow ligament (posterior column osteotomy). The lordosis of the lumbar segment and the height of the intervertebral foramen were measured before and after placement of the cages. Results: The placement of cages in the anterior and middle portion of the disc space produced an increase in segmental lordosis and placement in the posterior portion reduced segmental lordosis. The height of the intervertebral foramen increased with the placement of cages in the posterior portion and a reduction in height with the placement of the interbody spacer in the anterior and middle portion of the disc space. Conclusion: The positioning of the interbody spacer in transforaminal interbody arthrodesis influences segmental lumbar lordosis and the height of the intervertebral foramen. Level of Evidence III; Experimental study.
MEDIAÇÃO DE LEITURA PARA LÁ DE FAZER AS PERGUNTAS CERTAS
Authors: Brouckaert Marijn , Ramon Micaela , De Lourdes Dionísio Maria
Published: September 2024

Num esforço para oferecer aos mediadores de leitura ferramentas concretas para estimular o discurso interpretativo quando facilitam encontros de leitura dialógica, a investigação em curso tem dedicado bastante atenção ao uso de perguntas adequadas para estimular um ambiente interpretativo. Nos estudos empíricos sobre este tipo de discussões literárias encontram-se várias propostas para categorizar os tipos de perguntas, sendo a distinção entre questões de vocabulário e questões interpretativas (Moss, 2002; van Kleeck, 2008; Blewitt, 2009; Munita & Manresa, 2013; Silva & Cain, 2015; Lightner & Wilkinson, 2016; Grolig et al., 2020). 
Apoiando-se numa análise conversacional multimodal de cinco encontros de leitura dialógica, em que todas as designadas perguntas de vocabulário suscitaram interpretação, o presente artigo sugere complexificar a ideia de que certos tipos de perguntas podem suscitar certos tipos de respostas. Os resultados permitem uma visão da mediação como uma arte da sugestão, em que o mediador e o participante cooperam para construir o ambiente interpretativo e co-gerem o tópico durante a conversa, empregando uma miríade de dispositivos interativos.
O projeto de intervenção política de Jorge Amado e sua produção literária nos anos de 1950
Authors: Lima Ronaldo , Manuela Barros de Andrade Roberta
Published: September 2024

Jorge Amado é um modelo exemplar para se captar as instigantes relações entre a sociologia da cultura e da intelectualidade, enfatizando as complexas interações entre artistas e intelectuais com o contexto sócio-histórico de seu tempo. A pesquisa investiga as aproximações entre a realidade social do Brasil nos anos 1950 e a literatura de Jorge Amado, traçando relações entre as ideias de modernização, desenvolvimento e revolução de costumes com o corpo literário do autor. A fim de investigar como a atuação político-intelectual de Amado está indissociável das transformações históricas vivenciadas por esse autor, apoiamo-nos na concepção, plenamente defendida por Williams (1960), de que o intelectual não é uma ilha isolada, mas o produto de uma trajetória social, de um determinado processo de socialização, de um conjunto de relações sociais. Nesse sentido, metodologicamente, optamos por realizar uma análise sócio-histórica da trajetória política de Jorge Amado. Este tipo de análise permite, como o definiu Thompson (1995), reconstruir as condições espaço temporais nas quais um conjunto de obras se materializa e é socialmente estruturado. Desta feita, propomos utilizar o estruturalismo genético de Goldmann (1976), estabelecendo as relações possíveis entre condições sociais e históricas específicas e sua obra literária.  Assim, como desfecho dessa pesquisa, torna-se claro o afastamento de Jorge Amado do marxismo mais ortodoxo, trazendo o abandono de um caráter mais denuncionista em suas obras para um mergulho em transformações sociais e políticas que se faz sobre uma profunda crítica de costumes.
TESES E DISSERTAÇÕES BRASILEIRAS SOBRE INTERNACIONALIZAÇÃO DO ENSINO SUPERIOR: UMA ANÁLISE CIENTOMÉTRICA (2013-2022)
Authors: Clemente Augusto Junior , Cruz Katiano
Published: September 2024

O debate acadêmico sobre internacionalização do ensino superior, acumulado nas últimas três décadas, discorre sobre estratégias de políticas científicas de universidades e governos no intuito de galgarem melhores posições em rankings universitários. No Brasil, a internacionalização está bastante vinculada à Avaliação dos Programas de Pós-graduação (CAPES), sendo um dos principais indicadores, meta fundamental para o desenvolvimento científico e excelência do ensino superior do país. Esta pesquisa realiza uma análise cientométrica da produção do conhecimento sobre o tema a partir de 251 teses e dissertações, defendidas entre 2013-2022, com o objetivo de responder: a) quais os temas predominantes nessas produções e como eles dialogam entre si? b) Como essa produção se comporta em suas dimensões geográfica, institucional e de campo de conhecimento? Como resultados, constatamos que a produção se destaca nas áreas de Educação e Administração, com concentração na região sul. Tematicamente, é significativa a ênfase na avaliação da ciência e dos programas de pós-graduação, a dimensão estudantil em programas de mobilidade internacional, além de aspectos relativos ao ensino. A análise de rede bimodal (áreas e palavras) nos permite indicar a evidência de pelo menos quatro agendas de pesquisa: (i) Políticas educacionais e de ensino, com ênfase para a pós-graduação, (ii) Gestão e planejamento do ensino e das IES, (iii) Língua estrangeira e colonialidade, e (iv) Políticas governamentais, regulação e produção acadêmica.
A Reação Legislativa: como o Congresso Nacional vem minando as reformas anticorrupção no Brasil
Authors: Miranda Luiz Fernando , Vieira James , Rente Neto Francisco
Published: September 2024

Como os congressistas manipulam as ferramentas legislativas para reverter reformas anticorrupção? Este trabalho descreve como algumas votações recentes pelos legisladores do Congresso Nacional Brasileiro contribuem para reverter os avanços na luta contra a corrupção. Essas votações são realizadas por meio de acordos entre políticos de todos os espectros ideológicos e tornam a legislação voltada para o combate à corrupção vaga. Para tanto foram coletados e analisados documentos das casas legislativas e da imprensa. As evidências sustentam a hipótese de que as regras criadas para proteger a democracia, promover a responsabilidade e garantir a integridade pública são, na verdade, usadas pelos políticos brasileiros para proteger transações corruptas, reverter os resultados alcançados pelas reformas anticorrupção e garantir a estrutura de poder político. Por meio da análise do caso brasileiro, destacamos a importância das reformas anticorrupção para melhorar a supervisão sobre os partidos políticos. Também enfatizamos que, sem uma supervisão adequada, os partidos políticos podem desempenhar um papel crítico em permitir a corrupção política sistêmica, que ameaça especialmente os países do Sul Global.
FUTUROS IMAGINADOS NA TRANSIÇÃO PARA SISTEMAS ALIMENTARES SUSTENTÁVEIS: EXPECTATIVAS FICCIONAIS E AÇÃO COLETIVA DA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR NO LITORAL NORTE - RS
Authors: Vigolo Lourenço Andréia , Martins Gustavo , Niederle Paulo
Published: September 2024

A transição para sistemas alimentares sustentáveis tem ocupado lugar central na agenda de organizações, governos e empresas. Embora o tema comporte em si mesmo um horizonte de futuro, as discussões frequentemente limitam-se a diagnósticos sobre a trajetória histórica das transformações na agricultura. De outro modo, em diálogo com a literatura sociológica sobre como os futuros imaginados moldam as mudanças sociais, este artigo analisa as expectativas ficcionais que orientam as estratégias de transição construídas por organizações da agricultura familiar no Litoral Norte do Rio Grande do Sul. O estudo foi conduzido entre maio e dezembro de 2023 por meio da articulação de análise prospectiva e técnicas de pesquisa-ação. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas, surveys e grupos focais que envolveram representantes de 21 organizações. A partir da identificação dos fatores críticos para a transição, o artigo discute duas questões insuficientemente tratadas pela literatura: as mudanças nas expectativas quando os atores sociais são expostos ao imperativo da crítica pública e a força dos mecanismos institucionais de dependência de trajetória (ou seja, do passado) sobre os futuros imaginados.
OPERAÇÕES ESCUDO/VERÃO E EXCEPTIS: ECOS DIGITAIS E A CONSTRUÇÃO DE NARRATIVAS NAS REDES SOCIAIS
Authors: De Castro Vascon Luis Fernando
Published: September 2024

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar as disputas nas narrativas em redes sociais virtuais relacionadas às operações policiais Escudo/Verão da Polícia Militar de São Paulo e Exceptis da DPCA do Rio de Janeiro. O foco está na representação, debate e contestação dessas operações nas plataformas digitais, considerando múltiplas perspectivas. Além disso, o estudo investiga como as narrativas foram construídas e disseminadas, os atores envolvidos e o impacto dessas interações na percepção pública das ações policiais. A pesquisa também busca identificar os mecanismos de poder e resistência nas redes sociais, avaliando como as tecnologias digitais facilitam a articulação de discursos hegemônicos e contra-hegemônicos. O método adotado incluiu a análise de discursos em plataformas como Facebook e X (Twitter), com foco em publicações oficiais e não oficiais, além de influenciadores digitais como Delegado Da Cunha e Gabriel Monteiro. A coleta de dados ocorreu a partir das datas de início das respectivas operações, e a análise qualitativa foi guiada pelos conceitos teóricos de Berger e Luckmann sobre a construção social da realidade. Até o momento, os resultados preliminares indicam que, apesar das preocupações com a violência policial, as narrativas digitais têm favorecido grupos políticos de direita, promovendo uma ideologia conservadora. O engajamento dos seguidores nas redes sociais, centrado na figura da polícia, tem reforçado uma sensação de proteção e rejeitado opiniões contrárias. A pesquisa continua em andamento, buscando aprofundar a compreensão das dinâmicas comunicativas contemporâneas e dos impactos das mídias digitais na formação da opinião pública sobre segurança e políticas públicas.